Patent ID: 7114215
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: B60S

Abstract:
1. A slidable windshield wiper for automobiles comprising: an elongated wiper arm pivoted at a first end to a bottom of a windshield of an automobile and having a second, free end which defines a planar transverse end face; a wiper blade having a blade rubber on one side thereof directed towards a windshield and having an articulation rod on an opposite side thereof; said articulation rod being elongated with one end defining spaced underside surfaces angled with respect to one another; a rivet pivotally joining the one end of the articulation rod to the second free end of the wiper arm, wherein said rivet lies on said face and enables the underside surfaces to alternatively engage the transverse end face; whereby said articulation rod enables the wiper blade to move relative to the wiper arm such that it can follow different tracks during wiping.