Patent ID: 6754933
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B60S

Abstract:
A heated wiper mechanism, arranged to prevent ice from building up on an articulated wiper arm structure of a vehicle windshield wiper carrying a flexible strip (1,1â€²), the heated mechanism comprising an electrically supplied, heat radiating wire (9) supported on said windshield wiper, characterized in thatsaid heat radiating wire (9) is an integral, closed loop electrical resistance wire enclosed by a flexible tubing; the heat radiating wire (9) being supported at a level near an upper, backside portion (15) of the strip (1,1â€²) for radiating heat to the articulated wiper arm structure, and the wire (9) being supported by saddle-shaped clips (13,13â€²) engaging the sectional profile of the backside portion of the strip (1,1â€²) and reaching, with opposing free ends of the clip, on both longitudinal sides of the strip for holding the heated wire (9) in snap lock attachment.