Patent ID: 6862772
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: B60S

Abstract:
1. A wiper arm ( 10 ) that is comprised of a mounting part ( 12 ) and an articulating part ( 14 ), which is pivotably connected to a first region ( 16 ) of the mounting part ( 12 ) by means of a hinge joint ( 22 ) and has a wiper rod ( 24 ), to which a wiper blade is pivotably connected, wherein the mounting part ( 12 ) is securely affixed with a second region ( 18 ) to a drive shaft ( 20 ) and braced in relation to the articulating part ( 14 ) by means of a tension spring ( 28 ), wherein the first and second regions ( 16 , 18 ) are separate components, wherein the mounting part ( 12 ) has a device ( 34 , 36 , 42 ) connecting the regions, the device is embodied as a second joint ( 42 ) whose pivoting motion in a folding direction is limited by a stop ( 56 ), the device permits the first region ( 16 ) of the mounting part ( 12 ) oriented toward the articulating part ( 14 ) to collapse toward a vehicle windshield in a defined manner, wherein a second spring ( 46 ) presses the first region ( 16 ) against a stop ( 56 ) in an operating position and is designed so that it supports a weight of the wiper arm ( 10 ) in a folded position of the wiper arm ( 10 ).