Wiper blade device, wiper blade adapter and glass wiper

Abstract

The present invention is based on a wiper blade device comprising: at least one deflector unit (16); and at least one channel unit (20) at least partially fastened to the outside (30) of the deflector unit (16); and at least one wiper blade adapter (12) for connection to at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm, wherein the wiper blade adapter (12) includes at least one adapter base (32) and at least one adapter attachment (34). It is proposed that the at least one adapter attachment (34) has at least two fluidly connected fluid line protrusions (42, 42') for connection to the at least one channel unit (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a wiper blade device, a wiper blade adapter, and a windshield wiper. Background Technology

[0002] A wiper blade assembly has been proposed, comprising: at least one wind deflector unit; and at least one channel unit at least partially fastened to the outside of the wind deflector unit; and at least one wiper blade adapter for connection to at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm, wherein the wiper blade adapter includes at least one adapter base and at least one adapter accessory. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention is based on a wiper blade device comprising: at least one wind deflector unit; and at least one channel unit at least partially fastened to the outside of the wind deflector unit; and at least one wiper blade adapter for connection to at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm, wherein the wiper blade adapter comprises at least one adapter base and at least one adapter accessory.

[0004] It is recommended that at least one adapter accessory have at least two fluid-connected fluid line protrusions for connection to at least one channel unit.

[0005] The term "wiper blade assembly" preferably refers to at least a portion, preferably an assembly, of a wiper blade, particularly a windshield wiper. The wiper blade assembly may also preferably include the entire wiper blade, particularly the entire windshield wiper. The wiper blade assembly is preferably configured for use on a vehicle. The wiper blade assembly, particularly as part of a wiper blade, particularly a windshield wiper, is configured for cleaning surfaces, preferably cleaning the glass of a vehicle. The wiper blade assembly is preferably coupled to the wiper arm of the vehicle, preferably the vehicle, for cleaning the vehicle's glass. "Configuration" preferably means specifically established, specially designed, and / or specially equipped. When an object is configured for a specific function, it preferably means that the object performs and / or implements this specific function in at least one application state and / or operating state. "Operating state" preferably refers to a state in which the wiper blade assembly is ready for and / or in operation of the wiping process and / or wiping operation, in which the wiper blade assembly, in particular the wiper blade, and especially the wiper strip unit of the windshield wiper, is preferably guided on the vehicle glass and advantageously abuts against the vehicle glass.

[0006] The at least one wiper blade adapter is preferably composed of multiple parts. The at least one wiper blade adapter preferably includes at least one cover attachment, particularly at least one retaining spring, for connection to at least one adapter base, particularly for pivotal connection, particularly for locking connection. The at least one cover attachment, particularly at least one retaining spring, is preferably configured for connection to at least one wiper arm or at least one wiper arm adapter disposed at the wiper arm. It is conceivable that the at least one wiper blade adapter has at least one additional component configured for connecting the at least one cover attachment, particularly at least one retaining spring, to at least one wiper arm or at least one wiper arm adapter disposed at the wiper arm.

[0007] The adapter base preferably has at least one connecting element, preferably at least two, for connection with at least one covering accessory, particularly with at least one retaining spring. The at least one connecting element of the adapter base is preferably located on the outer side of the adapter base. At least two connecting elements constructed similarly to each other are preferably arranged opposite each other on the outer side of at least one adapter base. The at least one connecting element preferably forms a pivot axis for pivotally connecting at least one adapter base to at least one covering accessory, particularly at least one retaining spring. The at least one connecting element is preferably constructed as a connecting protrusion that is at least partially rounded. The at least one pivot axis formed by the at least one connecting element is preferably oriented at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the adapter base. The “longitudinal axis” of the object should preferably refer to an axis parallel to the longest edge of a smallest geometric cuboid that completely surrounds the object. The phrase "substantially perpendicular" preferably defines an orientation relative to a reference direction, wherein the direction and the reference direction, particularly when viewed in the projection plane, form an angle of 90° and this angle has a maximum deviation particularly less than 8°, advantageously less than 5°, and particularly advantageously less than 2°. The transverse axis of the adapter base, particularly the adapter accessory, preferably extends parallel to a pivot axis constructed of at least one connecting element.

[0008] At least one adapter base is preferably disposed in the region between two spoiler elements of at least one windshield unit. "The region between the two objects" preferably includes the portion outside the two objects of all imaginary straight connecting segments that connect one object to the other. At least one adapter base, particularly by volume measurement, preferably at least a portion, particularly at least 30%, preferably at least 35%, particularly preferably at least 40%, and completely, particularly preferably at least 50%, of the region between the two spoiler elements of the windshield unit. At least one adapter base preferably extends along the transverse axis of the adapter base through at least 75%, preferably at least 90%, of the extension in the region between the two spoiler elements of the windshield unit. The "transverse axis" of the object should preferably refer to an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the object, particularly perpendicular to the longest edge of the smallest geometric cuboid that completely surrounds the object. The transverse axis of the adapter base, particularly the adapter accessory, preferably extends parallel to a pivot axis constructed by at least one connecting element. The longitudinal axis of the adapter base is preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis of the windshield unit, particularly the channel unit.

[0009] At least one adapter base and at least one wind deflector unit, particularly at least two spoiler elements, are preferably each constructed with a receiving groove, particularly a spring rail receiving portion, specifically for accommodating at least one wiper blade unit or at least one spring rail. The grooves of the adapter base and the wind deflector unit, particularly the at least two spoiler elements, are preferably arranged flush with each other, particularly for jointly accommodating the wiper blade unit or at least one spring rail. At least one adapter base preferably does not have a direct mechanical connection to at least one wind deflector unit.

[0010] At least one adapter accessory, particularly by volume measurement, preferably a maximum portion, particularly a maximum of 20%, preferably a maximum of 15%, especially preferably at least 1%, and completely especially preferably at least 5%, is arranged in the region between the two spoiler elements of the windshield unit. At least one adapter accessory preferably extends along the transverse axis of the adapter base through a maximum of 50%, preferably a maximum of 40%, of the extension in the region between the two spoiler elements of the windshield unit.

[0011] The deflector unit is preferably connected to the channel unit, particularly by mechanical connections such as clamping connections and / or welding connections. Each fluid channel of the channel unit is preferably arranged at at least two spoiler elements of the deflector unit. The opening of at least one fluid channel is preferably defined by a hose and / or pipe, particularly the deflector unit. The fluid channel, particularly the pipe and / or hose, is preferably connected to the deflector unit on the outside of the deflector unit by means of at least one clamping element, particularly to the corresponding spoiler element on the outside of one of the spoiler elements.

[0012] At least one adapter accessory is preferably configured to connect, particularly fluidly, to at least one channel unit, especially to the channel unit connected to the deflector unit on the outside of the deflector unit.

[0013] At least one adapter base preferably has a larger maximum lateral extension than at least one adapter accessory. The maximum lateral extension of the at least one adapter base is preferably at least 120%, more preferably at least 140%, and particularly preferably 160% of the maximum lateral extension of the adapter accessory. The maximum lateral extension of the at least one adapter base is preferably at least 1 cm, more preferably at least 2 cm, and particularly preferably at least 4 cm larger than the maximum lateral extension of the at least one adapter accessory. The maximum lateral extension of the at least one adapter accessory is preferably at most 6 cm, preferably at most 4 cm, particularly preferably at most 2 cm, and very preferably at most 1 cm. The term "lateral extension" of the object preferably refers to the extension of the object along its transverse axis.

[0014] At least one adapter accessory extends from one of at least two fluid line protrusions to the largest longitudinal extension of the other fluid line protrusion, preferably longer than the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter base, to connect the fluid line protrusion to a channel unit plug, particularly located on the outside of the windshield unit. The term "longitudinal extension" preferably refers to the extension of the object along its longitudinal axis. The channel unit is preferably connectable to the adapter accessory via a socket. The channel unit located on the windshield unit is preferably configured to connect to the adapter accessory plug with a maximum distance of 1 cm, preferably 0.5 cm, and particularly preferably 0.25 cm from the adapter base, or to abut against the adapter base. The largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory is preferably 2 cm larger than the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter base, preferably 1 cm larger, particularly preferably 0.5 cm larger, and completely particularly preferably 0.1 cm larger. An alternative that can be technically achieved without any problems is that at least one adapter accessory has a maximum longitudinal extension that is shorter than the maximum longitudinal extension of at least one adapter base.

[0015] According to the design of the wiper blade device, a relatively simple fluid supply to the channel unit, particularly the wiper blade, located externally in the windshield unit, can be achieved. Advantageous component-based distribution and / or separation of the fluid piping and the fastening of the wiper blade at the wiper blade adapter can be achieved. An advantageously stable, particularly immobile, fluid piping to the channel unit located externally in the windshield unit can be achieved via the wiper blade adapter. In particular, the number of moving components can be advantageously kept to a very small extent. An advantageously space-saving arrangement of the fluid channel can be achieved via the wiper blade adapter. An advantageously externally accessible fluid piping can be achieved via the wiper blade adapter.

[0016] Furthermore, it is recommended that at least one adapter accessory be constructed separately from at least one adapter base and that at least one adapter accessory be detachably connected to the adapter base. At least one adapter accessory is preferably provided for connection to the adapter base, wherein at least 50%, preferably at least 75%, particularly preferably at least 80%, and completely, particularly preferably at least 90%, of the adapter accessory, measured by volume, is disposed outside the adapter base. Particularly when at least one adapter base is connected to the adapter accessory, particularly in the operating state, at least one adapter accessory, measured by volume, is disposed within the adapter base, particularly in cavities at least partially surrounded by the adapter base or in recesses of at least one adapter base, at least 20%, particularly at least 10%, preferably at least 5%, of the adapter base. At least one adapter accessory is preferably connected to at least one adapter base with at least substantially immobile connection. Two objects being at least “substantially immobile” connected to each other preferably means that the connected objects are connected except for manufacturing and installation tolerances and / or except for gaps of at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 0.1 cm, in connection, such as snap-fit ​​or plug-in connections. The adapter accessory is connected to the adapter base, particularly in the absence of pivotability, mobility, and / or rotatability, especially elastic deflectability. The adapter accessory is preferably configured for a snap-fit ​​connection with the adapter base, particularly a plug connection. The adapter accessory may alternatively or additionally be configured for a joint connection with the adapter base material, such as an adhesive connection and / or a welded connection. At least one adapter accessory may optionally have at least one connecting protrusion for insertion into at least one connecting groove in the adapter base, wherein the connecting protrusion is configured for welding and / or bonding in the connecting groove. The adapter accessory is preferably configured to construct, particularly fully construct, the fluid guiding capability of the wiper adapter. At least one adapter base and at least one adapter accessory are preferably configured to be fluidly separated from each other. The wiper adapter preferably does not have fluid conduits from the adapter base to at least one adapter accessory, particularly from at least one adapter accessory to, particularly, the adapter base. At least one adapter base preferably does not have fluid conduit elements such as fluid conduit protrusions, fluid conduit channels, hoses, and / or fluid receiving cavities. At least one adapter accessory preferably has no fluid conduit elements such as fluid inlet openings, fluid conduit protrusions, and / or fluid channels in the direction of the adapter base, particularly in the direction parallel to the transverse axis of the adapter accessory. This allows for an advantageous arrangement of at least one adapter accessory outside the adapter base in the surrounding environment of the channel unit. It allows for an advantageously replaceable wiper blade device. It allows for advantageous installation and / or maintenance friendliness.

[0017] Furthermore, it is recommended that at least one adapter accessory at least partially surrounds at least one adapter base. The at least one adapter accessory preferably has at least two connecting protrusions for connection to at least one adapter base. The at least two connecting protrusions are preferably oriented at the adapter accessory in the direction of its transverse axis. The at least two connecting protrusions are preferably arranged at different ends of the largest longitudinal extension of the adapter accessory. The at least two connecting protrusions of the adapter accessory are preferably arranged at least partially and preferably at least largely in the adapter base, particularly in a cavity and / or groove of at least one adapter base that is at least partially surrounded by the adapter base, for connection to the adapter base. The at least one adapter base preferably has at least two grooves for connection to the at least two connecting protrusions, particularly on a side oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter base. At least one intermediate section of material of the adapter base is preferably arranged between the at least two connecting protrusions of the adapter accessory, particularly in the connected state of the adapter base and the adapter accessory. The intermediate section of material of the adapter base is preferably arranged between at least two grooves of the adapter base. At least one adapter accessory, particularly at least two connecting elements of at least one adapter accessory, preferably, particularly at least in the connected state, at least surrounds the middle section of the material of the adapter base. It is possible that at least one adapter accessory advantageously rests at least partially against the adapter base when connected to at least one adapter base. An advantageously stable, particularly secure, arrangement of the adapter accessory at the adapter base / an advantageously stable, particularly secure, connection between the adapter accessory and the adapter base can be achieved.

[0018] Furthermore, it is recommended that at least two fluid line protrusions be arranged on opposite sides of at least one adapter accessory, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, in the end region of the largest lateral extension of the adapter accessory, particularly in the end region opposite to the adapter base. The at least two fluid line protrusions are preferably arranged on opposing sides of the adapter accessory, said sides being particularly transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. The term "end region" of the extension of the object preferably refers to an area of ​​the object that includes a maximum of 40%, preferably a maximum of 30%, of the object from one end of the extension. The at least two fluid line protrusions are preferably arranged mirror-symmetrically to each other on opposing sides of the adapter accessory, particularly along the transverse axis of the adapter accessory with reference to a mirror plane passing through the midpoint of the adapter accessory, said sides being particularly transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, particularly in the direction of the fluid lines of the fluid line protrusions. The at least two fluid line protrusions are preferably arranged opposite to the adapter base on opposing sides, said sides being particularly transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. At least two fluid line protrusions are preferably located on the side of at least one adapter accessory that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, particularly on the side of the longitudinal axis already mentioned, and particularly in the end region of the largest transverse extension of the adapter accessory opposite to the adapter base, arranged mirror-symmetrically to each other. This allows for an advantageous, space-saving arrangement of the adapter accessories at the adapter base for connection to the channel unit. In particular, it enables the advantageous combination, with the existing windshield design and the channel unit arranged on the outside of the windshield unit, and the wiper adapter design according to the invention, without significant difficulty.

[0019] Furthermore, it is recommended that at least two fluid conduit protrusions each have a fluid conduit direction, which is oriented at an angle of at least 2.5° relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. This angle is preferably at least different from 0° or 180°. The at least two fluid conduit protrusions preferably each have a maximum longitudinal extension, which is oriented at an angle of at least 2.5° relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. The maximum longitudinal extensions of the at least two fluid conduit protrusions, particularly the fluid conduit direction, are oriented at the same angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. The maximum longitudinal extensions of the at least two fluid conduit protrusions, particularly the fluid conduit direction, are preferably oriented at the same angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory towards the direction opposite to the adapter base. The maximum longitudinal extensions of the at least two fluid conduit protrusions, particularly the fluid conduit direction, are preferably oriented at the same angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, at least 3°, preferably at least 4°, and particularly preferably at least 5°. The maximum longitudinal extensions of at least two fluid line protrusions, particularly the fluid line direction, are preferably oriented at the same angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, with a maximum angle of 30°, preferably a maximum of 20°, particularly preferably a maximum of 10°, and completely particularly preferably a maximum of 7.5°, respectively. This allows for an advantageous and simple plug connection of the channel unit externally located at the windshield unit at at least two fluid line protrusions.

[0020] Furthermore, it is recommended that at least one adapter accessory has at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion. The fluid conduit direction of the at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion is preferably at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, and in particular perpendicular to the side on which the at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion is arranged. "Substantially parallel" here should specifically refer to a direction relative to a reference direction, particularly in a plane, wherein the direction has a deviation relative to the reference direction, particularly less than 8°, advantageously less than 5°, and particularly advantageously less than 2°. The at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion is preferably oriented facing the at least two fluid conduit protrusions. The at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion is preferably arranged on one side of the adapter accessory, on which one of the two fluid conduit protrusions is arranged. The at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion preferably has a fluid conduit direction that differs from the fluid conduit directions of the at least two fluid conduit protrusions by at least an angle, preferably different from 0° and 180°. The at least one additional fluid conduit protrusion has a fluid conduit direction oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. At least one additional fluid line protrusion preferably has a fluid line cross-section, which, measured particularly by cross-sectional area and especially perpendicular to the fluid line direction, is larger than, preferably at least one and a half times larger, and particularly preferably at least twice as large as, the fluid line cross-section of the at least two fluid line protrusions. The at least two fluid line protrusions preferably each have a fluid line cross-section of at least substantially the same size. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably configured to deliver fluid to the wiper adapter, particularly to the adapter accessory, and particularly to the fluid line protrusion itself. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably configured to connect to a fluid line, particularly a fluid supply line, particularly at least partially fastened to the wiper arm. Advantageous distribution and / or separation of the fluid and mechanical characteristics of the wiper adapter to its main components, particularly the adapter base and adapter accessory, can be achieved. In particular, an advantageously compact fluid area of ​​the wiper adapter within the adapter accessory can be achieved. In particular, the installation time and cost of the wiper adapter, especially the fluid line, at the wiper adapter can be advantageously kept to a minimum, especially by means of the insertion direction of the fluid line. Furthermore, it is recommended that at least one additional fluid line protrusion be arranged in the intermediate region of the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably arranged in the intermediate region of the largest extension, which comprises 60% of the middle of the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably arranged at a distance of at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 0.75 cm, particularly preferably at least 1 cm, and completely particularly preferably at least 2 cm from the end of the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory.A fluid supply line can be advantageously and conveniently installed at at least one additional fluid line protrusion in order to supply fluid to the channel unit located on the outside of the baffle unit. In particular, the installation cost of the fluid supply line configured as a hose can be advantageously kept to a minimum by means of an adapter accessory.

[0021] Furthermore, it is suggested that at least one additional fluid line protrusion be arranged on the side of the adapter accessory, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory, in the middle region of the largest lateral extension of the adapter accessory. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably arranged in the middle region of the largest lateral extension of the adapter accessory. The middle region comprises 80% of the middle of the largest lateral extension of the adapter accessory. The at least one additional fluid line protrusion is preferably spaced at least 0.1 cm, preferably at least 0.25 cm, particularly preferably at least 0.5 cm, and completely particularly preferably at least 1 cm from the end of the largest lateral extension of the adapter accessory. A fluid supply line that can be advantageously and conveniently installed at the at least one additional fluid line protrusion can be implemented for supplying fluid to the channel unit located on the outside of the baffle unit. In particular, a fluid supply line configured as a hose can be more conveniently connected to the adapter accessory.

[0022] Furthermore, it is suggested that at least one adapter accessory has at least one locking element for locking connection with the adapter base. At least one connecting protrusion is preferably configured as at least one locking element. At least two connecting protrusions are preferably configured as at least two locking elements. At least one locking element is preferably configured as at least one locking protrusion. At least one locking element is preferably configured as a locking protrusion facing the transverse axis of the adapter accessory. At least one locking element is preferably provided for acting on at least two recesses in the adapter base, particularly one of the locking recesses. At least two recesses, particularly the locking recess, are preferably configured, without limitation by the adapter base, to accommodate at least one locking element of the adapter accessory, facing the transverse axis of the adapter base, particularly towards the adapter accessory. At least one adapter accessory preferably has at least two locking elements, particularly locking protrusions. This allows for a connection between the adapter base and the adapter accessory that can be advantageously and conveniently established and / or advantageously and conveniently disassembled.

[0023] Furthermore, it is suggested that at least one locking element is arranged at the end region of the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory. At least one locking element is preferably arranged at the end of the largest longitudinal extension of at least one adapter accessory. At least two locking elements, particularly locking protrusions, are preferably arranged at the end region of the largest longitudinal extension of the adapter accessory, particularly at the end. At least one adapter base preferably has at least two grooves, particularly locking grooves, for connection with at least two locking elements, particularly locking protrusions, of at least one adapter accessory. At least two locking grooves are preferably arranged at the end region of the largest longitudinal extension of the adapter base, opening particularly toward the transverse axis of the adapter base. At least one adapter accessory is preferably detachably connected to the adapter base. A locking connection between the adapter base and the adapter accessory that is advantageously and conveniently accessible from the outside and therefore particularly detachable and / or capable of being established can be achieved.

[0024] Furthermore, it is suggested that at least one adapter accessory, particularly on the side of the adapter accessory facing away from the adapter base, includes at least one fluid output element. At least one adapter accessory, particularly on the side of the adapter accessory facing away from the adapter base, preferably includes at least one additional fluid output element. At least one additional fluid output element preferably has a fluid output direction different from the fluid output direction of the at least one fluid output element. Both the at least one fluid output element and the at least one additional fluid output element particularly have a fluid output direction that is oriented at an angle, particularly different from 90°, relative to the longitudinal axis of the adapter accessory. Advantageous fluid output in the central region of the wiper blade can be achieved, particularly through the distribution and / or separation of the wiper blade adapter between the adapter base and the adapter accessory, by means of fluid guiding characteristics.

[0025] In addition, a wiper blade adapter according to the present invention is also proposed.

[0026] Furthermore, a windshield wiper is proposed, having at least one wiper blade and at least one wiper blade assembly according to the invention arranged at the wiper blade. The wiper blade preferably includes at least one wiper strip unit, particularly with a wiper lip. The wiper blade preferably includes at least one spring rail. The wiper blade preferably includes at least two wiper blade end caps. The windshield wiper preferably includes at least one wiper arm. The windshield wiper preferably includes at least one wiper arm adapter. The windshield wiper preferably includes at least one fluid inlet line. A windshield wiper can be constructed having advantageously coordinated components for wiping glass, particularly for glass with a channel unit fastened to the outside of the windshield unit.

[0027] The wiper blade device, wiper blade adapter, and / or windshield wiper according to the present invention should not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. The wiper blade device, wiper blade adapter, and / or windshield wiper according to the present invention can, in particular, have a different number of various elements, components, and units than those described herein, in order to perform the working methods described herein. Furthermore, values ​​within the limits specified in this disclosure should also be considered public and freely usable.

[0028] Other advantages will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings, which illustrate one embodiment of the invention. The drawings, description, and claims encompass a large number of combinations of features. Those skilled in the art will also readily observe the stated features individually and generalize them into other reasonable combinations. Attached Figure Description

[0029] In the attached image:

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram shows a glass wiper according to the invention, which includes a wiper blade device according to the invention.

[0031] Figure 2 An exploded view schematically shows a glass wiper according to the invention, which includes a wiper blade device according to the invention;

[0032] Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows the adapter accessory and adapter base of the wiper adapter according to the invention in the unconnected state;

[0033] Figure 4 The schematic diagram shows the channel unit and the wind deflector unit of the wiper blade device according to the invention; and

[0034] Figure 5 The schematic diagram shows a glass wiper according to the invention, which has a wiper blade device according to the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Figure 1 A windshield wiper 60a is shown, which includes a wiper blade 62 and a wiper blade assembly 10 disposed on the wiper blade 62. The wiper blade 62 includes the wiper blade assembly 10. Figure 1 In particular, the wiper adapter 12 of the wiper device 10 is shown.

[0036] The windshield wiper 60 includes a wiper arm (not shown). A wiper arm adapter for the windshield wiper 60 can be connected to the wiper arm. The wiper arm adapter can be integrally constructed or composed of multiple parts. The wiper arm adapter includes a cover element 18a. The wiper arm adapter or wiper arm, particularly the windshield wiper 60, may include fluid connection elements 38, 38', particularly a fluid supply line 14, for supplying fluid to the wiper blade adapter 12. Figure 1 and 2 The fluid supply line 14 of the wiper arm or wiper arm adapter is shown in particular.

[0037] The wiper blade assembly 10 includes a deflector unit 16. The deflector unit 16 includes two spoiler elements 18, 18'. The wiper blade assembly 10 includes a channel unit 20. The deflector unit 16, and particularly the spoiler elements 18, 18', are connected to the channel unit 20 via clamping elements 28, 28', 28'', 28'''. The channel unit 20 is at least partially secured to the outer side 30 of the deflector unit 16. The wiper blade assembly 10 includes two spring rails 22, 22' (see...) Figure 2 The wiper assembly 10 includes a wiper strip unit 24. The wiper strip unit 24 includes a wiper lip 26.

[0038] The wiper blade assembly 10 includes a wiper blade adapter 12. The wiper blade adapter 12 is configured for connection to a wiper arm or a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm. The wiper blade adapter 12 includes an adapter base 32. The wiper blade adapter 12 includes an adapter accessory 34. The wiper blade adapter 12 includes a cover accessory, particularly a retaining spring 36.

[0039] The adapter base 32 has no fluid conduit elements, and in particular, no fluid conduit protrusions. The adapter base 32 is configured for connection with the adapter accessory 34. The adapter accessory 34 is specifically configured for guiding fluid.

[0040] The adapter base 32 is constructed as an integral element that defines the boundary of the spring rail receiving portion on its outer side. On the side opposite the spring rail receiving portion, the adapter base 32 has two connecting elements 38, 38' for connection to the wiper arm or wiper arm adapter. Along the largest extension of the adapter base 32 toward the longitudinal axes 44, 46 of the wiper adapter 12, particularly in the direction of the adapter base 32, the adapter base 32 is configured for connection to the adapter accessory 34.

[0041] The adapter attachment 34 is constructed as a hollow body that is at least substantially rigid. The adapter attachment 34 defines the boundary of a fluid-receiving cavity within itself. The fluid-receiving cavity is configured to guide fluid.

[0042] The adapter attachment 34 has a maximum longitudinal extension 68 along the longitudinal axis 44 of the wiper adapter 12, which is longer than the maximum longitudinal extension of the adapter base 32 along the longitudinal axis 44 of the wiper adapter 12.

[0043] The adapter accessory 34 is constructed separately from the adapter base 32. The adapter accessory 34 and the adapter base 32 are detachably connected.

[0044] The adapter accessory 34 has locking elements 40, 40' for locking connection with the adapter base 32. The locking elements 40, 40' are arranged at the end region 82, particularly at the end, of the largest longitudinal extension 68 of the adapter accessory 34. Measured from one end of the largest longitudinal extension 68 of the adapter accessory 34, the end region 82 of the largest longitudinal extension 68 of the adapter accessory 34 comprises, for example, 30% of the adapter accessory 34.

[0045] The adapter accessory 34 at least partially surrounds the adapter base 32. The adapter accessory 34 at least partially surrounds the adapter base 32 with locking elements 40, 40'.

[0046] The adapter base 32 has two recesses 54, 54' for connection with two locking elements 40, 40' of the adapter accessory 34. The central section 52 of the material of the adapter base 32 is arranged between the two recesses 54, 54' of the adapter base 32.

[0047] The adapter accessory 34 is at least partially surrounded by locking elements 40, 40' in the middle section 52 of the material of the adapter base 32.

[0048] Figure 3 The adapter attachment 34 and adapter base 32 of the wiper adapter 12 in the disengaged state are shown. The adapter attachment 34 is configured to be separate from the adapter base 32.

[0049] The adapter accessory 34 has two fluid-connected fluid line protrusions 42, 42' for connection to the channel unit 20. The adapter accessory 34 also has an additional fluid line protrusion 50.

[0050] Two fluid line protrusions 42 and 42' are respectively arranged on the side of the adapter accessory 34, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34.

[0051] Two fluid line protrusions 42 and 42' are respectively arranged in the end region 58 of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter accessory 34, opposite to the adapter base 32.

[0052] On a side lateral to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter attachment 34, two fluid conduit protrusions 42, 42' are respectively arranged in the end region 58 of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34, opposite to the adapter base 32. Measured from one end of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34, the end region 58 of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34 includes, for example, 30% of the adapter attachment 34.

[0053] The largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34 extends particularly perpendicular to the fluid conduit directions 70, 70' of the two fluid conduit protrusions 42, 42' and / or the additional fluid conduit protrusions 50.

[0054] The additional fluid line protrusion 50 is arranged on the side of the adapter accessory 34, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34.

[0055] Additional fluid line protrusions 50 are disposed in the intermediate region 64 of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34. The intermediate region 64 of the largest lateral extension 56 includes, for example, 80% of the adapter attachment 34 along the middle of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34. The additional fluid line protrusions 50 are spaced apart from the ends of the largest lateral extension 56 of the adapter attachment 34.

[0056] Additional fluid line protrusions 50 are disposed in the intermediate region 66 of the largest longitudinal extension 68 of the adapter attachment 34. The intermediate region 66 of the largest longitudinal extension 68 includes, for example, 40% of the adapter attachment 34 along the middle of the largest longitudinal extension 68. The additional fluid line protrusions 50 are spaced apart from the ends of the largest longitudinal extension 68 of the adapter attachment 34.

[0057] The two fluid conduit protrusions 42 and 42' have fluid conduit directions 70 and 70' respectively, which are oriented at an angle 72 and 72' relative to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34, in particular at least 2.5°.

[0058] The two fluid conduit protrusions 42 and 42' have fluid conduit directions 70 and 70' respectively, which are oriented at an angle of at least 4° 72 and 72' relative to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34.

[0059] Figure 4 This indicates that the channel unit 20 includes a fluid output element 74. The fluid output direction 80 of the fluid output element 74 of the channel unit 20 is oriented at a 90° angle relative to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34, and in particular relative to the longitudinal axis 84 of the channel unit 20.

[0060] The adapter accessory 34 includes at least one, particularly two, fluid output elements 76, 76' on the side of the adapter accessory 34 opposite to the adapter base 32.

[0061] The fluid output elements 76 and 76' of the adapter accessory 34 have fluid output directions 78 and 78', respectively, which are oriented at an angle other than 90° relative to the longitudinal axis 48 of the adapter accessory 34. The two fluid output elements 76 and 76' of the adapter accessory 34 have fluid output directions 78 and 78', respectively, which are different from the fluid output direction 80 of the fluid output element 74 of the channel unit 20.

[0062] Figure 5 This shows the adapter accessory 34 and the adapter base 32 of the wiper adapter 12 in the connected state. The adapter accessory 34 is connected to the adapter base 32, in particular, by a snap-lock connection. The adapter accessory 34 is optionally or additionally bonded and / or soldered to the adapter base 32.

[0063] It is conceivable that spoiler elements 18, 18' be connected to spring rails 22, 22' via plug connections, welded connections, and / or clamping connections. It is conceivable that wiper adapter 12 be connected to spring rails 22, 22' via plug connections and / or clamping connections. It is conceivable that adapter accessory 34 be connected to adapter base 32 via welded connections and / or clamping connections.

[0064] It is conceivable that the channel unit 20 is mechanically fastened to the wind deflector unit 16 by one or more clamping elements 28, 28', 28'', 28'''. It is conceivable that the spraying system is located at the channel unit 20 and / or the adapter accessory 34. It is conceivable that the spraying system is fastened to the spoiler elements 18, 18' by at least one, particularly by four, clamping elements 28, 28', 28'', 28''''.

[0065] It is possible that the channel unit 20 is connected to the fluid pipeline protrusions 42, 42' via a plug connection.

[0066] It is conceivable that the wiper blade 62 has a spraying function. It is conceivable that the wiper blade adapter 12 is constructed of three parts. It is conceivable that the wiper blade adapter 12 consists of a retaining spring 36, an adapter base 32, and an adapter accessory 34. It is conceivable that the retaining spring 36 is configured to at least partially cover the fluid supply line 14. It is conceivable that the wiper blade unit 24 is at least substantially made of rubber. It is conceivable that the retaining spring 36 is connected to the wiper blade 62 only via the adapter base 32. It is conceivable that the spraying system receives water via the adapter accessory 34 and not via the adapter base 32. It is conceivable that the retaining spring 36 only supports the connection between the wiper arm and the wiper blade adapter 12. It is conceivable that the spraying system sprays through the channel unit 20 in addition to the wiper blade 62 and may additionally spray through the adapter accessory 34.

Claims

1. A wiper blade assembly comprising: at least one deflector unit (16); and at least one channel unit (20) at least partially fastened to the outside (30) of the deflector unit (16); and at least one wiper blade adapter (12) for connection with at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm, wherein, The wiper adapter (12) includes at least one adapter base (32) and at least one adapter attachment (34). The at least one adapter base is configured with a receiving groove for accommodating at least one wiper blade unit or at least one spring rail, and the adapter base (32) has connecting elements (38, 38') for connection to a wiper arm or wiper arm adapter. The adapter attachment (34) is characterized by having at least two fluidly connected fluid conduit protrusions (42, 42') for connection to at least one channel unit (20), while the adapter base (32) does not have fluid conduit elements. At least one adapter accessory (34) is constructed separately from the at least one adapter base (32), and the at least one adapter accessory (34) is detachably connected to the adapter base (32).

2. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one adapter accessory (34) at least partially surrounds the at least one adapter base (32).

3. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two fluid line protrusions (42, 42') are respectively arranged on the side of the at least one adapter attachment (34) that is transverse to the longitudinal axis (48) of the adapter attachment (34) in the end region of the largest transverse extension (56) of the adapter attachment (34).

4. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two fluid conduit protrusions (42, 42') each have a fluid conduit direction (70, 70') oriented at an angle (72, 72') relative to the longitudinal axis (48) of the adapter accessory (34).

5. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one adapter accessory (34) has at least one additional fluid line protrusion (50).

6. The wiper blade device according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one additional fluid line protrusion (50) is arranged in the middle region (66) of the largest longitudinal extension (68) of the at least one adapter accessory (34).

7. The wiper blade device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The at least one additional fluid line protrusion (50) is arranged on the side of the adapter attachment (34) that is transverse to the longitudinal axis (48) of the adapter attachment (34) in the middle region (64) of the largest transverse extension (56) of the adapter attachment (34).

8. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one adapter accessory (34) has at least one locking element (40, 40') for locking connection with the adapter base (32).

9. The wiper blade device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The at least one locking element (40, 40') is arranged at the end region (82) of the largest longitudinal extension (68) of the at least one adapter accessory (34).

10. The wiper blade device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one adapter accessory (34) includes at least one fluid output element (76, 76').

11. The wiper blade device according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two fluid line protrusions (42, 42') are respectively arranged on the side of the at least one adapter attachment (34) that is transverse to the longitudinal axis (48) of the adapter attachment (34) in the end region (58) of the largest transverse extension (56) of the adapter attachment (34) opposite to the adapter base (32).

12. The wiper blade device according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least two fluid conduit protrusions (42, 42') each have a fluid conduit direction (70, 70') oriented at an angle (72, 72') of at least 2.5° relative to the longitudinal axis (48) of the adapter accessory (34).

13. The wiper blade device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The at least one locking element (40, 40') is arranged at the end of the largest longitudinal extension (68) of the at least one adapter accessory (34).

14. The wiper blade device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The at least one adapter accessory (34) includes at least one fluid output element (76, 76') on the side of the adapter accessory (34) opposite to the adapter base (32).

15. A wiper blade adapter for the wiper blade device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.

16. A windshield wiper having at least one wiper blade (62) and at least one wiper blade device (10) arranged at the wiper blade (62) according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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