Flexible Wiper With Elastic Plate And Hooked Rubber Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wipers have complex manufacturing processes due to numerous parts riveted together, making them laborious and cost-ineffective with low yield.
Innovation Solution
A wiper design featuring an elongated elastic plate with symmetrical notches, U-shaped slots, rubber covers with inward hooks, and a buttoning rod seat, allowing for flexible mounting and enhanced gripping, which simplifies assembly and improves flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If numerous parts are combined by riveting method in conventional wiper, then structural strength is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple separate components (frames, rubber elements, fastening mechanisms) into a unified elastic plate structure with integrated securing seats and mounting features. This merging eliminates the need for numerous riveted joints while maintaining structural integrity through the flexible elastic material itself, thereby improving productivity without sacrificing strength
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs an elastic plate as the core structural element that replaces rigid riveted frames. The elastic plate's inherent flexibility and strength allow it to function as both structural support and flexible element, eliminating the need for separate rigid frames connected by rivets, thus simplifying manufacturing while maintaining structural requirements
2Stability of the object's composition
If numerous parts are combined by riveting method in conventional wiper, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple discrete parts (frames, rubber covers, fastening rods) into a single integrated elastic plate assembly with built-in securing seats and mounting features. This integration reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for complex riveting processes while maintaining structural stability through the elastic plate's unified design
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic plate serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, acts as the flexible wiping element, incorporates securing seats for mounting, and includes integrated fastening features. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate components that would otherwise be required to achieve these functions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design reduces manufacturing complexity, increases yield, and provides excellent wiping performance by allowing for easy assembly and enhanced flexibility during operation.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic plate being elongated and having two ends with side edge provided with symmetrical notches
Implementation Method 2
the bottom edge of the side edge of the cover being an inward hook section
Implementation Method 3
the two ends of which are respectively secured to a buttoning rod seat and a protective cover
Data Source
AI summary
A wiper is disclosed. The wiper comprises an elastic plate being elongated and having two ends with side edge provided with symmetrical notches; two securing seats provided with a substantially U-shaped slot and a grip section provided below the slot having a plurality of horizontal sectional slits; two rubber covers which are pointed and the bottom edge of the side edge of the cover being an inward hook section; and a bottom edge mounted with a buttoning rod seat with an engaging hook and a rubber stripe, whereby the elastic plate is mounted at the slot and is then engaged at the rubber cover, the grip is mounted with the rubber stripe and the center of the elastic plate and the two ends thereof are respectively securing to the buttoning rot seat and a protective cover, forming into the wiper.