Wiper Adapter Curved Wall Geometry for Higher Pressing Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wiping systems for motor vehicles do not optimize the pressing of wipers against glazed surfaces, leading to suboptimal cleaning performance.
Innovation Solution
An adapter is designed to be positioned between the wiper arm and the wiper, featuring a lateral wall and a curved upper wall that create a negative pressure area at the rear, enhancing the air flow's pressing effect on the wiper.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a wiper is pressed against the glazed surface by air flow deflection, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but the pressing force is insufficient for optimal performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful effect of air flow turbulence and negative pressure behind the adapter into a beneficial pressing force. By designing the adapter with a specific aerodynamic shape (curved upper wall with defined geometry), the turbulent air flow and low-pressure zone that would normally destabilize the wiper are transformed into a suction effect that presses the wiper blade firmly against the glazed surface, complementing the natural air flow deflection effect.
2Force
If the adapter structure is modified to create negative pressure area, then pressing force is improved, but adapter complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies curvature to the upper wall of the adapter, replacing a flat surface with a curved aerodynamic profile. This curved surface is designed with specific geometric parameters (defined by straight lines and curvature radius) to optimize air flow characteristics. The curvature creates the desired negative pressure zone without requiring complex mechanical components, achieving the pressing effect through aerodynamic shaping alone.
3Force
If the lateral wall extends beyond the vertical and transverse section, then aerodynamic performance is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the lateral wall beyond the vertical and transverse section defined by the upper wall's end edges, adding a third dimensional element to the adapter geometry. This extension creates an additional surface that interacts with air flow to enhance the negative pressure effect. The extension is defined with specific geometric constraints (distance from the section plane) to ensure manufacturability while achieving the desired aerodynamic performance.
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 adapter improves the overall performance of the wiping system by increasing the pressing force of the wiper against the glazed surface, resulting in more effective cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
generating a negative pressure area at the rear of the adapters, in a direction of circulation of the flow of air against the wiping system
Implementation Method 2
the adapter being configured to be rotatably mounted on a connector of the wiper about an axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal direction by means of a rotation device... the lateral wall extends from the upper wall so that at least one point of a free end of the lateral wall is contained in the vertical and transverse section
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AI summary
An adapter for fastening a wiper to an arm of a wiping system is disclosed. The adapter extends in a longitudinal direction. The adapter is configured to be rotatably mounted on a connector of the wiper about an axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal direction by means of a rotation device. The adapter includes at least one lateral wall and a curved upper wall. The adapter is defined by a vertical and transverse section. The section is delimited by a first straight line parallel to the axis of rotation and passing through at least one point of the second end edge, a second straight line perpendicular to the first straight line and passing through at least one point of the first end edge, and the curved upper wall taken in the vertical and transverse section.


