Rotating Wiper Blade Adapter for Stable Windshield Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wiper blade assemblies face challenges in maintaining stable contact with the windshield due to wear and tear, noise generation, and the need for adapters that accommodate various wiper arm shapes, complicating replacement.
Innovation Solution
A wiper blade assembling adapter with a main body part and locking part that includes guide parts and catching parts to securely attach the wiper blade to the wiper arm, allowing for easy replacement and maintaining close contact with the windshield.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional adapter structure is used to connect wiper blade to wiper arm, then the wiper blade can be attached, but it cannot stably maintain close contact with the windshield under wind resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter incorporates a rotatable locking part that can dynamically adjust between locked and unlocked states. The locking part rotates to engage or disengage from the coupling elements, providing dynamic stability control rather than a fixed static structure. This allows the adapter to maintain stable contact when needed while remaining simple in overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is divided into distinct functional segments: a body part for connection, a rotatable locking part for stabilization, and guide parts for alignment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, maintaining stability through the locking mechanism without requiring overall structural complexity.
2Productivity
If the wiper blade is continuously used against the windshield, then wiping function is maintained, but the wiper blade wears out and generates noise
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter's locking part automatically engages with the coupling elements when the wiper blade is installed, providing self-stabilization without requiring additional adjustment mechanisms. This self-service locking action ensures consistent contact pressure, reducing wear and noise generation during continuous wiping operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adapter suitable for various wiper arm shapes is designed, then compatibility is improved, but the adapter structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter body is designed with a universal coupling structure that can accommodate different wiper arm shapes through the same basic interface. The rotatable locking part works with various coupling element configurations, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple specialized adapter designs. This universal approach maintains compatibility while keeping the structure relatively simple.
4Ease of operation
If the wiper blade replacement process is simplified, then ease of operation is improved, but the fastening force may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable locking part provides a simple rotational motion for locking and unlocking, making replacement easy to operate. Despite this simple rotational action, the locking part maintains strong fastening force through its engagement geometry with the coupling elements. The dynamic rotation provides ease of operation while the engagement structure ensures sufficient strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking part utilizes curved or rotational engagement surfaces that provide smooth locking action during replacement, improving ease of operation. The curved geometry also distributes locking forces effectively, maintaining strong fastening force without requiring complex multi-step locking procedures.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a wiper blade assembling adapter, a wiper blade assembly, and a wiper apparatus. There is provided a wiper blade assembling adapter for coupling a wiper blade to a wiper arm, which has a distal end at which a plurality of coupling elements facing each other protrude inward from each side surface surrounding the adapter, the wiper blade assembling adapter including a main body part coupled to the wiper blade and a locking part rotatably provided in the main body part.