A windshield wiper system (WWS) is provided. The WWS includes a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor, a wiper arm and blade, a gearbox/converter operably interposed between the BLDC motor and the wiper arm and blade and a smart motor drive configured to determine a WWS failure condition and to operate the BLDC motor according to the determination.

The invention relates to a geared motor (1) for a motor-vehicle wiping system comprising an electric motor (2) comprising a rotor (20) including magnetic elements, a stator (21) having the electromagnetic excitation windings of the rotor, a rotary shaft (22) rigidly connected to the rotor, a reduction gear (3) linking the rotary shaft (22) and an output shaft of the geared motor, a casing (4) forming a protective envelope for said reduction gear, or the electric motor (2), and in which said reduction gear (3) includes a worm screw and worm wheel gear, the worm screw (30) being rigidly connected to the rotary shaft of the rotor (22), the worm wheel (31) rigidly connected to an output shaft (8) of the geared motor, bearing means (23, 24) for guiding the rotary shaft of the rotor (22) in rotation in relation to the casing (4), and potentially, a determination device for determining the angular position of the rotor including a multi-pole magnet (5) that is rigidly connected to the rotary shaft (22) of the rotor (20).

The invention relates to a geared motor (1) for a motor-vehicle wiping system comprising an electric motor (2) comprising a rotor (20) including magnetic elements, a stator (21) having the electromagnetic excitation windings of the rotor, a rotary shaft (22) rigidly connected to the rotor, a reduction gear (3) linking the rotary shaft (22) and an output shaft of the geared motor, a casing (4) forming a protective envelope for said reduction gear, or the electric motor (2), and in which said reduction gear (3) includes a worm screw and worm wheel gear, the worm screw (30) being rigidly connected to the rotary shaft of the rotor (22), the worm wheel (31) rigidly connected to an output shaft (8) of the geared motor, bearing means (23, 24) for guiding the rotary shaft of the rotor (22) in rotation in relation to the casing (4), and potentially, a determination device for determining the angular position of the rotor including a multi-pole magnet (5) that is rigidly connected to the rotary shaft (22) of the rotor (20).

A configurable windshield wiper system for a variable sweep angle and/or variable sweep speed. The system includes a bidirectional motor, a gearbox, the gearbox having and input shaft operably coupled to the motor and an output shaft; the gear box configured to ratiometrically step down the number of turns at its output shaft relative to its input shaft; a wiper arm for sweeping a surface of a windshield, the wiper arm operably coupled to an output of the gearbox; and a controller in operable communication with the motor, the controller configured to execute an algorithm to control the position and speed of the motor to achieve a configured sweep angle and configured sweep speed for the wiper arm.

A configurable windshield wiper system for a variable sweep angle and/or variable sweep speed. The system includes a bidirectional motor, a gearbox, the gearbox having and input shaft operably coupled to the motor and an output shaft; the gear box configured to ratiometrically step down the number of turns at its output shaft relative to its input shaft; a wiper arm for sweeping a surface of a windshield, the wiper arm operably coupled to an output of the gearbox; and a controller in operable communication with the motor, the controller configured to execute an algorithm to control the position and speed of the motor to achieve a configured sweep angle and configured sweep speed for the wiper arm.

The invention relates to a toothed wheel (116) for a gear motor (10) of a window wiper, in particular of a motor vehicle, this wheel having a central member (120, 128) defining an axis of rotation A and two opposite substantially parallel faces, a first of said faces including an orifice (124) having an axis B and intended to receive a pin (26) of a linkage (38) of the gear motor, characterized in that it comprises, on said first face, abutment means (128a, 154a) in an axial direction and/or in a radial direction relative to axis A and means (128a, 154a, 152a) for guiding sliding in a circumferential direction about the axis A, said abutment and guide means being configured to cooperate with said pin during the assembly of the toothed wheel with the linkage in order to facilitate the insertion of the pin into the orifice.

The invention relates to a toothed wheel (116) for a gear motor (10) of a window wiper, in particular of a motor vehicle, this wheel having a central member (120, 128) defining an axis of rotation A and two opposite substantially parallel faces, a first of said faces including an orifice (124) having an axis B and intended to receive a pin (26) of a linkage (38) of the gear motor, characterized in that it comprises, on said first face, abutment means (128a, 154a) in an axial direction and/or in a radial direction relative to axis A and means (128a, 154a, 152a) for guiding sliding in a circumferential direction about the axis A, said abutment and guide means being configured to cooperate with said pin during the assembly of the toothed wheel with the linkage in order to facilitate the insertion of the pin into the orifice.

The disclosure provides for a wiper system for cleaning a surface of a sensor housing, such as a sensor housing positioned on top of a vehicle. The wiper system includes a plurality of windows spaced around a sensor housing, and a plurality of wipers positioned around the sensor housing, each of the wipers includes a wiper blade configured to clean a corresponding window of the plurality of windows. The wiper system further includes a drive system including a movable part coupled to a motor. The motor is configured to drive the drive system to simultaneously rotate the plurality of wipers around the sensor housing such that the plurality of wipers remove debris from the plurality of windows.

An interior windshield wiper apparatus for cleaning the interior of an automobile windshield includes a housing with a pair of wiper apertures extending therethrough. An engagement member is coupled to the housing to selectively engage a dashboard of a vehicle adjacent a windshield. An electric motor is coupled within the housing. A gearbox and a wiper linkage are coupled to the electric motor to drive a pair of wiper arms. The wiper arms are pivotably coupled to the housing and extends through the pair of wiper apertures. A pair of wiper blades is coupled to the pair of wiper arms to clean the windshield of the vehicle as the pair of wiper arms pivots. A wiper button is coupled to the housing to activate the movement of the pair of wiper arms.

An interior windshield wiper apparatus for cleaning the interior of an automobile windshield includes a housing with a pair of wiper apertures extending therethrough. An engagement member is coupled to the housing to selectively engage a dashboard of a vehicle adjacent a windshield. An electric motor is coupled within the housing. A gearbox and a wiper linkage are coupled to the electric motor to drive a pair of wiper arms. The wiper arms are pivotably coupled to the housing and extends through the pair of wiper apertures. A pair of wiper blades is coupled to the pair of wiper arms to clean the windshield of the vehicle as the pair of wiper arms pivots. A wiper button is coupled to the housing to activate the movement of the pair of wiper arms.