US20060265830A1 - Encapsulated beam with anti-rotation system - Google Patents

Abstract

An improved windshield wiper blade assembly having a resilient windscreen wiping element and further comprising a longitudinal passage there through. A support beam having a predetermined curvature and shape is positioned there within the passage having a generally complementary cross section to the longitudinal passage, preventing the rotational twisting of the resilient element around the beam. A further embodiment comprises a longitudinal fluid passage along the support beam in fluid connection to a windshield fluid supply. A plurality of apertures through the resilient member in connection with the fluid passage provide for the selective discharge of the fluid upon the windscreen. A still further embodiment comprises a wind deflector portion running at least partially along the resilient member for enhanced prevention of any twisting of the resilient member around the beam and increased downward force of the wiper assembly against the windscreen.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
• This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/652,807, filed on Feb. 14, 2005. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention relates to windshield wiping blade assemblies. More particularly this invention relates to resilient windshield wiping blades having an encapsulated support beam element.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• A frequently encountered shortcoming in the design of conventional automotive windshield wipers is observed when the surface which has been wiped on the windshield is left with bands or streaks. This problem is often at least partly due to the failure of the wiper assembly to apply a uniform wiping force against the length of the wiper blade and thus also to the surface of the windshield. The lack of uniformity in the wiping force applied to the wiper blade is characterized by conventional wiper assemblies having superstructures which apply a force load upon the wiper blade at only relatively widely spaced intervals. As a result little, if any, force may be available at various locations between these spaced intervals.
• Although the field of windshield wipers encompasses a relatively large number of issued patents depicting a variety of different designs, it may be fairly said that windshield wiper designs generally depict a commonality of approaches to their basic function. Thus, most windshield wipers are characterized by a superstructure which distributes the force applied by the central wiper arm, an intermediate wiper blade support member, and a flexible wiper blade insert which directly performs the function of wiping the windshield. Just as the great variety of windshield wiper designs share a certain commonality of structure, they also share certain disadvantages in carrying out the basic task at hand. For example, modern windshield wiper assembly designs must have some type of force distributing means to distribute the force applied by the wiper arm along the length of the flexible wiper blade. This is necessary because the wiper blade needs to be able to flex along its length in order to remain in wiping contact with a windshield surface having a varying radius of curvature.
• U.S. Pat. No. 3,104,412 to Hinder discloses a resilient backing member or superstructure made of molded plastic having a concave face with a curvature substantially equivalent to the maximum curvature of the wiped windshield surface. The backing member is directly attached to the flexible wiper blade. This arrangement is believed to be inherently unable to provide equal force distribution when the radius of curvature varies along the length of the blade, not to mention the joint between the backing member and the wiper blade is exposed to the elements.
• One alternative type of conventional wiper assembly comprises a support beam system along each side of the resilient windshield wiping portion, as a means of both structural support and downward wiping force. Often this support beam system consists of a resilient wiping element having the support beam skewered through it longitudinally from end to end.
• A common problem of this design is the twisting of the resilient portion around the support beam due to frictional forces imposed upon the wiping blade during its oscillations. Therefore, external devices such as clips or other means must be put into place in order to prevent this detrimental condition to wiping quality and blade longevity.
• The present invention overcomes these and other shortcomings by providing the art with a windshield wiper having an encapsulated beam, while still providing for variability in design to provide a windshield wiper for various applications.
• Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• It is therefore proposed herein that an object of the present invention is to provide a windshield wiper having an encapsulated beam for providing structure and uniform support for the wiper blade throughout its various oscillations.
• A further object of the present invention is to provide a wiper blade having an encapsulated beam which prevents the rotation and twisting of the resilient wiper blade around the support beam.
• It is another object of the present invention to provide a wiper blade having an encapsulated beam further comprising a wind deflector portion to further assist in preventing the twisting of the resilient wiping blade around the beam.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a wiper blade having the encapsulated beam detachably attachable as a unit to a connector system.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a wiper beam having a construction whereas the beam can be isolated from the windshield wiper connector system, while still preventing the rotation of the resilient portion relative to the beam.
• Finally, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wiper blade having an encapsulated beam further comprising a fluid passage along the encapsulated beam member for allowing washing/de-icing fluid to be dispersed along the length of the wiper blade.
• These and other objects will become more apparent, wherein the present invention encompasses an improved windshield wiper blade assembly, having a resilient windscreen wiping element and further comprising a longitudinal passage there through. A support beam having a predetermined curvature and shape complementary to the longitudinal passage is inserted there within the passage in a manner which prevents the rotational twisting of the resilient element around the beam. A further embodiment comprises a longitudinal fluid passage along the support beam, having a fluid connection to a windshield fluid supply. A plurality of apertures through the resilient member in connection with the fluid passage provide for the selective discharge of the fluid upon the windscreen. A still further embodiment comprises a symmetrical wind deflector portion running at least partially along the top side of the resilient member for enhanced prevention of any twisting of the resilient member around the beam, and increased downward force of the wiper assembly against the windscreen.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
• FIG. A-1 illustrates a cross section of a first embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-2 illustrates a partial perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. A-1;
• FIG. A-3 illustrates a cross section of a second embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-4 illustrates a partial perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. A-3;
• FIG. A-5 illustrates a cross section of a third embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-6 illustrates a cross section of a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-7 illustrates a cross section of a fifth embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-8 illustrates a cross section of a sixth embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-9 illustrates a partial perspective cross section of an additional embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. A-10 illustrates a partial perspective cross section of an additional embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. B-1 illustrates a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention having the beam member withdrawn;
• FIG. B-2 illustrates a partial perspective view of an additional embodiment of the present invention having the beam member withdrawn;
• FIG. B-3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. B-4 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. B-5 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. B-6 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. B-7 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. B-8 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. B-9 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-2 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-4 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-5 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-5aillustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-6 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-7 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention without a beam member;
• FIG. C-8 illustrates an isolated partial perspective view of a first embodiment of the encapsulated beam member;
• FIG. C-9 illustrates an isolated partial perspective view of a first embodiment of the encapsulated beam member;
• FIG. C-10 illustrates an isolated partial perspective view of a first embodiment of the encapsulated beam member;
• FIG. C-11 illustrates an isolated partial perspective view of a first embodiment of the encapsulated beam member;
• FIG. D-1 is a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. D-2 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. D-3 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention showing the connector means;
• FIG. D-3 is a partial perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention showing the connector means;
• FIG. E-1 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-2 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-3 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-4 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-5 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-6 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-7 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. E-8 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. F-1 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. F-2 is a partial perspective illustration of another embodiment of the support beam of the present invention;
• FIG. G-1 is a cross sectional, assembled view of another embodiment wherein the wiper blade and body are separate elements;
• FIG. G-2 is a partial perspective, disassembled view of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. G-1;
• FIG. G-3 is a cross sectional, assembled view of another embodiment wherein the wiper blade and body are separate elements;
• FIG. G-4 is a partial perspective, disassembled view of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. G-2;
• FIG. H-1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. H-2 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. H-3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. H-4 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. I-1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. I-2 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. J-1 illustrates a partial perspective view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. J-2 illustrates a cross sectional view of the embodiment of illustrated in FIG. J-1;
• FIG. J-3 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. J-5 illustrates a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention at the connector means;
• FIG. J-6 is a partial top view of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. J-5;
• FIG. K-1 illustrates a partial perspective view of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. L-1 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. L-2 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. M-1 illustrates an additional perspective view of the resilient wiper portion shown in FIG. K-1;
• FIG. M-2 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. M-3 illustrates a cross section of the embodiment shown in FIG. K-1;
• FIG. N-1 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. N-2 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. N-3 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention;
• FIG. O-1 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention; and
• FIG. O-2 illustrates a cross section of a further embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
• The following description of the preferred embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
• Referring now to the figures, particularly FIGS. A-1 and A-2, a first embodiment of the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 of the present invention is shown comprising elongatedresilient member12 having abody13 and awindscreen wiping edge14 pivotally attached to abottom side15 thereof by a narrowflexible neck16. Thebody13 further comprises alongitudinal passage18 through which an elongated beam19 of a predetermined stiffness is inserted, thereby becoming encapsulated by theresilient member12. The shape of thepassage18 is generally complementary to the shape of the elongated beam19, thereby preventing the rotational twisting of theresilient member12 independently of the elongated beam19.
• FIGS. A-3 and A-4 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 of the present invention comprising a similar elongatedresilient member22 having abody23 and awindscreen wiping edge24 attached to a bottom side25 thereof by a narrowflexible neck26. The shape of theresilient member22 and correspondinglongitudinal passage28 of this embodiment, as shown, allows a minimal, predetermined amount of flexing by theelongated beam29 contained there within, while still preventing extraneous twisting of theresilient member22 independently of and around theelongated beam29.
• FIG. A-5 Illustrates a further embodiment of the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 of the present invention, wherein thebody33 of theresilient member32 is significantly thicker below thebeam39 and correspondingpassage38 provides more rigidity to the assembly.
• Referring now to FIGS. A-6 thru A-10, variations to the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 are shown. Specifically, thebody33 of theresilient member32 further comprises aresilient ridge37 of various designs running longitudinally at least a partial length of theresilient member32 opposite the wipingedge34. The purpose of theridge37 is to form a wind deflector portion oriented so that the wind force hitting theridge37 assists in preventing theresilient member32 from rotating around theelongated beam39.
• Theelongated beam39 is shown in these figures having varying dimensions in comparison to the passages through theresilient members32 in which they reside. This provides the option of having a small space around thebeam39 to allow for a varying degree of flexation between thebeam39 and theresilient member32 as mentioned above. In the alternative, and discussed in detail further in, this space may also allow for the passage of fluid such as washer fluid or de-icing fluid to be selectively disbursed upon the windscreen as desired.
• As an illustration for the primary means of assembly, FIGS. B-1 and B-2 show thebeam39 separated from thepassage38 of theresilient member32. FIG. B-2 further illustrates an alternative embodiment to the present invention, employing awind deflector ridge37 comprising a separate element than theresilient member32. Theridge37 may be comprised of rigid or flexible material and can be attached to theresilient member32 after forming or, in the alternative, can be over-molded or co-extruded with theresilient member32. FIGS. B-3 thru B-7 are examples which further illustrate various means of attaching thewind deflector ridge37 to theresilient member32 wherein variations that are not shown, but do not depart from the gist of the invention, are also intended to be within the scope of the invention. FIG. B-8 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention wherein the wipingedge member44 is comprised of a separate resilient element, attached by means of atongue45 received in alower groove46 of theresilient member42 positioned below thepassage48 for receiving the encapsulated beam. A similar tongue located on thedeflector ridge47 is received in anupper groove49 of theresilient member42 positioned above thepassage48 for receiving the encapsulated beam.
• FIG. B-9 illustrates a similar embodiment of the present invention as FIG. B-8, with the exception that the resilient member is comprised of two complementary C-channel shapedhalves51 and52. Each half consists of anupper tab53 and alower tab54 which come together at the top, within a receivinggroove55 in thedeflector ridge57, and at the bottom in receiving groove56 in the wipingedge member58.
• Referring now to FIGS. C-1 thru C-7, a plurality of embodiments of aresilient member60 are shown, each having independent and distinct flexing properties through their variations in cross section, as well as variable influences from wind force against the top surface62. FIG. C-4, in particular, embodies dual,parallel passages64 and66 for receiving a plurality of beam members, which could allow for the increase in rigidity of the assembly, whereas FIG. C-5 comprises a secondary,hollow passage68 above the encapsulatingbeam receiving passage65 which would make a lighter weight assembly with a more flexible wind deflector ridge6, while the embodiment in FIG. C-5acomprises an inverted ‘T-shaped’passage65. These embodiments allow for common wall sections of similar thickness for ease of manufacturing.
• FIGS. C-8 thru C-11 illustrate various encapsulated beams, generally shown by thenumber70. FIG. C-8 illustrates plural, parallelunitary beams71 and72 for implementation in an assembly shown in FIG. C-4. Alternatively, FIGS. C-9 through C-11 show composite beams comprising one or morelaminate layers73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84 of similar or various materials, depending on the desired degree of rigidity needed for a given application. As noted, these beams can be attached prior to or during the forming of the resilient members or subsequently inserted thereafter.
• Referring now to FIGS. D-1 and D-2, the primary embodiment of the present invention is shown comprising the encapsulatedbeam assembly10, having a one-piece resilient member90 with awind deflector ridge92 on a top portion thereof and awindscreen wiping edge94 attached to abottom side95 thereof by a narrowflexible neck96. Thebody33 further comprises alongitudinal passage98 through which anelongated beam99 of a predetermined stiffness passes, thereby becoming encapsulated by the resilient member90. The shape of thepassage98 is complementary to the shape of the encapsulatedbeam99, thereby preventing the rotational twisting of the resilient member90 independent of the encapsulatedbeam99. As shown, the encapsulated beam in FIG. D-2 fits snugly within thepassage98, while in FIG. D-1 there is a space surrounding thebeam99, allowing a small amount of pivoting there within.
• FIGS. D-3 and D-4 illustrate the embodiment in FIGS. A-1 and A-2 at the location for attaching theconnector system100. Theconnector system100 can employ various means of attaching the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 to a wiper arm but, shown here, the preferred embodiment comprises aU-shaped channel102, having across pin104 for attaching the assembly to a wiper arm connector. A plurality of downward oriented clampinglegs106 and108 extend out and down from the bottom of thechannel102 which wrap around thesides111 andbottom edges112 of theresilient member113 crimping the assembly together.Additional leg elements109 and110 extend down along thesides111 of theresilient member113 and provide lateral support to prevent rotation of the encapsulatedbeam10.
• An advantage of an attachment assembly, such as the one described here within, is the lack of intimate contact between theconnector system100 and thebeam99. This prevents frictional wear of thebeam99 and further allows the option of a sealedpassage98 in the event fluid is utilized in a further embodiment. A clamp-on assembly, such as this one, does not require the penetration and/or puncture of an intermediate layer protecting the encapsulatedbeam99.
• Referring now to FIGS. E-1 through E-8, variations in the encapsulatedbeam99 are shown. As illustrated in these figures, thebeam99 can be straight, arcuate or one of a multitude of shapes including squiggles, circles, spirals, etc. Additionally, thebeam99 can be made of most any structural material and can be application specific. Furthermore, as mentioned, thebeams99 can be formed as composites as shown in FIGS. F-1 and F-2, comprising one or morelaminate layers115,116,117 of similar or various materials, depending on the desired degree of rigidity needed for a given application. Once thebeam99 is encapsulated within the complementary shaped passage of the resilient member, they will cooperate together to perform the functions and features listed herein for the present invention.
• As an alternative, it may be preferable to have awiping blade120 of a softer or firmer material than that of theresilient member122, as shown in FIGS. G-1 thru G-3, providing a higher or lower degree of flexibility, depending on the application. This is accomplished easily through any number of attachment means described in detail above for attaching a separatewind deflector ridge37 in FIGS. B-3 thru B-7. Herein shown, theblade120 comprises atongue124 having an expandedhead125 received in acomplementary groove126 located on the bottom side of theresilient member122.
• FIGS. H-1 thru H-4 show additional embodiments of the encapsulatedbeam assembly10, having a unitaryresilient member130 with awind deflector ridge132 on a top portion thereof and a wipingwindscreen wiping edge134 attached to abottom side135 thereof by a narrowflexible neck136. The body further comprises thelongitudinal passage140 through Which anelongated beam142 of a predetermined stiffness passes through, thereby becoming encapsulated by theresilient member130. The shape of thepassage140 is complementary to the shape of the encapsulatedbeam142, preventing the rotational twisting of theresilient member130 independent of the encapsulatedbeam142. As shown, the encapsulated beam in FIG. H-2 fits snugly within thepassage98, while in FIGS. H-1, H-3, and H-4 thepassage98 provides a space surrounding thebeam142 allowing a small degree of pivotal freedom there between.
• The final embodiment of the present invention is covered in the remaining FIGS. I-1 thru O-2 and entails only minor variations in implementation of the prior embodiments and, therefore, remains consistent with the aforementioned scope of the invention. This embodiment takes advantage of the space within thepassage155 in theresilient member150 through which the encapsulatedbeam152 is positioned as shown in FIGS. I-1 and I-2. In this embodiment, the space provides a fluid channel for allowing windshield washing fluid and/or de-icing fluid to travel the length of the encapsulated beam for discharge at various points along the entire wiper blade assembly as herein described.
• Best shown in FIGS. J-1 thru J-5, theresilient member150 comprises apassage155 through which the encapsulatedbeam152 is positioned, as well as provides a fluid channel for transporting washing or de-icing fluids (herein FLUID). One or morefluid input apertures156 is formed through a top portion of the resilient member and is in fluid communication with thepassage155 running longitudinally through themember150. A fitting160 is received in theaperture156 and connects to atube162 leading from a remote source of FLUID known in the art. As illustrated in FIG. J-2, once assembled and operational, the FLUID, indicated by the directional arrows shown, selectively flows from the source into theresilient member150 through fitting160 andaperture156. Alternatively, the fluid inlet may also be positioned on the side ofresilient member150. As shown in FIGS. J-5 and J-6, the position of theaperture156 and FLUID inlet can be positioned proximal theconnector system100 system thereby allowing thesource tube162 to be directly routed down thewiper blade arm170.
• Referring in detail to FIG. K-1, once the FLUID is communicated insidepassage155, it can travel the entire length of the encapsulated beam, wherein it is permitted to flow out through a plurality ofapertures168 positioned along the length of theresilient member150, onto the wiping surface. Alternatively, the fluid inlet may also be positioned on the side, along the length of theresilient member150. End caps163 or other similar sealing means are sealed into position on the ends of the encapsulatedbeam assembly10 preventing the longitudinal discharge of the FLUID out the ends of the encapsulated beam assembly.
• The position and orientation of theapertures168 along theresilient member150 can vary from application to application as shown in comparison FIGS. M-2 and M-3, but generally are located along the sides or lower portion thereof for direct application to the windscreen surface.
• Thepassage155 can be varied in size, type and position, as well, shown in FIGS. L-1, L-2 and N-1 thru O-2. Specifically, FIGS. L-1 and L-2 show thepassage155 having a larger internal volume, allowing a greater volume of fluid to be communicated through theresilient member150. In the alternative, FIGS. N-1 thru O-2 utilizepassages157 separate from thepassage155 through which thebeam152 is positioned, allowing even greater flexibility as far as embodiment design, FLUID delivery and dispersal. Lastly, note FIGS. N-3 and O-2 utilize a combination of the various embodiments discussed in detail herein, thereby exemplifying the breadth of possibilities intended to fall within the scope of the invention.
• As noted throughout, the description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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1. A windscreen wiping blade assembly for vehicles comprising:

an elongated, resilient wiping member having at least one continuous wiping edge for uninterrupted contact with the surface of a windscreen of a vehicle, said resilient member further comprising at least one longitudinal passage, running through the length of the wiping member;

at least one elongated, semi-rigid beam member for insertion within said longitudinal passage of said resilient member, said beam member having a cross section complementary to the cross section of said longitudinal passage, preventing said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member when inserted; and

an attachment means for detachably attaching the windscreen wiping blade assembly to an selectively oscillating wiper arm of a vehicle, said attachment means detachably attached to said blade assembly proximal the mid point of the wiping blade assembly, with or without direct contact with said beam member.

2. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a rectangular cross section.

3. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a spiral cross section.

4. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a progressively twisting rectangular cross section.

5. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a triangular cross section.

6. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a round cross section.

7. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member has a half-round cross section.

8. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member is of a one-piece construction.

9. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member is of laminate construction.

10. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member is assembled into said resilient member after forming.

11. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member is over molded with said resilient member.

12. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said at least one beam member is co-extruded with said resilient member.

13. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, further comprising a symmetrical, upward extending wind deflector portion comprising a ridge running longitudinally at least a partial length of said resilient member, positioned opposite said beam member from said continuous wiping edge, said wind deflector portion utilizing wind force to provide downward force, further preventing said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member.

14. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 13, wherein said wind deflecting portion is separate from said resilient member.

15. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 1, wherein said wiping edge is a separate element, attached to said resilient member after forming.

16. A windscreen wiping blade assembly for vehicles comprising:

an elongated, resilient wiping member having at least one continuous wiping edge for uninterrupted contact with the surface of a windscreen of a vehicle, said resilient member further comprising at least one longitudinal passage, running through the length of the wiping member;

at least one elongated, semi-rigid beam member for insertion within said longitudinal passage of said resilient member, said beam member having a cross section complementary to the cross section of said longitudinal passage, preventing said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member when inserted, said cross section of said beam member selected from one of the following groups: rectangular, spiral, progressively-twisting rectangular, round, half-round, triangular;

an attachment means for detachably attaching the windscreen wiping blade assembly to a selectively oscillating wiper arm of a vehicle, said attachment means detachably attached to said blade assembly proximal the mid point of the wiping blade assembly, with or without direct contact with said beam member; and

an upward extending wind deflector portion comprising a ridge running longitudinally at least a partial length of said resilient member, positioned opposite said beam member from said continuous wiping edge, said wind deflector portion utilizing wind force to further prevent said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member.

17. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said wind deflecting portion is formed in said resilient member.

18. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said wind deflecting portion is separate from said resilient member.

19. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said wind deflecting portion is separate from said resilient member.

20. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said at least one beam member is assembled into said resilient member after forming.

21. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said at least one beam member is over molded with said resilient member.

22. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said at least one beam member is co-extruded with said resilient member.

23. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 16, wherein said wiping edge is a separate element attached to said resilient member after forming.

24. A windscreen wiping blade assembly for vehicles comprising:

an elongated, resilient wiping member having at least one continuous wiping edge for uninterrupted contact with the surface of a windscreen of a vehicle, said resilient member further comprising at least one longitudinal passage, running through the length of the wiping member;

at least one elongated, semi-rigid beam member for insertion within said longitudinal passage of said resilient member, said beam member having a cross section complementary to the cross section of said longitudinal passage, preventing said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member when inserted, said cross section of said beam member selected from one of the following groups: rectangular, spiral, progressively-twisting rectangular, round, half-round, or triangular;

an attachment means for detachably attaching the windscreen wiping blade assembly to an selectively oscillating wiper arm of a vehicle, said attachment means detachably attached to said blade assembly proximal the mid point of the wiping blade assembly, with or without direct contact with said beam member; and

a symmetrical, upward extending wind deflector portion comprising a ridge running longitudinally at least a partial length of said resilient member, positioned opposite said beam member from said continuous wiping edge, said wind deflector portion utilizing wind force to further prevent said resilient member from rotating independently from said beam member;

wherein said longitudinal passage further comprises a channel means for selectively transporting fluid from at least one input aperture having a fluid connection with a remote source of fluid, throughout the entire length of said longitudinal passage, wherein said fluid discharges out one or more spaced discharge apertures along the length of the resilient member onto the wind screen of the vehicle, said wiping blade assembly comprising a sealing means to prevent fluid from discharging from the ends of said longitudinal passage.

25. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said channel means is a separate passage running parallel to said longitudinal passage receiving said beam member.

26. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said discharge apertures are positioned on at least one lateral side of said resilient member.

27. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said discharge apertures are positioned on a bottom side of said resilient member proximal said wiping edge.

28. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said wind deflecting portion is formed in said resilient member.

29. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said wind deflecting portion is separate from said resilient member.

30. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said at least one beam member is assembled into said resilient member after forming.

31. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said at least one beam member is over molded with said resilient member.

32. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said at least one beam member is co-extruded with said resilient member.

33. The windscreen wiping blade assembly ofclaim 24, wherein said wiping edge is a separate element attached to said resilient member after forming.

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