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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1997
Robin Mihekun Miller, Ellington, CT (US);
Monte L Falcoff, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A multi-functional apparatus employing a magnetic coupling mechanism. The magnetic coupling mechanism selectively couples an actuator shaft and a second shaft driven by a rotatable driving member. In another aspect of the present invention, the magnetic coupling of the shafts is electrically controlled, whereby the driven shaft can be actuated independently from other systems actuated by the multi-functional apparatus. In an automotive context, a window wiper may be attached to the driven shaft, such that when the magnetic coupling mechanism is disengaged the window wiper can move in relation to upward pivotal movement of the opened window.