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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2016
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Francisco Javier Quintero Perez, Uruapan, MX;
Erick Garcia Dominguez, Tlalnepantla de Baz, MX;
Jonatan Leff Yaffe, Mexico City, MX;
Joan Manuel Hernandez, Tlalnepantla de Baz, MX;
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A rainwater collection system is provided for a motor vehicle. That rainwater collection system includes a rainwater collector, a gate for the rainwater collector and a controller. The controller is configured to open and close the gate in response to data input respecting the occurrence of precipitation, a level of windshield washer fluid in a windshield washer system of the motor vehicle and in accordance with other monitored parameters including motor vehicle speed and battery voltage level. A related method is also disclosed.