[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly of a window wiper and an accessory,
in which the window wiper comprises a cleaning strip which is held by a holder, in
which the holder comprises at least one fastening element for detachably attaching
the accessory and in which each fastening element of the holder is provided at a location
which, viewed on a cross section (X-X) through the fastening element, with respect
to the axis (A) along which the cleaning strip extends in the rest position, is situated
on the upper side of the axis (A) when the window wiper is used to wipe a vertical
surface (S) in a downward wiping direction.
[0002] The present invention also relates to a window wiper comprising a cleaning strip
which is held by a holder, in which the holder is detachably connectable to an accessory
and to this end comprises at least one fastening element.
[0003] Window wipers are used to wipe surfaces, such as windows. Wiping windows is performed
when cleaning windows. During the cleaning of windows, other operations are also performed,
other than wiping the windows, such as soaping the windows using a washer, a sponge,
etc., optionally drying the window using a chamois leather, a cloth, etc. In order
to facilitate the cleaning of windows, an assembly of a window wiper and an accessory
may be provided, such as a washer (soaping cloth), a sponge, a chamois leather, a
cloth, etc., in which the accessory is detachably connectable to the window wiper.
It is then possible to clean windows by means of one tool, namely said assembly.
[0004] The drawback with these existing assemblies is that the fastening means by means
of which the accessory is connectable to the window wiper take up a certain amount
of space, as a result of which the window wiper is often difficult to handle when
the accessory is attached thereto and the use of this assembly may even cause damage
to the window. The window wiper and the accessory are normally provided with complementary
fastening means, as a result of which the window wiper comprises at least one fastening
means. This fastening means also prevents wiping of a window or renders it more difficult.
In addition, the fastening means only permits one way of handling the assembly. In
order to make an additional way of handling possible, additional fastening means are
provided.
[0005] It is therefore an object of the invention to produce a window wiper and to provide
an assembly of the window wiper and an accessory, in which the attachment of the accessory
to the window wiper does not form a limitation with regard to the ease of use and
the functionality of the assembly and of the window wiper per se, and in which the
risk of damage during use of this assembly or the window wiper as such is limited
and in which the assembly is easily manoeuvrable in different ways.
[0006] This object is achieved by providing an assembly as illustrated in the first paragraph
of this description, in which, viewed on said cross section (X-X) through the fastening
element of the holder and in the indicated position of use, the accessory is connectable
to the window wiper in at least two positions, being a first position in which the
accessory is from the fastening element folded over the upper side of the holder and
a second position in which the accessory is from the fastening element folded over
the lower side of the holder.
[0007] The cleaning strip is usually made from a strip of elastic and/or flexible material,
such as rubber, as a result of which the strip deforms slightly in use. The expression
'the axis (A) along which the cleaning strip extends in the rest position' is here
understood to mean that said axis (A) is the axis along which a cross section of the
cleaning strip extends when no forces are exerted on the cleaning strip, and the latter
is thus in a non-deformed state or rest position and is, for example, not pushed against
a surface in order to wipe this surface. When wiping a surface, the cleaning strip
is moved across the surface along a certain direction by the user. This moving direction
is also referred to as the 'wiping direction' in this patent application. The cleaning
strip is in this case held against the surface in a position in which the longitudinal
axis thereof extends approximately at right angles to the wiping direction. In this
case, a window wiper also always has to be used with the same side of the cleaning
strip facing forwards (i.e. facing forwards in the wiping direction). This may be
determined by the position and the orientation of the handle of the window wiper and/or
by the fact that a relatively large surface of the cleaning strip is detained at the
rear side in order to prevent excessive deformation of the cleaning strip towards
the rear.
[0008] The expression 'when the window wiper is used to wipe a vertical surface in a downward
wiping direction' is used above and in claim 1 to describe a specific position of
use, i.e. the position of use when wiping a vertical surface in a downward wiping
direction, in order to then be able to determine that each fastening element is situated
above the axis (A) when the window wiper is held in this specific position of use
(this position of use is illustrated, inter alia, in figures 11 and 12). Indicating
this specific position of use has the sole aim of being able to determine the relative
position of each fastening element with respect to the axis (A), and can therefore
not be interpreted as limiting in another sense.
[0009] The wiping direction mentioned is then, for example, even vertical as well.
[0010] Said axis (A) divides the holder into an upper portion, which extends on the upper
side of the axis (A) when wiping a vertical surface, and a lower portion which is
situated opposite this upper portion and extends on the lower side of the axis (A)
when wiping a vertical surface.
[0011] Here, each fastening element then forms part of the upper portion of the holder.
During normal use of the window wiper, this upper portion faces away from the surface
to be wiped. As a result thereof, the fastening element is not annoying when using
the window wiper. Therefore, it does not present an obstacle when moving the cleaning
strip across the surface. Also, during normal use of the window wiper when wiping
a window surface, this fastening element cannot readily come into contact with the
window, as a result of which the risk of damage to the window as a result of contact
with the fastening element is small. Even when the accessory is attached to the window
wiper at the location of this upper portion of the holder, the cleaning operation
is not impeded. If the accessory is, for example, a washer, this attachment will not
render soaping of a surface to be cleaned more difficult, since this attachment means
cannot come into contact with the surface during soaping. During normal use of the
window cleaner while cleaning a window, the fastening elements cannot come into contact
with the window frame either, as a result of which the risk of damage to the window
frame is much smaller than is the case when using the existing window wipers.
[0012] The division of the holder into the upper portion and the lower portion also essentially
corresponds with the division described below, as a result of which the position of
the fastening element of the holder can also be defined in a second way. This division
is effected by means of the upper side and the lower side of the cleaning strip. Thus,
the cleaning strip comprises a lower side which is configured to adjoin the surface
when wiping a vertical surface, and an opposite upper side. Each first fastening element,
in a rest position and viewed on a cross section through the fastening element, is
provided on the side of the holder which is substantially on the upper side of the
cleaning strip. By referring to the position of the cleaning strip, it is then possible
to refer to an upper portion of the holder which extends substantially on the upper
side of the cleaning strip and an opposite lower portion of the holder.
[0013] These upper and lower portions of the holder may also be defined as follows if the
cleaning strip is substantially symmetrical: in the rest position, the cleaning strip
extends substantially along a plane of symmetry or a sphere of symmetry which divides
the holder into a lower portion, which is situated substantially at the location of
the lower side of the cleaning strip, and an upper portion, which is situated opposite
this lower portion. Here, the lower portion of the holder then is the portion of the
holder which is turned towards the surface during use of the window wiper for wiping
a vertical surface, while the upper portion of the holder is turned away from the
window during wiping of the window.
[0014] Since a cleaning strip normally has a limited thickness, the lower portion and the
upper portion may also essentially be defined as follows: in the rest position, the
lower side of the cleaning strip extends substantially along a plane or a sphere which
divides the holder into a lower portion, which extends substantially at the location
of the lower side of the cleaning strip, and an upper portion, which is situated opposite
this lower portion and extends substantially at the location of the upper side of
the cleaning strip.
[0015] If the holder is an elongate holder which extends in a certain longitudinal direction,
the lower side of the cleaning strip is configured to extend substantially in a plane
in the rest position and the cleaning strip comprises a plane of symmetry, if it is
of an essentially symmetrical design. Here, the cross section (X-X) is thus a cross
section at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the holder at the location
of the fastening element.
[0016] If the window wiper is a curved window wiper, in which the holder is slightly curved
and extends substantially along an arc, the lower side of the cleaning strip will
extend essentially along a sphere and the cleaning strip defines a sphere of symmetry,
if it is of an essentially symmetrical design. Here, the cross section (X-X) then
is a cross section at right angles to the contact surface with said arc at the location
of the fastening element.
[0017] It may also be said that, during normal use, the same side of the window wiper always
faces forwards when wiping in a certain wiping direction, so that this side of the
window wiper and of the holder can be referred to as the front side, the other side
obviously being the rear side. Furthermore, it is possible to say that the relative
position with respect to the axis (A) may be referred to as being behind or in front
of this axis (A).
[0018] According to an alternative phrasing, each fastening element according to the invention
is provided at a location of the holder which, viewed on a cross section through the
fastening element, with respect to the axis (A) along which the cleaning strip extends
in the rest position, is situated behind the axis (A) when moving the window wiper
across a surface according to a certain wiping direction during normal use of the
window wiper.
[0019] The accessory is connectable to the window wiper in at least two positions, in which
- viewed on said cross section through the fastening element of the holder and in
said position of use - the accessory is, in the first position, folded over the upper
side of the holder from the fastening element (clockwise in figures 2, 3, 6 and 13)
and, in a second position, is folded over the lower side of the holder from the fastening
element (counter-clockwise in figures 4, 7 and 14).
[0020] Here, the user can chose in which position he/she wants to use the accessory, for
example depending on the way in which this user wants to handle the assembly.
[0021] Here, it is also possible to easily alternate between both positions. In this case,
use may be made of the same fastening elements for both positions, as a result of
which no additional fastening elements are required in order to make at least two
positions possible.
[0022] The accessory is preferably a washer. With washers, it is of interest to be able
to choose between both of said positions. The most suitable position is chosen, depending
on the way in which a window is to be soaped: either by moving the assembly mainly
from the top down across the surface during soaping or by moving the assembly mainly
from the bottom up across the surface.
[0023] Together with the window wiper, the soaping cloth may also be brought into a position
in which it is not folded around the holder and leaves the cleaning strip clear, so
that the window wiper can be used for wiping the window.
[0024] If the window wiper comprises a handle or is connected to a handle, the accessory,
in said first position, is placed opposite the lower side of the handle and, in the
second position, opposite the upper side of the handle. Here, the lower side of the
handle is then, for example, also the portion of the handle which is provided to be
directed towards the window while wiping the window with this window wiper, and the
upper side of the handle is situated opposite the lower side of the handle.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one fastening element of the holder is a
first fastening element and the accessory comprises a second fastening element which
is detachably attachable to this first fastening element for detachably attaching
the accessory to the holder. Since both the accessory and the holder here comprise
fastening elements which are able to cooperate with each other, the detachable connection
between the window wiper and the accessory can readily be brought about and severed
again.
[0026] Preferably, the at least one fastening element of the holder forms a projecting portion
of the holder. It is simple to attach an accessory to a projecting portion, as something
which projects is readily accessible. Also, the attachment may easily be detached,
if desired. The projecting portion does not increase the risk of damage, since the
fastening element is provided on said upper side of the axis (A) and can thus not
readily come into contact with the surface which is being cleaned or wiped during
normal use of the assembly and the window wiper as such.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment, viewed on said cross section (X-X) through the fastening
element of the holder, said at least one fastening element extends substantially along
an axis (B) which makes an angle (α) with said axis (A) along which the cleaning strip
extends in the rest position, this angle (α) being between 20° and 80°, preferably
between 30° and 60°. Still more preferably, this angle is between 40° and 50° and
most preferably it is virtually 45°. During use of such a window wiper, the window
wiper moves across the surface to be cleaned. Since said angle is between 20° and
80°, the risk of the fastening element of the holder coming into contact with the
surface during use is small and this risk is even smaller if the angle is between
30° and 60° and is smallest if this angle is virtually 45°.
[0028] Preferably, the holder is an elongate holder and the holder comprises a handle or
the holder is configured to be attached to a handle, in which the holder comprises
at least two said first fastening elements, in which the accessory comprises an equal
number of second fastening elements which are detachably attachable to a respective
first fastening element of the holder, so that the accessory is detachably connectable
to the window wiper, and in which the at least two first fastening elements are configured
to extend on either side of the handle at a distance from each other, viewed along
the longitudinal direction of the holder. In order to attach an accessory to the window
wiper, the former is then connected to the holder in two locations which are situated
on either side of the handle, as a result of which the accessory is securely connected
to the holder. Thus, the accessory can be securely connected to the holder along the
entire longitudinal direction of the holder.
[0029] In an alternative embodiment, in which the holder is a curved holder which extends
along an arc and in which the holder comprises a handle or is configured to be attached
to a handle, the holder comprises at least two said first fastening elements, in which
the accessory comprises an equal number of second fastening elements which are detachably
attachable to a respective first fastening element of the holder, so that the accessory
is detachably connectable to the window wiper, and in which the at least two first
fastening elements are configured to extend on either side of the handle at a distance
from each other, viewed along the arc along which the holder extends.
[0030] Preferably, the accessory is a washer and the washer is in the shape of an elongate
strip with a central recess at the location of one of the longitudinal sides, with
the second fastening elements extending on either side of the recess at the location
of said longitudinal side. Due to this central recess, the washer can extend freely
at the location of the handle. Since the second fastening elements extend on either
side of this recess, it is possible to pack the window wiper securely together with
the washer if the washer is connected to the window wiper. As a result thereof, mainly
and virtually only the washer will come into contact with the window when soaping
a window with this assembly. Thus, a very suitable tool for soaping a window is obtained.
Also, it is very simple in this case to ensure that the cleaning strip is clear when
the washer is connected to the window wiper, as a result of which it is possible to
wipe immediately after soaping the window, without having to remove the washer first.
[0031] The edge of the recess which extends along the upper side or the lower side of the
handle has preferably less flexibility than the other edges of the soaping cloth.
This is achieved, for example, by providing a rod-shaped element having a certain
stiffness at this edge. Thus, this edge acquires a certain rigidity, as a result of
which the folding of the soaping cloth around the holder proceeds more smoothly. Also,
changing the position of the folding direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) of
the soaping cloth about the holder proceeds more quickly and easily as a result. Due
to the reduced flexibility of the edge, a roller surface is formed for the soaping
cloth, as it were. During said changes in position, the soaping cloth will execute
a rolling movement on the holder and/or on the adjoining end of the handle.
[0032] The first and the second fastening elements are preferably complementary click-fit
connection elements. Click-fit connections can easily be brought about and are also
easily severed again, if desired. Click-fit connections are thus ideal to provide
detachable connections. Thus, these complementary click-fit connection elements may
be, for example, press-studs. With press-studs, there is a projecting male part and
a female part in which the male part can engage in order to produce the click-fit
connection. A said first fastening element is then preferably the male part, while
a said second fastening element is then the female part. Preferably, the male part
then extends along a direction which makes an angle with said axis (A) along which
the cleaning strip extends in the rest position, this angle being between 20° and
80°, preferably between 30° and 60°. Here, this direction corresponds with the direction
of said axis (B) along which the first fastening element extends.
[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the holder comprises a holding part for holding the cleaning
strip and the fastening element of the holder is detachably connectable to the holding
part. Here, it is then possible to choose to detach the fastening element from the
holding part if no accessory has to be connected to the window wiper. It is also possible
to alternate between different types of fastening elements, depending on the accessory
which is to be attached to the window wiper. Obviously, if both said first and second
fastening elements are provided, the second fastening elements for different types
of accessories are preferably compatible with the same first fastening elements, so
that only one type of first fastening elements has to be provided.
[0034] Furthermore preferably, the holder comprises a fastening part, in which the fastening
part comprises the fastening element, in which the fastening part is detachably connectable
to the holding part so that the fastening element is detachably connectable to the
holding part. Here, the fastening element then forms part of a larger whole, namely
the fastening part, in which case the fastening part can be configured such that it
is easily detachably connectable to the holding part.
[0035] The holding part furthermore preferably also comprises at least one retaining element
to connect the fastening part to the holding part in the desired position. The retaining
element is, for example, a groove and the fastening part then comprises a projection
which is engageable in this groove in order to connect the fastening part to the holding
part. This retaining element may also serve to attach other things to the window wiper
and/or to hang the window wiper somewhere.
[0036] The object is also achieved by providing a window wiper comprising a cleaning strip
which is held by a holder, in which the holder is detachably connectable to an accessory
and to this end comprises at least one fastening element, in which each fastening
element of the holder is provided at a location which, viewed on a cross section (X-X)
through the fastening element, is situated on the upper side of the axis (A) with
respect to the axis (A) along which the cleaning strip extends in the rest position
when the window wiper is used to wipe a vertical surface (S) in a downward wiping
direction.
[0037] This downward wiping direction is also vertical, for example.
[0038] Here, the window wiper and the accessory to which it is detachably connectable form
an assembly as illustrated above. The advantages and preferred embodiments of the
window wiper of the assembly therefore also apply to this window wiper.
[0039] In the following description, a detailed description of an assembly and a window
wiper according to the present invention is given. The sole aim of this detailed description
is to indicate how the invention may be realised and to illustrate the particular
characteristics of the invention and, where necessary, give a further explanation
thereof. This description can therefore not be seen as a limitation of the scope of
protection of this patent. Likewise, the following description shall not limit the
area of application of the invention.
[0040] This description refers to the attached figures, in which:
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a window wiper according to the invention;
- Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an assembly of a window wiper and a washer according to
the invention, in which the window wiper is a window wiper as illustrated in Fig.
1 and the washer is connected to the window wiper around the upper side of the handle;
- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the assembly illustrated in Fig. 2, in which the washer
is connected to the window wiper around the upper side of the handle and the washer
is shown in a partly transparent manner, so that the second fastening elements are
visible;
- Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the assembly illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, in which the
washer is connected to the window wiper around the lower side of the handle;
- Fig. 5 is a side view of the window wiper as illustrated in Fig. 1;
- Fig. 6 is a side view of the assembly as illustrated in Figures 2 to 4, in which the washer
is connected to the window wiper around the upper side of the handle;
- Fig. 7 is a side view of the assembly as illustrated in Figures 2 to 4 and Fig. 6, in which
the washer is connected to the window wiper around the lower side of the handle,
- Fig. 8 is a close-up of a top view of a window wiper as illustrated in Figures 1 and 5;
- Fig. 9 is a top view of a fastening part of the window wiper;
- Fig. 10 is a side view of the holder of the window wiper;
- Fig. 11 is a cross section (X-X) through the fastening element of the holder, the cleaning
strip and a window surface (S) to be wiped, in which the cleaning strip is held against
the window surface in a non-deformed manner;
- Fig. 12 is a cross section (X-X) through the fastening element of the holder and the cleaning
strip of a window wiper, in which the cleaning strip is pushed against a window surface
and is consequently deformed;
- Figures 13 and 14 show a diagrammatic cross section (X-X) through the fastening element of the holder,
the deformed cleaning strip and a soaping cloth attached to the holder, during soaping
of a vertical window surface, in which the soaping cloth is folded over the holder
in clockwise manner (Fig. 13) and in counter-clockwise manner (Fig.14); and
- Fig. 15 is a partial perspective view of an assembly of a window wiper and a soaping cloth,
in which the soaping cloth has an edge of reduced flexibility which extends opposite
the lower side of the handle of the window wiper.
[0041] In the figures, one possible embodiment of a window wiper (10) and an assembly (1)
comprising this window wiper (10) and a soaping cloth or washer (2) is illustrated.
Obviously, other embodiments are possible.
[0042] The washer (2) may, for example, be a fabric (e.g. woven from nylon threads). A preferred
soaping cloth is multi-layered, comprising a pile fabric on the rear side and on the
front side (of the velvet fabric or pile fabric type) with projecting pile threads
- preferably at least partly composed of microfibres. Between these two outer layers,
an intermediate layer is provided which absorbs water well. This may be a sponge-like
element, but is preferably a non-woven, at least partly composed of microfibres. Thus,
the water is absorbed in a satisfactory manner, but can also quickly be released again.
[0043] Here, the window wiper (10) comprises a holder (3), a cleaning strip (4) and a handle
(8). The holder (3) consists of an elongate holding part (9) for holding the cleaning
strip (4), two fastening parts (11) which, viewed along the longitudinal direction
(L) of the holding part (9), are detachably connected to the holding part (9) on either
side of the handle (8). The handle (8) is, viewed along the longitudinal direction
(L) of the holding part (9), centrally detachably connected to the holding part (9).
Each fastening part (11) comprises a first projecting fastening element (5), with
this first fastening element (5) being the male part of a press-stud.
[0044] The fastening parts (11) are held on the holder in a fixed position. In order to
prevent them from moving in the longitudinal direction L, each fastening part, on
at least one side, comprises an edge (11a) which is detained in a small transverse
groove provided on the holder (not shown in the figure).
[0045] Each first fastening element (5) is situated, viewed on a cross section (X-X) through
the first fastening element (5), with respect to an axis (A) along which the cleaning
strip (4) extends in the rest position, on the upper side of the axis (A) during use
of the window wiper (10) for wiping a vertical surface (S). Here, this axis (A) divides
the holder (3) into an upper portion (7b) which extends at the top of the axis (A)
and a lower portion (7a) which extends at the bottom of the axis (A) (see Fig. 11).
Each first fastening element (5) forms part of the upper portion (7b) of the holder
(3).
[0046] This upper portion (7b) corresponds to the portion (7b) of the holder (3) which is
substantially on the upper side (6b) of the cleaning strip (4) in the rest position
and the lower portion (7a) corresponds to the portion (7a) which is substantially
on the lower side (6a) of the cleaning strip (4) in the rest position. Here, the lower
side (6a) of the cleaning strip (4) is the side (6a) which is configured to come into
contact with the window surface (S) while wiping a window, whereas the upper side
(6b) of the cleaning strip (4) extends opposite the lower side (6a) of the cleaning
strip (4). The lower portion (7a) is configured to be turned towards the window surface
(S) while cleaning a window.
[0047] The division between the lower portion (7a) and the upper portion (7b) may also be
described using the plane of symmetry of the cleaning strip (4) in the rest position
of the assembly (1) of the window wiper (10) as such, viewed along the longitudinal
direction (L) of the holder (3). Here, said axis (A) extends in this plane of symmetry.
The lower portion (7a) extends below this plane, whereas the upper portion (7b) extends
above this plane during the wiping of a vertical window surface (S).
[0048] The two first fastening elements (5) form part of the upper portion (7b) of the holder
(3). When wiping a window surface (S) using the window wiper (10), these first fastening
elements (5) are no impediment.
[0049] The washer (2) is an elongate strip with a central recess in one of the longitudinal
sides and two second fastening elements (50) which extend on either side of the central
recess at the location of said longitudinal side. To attach the washer (2) to the
window wiper (10), the second fastening elements (50) are connected to the first fastening
elements (5). The second fastening elements (50) are female parts of a press-stud,
so that attachment to the first fastening elements (5) is readily achievable.
[0050] By means of the central recess, it is easy to attach this washer (2) to the first
fastening elements (5), since this recess ensures that the soaping cloth (2) can readily
extend along the handle (8). The edge (2a) of this recess which extends along the
upper side or the lower side of the handle (8) is configured to have less flexibility
than the other edges of the soaping cloth (2). This is achieved, for example, by providing
a rod-like element of a certain stiffness at this edge. This is, for example, a piece
of string of the washing line type which is, for example, sewn into this edge (2a).
Thus, this edge (2a) acquires a certain degree of rigidity, as a result of which folding
the soaping cloth around the holder proceeds more smoothly. Likewise, changing the
position of the folding direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) of the soaping
cloth (2) around the holder (3) is quicker and smoother as a result. The edge (2a)
of the recess of the soaping cloth (2) remains taut while the soaping cloth (2) is
being folded up or down.
[0051] Due to the reduced flexibility of the edge (2a), a roller surface is formed for the
soaping cloth (2), as it were. During said changes in position, the soaping cloth
will perform a rolling movement on the holder and/or on the adjoining end of the handle
(8).
[0052] When attaching the washer (2) to the window wiper (10), the washer (2) may be attached
around the upper side of the handle (8). This is illustrated in Figures 2, 3 and 13.
Here, the washer (2) is folded around the holder (3) in the clockwise direction from
the first fastening element (5).
[0053] However, the washer (2) may also be attached around the lower side of the handle
(8). This is illustrated in Figures 4 and 14. Here, the washer (2) is folded around
the holder (3) in the counter-clockwise direction from the first fastening element
(5).
[0054] As is illustrated in Figures 11, 12, 13 and 14, each first fastening element (5)
extends along an axis (B) which makes an angle (α) of virtually 45° degrees with said
axis (A) along which the cleaning strip (4) extends in the rest position.
1. Assembly (1) of a window wiper (10) and an accessory (2), such as a washer, a sponge,
a chamois leather or a cloth, in which the window wiper (10) comprises a cleaning
strip (4) which is held by a holder (3), and in which the holder (3) comprises at
least one fastening element (5) for detachably attaching the accessory (2), in which
each fastening element (5) of the holder (3) is provided at a location which, viewed
on a cross section (X-X) through the fastening element (5), with respect to the axis
(A) along which the cleaning strip (4) extends in the rest position, is situated on
the upper side of the axis (A) when the window wiper (10) is used to wipe a vertical
surface (S) in a downward wiping direction, characterized in that, viewed on said cross section (X-X) through the fastening element (5) of the holder
(3) and in the indicated position of use, the accessory (2) is connectable to the
window wiper (10) in at least two positions, being a first position in which the accessory
(2) is from the fastening element (5) folded over the upper side of the holder (3)
and a second position in which the accessory (2) is from the fastening element (5)
folded over the lower side of the holder (3).
2. Assembly (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the at least one fastening element (5) of the holder (3) is a first fastening element
(5) and the accessory (2) comprises a second fastening element (50) which is detachably
attachable to this first fastening element (5) for detachably attaching the accessory
(2) to the holder (3).
3. Assembly (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one fastening element (5) of the holder (3) forms a projecting portion
of the holder (3).
4. Assembly (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that, viewed on said cross section (X-X) through the fastening element (5), the fastening
element (5) extends substantially along an axis (B) which makes an angle (α) with
said axis (A) along which the cleaning strip (4) extends in the rest position, this
angle (α) being between 20° and 80°, preferably between 30° and 60°.
5. Assembly (1) according to Claim 2 or according to Claim 2 and Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the holder (3) is an elongate holder (3) and comprises a handle (8) or is configured
to be attached to a handle (8), in that the holder (3) comprises at least two first fastening elements (5), in that the accessory (2) comprises an equal number of second fastening elements (50) which
are detachably attachable to a respective first fastening element (5) of the holder
(3), so that the accessory (2) is detachably connectable to the window wiper (10),
and in that the at least two first fastening elements (5) are configured to extend on either
side of the handle (8) at a distance from each other, viewed along the longitudinal
direction (L) of the holder (3).
6. Assembly (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the accessory (2) is a washer (2) and is in the shape of an elongate strip with a
central recess at the location of one of the longitudinal sides, with the second fastening
elements (50) extending on either side of the recess at the location of a respective
longitudinal side.
7. Assembly (1) according to Claim 2 or according to Claim 2 and one of Claims 3 to 6,
characterized in that the first and the second fastening elements (5, 50) are complementary click-fit connection
elements.
8. Assembly (1) according to Claim 7, characterized in that the complementary click-fit connection elements (5, 50) are press-studs.
9. Assembly (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder (3) comprises a holding part (9) for holding the cleaning strip (4) and
in that the fastening element (5) of the holder (3) is detachably connectable to the holding
part (9).
10. Assembly (1) according to Claim 9, characterized in that the holder (3) comprises a fastening part (11), in that the fastening part (11) comprises the fastening element (5), and in that the fastening part (11) is detachably connectable to the holding part (9), so that
the fastening element (5) is detachably connectable to the holding part (9).
11. Assembly (1) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the holding part (9) comprises at least one retaining element to connect the fastening
part (11) to the holding part (9) in the desired position.
12. Assembly (1) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the retaining element is a groove and the fastening part (11) comprises a projection
which is engageable in this groove in order to connect the fastening part (11) to
the holding part (9).
13. Window wiper (10) comprising a cleaning strip (4) which is held by a holder (3), in
which the holder (3) is detachably connectable to an accessory (2), such as a washer,
a sponge, a chamois leather or a cloth and to this end comprises at least one fastening
element (5), characterized in that the window wiper is a window wiper according to one of Claims 1 to 12.