Self-cleaning apparatus for removal of foreign substances from a plate-like device
First Claim
1. A self-cleaning apparatus for removing foreign substances from a surface comprising:
- a substantially planar member;
a plurality of vibrating means for vibrating the planar member, the vibrating means contracting and expanding in a radial direction, the contracting and expanding of the vibrating means transmitted to said planar member to contract and expand said planar member;
vibration controlling means for driving the vibrating means at a predetermined frequency;
housing means for integrally housing the planar member, the vibrating means and the vibration controlling means; and
power controlling means including a timer circuit for supplying electric power to the vibration controlling means, wherein the power controlling means is separately disposed exteriorly of the housing means.
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Abstract
An arrangement is provided for removing foreign substances from a mirror. A vibrator for vibrating the mirror includes a vibration controlling unit for supplying power to the vibrator. As the vibration controlling unit is located close to the vibrator, the length of the conductive wire which transmits the power can be minimized so as to reduce radio noise. The heat generated by the vibration control unit can be radiated sufficiently through a metallic case member and the vibration controlling unit can be disposed in the closed, small space between the mirror and the housing. Therefore, the size of the housing can be reduced so as to minimize the space which surrounds the vibration control unit. Further, the vibration control unit can be protected from contamination due to the closed case member.
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10 Claims
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1. A self-cleaning apparatus for removing foreign substances from a surface comprising:
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a substantially planar member; a plurality of vibrating means for vibrating the planar member, the vibrating means contracting and expanding in a radial direction, the contracting and expanding of the vibrating means transmitted to said planar member to contract and expand said planar member; vibration controlling means for driving the vibrating means at a predetermined frequency; housing means for integrally housing the planar member, the vibrating means and the vibration controlling means; and power controlling means including a timer circuit for supplying electric power to the vibration controlling means, wherein the power controlling means is separately disposed exteriorly of the housing means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A self-cleaning apparatus for removing foreign substances from a surface comprising:
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a substantially planar member; vibrating means for vibrating the planar member; vibration controlling means for driving the vibrating means at a predetermined frequency, the vibrating means being expanded and contracted in a radial direction so as to expand and contract the planar member; housing means for integrally housing the planar member, the vibrating means and the vibration controlling means; a circuit board including power transmitting means for transmitting power to the vibrating means; and metallic case means for enclosing the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A self-cleaning apparatus for removing foreign substances from a surface comprising:
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a substantially planar member; vibrating means expanding and contracting in a radial direction for vibrating the planar member so as to bend the planar member; vibration controlling means for driving the vibrating means at a predetermined frequency; housing means for integrally housing the planar member, the vibrating means and the vibration controlling means; power controlling means including a timer circuit for supplying electric power to the vibration controlling means, wherein the power controlling means is separately disposed exteriorly of the housing means; a circuit board including power transmitting means for transmitting power to the vibrating means; and metallic case means for enclosing the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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