Ideas for quick release windshield wiper arms?

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MetroMPG -

Those pictures change everything. I vote Frank's wingnut + helical-spring tightener. For it to be "tight", I think you'd still need a torquing tool of some kind. Soooo, the "cost" would be the extra weight of the tool.

It looks to be "easily adjustable" with all those little "slats" (EDIT: I meant splines). Clever.

CarloSW2

[cfg83]

MetroMPG -

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

I wonder if there is some way to fashion the quick release by leaving the nut & splines in place, but cutting the wiper arm itself. Making some kind of sleeve arrangement to slide it on & off the "stub" (and then lock it with a cotter/lynch pin)....



With two of these, one on each side of the arm, maybe could cannibalize hinges & hinge pins for the purpose...

Just thinking out loud.

And yes, I realize more thought is going into this than it's worth.

I disagree. You may find a solution that you use for something else.

How about this Dzus thingy? :

Pegasus - Dzus 1500 Series Sliding Latch and Bushing


The question would be whether the sliding latch would be *designed* to take the lateral stresses of the wiper in action. I think the sleeve would still need to be there, and super-snug.

CarloSW2

[93Cobra#2771]

I'll wager the splines won't wear if you keep them lubes with a light grease. Especially if they aren't going on and off that often.

My first thought was a wing nut as well.