ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WIPER SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an adapter assembly for a vehicle wiper system. The adapter assembly includes a base member pivotally mounted on a connector of a wiper blade, a platform member connected to a rear end of the base member, and a locking cap pivotally connected to a front end of the base member. The base member includes a guiding tab formed near front end to guide and support a front end of a wiper arm. The base member further includes a seating tab to support side walls of the wiper arm. The platform member includes an inverted L-shaped locking feature formed on outer surfaces of side walls of the platform member, to restrict vertically upward and longitudinally rearward movement of the wiper arm with respect to the adapter assembly. The locking cap may be locked on the base member by a securing means.