FOR CLEANSING WINDOWS

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001 ] In general, the present invention pertains to the arts of transportation, mechanics and hydraulics. In particular, the invention relates to systems and methods of utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] It is believed that the current state of the art is represented by the following patent literature: US11370272, US4260340, US2022281419, WO2015186143, DE4110081.

[0003] US2022281419 discloses water use in various systems of a vehicle.

The system in US2022281419 may collect available water (for example condensate from an air conditioner) and/or store the water and/or provide the water for use in or around the vehicle, for example to a windshield washer reservoir. In US2022281419, the system includes easily installed components, there may be a self-contained collection unit that may be installed and/or adapted to various vehicles, in US2022281419 elements and/or modular elements may be added to the self-contained unit and/or adapted to a particular application and/or vehicle; a utility tank may be provided and/or attached to the collection unit. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The following summary of the invention is provided to exhibit the basic understanding of some principles, underlying various aspects and features of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention and as such it is not necessarily intended to particularly identify all key or critical elements of the invention and is not to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the following more detailed.

[0005] The invention was made in view of the deficiencies of the prior art and provides systems, methods and processes for overcoming these deficiencies. According to some embodiments and aspects of the present invention, there is provided a system for utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle including: an outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle, configured for providing an outflow of an aqueous condensate of the air conditioner; a drainage conduit, connectable to the condenser unit, configured for draining the aqueous condensate and dispensing the aqueous condensate from the vehicle; a windshield washer fluid reservoir, configured for storing the aqueous condensate; a peristaltic pump, operationally connected to the outlet and configured for actively pumping the aqueous condensate from the outlet; a driving unit operationally connected to the peristaltic pump and configured to perform operation of the peristaltic pump; a controller sub-system configured for regulating a flow of the aqueous condensate, the controller including: an inlet configured to receive an inflow of the aqueous condensate; a reservoir outlet operationally connected to the windshield washer fluid reservoir; a drainage outlet operationally connected to the drainage conduit; a float operationally connected to the windshield washer fluid reservoir; an actuator configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0006] In some embodiments the actuator includes a mechanical control valve, operationally connected to the float, configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0007] In some embodiments the actuator includes a mechanical directional control valve, disposed on top of the windshield washer fluid reservoir and operationally connected to the float, configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0008] In some embodiments the actuator includes an electric switch operationally connected to the float, configured to stop an operation of the peristaltic pump, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0009] In some embodiments the system further includes an exchangeable cartridge including a soluble material, configured for treatment of the condensate.

[0010] In some embodiments the system includes a cartridge, configured for treatment of the condensate, in which the cartridge forming an integral part of the peristaltic pump.

[0011] In some embodiments the system further includes a filter, configured for filtering the condensate.

[0012] In some embodiments the driving unit further includes a wind turbine.

[0013] In some embodiments the driving unit further includes a wind turbine, in which the wind turbine is directly coupled to the peristaltic pump.

[0014] In some embodiments the driving unit further includes a wind turbine, in which the wind turbine is indirectly coupled to the peristaltic pump by a mechanical gear.

[0015] In some embodiments the driving unit further includes a wind turbine coupled to an electrical generator.

[0016] In some embodiments the driving unit further includes an electrical generator coupled to a rechargeable electric accumulator.

[0017] In accordance with some aspects and embodiments the present invention a method of utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle includes: providing an outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle; providing an outflow of an aqueous condensate of the air conditioner; providing a drainage conduit, connectable to the condenser unit; draining the aqueous condensate and dispensing the aqueous condensate from the vehicle; providing a windshield washer fluid reservoir and storing the aqueous condensate therein; operationally connecting a peristaltic pump, to the outlet; driving the peristaltic pump, to actively pump the aqueous condensate from the outlet; forming an outflow from the drainage conduit; providing a float and operationally connecting the float to the windshield washer fluid reservoir; providing an actuator and directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

DEFINITIONS

[0018] The term matching or a term similar thereto, as referred to herein, is to be construed as having a cross-sectional area and/or shape of a component equal or essentially similar to a cross-sectional area and/or shape of another component. It should be acknowledged that the components may only to be similar in the cross-sectional areas and/or shapes, to satisfy the term matching or similar, so long as the cross-sectional areas of the components can be mated and/or inserted into each other and/or the combination thereof essentially fits together and/or occupy essentially the same space.

[0019] The term structured, as referred to herein, is to be construed as including any geometrical shape, exceeding in complexity a plain linear shape or a shape embodying a simple and/or standardized circular, elliptical or polygonal contour or profile. Any more complex shape than a plain linear shape or a shape embodying a simple and/or standardized circular, elliptical or polygonal contour or profile, constitutes an example of structured geometry.

[0020] The term modular, as referred to herein, should be construed as a including a stand-alone and/or autonomically functioning of structured unit. The term modular inter alia means a standardized unit that may be conveniently installed or deployed without significant impact to the environment. The term modular, however, doesn’t necessarily mean providing for ease of interchange or replacement. The term modular is optionally satisfied solely by providing for ease of onetime deployment or installation.

[0021] The term readily connectable, as referred to herein, should be construed as including any structure and/or member that is configured to be conveniently connected to other structure and/or member and/or components of a larger system or assembly. The term readily connectable, however, doesn’t necessarily mean readily disconnectable or removable. The term readily connectable is optionally satisfied by providing for ease of onetime connection or coupling.

[0022] The term biasing means or alike, as referred to herein, should be construed as including any material, structure or mechanism, configured to accumulate mechanical energy, by changing the configuration thereof, upon a force exerted thereon, such as a compressive, tensile, shear or torsional force, as well as for releasing the energy accumulated therein, by returning to the normal or default configuration thereof and thereby performing a mechanical work, typically by linear or radial displacement. Examples of biasing means in a non-limiting manner include, springs, elastomers, leaf-springs, coil-springs, tension/extension spring, compression spring torsion spring, constant spring, variable spring, variable stiffness spring, flat spring, machined spring, serpentine spring, garter spring, cantilever spring, helical spring, hollow tubing springs, volute spring, V-spring, belleville washer or belleville spring, constant-force spring, gas spring, mainspring, negator spring, progressive rate coil springs, rubber band, spring washer and wave spring.

[0023] By operationally connected and operably coupled or similar terms used herein is meant connected in a specific way (e.g., in a manner allowing fluid to move and/or electric power or signal to be transmitted) that allows the disclosed system and its various components to operate effectively in the manner described herein.

[0024] The term environmentally sustainable, as referred to herein, is to be construed as including any material that is biodegradable or comprising a naturally occurring and/or excavated and/or mined material, whether in original, natural or processed form. The term environmentally sustainable, as referred to herein, is to be equally construed as including in a non-limiting manner any method or technique facilitating a reduction in: (1 ) energy consumption including energy consumption, whether required for manufacture, storage and/or transportation, (2) the volume or mass of disposed materials, waste or emissions, as well as (3) toxicity or nonbiodegradability of disposed materials, waste or emissions.

[0025] The term fluid or liquid, as referred to herein, is to be construed as any material that deforms when a shear stress is applied. While fluid generally would refer to any liquids or gases, it may be used herein to describe fluidized solids and bulk solids and/or granulate matter that are capable of flowing or otherwise moving inside a device as a result of pressure differences and/or gravitational force. Such materials may include slurries, suspensions, pastes, powders, granular solids, particle solids, granulate matter, particulate matter, as well as any combinations thereof.

[0026] The term dry powder, as referred to herein, may include any substance comprising one or a plurality of constituents or ingredients with one or a plurality of (average) particulate size ranges. The term low-density dry powder means dry powders having a density of about 0.8 gram per cubic centimeter or less. In particular embodiments, the low-density powder may have a density of about 0.5 gram per cubic centimeter or less. The dry powder may be with or without cohesive or agglomeration tendencies.

[0027] The term water shall particularly include water that is fit for consumption by a living organism and/or make the water potable. In certain embodiments the living organism is a "mammal" or "mammalian", where these terms are used broadly to describe organisms which are within the class mammalia, including the orders carnivore, rodentia and primates or humans. In some embodiments of the disclosed systems, desalination is removing an amount of salt and/or other minerals or components from saline water so that the water is fit for a specific purpose (e.g., irrigation or industry).

[0028] The terms method and process as used herein are to be construed as including any sequence of steps or constituent actions, regardless a specific timeline for the performance thereof. The particular steps or constituent actions of any given method or process are not necessarily in the order they are presented in the claims, description or flowcharts in the drawings, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Any particular step or constituent action included in a given method or process may precede or follow any other particular step or constituent action in such method or process, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Any particular step or constituent action and/or a combination thereof in any method or process may be performed iteratively, before or after any other particular step or action in such method or process, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Moreover, some steps or constituent actions and/or a combination thereof may be combined, performed together, performed concomitantly and/or simultaneously and/or in parallel, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Moreover, some steps or constituent actions and/or a combination thereof in any given method or process may be skipped, omitted, spared and/or opted out, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0029] In the specification or claims herein, any term signifying an action or operation, such as: a verb, whether in base form or any tense, gerund or present/past participle, is not to be construed as necessarily to be actually performed but rather in a constructive manner, namely as to be performed merely optionally or potentially.

[0030] The term substantially as used herein is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to being largely but not necessarily entirely of that quantity or quality which is specified.

[0031 ] The term essentially means that the composition, method or structure may include additional ingredients, stages and or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, the stages and/or the parts do not materially alter the basic and new characteristics of the composition, method or structure claimed.

[0032] As used herein, the term essentially changes a specific meaning, meaning an interval of plus or minus ten percent (± 10%). For any embodiments disclosed herein, any disclosure of a particular value, in some alternative embodiments, is to be understood as disclosing an interval approximately or about equal to that particular value (i.e., ± 10%).

[0033] As used herein, the terms about or approximately modify a particular value, by referring to a range equal to the particular value, plus or minus twenty percent (+/-20%). For any of the embodiments, disclosed herein, any disclosure of a particular value, can, in various alternate embodiments, also be understood as a disclosure of a range equal to about that particular value (i.e. +/-20%).

[0034] As used herein, the term or is an inclusive or operator, equivalent to the term and/or, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise; whereas the term and as used herein is also the alternative operator equivalent to the term and/or, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0035] It should be understood, however, that neither the briefly synopsized summary nor particular definitions hereinabove are not to limit interpretation of the invention to the specific forms and examples but rather on the contrary are to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The present invention will be understood and appreciated more comprehensively from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the appended drawings in which:

[0037] FIG 1A is a schematic block diagram of a system for utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle, according to io some embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] FIG 1B is a schematic block diagram of a system for utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle, according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] FIG 2A is a top perspective view of a housing configured for encasing a peristaltic pump and a driving unit, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0040] FIG 2B is a bottom perspective view of a housing configured for encasing a peristaltic pump and a driving unit, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0041] FIG 3A is a perspective view of a cap configured for covering a windshield washer fluid reservoir, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0042] FIG 3A is a cross sectional view of a cap configured for covering the windshield washer fluid reservoir, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0043] FIG 4 is flowchart of a method of utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown merely by way of example in the drawings. The drawings are not necessarily complete and components are not essentially to scale; emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles underlying the present invention.

DETAILED DISCLOSURE OF EMBODIMENTS

[0045] Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of actual implementation are described in this specification. It should be appreciated that various features or elements described in the context of some embodiment may be interchangeable with features or elements of any other embodiment described in the specification. Moreover, it will be appreciated that for the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developers' specific goals, such as compliance with technology- or business-related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another, and the effort of such a development might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0046] In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, reference is now made to FIG 1A and 1B, respectively showing schematic block diagrams 10A and 10B of exemplary configurations of a system for utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle. In some embodiments, system 10A comprises outlet 12 of condenser unit 14 of an air conditioner of a vehicle. Outlet 12 is configured for providing an outflow of an aqueous condensate of the air conditioner.

[0047] In some embodiments, system 10A further comprises drainage conduit 16. Drainage conduit 16 is connectable to condenser unit 14. Drainage conduit 16 is configured for draining the aqueous condensate and dispensing the aqueous condensate from the vehicle.

[0048] In some embodiments, system 10A further comprises windshield washer fluid reservoir 18. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 is configured for storing the aqueous condensate. In some embodiments, system 10 further comprises peristaltic pump 20. Peristaltic pump 20 is operationally connected to outlet 12. Peristaltic pump 20 is configured for actively pumping the aqueous condensate from outlet 12.

[0049] In some embodiments, system 10A further comprises driving unit 22. Driving unit 22 is operationally connected to peristaltic pump 20. Driving unit 22 is configured to perform operation of peristaltic pump 20. In some embodiments, driving unit 22 comprises a wind turbine.

[0050] In some embodiments, the wind turbine is directly coupled to peristaltic pump 20. In some embodiments, the wind turbine is indirectly coupled to peristaltic pump 20 by a mechanical gear. In some embodiments, driving unit 22 further comprises an electrical generator. The electrical generator is preferably coupled to a rechargeable electric accumulator.

[0051] In some embodiments, system 10A further comprises controller subsystem 24. Controller sub-system 24 is configured for regulating a flow of the aqueous condensate. In some embodiments, controller 24 comprises inlet 26 that is configured to receive an inflow of the aqueous condensate.

[0052] In some embodiments, controller 24 further comprises reservoir outlet 28. Reservoir outlet 28 is operationally connected to windshield washer fluid reservoir 18. In some embodiments, controller 24 further comprises drainage outlet 30. Drainage outlet 30 is operationally connected to drainage conduit 16.

[0053] In some embodiments, controller 24 further comprises float 32. Float 32 is operationally connected to windshield washer fluid reservoir 18. In some embodiments, controller 24 further includes actuator 34. Actuator 34 is configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 to drainage outlet 30, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32.

[0054] In some embodiments, actuator 34 of system 10A comprises a mechanical control valve. The mechanical control valve is operationally connected to float 32. The mechanical control valve is configured for obstructing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 and into reservoir outlet 28, whilst concomitantly sustaining the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 and into drainage outlet 30, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32.

[0055] The mechanical control valve 36 is further configured for sustaining the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 and into reservoir outlet 28, upon not attaining a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32. In such embodiments, where actuator 34 of system 10A comprises a mechanical control valve, outlet 30 is typically disposed at a somewhat elevated position, so that upon attaining a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32, mechanical control valve 36, disposed between inlet 26 and reservoir outlet 28, is shut off and the flow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 to reservoir outlet 28 is consequently obstructed. After mechanical control valve 36 was shut off, the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 filles controller 24 up to the somewhat elevated position of outlet 30 and then commences to spill the surplus aqueous condensate from outlet 30 and into drainage conduit 16.

[0056] In some embodiments, actuator 34 further comprises mechanical directional control valve 36. Mechanical directional control valve 36 is optionally disposed as a cap on top of windshield washer fluid reservoir 18. Mechanical directional control valve 36 is operationally connected to float 32. Mechanical directional control valve 36 is configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 to drainage outlet 30, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32. Mechanical directional control valve 36 is further configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 into fluid reservoir 18, upon not attaining a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as in configuration 10B of the system for utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle, shown in FIG 1 B, which is dedicated to an electric activation of system 10B, actuator 34 comprises electric switch 40. Electric switch 40 is operationally connected to float 32. Electric switch 40 is configured to stop the operation of peristaltic pump 20, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32. Electric switch 40 is further configured to sustain the operation of peristaltic pump 20, upon not attaining a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32.

[0058] In such embodiments, where actuator 34 of system 10B comprises a electric switch 40, outlet 30 is typically disposed at a somewhat elevated position, so that upon attaining a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 by float 32, peristaltic pump 20, optionally disposed downstream to reservoir outlet 28, is shut off and the flow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 to reservoir outlet 28 is consequently obstructed. After peristaltic pump 20 was shut off, the aqueous condensate from inlet 26 filles controller 24 up to the somewhat elevated position of outlet 30 and then commences to spill the surplus aqueous condensate from outlet 30 and into drainage conduit 16.

[0059] In some embodiments, system 10 further comprises an exchangeable cartridge. The exchangeable cartridge comprises a soluble material. The exchangeable cartridge is configured for treatment of the condensate. In some embodiments, system 10 further comprises a cartridge, where the cartridge forms an integral part of peristaltic pump 20. In some embodiments, system 10 further comprises a filter. The filter is configured for filtering the condensate.

[0060] Reference now to FIG 2A and 2B, showing housing 50. Housing 50 comprises first moiety 52A and second moiety 52B. Housing 50 of the embodiment of FIG 2A and 2B illustrates various features that may be interchangeable with elements and/or features of any other embodiment described in the specification.

[0061] In some embodiments, first moiety 52A is configured for encasing a peristaltic pump, whereas second moiety 52B is configured for encasing driving unit 54, such as driving unit 22 shown in FIG 1. In some embodiments, driving unit 54 comprises wind turbine 56.

[0062] In some embodiments, wind turbine 56 is directly coupled to the peristaltic pump. In other embodiments, wind turbine 56 is indirectly coupled to the peristaltic pump via a mechanical gear. In some embodiments, driving unit 54 further comprises electrical generator 58. Electrical generator 58 is preferably coupled to a rechargeable electric accumulator.

[0063] Reference now to FIG 3A and 3B, showing cap 60 configured for covering a windshield washer fluid reservoir 62, such as windshield washer fluid reservoir 18 shown in FIG 1. Cap 60 of the embodiment of FIG 3A and 3B illustrates various features that may be interchangeable with elements and/or features of any other embodiment described in the specification.

[0064] In some embodiments, cap 60 comprises inlet 64, such as inlet 26 shown in FIG 1. Inlet 64 is configured to receive an inflow of an aqueous condensate from the aqueous condensate outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle, such as aqueous condensate outlet 12 of condenser unit 14 of an air conditioner of a vehicle, shown in FIG 1.

[0065] In some embodiments, cap 60 further comprises reservoir outlet 66, such as reservoir outlet 28 shown in FIG 1. Reservoir outlet 66 is operationally connected to windshield washer fluid reservoir 62.

[0066] In some embodiments, cap 60 further comprises drainage outlet 68, such as drainage outlet 30 shown in FIG 1. Drainage outlet 68 is operationally connected to a drainage conduit, such as drainage conduit 16 shown in FIG 1.

[0067] In some embodiments, cap 60 further comprises float 68, such as float 32 shown in FIG 1. Float 68 is operationally connected to windshield washer fluid reservoir 62. In some embodiments, an actuator, such as actuator 34 shown in FIG 1, directs the inflow of the aqueous condensate from inlet 64 to drainage outlet 68, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in windshield washer fluid reservoir 62 by float 68.

[0068] In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, reference is now made to FIG 4, showing a flowchart of method 100 of utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle. Method 100 of the embodiment of FIG 4 illustrates various features that may be interchangeable with elements and/or features of any other embodiment described in the specification.

[0069] In some embodiments, method 100 of utilizing a condensate of an air conditioner for cleansing windows of a vehicle comprises step 102 of providing an outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle.

[0070] In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 104 of providing an outflow of an aqueous condensate of the air conditioner. In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 106 of providing a drainage conduit, connectable to the condenser unit.

[0071] In some embodiments, method 100 further includes step 108 of draining the aqueous condensate and dispensing the aqueous condensate from the vehicle. In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 110 of providing a windshield washer fluid reservoir and storing the aqueous condensate therein.

[0072] In some embodiments, method 100 further includes step 112 of operationally connecting a peristaltic pump, to the outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle, provided at step 102. In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump, to actively pump the aqueous condensate from the outlet of a condenser unit of an air conditioner of a vehicle, provided at step 102.

[0073] In some embodiments, step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump comprises a step of driving by the power of a wind turbine. In some embodiments, step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump comprises a step of driving by the power of a wind turbine, directly coupled to the peristaltic pump.

[0074] In some embodiments, step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump comprises a step of driving by a wind turbine, where the wind turbine is indirectly coupled to the peristaltic pump by a means of a mechanical gear. In some embodiments, step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump includes a step of driving by a wind turbine coupled to an electrical generator. In some embodiments, step 114 of driving the peristaltic pump comprises a step of driving by an electrical generator coupled to a typically rechargeable electric accumulator.

[0075] In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 116 of forming an outflow from the drainage conduit. In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 118 of providing a float and operationally connecting the float to the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

[0076] In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises step 120 of providing an actuator and directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0077] In some embodiments, the actuator employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 comprises a mechanical control valve. The mechanical control valve employed in for directing at step 120 of method 100 is optionally operationally connected to the float. The mechanical control valve employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0078] In some embodiments, the actuator employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 further comprises a mechanical directional control valve. The mechanical directional control valve employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is disposed on top of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The mechanical directional control valve employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is operationally connected to the float. The mechanical directional control valve employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is configured for directing the inflow of the aqueous condensate from the inlet to the drainage outlet, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0079] In some embodiments, the actuator employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 further comprises an electric switch. The electric switch employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is operationally connected to the float. The electric switch employed for directing at step 120 of method 100 is configured to stop an operation of the peristaltic pump, upon reaching a predetermined level of liquid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir by the float.

[0080] In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises a step of providing an exchangeable cartridge comprising a soluble material, configured for treatment of the condensate. In some embodiments, method 100 further comprises a step of providing a cartridge, configured for treatment of the condensate, where the cartridge forms an integral part of the peristaltic pump. In some embodiments, method 100 further includes a step of filtering the condensate.

[0081] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art of the invention that various features and/or elements elaborated in the context of a specific embodiment described hereinabove and/or referenced herein and/or illustrated by a particular example in a certain drawing enclosed hereto, whether method, system, device or product, is/are interchangeable with features and/or elements of any other embodiment described in the specification and/or shown in the drawings. Moreover, skilled persons would appreciate that the present invention is not limited by what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the invention is defined by the claims which follow: