How Does a Car Window Regulator Work?

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Christopher
07/29/25 8:44pm
Car window regulator working principle is introduced as follows: 1. Cable-type electric window regulator: Composed of components such as motor, reducer, steel cable, guide plate, and glass mounting bracket. During installation, the door window glass is fixed on the glass mounting bracket, with the glass guide channel parallel to the steel cable guide plate. When the motor is activated, it drives the reducer to output power, pulling the steel cable to move the glass mounting bracket, thereby forcing the door window glass to move up or down in a straight line. 2. Plastic belt-type electric window regulator: Uses a plastic belt with holes for moving and positioning the belt to control the up and down movement of the door window glass.
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