How Does a Car Wiper Work?

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DeKatherine
07/29/25 9:05pm
The working principle of a car wiper: Driven by a motor, the rotational motion of the motor is converted into the reciprocating motion of the wiper arm (the part above the windshield other than the wiper blade) through a linkage mechanism, thereby achieving the wiping action. More information about car wipers is as follows: 1. The wiper assembly includes components such as a motor, reducer, four-bar linkage, wiper arm spindle, and wiper blade assembly. It is a device used to remove raindrops and dust attached to the vehicle's windshield. Proper use of the wiper can enhance driving safety and improve visibility. 2. The power of the wiper comes from the motor, which is the core of the wiper system. The wiper motor installed on the front windshield is generally integrated with the worm gear mechanical part. The continuous rotational motion is converted into a left-right swinging motion through the four-bar linkage mechanism to clean the windshield.
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