What is the function of windshield wipers?
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Windshield wipers are devices used to remove raindrops and dust attached to the vehicle's windshield, improving the driver's visibility and enhancing driving safety. The technical name for wipers is 'windshield wiper system,' which refers to the blade structure installed in front of the windshield, consisting of components such as an electric motor, reducer, four-bar linkage, wiper arm spindle, and wiper blade assembly. There are roughly two types of wipers: one is the traditional intermittent type, which is the more common wiper system, with three to four segments, adjusted by the driver according to the intensity of the rain and visibility conditions; the other is the rain-sensing type, mostly used in mid-to-high-end vehicle models.