An Innovative Method of Heating Windshield Washer Fluid for Improved Windshield Cleaning Efficiency

2004-01-0784

03/08/2004

Event
SAE 2004 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
In vehicles today, the visibility through the windshield is decreased due to contaminants such as oils, waxes, organic matter, frost, snow, or ice that collect on the windshield surface. Ordinary washer fluid in conjunction with the wiper system is not always effective in removing these contaminants. By increasing the temperature of the washer fluid, it is possible to dramatically increase the cleaning efficiency of the windshield washer system. By using a uniquely designed, electronically controlled device, the temperature of the washer fluid applied to the windshield can be increased without damaging side-effects to the fluid, vehicle or human components. This technology will enhance the driver's ability to see through the windshield under all driving conditions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-0784
Pages
11
Citation
Kuebler, K., Harris, D., and Porter, E., "An Innovative Method of Heating Windshield Washer Fluid for Improved Windshield Cleaning Efficiency," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-0784, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-0784.
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Publisher
Published
Mar 8, 2004
Product Code
2004-01-0784
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English