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Windshield Wiper System Design
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Abstract
The passenger car windshield wiper system design is very dependent upon the vehicle styling. As such, wiper systems are continually being revised or redesigned to accommodate new styling themes and incorporate engineering improvements. The design process is discussed from the initial feasibility phase to the final production release of detailed drawings. Since the application of computers to wiper design has been covered in other articles, the classical approach with little computer usage is emphasized. The various possible system configurations are reviewed in addition to a general discussion of the wipe pattern design, the linkage design, and the considerations for recessed or concealed wiper parking.
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Cunningham, D., "Windshield Wiper System Design," SAE Technical Paper 710255, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710255.Also In
References
- Toms B. E. “Tandem Windshield Wiper Pattern Computer Program.” ASBE Technical Convention Detroit, Mich. October 1967
- King E. E. Saathoff L. L. “Windshield Wiper System Design by Computer Graphics.” Paper No. 690194 SAE International Automotive Engineering Congress Detroit January 1969
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 35 59 March 26 1970
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 35 59 March 26 1970
- SAE Recommended Practice, Motor Vehicle Driver's Eye Range SAE J941b, SAE Handbook