How Windshield Wipers Work

Windshield wipers are essential for safe driving in rainy or snowy conditions. They work by using a simple yet effective mechanism:

Components:

• Wiper motor: This electric motor powers the wiper blades.
• Wiper arms: These arms connect the motor to the wiper blades.
• Wiper blades: These rubber blades are responsible for clearing the windshield.
• Linkage system: This system transmits the rotary motion of the motor to the wiper arms, causing them to move back and forth across the windshield.

How it works:

1. Powering up: When you turn on the wipers, the wiper motor starts rotating.
2. Linkage action: The rotary motion of the motor is converted into a back-and-forth motion by the linkage system.
3. Wiper movement: The wiper arms move in a synchronized arc across the windshield, pushing water, snow, or other debris off the glass.
4. Clearing the windshield: The rubber wiper blades effectively clear the windshield, ensuring clear visibility for the driver.

Here's a visual representation of how windshield wipers work:

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