Dynamic Analysis of Blade Reversal Behavior in a Windshield Wiper System

The blade impact force at the top and bottom reversal points contributes significantly to wiper system noise. This paper describes a newly developed process to simulate blade reversal behavior. The results of this simulation can provide necessary insight into reducing blade reversal noise. As a result of simulation under various conditions, it is shown that the reversal impact force can be reduced by modifying the maximum rubber neck rotational angle and the rubber neck rotational spring constant. It is also shown that the reaction force at the top and bottom reversal points can be adjusted by modifying the arm head twist angle.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-0127
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/01487191
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of SAE International.
• Authors:
  • Okura, Shigeki
  • Sekiguchi, Tohru
  • OYA, TAKIO
• Conference:
  • SAE 2000 World Congress
  • Location: Detroit Michigan, United States
  • Date: 2000-3-6 to 2000-3-9
• Publication Date: 2000-3-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Serial:
  • SAE Technical Paper
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0148-7191
  • EISSN: 2688-3627
  • Serial URL: http://papers.sae.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arm; Elastomers; Head; Noise; Simulation; Springs (Vehicles); Windshield washers; Windshield wipers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01795446
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: SAE International
• Report/Paper Numbers: 2000-01-0127
• Files: TRIS, SAE
• Created Date: Dec 9 2021 10:17AM