A Review on the Development of Wiper System for Automotive Car Windscreen Cleaning Application

Abstract

The current review focuses on the development of the car wipers and washer’s design from the year 1939 till the year 2021. Based on the review, it is observed that the wipers and washers placed on an automotive vehicle went through major revolutionary designs to optimize the cleaning of windscreen. A review on the importance of a proper functional wiper and washer system was also done to understand the safety factor of having such a system for road passengers’ vehicles. In conclusion, it is known that road accidents are more likely to occur in foul weather especially in rainy and windy conditions as the wiper and washer systems may contribute to temporary blindness during its operation. In regard to this, this review proposes future research pathways to further enhance the car wiper and washer’s design as a whole through comprehensive research, trial and error.