Title: Electronic windshield wiper system II: control and sensitivity study

Authors: Y.-K. Chin, A. Kade, J. Kowalik, D. Graham

Addresses: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, General Motor Research Laboratories, Warren, Michigan 48090-9055, USA. ' Electromechanical Systems, General Motors Advanced Engineering Staff, Warren, Michigan 48090-9055, USA. ' General Motors Delco Products Division, Dayton, Ohio, USA. ' General Motors Delco Products Division, Dayton, Ohio, USA

Abstract: This is the second paper in a two-part study of the electronic windshield wiper system for passenger cars. This paper summarises the study of the wiper control strategies and the investigation of system sensitivity. Several wiper control strategies are discussed. Simulation and experimental results of these strategies are compared and judged to be in excellent agreement. System sensitivities due to variations in wiper friction, battery voltage, motor winding temperature and gear efficiency are simulated and discussed. This study illustrates the effectiveness of using model-based design for the system approach of the electronic windshield wiper system.

Keywords: electronic windshield wipers; system design; wiper control; windshield wiper electronics; wiper modelling; electronic windscreen wipers; windscreen wiper electronics; simulation; wiper friction; battery voltage; motor winding temperature; gear efficiency; model-based design; vehicle design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1991.061679

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1991 Vol.12 No.2, pp.183 - 196

Published online: 27 May 2014 *

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