windshield wiper

Rubber squeegee, usually mounted in a pair; it is activated by a motor and cleans the windshield.

windshield wiper blade

Metal part supporting the wiper through the actions of two small connecting rods.

articulation

Assembly enabling the blade to pivot on the end of the arm so that it adapts to the curvature of the windshield.

tension spring

Spring causing the arm to exert pressure on the blade.

wiper arm

Metal rod with a to-and-fro motion that exerts a uniform pressure on the blade attached to it.

fluted shaft

Part driven by an electric motor, whose rotating motion it converts into alternating motion through two connecting rods.

wiper

Thin rubber blade wiping the water and dust from the windshield.