Wiping device and method of automatic initialization of the system for controlling the motor of the wiping device

摘要

The invention concerns a wiper device (10) for motor vehicle window comprising an electric motor (12) whereof the output shaft (24) drives a wiping element (45) such as a wiper which wipes the window with a reciprocating wiping movement, two mechanical stops (22, 28, 29, 46) which co-operate with the wiping element (45) to determine its maximum stroke and a control system (16) for the electric motor (12). The invention is characterised in that it comprises a position sensor and data processing means supplied by said sensor for determining the position of the stop elements (28, 29). The invention also concerns a method for automatic initialisation of the motor controlling said wiper device