History of windshield

Introduction

• When windshields were first introduced in the early 1900s, they were not sophisticated devices

• Gas powered automobiles were first manufactured in the 1890s and windshields were invented roughly after 14 years

History of windshield wipers

• Wiper blades were first made in 1916

• For the wipers to work, the driver used a crank to move the wipers from side to side known as “Folberths”

• It was in 1960s that the alternating powered windshield wipers were developed

History of windshield wipers

•Henry Ford began the work on windshield technology of the French scientist Eduoard Benedictus in 1919

•The year 1934 led to the birth of the curved windshield, which decreased drag and improved aerodynamics

History of windshield glass

• In the late 1930s, carmakers began to use tempered glass. This type of glass was used in the car's side and back windows

• Later, car makers started using laminated glass. It consists of a thin layer of polyvinyl butyrl (PVB) which is inserted between two layers of solid glass

Tips for buying and replacing Automotive Glass

• If your windshield has been severely damaged, replacing your windshield is a major safety concern

• Make sure the technician replacing your windshield is certified to do so

• Once your windshield has been replaced, make sure to wait for the recommended time before driving the vehicle

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