Abstract: The invention relates to a rotation angle measuring device for an electrical machine. To provide a simple and compact measuring device of this kind, the invention provides for the commutator of the machine to be magnetized and for the magnetic field which rotates with the commutator to be evaluated by means of a suitable sensor. Advantageous improvements relate to a suitable structure for the commutator.

Abstract: A windshield wiper device is described for a vehicle windshield, having a wiper motor that has a reversible direction of rotation. The wiper motor is controlled by an electronic unit with control signals. The electronic unit uses an operating mode and a learning mode, with which a reversal position of a wiper arm and/or a driven shaft can be stored in memory in the learning mode and called up as often as desired in the operating mode. In this way, a wiper motor is made that can be adapted to different operating cases with different wiped areas in a simple and cost-effective manner, without mechanical changes needing to be performed.