Compressor and a mounting apparatus for mounting the compressor
AssigneeDr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
InventorJoachim Kappich
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Abstract
A system includes a compressor and a mounting apparatus for mounting the compressor. The compressor is held exclusively by way of the mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes two pendulum-type bearings and a hinged support.
Claims14
A system comprising a compressor and a mounting apparatus for pivotably mounting the compressor on a motor vehicle, the compressor being held exclusively by way of the mounting apparatus, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises two pendulum bearings and a hinged support, each pendulum bearing configured to permit pivoting motion of the compressor with respect to the motor vehicle, each pendulum bearing having an axis of rotation that is spaced apart from a longitudinal axis of the compressor, the hinged support being positioned at an elevation beneath the compressor for at least partially supporting a weight of the compressor while also permitting pivoting motion of the compressor with respect to the motor vehicle, and wherein an axis of rotation of the pendulum bearings is spaced apart from an axis of rotation of the hinged support.
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