BENDIX BW2664 Manual De Usuario

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The crankcase has an open side with a machined face and 
locating pins.  This open face is bolted directly to the side 
of the engine block, see Figure 3.  The compressor gear 
engages the engine drive gear.  In addition, the crankcase 
houses the piston assembly, connecting rod, crankshaft and 
related bearings.  O-rings are located in the countersunk 
holes (one on each side) on the crankcase deck to seal the 
coolant passage between the crankcase and valve plate.
OPERATION
The compressor is driven by the vehicle’s engine and 
functions continuously while the engine is in operation. 
Actual compression of air is controlled by a downstream 
component such as a discharge line unloader valve or an 
air dryer without turbo cut-off valve operating in conjunction 
with a governor.
AIR INTAKE (LOADED)
Just as the piston begins the down stroke, (a position 
known as top dead center, or TDC), the vacuum created 
in the cylinder bore above the piston causes the inlet reed 
valve to 
fl ex open.  Atmospheric air fl ows through the open 
inlet valve and 
fi lls the cylinder bore above the piston.  See 
Figure 4.
AIR COMPRESSION (LOADED)
When the piston reaches the bottom of the stroke, (a 
position known as bottom dead center, or BDC), the inlet 
reed valve closes.  Air above the piston is trapped by the 
closed inlet reed valve and is compressed as the piston 
moves upwards.  When air in the cylinder bore reaches 
a pressure greater than that of the system pressure, the 
discharge reed valves open and allow air to 
fl ow into the 
discharge line and air brake system.  See Figure 5.
FIGURE 3 - BENDIX
®
 360cc SINGLE CYLINDER COMPRESSOR  (CUT-AWAY VIEW)
Safety
Valve
Cooling
Plate
Valve Plate 
Assembly
Cylinder
Head
Crankcase
Drive Gear
Nameplate
Piston
Crankshaft
Mounting
Face
Connecting
Rod
FIGURE 4 - OPERATION - INTAKE
Piston Moving Down
Air Inlet
Port
Inlet
Valve
Open
Air
Discharge
Port
Discharge
Valve
Closed
Valve
Plate
Cooling
Plate