A Closer Look at the Car Air Conditioning Compressor (Swash Plate Compressor)
The Swash Plate Compressor is a widely used type of air conditioning compressor in modern vehicles. Its unique design offers a blend of efficiency, reliability, and compactness, making it a preferred choice in many automotive A/C systems. 🚨 Main Components (with Expanded Descriptions): Swash Plate:An angled disk mounted on the drive shaft. As the shaft rotates, the plate’s tilt causes it to move back and forth, converting rotary motion into the reciprocating (linear) motion needed to drive the pistons. Connecting Rod:These rods connect each piston to the swash plate, transferring the plate’s motion directly to the pistons. Wobble Plate:Sometimes used interchangeably with “swash plate,” but in some designs, a wobble plate transmits the shaft’s rotary motion to the pistons without itself spinning. Pistons:Multiple pistons (usually 5 to 10, depending on the compressor model) are arranged in a circular fashion. Their reciprocating movement compresses the refrigerant gas. Cylinder Head:Houses the ends…