Claims:We claim:
1. A system (100, 400, 600) for driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of a vehicle, said system (100, 400, 600) comprising:
a driving member (102, 402, 602) adapted to be mounted onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM);
a driven member (104, 404, 604) adapted to be freely mounted onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), said driven member (104, 404, 604) is rotatably connected to said driving member (102, 402, 602); and
a compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) comprising a linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) adapted to be movably coupled to the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C),
wherein
said driving member (102, 402, 602) is adapted to drive said driven member (104); and
said linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is adapted to be moved to an engaged position in which said movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is engaged with said driven member (104, 404, 604) thereby driving the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
2. A system (200, 300, 500) for driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of a vehicle, said system (200, 300, 500) comprising:
a driving member (202, 302, 502) adapted to be freely mounted onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM);
a driven member (204, 304, 504) adapted to be mounted onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), said driven member (204, 304, 504) is rotatably connected to said driving member (202, 302, 502); and
a compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) comprising a linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) adapted to be movably coupled to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM),
wherein
said linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is adapted to be moved to an engaged position in which said linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is engaged with said driving member (202, 302, 502) to drive said driven member (204, 304, 504) thereby driving the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
3. The system (100, 400, 600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is adapted to be moved to a disengaged position in which said linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is disengaged from said driven member (104, 404, 604) thereby decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
4. The system (200, 300, 500) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is adapted to be moved to a disengaged position in which said linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is disengaged from said driving member (204, 304, 504) thereby decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
5. The system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is at least one of parallel or inline or transverse with respect to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM); and
said compressor engagement device (108, 208, 308, 408, 508, 608) is a one of a clutch or a linear actuator, where the linear actuator is one of an electric linear actuator or a pneumatic linear actuator or a hydraulic linear actuator.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) comprises,
a connecting means (106) adapted to connect said driving member (102) to said driven member (104); and
a bearing (107) adapted to be mount said driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C),
wherein
said driving member (102) is one of a pulley or a sprocket;
said driven member (104) is one of a pulley or a sprocket; and
said connecting means (106) is one of a belt or a chain.
7. The system (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said system (200) comprises,
a connecting means (206) adapted to connect said driving member (202) to said driven member (204); and
a bearing (207) adapted to be mount said driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM),
wherein
said driving member (202) is one of a pulley or a sprocket;
said driven member (204) is one of a pulley or a sprocket; and
said connecting means (206) is one of a belt or a chain.
8. The system (100, 200, 500, 600) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein said driving member (102, 202, 502, 602) is a driving gear; and
said driven member (104, 204, 504, 604) is a driven gear.
9. The system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein said compressor engagement device (108, 208, 308, 408, 508, 608) is an electric solenoid actuator; and
the air conditioner compressor (C) is a mechanical compressor.
10. The system (300, 400) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is freely connected to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) in an inline manner; and
said driving member (302, 402) is coupled to said driven member (304, 404) through at least one linkage or coupler.

11. The system (300, 400, 500, 600) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein said system (300, 500) comprises a bearing (307, 507) adapted to be mount said driving member (302, 502) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM); and
said system (400, 600) comprises a bearing (407, 607) adapted to be mount said driven member (404, 604) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
12. A method (20) of driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of a vehicle, said method (20) comprising:
mounting a driving member (102, 402, 602) onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM);
freely mounting a driven member (104, 404, 604) onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (104, 404, 604) to the driving member (102, 402, 602);
movably coupling a linear movable member (108M) of a compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) to the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C); and
driving, by the driving member (102, 404, 604), the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through the driven member (104, 404, 604) and the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) by moving the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is engaged with the driven member (104, 404, 604).
13. A method (30) of driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of a vehicle, said method (30) comprising:
freely mounting a driving member (202, 302, 502) onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM);
mounting a driven member (204, 304, 504) onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (204, 304, 504) to the driving member (202, 302, 502);
movably coupling a linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) of a compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM); and
driving, by the driving member (202, 302, 502), the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through the driven member (204, 304, 504) and the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) by moving the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is engaged with the driving member (202, 302, 502).
14. The method (20) as claimed in claim 12, wherein said method (20) comprises, decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), by moving the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is disengaged from the driven member (104, 404, 604).
15. The method (30) as claimed in claim 13, wherein said method (30) comprises, decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), by moving the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is disengaged from the driving member (204, 304, 504).
16. The method (20, 30) as claimed in claim 11 and 12, wherein said freely mounting a driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (104) to the driving member (102) comprises,
mounting, by a bearing (107), the driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C); and
connecting, by a connecting means (106), the driving member (102) to the driven member (104),
wherein
said freely mounting the driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) comprises,
mounting, by a bearing (207), the driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM); and
connecting, by a connecting means (206), the driving member (202) to the driven member (204),
wherein
the driving member (102, 202) is one of a pulley or a sprocket;
the driven member (104, 204) is one of a pulley or a sprocket;
the connecting means (106) is one of a belt or a chain; and
the compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) is a one of a clutch or a linear actuator, where the linear actuator is one of an electric linear actuator or a pneumatic linear actuator or a hydraulic linear actuator.
17. The method (20, 30) as claimed in claim 11 and claim 12, wherein the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is at least one of parallel or inline or transverse with respect to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM);
said driving member (102, 202, 502, 602) is a driving gear;
said driven member (104, 204, 504, 604) is a driven gear;
said compressor engagement device (108, 208, 308, 408, 508, 608) is an electric solenoid actuator; and
the air conditioner compressor (C) is a mechanical compressor.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a driving system for an air conditioner compressor in a vehicle and more particularly, to systems and methods for driving the air conditioner compressor through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, an air conditioner system of a vehicle mainly includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator. Typically, a mechanical compressor is driven by an engine by using pulleys and belt. Since the air conditioner system can be driven only when engine is driven, it is required to keep the vehicle driven for the purpose of enabling a cooling operation of the vehicle even when the vehicle is stopped for a long time. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is increased when the engine is driving the mechanical compressor.
[003] In some vehicles, the compressors are driven by an electric motor. Apart from the electric motor for driving the compressor, an electrically driven compressor comprises an inverter for driving the electric motor. The inverter is used to convert the direct current of a main battery into alternating current which is supplied to the electric motor for driving the compressor.
[004] Therefore, there exists a need for systems and methods for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS
[005] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide a system for driving an air conditioning compressor through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of a vehicle.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a method of driving the air conditioning compressor of the vehicle.
[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for driving the air conditioning compressor, which reduces the load on the engine thereby improving the fuel economy of the vehicle.
[008] These and other objects of embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with following description and accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[009] The embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0010] Fig. 1 depicts a schematic view of a system for driving an air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where a shaft of a condenser radiator fan module is parallel to a shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0011] Fig. 2 depicts a schematic view of another system for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where the shaft of the condenser radiator fan module is parallel to the shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to another embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0012] Fig. 3a depicts a schematic view of another system for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where the shaft of the condenser radiator fan module is in-line to the shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to another embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0013] Fig. 3b depicts a schematic view of another system for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where the shaft of the condenser radiator fan module is in-line to the shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to another embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0014] Fig. 4a depicts a schematic view of another system for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where the shaft of the condenser radiator fan module is transverse to the shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to another embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] Fig. 4b depicts a schematic view of another system for driving the air conditioner compressor of the vehicle, where the shaft of the condenser radiator fan module is transverse to the shaft of the air conditioner compressor, according to another embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] Fig. 5 depicts a flowchart indicating a method of driving the air conditioning compressor of the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0017] Fig. 6 depicts a flowchart indicating another method of driving the air conditioning compressor of the vehicle, according to another embodiment as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0019] The embodiments herein achieve systems for driving the air conditioning compressor through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle. Further, embodiments herein achieve a method of driving the air conditioning compressor of the vehicle. Referring now to the drawings Figs 1 through 6, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0020] Fig. 1, fig. 3b and fig. 4b depict schematic views of systems (100, 400, 600) for driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the system (100, 400, 600) mainly includes a driving member (102, 402, 602), a driven member (104, 404, 604) and a compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the system (100, 400, 600) is explained herein with below reference to driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the system (100, 400, 600) for driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of an industrial machine or any other machines in any places, without otherwise deterring the intended function of the system (100, 400, 600) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0021] The driving member (102, 402, 602) is adapted to be mounted onto a shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM). The driving member (102, 402, 602) is adapted to drive said driven member (104) upon operation of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
[0022] The driven member (104, 404, 604) is adapted to be freely mounted onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C). The driven member (104, 404, 604) is rotatably connected to the driving member (102, 402, 602).
[0023] In an embodiment, the system (100) comprises a connecting means (106) and a bearing (107), (as shown in fig. 1). The connecting means (106) is adapted to connect the driving member (102) to the driven member (104). The bearing (107) is adapted to be mount the driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the driving member (102) is one of a pulley or a sprocket, the driven member (104) is one of a pulley or a sprocket, and the connecting means (106) is one of a belt or a chain. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use gears in place of pulley and belt or sprocket and chain.
[0024] In another embodiment, the system (400) comprises linkages or coupler for rotatably connecting the driving member (402) to the driven member (404). The driven member (404) is freely mounted onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through a bearing (407). The shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is freely connected to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) in an inline manner, as shown in fig. 3b).
[0025] In another embodiment, the driving member (602) of the system (600) is considered to be one of a bevel gear or spiral gear or a helical gear and the driven gear (604) is considered to be a pinion gear. It is also within the scope of the invention to use other types of gears. The driven gear (604) is freely mounted onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through a bearing (607).
[0026] The compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) comprises a linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) adapted to be movably coupled to the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C). The linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is adapted to be moved to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is engaged with the driven member (104, 404, 604) thereby driving the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
[0027] The linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is adapted to be moved to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is disengaged from the driven member (104, 404, 604) thereby decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM). The compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) is a one of a clutch or a linear actuator, where the linear actuator is one of an electric linear actuator or a pneumatic linear actuator or a hydraulic linear actuator. The compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) is an electric solenoid actuator. The air conditioner compressor (C) is a mechanical compressor.
[0028] In an embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is parallel to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 1). In another embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is in-line to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 3b). In another embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is transverse to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 4b).
[0029] Fig. 5 depicts a flowchart indicating a method (20) of driving the air conditioner compressor (C) of the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the method (20) is explained herein below with reference to driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to practice/implement the entire steps of the method (20) in a same manner or in a different manner or with omission of at least one step to the method (20) or with any addition of at least one step to the method (20) of driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of an industrial machine or any other machines in any places without otherwise deterring the intended function of the method (200) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0030] At step, 22, the method (20) includes mounting a driving member (102, 402, 602) onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
[0031] At step, 24, the method (20) includes freely mounting a driven member (104, 404, 604) onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (104, 404, 604) to the driving member (102, 402, 602).
[0032] At step, 26, the method (20) includes movably coupling a linear movable member (108M) of a compressor engagement device (108, 408, 608) to the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
[0033] At step, 28, the method (20) includes driving, by the driving member (102, 404, 604), the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through the driven member (104, 404, 604) and the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) by moving the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is engaged with the driven member (104, 404, 604).
[0034] Further, the method (20) comprises, decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), by moving the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (108M, 408M, 608M) is disengaged from the driven member (104, 404, 604).
[0035] The method step (22) of freely mounting a driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (104) to the driving member (102) comprises,
mounting, by a bearing (107), the driven member (104) onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C); and
connecting, by a connecting means (106), the driving member (102) to the driven member (104).
[0036] Fig. 2, fig. 3a and fig. 4a depict schematic views of systems (200, 300, 500) for driving an air conditioner compressor (C) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the system (200, 300, 500) mainly includes a driving member (202, 302, 502), a driven member (204, 304, 504) and a compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the system (200, 300, 500) is explained herein with below reference to driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the system (200, 300, 500) for driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of an industrial machine or any other machines in any places, without otherwise deterring the intended function of the system (200, 300, 500) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0037] The driving member (202, 302, 502) is adapted to be freely mounted onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
[0038] The driven member (204, 304, 504) is adapted to be mounted onto the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C). The driven member (204, 304, 504) is rotatably connected to the driving member (202, 302, 502).
[0039] In an embodiment, the system (200) comprises a connecting means (206) and a bearing (207), (as shown in fig. 2). The connecting means (206) is adapted to connect the driving member (202) to the driven member (204). The bearing (207) is adapted to be mount the driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the driving member (202) is considered to be one of a pulley or a sprocket, the driven member (204) is considered to be one of a pulley or a sprocket, and the connecting means (206) is considered to be one of a belt or a chain. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use gears in place of pulley and belt, or sprocket and chain.
[0040] In another embodiment, the system (300) comprises linkages or coupler for rotatably connecting the driving member (302) to the driven member (304), (as shown in fig. 3a). The driving member (302) is freely mounted onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) through a bearing (307). The shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is freely connected to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) in an inline manner, as shown in fig. 3a).
[0041] In another embodiment, the driving member (502) of the system (500) is considered to be one of a bevel gear or spiral gear or a helical gear and the driven gear (504) is considered to be a pinion gear. It is also within the scope of the invention to use other types of gears. The driving gear (502) is freely mounted onto the shaft (CRS) of the conditioner radiator fan module (CRFM) through a bearing (507), (as shown in fig. 4a).
[0042] The compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) comprises a linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) adapted to be movably coupled to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM). The linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is adapted to be moved to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is engaged with the driving member (202, 302, 502) to drive the driven member (204, 304, 504) thereby driving the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C).
[0043] The linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is adapted to be moved to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is disengaged from the driving member (204, 304, 504) thereby decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM). The compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) is a one of a clutch or a linear actuator, where the linear actuator is one of an electric linear actuator or a pneumatic linear actuator or a hydraulic linear actuator. The compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) is an electric solenoid actuator. The air conditioner compressor (C) is a mechanical compressor
[0044] In an embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is parallel to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 2). In another embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is in-line to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 3a). In another embodiment, the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) is transverse to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), (as shown in fig. 4a).
[0045] Fig. 6 depicts a flowchart indicating a method (30) of driving the air conditioner compressor (C) of the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the method (30) is explained herein below with reference to driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of the vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to practice/implement the entire steps of the method (30) in a same manner or in a different manner or with omission of at least one step to the method (30) or with any addition of at least one step to the method (30) of driving the air conditioner compressor (C) through a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) of an industrial machine or any other machines in any places without otherwise deterring the intended function of the method (30) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0046] At step, 32, the method (30) includes freely mounting a driving member (202, 302, 502) onto a shaft (CRS) of a condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
[0047] At step, 34, the method (30) includes mounting a driven member (204, 304, 504) onto a shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C), and rotatably connecting the driven member (204, 304, 504) to the driving member (202, 302, 502).
[0048] At step, 36, the method (30) includes movably coupling a linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) of a compressor engagement device (208, 308, 508) to the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM).
[0049] At step, 38, the method (30) includes driving, by the driving member (202, 302, 502), the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) through the driven member (204, 304, 504) and the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) by moving the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) to an engaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is engaged with the driving member (202, 302, 502).
[0050] Further, the method (30) comprises, decoupling the shaft (CS) of the air conditioner compressor (C) from the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM), by moving the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) to a disengaged position in which the linear movable member (208M, 308M, 508M) is disengaged from the driving member (204, 304, 504).
[0051] The method step (32) of freely mounting the driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) comprises,
mounting, by a bearing (207), the driving member (202) onto the shaft (CRS) of the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM); and
connecting, by a connecting means (206), the driving member (202) to the driven member (204).
[0052] The technical advantages of the system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) are as follows. The system reduces the load on the engine thereby improving the fuel economy of the vehicle.
[0053] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.