Abstract
The Compressor mounting bracket in automobiles is used to safely support the AC compressor of a car in every condition. Since it is very difficult to modify the mounting positions and support types after the compressor and the engine are built, the mounting brackets must be verified in the design stage. The energy absorption characteristics of the compressor mount are mainly affected by two variables: material and design. Hence, the design of the compressor mount becomes a critical aspect in terms of vehicle crashworthiness. The present work deals with FEA analysis of compressor mounting brackets. It includes the modeling of the compressor mounting bracket in CATIA V5. The structural analysis of the compressor mounting bracket is carried out using ANSYS. The compressor mounting bracket is then optimized to reduce weight by 64% and also to reduce material use. The optimized model is analyzed to withstand compressor load and design safety. Testing is performed to validate the numerical and experimental results.
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