Vincent Hugo Bendix (August 12, 1882 – March 27, 1945) was an Americaninventor and industrialist. He founded the Bendix Company of Chicago in 1907 to manufacture automobiles, called Bendix Buggies. After producing 7000 vehicles the company failed two years later, but in 1910, Bendix invented and patented the Bendix drive, a gear that could engage an engine at low rotational speed and then fly back and disengage automatically at higher speed; this drive made the electric starter practical for automobile engines, and later, for engines in aircraft and other motorized vehicles. The Bendix drive is still in widespread use at the beginning of the 21st century, so much so that mechanics often refer to such a mechanism simply as a "bendix". August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... An inventor is a person who creates new inventions, typically technical devices such as mechanical, electrical or software devices or methods. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Business magnate. ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Car redirects here. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... In 1903, the first U.S. patent for an automobile electric self-starter was issued to Clyde J. Coleman of New York City (No. ... An aircraft is any machine capable of atmospheric flight. ...
In 1923, Bendix founded the Bendix Brake Company, and eventually created the first four-wheel brake system for automobiles. He started the Bendix Aviation Corporation in 1929, and founded the Transcontinental Bendix Air Race in 1931. In 1942, Bendix started Bendix Helicopters, Inc. Bendix Aviation would later be renamed Bendix Corporation. 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Bendix Aviation Corporation, a manufacturer of aircraft parts, was started by inventor Vincent Bendix in 1929 as a continuation of his auto parts company. ...-1... Vincent Bendix, president of Bendix Aviation Corp. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This article is about the year. ... Bendix Helicopters, Inc. ... The Bendix Corporation was founded in 1924 by the inventor Vincent Bendix. ...
Bendix supplied aircraft manufacturers with all manners of hydraulic systems, for braking, and flap activation and introduced new devices such as a pressure carburetor which dominated the market before World War II.
Bendix sponsored the famous Bendix continental air race which started in 1931, and is known for the Bendix Trophy.
The Bendix radio division was born in 1937, to make two way radio sets for aircraft and other types of aviation electronics or avionics.
The Bendix designer, Martin Jensen, devised the Bendix Model J single-seater which used a system of coaxial rotors and was driven by a 450hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 piston engine.
Bendix Helicopter BENDIX, VINCENT HUGO - 1991 Born in Moline, Illinois, August 12, 1882, and christened Vincent Hugo Bendix.
Bendix saw its possibilities and propositioned Ames for a chance to develop the new car and Ames, admiring his push and energy, turned over to him the job of handling the automobile end of his buggy business.
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