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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from the Telephone Manufacturing Company proposing the Laryngaphone for communication in noisy engine test sheds.8th Aug 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan083
Stancliffe Oil Cooler, made by Reavells, to be viewed at the Shipping Exhibition.10th Sep 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan084
Brochure detailing the features, advantages, and applications of the Stancliffe Heat Interchanger for oil cooling.11th Sep 1923Box 15 \ 6  Scan085
Explanatory document for the Stancliffe Heat Interchanger for oil cooling, detailing its principles and performance.13th Sep 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan086
Letter from Simms Motor Units Ltd. proposing their magnetic oil filters for gearboxes and sending a sample for testing.13th Sep 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan087
Letter from Simms Motor Units, Ltd. regarding the supply and application of filters for chassis, including pricing.13th Sep 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan088
Suggested modification to a gear-box design to incorporate a Simms magnetic oil filter.23th Apr 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan089
The reverse side of a folded document showing various receiving and office stamps.14th Sep 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan090
Properties and recommended uses of 'LINATEX' crepe rubber for damping vibration and noise.26th Aug 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan091
Letter from H. A. Moore & Company Ltd. offering a sample of their Tropic-Aire product for testing and installation.17th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan092
Promotional brochure for the Tropic-Aire hot water automobile heater.18th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan093
Letter from Delaunay Belleville Motors regarding their patented Spring Hanger Shackle for eliminating wheel wobble.18th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan094
Letter to Delaunay Belleville Motors Ltd. declining interest in a spring hangar shackle.23th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan095
Letter from Venesta Limited enclosing a sample of aluminium PLYMAX material for car dashboards.24th Jan 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan096
Cover note for a letter and N.P.L. report concerning 'Holdfast Liquid Jointing' from Automotive Spares Limited.1st Jan 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan097
Copy of a letter from Automotive Spares Limited promoting Bailey's Holdfast Liquid Jointing.31th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan098
Cover note forwarding a leaflet about Moriscot Petrolifts to the Aircraft Department.3rd Jan 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan099
Letter from Moriscot Petrolifts describing a new electrically operated plunger pump for fuel delivery.31th Dec 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan100
Advertisement for the Moriscot Petrolift liquid fuel pump.5th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan101
Letter from Moriscot Petrolifts regarding the development and features of their liquid fuel pumps.5th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan102
Letter from Moriscot Petrolifts detailing the advantages of their new fuel pump.5th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan103
Person pouring fluid into the Autovac fuel feed system in an engine bay.28th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan104
The attached description of the Weller Steering Gear and related correspondence.28th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan105
Letter to The Weller Steering Gear Co. regarding their steering gear description.28th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan106
Letter from The Weller Steering Gear Co. regarding a proposal for their unique steering gear.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan107
Notes on the design and production of the Weller low pressure steering gear, outlining five key conditions for its success.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan108
The design, characteristics, and anti-wear qualities of a steering gear.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan109
Description of wear adjustment, load distortion, and durability for a gear mechanism.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan110
Production methods and materials for a new flexible gear design.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan111
The design and features of vehicle controls, including throttle, ignition, and Lucas electric headlamps.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan112
Comparison of loads on the working faces of a proprietary steering gear and its equivalent Weller gear.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan113
Diagram illustrating the method for pressing in half ball elements for a Weller Steering Gear.27th May 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan114
Assembly drawing for a Type 2 3/4 inch Weller steering gear.16th Jul 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan115
Sample of pads made from wood impregnated with synthetic resin, intended for fixing between axles and springs.16th Jul 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan116
Letter from an engineer proposing a patented multi-sign direction indicator for manufacture.30th Jul 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan117
Description of a vehicle indicator system using two rotating barrels with signs to be displayed at the front and back of a vehicle.17th Mar 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan118
Letter discussing the Godward Gas Generator, or Fuel Vaporizer, and suggesting an investigation into its technology.17th Mar 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan119
Graph of dynamometer test results for a Type R.A.A. engine comparing standard equipment with a Godward Gas Generator.17th Mar 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan120
Dynamometer test results for a Type RA4 engine, comparing standard equipment with a Godward Gas Generator.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan121
Blueprint graph of dynamometer tests on a high compression engine comparing gasoline fuel and furnace oil.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan122
Dynamometer test results for a Type R44 (High Compression) engine using gasoline and furnace oil with a Godward Gas Generator.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan123
Performance graph of a Ford Model A engine showing Brake Horse Power and fuel consumption versus RPM.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan124
Performance graph of a Ford Model A engine equipped with a Godward Gas Generator, comparing two different carburetor setups.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan125
Performance graph of a Ford 'Model A' Engine with a Godward Gas Generator using 'Pyro' Alcohol fuel.12th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan126
Abstract of data from tests of a Ford Model A engine equipped with a Godward Gas Generator.25th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan127
Abstract of data from tests of a Ford 'Model A' engine.25th Nov 1929Box 15 \ 6  Scan128
New combined Thermometer and Oil Pressure gauge from the Accurate Recording Instrument Company.6th Oct 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan129
Rejecting a submitted duplex instrument with dual registrations as it is too difficult to read.7th Oct 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan130
Modified form of attachment for brake shoes by Lake & Elliott.28th Oct 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan131
Rejecting a proposed blueprint for a modified brake shoe adjustment from Messrs Lake & Elliott.5th Nov 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan132
Letter from the Chief Engineer of the Chassis Division in Springfield to Mr. Hives in Derby regarding a floating oil intake idea.13th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan133
Promotional leaflet and sales letter for a 'FLOAT-O' variable level oil intake system.6th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan134
Promotional document explaining the 'Float-O' variable level oil intake system and its benefits.15th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan135
Forwarding a letter from Coopers Mechanical Joints Ltd. regarding their 'Linertite' gland packing product.15th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan136
Letter from Coopers Mechanical Joints Ltd. regarding a new packing gland material called 'Linertite' for wet liners.13th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan137
Patented Countersunk Riveting Process offered by the De Bergue Company of Manchester.22th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan138
Requesting an enquiry into a device proposed by D. Henderson following wild assertions.29th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan139
Letter proposing the trial of a new fuel-saving and power-increasing device for motors.27th Apr 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan140
Letter requesting further particulars of an instrument for saving on petrol consumption of motor cars.6th May 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan141
Sg. to Hs. regarding a letter received from Messrs. Dashwood & Partners Ltd.4th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan142
Letter from Dashwood & Partners Ltd. proposing an anti-skid and stabilising device for heavy vehicles.3rd Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan143
Page 2 of a copy of a letter from Dashwood & Partners Ltd. regarding a device.17th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan144
Follow-up request for a decision on 'Lumen' piston ring pliers to inform the inventor.17th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan145
Declining interest in 'Lumen' brand piston ring pliers.21th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan146
Copy of a letter from Giffen's (London) Limited concerning an anti-glare car accessory called Visorettes.22th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan147
Declining to purchase a sample of 'Visorettes' and requesting instructions for its return.28th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan148
Letter from Dashwood & Partners Ltd. proposing a trial of a new stabilifying device.29th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan149
Article from Motor Transport magazine detailing a new German anti-skid and stabilising device.22th Dec 1930Box 15 \ 6  Scan150
Article from 'Bus & Coach' journal on a German anti-skid stabilising device, attached to a Dutch newspaper clipping covering a demonstration of the same apparatus.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan151
German language document explaining the causes of vehicle skidding and introducing the 'Schleuderfrei' anti-skid device.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan152
Technical explanation of the causes of skidding in motor vehicles.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan153
Analysis of the various causes of vehicle skidding, with a focus on uneven wheel pressure resulting from centrifugal forces.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan154
Explaining the causes of skidding with a flowchart, and detailing the construction and operation of the 'Stabifix' gear for its prevention.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan155
The features and benefits of the Stabifix device, focusing on its anti-skid, springing, shock-absorbing, and spring-saving capabilities.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan156
The benefits of the Stabifix device, including its performance with broken springs, tyre saving properties, and anti-skidding capabilities.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan157
Explanatory notes on the distribution of stresses for the 'Stabifix' shock absorber system.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan158
Page of calculations for moments of torsion and stress on a 'Stabifix' component.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan159
Series of free-body diagrams illustrating forces and moments on mechanical systems.1st Jan 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan160
Hand-drawn sketch of a simple lever or linkage mechanism.30th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan161
Letter declining to test the Schlenderfrei Stabiliser, citing insufficient benefits compared to its weight, cost, and space.30th Dec 1931Box 15 \ 6  Scan162
Letter proposing a patented arrangement for controlling an engine's warming-up period.11th Jan 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan163
Letter discussing engine warm-up methods, comparing thermostatic control with an exhaust heated hot spot.1st Mar 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan164
Page two of a letter discussing engine cold start procedures and lubrication.15th Mar 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan165
Letter from Wilcot (Parent) Co., Ltd. proposing a new flashing direction indicator for vehicles.15th Mar 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan166
The use and legal requirements for direction indicators on motor vehicles in continental Europe.16th Mar 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan167
Potential trial of a 'Thermova' device for automatically cutting off petrol supply during a fire.16th Mar 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan168
Description of the 'Thermov'a automatic petrol shut-off device for fire prevention.28th Apr 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan169
Covering letter regarding experimental water clips received from an ex-Air Force individual.28th Apr 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan170
Letter concerning the supply and potential manufacture of 'P.C.' type clips.27th Apr 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan171
Rejecting sample water clips as inferior to the current 'Jubilee' standard.30th Apr 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan172
Requesting the location of a misplaced Austro Daimler patent specification and an accompanying letter.14th Jun 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan173
Submission for a 'Baxter' link connecting rod and questioning its claimed efficiency improvements.30th Aug 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan174
Credibility of a statement made by Prof. Lloyd-Evans concerning the 'Baxter' Link Con-rod.1st Sep 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan175
Brief memo acknowledging a previous communication regarding the 'BAXTER' LINK CON-ROD.5th Sep 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan176
Private memo outlining the company's policy on patenting employee ideas.24th Sep 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan177
Testing modified clutches and patenting an improved actuating mechanism.4th Oct 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan178
Description of a semi-hydraulic brake system for motor cars, submitted for patent purposes.5th Oct 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan179
Design progress on a semi-expanding carburetter and shock dampers.26th Oct 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan180
New automatic oil control system and a novel hydraulic brake system for a Bensport model.10th Oct 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan181
Clutch actuation and future gearbox development, including epicyclic gears for the 'Spectre' project.10th Oct 1932Box 15 \ 6  Scan182


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