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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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Description of an electrical relay device that controls accumulator charging based on voltage levels.29th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 1  Scan359
Letter detailing the advantages and applications of a patented relay device for controlling battery charging.30th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 1  Scan360
Letter responding to a proposal for an Auto Charge Control Switch, declining further details due to existing internal development.30th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 1  Scan361
Modifications to dynamo armatures to increase current output at high speeds.9th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 1  Scan362
Internal memorandum discussing various types of dynamo systems and regulator technologies.19th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 1  Scan363
Modifications to external regulator control, comparing dithering contacts with long-period vibrator regulators for dynamo battery systems.9th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 1  Scan364
Comparison of relative heating and output for shunt wound versus battery controlled dynamos.9th Jan 1931Box 59 \ 1  Scan365
Test and calibration report for a 20 HP Speedometer, detailing issues with readings when hot and cold.4th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan001
Speedometer calculations and testing for a 10,000-mile test on car 23-EX.17th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan002
Test report for an A.T. type speedometer, detailing readings at various temperatures and RPMs.27th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan003
Urgent need for information on speedometer settings and accuracy issues.28th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan004
Typed document page discussing the adjustment of mileage readings.30th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan005
Recommendation to alter A.T. speedometer internal gearing to improve accuracy due to temperature and tyre pressure issues.30th Jan 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan006
Query regarding the effect of low tyre pressure on the figure for wheel revolutions per mile.1st Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan007
Tests and recommendations for A.T. Speedometers.3rd Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan008
A.T. Speedometer data sheet with calculations for Phantom II and 20 HP models.3rd Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan009
Instrument testing, focusing on temperature errors, magnetism, and potential adjustments.3rd Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan010
The testing and calibration of an A.T. Speedometer.3rd Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan011
Report showing the effect of low tyre pressure on wheel revolutions per mile for speedometer readings.4th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan012
Request to test a speedometer for a 14-GIV model during a 10,000-mile test to check for magnetism loss.6th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan013
Notes on the gear ratio for an A.T. Speedometer, model A.677.6th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan014
Sending two speedometers to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. to have their ratios altered.17th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan015
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the alteration of two speedometers.17th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan016
Instruction to ask the A.T. Speedometer Co.Ltd. to proceed with work as outlined in an attached letter.27th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan017
Test report for an A.T. Speedometer allotted to a 10,000-mile test chassis, detailing temperature-based reading variations.18th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan018
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding an incorrectly ordered speedometer casing and requesting an urgent fix.9th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan019
Urgent request to the Stores to despatch an A.T. Speedometer for casing alteration for a left-hand drive car.9th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan020
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. confirming an order change to a 'Bezel' type instrument.11th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan021
Test report on A.T. speedometers No. C.296 & C.278, detailing performance and suitability on a 22-EX vehicle.15th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan022
Calculation and diagram for speedometer drive gearing on a PII model.16th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan023
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. returning two speedometers for alteration as their miles/hour reading is incorrect.16th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan024
Sending two speedometers to the A.T. Speedometer Co. for alteration.16th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan025
Directing that all correspondence regarding the A.T. Speedometer be sent to a specific department due to its classification as an electrical instrument.25th Apr 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan026
Check of revolutions per mile for a speedometer.16th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan027
Test record for a speedometer, showing readings at various temperatures.3rd Jun 1929Box 59 \ 2  Scan028
Laboratory check and temperature performance analysis of an A.T. Speedometer for the 20/25 HP model.20th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan029
Instrument's performance, noting a slight over-reading due to a drive speed mismatch.30th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan030
Notification regarding the updated speedometer calibration for the 20/25 HP chassis.22th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan031
Test record for checking the revolutions per mile of a speedometer.27th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan032
Test record for an A.T. speedometer, showing readings at various temperatures.27th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan033
Request for laboratory testing of two A.T. speedometers after 10,000 miles of running.31th May 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan034
Bench test results for a Phantom II A.T. Speedometer showing speed indications at various temperatures.4th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan035
Continued analysis of speed and distance instrument accuracy based on tyre revolutions and speed.4th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan036
A.T. speedometer test sheet recording readings at various temperatures.20th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan037
Request to arrange for the speedometer from chassis 18-GIV to be sent to the laboratory for testing.23th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan038
Customer complaints about fast-reading speedometers on the Phantom II, detailing test results for different calibrations.23th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan039
The alteration of speedometers for Phantom II cars with specific tyres and wheels.24th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan040
Test results for an A.T. Speedometer after a 10,000-mile run, showing readings at various temperatures.25th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan041
Letter chasing the return of two modified speedometers from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd.27th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan042
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the return of two speedometers.30th Jun 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan043
Agreement with the A.T. Company regarding speedometer and odometer settings and tolerances.4th Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan044
Test record for an A.T. Speedometer, detailing performance at various temperatures.9th Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan045
Test record for an A.T. speedometer, showing readings at various temperatures after 10,000 miles.9th Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan046
Bench test results for an A.T. Speedometer from chassis 19-EX, showing MPH readings at various temperatures.1st Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan047
Inquiry regarding a 16% increased reading from instrument No. A.677 N.800 after a 10,000-mile test.1st Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan048
Test report on an A.T. Speedometer following a 10,000-mile run, investigating an increase in readings.11th Jul 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan049
The results of testing a new speedometer on the Brooklands track.14th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan050
Comparison of speedometer and mileage recording accuracy between American cars and Rolls Royce vehicles.14th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan051
Considerations for A.T. speedometers, focusing on the factors affecting the drive mechanism.9th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan052
The effect of centrifugal force on tyre revolutions and mile counter calibration.9th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan053
Continued discussion on instrument error calculations and the working principle of speed indicators.19th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan054
The principles of speed measurement, considering temperature effects on instrument accuracy and calibration.9th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan055
Analysis of speedometer reading inaccuracies, investigating potential causes such as magnetism and control spring power.9th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan056
Continued report on speedometer testing, discussing errors related to temperature and control spring weakening.9th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan057
Confidential memo discussing speedometer accuracy in relation to tyre diameter changes at high speeds.21th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan058
Speedometer and mileage recorder calibration to account for the effective increase in tyre diameter with speed.25th Mar 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan059
Proposing a meeting in Derby to discuss speedometers.26th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan060
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding potential inaccuracies in their instruments.27th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan061
Testing of A.T. speedometers for reading inaccuracies after 10,000-mile runs.28th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan062
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. responding to a query about a speedometer giving an increased reading.29th Aug 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan063
Factors affecting speedometer drive revolutions, such as tyre size, inflation, and vehicle speed.4th Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan064
Continued report detailing calculations for speedometer calibration considering tyre inflation and wheel revolutions.1st Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan065
The calibration and accuracy of the speedometer and mile counter under various operating conditions.1st Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan066
The centrifugal effect of tyres at high speed and its impact on speed and mileage readings.1st Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan067
Compression of instrument scales for speeds above 40 mph.1st Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan068
Electrical experimental record sheet for a 10,000-mile test of an AT Speedometer.10th Feb 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan069
Supply of horns, clocks, and speedometers for L.H.Phantom II Chassis for the American market.1st Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan070
Sourcing and standardisation of electric clocks and speedometers for the Left-Hand Phantom II Chassis.5th Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan071
Typed memorandum regarding the complications and proposed solution for A.T. Speedometers.9th Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan072
Request for up-to-date data concerning A.T. speedometers, focusing on road wheel revolutions per mile under various conditions.12th Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan073
The necessary compression of the speed scale for A.T. speedometers.12th Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan074
Requesting an investigation into A.T. Speedometers to gather up-to-date information for final recommendations.3rd Sep 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan075
Complaint about receiving an obsolete 40/50 speedometer instead of a standard one, causing delays.7th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan076
Response to a complaint regarding the delivery of an obsolete A.T. 40/50 Speedometer.10th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan077
A.T. Speedometer test record showing performance at different temperatures.8th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan078
Test record for an A.T. Speedometer, detailing its performance and accuracy at various temperatures.9th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan079
Experimental record sheet for an A.T. Speedometer with a small type dial.11th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan080
Test report for an A.T. Speedometer from chassis 18-GIV after a 10,000-mile test.3rd Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan081
Investigation into the increased reading of an A.T. Speedometer and its performance at various temperatures.3rd Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan082
Continued note on instrument readings for mileage and speed based on tyre revolutions per mile.3rd Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan083
Test record for an A.T. speedometer, showing MPH readings at various temperatures.27th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan084
Test report on an A.T. Speedometer C.83 from chassis 20-EX, detailing reading discrepancies and temperature effects.31th Oct 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan085
Technical memorandum discussing failures and issues with speedometers, particularly the trip gear.1st Nov 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan086
Seeking agreement on a proposed letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding mechanical complaints.17th Nov 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan087
Letter to the A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding failures with speedometer trip gears.17th Nov 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan088
Continued letter asking for a proposal to overcome unsatisfactory defects.17th Nov 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan089
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter and advising that the points raised are being investigated.19th Nov 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan090
Query regarding the revolutions per mile for standard P.2. and 20/25 A.T. speedometers.3rd Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan091
Technical note on the calibration of A.T. Speedometers for Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.4th Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan092
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. enquiring about drive revolution specifications and noting discrepancies.11th Dec 1930Box 59 \ 2  Scan093


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