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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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Urgent outsourcing of grinding for servo spur gears for the gearbox.7th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0164
Finalization of the E.A.C. servo and the adoption of the RRM. Des. 60 braking scheme.8th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0165
Material change for gears from 3.5% Nickel Steel to a harder 5% C.H.N.S. steel.9th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0166
Confirming the decision to use a 7 to 1 reduction for the E.A.C.III servo mechanism.22th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0167
Secret memo about successfully reproducing a 'jagger' fault on a servo mechanism and a proposed fix.23th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0168
Secret memorandum discussing production difficulties and potential alterations for servo motor thrust washers.24th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0169
Internal memorandum discussing defects and policy regarding the E.A.C. steering servo adjustment.26th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0170
Technical discussion on brake performance, balance, skid characteristics, and materials.27th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0171
Optimal angle for a Face Cam operating a Servo, debating a change from 45° to 55° for braking.27th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0172
Secret memorandum on the development status of the four-wheel brake system.27th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0173
Continued technical report discussing steering, braking systems, and wheel hub design.27th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0174
Difficulties with a servo motor's ball bearing and thrust washer.27th May 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from F.H. Royce detailing three schemes for a patented four-wheel brake system.3rd Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0176
Testing the efficiency of a servo with various cams.4th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0177
Measuring servo torque multiplication on a car using spring balances.20th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0178
The torque multiplication of a servo with Ferodo linings.20th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0179
Feedback on a car's adopted braking scheme, including pedal pressure, servo, safety, production parts, and steering.5th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0180
Test report page discussing the performance of the clutch, brakes, and servo system.18th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0181
Four-wheel brake tests, including an extract about the countershaft and overrun mechanism.18th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0182
Schematic diagram showing the motion of levers when the brake pedal is depressed.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0183
Noise issues originating from servo gears in the four-wheel brake system.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0184
Drive shaft reduction and brake pedal pressure, specifically regarding car 35-PK.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0185
Instructions for testing servo torque multiplication using spring balances on a car.20th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0186
Diagram illustrating the method for arranging 'set up' springs on a car, with a formula for servo torque multiplication.20th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0187
Secret memo discussing the simplification of the servo and differential linkage by making the countershaft solid.21th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0188
Patentability and originality of a plate clutch for a servo, comparing it to Renault and Hispano designs.1st Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0189
Secret internal memo regarding a delay with the E.A.C. car due to noisy servo gears.25th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0190
Secret memo regarding the design of levers on the countershaft for four-wheel brakes.1st Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0191
Secret memorandum discussing noise issues in the servo drive and comparing different reduction ratios.27th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0192
Modifications to reduce noise and vibration from servo gears.27th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0193
Noise in a servo drive, comparing 7 to 1 and 10 to 1 reduction ratios and their implications.27th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0194
From R. to HS. about successfully creating quiet gears for the servo drive by increasing worm teeth obliquity.30th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0195
Brake and spring testing of two cars in France.30th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0196
Procedure for testing the efficiency of a servo using a specialized apparatus.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0197
Instructions regarding servo operation, 'Halo' friction lining, and test rig procedures.7th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0198
Design and patent application for a shoe-type servo mechanism.7th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0199
Shoe-type servo design (N.sch.1823) as a contingency for failing plate clutch negotiations.17th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0200
Preference for a plate clutch servo and the patenting of an alternative shoe servo design.24th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0201
Secret memo regarding the design and patenting of an automatic control oil servo system.24th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0202
Issue of a noisy servo gear mechanism on the 'U' series chassis.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0203
Ongoing issue with noisy servo gears.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0204
Continued document discussing the results of experiments for noise reduction modifications.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0205
Servo gear noise in 40/50 HP chassis fitted with 4-wheel brakes.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0206
Testing different servo gear arrangements to reduce noise in the 46-PK car.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0207
Fix for rattling Servo Reduction Gears by adjusting keyway slack.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0208
Reducing servo gear noise by introducing slight torsional movement.29th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0209
The proposal to make grinding the faces of the 40/50 HP servo drum and halo a standard practice.3rd Oct 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0210
The importance of trueness for revolving members and 'Halo' surfaces on 40/50 HP servo gears.1st Oct 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0211
Delays in 40/50 HP chassis deliveries due to issues with the servo gear and the progress on a solution.9th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0212
Design considerations and adjustments for a 4-wheel brake system.16th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0213
'servo jagger' fault on the 48-PK car and a recommendation to send it to Derby for demonstration.17th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0214
Instructions to coachbuilders regarding floorboard clearance for the 4-wheel brake servo stop.24th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0215
Faulty servo gears on the 40/50 HP model due to paint and lubrication on friction surfaces.13th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0216
Stove enamelling servo motor drums for the 40/50HP chassis to prevent paint issues.17th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0217
History and resolution of a fault causing rattling servo gears.31th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0218
Report investigating the failure of spring steel and mild steel fitted dampers (spiders), detailing potential causes and a proposed solution.31th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0219
Policy for dealing with rattling servo gears by fitting ground gears.22th Apr 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0220
And comparing different 4-wheel brake distribution configurations for the India model.25th May 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0221
Continued discussion on servo braking efficiency and its distribution relative to car weight.5th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0222
Testing of a fabric coupling on a 40/50HP 'U' Series chassis to diminish body booms.5th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0223
Requesting a standard 40/50 HP car to test a fabric coupling intended to cure 'transmission groans'.1st Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0224
Urgent request for fabric couplings to resolve noise issues in 'U' Series 40/50 HP cars.18th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0225
The testing and standardisation of a new fabric coupling for the 40/50 HP car.19th Mar 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0226
Requesting weight information for the Goshawk and 40/50 engines to estimate the weight of the 'Seagull' engine.12th Sep 1922Box 73 \ 1  scan0227
Secret internal memo requesting a weight comparison for the E.A.C. engine and chassis against the current models.6th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0228
Weight impact of adding front-wheel brakes, a larger radiator, and a new 4-speed gearbox.8th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0229
Correcting and detailing the engine weights for an EAC engine, comparing cast iron and aluminium induction pipes.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 1  scan0230
Comparing the weights of cast iron versus aluminium induction pipes and hot spots.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0231
Weight of four-wheel brakes and the potential use of lighter materials like aluminium and duralumin.15th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0232
Secret memo discussing the EAC engine's weight and power, comparing it to the 40/50 model and outlining performance improvement goals.15th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0233
EAC steering, discussing pivot pins, castor action, and road shocks.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 1  scan0234
Comparing the weight of the EAC engine against the 40/50 engine, detailing component differences.18th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0235
Telegram received by telephone requesting the weights of two front springs for an E.A.C. car.9th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 1  scan0236
From the Test Department detailing the average weights of the 40/50 'U' series and 20 HP chassis.24th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0237
The dimensional conflict between the 'C' type steering and a proposed cabriolet body.5th Dec 1925Box 73 \ 1  scan0238
Breakdown of the weights for the rear axle and springs for a car.26th Jan 1926Box 73 \ 1  scan0239
Comparing the inertia and weight of original, and lightened/improved Phantom and Silver Ghost flywheel and clutch units.10th Jun 1926Box 73 \ 1  scan0240
Particulars of tests on front wheel brakes for a 40/50 HP chassis.20th Dec 1921Box 73 \ 2  scan0001
Torsion and bending tests performed on a 40/50 front axle.23th Dec 1921Box 73 \ 2  scan0002
Blueprint detailing off-side leaf spring deflection measurements under varying loads.23th Dec 1921Box 73 \ 2  scan0003
Blueprint detailing load testing results for a near-side leaf spring suspension.23th Dec 1921Box 73 \ 2  scan0004
The progress on front wheel brakes, associated frame modifications, and considerations regarding various patents.19th Aug 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0005
Completing front wheel brake designs and expediting experimental parts for a new chassis.10th Sep 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0006
Mr. Royce's decision to halt work on pneumatic brakes and proceed with air brakes for an experimental car.18th Oct 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0007
Modifications to the 40/50 front wheel brakes using a new Goshawk type joint.27th Oct 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0008
Modification to the 40/50 front wheel brakes, involving a pull-off spring.11th Nov 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0009
Modification to the 40/50 front wheel brakes and steering lever.11th Nov 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0010
Explaining that work on the Goshawk's left-hand controls is delayed due to other engineering priorities.16th Nov 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0011
Stressing the urgent need to develop front-wheel brakes for the 40/50HP model due to losing sales to competitors.16th Nov 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0012
Implementation of front brakes on new and existing cars.1st Dec 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0013
Modifications required to fit front wheel brakes on the 40/50 chassis, comparing pneumatic and mechanical servo systems.12th Dec 1922Box 73 \ 2  scan0014
Modifications to rear brakes and timelines for pneumatic and mechanical servo brakes.17th Jan 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0015
Development policy for experimental car models, including the 'Heron', 'Seagull' and '40/50'.17th Jan 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0016
Policy statement concerning the fitting of front wheel brakes to the 40/50 chassis.27th Mar 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0017
Circulating a draft letter to customers explaining the delay in fitting front-wheel brakes due to safety concerns.27th Mar 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0018
Concluding paragraph regarding the continuation of experiments and the adoption of successful improvements.2nd Jun 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0019
Mr. Royce's concerns about potentially softened brake springs.2nd Jun 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0020
Letter from Rolls Royce of America to the UK regarding weakened brake springs due to heat and a suggested solution.29th Mar 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0021
Three types of experimental chassis, EAC.1, EAC.11, and EAC.111, and their respective modifications.20th Sep 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0023
Secret memo suggesting the acquisition of a Hispano car to compare its front-wheel brakes against their own.27th Sep 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0024


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