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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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Potential improvements and faults related to the dynamo, brakes, and servo system.29th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0225
Secret memo discussing an experiment on four-wheel brakes by removing the non-wrapping shoe.29th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0226
Confirmation of a telegram suggesting a test on rear brakes by removing the non-wrapping shoe.29th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0227
Alterations to the gearbox and engine for a 4-wheel brake system.29th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0228
Secret memo discussing experiments to improve a high-speed servo for four-wheel brakes.29th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0229
Secret internal memorandum discussing the causes and potential solutions for brake jaggers.30th Jan 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0230
Continuation of a document discussing requirements for a damping device.6th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0231
Notes from a visit to Derby discussing R.A.C.S Brakes, gearbox modifications, and a separate unit servo.6th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0232
Proposal to modify a servo unit for testing with a new gearbox and a note on E.A.C. design discussions.1st Feb 1934Box 73 \ 2  scan0233
Potential improvements to the brake system, focusing on slow speed servos, brake shoes, and backward efficiency.7th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0234
Technical note comparing the Hispano arrangement to another design regarding wear on a lapping shoe.8th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0235
From Hs. to AJL. requesting a series of brake tests be carried out.8th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0236
Secret memorandum detailing the plan and costs for a new front wheel brake scheme and experimental chassis production.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0237
Outlining the production and testing schedule for the 40/50HP chassis and future material ordering.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0238
Comparing the weights and dimensions of Hispano and EAC.111 front brakes.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0239
Continuation memo proposing a test on Hispano brakes to see the effect of heat on the drum.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0240
Drawing of a front brake drum made from aluminium with a steel liner, showing dimensions and weight.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0241
Cross-sectional drawing of a Hispano brake carrier.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0242
Drawing of a Hispano Brake Carrier with material and weight specifications.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0243
Drawing of a 'Hispano' front shoe with dimensions and a cross-section view.9th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0244
With remarks on a telegram regarding design revisions, testing, and production suitability of a drive system.9th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0245
Secret internal memo responding to points raised about a telegram from Mr. Royce concerning gearbox and servo design.12th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0246
Modifications and schemes related to the braking system and associated components.11th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0247
Chassis modifications for a trip to the South of France and competing with a Hispano racing car.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0248
Brake performance issues, specifically 'jaggers' and backward efficiency.13th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0249
Secret memo discussing steering modifications to address friction and wobble caused by the introduction of front-wheel brakes.14th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0250
Abandonment of a high-speed servo brake system and the resulting design challenges and considerations.14th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0251
Secret memo discussing proportionate braking, servo wear, and the design of the equaliser system.15th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0252
Secret memorandum on four-wheel brakes, discussing weight reduction by using aluminium or duralumin.15th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0253
Brake investigations, comparing wear on jointed and standard brake shoes.1st Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0254
The performance and wear characteristics of jointed brake shoes.2nd Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0255
The wear and efficiency of wrapping and non-wrapping brake shoes.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0256
Schemes and ideas for a bi-directional servo braking system.5th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0257
New internal and external gear scheme, comparing it to other designs and seeking opinions.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0258
The co-efficient of static friction for Ferodo brake shoes.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0259
Secret memo discussing design schemes for the EAC.3 servo, brakes, and hand-starting shaft.21th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0260
Copy of a telegram from Mr. Royce discussing patents, servos, brakes, and steering design.21th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0261
Testing alternative friction materials for the brake servo and investigating unequal pressure distribution.22th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0262
Copy of a telegram from Mr. Royce regarding brake system design and testing.23th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0263
Secret internal memo discussing three major design issues: patents, steering shocks, and a heated dynamo.23th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0264
Improvements for the front brakes of the 40/50 HP car.23th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0265
Page 2 of an experimental report with recommendations for brake, pivot and axle components.23th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0266
Secret internal memorandum discussing brake shoe design to improve backward braking.27th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0267
Inquiring about results for existing designs and semi-flexible steel shoes.2nd Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0268
Steering tests, detailing modifications and the effects of a front wheel brake axle on a 40/50 HP car.2nd Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0269
Modifications to a front wheel brake car's springs, radius rods, and steering.29th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0270
Steering issues on 40/50 HP models after the fitment of 4-wheel brakes.29th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0271
Modifications and the implementation of a 4-wheel brake system.1st Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0272
Recommendation of a modified semi-servo brake system and comparing it to other systems.1st Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0273
Continued memo discussing issues with servos, braking systems, and competitor patents from Renault and Hispano.3rd Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0274
Secret memo detailing a modified semi-servo brake operating system, referred to as the 'R.R.M.' scheme.3rd Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0275
Note discussing brake wear, servo heat, and the use of an equaliser for back brakes.4th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0276
Comparing different brake systems and advocating for a proprietary design.4th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0277
Potential improvements to brake protection systems.6th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0278
Development and testing of two brake servo schemes.10th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0279
Brakes Scheme DES. 60 for a 40/50 car, focusing on servo performance.10th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0280
Report page discussing dissatisfaction with the mechanical details of a vehicle under test.1st Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0281
Design and testing of a four-wheel brake servo system, designated DES.60.1st Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0282
Page 2 of a memorandum discussing stress ratios, mentioning a Mr. Stent and project EAC.1.11th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0283
The urgent order and machining of 100 sets of front wheel brake material.11th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0284
Outlining a revised production programme for various chassis series and the introduction of front wheel brakes.10th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0285
Chassis production and testing schedule, addressing potential bottlenecks, and requesting an increase in authorised sets.1st Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0286
Production schedules for E.A.C.II and E.A.C.III chassis and ordering materials for a front wheel brake scheme.10th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0287
Telephone message from CJ concerning the urgency for Mr. Royce to see the chassis fitted with brake scheme Des. 60.12th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0288
Car tests concerning the braking servo, engine component arrangement, and exhaust system power loss.13th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0289
To Mr. Ellison confirming the retention of removed brake parts and levers.14th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0290
Design and performance of a brake servo system, comparing it with a Hispano system.14th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0291
Brake and gear design schemes following a meeting at Le Canadel.22th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0292
General review of the four-wheel brakes situation, including axles, operation and servo speed.24th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0293
Brake servo performance, addressing issues like 'jaggers' and proposing alternative mechanical schemes.24th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0294
Continued memo discussing testing designs on the drawing board and a potential fault of lag.25th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0295
Internal memorandum requesting braking performance data for two-wheel versus four-wheel systems for a police court case.25th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0296
The combination of the RRM and DES.60 brake operation schemes into a single design for testing purposes.25th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0297
Mechanical gain and friction theories for a new slow-speed servo braking scheme.25th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0298
Continued page describing a test method for tying two plates together using pins.26th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0299
Vehicle braking, comparing the performance of 4-wheel brakes with rear-wheel only brakes.26th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0300
Summary of the development and testing of a four-wheel brake system, debating desired brake effect and servo multiplication.26th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0301
Improvements to a servo system, referencing patents, road testing, and contributions from various individuals.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0302
Reasons for adopting specific lever lengths in an agreed brake system, including calculations.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0303
Page 2 of a memo detailing calculations for a braking servo system, including friction coefficients, loads, and torque.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0304
Calculations for servo torque, load on jaws, and friction coefficients.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0305
Secret memorandum detailing design changes and instructions for the RRM Brake System.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0306
Secret report on brake systems and proposed alterations to exhaust pipes, silencers, and manifolds for specific EAC projects.27th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0307
The dangers of fitting front brakes to cars with steel artillery wheels due to excessive wheel overhang.1st Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0308
Secret report discussing brake gear schemes, referencing a blueprint and proposing alternative constructions and lubrication methods.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0309
Bump test for the 40/50 chassis front brakes and springs.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0310
Bump test for a new front spring rear anchorage, detailing component breakages over time.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0311
Log of component breakages during testing, detailing running times and failure descriptions.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0312
Log sheet detailing component breakages and failures with corresponding running times and part numbers.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0313
Log of component breakages with corresponding running times and piece numbers.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0314
Log of important component failures with corresponding running times, excluding frame and springs.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0315
Bump test comparison of new Firth road springs against standard pattern springs, analysing failures, life, and fracture positions.1st Apr 1942Box 73 \ 2  scan0316
Summary of frame failures from a bump test, detailing cracks with corresponding running times and sketches.1st Apr 1942Box 73 \ 2  scan0317
Testing of alternative oils and the policy on recommending them versus selling them for profit.3rd Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0318
Component failures and modifications following a bump test on front brakes and steering.5th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0319
Broken worm tube sent for examination.7th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0320
Broken worm tube from a 40/50 front brake bump test and difficulties with the steering lock.7th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0321
Development and issues with a four-wheel brake system.1st Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0322
Minutes from a design committee meeting discussing issues with a flat plate servo and proposed adjustments.9th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0323
Servo adjustment, steering lock experiments, brake joint protection, road shock transmission, and brake jaggers.4th Apr 1924Box 73 \ 2  scan0324


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