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Application of an anti-roll torsion rod for ride control, including a schematic diagram of the mechanism.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 17\1\  Scan118
Date  15th May 1934
  
X7410
To Eg. and Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

Springing and Ride Control.

The anti roll torsion rod fitted to 22-EX is such a distinct improvement that we agree we ought to take advantage of it as soon as possible.

This application to 22-EX is based on N. Sch.3966 which we got out for 27-EX to combat rolling due to the independent front wheel suspension and consists of a shaft coupling the rear dampers together as in sketch.

[Diagram Annotations]
O.S. DAMPER
CONNECTION TO REAR AXLE. O.S.
ANTI ROLL TORSION ROD
COUPLING DAMPERS TOGETHER
N.S. DAMPER
CONNECTION TO REAR AXLE N.S.

On first asking Mr Day to draw this scheme I thought we might protect it but subsequently Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} found it was used on the Pontiac.

We are looking into the question of a suitable application for standardizing on Phantom without sacrificing
  
  
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