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Following up on an idea for shock dampers using air vessels and urging the patenting process.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\U\2January1930-September1930\  Scan168
Date  14th June 1930
  
Ex. FROM DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

Copy to HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

SHOCK DAMPERS.

ORIGINAL

DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 1/M14.6.30.

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y5520.

Some considerable time ago we sent through an idea for providing a slight amount of free movement in the middle of the shock damper stroke by introducing small air vessels into the body of the shock damper. We also sent a temporary method of applying the scheme to the existing dampers.

We have not had any report as to results though we believe these air vessels have been tried. R. {Sir Henry Royce} has referred to the matter again just recently.

We also asked that a patent should be taken out in the name of W. G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Hardy. So far we have seen nothing of this, and should be glad if it could be pushed forward.

DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  
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