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).
Continued discussion on steering lock, front axle design, and the advantages of helical springs.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\P\October1926-November1926\ Scan009 | |
| Date | 1st October 1926 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/T1.10.26. -4- Contd. wheel. In no case do we consider that it would be as dangerous as the condition where the man applies his brake violently in a crisis, and finds without any previous warning, that the steering runs over on to full lock. Apart from the question of front axle control and tyre contact, we should like to emphasize our preference for helical springs while alteration to front axle design is under consideration. The main advantage of helical springs as far as we can see are (1) Ease with which variable rating can be obtained. (2) Lightness of springs. (3) Absence of internal friction. However, the latter attribute of necessity varies within the practical limits of design, as on the Lancia there is definitely some friction due to the spring guides. We are making tests to determine the amount of this friction. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/W.A.Robotham. | ||