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).
Page 7 of a paper discussing the properties and applications of foamed latex in vehicle design, concluding with acknowledgments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\3\ scan0234 | |
| Date | 9th January 1939 guessed | |
| - 7 - accidents, the resilient surface and gradual bottoming of foamed latex, not only in cushions but also in back rolls and structural padding, makes it a worthwhile complement to the general theme of safety in present body design. There are numerous other properties of foamed latex that may effect its engineering value in specific installations. A form which provides ease in general plant handling and makes possible a reduction in assembly operations, - a construction which permits molding to meet varied shape requirements, and sound-proofing, are just a few. The general subject of riding comfort and seat design includes many complex problems that are beyond the limits of this discussion. The purpose of this paper has been to review a relatively new material having qualities that naturally relate it to this problem. Acknowledgments ------------- (1) Properties of Cellular Rubber for Passenger Car Cushions, by H.E. Eldon, Technical Manager, Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corporation, Buffalo, New York. Presented at Summer Meeting of S.A.E., June 16-21, 1935. (2) From "How Long on the Highway", a survey published by the National Safety Council, Incorporated. | ||