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).
Gearbox operation, discussing difficulties with specific types and a proposal for an epicyclic gear system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 15\5\ Scan080 | |
| Date | 3rd April 1929 guessed | |
| -4- SEE ORIGINAL FOR SKETCH. The operation of the sliding pieces presents difficulties in both Detroit and Warner gears excepting the Stutz-Detroit gear, and in this case the box is lengthened to accommodate the operating gear alone. We understand Mr. Royce is sending us suggestions in connection with internal mesh gears. (8) RR. PROPOSAL FOR EPICYCLIC 3RD. WITH BRAKE. We have not commented upon this because it is R's own scheme, and he is well acquainted with it, but it combines silence with exceptionally easy changing. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||