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).
Note from Mr. Royce regarding the design and materials for a cone clutch.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\2\ scan0103 | |
Date | 6th February 1912 | |
R.H. 985a (100 B) (X 500. 6.3.12) G 2368. CLUTCHES (CONE) Written by Mr Royce 6th Feb 1912. Handed to T.C. 9th Feb 1912. Mr Royce said - Clutch should be tried using fabric tape 3/4" x 3/16" woven on a bias to suit the curvature of the cone and sunk in grooves, the ends being fastened off by means of clips, as described in this note.(of Feb 6th). X355 | ||