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).
Minutes of a conference at Derby discussing chassis items including bonnet fasteners, steering, carburettors, and petrol pumps.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan132 | |
| Date | 29th November 1932 | |
| 82924. MINUTES OF CONFERENCE AT DERBY, TUESDAY NOV. 29th,1932. Present - Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} CHASSIS ITEMS. Minute No. 1. Item 1 on Agenda. New and cheaper type bonnet fastener. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} read notes already prepared saying that By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} issued drawings Nov. 25th and Exp. Dept. will now make a sample for inspection. 2. Item 2 on Agenda. Steering generally. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} read notes saying:- "Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s car is now fitted with Marles Weller steering "gear and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} says the results are very good for freedom "from shocks. It is possible that wear may take place "more rapidly than in R.R. steering. "Cadillac steering is fitted to an experimental car. "He says this is lower geared and somewhat heavier in "operation." 3. Item 3 on Agenda. R.R. expanding carburetter and question of Stromberg Patents Developments since last meeting. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} read notes saying:- "The first 50 carburetters will probably be considered "to infringe Stromberg patents, but after that a "modified design will be adopted which will not infringe. "The S.U. patent position is not yet cleared. They "have been written to on the subject and Mr. Skinner "is in touch with his patent agent. Mr. Skinner does "not want money out of the job, but wants an acknowledg- "ment of his patent rights from R.R. "E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} says he believes that Mr. Skinner would like to "have a plate fixed on each R.R. Carburetter saying "that it is made under S.U. licence. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} says that he "thinks S.U. are not clear as to exactly how the R.R. "carburetter is arranged, and he will see Mr. Skinner "before Tuesday and endeavour to settle the question." E's report on his visit to Mr. Skinner on Nov. 26th ES/HP.28.11.32. was read by Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and from this it appears that Mr. Skinner will be satisfied if we write him a letter of acknowledgment. It was agreed that E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} should decide on a suitable letter which will please Mr. Skinner and, at the same time, not commit ourselves to any possible claim now or in the future. 4. Item 4 on Agenda. Petrol Pumps and A.C. Co. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} read notes saying:- "We are still waiting to hear from the U.S.A. regarding "terms of royalty." | ||