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).
Directive from Mr. Royce concerning the design and experimentation of a worm axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page154 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1912 | |
| R.R. 400 - 100 s. (X 388) 2-10-10 M&S. WORM AXLE (Rolls-Royce) Written by Mr Nadin on 3rd Feb.1912. Handed to T.C. on Feb 5th. Mr Royce said - This axle should be fitted with horizontal tie rods as shown in the sketch. Investigation and experiments concerning worm gears should be pushed forward with all speed. X/141 | ||