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).
The receipt and inspection of Peto & Radford batteries for 40/50 and Goshawk models.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\H\November1921\ Scan34 | |
| Date | 25th November 1921 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} & E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from EPC. c. to CJ. & PN.{Mr Northey} c. to Ry. & EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Rg.{Mr Rowledge} & Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to R.R. of America. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50 CAR. L4414P. - P & R BATTERY FOR GOSHAWK. We have now received from Messrs. Peto & Radford:- 3 of their type BD.{Mr Berend}11 60 ampere hour capacity batteries for the 40/50. 2 ° BD.{Mr Berend}7 batteries for the Goshawk (but with altered assembly of cells as per sketch, to suit the dimensions provided for the box for the rear of frame battery position). All these batteries have been sent in dry and one of each kind is now undergoing first charge. We have to-day had a visit from Mr. G.R.N.Minchin of this Company, in connection with these batteries and he brought with him various samples which we now send along to Mr. Royce for his inspection. These comprise:- 1. Cell box of their special non-crackable material similar to the box used in making up the BD.{Mr Berend}11 battery. These boxes, unlike ebonite boxes, can be dropped on the floor and kicked about without being cracked. 2. Battery case with separate compartments for their 6-volt Bull Pup accumulator, as illustrated on back page of the pamphlet attached. It was considered that Mr. Royce would be interested in this moulding and the possibility of a box with 6 compartments being moulded in the same way for a larger battery. This particular 6-volt battery was said to be in great demand for very small cars. 3. Sample terminal lug with butterfly terminal and celluloid sleeve for celluloid accumulators. The Contd. | ||