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).
Report discussing complaints about leaf spring friction and potential solutions for vehicle suspension.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 54\3\ Scan047 | |
| Date | 7th October 1921 | |
| contd:- -4- Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 4/LG7.10.21. ------------ get them rusted up solid and are going to get complaints of excess of friction. If we fit thin leaf springs, and gaiters are fitted to lubricate them, we might just as well have thick leaf springs. Our recommendation is that we should strive for the ideal springing - springs with constant friction and friction dampers added so that the amount of friction can be adjusted. Until, however, we reach that ideal, we have got to expect that we shall have a certain percentage of complaints in the springing of the cars which will need special treatment. In some cases it will mean shock absorbers of the 4-stage, 2 stage and single-stage type. In other cases it will mean thick leaf springs changed to thin. As regards the thick leaf springs squeaking, we think this should be dealt with as a separate complaint. The squeaking can be overcome by the leaves being lubricated. This report has been agreed to by EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} and Hm. {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Any points in connection with the 40/50 H.P+ Springing, EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} and Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} could discuss with R. {Sir Henry Royce} when we meet him in Norfolk. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} (upside down text at bottom of page) R.R. 258A (100 D) 18.11.'20. O 2847 | ||