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).
Need and design for a test rig for mechanics joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\1\ Scan092 | |
| Date | 1st February 1929 | |
| To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} To Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} } FROM Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Sft. {Mr Swift} c. to HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} c. to MX. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} X4183 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1/LG4. 2. 29. Y380 TEST RIG FOR MECHANICS JOINTS. ---------------------------- Some time ago we suggested and it was agreed that we should have a rig on which we could run these joints to ensure that they were oil retaining before they were fitted on to a car. Further experience shews that this rig is essential. The rig should be arranged so that it will take a complete propeller shaft unit so that the prop. shaft, after being tested on the rig, can be put straight on the car. We recommend that the rig should be arranged so that the joints are 4° out of line. This will enable us to, not only test the joints for oil retaining, but also to see that they are not going to seize or vibrate. If these joints do not work smoothly and freely, vibration can be felt throughout the whole car. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||