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).
Safety apparatus for explosion prevention and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\1\ scan0013 | |
| Date | 8th November 1912 guessed | |
| -3- vided with a safety apparatus against the danger of explosion. This is not very clear, as it may mean either danger from explosion owing to the pressure of air in the tank, which would mean that we were safe-guarded by our relief valve; or on the other hand it may mean that it is necessary to fit some form of gauze - as in the Davey safety lamp - to prevent a flame passing into the tank. I think Mr Mackintosh should also make enquiries concerning this point. Chapter 2. Article 11. This rule states that a car must be fitted with an apparatus which prevents unauthorised persons from sett- ing the car in motion. Our standard chassis does not | ||