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).
Design of a non-spring loaded gland for a shock damper to reduce cost and save space.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 178\3\ img019 | |
Date | 13th January 1932 | |
HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} ORIGINAL. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/M13.1.32. SHOCK DAMPER - N. SCH. 3405. X 837 On this sch. we/have shewn a non spring loaded gland because you have said that/you thought it would be satisfactory. The object is/to cheapen the shaft and lever assembly by clamping on the lever, and also to gain some room. If you have/any more information about it now would you please let us know. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||