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).
Suggesting a design improvement for sockets by rounding their edges, illustrated with 'before' and 'after' sketches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\3\ scan0303 | |
| Date | 1st October 1925 | |
| (2) EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}8/H6.10.25. 'A' I suggest that if the edges of the sockets are neatly rounded as shown in Sketch "B" 'B' an improvements will probably be found." If there is any action we can take at once in connection with chassis or cars we are now delivering, or information which can be conveyed to the Depots in regard to this matter to prevent or deal with complaints of this trouble, please let me know. E.P. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||