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1889 Article-Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Spring Traction Steam Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 28 Jun 1889, pg. 544 |
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2/17/2013 7:25:56 PM |
SPRING TRACTION ENGINE
Messrs. Burrell also exhibit a fine traction engine, which we illustrate. This engine is mounted on springs, on a system first shown at Newcastle-on-Tyne two years ago, since which period the system has given perfect satisfaction. The main road axle O, Fig. 1, is fitted as usual, except that it carries the load on coiled springs L, as shown. The spur wheel N gears in the pinion M on the second motion shaft, the bearings being coupled by the link H. Thus M and N rise and fall together, the pinions C revolve on a sleeve D, and the end of B is secured to C by a universal joint, which leaves the end carrying M free to rise and fall, while rotation is secured. The whole is very simple and practical.
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1889 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Spring Traction Steam Engine
1889 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Spring Traction Steam Engine (Sectional Views)
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