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No. 26,I01, of 1904: dated December znd, 1903. — Auguste-Eugene 136Bine Paris.—This invention is for supporting the differential shaft in such a manner that its position can be adjusted relativelyto the driving axle. The differential shaft vie n,) is carried in a casing (.ti supported by two arched members (g1.
One end of each ineuther (g) forms a bearing and is supported by the axle Ur). Within this bearing an eccentric bush (i) is mounted, and the distance of the differential shaft from the driving axle can be varied by the position to which these hushes are adjusted, The opposite ends of the arms (g) are supported by rods (e) pivoted to the frame (a) at r No. 14,697 : dated June 3oth, 1904-Katherine Hughes, Liverpool—This is an ingenious arrangement of a sun and planet gear by which three speeds can be obtained. The sun wheel (3) is mounted free upon the driving shaft (21, but prevented from rotating in a backward direc. tion thereon by means of pawls (13) cooperating with a ratchet (9). Secured to the sun wheel is a disc (4) having notches in its periphery at 45. The planet wheels (5) are free on studs carried by a driven pulley (7). Surrounding the planet pinions is an internally-toothed wheel (8) also provided with peripheral notches (8a) and prevented from rotating in a backward direction by pawls not shown. On the shaft (2) is a driving member (in) having end projections (tea) adapted to engage the notches in the members (8 and 4). This member (Jo) is free to slide on the shaft (2) but rotates with it, When the member (Jo) is advanced so that the projections (tea) engage the notches of the member (4) only the sun pinion is driven forward and the internally-toothed member (8) tries to rotate backward, but is prevented from so doing by means of its pawls. The planet pinions therefore carry the pulley (7) round at a different speed from that of the sun pinion. If the member (re) is advanced to engage the notches in the internallytoothed wheel (8) this in its turn is driven and the sun pinion tries to rotate in the backward direction., but is prevented by the pawls (13), so that it serves as a fulcrum round which the planet pinions rotate and the pulley (71 is driven at a different speed from that at which it was formerly rotated. When the notches of the member (4) and the internally-toothed wheel (8) are simultaneously engaged the whole gear rotates as one with the shaft (2) No. 2,421 : dated February i;,-th, r.903. —Norman, Maidstone.—This make-andbreak device comprises a circular casing (A; to one wall of which a block (Ill is secured and carries pivotally-mounted in it a double arm (3, 1)2) controlled by a spring (E). The shaft (I3) centrally arranged within the casing carries a finger (Ci which when the shaft is rotated wipes across the member (re of the double arm. The block (1)1) is insulated from the casing, and constitutes one portion of the circuit, whilst the arm (Ci is connected with the other portion. This device is very simple, and provides a wipe contact with an extremely quick break as the spring (E1 draws back the member (I)) as the finger (C) leaves it.
We are anxious to draw public attention to the monopoly attempted to be created by the Brighton Town Council. As the owner of the electric trams, it does not consider that an extension of the present system to Presto.n Park can he made to pay. Applications from private organisations to run motor buses from Preston Park to the Aquarium have been refused by the Council, but it will now favourably consider any project from Preston Village to Preston Circus. Those who are acquainted with Brighton will understand this suggestion as puerile. It is as if a man who wished to get from Tottenham Court Road to the Bank could only obtain a motor bus to Holborn Circus, arid must then proceed by electric tram to his destination.
On the i3th inst. Mr. F. \V. Butler, the West Sussex coroner, heel an inquest at the Worthing Hospital relative to the death of Flora Street, age three years, who was knocked down by a motor ocnnibus at Broadwater, on the outskirts of Worthing, on the preceding Tuesday. Frederick Crouch, driver of the motor omnibus running between Worthing and Vulborough, stated that on Tuesday he left Findon about ten minutes to five, and reached Broaclwater about ten minutes past five. As he was passing Broadwater Green two children comir2 from the off side ran in front of the bus. He blew his horn and slowed dawn. Ile was proceeding at the rate of about ten miles, and slowed down to six miles. Directly the children were clear he noticed deceased crossing the roadway. She was then about ten feet away, and was toddling in the direction of the other children. lie applied all his brakes and ran up on to the kerbing. The child was caught by the front of the bus, which was loaded with passengers. Ile stated that he had been a motorcar driver for twelve months, and in the employ of the Sussex Motor Car Company, Ltd., since last November. Several other witnesses were heard, amongst others Joseph Braeltley, a passenger, who stated that he was sitting on the top of the vehicle and saw the child crossing the roadway in the direction of the bus. The child came in contact with the front of the vehicle, Witness experienced a jerk at the time, and the vehicle travelled some eight or ten yards after deceased was knocked down. He was certain the driver did all that was possible to get out of the way. Mr. W. H. French, the manager of the Sussex Motor Bus Co., gave evidence that the weight of an empty but was 3 tons 8ewt. tar. He explained to the jury the method of working the brakes, and said that the driver was a life abstainer, and bore an excellent character. The buses were of the latest pattern. After considering other evidence, the jury returned a verdict of 'Accidental Death," and exonerated the driver from all blame, with which verdict the coroner concurred, and said it appeared that the driver had done all that he possibly could under the circum. stances.