Making a Debut-

13th November 1953, Page 134

13th November 1953

Page 134

Page 134, 13th November 1953 — Making a Debut-

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ANEW range of heaters for coaches and the cabs of goods vehicles is shown on Stand 148 by Smith's Motor Accessories, Ltd., London, N.W.2. A 3 kW. unit may be fitted vertically, or horizontally under a seat, or on the wall of the driver's cab. The unit is supplied in a kit with hose and demister outlets.

For coach heating, the company supply a 4 kW. unit, and it is suggested that three or four of these suitably disposed throughout the body of the vehicle will provide adequate warmth under severe weather conditions. Both the 3 kW. and 4 kW. heaters derive heat from the engine-cooling system and incorporate electric fans.

Another type of heater, suitable for the cabs of light vans, is the Cosycar, displayed by Runbaken Electrical Products, 71-73a Oxford Road, Manchester, on Stand 131. It is an electrical unit with a current consumption of 36 w. of compact dimensions and tubular in shape, the Cosycar can be fitted on the floor, the steering column or under the fa4cia panel. It costs 12 6s. 3d, and is available in 6-v., 12-v. and 24-v. versions. This company also exhibit their latest battery chargers and condenser tester.

Electric Speedometer

Smith's Motor Accessories also exhibit a new electric speedometer and total-mileage indicator. It consists of a transmitter, connected to the battery, which produces a three-phase current with a frequency proportional to the speed at which it is driven. The current is supplied to the receiver motor, to the shaft of which is coupled the magnet of the mileage indicator. The instrument is available in 12-v. and 24-v. versions and is independent of voltage changes, relying upon field direction rather than field strength.

Only 2i in. deep, two new driving lamps shown by the Notek Electric Co., Ltd., 23 London Road, Bromley, Kent, on Stand 156, are suitable for fitting to vehicles with restricted frontal space. One model is a foglarnp which projects a beam 200 ft. long by 40 ft. across (maximum). This is known as the Nearlite, whilst the other model, the Farlite, throws a narrow pencil beam up to 700 ft. forward.

Both models are 51in. in diameter and weigh 1 lb. Finished in chromium and supplied with cable, switch and mounting bracket, each type costs £3 8s. Notek's associated concern, Plastilite Patents, are producing a new type of rear reflector.

Desmo, Ltd., Birmingham, 7, display on Stand 185 a novel mirror with a bracket for attaching to the front of a batteryelectric vehicle to give the driver a view of the road immediately ahead.

30 Per Cent. Lighter Designed to save weight and to facilitate fitting and trimming, a new coach seat claimed to be 30 per cent. lighter than conventional types is displayed on Stand 171 by A. W. Chapman, Ltd., Ftanelagh Gardens, London, S.W.6. The legs, the seat frame arid the squab support may be installed separately or as a unit. An adjustment is provided so that the pitch can be altered for maximumcapacity or luxury vehicles. The seat can be supplied for trimming or complete with squab and armrest. The cover of the recommended Chapman squab is secured by a cord which, although