The Purchase , Department.
Page 19
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
Godins' Commercial-vehicle Horns.
Numerous types of horns and warning devices have been introduced from time to' Yime for the benefit of the touring-car owner, but we think-. we can safely say that a minority only have been specially designed so as to be of use to the commercial-vehicle user. Of course, it will be agreed thatsome of those devices employed by the ordinary motorist are equally suit
able for use on the industrial machine, but in most cases it will be found that these accessories are much the elaborate, and are not built to withstand the arduous conditions of working with which the commercial-vehicle has generally to contend. A new design of mechanical horn known as the Triumph, which, it is claimed, is particularly suitable for commercial service, has recently been designed by Messrs. Godins, 1, Red Li-on Square, Itolbo'rn, W.C. We reproduce a clear line illustration of.ithis new horn herewith, and, as will be seen,
it is constructed on substantial lines. Tlie great advantage, claimed by the makers for 'ads class of -horn, over the push-down type. Is that there is no spring used in its construction. With the latter design of horn it is not an infrequent occurrence for the spring to break after a few months wear with consequent delay and annoyance.
This new horn is finished in black and brass, and can be obtained from the makers at,the address given above. It is very neat in design and finish, and is therefore not out of place on any make of touringcar; inasmuch as it is primarily intended for good hard wear and tear service, it should appeal to any type of user, if only on this account.
Smith and Sons' Accessories.
Although, during the continuance of the present state of affairs, it has been found expedient to enforce certain regulations with regard to the lighting of vehicular traffic operating in and around London, it is evident that manufacturers are paying increasing attention to the subject of commercial-vehicle light ing with a view to obtaining asatisfactory and at all times efficient system.-Of 'course, with the streets darkened and all lights subdued it is absolutely necessary, for safety's sake, to be in possession of a reliable lighting set. One of the makers who has given this -subject careful consideration, and who is at the present time producing in large numbers a reliable and efficient headlamp, is S. Smith and Sons (M.A.), Ltd., 179-185, Great Portland Street, London, W. We publish an illustration of the headlamp mentioned herewith. This lamp, which has been specially constructed to the company's original design for commercial-vehicle service, has been officially approved and -specified by the WI)., to whom the concern has supplied very considerable numbers for use on vehicles operating in the various war areas.
The body of the lamp is cast in aluminium in one piece, and a 6 in. Mangin lens mirror is fitted. It is combined with an A.-L. generator with a capacity Icir 1 lb. of carbide, which will be found to generate Sufficient gas to give a good light for eight hours. The illustratiOn will suffice to show that this accessory is built on substantial lines, and is altogether a sound commercial job capable of withstanding vibration and hard wear.
Another accessory marketed by Smith and Sons, which is in great demand, is a. commercial tool kit. A useful feature about this production is the wooden drawer provided at the bottom of the bag, which is intended for small tools, etc. The bag itself is of stout leather, and is sewn and seamed where necessary, whilst the top flap is sealed by turn buttons in metal eyelets. Other specialities produced by this concern, which are of direct interest to commercial-vehicle users, include numerous types of head, side, and tail lamps, horns of every description, whilst the well-known Smith speedometer is being manufactured in increasing numbers.