The Globe Light Van.
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We have tended the parcelcar from the time of its infancy to the present day of its lusty youth, with .assiduous care, in the pages of THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. We have awarded praise where it was due, and have not ever failed to criticise, when designs have givf-a us lawful
occasion to do so. We have discouraged the freak, and condemned the machine which has not been, in our opinion, a commercial proposition.
The small trader, equally with his contemporary in a larger way of business, demands from a 10 cwt. machine, reliability and lowness of upkeep. The present-day parcelcar, we imagine, gives to its owner these qualities in no small measure. And this being so, it is proof of the great confidence felt by its makers in the new Globe light van, that it has been decided to place on the market the new 10 cwt. machine of this make. Differing in little from accepted design in its general outlines, the Globe possesses several novel and ingenious constructional features which are bound to create much interest at the forthcoming Olympia Show where, for the first time, this machine will be on public view.
Flat Belt-drive is Used.
The Globe light pleasure-ear has placed many remarkable performances to its credit during the last 'few years. Many of the experiences gained during this period have been utilized in the construction and design of this light van. The engine employed is a big singlecylinder, water-cooled Aster. having a bore and stroke of 105 mm. by 120 mm., respectively. Of the slowrunning type, this unit develops satisfactory power at 800 r.p.m., while at 1500 r.p.m. 10 h.p. is developed. A Mea magneto is fitted, whilst the lubrication is on the gravity system, working in combination with the switch. When the current is earthed, the oil-feed is
• shut off, and the knocking on of the
switch automatically starts the oilfeed. The engine drives a flanged pulley of 6 in. in diameter, and by a long 4.in. belt-drive the power is transmitted to a second 6 in. pulley located towards the back of the triune. This second pulley is carried in a cradle, in which a spiral spring, located in a tubular sidemember, tends to push the cradle backwards in order to keep sufficiant tension on the belt.
In this second pulley a two-speed and reverse epicyclic change-speed gear fitted with dog-clutches is situated. A special tensioning pedal is located on the footboard, which is only brought into service when climbing steep hills, under a heavy load. Under ordinary conditions this extra appliance is not required. The final drive is by means of a single chain to one of the rear wheels.
A powerful brake is incorporated with the clutch pedal. When this is depressed, the tension on the belt is removed, and the cradle holding th9
second pulley is brought forward, so bringing the crown of the pulley hard up against a lined wooden block. We can imagine no more simple form of control. Internal expanding brakes acting on drums on the rear hubs and actuated by cable and side lever, are useful in emergency.
The change-speed lever works in a quadrant of the gate type.
The Prospects Offered.
The slow-running engine renders the machine economical. It is easy to control and repair. The " one-control " pedal will be much appreciated by users troubled with driver anxieties. The lubrication system offers little chance of providing trouble, while the gear and transmission are about the last word in constructional simplicity. Priced at £150 complete, we imagine that the Globe light van will meet with a good reception from the user of machines a little heavier than the parcelcar.