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RefNoACS/1/2/1/217
AltRefNo251
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alan Archibald Campbell] Swinton, to Monsieur Georges Morane, Societe des Automobiles Delahaye, 10 Rue du Banquier, Paris
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date8 December 1920
DescriptionEnquiring about a mechanism referred to as the "Système Kirchen", a system described as utilising a double governor, which removes the need for a conventional reverse gear in vehicles. Explains that the driving components of the vehicle always rotate in the same direction. However, depending on the position of specific control levers, the vehicle either moves forward or backward. This innovative mechanism seems to have intrigued Horace, prompting his inquiry. Notes that he has only encountered a description of this invention in a journal titled The Motor Boat (et Cars Automobiles). Expresses an intention to locate an issue of the journal to provide more information about the system.
LanguageFrench
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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