Improvements in Self-starting Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.

摘要

136,765. Royce, F. H., and Rolls-Royce, Ltd. May 30, 1919. Indicating.- Failure of the lubrication of an engine is indicated by the knocking in a ratchet clutch between a starting-motor and the engine, the clutch being normally disengaged by means acted upon by the pressure in the lubricating- system. The clutch member e1 is moved into engagement with the member c by a spring g2 and a lever g bearing against a lever h provided with a lighter spring h3. When the engine is running, the lever g is moved about its pivot g' by a piston f1 in communication with the lubricating pump f6 and the clutch is disengaged by the lever h and spring h3. The piston f1 controls ports and serves as a relief valve for the lubricating-system.