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1865 Article-Winslow Machine Works, Carter's Portable Steam Engine |
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Scientific American, V13, 04 Nov, 1865, pg. 290 |
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Improved Portable Engine.
This engine is the Invention of Mr. Henry T. Carter, and was patented through the Scientific American Agency on the 25th of July, 1865. The advantages consist in obviating the leakage of steam from the trunnion, and the simplicity and durability of its working parts. Most of the oscillating engines that have been presented to the public have been constructed so as to take the steam by means of a friction joint on the trunnion el elsewhere. The cylinder, or plate, Is kept in Its position by means of powerful set screws and springs. These agents are inefficient, and the engine, alter a short time wearing, leaks steam. This engine has a tight steam chest and slide valve, so there is no more possibility of Its leaking than any slide valve engine. The valve Is moved by means of a link and the osculation of the cylinder. For further particulars of the valve gear we would refer the reader to No. 9 of the present volume of the Scientific American.
The boiler is made of the best material, and the workmanship of the engine is unsurpassed. These engines are made to reverse, when ordered, and are put upon wheels at a little advance of the regular prices.
The strength of the working parts and the lightness of the engine, insures that point which is so desirable In portable engines—safety in transportation.
The prices are very reasonable, and will no doubt attract the attention of parties wishing a good engine. These engines, as well as stationary ones of the same patent, are manufactured by the Winslow Machine Works, Portland, Maine.
US Patent: 48,904
http://datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=48904&typeCode=0 |
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1865 Winslow Machine Works, Carter's Portable Steam Engine
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