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| Abstract:
The nature of this invention consists in the arrangement of double clutches attached to the driving-shaft, in connection with levers acted on by a steam-piston and operating as springs to keep the clutches in gear, said clutches being connected through suitable chains with the driving-wheels, hung upon independent axles on each side of the boiler. Further, in the arrangement and combination of the driving-engine and truck for the forward wheels, turning together on a suitable frame or pin, and through which the steam and exhaust-pipes of he cylinder pass. And further, in the arrangement of hydraulic pressure, to operate the chains of the steering wheel or drum, for the purpose of turning thereby the forward truck with its wheels and motive-power.
Claim:
We claim, in traction-engines for common roads, supporting each wheel on an independent short axle, running in suitable bearings, situated on each side, and close to the wheel. |
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