A New Carriage Wheel.

Hastings Standard, Issue 22, 21 May 1896, Page 4

A New Carriage Wheel.

A new carriage wheel, the invention of Mr Isaac Davis, was exhibited recently at the coach building establishment of Messrs. D. White and Co., South Melbourne. The wheel is a decided novelty, being constructed entirely of steel, and weighing no more than an ordinary wheel of "the same size. The rim is made of cold drawn steel tubing, either in one piece or in sections for the purpose of transport. Into the rim, cold drawn steel tubular spokes are screwed, and they rest on a bed of solid indiarubber fixed to the hob, so that the jarring which would arise if they were supported by steel or iron is obviated. The wheel can be taken to pieces in a few moments, and put together as readily, yet it is said to be impossible, either by wear or accident, for it to become detached from the axle. A number of advantages are claimed for the invention, the chief being that it will be cheaper to construct;, and that the tires will not require cutting and shutting, thus making it an ideal wheel for hot climates. Professor Kemot thinks that tbo advantages claimed are fair and reasonable, and says that he does not .see why it should not be perfectly elective in obviating the decay and disorganisation that is such a constant trouble with wooden wheels. In the event of accident the wheel could be taken to pieces, the bent parts straightened and put together again in a few minutes. The wheel looks light and artistic, and less ponderous and clumsy than those constructed of wood. Patent rights for the invention have been secured all over the world.