1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class VI.: Ebenezer Partridge

1411. PARTRIDGE, EBENEZER, Smethwick, near Birmingham.

Improved patent (Collinge and Mail) carriage axletrees.

In presenting these patent axles to the notice of the public it may be observed, that iron varies in soundness, and that axles constructed on the Collinge principle (though admitted to be the best hitherto adapted for general carriage purposes), are always weakened by the shouldering down required to receive the collets and nuts; and by having no protection to prevent the wheel or wheels of carriages running off, should the axle or axles break anywhere in the journal, or screwed part. To overcome these defects, and to obtain a security against breakage, is of the utmost importance, and such security is insured by the use of E. Partridge's Trebly Patented Safety Axles. The principle having been thoroughly tested, the inventor offers them to the trade with perfect confidence, as an article which must extensively command public patronage.

ADVANTAGES.

• 1. Cheapness.—The price is lower than that of any other axle now before the public.

• 2. Construction.— The extreme simplicity of its construction is such, that even an inexperienced person will readily understand it, and be able to adjust the parts when required.

• 3. Durability.— The new process of hardening the inner part of the box only, leaving the outer part of it to retain its density, renders the box much more durable than those hardened under the old process. The axles are subject to a similar process, and consequently have the same advantages.

• 4. Security against Accidents.— By the use of an inner cap and screw pin, any one or all of the wheels of carriages are prevented running off, should the axle or axles break anywhere in the journal or screwed part.

• 5. A direct lubricator is also provided for giving a little oil occasionally in travelling, when no particular examination is required.

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