A new or improved device or reservoir for storing energy, adapted when set free from restraint to operate as a driving mechanism

摘要

145,822. Wilkins, F. March 15, 1919. Mechanical toys.-Power is stored in and given out by an india-rubber strip j, Fig. 1, which, having its ends attached to a cross-bar l, passes round guide-rollers k, k1 and through a slot i in a winding and driving shaft f. This shaft is geared to the shaft d of the travelling wheels b through a wheel g and pinion h, the former containing a ratchet, Fig. 3, so that on turning the prime shaft by a handle p the strip is wound thereon as shown in Fig. 4, and thereby stretched to drive, when the road wheels are unlocked. Overstretching is prevented by a screw journal and bearing m, n.