. A textbook on the locomotive and the air brake . 12 CAR LIGHTING. 12 forms the framework of the lamp, the hmge being at k. At (a)are shown two views of the spring catch for locking the glassbowl A to the iron ring C; t is the catch, s is its spring, C ispart of the iron ring, and r is the bezel or ring for the important dimensions have been noted on the illustration,namely, the distance between the bottom of ring reflector andthe top of cluster where the burner screws in; also, the distancebetween reflector and top of burner when in position. Anotherimportant dimension is the distan
. A textbook on the locomotive and the air brake . 12 CAR LIGHTING. 12 forms the framework of the lamp, the hmge being at k. At (a)are shown two views of the spring catch for locking the glassbowl A to the iron ring C; t is the catch, s is its spring, C ispart of the iron ring, and r is the bezel or ring for the important dimensions have been noted on the illustration,namely, the distance between the bottom of ring reflector andthe top of cluster where the burner screws in; also, the distancebetween reflector and top of burner when in position. Anotherimportant dimension is the distance between faces of ring andcup reflectors; it should be ^ inch, as shown in the lampnext described. 13. Fig. 11 illustrates a type of lamp used on variouscars. This lamp, as seen in position in the car, presents a veryneat and elegant appearance. It is supported from the roof bymeans of the brackets B. R is an ornamental ring running ifEU ^^. round the lamp. The various other parts are lettered to corre-spond with those in Fig. 10. The descending arrows show thecourse taken by the incoming air, while the ascending arrowsshow the path of the escaping hot air and gases after leavingthe flame and bowl. The glass bowl is made air-tight on the §12 CAR LIGHTING. rim liy means of an asbestos wick, the same as in the case ofthe lamp shown in Fig. 10. 14. Fig. 12 shows the latest kind oflamp put up by the Safety Car Heatingand Lighting Qo., who handle the Pintschsystem in this country. It is of veryelegant design, and gives excellent satisfac-tion. It will be noticed that it is a com-posite lamp, being arranged to use both
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