Mechanical movements, powers, devices and appliances; (1903)
Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The N.W. Henley & co. · leaf 234
878. ACETYLENE BICYCLE LAMP. Gas is generated in the lower compartmentby admission of water in small quantitiesfrom the compartment B, through a needlevalve operated by the handle K. L, gastube ; M, burner. The gas pressure is reg-ulated by the hydrostatic head of water inthe reservoir B. If gas is… … 879. ACETYLENE BICYCLE LAMP.—A charge of pulverized calcium carbide is placed inthe lower chamber. A charge of water of one-half the weight of the carbide is placed in thetank, J. The wick G carries water to the car-bide by capillary action and pressure from grav-ity. The gas is aerated in the…
Mechanical movements
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