The governor is provided with a steadying device operated by the chain, H. The gate shaft, J, is designed to make four, six or eight turns to open the gate, four being the regular number.
The receiving pulley and governor gate shaft may revolve in either direction, as desired.
The receiving pulley is designed to run at 400 revolutions per minute, and is driven by a 4-inch double belt.
The governor gate shaft may be arranged to open the gates in four, six or eight turns, and may be extended on either or both sides of the governor to meet the necessary requirements.
The governor is capable of exerting a pressure ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 foot pounds on the governor gate shaft.
The advantages claimed for this improvement on the Lombard governor are thus stated:
1. It requires only a light water pressure to handle the heaviest gates.
2. It is simple in construction. All parts are easy of access.
3. There are no pumps working under high pressure.
4. There are no dash pots to get out of adjustment, due to the change in temperature of oil, etc.