Louis Luu Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Just got a reply for the seller "This little motor runs perfectly using a small torch battery but I have no idea regarding the recommended voltage." He collects steam engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Carter Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 3:29 PM, Russ Huber said: Description quote: " Fig. 7 is a plan of the fan." Since the 1901 patent clearly states that it is for a toy electric motor with a fan, any chance this could be one of (or the first) patented horizontal electric toy fans ? The bio’s for A. Atwater Kent oft mention his early motor and fan production in the 1890’s. http://www.atwaterkent.info/akHistory.html On running voltage , usually nominal 1.5 volts DC from #6 dry cells of this period was A-Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Jay Carter said: Since the 1901 patent clearly states that it is for a toy electric motor with a fan, any chance this could be one of (or the first) patented horizontal electric toy fans ? The bio’s for A. Atwater Kent oft mention his early motor and fan production in the 1890’s. http://www.atwaterkent.info/akHistory.html On running voltage , usually nominal 1.5 volts DC from #6 dry cells of this period was A-Ok. Jay...I don't know where you are getting all these pictures. I find them extremely interesting! I have the battery on the right....about 60 of them in original condition. I probably will use the outer part and put in a new battery for use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Carter Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Louis, some pics I have from old brochures , others I snatch off the web. I only have 1 Ajax Porter and searching this site for some of your Porter pics and small motors has helped me research the brand a bit more ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Dunlap Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 When I work on a fan like this, I start with the smallest voltage and work up. The Manhattan No. 1 is rated at 2k rpm which is enough to de-laminate the rotor and commutator on some of these when run on the suggested 4.7 volts. So, at first a single D cell, then 2 and maybe a lantern battery if it needs more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Carter Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Sometimes the single word like “toy” can make a monumental difference in a patent 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Motor just arrived. This motor is small. The vertical fan will be one of thee smallest one yet I think. The logo is there...need to clean off the grime with a q-tip. I may have to print the struts and cage ring? I will reach out to Bill and ask him if the cage is doable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Back ring and center badge will be printed in steel nickel plated for durability due to the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 It runs beautiful on a single D battery. I even tried two D. Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) I went ahead and drew in the rivet. Figured this would be much easier. Rivets are only temporary to measure cage clearance. Edited August 22, 2022 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Thumbing through somecatalogs and found this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) This is what the overall fan would look like. Holes were preform to ease the work and lessen the chance of breaking. Edited August 22, 2022 by Louis Luu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) I will go ahead and draw up the Porter logo and put in the center ring. Edited August 22, 2022 by Louis Luu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Edited August 23, 2022 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Logo on cage strut and cage badge. Edited August 24, 2022 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 Parts ordered. Should be here by end of the month. Back ring: Cage Ring: Center cage badge: Cage strut: Blade Hub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Just picked this up with all them accessories. Edited November 14, 2022 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.