Father Mavie

Chapter 855: Cars appear and technology changes with each passing day! (Two in one, please subscribe!!!)

In less than half a month, the first "carriage" equipped with an internal combustion engine appeared. Following the example of the steam engine, the crankshaft and connecting rods were all available. It was just a matter of transferring the craftsmanship on the ship to the carriage.

Daniel immediately sent the sample to Ma Wei and introduced the new 'carriage' in a gushing manner.

"Teacher, look, we installed the factory crankshaft on the car to ensure that the power of the internal combustion engine can be transmitted to the four wheels in a one-to-one ratio."

"Is it okay to run?"

"Already tested! It's very fast!"

"Dad, I want to sit on it!"

Yunia was very interested in the new means of transportation and wanted to take it for a test drive immediately. Ma Wei did not stop her. She was a god. Even if the car was smashed into pieces, she would not be hurt at all. Moreover, the test drive place was on a grassland in the suburbs. Don't worry about who you hit.

Daniel acted as the driver and stood in the back of the four-wheeled carriage. Otto and Barnett quickly put the red-hot copper wire into the combustion chamber. Daniel pulled the lever with his right hand and the kerosene began to burn. The car vibrated and rumbled. .

Junia, who was sitting in the car, let out a "wow" and leaned against the window to look around. Otto and Barnett carefully checked the status of the car after it started. After confirming that there was no problem, they gestured to Daniel. With the OK gesture, Daniel pulled the left lever, the crankshaft began to rotate, and the car rushed forward quickly!

According to Ma Wei's visual inspection, the speed of this car is equivalent to that of an adult man running at full speed. It is slower than a carriage, but much faster than a steam car.

The concept of cars was actually born as early as the steam era. The so-called "steam" does not refer to gasoline, but to steam.

Looking at the car speeding forward, Yunia let out a cry of joy. Daniel kept changing directions, making the car turn around. The speed was always the same, and there seemed to be no way to speed up or slow down.

Just when Daniel was so excited, he heard a clang, and some kind of sound of steel colliding from under the car. Then the car seemed to be equipped with springs, and its rear bumped. Daniel, who was unprepared, flew directly into the air and hit the grass with his head. On the road, the out-of-control car rushed straight into the woods like a wild horse.

There was no sound of impact, and within a few minutes, Yunia came out of the woods with the car in hand.

The wheels had stopped rotating, but the internal combustion engine was still doing work. Barnett and Otto hurried up to check, only to discover that the connecting rod was broken.

The crankshaft connecting rod has been tested by machines and has also been used on steamships. It is reasonable to say that there will be no problems. However, the key is that the car needs to turn. When turning, the front and rear wheel speeds are inconsistent, which will cause friction and distortion of the connecting rod, and eventually break. .

Daniel grabbed his sprained neck and climbed up from the grass, limping back. After understanding the root cause of the problem, he fell into deep thought.

“Why not use the wheels at the back to generate the forward force and the wheels in the front to do the steering?”

Edward said: "Isn't it enough to separate the front and rear wheels?"

"The internal combustion engine is installed at the bottom of the car. If it only outputs power to the rear wheels, it will cause a head tilt phenomenon."

"Then put the internal combustion engine on the front of the car to balance the weight!" Levine didn't understand what Barnett was struggling with. This kind of thing came to mind without any effort!

With the collective efforts, the solution was quickly found. Barnett and Otto immediately went back to make it again. Daniel chased after him regardless of the pain in his neck. Levin and Edward also had high hopes for this emerging tool. Yunia Then he watched their departing figures eagerly, with some hesitation.

"Aren't you going?" Ma Wei asked.

"Dad, are you going?"

"I have something to do in the afternoon, and the church is waiting for me to take care of it."

Ma Wei shook his head slowly. He was not very interested in the history of automobile development, not to mention that he was busy with official duties, so it was good to be able to spare time.

"You can go if you want. Otto and the others are top scientists. You will definitely learn something from following them."

Practice is the best teacher. Just like the lessons learned by experienced people, you can’t remember them even if you hear them a hundred times, but if you experience them once, they will be unforgettable.

If Yunia doesn't want to sit in the classroom and teach obediently, then find a practical teacher for her, who can also learn things.

"I'm going then, dad, see you tonight!"

"See you tonight."

Yunia ran after him and followed Daniel and others back to the windmill workshop to start redesigning.

Except for the broken connecting rod, the car itself was not damaged. Barnett and Otto removed the internal combustion engine, removed the power rod connecting the front wheels, and only connected the pull rod that controlled the direction.

Because the direction of the internal combustion engine is challenged, the appearance of the car also needs to be redesigned. However, when only simple experiments are required, there is no need for a casing or even a seat. A control position is enough.

At dusk, when the sky was dark, a modified car was ready again. There was no cabin, no glass, and the internal combustion engine and various connecting rods were completely exposed.

This time, the internal combustion engine was placed at the front of the car. Daniel stood over the rear wheel, nodded to Barnett and Otto, and started the car. With a rumble, the car began to move forward. There was no problem in going straight. However, when Daniel When turning

Snapped!

The right front wheel came off directly, and the car tilted to one side and became stuck on the grass, unable to move.

Everyone quickly gathered around, and Barnett frowned: "How could this happen? It shouldn't be."

The wheel's separation meant that the car encountered a huge obstacle. The scary thing was that they couldn't even find out where the problem was!

Yunia stared at the broken axle for a long time, and seemed to understand something.

She turned her body on the spot and looked down at her feet: "When we turn to the same side, the force on our two feet is different! Will the same happen when the car turns?"

"Ackermann steering!" Otto slapped his head, completely forgetting Junia's identity: "You mentioned the carriage steering method proposed by George, the engineer of Frederick's Kingdom in 1817! This carriage also uses the same method. Principle, it stands to reason that the same problem will not occur.”

"The problem isn't the front wheels, it's the rear wheels."

Edward suddenly said: "The carriage is pulled by horses, and the power comes from the outside, while the car is rear-wheel drive. When we only use the front wheels for steering, the rear wheels will exert a forward force on the front wheels. If the speed is too fast, , it will roll over, if the speed is too slow, the wooden wheels will also be distorted and broken because they cannot withstand the stress generated by the steering.”

"What about changing to iron tires?"

"The broken connecting rod just now is the best answer. Without solving the problem of force direction, the car will not be able to turn perfectly."

Four-wheel drive steering will cause the connecting rod to break, and front-wheel drive will also cause axle breakage. As Edward said, the key to the car's turning problem is not the front wheel, but the rear wheel!

Everyone was thinking about the solution, but Daniel put forward another idea: "Why does it have to be a four-wheeled vehicle? Since it is difficult to turn, why not just use two wheels?"

"Two wheels?" Barnett raised his head: "Is it like a two-wheeled carriage?"

"Not one to the left and one to the right, but one in front and one behind."

Daniel made a push-car motion: "Have you never seen a unicycle? A person pushes from behind and applies power forward. The principle is the same as that of a car!"

One after the other.

"Isn't that going to lose balance?" Barnett looked confused: "The triangle is the most stable, maybe we should make a tricycle!"    "Tricycles don't have to face steering problems!" Otto said.

"Separate the two wheels! No need for a link in the middle, so there will be no steering problems!"

Otto shook his head. It was not that he disagreed with Barnett's creativity, but that he wanted to solve the problem instead of escaping from it.

Maybe Barnett's idea works, but who's going to solve the four-wheel steering problem?

Things should be done rigorously and meticulously!

But Barnett believes that we should seize the trend of internal combustion engines and vigorously promote them, and we cannot stick to four-wheeled vehicles.

The two had differences of opinion and eventually broke up. Daniel supported Barnett, but he did not want to give up four-wheeled cars. Everyone knew that four-wheeled cars were more likely.

Under Daniel's recommendation, Otto went to the Royal Academy of Sciences in London to seek help from more scientists, while Barnett led his team to continue research. Just when Mavey thought the matter was over, Katerina unexpectedly Found him.

"Father, I heard that Barnett developed the internal combustion engine?"

At night, Katerina invited Mavey to have dinner. The dim candlelight on the quiet dining table looked a bit charming.

"Your Majesty's information is really well-informed."

"I want a prototype." Katerina said straightforwardly: "Eggs cannot be put in one basket. Maybe the Royal Academy of Sciences in Moscow can study something different."

"The machine is already on the way." Ma Wei said calmly: "The Northern Alliance's technology sharing is not a lie."

"Arthur, does he agree?"

"He wasn't happy, but he didn't have any problem with it."

Hearing this, Katerina picked up the wine glass, took a sip and said, "Father, maybe you feel that you are favoring the Romanov Kingdom, and that may be true, but please believe in the potential of the Romanov Kingdom, and please believe in the potential of the Romanov Kingdom." Tell Arthur that one day, the Romanov Kingdom will be more powerful than the Windsor Kingdom! At that time, we will also bring out the most advanced technology and share it with them!"

Investment may not necessarily yield a return, but if there is a guarantor and the guarantor is reliable enough, the stability of the investment will definitely be greatly increased.

The Church of Truth is the link that connects the countries of the Northern Alliance. Without Ma Wei in the middle, no one will trust anyone, let alone hand over their most precious technology to others. Who will use the current interests to test each other's humanity?

Because of the Church of Truth and Mavey, the Northern Alliance was established. Arthur didn't believe in Katerina, and Katerina didn't believe in Arthur, but they both trusted Mavey and signed a contract.

Katerina's words were not only addressed to Arthur, but also to Mavi. Rather than being a declaration, they seemed more like a fear of being abandoned by the Church of Truth.

"The Kingdom of Romanov helped us during the most difficult period of the Church of Truth. This is also where the Church of Truth has flourished. Of course I believe in the potential of the Kingdom of Romanov. Your Majesty, you don't have to test anything. As long as the Kingdom of Romanov still trusts us, The Church of Truth will not abandon the Romanov Kingdom."

Katerina smiled slightly, nodded and said, "No one believes in you more than me, Father. From the first moment we met, I saw the trajectory of the future."

Putting down her wine glass, Katerina changed the subject: "Next week I will take the airship to London to lead the Olympic team and conduct trial training with the Olympic athletes from the Kingdom of Windsor."

"Your Majesty, are you coming in person?"

"I attach great importance to this opportunity. I want to visit the Kingdom of Windsor openly." Katerina's eyes drifted and her tone was very soft: "At that time, I hope that you, Father, can organize a banquet to introduce me to the celebrities of the Kingdom of Windsor. .”

"no problem."

Ma Wei agreed immediately. As Katerina, not to mention celebrities, even Arthur can meet whenever he wants. Isn't it easy to organize a banquet?

Those celebrities are eager to see her!

Downstairs, Ma Wei's carriage left, and the personal maid Marusa brought Katerina sobering soup. Seeing Katerina standing in front of the window in a daze, she asked curiously: "Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about next week's party."

"What's so exciting about the banquet?" Marusha was puzzled: "The banquets you have attended are almost as many as the meals you have eaten!"

"I was thinking about what to wear."

"You have a dazzling array of clothes, not to mention you are so beautiful, you look good in anything you wear." Marusha said with a smile.

Katerina said to herself: "I heard that she likes to wear red. This color is very eye-catching. Well, just wear that blue dress."

"Also, inform Bodlinov and ask him to go to London with me next week."

"Yes!"

The next day, the internal combustion engine shipped from London successfully arrived in Moscow. Katerina received it personally. After seeing the engine demonstration, she asked Pugachev, the president of the Academy of Sciences next to her: "How long will it take for you to reproduce it?"

"Half a month!"

"I'll give you three days." Katerina said coldly: "In three days, I must see a car with an internal combustion engine."

"Three days?!"

Pugachev said anxiously: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to reproduce an internal combustion engine, but it is not a simple matter to create a car! In the final analysis, the internal combustion engine only changes the power output method and does not solve the fundamental problem!"

"The internal combustion engine will change the future. We are already one step behind and cannot continue to lag behind. No matter what method you use, you must give me a reply in three days. Not only do I want you to reproduce the internal combustion engine, but I also want you to be ahead of the Windsor Kingdom!"

Pugachev gritted his teeth and had no choice but to comply. Katerina did not give him any room for mediation.

Returning to the Royal Academy of Sciences, Pugachev immediately summoned all researchers and professors and asked them to dissect the internal combustion engine, draw drawings, study the operating principles, and make improvements on this basis.

"Three days! We only have three days! Your Majesty wants to see the results!"

Pugachev shouted with red eyes: "If you can't do it within three days, everyone will be finished together!"

(End of this chapter)