Thompson, RW

Japanese: Thompson,R.W.(英語表記)ThompsonRW
Thompson, RW

…Solid tires have a large load-bearing capacity, but their other performance is significantly inferior, so they are used in limited applications such as parts of forklifts and wheels for moving machinery and equipment.
[History]
The original pneumatic tire was invented around 1845 by British engineer Robert William Thompson. It consisted of an air-filled rubber tube covered in leather, but it was prone to punctures and was not put to practical use.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Thompson, RW" is listed below.

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Japanese:

…ソリッドタイヤは荷重を支える能力は大きいが,そのほかの性能は著しく劣るため,フォークリフトの一部や機械装置の移動用車輪など限られた用途に使用されている。
[沿革]
 空気入りタイヤの原形は,1845年ころイギリスの技師トムソンRobert William Thompsonによって考案された。空気を入れたゴムチューブを皮革でおおったもので,すぐにパンクしてしまい実用には至らなかった。…

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