Reynolds Electric Company
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Summary
Manufacturer of Essco-Style traffic signals in the early 20's. One of the pioneers. Chicago, Illinois.
In 1913 while under the Reynolds Electric Flasher Manufacturing Company name they began building their own electric motors.
Traffic Signals
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Four Ways
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Figure: Pedestal type signal with cutaway view showing controller mounted in base. [Image by LC]
Adjustables
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Pedestrian Signals
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Vehicle Heads (Round)
Vehicle Heads (Square Door Adapters)
Pedestrian/Sign Heads (Rectangular)
Informational Signals and Signs
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Lenses
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Vehicular
Pedestrian
Worded
Symbols
Special
Controllers
Flasher Model No. 439
This was much like the modern electro-mechanical flashers. Contact brushes are installed, with the contact being fastened to the drum, all of which is rotated by the motor. A speed govenor is included to alter the timing. This is a lubrication-free model, instead the brushes are changed periodically.
Figure: Interior View of Model No. 439 Flasher Control. [Image by LC]
Figure: Contact and drum assembly sketch. [Image by LC]
Hardware
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Miscellaneous Images
a couple of quality pics of a restored unit [delete]
References
Chicago Engineering Works Review, When Electricity Says "Stop!" and "Go!", Vol. 6 No. 12, April 1926, Student's Department edition.
