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Max Dingfelder's Maximotor B-4 In-line Engine |
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Written by andy dingfelder
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009 11:41 |
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| Maximotors were built by Max Dingfelder in Detroit, Michigan, around 1911 to 1913. Models included four- and six-cylinder in-line and V-8 water-cooled engines. This 52 kw (70 hp) Model B-4 Maximotor was the last of several that powered Thomas S. Baldwin's Red Devil III aircraft. Maximotors were used on aircraft such as those built by Wright, Curtiss, Bleriot, and Farman and Antoinette. | Date: 1912 Dimensions: Length 104 .1 (41.0 in.), Width 40.6 cm (16.0 in.), Height 273.7 cm (9.0 in.) Inventory Number: A19500094005 | Physical Description:
Type: In-line, 4 cylinders, liquid-cooled
Power rating: 52 KW (70 hp) at 1,500 rpm
Displacement: 7.0 L (430 cu in)
Bore and Stroke: 12.7 cm (5.0 in) x 14.0 cm (5.5 in)
Weight (wet): 118 kg (260 lb) (3.71 lb/hp)
Condition: Appears complete; on stand.
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source: http://collections.nasm.si.edu/code/emuseum.asp?profile=objects&newstyle=single&quicksearch=A19500094005 |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 11:58 |
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Written by andy dingfelder
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Sunday, 01 June 2008 08:38 |
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Dingfelder (1903) was an automobile brand produced by the Dingfelder Motor Company The Dingfelder Motor Company was located at 958 Jefferson Street in Detroit, and had an auto garage at 41-43 Washington Street. In 1903 they produced a number of 2 passenger runabouts.
The Dingfelder weighed 500 lb (225 kg) and had a 3.5 hp one cylinder motor.
One magazine reported that "Mr (Max) Dingfelder is held in high esteem for his honorable business methods and sterling integrity," and "the machine has been very well received by the local trade and a nice business is anticipated."
|  | The car business did not survive into 1904, but Max Dingfelder did better with boats, and won a big race that was sponsored by the Detroit Yacht Club in 1906 with his auto boat "999".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingfelder Shown below is the Dingfelder Motor Company's factory on Jefferson Street |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2008 08:57 |
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Dingfelder Flying Machine |
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Written by andy dingfelder
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Saturday, 31 May 2008 21:29 |
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Max Dingfelder patented the Flying Machine in 1911 Here is his patent application:     |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2008 09:32 |
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