507 Mechanical Movements - (Dover Science Books) by Henry T Brown (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Epicyclic trains, oblique rollers, trip hammers, and lazy-tongs are among the ingenious mechanisms defined and illustrated in this intriguing collection.
- Author(s): Henry T Brown
- 96 Pages
- Technology, Machinery
- Series Name: Dover Science Books
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About the Book
This 1868 collection features simplified illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and other machines. Captioned drawings depict the movements of each mechanism.Book Synopsis
Epicyclic trains, oblique rollers, trip hammers, and lazy-tongs are among the ingenious mechanisms defined and illustrated in this intriguing collection. Spanning the first century of the Industrial Revolution, this 1868 compilation features simplified, concise illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and scores of other machines.The movements of each of the 507 mechanisms are depicted in drawings on the left-hand page, and the facing page presents a brief description of the item's use and operation. Ranging from simple to intricately complex, the mechanisms offer a fascinating view of the variety of small components that constitute complex machinery. A detailed index provides easy reference to specific mechanisms.
Inventors, tinkerers, and anyone with an interest in the history of invention and technology will find this volume a treasury of information and inspiration.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Machinery
Series Title: Dover Science Books
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Henry T Brown
Language: English
Street Date: August 15, 2005
TCIN: 78080194
UPC: 9780486443607
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-8327
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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