Model of a Disengaging Gear for Paddle Wheels, Model of the disengagement of the crankshaft of a paddle wheel, on a floorboard. The crank pin fits into a slot in the crank where it is held between two clamp pieces. These can be removed, as a result of which the crank pin is disconnected and then moves freely through the slot with every stroke of the crank. Scale 1: 5 (derived)., Rijkswerf Rotterdam, 1844, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), h 39 cm × w 33 cm × d 22 cm

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Model of a Disengaging Gear for Paddle Wheels, Model of the disengagement of the crankshaft of a paddle wheel, on a floorboard. The crank pin fits into a slot in the crank where it is held between two clamp pieces. These can be removed, as a result of which the crank pin is disconnected and then moves freely through the slot with every stroke of the crank. Scale 1: 5 (derived)., Rijkswerf Rotterdam, 1844, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), h 39 cm × w 33 cm × d 22 cm

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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