507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices (Dover Science Books) - Softcover

Brown, Henry T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486443604 ISBN 13: 9780486443607

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2005

Synopsis

A valuable resource for inventors, tinkerers, and anyone interested in the history of invention and technology. It's a treasury of information and inspiration.
 
This 1868 compendium of ingenious mechanisms employs simple drawings to explain 507 of the small components that constitute complex machinery used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and other machines. Left-hand pages feature illustrations, and facing pages offer brief descriptions of use and operation. Ranging from simple to complex, the mechanisms include cranks, pulleys, drills, wheels, and screws.
 

• Extensive Collection: 507 Mechanical Movements features a vast compilation of ingenious mechanisms, including epicyclic trains, oblique rollers, trip hammers, and lazy tongs, spanning the first century of the Industrial Revolution.
• Clear and Concise Illustrations: The book presents simplified and concise illustrations of each mechanism, allowing for easy understanding and visualization of their operations.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Readers will explore mechanisms used in various fields such as hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and other machines.
• Accessible Descriptions: Each mechanism is accompanied by a brief description of its use and operation, ensuring that readers gain a practical understanding of how these mechanisms function.
• Fascinating Insights: By examining the movements of these 507 mechanisms, readers gain a captivating perspective on the intricate components that make up complex machinery, offering insights into the history of invention and technology.
• Easy Reference: The book includes a detailed index, allowing readers to quickly locate specific mechanisms for reference and further study.

With its extensive collection offering comprehensive coverage ranging from simple to complex and clear illustrations, 507 Mechanical Movements delivers a fascinating view of the variety of small components that constitute complex machinery.

About this title

Review

Over five hundred simple mechanical movements from AmericaUs first one hundred years of the Industrial RevolutionIFor those who share an interest in mechanical things, this book is addictive. Through the use of simplified, concise drawings, here are 507 of the small components which make up complex machinery, in areas as diverse as C.R. OtisUs safety stop for the elevator, PickeringUs governor for a steam engine, ArnoldUs escapement for watches, compound parallel rules, piston rod guides, the grasshopper beam engine and a self recording level for surveyors. The list goes on and on in fascinating variety. Each movement is explained and illustrated. Many could be made out of wood as sculptures or study models. Fascinating reading. 122 pages. 6" x 9". Soft cover. -- Book Description

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486443604
• ISBN 13: 9780486443607
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96