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Plate 171: Crane for lifting heavy weights
Ramelli, Agostino, 1531-approximately 16001588
Science History Institute
Philadelphia, United States
Especially useful in the construction of large buildings.
Mechanics: hand crank; worm and worm gear; lantern and crown gear; rope drive; flywheel.
Details
- Title: Plate 171: Crane for lifting heavy weights
- Creator: Ramelli, Agostino, 1531-approximately 1600
- Date Created: 1588
- Physical Dimensions: 38 cm H
- Rights: Public Domain Mark 1.0
- External Link: Science History Institute Digital Collections
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