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The great climbing ladder

IBM according to Leonardo da Vinci1954 - 2010

Castle of Clos Lucé

Castle of Clos Lucé
Amboise, France

Leonard was not only interested in defence systems but also in assault systems. Here he proposes an angle-adjustable ladder powered by a worm screw drive acting on a cogwheel. It would be very hard to push back this assault ladder that could be used in a steeply angled or flat position.

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  • Title: The great climbing ladder
  • Creator: IBM according to Leonardo da Vinci
  • Creator Lifespan: 1911
  • Date: 1954 - 2010
  • Permanent exhibition: Château du Clos Lucé
  • Culture: Contemporary
  • Provenance: Château du Clos Lucé
  • Type: Model
  • Rights: Collection Château du Clos Lucé
  • Medium: Oak & metal
Castle of Clos Lucé

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