Inside Out Library · Explore

[Volume I.]

leaf 413

An illustration from [Volume I.], leaf 413
the paddle wheel almost universally for ocean - going steamers . To understand the action of the feathering paddle wheel we have to consider each float free to oscillate on pins passing through brackets forged on the paddle arms ; on one of these journals an arm is fixed , and a rod for each float… … Fig . 259 . — Eccentric Strap . Fig . 260 . — Eccentric Sheave for Paddle Wheel . a , Strap with brass lining pieces . B , Seat for a , Eccentric . b , Flange for bolting it to the ship ’ s driving rod . c C , Holes for radial rods . side . of these connecting rods is the driver , and is firmly…

e-rara · Eisenbibliothek Schlatt · No known copyright restrictions. Free to use for anything.

More pictures from [Volume I.]

More like this