Mechanical applicances, mechanical movements and novelties of construction; a complete work and a continuation, as a second volume, of the author's book entitled "Mechanical mvements, powers and devices"; (1917)
Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing company · leaf 151
away that it shall be two units distantfrom the upper end of the stick. Thebalance, or belly band, CC, whose accuracy contributes much to thestability of the whole in the air, consists of a string fixed at one endto the junction, D, of the bow and stick, and at the other to the stickitself at a… … AIR-POWER MOTORS AND APPLIANCES. 147 at K in such a way as to cause the bow to curve backward. Thiscurvature is increased or diminished according to the force of the wind.Nothing remains to be done but to attach the cord to the balance,or belly band, and raise the kite. 361 THE EDDY TAILLESS KITE.…
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