Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics (1892)
Benjamin, Park, 1849-1922 · New York, D. Appleton · leaf 385
hichis provided with a hand-lever. Abelt or sling, as shown in the figure,is connected to the lowering device, and supports the person, who, by manipulating the brake, allows himself to slide down the lowering rope as rajiidly or slowly as may be desired. FLANGINli-MACHINES. A variety of new forms… … Fig. a.—Fire-escape.
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