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LEONARDO DA VINCI - Techniques for regulating the force generated by springs - Spring, cone-shaped pinion and helical gear


Madrid Ms. I (BNM), fol. 45r (detail)

This superb drawing shows a helical gear different in design from the previous one. The gear serves to regulate the force of the spring housed in the base of the clock drive.

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