Online Exhibits > Leonardo and the Engineers of the Renaissance > Models

Helical gear

Dimensions: 125x157x99 cm
Materials: durmast, metal
Date: 1987

.....................


Working model after Leonardo da Vinci, Madrid Ms. I, fol. 17v

Leonardo recommends the use of helical-thread screws for safety reasons, since they prevent the wheel's inverse rotation.

.................................




EXPLORE...

related persons

3D simulations

videos

manuscripts pages

  © 2004 IMSS   Piazza dei Giudici 1   50122 Florence   ITALY