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Continuous rotary motion producing reciprocal linear motion

Dimensions: 98x201x171 cm
Materials: durmast, metal
Constructor: Muséo Techni, Montréal
Date: 1987

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Working model after Leonardo da Vinci, Madrid Ms. I (BNM), fol. 28r

When the crank is turned in one direction, the rack moves back and forth.

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