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LEONARDO DA VINCI - Semi-articulated joints


Madrid Ms. I (BNM), fol. 172r (detail)

This type of joint cannot bend beyond the horizontal. Leonardo emphasizes its use in angle hinges for portable tables and dismountable wood-panel pavilions.

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