Patent Model - Improvement in Oscillating Berths for Vessels
Maker and role
Bernhard Weisker, Patentee
Production date
Aug 05 1873
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass
Measurements
11 x 10 x 5" (27.9 x 25.4 x 12.7cm)
Description
Weisker's patent "consists in a pendulum suspended from a rock-shaft, on which is secured an arm that connects with the head-board of the berth of a vessel, said berth being hung on pivots which are secured in a swinging frame in such a manner that said pendulum forms a counter-balance for the weight of the occupant of the berth..." (Patent Number 141,614)
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Object number
2015.14.1606a,b
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