Patent Model - Improvement in Revolving-Cylinder Engines
Maker and role
Joseph Foster (b.Unknown, d.Unknown), Patentee
Production date
Nov 28 1865
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, iron
Measurements
6 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/4" (16.5 x 14 x 13.3cm)
Description
Foster's patent "relates to an improvement in that class of steam-engine in which one or more cylinders are attached to a revolving disk, so that said cylinder or cylinders are carried round the crank-shaft, from which the motion is to be transmitted to the working machines." (Patent Number 51,166)
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Object number
2015.14.564a,b
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