Patent Model - Improvement in Gearings for Valve-Movements for Steam-Engines
Maker and role
William Bacon, Patentee
Production date
Oct 15 1872
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, iron, brass
Measurements
2 1/2 x 12 x 3" (6.4 x 30.5 x 7.6cm)
Description
Bacon's patent "relates to valve-gear of steam-engines, and consists in certain modifications and improvements in the construction of the same..." The improvements include "elliptical spur-gears in combination with the valve, connecting-rod, guide-rod, steam-chest, and crank-wheel..." (Patent Number 132,130)
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Object number
2015.14.1486a,b
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