Wood model of Howe's twin bar reversing link 1848
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Wood model of Howe's twin bar reversing link 1848
This is a wooden model of a link and block designed by Howe in 1848, and fitted to a winding engine at Clay Cross in 1854; it is arranged so as to permit of adjustment for wear. The link consists of two bars connected at the ends, and carrying pins for the attachment of the eccentric rods. The block is in halves, each forming one half of the pin with flanges bearing on the edges of the bars. The valve rod has a strap end which holds the two halves in position, and permits of their being closed together when worn.
