Rack and pinion in gear

Made:
circa 1883 in Nottingham
Rack and pinion in gear

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Rack and pinion in gear, the former in slot so as to produce linear motion.

Details

Category:
Kinematics
Object Number:
1885-197
Materials:
iron and cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 210 mm x 250 mm,
overall (estimate): 5.9055 x 9.8425 x 4.7244 in.; 150 x 250 x 120 mm
type:
rack and pinion gear
credit:
Blackburn and Attenborough