Schilowsky demonstration gyrostat

Made:: 1913 in London

maker:: J J Griffin and Sons Limite and J J Griffin and Sons Limited

Schilowsky demonstration gyrostat mounted in gimbles on a stand with trolley and weight accessories to demonstrate the use of gyroscopes in balancing mono rail systems; made by Griffin & Sons.

Details

Category:: Kinematics

Object Number:: 1914-461

Materials:: steel and brass

Measurements:: topin stand: 13.7795 x 6.4961 x 6.4961 in.; 350 x 165 x 165 mm

type:: demonstration gyroscope

credit:: Griffin and Tatlock Limited

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Component of Schilowsky demonstration gyrostat

Component of Schilowsky demonstration gyrostat made by Griffin & Sons. Consists of rectangular metal piece fixed to middle of metal rod, marked '1914-461'.