The
core of Brace No.1 has the mounting for the gear shaft integral with
the
main housing of the ratchet mechanism. Return
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Falls geared braces
by George Langford, Sc.D.
Details
of Millers Falls Geared Brace No.1:
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a. Core arrangement b. Gear wheel attachment
The
core of Brace No.1 has the mounting for the gear shaft integral with
the
main housing of the ratchet mechanism. Return
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The
main gear wheel & crank of geared brace No.1 are secured with a
winged
thumbnut. The patent date on the crank arm at right is March 23,
1880.
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