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... friction rollers r . These rollers revolve round the central column , and are re- tained in their places by a connecting ring and guide rollers , work- ing round the central column on a turned path . There are several modifications of ...
... friction rollers r . These rollers revolve round the central column , and are re- tained in their places by a connecting ring and guide rollers , work- ing round the central column on a turned path . There are several modifications of ...
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... friction against the ring holding them in . It should be remem- bered , however , that all these trials were made with roller paths of under 2 feet diameter , and with the same diameter of rollers as are now generally used , i . e ...
... friction against the ring holding them in . It should be remem- bered , however , that all these trials were made with roller paths of under 2 feet diameter , and with the same diameter of rollers as are now generally used , i . e ...
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... friction rollers c , and another turned pathway on its vertical central shaft to form a path- way for the guide rollers d . The top table g has a similar roller- path e , and guide rollers f , on its under side , and the top is turned ...
... friction rollers c , and another turned pathway on its vertical central shaft to form a path- way for the guide rollers d . The top table g has a similar roller- path e , and guide rollers f , on its under side , and the top is turned ...
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... friction rollers , and sufficient height was given to enter the apparatus without omitting , or suspending on hinges , any of the lower panels . Fig . 43 , Plate 4 , shows an elevation , and Fig . 44 , Plate 4 , a half sectional plan ...
... friction rollers , and sufficient height was given to enter the apparatus without omitting , or suspending on hinges , any of the lower panels . Fig . 43 , Plate 4 , shows an elevation , and Fig . 44 , Plate 4 , a half sectional plan ...
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... friction . The centre bar had a screw at the end , with a nut upon it , by turning which it was drawn outwards ; and in this manner the opposite inclines acting against each other , through the interposed rollers , caused the outer bars ...
... friction . The centre bar had a screw at the end , with a nut upon it , by turning which it was drawn outwards ; and in this manner the opposite inclines acting against each other , through the interposed rollers , caused the outer bars ...
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