Pivot Collection

Biomechanics, historical artwork
Biomechanics. Historical artwork of two humans bearing loads. This illustration is taken from De Motu Animalium (On Animal Motion, 1680) by Alfonso Borelli (1608-1679)

Glass Perfume Bottle
A swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936

A water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod
5310183 A water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod (C,G,)

Archimède démontrant aux ingènieurs anglais... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Archimede demontrant aux ingenieurs anglais... 19th century. Archimedes showing the English engineers how, in Syracuse, he raised not just one vessel but an entire fleet

Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ with the Everell single-blade propeller
Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ (msn 1165), seen with the Everell patented single-blade automatic variable- pitch propeller. The single propeller blade was balanced by a counterweight and was free to pivot

Raising the Drawbridge of the Castle, c1934. Illustration showing the drawbridge worked by means of a pivoted beam with a counterweight

Small Spindle Rock, Meteora, Thessaly, Greece

DDE-90026559
Taieri Gorge Train, gorse in flower, Taieri River and Taieri Gorge at Hindon, near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/07/2010

DDE-90026558
Taieri Gorge Train, gorse in flower, Taieri River and Taieri Gorge at Hindon, near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/07/2010

Connecticut, USA (chromolitho)
3656918 Connecticut, USA (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connecticut, USA)

The Dancing Girl - postcard with a central pivot allowing the showgirl to kick up her front leg Can-Can style. Date: circa 1909

Model S-2 Pole Trailer and accessories -- when one half of the load is to be carried on the motor truck. Date: early 1920s

Toaster, c. 1800 (wrought iron)
AKM210034 Toaster, c.1800 (wrought iron) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

A Novel Method of Landing Horses from Transports, an Incident of the American Invasion of Cuba (engraving)
1063670 A Novel Method of Landing Horses from Transports, an Incident of the American Invasion of Cuba (engraving) by Charlton

Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges
3614200 Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c. 1800 (mixed media)
MFR348326 Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c.1800 (mixed media) by Lenoir, Etienne (1744-1832); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Semaphore tower, c. 1840 (engraving)
3037840 Semaphore tower, c.1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of 15 semaphore towers between the Admiralty, London and Portsmouth)

INFANTRY MANOEUVRES 1861
A Battalion wheeling from line into open column, right in front. Date: 1861

Illustration, ball and socket joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, hinge joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, saddle joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Fan 1850-1870 Marie Gallois French Tiffany & Co
Fan, c. 1850-1870. Marie Gallois (French), Tiffany & Co. (American, est. 1837). Leaf: gouache on paper; sticks and guards: mother-of-pearl; pivot: gold; overall: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); spread

Small Breech Loading Pivot Gun Of Hooped Iron. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

A Center Pivot Irrigation System Watering Potato Crop; Tiger Hills Manitoba Canada

Illustration, ellipsoidal joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, pivot joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, plane joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Tapsel gate, St Mary the Virgin, Friston, East Sussex
Tapsel gate of St Mary the Virgin at Friston, East Sussex. These gates, with a central pivot, are designed to keep cattle out of churchyards, and are unique to the county of Sussex. Date: early 1960s

Drop hammer, artwork
Drop hammer. Computer artwork showing the structure of a drop hammer. The hammers are raised by ledges on a cam (upper right)

Types of joint, artwork
Types of joint, computer artwork. Stylised diagrams showing the different types of joints found in the human body and the movements they allow

Helicopter rotor head. The central pivot of a set of helicopter rotor blades showing the complexity of the linkages

Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system
Two Egyptian men operate a Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system - the pivot arm lifts a bucket which raises water onto a higher field level

Pivot irrigation system, British Columbia, Canada, North America

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"Pivot: Unveiling the Intricate Mechanics of Biomechanics and Historical Artwork" Step into a world where precision meets artistry, as we explore the concept of "pivot" through various intriguing hints. From biomechanics to historical artwork, this captivating journey will leave you mesmerized. Imagine a delicate glass perfume bottle, its graceful form seemingly suspended in mid-air. The pivot point at its base allows for effortless movement, showcasing the intricate mechanics behind its design. Now picture the Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ soaring through the sky with an Everell single-blade propeller. This aircraft's ability to pivot swiftly and gracefully is a testament to human ingenuity in conquering the skies. Travel back in time to witness history unfold as you observe an enchanting scene - raising the drawbridge of a majestic castle circa 1934. The pivotal moment captured here showcases both architectural brilliance and strategic defense mechanisms. Nature too has its own way of demonstrating pivoting wonders. Behold Small Spindle Rock in Meteora, Thessaly, Greece - a towering formation that seems to defy gravity with its precarious balance on a singular pivot point. Delving deeper into our exploration, we encounter DDE-90026559 and DDE-90026558 - enigmatic codes hinting at hidden secrets or perhaps pivotal moments within classified documents or archives. Let us not forget Connecticut's chromolitho masterpiece which captures vibrant landscapes that have witnessed countless pivotal moments throughout history – each brushstroke revealing stories waiting to be discovered. Intriguingly different yet equally captivating is "The Dancing Girl, " immortalized on a postcard with her central pivot allowing for fluid movements frozen in time – an ode to gracefulness and poise. As we shift gears towards innovation, behold Model S-2 Pole Trailer accompanied by cutting-edge accessories. Its pivoting mechanism revolutionizes transportation efficiency while highlighting mankind's constant pursuit of progress.