Motion Control: Mechanical movements

By Gardner D. Hiscox

In this section of Mechanical Movements, the author explores with clarity and precision the innovative systems used to transform, regulate, or transmit motion.From planetary gears to lost-motion mechanisms, including ball bearings, pantographs, and even mechanical orreries, this work reveals how simple principles -- such as cams, ratchets, springs, and gears -- combine to create machines of fascinating complexity.Whether you are an inventor, a tinkerer, an engineering student, or simply a mechanics enthusiast, this book offers a visual and technical dive into timeless devices, illustrated with detailed diagrams and accessible explanations. An endless source of inspiration for understanding how human ingenuity has harnessed motion.G. D. Hiscox (1822-1908) was an American author, editor, and technical popularizer, renowned for his work in the fields of mechanics, practical engineering, and industrial arts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2369651946
• ISBN13: 9782369651949
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Editions Decoopman
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"