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  • 9 March 2016 at 09:15 #229118
    Eric Cox
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      I came across a stationary engine, similar to a steeple engine that converts the linear motion of the cylinder to the rotary motion of the crank by means of a cross (pus sign +) with two slides, one vertical and one horizontal similar to this LINK.

      Does anyone know what the engine is called.

      9 March 2016 at 09:15 #24433
      Eric Cox
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        9 March 2016 at 09:52 #229135
        Michael Gilligan
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          @michaelgilligan61133

          Eric,

          Sorry, this doesn't identify your engine, but; the mechnism is known as

          the Trammel of Archimedes.

          MichaelG.

          9 March 2016 at 10:20 #229142
          JasonB
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            Looks like the "rectilinear" motion found on a couple of Anthony Mounts engines. His "cross" and "Rectilinear" engines both use it

            Edited By JasonB on 09/03/2016 10:23:31

            9 March 2016 at 10:25 #229144
            Michael Gilligan
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              **LINK**

              9 March 2016 at 10:33 #229147
              Eric Cox
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                @ericcox50497

                Thanks, looks like Anthony Mounts engine is the one.

                9 March 2016 at 11:17 #229154
                steamdave
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                  Posted by Eric Cox on 09/03/2016 09:15:16:

                  I came across a stationary engine, similar to a steeple engine that converts the linear motion of the cylinder to the rotary motion of the crank by means of a cross (pus sign +) with two slides, one vertical and one horizontal similar to this LINK.

                  Does anyone know what the engine is called.

                  You too can make one of these by following Frank Forde's instructions!
                  http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/StepByStep/TwoSlider/twosllider1.html

                  There are some other interesting items on his site

                  Dave
                  The Emerald Isle

                  9 March 2016 at 13:09 #229176
                  JasonB
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                    @jasonb

                    If you go to the "Baubericht" link on the couple of engines I linked to you can see quite good build diaries

                    9 March 2016 at 15:03 #229198
                    John Fielding
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                      @johnfielding34086

                      I think that is the Dikes engine, designed by an eccentric American. At one time they were popular as steam winches on boats IIRC.

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