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701 ~ Printing press ~ Codex Atlanticus, f. 995r (1478-1482) |
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The press is worked by the lever on the right which, when turned, pushes down on the press by means of a large screw. At the same time, the large cogwheel at the top turns a pulley, which pulls the plate holding the paper under the press. In a single movement, the press loads the sheet of paper and prints the page.
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702 ~ Odometer ~ Codex Atlanticus, f. 1r (circa1504) |
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Odometers are small carts with gears that can measure distances by way of a mechanism that drops pebbles or markers at measured intervals. The sum of these markers represent the distance covered. Audible clicks also provide information. |
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703 ~ Compasses ~ Codex Atlanticus, f. 696r (1514-1515) |

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The top part of the sheet shows over 30 drawings
of compasses and opening mechanisms. The compass at the center, which is
complete, opens by means of a pivotless ring and a spring on each of the
pointers. Below, there are numerous architectural designs, half-moons and
mechanical joints. |
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704 ~ Il cavallo in bronzo degli Sforza ~ Codex Madrid a, f. 157r - Codex Atlanticus, f. 147r (1500) |

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Modello del cavallo per la realizzazione del monumento equestre di Francesco Sforza. Sembra che nel 1493 il modello fosse già pronto ma la fusione in bronzo non fu mai realizzata.
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705 ~ Strumenti per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza (Anima strutturale interna) ~ Codex Madrid, f. 157v (1500) |

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Si tratta dell'anima strutturale interna del cavallo degli Sforza.
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706 ~ Strumenti per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza (Meccanismo di colata) ~ Codex Madrid, f. 149r (1500) |

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Si tratta del meccanismo di colata del bronzo per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza.
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707 ~ Strumenti per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza (Forno) ~ Codex Madrid f. 154r (1500) |

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Si tratta del forno per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza.
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708 ~ Strumenti per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza (Macchina Piegacavallo) ~ Codex Madrid, f. 154r (1500) |

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Si tratta di un particolare dispositivo meccanico che consente la piegatura del cavallo.
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709 ~ Strumenti per la realizzazione del cavallo degli Sforza (Sollevatore) ~ Codex Madrid, f. 157r (1500) |

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Si tratta di un particolare dispositivo meccanico che funziona da sollevatore.
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710 ~ Lampadario ad olio ~ |
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Lampadario da muro. Quattro contenitori ad olio erano appesi tramite catene al soffitto.
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711 ~ Valvola ~ Codex Madrid |
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L'immagine mostra un tubo in sezione con applicato il meccanismo pensato da Leonardo. Se l'acqua si muove dal basso verso l'alto, la valvola si sposta nella stessa direzione, permettendo il passagio di liquido; in caso contrario si sposterà verso il basso in modo tale che il cono ostruisca il tubo. |
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712 ~ Elevatore trasportabile articolato ~ |
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Carrello con piano regolabile grazie ad un martinetto a vite che permette l'apertura o la chiusura a forbice dei montanti verticali. |
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713 ~ Automatic roasting spit ~ Codex Atlanticus, f. 21r (1500). |
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Leonardo designed two different models of spits. The first one is a spits worked by a complex mechanical drive system of gears operated by an engine powered by weights. The curious braking system consists of a winch and four feathers. The second spit is turned as a current of hot air rises up through the chimney turning a fan that is linked to a transmission system. |
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714 ~ Instrument for reproducing perspective and armillary sphere ~ Codex Atlanticus, f. 5r |
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This folio has a few designs. In the center there
is a large hydraulic pump with valves powered by a large bellows. The bellows
is connected to a twin screw which is driven by a flexible wooden shaft
drawn by a pulley. Once primed, the complex mechanism could continuously
pump water. On the lower right side of the page there is a man drawing
an armillary sphere who is leaning on an instrument used for reproducing
perspectives of 3D models on a flat surface. By looking through a small
hole he is able to copy what he sees on a transparent sheet. |
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715 ~
Drill ~ Codex
Madrid I, f. 25v (1500). |
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Sistema di trapanazione idraulico per realizzare tubazioni modulari. Curioso è il sistema a contrappeso pensato per regolare in maniera automatica la discesa del modulo di legno: variando il contrappeso varia la pressione del tronco sopra la trivella.
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716 ~
Reconstruction of Vinci Castle ~ |
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Tipico castello medioevale sito in Vinci. |
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717 ~
Savonarola Chair ~ |
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Modello di sedia detta "Savonarola". Realizzato sui rilievi dei modelli che si trovano al Castello Sforzesco di Milano. |
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718 ~
Settle ~ |
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Cassapanca realizzata sui rilievi dei modelli che si trovano al Castello Sforzesco di Milano. |
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719 ~
Brazier ~ |
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Braciere realizzato sui rilievi dei modelli che
si trovano al Castello Sforzesco di Milano. |
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720 ~
Castle ~ |
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721 ~
Distiller ~ Codex
Atlanticus, f. 1114r |

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722 ~
Intercom ~ Manuscript
B, f. 23r |
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723 ~
Studies of cathedrals with central plan ~ Manuscript
B |
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724 ~
Wooden Model ~ Codex
on Flight , inside backcover |
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Most of the page is taken up by the drawing of
a villa; it’s probably that of Charles d’Amboise, the governor
of Milan (for the king of France), to be built outside the city beyond
today’s Porta Venezia. The drawing is axonometric, as is a separate
detail of windows and columns. There is also a plan of the first floor
and details of the plan. |
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725 ~
Climbing ~ Manuscript
B , 59v |
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726 ~
Gazebo ~ Manuscript
B , 28v |
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727 ~
Crossed staircase ~ Manuscript
B , 68v |
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728 ~
Stables ~ Manuscript
B , 39r |
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