When did Benjamin Franklin invent the odometer?

Answer 1

Benjamin Franklin did not invent the odometer, which dates from ancient times.

One of the earliest (chariot) odometers may have been designed by Archimedes (287-212 BC) and was described around 27 BC. Some form likely existed before then as indicated by the recording of ground distances during the reign of Alexander the great (336-323 BC).

Chinese scientists independently created a form of odometer around the same time, notably the "drum carriage" later improved by Zhang Heng (87-136 AD)

Blaise Pascal designed a geared version for carriages in 1645, and a version was adapted to measure postal routes by Benjamin Franklin in 1775.

The modern automobile odometer was designed as a combination speedometer and odometer by brothers Arthur P. Warner and Charles H. Warner in 1903.

Answer 2

No. The odometer existed in ancient times, in ancient Greece and in China, and were used on wagons in the 1600s.

What Franklin did was to build a multi-gear apparatus to measure the routes of postal delivery wagons.

Answer 3

No.But he did improve it while working as a Postmaster General in 1775.He was curious about the distances he traveled.

Answer 4

During his early childhood,(10-12 years old) Ben invented the swim fins. He invented the odometer as an adult.

Answer 5

he didnt. steven hawking did!

Answer 6

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