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Looking at a modest windlass used to raise the anchor of, say, a mid-sized motor yacht, we'll have some kind of electric motor to drive it. This will usually have a foot switch that actuates a solenoid to run the motor. The motor will drive a gear or gear set to spin the main drive shaft. This will drive the gypsy (which is used to engage the chain) through a clutch of some kind. There will be a locking mechanism of sorts as well as a manual recovery option, which will allow the anchor to be "ratcheted" or "hand cranked" and recovered. A housing of some kind will cover or enclose most of the working parts.
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What is a windlass used for?
A windlass is used for raising or lowering heavy objects, such as anchors on ships or drawbridges. It typically consists of a cylinder around which a rope or chain is wound, allowing for easier lifting of weighty loads.
What is The horizontal and vertical parts of a vector are called?
The horizontal and vertical parts of a vector are called components
Does windsor mean anything?
Windsor means 'a landing place with a windlass'. The town of Windsor is situated on the River Thames, an important transport route. A windlass is a hoisting device using a horizontal roller which when turned, winds a rope around itself. Thus useful for hauling boats ashore
What is capstan?
A capstan is a vertical axel, rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to wind up ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle
What are the origins of the Word Windlass with regard to the sailing winch?
A windlass is a type of winch, fitted with a wildcat for hauling chain, and/or a gypsy for rope. Windlasses have horizontal drums or wheels for handling heavy anchor chains, hawsers, etc.From what I can tell, it comes from the Old Norse for winding things around a pole: Vin and ass.
What is a windlass made of?
Windlass is made of a bucket,rope,and a long piece of straight, round, strong timber
How successful was the windlass in 1850?
The windlass was not very successful in the 1850's because it only went into a hole...That is all
What is a windlass used for in the 1930?
A windlass is used to move heavy weights - and is sometimes used on boats to raise an anchor.
What are the parts of cartesian plane?
Horizontal, vertical, lateral
What are the parts of cartesian coordinate plane?
Horizontal, vertical, lateral
Who invented the Windlass?
The Chinese, or differential, windlass was invented in 1582.
How does a windlass work?
A windlass is basically a rotating level. It has a crank that winds rope onto a spool. The spool is geared and able to withstand major amounts of pressure.
