Yes, that is my doubt, it seems beyond the technology of the day. Nowadays this is done by a SSS Clutch.
https://www.sssclutch.com/en/how-it-works/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOT4O-l ... SSGearsLtd
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Yes, that is my doubt, it seems beyond the technology of the day. Nowadays this is done by a SSS Clutch.
Thanks! Smart indeed. Do you have many original plans of German warships?Herr Nilsson wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:26 pm I've colored Hipper's clutch and I hope it helps to understand the mechanism:
They used a bevel gear to synchronise the revolutions of the turbine (blue) and propeller (yellow) shaft. In case of indentical revolutions the green part wouldn't rotate anymore (except the upper bevel wheel). The revolutions indicator (Gleichlaufzeiger) would stand still and the connection between the two parts of the shaft could be established by moving the red connecting sleeve (red) to the left.
Wonderful, a little like Gene Slover´s USN documents. I wish I could read GermanHerr Nilsson wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:11 am @Marcello Malara
Original plans? No, not plans in a narrower sense.
On the whole I would estimate 1.5-2 m shelf space originals (operating manuals, building regulations etc.).
@wadinga
Thanks for the compliment, but this certainly overexaggerated.
There are so many wonderful small design and engineering details to write about, but like everything in life, it's always a matter of time...or better: the lack of it.