carrucola

Also known as drum, block

tipo di macchina semplice

AI overview

A pulley is a wheel mounted on a shaft that allows a cable or belt to run over it, changing direction or transferring power from one place to another. This simple mechanical device matters because it makes it easier to lift heavy objects and is fundamental to how many machines transfer and control movement.

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Key facts

Machine.name: Pulley
Machine.image: PulleyShip.JPG
Machine.caption: Pulleys on a ship. In this context, pulleys are normally known as blocks
Machine.classification: Simple machine
Machine.industry: Construction, transportation
Machine.wheels: 1
Machine.axles: 1

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of: simple machine
Has part: sheave
Image: Queensland State Archives 6402 At shipyards Kangaroo Point April 1959.png

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Commons category: Pulleys
Commons gallery: Pulley
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
different from: Block
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

Sources (2)

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Article · Italiano

La carrucola è una macchina semplice adatta al sollevamento di carichi, costituita da una puleggia, funi (o cinghie) e cavi. Nel lessico nautico viene chiamata bozzello.

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