Cogs Collection (page 5)

Mechanical brain. Conceptual computer artwork of cogs inside a human head. This may be representing thought processes in the brain as the mechanical movement of cogs

Man with prostheses
Prostheses. Conceptual computer illustration of a mans body (left) and an assortment of theoretical artificial implants (prostheses, right)

Microcogs (image 1 of 3). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of microcogs forming a microgear mechanism. This could be used in a micromachine, or MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS)

Hand holding microcogs
Microcogs (image 1 of 3). Hand holding microcogs forming a microgear mechanism. This could be used in a micromachine, or MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS)

Coloured SEM of microcogs

Macrophoto of microcogs on the palm of mans hand
Microcogs (image 3 of 3). Macrophotograph of microcogs forming a microgear mechanism. This could be used in a micromachine, or MicroElectro- Mechanical System (MEMS)

Miniature engine, SEM
Micro-engine. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of combustion chambers in the worlds smallest combustion engine

Memory loss. Conceptual image representing the memory loss associated with ageing. Images of an elderly mans face are surrounded by clocks that may represent the passage of time

Conceptual artwork of heart with heart disease
Heart disease. Conceptual artwork of a section through a heart to depict it " running down" due to heart disease

Toy tin tractor, X-ray
Toy tin tractor. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy tractor

Bicycle gears
Bicycle gear mechanism. The peddle and chain wheel (top right corner) are turned by the rider. This turning force is transferred to the rear wheel by a toothed chain

Clock mechanism, seen surrounded by the clock face

Watch gears, SEM
Watch gears, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These cogs move the hands of the watch

Gear wheels, computer artwork
Computer artwork of three gear wheels

Wrist watch interior. 3D-computer artwork of cogs and gears in a mechanical wrist watch

Thought process, conceptual artwork
Thought process, conceptual computer artwork

Welding jig tilt table
A welding jig tilt-table at the Thales Alenia Space plant in Turin, Italy. The jig is used to hold and align cylindrical space station modules for welding

Gears, artwork
bevels

Flour mill, 19th century artwork. During the 19th century, the commune (town) of Corbeil, now within the suburbs of Paris, was a centre of the flour milling industry

Watermill, 19th century artwork. Parts of the watermill are shown in cutaway form to demonstrate the internal workings. The waterwheel (lower right) is driven by flowing water from a river

Timer meter, historical artwork. This device is a timer meter, a device designed to time a supply such as water or electricity

Gear wheels, artwork
Gear wheels, computer artwork. Gear wheels, or cogs, transmit rotational force within machines

Mechanical technology, conceptual artwork
Mechanical technology, conceptual computer artwork. Rusty cogs and a timing dial are seen either side of a stepped graph showing an presentation of percentages

Watch interior. Macrophotograph of cogs and gears in a mechanical pocket watch

Gears, technological industry, Hebei, Province of Hebei, China, Asia

Plate rolling machine and workers at a Sunderland shipyard
A team of men feed a sheet of metal through a rolling machine at Messrs Droxford & Sons, a shipyard in Sunderland

Installing an engine for a diesel locomotive
Three railway engineers install a large diesel engine onto the positioned wheel, axle and undercarriage. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Ice-cutting Machine
A late 19th century Steam-powered Ice-cutting Machine operating on the frozen exoanse of the St Lawrence River, Canada. Possibly one of historys more risky undertakings for an apparatus of this

Assembly of a Multi-cogged Machine
An engineer fits a cog to a piece of geared machinery, possibly an engine or heavy duty gearbox. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Liquid Manure Drill
Chandlers Liquid Manure Drill

A theodolite, used for surveying

Wine Press, 1870S
Type of grape press in use in Burgundy which used iron internals for extracting the juice

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"Cogs: Unveiling the Hidden Mechanisms of Time and Artistry" Step into a world where celestial mechanics intertwine with medieval artwork, revealing the intricate beauty of cogs. From clock mechanisms dating back to 1737 to the enigmatic Antikythera mechanism depicted in artwork C017/7190, these gears have shaped our perception of time. Marvel at the Great Clock of St Paul's Cathedral, its colossal cogs orchestrating the symphony of London's daily rhythm. Journey further into history as you witness the majestic Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal in south-east London, an engineering marvel that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Delve into modernity with the Otis elevator engine from 1932, its reliable cogs ensuring smooth ascents and descents for countless passengers. Explore how clock mechanisms intricately weave together precision and artistry, reminding us that time is not merely measured but crafted. Immerse yourself in vignette illustrations like those found in W Heath Robinson's "Railway Ribaldry, " where whimsical contraptions come alive through interconnected cogs. Witness James Carter's engraved masterpiece depicting calico printing in a cotton mill - each cog playing its part in revolutionizing textile production. Discover Selby Abbey Clock, standing tall amidst centuries-old architecture; its rhythmic ticking echoing through time. And even within simulated X-rays capturing a snowman toy, one can glimpse hidden cogs bringing joy to children worldwide. In this captivating journey through history and innovation, we unravel the secrets held by these unassuming yet essential components - cogs, and are not mere mechanical parts but guardians of time itself – forever spinning towards progress and artistic expression.