Construction of a spherical compass
29.01.2021
The following describes the construction of a magnetic compass using our IOTA/2 model.
This is a spherical compass whose construction is similar to our other spherical compass models.
1 = Filler hole
2 = Filling screw
3 = Protective cover
4 = Diaphragm
5 = Pivot
6 = Floater top side
7 = Compass card
8 = Damper
9 = Floater bottom side
10 = Jewel column
11 = Cover ring
12 = Jewel
13 = Jewel socket
14 = Gimbal system inner part
15 = Gimbal system outer part
16 = Glas dome
17 = Damping disk
18 = Long lubber line
19 = Hinged protective cover
20 = Inner axis
21 = Outer axis
22 = Angle
23 = Short lubber line 24 = Bracket