gyrostat
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Each of these is divided in the middle for the insertion of a gyrostat, the axis of which is pivoted on the adjacent ends of the two halves of the rod.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
But now remove the gyrostat from the frame, and set the wheel in rotation.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
Suppose the motion λ is due to the suspension of the gyrostat from a point on the axis of a second gyrostat suspended from a fixed point.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
Then the gyrostat, mounted with its axis vertical on trunnions on a level with the fly-wheel, and resting on a wooden frame carried about by the professor!
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
If, however, he turns round the other way, the gyrostat immediately turns on its pivots so as to point the other end of the axis up.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew