leonardo mechanism folios

A vertical screw rotor concept intended to compress air and generate lift.

Human-powered wing articulation driven through crank and linkage systems.

Conical armored vehicle with distributed wheel drive and cannon array.

Large torsion launcher using flexible limbs and tension accumulation.

Programmable cart driven by coiled springs and geared escapement.

Pyramid canopy intended to increase drag and reduce descent velocity.

Reciprocating pump architecture for raising water through valves and pistons.

Helical transport system for moving water against gravity.

Rapidly deployable bridge balancing strength, mobility, and leverage.

Compound gears exploring speed conversion and directional transfer.