Title :
A Mechanical Calculator for Arithmetic Sequences (1844-1852): Part 1, Historical Context and Structure
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Lorraine, Metz, France
Abstract :
This article gives, for the first time, a complete description of the machine developed around 1850 by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué (1776-1856) for the mechanical computation of arithmetic sequences, of particular use in setting gear-cutting machines. The first part in a two-part series, this article describes the machine´s historical context and structure. The second part will present the details behind its basic operations.
Keywords :
arithmetic; calculating apparatus; gear cutting machines; mechanical engineering computing; sequences; arithmetic sequences; gear-cutting machines; machine historical context; machine structure; mechanical calculator; mechanical computation; Arithmetics; Calculators; Computer industry; History; Latin American; Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué; arithmetic sequences; gear-cutting machines; history of computing; mechanical calculator;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2015.79
