European Vintage Chariot 3d Wooden Puzzle
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The counterweight stone thrower is said to have originated in the Middle East in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, and was widely used in siege warfare during the medieval period in Europe.It utilizes the principle of leverage, with a weight at the end near the pivot point and a throwing bag attached to the far end from the pivot point.
Through the hinge plate at the front of the stone throwing machine to drive the traction line will be thrown down the arm, with the iron tip of the arm stuck in the end of the throw, after placing a good throw, pull open the iron tip, the counterweight in the role of gravity sagging, through the principle of leverage and inertia will be thrown out.
Counterweight stone throwing machine in Europe in addition to the widespread use, in China has also been used.
According to legend, when Kublai Lie of the Yuan Dynasty captured Xiangyang City of the Southern Song Dynasty, he utilized this type of stone throwing machine, which is called “Hui Hui Cannon”, and it is also called “Xiangyang Cannon” because it is famous for using it to attack Xiangyang.
Specifications
- Difficulty Level：★★★
- Assembly Time：2-4 Hours
- Assembled Size：38*30*21cm