The first invention I learned about this week was the ironing board. The ironing board was invented as home ironing had come more common in 1858. It provides portability to be set up almost anywhere. The shape of it makes it easier to iron the hard parts of clothes. The board was improved, it improved irons especially the electric iron. Which then increased demand for them. They introduced another source of time savings into the common family.
The second invention I learned about this week was the internal combustion engine. Etienne Lenoir invented the internal combustion engine after discovering sparks ignite gasoline. The engine uses gas fired explosions to drive pistons through a four-stroke process to develop power to turn a drive shaft. Nikola Otto built upon Lenoir’s motor and converted it into the modern 4-stroke process. It revolutionized our world, from everyday driving, to vacations, and keeping grocery stores stocked with food.
The third invention I learned about this week was the repeating rifle. Benjiam Tlyer Henry invented the lever-action repeating rifle in 1860 after spending years working as a gunsmith. It could rapidly fire 16 powerful rounds at close range. It rose to fame during civil war as a rare but novel item that soldiers thought would help save their life. As the iconic Western rifle following the war. It played a role in the victory of the North, and the defeat of Custer. It also became frequently used during western tv shows.
The fourth invention I learned about this week was the Twist drill. John Wilkinson invented the boring machine in 1774. The drill bit was a cutting bar. Steven A. Morse invented the twist drill bit in 1861. It cuts a clean hole and lifts debris up and out as it turns. Morse manufactured his bits and sold it too various industries and in several countries.
Something that I found interesting this week was how the spirals in a bit makes it go faster. I found this interesting because it goes fast through metal and wood. That’s what I found interesting.
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