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HOKUSHIN GYROSPHERE 7" w/ WOOD CASE - for MAIN GYRO COMPASS - YOKOGAWA JAPAN vtg

$ 52.27

Availability: 20 in stock
  • Condition: the bakelite ring that covers the electrode ring is loose -- some scuffing and scratching overall but in generally ok condition -- original padding in the case has deteriorated and most has been removed --
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: Hokushin / Yokogawa
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 72072
  • Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Warranty: No Warranty
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    vintage 7 in. Gyrosphere for use in a Gyro Compass -- used in ship/boat navigation and guidance
    -- found with another unit labeled 'Hokushin,' which merged with Yokogawa -- possibly WWII vintage but likely newer -- enclosed in the original wood carrying case with a metal data plate with Japanese characters -- case measures 10 by 9 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.
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    the bakelite ring that covers the electrode ring is loose -- some scuffing and scratching overall but in generally ok condition
    -- unable to test so sold for rebuild/parts -- original padding in the case has deteriorated and most has been removed
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    * from Yokogawa Denshikiki Co., Ltd.
    "A gyrocompass detects the direction of true north by means of a fast-spinning rotor, which is suspended with no friction and is influenced by gravity and rotation of the Earth. A gyrocompass consequently indicates a ship's heading. The ship's heading is transmitted to repeater compasses and other ship's equipment after the signal format is converted to serial data or to stepper or analog signals depending on what type of format the equipment requires.
    1) Master Compass MKM026
    The master compass consists of a control unit, container unit, and anti-vibration mechanism.
    A gyrosphere, the key component of north seeking, is suspended in the container unit." *
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