Napier's Engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Graph_QL
gptkbp:benefits reduces human error
gptkbp:components gptkb:safety_equipment
gptkb:cover
gptkb:military_base
gptkb:scales
arms
foot
guides
frames
handle
wheels
supports
pins
axis
fasteners
base plate
screws
lever arm
levers
rods
pivot point
casing
clamps
indicators
ratchet
slots
counters
pivots
notches
gptkbp:consists_of a series of rods
gptkbp:contributed_to scientific revolution
gptkbp:design based on logarithms
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:educational_use teaching multiplication
gptkbp:function perform calculations
gptkbp:has_limitations manual operation
gptkbp:historical_context 17th century
gptkbp:historical_significance early computing device
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Napier's Engine
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Mathematics
gptkbp:influenced later calculating machines
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Napier's_bones
gptkbp:invention gptkb:John_Napier
1617
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future calculators
gptkbp:mechanics gptkb:traffic_control
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action geometric progression
gptkbp:popularized_by gptkb:Mathematician
gptkbp:related_to slide rule
gptkbp:replaced_by mechanical calculators
gptkbp:type calculating device
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:Division
multiplication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Napier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6