Ornithopters have fascinated designers since Icarus flew too close to the sun. The wings of this playground ornithopter actually flap, though I couldn't ascertain the mechanism...by Richter Spielgerate. Photo by gynti 46 via flickr.
I see how it works. How fun! The posts holding it up are attached to the wings by hinges. The body of the bird goes down when a child climbs up the ropes (or bounces), which makes the wings go up. There are cords attached to prevent the body from going up or down too far.
I see how it works. How fun! The posts holding it up are attached to the wings by hinges. The body of the bird goes down when a child climbs up the ropes (or bounces), which makes the wings go up. There are cords attached to prevent the body from going up or down too far.
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