Gimbal rings and tunnelling shield: what they have in common

  1. Step 1. Gimbal rings — is part of — Gyroscope. Gimbals that give the rotor freedom.
  2. Step 2. Gyroscope — has part — Ball bearing. Legs.
  3. Step 3. Ball bearing — is part of — Conveyor belt. The rollers turn on bearings.
  4. Step 4. Conveyor belt — is part of — Tunnel boring machine. Spoil is removed by a conveyor.
  5. Step 5. Tunnel boring machine — evolved from — Tunnelling shield. A development of the tunnelling shield.

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