WOLFRAM|DEMONSTRATIONS PROJECT

Circular Scissors Lift

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polygon
3
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10
extend
sphere size
bar diameter 1
bar diameter 2
Two bars are attached at their center with a hinge to form scissors. Three such scissors are arranged to form the first story, held firmly in place for stability. More stories are stacked to make a framework. To extend or retract the structure, the bottom three cylinders are moved horizontally in and out of the central cylinder.