Safety Control Type B, Reference Number 8355, 1946
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Artifact Overview
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. In the 1930s, he formed United Cinephone Corporation. The company made electric and photoelectric controls, switches and timers used to speed up and improve manufacturing. His most important work led to his patent for the first industrial robot.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Technical drawing
Date Made
04 March 1946
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.64.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 18 in
Width: 24 in
Inscriptions
in red pencil:
For American Mach. & Foundry
Cigar Wrapping Machine
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