Kurskreisel |
This is the gyrocompass used in German Panzers. It employed a 3-phase gyro-stabilizer powered by a 3-phase power supply. The purpose of this device was to maintain correct compass direction indication with the tank driving on un-even terrain.
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| The complete Kurskreisel set. |
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| The box for hte gyrocompass itself. |
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| This is the extremely rare connector between the power supply and compass. |
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| 3-phase power connectors on the left, and 12 V vehicular power connectors on the right. |
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| Motor-generator. |
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| This special motor-generator generates 3-phase power. |
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| Exposed ball-bearing. This set was in absolutely untouched condition. |
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| Female end of the power connector between the power supply and the compass. |
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| This end screws into the actual compass. |
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| Power supply fuse. |
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| Power supply is officially called the KA3. |
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| This is the space where the power supply is mounted. If lookin at the Panther from the front, it's on the right-most side of the tank, directly under the glasis plate. |
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| Power supply right after it was mounted. Note the two wires entering two holes at the center of the photo: these feed the Bosch 12 volt power connector for the power supply. |
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| Closeup of the power supply showing it plugged into the Bosch Stecker. |
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The Kurskreisel mounted in place. |
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| Connector on the bottom of the Kurskreisel. |
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| Special connector has been attached. |
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| From another angle. |
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