The design on folio 30r of the Codex Atlanticus is a lightweight, foldable and portable ladder. The ladder opens in an easily collapsible style, similar to a pantograph.
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Once closed, it can be carried over the shoulder. As with modern designers, Leonardo analyzes a need and creates an object in order to satisfy it.
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Once closed, it can be carried over the shoulder. As with modern designers, Leonardo analyzes a need and creates an object in order to satisfy it.