Keilsysteme
Keilsysteme, often translated as wedge systems, are mechanical devices that utilize the inclined plane principle to exert force or create a gap. A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, and when force is applied to its blunt end, it translates this force into a greater force perpendicular to its inclined surface. This principle is fundamental to many applications.
Historically, wedges have been used for millennia. Ancient civilizations employed them for splitting logs, quarrying stone,
In modern engineering, keilsysteme are found in a wide array of contexts. They are commonly used in