A device for generating an electric charge by turning glass discs in opposite directions (now used mainly for demonstration purposes in schools).
维姆胡斯起电机，静电感应式起电机
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The sectored type of Wimshurst machine is perhaps the most well-known of the traditional induction static machines.
There are plenty of other plans for Wimshurst machines available which use more readily available materials.
Operate the Wimshurst machine by turning the crank in a counter-clockwise direction.
Otherwise the Wimshurst machine is used in many other demonstrations to supply electric charge.
Some X-ray units used various forms of electrostatic generator at first, but as X-ray tubes became available capable of running at currents in the order of milliamps, rather than micro amps, the use of Wimshurst machines ceased.
Origin
Late 19th century: named after James Wimshurst (1832–1903), English engineer.