WOLFRAM SYSTEM MODELER
EscapementWheelModel of clock escapement mechanism. |
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SystemModel["IndustryExamples.ConsumerProducts.PendulumClock.Components.EscapementWheel"]
The escapement wheel serves two purposes. First, it locks the clock hand and gears in place while the escapement fork is in contact with the clock, and second, it pushes back on the fork when it discharges. This provides enough energy for the pendulum to compensate for the energy lost due to friction during the swing.
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IndustryExamples.ConsumerProducts.PendulumClock Main pendulum clock example. Clock has one hand that takes one step each second. The movement is controlled by a counterweight. |
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IndustryExamples.ConsumerProducts.PendulumClock Expanded pendulum clock setup with two hands, the relative motion of the hands are controlled by gear ratios. |