Escapement
part · 1300 · Middle Ages
A mechanism that releases the stored energy in small portions and sets the pace of a clock.
Principles and materials it uses
- Iron — is made of. The verge escapement is iron.
- Universal gravitation — uses. The pace of the clock is set by a falling weight.
Where it is used
- Mechanical clock — is part of. The escapement releases energy in portions and sets the rhythm.
- Pocket watch — is part of. The lever escapement links the balance and the wheel train.
- Metronome — is part of. A trigger.
- Tower clock — is part of. An escapement sets the pace.
What it is a kind of
- Anchor escapement — includes. A kind of escapement.