Escapement Mechanism

 

It’s all in the timing…

Escapement mechanisms are used to regulate how quickly mechanical timepieces run. I made one to explore 3D printing gears, spiral springs, and friction sensitive mechanisms. This design features

  • Adjustable rotational inertia for balance wheel

  • Ratchet mechanism for winding mainspring

  • Adjustable limits for the pallet fork (the thing that makes ticking sound)

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