Southern England
US| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| ranska | échappement |
| saksa | Vorschub |
| Monikko | escapements |
(clocks, mechanics) The linkage in a (watch) that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.
Animation of an anchor escapement, widely used in pendulum clocks
(clocks, mechanics) The linkage in a (watch) that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.
Verge escapement showing crown wheel (c), verge rod (v), and pallets (p,q). Orientation is shown for use with a pendulum. When used with a foliot, the wheel and rod are vertical.
(clocks, mechanics) The linkage in a (watch) that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.
Verge and foliot of De Vick clock, built 1379, Paris