The evolution and restoration of European vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks before the 17th century
<p>From the 14th to 17th century in Europe, a variety of types of mechanical turret clocks were manufactured, many of which have been replaced or abandoned. At present, vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks can be rarely found. This study mainly analyzed the mechanism and technology of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Mechanical Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://ms.copernicus.org/articles/13/933/2022/ms-13-933-2022.pdf |
| Summary: | <p>From the 14th to 17th century in Europe, a variety of types of mechanical turret clocks were manufactured, many of which have been replaced or
abandoned. At present, vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks can be rarely found. This study mainly analyzed the mechanism and technology of
nine existing vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks manufactured in Europe from the 15th to the 17th century, in order to determine the
design rules based on mechanical evolution and variation. The systematical restoration of vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks in history
has resulted in 16 representative mechanism configurations of movements of mechanical turret clocks. The content and results of this study can
provide its readers a clearer understanding about the mechanism design and technology of the vertically arranged mechanical turret clocks of each
period throughout history in order to establish a comprehensive knowledge system. Furthermore, understanding the design concept of the vertically arranged
mechanical turret clock contributes to the establishment of every possible restoration design construction throughout history. These innovative
results not only provide new historical materials that could be applied in the research of science and technology history, but also contribute to
the development of creativity and science education teaching materials.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2191-9151 2191-916X |