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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 January 2025. Type of clock A traditional wind-up (key-wound), mechanical spring-powered alarm clock An alarm clock or alarm is a clock that is designed to alert an individual or group of people at a specified time. The primary function of these clocks is to awaken people from their night's sleep or ...
The parts, machinery and key skilled workers were shipped out of the USA to form the basis, along with the remains of a watch company purchased a year later, of the clock and watch industry in Moscow such as Poljot and Sekonda. In 1969, the rights to the name, trademarks, and goodwill were transferred to Ansonia Clock Co., Inc., Lynnwood ...
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The alarm bell was mounted atop the clock brass movement. Clock mechanisms are driven by a weight concealed in the body of the lighthouse, though the alarm mechanism is sometimes driven by a separate weight raised by a pullcord. A unique lighthouse clock in mahogany case, currently displayed in the White House library.
A standard lantern clock strikes the hours on a large bell and is often equipped with an alarm that rings the same bell. Two doors provide access to the movement and are hinged at the sides of the clock. One or more weights are hanging from ropes or chains at the bottom of the clock. Lantern clock by Langley Bradley, London, c. 1700. Converted ...
The alarm movement was also improved: there were alarm clocks with a repeater, inflated tone, or soft movement. Thanks to railroads and automobiles, the alarm clock was often used on trips. There are travel alarm clocks with a special case for this purpose. [7] A wristband travel alarm clock was patented in 1908 by the Eterna company.
Animation of anchor escapement, widely used in pendulum clocks. An escapement is a mechanical linkage in mechanical watches and clocks that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.
The verge escapement probably evolved from an alarm mechanism to ring a bell which had appeared centuries earlier. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] There has been speculation that Villard de Honnecourt invented the verge escapement in 1237 with an illustration of a strange mechanism to turn an angel statue to follow the sun with its finger, [ 15 ] [ 16 ] but the ...