The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks

by: Ruxu Du - Longhan Xie

The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks
Author: Ruxu Du, Longhan Xie

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 21 September 2012

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ISBN: 3642293077 ISBN 13: 9783642293078

The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks by Ruxu Du - Longhan Xie

With lavish illustrations that include computer animation, this engaging presentation combines historical developments with mathematic theory to shed light on the inner workings of mechanical clocks and watches that still have the power to mesmerize us. Top page

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"The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks" presents historical views and mathematical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although now over six hundred years old, mechanical watches and clocks are still popular luxury items that fascinate many people around the world. However few have examined the theory of how they work as presented in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have never been published before. It will be of significant interest to researchers in mechanical engineering, watchmakers and clockmakers, as well as people who have an engineering background and are interested in mechanical watches and clocks. It will also inspire people in other fields of science and technology, such as mechanical engineering and electronics engineering, to advance their designs. Professor Ruxu Du works at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. Assistant Professor Longhan Xie works at the South China University of Technology, China. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

City: Berlin

Pages: 190

More info: height 235 mm width 155 mm weight 456 gr thickness 18 mm

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 529.709

Departments: Mechanics of solids; Classical mechanics; Mechanical engineering; Clocks & chronometers;

Record updated at: 17 May, 2013 time: 13:45

Summary The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks Introduction.- A Brief History of Mechanical Watch and Clock.- The Mechanics of Swiss Lever Escapement.- The Mechanic of the Spiral Spring.- Automatic Winding Device.- Gear and Power Transmission.- Concluding Remarks. Top page

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