Difference between revisions of "Horology"
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|title = :) (Timer for Horology) | |title = :) (Timer for Horology) | ||
|image = | |image = CK-Clock 1.jpg | ||
|param1 = [[2019]] | |param1 = [[2019]] | ||
|param2 = Clock is approximately 12'x 24"x5" and hangs 10' tall | |param2 = Clock is approximately 12'x 24"x5" and hangs 10' tall | ||
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|param4 = [[Studio Produced]] | |param4 = [[Studio Produced]] | ||
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''':)''' is a project exploring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapement Graham | ''':)''' is a project exploring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapement Graham escapements] and a contribution to ''Horology'' (Nov. 4-Dec 15, 2019), a exhibition at [http://www.jackhanley.com/ Jack Hanley Gallery], organized by artist [http://www.elizabethjaeger.com/ Elizabeth Jaeger] and [https://www.instagram.com/silkesilkysilk/ Silke Lindner-Sutti]. | ||
The Graham escapement was a refinement to the anchor escapement designed in 1715 and used in virtually all pendulum clocks since then. The geometry of the escape wheel and Graham pallets | The Graham escapement was a refinement to the anchor escapement designed in 1715 and used in virtually all pendulum clocks since then. The geometry of the escape wheel and Graham pallets were determined using [http://www.orologiko.it/pdf/EscMechanics.pdf resources] available online and laser cut from aluminum. The clock is inverted so that the weight of clock acts as the driving power. To our knowledge, this has not been done before, probably because it introduces inaccuracies in the pendulum swing. The clock is held in tension by several pounds of water in a 5 gallon HDPE jug suspended from the clock. The pendulum is a Baoding ball, and the escape wheel is cut to depict a smiling face. | ||
As the | As the clock ticks it slowly descends taking approximately 5 minutes to travel 9 feet. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:CK-Clock 1.jpg | ||
File: | File:CK-Clock.mp4 | ||
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==Process== | ==Process== | ||
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File: | File:CK-Clock-Process1.JPG | ||
File: | File:CK-Clock-Process2.JPG | ||
File: | File:CK-Clock-Process3.JPG | ||
File: | File:CK-Clock-Process4.JPG | ||
{...} | {...} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:23, 23 August 2021
| Design Year: | 2019 |
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| Dimensions: | Clock is approximately 12'x 24"x5" and hangs 10' tall |
| Materials: | Aluminum, Skate Bearings, HDPE, Water |
| Manufacturer: | Studio Produced |
:) is a project exploring Graham escapements and a contribution to Horology (Nov. 4-Dec 15, 2019), a exhibition at Jack Hanley Gallery, organized by artist Elizabeth Jaeger and Silke Lindner-Sutti.
The Graham escapement was a refinement to the anchor escapement designed in 1715 and used in virtually all pendulum clocks since then. The geometry of the escape wheel and Graham pallets were determined using resources available online and laser cut from aluminum. The clock is inverted so that the weight of clock acts as the driving power. To our knowledge, this has not been done before, probably because it introduces inaccuracies in the pendulum swing. The clock is held in tension by several pounds of water in a 5 gallon HDPE jug suspended from the clock. The pendulum is a Baoding ball, and the escape wheel is cut to depict a smiling face.
As the clock ticks it slowly descends taking approximately 5 minutes to travel 9 feet.
