Research Catalog

Title

The mechanics of mechanical watches and clocks / Ruxu Du, Longhan Xie.

Author

Du, Ruxu.

Publication

Berlin : Springer, 2013.

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Details

Description

xi, 179 p. : many ill. (chiefly col.); 25 cm.

Summary

"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.

Series Statement

History of mechanism and machine science, 1875-3442 ; v. 21

Uniform Title

History of mechanism and machine science ; v. 21.

Subjects

• Mechanics, Applied
• Clocks and watches
• Uhr
• Mechanische Uhr
• Mechanik

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

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. .

ISBN

• 9783642293078 (hd.bd.)
• 3642293077 (hd.bd.)
• 3642293085
• 9783642293085

OCLC

• 839250903
• SCSB-12751519

Owning Institutions

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