Mechanical clocks

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Timekeeping device
gptkbp:category Horology
gptkbp:component gptkb:castle
gptkb:Mainspring
gptkb:Dial
gptkb:Chimes
gptkb:Gear_train
Hands
Escapement
Pendulum
movement
Weight
Face
Alarm mechanism
Anchor escapement
Balance wheel
Foliot
Striking mechanism
Verge escapement
gptkbp:enables Accurate timekeeping
gptkbp:firstAppearance gptkb:Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mechanical clocks
gptkbp:influenced Watches
Chronometers
Modern clocks
gptkbp:inventedBy 13th century
gptkbp:measures Time
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Prague_astronomical_clock
gptkb:Strasbourg_astronomical_clock
gptkb:Wells_Cathedral_clock
Salisbury Cathedral clock
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Sundials
Candle clocks
Water clocks
gptkbp:provides Weights
Springs
gptkbp:regulates Pendulum
Balance wheel
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Atomic_clocks
gptkb:Sundials
Quartz clocks
Water clocks
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:church
Towers
Homes
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Gears
Weights
Springs
Escapement mechanism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sand_timer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7