Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
watch escapement
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gptkbp:advantage |
improved accuracy
reduced wear self-starting |
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
anchor escapement
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gptkbp:alternativeTo |
detent escapement
cylinder escapement |
gptkbp:component |
mechanical watch movement
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:Switzerland
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gptkbp:dominantSince |
19th century
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gptkbp:function |
regulate release of energy from mainspring
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Swiss lever escapement
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gptkbp:inventedBy |
1755
Thomas Mudge |
gptkbp:mainParts |
pallets
lever balance wheel escape wheel |
gptkbp:usedBy |
most modern mechanical watches
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gptkbp:usedIn |
mechanical watches
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Co-Axial_escapement
gptkb:Chronergy_escapement |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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