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rivervalley
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Joined: 16/02/2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 1

Posted: 01:17pm 16 Feb 2009

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Hi my first post here.

Been staring at my Pendulum Clock for months and thinking how can i
upscale the construction and at the same time increase mechanical
advantage whilst using a highly modified 'sausage' pendulum itself to
pass through coils. Be a beautiful sculptural result i reckon, even if it
don't output much.

Now one would have to do a days worth of weightlifting in a few seconds
( ha ha ha ) to re-store that potential energy, but could it be called
gravity powered? or human powered or even solar powered? because
photosynthesis developed the food that provided the muscles with
energy.

oops! - edit - forgot the whole point of the post - does anyone know of
what has been done along these lines?Edited by rivervalley 2009-02-17

KiwiJohn
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Joined: 01/12/2005
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 691

Posted: 06:08pm 16 Feb 2009

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Hi and welcome to the forum.

Seiko used to make a range of wall clocks that were that exact configuration with an elongated pendulum bob that passed through coils.

Yes, with the right skills I am sure you could make a beautiful sculptural exhibit, how about 'Steam Punk' style!

But dont expect any output though!

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