The file 'Watch Escapement Desk Toy 3D Printer Model' is (pdf,stl) file type, size is 10.5MB.
This is a basic model of a swiss lever escapement, it could also be used as a desk toy.
I have always been fascinated by the inner workings of a mechanical watch, I have designed this model to understand the basics of how a watch regulates it's speed. The model's parts are very easy to print and uses common fasteners to hold everything together.
This video explains the basic working principles of a mechanical watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYBvt9kA3bE
Assembly of the escapement is very straight forward, please refer to the attached exploded view when assembling the parts.
Below are a list of fasteners required
M4 Nut: 19
M4 Locknut: 4
M4 Washer: 24
M4 x 16: 13
M4 x 20 : 2
M4 x 40: 2
M4 x 50: 1
M4 x 60: 3
M3 Nut: 3
M3 Washer: 3
M3 x 12: 2
M3 x 25: 1
AssemblyDrawing_Sheet_1.pdf | 246.4KB | |
AssemblyDrawing_Sheet_2.pdf | 179.9KB | |
AssemblyDrawing_Sheet_3.pdf | 221.4KB | |
AssemblyDrawing_Sheet_4.pdf | 459.7KB | |
Balance.stl | 2.9MB | |
BalanceFrameBack.stl | 2.0MB | |
BalanceFrameFront.stl | 1.8MB | |
BarrelRatchet.stl | 185.5KB | |
Bracket.stl | 1.5MB | |
EscapeWheel.stl | 1.4MB | |
GearTrain.stl | 2.3MB | |
HairSpring.stl | 1.2MB | |
ImpactPinHousing.stl | 1.0MB | |
MainSpring.stl | 1.6MB | |
PalletFork.stl | 1.0MB | |
Ratchet.stl | 624.1KB | |
RatchetSpring.stl | 524.6KB | |
SpringBarrel.stl | 58.1MB | |
SpringFrameBack.stl | 2.7MB | |
SpringFrameFront.stl | 2.5MB | |
TrainFrameBack.stl | 3.0MB | |
TrainFrameFront.stl | 1.8MB | |
WindingKey.stl | 3.8MB | |
WindingStem.stl | 327.4KB |