Mechanisms — recoil escapement

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Three-toothed Escapement diagram
Three-toothed Escapement: Pendulum Period and Geometry
Explore Hiscox’s three-long-tooth escapement, pallets and stops. Calculate pendulum period and displayed angular geometry; wheel rate and accuracy are not predicted.
Hook-tooth Escapement diagram
Hook-tooth Escapement: Ideal Pendulum and Tooth Timing | FIRGELLI
Compare ideal pendulum length, beat rate, tooth pitch and wheel speed under a one-tooth-per-beat assumption. The schematic does not solve escapement contact or clock accuracy.
Anchor Escapement diagram
Anchor Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts & Uses in Pendulum Clocks
How the Anchor Escapement works in pendulum clocks, with formula, worked example, tradeoffs vs deadbeat, and FAQs for clockmakers and restorers.