Lantern Wheel (Noun)
Meaning
A small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The clockmaker carefully assembled the lantern wheel, ensuring the cylindrical bars were properly aligned to engage with the gear.
- In the antique clock, a lantern wheel was used to transmit power from the mainspring to the gear train.
- Due to its simplicity and low cost, the lantern wheel became a popular choice for inexpensive timepieces during the Industrial Revolution.
- The lantern wheel's cylindrical bars allowed for smooth engagement with the adjacent gear, minimizing wear and tear on the clock's mechanism.
- The clock's movement featured a lantern wheel, which, although less precise than toothed gears, was sufficient for its intended purpose.