Clockwork energy storage wheel

How did clockwork work?

Clockwork mechanisms relied on windup power instead of electricity. They used gears and springs to store and release energy, driving the movement of the device. This technology has stood the test of time, with the earliest known clockwork device, the Antikythera mechanism, dating back to ancient Greece over 2000 years ago.

What happens when you wind up a clockwork car?

When you wind up a clockwork car, you give it enough energy to drive across your carpet. A basic law of science called the conservation of energy tells us that we can't do anything without energy.

How does a wind-up clock work?

A wind-up clock works by inputting energy rotationally with the input 'key'. This stored energy is then released rotationally to drive the clock's hands. Both a torsion bar and a 'coil' spring can be used to store this energy.

What does a clockwork machine do?

A clockwork machine uses a mechanism driven by gears to perform useful or interesting tasks. The gears control the speed and force of the machine, allowing it to do things like climb inclines. The gears are powered by a spring that releases its energy through them.

How do the wheels of a clockwork tank generate more climbing force?

In a clockwork tank, the wheels (or tracks) take power from the spring, step down the speed, and generate more climbing force at the same time. This is similar to using low gears on a bicycle or a car for climbing a hill.

How would a clockwork tank work?

A clockwork tank would use gears to climb over obstacles. In this case, the wheels or tracks would take power from the spring, step down the speed, and generate more climbing force.