Question

A rectangular portion seen below the escapement wheel is known as :

• A. Dog block
• B. Pinion wheel
• C. Alignment
• D. Carriage

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Dog block

Dog Block

• A rectangular portion seen below the escapement wheel is known as : Dog block
• Two dogs are there in dog block

                   Loose dog 

                   Rigid dog

• Movement of carriage is controlled by  Loose dog and Rigid dog
•  Metal piece which always seen holding the tooth of escapement wheel when the machine is at rest is called  Loose dog
• If there is no loose dog the carriage dashes towards the left of the carriage.
•  Loose dog is movable as it has loose dog spring.
•  Loose dog helps in step by step movement.