Question

On which of the following do/does the carriage rests?

1. Ratchet wheel
2. Escapement wheel
3. Pinion wheel
4. Main spring

• A. ii, iii
• B. ii only
• C. All
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. iii only

• The carriage does not "float" freely; it is connected to the internal timing of the machine through a toothed rack located on the underside of the carriage. This rack meshes directly with the Pinion Wheel.