#344 | Cuorologgio

Item #344 was originally intended to be an electrical heart prosthesis that became an intentionally complex structure in the likes of a clock. For this reason, it bears the name from two combined italian words “Cuore” & “Orologgio” (“Heart” & “Clock” respectively) a “Cuorologgio” or a “Heart-Clock” if I may say so.

During its development, an unexpected turn of events lead to the question of ”How complex could it get?” rather than “How reliable/simplified it can be built?” . Even rather pointless, the mechanism developped it’s own kind of beautiy as it developped.

The project currently it’s in the point of divergence to whether progress as a fully pledged pump or an intricate mechanical drive.

Item #344 is a custom made clockwork mechanism that is: fully radially symmetric , vertically stacked and hollow on its center. Its general components such as escapements and geartrains are in multiples of 3 on a radial arrangement or centermounted when necessary such as the mainspring.

The mechanism uses tourbillon with triple inverted escapements to power a regulated geartrain by mounting the said geartrain directly on the escapement frame, making it follow the same fixed outer gear on a steady pace.

Item #344 can be wound with an external key by inserting it to the center, direcly accessing to the mainspring. (Complete)

The mainspring can be wound by providing external rotation to the base, the mainspring is over-winding protected in case of intended uneven winding on random interwals. (Complete)

The speed in which the mechanism operates at can be regulated by rotating the top outer gear between clockwise or counterclockwise; Making so changes the height of the mechanism. (WIP)

The initial cog drive can be either connected to a central pump in exceeding speed of 76L per minute or to be linked to a clock geartrain for decorative purpouses. (Under Discussion)