Mechanical Kitchen Timer Project Background Mechanical timers are harmless devices used in kitchens that enable machinery and staff to operate precisely on timed cycles. Mechanical timers utilize relatively simple technology, including gears, springs, escapements, and a pendulum or balancing wheels, which work together to ensure the timer’s proper functioning. When the timed period has elapsed, most kitchen timers are programmed to sound a single note on a bell or gong. Mechanical clocks utilize time measurement clockwork. They are generally adjusted by turning the dial at the appropriate time interval, turning energy in the dial stores in a power supply to operate the device. They act as a mechanical alarm clock; the power source’s electricity allows a wheel to spin back
