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escapement
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escapement
1. any similar mechanism that regulates movement, usually consisting of toothed wheels engaged by rocking levers
2. (in a piano) the mechanism that allows the hammer to clear the string after striking, so that the string can vibrate
3. an overflow channel

escapement [ə′skāp·mənt]
(horology)
A device in a timepiece consisting of a toothed wheel which engages alternate pallets attached to an oscillating member.
(mechanical engineering)
A ratchet device that permits motion in one direction slowly.


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Provides equipment to orient parts or containers on discharge and to transport them in the oriented position: Downstream equipment includes decorators, trimmers, assembly equipment, parts placers, and escapements, which interface with packaging equipment.
Using high-speed robotics and vision guidance, the TrueFlex(TM) system allows parts to be fed into the assembly process without relying on dedicated bowl feeders and part-specific escapements.
Downstream equipment includes decorators, trimmers, assembly equipment, parts placers, and escapements, which interface with packaging equipment.
 
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