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A Study on the Internal Structure of Heumgyeonggaknu

  • Kim, Sang Hyuk (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute) ;
  • Lee, Yong Sam (Department of Astronomy and Space Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Min Soo (Department of Astronomy and Space Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Ham, Sun Young (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute)
  • Received : 2013.01.28
  • Accepted : 2013.03.22
  • Published : 2013.06.15
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Abstract

Heumgyeonggaknu is a water-hammering type automatic water clock which was made by Jang Yeong-Sil in 1438. The water clock that is located in Heumgyeonggaknu consists of Suho which is equipped with 2-stage overflow. Constant water wheel power is generated by supplying a fixed amount of water of Suho to Sususang, and this power is transferred to each floor at the same time. The 1st floor rotation wheel of Gasan consists of the operation structure which has the shape of umbrella ribs. The 2nd floor rotation wheel is made so that the 12 hour signal, Gyeong-Jeom signal, and Jujeon constitute a systematic configuration. The 3rd floor rotation wheel is made so that the signal and rotation of Ongnyeo and four gods can be accomplished. Based on the above conceptual design, this paper analyzed the internal signal generation and power transmission of Heumgyeonggaknu.

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