Quick Answer:The Spring Unit converts the potential energy of a wound-up clock spring into electrical energy, using a steel shaft with a free-wheel device, winding ratchet and 56 mm aluminium V pulley. A driving belt is included.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Clock spring on a steel shaft, with free-wheel device.
Winding ratchet.
56 mm diameter aluminium V pulley.
Can also wind a weight on a cord to show potential energy changing to kinetic and back.
Supplied complete with driving belt.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Shaft
Steel
Spring
Clock spring with free-wheel device
Pulley
56 mm aluminium V pulley
Belt
Driving belt supplied
How It Is Used
The spring is wound with the ratchet and then released to drive a generator through the belt, turning stored energy into electricity. Used to raise a weight on a cord instead, it shows energy changing from potential to kinetic and back.