• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.113-121
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• 2013

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.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.55-62
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• 2016

Heumgyeonggaknu (欽敬閣漏) is powered by a water-hammering-type water wheel. The technique that maintains the constant speed of the water wheel is assumed to be the one used in the Cheonhyeong (天衡) apparatus in Shui Yun Yi Xiang Tai (水運儀象臺) made by the Northern Song (北宋) dynasty in the 11^th century. We investigated the history of the development and characteristics of the Cheonhyeong apparatus, and we analyzed ways to transmit the power of Heumgyeonggaknu. In addition, we carried out a conceptual design to systematically examine the power control system. Based on the conceptual design, we built a model for a water wheel control system that could be used in experiments by drawing a 3D model and a basic design.

• Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.1-12
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• 2024

In this study, we investigated the time signal devices of Deungnu (circa 1270) and Gungnu (1354), the water clocks produced during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). These clocks influenced Heumgyeonggaknu (1438) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), exemplifying the automatic water clocks of the Yuan Dynasty. Deungnu, Gungnu, and Heumgyeonggaknu can be considered as automatic mechanical clocks capable of performances. The Jega-Yeoksang-Jip (Collection of Calendrical and Astronomical Theories of Various Chinese Masters) contains records of Deungnu extracted from the History of the Yuan Dynasty. We interpreted these records and analyzed reproduction models and technical data previously produced in China. The time signal device of Deungnu featured a four-story structure, with the top floor displaying the four divine constellations, the third floor showcasing models of these divinities, the second floor holding 12-h jacks and a 100-Mark ring, and the first floor with four musicians and a 100-Mark Time-Signal Puppet providing a variety of visual attractions. We developed a 3D model of Deungnu, proposing two possible mechanical devices to ensure that the Time-Signal Puppet simultaneously pointed to the 100-Mark graduations in the east, west, south, and north windows: one model reduced the rotation ratio of the 100-Mark ring to 1/4, whereas the other model maintained the rotation ratio using four separate 100-Mark rings. The power system of Deungnu was influenced by Suunuisangdae (the water-driven astronomical clock tower) of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); this method was also applied to Heumgyeonggaknu in the Joseon Dynasty. In conclusion, these automatic water clocks of East Asia from the 13th to 15th centuries symbolized creativity and excellence, representing scientific devices that were the epitome of clock-making technology in their times.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.51.3-51.3
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• 2016

흠경각루(欽敬閣漏)는 1438년 장영실(蔣英實)이 제작한 수격식 천문시계이다. 흠경각루의 작동메커니즘은 물시계, 수차, 수차제어시스템, 기륜, 주전, 각종 기어 등이 유기적으로 작동하여 가산 위의 태양운행장치와 37명의 시보인형들을 움직이게 하는 것이다. 이 연구는 흠경각루의 작동 메커니즘에 따른 가산 내부의 공간구성에 관한 것이다. 특히, 흠경각루의 동력발생 장치 부분인 물시계와 수차의 위치, 시보대 위의 신호발생장치인 주전(籌箭)에 대하여 연구하였다. 주전은 시보인형들이 종, 북, 징을 타격하여 12시와 경점시간을 알리게 하는 신호를 주는 것이다. 이를 위해 흠경각루의 기륜을 움직이기 위해 필요한 물시계와 수차의 크기를 결정하였다. 또한 주전의 작동메커니즘에 대해 분석하고, 구체적인 주전의 형태를 3D 모델링으로 구현하였다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.86.1-86.1
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• 2014

흠경각루(欽敬閣漏)는 1438년 장영실이 제작한 자동물시계로 천상의 모습을 재현한 천문시계의 역할을 갖추었다. 흠경각(欽敬閣)은 세종의 통치 철학을 세우는 중요한 공간이었다. 이곳에 설치한 흠경각루는 가산(假山) 외부에 빈풍사시의 풍경을 그려서 농사짓는 백성들의 어려움을 살필 수 있도록 하였고, 의기(倚器)를 설치하여 기울어진 그릇을 권력에 비유하여 조심하도록 하였다. 또한 12지신(支神)과 12명의 옥녀(玉女), 4신(청룡, 백호, 주작, 현무)과 4명의 옥녀, 그리고 종 북 징을 타격하여 시간을 알려주는 다양한 시보인형들과 태양운행을 살펴 볼 수 있는 종합적 연출이 가미된 당시의 첨단적 시계였다. 이러한 흠경각루의 작동은 가산 내부에 위치한 물시계와 수차에 의해서 발생된다. 물시계로부터 얻어지는 일정량의 물에 의해 수차가 회전하고, 천형장치를 활용해 회전속도를 제어할 수 있었다. 본 연구에서는 흠경각루의 동력발생과정을 유기적으로 살펴 볼 수 있도록 개념 설계를 실시하였다. 또한 3D 모델링과 기초설계도를 작도하여 실험에 활용할 수 있는 수차제어시스템 모형을 제작하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.79-91
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• 2011

Ongnu (Jade Clepsydra; also called Heumgyeonggaknu) is a water clock was made by Jang Yeong-sil in 1438. It is not only an automatic water clock that makes the sound at every hour on the hour by striking bell, drum and gong, but also an astronomical clock that shows the sun's movement over time. Ongnu's power mechanism used is a water-hammering method applied to automatic time-signal device. The appearance of Ongnu is modeled by Gasan (pasted-paper imitation mountain) and Binpungdo (landscape of farming work scene) is drawn at the foot of the mountain. The structure of Ongnu is divided into the top of the mountain, the foot of the mountain and the flatland. There located are sun-movement device, Ongnyeo (jade female immortal; I) and Four gods (shaped of animal-like immortals) at the top of the mountain, Sasin (jack hour) and Musa (warrior) at the foot of the mountain, and Twelve gods, Ongnyeo (II) and Gwanin on the flatland. In this study, we clearly and systematically understood the time-announcing mechanism of each puppet. Also, we showed the working mechanism of the sun-movement device. Finally, we completely established the 3D model of Ongnu based on this study.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.221-232
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• 2012

We analyzed the manufacturing procedure, specifications, repair history, and details of celestial movements of the water-hammering type $Honsang$ (celestial globe). Results from our study on the remaining $Honsangs$ in China and Japan and on the reconstruction models in Korea were applied to our conceptual design of the water-hammering type $Honsang$. A $Honui$ (armillary sphere) and $Honsang$ using the water-hammering method were manufactured in $Joseon$ in 1435 (the 17th year of King $Sejong$). $Jang$ $Yeong-Sil$ developed the $Honsang$ system based on the water-operation method of $Shui$ $y{\ddot{u}}n$ $i$ $hsiang$ $t'ai$ in China. Water-operation means driving water wheels using a water flow. The most important factor in this type of operation is the precision of the water clock and the control of the water wheel movement. The water-hammering type $Honsang$ in $Joseon$ probably adopted the $Cheonhyeong$ (天衡; oriental escapement device) system of $Shui$ $y{\ddot{u}}n$ $i$ $hsiang$ $t'ai$ in China and the overflow mechanism of $Jagyeongnu$ (striking clepsydra) in $Joseon$, etc. In addition to the $Cheonryun$ system, more gear instruments were needed to stage the rotation of the $Honsang$ globe and the sun's movement. In this study, the water-hammering mechanism is analyzed in the structure of a water clock, a water wheel, the $Cheonhyeong$ system, and the $Giryun$ system, as an organically working operation mechanism. We expect that this study will serve as an essential basis for studies on $Heumgyeonggaknu$, the water-operating astronomical clock, and other astronomical clocks in the middle and latter parts of the $Joseon$ dynasty.