The trigger. The heart of it
all.
The trigger. The heart of it
all.
As the clock arm rotates
(clockwise) the "angled arm tip" hits the top of the trigger. This moves
the bottom of the trigger to the left, releasing the hopper that is caught and held by the
hopper "notch". The "slot" in the trigger (nylon nut tightens
too) allows the trigger to move "up and over" the clock arm. It then
returns (light return spring) back ready to capture the hopper as the load is dumped and
the counter weight pulls the mouth of the hopper back up to the "filling"
position. As it fills from the bucket, the hopper again leans forward and is held in
place by the hopper "notch". Ready to go again.
