Bell is Ringing

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The project, initially designed using Autodesk Inventor 2014, features animation and renderings created with Inventor Studio. A small spur gear experiences a rotation (240 degrees per second) which results in an action. The video showcases a mechanism comprising of spur gears and levers that causes a slow oscillation of the fork with extended pauses at both ends. Consequently, this oscillation rotates the hammer until it reaches the vertical position, post which gravity's force propels the hammer to strike the bell. To replicate the project in Inventor, download all files into a single directory and open the .iam file using Autodesk Inventor 2014, 2015 or later versions. Access Environments/Dynamic Simulation and hit the Play button to initiate simulation. If waiting time is an issue, reduce the number of images generated from 5000 to a minimum of 1000, albeit at the cost of image resolution. For enhanced clarity in the living clip, I opted for a higher image count. Experience the simulated motion and enjoy!