Lever force F at a point "A" located by the coordinate vector r on the bar. The lever then exerts an output force F at the point "B" located by r. The rotation of the lever about the fulcrum "P" is defined by the rotation angle "θ" in radians. Let the coordinate vector of the point "P" that defines the fulcrum be r, and introduce the lengths which are the distances from the fulcrum to the input point "A" and to the output point "B", respectively. Now introduce the unit vectors e and e from the fulcrum to the point "A"
Lever escapement the escape wheel must recoil a small amount during the unlocking. The draw holds the lever against the banking pins during the detached portion of the operating cycle. Draw angle is typically about 11-15 degrees to the radial. Early lever escapements lacked draw (indeed some makers considered it injurious as a cause of extra friction in unlocking); as a result a jolt could result in the escapement unlocking. Most modern mechanical watches are jeweled lever watches, using manmade ruby or sapphire jewels for the high-wear areas of the watch. A cheaper, less accurate version of the lever escapement is used