Mechanical Timing Relationships

In a mechanical marker, timing emerges from physical interactions among internal components. A hammer or striker is accelerated by spring tension until it impacts and opens the valve for a brief interval. The mass of the hammer and the force applied to it influence how long the valve remains open. Meanwhile, bolt position and sealing behavior are governed by connecting rods, pneumatic feedback, or spring loaded return systems.

Because these relationships are physical and not electronic, timing consistency depends heavily on component condition and environmental variables. Friction from worn O rings, temperature related changes in lubrication behavior, and spring fatigue all have measurable effects on cycle timing. Despite these influences, mechanical timing systems remain predictable because the physical relationships among parts do not change without external factors.

Mechanical timing relationships are referenced as part of the broader understanding of how valve behavior, bolt motion, and air release intervals emerge from fixed physical geometry rather than adjustable circuitry. The principles apply across pump, mechanical semi automatic, and pneumatically assisted designs.