83results about "Calibers" patented technology

The invention relates to a mechanism (100) for a striking timepiece, comprising: - a first cannon pinion (1); - a second cannon pinion (2); - a geared connection (14, 15, 21) between the first cannon pinion (1) and the second cannon pinon (2); and - a device (16) for compensating clearance in the geared connection. The geared connection (14, 15, 21) between the first cannon pinion (1) and the second cannon pinon (2) comprises: - a first gear (15) attached to the first cannon pinion (1); - a second gear (14) mounted pivotably relative to the first cannon pinion; and - a third gear (21) attached to the second cannon pinion (2), wherein the first and second gears mesh with the third gear, and the clearance compensation device (16) in the geared connection is arranged so as to exert a return force from the first and second gears against: - the opposing faces of at least one tooth of the third gear (21); and / or - the adjacent faces of at least two consecutive teeth of the third gear (21).

The mechanism (100) for a striking timepiece includes a first, and a second cannon pinions, a geared connection (14,15,21) between the first (1) and second (2) cannon pinions, and—a device (16) for compensating clearance in the geared connection. The geared connection (14,15,21) includes a first gear (15) attached to the first cannon pinion (1),—a second gear (14) mounted pivotably relative to the first cannon pinion, and—a third gear (21) attached to the second cannon pinion (2). The first and second gears mesh with the third gear, and the clearance compensation device (16) in the geared connection is arranged so as to exert a return force from the first and second gears against the opposing faces of at least one tooth of the third gear (21) and / or—the adjacent faces of at least two consecutive teeth of the third gear (21).

Clock mechanism (110), in particular clock movement or chronograph module, comprising: - a frame (80, 81), and - a counting chain (100) comprising an epicyclic train (31, 32, 33, 34) including a first planetary gear (33) fixed to the frame. A method for assembling two separate mechanisms or two separate timepieces, comprising the following steps: - a step of supplying a frame (80, 81), - a step of mounting a drive wheel (20) onto the frame (80, 81), - a step of mounting an hour counter (40) onto the frame (80, 81), and - a step of assembling: • a wheel (30') meshing with the drive wheel and with the hour wheel, or • an epicyclic gear train (31, 32, 33, 34) meshing with the drive wheel and with the hour wheel. The method makes it possible to obtain two separate mechanisms but with identical frames, identical drive wheels, and an identical hour wheel.

The utility model belongs to the technical field of clocks and watches, in particular to a mechanical clock movement, which comprises a transmission mechanism, a pointer transmission shaft, a transmission adapter assembly and a thread assembly seat are arranged at the top of the transmission mechanism, and the pointer transmission shaft penetrates through the transmission adapter assembly and the thread assembly seat; the linkage bearing is guided through the connecting ring sleeve and the fixed ring sleeve which are arranged in a split mode, so that the rotating sleeve can stabilize rotating connection of a driving piece in the transmission mechanism through the linkage bearing. Meanwhile, a guiding space formed by the connecting ring sleeve and the fixing ring sleeve for the linkage bearing is exposed to the outside by releasing mutual clamping of the positioning clamp and the clamping convex groove, and then a gap between the connecting ring sleeve and the fixing ring sleeve can be directly filled with a paste lubricant; or the rotating sleeve is directly pulled out from the position between the connecting ring sleeve and the fixed ring sleeve to the outside to be lubricated, so that the normal transmission efficiency of the transmission mechanism to the rotating sleeve is not influenced while the machine core is convenient to maintain.

Comprising a wheel set carrying a display member and provided with a braking device. An electromechanical timepiece movement (2) is disclosed comprising an electromechanical motor (54), a display wheel set (30) arranged to be rotated by the electromechanical motor and comprising a stem (36) intended to carry display hands (48), and a braking device associated with the display wheel set and comprising a brake spring (10) and a gasket (8) arranged between the brake spring and the stem of the display wheel set, the brake spring is arranged so as to be able to generate a brake torque on the display wheel set via the washer pressed by the brake spring once the display wheel set is subjected to a rotational drive torque. The washer and the brake spring are arranged such that the washer remains stationary and does not rotate in normal operation. The gasket applies a total compression force to the arbor so as to create a friction force between the lateral surface of the gasket and the revolution surface of the arbor, which generates a braking torque.

An electromechanical horological movement (2) including an electromechanical motor (54), a display wheel set (30) arranged to be rotated by the electromechanical motor and including an arbor (36) intended to carry a display hand (48), and a braking device associated with the display wheel set and including a braking spring (10) and a washer (8) arranged between the braking spring and the arbor of the display wheel set, the braking spring being arranged so as to be able to generate, via the washer against which this braking spring presses, a braking torque on the display wheel set, as soon as this display wheel set is subjected to a rotary drive torque. The washer and the braking spring are arranged so that the washer remains stationary and non-rotating in normal operation.

The invention relates to a watch movement comprising a control rod (1), a movement winding mechanism, a date display mechanism and a time display mechanism, the watch movement comprising a first rocker (10) carrying a drive wheel (11) capable of being kinematically linked to the control rod (1), and carrying at least one time-setting wheel (12) arranged to cooperate with the time display mechanism and capable of being kinematically linked to the drive wheel (11), and a second rocker (20) carrying a date correction mechanism capable of being kinematically linked to the drive wheel (11) as well as to the date display mechanism,the second rocker (20) being pivotally mounted on the first rocker (10) and arranged to move between an engagement position in which the date correction mechanism cooperates with the date display mechanism and a disengagement position in which the date correction mechanism is disconnected from the date display mechanism, and the control rod (1) and the first (10) and second (20) rockers are arranged to occupy three positions.

The utility model discloses an electromechanical conversion device of an ancient mechanical turret clock, which belongs to the technical field of automatic time traveling modes of ancient mechanical turret clocks and comprises a conversion fixed shifting fork and a conversion sliding shifting fork. The conversion fixed shifting fork and the movement output split shaft connecting rod rotate synchronously; the conversion sliding shifting fork is arranged on the conversion connecting rod in a sleeving manner, the conversion sliding shifting fork can slide in the axial direction of the conversion connecting rod, and the conversion sliding shifting fork and the conversion connecting rod synchronously rotate; the switching connecting rod is provided with a sliding shaft sleeve, the sliding shaft sleeve is sleeved with an electromechanical cannon pinion, the electromechanical cannon pinion and the switching connecting rod are both rotationally connected with the sliding shaft sleeve, and the electromechanical cannon pinion is controlled by an electromechanical reduction gearbox to rotate. According to the utility model, the main movement of the mechanical clock can drive the clock hand to travel, and the electromechanical reduction gearbox can also drive the clock hand to travel.

An assembly (10) including a first and a second micromechanical part (11, 20) engaging with each other, the first part (11) including a plate (12) from which extends a connecting member (13) formed by a protruding body having at least one radial shoulder (130) forming a surface of revolution, and at least one axial shoulder (131) formed by a radially extending shouldering (132) and generating an allowance on the plate (12), the connecting member (13) on the first part (11) engaging in a pivot connection with a complementary connecting member (21) on the second part so that the second part is pressed against the axial (131) and radial (130) shoulders.

The utility model relates to a clock movement which comprises a driving wheel set and an adjusting mechanism, the driving wheel set is kinematically connected to a first display mechanism and a second display mechanism which are used for driving a first display and a second display, and the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the positions of the first display and the second display and comprises a sliding gear assembly and a control component. The control member drives the slide gear assembly into a first corrected position when the control member is pushed in a first rotational direction, where the slide gear assembly cooperates with the first display mechanism to modify the position of the first display, and drives the slide gear assembly into a second corrected position when the control member is pushed in a second rotational direction. The control member drives the sliding gear assembly into a second correction position, where the sliding gear assembly cooperates with the second display mechanism to modify the position of the second display, the first display mechanism comprising a ratchet mechanism having a ratchet capable of kinematically connecting the drive wheel set with a display wheel carrying the first display, and interrupting the kinematic connection between the first display mechanism and the drive wheel set.

The invention relates to a mechanical movement (1''), comprising an information display device (2''), the information display device comprising at least one indicator member (4) for information, the at least one indicator member being pivotally mounted about a pivot axis A. The movement (1'') encloses a cavity (8) which at least houses the indicator member (4), the cavity (8) being arranged such that the indicator member (4) is entirely housed within the movement (1''). The movement comprises at least one mobile (10) arranged to pivot coaxially with the pivot axis A and comprising peripheral teeth (12), said mobile (10) being housed in the cavity (8) and designed to carry the indicator member (4). The mobile (10) comprises a rim (10a) comprising the peripheral teeth (12) and defining an internal opening (18), the rim (10a) carrying an arm (10b) which passes radially through the internal opening (18) to be pivotally mounted on said pivot axis A, the indicator member (4) being present on the arm (10b). The invention also relates to a clock comprising such a mechanical movement (1'').

The present invention relates to a watch assembly (1) of a stud (81), in particular a barrel stud, on a blank (91), in particular a bridge or plate (91), the stud (81) comprising a first axis (A80) and a shoulder (82) extending at least in a radial direction of the first axis (A80), the blank (91) comprising a groove (92) along a second axis (A90), the stud and the blank being constructed and / or arranged to prevent translation of the stud along the first axis relative to the blank and to allow, during assembly, sliding of the stud in translation in the groove along the second axis (A90), perpendicular to the first axis.

The utility model provides a movement of an epicyclic display dial plate, which comprises a central gear and an epicyclic gear which are concentrically arranged, and the epicyclic gear and the central gear rotate relatively; the torque output unit is in transmission connection with the epicyclic gear so as to drive the epicyclic gear to rotate; the epicyclic gear is divided into at least two functional areas along the circumference, and a transmission unit and a functional unit are installed in each functional area. The central gear is in transmission connection with the transmission unit and transmits power to the functional unit through the transmission unit; a rotation dial plate is fixed on the epicyclic gear through a position pin pipe, and the rotation dial plate and the epicyclic gear rotate synchronously. According to the utility model, the functional units are arranged on the epicyclic gear, so that each functional unit can revolve around the center of the epicyclic gear, the surface of the dial plate which is displayed outwards is more dynamic, and meanwhile, the content displayed by the dial plate can be set into a plurality of parts which are respectively arranged on the functional area and the epicyclic gear; and the design thought of the dial is expanded.

To provide a ceramic composition having vivid color.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a colored product made from a ceramic involving an oxide-based matrix and a doped or co-doped component of the aluminium garnet family. Also, the invention relates to a manufacturing method for the product.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

To provide a friction system that allows transmission of a high torque, that is easy to manufacture, and whose friction repeatability is easy to manage.SOLUTION: A friction system 100 for a horological movement includes: a shaft 1; a first fixed element 2 mounted on the shaft 1; a second fixed element 4 mounted on the shaft 1; a toothed member 3 mounted to rotate freely on the shaft between the first fixed element 2 and the second fixed element 4; a third fixed element 6 mounted on the shaft 1; and a spring 5 mounted on the shaft 1 and arranged between the second fixed element 4 and the third fixed element 6. The spring 5 takes the form of a washer including an inner portion close to the shaft 1 abutting on the third fixed element 6, and an outer peripheral portion of the washer elastically abutting on an annular element of the second fixed element 4. The spring 5 is elastically deformed and forms a kinematic link both between the first fixed element 2 and the toothed member 3, and between the second fixed element 4 and the toothed member 3 up to a predetermined friction torque.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The present invention relates to a mechanical movement (1''') with an information display device (2'''), comprising at least one indicator member (4) for said information, mounted for rotation about a rotation axis A. The movement (1''') encloses a cavity (8) for receiving at least said indicator member (4), said cavity (8) being arranged so that said indicator member (4) is completely housed inside the movement (1'''). The movement is arranged to rotate coaxially with the rotation axis A and comprises at least one movable body (10) including an outer peripheral toothing (12), said movable body (10) being housed in the cavity (8) and arranged to support said indicator member (4). The movable body (10) includes the outer toothing (12) and comprises a fellow (10a) defining an inner opening (18), the fellow (10a) supporting an arm (10b) passing radially through the inner opening (18) so as to be mounted for rotation about the rotation axis A, and a support member (4) is represented on the arm (10b). The invention also relates to a timepiece equipped with such a mechanical movement (1''').

A watch featuring a rigid casing to improve the shock resistance of the watch movement housed in the middle case. [Solution] A watch 100 comprising a middle case 10, a removable case back 12, a movement 20, and a casing element 30 that firmly holds the movement in the internal volume 15 of the middle case, wherein the casing element comprises a first casing circle 35 that presses against the shoulder formed on the middle case, a second casing circle 34 that firmly holds the movement between itself and the first casing circle via peripheral ribs and is superimposed on the first casing circle without direct contact, and a clamp element 33 separate from the case back that directly contacts the second casing circle, and is configured to compress the movement axially between the first and second casing circles and to compress the first casing circle axially relative to the shoulder of the middle case.

A bolt (10) configured to limit the axial travel of a moving body (21) of a horological movement (20). The bolt includes a head (11) arranged at the end of an arbor (12) extending according to a longitudinal axis of revolution, the head (11) extending radially with respect to the arbor (12) and including over a portion of its periphery, a radial addendum (110) configured to be arranged opposite said moving body (21), and including, at the interface with the arbor (12), a bearing base (111) through which the bolt (10) is configured to rest against a structure (22) of the horological movement (20).

Method of assembling a mechanism or a clock part, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - a step of supplying a frame (80, 81), - a step of mounting a drive wheel (20) on the frame (80, 81), - a step of mounting an hour counter (40) on the frame (80, 81), and - a step of assembling: • a wheel (30') meshing with the drive wheel and with the hour wheel, or • an epicyclic gear train (31, 32, 33, 34) meshing with the drive wheel and with the hour wheel.

The invention relates to a friction system (100) for a watch movement comprising: - an axis (1) arranged to be mounted in the watch movement; - a first fixed element (2), mounted on the axis; - a second fixed element (4), mounted on the axis; - a toothed member (3), mounted freely rotatable on the axis between the first fixed element and the second fixed element; - a third fixed element (6), mounted on the axis; - a spring (5) mounted on the axis (1) and arranged between the second fixed element (4) and the third fixed element (6).According to the invention, the spring (5) is in the form of a washer comprising an inner part (51) close to the axis (1) bearing against the third fixed element (6), and an outer peripheral part of the washer resting in elastic support against an annular element of the second fixed element (4), the spring being elastically deformed and forming a kinematic connection both between the first fixed element (2) and the toothed member (3), and between the second fixed element (4) and the toothed member (3) up to a predefined friction torque.

A horological movement including a seconds wheel set, a power source, and a regulator (13) to regulate the motion of the seconds wheel set. The movement includes a control mechanism (20) to take an active state wherein it cooperates with the regulator (13) to immobilise it and with the seconds wheel set for driving it such that it rotates into a predefined position. The control mechanism (20) is adapted to take an inactive state wherein it releases the regulator (13) such that the latter is able to regulate the motion of the seconds wheel set, and the seconds wheel set so as to authorise the displacement thereof. The mechanism (20) includes two motion transmitting modules, each to be connected to a specific actuating member, and each being driving the control mechanism (20) between the inactive state and active state upon operation of the actuating member to which it is connected.

The invention relates to a lock (10) intended to limit the axial movement of a moving part (21) of a watch movement (20), said lock (10) being characterized in that it comprises a head (11) arranged at the end of a rod (12) extending along a longitudinal axis of revolution, said head (11) extending radially with respect to the rod (12) and comprising on a portion of its periphery, a radial projection (110) intended to be arranged opposite said moving part (21), and comprising, at the interface with the rod (12), a support base (111) by which the lock (10) is intended to rest against a structure (22) of the watch movement (20).

The utility model relates to the technical field of watch movements, in particular to a watch movement, which comprises a machine body, a chassis is arranged at the bottom of the machine body, and a first mechanism is arranged in the machine body. According to the utility model, the first mechanism which can be flexibly detached and replaced is arranged, so that the observation of a mechanical watch movement or a quartz watch movement is realized, the observation effect of watch movements with different forms and sizes is realized, and the personalized selection of a user is further met.

A timepiece comprising a case and a crystal delimiting an internal volume in which a miniature timepiece movement is arranged, the timepiece comprising a device for fastening the crystal to the case around the periphery of the crystal, the timepiece also comprising a device for connecting the crystal, the device comprising at least one support stud arranged in its internal volume in a fixed manner relative to the case and engaging with the crystal outside the periphery of the crystal fixed by said fastening device, in particular in the central region of the crystal, through contact with the underside of the crystal.

The present invention discloses a watch assembly and belongs to the technical field of watch assemblies. The watch assembly includes a watch case; a case back mounted in the watch case; a minute hand dial mounted inside the watch case, where a surface of the minute hand dial is provided with a first indicating portion. According to the present invention, the case back is mounted to the watch case, and when structures inside the watch case need to be inspected and maintained, the case back can be conveniently opened. It should be noted that gear structures inside the watch case of the present invention are integrated into a detachable mounting assembly, the user can directly disassemble the detachable mounting assembly from the watch case, and then opens the detachable mounting assembly to inspect and maintain the gear structures inside the watch case.

A horological movement including a setting stem, a movement winding mechanism, a date display mechanism, a time display mechanism, and a first lever carrying a drive wheel capable of being kinematically connected to the setting stem, and carrying at least one hand-setting wheel to cooperate with the time display mechanism and capable of being kinematically connected to the drive wheel, and a second lever carrying a date correction mechanism capable of being kinematically connected to the drive wheel as well as to the date display mechanism, the second lever being pivotably mounted on the first lever and arranged to move between a meshed position in which the date correction mechanism cooperates with the date display mechanism and a retracted position in which the date correction mechanism is disconnected from the date display mechanism, and the setting stem and the first lever and second lever are arranged to occupy three positions.

To provide an anti-vibration / anti-floating device being easy to mount and mounted in a preparatory stage for mounting a display gear set.SOLUTION: An electromechanical timepiece movement 2 comprises a display gear set 30 including a stem 36 intended to hold a display hand 48, and a brake device coupled to the display gear set 30 and including a brake spring 10 and a washer 8 arranged between the brake spring 10 and the stem 36 of the display gear set 30, where when the display gear set 30 receives rotary drive torque, the brake spring 10 can immediately generate a brake torque on the display gear set 30 via the washer 8 pressed by the brake spring 10, the washer 8 and the brake spring 10 are arranged such that the washer 8 remains stationary and does not rotate during normal operation, and the washer 8 applies overall pressing force towards the stem 36 in order to generate friction force that produces the brake torque between a lateral surface of the washer 8 and a rotating surface of the stem 36.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6