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Method of detecting and manufacturing a balance spring for a timepiece

ActiveCN116783558BRegulating apparatusResonanceFrequency characteristic
The invention relates to a method for detecting a hairspring or a hairspring blank arranged as a hairspring, the hairspring having to have at least one preset oscillation frequency, the method comprising the following steps: a. applying a time-varying vibration excitation to the hairspring or the hairspring blank to cover a preset frequency range; b. determining at least one characteristic of the oscillation frequency of the hairspring or the hairspring blank, such as a resonance peak, during the vibration excitation in the preset frequency range; c. providing the oscillation frequency characteristic determined in step b to a prediction machine to determine the stiffness of the hairspring or the hairspring blank and / or to determine whether a dimensional correction of the hairspring or the hairspring blank is required to achieve the preset oscillation frequency.
Owner:RICHEMONT INTERNATIONAL SA

Doppler-free two-photon optical atomic clock

PCT designated stageWO2026109708A1Pulse automatic controlApparatus using atomic clocksLaser probeOptical frequencies
Optical frequency reference apparatus (10) comprising - an atomic vapor cell (1), containing a vapor of reference atoms, said atomic vapor cell (1) comprising a first end (41) having a first window (4) and a second end (61), - a laser source (11) for generating a laser probe beam (3) adapted to excite a two-photon optical transition of said reference atoms, - an optical detector (14), adapted to detect a fluorescence signal emitted by said reference atoms, and - at least one reflective element (5, 15) wherein the laser source (11), the atomic vapor cell (1) and the at least one reflective element (5, 15) are configured such that, in operation, the probe beam (3) enters the atomic vapor cell (1) through said first window (4) at said first end (41) and crosses said vapor of reference atoms until said second end (61) through a defined optical path in a first forward direction (3a), the probe beam (3) is reflected backwards by said at least one reflective element (5, 15) and crosses said vapor of reference atoms a second time through the same defined optical path, in a second direction (3b) opposite to the first forward direction (3a), characterized in that the optical frequency reference apparatus (10) further comprises means (7, 9) for absorbing the reflected laser probe beam (3) exiting from the atomic vapor cell (1) according to the second direction (3b).
Owner:ROLEX SA

A watch automatic testing device

ActiveCN224354722URegulating apparatus
The utility model relates to automatic equipment technical field discloses a kind of watch automatic testing device, and is realized remarkable beneficial effect by unique seal cover structure design.The three partitions in seal cover interior divide into four independent compartments, so that crown rotation test module, ALS test module, first DVI test module and second DVI test module are respectively located in different compartments.This separation design effectively isolates the mutual interference between each test module, avoids the crosstalk of test signal and the mutual influence of test environment, to significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of test result.Meanwhile, the sealing design of seal cover provides a stable, controllable environment for watch testing, further enhances the stability of the test process.In addition, the sealing design of through port ensures the smooth operation of the conveying mechanism between each compartment, while not affecting the overall sealing performance of the seal cover.
Owner:ADVANCED XINTE (GUANGDONG) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

A waterproof performance testing device and automated testing equipment

This application relates to a waterproof performance testing device and automated testing equipment, specifically in the field of watch testing technology. The waterproof performance testing device includes a housing, a testing chamber, and a lifting assembly. The housing has a receiving portion. The testing chamber includes a first cavity and a second cavity, with a partition between them. The lifting assembly includes a lifting plate and a push rod. Lifting plates are located in both the first and second cavities. The fixed end of the push rod is located outside the testing chamber, and the movable end extends into the testing chamber and is hinged to the lifting plate. This waterproof performance testing device can move a watch from a first cavity at one temperature to a second cavity at another temperature by controlling the lifting plate, thus completing the waterproof performance test under thermal shock. This eliminates the need for manual retrieval and movement of watches individually, improving testing efficiency. Multiple watches are held in water at the same temperature for the same amount of time, improving test accuracy.
Owner:GUANGDONG RENAULT PRECISION TECH CO LTD

Magnetic drive and / or drive mechanism through a watch case

PendingEP4745679A1GearworksElectric winding
One aspect of the invention relates to a watch assembly (2000) comprising a watch (1000), and an adjustment tool (200) pivoting an external drive wheel (20) around an external axis (DE) comprising an external multipolar magnet (21) cooperating, to perform an adjustment, with an internal multipolar magnet comprising an internal control wheel (1) of the watch (1000) pivoting around a first axis (D1) and meshing with the input of a reduction gear (30) whose output meshes with an internally controlled wheel pivoting in the case (10), this adjustment tool (200) comprising means for counting the number of turns of the drive wheel (20) to precisely determine the pivot angle of the internally controlled wheel and / or means for determining and / or visualizing the angular position of the internally controlled wheel.
Owner:THE SWATCH GRP RES & DEVELONMENT LTD

A method for adjusting a watch movement to facilitate restarting and / or balance it.

PendingJP2026516686AEscapementsFrequency stabilisation mechanismSpeed control systemControl system
An oscillator (2), particularly a balance wheel (21) / main spring (22) oscillator, includes an inertial element (21) and a return spring (22) that rotate around a pivot axis, Escapement (3), especially dual impulse escapement, especially Swiss lever escapement (3), A method for adjusting a speed control system (100), including, The adjustment method is to facilitate and / or balance the restart of the speed control system. Steps to adjust the beat setting, in particular to a non-zero value, and / or A step of adjusting the degree to which the anchor assembly (31) is inserted into the escape wheel (32), and / or A step to adjust the degree to which the anchor assembly is inserted into the escape wheel. including, Adjustment method.
Owner:ROLEX SA

A watch automatic testing device

ActiveCN224366325URegulating apparatus
The utility model relates to automatic equipment technical field discloses a kind of watch automatic test equipment, by being arranged first magnetic attraction body in testing mechanism, and being arranged second magnetic attraction body mutually attracted with it on carrier, the quick, accurate docking between testing mechanism and carrier is realized.This kind of magnetic attraction type docking mode does not need artificial multiple adjustment, substantially improves docking efficiency, significantly improves production efficiency.Meanwhile, the attraction of magnetic attraction body ensures the stability and accuracy of docking, effectively avoids the docking deviation caused by human factor, to improve the reliability of test result.In addition, the magnetic attraction type docking mechanism simple structure, lower cost, it is convenient to maintain and replace, reduce the use cost and maintenance difficulty of equipment, with higher practicality and economy.
Owner:ADVANCED XINTE (GUANGDONG) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

A watch assembly with a watch and adjustment tool, a method for using the watch assembly, and a watch including a case.

PendingJP2026086350AGearworksElectric windingGear wheelControl theory
The present invention provides a watch assembly equipped with means for transmitting torque or force through the watch casing using a magnetic coupler. [Solution] A watch assembly 2000 comprising a watch 1000 and an adjustment tool 200, wherein the adjustment tool 200 drives an external drive movable body 20 to pivot around an external axis DE, the external drive movable body 20 comprises an external multipole magnet 21, the external multipole magnet 21 engages with an internal multipole magnet provided in an internal control movable body 1 of the watch 1000, which pivots around a first axis D1 and meshes with the input of a reduction gear train 30 in order to perform adjustment. The output of the reduction gear train 30 meshes with an internal controlled movable body 1 that pivots within a case 10. The adjustment tool 200 comprises means for counting the number of rotations of the drive movable body 20 to accurately determine the degree of pivot of the internal controlled movable body 1, and / or means for determining and / or visualizing the angular position of the internal controlled movable body.
Owner:THE SWATCH GRP RES & DEVELONMENT LTD

Method for setting the rate of a regulating horology organ using a laser

PendingUS20260153838A1Frequency stabilisation mechanismRepair toolsInertial massMedicine
A method for setting the rate of a regulating organ (10) in a horology movement, the regulating organ (10) including an inertial mass (5), such as a balance, and resilient means (2) for returning the inertial mass (5), such as a balance spring, the resilient return means (2) being configured to enable the inertial mass (5) to carry out an oscillatory movement, the method including a step in which material is added to and / or removed from the inertial mass (5) by projecting material (9) using a laser (7).
Owner:ETA SA MFG HORLOGERE SUISSE

Test device and watch production apparatus

The utility model belongs to the field of watch production, especially relates to a testing device and watch production equipment. Testing device is used for detecting the torque of second component relative to first component rotation, second component is connected with first component rotation, testing device includes the fixed structure for fixing first component, the rack of interval arrangement with fixed structure, the connecting axle assembly of rotation connection with rack, the clamping structure of being connected with connecting axle assembly one end of towards fixed structure and be used for clamping second component and be equipped with torque sensor in connecting axle assembly, connecting axle assembly is used for rotating around the preset axis under the drive of external force, so that clamping structure drives second component relative to first component rotation, torque sensor detects the torque of second component when clamping structure is driven by connecting axle assembly and rotates. The utility model can improve the stability and accuracy of testing device detection.
Owner:SHENZHEN XINXINTENG TECH CO LTD

Method for manufacturing an oscillation element

One aspect of the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an oscillating element having a predetermined value of a structural property, the method comprising a determining step (31) in which a value of a structural property of an oscillating element (2) formed in a substrate (1a, 1b) is determined by a generating sub-step (39) in which the value is generated on the basis of a prediction algorithm applied by a computer (8) which processes at least one property of an identified resonant frequency of the oscillating element (2) when the oscillating element (2) is subjected to a vibrational excitation in an optical measuring sub-step (38); the method further comprising a modifying step (42) in which a dimension of the oscillating element (2) is modified on the basis of a dimension correction quantity calculated from the determined value of the structural property.
Owner:NIVAROX FAR SA

Method for adjusting the operation of a timepiece setting organ by laser

PendingEP4756544A1Frequency stabilisation mechanismRepair tools
The invention relates to a method for adjusting the rate of a regulating organ (10) of a watch movement, the regulating organ (10) comprising an inertial mass (5), for example a balance wheel, elastic return means (2) of the inertial mass (5), for example a balance spring, the elastic return means (2) being configured to allow the inertial mass (5) to perform an oscillatory movement, the method comprising a step of adding and / or removing material from the inertial mass (5), by projection of material (9) by a laser (7).
Owner:ETA SA MFG HORLOGERE SUISSE

Method for manufacturing oscillating member

One aspect of the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an oscillating element having a structural characteristic with a predetermined value, the method comprising a step of determining (31) a value of a structural characteristic of an oscillating element (2) formed in a wafer (1a, 1b) from a substep of generating (39) this value on the basis of a predictive algorithm implemented by a computer (8) to perform a processing of at least one characteristic of an identified resonance frequency of the oscillating element (2) when it is subjected to vibratory excitation during an optical measurement substep (38) and a step of modifying (42) the dimensions of said oscillating element (2) from a dimensional correction calculated on the basis of the value of the determined structural characteristic.
Owner:NIVAROX FAR SA

Method for testing a display kinematic chain in a watch or watch movement downstream of its oscillator

PendingCN122194600ARegulating apparatus
One aspect of the invention relates to a method for testing the display of a dial, wherein the dial is kept in continuous operation for 24 hours, at an initial instant, an initial optical image of the hands is acquired with reference to a fixed point; at least 24 hours later, at a final instant measured on a reference clock, a final optical image of the hands is acquired with reference to the fixed point; the position of the hands at the initial instant and the position of the hands at the final instant are determined by means of a visual recognition device; the difference between the reference position on the reference clock and the actual position of the hands is calculated and the measured deviation of the state is displayed.
Owner:OMEGA SA

Method for adjusting the rate of a timepiece's timekeeping mechanism using a laser

PendingCN122151464AFrequency stabilisation mechanismFrequency setting mechanismInertial massTime control
The invention relates to a method for adjusting the rate difference of a time control mechanism (10) in a timepiece movement, the time control mechanism (10) comprising an inertial mass (5), for example a balance, and an elastic return means (2), for example a spring, for returning the inertial mass (5), the elastic return means (2) being configured to enable an oscillating movement of the inertial mass (5), the method comprising the following steps: adding material to and / or removing material from the inertial mass (5) by using a laser (7) to project material (9).
Owner:ETA SA MFG HORLOGERE SUISSE

Systems, apparatus, and methods for automatically testing smart watch devices

PendingUS20260147317A1Regulating apparatusComputer hardwareMobile device
Systems, apparatus, and methods for automatically testing smart watch devices are shown and described. The apparatus for testing a smart watch includes a cabinet having a first compartment, wherein the first compartment has and interior volume. The first compartment having signal / sound dampening material positioned around the perimeter of the interior of the first compartment. A smart watch fixture is secured within the interior volume of the first compartment. The smart watch fixture is configured to have a smart watch removably secured therein. A mobile device is secured within the first compartment. The mobile device is secured such that the camera of the mobile device is targeted at the smart watch fixture. The apparatus includes a computer allowing for the mobile device to be operably coupled thereto.
Owner:COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC

Device for illuminating luminescent watch displays

ActiveEP3985445B8Visual indicationAutomatic winding
Owner:MONTRES BREGUET SA

Method for testing the kinematic display chain in a watch or watch head downstream of its oscillator

PendingUS20260161137A1Regulating apparatus
A method for testing the display of a watch head, in which the watch head is kept running continuously for 24 hours, an initial optical image of the hands is taken at an initial time with reference to fixed points; at least 24 hours later, at a final time measured on a reference clock, a final optical image of the hands is taken with reference to the fixed points, the positions of the hands at the initial and final times are determined by visual recognition means, the difference between the reference position on the reference clock and the actual position of the hands is calculated, and the value of the measured state deviation is displayed.
Owner:OMEGA SA

A Synchronous Clock Detection Suitcase

This utility model discloses a synchronous clock detection carrying case, specifically relating to the technical field of peripheral equipment for precision electronic instruments. The case includes a rotating cover rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top back of the case. A synchronous clock detector is installed inside the case. A sealing assembly is provided inside the case, and a support assembly is provided at the bottom of the case. The sealing assembly includes two fixing rods, both of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the case on their front and back sides. This utility model, by setting up a sealing assembly—specifically, a square frame rotating to push a sealing plate downwards—allows the outer surface of the bottom of the square frame on the inner wall of the sealing plate to engage, sealing the gap between the rotating cover and the carrying case. This not only prevents dust accumulation on the surface of electronic components from hindering heat dissipation and causing oxidation and corrosion of metal contacts, but also ensures that the performance of precision components remains unaffected by reduced dust and moisture interference.
Owner:NEI MENG GU CHAO GAO YA GONG DIAN JU

Test system and method for head-mounted display devices

PendingCN122151349ASynchronous motors for clocksElectric unknown time interval measurementComputer hardwareDisplay device
The present disclosure relates to the field of head-mounted display devices, and more particularly, to a test system and method for a head-mounted display device. The test system comprises a connecting mechanism for rigidly connecting a detection device and a head-mounted display device to enable synchronous movement of the detection device and the head-mounted display device, wherein the head-mounted display device displays a target image when motion is detected; the detection device comprises an inertial measurement unit and a light sensor, the detection device detects a first time point of movement of the detection device through the inertial measurement unit, and detects a second time point of display of the target image by the head-mounted display device through the light sensor, and determines a difference between the second time point and the first time point as an MTP time of the head-mounted display device.
Owner:GOERTEK INC

A method for testing the kinematic display chain of a portable watch or the portable watch body located downstream of an oscillator.

PendingJP2026102441ARegulating apparatus
This provides a method for testing portable watches, including those with displays. [Solution] One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for testing the display of a portable watch body, wherein the portable watch body is made to keep time continuously for 24 hours, and an initial optical image of the hands is taken with respect to a fixed point at the initial time. At least 24 hours later, at the final time measured by a reference clock, a final optical image of the hands is taken with respect to the fixed point. The position of the hands at the initial time and the final time is determined by a visual recognition means, the difference between the reference position on the reference clock and the actual position of the hands is calculated, and the value of the deviation of the measured state is displayed.
Owner:ASULAB SA

An automated watch testing apparatus

ActiveCN224366321UConveyor partsRegulating apparatus
The utility model relates to automatic equipment technical field discloses an automatic watch testing equipment through setting up jacking mechanism, realized the jacking of carrier from the transmission mechanism, with the purpose of cooperation first DVI test module and second DVI test module, need not manual operation, effectively avoided human error, improved the accuracy of detection result. Meanwhile, each test module is sequentially arranged along the conveying direction, so that the carrier can be sequentially detected by the crown rotation test module, ALS test module, first DVI test module and second DVI test module, realizes the automation and continuity of detection process, greatly improves the detection efficiency. In addition, the first DVI test module and the second DVI test module are used for detecting the scratch and dust stain of watch CG surface respectively, can detect the appearance quality of watch comprehensively, further improves the comprehensiveness and reliability of detection.
Owner:ADVANCED XINTE (GUANGDONG) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Method for manufacturing mechanical resonators

To provide a method for manufacturing a mechanical resonator. [Solution] One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a set of mechanical resonators (2a) having structural characteristics having an average value that falls within a predetermined range of values, the method comprising: forming mechanical resonators (2b, 2c) and vibrating members (10a, 10b, 10c) on a plate (1) (21); calculating dimensional corrections to be applied to the formed resonators (2b, 2c) based on values ​​determined for structural characteristics (26); and then correcting the dimensions of the formed resonators (2b, 2c) based on the dimensional corrections calculated to obtain a set of resonators (2a) having structural characteristic values ​​that fall within a predetermined range of values ​​(28).
Owner:NIVAROX FAR SA

Method for verifying the display drive train of a watch or a watch head downstream of its oscillator

PendingEP4760417A1Regulating apparatus
One aspect of the invention relates to a method for verifying the display of a watch head, where the watch head is ensured to run continuously for 24 hours, an initial optical image of the hand is taken at an initial time a with reference to fixed points, a final optical image of the hand is taken after at least 24 hours at a final time measured on a reference clock with reference to the fixed points, the positions of said hand are established at said initial and final times by means of visual recognition, the difference between the reference position with respect to the reference clock and the actual position of the hand is calculated, and the value of the measured state deviation is displayed.
Owner:OMEGA SA