A device for distributing the winding force of a clock mainspring uniformly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a clock machinery field, concretely is a clock clock spring winding force even distribution device, including spring roll, protection subassembly, winding force adjusting assembly and quick release assembly, and the top of bearing plate is equipped with apron, and the top of apron is equipped with the sliding slot, and the sliding slot is arc shape setting, and winding force adjusting assembly includes pivot, and pivot penetrates protection subassembly middle part, and the top of pivot is equipped with knob, and pivot bottom and spring roll are connected, the utility model discloses the ingenious design of winding force adjusting assembly can realize the even distribution of spring winding force, in the spring winding process, the cooperation of limiting post and gear no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of watchmaking machinery, specifically a device for evenly distributing the winding force of a watch spring. Technical Background

[0002] In traditional mechanical clocks, the mainspring winding is usually operated using a simple rotating shaft structure. However, this traditional structure has obvious defects in actual use: due to the lack of an effective winding force adjustment mechanism, the winding force is prone to fluctuation during the winding process and cannot be evenly distributed. When the winding force is too large, it may cause the mainspring to be overstretched, which will not only shorten the service life of the mainspring, but may also cause failures such as breakage due to excessive internal stress. When the winding force is too small, it will cause the mainspring to be loosely wound, resulting in insufficient power to the clock, which will affect the accuracy of the clock and cause it to run too fast or too slow. In addition, the disassembly and maintenance process of traditional devices is relatively cumbersome, requiring the use of various tools and consuming more time and manpower, which is not conducive to later inspection and replacement of parts.

[0003] Therefore, designing a spring winding device that can evenly distribute winding force and is easy to assemble and disassemble is of great practical significance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for evenly distributing the winding force of a watch spring, so as to solve the problems of uneven winding force and inconvenient disassembly and assembly in the prior art.

[0005] A device for evenly distributing the winding force of a watch spring includes a spring coil, a protective component, a winding force adjustment component, and a quick-release component. The spring coil is disposed inside the protective component, the winding force adjustment component is disposed at the top of the protective component, and the quick-release components are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the protective component.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The protective assembly includes a protective shell, with a bearing plate bolted to the top of the shell. The bearing plate has a cover plate at its top, and a groove with an arc shape is provided at the top of the cover plate. The winding force adjustment assembly includes a rotating shaft that passes through the middle of the protective assembly. A knob is provided at the top of the rotating shaft, and the bottom of the rotating shaft is connected to a spring coil. A gear one is provided at the outer end of the rotating shaft, and a gear two is provided on the bottom side of the gear one. A limiting plate is provided on one side of the gear two. The limiting plate is set on the top of the bearing plate via a rotating column, and the limiting plate is adapted to the gear two.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The top of the limiting plate is provided with a limiting post, which is adapted to gear one. The top of the limiting plate is provided with a pushing post on the side near the limiting post, which is adapted to the cover plate slide groove. One end of the limiting plate is provided with a spring one, and one end of the spring one is provided with a fixing block. The bottom end of the fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the bearing plate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The quick-release assembly includes a bracket, which is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate. A limiting block is provided at the bottom of the bracket and at both ends of the protective shell. A fixing post is provided at one end of the bracket, and a pull plate is provided at one end of the fixing post. A limiting plate is provided at the outer end of the fixing post, and a spring is provided on the side of the outer end of the fixing post near the limiting plate.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A sealing gasket is provided at the junction of the shaft and the protective component. The sealing gasket is made of nitrile rubber, and the inner ring of the sealing gasket fits tightly against the outer wall of the shaft.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The outer wall of the knob is provided with anti-slip texture, which is distributed in a diagonal crisscross pattern.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The inner wall of the protective shell is equipped with a cushioning layer made of silicone, and the surface of the cushioning layer is in contact with the outer wall of the spring coil.

[0018] The present invention has the following advantages: 1. Through the ingenious design of the winding force adjustment component, the present invention can achieve a uniform distribution of the winding force of the mainspring. During the winding process, the cooperation between the limiting post and the first gear, as well as the interaction between the first gear and the second gear, plus the elastic support of the spring pair of limiting plates, can effectively limit the rotation speed and force of the shaft, and avoid the winding force being too large or too small.

[0019] 2. This utility model makes the assembly and disassembly of the device more convenient and efficient through the design of quick-release components. By pulling the pull plate, the fixing column can be moved, causing the fixing column to disengage from the limited state, thereby achieving rapid separation between the cover plate and the protective shell.

[0020] Figure Labels

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the winding force adjustment component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the quick-release component of this utility model.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] 1. Spring winding; 2. Protective assembly; 21. Cover plate; 22. Protective shell; 23. Bearing plate; 3. Winding force adjustment assembly; 31. Knob; 32. Shaft; 33. Gear 1; 34. Gear 2; 35. Limiting plate; 36. Push post; 37. Limiting post; 38. Spring 1; 39. Fixing block; 4. Quick release assembly; 41. Bracket; 42. Limiting block; 43. Fixing post; 44. Limiting disc; 45. Spring 2. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4The present invention provides a device for evenly distributing the winding force of a watch spring, comprising a spring coil 1, a protective component 2, a winding force adjustment component 3, and a quick-release component 4.

[0031] The mainspring coil 1 is located inside the protective component 2. Its purpose is to provide comprehensive protection for the mainspring coil 1 and prevent it from being affected by external factors. The winding force adjustment component 3 is located at the top of the protective component 2. This connection method facilitates the adjustment of the winding force of the mainspring coil 1 inside the protective component 2 through the winding force adjustment component 3. The quick-release components 4 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the protective component 2. This layout allows for the fixation and quick disassembly / reassembly control of the structure of the protective component 2 from both ends.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Specifically, the protective component 2 includes a protective shell 22, the top of which is connected to a support plate 23 by bolts. The bolt connection ensures the firmness of the connection between the protective shell 22 and the support plate 23, and facilitates disassembly and maintenance later. The top of the support plate 23 is provided with a cover plate 21, which can shield and protect the components at the top of the support plate 23 to prevent dust and impurities from entering. The top of the cover plate 21 is provided with a sliding groove, which is arc-shaped. The arc-shaped sliding groove provides a suitable trajectory for the subsequent movement of the push column 36, ensuring that the push column 36 can move smoothly.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Based on Example 1, in order to further ensure that the winding force of the mainspring is always in a uniform and stable state, a winding force adjustment component is provided at the top of the protective component.

[0036] Specifically, the winding force adjustment component 3 includes a rotating shaft 32, which penetrates the middle of the protective component 2. This penetration allows the rotating shaft 32 to extend deep into the protective component 2 and connect with the mainspring coil 1, while also facilitating external control of the mainspring coil 1 via the rotating shaft 32. A knob 31 is provided at the top of the rotating shaft 32, which provides a convenient point for the operator to apply force, making it easy for the operator to rotate the rotating shaft 32. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 32 is connected to the mainspring coil 1, and this connection method allows the rotation of the rotating shaft 32 to directly drive the mainspring coil 1 to perform a winding action.

[0037] Among them, the outer end of the rotating shaft 32 is provided with a gear 33, which rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 32, laying the foundation for subsequent cooperation with the gear 34 to transmit power and adjust the speed. The bottom side of the gear 33 is provided with a gear 34, which meshes with the gear 33 and can transmit the rotational power of the gear 33. At the same time, the speed is adjusted by the gear transmission ratio. A limiting plate 35 is provided on one side of the gear 34. The limiting plate 35 is set on the top of the bearing plate 23 through a rotating column. The setting of the rotating column allows the limiting plate 35 to rotate flexibly around the rotating column. The limiting plate 35 is adapted to the gear 34 and can limit the rotation of the gear 34, thereby controlling the rotation of the gear 33 and the rotating shaft 32.

[0038] In addition, a limiting post 37 is provided at the top of the limiting plate 35. The limiting post 37 is adapted to the gear 33. When the limiting plate 35 rotates, the limiting post 37 can cooperate with the tooth groove of the gear 33 to further limit the rotation speed and force of the gear 33 and ensure uniform winding force. A pushing post 36 is provided on the top of the limiting plate 35 near the limiting post 37. The pushing post 36 is adapted to the slide groove of the cover plate 21. The pushing post 36 moves in the slide groove and can guide the limiting plate 35 to rotate along a specific trajectory to ensure the stability and accuracy of the movement of the limiting plate 35.

[0039] Furthermore, one end of the limiting plate 35 is provided with a spring 38, and one end of the spring 38 is provided with a fixing block 39. The bottom end of the fixing block 39 is fixedly connected to the top end of the bearing plate 23. The fixing block 39 provides a fixed support for the spring 38, while the spring 38 provides elastic tension to the limiting plate 35, so that the limiting plate 35 can always maintain the matching state with the gear 34 and the gear 33, ensuring the stability of the limiting effect.

[0040] Specifically, the quick-release assembly 4 includes a bracket 41, which is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate 21. The bracket 41 provides installation support for other components of the quick-release assembly 4. The bottom of the bracket 41 is provided with a limiting block 42, which is located at both ends of the protective shell 22. The cooperation between the limiting block 42 and the protective shell 22 can initially limit the position of the bracket 41. One end of the bracket 41 is provided with a fixing post 43, and one end of the fixing post 43 is provided with a pull plate. The pull plate facilitates the operator to pull the fixing post 43. The fixing post 43 is used to achieve a fixed connection between the bracket 41 and the protective shell 22.

[0041] The fixed column 43 is provided with a limiting plate 44 at its outer end. The limiting plate 44 can limit the movement range of the fixed column 43 and prevent the fixed column 43 from falling off the bracket 41. A second spring 45 is provided on the side of the fixed column 43 near the limiting plate 44. The second spring 45 provides elastic thrust to the fixed column 43, so that the fixed column 43 can be tightly locked in the limiting position, ensuring the firmness of the connection between the bracket 41 and the protective shell 22.

[0042] In addition, a sealing gasket is provided at the penetration point between the rotating shaft 32 and the protective component 2. The sealing gasket is made of nitrile rubber. The inner ring of the sealing gasket is tightly fitted to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 32. Nitrile rubber has good sealing performance and wear resistance. The tight fit can effectively prevent the leakage of lubricating oil inside the device and the entry of external impurities, ensuring the normal operation environment of the internal components of the device.

[0043] Furthermore, the outer wall of the knob 31 is provided with anti-slip texture. The anti-slip texture is distributed in an oblique cross pattern. The oblique cross pattern can increase the friction between the hand and the knob 31, prevent the operator's hand from slipping when rotating the knob 31, and improve the convenience and stability of operation.

[0044] Furthermore, the inner wall of the protective shell 22 is provided with a buffer pad layer. The buffer pad layer is made of silicone material and its surface is in contact with the outer wall of the mainspring 1. The silicone material has good elasticity and cushioning performance. The setting of being in contact with the outer wall of the mainspring 1 can play a buffering and protective role for the mainspring 1, reduce the impact of external vibration and impact on the mainspring 1, and reduce the noise of the mainspring 1 during operation.

[0045] It should also be noted that the mainspring coil in this application can be a regular-sized mechanical watch mainspring coil, a miniature precision watch mainspring coil, a high-torque mechanical watch mainspring coil, etc. Figure 1 In this embodiment, a conventional-sized mechanical watch mainspring is used as an example for description. Of course, other types of watch mainsprings can also adopt a similar structure, which will not be elaborated on later.

[0046] Understandable, Figure 1 The diagram only schematically illustrates some of the components of the force uniform distribution device; the actual shape, size, location, and construction of these components are not subject to change. Figure 1 Due to limitations, the force distribution device can also include, compared to... Figure 1 More or fewer parts.

[0047] In actual use, the operator holds the knob 31 with his hand. Since the outer wall of the knob 31 has diagonally crisscrossed anti-slip textures, it can effectively prevent the hand from slipping. The operator rotates the knob 31, which drives the rotating shaft 32 to rotate. The rotating shaft 32 passes through the middle of the protective component 2, and its bottom end is connected to the mainspring 1. Therefore, the rotation of the rotating shaft 32 will directly drive the mainspring 1 to wind, storing power for the watch to run.

[0048] During the rotation of the rotating shaft 32, the gear 33 at the outer end of the rotating shaft 32 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 32. The gear 33 meshes with the gear 34 on the bottom side, thereby driving the gear 34 to rotate together. The limiting plate 35 on one side of the gear 34 is set on the top of the bearing plate 23 through the rotating column, and the limiting plate 35 is adapted to the gear 34. The rotation of the gear 34 will exert a force on the limiting plate 35, causing the limiting plate 35 to tend to rotate around the rotating column.

[0049] The limiting post 37 at the top of the limiting plate 35 is adapted to the gear 33. When the gear 33 rotates, the limiting post 37 will continuously contact and cooperate with the tooth groove of the gear 33, which will play a certain role in hindering and limiting the rotation of the gear 33, thereby limiting the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 32. At the same time, the pushing post 36 at the top of the limiting plate 35 moves in the arc-shaped groove of the cover plate 21, providing guidance for the rotation of the limiting plate 35 and ensuring the stable operation of the limiting plate 35.

[0050] When the limiting plate 35 rotates, the spring 38 at one end of the limiting plate 35 will deform. The fixing block 39 at one end of the spring 38 will provide fixed support for the spring 38. The elastic force generated by the spring 38 will pull the limiting plate 35, so that the limiting plate 35 always maintains the matching state with the gear 34 and the gear 33, thereby continuously adjusting the rotation force of the gear 33 and the rotating shaft 32, ensuring that the force is uniform when the rotating shaft 32 drives the mainspring coil 1 to wind, and realizing the uniform distribution of the mainspring winding force.

[0051] When internal components of the device need to be inspected or maintained, the operator pulls the pull plate at one end of the fixing column 43 in the quick-release assembly 4. The pull plate moves the fixing column 43 outward, and the limiting plate 44 at the outer end of the fixing column 43 moves accordingly, squeezing the second spring 45 at the outer end of the fixing column 43, causing the second spring 45 to undergo compression deformation. When the fixing column 43 moves out of the limiting engagement state with the protective shell 22, the cover plate 21 can be removed from the top of the support plate 23, and then the components such as the spring coil 1 and the winding force adjustment assembly 3 inside the protective assembly 2 can be inspected and maintained. After the inspection and maintenance is completed, the pull plate is released, the second spring 45 returns to its deformation, pushes the fixing column 43 to reset, and re-establishes the limiting engagement with the protective shell 22, fixing the cover plate 21 to the top of the support plate 23, thus completing the assembly of the device.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clockwork spring winding force equalizing device characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a spring reel, a protection assembly (2), a winding force adjusting assembly (3) and a quick release assembly (4), the spring reel (1) is arranged in the protection assembly (2), the winding force adjusting assembly (3) is arranged at the top of the protection assembly (2), and the quick release assembly (4) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the protection assembly (2). The protection assembly (2) comprises a protection shell (22), the top of the protection shell (22) is connected with a bearing plate (23) through bolts, the top of the bearing plate (23) is provided with a cover plate (21), the cover plate (21) is provided with a sliding groove in the top, and the sliding groove is arranged in an arc shape. The winding force adjusting assembly (3) comprises a rotating shaft (32), the rotating shaft (32) penetrates the middle part of the protection assembly (2), the top of the rotating shaft (32) is provided with a knob (31), the bottom of the rotating shaft (32) is connected with the spring reel (1), the outer end of the rotating shaft (32) is provided with a gear one (33), the bottom side of the gear one (33) is provided with a gear two (34), one side of the gear two (34) is provided with a limiting plate (35), the limiting plate (35) is arranged at the top of the bearing plate (23) through a rotating column, and the limiting plate (35) is matched with the gear two (34).

2. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the limiting plate (35) is provided with a limiting column (37), the limiting column (37) is matched with the gear one (33), the top of the limiting plate (35) is provided with a pushing column (36) on the side close to the limiting column (37), the pushing column (36) is matched with the sliding groove of the cover plate (21), one end of the limiting plate (35) is provided with a spring one (38), one end of the spring one (38) is provided with a fixed block (39), and the bottom end of the fixed block (39) is fixedly connected with the top of the bearing plate (23).

3. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick release assembly (4) comprises a support (41), the support (41) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the cover plate (21), the bottom of the support (41) is provided with a limiting block (42), the limiting block (42) is arranged at both ends of the protection shell (22), one end of the support (41) is provided with a fixed column (43), one end of the fixed column (43) is provided with a pulling plate, the outer end of the fixed column (43) is provided with a limiting disc (44), and the outer end of the fixed column (43) is provided with a spring two (45) on the side close to the limiting disc (44).

4. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 3, characterized in that: The penetrating part of the rotating shaft (32) and the protection assembly (2) is provided with a sealing washer, the sealing washer is made of butyronitrile rubber material, and the inner ring of the sealing washer is tightly combined with the outer wall of the rotating shaft (32).

5. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the knob (31) is provided with anti-skid lines, and the anti-skid lines are distributed in an oblique cross shape.

6. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the protection shell (22) is provided with a buffer pad layer, the buffer pad layer is made of silica gel material, and the surface of the buffer pad layer is combined with the outer wall of the spring reel (1).

7. A device for distributing uniformly the winding force of a clock spring according to claim 6, characterized in that: ​

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