A three-dimensional mechanical clock movement
Through the design of a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement, the problem of homogeneity in the appearance of traditional mechanical clock movements has been solved, achieving space saving and flexible structure that can be adapted to various shells, and supporting automatic winding operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANTAI POLARIS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The planar structure of traditional mechanical clock movements leads to severe homogenization in appearance, making it difficult to effectively adapt to automatic adjustment components.
It adopts a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement design, with the input shaft located below the frame, the mainspring assembly and minute wheel shaft coaxially arranged, the output assembly at the top, and the balance wheel and hairspring assembly on the side. The vertical three-dimensional structure simplifies winding and time setting operations.
It features a space-saving and flexible structural design that can adapt to various shell shapes, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality. It also supports automatic winding without the need for additional accessories.
Smart Images

Figure CN224417176U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional mechanical clock movements generally employ a planar structure design, meaning the mainspring assembly, transmission assembly, and balance wheel and hairspring assembly are all located on the same plane. This results in clocks with similar shapes that can be fitted by this type of movement, leading to severe homogenization. Furthermore, the manual or automatic adjustment mechanism is usually located on one side of the main structure, making it difficult to properly accommodate automatic adjustment components. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement in order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement, including a frame, a transmission component, a balance wheel and hairspring component, a mainspring component, and an output component. The mainspring component is connected to the balance wheel and hairspring component through the transmission component, and the balance wheel and hairspring component is connected to the output component through the transmission component. The transmission component is located in the upper part of the frame, the output component is located above the frame, the mainspring component is located in the lower part of the frame, and the balance wheel and hairspring component is located on one side of the frame.
[0005] The mainspring assembly has an input shaft below it, the output assembly includes a wheel shaft, the input shaft and the wheel shaft are coaxially arranged, and the mainspring assembly also has a number of connecting posts below it, each connecting post being arranged circumferentially around the input shaft;
[0006] The transmission assembly includes a gear set;
[0007] The input shaft is connected to the spring assembly via a drive mechanism.
[0008] The wheel axle is connected to the transmission assembly.
[0009] Preferably, the end of the connecting post furthest from the output shaft is provided with a screw tube, which is coaxially arranged with the connecting post.
[0010] Preferably, the end of the wheel shaft furthest from the input shaft is provided with a time adjustment connector.
[0011] Preferably, the balance wheel and hairspring assembly is located on one side of the transmission assembly.
[0012] Preferably, the connecting column is installed at the bottom of the frame.
[0013] Preferably, the spring assembly includes a spring shaft, and the input shaft and the spring shaft are integrally formed.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the three-dimensional mechanical clock movement adopts a 3D three-dimensional structure design, with the input shaft set below the frame, which can match the automatic winding base well. Furthermore, the input shaft and the minute wheel shaft are set coaxially, eliminating the need for additional winding and time-setting accessories, thus enabling rapid winding and time-setting operations. The overall structural design is flexible, not only saving space utilization but also matching various shaped casings well, thus possessing strong practicality and market promotion value. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-dimensional mechanical clock movement of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-dimensional mechanical clock movement of this utility model;
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Frame, 2. Mainspring assembly, 3. Transmission assembly, 4. Balance wheel and hairspring assembly, 5. Output assembly, 6. Input shaft, 7. Minute wheel shaft, 8. Connecting column, 9. Screw tube, 10. Time adjustment connector. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.
[0020] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a three-dimensional mechanical clock movement includes a frame 1, a transmission assembly 3, a balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4, a mainspring assembly 2, and an output assembly 5. The mainspring assembly 2 is connected to the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 via the transmission assembly 3, and the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 is connected to the output assembly 5 via the transmission assembly 2. The transmission assembly 3 is located in the upper part of the frame 1, the output assembly 5 is located above the frame 1, the mainspring assembly 2 is located in the lower part of the frame 1, and the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 is located on one side of the frame 1.
[0021] The mainspring assembly 2 is provided with an input shaft 6 below it, and the output assembly 5 includes a wheel shaft 7. The input shaft 6 and the wheel shaft 7 are coaxially arranged. The mainspring assembly 2 is also provided with a plurality of connecting posts 8 below it, and each connecting post 8 is arranged circumferentially around the input shaft 6.
[0022] The transmission assembly 2 includes a gear set;
[0023] The input shaft 6 is connected to the spring assembly 2 via a transmission connection.
[0024] The wheel shaft 7 is connected to the transmission assembly 3.
[0025] Preferably, a screw tube 9 is provided inside the end of the connecting post 8 away from the output shaft 7, and the screw tube 9 is coaxially arranged with the connecting post 8.
[0026] Preferably, the end of the wheel shaft 7 away from the input shaft 6 is provided with a time adjustment connector 10.
[0027] Preferably, the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 is located on one side of the transmission assembly 2.
[0028] Preferably, the connecting column 8 is installed at the bottom of the frame 1.
[0029] Preferably, the spring assembly 2 includes a spring shaft, and the input shaft 6 and the spring shaft are integrally formed.
[0030] The input shaft 6 and the spring assembly 2 are designed as a single molded structure, mainly to facilitate installation and improve the ease of parts processing.
[0031] Frame 1 is mainly used for installing and setting up various components, serving as the main support.
[0032] The winding component 2 stores energy in the mainspring manually or automatically, and drives the movement through the transmission of torque.
[0033] The transmission component 3 mainly includes a gear set, which is mainly used to transmit the energy output from the spring to drive the operation of the entire pointer system.
[0034] The balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 mainly consists of a balance wheel and a hairspring, and is primarily responsible for precise timekeeping control.
[0035] Output component 5 is mainly used to drive the rotation of the minute and hour hands.
[0036] Here, an external winding mechanism, such as an automatic winding base, can be connected to achieve automatic winding of the mainspring assembly 2 through the input shaft 6. The torque of the mainspring is transmitted to the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 through the meshing transmission of the gear set in the transmission assembly 3. The balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 is responsible for precise timekeeping control.
[0037] Multiple connecting columns 8 are set at the bottom of the frame 1, and screw tubes 9 are set inside the connecting columns 8. This is mainly to facilitate the installation and fixation of the overall structure. The connecting columns 8 can be directly connected to the upper base or the outer shell by screws, thereby improving the stability of the entire structure and the firmness of the installation.
[0038] The movement adopts a vertical three-dimensional structure design, with the balance wheel and hairspring assembly 4 located on the side, the winding position located at the bottom, and the output assembly 5 located directly above the winding assembly 2. This not only facilitates a compact design and saves space, but also allows for better matching with various shaped cases, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality.
[0039] Compared with existing technologies, this three-dimensional mechanical clock movement adopts a 3D three-dimensional structure design, with the input shaft 6 located below the frame 1, which can better match the automatic winding base. Furthermore, the input shaft 6 is coaxially set with the minute wheel shaft 7, eliminating the need for additional winding and time-setting accessories, thus enabling rapid winding and time-setting operations. The overall structural design is flexible, not only saving space utilization but also being able to match various shaped cases, making it highly practical and valuable for market promotion.
[0040] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A three-dimensional mechanical clock movement, comprising a frame, a transmission assembly, a balance wheel and hairspring assembly, a mainspring assembly, and an output assembly, wherein the mainspring assembly is driven to the balance wheel and hairspring assembly via the transmission assembly, and the balance wheel and hairspring assembly is driven to the output assembly via the transmission assembly, characterized in that, The transmission assembly is located in the upper part of the frame, the output assembly is located above the frame, the mainspring assembly is located in the lower part of the frame, and the balance wheel and hairspring assembly is located on one side of the frame. The mainspring assembly has an input shaft below it, the output assembly includes a wheel shaft, the input shaft and the wheel shaft are coaxially arranged, and the mainspring assembly also has a number of connecting posts below it, each connecting post being arranged circumferentially around the input shaft; The transmission assembly includes a gear set; The input shaft is connected to the spring assembly via a drive mechanism. The wheel axle is connected to the transmission assembly.
2. The three-dimensional mechanical clock movement as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the connecting post furthest from the output shaft is provided with a screw tube, which is coaxially arranged with the connecting post.
3. The three-dimensional mechanical clock movement as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the wheel shaft furthest from the input shaft is equipped with a timing connector.
4. The three-dimensional mechanical clock movement as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The balance wheel and hairspring assembly is located on one side of the transmission assembly.
5. The three-dimensional mechanical clock movement as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting column is installed at the bottom of the frame.
6. The three-dimensional mechanical clock movement as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The spring assembly includes a spring shaft, and the input shaft and the spring shaft are integrally formed.