DEVICE FOR RESETTING A DISPLAY ORGAN FOR A TIME-Dependent SIZE TO A PRESET POSITION
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602012081934
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2011-06-29
- Filing Date
- 2012-06-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2032-06-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing watch mechanisms for resetting a time-related indicator, such as the seconds hand, either rely on synchronous systems that are dexterity-dependent or suffer from friction-induced wear and timing disruptions, or they do not allow for a reliable non-synchronous reset mechanism that can instantaneously reset and restart independently of user manipulation.
A device utilizing an energy accumulator and a unidirectional hammer mechanism that stores energy from a user's action, allowing the seconds hand to reset to a predetermined position and restart instantaneously without further user input, using a frictionless design that minimizes wear and dependency on user dexterity.
Enables reliable, instantaneous resetting and restarting of the seconds hand in a single operation, independent of user actions, maintaining accurate timekeeping and reducing friction-induced wear, thus enhancing the reliability and precision of the watch movement.