An electromechanical governor converts harmful mechanical energy into electricity, eliminating noise and bulk in timepieces.
Using metallic glass or gold gongs increases audible partials, reducing watch case clutter from multiple windings.
Amorphous metal acoustic membrane radiates striking watch sound while preventing electrochemical corrosion against gold case backs.
A dome-shaped acoustic radiation membrane with a central piston and peripheral ring amplifies vibration amplitudes in the 500 Hz to 3.5 kHz frequency band.
A locking rocker pivots to secure the striking mechanism during time-setting operations.
A gong with varying cross-sectional size produces strictly harmonic components.
A magnetic field regulator dissipates excess energy via eddy currents to maintain constant speed in clockwork mechanisms.
Integrated rocker clutch locks the striking barrel to prevent energy loss during disengagement.
Segmented striking zones eliminate parasitic noises from hammer rebound while restoring energy and increasing sound level.
Elastically deformable plastic rings insulate cathedral gongs from surrounding components, preventing parasitic noise during mechanical shocks.
An inclined impact surface on a timepiece gong directs hammer strikes to generate multi-directional vibrations.
Wire spark erosion cuts zirconium-based metallic glass preforms into precise gong shapes.
Segmented control systems with intermediary isolation mechanisms prevent simultaneous operation of distinct sound-emitting functions in complex timepieces.
A safety rocker mediates manual pusher input to prevent inadvertent manipulation during striking cycles.
Segmented date and time wheels enable specific daily alarms without electronic components.
A stepped support structure secures multiple striking gongs with rigid parallel alignment.
A peripheral rotary wheel mounting using ball bearings reduces axial depth in mechanical watch striking mechanisms.
Acoustic radiators tuned to generator frequencies improve sound richness while maintaining watch waterproofness and structural rigidity.
Magnetic field interaction controls the hammer trajectory, preventing double impacts and optimizing energy transfer to the gong.
A silicone seal in a watch case groove transmits resonator vibrations to the bezel.
Segmented triggering mechanisms prevent torque on the minute wheel set while enabling precise snooze functionality.
Coaxial hour, quarter, and minute ratchets reduce watch plane area while maintaining precise strike timing.
A clutch mechanism disengages the main striking system to enable exclusive operation of a secondary alarm signal.
Curved central section increases modal density and vibration amplitude, resolving low efficiency in restricted frequency bands.
Integrating the gong and holder into a single piece eliminates complex mounting steps while optimizing vibration transmission for richer sound.
Progressive blade sections minimize activation energy loss while maximizing acoustic output in musical timepieces.
A striking mechanism limits hammer recoil using eddy current or magnetic braking to control impact motion.
A method tunes gong vibration frequencies using FFT analysis and mechanical adjustment to achieve a precise frequency ratio.
An eccentric-supported elastic stop replaces conventional countersprings to adjust hammer rest positions without disassembling clock hands.