Escapements TRIZ Cases

A fixed magnetic wheel replaces the conventional escape wheel set in a tourbillon mechanism to simplify the architecture.

A magneto-mechanical escapement uses magnetic repulsion to eliminate friction in high-frequency resonators.

Segmenting the mold core with a movable intermediate plate resolves precision versus flexibility trade-offs.

A magnetic escapement transmits torque via electrostatic fields between actuators and resonators.

A watch escapement design featuring a dedicated torque receiving member on the pallet to enhance energy transfer from the escape wheel.

Single-layer roller with integrated safety pin reduces pallet fork thickness, minimizing energy loss to enhance time measurement accuracy.

Repositioning the anchor after the kinematic chain resolves bulky integration issues while enabling easier watchmaker adjustment access.

A monostable detent escapement uses a blocker carrying two rest pallets and an intersecting rod to maintain stable equilibrium.

Permanent magnets on the pallet-lever generate attraction and repulsion forces to stabilize locking against shock disruptions.

Segments the locking anchor into distinct pallets to eliminate rubbing friction and preserve isochronism in high-frequency mechanical watches.

A timepiece mechanism uses a monostable elastic member to transfer mechanical energy from a rotary wheel to the regulator.

Multiple integral wheels reduce wristwatch size while increasing pallet displacement angles to improve operational safety.

Stacked layers with internal recesses retain lubricant independent of contact angles, resolving dispersion issues and improving wear resistance.

PTFE grease lubricates silicon escapements, eliminating complex epilame steps and reducing manufacturing costs.

Communicating grooves link recessed portions in silicon watch components, eliminating separate manufacturing steps and reducing processing time.

A watch regulating member uses a pusher device to restart balance oscillation.

Periodic magnetic potential energy distribution localizes pulses near the zero position, reducing anisochronism and extending operating range.

Carbon and nitrogen ion bombardment creates a dry lubricating layer on silicon substrates, eliminating traditional lubricants that degrade over time.

A deformable silicon frame holds a leaf spring to enable precise tensioning and positioning within an escapement mechanism.

Decomposing friction into adhesion and elastic components enables accurate coefficient of friction prediction for fragile micromechanical systems.

A repositionable hot melt adhesive formulation enables precise assembly and repositioning of timepiece parts through temperature-controlled reversible bonding.

A direct constant-force escapement mechanism merges two anchors into one unified structure with coaxial escape wheels and a connecting spring.

Integrating impulse and stop pallets into a single lever eliminates external clamps, resolving adjustment complexity in Swiss lever escapements.

A single-piece flexible escapement mechanism transmits impulses between a roller-less balance and escape wheel using elastic strips.

Two planar ball bearings reduce carousel thickness for compact movements while maintaining structural integrity.

Removing rigid connecting parts between elastic arms and escape wheel frees space, increasing clamping force and preventing tooth interference.

Segmented planar construction blades resolve manufacturing cost and thickness control issues in watch movements by enabling precise two-dimensional fabrication.

A prediction model measures flexible watch part dimensions using iterative vibration simulations and resonance frequency identification.

A clock regulating system uses a lever to impart an impulse at zero balance wheel speed.

An inertial member actuates the release finger via oscillatory movement, eliminating fragile elastic blades and reducing energy loss in wristwatch mechanisms.

A magnetized escape wheel uses a continuous track of constant thickness and variable width to generate smooth magnetic energy ramps.

A micromechanical part uses a conductive semiconductor core to release static charges through an uncoated surface region.

Flexible rotary resonator with optimized escapement geometry reduces dynamic losses and extends power reserve in mechanical timepieces.

Magnetic actuation components exert contactless stress on complementary ferromagnetic parts within a timepiece mechanism.

A horological limiting device stops a watch oscillator via a lifting finger and stop finger mechanism during hand-setting operations.

A dual tourbillon watch movement synchronizes two regulating systems via a differential gear to average timekeeping rates.

A constant force device uses a simplified transmission route to stabilize output torque in mechanical timepieces.

A one-piece flexible mechanism transmits impulses between a balance wheel and an escapement wheel using integrated blades.

A contactless escapement mechanism uses magnetic repulsion between actuators and a regulator track to transmit torque without physical contact.

Preloaded impulse teeth store elastic energy to deliver constant impulses, resolving drive train fluctuations that degrade isochronism.

An indirect impulse pallet-stone transmits torque to restart oscillation, resolving self-starting failures after inadvertent stoppages.

Crossed elastic blades in a tuning fork resonator create a stable virtual pivot axis, reducing timing errors while resisting shocks and temperature changes.

Integrated screw feet position and fix bridges independently, resolving the trade-off between ease of assembly and device complexity in timepiece modules.

A self-lubricating metal composite coating embeds graphene particles to reduce friction in mechanical components.

An intermittent detent escapement transfers energy from a secondary resonator to a primary one, reducing rate defects from external disturbances.

A deformable ring in an annular resonator eliminates jerky motions and friction losses to enhance watch autonomy.

A mechanical timepiece regulation device applies periodic braking pulses to synchronize a slave oscillator with a master oscillator.