Incremental twisting of the outer portion into a three-dimensional overcoil configuration relieves internal stresses to maintain concentricity.
A tourbillon movement tilts the balance oscillation axis relative to the cage rotation axis to extend the escapement lever arm without increasing rotational inertia.
A rotary resonator mechanism replaces traditional lever escapements to achieve smooth continuous rotation and high energy efficiency in mechanical timepieces.
Field-specific lithography dose adjustments center stiffness distributions and reduce dispersion for improved timepiece manufacturing yield.
An elastic washer clamps a polygonal ferrule hairspring to prevent silicon breakage during axis insertion.
A spiral spring connecting member uses two distinct arms to secure the blade while allowing independent vertical movement of the first arm.
A collet outer peripheral shape portion forms a metal hairspring into a Grossmann curve profile.
Ferrule unbalance counters balance wheel errors to minimize vertical position rate deviations.
Amorphous ferromagnetic balance wheel deflects magnetic fields orthogonally, preventing remanent magnetization and rate deviations in mechanical timepieces.
Flexible bonds with deformable compasses enable high amplitude oscillations in mechanical timepiece components.
Integral polygonal hairspring protrusions prevent crystalline silicon coil adhesion during impact events.
A cam and follower mechanism drives longitudinal displacement of watch components along the rotation axis.
A hybrid timepiece oscillator uses a contactless magnetic pivot to support the balance assembly.
Depositing a thin ductile coating on a niobium-zirconium alloy blank prevents sticking during wire drawing while maintaining high yield strength.
Heavily doped silicon balance springs compensate thermal expansion and Young's modulus variations to stabilize oscillator frequency across temperature ranges.
Angular blade offset and variable thickness in a single integrated hairspring improve isochronism while eliminating axial stacking complexity.
Non-contact optical measurement detects spacing variations between spiral spring turns to resolve invasive testing bottlenecks in automated assembly lines.
Inclined hairspring flanks prevent turn adhesion during shock events, resolving the trade-off between high surface polish and reliability.
A compact C-shaped regulator key holds the hairspring securely using partially hollowed arms and hooks.
A hairspring uses continuous polynomial functions to define radius and thickness, aligning the geometric center with the center of gravity.
A one-piece silicon double balance spring integrates coaxial springs via a monolithic collet structure.
An eccentric actuates a pre-stress device to modify balance spring stiffness, resolving chronometric errors from off-centring windings.
Non-linear terminal curves compensate for center of gravity displacement, reducing lateral pressure on the balance wheel axis to improve isochronism.
Receptacle automates fine settings via angular orientation means, reducing manual labor while maintaining chronometric quality.
Different rotational frequencies and nested cages correct isochronism while reducing energy consumption.
Modifies pivot bearing friction coefficients to correct rate and amplitude discrepancies in watch oscillators.
Removing zirconium eliminates oxide skin formation, resolving the trade-off between mechanical strength and industrial processability.
A watch movement mechanism rotates an oscillator support around an oblique horizontal axis to create a conical revolution path.
Periodic modulation of the hairspring active length reduces escapement disturbances, improving chronometric performance and accuracy.
Stacked semiconductor subassemblies secured by bridges eliminate interface fragility and improve thermal stability in multistage timepieces.