Horological Bearings TRIZ Cases

A bored hole, laser-engraved clearance zone, and wear finishing create a rounded pivot-bearing profile that reduces marking and wear in timepieces.

A laser-engraved clearance zone and rounded transition help timepiece pivot bearings avoid edge damage during pivot insertion.

A recessed bearing contact surface cuts oil-layer shear stress at the shaft shoulder, reducing energy loss while preserving pivot guidance.

A dual-resilient horology bearing absorbs axial and radial shocks while storing lubricant to keep precise axis recentering over service life.

A compact elastic bearing assembly recenters a watch axis after shocks while maintaining fluid lubrication for stable chronometric performance.

A MAC-based lubricant combines friction reduction and oxidation resistance for longer-lasting non-magnetic watch balance shafts.

Single crystal quartz bearing uses a trigonal pyramid blind hole to improve axis centering and reduce friction.

Curved elastic arms lock into a support via a bayonet fitting, eliminating rigid attachment stress to enable assembly in small movements.

A magnetic anti-shock device uses movable pole masses to absorb shock energy and maintain component integrity.

Rotational symmetry in the pivot module and housing allows elastic means to retain the staff without precise angular orientation.

Adjustable elastic members change the number of stable states, resolving fixed-position limitations.

Elastic member with outer and central parts absorbs shock, ensuring consistent pierced stone positioning despite material degradation.

Controlled polymer shrinkage establishes precise bearing clearance, reducing assembly complexity and shock sensitivity.

Integral counter-pivot stone on elastic structure maintains large visible diameter while absorbing impact energy in clock movements.

Segmented elastic arms provide tailored displacement responses, resolving the trade-off between multi-directional shock absorption and manufacturing precision.

Pre-positioning elastic means in a support recess enables automated assembly of shock absorbers while preventing misalignment and damage.

Dual resilient members absorb axial and radial shocks, ensuring precise staff repositioning after impacts without lubricant degradation.

An inclined bearing wall supports the pivot tip to eliminate friction torque variation across different watch orientations.

Radially oriented fixing elements on a timepiece shock absorber spring minimize stiffness while maintaining constant load on the endstone.

Elastomeric shock-absorbing bearing replaces crystalline metal springs with polymer rings to eliminate plastic deformation under high stress.

Hydrogenated ceramic passivation isolates the glass from humidity to prevent slow crack propagation and enhance breaking strength.

Bayonet coupling secures elastic arms to the bearing cup, eliminating assembly stress and enabling disassembly for maintenance.

A polymeric pivot system integrates suspension and bearing functions into a single component to absorb mechanical shocks in timepiece trains.

Glycerol ethers lower friction coefficients in timepieces while preventing corrosion and migration that degrade traditional lubricants.

Magnetic retention replaces elastic springs in watch arbors, eliminating wear and improving manufacturing reproducibility.

A bi-material shockproof bearing uses a metallic pivot and polymer insert to absorb impacts in timepiece arbors.

An oblique counter-pivot stone stabilizes clockwork pivot behavior, reducing rate deviations caused by varying hairspring forces.

An amorphous metal alloy bearing eliminates plastic deformation and radial play by increasing the elastic limit and reducing friction.

A suspended membrane spring exerts axial force on a timepiece pivot system to absorb shock energy through elastic deformation.