Rotatable Inclining Bridge for Horological Movement Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mechanical watches with movable members, such as regulating members, have fixed inclinations that cannot be adjusted during use, which may affect viewing and functionality based on orientation.
Innovation Solution
A horological movement with a member that can be variably inclined using an inclining bridge and adjustment means, allowing the member to be positioned at a preferred angle relative to the plate, with a range of 0° to 45° or 0° to 90° depending on the embodiment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the member is fixed at a predefined inclination angle during construction, then the assembly process is simple, but the viewing angle and functionality cannot be adjusted during use
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge is designed to be rotatable about a horizontal axis, transforming it from a static fixed-inclination structure to a dynamic adjustable one. This allows the member to be inclined at variable angles relative to the plate, enabling optimal viewing positions while maintaining mechanical simplicity through a single rotational degree of freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge is divided into two separate parts: a fixed portion mounted on the plate and a movable portion carrying the member. This segmentation allows the bridge to rotate relative to the plate while maintaining connection, providing inclination adjustability without requiring complete redesign of the support structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bridge is made rotatable to allow inclination adjustment, then the viewing angle can be optimized, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge incorporates a rotational capability about a horizontal axis, enabling it to adapt to different viewing angles and orientations. This dynamic feature allows the member to be positioned at optimal angles for viewing while maintaining a relatively simple structural implementation through a single rotational degree of freedom.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the member to be positioned optimally for better viewing and functionality regardless of the timepiece's orientation, enhancing user experience and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
the inclining bridge is mounted such that it rotates about an axis of rotation passing through the member
Implementation Method 2
each of the pivots cooperate with a bearing of the plate, the two pivots being capable of rotating inside each bearing
Data Source
AI summary
A horological movement including a plate (33) extending substantially in a first plane and being configured to support the other parts of the movement, such as a member extending at least in part along a second plane. The horological movement includes variable adjustment means (30, 40, 130) for variably adjusting the inclination of the member (1, 10, 100) relative to the plate (33). The variable adjustment means includes an inclining bridge (7, 57, 107) on which the member (1, 10, 100) is mounted, the inclining bridge (7, 57, 107) being inclining relative to the plate (33), such that the second plane forms an angle of variable value with the first plane of the plate (33).