公开(公告)号：US12147196B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US17711348

申请日：2022-04-01

Applicant: MANUFACTURE D'HORLOGERIE AUDEMARS PIGUET SA

Inventor： Marc Lemonnier ,  Arthur Paris

IPC: G04B27/06 ,  G04B27/00 ,  G04B35/00

Abstract: A selection and actuation device for at least a first and second function of a watch movement includes a translationally and rotationally movable control stem respectively selecting and actuating at least one of the functions. The control stem occupies at least first, second and third distinct, successive axial positions. An actuating lever bears first and second wheels and pinions. The actuating lever occupies a neutral position when the control stem is in one of its first and third positions, and pivots, on either side of the neutral position, between a first driving position actuating the first function responsive to control stem rotation in a first direction, and a second driving position actuating the second function responsive to a control stem rotation in a second direction. Also disclosed is a movement including such a selection and actuation device as well as to a timepiece including such a movement.

公开(公告)号：US12105478B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US16955752

申请日：2018-10-24

Applicant: CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kazuya Imamura ,  Shoichiro Morita

IPC: G04B19/02 ,  G04B13/02 ,  G04B35/00

CPC classification number: G04B19/02 ,  G04B13/02 ,  G04B35/00

Abstract: A variation reduction mechanism of a stop position of a pointer includes a return gear that is driven in conjunction with a time display mechanism, a slip torque spring (friction member) that contacts the return gear to apply a friction force to the return gear to be driven, and a return spring (return spring member) that applies, to the slip torque spring, a torque of the return gear in a direction (dashed line arrow—R direction) opposite to a normal hand movement direction (arrow R direction).

公开(公告)号：US11022940B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16137955

申请日：2018-09-21

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Nobuhiro Koike

IPC: G04B1/16 ,  G04B19/04 ,  G04B13/02 ,  G04B19/247 ,  G04B19/22 ,  G04B35/00 ,  G04B19/02

Abstract: A timepiece movement includes second, minute, and hour hand wheels with second, minute, and hour hand arbors; a 24-hour hand wheel with a 24-hour hand arbor; and a first to third guides that guide an arbor to which a hand attaches. The minute, hour, and 24-hour hand arbors have tubular configurations and are disposed coaxially to the second hand arbor. The minute hand arbor has a diameter greater than the second hand arbor, the hour hand arbor has a diameter greater than the minute hand arbor, and the 24-hour hand arbor has a diameter greater than the hour hand arbor. The first guide is between the second hand arbor and the minute hand arbor, the second guide is between the minute hand arbor and the hour hand arbor, and the third guide is between the hour hand arbor and the 24-hour hand arbor.

公开(公告)号：US10365613B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US15758959

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: Harry Winston SA

Inventor： Franck Orny ,  Johnny Girardin

IPC: G04B13/02 ,  G04B11/04 ,  G04B35/00

Abstract: A positioning mechanism for a toothed wheel mounted on a rotatable staff in a watch movement, the positioning mechanism including a positioning lever exhibiting a flat lateral edge configured to cooperate with at least one flat provided on the staff of the toothed wheel. The positioning lever includes a pivot arm mounted in a pivotable manner about a pivot pin provided in the watch movement, a positioning element exhibiting the flat lateral edge and mounted in an articulated manner on the pivot arm, and a mechanism adjusting and locking the position of the positioning element on the pivot arm in relation to the staff of the toothed wheel.

公开(公告)号：US09244432B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14175506

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGÈRE SUISSE

Inventor： Pascal Lagorgette ,  Raphael Balmer

IPC: G04B17/20 ,  G04B13/02 ,  G04B35/00

CPC classification number: G04B17/20 ,  G04B13/021 ,  G04B35/00

Abstract: Shockproof timepiece wheel for driving a component having unbalance relative to a pivot axis of this wheel, The wheel includes, on the one hand, an arbour for pivotally guiding the wheel about this pivot axis, and on the other hand, a drive device arranged or assembled on a flange of this wheel, the wheel including at least one flexible element between this arbour and the flange. The flange includes a cylindrical shoulder, which cooperates in abutment for centring purposes with a complementary cylindrical shoulder provided in the arbour to ensure the perfect concentricity of the drive device with the arbour.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动相对于该车轮的枢转轴线不平衡的部件的防震时钟轮一方面包括用于围绕该枢转轴线枢转地引导车轮的心轴，另一方面，驱动装置布置或 组装在该轮的凸缘上，所述轮包括在该心轴和凸缘之间的至少一个柔性元件。 凸缘包括一个圆柱形肩部，该圆柱形肩部与轴心配合的互补的圆柱形肩部协同作用，用于定心，以确保驱动装置与心轴的完美同心度。

公开(公告)号：US4722076A

公开(公告)日：1988-01-26

申请号：US12184

申请日：1987-01-30

Applicant: Hans-Georg Schnell

Inventor： Hans-Georg Schnell

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G04B29/00 ,  G04B35/00 ,  G04B19/02

CPC classification number: G04B35/00 ,  G04B27/00 ,  G04B29/00

Abstract: In an arrangement for limiting the axial play of gears of a watch time indicating mechanism with drive gears rotatably supported on a support plate with axis extending normal thereto and an adjustment shaft extending parallel to the support plate, a cover plate is mounted on the support plate so as to overlay the gears with arms engaging the gears and further is provided with an arm bent-over into engagement with the adjustment shaft to limit their axial play. The cover plate is U-shaped and has edge portions thereof resiliently received under projections of the support plate for firmly retaining the cover plate on the support plate.

Abstract translation: 在用于限制手表时间指示机构的齿轮的轴向游隙的布置中，驱动齿轮可旋转地支撑在具有与其垂直延伸的轴线的支撑板上，以及平行于支撑板延伸的调节轴，盖板安装在支撑板上 以便齿轮与齿轮接合，并且还具有弯曲成与调节轴接合的臂以限制其轴向游隙。 盖板是U形的并且其边缘部分弹性地容纳在支撑板的突出部下，用于将盖板牢固地保持在支撑板上。

公开(公告)号：US4408898A

公开(公告)日：1983-10-11

申请号：US206228

申请日：1980-11-12

Applicant: Cyril Vuilleumier ,  Bruno Erni

Inventor： Cyril Vuilleumier ,  Bruno Erni

IPC: G04C3/14 ,  G04B13/00 ,  G04B19/02 ,  G04B35/00

CPC classification number: G04B35/00 ,  G04B13/002 ,  G04B19/02

Abstract: The invention provides a positioning mechanism for a center wheel in a tiiece enabling precision positioning for the seconds or minutes hand relative to the dial divisions. It comprises a jumper spring (1) friction mounted onto the base plate and cooperating with the teeth (3) of the center wheel (4) and a wheel member (29) interposed between the center wheel (4) and the motor pinion (14). The wheel member includes a pinion (17) meshing with the center wheel as well as a gear (16) friction mounted relative to said pinion and meshing with the motor pinion. The positioning method consists of immobilizing the motor pinion then turning the center wheel to bring the end of the jumper spring into coincidence with a tooth space thereof. The invention is employed to position exactly the seconds or minutes hand of an electronic timepiece having a stepping motor.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于钟表中心轮的定位机构，其能够相对于拨盘部分进行秒或分针的精确定位。 它包括摩擦安装在基板上并与中心轮（4）的齿（3）配合的跳针弹簧（1）和置于中心轮（4）和马达小齿轮（14）之间的轮构件 ）。 轮构件包括与中心轮啮合的小齿轮（17）以及相对于所述小齿轮摩擦安装并与马达小齿轮啮合的齿轮（16）。 定位方法包括固定马达小齿轮，然后转动中心轮，使跳针弹簧的末端与其齿形空间重合。 本发明用于定位具有步进电机的电子钟表的秒针或分针。

公开(公告)号：US1796992A

公开(公告)日：1931-03-17

申请号：US40996429

申请日：1929-11-26

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC

Inventor： MAX HELM ,  SIEGFRIED GIERS

IPC: G04B35/00

CPC classification number: G04B35/00 ,  Y10T74/19623 ,  Y10T74/19898

公开(公告)号：US996727A

公开(公告)日：1911-07-04

申请号：US1911622544

申请日：1911-04-21

Applicant: NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO

Inventor： PORTER WILSON E

IPC: G04B15/12 ,  G04B35/00

CPC classification number: G04B35/00 ,  G04B15/12

公开(公告)号：US20220326658A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17711348

申请日：2022-04-01

Applicant: MANUFACTURE D'HORLOGERIE AUDEMARS PIGUET SA

Inventor： Marc LEMONNIER ,  Arthur PARIS

IPC: G04B27/06 ,  G04B27/00 ,  G04B35/00

Abstract: A selection and actuation device for at least a first and second function of a watch movement includes a translationally and rotationally movable control stem respectively selecting and actuating at least one of the functions. The control stem occupies at least first, second and third distinct, successive axial positions. An actuating lever bears first and second wheels and pinions. The actuating lever occupies a neutral position when the control stem is in one of its first and third positions, and pivots, on either side of the neutral position, between a first driving position actuating the first function responsive to control stem rotation in a first direction, and a second driving position actuating the second function responsive to a control stem rotation in a second direction. Also disclosed is a movement including such a selection and actuation device as well as to a timepiece including such a movement.