СОЛНЕЧНОЕ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ ЗАВОДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЧАСОВ С АВТОМАТИЧЕСКИМ ПОДЗАВОДОМ

Изобретение относится к электрическим заводным устройствам для часов с автоматическим заводом. Заявленное электрическое солнечное заводное устройство для часов с автоматическим заводом содержит поворотное основание, электромотор для привода поворотного основания, аккумулятор для питания электромотора, солнечный элемент для зарядки аккумулятора, внутренний часовой механизм, электронное средство для управления электромотором, светочувствительный элемент, соединенный с электронным средством, и пользовательский интерфейс управления данным электронным средством; данное электронное средство управляется пользователем посредством селективного включения одного или другого из нескольких рабочих режимов, к которым относятся первый режим, в котором привод поворотного основания производится только при освещении механизма заводки, и второй режим, в котором во время, заранее заданное с помощью интерфейса управления, включается программа привода поворотного основания. Техническим результатом является обеспечение ...

СПОСОБ ИНКРУСТАЦИИ УКРАШЕНИЯ В ЭЛЕМЕНТ ОБЛИЦОВКИ ЧАСОВ, НАНЕСЕННЫЙ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ГАЛЬВАНОПЛАСТИКИ, И ЭЛЕМЕНТ ОБЛИЦОВКИ, ВЫПОЛНЕННЫЙ ПРИ ПОМОЩИ ЭТОГО СПОСОБА

Изобретение относится к способу изготовления элемента облицовки, в который инкрустируют по меньшей мере одно украшение. Способ изготовления элемента облицовки (4) часов, в который инкрустируют по меньшей мере одно украшение (1), при этом он включает в себя следующие последовательные этапы, на которых берут украшение (1), состоящее из передней части (2) и задней части (3), которые должны соответственно выступать из элемента облицовки и служить средством крепления указанного украшения в указанном элементе облицовки; берут шаблон (5), выполненный по размерам элемента облицовки (4), причем этот шаблон содержит полость (6), подходящую к размерам передней части (2) украшения (1) (фиг.1 и 2), устанавливают украшение (1) в шаблоне (5), при этом передняя часть (2) украшения (1) заполняет полость (6), выполненную в шаблоне (5); заполняют шаблон (5) посредством гальванического нанесения металла (7) для получения требуемого элемента облицовки (4) и снимают шаблон (5) с полученного элемента облицовки ...

Экономичный компонент циферблата часов

Экономичный способ изготовления компонента (1) для циферблата часов или стрелочного компонента (1), в котором:- выбирают материал кожуха для каждой видимой поверхности (2): аморфный металл, или нанокристаллический сплав, или сплав золота, и/или серебра, и/или меди, и/или родия, и/или титана, и/или алюминия;- изготавливают в первом инструменте (3) из материала кожуха с исходной толщиной (Е), большей или равной 50 микрометрам, утолщенную полую заготовку (4), исходная толщина (E) которой больше 20 микрометров, причем указанная заготовка (4) имеет излишнюю толщину (5) по отношению к каждой видимой поверхности (2), при этом указанная заготовка (4) содержит первую полость (6) для размещения опорного элемента (7);- выбирают материал внутренней стороны для изготовления внутреннего элемента (7);- изготавливают опорный элемент (7) и присоединяют его к первой полости (6);- одну видимую поверхность (2), которая должна оставаться видимой, механически обрабатывают алмазным инструментом, удаляя всю излишнюю ...

КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЙ МИКРОМЕХАНИЧЕСКИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Использование: для композиционного микромеханического компонента. Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что изготовление композиционного микромеханического компонента включает стадию обеспечения подложкой, стадию вытравливания на верхнем слое по меньшей мере одного рисунка до промежуточного слоя, стадию нанесения на верхнюю часть указанной подложки электроизоляционного покрытия, стадию направленного травления указанного покрытия и указанного промежуточного слоя, стадию выполнения электроосаждения при подсоединении электрода к электропроводному нижнему слою подложки, отделение композиционного компонента от подложки. Технический результат: улучшение трибологических свойств кремния, упрощение способа изготовления, обеспечение возможности использования способа для микромеханических компонентов с высоким коэффициентом гибкости. 14 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ КАЛИБРОВКИ СКВАЖИННОГО ГЕНЕРАТОРА ТАКТОВЫХ ИМПУЛЬСОВ

Изобретение относится к средствам калибровки скважинного инструмента и может быть использовано для калибровки генератора тактовых импульсов. Техническим результатом является расширение арсенала технических средств для калибровки скважинных инструментов на месте проведения работ. В частности, предложено устройство для калибровки скважинного генератора тактовых импульсов, содержащее: скважинный генератор тактовых импульсов; приемный элемент для приема производного тактового сигнала в случае, когда скважинный генератор тактовых импульсов расположен в скважине; и измерительную схему для измерения частоты производного тактового сигнала в единицах нескорректированной скважинной тактовой частоты, связанной со скважинным генератором тактовых импульсов, для обеспечения эквивалента измеренной частоты. Причем производный тактовый сигнал получают из поверхностного тактового сигнала, связанного с поверхностным генератором тактовых импульсов, при этом частота производного тактового сигнала составляет ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ МИКРОМЕХАНИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА

Изобретение относится к области часовой промышленности и направлено на повышение точности изготовления микромеханического компонента, который включает, по меньшей мере три детали, что обеспечивается за счет того, что согласно изобретению способ изготовления микромеханического компонента включает этап формирования, по меньшей мере, одной пластины, которая имеет рамку, соединенную, по меньшей мере, одной перемычкой с деталью указанного компонента, имеющей отверстие, а также этап установки указанной пластины на опору, этап закрепления штифта в отверстии детали для формирования компонента, этап отделения сформированного компонента каждой пластины. 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ФУТЛЯР ДЛЯ ЧАСОВ ИЛИ ЮВЕЛИРНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

Компактный дорожный футляр (1) для часов или ювелирных изделий (10) для использования им одной рукой содержит закрываемую коробку (2) для размещения по меньшей мере одного держателя (3) для часов или ювелирного изделия (10) между по меньшей мере одним лотком (4) и крышкой (5). Коробка (2) включает в себя основание (6), с которым взаимодействует крышка (5) для закрытия футляра (1), и по меньшей мере один лоток (4). Лоток и по меньшей мере один держатель (3) расположены так, что они удерживаются друг над другом за счет силы магнитного притяжения. Изобретение обеспечивает надежность хранения, компактность футляра и удобство пользования одной рукой. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

ВНЕШНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ НА ОСНОВЕ ФОТОСТРУКТУРИРУЕМОГО СТЕКЛА

... 1. Внешняя часть (21, 61), включающая в себя первый участок (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 33, 35, 43, 45) на основе фотоструктурируемого стекла, по меньшей мере второй участок (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 33, 35, 43, 45) на основе по меньшей мере одного второго материала, отличающаяся тем, что одна поверхность (24, 28, 30, 31) первого участка объединена в одно целое с поверхностью второго участка, образуя единую внешнюю часть (21, 61).2. Внешняя часть (21, 61) по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что по меньшей мере один второй материал выполнен на основе кремния и включает в себя монокристаллический кремний, легированный монокристаллический кремний, поликристаллический кремний, легированный поликристаллический кремний, пористый кремний, оксид кремния, кварц, кремнезем, нитрид кремния или карбид кремния.3. Внешняя часть (21, 61) по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что по меньшей мере один второй материал ...

Экономичный компонент циферблата часов

СОСТАВНОЙ МАЯТНИК

... 1. Составной маятник (45, 45′), образованный в слое (21) материала на основе кремния и включающий в себя ступицу (39, 39′), соединенную с ободом (37, 37′), по меньшей мере, одной спицей (40, 41, 42, 43), отличающийся тем, что обод (37, 37′) включает в себя одну дополнительную деталь приблизительно в форме кольца (23, 23′) с прорезями из материала с плотностью, большей, чем плотность указанного материала на основе кремния, чтобы увеличить инерцию указанного маятника. ! 2. Маятник по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанная, по меньшей мере, одна дополнительная деталь (23) устанавливается на одной из основных поверхностей обода (37). ! 3. Маятник по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанная, по меньшей мере, одна дополнительная деталь (23′) устанавливается в углублении (38), сделанном на одной из основных поверхностей обода (37). ! 4. Маятник по п.3, отличающийся тем, что указанная, по меньшей мере, одна дополнительная деталь (23′) выступает из одной из основных поверхностей обода (37). ! 5. Маятник ...

ДЕКОРИРОВАННАЯ ЭМАЛИРОВАННАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ

... 1. Эмалированная деталь (3, 11, 21) для циферблата, содержащая керамическую подложку (31), покрытую первым эмалированным слоем (4', 12, 24, 33) для улучшения внешнего вида упомянутой детали, по меньшей мере, еще одним, другим эмалированным слоем (6', 8', 9, 14, 16, 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45), частично покрывающим первый эмалированный слой (4', 12, 24, 33), отличающаяся тем, что упомянутый, по меньшей мере, еще один, другой эмалированный слой (6', 8', 9, 14, 16, 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45), по меньшей мере, частично покрыт металлизированным слоем (13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 36, 38) таким образом, чтобы упомянутое декоративное покрытие обладало равномерной отражающей способностью, независимо от направления освещения.2. Деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что упомянутый, по меньшей мере, еще один, другой слой (39) полностью покрыт металлизированным слоем (13, 15, 23, 38).3. Деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что упомянутый, по меньшей мере, еще один, другой слой (6', 8', 14, 16, 25, 35, 37, 41, 43, 45 ...

МЕХАНИЗМ ДЛЯ ИНДИКАЦИИ И КОРРЕКЦИИ СОСТОЯНИЯ ДВУХ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ИЗМЕРЯЕМЫХ ВЕЛИЧИН ВРЕМЕНИ

... 1. Часовой механизм (1) для индикации и коррекции состояния двух различных измеряемых величин времени для часов (1000) или научного оборудования, включающего в себя ходовой механизм (2) для привода, по меньшей мере, первого механизма (3) для индикации первой измеряемой величины времени и второго механизма (4) для индикации второй измеряемой величины времени, при этом вышеуказанный ходовой механизм (2) включает в себя регулирующий элемент (50), при этомвышеуказанный первый механизм (3) и вышеуказанный второй механизм (4) соответственно содержат первый приводной механизм (30) и второй приводной механизм (40), связанные с общим приводным механизмом (10), приводимым в действие вышеуказанным ходовым механизмом (2) и регулирующим движение одного (4) механизма из упомянутых механизмов (3) и (4), посредством мгновенных перемещений под действием удерживающей пружины и регулирующим движение другого (3) механизма из числа упомянутых механизмов (3) и (4), посредством замедленного перемещения,вышеуказанный ...

Компонент для часового механизма

СБОРКА ДЕТАЛИ, НЕ ИМЕЮЩЕЙ ОБЛАСТИ ПЛАСТИЧНОСТИ

... 1. Способ сборки элемента (5, 15), выполненного из первого материала, с деталью (3), выполненной из второго материала, не имеющего области пластичности, включающий этапы, на которых:а) формируют деталь (3) с отверстием (4);б) вставляют радиально расширенный участок (7, 27, 27′, 27″, 27′′′) элемента (5, 15) в отверстие (4) без создания напряжений;в) упруго и пластично деформируют расширенный участок (7, 27, 27′, 27″, 27′′′) элемента в отверстии (4) путем перемещения двух инструментов (11, 13, 21) навстречу друг другу в осевом направлении соответственно на верхней и нижней частях расширенного участка для создания радиального напряжения (В) на стенке детали (3), окружающей отверстие (4), вызывая упругую деформацию детали (3) для фиксации узла без разрушения детали.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что форма внешней стенки расширенного участка (7, 27, 27′, 27″, 27′′′) по существу соответствует отверстию (4) в детали (3), что обеспечивает создание по существу радиального напряжения (В) в стенке ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СБОРКИ И ФИКСИРОВАНИЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ

... 1. Система (1, 21, 41, 61, 81) для монтажа элемента (3, 23, 43, 63, 83), изготовленного из первого материала, в проеме (4) детали (5, 25, 65, 85), изготовленной из второго материала, не обладающего пластической деформацией, с использованием промежуточной части (7, 27, 47, 67, 87), изготовленной из третьего материала, помещаемой между указанным элементом и указанной деталью, отличающаяся тем, что промежуточная часть (7, 27, 47, 67, 87) выполнена с возможностью упирания в заплечик (11) детали (5, 25, 65, 85) и ее поперечного упругого фиксирования при помощи по меньшей мере одного упругого фиксирующего средства (15) с целью скрепления блока, состоящего из элемента (3, 23, 43, 63, 83), промежуточной части (7, 27, 47, 67, 87) и детали (5, 25, 65, 85).2. Система (1, 21, 41, 61, 81) по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что каждое упругое фиксирующее средство (15) включает в себя консольный рычаг (17) с основанием (19), неразъемно соединенным с заплечиком (11) детали (5, 25, 65, 85).3. Система (1, 21, 41, ...

Schnellaufende Praezisionsbohrmaschine, insbesondere fuer die Uhrentechnik

Vorrichtung zum Epilamisieren der Oberflaeche von mit einem Schmiermittel zu versehenden Bauelementen feinmechanischer Geraete, wie Uhren, Zaehler usw.

Anordnung zum Bohren harter Koerper, beispielsweise Uhrensteine, mit einer durch einDruckmittel angetriebenen Bohrspindel

Reinigungsgerät für Kleinteile, insbesondere von Uhren

Bei einem Reinigungsgerät (1) für Kleinteile, insbesondere von Uhren, mit mehreren Behandlungsbehältern (2 bis 6) für die Kleinteile, in welchen zumindest teilweise unterschiedliche lösungsmittelhaltigen Reinigungs- und/oder Spülflüssigkeiten vorgesehen sind und in die einer rotierbarer Reinigungskorb (1.6) für die Kleinteile nacheinander eintauchbar ist, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass im Bereich der Behandlungsbehälter (2 bis 6) ein Absaugvorrichtung (7) vorgesehen ist, welches mögliche von den lösungsmittelhaltigen Reinigungs- und/oder Spülflüssigkeiten stammenden explosionsgefährlichen Gas-Luft-Gemische aus dem Inneren des Reinigungsgerätes (1) ins Freie transportiert.

Feineinstellvorrichtung fuer Werkzeugschlitten an Drehautomaten od. dgl.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Zifferblattes mit vertieften oder erhabenen Zeichen

Zahnradfraesmaschine mit Aufgabevorrichtung

Pruefvorrichtung fuer die Batterie eines batteriebetriebenen Weckers

Gangpruefgeraet

Werkzeug zum Stanzschneiden von Blech

VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN VON SPIRALFEDERROLLEN UND PROFILMATERIAL FUER DAS VERFAHREN

SCHNEIDWERKZEUG.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines einteiligen Kunststoffzifferblattes,nach diesem Verfahren hergestelltes Zifferblatt und Einrichtung zur Durchfuehrung des Verfahrens

Beschickungsvorrichtung fuer Werkzeugmaschinen,insbesondere fuer Schicht- oder Fertigdrehbaenke

Meßeinrichtung mit einem Meßmodul und einer Uhr

Automatic mechanical clock monitoring procedure assesses winding, cover or maintenance status by comparing reference and actual rebound sounds using electronic processor

An automatic mechanical clock (6) monitoring procedure detects its sounds through a microphone (5) and uses a processor (3) to determine its status by comparing reference and actual rebound sounds to assess winding, cover or maintenance status.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Zifferblatts

Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Richtung magnetischer oder elektromagnetischer Felder, insbesondere fuer Induktorkompasse, Peiler mit rotierenden Rahmen u. dgl.

ORNAMENTTEIL FUER UHREN UND VERFAHREN ZUR FLAECHENBEHANDLUNG EINES ORNAMENTTEILS

Elektrooptische Einrichtung zur Pruefung des Ganges von Uhren und aehnlichen hemmungsgesteuerten Werken

Projektionsapparat zum Pruefen von Uhrsteinen

Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln und Beseitigen der Unwucht eines scheibenfoermigen Rotationskoerpers kleiner Masse

Uhrenunruh mit Spiralrolle

VERFAHREN ZUR AUTOMATISIERBAREN BEFESTIGUNG DES INNEREX HAKENS EINER SPIRALFEDER AN DER UNRUHE UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS

Dekoratives Teil, Verfahren zur Herstellung eines dekorativen Teils, und Uhr

GERAET ZUM EINSTELLEN DES SPIRALKLOETZCHENHALTERS UND DES RUECKERS VON EINE UNRUH AUFWEISENDEN UHRWERKEN.

EINRICHTUNG ZUR MESSUNG DES KRAFTMOMENTES VON ABGELAENGTEN SPIRALFEDERN UND DES TRAEGHEITSMOMENTES VON UNRUHEN.

A reverse action tweezer

... 949,012. Tweezers. KERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. June 21, 1962 [Nov. 8, 1961], No. 23913/62. Heading B4W. Tweezers in which the points 10, 11 are normally in closed position, the said points being opened only when the operator exerts a squeezing force upon the arms, comprise a pair of resilient arms 12, 14 having a fulcrum pin 25 affixed to the interior surface of one of the arms. The closed end 15 of the tweezers extends to a point 16 at which the arms commence to diverge. The portions 21, 22 of the arms are reduced in thickness. The fulcrum pin 25 is positioned between the pointed ends of tha arms and the mid-point of the region of lesser thickness.

Improvements connected with display cases for watches or the like

... 678,168. Boxes. OMEGA WATCH CO. (ENGLAND), Ltd., and WETMORE. R. L. Aug. 1, 1950 [June 16, 1949], No. 16017/49. Class 18 By pivoting the upper part 6 of a display case for watches or the like about the lower part 7, an incline 11 on the upper part may be made to co-operate with a chamfer 8 formed on the lower part, between pivot pin-carrying ears 9, and so support the lower part, to display the contents located thereon.

A mechanical clock

Improvements in and relating to testing a series of small capsules for leaks

... 1,083,475. Testing containers for leaks. BALZERS PATENT-UND LIZENZ-ANSTALT. Dec.6, 1965 [Dec. 18, 1964], No. 51645/65. Addition to 998, 908. Heading G1S. The method of testing capsules for leaks of Specification 998, 908 is modified to provide a vapour source in the capsule to be tested which is introduced in a condensed form to vaporize at the predetermined test temperature. Liquid vapour sources such as alcohol, ether or benzene may be used, or alternatively a solid substance such as camphene may be introduced into the capsule.

Improvements in or relating to processes for manufacturing dials for clocks and watches

... 1,076,270. Clocks and watches. HUGUENIN & CIE. June 21, 1966 [June 23, 1965], No.27599/66. Addition to 1, 036, 585. Heading G3T. A clock or watch dial is made by a method similar to that described in the parent Specification except that instead of mixing a glue with the metal alloy, the dial is pre-coated with a cellulose protecting varnish. Local melting of the varnish causes the dial signs to adhere to the dial.

Improvements in or relating to devices for securing a balance spring to a balance staff

... 1,102,470. Springs. VIROLA S.A. 18 April, 1966 [21 April, 1965; 13 July, 1965], No. 16962/66. Heading F2S. [Also in Division G3] An assembly for securing a balance spring 1 to a staff 4 comprises a pair of securing rings 2, 3 at least one of which is rigidly secured to the staff, the inner extremity of the spring being gripped between opposing faces of the rings. The rings 2, 3 are made of a plastics material such as polyethylene or other thermoplastic or thermosetting resins with or without a hardener and are force fitted or glued to the balance staff. The spring may also be glued to the opposing faces of the rings 2, 3 which may have a shape other than circular. Spiral grooves, slotted bosses or studs may be formed on one of the rings to locate the first one or two coils of the spring.

Improvements in apparatus for heating by electronic bombardments

... 714,612. Cathode ray tubes. SUDDEUTSCHE LABORATORIEN GES. Dec. 12, 1951 [April 13, 1951], No. 29130/51. Class 39(1) [Also in Group XI] An electron beam 32 from ar electron emitter 15 in an evacuated casing 11 is focused tc impmge on small objects 75 ir recesses 66 in a slidable carrier rod 67, extending through sealing means 70, 73 in a wall of the casing 11, whereby the objects are brought in turn tc the focus position, where they are melted and on immediate cooling solidify into a spherical or rounded form. Thus small pieces of aluminium oxide of about 1 mm. diameter may be brought in turn under the beam by sliding the rod 67 in a tubular housing 53, and, aftei heating, the rod is rotated and the particles fall into a cooling oil bath 51. When the beam is focused on a larger object, only a desired part of it may be melted; but if the intensity of the beam is increased, the object may explode into small particles, which are melted, formed into spheres and collected in the vacuum chamber ...

Multiple band sizing and repairing device

WELDED JOINT OF BEZEL AND WATCH BODY

CAPACITOR TRIMMING SYSTEM IN A QUARTZCRYSTAL OSCILLATOR

Method of equilibrating balance wheels

... 996,681. Clocks and watches. KIENZLE UHRENFABRIKEN A.G. March 20,1964 [April 11, 1963], No. 11878/64. Addition to 964,531. Heading G3T. An improvement or modification of the method of balancing timepiece balances are in the parent Specification, consists in this, that the first test unbalance U 1 is applied at an angle and to the horizontal of about 30‹, U 1 being approximately equal to the maximum natural unbalance, and in that between the size of the first test unbalance U 1 and the size and direction of the second test unbalance U 2 there is valid the relationship U 2 cos ##0.9 U 1 .

Device for applying and removing watch crystals

... 1,031,063. Watchmakers' tools. STANDARD UNBREAKABLE WATCH CRYSTALS, Inc. May 15, 1963 [Jan. 14,1963], No.19353/63. Heading G3T. A device for applying and removing watch crystals comprises upper and lower cup-like casing members 2, 3 in telescopic relation. A stem 8 is threaded in the upper member and engages non- rotatably in the base 4 of the lower member. A frusto-conical follower 15, loose on the stem, is connected to the upper member 2 for movement therewith. Gripping fingers 11 have nose portions 11 x 12,12, the inner nose 11 being pivotably confined between abutments 10, 20 on the stem and the outer nose being confined by a ring member 14 secured to the follower 15. An inner stem 22 is movable to engage the crystal.

Improvements in d.c. motors for clocks

... 1,021,270. Clocks. KIENZLE UHRENTABRIKEN G.m.b.H. May 15, 1964 [May 22, 1963], No. 20323/64. Heading G3T. [Also in Division H2] Current in stator winding 3 of an electric motor, used to tension the mainspring in a clock, is switched on and off by the sealed, magnetically operated, switch 1 when the direction of the permanent magnet field reverses with rotation of rotor 21, 211. The field strength of the rotor magnets is insufficient to operate the switch without the additional field of magnet 4 which is movable in dependence on the state of winding of the mainspring towards (spring unwound) and away from (spring wound) the switch to start and stop the motor. In a modification two stator coils are used and are controlled in a similar manner by two switches. A zener diode may be used in parallel with the power supply to prevent overvoltages and R-C networks used to obtain rapid de-energization of the stator windings. * ...

Improvements in or relating to electrical driving means for producing rotary motion

... 988,645. Ratchet gearing. ACME SHOWCARD & SIGN CO. Ltd. Feb. 12, 1964 [March 22, 1963], No. 11511/63. Heading F2Q. Driving means suitable for advertising and display devices comprises a pendulum member 10, maintained in oscillation by electromagnetic impulses applied to an armature 11 swinging with the pendulum, a crank member 16 moving with the pendulum and applying impulses in opposite directions to a pivoted arm 29 carrying at its upper end a counterweighted friction pawl 33 adapted to enage the underside of a driven turn-table 26. The pendulum member 10 is in the form of a semicircular wire frame having a pivot plate 12 secured to the centre of its straight side. A spindle 13, formed with the crank member 16, is also secured to the pivot plate 12. The crank member 16 has a lost-motion connection with a loop 31 formed in the arm 29 which is pivotally mounted by means of a spindle 27 and carries a weight 32 at its lower end. A bobbin 18 carrying a coil 19 surrounds the armature 11, and ...

Extendable cuff for watch winder

A watch winder cuff 200 and one or more extension cuffs 300 of differing length. An extension cuff 300 has a connector for axially joining the extension cuff 300 to the cuff 200. The connector on the extension cuff may have a rectangular stub for forming a friction fit with a rectangular slot on the cuff (Figs. 14,18). Alternatively, the connector on the extension cuff may be a hollow sleeve for snugly fitting over the cuff (Figs. 25,30). The extension cuff may have slots (720, Fig. 30) to engage with flanges on the cuff (620, Fig. 25). The one or more extension cuffs have a circumferential profile shaped to match that of the cuff. The cuffs may be made of compressible foam material such that they are axially compressible and may have a mounting bracket 207,209.

DECORATIVE FRONT PLATE FOR TIMEPIECE

Pulsimeter

A pulsimeter comprising a single finger 12 rotatable relative to a scale 14 which indicates the pulse rate per minute corresponding to a predetermined number of pulses having been counted. The pulsimeter can be used by a sportsman or sportswoman for checking their own pulse rate after strenuous activity. ...

Machine for finishing watch movements

... 353,436. Circular-saw machines. SCHWAAR, R., 66, Quai du Bas, Bienne, Switzerland. April 22, 1930, No. 12372. [Class 145 (ii).] In apparatus for finishing escapement pallets, the pallet is clamped to a carrier and presented in turn to a plurality of tools, the motion of the carrier being oscillatory or translational. This carrier is rotatably mounted on a bedplate 40, upon which the various tools are mounted; a pawl 31 and notches 30<1>, 30<2>, 30<3> in a plate rigid with the carrier, positioning the pallet accurately opposite each tool. The safety-pin 43 is cut off to the right length by two circular saws 46, Fig. 5, rotated with a spindle 45 by pulley 47. The burr left on pin 43 by the outer saw 46 is then removed by a cutter 54. In a modified layout, the various tools are arranged to swing into and out of working position, in different planes. The pallet is clamped to a small plate on plate 7. By changing this small plate, pallets of different sizes may be worked.

Tongs with interchangeable dies for pressing or stamping dished or curved watch glasses of unbreakable material

... 400,529. Pliers. TREETER, E., 108, Kipdorf, Elberfeld, Wuppertal, Germany. April 18, 1933, No. 11279. [Class 61 (ii).] Pliers for making dished watch glasses of unbreakable material have curved seats b, e on the opposed jaws to accommodate the concave and convex dies c, f, which are provided with projections g, h to engage recesses k, i in the jaws.

Improvements relating to means for squaring the ends of coil springs and the like

... 574,917. Coiling. TROUSDALE, A. E. March 8, 1944, No. 4344., [Class 83 (iv)] The end of a coil spring is squared by compressing the last turn against the face of a jig plate slotted to accommodate the penultimate turn. A base-plate a provided with slots so that it can be adjustably attached in a vertical position by bolts to a bench, has fixed thereon a pair of brackets b provided with grooves d to receive pivot pins e projecting from a pressure plate f and grooves h to receive one of a series of jig plates g which are angularly slotted at n to suit the pitch and size of a right- or left-hand spring. The plate g is firmly held in position by screw-adjusted braces j provided with recesses k engaging fulcrum pins c in the brackets b, and the pressure plate which is operated by screw, hydraulic pressure or electric power is provided with a central mandrel r to engage the bore of the last turn of the spring. The pressure plate, which is semi-floating so as to adjust itself automatically to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE

... 1328714 Rotary conveyers; reciprocating conveyers DAINI SEIKOSHA KK 13 July 1971 [14 July 1970] 32893/71 Heading B8A [Also in Division G3] Parts used in the manufacture of, for example, watch movements, are supported by externally grooved frames (10, Fig. 3, not shown) stacked in compartments 13 of containers 3 which are slidably mounted on horizontal guide rails 2, 2a over a rotary table 5. To move a container 13 along the guide rails a shaft (80, Fig. 11, not shown) is rotated, via a lever (41), by a cam 40 so that a gripper (81, Fig. 9, not shown), fixedly mounted to the shaft (80), engages an axle 22 on the container. Shifting of the container then results from intermittent rotation of a cam 91 on a shaft 92 releasing a spring-biased lever (85, Fig. 12, not shown) connected to the shaft (80) which then moves horizontally. Rotation of the wheel 5 is effected by rotation of a shaft 27 which is intermittently driven by a wheel 100 on a shaft 26 and which is connected to table 4, 5 via ...

Improvements in and relating to apparatus for testing the running of watches or other time-pieces

... 449,452. Testing time-pieces. SIEMENS & HALSKE AKT.-GES., Siemensstadt, Berlin. Jan. 17, 1936, No. 1582. Convention date, Jan. 17, 1935. [Class 139] In apparatus for comparing the frequency of the impact noises of an escapement with a standard frequency, one frequency controls the time deflection of a cathode ray tube 5 and the other frequency controls the transverse, amplitude deflection of the tube. The time deflection plates 12 and the amplitude deflection plates 6 are shown for clearness in the same plane, but actually the plates 12 are at 90‹ to the plates 6. The watch 1 under test coacts with the rod 3 of a microphone 2 which is connected through amplifier 4 with the amplitude plates 6. A condenser 11, charged through high resistance 10 from source 9, is connected to time plates 12 and is discharged when the standard pendulum 7 closes contacts 8. Preferably contacts 8 close once for each two ticks of the escapement, so that on the screen of the cathode ray tube 5, Fig. 2, two sudden ...

Improvements in tight watch cases with unbreakable glasses and process of their manufacture

... 508,189. Moulding watch glasses. MARTI, F. Dec. 9, 1938, Nos. 36001 and 36002. Convention dates, Dec. 29, 1937, and July 16, 1938. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group XVIII] An unbreakable crystal 5 is permanently fixed to the part 4 of the watch case adapted to carry it by warming the crystal and pressing it into position. In Fig. 1, the crystal 5 is attached to the movement ring 4 with back 3 inside a separate outer case 1, 2. The preheated ring 4, Fig. 2, is placed in a mould 8 together with a core 9 and the unbreakable crystal leaf 10 is softened by heat and pressed by a die 11 so as to flow into groove 6 of ring 4 and to form an internal shoulder 7. The die remains in position until the parts are cool. Instead of die 11, a cylinder 12 may be lowered on to the softened leaf 10 and the moulding achieved by compressed air. In Fig. 3, the crystal is moulded to the front 14 of a single two-part casing. Various modified shapes are illustrated in Figs. 4-9 (not shown), for the inter-engaging section ...

Improvements in or relating to electronic storage tubes and circuit arrangements therefor

... 768,021. Cathode ray storage tubes. ELECTRICAL & MUSICAL INDUSTIRES, Ltd. Sept. 3, 1953 [Sept. 17, 1952], No. 23294/52. Class 39(1). An electronic charge storage tube 1 includes a target electrode 6 comprising a foraminated electrode of electrically conducting material, such as a metal mesh having a 1000 meshes per linear inch, having a coating of photo-conductive material, such as antimony tri-sulphide or cadmium sulphide, at least on one side thereof, means 2, 3, 4 for generating electrons which impinge on the coating to cause charges to be stored thereon, an electron gun 8, 9, 9a generating a beam of electrons for reading the charges applied to the coating, and an electron collecting electrode 5 to collect electrons passing through the target electrode 6, the tube being arranged so that light can be projected on to the photoconductive coating to cause the charges to leak to the conducting material. The electron generating means 2, 3, 4 includes a modulating electrode 3, and an electrostatic ...

Improvements in devices for examining the works of clocks and watches by the eye andear

... 166,511. Scharf, J. A. July 16, 1920, [Convention date]. Stethoscopes.-In a watch or clock testing apparatus sound from the watch &c. placed on a table f is transmitted by means of a tube b, rod h, and arm k to an ear-piece l closed by a diaphragm. An ear-piece designed to increase or decrease the audition is shown in Fig. 11. The arm k carries a cup s having a diaphragm r and also a cup t insulated therefrom and having a diaphragm v, the two diaphragms being connected by a spring or lever z, the lengths of the arms determining whether the audition is increased or diminished.

FORDERBAND ZUR BESCHICKUNG VON SELBSTTATIG ARBEITENDEN WERKZEUGMASCHINEN

MICROMECHANICAL CLOCKWORK CONSTRUCTION UNITS AND PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

HOLDING DEVICE FOR WORKPIECE

VORRICHTUNG ZUM SORTIEREN VON STABFORMIGEN, AUS EINEM MAGNETISCHEN WERKSTOFF BESTEHENDEN, VORABGEGLICHENEN MECHANISCHEN RESONATOREN NACH IHRER EIGENFREQUENZ

VORRICHTUNG ZUM TRENNEN VON MITEINANDER VERFILZTEN FEDERN ODER ANDEREN ZUM VERHAKEN NEIGENDEN GEGENSTAENDEN

ASSEMBLY ELEMENT, WHICH COVER FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES IN THE FORM OF FORKS, AND THIS ELEMENT COMPREHENSIVE CLOCK

MONO BLOCK DOUBLE SPIRAL AND YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS

PROCEDURE AND ASSOCIATED ONE (S) FORM AND TOOL FOR the PRODUCTION OF PORCELAIN OBJECTS WITH AT LEAST ONE THROUGHHOLE

PROGRAMMABLE ONE UHRENBEWEGERVORRICHTUNG

DEMAND VOLUME FOR THE FILLING OF SELBSTTATIG WORKING MACHINE TOOLS

DEVICE FOR SORTING STABFORMIGEN, FROM A MAGNETIC MATERIAL EXISTENCE, VORABGEGLICHENEN MECHANICAL RESONATORS ACCORDING TO YOUR NATURAL FREQUENCY

DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION FROM FELTED WITH ONE ANOTHER FEATHERS/SPRINGS OR OTHER ARTICLES BENDING TO THE HOOK

Testing set for clocks, preferably watches.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR TIME INDICES AND APPARATUS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR EXAMINING CLOCKS AND/OR PIECES OF JEWELLERY.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DIAL

Machine to cutting out shatterproof watch glass

Uhrmacherwerkzeug for tightening clockworks

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ АБРАЗИВНОЙ НАСТРОЙКИ ПЬЕЗОЭЛЕМЕНТОВ КАМЕРТОННОГО ТИПА

Система управления процессом предварительной абразивной настройки пьезоэлементов камертонного типа, включающая блок управления, состоящей из модулей параллельного обмена, преобразователя частота-код и микроЭВМ с контроллером последовательного обмена и оперативным запоминающим устройством, блок измерительного генератора и пульт оператора, отличающаяся тем, что в блок измерительного генератора дополнительно введен блок компарации, а непосредственно в микро ЭВМ установлены постоянное перепрограммируемое запоминающее устройство с программой управления и блок формирования прерываний с частотой 500 Гц. (19) RU (11) (13) 4 840 U1 (51) МПК G04D 7/12 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 96104136/20, 29.02.1996 (46) Опубликовано: 16.08.1997 (71) Заявитель(и): Товарищество с ограниченной ответственностью "Камертон-М" 4 8 4 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Система управления процессом предварительной абразивной настройки пьезоэлементов камертонного типа, включающая блок управления, состоящей из модулей параллельного обмена, преобразователя частота-код и микроЭВМ с контроллером последовательного обмена и оперативным запоминающим устройством, блок измерительного генератора и пульт оператора, отличающаяся тем, что в блок измерительного генератора дополнительно введен блок компарации, а непосредственно в микро ЭВМ установлены постоянное перепрограммируемое запоминающее устройство с программой управления и блок формирования прерываний с частотой 500 Гц. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ АБРАЗИВНОЙ НАСТРОЙКИ ПЬЕЗОЭЛЕМЕНТОВ КАМЕРТОННОГО ТИПА 4 8 4 0 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Товарищество с ограниченной ответственностью "Камертон-М" R U (72) Автор(ы): Третьяков Б.Г., Жаров А.Л., Евдокимов А.Д., Чекаев Ю.Н. RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1 RU 4 840 U1

УСТРОЙСТВО ФИКСАЦИИ ЗАДАННЫХ ОТРЕЗКОВ ИЗМЕРЕНИЙ

Устройство фиксации заданных отрезков измерений, содержащее лимбы, отличающееся тем, что при многократном уменьшении площади лимбов последние заменены квадрантами, причем часовой установлен на минутном, со способностью при частоте интервала 15 мин циклично совершать 11 одновременных дискретных, но взаимно противоположных шагов на угол 90, с пропуском 12-го шага, при этом укороченные шкалы лимбов заменены секторами: тремя минутными и одним часовым, с индикатором отсчета, отображающим ряд цифр в пределах пяти или трех. (19) RU (11) 11 907 (13) U1 (51) МПК G04D 7/00 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 99105392/20, 17.03.1999 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.03.1999 (46) Опубликовано: 16.11.1999 (72) Автор(ы): Ратников Э.Б. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Ратников Эдуард Борисович R U Адрес для переписки: 113519, Москва, Варшавское шоссе, 114, корп.1, кв.77, Ратникову Э.Б. (71) Заявитель(и): Ратников Эдуард Борисович 1 1 9 0 7 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство фиксации заданных отрезков измерений, содержащее лимбы, отличающееся тем, что при многократном уменьшении площади лимбов последние заменены квадрантами, причем часовой установлен на минутном, со способностью при частоте интервала 15 мин циклично совершать 11 одновременных дискретных, но взаимно противоположных шагов на угол 90 o, с пропуском 12-го шага, при этом укороченные шкалы лимбов заменены секторами: тремя минутными и одним часовым, с индикатором отсчета, отображающим ряд цифр в пределах пяти или трех. 1 1 9 0 7 U 1 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ФИКСАЦИИ ЗАДАННЫХ ОТРЕЗКОВ ИЗМЕРЕНИЙ U 1 U 1 1 1 9 0 7 1 1 9 0 7 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1 RU 11 907 U1

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Устройство проверки подлинности документов, содержащее устройство управления и обработки, приемник изображения исследуемого документа, подключенного к устройству управления и обработки, оптическую систему приема изображения, оптически связанную с приемником изображения исследуемого документа, отличающееся тем, что содержит квантовый усилитель изображения документа, предназначенный для подсветки исследуемого документа и усиления яркости отраженного от исследуемого документа излучения, источник питания квантового усилителя изображения документа, соединенный с упомянутым устройством управления и обработки, устройство управления и обработки предназначено для управления работой квантового усилителя изображения документа и приемника изображения исследуемого документа и обработки принятого приемником изображения исследуемого документа изображения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 77 460 (13) U1 (51) МПК G04D 7/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008114926/22 , 18.04.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.04.2008 (45) Опубликовано: 20.10.2008 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ОБЩЕСТВО С ОГРАНИЧЕННОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬЮ "НОВЫЕ ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ" (RU) R U Адрес для переписки: 123242, Москва, а/я 17 (72) Автор(ы): Певгов Вячеслав Геннадьевич (RU), Тимофеев Юрий Тимофеевич (RU) 7 7 4 6 0 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 Формула полезной модели Устройство проверки подлинности документов, содержащее устройство управления и обработки, приемник изображения исследуемого документа, подключенного к устройству управления и обработки, оптическую систему приема изображения, оптически связанную с приемником изображения исследуемого документа, отличающееся тем, что содержит квантовый усилитель изображения документа, предназначенный для подсветки исследуемого документа и усиления яркости отраженного от исследуемого документа излучения, источник питания квантового ...

Device for measuring the torque of a hairspring

A device for measuring the torque of a hairspring for a balance wheel-hairspring oscillator includes an arbor on which a seat is arranged, a benchmark element, pivoting means for pivoting the arbor, means for keeping the outer end of the hairspring fixed relative to the arbor during measurement, elastic elements provided on a portion of the seat, and means for acting on the elastic elements. The inner end of said hairspring is secured to a collet, the diameter of the seat of the arbor is of a dimension to allow a driving connection by friction with the wall of an axial aperture of the collet, and the elastic elements are formed to bring, under the action of the action means, the section of the portion of the seat forming the driving connection from a greater dimension to a smaller dimension than that of the axial aperture of the collet.

Decorated enamelled part

The invention relates to an enamelled part ( 3, 11, 21 ) for a dial comprising a ceramic substrate ( 31 ) coated with a first enamel layer ( 4′, 12, 24, 33 ) to improve the appearance of said part. According to the invention, the part includes at least one other enamel layer ( 6′, 8′, 9, 14, 16, 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 ) partially covering the first enamel layer ( 4′, 12, 24, 33 ) so as to form a decoration with a similar improved appearance. The invention concerns the field of timepieces, jewellery and gems.

Method for making a reinforced silicon micromechanical part

A method of fabricating a reinforced silicon micromechanical part includes: micromachining the part, or a batch of parts in a silicon wafer; forming a silicon dioxide layer over the entire surface of the part, in one or plural operations, so as to obtain a thickness of silicon dioxide that is at least five times greater than the thickness of native silicon dioxide; and removing the silicon dioxide layer by etching.

Manufacturing method of timepiece dial, timepiece dial, and timepiece

To provide a timepiece dial that presents a rich stereoscopic effect, and to provide a timepiece comprising the timepiece dial, the timepiece dial of the invention comprises a microlens layer composed of a plurality of microlenses arranged in an orderly fashion as viewed in a planar view, and a decorative layer composed of a repeating design having a plurality of constituent units. As viewed in a planar view, the microlens layer and the decorative layer are superimposed, and the decorative layer has regions where pitches of the constituent units that are adjacent are different from each other.

IMMOBILIZING DEVICE FOR A TOOTHED WHEEL

The invention relates to an immobilizing device for a toothed wheel suitable for the field of horology where it can be part of a direct- or indirect-impulse escapement, in particular in a wristwatch. This immobilizing device () comprises: —a base (); —an immobilizer () comprising two arms () each provided with a pallet () intended to come into contact with a tooth of the toothed wheel (); —a first and a second elastic element () each having an end connected to the immobilizer () and another end connected to the base (); —a third elastic element () connected to the immobilizer (), and it has the particular feature that it is in one piece or in one piece apart from at least one of the pallets (). The invention also relates to a timepiece and to a method for assembling such a timepiece. 1. An immobilizing device for a toothed wheel comprising:a frame;an immobilizer comprising two arms each furnished with a pallet designed to come into contact with a tooth of the toothed wheel;a first and a second elastic element each having one end connected to the immobilizer and another end connected to the frame;a third elastic element connected to the immobilizer, the immobilizing device being all in one block or all in one block except for at least one of the pallets.2. The immobilizing device for a toothed wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first and second elastic elements are each connected to an arm.3. The immobilizing device for a toothed wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the third elastic element is connected to one of the arms in a location different from the junction zone of these arms.4. The immobilizing device for a toothed wheel as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the third elastic element is connected to the end of one of the arms.5. The immobilizing device for a toothed wheel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first and second elastic elements form an angle of 90° or an obtuse angle between them.6. The immobilizing device for a toothed wheel as claimed in ...

Control apparatus for an electronic stopwatch

The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling an electronic stop watch. The apparatus comprises a controller and a transmission media. The controller includes a keyboard for inputting a datum and an output port outputting the datum to the electronic stopwatch. The transmission media connects the electronic stopwatch with the controller, through one of a wire connection and a wireless connection.

Timepiece hand

A special hand for abrupt acceleration. The hand is mounted to pivot around a staff so as to be able to indicate an item of information. The hand is made from an at least partially amorphous metal alloy.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO PARTS

A method of assembling a device including first and second parts, the method including: taking the first and second parts; assembling the first and second parts provided by their arrangement so a gap is present between the first and second parts; taking a metal alloy, chosen for its ability to become at least partially amorphous; shaping the metal alloy to fill the gap between the first and second parts to join them and thereby form the device, the metal alloy having been subject to a treatment allowing the alloy to become at least partially amorphous, at a latest at a time of the shaping. The metal alloy is subject to a temperature increase above the melting temperature thereof causing the alloy to lose any local crystalline structure, the increase followed by cooling to a lower temperature than vitreous transition temperature thereof allowing the material to become at least partially amorphous. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of assembling a device comprising a first part and at least one second part , said first part and said at least one second part being arranged to allow assembly to each other , wherein said method comprises:taking the first part and the at least one second part;assembling said at least one second part and said first part as provided by the arrangement thereof so that a gap is present between said at least one second part and said first part;taking a metal alloy, chosen for its ability to become at least partially amorphous;shaping said metal alloy so that it fills the gap between said at least one second part and said first part so as to join them and thereby form said device, said metal alloy having been subject to a treatment allowing said alloy to become at least partially amorphous, at the latest at the time of said shaping operation.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein said metal alloy is subject to a temperature increase above the melting temperature thereof causing said alloy to lose any local crystalline structure claim 17 , ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY AND/OR ADJUSTING THE INERTIA AND/OR BALANCING OF A MOVABLE TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT COMPONENT OR OF A TIMEPIECE SPRING BALANCE ASSEMBLY

A method for adjusting oscillation frequency of a spring balance assembly. A removal and/or an addition and/or a displacement of material is/are conducted on a component of the assembly under effect of a pulse of a transformation mechanism to conduct a micromachining and/or microfusion operation on the material of the component or of an addition material to vaporize and/or displace and/or weld the material. The pulse is controlled by a controller configured to generate, sequence, interrupt any pulse and to control movements of a beam of the transformation mechanism, wherein the controller is connected to or automatically controlled by a measuring or comparing mechanism. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for adjusting oscillating frequency and/or adjusting inertia and/or balancing a movable component of a timepiece movement or of a timepiece spring balance assembly ,wherein a removal of material and/or an addition of material and/or a displacement of material is/are conducted on said component or at least one component of said assembly by using at least one transformation means comprising at least one laser or plasma source to conduct a micromachining and/or a microfusion operation on the material of said component or of said at least one component of said assembly and/or respectively of at least one addition material to vaporize and/or sublimate and/or displace and/or respectively weld at least one addition material onto said component or onto said at least one component of said assembly under effect of at least one pulse of said transformation means, andsaid at least one pulse is controlled by control means configured to generate, sequence, interrupt any pulse of said at least one transformation means, wherein said control means is also configured to control movements of at least one beam discharged from said transformation means, wherein said control means is connected to measuring or comparing means or is also automatically controlled by said measuring or comparing ...

Assembly of a part that has no plastic domain

An assembly of an axially extending member, made of a first material, in an aperture of a part, made of a second material having no plastic domain. The part includes pierced holes forming an elastic deformation mechanism distributed around the aperture thereof. Further, the member includes an elastically and plastically deformed, radially flared portion that radially grips a wall of the part surrounding the aperture by stressing the elastic deformation mechanism, so as to secure the assembly in a manner that is not destructive for the part. The assembly can be used in the field of timepieces.

Jewelry washing machine and method

A machine is presented for the cleaning of jewelry. The machine allows the manual or automatic cleaning of jewelry. Under both modes of operation, the jewelry is secured by a user to a support bracket inside a transparent, water-tight cylindrical wash chamber. When in manual mode, the user can direct the spray of wash fluid onto the jewelry by rotating the jewelry using a trackball. When used in automatic mode, the machine washes the jewelry during a preset washing cycle. For both modes, the washing cycle is followed by the drying cycle where a blower directs air onto the jewelry for a set time period to blow off excess moisture. The drying cycle concludes with a blower venting the cylindrical wash chamber to remove residual moisture from the wash chamber and the jewelry. After the cleaning, the user removes the jewelry from the machine.

METHOD OF MEASURING THE ACCURACY OF A MECHANICAL WATCH

A method of measuring accuracy of a watch including a visual display device, including: storing a first instant, at which the display is in a first display position corresponding to a first image, with a corresponding time reference source; determining a first display value for the first image and stored in a storage in correlation with the first instant; storing, after a determined time interval, a second instant, at which the display is in a second display position corresponding to a second image, with the corresponding source; determining a second display value for the second image and stored in the storage in correlation with the second instant; and calculating displaying on a viewing device the variation in rate of the display. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of measuring the accuracy of at least one timepiece , particularly a mechanical watch , comprising at least one visual display device , and where one of said at least one visual display devices of said timepiece is selected as the experimental display , wherein:a first measured instant, at which said experimental display is in a first display position corresponding to a first image generated by an image generator coupled to an internal or external time reference source, said first image being supplied at the request of the user, is stored with said corresponding internal or external time reference source. Said first display position is synchronised, in optical comparison to the time display position of said timepiece with said first image. The user alters the position of said first image as desired to synchronise said first image with said real timepiece display. A first display value, corresponding to said first image, is determined and said first display value is stored in a storage means in correlation with said first instant;after a determined time interval following said first instant, a second measured instant, at which said experimental display is in a second display position corresponding to a second ...

EXTERNAL PIECE FOR A TIMEPIECE AND SYSTEM OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An external piece for a time piece and a method of manufacturing the same, including a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the faces includes a longitudinal curvature and a transverse curvature that are different. 113-. (canceled)14. A system of manufacturing an external piece for a timepiece comprising:a securing device including a drum, rotatably mounted along a first axis, and carrying at least one blank of the piece;a machining device comprising abrasive means rotatably mounted along a second axis and configured to machine the at least one blank to form a first curvature,wherein the machining device further includes means for moving the second axis so that the device is movably mounted along a curved directrix to selectively form a second curvature in the at least one blank, and wherein the first axis and the second axis are perpendicular so that the machining lines intersect.15. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the directrix of the means for moving is symmetrical to form the second curvature on a single radius.16. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the directrix of the means for moving is symmetrical to form the second curvature on plural radii.17. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the drum is a ring against an inner wall of which the at least one blank is secured claim 14 , and wherein the abrasive means is moved in a hollow of the ring to form first and second concave curvatures.18. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the drum is a disc against an outer wall of which the at least one blank is secured claim 14 , and wherein the abrasive means is moved in front of the disc to form first and second convex curvatures.19. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the abrasive means includes a grinding wheel.20. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the means for moving includes an actuator moved back-and-forth against a profile of a fixed cam corresponding to the second curvature.21. The system according to ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING USING EXTERNAL EXCITATION

Method for authenticating a timepiece including applying at least one external excitation to said timepiece using an external device, measuring acoustic vibrations at least one of emitted and absorbed inside the timepiece to obtain an electrical signal representative of the measured acoustic vibrations, wherein a magnitude of the electrical signal represents magnitude information of the measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time, comparing the magnitude information with at least one reference magnitude information, and determining an authenticity of the timepiece based on the comparing. 1. A method for authenticating a timepiece comprising:applying at least one external excitation to said timepiece using an external device;measuring acoustic vibrations at least one of emitted and absorbed inside the timepiece to obtain an electrical signal representative of the measured acoustic vibrations, wherein a magnitude of the electrical signal represents magnitude information of the measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time;comparing the magnitude information with at least one reference magnitude information; anddetermining the authenticity of said timepiece based on the comparing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one external excitation generates at least one acoustic vibration inside the timepiece.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external device comprises at least one of a transducer and a striking element.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the transducer comprises at least one of a piezoelectric device and a tuning fork.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the striking element comprises at least one of a clapper and a striker.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one external excitation comprises at least one of regular vibrations claim 1 , sequential vibrations claim 1 , time-varied vibrations claim 1 , intensity-varied vibrations claim 1 , and pulsed vibrations claim 1 , a continuous ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING A TIMEPIECE

Embodiments relate to method for authenticating timepiece comprising measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by timepiece to obtain electrical signal, which indicates variation of magnitude of measured acoustic vibrations as function of time. The method includes processing electrical signal to attenuate plurality of acoustic events in said electrical signal, performing transform of processed electrical signal into a frequency domain to obtain frequency-domain power spectrum indicating variation of power of processed electrical signal as a function of frequency, identifying at least one narrow peak in frequency-domain power spectrum corresponding to at least one resonance frequency of a part of timepiece resonating in a quiet zone. The method also includes extracting at least one resonance frequency corresponding to at least one narrow peak, comparing extracted at least one resonance frequency with at least one reference resonance frequency, and deriving information on an authenticity of said timepiece based on the comparing. 1. A method for authenticating a timepiece comprising:measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by said timepiece to obtain an electrical signal, said electrical signal indicating a variation of a magnitude of said measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time, wherein said electrical signal comprises a plurality of acoustic events associated with mechanical shocks taking place in said timepiece, said acoustic events being separated from each other by respective quiet zones;processing said electrical signal so as to attenuate said plurality of acoustic events in said electrical signal;performing a transform of said processed electrical signal into a frequency domain to obtain a frequency-domain power spectrum indicating a variation of a power of said processed electrical signal as a function of frequency using a processor of a computing device;processing said frequency-domain power spectrum so as to identify at least one narrow peak in said ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING A TIMEPIECE

A method for authenticating a timepiece including measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by said timepiece to obtain an electrical signal, said electrical signal indicating a variation of a magnitude of said measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time, wherein said electrical signal comprises a plurality of acoustic events associated with mechanical shocks taking place in said timepiece, extracting from said electrical signal or from a representation of said electrical signal in a time, frequency or time-frequency domain at least one of a magnitude information on a magnitude of one of said plurality of acoustic events, time information on said one of said plurality of acoustic events, and a frequency information on a frequency of said one of said plurality of acoustic events, comparing said extracted information with at least one of a reference information, and deriving information on an authenticity of said timepiece based on the comparing. 1. A method for authenticating a timepiece comprising:measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by said timepiece to obtain an electrical signal, said electrical signal indicating a variation of a magnitude of said measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time, wherein said electrical signal comprises a plurality of acoustic events associated with mechanical shocks taking place in said timepiece;extracting from said electrical signal or from a representation of said electrical signal in a time, frequency or time-frequency domain at least one of: magnitude information on a magnitude of one of said plurality of acoustic events, time information on said one of said plurality of acoustic events, and frequency information on a frequency of said one of said plurality of acoustic events using a processor of a computing device;comparing said extracted at least one of magnitude information, time information and frequency information with at least one of reference magnitude information, reference time information and reference ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING TIMEPIECE SPRING, DEVICE FOR PRODUCING TIMEPIECE SPRING, TIMEPIECE SPRING, AND TIMEPIECE

A method for producing a timepiece spring includes a step for producing, by casting, a metallic glass raw material constituted of a metallic glass; a step for heating the metallic glass raw material to achieve a superplastic state; and a step for rolling the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state to produce a sheet material. A timepiece spring is characterized by being obtained by the method for producing a timepiece spring. 1. A method for producing a timepiece spring , comprising:producing, by casting, a metallic glass raw material constituted of a metallic glass;heating the metallic glass raw material to achieve a superplastic state; androlling the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state to produce a sheet material.2. The method for producing a timepiece spring as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe rolling processing is carried out by passing the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state between a pair of rotating rollers,a convexity being provided to a predetermined position on an outer peripheral surface of one roller of the pair of rollers and a concavity that fits with the convexity being provided to a position that faces the convexity on an outer peripheral surface of the other roller, andbeing passed between the pair of rotating rollers causes the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state to be rolled and causes the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state to be sandwiched between the convexity and the concavity.3. The method for producing a timepiece spring as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe rolling processing is carried out by passing the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state between a pair of rotating rollers, andthe sheet material is deformed simultaneously with the processing of the sheet material by the rolling processing, by controlling the relative rotational speed of the pair of rollers.4. The method for producing a timepiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe metallic glass ...

METHOD FOR MAKING A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT

A method of manufacturing a timepiece component, such as a balance, an oscillating mass or a wheel, comprises a micro-manufacturing technique, such as the DRIE technique. The method may comprise forming at least one member in or at the periphery of the structure, of a material different from that of the structure. This member is typically metal and is formed by electro-forming using a cavity of the structure as a mold. 1. A method of manufacturing a timepiece component , comprising the steps:forming a structure of a first material by a micro-manufacturing technique, said structure having a periphery; andforming at least one element in said structure or at the periphery of said structure, said element being of a second material different from the first material, such that the final timepiece component comprises said structure and said element, and such that said element forms a single piece with the structure.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said second material is a metal.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the step of forming said element is effected by electroforming.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the structure is effected using a DRIE technique.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the structure is formed from silicon.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the structure is formed from diamond claim 1 , quartz claim 1 , glass or silicon carbide.7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of forming said element comprises depositing said second material in a cavity at least partly defined by the structure claim 1 , using said cavity as a mold.8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the cavity is wholly defined by the structure.9. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the cavity is defined partly by the structure and partly by a photosensitive resin.10. The method as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the step of forming said element comprises depositing said second material in ...

METHOD FOR CREATING A COMPONENT

A method for manufacturing a component in a substrate including: a) modifying a structure of at least one region of the substrate to make the at least one region more selective; and b) chemically etching the at least one region to selectively manufacture the component. 131-. (canceled)32. A method for manufacturing a component in a substrate , the method comprising:a) modifying a structure of at least one region of the substrate in order to make said at least one region more selective;b) chemically etching said at least one region in order to selectively manufacture said component.33. The manufacturing method according to claim 32 , the method further comprising:c) releasing the component from said substrate.34. The manufacturing method according to claim 32 , wherein the structure of said at least one region is modified by a laser.35. The manufacturing method according to claim 34 , wherein the substrate is made of a material transparent to the laser wavelength.36. The manufacturing method according to claim 35 , wherein a pulse duration of the laser ranges from a femtosecond to a picosecond.37. The manufacturing method according to claim 35 , wherein the substrate is made of single crystal material.38. The manufacturing method according to claim 35 , wherein the substrate is made of polycrystalline material.39. The manufacturing method according to claim 35 , wherein the substrate is made of polymer.40. The manufacturing method according to claim 35 , wherein the substrate is made of an amorphous material or a ceramic or glass.41. The manufacturing method according to claim 32 , wherein the component is a timepiece component.42. The manufacturing method according to claim 41 , wherein the component is a timepiece bearing.43. The manufacturing method according to claim 42 , wherein the substrate includes a blind hole made prior to the structure modifying.44. The manufacturing method according to claim 42 , wherein said bearing further includes at least one recess. ...

WATCHMAKER'S PORTABLE LUBRICATION TOOL

Watchmaker's portable lubrication tool including at least one lubricant reservoir, with a plurality of chambers, each only accessible to a user in a first open position of the tool, each reservoir being closable by a sealed lid which, in a second closed position, is kept sealingly pressed on the reservoir, and the tool includes a structure which carries such a lid associated with such a reservoir, and which is a component of a multi-function pocket knife of the “Swiss army knife” type, with a frame on which pivots a plurality of blades, the tool comprises at least one elastic return arranged to exert, in the second closed position, a force on at least one lid to press it sealingly on an associated reservoir. 121-. (canceled)22. A watchmaker's portable lubrication tool , wherein said tool comprises a plurality of chambers comprised in at least one horological lubricant reservoir , each only accessible to a user in a first open position of said tool , each said reservoir being closable by at least one sealed lid which , in a second closed position , is kept sealingly pressed on said reservoir , wherein said tool comprises a carrier structure for at least one said reservoir and for a said lid associated with said reservoir , and wherein said structure is a component of a multi-function pocket knife of the “Swiss army knife” type , which comprises a frame on which pivots a plurality of blades , wherein said tool comprises at least one elastic return means arranged to exert , wherein second closed position , a force on said at least one lid to press said lid sealingly on said at least one reservoir.23. The tool according to claim 22 , wherein at least one said lid is made of elastic or elastomeric material or of rubber or of cork.24. The tool according to claim 22 , wherein the tool comprises at least one pivoting element or one sliding element which is arranged claim 22 , in said second closed position claim 22 , to form a stop surface for said at least one lid to limit ...

WINDING DEVICE FOR SELF-WINDING AUTOMATIC WATCH

A device for winding automatic watches, including an electrical energy source and a receptacle support including a surface configured to receive in abutment a back cover of a watch, the device configured to generate a magnetic and/or electrostatic field or eddy currents, in a fixed position underneath the bearing surface and generate, on a substantially annular angular sector, a magnetic and or electrostatic field that varies as a function of time and whose direction is orthogonal to the bearing surface, or generating eddy currents that vary as a function of time. The device can be provided for a watch including an automatic winding mechanism with an oscillating weight including a first ferromagnetic inner part and a second heavy metal peripheral part, and possibly with a paramagnetic conductive disc coaxial to the oscillating weight. 130-. (canceled)31. A winding mobile member for an automatic watch winding mechanism comprising:a guide member on a pivot axis thereof and inscribed in a cylinder of maximum radius;means for driving an energy recharging mechanism;at least one ferromagnetic or magnetised part for driving the winding mobile member by a variable magnetic field; andat least one moving magnetic weight, which includes a first ferromagnetic inner part extending over radii smaller than a minimum radius of a second peripheral part made of heavy metal having an atomic number of between 73 and 79, or made of an alloy including at least 80% of heavy metal with an atomic number of between 73 and 79.32. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 50% by mass of tungsten.33. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 50% by mass of tungsten and at least 20% by mass of gold.34. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 20% by mass of iron.35. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TIMEPIECE THERMOCOMPENSATED HAIRSPRINGS OF PRECISE STIFFNESS

The method for manufacturing timepiece hairsprings according to the invention comprises the following successive steps: a) forming hairsprings in a wafer, b) forming a thermal compensation layer on the hairsprings, c) identifying the hairsprings having a stiffness within a predetermined range, d) optionally, detaching from the wafer the hairsprings identified in step c), e) modifying the other hairsprings so that the stiffness of at least some of them is within the predetermined range, f) detaching from the wafer these other hairsprings and, if they have not been detached in step d), the hairsprings identified in step c). This method makes it possible to reduce manufacturing dispersions between the hairsprings. 1. Method for manufacturing timepiece hairsprings comprising the following successive steps:a) forming hairsprings in a wafer,b) forming a thermal compensation layer on the hairsprings,c) identifying the hairsprings having a stiffness within a predetermined range,d) optionally, detaching the hairsprings identified in step c) from the wafer,e) modifying the other hairsprings so that the stiffness of at least some of them is within the predetermined range,f) detaching from the wafer these other hairsprings and, if they have not been detached in step d), the hairsprings identified in step c).2. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step e) is carried out simultaneously on said other hairsprings.3. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises modifying the thermal compensation layer.4. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises modifying the thickness of the thermal compensation layer.5. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises increasing the thickness of the thermal compensation layer.6. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises reducing the thickness of the thermal compensation layer.7. Method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein it comprises claim 1 , between steps a) and b) claim 1 , the following steps:(i) ...

METHOD FOR CHECKING THE IDENTITY OF A MECHANICAL WATCH MOVEMENT

The mechanical movement includes a checking device which is a passive indicator element. The passive element is fixed to a fixed support portion of the mechanical movement. The passive element may be a strip or a plate fixed to the fixed support portion of a regulating member and configured to vibrate according to one or more clearly defined vibration frequency components following the vibration of the mechanical movement. The vibration frequency components of the strip or plate define an acoustic signature specific to the timepiece to allow the authenticity of the timepiece to be determined by a measurement of the acoustic signature using an acoustic measuring system. 1. A method for allocating and for checking a unique code of acoustic identification of a timepiece , which includes a mechanical movement provided with at least one passive indicator element , which is configured to vibrate according to one or more clearly defined vibration frequency components following the vibration of the mechanical movement , wherein the method includes the steps of:starting to operate the mechanical movement to induce shocks in the escapement wheel sets,generating a vibration of the passive indicator element via the vibration of the mechanical movement to define an acoustic signature specific to the timepiece, andchecking the identification code of the timepiece by an acoustic measurement of vibration frequencies of the passive indicator element.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the checking of the identification code of the timepiece can be performed via a mobile phone.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method includes the steps of :{'b': '3', 'fixing the passive indicator element to a fixed support portion () of the mechanical movement before closing a case of the timepiece, which includes the mechanical movement, initially determining the identification code by an acoustic measurement of vibration frequencies of the passive indicator element,'} ...

Universal device for the preparation of a watch

A universal device is for preparation of a watch with a gain/loss correction crown and an oscillating resonator. The device includes winding and a gain/loss corrector with a robotic manipulator for manoeuvring the crown. It also includes an adjustment device with a gain/loss correction device including a gain/loss-corrector oscillator generating an oscillation to subject the watch to an oscillation at a correction frequency NC and/or to a modulated movement. The gain/loss correction device includes a gain/loss controller that controls the oscillation of the gain/loss-corrector oscillator, interfaced with a device to measure the gain/loss of the watch. The gain/loss correction device also includes an automatic winder with a watch-holder stand subjected to the oscillations or movements generated by the gain/loss-corrector oscillator.

Wristwearable Device With Travel Information Indicators

A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator, the wristwearable device including a receiver for receiving data indicative of the travel information from a transmitting device; at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel information indicator, for rotating the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction; a controller, operably coupled to the receiver and the actuation mechanism, for causing the at least first actuation mechanism to rotate the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise direction based on the data received by the receiver; and wherein the position of the at least one travel information indicator conveys information regarding a travel. 1. A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator , the wristwearable device comprising: 'at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel information indicator, for rotating the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction;', 'a receiver for receiving data indicative of the travel information from a transmitting device;'}a controller, operably coupled to the receiver and the actuation mechanism, for causing the at least first actuation mechanism to rotate the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise direction based on the data received by the receiver; andwherein the position of the at least one travel information indicator conveys information regarding a travel.29-. (canceled)10. A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator , the wristwearable device comprising: 'at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel ...

Ergonomic watchmaker's workstation

Ergonomic watchmaker's workstation including, around a work platform, two forearm supports each at least tiltably adjustable in a vertical plane, and control and storage means arranged to control motorised adjustment means in order to move each said forearm support in at least one degree of freedom, and said control and storage means are programmable to trigger, at predefined or random moments, micro movements of the forearm supports of short duration, less than two seconds, and of small angular amplitude, less than 2° and/or of linear amplitude, less than 5 mm, the workstation further including a user interface connected to the control and storage means, to trigger other micro movements, and/or to modify the settings.

Sympathetic timepiece assembly

A sympathetic timepiece assembly (1000), which includes a clock (100) and at least one watch (200) arranged to be deposited in a receptacle 150 included in the clock, in a single transfer position, this sympathetic assembly (1000) including a connection mechanism between the clock (100) and each watch (200) when the watch (200) is deposited in the receptacle 150 in the transfer position, this connection mechanism includes at least two separate transmission lines, one for transferring power or movement, and the other for selecting a function to be performed or a display variable to be adjusted.

METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF A TIMEPIECE PROVIDED WITH A MULTI-LEVEL EXTERIOR ELEMENT

A method for fabrication of a piece including, superposing an electrically insulating layer including a first orifice, an additional layer including a first aperture, an intermediate layer including a first hole, and a base layer surmounted by a base motif, depositing a metal layer, so that at the end of this step, the metal layer forms a shell covering electrically conductive walls of the base motif, of the first orifice, of the first aperture and of the first hole, and includes a lateral area resting on the insulating layer, dissolving the insulating layer, coating the metal or alloy layer with a volume formed by a base material of the piece, so that the volume conforms to the shapes of the metal layer. 1. A method for fabrication of a piece provided with an exterior element , comprising the following steps:superposing an electrically insulating layer including a first through orifice, an additional layer including a first through aperture of similar dimensions to the first orifice, an intermediate layer including a first through hole, and a base layer surmounted by a base motif, so as to place the base motif inside the first hole, cover the first hole with the first aperture, and superpose the first aperture and the first orificeelectrodepositing a metal or metal alloy layer, so that at the end of this step, the metal or metal alloy layer forms a shell covering electrically conductive walls of the base motif, of the first orifice, of the first aperture and of the first hole, and comprises a lateral area resting on the insulating layerdissolving the insulating layercoating the metal or metal alloy layer with a volume at least partly formed by a base material of the piece, so that the volume conforms to the shapes of the metal or metal alloy layerremoving the volume and the metal or metal alloy layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , including a step of forming electrically conductive surfaces on the walls of the base motif claim 1 , of the first orifice claim 1 ...

CLEANING MACHINE AND BASKET FOR TIMEPIECE OR JEWELLERY COMPONENTS

Cleaning machine for timepiece or jewellery components, including cleaning baskets with a receptacle including a bottom and a peripheral partition separating the internal volume of the receptacle, and an environment outside the basket, which includes in the bottom or in the peripheral partition, flared holes whose cross-section is smaller towards the receptacle than towards the external environment, the machine including cleaning means and drying means arranged to circulate cleaning or drying fluids through flow orifices and flared holes, and effluent collecting means arranged to collect effluents from the cleaning and drying operations. 1. A cleaning basket for timepiece or jewellery components comprising a receptacle arranged for receiving components , said receptacle including at least a bottom , which is arranged to serve as support surface for said components , and at least one peripheral partition , arranged to retain said components inside said receptacle and defining a separation between the internal volume of said receptacle , and an environment outside said cleaning basket , said basket including a plurality of flow orifices arranged to allow the flow of cleaning and/or drying fluids through said bottom and/or said at least one peripheral partition , wherein said cleaning basket includes , in said bottom and/or in said at least one peripheral partition , a plurality of said flow orifices , which are flared holes , whose cross-section is smaller towards said receptacle than towards said external environment.2. The cleaning basket according to claim 1 , wherein said cleaning basket includes a plurality of said flared holes both in said bottom and in said at least one peripheral partition.3. The cleaning basket according to claim 1 , wherein said cleaning basket is a nested assembly comprising an outer basket arranged to contain at least one other removable inner basket claim 1 , and wherein said outer basket and every inner basket each include a plurality of ...

Timepiece component with a shaft-like portion made of non-magnetic alloy

A timepiece component including a shaft-like portion including at least one pivot about a pivot axis, at least the material forming this shaft-like portion is a non-magnetic alloy containing at least silver and palladium and having a Vickers hardness of more than 450 HV.

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE OPERATING FREQUENCY OF AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

A method for adjusting the operating frequency of an electronic watch via a computer application installed in a portable electronic device, the adjustment method including the following steps, performed by the computer application: generating a pulsed reference signal in the portable electronic device, converting the pulsed reference signal into a modulated optical signal consisting of light pulses, transmitting the modulated optical signal to the electronic watch via the light source or via a modulation of the light emitted by the screen of the portable electronic device, and the following steps, performed by the electronic watch: reconstituting the pulsed reference signal from the modulated optical signal received by the optical sensor, correcting an inhibition value stored in the memory of an adjustment circuit of the electronic watch as a function of the pulsed reference signal. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of adjusting the operating frequency of an electronic watch with a computer application installed in a portable electronic device comprising a microcontroller , a light source and a screen , wherein the electronic watch comprises an electronic module including:an oscillator and a frequency divider circuit which is arranged downstream of the oscillator and which is configured to transmit a pulsed signal corresponding to the operating frequency,an operating frequency adjustment circuit including a memory storing an inhibition value, the adjustment circuit being arranged to inhibit one or more pulses transmitted by the frequency divider circuit as a function of the inhibition value,a communication unit for communicating with the portable electronic device, the communication unit comprising an optical sensor arranged to receive a signal in the form of a sequence of optical pulses, called a modulated optical signal,a microcontroller arranged to control the operating frequency adjustment circuit as a function of the modulated optical signal received by the ...

METHOD FOR TESTING THE WATER RESISTANCE OF A TIMEPIECE

Method for testing the water resistance of at least one timepiece, wherein it comprises the following stages: 1. A method for testing the water resistance of at least one timepiece , wherein the method comprises:measuring a first rate of the timepiece when subjected to a first external pressure, in order to obtain a first reference rate value;measuring a second rate of the timepiece when subjected to a second external pressure inside a pressurization chamber, in order to obtain a second rate value under pressure;at least one of the two operations of measuring the rate of the timepiece includes measuring a time-related difference between two display values for the timepiece provided by two status reports for the timepiece, compared with a time between said two status reports measured by a reference clock; andcomparing the rate value under pressure and the reference rate value in order to deduce therefrom the presence or otherwise of a deficiency in the water resistance in the event of a variation in excess of a predefined threshold.2. The method for testing the water resistance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the status reports for the timepiece enabling the average rate of the timepiece when subjected to a second external pressure to be determined are produced outside the pressurization chamber claim 1 , before introduction and after removal of the timepiece from the pressurization chamber.3. The method for testing the water resistance as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the status report produced after the removal of the timepiece from the pressurization chamber is completed within a period of less than or equal to 30 minutes.4. The method for testing the water resistance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the status reports comprise recorded images associated with the time indicated by a reference clock.5. The method for testing the water resistance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the time between two status reports for the timepiece is greater than or equal to one hour ...

COMPONENT FOR A TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT

The invention relates to a pivot arbor comprising a metal pivot () at each of its ends. The metal is a non-magnetic aluminium alloy in order to limit its sensitivity to magnetic fields, and at least the outer surface () of one of the two pivots () is deep-hardened to a predetermined depth with respect to the rest of the arbor to harden the pivot or pivots (). 1. A pivot arbor for a timepiece movement comprising at least one metal pivot at at least one of the ends thereof , wherein the metal is a non-magnetic aluminium alloy so as to limit the sensitivity of the pivot to magnetic fields , and wherein at least the outer surface of said pivot is deep-hardened to a predetermined depth relative to the core of the pivot arbor.2. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined depth represents between 5% and 40% of the total diameter (d) of the pivot.3. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the deep-hardened outer surface comprises diffused atoms of at least one chemical element.4. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the deep-hardened outer surface has a hardness of more than 600 HV.5. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetic aluminium alloy is chosen from the group consisting of an aluminium-copper-lead alloy claim 1 , an aluminium-silicon-magnesium-manganese alloy claim 1 , and an aluminium-zinc-magnesium-copper alloy.6. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein said outer surface of said pivot has no hardening layer directly deposited on said outer surface.7. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein at least the outer surface of said pivot is rolled.8. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the pivot arbor has two pivots.9. A movement for a timepiece comprising a pivot arbor claim 1 , wherein said pivot arbor comprises at least one metal pivot at at least one of the ends thereof claim 1 , the metal being a non-magnetic aluminium alloy so as to limit the sensitivity of the pivot to magnetic ...

COMPONENT FOR A TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT

The invention relates to a pivot arbor comprising a metal pivot () at each of its ends. The metal is a non-magnetic copper alloy in order to limit its sensitivity to magnetic fields, and at least the outer surface () of one of the two pivots () is deep-hardened to a predetermined depth with respect to the rest of the arbor to harden the pivot or pivots (). 1. A pivot arbor for a timepiece movement comprising at least one metal pivot at at least one of the ends thereof , wherein the metal is a non-magnetic copper alloy so as to limit the sensitivity of the pivot to magnetic fields , and wherein at least the outer surface of said pivot is deep-hardened to a predetermined depth relative to the core of the pivot arbor.2. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined depth represents between 5% and 40% of the total diameter (d) of the pivot3. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the deep-hardened outer surface comprises diffused atoms of at least one chemical element.4. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the deep-hardened outer surface has a hardness of more than 600 HV.5. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetic copper alloy is chosen from the group consisting of a copper and zinc based brass claim 1 , a copper-beryllium claim 1 , a nickel silver claim 1 , a bronze claim 1 , an aluminium bronze claim 1 , a copper-aluminium claim 1 , a copper-nickel claim 1 , a copper-nickel-tin claim 1 , a copper-nickel-silicon claim 1 , a copper-nickel-phosphorus claim 1 , a copper-titanium claim 1 , an alloy having a mass percent composition of between 14.5% and 15.5% Ni claim 1 , between 7.5% and 8.5% Sn claim 1 , at most 0.02% Pb and the remainder copper.6. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein said outer surface of said pivot has no hardening layer directly deposited on said outer surface.7. The pivot arbor according to claim 1 , wherein at least the outer surface of said pivot is rolled.8. The pivot arbor ...

WATCH INCLUDING A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE DEGREE OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY INSIDE THE WATCH CASE

A watch including a watch case, wherein the watch case includes a device for measuring the degree of humidity inside the watch, wherein the device for measuring the degree of humidity is a fibre optic device including a measuring optical fibre, the measuring optical fibre includes a portion configured such that the refractive index of said portion changes in the presence of water vapour inside the watch case. 1. A watch comprising a watch case , wherein the watch case comprises a device for measuring the degree of relative humidity inside the watch;wherein said device for measuring the degree of relative humidity is a fibre optic device including a measuring optical fibre, said optical fibre including a portion configured such that the refractive index of said portion changes in the presence of water vapour inside the watch case.2. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein said portion forms an intermediate part of the measuring optical fibre claim 1 , located between the two ends of the optical fibre.3. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein said portion forms a free end of the optical fibre claim 1 , said free end being optically configured to form a Fabry-Pérot cavity.4. The watch according to claim 3 , wherein said device for measuring the degree of relative humidity further includes a light input optical fibre claim 3 , a light output optical fibre claim 3 , and an optical coupler coupling the light input optical fibre to the light output optical fibre; the other end of the measuring optical fibre being connected to the optical coupler.5. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein said portion of the measuring optical fibre is stripped of its optical sheath.6. The watch according to claim 5 , wherein said portion of the measuring optical fibre includes an external layer whose refractive index changes in the presence of water vapour.7. The watch according to claim 6 , wherein said external layer includes an alternate superposition of layers of polymers and of ...

Silicon overcoil balance spring

A method of producing unitary formed silicon balance spring having an overcoil portion for regulation of a mechanical timepiece, said method including the steps of providing a silicon balance spring having a main body portion, and an outer portion for formation as an overcoil portion, wherein the outer portion extends radially outward from an outermost turn of the main body portion, and wherein said main body portion and said outer portion are integrally formed from a silicon based material and are formed in a co-planar configuration; moving said outer portion in a direction relative to and out of the plane of said main body portion, and in a direction towards over said main body portion and towards the plane of the main body portion; and providing a stress relaxation process to the balance spring so as to relieve internal stresses induced within the balance spring from step (ii); wherein upon movement of said outer portion into the plane of said main body portion, the outer portion is located in an overcoil configuration relative to said main body portion.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BEVELLED STONE, PARTICULARLY FOR A HOROLOGICAL MOVEMENT

A method and device for manufacturing a bevelled stone, particularly for a timepiece are disclosed. A precursor is produced from a mixture of at least one material in powder form with a binder. The method includes pressing the precursor so as to form a green body, using a top die and a bottom die comprising a protruding rib, sintering the green body so as to form a body of the future stone in at least one material, the body including a peripheral face and a bottom face provided with a groove, and machining the body including a substep of planning the peripheral face up to the groove, such that an inner wall of the groove forms at least a flared part of the peripheral face of the stone. 1. A method for manufacturing a bevelled stone , for a timepiece , comprising the following steps:producing a precursor from a mixture of at least one material in powder form with a binder;pressing the precursor so as to form a green body, using a top die and a bottom die comprising a protruding rib,sintering said green body so as to form a body of the future stone in said at least one material, the body comprising a peripheral face and a bottom face provided with a groove, andmachining the body including a substep of planing planning the peripheral face up to the groove, such that an inner wall of the groove forms at least a flared part of the peripheral face of the stone.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the machining comprises a substep of recessing a recess in the top face of the body.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the machining comprises a substep of cutting the top face of the body claim 1 , in order to obtain a top face giving the stone a predetermined thickness.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing comprises the recessing of a hole blank with a punch of the bottom die.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the groove is embodied to be circular and/or centred on the bottom face of the body.6. The method according to claim 1 , ...

BLACK COMPONENT DECORATED WITH STONES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A component for the internal parts or the movement for a timepiece or a piece of jewellery including a substrate partially coated with a black layer and decorated with at least one stone, the black layer including carbon nanotubes or aluminium oxide, the substrate being at least devoid of the black layer on the portion facing the stone. It also relates to the method for manufacturing this component for the timepiece or the piece of jewellery. 1. A component for the internal parts or the movement for a timepiece or a piece of jewellery comprising a substrate partially coated with a black layer and decorated with at least one stone sitting in a housing formed in the substrate positioned on the substrate , said black layer comprising carbon nanotubes or aluminium oxide , said substrate being at least devoid of the black layer on the portion facing the stone.2. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the black layer is flush with the table of the stone.3. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the stone is set within the housing with a setting element.4. The component according to claim 3 , wherein said setting element is also coated with the black layer.5. The component according to claim 1 , wherein it includes several alignments of stones claim 1 , the black layer being disposed between the alignments.6. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the black layer is a varnish comprising by weight at least 1% claim 1 , said carbon nanotubes having a random orientation within the varnish.7. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the black layer includes at least 50% by weight of carbon nanotubes aligned vertically with respect to the plane of the substrate claim 1 , the remainder consisting of other forms of carbon.8. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the black layer includes 100% by weight of carbon nanotubes aligned vertically with respect to the plane of the substrate.9. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the black layer ...

MICRO-MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE PART

The micromechanical clockwork part is cut from a plate-like silicon substrate. The cut edges of the part include portions intended to serve as contact surfaces arranged to slide against corresponding contact zones of another micromechanical part in a clockwork piece. The cut edges have a ribbed surface including an alternating set of ribs and furrows, the ribs and the furrows being straight and each contained in a plane parallel to the plate. Moreover, the ribs and furrows which the cut edges have form a stepped pattern on the cut edge, with first intervals in which the spacing separating the ribs from one another is equal to a first distance, and at least one second interval in which the spacing between the ribs is equal to a second distance different from the first distance. 111020100200212121121221232323123223252525125225272727127227abcabcabcabc. Micro-mechanical timepiece part (; ; ; ; ) cut out in a silicon substrate in the form of a plate and the cut edges of which comprise portions provided to serve as contact surfaces arranged to slide against corresponding contact zones of another micro-mechanical part in a timepiece , and wherein the cut edges have a ribbed surface comprising an alternation of ribs (; ; ; ; ) and furrows (; ; ; ; ) , the ribs and the furrows being straight; wherein the ribs and the furrows form a spaced-apart pattern , comprising a plurality of first intervals (; ; ; ; ) in which the spacing separating the ribs from each other is equal to a first distance , and at least one second interval (; ; ; ; ) in which the spacing between the ribs is equal to a second distance different from the first distance , the first distance being between 200 nm and 5 μm.211020100200. The micro-mechanical timepiece part (; ; ; ; ) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first distance is between 200 nm and 2 μm.311020100. The micro-mechanical timepiece part (; ; ; ) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ribs and the furrows are each contained within a plane parallel ...

DIAL FOR TIMEPIECES

A dial for a timepiece, preferably a watch, the dial being provided with a relief portion which is made as an assembly of pieces on different levels, juxtaposed on a base, such that the relief portion is formed by the upper surfaces of the pieces. A method for manufacturing the dial with several separate pieces, the upper surfaces of the pieces being subjected to a polishing step and/or possibly an enamelling step. The pieces are then cut along a defined contour and then assembled edge-to-edge on a base, so as to create the relief portion. 1. A method for manufacturing a dial for a timepiece , the dial comprising a relief portion , wherein the relief portion is made as an assembly of elementary pieces on different levels juxtaposed on a base , such that the relief portion is formed by the upper surfaces of the elementary pieces , the method comprising the steps of:a) manufacturing semi-finished elementary pieces by machining,b) treating said upper surfaces of the elementary pieces after step a) to give the upper surfaces a defined aesthetic appearance,c) cutting said treated elementary pieces along a contour of defined geometry,d) assembling the elementary pieces obtained after step c), by juxtaposing the pieces on the base.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step b) is a step of polishing claim 1 , enamelling or structuring the surface to form a decoration.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step d) the elementary pieces are juxtaposed edge-to-edge.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the relief portion extends over the entire surface of the dial.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the relief portion is defined by a flat claim 4 , polygonal claim 4 , central surface which is situated at a first level measured from a horizontal reference plane claim 4 , and a plurality of inclined side surfaces claim 4 , which extend from a level essentially equal to the first level to a second level outside the dial claim 4 , the second level ...

SUPPORT FOR TREATING MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS

A support for cleaning and/or galvanic deposition including a carrier structure including attachment points for watch hands each provided with a hole. The attachment points include at least one rigid pin, if necessary a conductive pin, onto which the hands are threaded via their hole and held apart from each other by a spacer. 112-. (canceled)13. A support for treating micromechanical components , or for cleaning and/or galvanic deposition , comprising:a carrier structure including attachment points for the micromechanical components to be treated, the components each including at least one hole or through orifice;wherein the attachment points include at least one rigid pin onto which the micromechanical components are threaded via the holes therein and are held apart from each other by a spacer means,wherein the spacer means includes spacers including a central through hole for passage of the rigid pin, andwherein each spacer includes a support track which is remote from the central hole and on which the micromechanical component rests.14. The support for treating micromechanical components claim 13 , or for cleaning and/or galvanic deposition according to claim 13 , wherein the track is defined by a trajectory claim 13 , over an angular amplitude of 360° claim 13 , of an end of a spoke whose length varies according to angular position thereof.15. The support for treating micromechanical components claim 13 , or for cleaning and/or galvanic deposition according to claim 13 , wherein the spacer means includes a ring connected by branches to a central portion including a pierced hole for engagement of a pin and the branches carry the track claim 13 , and wherein the track is raised relative to the branches.16. The support for treating micromechanical components claim 15 , or for cleaning and/or galvanic deposition according to claim 15 , wherein the ring of the spacer means includes studs.17. The support for treating micromechanical components claim 13 , or for ...

Manufacturing Method And Watch Component

A manufacturing method includes a first repeating step of irradiating a base material with a pulse laser, having a spot diameter S, while relatively moving a laser head and the base material in a first direction, moving the laser head by a predetermined pitch width Pin a second direction that intersects the first direction, and repeating irradiation by the pulse laser along the first direction and movement of the laser head in the second direction, and a second repeating step of irradiating the base material with the pulse laser while relatively moving the laser head and the base material in the second direction, moving the laser head by the pitch width in the first direction, and repeating irradiation by the pulse laser along the second direction and movement of the laser head in the first direction, wherein S Подробнее

Watch Component, Movement, Watch And Method For Manufacturing Watch Component

Provided is a watch component made of silicon and including a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface intersecting with the front surface and the back surface, the watch component including a first recessed portion formed at the front surface side, a second recessed portion formed at the back surface side, and a communicating groove causing one of the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion to communicate with the side surface.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CALIBRATING A LIGHT SMART WATCH, AND LIGHT SMART WATCH

A method for calibrating a light smart watch includes: providing an FPC soft board under a dial, a size of the FPC soft board matching a size of the dial, the FPC soft board is divided into a plurality of partitions, each partition is insulated from other partitions, and each of watch hands and each partition form a capacitor in turn when the watch hands run; detecting a capacitance change amount of each partition, determining positions of partitions where the watch hands are currently located, and determining a current time indicated by the watch hands, according to the positions of partitions where the watch hands are currently located; comparing the current time indicated by the watch hands with a current time of a mobile terminal to determine a time error; and adjusting the watch hands, according to the time error to run in sync with the time of the mobile terminal. 1. A method for calibrating a light smart watch , comprising:providing an FPC soft board under a dial, wherein a size of the FPC soft board matches a size of the dial, the FPC soft board is divided into a plurality of partitions, a quantity of the partitions is corresponding to a quantity of watch hands, each partition is divided into a plurality of sub-partitions, each partition is insulated from other partitions, each sub-partition is insulated from other sub-partitions, and a watch hand and each sub-partition in a partition corresponding to the watch hand form a capacitor in turn when the watch hands runs;detecting a capacitance change amount of each sub-partition, determining positions of sub-partitions where the watch hands are currently located, and determining a current time indicated by the watch hands according to the positions of sub-partitions where the watch hands are currently located;comparing the current time indicated by the watch hands with a current time of a mobile terminal to determine a time error; andadjusting the watch hands, according to the time error, to run in sync with the ...

METHOD FOR ENGRAVING A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT AND TIMEPIECE COMPONENT OBTAINED USING SUCH A METHOD

Method for engraving a component () involving application to the component of a laser beam () the pulses of which each last less than one picosecond, so as to machine or remove material from the component and achieve coloration of the surface () in the bottom of the machining 1. A process for engraving an element , comprising applying to the element a laser beam having pulses which each last less than one picosecond , so as to machine or remove material from the element and color a machined bottom surface.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the element is made of steel or of titanium and the diameter of the beam, the speed of scanning of the element and the repetition frequency of the pulses are chosen such that the degree of overlap in a first direction, especially a longitudinal direction, is higher than 85% or even higher than 90% or even higher than 92% or even higher than 94%; orthe element is made of a gold alloy or of a platinum alloy and the diameter of the beam, the speed of scanning of the element and the repetition frequency of the pulses are chosen such that the degree of overlap in a first direction, especially a longitudinal direction, is higher than 90% or even higher than 95%; orthe element is made of ceramic, of ruby or of sapphire and the diameter of the beam, the speed of scanning of the element and the repetition frequency of the pulses are chosen such that the degree of overlap in a first direction, especially a longitudinal direction, is higher than 90% or even higher than 95%.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the element is made of steel or of titanium and the diameter of the beam, the speed of scanning of the element and the repetition frequency of the pulses are chosen such that the degree of overlap in a second direction, especially a lateral direction, is comprised between 0% and <100%, in particular between 20% and <100% and preferably between 50% and <100%; orthe element is made of a gold alloy or of a platinum ...

Photography system

The invention relates to a photography system and to a method of generating a multi-view picture of a wristwatch.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING USING A QUARTZ OSCILLATOR

A timepiece having at least one quartz oscillator and/or at least one transducer. A method for authenticating a timepiece includes measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by the timepiece to obtain an electrical signal, performing a transform of said electrical signal into at least one domain, extracting identification information from the transformed electrical signal, comparing the extracted information with at least one reference information, and determining an authenticity of said timepiece based on the comparing. 1. A timepiece , comprising at least one of:at least one quartz oscillator; andat least one transducer.2. The timepiece of claim 1 , wherein the at least one quartz oscillator is a quartz-based electronic oscillator.3. The timepiece of claim 2 , wherein a respective quartz-based electronic oscillator comprises:a quartz crystal; andelectronic circuitry configured to drive the quartz crystal,wherein, when driven, the quartz crystal generates an oscillating electronic signal.4. The timepiece of claim 3 , wherein the quartz crystal of at least one of the at least one quartz oscillators comprises a piezo-electric mechanical resonator having a resonant frequency serving as a time base for the timepiece.5. The timepiece of claim 2 , further comprising electronic and/or electromechanical circuitry configured to drive and/or operate the timepiece.6. The timepiece of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the at least one quartz oscillator; and the at least one transducer comprises a single quartz oscillator.7. The timepiece of claim 6 , wherein the quartz oscillator is structured and configured to perform a time-keeping for the timepiece.8. The timepiece of claim 3 , wherein the quartz crystal and electronic circuitry driving the quartz crystal are not modified.9. The timepiece of claim 1 , wherein the at least one quartz oscillator comprises a modified quartz oscillator claim 1 , which is modified so as to encode additional information in the acoustic signal the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING A DEVICE

Method for authenticating a timepiece comprising measuring acoustic vibrations emitted by said timepiece to obtain an electrical signal indicating magnitude information comprising a variation of a magnitude of the measured acoustic vibrations as a function of time. The electrical signal comprises at least one specific tone associated with the presence of a quartz resonator in the timepiece. Method further comprises performing transform of electrical signal into frequency domain to obtain frequency-domain power spectrum indicating variation of power of electrical signal as function of frequency, processing the frequency-domain power spectrum so as to reveal at least one narrow peak in frequency-domain power spectrum corresponding to the at least one specific tone, and extracting at least one resonance frequency corresponding to said at least one narrow peak. Method further comprises comparing extracted at least one resonance frequency with at least one reference resonance frequency; and determining an authenticity of said timepiece. 1. A method of authenticating a timepiece , wherein the timepiece comprises a quartz resonator for emitting a vibration , the method comprising:detecting vibrations from said timepiece resulting from the vibration of the quartz resonator for determining the authenticity of the timepiece.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising analysing the detected vibrations to determine the authenticity of the timepiece.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein analysing the detected vibrations comprises comparing the detected vibrations with reference information for the timepiece for determining the authenticity of the timepiece.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising determining the authenticity of the timepiece based on the comparison.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein analysing the detected vibrations comprises identifying one or more component frequencies of the vibrations.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the step of ...

Balance-hairspring oscillator for a timepiece

In an oscillator for a timepiece including a balance and a hairspring, the balance lacks equilibrium, such that: the curves for running of the oscillator owing to weight of the hairspring as a function of the oscillation amplitude of the balance in at least four vertical positions of the oscillator spaced by 90° each pass through 0 at an oscillation amplitude of the balance between 200° and 240°; and between oscillation amplitudes of 150° and 280°, curves representing the running of the oscillator owing to lack of equilibrium in the balance as a function of the oscillation amplitude in the vertical positions each has an average slope of opposite sign to the average slope of the corresponding curve among the curves representing the running of the oscillator owing to the weight of the hairspring. A reduction in the running discrepancies between the vertical positions can thus be achieved.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING A PIECE OF TIME INFORMATION ON A WATCH

A method for adjusting a timepiece including: providing a portable object including a screen and a camera; testing accuracy of a piece of time information of the timepiece by using the camera of the portable object to compare with a piece of time information obtained from an external source; sending the time information from the portable object to the timepiece if a difference is detected, the timepiece including at least one phototransistor arranged at a case for receiving the time information, the timepiece to display the correct time information, the sending including: defining on the screen of the portable object an area of shape and dimensions similar to the case of the timepiece; holding the case of the timepiece against the area; sequentially displaying black or white in the area, in a sequence of black and white corresponding to a luminous coding of the time information. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for adjusting a timepiece including a case , including a bracelet , in which a microcontroller powered by a cell stack or battery is arranged , the microcontroller including a time base and memory areas and used to send control signals to a display to display at least one piece of time information , the method comprising:providing a portable object including a screen and a case in which there are an electronic circuit including a microcontroller, a display module, control means, a camera, and a communication module, the electronic circuit being powered by a battery;testing accuracy of a piece of time information of the timepiece by using the camera of the portable object to compare with a piece of time information obtained from an external source;sending the time information from the portable object to the timepiece if a difference is detected, the timepiece including at least one phototransistor arranged at the case for receiving the time information, the timepiece configured to operate its display to display the correct time information;checking that the correct ...

MULTISTAGE MICROMECHANICAL TIMEPIECE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

The present invention relates to a micromechanical timepiece () having a plurality of mutually secured functional sub-assemblies () stacked in a direction (Z) to form a multistage assembly, characterised in that each functional sub-assembly () consists of a single semiconductor material and is secured to another sub-assembly () via bridges () made of said semiconductor material, and in that at least one sub-assembly () comprises at least two portions (), said portions being movable relative to each other and relative to another sub-assembly () to which at least one of said portions () is secured via at least one deformable link integrally formed between said portions (). The invention also relates to a method for making such a timepiece. 1111111151123112323a,ba,ba,ba,bab. A micromechanical timepiece () , including a plurality of functional subassemblies () secured together and superimposed on each other along a direction (Z) for forming a multi-level assembly , characterized in that each functional subassembly () is constituted of the same semiconductor material and is secured to another subassembly () by bridges () constituted of said semiconductor material , and in that at least one subassembly () includes at least two portions ( , ) , said portions being movable relative to each other and to another subassembly ( , ) to which is secured at least one said portion ( , ) , by means of at least one deformable link integrally formed between said portions ( , ).211235a,b. The timepiece according to claim 1 , characterized in that said sub-assemblies () claim 1 , their portions ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , the bridges () and deformable link(s) form a monolithic piece.3115a,b. The timepiece according to or claim 1 , characterized in that said subassemblies () and bridges () are made of silicon (Si).4. The timepiece according to any of to claim 1 , characterized in that said subassemblies and bridges are made of polycrystalline or amorphous silicon.5115a,b. The timepiece ...

SMART WATCH AND METHOD OF REPLACING COMPONENTS OF THE SAME

A smart watch and a method of replacing components of the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the smart watch includes a display panel including a body portion having a polygonal shaped planar structure and a corner portion extending from one side of the body portion and being bent away from the surface of, and at the side of, the body portion. The smart watch also includes a housing disposed under the display panel and having an area that is smaller than the combined area of the body portion and the corner portion. The corner portion is defined by the one side of the body portion and two adjacent sides. 1. A smart watch comprising:a display panel comprising a body portion having a polygonal shaped planar structure and a corner portion extending from one side of the body portion and being bent away from a surface of, and at the one side of, the body portion; anda housing disposed under the display panel and having an area that is smaller than the combined area of the body portion and the corner portion, wherein the corner portion is defined by the one side of the body portion and two sides extending from other sides of the body portion adjacent to the one side to meet each other.2. The smart watch of claim 1 , wherein the body portion has a substantially octagonal shape.3. The smart watch of claim 2 , wherein the corner portion has a substantially triangular shape.4. The smart watch of claim 3 , wherein the display panel has a substantially quadrangular shape when the body portion is placed on the same surface as the corner portion.5. The smart watch of claim 4 , wherein the housing comprises:a bottom portion having a planar surface overlapping the body portion; anda sidewall portion surrounding the bottom portion and extending along an edge of the bottom portion.6. The smart watch of claim 5 , wherein the bottom portion and the body portion have different shapes.7. The smart watch of claim 5 , wherein the bottom portion has a substantially circular shape.8. The ...

CHRONOMETRIC TESTING METHOD OF A TIMEPIECE

A chronometric testing or chronometric certification method for a timepiece (), comprising at least two status reports of the timepiece before and after at least a first static storage cycle in one or multiple predefined positions of the timepiece, said first static storage cycle comprising at least a first inclined position (γ) of the timepiece. 1. A chronometric testing or chronometric certification method for a timepiece , comprising:generating at least two status reports of the timepiece before and after at least a first static storage cycle in at least one predefined position of the timepiece, the at least one predefined position comprising at least a first inclined position of the timepiece.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first inclined position is defined by a first angle λ and by a second angle θ so that λ∈[135° claim 1 , 225°] and θ∈[20° claim 1 , 85°] claim 1 , with:a first direct coordinate system (O, i, j, k) with an origin (O) at the center of a dial of the timepiece, a first oriented semi-axis (Oi), horizontal and fixed in direction, a second oriented semi-axis (Oj), horizontal and fixed in direction and a third oriented semi-axis (Ok), vertical, fixed in direction and opposite the gravitational field vector,a first position of the timepiece in which the first semi-axis (Oi) passes through a 9 o'clock mark of the dial and the third semi-axis (Ok) passes through a 12 o'clock mark of the dial,any position of the timepiece is defined from the first position by a rotation of the angle λ about the second semi-axis (Oj), then a rotation of the angle θ about the first semi-axis (Oi), λ being defined on an interval between 0° and 360°, θ being defined on an interval between −90° and 90°.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first position is such that the angle λ is equal to or substantially equal to 180°.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of:the first static storage cycle further comprises at least one ...

Computer-Implemented Method And System For Diagnosing Mechanical Default Of A Mechanical Watch, And Mechanical Watch For Implementing Said Method

A computer-implemented method for diagnosing mechanical default of a mechanical watch, wherein at least one vibration signal is acquired from the mechanical watch the vibration signal is analyzed by an artificial intelligence trained to detect mechanical default in mechanical watches to determine a diagnosis whether the mechanical watch is working properly or not. 1. A computer-implemented method for diagnosing mechanical default of a mechanical watch , wherein at least one vibration signal is acquired from the mechanical watch and said vibration signal is analyzed by an artificial intelligence trained to detect mechanical default in mechanical watches , to determine a diagnosis whether said mechanical watch is working properly or not.2. The method claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the artificial intelligence is a neural network claim 1 , the method further comprising a prior learning step comprising:acquiring a plurality of vibration signals from mechanical watches with no default and from mechanical watches presenting a default,indicating which vibration signals are obtained from mechanical watches presenting a default,training the neural network until it converges,storing said neural network.3. The method claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein the learning step further comprises an indication of a model of the mechanical watch from which said at least one vibration signal is acquired claim 2 , said neural network being trained to detect mechanical default according to the model of the mechanical watch.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one vibration signal is generated by a timepiece mechanism of said mechanical watch.5. The method claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one vibration signal is generated by propagation of an exciter signal in a casing of the mechanical watch.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the artificial intelligence is trained to detect a mechanical default of the mechanical watch ...

TOOL FOR SEPARATING A BACK FROM A MIDDLE OF A TIMEPIECE, AS WELL AS A BACK HAVING A SLOT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE TOOL, AND TIMEPIECE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A BACK

A timepiece and a tool to separate a back from a middle, which jointly delimit a watch case of this timepiece, inside which a horological movement is housed, this tool having the appearance of a wedge, i.e. an acute-shaped part formed by a first face and a second face which intersect at an angle of less than 90° and which are connected to one another by a rounded portion, the first face of the tool being oriented such that it extends parallel to a mean plane wherein the horological movement is located when an horologist engages this tool between the back and the middle in order to separate this back from this middle, the rounded portion being connected to the second face by a curved portion, the curvature whereof is directed towards the inside of a surface delimited by the first and second faces. 1. A timepiece and tool intended to be used by a horologist to separate a back from a middle , which jointly delimit a watch case of said timepiece , inside which a horological movement is housed , said tool having the appearance of a wedge , i.e. an acute-shaped part formed by a first face and a second face which intersect at an angle of less than 90° and which are connected to one another by a rounded portion , the first face of the tool being arranged such that it extends parallel to a mean plane wherein the horological movement is located when the horologist engages said tool between the back and the middle in order to separate said back from said middle , the rounded portion being connected to the second face by a curved portion , the curvature whereof is directed towards the inside of a surface delimited by the first and second faces , the back of the timepiece being delimited externally by a perimeter , at at least one point whereof a slot is provided which frees , between said back and the middle , a space allowing the horologist to engage the end of the tool by means whereof the horologist will exert leverage on the back in order to separate said back from the ...

Device for measuring the accuracy of a mechanical watch

A device for measuring the accuracy of a mechanical watch includes a time reference source, a calculating mechanism, and another data processing unit. The time reference source is formed by an internal time reference source, or by a receiving and processing mechanism arranged to receive and process signals transmitted by an external time source to permanently update a repeater clock internal to the device. The calculating mechanism is arranged to calculate time differences between display values, and/or between time reference points provided by the time reference source, and to calculate a variation in rate. The another data processing unit is arranged to store and process at least one variation in rate calculated by the calculating mechanism, and/or a viewing mechanism arranged to display at least one variation in rate calculated by the calculating mechanism.

MICROMECHANICAL TIMEPIECE PART COMPRISING A LUBRICATED SURFACE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A MICROMECHANICAL TIMEPIECE PART

The invention relates to a micromechanical timepiece part comprising a silicon-based substrate () having at least one surface, at least one part of said surface having pores () which open out at the external surface of the micromechanical timepiece part and comprise a tribological agent (). 1. A micromechanical timepiece part comprising a silicon-based substrate , having at least one surface , wherein at least one part of said surface has pores which open out at the external surface of the micromechanical timepiece part and comprise a tribological agent.2. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 1 , wherein the pores have an aspect factor (depth:diameter ratio) between 5 and 100.3. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 1 , wherein the pores have a depth greater than 100 μm.4. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 3 , wherein the pores have a depth greater than 200 μm.5. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 4 , wherein the pores have a depth greater than 300 μm.6. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises claim 1 , between the pores claim 1 , silicon-based fibres.7. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 6 , wherein the silicon-based fibres have an aspect factor (depth : diameter ratio) between 5 and 100.8. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 6 , wherein the silicon-based fibres comprise walls which are covered with at least one wetting agent for the tribological agent claim 6 , the silicon-based fibres being impregnated with the tribological agent.9. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 6 , wherein silicon-based fibres comprise walls which are covered with at least one polymer brush claim 6 , the silicon-based fibres and the polymer brush being impregnated with the tribological agent.10. The micromechanical timepiece part according to claim 1 , wherein the tribological agent is a perfluorocarbonated polymer.11. The ...

Method of forming a decorative surface on a micromechanical timepiece part and said micromechanical timepiece part

A method of forming a decorative surface on a micromechanical timepiece part including a silicon-based substrate, including at least one step a) of forming pores ( 2 ) on the surface of the silicon-based substrate over a zone of the silicon-based substrate which corresponds to the decorative surface to be formed, the pores being designed to open out at the external surface of the micromechanical timepiece part. A micromechanical timepiece part including a silicon-based substrate, and having, over at least one zone of the silicon-based substrate, pores which are formed in the zone of the silicon-based substrate and open out at the external surface of the micromechanical timepiece part in order to form a decorative surface over the zone.

WATCH GLASS

Watch glass () including a first element () made of a first material and a second element () made of a second material different from the first, more elastic than the first material, the second element () includes a skirt () in its lower part, and the two elements () are fixed to each other so that the first element () is oriented toward the exterior of a watch and the skirt of the second element () is adapted for the assembly of the watch glass () to a watch middle (). 1. A watch glass comprising:a first element made of a first material, anda second element made of a second material different from the first material and more elastic than the first material,wherein the second element includes a skirt in a lower part of the second element, the skirt having a wall of frustoconical shape,wherein the first and second elements are fixed to each other so that the first element is configured for an orientation toward the exterior of a watch and the skirt of the second element is adapted for assembly of the watch glass to a watch middle.2. The watch glass as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first material is sapphire and the second material is a polymer.3. The watch glass as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first and second elements are fixed together by gluing between at least two respective substantially horizontal surfaces.4. The watch glass as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second element includes a horizontal first part having an upper surface claim 1 , wherein the upper surface is substantially of a same size as a lower surface of the first element claim 1 , so that the lower surface of the first element is superposed claim 1 , over an entire surface area thereof claim 1 , on the upper surface of the first part of the second element.5. The watch glass as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second element includes a horizontal first part having an upper surface claim 1 , wherein the upper surface extends over a length of from one fifth to one half inclusive relative to ...

Tool for actuating a corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions

The invention relates to a tool for actuating a push-button corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions, said actuating tool comprising a body that extends between a rear end defining an area for grasping the actuating tool and a front end defining an area for actuating the actuating tool, the actuating tool further comprising an actuating rod arranged such that it slides in a coaxial manner inside the body, the actuating rod being capable of moving from back to front and from front to back between a retracted rest position wherein it is retracted in a stable manner inside the body of the actuating tool, and a protruding working position wherein it protrudes outside of the cap, the actuating rod remaining in the protruding working position thereof as long as an axial pushing force is exerted thereon, and returns to the retracted rest position thereof as soon as the axial pushing force is released.

TOOL FOR ACTUATING A CORRECTOR EQUIPPING A PORTABLE OBJECT OF SMALL DIMENSIONS

The invention relates to an actuating tool for actuating a push-button corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions, wherein said actuating tool comprises a body that extends between a rear end that defines an area for grasping the actuating tool and a front end that defines an area for actuating the actuating tool, wherein the actuating tool further comprises an actuating rod that extends inwards relative to the body and that ends, towards the front end of the body, in an actuating portion, and the actuating tool finally comprises a guide sleeve that surrounds the actuating portion of the actuating tool and that is capable of moving between a first protruding position wherein the actuating portion is at most flush with the guide sleeve, and a second position wherein it is at least partially retracted inside the body, in which position the actuating portion is capable of actuating the push-button corrector. 1. An actuating tool for actuating a push-button corrector equipping a portable object of small dimensions , wherein said actuating tool comprises a body that extends between a rear end that defines an area for grasping the actuating tool and a front end that defines an actuating area of the actuating tool , wherein the actuating tool further comprises an actuating rod that extends inwards relative to the body and that ends , towards the front end of the body , in an actuating portion , wherein the actuating tool also comprises a guide sleeve that surrounds the actuating portion of the actuating tool and that is capable of moving between a first protruding position wherein the actuating portion is at most flush with the guide sleeve , and a second position wherein it is at least partially retracted inside the body , in which position the actuating portion is capable of actuating the push-button corrector.2. The actuating tool according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a cap arranged in a fixed manner on the actuating rod claim 1 , and the ...

DEVICE FOR THE TRANSFER OF WATCH COMPONENTS

A device () for the transfer of a plurality of watch components () arranged on a first support () to their arrangement on a second support (), wherein it comprises an inlet surface () comprising inlet orifices () so arranged as to correspond to a first arrangement of the watch components () on a first support (), an outlet surface () comprising outlet orifices () so arranged as to correspond to a second arrangement of the watch components () on a second support (), and guide elements () adapted to guide the watch components () automatically from the inlet orifices () to the outlet orifices (). 1. A device for the transfer of a plurality of watch components arranged in a first arrangement on a first support to a second arrangement on a second support , wherein the device comprises:an inlet surface comprising inlet orifices arranged so as to correspond to the first arrangement of the watch components on the first support,an outlet surface comprising outlet orifices arranged so as to correspond to the second arrangement of the watch components on the second support, andguide elements adapted to guide the watch components automatically from the inlet orifices to the outlet orifices.2. The device for the transfer of watch components as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the guide elements are in the form of channels each respectively connecting an inlet orifice positioned on the inlet surface to an outlet orifice positioned on the outlet surface claim 1 , at least one of the guide elements causing sliding of a watch component on a wall of the at least one of the guide elements from the inlet orifice to the outlet orifice.3. The device for the transfer of watch components as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the guide elements comprises at least one feature selected from the group consisting of:a curved guide surface;a guide surface comprising at least one chicane;a guide surface adapted to cause the displacement of a watch component according to a translatory ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY OF A SPRUNG BALANCE ASSEMBLY

A method adjusting oscillation frequency of a sprung balance assembly formed at random from balance springs and balance wheels. A production mechanism is set to limit a sample standard deviation of a single batch of balance springs to a predetermined maximum value, and to limit a sample standard deviation of a single batch of balance wheels to a predetermined maximum value within a given unbalance tolerance. The mean of the balance population is classified according to the mean of the balance springs, to obtain a difference corresponding to a maximum inertia decrease value of the balances, between extreme gaussian distribution values of balances and of balance springs. A random balance spring sample is taken from the single batch of balance springs and a random balance from among the single batch of balances. The inertia of the balance is adjusted according to a torque value of the balance spring sample. 120-. (canceled)22. The method according to claim 21 , characterized in that said inertia adjustment operation consists in carrying out claim 21 , simultaneously or in series:a machining operation to adjust the poise of said balance sample to bring it within a given poising tolerance if the unbalance of said balance sample is greater than the given poising tolerance, anda complementary machining operation to adjust the inertia of said balance, as a function of the torque, measured earlier, of said balance spring sample,so as to form a sprung balance assembly capable of oscillating at said oscillation frequency after said inertia adjustment operation.23. The method according to claim 21 , characterized in that the difference corresponding to an allowable decrease in inertia for each balance is limited to said maximum unbalance tolerance value.24. The method according to claim 21 , characterized in that a material-removal machining process is carried out on said balance for a first implementation without poising claim 21 , and then claim 21 , after measuring the ...

ASSEMBLY DEVICE USING THE DEFORMATION OF RESILIENT ARMS

The invention relates to a system of assembling a member, made of a first material, in the aperture of a part made of a second material having no usable plastic domain, using an intermediate portion () made of a third material, mounted between said member and said part. According to the invention, the part is accommodated against a first level () of the intermediate portion and is resiliently locked on a second level of the intermediate portion by the member in order to secure together the unit comprising the member-intermediate portion-part. 1. A system of assembling a member , made of a first material , in the aperture of a part made of a second material having no plastic domain , using an intermediate portion made of a third material , mounted between said member and said part , wherein the part is arranged to be accommodated against a first level of the intermediate portion and to be resiliently locked on a second level of the intermediate portion by driving on the member , the second level of the intermediate portion including at least one resilient locking device including a cantilever arm of a base attached to the first level of the intermediate portion to secure together the unit comprising the member -intermediate portion-part.2. The assembly system according to claim 1 , wherein the arm of each resilient locking device includes a strip claim 1 , which is resiliently bent by the member and one portion of which cooperates with a portion of corresponding geometry formed on the inner diameter of the aperture of the part in order to secure the intermediate portion against the part.3. The assembly system according to claim 2 , wherein the portion cooperating with a portion of corresponding geometry formed on the inner diameter of the part forms a tenon which cooperates with a mortise recess made on the inner diameter of the aperture of the part.4. The assembly system according to claim 2 , wherein the portion cooperating with a portion of corresponding geometry ...

DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING AND LOCKING A JOINT

The invention relates to a system of assembling a member, made of a first material, in the aperture of a part made of a second material having no plastic domain, using an intermediate portion made of a third material, mounted between said member and said part, According to the invention, the intermediate portion is accommodated against a shoulder of the part and is laterally locked in a resilient manner by at least one resilient locking device of the part to secure together the unit comprising the member-intermediate portion-part. 1. A system of assembling a member , made of a first material , in the aperture of a part made of a second material having no usable plastic domain , using an intermediate portion made of a third material , mounted between said member and said part , wherein the intermediate portion is arranged to be accommodated against a shoulder of the part and to be laterally locked in a resilient manner by at least one resilient locking device in order to secure together the unit comprising the member-intermediate portion-part.2. The assembly system according to claim 1 , wherein each resilient locking device includes a cantilever arm of a base integral with the shoulder (of the part.3. The assembly system according to claim 2 , wherein the arm of each resilient locking device includes a strip claim 2 , resiliently bent by the intermediate portion claim 2 , the strip forming an opening which cooperates with a portion of corresponding geometry formed on the external diameter of the intermediate portion to secure the intermediate portion against the part.4. The assembly system according to claim 3 , wherein the opening is formed by a free end of each arm facing another base and forming a mortise for cooperating with a beak forming a tenon made on the external diameter of the intermediate portion.5. The assembly system according to claim 3 , wherein the opening is formed by a recess in each arm forming a mortise for cooperating with a beak forming a ...

MACHINING CENTRE FOR TIMEPIECE COMPONENTS

A machining centre includes a base supporting several superposed stages. At least one stage is movable and can be position indexed relative to the base. Each stage includes distinct stations at a constant angular pitch including machining units or grippers. The combination of stations from adjacent stages defines a plurality of machining locations each combining a unit and a gripper. Each relative movement between two indexing positions of two stages changes the composition of the locations. Each gripper has at least one rotational degree of freedom relative to the stage that carries it. At least one station includes both at least one machining unit and at least one gripper. 134-. (canceled)35. A machining center for timepiece components in medium-sized production runs , comprising:a fixed base on which are coaxially superposed several stages, at least one of which is movable relative to said fixed base, and wherein each said stage movable relative to said fixed base can be position indexed with respect to said fixed base, each said stage including, on the periphery thereof, a plurality of distinct stations arranged at a constant angular pitch, said stations including machining units and/or grippers whose movements are controlled by control means, said machining center including a plurality of machining locations each formed by a combination of said stations from two adjacent said stages, each said machining location combining at least one said machining unit of a said station of one of said adjacent stages and at least one gripper of another said station of the other of said adjacent stages, and wherein each relative movement between two indexing positions of two said stages is able to change the composition of each of said machining locations, said machining center including, among said stages, at least a first stage and a second stage which are superposed and adjacent,wherein at least one of said first stage and second stage is movable relative to said fixed base ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE RATE AND CORRECTING THE STATE OF DISPLAY OF A WATCH

Method for adjusting the rate of a basic oscillator of a watch arranged to oscillate at a nominal frequency N0, with a master oscillator generating an excitation frequency NE approximately equal to an integer multiple of this nominal frequency N0, the master oscillator subjecting the watch to excitation or a modulated motion during a transition phase after which the basic oscillator is stabilised at the excitation frequency NE, and a state of display correction method with a winder for mechanical or automatic watches, moving a support carrying the watch and comprising a state of display correction oscillator, having a lower variation of rate value than the initial variation of rate value DI of this basic oscillator, and oscillating at a correction frequency NC to impose oscillation or a motion on the watch, during a state of display correction phase whose duration is adjusted to exactly correct a state of display error measured at the initial moment of actuation.

Method Of Manufacturing Watch Component, And Watch Component

A method of manufacturing a watch component is a method of manufacturing a watch component in which while a laser irradiation unit and a base member made of metal are moved relatively, laser irradiation is performed to decorate the base member, and includes a first step of irradiating the base member with the laser to form a recessed portion in the base member, a second step of irradiating, with the laser, the base member in which the recessed portion is formed at irradiation intensity less than irradiation intensity of the first step, to clean the base member, and a third step of performing surface treatment on the base member after the cleaning.

Method for assembling at least two elements

A method for assembling at least a first element and a second element to form, once assembled, an external component for a portable device, including the steps of: a) making the first element; b) making the second element; c) arranging at least a first groove in the first element and at least a second groove in the second element; d) placing and holding the first and second element end-to-end with at least a third connecting element which is inserted and locked in the first and second grooves.

A mechanical clock

The invention relates to a mechanical clock having a winding mechanism and a means to automatically wind the winding mechanism of the clock; wherein the automatic winding means is directly or indirectly powered or actuated by an electrical system of a motor vehicle, in use.

METHOD FOR INSERTING A DECORATION IN AN EXTERNAL TIMEPIECE ELEMENT DEPOSITED BY ELECTROFORMING AND AN EXTERNAL ELEMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS METHOD

To fabricate an external timepiece element in which there is inserted at least one decoration, the decoration is formed of anterior and posterior parts respectively intended to emerge from the external element and to serve as a mechanism of anchoring the decoration in the external element. A master mold is provided, the master mold including a hollow pattern cavity matching dimensions of the anterior part of the decoration. The decoration is placed in the pattern cavity. The master mold is filled by the galvanic deposition of a metal. The external element obtained is removed from the master mold. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of fabricating an external timepiece element in which at least one decoration is inserted , the method comprising:a) taking a decoration formed of anterior and posterior parts respectively intended to emerge from the external element and to serve as a means of anchoring the decoration in the external timepiece element;b) taking a master mold made in dimensions of the external element, the master mold including a hollow pattern cavity, and matching dimensions of the anterior part of the decoration;c) placing the decoration in the master mold, the anterior part of the decoration filling the pattern cavity made in the master mold;d) filling the master mold by galvanic deposition of a metal to obtain a required external element; ande) removing the external obtained timepiece element from the master mold.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein c) is preceded by a chemical passivation of the master mold if the master mold is made of metal.12. The method according to claim 10 , wherein c) is preceded by a metallizing the master mold if the master mold is made of a non-electroconductive material.13. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the decoration is a metal.14. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the decoration is made of a non-electroconductive material.15. The method according to claim 10 , wherein a portion of a back of the ...

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR A TIMEPIECE

The invention relates to a display system for a timepiece, said system comprising a mobile arranged to be driven by a drive source by means of first teeth provided on the mobile. According to the invention, the mobile comprises at least second teeth including a teeth module of less than 0.05 mm, said second teeth being arranged so as to drive a display member either directly or indirectly. 114-. (canceled)15. A display system for a timepiece , said system comprising a wheel arranged to be driven by a motive source via a first toothing comprised by said wheel , wherein said wheel comprises at least a second toothing having a toothing modulus of less than 0.05 mm , said second toothing being arranged to drive a display organ directly or indirectly.16. The system according to claim 15 , wherein said wheel is an escapement wheel.17. The system according to claim 15 , wherein said second toothing is contrate.18. The system according to claim 15 , wherein said second toothing is conical.19. The system according to claim 15 , wherein said wheel has a third toothing has a toothing modulus of less than 0.05 mm claim 15 , the display organ being driven via a pair of pinions connected to one another by an elastic element claim 15 , one of these pinions meshing with said second toothing claim 15 , the other meshing with said third toothing claim 15 , the elastic element being prestressed.20. The system according to claim 19 , wherein said second toothing is monobloc with said third toothing.21. The system according to claim 15 , wherein at least said second toothing is constructed by additive manufacturing.22. A timepiece comprising a system according to claim 15 , said timepiece comprising an optical device to be able to view said display organ.23. The timepiece according to claim 22 , comprising a plurality of said systems claim 22 , said optical device being arranged to be movable relative to a middle comprised by said timepiece in order to view the display organ of at least ...

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A TIMEPIECE PROVIDED WITH A HOLLOW OR RAISED EXTERNAL ELEMENT

A process for producing a part provided with an external element includes: providing an electrically conductive substrate having an upper surface and a raised pattern with a crest on the upper surface; depositing an electrically insulating layer onto the upper surface around the pattern to a thickness less than or equal to the distance between the crest and the upper surface; depositing a metal layer onto the crest by galvanic growth so that the metal layer partly rests on the insulating layer; dissolving the insulating layer; covering an assembly including the substrate and the metal layer with a mass of a base material of the part to form an imprint; separating the mass and the metal layer from the substrate, the mass then exhibiting an external element formed by a recess, the shape of which corresponds to the imprint and the base of which interfaces with the metal layer. 1. A process for producing a part provided with an external element , the process comprising:providing an electrically conductive substrate having an upper surface;depositing an electrically insulating layer onto the upper surface of the substrate;machining the insulating layer and the substrate so that a hollow pattern is formed that passes through the insulating layer and extends over a portion of the substrate;depositing a metal layer into the pattern by galvanic growth so that, at the end of the depositing the metal layer, the metal layer partly rests on the insulating layer;dissolve the insulating layer;covering an assembly comprising the substrate and the metal layer with a mass of a base material of the part, wherein the mass forms an imprint of the assembly;separating the mass and the metal layer from the substrate, wherein the metal layer then forms an outgrowth forming an external element on the mass, the shape of the outgrowth corresponding to the imprint of the pattern.2. The production process according to claim 1 , further comprising:dissolving the metal layer, wherein the mass then ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE MEAN FREQUENCY OF A TIME BASE INCORPORATED IN AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

A method and device for determining a constant parameter of an inhibition value for adjusting the device operating frequency of a watch equipped with a quartz oscillator. The following steps are performed by a self-calibration circuit of the electronic watch device: from a first external pulse and a second external pulse received from a system external to the watch and separated by a measurement time, corresponding to a reference number of reference periods for a periodic calibration signal derived from the time-measurement signal and having a calibration frequency derived from the natural frequency of the quartz oscillator, determining a calibration parameter representative of a ratio between a calibration period and a reference period for the periodic calibration signal, and determining a constant inhibition parameter as a function of the calibration parameter. 1. A method for determining a constant parameter of an inhibition value , or constant inhibition parameter , for adjusting a mean operating frequency of an electronic watch including an electronic device comprising:an internal time base comprising a time-measurement oscillator and a clock circuit, the time-measurement oscillator having a natural frequency and being arranged to provide a periodic time-measurement signal with said natural frequency, the clock circuit being arranged to receive the periodic time-measurement signal and to generate a clock signal with the mean operating frequency,an adjustment circuit for adjusting the mean operating frequency, including a memory storing at least said constant inhibition parameter, the adjustment circuit being arranged to inhibit, by predefined inhibition period and as a function of at least the constant inhibition parameter, one or more periods in the generation of a periodic signal internal to the clock circuit involved in the generation of the clock signal, such that the mean operating frequency is more precise, the internal periodic signal being derived from ...

PIVOT ARBOR OF A REGULATING MEMBER

A timepiece component for a timepiece movement and notably a pivot arbor of a regulating member of a mechanical timepiece movement, made of an alloy containing by weight: between 25% and 55% of palladium, between 25% and 55% of silver, between 10% and 30% of copper, between 0.5% and 5% of zinc, gold and platinum with a total percentage of these two elements comprised between 15% and 25%, between 0% and 1% of one or more elements chosen from among boron and nickel, between 0% and 3% of one or more elements chosen from among rhenium and ruthenium, no more than 0.1% of one or more elements chosen from among iridium, osmium and rhodium, and no more than 0.2% of other impurities, the respective quantities of the components being such that, added together, they do not exceed 100%. 1. A timepiece component for a timepiece movement , and notably a pivot arbor of a regulating member of a mechanical timepiece movement , made of an alloy comprising by weight:between 25% and 55% of palladium,between 25% and 55% of silver,between 10% and 30% of copper,between 0.5% and 5% of zinc,gold and platinum with a total percentage of these two elements comprised between 5% and 25%,between 0% and 1% of one or more elements chosen from among boron and nickel,between 0% and 3% of one or more elements chosen from among rhenium and ruthenium,no more than 0.1% of one or more elements chosen from among iridium, osmium and rhodium, andno more than 0.2% of other impurities, the respective quantities of the components being such that, together, they add up to 100%.2. The timepiece component according to claim 1 , wherein the alloy contains by weight between 30% and 40% of palladium.3. The timepiece component according to claim 1 , wherein the alloy contains by weight between 25% and 35% of silver.4. The timepiece component according to claim 1 , wherein the alloy contains by weight between 10% and 18% of copper.5. The timepiece component according to claim 1 , wherein the alloy contains by weight ...

TIMEPIECE COMPONENT MADE OF WELDED MATERIALS

A timepiece component includes a first silicon-based or ceramic-based part, and a second metal-based part. One surface of the first part is directly welded using laser-type electromagnetic radiation onto a surface of the second part in order to secure the parts without addition of material. A method for fabrication of a timepiece component for a timepiece includes forming a first silicon-based or ceramic-based part and a second metal-based part, mounting a surface of the first part on a surface of the second part, and welding, using laser-type electromagnetic radiation, the surface of the first part mounted directly on the surface of the second part, in order to secure the parts to each other without addition of material. 119-. (canceled)20. A timepiece component comprising:a first silicon-based part and a second metal-based part, wherein one surface of the first part is directly welded using laser-type electromagnetic radiation onto a surface of the second part in order to secure the parts without addition of material.21. The timepiece component according to claim 20 , wherein the first silicon-based part includes single crystal silicon claim 20 , doped single crystal silicon claim 20 , polycrystalline silicon claim 20 , doped polycrystalline silicon claim 20 , porous silicon claim 20 , silicon oxide claim 20 , quartz claim 20 , silica claim 20 , silicon nitride or silicon carbide.22. The timepiece component according to claim 21 , wherein the first silicon-based part further includes at least a partial coating of silicon oxide claim 21 , silicon nitride claim 21 , silicon carbide or an allotrope of carbon.23. A timepiece component comprising:a first ceramic-based part and a second metal-based part, whereinone surface of the first part is directly welded using laser-type electromagnetic radiation onto a surface of the second part in order to secure the parts without addition of material.24. The timepiece component according to claim 23 , wherein the first ceramic- ...

Balance clearance adjustment fixing device

A fixing device for adjusting the clearance of a balance. At least one fixing device including at least one stud holder, at least one bearing body, at least one support member and at least one holding member. At least one bearing body is configured to move relative to at least one stud holder so as to fix the adjustment of the clearance of the balance and at least one support member is configured to press at least one bearing body against at least one stud holder before being held by at least one holding member.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATCH COMPONENT AND WATCH COMPONENT

A method of manufacturing a watch component according to the present disclosure is a method of manufacturing a watch component that includes a decorative region at a front surface thereof. The method includes sequentially irradiating the decorative region with laser light to draw, in a superimposed manner, a plurality of decorative patterns constituted by a plurality of lines. At least one of the decorative patterns is constituted by the plurality of lines arranged at intervals in a range of 80% to 200% of a spot diameter of the laser light, at least one of the plurality of lines including a curved portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a watch component including a decorative region at a front surface thereof , the method comprising:sequentially irradiating the decorative region with laser light to draw, in a superimposed manner, a plurality of decorative patterns constituted by a plurality of lines, whereinat least one of the decorative patterns is constituted by the plurality of lines arranged at random intervals in a range of 80% to 200% of a spot diameter of the laser light, at least one of the plurality of lines including a curved portion.2. The method of manufacturing the watch component according to claim 1 , whereinthe curved portion is formed based on a plurality of control points.3. The method of manufacturing the watch component according to claim 2 , whereinthe control point is moved by a distance in a range of 20% to 30% of the spot diameter.4. The method of manufacturing the watch component according to claim 1 , whereinat least one of the decorative patterns includes a divided section where at least one of the plurality of lines is divided, and a length of the divided section is random.5. The method of manufacturing the watch component according to claim 4 , whereinof the at least one line including the divided section, a line having a length no more than a first threshold value is rounded into a curved shape to form a rounded portion.6. The method of ...

Automatic Winding Device Used for Automatic Winding Watch

The patent application relates to an automatic winding device used for automatic winding watch, which comprises a box body, a rotating seat arranged on the box body and relatively rotatable to the box body, a holding seat fixed on the rotating seat and used for placing the automatic winding watch, a driving mechanism driving the rotating seat to rotate, and a control device controlling the rotating mode of the driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is arranged in the box body. The automatic winding device used for automatic winding watch can be rotatably arranged on the box body through the rotating seat; compared with the existing rotation in a rotating cavity, the patent application reduces the noise, and is beneficial for displaying the watch; the watch is sheathed on the holding seat and then placed on the rotating seat. 1. An automatic winding device used for automatic winding watch , characterized by comprising a box body , a rotating seat arranged on the box body and relatively rotatable to the box body , a holding seat fixed on the rotating seat and used for placing the automatic winding watch , a driving mechanism driving the rotating seat to rotate , and a control device controlling the rotating mode of the driving mechanism , wherein the driving mechanism is arranged in the box body.2. The automatic winding device used for automatic winding watch according to claim 1 , wherein the holding seat comprises a U-shaped framework and a flexible mandrel arranged in the framework for sheathing the automatic winding watch; and two relative side plates of the framework are respectively formed with an elastic locking arm used for fixing the holding seat on the rotating seat.3. The automatic winding device used for automatic winding watch according to claim 2 , wherein the tail end of the elastic locking arm towards the rotating seat is provided with a clamping bolt; and the rotating seat is provided with a clamping groove matched with the clamping bolt.4. ...

SPIRAL SPRING FOR A SPRUNG BALANCE SPIRAL RESONATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The spiral includes turns of rectangular section, whose pitch p and/or thickness e can vary from the inside curve towards the outside curve, or whose winding can deviate from the line of a perfect spiral. The inside curve can also be extended by a self-locking washer for fixing the spiral on the balance arbour with no play. The spiral is manufactured by photolithography and galvanic growth, or by micro-machining an amorphous or crystalline material, such as a silicon wafer. 1. (canceled)2. A watch movement comprising: (i) a balance;', '(ii) a spring;', '(iii) an arbour;', '(iv) a plate; and', '(v) a balance-cock,, '(a) a regulating balance mechanism, including'}wherein the balance and the spring are mounted on the arbour, and wherein the arbour is pivotable between the plate and the balance-cock,wherein the spring comprises a single strip made up of a succession of turns, wherein an end of an inside curve of the strip is secured to the arbour and an end of an outside curve of the strip is secured to the balance-cock or to a part secured thereto,wherein a portion of the strip between the outside curve and the inside curve has a rectangular constant section with a constant height and a constant thickness,wherein only a portion of the outside curve, the portion of the outside curve being located entirely on an outermost turn of the succession of turns, and a portion of the inside curve, the portion of the inside curve being located entirely on an innermost turn of the succession of turns, have a larger section than that of the single strip forming all of the other turns.3. The watch movement according to claim 2 , wherein the spring is made of silicon in monocrystalline or polycrystalline form.4. The watch movement according to claim 2 , wherein the spring is made of a metal or a metal alloy.5. The watch movement according to claim 2 , wherein the portion of the outside curve with a larger section is obtained by only varying the thickness of the strip.6. The watch ...

BENCH FOR DISASSEMBLING A WATCH WITH SECURED FASTENING

Disassembly bench for unlocking and disassembling a first component and a second component of a watch with secured fastening comprising handling devices to transmit a relative disassembly movement between this first component and this second component, and comprising centrifuging devices and/or pneumatic or hydraulic devices for simultaneous application of a centrifugal force and/or an overpressure or an underpressure to such a watch to press into a position of free passage one or more slides arranged to immobilise this first component and this second component in a locked position. 1. A disassembly bench for unlocking and disassembling a first component and a second component of a watch with secured fastening comprising at least two slides for immobilising said first component and said second component in a locked position , wherein said disassembly bench comprises handling devices arranged to transmit a relative disassembly movement between said first component and said second component , and comprises centrifuging devices and/or pneumatic or hydraulic devices for simultaneous application to all said slides of a centrifugal force and/or an overpressure or an underpressure to such a watch to press all said slides into a position of free passage , wherein the action of said handling devices is only possible when all said slides are in said position of free passage.2. The disassembly bench according to claim 1 , wherein said disassembly bench comprises magnetic means arranged to apply to one or more of said slides a magnetic field against magnetic attraction or repulsion means belonging to said watch to repel or attract said slides.3. A watchmaking set comprising a disassembly bench according to and at least one watch with secured fastening claim 1 , which has a first component and a second component claim 1 , which are arranged to be fitted together in a complementary manner respectively through a first surface and a second surface claim 1 , and indexed in assembly ...

LATHE COMPRISING A GUIDE BUSH

A lathe including a moving headstock designed to rotate and move forward a workpiece to be turned in relation to an axis of translation and rotation. A guide bush is designed to be attached to a frame of the lathe and includes a bush spindle and a clamping mechanism. The guide bush is designed to operate either in bush mode or in grip mode and is designed to be moveable axially in relation to the frame along the axis of translation and rotation. The lathe is arranged to operate in a first mode in which the guide bush is driven axially by the moving headstock, and a second mode in which the axial position of the guide bush is static in relation to the frame. 122-. (canceled)24. The lathe as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the lathe has a first coupling device claim 23 ,wherein said first coupling device is engageable/disengageable and operating between the guide bush and the moving headstock, andwherein said first coupling device is designed to axially couple the guide bush and the moving headstock along said axis.25. The lathe as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the lathe further has a second coupling device claim 23 ,wherein said second coupling device is engageable/disengageable and operating between the guide bush and the frame, andwherein said second coupling device is designed to axially set the position of the guide bush in relation to the frame along said axis.26. The lathe as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said guide bush includes a sheath of the bush at least partially surrounding at least one of the bush spindle and the and clamping mechanism claim 23 ,wherein said sheath of the bush is designed to be linked to the frame by means of a link that enables an axial translational movement of said sheath of the bush in relation to the frame.27. The lathe as claimed in claim 26 , wherein said link includes bearings designed to enable said axial translational movement of the sheath of the bush in relation to the frame.28. The lathe as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the ...

EXTERIOR PART FOR A TIMEPIECE OR PIECE OF JEWELRY

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an exterior part for a timepiece or piece of jewelry made of Murano glass, said method comprising the following steps: providing a material formed of glass rods (), also referred to as glass tubes, arranged side by side; multi-cycle heat treatment to consolidate the material and form a blank; machining the blank to produce the exterior part, the method being characterised in that the heat treatment comprises a first cycle (a) consisting of heating the material from a temperature less than or equal to 100° C. to a temperature between 450 and 650° C. at a heating rate between 4 and 12° C./min in order to avoid the formation of air bubbles during the manufacturing of the blank. It also relates to the exterior part for a timepiece or piece of jewelry, in particular a watch case, having a structure with few or no air bubbles. 2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first cycle (a) consists in heating the material from a temperature comprised between 500 and 600° C. claim 1 , preferably between 525 and 575° C. claim 1 , at a heating rate comprised between 5 and 10° C./min claim 1 , preferably between 6 and 9° C./min.32. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the heat treatment includes a second cycle (b) following the first cycle (a) claim 1 , consisting in stabilizing the movement of the glass rods () claim 1 , this second cycle (b) being done at a substantially constant temperature comprised between 450 and 650° C. claim 1 , preferably between 500 and 600° C. claim 1 , more preferably between 525 and 575° C. claim 1 , for a time comprised between 40 and 140 minutes claim 1 , preferably between 70 and 110 minutes claim 1 , more preferably between 80 and 100 minutes.42. The method according to claim 3 , characterized in that the heat treatment includes a third cycle (c) following the second cycle (b) claim 3 , the third cycle (c) consisting in consolidating the glass rods ...

Method for cutting watch crystals

Method for cutting a watch crystal along a contour in a plate of transparent material, with the following steps: making, on a first side of the plate, a first cut line or kerf to form a first chamfer, for each crystal of the plate; turning the plate over and marking the position of the first chamfers or of a previously made machined marking; making, on a second side, a second cut line or kerf to form a second chamfer, for each crystal; separating the crystals by machining through the plate at each contour to form an edge of the crystal.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A TIMEPIECE PROVIDED WITH A PERSONALIZED DECORATION

A method that is for manufacturing a timepiece provided with a personalized decoration, visible in particular when the timepiece is worn, includes constructing the timepiece and producing the personalized decoration on all or part of a body of the timepiece. Producing the personalized decoration includes selecting from a human-machine interface of an electronic device a single portion of a reference digital graphical representation, in particular of an ephemeral reference digital graphic representation, and applying a coating of decorative material on all or part of the body of the timepiece as a function of the descriptive characteristics of the selected single portion. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of manufacturing a timepiece provided with a personalized decoration that is configured to be visible when said timepiece is worn , comprising:constructing the timepiece; and selecting, from a human-machine interface of an electronic device, a single portion in a reference digital graphical representation constituted by a limited number of single portions each of which can be selected only once, and', 'applying a coating of decorative material on all or part of the body of the timepiece as a function of the descriptive characteristics of said selected single portion., 'producing the personalized decoration on all or part of a body of said timepiece, said producing including the following16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the producing further comprises effecting a selection from the human-machine interface of the electronic device of the reference digital graphical representation from a plurality of digital graphical representations each including a limited number of selectable single portions archived in a database of a server.17. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the producing further comprises updating information data associated with said reference digital graphical representation aimed at modifying information contained in said data relating to ...

PRESENTATION CASE FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL WATCH AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME

The presentation case is arranged for receiving an electromechanical watch provided with a stepping motor for driving the watch hands. The presentation case includes a box with a support for receiving the watch, a system for detecting the position of the hands, means for resetting the watch, connected to the hand position detection system, and configured to reset the watch on the basis of information received from the hand position detection system and a time reference, when the watch is placed on the receiving support. The resetting means include a drive means for the stepping motor of the electromechanical watch, which is arranged inside the presentation case facing the stepping motor, when the watch is placed on the receiving support, and is configured to cause a rotation of the stepping motor by inductive coupling. 1. A presentation case for an electromechanical watch provided with a stepping motor for driving hands of the watch , the presentation case comprising:a box comprising a support for receiving the watch, the presentation case being configured to contain a predefined type and/or shape of electromechanical watch;a system for detecting the position of the watch hands;means for resetting the watch, connected to the hand position detection system, and configured to reset the watch on the basis of information received from the hand position detection system, when the watch is placed on the receiving support;wherein the presentation case is configured to contain a predefined type and/or shape of electromechanical watch, andwherein the resetting means include a stepping motor drive means specific to the type of electromechanical watch, the drive means being arranged inside the presentation case so as to face the stepping motor when the watch is placed on the receiving support, and being configured to cause a direct rotation of a rotor of a stepping motor by inductive coupling.2. The presentation case according to claim 1 , wherein the drive means includes at ...

Control device equipped with a module for detecting the axial position of its rod, and timepiece comprising such a control device

The detection module comprises an elastic conductive blade having first and second ends and a central portion therebetween, with the blade being designed to be driven axially by a control rod in order to occupy three distinct positions between the pulled position and the end position of the rod: a pulled position, an end position, and an intermediate position. Two electrical contacts are designed to detect the end position and the pulled position of the rod, respectively. The blade is designed to pivot at its first end when the rod passes from the intermediate position to the pulled position, or vice versa. The blade is also designed to undergo elastic deformation when the rod passes between the intermediate position and the end position so as to participate substantially in the restoring force of the rod toward the intermediate position when the axial activating force applied to the rod by a user is released.

Electronic timepiece and indicator position detection method

An electronic timepiece that shortens the time from starting to completing indicator position detection. The electronic timepiece 1 an indicator 11; an actuator 12 that drives the indicator 11; a light emitter 21; a photodetector 22 that detects light emitted from the light emitter 21 selectively when when the indicator 11 is at a reference position; and a control circuit 35 that executes a first mode to drive the indicator 11 continuously in one direction until the indicator 11 is detected while the light emitter 21 is emitting, and a second mode to alternately drive the indicator 11 and drive the light emitter 21 to emit to detect the indicator 11 at the reference position after the photodetector 22 detects light in the first mode and the indicator 11 has past the reference position.

CAM-TYPE TIMEPIECE COMPONENT

A cam-type timepiece component (), which has at least one portion of substantially planar shape, having a material hardness greater than or equal to 600 hv, this portion having a thickness greater than or equal to 350 microns, or even greater than or equal to 400 microns, and comprising at least one functional flank () which is substantially perpendicular to a main surface () of this portion and has a roughness ra of less than or equal to 50 nm. 1. A method for manufacturing a cam-type horological component , wherein the method comprises:cutting of a thick strip of material with a hardness greater than or equal to 600 HV, by the combination of two different laser beams within a liquid jet or by one laser beam of a femtosecond laser to form at least one functional flank of the horological component,the horological component having a thickness greater than or equal to 350 microns, andperforming a termination action.2. The method for manufacturing a cam-type horological component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cutting comprises using the two different laser beams within the liquid jet claim 1 , originating respectively from a first claim 1 , MASTER laser source and from a second claim 1 , different claim 1 , SLAVE laser source to obtain the at least two different laser beams claim 1 , alternating or in succession.3. The method for manufacturing a cam-type horological component as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first claim 2 , MASTER laser source is a green laser with an average power at mid-height less than or equal to 50 W with a pulse duration in a range of from 80 to 400 ns and a frequency in a range of from 6 to 20 kHz claim 2 , and the second claim 2 , SLAVE laser source is a green laser with an average power at mid-height less than or equal to 20 W with a pulse duration in a range of from 7 to 20 ns and a frequency in a range of from 80 to 130 kHz.4. The method for manufacturing a cam-type horological component as claimed in claim 2 , whereinthe cutting ...

Method for bonding timepiece components

The invention relates to a method for bonding timepiece components, comprising applying an adhesive to a first and/or second timepiece component to be bonded to one another, and depositing an adhesion layer onto at least one of the first and second components to be bonded by spraying a primer composition in a localised joining area followed by the solidification of the primer composition. The adhesion layer is deposited prior to the application of the adhesive if the adhesive is applied to the one or more same components as the adhesion layer.

SYSTEM FOR FASTENING GEMS TO A WATCH DIAL AND A WATCH PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM FOR FASTENING GEMS

In order to make a system for fastening gems to a watch dial, the dial is made of an upper plate-shaped element and of a lower plate-shaped element facing each other, the upper plate-shaped element being provided with openings for housing the gems in a visible manner and the lower plate-shaped element being provided with openings at the openings of the upper element and having the same size as these latter. Each of the openings mutually facing by pairs extends across the thickness of the respective plate-shaped element with an own peripheral edge inclined so that each opening narrows, within the section of the respective plate-shaped element, going from the surface of the plate-shaped element facing the other plate-shaped element towards the opposite surface thereof for forming a seat for housing and retaining a gem between the two elements. 1. A system for fastening gems to a watch dial provided with one or more gems , the fastening system comprising said dial and gems , wherein the dial is made of an upper plate-shaped element and of a lower plate-shaped element facing each other , the upper plate-shaped element being provided with one or more openings for housing a respective gem in a visible manner and the lower plate-shaped element being provided with one or more openings at the one or more openings of the upper plate-shaped element and having the same size as these latter , each of the openings , facing one another by pairs , extending across the entire thickness of the respective plate-shaped element with an own peripheral edge which is inclined so that each opening narrows , within the section of the respective plate-shaped element , going from the surface of the plate-shaped element facing the other plate-shaped element towards the opposite surface thereof for forming a seat for housing and retaining a gem between the two plate-shaped elements.2. The system for fastening gems to a watch dial according to claim 1 , wherein the openings have a shape matching ...

SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A HOROLOGICAL COMPONENT

A support system () for a horological component (), in particular for a horological component comprising a surface () generated by revolution and/or an axis (A), includes a positioning device (), in particular a centering device, for the horological component () in relation to an axis (A) of the system, and a holding device () for the horological component (), the positioning device and holding device being independent and/or different and/or distinct. 1. A support system for a horological component , the support system comprising:a positioning device for the horological component in relation to an axis of the system, anda holding device for the horological component,the positioning device and holding device being independent, distinct, or both independent and distinct.2. The support system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the positioning device is controlled pneumatically or hydraulically.3. The support system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the positioning device comprises positioning elements which can be displaced in a first direction.4. The support system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the positioning device comprises a surface claim 3 , the positioning elements being able to be displaced by contact with the surface.5. The support system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of:the support system comprises at least three positioning elements,the positioning elements are uniformly distributed about the axis of the support system.6. The support system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the holding device is controlled pneumatically or hydraulically.7. The support system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the holding device comprises holding elements which can be displaced in rotation about axes which extend in a second direction.8. The support system as claimed in claim 7 , wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of:the holding device comprises at least three holding elements,the holding elements are uniformly ...

WATCH WINDER CASE

A watch winder case is disclosed to include two opposite end plates connected to each other through two first support bars and two second support bars. Two first side plates are respectively abutted and inserted between one of the two first support bars and one of the two second support bars, and a second side plate is abutted and inserted between the two second support bars. Thus, the structural strength and structural stability of the watch winder case can be enhanced. 1. A watch winder case comprising:two end plates;two first support bars spacedly connected between the two end plates and each having a first abutment portion and a first insertion portion;two second support bars spacedly connected between the two end plates and each having two symmetrical second abutment portions and two symmetrical second insertion portions, one of the two second abutment portions of one of the two second support bars being corresponding to one of the two second abutment portions of the other one of the two second support bars, and the other one of the two second abutment portions of the one of the two second support bars being corresponding to the first abutment portion of one of the two first support bars, one of the two second insertion portions of one of the two second support bars being corresponding to one of the two second insertion portions of the other one of the two second support bars, and the other one of the two second insertion portions of the one of the two second support bars being corresponding to the first insertion portion of the one of the two first support bars; anda side plate set including two first side plates each abutted against the first abutment portion of one of the two first support bars and one of the two second abutment portions of one of the two second support bars and inserted between the first insertion portion of the one of the two first support bars and one of the two second insertion portions of the one of the two second support bars, and a ...

METHOD FOR TESTING THE RATE OF A QUARTZ WATCH

The method for test the rate of an electronic watch with a time base device () comprises three main steps for the test on test equipment. The time base device comprises at least one watch module () with a resonator () connected to an oscillator of an electronic circuit (), which is followed by a divider circuit, which is controlled by an inhibition circuit, and which provides a divided timing signal for a motor. In a first step, a measurement is made of the frequency of the oscillator reference signal in at least one measurement period without inhibition. A second step is provided for acquiring the current inhibition value to inhibit a certain number of clock pulses in a subsequently inhibition period and to determine the inhibition value. Finally, a third step is provided for calculating the corresponding rate frequency of the watch. 1. A method for testing the rate of an electronic watch with a time base device on test equipment , the time base device being configured to be capable of changing from a normal operating mode to a test mode , and comprising at least one watch module powered by an energy source , the watch module comprising a quartz resonator connected to an electronic circuit provided with a reference oscillator directly connected to the quartz resonator to provide a reference signal to a divider circuit having a number D of divider stages , where D is an integer number equal to or greater than 1 , the divider circuit being controlled by an inhibition circuit controlled by an inhibition value and providing a timing signal with a divided frequency for the control of at least one electric motor or of a time display device , in a first step, measuring the frequency of the reference signal from the reference oscillator in a first number M of measurement periods without inhibition, where M is an integer number, which is equal to or greater than 1, and each measurement period is defined between two pulses of the timing signal,', 'in a second step, acquiring ...

TOOL FOR ACTUATING A CORRECTOR FITTED IN A SMALL PORTABLE OBJECT SUCH AS A TIMEPIECE

A tool for actuating a corrector push-button fitted in a small portable object, wherein this actuation tool includes a body which extends between a rear end which defines a gripping zone of the actuation tool and a front end which defines an actuation zone of the actuation tool, at least the front end of the actuation tool being magnetised. 1. A tool arranged to actuate a corrector push-button fitted in a small portable object , wherein this actuation tool comprises a body which extends between a rear end which defines a gripping zone of the actuation tool and a front end which defines an actuation zone of the actuation tool , wherein at least the front end of the actuation tool is magnetised , wherein the portable object comprises a middle inside which the corrector push-button is arranged , wherein at least one component of the corrector push-button or a zone of the middle immediately surrounding the corrector push-button is made of a magnetic material such as a ferromagnetic material , such that , when the actuation tool is moved towards the portable object , the actuation tool will come spontaneously into contact with the corrector push-button under the effect of the magnetic attraction force exerted thereon by the corrector push-button or the at least one zone of the middle.2. The actuation tool according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises a bar magnet arranged in the front end thereof.3. The actuation tool according to claim 1 , wherein the body of the actuation tool is made of a magnetic material.4. A small portable object such as a timepiece claim 1 , wherein this portable object comprises a middle in an opening whereof is arranged a corrector push-button claim 1 , wherein at least one component of the corrector push-button or at least one zone of the middle immediately surrounding the corrector push-button is made of a magnetic material such as a ferromagnetic material claim 1 , wherein this corrector push-button is arranged to be actuated by means of an ...

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A TIMEPIECE

Disclosed is a method for identifying a timepiece including a first component, e.g. the movement, and a second component, e.g. the case. A first zone of the first component of the timepiece is photographed with sufficient enlargement to show therein the tracks and flaws in or on the substrate of the first component in this first zone resulting from the process of manufacturing the timepiece and in particular the tracks or flaws produced when the second component is fitted into the first component. An identification mark (label, chemical or physical modification of the substrate) is applied to a second zone of the second component of the timepiece. These tracks or flaws are converted into a unique code by an appropriate algorithm and this code is associated with at least one item of information contained in the identification mark to form a unique and complete identifier of the item. 1. Method for identifying a timepiece comprising a first component and a second component , said method comprising the following steps:photographing a first zone chosen on the first component of the timepiece with sufficient enlargement to show the tracks or flaws in or on the substrate of the timepiece in this first zone resulting from the process of manufacturing the timepiece, said tracks or flaws in or on the first zone comprising scratches produced when the second component is fitted into the first component;using an appropriate algorithm to convert the tracks or flaws of the first zone which are picked out by photography into a unique code to form a unique identifier of the timepiece;storing the unique identifier of the timepiece in a database to permit authentication of the timepiece in the future by comparison with a new unique code obtained after conversion by the algorithm of the tracks or flaws picked out by a new photograph of said first zone;applying an identification mark to a second zone chosen on the second component of the timepiece, said mark containing at least one ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING HOROLOGICAL SHAKES

A device for measuring horological shakes, including a structure carrying an articulated mechanism with a compliant mechanism having a linear force/stroke characteristic connecting a first fixed element to a second element capable of moving linearly under the effect of an actuator manoeuvring same in a contactless manner in both directions, and a position sensor determining the position of the second element in a direction, and a load sensor determining the variation in the axial pushing or pulling load of the second element carrying a gripper clamping a mobile component, and/or the variation in the gradient of this load, generating a signal for triggering the position measurement during each sudden change in gradient of the load in each direction of running, to determine the shake of the mobile component, by comparing the positions measured during the sudden changes in gradient during the outward and return strokes. 1. A device for measuring horological shakes comprising a structure carrying an articulated mechanism comprising a gripper arranged so as to clamp a horological mobile component within a horological assembly or an assembled horological movement , wherein said articulated mechanism comprises a first element fixed to said structure , and relative to which a second element is capable of undertaking a substantially linear movement under the effect of at least one actuator arranged so as to manoeuvre , in a contactless manner and in both directions , said second element substantially parallel to a measurement direction , in that said articulated mechanism comprises a compliant mechanism with necks and/or flexible strips , having a substantially linear force/stroke characteristic , connecting said second element to said first element , and wherein said device comprises at least one position sensor arranged to determine the position of said second element in said measurement direction , and at least one load sensor arranged to determine the variation in the ...