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Устройство для измерения амплитуды колебания баланса электронномеханических часов

Приспособление к токарному полуавтомату для расточки отверстия в узле барабана часового механизма

Автоматическая сборочная машина для сборки узла ушка ручных часов

Устройство для автоматической сборки колесной системы часов

Устройство для правки баланса часов по плоскости

Устройство для определения величины и направления смещения центра тяжести системы часового механизма-баланс с волоском

Автомат роторного типа для сборки мелких деталей

Способ уравновешивания часовых балансов и устройство для осуществления этого способа

Устройство для автоматического измерения напряжения в электрических часах

Устройство для сборки накладных знаков с циферблатом часов

Часовой спуск

Способ обработки частей часового спуска

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

VORRICHTUNG ZUM REINIGEN VON UHRWERKEN UND IHRER EINZELTEILE

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

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

Metallband, umfassend mindestens eine Uhrenkomponente für Uhren

Metallband (1), umfassend mindestens eine Uhrenkomponente, wie einen Zeiger oder eine Applike, die im Band ausgehend von einem Rohling (2) gebildet ist, wobei das Metallband einen Zuschnitt (24) am ganzen oder einem Teil des Randes der Uhrenkomponente umfasst und die Uhrenkomponente ablösbar ist und am Metallband (1) durch mindestens einen Befestigungspunkt (25) gehalten wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Befestigungspunkt (25) eine Höhe zwischen 0,25 mm und 0,12 mm und eine Breite zwischen 0,02 mm und 0,10 mm und eine Länge zwischen 0,02 mm und 0,10 mm aufweist.

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

Переносное устройство для намагничивания компенсационных постоянных магнитов

Полезная модель относится к устройствам, используемым в газовой промышленности, в частности, при восстановлении магнитных свойств компенсационных постоянных магнитов во время сварки кольцевых трубных швов линейной части магистрального газопровода.Задачей полезной модели является проведения работ по полному восстановлению изначальных магнитных свойств (намагничиванию) компенсаторов.Технический результат - создание устройства для намагничивания компенсаторов, способного работать от источника электроэнергии малой мощности в неблагоприятных полевых условиях.Поставленная задача решается, а технический результат достигается в устройстве для намагничивания компенсационных постоянных магнитов, содержащем средство создания магнитного импульса высокой интенсивности, в котором энергия от источника медленно накапливается в батарее конденсаторов, а после достижения необходимого значения разряжается на индукторы кратковременным импульсом большой силы тока. Таким образом, накопитель заряжается током малой силы, следовательно, не требуется мощный источник электроэнергии. Электрическая часть устройства выполнена по простой надёжной схеме, надёжно защищена от внешних воздействий.Устройство выполнено в виде корпуса, оснащённого отверстием для установки компенсационного магнита (подлежащего намагничиванию), органа контроля процесса намагничивания – вольтметра, кнопки «ЗАРЯД»икнопка «РАЗРЯД».Электрическая схема устройства состоит из повышающего трансформатора, выпрямителя, токоограничивающего резистора заряда накопителя, батареи конденсаторов накопителя, мощного тиристора, токоограничивающего резистора цепи управления тиристором, индукторов, разрядного обратного диода. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 197 460 U1 (51) МПК H01F 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H01F 13/003 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019126111, 19.08.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ...

Устройство для испытания сотовых панелей

Полезная модель относится к различным областям промышленности, прежде всего к ракетно-космической и авиационной. В частности, техническое решение относится к области испытания прочности установки (приклеивания) закладных элементов сотовых конструкций космических аппаратов. Устройство для испытания сотовых панелей на отрыв закладных элементов представляет собой моноблочную конструкцию, состоящую из горизонтального основания 8, которое устанавливается на сотовую панель, серводвигателя 1 с редуктором 2 и преобразователя вращательного движения в поступательное линейное, выполненного в виде шарико-винтовой пары 3 с выходным штоком, с кнопками 5 управления перемещением штока «Вверх» и «Вниз». Серводвигатель 1 оснащен функцией позиционера с возможностью определения позиции и угла поворота вала редуктора 2, при этом на штоке установлен тензометрический силоизмерительный датчик 6 и шарниры 7 для крепления к закладным элементам, например, резьбовым вставкам 11 сотовой панели 10. Устройство оснащено ручками оператора 4 для переноски, соединяется кабелями 9 с блоком управления. Техническим результатом полезной модели является создание устройства, позволяющего в широком диапазоне и с высокой точностью создавать усилия для испытания без локальных пластических деформаций обшивки сотовой панели вокруг испытываемой вставки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 798 U1 (51) МПК G01N 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 3/00 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021128970, 05.10.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 05.10.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 13.01.2022 Бюл. № 2 2 0 8 7 9 8 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИСПЫТАНИЯ СОТОВЫХ ПАНЕЛЕЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к различным «Вверх» и «Вниз». Серводвигатель 1 оснащен областям промышленности, прежде всего к функцией позиционера с возможностью ракетно-космической и авиационной. В ...

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.

Special random magnetization apparatus and process for thin sheet magnetic sheets and rolls

A magnetization apparatus and process for producing thin magnetized sheets and rolls. It has permanent magnet pieces oriented and magnetized perpendicular to the other components of soft pole piece surfaces. This orientation permits the adjustably controlled field strength of the magnetic field produced. By varying the number of pole pieces and the corresponding permanent magnets the magnetic coupling and magnetic field strength varies. This field variance shifts the aligned poles into a “random orientation”. Therefor the alignment of like poles on the consecutive sheets is avoided and the sheets can lay flat and not be repelled by aligned poles.

Timepiece face and timepiece

To provide a timepiece face created by bonding a plurality of substrates configured primarily from polycarbonate, excellent bonding strength being achieved between substrates and air bubbles being effectively prevented from forming in the bond layer, and a timepiece including the timepiece face, a timepiece face according to the invention includes a first substrate configured primarily from polycarbonate; a second substrate configured primarily from polycarbonate; and a bond layer for bonding the first substrate and the second substrate.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

A method of activating an electric machine having a stator, and a rotor which rotates about an axis with respect to the stator; the stator having a plurality of stator segments arranged about the axis; the rotor having modules made of magnetizable material and arranged about the axis; and the method including the steps of connecting the rotor to the stator by means of a bearing; and magnetizing the modules of magnetizable material when the rotor is connected to the stator. 1. A method of activating an electric machine , said method comprising: [ i) a plurality of modules of magnetizable material, and', '(ii) a pair of magnetic guides having respective first faces and configured to conduct a magnetic flux coupled to said respective modules, and, '(a) the rotor includes a plurality of rotor segments, each rotor segment including;'}, (i) an outer cylinder, and', '(ii) a plurality of slidably removable stator segments arranged about the first axis, wherein at least two of the plurality of stator segments are fitted to the outer cylinder of the stator to define a seat configured to house at least another one of said stator segments;, '(b) the stator includes], 'coupling a rotor to a stator, the rotor configured to rotate about axis with respect to the stator, whereininserting a magnetizing device in the seat, the magnetizing device having two second faces and configured to provide the magnetizing flux;positioning the magnetizing device such that the second faces of the magnetizing device face the first faces of at least one of the pairs of magnetic guides; andafter coupling the rotor to the stator, magnetizing at least one of said plurality of modules of magnetizable material.2. The method of claim 1 , which includes slidably moving the magnetizing device along the rotor segment such that the second faces of the magnetizing device face the first faces of at least another one of the pairs of magnetic guides.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modules of the rotor are ...

Field Emission System and Method

An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. 1. A method for producing a magnetic field emission structure , said method comprising the steps of:generating a plurality of magnetic fields by applying a current to a magnetizer comprising a flat metal inductor coil having flat coils and a central hole whose width is smaller than the width of the flat coils; moving in a coordinate system (X,Y,Z) a magnetisable material relative to the magnetizer to a number of appropriate locations;exposing, for each selected location the magnetizable material to the magnetic field produced by said magnetizer; the polarity and magnitude of the magnetic field is controlled to create a plurality of magnetic field sources into said material, said plurality of magnetic field sources having polarities in accordance with elements of a code corresponding to a desired force function.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said force function corresponds to at least one of a spatial force function or an electromotive force function.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said code comprises at least one of a complementary code or an anti-complementary code.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein field strengths of said plurality of magnetic field sources are in accordance with said code elements of said code.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said coil is coupled to a core.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said core comprises one of Mu-metal claim 1 , permalloy claim 1 , electrical steel claim 1 , or Metglas Magnetic Alloy.7. ...

Apparatus and Method for Holding Magnetic Bodies During Their Magnetization and for Inserting the Magnetized Bodies Into a Component of a Magnetic System

For simplifying the handling of magnet bodies during magnetization and for inserting the magnetized magnet bodies into a component of a magnetic system such as an electromagnetic drive, a magnetic travel or angle system or the like, an apparatus is proposed which includes a plurality of cavities for receiving at least one magnet body respectively, wherein the magazine comprises a plurality of interconnected and mutually movable magazine elements. The invention further relates to a method for holding magnet bodies during their magnetization and for inserting the magnetized magnet bodies into a component of a magnetic system and to a magnet body handling system. 1. Apparatus for holding magnet bodies during their magnetization and for inserting the magnetized magnet bodies into a component of a magnetic system such as an electromagnetic drive , a magnetic travel or angle system or the like , characterized in that the apparatus is constructed as a magazine having a plurality of cavities for receiving at least one magnet body respectively , wherein the magazine includes a plurality of interconnected and mutually movable magazine elements and wherein a magazine element has at least one cavity for receiving a magnet body.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that the magazine elements are interconnected in a chain-like manner so that at least one magazine is movably connected to two adjacent magazine elements respectively.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that two motional degrees of freedom are provided between adjacent magazine elements claim 1 , wherein both motional degrees of freedom are rotational degrees of freedom.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that between adjacent magazine elements an elongate connecting element is disposed claim 1 , which is articulated to both adjacent magazine elements in a rotatable manner claim 1 , wherein both assigned rotation axes are oriented parallel to each other.5. Apparatus ...

DIAL FOOT OF A TIMEPIECE

A dial of a timepiece. The dial includes at least one foot. The foot is fixed on the dial and is used to fix the dial on the timepiece. The foot is produced in a metallic alloy which is at least partially amorphous. 117-. (canceled)18. A timepiece dial comprising:at least one foot, said at least one foot being fixed on said dial and used to fix said dial on said timepiece,wherein said at least one foot and the dial are produced in a metallic alloy which is at least partially amorphous.19. A timepiece dial comprising:at least one foot, said dial is fixed on a support on which said at least one foot is fixed to fix said dial on said timepiece,wherein said at least one foot and the support are produced in a metallic alloy which is at least partially amorphous.20. The timepiece dial according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one foot and the dial are one and a same part.21. The timepiece dial according to claim 19 , wherein said at least one foot and the support are one and a same part.22. The timepiece dial according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one foot is mounted on the dial.23. The timepiece dial according to claim 19 , wherein said at least one foot is mounted on the support.24. The dial according to claim 18 , wherein said material is totally amorphous.25. The dial according to claim 19 , wherein said material is totally amorphous.26. The dial according to claim 18 , wherein the dial comprises at least one recess in which said at least one foot is fixed.27. The dial according to claim 19 , wherein the support on which the dial is fixed comprises at least one recess in which said at least one foot is fixed.28. The dial according to claim 26 , wherein sides of said at least one recess comprise reliefs to improve fixing of said at least foot in said at least one recess.29. The dial according to claim 27 , wherein sides of said at least one recess comprise reliefs to improve fixing of said at least foot in said at least one recess.30. The dial according to ...

Apparatus and methods for magnetizing and demagnetizing magnetic poles in an electrical machine

Apparatus and methods to magnetize and demagnetize the magnetic poles of a rotor assembly for an electrical machine, such as a generator. The apparatus and methods provide for individually magnetize magnetic domains in the permanent magnetic material of the magnetic poles of a rotor assembly of the electrical machine after the electrical machine is installed in a larger assembly. The magnetization system may be used to magnetize and demagnetize the magnetic poles while the rotor assembly is connected with a prime mover, such a rotor of a wind turbine.

Non-Contact Torque Sensor with Permanent Shaft Magnetization

A device for magnetizing an object includes first and second electrode for contacting the object to be magnetized as well as a current generator. The generator is configured to apply a current having a raising current slope and a falling current slope. The falling current slope is steeper than the raising current slope. 115-. (canceled)16. A device for magnetizing an object , comprising:a first electrode and a second electrode contacting the object; anda current generator configured to apply a current having a raising current slope and a falling current slope, the falling current slope being steeper than the raising current slope, a current supply including first and second terminals;', 'a first switch including first and second terminals;', 'an inductance including first and second terminals;', 'a resistance including first and second terminals; and', 'a switch control;, 'wherein the current generator includeswherein the first terminal of the current supply is connected to the second electrode, the second terminal of the current supply being connected to the first terminal of the first switch, the second terminal of the first switch being connected to the first terminal of the inductance, the second terminal of the inductance being connected to the first terminal of the resistance, the second terminal of the resistance being connected to the first electrode, andwherein the switch control is configured to close the first switch for starting a raising current slope.17. A device for magnetizing an object , comprising:a first electrode and a second electrode contacting the object; anda current generator configured to apply a current having a raising current slope and a falling current slope, the falling current slope being steeper than the raising current slope, a current supply including first and second terminals;', 'a first switch including first and second terminals;', 'an inductance including first and second terminals; and', 'a switch control,, 'wherein the ...

APPARATUS FOR AND A METHOD OF CHARACTERISING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for characterising mechanical properties of a sample. The apparatus comprises a structure for supporting the sample and applying a first pressure in a first direction to the sample and an actuator for modulating the first pressure. The apparatus also comprises a pressure applicator containing a liquid and arranged to apply a second pressure to the sample in a second direction that is transversal to the first direction. Further, the apparatus comprises a pore pressure applicator arranged to apply a flow of a fluid through a porous sample such that a pore pressure is applied to the porous sample. In addition, the apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing a change in the sample in response to a change in a pressure experienced by the sample. 1. An apparatus for characterising mechanical properties of a sample , the apparatus comprising:a structure for supporting the sample and applying a first pressure in a first direction to the sample;an actuator for modulating the first pressure;a pressure applicator containing a liquid and arranged to apply a second pressure to the sample in a second direction that is transversal to the first direction;a pore pressure applicator arranged to apply a flow of a fluid through a porous sample such that a pore pressure is applied to the porous sample; anda sensor for sensing a change in the sample in response to a change in a pressure experienced by the sample.2. The apparatus of having a resonance frequency of 0.1 Hz or less.3. The apparatus of wherein the pressure applicator containing a liquid comprises a flexible member that is in contact with the sample and wherein the liquid is in contact with the flexible member such that the second pressure is transferred to the sample via the liquid and the flexible member.4. The apparatus of wherein the second pressure is as a radial pressure.5. The apparatus of wherein the mechanical properties are elastic or anelastic properties.6. The apparatus of ...

METHOD FOR TESTING A DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AGAINST PIERCING ELEMENTS

The invention relates to a method for testing a device for protecting against piercing elements, such as ammunition or weapons with blades that can pierce human beings, said method including the following steps: providing a block of plastically deformable material; fitting the block with the protection device to be tested; applying the piercing elements to the protection device with a series of predetermined levels of energy and kinematics; measuring the sizes of the impacts of the piercing elements in the block of plastically deformable material, and obtaining a series of measurements of mechanical parameters resulting from the piercing elements; and converting the series of measurements using conversion data obtained by a conversion method according to the invention, so as to deduce therefrom the corresponding mechanical properties resulting from the piercing elements on a dummy. 1. Method for converting measurements of plastic deformation in a block of plastically deformable material into kinematic and energy data on a dummy for the purposes of designing protective equipment for people such as law enforcement forces and/or armed forces , comprising the following steps:(a) providing a dummy of which at least one region is provided with sensors, with a standard protective device being placed on said region,(b) carrying out series of firings of piercing elements in fixed conditions on said region of the dummy,(c) recording kinematic measurements supplied by the sensors during these series of firings,(d) providing a block of plastically deformable material provided with a protective device identical to the one used in the step (a),(e) carrying out series of firings identical to those of the step (b) on the block of material,(f) carrying out measurements of deformations of the block of material caused by the impacts of these series of firings,(g) repeating steps (a) to (f) with standard protective devices having different characteristics, and(h) using kinematic ...

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 ...

METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE INTERNAL MICROSTRESS OF TYPE II AND/OR TYPE III

The present invention relates to methods for non-destructive quantitative determination of the internal microstresses of type II and/or III which are based on subtraction of the maximum values of the load stress dependency of the maximum Barkhausen noise amplitudes on a test piece before and after hardening of the test piece in specific thermal hardening states. The present invention hence enables independent determination of the internal microstress of type II or III, simultaneous and resolved determination of the internal microstresses of type II and III and also determination of the sum of both types of internal microstresses. 1. A method for non-destructive quantitative determination of the internal microstress of type III (coherency tensile internal stress of type III , σ) and of type II (thermally induced internal stress of type II , σ) and/or of the sum of the internal microstresses of type II and III (Δσ=σ+σ) of an Fe- and Cu-containing alloy system with a Cu content of ≦2% by weight , the method comprising:{'sub': 1', 'MAX, 'a) determination of the load stress value σat which the load stress dependency of the maximum Barkhausen noise amplitude M(σ) for a test piece made of the alloy system in an initial state has a maximum,'}b) first hardening of the test piece up to exclusive formation of coherent precipitations,{'sub': 2', 'MAX, 'c) determination of the load stress value σat which the load stress dependency of the maximum Barkhausen noise amplitude M(σ) for a test piece after the first hardening and cooling has a maximum,'}d) further hardening of the test piece up to Ostwald ripening,{'sub': 3', 'MAX, 'e) determination of the load stress value σat which the load stress dependency of the maximum Barkhausen noise amplitude M(σ) for a test piece after further hardening up to Ostwald ripening and cooling has a maximum,'}{'sub': therm·II', 'therm·II', '1', '3, 'f) determination of the internal microstress of type II (σ) as difference σ=|σ−σ|, and'} [ [{'br': ...

ROLLING WEIGHT DEFLECTOMETER

A device for measuring the deflection of pavement under an applied load includes a longitudinally extending member mounted on a mobile carriage. A load wheel is mounted near the first end of the longitudinally extending member below a load platform. A first distance sensor is mounted near the load wheel to measure the depth of a deflection basin created by the wheel at a target location disposed on the pavement. A second distance sensor mounted at a predetermined distance from the first sensor to measure distance to the target location when the second distance sensor is positioned proximate to the target location. The device further includes a target designator for designating the target location and a target detector for detecting a position of the target location. 1. A device for measuring the deflection of pavement under an applied load , the device comprising:(a) a longitudinally extending member mounted on a mobile carriage;(b) a load platform mounted on the carriage in the vicinity of a first end of the longitudinally extending member;(c) a load wheel rotatably mounted on an axle, said axle mounted near the first end of the longitudinally extending member, below the load platform, and in load bearing communication with said platform;(d) a first distance sensor mounted on the longitudinally extending member, near the load wheel to measure the depth of a deflection basin created by the wheel at a target location disposed on the pavement;(e) a second distance sensor mounted on the longitudinally extending member at a predetermined distance from the first sensor to measure distance to the target location when the second distance sensor is positioned proximate to the target location, the predetermined distance sufficiently large so that distance measurements of the second distance sensor are substantially unaffected by a deflection basin of the load wheel;(f) a target designator designating the target location; and(g) a target detector detecting a position of the ...

System and method for authenticating an optical pattern

A system for authenticating an optical pattern created by exposing a magnetically sensitive material to one or more magnetic field sources. The system includes illumination sources configured to illuminate the optical pattern, sensors configured to generate sensed optical characteristic data when the optical pattern is illuminated, a memory configured to store a reference optical data associated with a reference optical pattern, and a processor configured to access the memory and compare the reference optical data to the sensed optical characteristic data in order to authenticate the optical pattern.

Magnetizer for electrical machines

The present invention relates a device for magnetizing a rotor of an electrical machine with a power rating of at least 1 MW, wherein the rotor comprises permanent magnet material, said device comprising a yoke with an electromagnetic coil arranged to produce a pulsed magnetic field for magnetizing the permanent magnet material, wherein the magnetic field is sufficient to magnetize a permanent magnetic pole wherein the rotor and yoke is in a fixed relation to each other. The invention also relates to a method for magnetization of a rotor with permanent magnets for an electrical machine.

Magnetizer utilizing rotated assemblies of permanent magnets

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) has applications in all electrochemical processes and in a few that are not totally electrochemical in nature. By magnetizing the electrodes or the current collectors through the electrodes so that the vertical, closely and appropriately spaced magnetized electrodes produce a uniform, low magnetic field between them, north pole to south pole, the Lorentz force enhances the natural or forced convection where it is the greatest, very near the electrodes. Because the main internal resistance of an electrochemical process resides in the electrolyte, increasing the speed of transport of charged particles from one electrode to the other greatly reduces this internal resistance. Other treatments such as adding an indifferent paramagnetic ion, an indifferent free radical, completing the magnetic circuit, using a spacer which does not obscure the electrode surface, further reduce the internal resistance, lowering the wasted energy which usually appears as heat in the electrolyte. 1. An electrochemical system composed of an anode and a cathode or a series of anodes and cathodes separated by an electrolyte and held at a constant separation by a separator of indifferent and non-electrically conducting material or as in electrowinning no separator with an arrangement to maintain an efficient and safe gap between the electrodes , with the electrodes magnetized and the magnetic circuit completed externally by a high permeance box or cell tank containing the electrodes , one or more of the constituents of the electrical system capable of being converted to a natural permanent magnetic material ,2. when the electrodes are not ferromagnetic , backed by magnetized current collectors , the electrolyte to be a concentration of between 0.1 M and 10M water or other solvent with a dielectric constant between 5 and 80 and containing the electroactive material in solution and a paramagnetic indifferent ion or free radical of less than 10% by weight ,3. the ...

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 ...

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE LOAD ON A BRIDGE WHEN BEING USED BY A VEHICLE

A system measures the load on a bridge when being used by a vehicle. The system has at least one measuring module with a plurality of measuring channel units which have associated separate sensors, preferably DMS sensors, which are intended to be fitted to the bridge. The sensors transmit measurement signals, preferably by wire, to the measuring channel units which are associated with each of the sensors and derive digital measurement data from the measurement signals. The measuring module also has an associated transmission interface in order to transmit the digital measurement data to a remote evaluation unit. 117-. (canceled)18. A system for measuring a load on a bridge when being traversed by a vehicle , the system comprising:a plurality of measuring modules each having a plurality of measuring channel units with A/D converters;a plurality of separate strain gauge sensors associated with said measuring modules, and provided for attaching on the bridge, said strain gauge sensors transmitting analog measurement signals in a wired manner to said measuring channel units assigned to them in each case, said measuring channel units deriving digital measurement data from the analog measurement signals by means of said A/D converters;a POE switching module;a local server/router;a remote evaluation unit, the digital measurement data being transmitted from said local server/router via a radio data transmission to said remote evaluation unit; andsaid measuring modules each having a respective transmission interface and connected in parallel and in a wired manner to said PoE switching module and via said PoE switching module to said local server/router, as a result of which a local network (LAN) is formed, in that said local server/router keeping said measuring modules in synchronicity.19. The system according to claim 18 , wherein said measuring modules each have an energy supply unit and said respective transmission interface is simultaneously set up for receiving a supply ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REMOTE NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF AN OBJECT

A method and apparatus for the remote nondestructive evaluation of an object such as a wind turbine blade involves applying mechanical and/or thermal stress to the object and then scanning the object using long-range thermographic and/or laser interferometric imaging. The laser interferometric imaging is preferably performed by a long range shearography camera capable of imaging deformation derivatives at long distances coupled with a blade stressing mechanism incorporating either thermal or internal blade pressurization for the purpose of detecting remotely and at high speed, changes in the structural integrity of an installed wind turbine blade. 1. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade , comprising steps of:pressurizing an internal space of a wind turbine blade;sensing a property of the wind turbine blade that is dependent upon internal pressurization to obtain data; andanalyzing the data.2. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 1 , wherein the step of pressurizing comprises coupling pressurization equipment to the internal space of the wind turbine blade.3. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 2 , wherein the pressurization equipment comprises an air blower.4. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 1 , wherein the pressurization is sufficient to cause crack opening.5. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 4 , wherein the pressurization relative to ambient pressure conditions is substantially within a range of about 0.01 psi to about 10 psi.6. A method of inspecting a wind turbine blade claim 4 , comprising steps of:stressing at least a portion of the wind turbine blade; andscanning at least a portion of the wind turbine blade using laser interferometric imaging.7. A method of inspecting a wind turbine blade according to claim 6 , wherein the step of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING THE SERVICEABLE LIFE OF A COMPONENT

The remaining serviceable life of a component of a gas turbine engine can be predicted by monitoring one or more topographical features of the component which are arranged so as to cause a non-hazardous crack to be initiated at one or more of the topographical features during the course of operation of the gas turbine engine. 1. A method of predicting a remaining serviceable life of a component for a gas turbine engine , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing the component with a detection feature, the detection feature comprising one or more topographical features of the component;(b) monitoring the component to determine a crack status for each of the one or more topographical features;(c) using the crack status to provide a user with an indication of the remaining serviceable life of the component.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detection feature is positioned within a region of the component such that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a stress experienced by the component in the region of the detection feature is representative of a loading applied to the component.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detection feature is positioned within a region of the component such that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a stress experienced by the component in the region of the detection feature is equal to or greater than a maximum stress experienced by the component.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step (b) comprises:(b1) visually inspecting a surface of the component to thereby determine a crack status for each of the one or more topographical features.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the detection feature comprising at least two topographical features of the component claim 1 , whereby each of a first claim 1 , second and any subsequent topographical features is positioned within a respective zone of the component which claim 1 , in use claim 1 , experiences correspondingly increasing mechanical stress.6. The method as ...

TESTING AND MEASURING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS

The embodiments are directed to high precision Micro-Penetration Strength Testers, high pressure Micro-Compression Testers, and/or the like adapted for testing non-conductive thin films or membranes and coated films or coated membranes. At least certain embodiments are directed to Z-direction mechanical and/or insulation strength test methods, devices, instruments, equipment, apparatus, and/or systems, Micro-Penetration Strength Testers adapted for testing thin films, Micro-Compression Testers adapted for testing thin films, high precision Nano Testers for testing non-conductive or semi-conductive materials, films, coatings, coated films, and/or the like, Nano-Penetration Strength Testers, Nano-Compression Testers, Z-Direction Strength Testers, improved indenter tips, micro indenter tips, nano indenter tips, indenter tips for converting a Micro- or Nano-Penetration Strength Tester into a Micro- or Nano-Compression Tester, and/or the methods of converting Micro-Penetration Strength Testers into Micro-Compression Testers. 19-. (canceled)10. A penetration/compression testing system comprising an indenter moveable in a Z direction , an electrical resistance loop between the indenter and a sample stage moveable in an X-Y plane sized to carry multiple insulating , nonconductive or semi-conductive samples , whereby testing is performed at multiple locations on a first sample and thereafter repeated on another sample on the sample stage.11. A method for conducting reproducible testing using the system of wherein the resistance loop determines the end point.12. The system of wherein the indenter is a conductive micro-indenter and includes a tip and the tip being a spherical tip or a flat tip.13. The system of wherein the spherical tip having a radius of less than 50 microns.14. The system of wherein the flat tip having a width of less than 500 microns.15. The system of wherein the indenter being interchangeable.16. A testing system comprising: a testing head moveable in a Z ...

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 ...

TIMEPIECE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR SWITCHING A TIMEKEEPING MECHANISM

The timepiece comprises a timekeeping mechanism and a switching device arranged to switch this timekeeping mechanism between two states. The switching device comprises a movable switching organ and a rotary control organ arranged to be stepwise driven in order to successively occupy a plurality of distinct angular positions about its axis of rotation. The movable switching organ and the rotary control organ respectively support a first magnetic structure and a second magnetic structure arranged so that, in a first angular position of the rotary control organ, a first magnetic force acts on the switching organ in a given direction, and so that, in a second angular position of the rotary control organ, a second magnetic force acts on the switching organ in the opposite direction. 1. A timepiece comprising:a timekeeping mechanism able to switch between a first determined state and a second determined state;a switching device arranged to switch the timekeeping mechanism between said first state and said second state, this switching device comprising a movable switching organ and a rotary control organ, the rotary control organ being arranged to be stepwise driven in a given direction of rotation in order to successively occupy a plurality of distinct angular positions about an axis of rotation, the switching device being arranged so that a stepwise rotation of the rotary control organ in said direction of rotation causes a reciprocating movement of the movable switching organ substantially in a plane perpendicular to said axis of rotation between two stable radial positions for at least one part of this movable switching organ, said organ being transferred from a first to a second of the two stable radial positions, in order to trigger a first switching of the timekeeping mechanism, when the rotary control organ is placed in a first angular position from among the plurality of distinct angular positions, and the movable switching organ being returned to the first of the ...

TOURBILLION WITH A ZERO RESET MECHANISM

A movement includes a tourbillion block, a tourbillion unit, and a zero reset mechanism. The tourbillion unit includes a carriage, a balance wheel, and an escape wheel. The balance wheel and the escape wheel are rotationally arranged on the carriage. The carriage is rotationally supported on the tourbillion block. The zero reset mechanism includes a first wheel in engagement with the escape wheel. The movement is switchable between a driving mode and a reset mode. When in the driving mode, the zero reset mechanism is rotationally locked to the tourbillion block. When in the reset mode, the zero reset mechanism is rotatable relative to the tourbillion block. 115-. (canceled)16. A movement comprising:a tourbillion block;a tourbillion unit; anda zero reset mechanism,the tourbillion unit comprising a carriage, a balance wheel, and an escape wheel,wherein the balance wheel and the escape wheel are rotationally arranged on the carriage and wherein the carriage is rotationally supported on the tourbillion block,wherein the zero reset mechanism comprises a first wheel in engagement with the escape wheel and wherein the movement is switchable between a driving mode and a reset mode,wherein, when in the driving mode, the zero reset mechanism is rotationally locked to the tourbillion block andwherein, when in the reset mode, the zero reset mechanism is freely rotatable relative to the tourbillion block.17. The movement according to claim 16 , further comprising a brake element arranged on the carriage and being one of axially displaceable and axially deformable from a release position or release state into a braking position or braking state claim 16 ,wherein, when in the braking state, the brake element axially engages with an outer rim of the balance wheel.18. The movement according to claim 16 , wherein the zero reset mechanism comprises a second wheel coaxial to the first wheel rotationally locked to the first wheel and engageable with a pivotable locking lever.19. The ...

METHODS FOR MONITORING A SEAL ASSEMBLY

A method for monitoring functionality of a seal assembly within an injector feed assembly is described. The method includes providing a buffer fluid to the seal assembly, measuring at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid, and determining a functionality of the seal assembly based at least partially on the at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid. 1. A method for monitoring functionality of a seal assembly within an injector feed assembly , said method comprising:providing a buffer fluid to the seal assembly;measuring at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid; anddetermining a functionality of the seal assembly based at least partially on the at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid.2. A method according to wherein determining the functionality of the seal assembly comprises determining whether the at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid is within a predetermined range.3. A method according to further comprising providing an alert upon a determination of a seal assembly failure.4. A method according to further comprising initiating a reactor shutdown upon a determination of a seal assembly failure.5. A method according to wherein providing the buffer fluid to the seal assembly comprises providing the buffer fluid at a pressure that is greater than the pressures of either process fluid separated by the seal assembly.6. A method according to further comprising:determining a composition of at least one of the process fluid and the buffer fluid; anddetermining a functionality of the seal assembly based at least partially on the determined composition.714-. (canceled)15. A power generation plant comprising:at least one carbonaceous reactant source;at least one oxygenated fluid reactant source; an adapter and a tip section, said tip section configured to be releasably coupled to said adapter, wherein said adapter and said tip section each comprise at least one ...

CHRONOGRAPH

A chronograph having a second wheel with an entraining spring, a pulse-receiving wheel, wherein the entraining spring is constructed to engage with the pulse-receiving wheel, a pulse-transferring wheel, a minute wheel, wherein the minute wheel is in constant engagement with the pulse-transferring wheel, a second shaft, wherein the second wheel is rigidly connected to the second shaft, a multifunction shaft is orientated parallel to the second shaft, wherein the pulse-receiving wheel and the pulse-transferring wheel is rigidly connected to the multifunction shaft, and, a two-part constructed zeroing lever having a zeroing lever arm and a zeroing lever interlock, wherein the zeroing lever arm is supported in a rotatable manner around a pivotal point of a zeroing lever arm and the zeroing lever interlock is supported in a rotatable manner around a pivotal point of zeroing lever interlock. 1. A chronograph , comprising:a second wheel having an entraining spring;a pulse-receiving wheel, wherein the entraining spring is configured to engage with the pulse-receiving wheel;a pulse-transferring wheel;a minute wheel, wherein the minute wheel is in constant engagement with the pulse-transferring wheel;a second shaft, wherein the second wheel is rigidly connected to the second shaft; and,a multifunction shaft orientated parallel to the second shaft, wherein the pulse-receiving wheel and the pulse-transferring wheel is rigidly connected to the multifunction shaft.2. The chronograph of claim 1 , wherein a center second hand is rigidly connected to the second shaft and a center minute hand is rigidly connected to the minute wheel.3. The chronograph of claim 1 , wherein a drive wheel is coaxially disposed above the pulse-receiving wheel and rigidly connected to the multifunction shaft and the drive wheel is in constant engagement with a zeroing wheel.4. The chronograph of claim 1 , further comprising a two-part constructed zeroing lever having a zeroing lever arm and a zeroing ...

INITIALIZATION OF MAGNETIC FEATURES

The embodiments disclose an alternating current (AC) erase process configured to cancel out existing polarity of stack magnetic features on both sides of the stack and an AC reset process configured to initialize the polarity of the device stack magnetic features of both sides of a stack configured to create a uniform polarity. 1. A method for simultaneous initialization of magnetic features , comprising:erasing a polarity of stack magnetic features on both sides of a stack using an alternating current (AC) erase process; andinitializing the polarity of the stack magnetic features of both sides of the stack using an AC reset to create a uniform polarity.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the AC erase process simultaneously on both sides of the stack magnetic features to cancel out the existing polarity using a first magnet.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising changing out and replacing a first magnet with a second magnet.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the AC reset includes initializing the media so all the magnetic features are magnetized in a same direction on both sides of the stack simultaneously using a second magnet.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the AC erase includes taking total energy of the stack including a disc or magnetization back to a zero point.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the AC erase includes taking media back to a low energy state so that all signals are eliminated.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises a bit patterned media claim 1 , perpendicular claim 1 , or other magnetic recording formats.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising testing the polarity of centers of the stack magnetic features using a second magnet.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the testing of the polarity of the centers of the stack magnetic features includes checking each magnetic feature center.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein testing the polarity of the centers of the stack magnetic features includes checking ...

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE TEST METHOD, ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE TEST DEVICE, AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

A rotating electric machine includes a stator and a rotor. An imaging device images a test target portion which is a part of the rotor, to generate image data of the test target portion, and transmits the generated image data to an image processing device. The image processing device generates strain change information representing change in the strain distribution in the test target portion by digital image correlation on the basis of the test image data generated by the imaging device. The state of the rotor is tested using the generated strain change information. 1. A rotating electric machine test method for testing a rotating electric machine including a rotor and a stator , the rotating electric machine test method comprising:a test image data acquisition step of acquiring test image data by imaging a test target portion which is a part of the rotor by an imaging device; anda change information generation step of generating, as strain change information, change in a strain distribution in the test target portion by digital image correlation on the basis of the acquired test image data.2. The rotating electric machine test method according to claim 1 , further comprising an initial image data acquisition step of acquiring initial image data by imaging the test target portion in a first period claim 1 , whereinthe test image data acquisition step includes a step of acquiring the test image data by imaging the test target portion in a second period after the first period, andthe change information generation step includes a step of generating the strain change information on the basis of the initial image data and the test image data.3. The rotating electric machine test method according to claim 1 , further comprising a time determination step of determining a time during which operation of the rotating electric machine is able to continue claim 1 , on the basis of the strain change information.4. The rotating electric machine test method according to claim 1 , ...

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 ...

Head assembly for a material testing machine and method of servicing the same

A testing machine includes a pair of vertical columns, a crosshead selectively positionable on the vertical columns, and a head assembly supported by and movable with the crosshead. The head assembly has an electric actuator, a support that can be selectively moved from a first position when the test machine is operated to a lowered position. The support supporting components are related to powering or controlling the electric actuator, said components are exposed for servicing in the lowered position. 1. A testing machine comprising:a pair of vertical columns;a crosshead selectively positionable on the vertical columns; anda head assembly supported by and movable with the crosshead, the head assembly having an electric actuator, a support that can be selectively moved from a first position when the test machine is operated to a lowered position, the support supporting components related to powering or controlling the electric actuator, said components be exposed for servicing in the lowered position.2. A testing machine comprising:a pair of vertical columns;a crosshead selectively positionable on the vertical columns;an actuator;a controller to operate the actuator and apply load to a test specimen; anda drive to displace the crosshead on the vertical columns, andan input device to operate the drive, when the controller is disconnected from the testing machine. The present application is based on and claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/649,918, filed May 21, 2012, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.The discussion below is merely provided for general background information and is not intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.Aspects of the present invention relate to test machines or apparatus used to test parameters and/or performance of materials, components, consumer products, electronics, materials, as well as medical and other devices (i.e. test ...

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 ...

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 ...

System and Method for Producing Magnetic Structures

An improved system and method for producing magnetic structures involves a first magnetizing circuit having a first inductor coil used to magnetically print a first magnetic source onto a magnetizable material and a second magnetizing circuit having a second inductor coil used to magnetically print a second magnetic source onto said magnetizable material. 1. A system for producing magnetic structures , comprising:a first magnetizing circuit having a first inductor coil used to magnetically print a first magnetic source onto a magnetizable material; anda second magnetizing circuit having a second inductor coil used to magnetically print a second magnetic source onto said magnetizable material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first magnetic source has a first polarity and said second magnetic source has a second polarity that is opposite said first polarity.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a magnetic shielding layer.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a heat sink.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a magnetic field measurement device.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first inductor coil prints a plurality of magnetic sources onto said magnetizable material.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said second inductor coil prints a plurality of magnetic sources onto said magnetizable material.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system for controlling the printing by said first inductor coil relative to a movement of said magnetizable material.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system for controlling the printing by said second inductor coil relative to a movement of said magnetizable material.10. The system of claim 1 , said first inductor coil including a plurality of layers of a flat metal conductor configured to produce a plurality of inductive turns about a hole claim 1 , said first inductor coil generating a magnetizing field having a high magnetic flux density in and/or near said ...

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 ...

WEARABLE DEVICE AND CHARGER, AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING ABSORBANCE OF WEARABLE DEVICE

A wearable device, a charger, and a method for estimating absorbance of the wearable device are provided. The wearable device includes a spectroscope configured to emit a first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit a second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; and a processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light. 1. A wearable device comprising:a spectroscope configured to emit first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; anda processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the spectroscope is further configured to automatically emit the first light to the reference material claim 1 , and measure the intensity of the first light in response to the wearable device being placed on the charger.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the spectroscope is further configured to emit the first light to the reference material at predetermined time intervals claim 1 , and repeatedly measure the intensity of the first light.4. The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined time intervals are set by the user claim 3 , or as a default.5. The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine a representative intensity representing the intensity of the first light which is repeatedly measured in response to the wearable device being removed from the charger.6. The wearable device of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further ...

METHODS FOR TAILORING MAGNETISM, AND STRUCTURES OBTAINED THEREFROM

This invention provides methods for fabricating a hard or soft magnet with tailorable magnetic and crystallographic orientations. Methods are disclosed to individually tailor three-dimensional voxels for selected crystallographic orientations and, independently, selected magnetic orientations with location specificity throughout a magnet. Some variations provide a method of making a magnet, comprising: providing a feedstock composition containing magnetic or magnetically susceptible materials; exposing the feedstock composition to an energy source for melting, thereby generating a first melt layer; solidifying the first melt layer in the presence of an externally applied magnetic field, thereby generating a magnetic metal layer containing a plurality of individual voxels; optionally repeating to generate a plurality of solid layers; and recovering a magnet comprising the magnetic metal layer(s), wherein the externally applied magnetic field has a magnetic-field orientation that is selected to control a magnetic axis and a crystallographic texture within the magnetic metal layer(s). 1. A method of making a magnet with tailored magnetism , said method comprising:(a) providing a feedstock composition containing one or more magnetic or magnetically susceptible materials;(b) exposing a first amount of said feedstock composition to an energy source for melting in a scan direction, thereby generating a first melt layer;(c) solidifying said first melt layer in the presence of an externally applied magnetic field, thereby generating a magnetic metal layer containing a plurality of individual voxels;(d) optionally repeating steps (b) and (c) a plurality of times to generate a plurality of solid layers by sequentially solidifying a plurality of melt layers in a build direction, thereby generating a plurality of magnetic metal layers; and(e) recovering a magnet comprising said magnetic metal layer,wherein said externally applied magnetic field has a magnetic-field orientation, ...

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 ...

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING SNOW STRUCTURE AND STABILITY

The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a resistance to penetration as the sensing unit is being driven into a layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including temperature, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer hardness according to depth based on the sensed resistance to penetration and identifying areas of concern which may indicate an avalanche risk. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location. 1. An apparatus for measuring snow structure and stability comprising:a pole having a length, a first end and a second end;a sensing unit located at the first end of the pole, the sensing unit comprising a head shaped for probing a layer of snow, the sensing unit configured to sense a resistance to penetration;a range sensor configured to measure a distance between the range sensor and a surface of the layer of snow; and determine a depth of penetration based on the distance measured by the range sensor and the length of the pole; and', 'determine a profile of penetration resistance according to depth based on the resistance to penetration sensed by the sensing unit., 'a processor configured to'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit comprises a strain sensor comprising at least one of a strain gauge and a piezoelectric based force transducer.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the sensing unit comprises a resistance sensing element positioned adjacent to a diaphragm on which the strain sensor is arranged claim 2 , wherein the diaphragm is configured to distort when the ...

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 ...

Electronic apparatus and program

An electronic apparatus includes a display unit, an altitude measurement unit that measures an altitude, key input means for receiving an operation input, and a CPU that starts recording of altitude information regarding an altitude measured by the altitude measurement unit at a predetermined time interval if the key input means receives an input for instructing starting of recording of an altitude, stops the recording of the altitude information if the key input means receives an input for instructing stopping of recording of an altitude, and displays the altitude information when the recording starts on the display unit if the key input means receives an input for instructing display of the altitude information in a state in which the altitude information is currently recorded.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Iron-based superconducting permanent magnet and method of manufacture

The present invention provides for polycrystalline superconducting permanent magnets which are synthesized of doped superconducting (AE) Fe 2 As 2 compounds, where AE denotes an alkaline earth metal, such as Ba, Sr, Mg or Ca. The superconducting permanent magnets of the present invention can be magnetized in their superconducting state by induced currents, resulting in trapped magnetization that scales with the size of the bulk material. The magnitude of the trapped field has been demonstrated to be over 1 T and is predicted to be over 10 T if the technology is scaled, which is much higher than the capabilities of permanent magnets and other superconducting polycrystalline bulks currently known in the art.

Portable Magnetizer Sheet Feeder System

A sheet-feeder system for multiple feeding of magnetizable sheets from a stack through a portable magnetizer designed for on-site use, enclosed in a portable case which is hand-carryable. A sheet advancer advances single magnetizable sheets from the stack in a stack positioner. The sheet advancer includes a single-sheet separator configured to separate single magnetizable sheets from the stack during advancement. Magnetic attraction between a magnetizable sheet and a magnetic field generated by a sheet magnetizer configured to permanently magnetize single magnetizable sheets as they are advanced by the sheet advancer assists the sheet advancer to advance the single magnetizable sheets from the stack through the sheet magnetizer.

CLOCKWORK SELECTOR MECHANISM

A clockwork column selector mechanism, including a mobile with columns protruding above a base surface separated by clearances, forming slots along a profile, arranged to, in certain positions of the mobile, enable the insertion of a feeler-spindle into a clearance in a transverse direction substantially normal to the profile and parallel to the reference surface, and to, in other positions of the mobile, stop a feeler-spindle on a transverse surface of a column, at least one column including an intermediate transverse stopping surface constituting a stop bearing surface of a feeler-spindle and enable a partial insertion of a feeler-spindle in the thickness of one the slot, and which is located, in a transverse direction, between the geometric envelopes of two end transverse surfaces transversely delimiting this column. 1. A clockwork column selector mechanism , comprising a mobile including a plurality of columns protruding above a base surface and separated by clearances , said columns and said clearances together forming slots extending along a profile , arranged to , in certain positions of said mobile , enable the insertion of a feeler-spindle or a pin into one said clearance in a transverse direction substantially normal to said profile and substantially parallel to said reference surface , and to , in other positions of said mobile , stop a feeler-spindle or a pin on a transverse surface of one said column , wherein at least one said column includes at least one intermediate transverse stopping surface which is arranged to constitute a stop bearing surface of one said feeler-spindle or one said pin and enable a partial insertion of one said feeler-spindle or one said pin in the thickness of one said slot , and which is located , in one said transverse direction , between the geometric envelopes of two end transverse surfaces which transversely delimit said column.2. The selector mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein each said column which includes at least ...

Method for Controlling Alarm Clock of Electronic Device and Electronic Device

A method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device and an electronic device is provided. The method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device includes detecting a non-contact behavior after the alarm clock of the electronic device is triggered, where the non-contact behavior includes a sound and/or a non-contact action, matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model, and when the matching is successful, controlling the alarm clock of the electronic device according to an alarm clock control manner corresponding to the successfully matched standard model. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention help to simplify a user operation of controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device, thereby improving user experience. 1. A method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device , comprising:detecting a non-contact behavior after the alarm clock of the electronic device is triggered, wherein the non-contact behavior comprises a non-contact action;matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model; andcontrolling the alarm clock of the electronic device when the matching is successful and according to an alarm clock control manner corresponding to the successfully matched standard model.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model comprises matching a behavior parameter corresponding to the detected non-contact behavior with a standard behavior parameter corresponding to the at least one standard model claim 1 , and when a preset rule is met between the behavior parameter corresponding to the detected non-contact behavior and a standard behavior parameter corresponding to one standard model of the at least one standard model claim 1 , determining that the detected non-contact behavior successfully matches the one standard model.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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 ...

Cover For Tissue Penetrating Device With Integrated Magnets And Magnetic Shielding

A cover for magnetizing a shaft of a tissue-penetrating medical device is disclosed including a sleeve member having a hollow body to form a protective closure over the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device. The proximal end of the hollow body provides a receiving space for receiving the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device. One or more magnet is disposed on the sleeve member. A magnetic shield composed of one or more shielding materials associated with the cover that minimizes any effects to the clinical environment from magnetic fields generated within the cover. Medical devices and methods of magnetizing the shaft of a tissue-penetrating medical device using the cover are also disclosed. 1. A cover for magnetizing a tissue-penetrating medical device comprising:a sleeve member having a hollow body with an exterior surface, an interior surface, a proximal end, and a distal end to form a protective closure over a shaft of a tissue-penetrating medical device having a longitudinal axis, the proximal end of the hollow body providing a receiving space for receiving at least a shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device;one or more magnets disposed along the sleeve member effective to magnetize the shaft; anda magnetic shield composed of one or more shielding materials associated with the cover, a first face of the one or more magnets being exposed to the receiving space and an opposite face of the one of one or more magnets being exposed to the magnetic shield.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the receiving space permits movement of the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device in the receiving space in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tissue-penetrating medical device.3. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the receiving space permits movement of the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device into and out of the receiving space.4. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the two or more magnets are disposed along the interior surface ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PERMANENT MAGNET MAGNETIC CIRCUIT

There is provided a method for producing a permanent magnet magnetic circuit that makes it possible to stably attach a permanent magnet to a yoke and to use a general-purpose assembly jig or to reuse an existing assembly jig even when the size or shape of a magnet to be attached is changed. More specifically, there is provided a method for producing the circuit comprising a magnet or magnet unit and a yoke, the method comprising the steps of: fixing the magnet or magnet unit to an assembly jig through an electrically detachable adhesive; fixing the magnet or magnet unit fixed to the jig, to the yoke; and applying a voltage between the magnet or magnet unit and the assembly jig to detach the adhesive from the magnet or magnet unit to detach the adhesive from the jig so as to detach the magnet from the jig. 1. A method for producing a permanent magnet magnetic circuit comprising a permanent magnet or magnet unit having a permanent magnet fixed to a backplate and a yoke on which the permanent magnet or magnet unit is placed , the method comprising the steps of:fixing the permanent magnet or magnet unit to an assembly jig through an electrically detachable adhesive;fixing the permanent magnet or magnet unit, which has been fixed to the assembly jig, to the yoke; andapplying a voltage between the permanent magnet or magnet unit and the assembly jig to detach the electrically detachable adhesive from the permanent magnet or magnet unit or to detach the electrically detachable adhesive from the assembly jig so as to detach the permanent magnet or magnet unit from the assembly jig.2. The method for producing a permanent magnet magnetic circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the permanent magnet or magnet unit is a magnet unit claim 1 , and an electric resistance regulator plate is inserted between the backplate and the electrically detachable adhesive or between the electrically detachable adhesive and each of the permanent magnet and the backplate before the step of fixing ...

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 ...

UNPREDICTABLE TIME CLOCK

Systems and methods for displaying an adjusted time to a user are provided. A time display device that normally displays the correct time is used to display a modified time. This modified time is unknown to the user so that the user cannot know what the time offset is and is forced to assume that the current time is displayed. The modified time may be an advanced time or a time that is set backwards, depending on when the user wants to arrive at an event. 1. A system for displaying an adjusted time to a user comprising:a memory device; and determine an event will occur at a predetermined time and at an event location;', 'determine a current location of a user and a current time;', 'determine that the current time should be changed based on the predetermined time, the current location, and the event location;', 'in response to determining that the current time should be changed, calculate a time change to the current time based on the current location of the user, the current time, and the event location;', 'determine when the time change should applied;', 'determine which of one or more time clock devices should be adjusted;', 'adjust the one or more time clock devices by the time change;', 'cause to be displayed the advanced time to the user on at least one time clock device associated with the user;', 'determine that the user has taken action to arrive at the event location by the predetermined time; and', 'set the at least one time clock device back to the current time., 'one or more processors that are configured to read instructions from the memory device to cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining that the current time should be changed comprises evaluating one or more of the current location of the user claim 1 , the current time claim 1 , the location of the event claim 1 , weather claim 1 , traffic claim 1 , the user's past behavior claim 1 , and the user's habits.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein calculating the time change is ...

MECHANICAL STRAIN GAUGE SIMULATION

A method for the computerized simulation of mechanical deformation is provided. The method makes it possible to define a strain gauge in a model of a mechanical structure in order to calculate the deformation at said gauge. The method makes it possible to simulate at will the measurement result of a strain gauge in a mechanical structure model. 1. A method for the computer implemented simulation of mechanical deformation on a mechanical structure , in which the mechanical structure is defined according to a model comprising a grid of the mechanical structure with grid nodes defining grid elements , a result of the simulation of the mechanical deformation of the mechanical structure is obtained , the result comprising a deformed model of the mechanical structure , the deformed model deformed by the simulation of the mechanical deformation , and the method comprises the steps of:defining at least one simulated strain gauge between a first starting position and a second starting position with respect to the model, and selecting a grid element of the model,', 'projecting each starting position onto a selected grid element,', 'determining, based on the mechanical deformation simulation result, a position of the projection of each starting position onto the deformed grid element,', 'at the position of the projection, applying an inverse transform to the projection in order to obtain an arrival position, and, 'for each starting positioncalculating a first distance between the first starting position and the second starting position,calculating a second distance between a first arrival position obtained for the first starting position and a second arrival position obtained for the second starting position, andcalculating a deformation associated with the at least one simulated strain gauge, based on the first distance and the second distance.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selected grid element is the grid element of the model closest to each starting ...

Magnetic Structure Production

Magnetic structure production may relate, by way of example but not limitation, to methods, systems, etc. for producing magnetic structures by printing magnetic pixels (aka maxels) into a magnetizable material. Disclosed herein is production of magnetic structures having, for example: maxels of varying shapes, maxels with different positioning, individual maxels with different properties, maxel patterns having different magnetic field characteristics, combinations thereof, and so forth. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a second maxel may be printed such that it partially overwrites a first maxel to produce a magnetic structure having overlapping maxels. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a magnetic printer may include a print head comprising multiple parts and having various properties. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, various techniques for using a magnetic printer may be employed to produce different magnetic structures. Furthermore, description of additional magnet-related technology and example implementations thereof is included herein. 1. An apparatus for printing maxels into a magnetizable material , the apparatus comprising:a magnetic print head comprising a flat metal conductor having a plurality of layers forming an inductor coil and a hole extending through the plurality of layers, said magnetic print head configured to generate a magnetizing field having a high magnetic flux density in and near said hole and a low magnetic flux density elsewhere when a current is applied to said magnetic print head;a first circuitry that causes at least one of a magnetizable material and the magnetic print head to move to position said hole of said magnetic print head adjacent to a first location at a surface of said magnetizable material where a maxel is to be printed; anda second circuitry that interacts with said magnetic print head to print a first maxel at the first location at the surface of said ...

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.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT & SYSTEM

A method for predicting the residual life of a bearing comprising the steps of measuring contact forces and/or high frequency stress waves emitted by rolling contact of the bearing, recording the measurement data as recorded data, and predicting the residual life of the bearing using the recorded data and an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) bearing life model whereby load is determined from measurements of contact forces and/or lubrication quality is determined from the high frequency stress waves emitted by rolling contact, rather than by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rolling-element bearing life model. 112. A method for predicting the residual life of a rolling-element bearing () comprising the step of:measuring at least one of contact forces and/or high frequency stress waves emitted by rolling contact of said rolling-element bearing,recording said measurement data as recorded data, andpredicting the residual life of said rolling-element bearing using said recorded data and an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rolling-element bearing life model, whereby load is determined from measurements of at least one of contact forces and lubrication quality is determined from the high frequency stress waves emitted by rolling contact rather than by said International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rolling-element bearing life model.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said ISO rolling-element bearing life model is an ISO 281 rolling-element bearing life model.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said step of predicting the residual life of said rolling-element bearing includes taking at least one of the following factors into account: exposure of the rolling-element bearing to corrosion; exposure of the rolling-element bearing to fretting damage; exposure of the rolling-element bearing to transient load conditions; and exposure of the rolling-element bearing to one of transient or ...

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 ...

IMMUNITY FROM MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE FOR A MAGNETIC LOCATION TRACKER

Apparatus, including a ferromagnetic sheet and at least one radiator, mounted in proximity to the ferromagnetic sheet and configured to radiate a magnetic field into a region in proximity thereto. The apparatus further includes a solid sheet of thermal insulation, mounted between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator so as to prevent transfer of thermal energy from the at least one radiator to the ferromagnetic sheet. 1. Apparatus , comprising ,a ferromagnetic sheet;at least one radiator, mounted in proximity to the ferromagnetic sheet and configured to radiate a magnetic field into a region in proximity thereto; anda solid sheet of thermal insulation, mounted between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator so as to prevent transfer of thermal energy from the at least one radiator to the ferromagnetic sheet.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet has a thermal conductivity of no more than 0.7 W·m·K.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet comprises wood.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet comprises a carbon fiber sheet.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic sheet comprises galvanized iron.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic sheet comprises a soft magnetic material having a coercivity less than 2 Oersted.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field causes the ferromagnetic sheet to operate in an unsaturated manner.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiator comprises a coil generating a magnetic image of the coil in the ferromagnetic sheet claim 1 , and wherein a distance between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator is set so that the magnetic image radiates an image magnetic field having a distortion of less than 0.1% of the magnetic field.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet of thermal insulation comprises ...

Multiple step shifted-magnetizing method to improve performance of multi-pole array magnet

An efficient magnetic assembly having magnetic regions is formed by applying a magnetic field from a magnetizer to predefined portions of a monolithic substrate corresponding to the magnetized regions. In the described embodiment, the magnetic field is of sufficient strength and is applied for a sufficient amount of time to magnetize the corresponding portions of the monolithic substrate. A distance between at least two adjacent magnetized regions corresponding to a neutral zone is determined and based upon the determination, the monolithic substrate is shifted an amount less than the distance corresponding to the neutral zone and the magnetic field is re-applied to at least the shifted portion of the monolithic substrate.

MULTI-POLE MAGNETIZATION OF A MAGNET

A method of magnetizing a multi-pole magnet includes the steps of obtaining a magnetization coil having a magnetization zone and a central axis, and positioning a magnet within the magnetization zone. The method also includes positioning at least one pair of shield bodies including a conductive material proximate the first and second surfaces of the magnet, with the shield bodies being aligned together to cover both sides of at least a first region of magnet and expose both sides of at least a second region of the magnet. The method further includes energizing the magnetization coil to generate an applied magnetic field within the magnetization zone that is sufficient to induce eddy currents in the at least one pair of shield bodies and to magnetize the exposed second region of the magnet. 1. A method for forming a multi-pole magnet using a magnetization coil having a magnetization zone and a central axis and configured to generate a magnetic field within the magnetization zone having flux lines that are substantially parallel to the central axis , the method comprising:using a shield body to magnetically shield a portion of a magnet located within the magnetization zone, the shield body being formed from a conductive material and with a thickness sufficient to allow for the inducement of eddy currents in accordance with the magnetic field; andusing the magnetization coil to generate the magnetic field within the magnetization zone, the magnetic field having a field strength sufficient to magnetize an unshielded portion of the magnet and to induce eddy currents in the shield body that prevent magnetization of the shielded portion of the magnet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the magnetization coil further comprises energizing the magnetization coil using a plurality of electrical pulses in a sequence that causes the magnetization coil to generate a shifting magnetic field that induces the eddy currents in the shield body.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

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.

Composite Permanent Magnet

A hard disk drive includes composite magnet as voice coil motor magnet, where a composite permanent magnet comprising: a first magnet (M1), a second magnet (M2) and a third magnet (M3). M1, M2 and M3 are deposited, bonded, sintered, glued or assembled together and next to each other. The directions of the saturation magnetization of M1 and M3 are opposite to each other. The direction of the saturation magnetization of M2 is substantially perpendicular to the direction of saturation magnetization of M1 and M3.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF MAGNETS

A unibody magnetic structure having layers of variably magnetized material is disclosed. The unibody magnetic structure can be formed by way of additive manufacturing, such as by a stereolithographic (SLA) process or a selective laser sintering (SLS) process. The SLA process can involve forming the structure from a molten pool of polymer material, with the material having a magnetic component dissolved therein. The SLS process can involve sintering the structure from a powder having a magnetic component. As each layer is formed, the layer can be selectively magnetized with a given polarity and strength. The magnetization of each formed layer can vary, such that the final structure comprises numerous layers having different shapes and sizes, as well as different levels and polarities of magnetization. 1. A method of manufacturing a magnetized structure , comprising:forming a layer of magnetic material using a forming magnetic field having a forming magnetic field property and having magnetic field lines aligned generally along a longitudinal axis; andmagnetizing the layer of magnetic material using a magnetizing magnetic field having a magnetizing magnetic field property and having magnetic field lines aligned generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the magnetized layer of magnetic material is characterized as having a magnetic layer property.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the magnetic layer property corresponds to a superposition of the forming magnetic field property and the magnetizing magnetic field property.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the layer of magnetic material is a first layer of magnetic material and wherein the magnetized layer is a first magnetized layer characterized as having a first magnetic layer property and further comprising:forming a second layer of magnetic material using the forming magnetic field, wherein the second layer of magnetic material abuts the first ...

BLACK-COLOURED ARTICLE

Black-coloured article () which is not a photovoltaic device, comprising:—a substantially transparent substrate ();—a substantially transparent textured layer () provided upon a first surface () of said substrate, said textured layer () having a textured surface () oriented away from said substrate ();—an absorption layer () comprising silicon-germanium alloy, said absorption layer () being situated upon said textured surface () of said textured layer (). 118-. (canceled)19. A black-colored article which is not a photovoltaic device , comprising:a substantially transparent substrate;a substantially transparent textured layer provided upon a first surface of said substrate, said textured layer having a textured surface oriented away from said substrate;an absorption layer comprising silicon-germanium alloy, said absorption layer being situated upon said textured surface of said textured layer.20. The black-colored article according to claim 19 , wherein said silicon-germanium alloy comprises at least 2% germanium.21. The black-colored article according to claim 19 , further comprising an anti-reflective layer interposed between said substrate and said textured layer claim 19 , said anti-reflective layer exhibiting an index of refraction greater than an index of refraction of said substrate.22. The black-colored article according to claim 19 , further comprising an anti-reflective coating provided upon a second surface of said substrate claim 19 , said second surface being opposite to said first surface claim 19 , said anti-reflective coating exhibiting an index of refraction lower than an index of refraction of said substrate.23. The black-colored article according to claim 19 , wherein said textured layer exhibits an index of refraction lower than an index of refraction of said absorption layer.24. The black-colored article according to claim 19 , wherein said absorption layer has a thickness between 400 and 700 nm.25. The black-colored article according to claim 19 ...

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 ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR UNIT AND MAGNETIZING DEVICE

A radial magnetizing part including permanent magnets is disposed so as to face a rotor unit in a radial direction of the rotor unit. Axial magnetizing parts are disposed on both end faces in an axial direction of the rotor unit. The axial magnetizing parts include low magnetic permeability portions and high magnetic permeability portions. The low magnetic permeability portions are disposed so as to face magnet materials. Magnetic flux from the N pole of the permanent magnet of the radial magnetizing part enters a core in the radial direction, crosses the magnet material, and returns to the S pole of the permanent magnet. The magnetic flux from the N pole of the permanent magnet of the radial magnetizing part also enters the core through the high magnetic permeability portions of the axial magnetizing parts, crosses the magnet material, and returns to the S pole of the permanent magnet. 1. A method for manufacturing an interior permanent magnet rotor unit , comprising:magnetizing a magnet material filling a core of the rotor unit by using a magnetizing device to produce a permanent magnet, wherein,the rotor unit includes a plurality of the permanent magnets embedded in the core, a rotor is formed by the single rotor unit or by coupling a plurality of the rotor units in an axial direction, and the rotor is a component of an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor, wherein,the magnetizing device includes a radial magnetizing part that faces the core in a radial direction of the core, and an axial magnetizing part that faces the core in the axial direction of the core,a first magnetizing part, which is one of the radial magnetizing part and the axial magnetizing part, is a source of a magnetic field and is disposed in the magnetizing so that the radial magnetizing part faces the axial magnetizing part in the radial direction of the core or that the axial magnetizing part faces the radial magnetizing part in the axial direction of the core,in the magnetizing, the ...

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 ...

RARE-EARTH MAGNET AND LINEAR MOTOR USING SAME

Provided are a rare-earth magnet capable of realizing a high magnetic flux amount without using any back yoke, and a linear motor comprising a movable element using the rare-earth permanent magnet. A rare-earth permanent magnet-forming sintered body for forming a permanent magnet is integrally sintered while being formed into a given three-dimensional shape with a lengthwise cross-section having a first surface extending in a length direction thereof, a second surface lying at a distance from the first surface in a thickness direction thereof and extending in the length direction, and an edge surface of each of lengthwise opposite ends thereof. This sintered body is formed such that easy magnetization axes of the magnet material particles included in a central region thereof are oriented in such a manner as to be directed along an arch-shaped path. 1. A rare-earth permanent magnet-forming sintered body comprising magnet material particles containing a rare-earth substance , wherein the magnet material particles are integrally sintered while being formed into a given three-dimensional shape with a lengthwise cross-section having a first surface extending in a length direction thereof , a second surface lying at a distance from the first surface in a thickness direction thereof and extending in the length direction , and an edge surface of each of lengthwise opposite ends thereof , wherein:in a central region of the sintered body located between a first end region and a second end region on the respective sides of the opposite ends, when viewed in the length direction, easy magnetization axes of the magnet material particles included in the central region are oriented in such a manner as to be directed along a path which enters an inside of the sintered body from the second surface at a position located on the side of the first end region with respect to a lengthwise center line of the central region passing through a lengthwise center of the central region and ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Provided is an information processing apparatus including a crack leading edge candidate extraction unit configured to extract a crack leading edge candidate after progress of a crack in a structure, an elastic energy release rate calculation unit configured to calculate an elastic energy release rate that indicates an elastic energy released when the crack progresses to the extracted crack leading edge candidate, and a crack leading edge decision unit configured to decide a crack leading edge after the progress of the crack at least based on the elastic energy release rate. The crack leading edge candidate extraction unit extracts the crack leading edge candidate that satisfies a predetermined condition from crack leading edge candidates obtained in terms of a construction of the structure. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a crack leading edge candidate extraction unit configured to extract a crack leading edge candidate after progress of a crack in a structure;an elastic energy release rate calculation unit configured to calculate an elastic energy release rate that indicates an elastic energy released when the crack progresses to the extracted crack leading edge candidate; anda crack leading edge decision unit configured to decide a crack leading edge after the progress of the crack at least based on the elastic energy release rate,wherein the crack leading edge candidate extraction unit extracts the crack leading edge candidate that satisfies a predetermined condition from crack leading edge candidates obtained in terms of a construction of the structure.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the crack leading edge candidate extraction unit extracts the crack leading edge candidate of which a total toughness energy necessary for separating a plurality of meshes constituting the structure when the crack progresses falls within a predetermined range.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , ...

Magnetization Apparatus for Magnet of Magnetic Encoder and Method Thereof

A magnetization apparatus for a magnet of a magnetic encoder. The magnetization apparatus is configured to alternately form a positive and a negative magnetization areas by moving a magnetic member along a route penetrating a gap of a magnetization yoke while alternately generating positive and negative magnetic fields in the gap of the magnetization yoke. The magnetization apparatus includes a power supply part configured to supply electric power to a coil wound around the magnetization yoke; an area setting part configured to receive magnetization pattern information specifying arrangement of the magnetization areas relative to the magnetic member; a positional information generation part configured to output positional information of the magnetic member moving along the route; and a control part configured to control the power supply part in such a manner that each portion of the magnetic member corresponding to the magnetization area specified in the magnetization pattern information receives corresponding positive or negative magnetic field based on the positional information outputted from the positional information generation part. 1. A magnetization apparatus for a magnet of a magnetic encoder , the magnetization apparatus being configured to alternately form a positive and a negative magnetization areas by moving a magnetic member along a route penetrating a gap of a magnetization yoke while alternately generating positive and negative magnetic fields in the gap of the magnetization yoke , the magnetization apparatus comprising:a power supply part configured to supply electric power to a coil wound around the magnetization yoke;an area setting part configured to receive magnetization pattern information specifying arrangement of the magnetization areas relative to the magnetic member;a positional information generation part configured to output positional information of the magnetic member moving along the route; anda control part configured to control the ...

3D WALL CLOCK WITH INSTALLATION TEMPLATE

A 3D wall clock includes a template having at least four time indicator cutouts and a clock mechanism cutout, at least four time indicators, a clock mechanism, and hour and minute hands. Opposing time indicator cutouts are symmetrically aligned with each other. The template can be attached to a wall, the clock mechanism and time indicators can be positioned within a corresponding cutout and attached to the wall, and then, the template can be removed from the wall without disrupting the clock mechanism and time indicators. The template provides an aesthetically appealing, symmetrical, and customizable 3D wall clock. 1. A 3D wall clock comprising: "wherein the first set of cutouts comprises four cutouts corresponding to primary time indicators of 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock;", 'a template, wherein the template comprises a first set of time indicator cutouts and a clock mechanism cutout,'}at least four time indicators;a clock mechanism; andan hour hand and a minute hand.2. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein the template is made from flexible plastics claim 1 , paper claim 1 , or cardboard.3. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein a distance between opposing primary time indicator cutouts is in the range from 12 inches to 5 feet.4. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein the template further comprises eight time indicator cutouts corresponding to non-primary time indicators.5. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein the at least four time indicators are selected from numeral systems claim 1 , geometric shapes claim 1 , shapes claim 1 , or letters.6. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein the at least four time indicators are made from a material selected from hard plastics claim 1 , solid wood claim 1 , compressed wood products claim 1 , glass claim 1 , epoxy materials claim 1 , metals claim 1 , or metal alloys.7. The 3D wall clock according to claim 1 , wherein the dimensions of the first set of ...

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 ...

MAGNETIZING DEVICE FOR MAGNETIC ENCODER

A magnetizing device includes a magnetization yoke including a pair of magnetization heads confronting each other through a magnetic gap, an excitation coil wound around the magnetization yoke, and a magnetization power supply that supplies a magnetizing current to the excitation coil to generate magnetic flux between the magnetization heads. A magnetic shield is provided on the magnetization yoke. The magnetic shield is spaced apart from one of the magnetization heads with a gap being formed therebetween along a direction in which the plurality of magnetic encoder tracks are arranged. The magnetic shield blocks a flow of magnetic flux that is present outside a defined extension of a flow of the magnetic flux between the pair of magnetization heads. The magnetic shield is of such a geometry that a thickness thereof progressively decreases towards the one of the magnetization heads. 1. A magnetizing device for a magnetic encoder operable to magnetize an annular magnetic body that integrally has a plurality of unmagnetized annular magnetic encoder tracks arranged so as to adjoin each other , by causing the annular magnetic body to rotate to magnetize circumferential portions of the annular magnetic body one at a time , thereby producing a magnetic encoder with the magnetic encoder tracks , which have respective magnetic patterns formed thereon that are different from each other , a magnetization yoke including a pair of magnetization heads magnetically confronting each other through a magnetic gap, the magnetization yoke being configured to magnetize a magnetic encoder track of the magnetic encoder, the magnetic encoder track being arranged in a defined location and position relative to the magnetization heads;', 'an excitation coil wound around the magnetization yoke;', 'a magnetization power supply configured to supply a magnetizing current to the excitation coil to generate magnetic flux between the pair of magnetization heads; and', 'a magnetic shield provided on ...

Emergency Preparation and Survival All-In-One NOAA Radio Watch

This utility invention is an Emergency Preparation and Survival All-In-One NOAA Radio Watch . . . is disclosed. 1. It features a miniaturized version of NOAA radio on a watch conveniently placed on your wrist where you are mobile to receive incoming weather reports and warnings2. In addition to featuring number 1 , with it comes a GPS tracker that has a feature that allows you either hear the directions of a route via electronic voice or to read the directions on an LCD screen as simple as “turn left” etc.3. It is the only waterproof weather report watch The watch is meant to be a utility for preparation for a catastrophe or to be used during a catastrophe, during an act of God, and a survival tool. Any of those persons who may be affected by such things should consider using this watch especially if one is prone to be affected by an earthquake, is stranded, is living in a danger zone and things of such a nature. Even boy and girl scouts would find this useful. A miniature version is more convenient because it frees up the hands and allows the person to multi-task or attend to a greater need while being guided by a weather report per say or when following their route out of the wilderness for instance. If a family is under the attic during a tornado and she has children, she can hear the reports on how to be safe as she takes care of her children without having to be near the larger portable radio.Claims aforementioned.As stated above, The watch is meant to be a utility for preparation for a catastrophe or to be used during a catastrophe, during an act of God, and a survival tool. Any of those persons who may be affected by such things should consider using this watch especially if one is prone to be affected by an earthquake, is stranded, is living in a danger zone and things of such a nature. Even boy and girl scouts would find this useful. A miniature version is more convenient because it frees up the hands and allows the person to multi-task or attend to a ...

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 ...

WATCH PROVIDED WITH A CONTROL MEMBER

A watch includes a control member capable of managing a primary function of the watch, such as a rotating crown or a push-piece, as well as a magnetic ball that can be manually pivoted by the user about the centre thereof. A 3D magnetic sensor is arranged in the watch to detect the orientation of the magnetic field emitted by the magnetic ball, in addition to a processor for converting an electric signal generated by the magnetic sensor into an instruction for managing one or more other electronic functions of the watch. The magnetic ball is partially arranged inside the control member such that it is accessible to a user. The watch can further comprise a proximity sensor for detecting the axial position of the control member relative to the middle of the watch. 1. A watch comprising a watch case that includes a middle , a horological movement inside the middle and a control member mounted laterally relative to the middle , the control member being configured so as to control at least a primary feature of the watch , the watch being provided with one or more additional features capable of being managed by electric signals , wherein the watch further comprises:a magnetic ball partially incorporated into the control member such that said magnetic ball can pivot about the centre thereof in the three spatial directions, the centre remaining unmoving relative to the control member, and such that the magnetic ball can be accessed by a user of the watch such that the user can manually pivot this magnetic ball;a magnetic sensor arranged in a fixed manner relative to the watch case, said magnetic sensor being capable of detecting the orientation of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic ball and of providing an electric signal representative of said orientation; anda processor configured so as to manage said one or more additional features on the basis of the electric signal generated by the magnetic sensor.2. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the control member ...

SYSTEM FOR SECURING A BALANCE SPRING

A balance spring system of a horology movement, comprising: 1. A balance spring system of a horology movement , comprising:a balance spring;a movement blank;{'b': '10', 'a first element for indexing the position, in particular the angular position, of an outer end () of the balance spring relative to the blank; and'}a unit for connection of the outer end of the balance spring to the movement blank,the first indexing element being designed such as to be displaceable relative to the connection unit.212. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection unit is at a median plane of the balance spring claim 1 , wherein the connection unit is between a first plane (P) and a second plane (P) claim 1 , the first plane and the second plane being symmetrical relative to the median plane (P) claim 1 , and spaced by a distance (d) which is smaller than 1.2 mm.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first indexing element comprises a shaft which is fitted on the connection unit claim 1 , the connection unit being designed to cooperate with a bore provided in the blank.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a first element for immobilization of the connection unit relative to the first indexing element.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a first element for guiding of the first indexing element.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a first element for adjustment of the position of the outer end of the balance spring relative to the blank.7. The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein a friction element is designed to cooperate directly or indirectly with the second adjustment element claim 6 , so as to create friction torque which opposes the rotation of the second adjustment element.8. The system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a third element for guiding of the system in rotation relative to the blank.9. The system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a second element for immobilization of the connection unit relative to the ...

CHRONOMETRIC TESTING DEVICE

A device that tests the chronometric precision of a watch movement or a watch includes a control device controlling a predefined cycle of motions passing through standard chronometric test positions, and a fine control device including a sequencer arranged to control the changes of chronometric test position of this movement, or respectively of this watch, in a multi-position sequence, after each measurement per position, and to start another multi-position sequence as soon as the preceding sequence finishes and which observes the predefined total duration of one cycle of several successive multi-position sequences. This sequencer is also arranged to manage the rate stabilisation durations, durations of measurement per position, and multi-position sequence durations. 1. A device for testing the chronometric precision of a watch movement , or a watch , wherein said device comprises at least one receptacle arranged to hold , up to a given acceleration threshold , at least one movement or one watch , and includes manoeuvring means arranged to manoeuvre each said receptacle space , arranged to impose on each said receptacle an overall cycle that includes at least one cycle with a predefined trajectory under the control of control means including a clock or connected to an external time base , said predefined cycle including passing through standard chronometric test positions , wherein said device includes rate sensing means for recording the rate parameters of each movement , or respectively watch , placed in a said receptacle , and said device includes fine control means and analysis means interfaced with said control means said rate sensing means , and arranged to evaluate the chronometric precision of each said movement or respectively of each said watch , in a kinematic and/or dynamic cycle applied to each said receptacle , during a motion of said receptacle wherein the centre of inertia of said movement , or respectively of said watch , has a variable position , ...

Calibration Of An Air Quality Sensor In A Device

A device () comprising a cavity () defining an internal volume, an air quality sensor () being adapted to measure a concentration of at least one air compound present in the internal volume, the cavity () can be alternatively in: 2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the cavity comprises an opening so that air can exclusively enter the cavity through the opening claim 1 , the cavity being elsewhere isolated from the device.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the air quality sensor is adapted to produce an electric current by consuming the air compound present in the internal volume of the cavity.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the air compound is NO.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the internal volume of the cavity is less than 0.3 cm claim 1 , less than 0.2 cm claim 1 , less than 0.1 cm claim 1 , or even less than 0.05 cm.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the cavity comprises a first grid and a second grid claim 1 , the second grid being adapted to move relative to the first grid so that the cavity can be in the open state or in the closed state.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein each of the first and second grids comprises a plurality of through apertures claim 6 , wherein at least some of the through apertures of the first and second grids face each other when the cavity is in the open state and wherein the through apertures of the first and second grids are offset to one another when the cavity is in the closed state.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the cavity comprises a door claim 1 , the door being adapted to move relative to the opening so that the cavity can be in the open state or in the closed state.9. The device according to claim 1 , comprising an accelerometer adapted to detect a movement of the user claim 1 , the air quality sensor being adapted to be calibrated when the accelerometer does no detect any movement of the user.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

SMART WATCH AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A smart watch and a control method thereof are disclosed. The smart watch includes a first sensor unit configured to detect whether the smart watch is worn, a display unit configured to display visual information, a second sensor unit configured to detect movement of the smart watch, and a processor configured to control the first sensor unit, the display unit, and the second sensor unit. If first movement of the smart watch is detected on an arm of a user while the smart watch is being worn, the processor obtains direction and distance of the first movement of the smart watch. If the direction of the first movement is a first direction and the distance of the first movement is equal to or more than a first threshold distance, the processor performs a first function corresponding to the first direction. 1. A smart watch comprising:a first sensor unit configured to detect whether the smart watch is worn;a display unit configured to display visual information;a second sensor unit configured to detect movement of the smart watch; anda processor configured to control the first sensor unit, the display unit, and the second sensor unit,wherein the processor is further configured to:if a first movement of the smart watch is detected on an arm of a user while the smart watch is being worn, obtain a direction and a distance of the first movement of the smart watch, andif the direction of the first movement is a first direction and the distance of the first movement is equal to or more than a first threshold distance, perform a first function corresponding to the first direction.2. The smart watch according to claim 1 , wherein the direction of the first movement is a direction parallel to an axis of the arm of the user and corresponds to an outward direction or an inward direction claim 1 , andwherein the distance of the first movement is a distance by which the smart watch moves on the arm of the user and along the axis of the arm.3. The smart watch according to claim 1 , ...

Method for Producing Magnet of Magnetic Encoder

A magnetization apparatus for a magnet of a magnetic encoder. The magnetization apparatus is configured to alternately form a positive and a negative magnetization areas by moving a magnetic member along a route penetrating a gap of a magnetization yoke while alternately generating positive and negative magnetic fields in the gap of the magnetization yoke. The magnetization apparatus includes a power supply part configured to supply electric power to a coil wound around the magnetization yoke; an area setting part configured to receive magnetization pattern information specifying arrangement of the magnetization areas relative to the magnetic member; a positional information generation part configured to output positional information of the magnetic member moving along the route; and a control part configured to control the power supply part in such a manner that each portion of the magnetic member corresponding to the magnetization area specified in the magnetization pattern information receives corresponding positive or negative magnetic field based on the positional information outputted from the positional information generation part. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for producing a magnet of a magnetic encoder , magnetization areas being formed by moving a magnetic member along a route penetrating a gap of a magnetization yoke while generating a positive and a negative magnetic fields in the gap of the magnetization yoke , the method comprising steps of:receiving in advance magnetization pattern information that respectively specifies arrangement of the magnetization areas relative to the magnetic member, widths of the magnetization areas being defined in the magnetization pattern information;determining in real time a position of the magnetic member moving along the route; andsupplying electric power to a coil wounded around the magnetization yoke in such a manner that each portion of the magnetic member corresponding to each magnetization area specified in the ...

AXISYMMETRIC ELECTROPERMANENT MAGNETS

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for switching a magnetic field external to a magnet assembly having two permanent magnets, including a fixed permanent magnet portion and a switching permanent magnet portion, where a switching magnetic field is used to switch the magnetization of the switching permanent magnet portion, but not switch the magnetization of the fixed permanent magnet portion. In this way, the fixed permanent magnet portion has a fixed magnetization, such that the direction of magnetization of the fixed permanent magnet portion remains the same during switching of the magnetization of the switching permanent magnet portion, and the switching permanent magnet portion has a switching magnetization, such that the direction of magnetization of the switching permanent magnet portion is switched during switching of the magnetization of the switching permanent magnet portion. 1. A method for switching a magnetic field external to a magnet assembly comprising: at least one fixed permanent magnet having a first direction of magnetization from a south end of the at least one fixed permanent magnet to a north end of the at least one fixed permanent magnet, wherein the first direction of magnetization is in a first direction;', 'at least one switching permanent magnet having a second direction of magnetization from a south end of the at least one switching permanent magnet to a north end of the at least one switching permanent magnet, and', 'wherein one or more fixed permanent magnets of the at least one fixed permanent magnet are positioned at least partially within a corresponding one or more bores through a first switching permanent magnet of the at least one switching permanent magnet or one or more switchable permanent magnets of the at least one switching permanent magnet are positioned at least partially within a corresponding one or more bores through a first fixed permanent magnet of the at least one fixed permanent ...

PROTECTION OF A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT MADE OF MICROMACHINABLE MATERIAL

Timepiece sub-assembly comprising a component made of micromachinable material comprising an attachment area with a peripheral contact surface, and a shell element deformable between two shapes, one contracted and one expanded, arranged to hold the attachment area inside a housing with at least one degree of freedom, and which comprises a complementary contact surface arranged, in its contracted shape, to exert a clamping force on the contact surface and to securely immobilise the attachment area in all directions, the shell element comprising a first element and a second element that are movable with respect to each other in its expanded shape, each comprising a complementary contact surface, and comprising clamping means for holding the first and second elements clamped together in its contracted shape. 1. A timepiece sub-assembly comprising , on the one hand , a timepiece component made of micromachinable material comprising at least one attachment area , and on the other hand , a shell element arranged to surround said attachment area , said attachment area comprising at least one peripheral contact surface , and said shell element being deformable with a geometry varying between a contracted shape and at least one expanded shape , and arranged to hold said attachment area inside a housing contained in said shell element , and said shell element comprising at least one complementary contact surface arranged , in said contracted shape of said shell element , to exert a clamping force on said at least one peripheral contact surface and to firmly immobilise said attachment area inside said shell element in all directions , wherein said shell element comprises at least a first element and a second element , movable with respect to each other in a said expanded shape , each comprising a said complementary contact surface , and wherein said shell element comprises clamping means for holding said at least a first element and second element clamped to each other in said ...

Rotor for automatic wristwatch and fabrication method for the same

A rotor for an automatic wristwatch is disclosed. A rotor for an automatic wristwatch according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a coupling opening configured to be coupled to a rotation shaft of a spring; a body configured to form an area of about a semicircle with the coupling opening as a rotation axis; and a mother-of-pearl part configured to be coupled to the body, wherein the mother-of-pearl part may be accurately engaged with and seated on a seating portion formed on one surface of the body to form a complex shape with one surface of the body. 1. A rotor for an automatic wristwatch , comprising:a coupling opening configured to be coupled to a rotation shaft of a spring;a body configured to form an area of about a semicircle with the coupling opening as a rotation axis; anda mother-of-pearl part configured to be coupled to the body,wherein the mother-of-pearl part is accurately engaged with and seated on a seating portion formed on one surface of the body to form a complex shape with one surface of the body.2. The rotor for the automatic wristwatch of claim 1 , whereinthe mother-of-pearl part is manufactured by preparing a mother-of-pearl shell; applying a water-soluble photosensitive agent to the mother-of-pearl shell; placing a film formed with a through hole corresponding to the seating portion on a light irradiation path to irradiate light toward the mother-of-pearl shell to form an insoluble portion having a shape of the through-hole in the mother-of-pearl shell; water-treating the mother-of-pearl shell to eliminate the water-soluble photosensitive agent except the insoluble portion; and applying a hydrochloric acid to the mother-of-pearl shell to eliminate portions except the insoluble portion, anda size of the mother-of-pearl part is accurately matched with that of the seating portion such that the mother-of-pearl part is able to be tightly engaged with and coupled to the seating portion.3. A manufacturing method of a rotor for an ...

TIMEPIECE DISPLAY PLATE, TIMEPIECE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TIMEPIECE DISPLAY PLATE

A timepiece display plate includes a flat plate base that transmits light, a plurality of metallic foil pieces that are disposed on one face of the base, each of the plurality of metallic foil pieces having a thickness that transmits the light, and a protection layer that is laminated on the one face to cover the metallic foil pieces and transmit the light. 1. A timepiece display plate comprisinga flat plate base that transmits light;a plurality of metallic foil pieces that are disposed on one face of the base, each of the plurality of metallic foil pieces having a thickness that transmits the light; anda protection layer that is laminated on the one face to cover the metallic foil pieces and transmits the light.2. The timepiece display plate according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of metallic foil pieces has the thickness of 10 to 30 nm.3. The timepiece display plate according to claim 1 , comprising a front face and a rear face claim 1 , whereina transmittance of the light from the front face to the rear face is set to 10 to 50%.4. The timepiece display plate according to claim 1 , wherein an opening ratio which is a ratio of an opening portion without the metallic foil piece on the one face is 3 to 45%.5. The timepiece display plate according to claim 1 , wherein the protection layer has a thickness of 1 to 5 μm.6. A timepiece comprising the timepiece display plate according to as a dial.7. A timepiece display plate comprising:a flat plate base that transmits light;a dispersion film in which a plurality of metallic foil pieces are dispersed, the metallic foil pieces reflecting the light to a resin that transmits the light, whereinthe flat plate base and the dispersion film are laminated; andthe dispersion film includes an opening portion without the metallic foil piece at a predetermined ratio in a planer view.8. The timepiece display plate according to claim 7 , wherein the opening portion has an opening ratio of 10 to 50%.9. The timepiece display ...

Method and equipment for magnetic nanopatterning of substrates

Method for magnetic nanopatterning of a substrate 10, said substrate comprising a first ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phase FM and a second antiferromagnetic phase AF, said FM and AF phases being coupled by exchange bias in such a way to form an exchange bias system; said method comprising submitting said substrate to a magnetic field Hso as to set the magnetization of said first phase FM in the direction of said magnetic field H, while heating predefined portions of said antiferromagnetic phase AF up to a writing temperature Tat which the exchange bias can be influenced, equipment for carrying out said method and substrate nanopatterned according to said method. 119-. (canceled)20. A method for magnetic nanopatterning of a substrate , the substrate comprising a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phase and an antiferromagnetic phase , the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phase and the antiferromagnetic phase being coupled by exchange bias in such a way to form an exchange bias system; the method comprising:submitting the substrate to a magnetic field oriented at any angle with respect to a reference direction of the substrate so as to set the magnetization of the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phase in the direction of the magnetic field, while heating predefined portions of the antiferromagnetic phase up to a writing temperature at which the exchange bias can be influenced;allowing the predefined portions of the antiferromagnetic phase to cool down to a temperature below the writing temperature;removing the magnetic field.21. (canceled)22. The method of claim 20 , wherein the ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phase and the antiferromagnetic phase correspond to different antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phases claim 20 , chemically or structurally identified claim 20 , within a composite material.23. (canceled)24. The method of claim 20 , wherein the substrate is a multilayer and each of the antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic phases to ...

MAGNETIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD

A magnetizer for a tissue-penetrating medical tool such as a needle, cannula, stylet, or catheter consist of a magnetic flux generator which generates a magnetic field in a tool-receiving space. The tool can be passed through or into and out of the space to magnetise it. Optionally the space can be defined by a disposable plastics tube, with a closed end, so that a defined length of the tool is magnetised. The magnetic flux generator can be a permanent magnet or electromagnet. Alternatively a conveyor belt can be used to transport a tissue-penetrating medical tool through a magnetic field generated by an electromagnet with the belt and the electromagnetic being controlled in response to an optical sensor for detecting the position of the tissue-penetrating medical tool. The device is suitable for magnetising tools for use in surgical procedures where the tool is to be magnetically tracked.

METHOD AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT TOOLING FOR MEASURING THE TORQUE OF A TIMEPIECE BALANCE SPRING

A method for measuring the torque of a balance spring, made, in particular, of micromachinable material. A gripper places the collet on an insertion guide on the vertex of a mock obelisk-shaped arbor for a first centring of the collet, this balance spring is allowed to slide under its own weight along the guide surmounting a frustoconical shank that completes the self-centring of the collet on the tool axis, and for holding this balance spring without stress on the shank, the mock arbor including a drive device cooperating with the inner contour of the collet for the relative driving in rotation thereof without slipping, a holding tool holds the outer coil of the balance spring, to measure the torque of the balance spring by rotating the main tool and/or the holding tool about the axis, without stressing the balance spring. 1. A method for measuring the torque of a balance spring for a timepiece oscillator , wound around a balance spring axis and comprising at its outer end an outer coil , and at its inner end a collet with an aperture whose inner surface comprises centering surfaces , which are arranged to cooperate with an arbor of revolution about said balance spring axis and to center said balance spring on such an arbor , and which , in the free state of said balance spring , define a passage diameter , wherein:the dimensions of said inner surface or of said passage diameter are determined;as a function of said dimensions or of said diameter, a main tool is chosen having a mock arbor of continuously increasing cross-section, on a rectilinear tool axis, from its apex in the upper part where the envelope diameter of said mock arbor is smaller than said passage diameter, to its base in the lower part where the envelope diameter of said mock arbor is greater than said passage diameter, said mock arbor comprising in the upper part an insertion guide, every section of which, in projection onto a plane perpendicular to said tool axis, is inscribed in said aperture of ...