EP1623282B1 - Double sided tourbillon - Google Patents

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EP1623282B1
EP1623282B1 EP04730451A EP04730451A EP1623282B1 EP 1623282 B1 EP1623282 B1 EP 1623282B1 EP 04730451 A EP04730451 A EP 04730451A EP 04730451 A EP04730451 A EP 04730451A EP 1623282 B1 EP1623282 B1 EP 1623282B1
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  • the invention relates to a tourbillon, respectively a tourbillon module, as well as a movement with a tourbillon mechanism according to the preamble of the independent claims.
  • the balance and the inhibiting mechanism are mounted on the turntable.
  • the axle of the balance (balance wheel) is mounted wholly or at least on one side outside the bogie.
  • the balance and the detent mechanism are on the same side of the platform of the bogie, resulting in a one-sided weight concentration that has some negative impact on the accuracy of the watch.
  • Another disadvantage is that due to the often nested construction, the assembly and maintenance of the tourbillon make difficult.
  • the balance wheel has a limited length, which has a negative effect on the load on the bearings.
  • Such a tourbillon construction is, for example, from CH 691 832 A5 known.
  • the tourbillon according to the invention has, in contrast to the devices known from the prior art, a two-sided construction.
  • a central main bearing which serves for the storage of the entire bogie, respectively the bogies, respectively platforms, in the vertical direction (with respect to the longitudinal direction of the balance axis) sandwiched between balance and escapement.
  • the main bearing of the tourbillon is preferably a ball bearing or a sliding bearing.
  • the main bearing has in this embodiment, in the interior of a sleeve-shaped main axis with a through opening, which forms an integral part of the bearing or is formed as a separate part.
  • the main axis connects two, with respect to the central main bearing, opposite platforms (bogies) with each other.
  • On one platform is a balance, consisting of a balance wheel and a balance spring, and on the opposite platform an inhibiting mechanism arranged
  • the balance and the inhibitor mechanism are linked together via a balance shaft, which runs inside the main camp.
  • the balance spring is preferably supported by two opposing balance bearings, which are held by means arranged on the two opposite platforms Brückkonstrukomen.
  • the tourbillon mechanism Due to the two-sided construction of the tourbillon mechanism, it is possible to optimally balance the entire arrangement with respect to the main bearing. Preferably, at least one of the platforms on an external toothing, which serves for coupling with a gear train of a movement.
  • the described construction of a tourbillon invention allows a modular, two-sided flying structure.
  • the entire tourbillon mechanism is assembled in a module that can be easily separated from the rest of the movement.
  • a module it is possible to arrange the tourbillon in the movement so that it can be detached freely from it, without having to disassemble a variety of components of the clock before.
  • the module can be separated from the clock mechanism built and can be used in the assembly of the clock only at the end in this. Necessary tests and settings can be carried out independently.
  • Another embodiment has only one platform, on one side of the balance with the balance spring and on the other side of the inhibiting mechanism are arranged.
  • the central platform has an opening through which the balance axis passes.
  • a bridge construction is arranged, which serve to support the opposite balance camp.
  • the balance bearings are either centric or eccentric with respect to the platform. In an eccentric arrangement, the balance is superimposed with an additional circular movement.
  • the platform has external teeth which serve for coupling with a clockwork of a movement.
  • Another operative connection is possible.
  • this embodiment has two opposite main bearings, which are preferably operatively connected to the bridge structures and arranged substantially at the height of the balance bearings. In certain embodiments, a coaxial arrangement of the balance bearings and the two main bearings is preferred. By accepting a one-sided mass distribution there is the possibility of one-sided storage with only one bearing.
  • the balance axles have a maximized length since they extend over the entire height of the tourbillon. This has a positive effect on the load of the balance bearings, since the reaction forces arising as a result of the moments occurring are comparatively lower. This makes it possible to size them smaller.
  • the inventive two-sided tourbillon allows a clock with a two-sided, resp.
  • To build bilateral flying tourbillon which shows the balance on the side of the dial and the inhibitor mechanism on the opposite side of the dial.
  • this design has the advantage that all essential parts of the tourbillon, in particular espagnolette, balance, balance spring and balance adjustment mechanism, as well as main and balance bearings for inspection, maintenance and adjustment freely accessible.
  • At least one of the platforms is releasably connected to the main axis. This makes it possible to easily assemble and maintain the tourbillon, respectively the main bearing.
  • the balance bearings are integrated into the sleeve-shaped main axis. This offers the possibility to dispense with the outer bridge constructions, so that the view of the balance and the inhibition mechanism are even better.
  • At least one of the balance bearings is stationary, i. not rotating with a base of the tourbillon, respectively connected to the movement.
  • this embodiment has a balance axis with maximum length.
  • FIG. 1 shows a two-sided tourbillon mechanism 1 in a perspective view seen obliquely from above. It is in the embodiment shown to a tourbillon mechanism 1 having a modular structure, respectively. designed as a module that can be easily separated from the clockwork (not shown) and reused.
  • the movement has for this purpose a preferably continuous opening in the board, which corresponds to the outer dimensions of the tourbillon mechanism 1, in particular the diameter of the larger platforms 2.
  • the tourbillon mechanism can also be permanently installed in a movement, which, however, makes assembly and construction more difficult.
  • first platform 2 on which three supports 4 are arranged, on which a first balance bearing holder 5 is fastened by means of three screws 9.
  • a first balance bearing 6 is arranged, which is for the storage of one end of a balance shaft 7 (see. FIG. 3
  • the supports 4 and the balance bearing support 5 together form a first balance bearing bridge 8.
  • a balance wheel 3, with a balance wheel 10 and a balance spring 11, is arranged on the balance bearing axle 7.
  • An inner end 45 (cf. FIG. 3 ) of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance 3.
  • An outer end 46 of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance bearing bridge 8 in the region of an attachment point 13.
  • a balance adjustment mechanism 12 is used to adjust the balance spring 11, respectively the balance 3.
  • the first platform 2 has an external toothing 15, which in the installed state of the tourbillon module 1 meshes with a gearwork of a movement (both not shown in greater detail).
  • the external toothing 15 drives the tourbillon mechanism 1, or the clockwork of the watch is inhibited.
  • Other, respectively alternative active connections with a clockwork are possible.
  • the first and second platforms 2, 20, as well as the parts of the tourbillon mechanism 1 mounted thereon, are connected via a main bearing 16 (cf. FIG. 3 ) mounted on a base 17 is rotatably disposed about a first rotation axis (main rotation axis) z1.
  • the base 17 has fastening means, here in the form of openings 18, which serve for fastening the tourbillon mechanism 1, respectively the tourbillon module, in a movement (not shown in detail).
  • FIG. 2 shows the tourbillon mechanism 1 FIG. 1 from the bottom.
  • an inhibiting mechanism 21 is arranged on a second platform 20, an inhibiting mechanism 21 is arranged.
  • An armature 22 is in operative connection with an escape wheel 23.
  • the escape wheel 23 is disposed on an escape wheel shaft 24 which is rotatably supported in two armature bearings 25.
  • the armature wheel bearings 25 are directly or indirectly mounted on the second platform 20 so that the escape wheel shaft 24 is rotatably disposed about the second platform 20 about a rotation axis z2.
  • On the escape wheel shaft 24 sits an anchor pinion 26, which engages with a fixed, mounted on the base 17, here internally toothed gear 27.
  • the armature 22 is mounted on an armature shaft 32 which is rotatably disposed in two armature bearings 33 about a third axis of rotation z3 ,
  • the armature 22 has at its inner, aligned to the balance shaft axis 7 towards a groove in which a aligned in the z direction, on the balance shaft 7 secured pin (both not visible) engages by this operative connection, the pendulum motion of the balance on the anchor 22 and transferred via this on the escape wheel 23, respectively, the balance 3 driven (classic lever escapement).
  • an externally toothed gear can be used, which is operatively connected to the base 17 or integrated in this
  • three second supports 28 are arranged here, which serve for fastening a second balance bearing holder 29 by means of second screws 31.
  • the second supports 28 and the balance bearing holder 29 together form a second balance bearing bridge 30.
  • the balance bearing bracket 29 serves to hold a second balance bearing 34 and one of the two armature wheel bearings 25.
  • the balance bearings 6, 34 are typically of the prior art Art known ruby bearing, which serve to support the balance shaft 7 in the axial (z) and radial directions (x, y). A rotation about the rotation axis z1 is not hindered.
  • FIG. 3 shows a sectional view through the Tourbillon mechanism 1 according to the Figures 1 and 2 , The cut is made so that the two axes of rotation z1 and z2 lie in the cutting plane.
  • the reference numbers agree with those in the Figures 1 and 2 used reference characters.
  • the first and second platforms 2, 20 are rigidly connected to each other by a main shaft 35.
  • the main axis 35 is designed here as a sleeve and has a through opening 36.
  • the balance spring 7 is arranged, which is rotatably mounted at both ends in the first and in the second balance bearing 6, 34 about the axis z1
  • An inner ring 37 of the main bearing 16 is mounted on the main shaft 35
  • An adjusting ring 40 is used here for adjusting the bearing clearance of the main bearing 16 balls 39 provide an operative connection between the rotatably arranged inner ring 37 and a fixed outer ring 38 of the main bearing 16 ago.
  • the outer ring 38 is connected to the base 17 of the tourbillon mechanism 1.
  • bearings may be suitable in certain embodiments.
  • Sliding bearings may be used as long as their friction does not adversely affect the accuracy.
  • the inner ring 37 of the ball bearing 16 and the main axis 35 may be integrally formed as needed.
  • the main axis 35 and the balance bearing axis are arranged coaxially with the z-axis (rotation axis z1).
  • the balance wheel 10 On the balance shaft 7, the balance wheel 10 is attached.
  • the balance wheel 10 is operatively connected on the one hand to an inner end 45 of the balance spring 11 and on the other hand via the balance shaft 7 with the inhibiting mechanism 21.
  • An outer end 46 of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance bearing bridge 8 and the balance adjustment mechanism 12, which serves to adjust the balance spring 11, and the balance 10, respectively.
  • the balance shaft 7 is in the region of the second platform 20 with the inhibiting mechanism 21, which has an armature 22 and an anchor wheel 23 fixed on an escape wheel axis 24.
  • the escape wheel axle 24 is rotatably mounted about a second axis z2 by means of two armature wheel bearings 25 arranged fixedly relative to the second platform 20.
  • the armature pinion 26 is fixed, which is arranged with the coaxial with the axis z arranged, fixed internal gear 27 karm.
  • the drive of the tourbillon mechanism 1 by means of the transmission of the movement (not shown) on the external teeth 15 of the first platform 2. This causes the two on the main axis 35 operatively connected platforms 2, 20 start to rotate about the axis z1. This rotational movement is limited by the armature pinion 26, which is in engagement with the stationary, here internally toothed gearwheel 27, respectively, and the balance 3, which is in operative connection with the armature escapement 21.

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The invention relates to a tourbillon mechanism comprising at least one platform, a balance arranged on the face of the platform(s), an escapement mechanism being arranged on the other face.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Tourbillon, respektive ein Tourbillonmodul, sowie ein Uhrwerk mit einem Tourbillonmechanismus gemäss dem Oberbegriff der unabhängigen Patentansprüche.The invention relates to a tourbillon, respectively a tourbillon module, as well as a movement with a tourbillon mechanism according to the preamble of the independent claims.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind so genannte "Tourbillon"-Uhrwerke bekannt, bei denen die Unruh auf einem Drehgestell angeordnet ist. Im Unterschied zu einem konventionellen Uhrwerk ist bei einem solchen Uhrwerk der Pendelbewegung der Unruh eine Drehbewegung um die selbe oder eine zur Unruhachse parallele Drehachse überlagert, mit dem Ziel, lageabhängige Ungenauigkeiten statistisch auszugleichen.From the state of the art so-called "tourbillon" movements are known in which the balance is arranged on a bogie. In contrast to a conventional movement, in such a movement, the oscillating motion of the balance is superimposed by a rotational movement about the same or a rotation axis parallel to the balance axis, with the aim of statistically compensating position-dependent inaccuracies.

Herkömmliche Tourbillonkonstruktionen werden als fliegend, halbfliegend oder konventionell klassiert. Die Unterschiede der einzelnen Konstruktionsweisen beruhen auf der Anordnung der Lager, die zur Halterung des Drehgestells und der Unruh dienen. Eine gute Übersicht über unterschiedliche Tourbillons geht aus dem Buch "Das Tourbillon" von Reinhard Meis, 1993, Callway Verlag München, hervor.Conventional tourbillon designs are classified as flying, semi-flying or conventional. The differences in the individual designs are based on the arrangement of the bearings that are used to hold the bogie and the balance. A good overview of different tourbillons is from the book "The Tourbillon" by Reinhard Meis, 1993, Callway Verlag Munich, out.

Bei einer so genannten fliegenden Tourbillonkonstruktion sind die Unruh und der Hemmmechanismus (in der Regel Ankerhemmung) auf dem Drehgestellt gelagert. Bei nichtfliegenden oder halbfliegenden Tourbillons ist die Achse der Unruh (Unruhachse) gänzlich oder zumindest einseitig ausserhalb des Drehgestells gelagert. Bei allen bekannten Tourbillonkonstruktionen befindet sich die Unruh und der Hemmmechanismus auf der selben Seite der Plattform des Drehgestells, was zu einer einseitigen Gewichtskonzentration führt, die einen gewissen negativen Einfluss auf die Ganggenauigkeit der Uhr aufweist. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass aufgrund der häufig verschachtelten Bauweise, sich der Zusammenbau und die Wartung des Tourbillons schwierig gestalten. Insbesondere bei fliegenden Tourbillons weist die Unruhachse eine begrenzte Länge auf, die sich negativ auf die Belastung der Lager auswirkt.In a so-called flying tourbillon construction, the balance and the inhibiting mechanism (usually anchor escapement) are mounted on the turntable. In the case of non-flying or semi-flying tourbillons, the axle of the balance (balance wheel) is mounted wholly or at least on one side outside the bogie. In all known tourbillon designs, the balance and the detent mechanism are on the same side of the platform of the bogie, resulting in a one-sided weight concentration that has some negative impact on the accuracy of the watch. Another disadvantage is that due to the often nested construction, the assembly and maintenance of the tourbillon make difficult. Especially with flying tourbillons, the balance wheel has a limited length, which has a negative effect on the load on the bearings.

Eine solche Tourbillonkonstruktion ist bspw. aus CH 691 832 A5 bekannt.Such a tourbillon construction is, for example, from CH 691 832 A5 known.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung einen Tourbillon, respektive ein Tourbillonmodul zu zeigen, das eine verbesserte Balance aufweist.It is an object of the invention to show a tourbillon, respectively a tourbillon module, which has an improved balance.

Der erfindungsgemässe Tourbillon weist, im Unterschied zu den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Vorrichtungen, einen zweiseitigen Aufbau auf.The tourbillon according to the invention has, in contrast to the devices known from the prior art, a two-sided construction.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist ein zentrales Hauptlager, das zur Lagerung des gesamten Drehgestells, respektive der Drehgestelle, respektive Plattformen dient, in vertikaler Richtung (mit Bezug auf die Längsrichtung der Unruhachse) zwischen Unruh und Hemmung sandwichartig angeordnet. Beim Hauptlager des Tourbillons handelt es sich bevorzugt um ein Kugel- oder ein Gleitlager. Durch diese Anordnung besteht die Möglichkeit einen optimal ausbalancierten Masseausgleich der rotierenden Teile des Tourbillons zu realisieren.In a preferred embodiment, a central main bearing, which serves for the storage of the entire bogie, respectively the bogies, respectively platforms, in the vertical direction (with respect to the longitudinal direction of the balance axis) sandwiched between balance and escapement. The main bearing of the tourbillon is preferably a ball bearing or a sliding bearing. By this arrangement, it is possible to realize an optimally balanced mass balance of the rotating parts of the tourbillon.

Das Hauptlager weist bei dieser Ausführungsform im Innern eine hülsenförmige Hauptachse mit einer durchgehenden Öffnung auf, die ein integraler Bestandteil des Lagers bildet oder als separates Teil ausgebildet ist. Die Hauptachse verbindet zwei, bezüglich des zentralen Hauptlagers, gegenüber liegende Plattformen (Drehgestelle) miteinander. Auf der einen Plattform ist eine Unruh, bestehend aus einem Unruhrad und einer Unruhfeder, und auf der gegenüberliegenden Plattform ein Hemmmechanismus angeordnet Die Unruh und der Hemmmechanismus sind über eine Unruhachse miteinander wirkverbunden, die im Innern des Hauptlagers verläuft. Die Unruhachse ist vorzugsweise durch zwei gegenüberliegende Unruhlager gelagert, die mittels auf den beiden gegenüberliegenden Plattformen angeordneten Brückkonstruktionen gehalten sind. Infolge des zweiseitigen Aufbaus des Tourbillonmechanismus besteht die Möglichkeit die gesamte Anordnung bezüglich dem Hauptlager optimal auszubalancieren. Vorzugsweise weist zumindest eine der Plattformen eine Aussenverzahnung auf, die zur Kopplung mit einem Räderwerk eines Uhrwerks dient. Die beschriebene Konstruktion eines erfindungsgemässen Tourbillons ermöglicht einen modularen, zweiseitig fliegenden Aufbau.The main bearing has in this embodiment, in the interior of a sleeve-shaped main axis with a through opening, which forms an integral part of the bearing or is formed as a separate part. The main axis connects two, with respect to the central main bearing, opposite platforms (bogies) with each other. On one platform is a balance, consisting of a balance wheel and a balance spring, and on the opposite platform an inhibiting mechanism arranged The balance and the inhibitor mechanism are linked together via a balance shaft, which runs inside the main camp. The balance spring is preferably supported by two opposing balance bearings, which are held by means arranged on the two opposite platforms Brückkonstruktionen. Due to the two-sided construction of the tourbillon mechanism, it is possible to optimally balance the entire arrangement with respect to the main bearing. Preferably, at least one of the platforms on an external toothing, which serves for coupling with a gear train of a movement. The described construction of a tourbillon invention allows a modular, two-sided flying structure.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der gesamte Tourbillonmechanismus in einem Modul zusammenfasst, das auf einfache Art und Weise vom Rest des Uhrwerks getrennt werden kann. Als Modul besteht die Möglichkeit das Tourbillon so im Uhrwerk anzuordnen, dass es frei lösbar von diesem getrennt werden kann, ohne dass vorher eine Vielzahl von Bestandteilen der Uhr demontiert werden muss. Ebenso besteht der Vorteil, dass das Modul separiert vom Uhrwerk aufgebaut und bei der Montage der Uhr erst am Schluss in dieses eingesetzt werden kann. Notwendige Tests und Einstellungen können damit unabhängig durchgeführt werden.In a preferred embodiment, the entire tourbillon mechanism is assembled in a module that can be easily separated from the rest of the movement. As a module, it is possible to arrange the tourbillon in the movement so that it can be detached freely from it, without having to disassemble a variety of components of the clock before. There is also the advantage that the module can be separated from the clock mechanism built and can be used in the assembly of the clock only at the end in this. Necessary tests and settings can be carried out independently.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform weist nur eine Plattform auf, auf deren einen Seite die Unruh mit der Unruhfeder und auf deren anderen Seite der Hemmmechanismus angeordnet sind. Die zentrale Plattform weist eine Öffnung auf, durch welche die Unruhachse verläuft. Auf jeder Seite der Plattform ist eine Brückenkonstruktion angeordnet, die zur Halterung der gegenüberliegenden Unruhlager dienen. Die Unruhlager sind bezüglich der Plattform entweder zentrisch oder exzentrisch angeordnet Bei einer exzentrischen Anordnung wird der Unruh eine zusätzliche Kreisbewegung überlagert Vorzugsweise weist die Plattform eine Aussenverzahnung auf, die zur Kopplung mit einem Räderwerk eines Uhrwerks dient Eine andere Wirkverbindung ist möglich. Anstelle eines zentralen Hauptlagers weist diese Ausführungsform zwei gegenüberliegende Hauptlager auf, die vorzugsweise mit den Brückenkonstruktionen wirkverbunden und im Wesentlichen auf der Höhe der Unruhlager angeordnet sind. Bei gewissen Ausführungsformen wird eine koaxiale Anordnung der Unruhlager und der beiden Hauptlager bevorzugt Unter Inkaufnahme einer einseitigen Masseverteilung besteht die Möglichkeit einer einseitigen Lagerung mit nur einem Lager.Another embodiment has only one platform, on one side of the balance with the balance spring and on the other side of the inhibiting mechanism are arranged. The central platform has an opening through which the balance axis passes. On each side of the platform, a bridge construction is arranged, which serve to support the opposite balance camp. The balance bearings are either centric or eccentric with respect to the platform. In an eccentric arrangement, the balance is superimposed with an additional circular movement. Preferably, the platform has external teeth which serve for coupling with a clockwork of a movement. Another operative connection is possible. Instead of a central main bearing, this embodiment has two opposite main bearings, which are preferably operatively connected to the bridge structures and arranged substantially at the height of the balance bearings. In certain embodiments, a coaxial arrangement of the balance bearings and the two main bearings is preferred. By accepting a one-sided mass distribution there is the possibility of one-sided storage with only one bearing.

Bei den beschriebenen Ausführungsformen weisen die Unruhachsen eine maximierte Länge auf, da sie sich über die gesamte Höhe des Tourbillons erstrecken. Dies wirkt sich positiv auf die Belastung der Unruhlager aus, da die infolge der auftretenden Momente entstehenden Reaktionskräfte vergleichsweise geringer sind. Dadurch besteht die Möglichkeit diese kleiner zu dimensionieren.In the described embodiments, the balance axles have a maximized length since they extend over the entire height of the tourbillon. This has a positive effect on the load of the balance bearings, since the reaction forces arising as a result of the moments occurring are comparatively lower. This makes it possible to size them smaller.

Der erfindungsgemässe zweiseitige Tourbillon ermöglicht es eine Uhr mit einem zweiseitigen, resp. beidseitig fliegenden Tourbillon zu bauen, die auf der Seite des Zifferblattes die Unruh und auf der dem Zifferblatt gegenüberliegenden Seite den Hemmmechanismus zeigt.The inventive two-sided tourbillon allows a clock with a two-sided, resp. To build bilateral flying tourbillon, which shows the balance on the side of the dial and the inhibitor mechanism on the opposite side of the dial.

Zusätzlich bietet diese Konstruktion den Vorteil, dass alle wesentlichen Teile des Tourbillons, insbesondere Hemmung, Unruh, Unruhfeder und Unruhjustagemechanismus, sowie Haupt- und Unruhlager für Kontrolle, Wartung und Justage frei zugänglich.In addition, this design has the advantage that all essential parts of the tourbillon, in particular espagnolette, balance, balance spring and balance adjustment mechanism, as well as main and balance bearings for inspection, maintenance and adjustment freely accessible.

Bei einem Aufbau mit zwei Plattformen ist vorzugsweise zumindest eine der Plattformen lösbar mit der Hauptachse verbunden. Damit besteht die Möglichkeit einer einfachen Montage und Wartung des Tourbillons, respektive des Hauptlagers.In a dual platform design, preferably at least one of the platforms is releasably connected to the main axis. This makes it possible to easily assemble and maintain the tourbillon, respectively the main bearing.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform mit zwei Plattformen sind die Unruhlager in die hülsenförmige Hauptachse integriert. Dies bietet die Möglichkeit auf die aussen liegenden Brückenkonstruktionen zu verzichten, so dass der Blick auf die Unruh und den Hemmmechanismus noch besser sind.In another embodiment with two platforms, the balance bearings are integrated into the sleeve-shaped main axis. This offers the possibility to dispense with the outer bridge constructions, so that the view of the balance and the inhibition mechanism are even better.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform mit zwei Plattformen ist zumindest eines der Unruhlager stationär, d.h. nicht drehend mit einer Basis des Tourbillons, respektive dem Uhrwerk wirkverbunden. Obschon der Blick auf die Bestandteile damit beeinträchtigt ist, weist diese Ausführungsform eine Unruhachse mit maximaler Länge auf.In another embodiment with two platforms, at least one of the balance bearings is stationary, i. not rotating with a base of the tourbillon, respectively connected to the movement. Although the view of the components is thus impaired, this embodiment has a balance axis with maximum length.

Anhand der nachfolgenden Figuren wird eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiseitigen Tourbillonmechanismus, unruhsei- tig;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Ansicht des zweiseitigen Tourbillonmechanismus gemäss Figur 1, hemmungsseitig;
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einen Schnitt durch den zweiseitigen Tourbillonmechanismus gemäss Fig. 1 und Fig. 2.
An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a two-sided tourbillon mechanism, undisturbed;
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a perspective view of the two-sided Tourbillonmechanismus according FIG. 1 , inhibition side;
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a section through the two-sided Tourbillonmechanismus according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 ,

Figur 1 zeigt einen zweiseitigen Tourbillonmechanismus 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von schräg oben gesehen. Es handelt sich bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform um einen Tourbillonmechanismus 1 der einen modularen Aufbau aufweist, resp. als Modul konzipiert ist, das einfach vom Uhrwerk (nicht näher dargestellt) separiert und wieder eingesetzt werden kann. Das Uhrwerk weist zu diesem Zweck eine vorzugsweise durchgängige Öffnung in der Platine auf, die mit den Aussenabmessungen des Tourbillonmechanismus 1, insbesondere dem Durchmesser der grösseren Plattformen 2 korrespondiert. Selbstverständlich kann der Tourbillonmechanismus bei Bedarf auch fest in ein Uhrwerk eingebaut sein, was jedoch die Montage und den Aufbau schwieriger gestaltet. FIG. 1 shows a two-sided tourbillon mechanism 1 in a perspective view seen obliquely from above. It is in the embodiment shown to a tourbillon mechanism 1 having a modular structure, respectively. designed as a module that can be easily separated from the clockwork (not shown) and reused. The movement has for this purpose a preferably continuous opening in the board, which corresponds to the outer dimensions of the tourbillon mechanism 1, in particular the diameter of the larger platforms 2. Of course, if necessary, the tourbillon mechanism can also be permanently installed in a movement, which, however, makes assembly and construction more difficult.

Zu erkennen sind eine erste Plattform 2, auf welcher drei Stützen 4 angeordnet sind, auf denen eine erste Unruhlagerhalterung 5 mittels drei Schrauben 9 befestigt ist. In der Mitte der Unruhlagerhalterung 5 ist ein erstes Unruhlager 6 angeordnet, das zur Lagerung des einen Endes einer Unruhachse 7 (vgl. Figur 3) dient Die Stützen 4 und die Unruhlagerhalterung 5 bilden zusammen eine erste Unruhlagerbrücke 8. Eine Unruh 3, mit einem Unruhrad 10 und einer Unruhfeder 11, ist auf der Unruhlagerachse 7 angeordnet. Ein inneres Ende 45 (vgl. Figur 3) der Unruhfeder 11 ist mit der Unruh 3 wirkverbunden. Ein äusseres Ende 46 der Unruhfeder 11 ist mit der Unruhlagerbrücke 8 im Bereich eines Befestigungspunktes 13 wirkverbunden. Ein Unruhjustagemechanismus 12 dient zum Justieren der Unruhfeder 11, respektive der Unruh 3.Evident are a first platform 2, on which three supports 4 are arranged, on which a first balance bearing holder 5 is fastened by means of three screws 9. In the middle of the balance bearing bracket 5, a first balance bearing 6 is arranged, which is for the storage of one end of a balance shaft 7 (see. FIG. 3 The supports 4 and the balance bearing support 5 together form a first balance bearing bridge 8. A balance wheel 3, with a balance wheel 10 and a balance spring 11, is arranged on the balance bearing axle 7. An inner end 45 (cf. FIG. 3 ) of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance 3. An outer end 46 of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance bearing bridge 8 in the region of an attachment point 13. A balance adjustment mechanism 12 is used to adjust the balance spring 11, respectively the balance 3.

Die erste Plattform 2 weist eine Aussenverzahnung 15 auf, die im eingebauten Zustand des Tourbillonmoduls 1 mit einem Räderwerk eines Uhrwerks (beides nicht näher dargestellt) kämmt Über die Aussenverzahnung 15 wird der Tourbillonmechanismus 1 angetrieben, respektive das Räderwerk der Uhr gehemmt. Andere, respektive alternative Wirkverbindungen mit einem Uhrwerk sind möglich.The first platform 2 has an external toothing 15, which in the installed state of the tourbillon module 1 meshes with a gearwork of a movement (both not shown in greater detail). The external toothing 15 drives the tourbillon mechanism 1, or the clockwork of the watch is inhibited. Other, respectively alternative active connections with a clockwork are possible.

Die erste und die zweite Plattform 2, 20, sowie die darauf befestigten/gelagerten Teile des Tourbillonmechanismus 1, sind über ein Hauptlager 16 (vgl. Figur 3), das auf einer Basis 17 befestigt ist, um eine erste Drehachse (Hauptdrehachse) z1 drehbar angeordnet. Die Basis 17 weist Befestigungsmittel, hier in Form von Öffnungen 18 auf, die zur Befestigung des Tourbillonmechanismus 1, respektive des Tourbillonmoduls, in einem Uhrwerk dienen (nicht näher dargestellt).The first and second platforms 2, 20, as well as the parts of the tourbillon mechanism 1 mounted thereon, are connected via a main bearing 16 (cf. FIG. 3 ) mounted on a base 17 is rotatably disposed about a first rotation axis (main rotation axis) z1. The base 17 has fastening means, here in the form of openings 18, which serve for fastening the tourbillon mechanism 1, respectively the tourbillon module, in a movement (not shown in detail).

Figur 2 zeigt den Tourbillonmechanismus 1 aus Figur 1 von der Unterseite. Auf einer zweiten Plattform 20 ist ein Hemmmechanismus 21 angeordnet. Ein Anker 22 steht mit einem Ankerrad 23 in Wirkverbindung. Das Ankerrad 23 ist auf einer Ankerradwelle 24 angeordnet, welche in zwei Ankerlagern 25 drehbar gelagert ist Die Ankerradlager 25 sind direkt oder indirekt auf der zweiten Plattform 20 befestigt, so dass die Ankerradwelle 24 gegenüber der zweiten Plattform 20 drehbar um eine Drehachse z2 angeordnet ist. Auf der Ankerradwelle 24 sitzt ein Ankerritzel 26, das mit einem feststehenden, auf der Basis 17 montierten, hier innenverzahnten Zahnrad 27 in Eingriff steht Der Anker 22 ist auf einer Ankerwelle 32 befestigt, die in zwei Ankerlagern 33 drehbar um eine dritte Drehachse z3 angeordnet ist. Der Anker 22 weist an seinem inneren, zur Unruhlagerachse 7 hin ausgerichteten Ende eine Nut auf, in welche ein in z-Richtung ausgerichteter, auf der Unruhlagerachse 7 befestigter Zapfen (beides nicht sichtbar) eingreift Durch diese Wirkverbindung wird die Pendelbewegung der Unruh auf den Anker 22 und über diesen auf das Ankerrad 23 übertragen, respektive die Unruh 3 angetrieben (klassische Ankerhemmung). Anstelle des innenverzahnten Zahnrades 27 kann auch ein aussenverzahntes Zahnrad verwendet werden, das mit der Basis 17 wirkverbunden oder in diese integriert ist FIG. 2 shows the tourbillon mechanism 1 FIG. 1 from the bottom. On a second platform 20, an inhibiting mechanism 21 is arranged. An armature 22 is in operative connection with an escape wheel 23. The escape wheel 23 is disposed on an escape wheel shaft 24 which is rotatably supported in two armature bearings 25. The armature wheel bearings 25 are directly or indirectly mounted on the second platform 20 so that the escape wheel shaft 24 is rotatably disposed about the second platform 20 about a rotation axis z2. On the escape wheel shaft 24 sits an anchor pinion 26, which engages with a fixed, mounted on the base 17, here internally toothed gear 27. The armature 22 is mounted on an armature shaft 32 which is rotatably disposed in two armature bearings 33 about a third axis of rotation z3 , The armature 22 has at its inner, aligned to the balance shaft axis 7 towards a groove in which a aligned in the z direction, on the balance shaft 7 secured pin (both not visible) engages by this operative connection, the pendulum motion of the balance on the anchor 22 and transferred via this on the escape wheel 23, respectively, the balance 3 driven (classic lever escapement). Instead of the internally toothed gear 27, an externally toothed gear can be used, which is operatively connected to the base 17 or integrated in this

Auf der zweiten Plattform 20 sind hier drei zweite Stützen 28 angeordnet, die zur Befestigung einer zweiten Unruhlagerhalterung 29 mittels zweiten Schrauben 31 dienen. Die zweiten Stützen 28 und die Unruhlagerhalterung 29 bilden zusammen eine zweite Unruhlagerbrücke 30. Die Unruhlagerhalterung 29 dient hier zur Halterung eines zweiten Unruhlagers 34, sowie einem der beiden Ankerradlager 25. Bei den Unruhlagern 6, 34 handelt es sich typischer Weise um aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Rubinlager, welche zur Lagerung der Unruhachse 7 in axialer (z) und radialer Richtung (x, y) dienen. Eine Drehung um die Drehachse z1 ist nicht behindert.On the second platform 20, three second supports 28 are arranged here, which serve for fastening a second balance bearing holder 29 by means of second screws 31. The second supports 28 and the balance bearing holder 29 together form a second balance bearing bridge 30. The balance bearing bracket 29 serves to hold a second balance bearing 34 and one of the two armature wheel bearings 25. The balance bearings 6, 34 are typically of the prior art Art known ruby bearing, which serve to support the balance shaft 7 in the axial (z) and radial directions (x, y). A rotation about the rotation axis z1 is not hindered.

Wie zu erkennen ist, sind bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform der Erfindung um einen beidseitig fliegenden Tourbillon bei dem sowohl die Unruh 3 als auch der Hemmmechanismus 21 frei zugänglich sind. Das Hauptlager 16 ist zwischen den beiden Plattformen 2, 20 sandwichartig angeordnet. Bei einer entsprechenden Ausgestaltung der ersten und/oder der zweiten Plattform 20 ist auch das Hauptlager 16 zumindest in gewissen Positionen weitgehend frei zugänglich, so dass Wartung und Justage möglich sind.As can be seen, are in the illustrated embodiment of the invention to a double-flying tourbillon in which both the balance 3 and the inhibiting mechanism 21 are freely accessible. The main bearing 16 is sandwiched between the two platforms 2, 20. In a corresponding embodiment of the first and / or the second platform 20 and the main bearing 16 is at least in certain positions largely freely accessible, so that maintenance and adjustment are possible.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Tourbillonmechanismus 1 gemäss den Figuren 1 und 2. Der Schnitt ist so gelegt, dass die beiden Drehachsen z1 und z2 in der Schnittebene liegen. Die Bezugszeichen stimmen mit den in den Figuren 1 und 2 verwendeten Bezugszeichen überein. Die erste und die zweite Plattform 2, 20 sind durch eine Hauptachse 35 starr miteinander verbunden. Die Hauptachse 35 ist hier als Hülse ausgestaltet und weist eine durchgehende Öffnung 36 auf. Im Innern der Öffnung 36 ist die Unruhachse 7 angeordnet, die an beiden Enden im ersten und im zweiten Unruhlager 6, 34 um die Achse z1 drehbar gelagert ist FIG. 3 shows a sectional view through the Tourbillon mechanism 1 according to the Figures 1 and 2 , The cut is made so that the two axes of rotation z1 and z2 lie in the cutting plane. The reference numbers agree with those in the Figures 1 and 2 used reference characters. The first and second platforms 2, 20 are rigidly connected to each other by a main shaft 35. The main axis 35 is designed here as a sleeve and has a through opening 36. In the interior of the opening 36, the balance spring 7 is arranged, which is rotatably mounted at both ends in the first and in the second balance bearing 6, 34 about the axis z1

Das Hauptlager 16 die zur drehbaren Lagerung der Hauptachse 35. Ein Innenring 37 des Hauptlagers 16 ist auf der Hauptachse 35 befestigt Ein Justierring 40 dient hier zum Einstellen des Lagerspiels des Hauptlagers 16. Kugeln 39 stellen eine Wirkverbindung zwischen dem drehbar angeordneten Innenring 37 und einem feststehenden Aussenring 38 des Hauptlagers 16 her. Der Aussenring 38 ist mit der Basis 17 des Tourbillonmechanismus 1 verbunden.An inner ring 37 of the main bearing 16 is mounted on the main shaft 35 An adjusting ring 40 is used here for adjusting the bearing clearance of the main bearing 16 balls 39 provide an operative connection between the rotatably arranged inner ring 37 and a fixed outer ring 38 of the main bearing 16 ago. The outer ring 38 is connected to the base 17 of the tourbillon mechanism 1.

Bei gewissen Ausführungsformen sind andere Lager geeignet Bei Bedarf können Gleitlager verwendet werden, sofern deren Reibung sich nicht negativ auf die Genauigkeit auswirken. Es werden vorzugsweise genormte Kugellager verwendet. Der Innenring 37 des Kugellagers 16 und die Hauptachse 35 können bei Bedarf einstückig ausgebildet sein.Other bearings may be suitable in certain embodiments. Sliding bearings may be used as long as their friction does not adversely affect the accuracy. There are preferably used standardized ball bearings. The inner ring 37 of the ball bearing 16 and the main axis 35 may be integrally formed as needed.

Bei der beschriebenen Ausführungsform sind die Hauptachse 35 und die Unruhlagerachse koaxial zur z-Achse (Drehachse z1) angeordnet.In the described embodiment, the main axis 35 and the balance bearing axis are arranged coaxially with the z-axis (rotation axis z1).

Auf der Unruhachse 7 ist das Unruhrad 10 befestigt. Das Unruhrad 10 ist einerseits mit einem inneren Ende 45 der Unruhfeder 11 und andererseits über die Unruhachse 7 mit dem Hemmmechanismus 21 wirkverbunden. Ein äusseres Ende 46 der Unruhfeder 11 ist mit der Unruhlagerbrücke 8 und dem Unruhjustagemechanismus 12, der zum Justieren der Unruhfeder 11, respektive der Unruh 10, dient, wirkverbunden.On the balance shaft 7, the balance wheel 10 is attached. The balance wheel 10 is operatively connected on the one hand to an inner end 45 of the balance spring 11 and on the other hand via the balance shaft 7 with the inhibiting mechanism 21. An outer end 46 of the balance spring 11 is operatively connected to the balance bearing bridge 8 and the balance adjustment mechanism 12, which serves to adjust the balance spring 11, and the balance 10, respectively.

Die Unruhachse 7 ist im Bereich der zweiten Plattform 20 mit dem Hemmmechanismus 21, der einen Anker 22 und ein auf einer Ankerradachse 24 fixiertes Ankerrad 23 aufweist. Die Ankerradachse 24 ist mittels zwei gegenüber der zweiten Plattform 20 fest angeordneten Ankerradlagern 25 um eine zweite Achse z2 drehbar gelagert. Auf der Ankerradachse 24 ist das Ankerritzel 26 fixiert, das mit dem koaxial zur Achse z angeordneten, feststehenden innenverzahnten Zahnrad 27 kämt. Der Antrieb des Tourbillonmechanismus 1 erfolgt mittels des Getriebes des Uhrwerks (nicht näher dargestellt) über die Aussenverzahnung 15 der ersten Plattform 2. Dadurch wird bewirkt, dass sich die beiden über die Hauptachse 35 wirkverbundenen Plattformen 2, 20 um die Achse z1 zu drehen beginnen. Diese Drehbewegung wird durch das mit dem feststehenden, hier innenverzahnten Zahnrad 27 in Eingriff stehenden Ankerritzel 26, respektive der über die Ankerhemmung 21 in Wirkverbindung stehende Unruh 3 begrenzt.The balance shaft 7 is in the region of the second platform 20 with the inhibiting mechanism 21, which has an armature 22 and an anchor wheel 23 fixed on an escape wheel axis 24. The escape wheel axle 24 is rotatably mounted about a second axis z2 by means of two armature wheel bearings 25 arranged fixedly relative to the second platform 20. On the escape wheel axle 24, the armature pinion 26 is fixed, which is arranged with the coaxial with the axis z arranged, fixed internal gear 27 käm. The drive of the tourbillon mechanism 1 by means of the transmission of the movement (not shown) on the external teeth 15 of the first platform 2. This causes the two on the main axis 35 operatively connected platforms 2, 20 start to rotate about the axis z1. This rotational movement is limited by the armature pinion 26, which is in engagement with the stationary, here internally toothed gearwheel 27, respectively, and the balance 3, which is in operative connection with the armature escapement 21.

Für den Fachmann ist es selbstverständlich, dass sich weitere Ausführungsformen durch eine Kombination der beschriebenen Ausführungsformen der Erfindung ergeben.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that other embodiments will be apparent from a combination of the described embodiments of the invention.

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  1. Tourbillon mechanism (1) comprising a rotating cage (2, 20), supporting a balance (3) and an escapement (21) cooperating with each other, in which the tourbillon is borne by a tube shaped main arbor (35) supported by a main bearing (16), the main bearing being arranged so as to allow rotation of the rotating cage about a rotation axis (z1), with respect to a basis (17),
    characterized in that the balance and the escapement are respectively arranged on a first side and on the other side of the main bearing.
  2. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to claim 1, in which the rotating cage (2, 20) comprises a first platform (2) arranged on a first side of the main bearing (16) and a second platform (20) arranged on the opposite side of the main bearing, each of the platforms having an opening in which is arranged a balance-staff (7) by way of which the balance (3) and the escapement (21) cooperate with each other.
  3. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to claim 2, in which a balance bearing (6, 34) is arranged on one side of each of the platforms (2, 20) so as to allow the mounting of the balance-staff (7) such that it rotates about said rotation axis (z1), each balance bearing being supported by a balance bridge (8, 30).
  4. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the main bearing (16) is a ball bearing or a sliding bearing.
  5. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to claim 3, in which each balance bridge (8, 30) supports a main bearing so as to allow mounting of a platform (2, 20) such that it rotates with respect to said base (17) about said rotation axis (z1).
  6. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that a platform (2, 20) comprises an external toothing (15) arranged to mesh with a gear train of a horological movement.
  7. Tourbillon mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the tourbillon mechanism (1) is designed so as to be a module that can be assembled to a horological movement in a removable manner.
  8. Horological movement comprising a tourbillon mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balance (3) is arranged on the front side of the horological movement while the escapement (21) is arranged on the back side of the horological movement.
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