EP1798609A2 - Mechanical device to adjust the escapement of a regulating organ - Google Patents

Mechanical device to adjust the escapement of a regulating organ Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1798609A2
EP1798609A2 EP06022760A EP06022760A EP1798609A2 EP 1798609 A2 EP1798609 A2 EP 1798609A2 EP 06022760 A EP06022760 A EP 06022760A EP 06022760 A EP06022760 A EP 06022760A EP 1798609 A2 EP1798609 A2 EP 1798609A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
cock
corrector
balance
arm
pivoted
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP06022760A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1798609A3 (en
Inventor
Pierre-Maurice Rochat
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Patek Philippe SA Geneve
Original Assignee
Patek Philippe SA Geneve
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Patek Philippe SA Geneve filed Critical Patek Philippe SA Geneve
Publication of EP1798609A2 publication Critical patent/EP1798609A2/en
Publication of EP1798609A3 publication Critical patent/EP1798609A3/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B18/00—Mechanisms for setting frequency
    • G04B18/02—Regulator or adjustment devices; Indexing devices, e.g. raquettes
    • G04B18/023—Regulator or adjustment devices; Indexing devices, e.g. raquettes with means for fine adjustment of the indexing device
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B17/00—Mechanisms for stabilising frequency
    • G04B17/32—Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud, virole or piton
    • G04B17/325—Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud, virole or piton for fastening the hairspring in a fixed position, e.g. using a block
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B18/00—Mechanisms for setting frequency
    • G04B18/04—Adjusting the beat of the pendulum, balance, or the like, e.g. putting into beat
    • G04B18/06—Adjusting the beat of the pendulum, balance, or the like, e.g. putting into beat by setting the collet or the stud of a hairspring

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the exhaust regulating members comprising an escapement, a balance and a spiral spring and more particularly to a mechanical device for setting the exhaust system to a reference point so that at neutral position or equilibrium position , the center of the plate anchor is on the anchor-pendulum axis so that the functions of the escapement are symmetrical with respect to the equilibrium position.
  • the mechanical marking device is more particularly intended for regulating members comprising a balance with inertial adjustment and a spiral whose inner end is fixed rigidly to a shell of the axis of the balance while the outer end the spiral spring is fixed rigidly to a pin carried by a bolt carrier movable angularly concentrically to the axis of the balance.
  • the mobile peg carrier is pivoted to hard friction on a part of the cock or balance beam concentric to the balance shaft.
  • This setting is carried out directly manually when the watchmaker manually modifies the angular position of the peg carrier on the rooster to place the outer end of the hairspring in a position such that the shelf pin driven by the pendulum is, in the balance position of the balance, in the anchor-pendulum axis.
  • Such a setting is imprecise and difficult to achieve by a person who is not highly qualified.
  • This setting is carried out indirectly indirectly manually when the watchmaker actuates in rotation an eccentric pivoted in the cock and acting on the bolt carrier.
  • the watchmaker To train this eccentric in rotation, the watchmaker must with a tool, usually a screwdriver, press strongly on the eccentric to prevent any slipping of the tool. This pressure is reflected on the part of the cock with the pivot of the pendulum which is cantilevered and may cause damage to this bearing.
  • the mechanical device for marking the exhaust according to the invention tends to obviate the aforementioned drawbacks and is intended for a fine, mechanical and effortless adjustment, which can therefore be very precise, of the angular position of the bolt carrier on the cock of an inertial balance regulator system and this without risk of damaging the balance bearing.
  • the present invention relates to a mechanical device for setting the reference of the escapement of a regulating member comprising an inertial balance and a hairspring of fixed length.
  • the balance 1 is of the inertial type and comprises adjustable flyweights 2 which make it possible to modify the inertia of the balance 1 according to their angular position in order to finely adjust the oscillation frequency of the balance.
  • This balance 1 is integral with a balance shaft 3 pivoted in bearings of which only one carried by the cock 4 or balance bridge is shown in the drawing.
  • This balance shaft 3 carries a ferrule 5 to which the inner end of the spiral 6 is fixed.
  • the outer end of the hairspring 6 is fixed on a peg 7 fixed by means of a peg plate 8 and screw 9 on a mobile peg carrier 10.
  • This movable bolt carrier 10 is pivoted with hard friction on a boss 12 which includes the lower face of the cock concentrically to the bearing 13 of the cock 4 receiving the upper end of the balance shaft 3.
  • the movable pin holder 10 further comprises an arm 14 on which is screwed a door corrector- 15.
  • This corrector peg holder 15 moves in an opening 16 that includes the cock 4.
  • This corrector 15 has an upper portion located above the upper surface of the cock 4.
  • the free end of the arm 14 of the bolt carrier 10 rests on a rib 17 of the cock 4, rib 17 which extends in a housing that has the free end of the corrector of peg holder 15.
  • the arm 14 of the door -piton 10 is maintained in its plane during its angular oscillations due to the pivoting movement printed at the stud holder 10 concentrically to the balance shaft 3.
  • the mechanical setting device comprises a return spring 18 with a gooseneck whose heel 19 is fixed to the cock 4 to the lug. 20 with the free end 21 bears against a first side face of the stud holder 15 tending to move the latter in the direction of the heel 19 of the return spring 18.
  • the spring 18 is arranged and fixed on the upper face of the cock 4 and its free end is in contact with the upper part of the first lateral face of the corrector 15.
  • the heel 19 of the return spring 18 in gooseneck comprises a thread in which is screwed a micrometer screw 22 whose end 23 constitutes a adjustable stop against which the corrector peg holder 15 is applied by its second side face, opposite to the first, under the action of the return spring 18.
  • the micrometer screw 22 is greasy or hard friction in its tapping to prevent that shocks or vibrations may change its position once the benchmark is made.
  • other locking means of this micrometer screw 22 can be provided such as a matting of the thread, an elastic thread brake or a forced thread (diameter or not slightly different thread and screw), etc.
  • the elastic return action exerted on the corrector 15 of the bolt carrier 10 is made by a different spring or a different elastic action than that of a spring with a gooseneck for example a leaf spring or a coil spring.
  • the heel 19 serves only to screw the screw 22.
  • the mechanical setting device may be envisaged, all of them in common a movable pin holder pivoted on the cock concentrically to the balance shaft and having a substantially radial arm subjected to an elastic action of recall tending to support against an adjustable stop carried by the rooster.
  • the micrometric screw 22, 23 forming the adjustable stop against which the corrector 15 abuts is replaced by a snail cam 24 pivoting about an axis 25 perpendicular to the plane of the cock 4 and whose outer periphery serves as a stop to said corrector.
  • This snail cam 24 is pivoted on the cock 4 and a screw 25 makes it possible to fix the angular position of this cam 24 with respect to the cock 4.
  • the snail cam 24 is integral with a disc 26 provided with pins 27 making it possible to appreciate the position of the cam 24 with respect to the cock 4.
  • the stud holder corrector 15 comprises a probe-shaped end 15a applied against the outer periphery of the snail cam 24 by a spring 18 fixed on cock 4 by his heel 19.
  • the setting of the benchmark is also easy and accurate and can be done by a skilled worker and not necessarily by a trimmer.
  • Another advantage of the mechanical device for setting the exhaust system according to the invention lies in the fact that the bolt carrier is pivoted under the cock, so the rocker and balance side of the cock, which facilitates the fixing of the end outer of the spiral on the peak.
  • the upper face of the cock which is visible once the watch movement is finished, has an original decorative appearance with the opening of the cock, the corrector, its return spring and the adjustable stop, the micrometer screw or snail cam for example, which is still popular for high-end and collectible watches.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Valve Device For Special Equipments (AREA)
  • Valve-Gear Or Valve Arrangements (AREA)
  • Self-Closing Valves And Venting Or Aerating Valves (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

The device has a mobile stud support (10) pivoted on a balance-coq (4) concentric to an axis of a balance. The support presents a radial arm (14) subjected to an elastic return action in order to be supported against a micrometer screw (22) carried by the balance-coq. A stud support corrector (15) screwed on the arm is displaced in an opening (16) comprising the balance-coq. The corrector has an upper part situated over an upper surface of the balance-coq.

Description

La présente invention se rapporte aux organes réglant à échappement comprenant un échappement, un balancier et un ressort spiral et plus particulièrement à un dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement de manière à ce qu'au point mort, ou position d'équilibre, le centre de la cheville de plateau soit sur l'axe ancre-balancier pour que les fonctions de l'échappement soient symétriques par rapport à la position d'équilibre.The present invention relates to the exhaust regulating members comprising an escapement, a balance and a spiral spring and more particularly to a mechanical device for setting the exhaust system to a reference point so that at neutral position or equilibrium position , the center of the plate anchor is on the anchor-pendulum axis so that the functions of the escapement are symmetrical with respect to the equilibrium position.

Le dispositif mécanique de mise au repère selon l'invention est plus particulièrement destiné aux organes réglant comprenant un balancier à réglage inertiel et un spiral dont l'extrémité intérieure est fixée rigidement à une virole de l'axe du balancier tandis que l'extrémité extérieure du ressort spiral est, elle, fixée rigidement à un piton porté par un porte-piton déplaçable angulairement concentriquement à l'axe du balancier. Le porte-piton mobile est pivoté à frottement dur sur une partie du coq ou pont de balancier concentrique à l'axe de balancier.The mechanical marking device according to the invention is more particularly intended for regulating members comprising a balance with inertial adjustment and a spiral whose inner end is fixed rigidly to a shell of the axis of the balance while the outer end the spiral spring is fixed rigidly to a pin carried by a bolt carrier movable angularly concentrically to the axis of the balance. The mobile peg carrier is pivoted to hard friction on a part of the cock or balance beam concentric to the balance shaft.

Dans ce type de construction la mise au repère s'effectue manuellement soit directement soit indirectement.In this type of construction the setting is done manually either directly or indirectly.

Cette mise au repère est effectuée directement manuellement lorsque l'horloger modifie à la main la position angulaire du porte-piton sur le coq pour placer l'extrémité extérieure du spiral dans une position telle que la cheville de plateau entraînée par le balancier soit, dans la position d'équilibre du balancier, dans l'axe ancre-balancier. Un tel réglage est peu précis et difficile à réaliser par une personne qui n'est pas hautement qualifiée.This setting is carried out directly manually when the watchmaker manually modifies the angular position of the peg carrier on the rooster to place the outer end of the hairspring in a position such that the shelf pin driven by the pendulum is, in the balance position of the balance, in the anchor-pendulum axis. Such a setting is imprecise and difficult to achieve by a person who is not highly qualified.

Cette mise au repère est effectuée indirectement manuellement lorsque l'horloger actionne en rotation un excentrique pivoté dans le coq et agissant sur le porte-piton. Pour entraîner cet excentrique en rotation, l'horloger doit avec un outil, généralement un tournevis, appuyer fortement sur l'excentrique pour éviter tout dérapage de l'outil. Cette pression se répercute sur la partie du coq comportant le pivot du balancier qui est en porte à faux et peut entraîner un endommagement de ce palier.This setting is carried out indirectly indirectly manually when the watchmaker actuates in rotation an eccentric pivoted in the cock and acting on the bolt carrier. To train this eccentric in rotation, the watchmaker must with a tool, usually a screwdriver, press strongly on the eccentric to prevent any slipping of the tool. This pressure is reflected on the part of the cock with the pivot of the pendulum which is cantilevered and may cause damage to this bearing.

Le dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement selon l'invention tend à obvier aux inconvénients précités et a pour but un réglage fin, mécanique et sans effort, donc pouvant être très précis, de la position angulaire du porte-piton sur le coq d'un système régulateur à balancier inertiel et ceci sans risque d'endommager le palier de balancier.The mechanical device for marking the exhaust according to the invention tends to obviate the aforementioned drawbacks and is intended for a fine, mechanical and effortless adjustment, which can therefore be very precise, of the angular position of the bolt carrier on the cock of an inertial balance regulator system and this without risk of damaging the balance bearing.

Le dessin annexé illustre schématiquement et à titre d'exemple une forme d'exécution du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement d'un régulateur à balancier inertiel.

  • La figure 1 est une vue générale de dessus en perspective illustrant le balancier inertiel et son spiral, le coq ou pont de balancier ainsi que le dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement.
  • La figure 2 est une vue générale de dessous en perspective du coq et du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement.
  • La figure 3 est une vue générale de dessus en perspective prise sous un autre angle que la figure 1 du coq et du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère.
  • La figure 4 est une vue éclatée du coq et des diverses pièces constituant le dispositif mécanique de mise au repère.
  • La figure 5 illustre une vue générale de dessus en perspective similaire à la figure 3 montrant une variante de la butée réglable déterminant la position angulaire du porte-piton mobile.
The accompanying drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example an embodiment of the mechanical device for marking the exhaust of an inertial balance regulator.
  • Figure 1 is a general view from above in perspective illustrating the inertial balance and its balance spring, the cock or balance bridge and the mechanical device for marking the exhaust.
  • FIG. 2 is a general perspective bottom view of the cock and the mechanical device for marking the exhaust.
  • Figure 3 is a general perspective view taken from a different angle than Figure 1 of the cock and the mechanical setting device.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of the rooster and the various parts constituting the mechanical setting device.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a general perspective view similar to Figure 3 showing a variant of the adjustable stop determining the angular position of the mobile peg carrier.

La présente invention dont une forme d'exécution est illustrée au dessin concerne un dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement d'un organe réglant comportant un balancier inertiel et un spiral de longueur fixe.The present invention, an embodiment of which is illustrated in the drawing relates to a mechanical device for setting the reference of the escapement of a regulating member comprising an inertial balance and a hairspring of fixed length.

Comme on le voit clairement sur la figure 1 le balancier 1 est du type inertiel et comporte des masselottes 2 réglables permettant de modifier l'inertie du balancier 1 en fonction de leur position angulaire dans le but de régler finement la fréquence d'oscillation du balancier. Ce balancier 1 est solidaire d'un axe de balancier 3 pivoté dans des paliers dont seul celui porté par le coq 4 ou pont de balancier est représenté au dessin. Cet axe de balancier 3 porte une virole 5 à laquelle l'extrémité intérieure du spiral 6 est fixée. L'extrémité extérieure du spiral 6 est fixée sur un piton 7 fixé à l'aide d'une plaque de piton 8 et de vis 9 sur un porte-piton mobile 10. Ce porte-piton mobile 10 est pivoté à frottement dur sur un bossage 12 que comporte la face inférieure du coq concentriquement au palier 13 de ce coq 4 recevant l'extrémité supérieure de l'axe de balancier 3. Le porte-piton mobile 10 comporte encore un bras 14 sur lequel est vissé un correcteur de porte-piton 15. Ce correcteur de porte-piton 15 se déplace dans une ouverture 16 que comporte le coq 4. Ce correcteur 15 comporte une partie supérieure située au-dessus de la surface supérieure du coq 4.As can be seen clearly in FIG. 1, the balance 1 is of the inertial type and comprises adjustable flyweights 2 which make it possible to modify the inertia of the balance 1 according to their angular position in order to finely adjust the oscillation frequency of the balance. This balance 1 is integral with a balance shaft 3 pivoted in bearings of which only one carried by the cock 4 or balance bridge is shown in the drawing. This balance shaft 3 carries a ferrule 5 to which the inner end of the spiral 6 is fixed. The outer end of the hairspring 6 is fixed on a peg 7 fixed by means of a peg plate 8 and screw 9 on a mobile peg carrier 10. This movable bolt carrier 10 is pivoted with hard friction on a boss 12 which includes the lower face of the cock concentrically to the bearing 13 of the cock 4 receiving the upper end of the balance shaft 3. The movable pin holder 10 further comprises an arm 14 on which is screwed a door corrector- 15. This corrector peg holder 15 moves in an opening 16 that includes the cock 4. This corrector 15 has an upper portion located above the upper surface of the cock 4.

L'extrémité libre du bras 14 du porte-piton 10 repose sur une nervure 17 du coq 4, nervure 17 qui s'étend dans un logement que comporte l'extrémité libre du correcteur de porte-piton 15. Ainsi le bras 14 du porte-piton 10 est maintenu dans son plan lors de ses oscillations angulaires dues au mouvement de pivotement imprimé au porte-piton 10 concentriquement à l'axe de balancier 3.The free end of the arm 14 of the bolt carrier 10 rests on a rib 17 of the cock 4, rib 17 which extends in a housing that has the free end of the corrector of peg holder 15. Thus the arm 14 of the door -piton 10 is maintained in its plane during its angular oscillations due to the pivoting movement printed at the stud holder 10 concentrically to the balance shaft 3.

Le dispositif mécanique de mise au repère comporte outre le porte-piton mobile 10 et son piton 7 solidaire de l'extrémité extérieure du spiral 6, un ressort de rappel 18 en col de cygne dont le talon 19 est fixé sur le coq 4 à l'aide de vis 20 et dont l'extrémité libre 21 prend appui contre une première face latérale du correcteur de porte-piton 15 tendant à déplacer ce dernier en direction du talon 19 du ressort de rappel 18.In addition to the mobile peg carrier 10 and its peg 7 secured to the outer end of the hairspring 6, the mechanical setting device comprises a return spring 18 with a gooseneck whose heel 19 is fixed to the cock 4 to the lug. 20 with the free end 21 bears against a first side face of the stud holder 15 tending to move the latter in the direction of the heel 19 of the return spring 18.

Dans l'exemple illustré le ressort 18 est disposé et fixé sur la face supérieure du coq 4 et son extrémité libre est en contact avec la partie supérieure de la première face latérale du correcteur 15.In the illustrated example the spring 18 is arranged and fixed on the upper face of the cock 4 and its free end is in contact with the upper part of the first lateral face of the corrector 15.

Le talon 19 du ressort de rappel 18 en col de cygne comporte un taraudage dans lequel est vissée une vis micrométrique 22 dont l'extrémité 23 constitue une butée réglable contre laquelle le correcteur de porte-piton 15 est appliqué par sa seconde face latérale, opposée à la première, sous l'action du ressort de rappel 18. La vis micrométrique 22 est à frottement gras ou dur dans son taraudage pour éviter que des chocs ou vibrations puissent modifier sa position une fois la mise au repère effectuée. Bien entendu d'autres moyens de blocage de cette vis micrométrique 22 peuvent être prévus tel un matage du filetage, un frein de filet élastique ou un filetage forcé (diamètre ou pas du taraudage et de la vis légèrement différents), etc.The heel 19 of the return spring 18 in gooseneck comprises a thread in which is screwed a micrometer screw 22 whose end 23 constitutes a adjustable stop against which the corrector peg holder 15 is applied by its second side face, opposite to the first, under the action of the return spring 18. The micrometer screw 22 is greasy or hard friction in its tapping to prevent that shocks or vibrations may change its position once the benchmark is made. Of course other locking means of this micrometer screw 22 can be provided such as a matting of the thread, an elastic thread brake or a forced thread (diameter or not slightly different thread and screw), etc.

Grâce à cette vis micrométrique 22 la mise au repère de l'échappement, par déplacement angulaire de l'extrémité du spiral 6, peut se faire de façon précise, très fine et surtout sans imprimer d'efforts ou de forces importantes sur le coq 4 évitant ainsi tout risque d'endommager les paliers dans lesquels pivote l'axe de balancier 3.With this micrometer screw 22 the setting of the exhaust mark, by angular displacement of the end of the spiral 6, can be done accurately, very fine and especially without printing efforts or significant forces on the cock 4 thus avoiding any risk of damaging the bearings in which the balance shaft pivots 3.

Grâce au bras de levier introduit par le bras 14 du porte-piton 10 et au filetage fin de la vis micrométrique 22 un réglage très précis de la mise au repère peut être effectué très facilement et sans avoir recours à la main d'oeuvre hautement qualifiée d'un régleur, l'intervention d'un ouvrier qualifié est suffisante.Thanks to the lever arm introduced by the arm 14 of the bolt carrier 10 and the fine thread of the micrometer screw 22 a very precise setting of the benchmark can be done very easily and without resorting to the highly skilled workforce of a trimmer, the intervention of a skilled worker is sufficient.

Dans des variantes d'exécution du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère on peut prévoir que l'action élastique de rappel exercée sur le correcteur 15 du porte-piton 10 soit réalisée par un ressort différent ou une action élastique différente que celle d'un ressort à col de cygne par exemple un ressort à lame ou un ressort à boudin. Dans ces cas le talon 19 ne sert qu'au vissage de la vis 22.In alternative embodiments of the mechanical setting device can be provided that the elastic return action exerted on the corrector 15 of the bolt carrier 10 is made by a different spring or a different elastic action than that of a spring with a gooseneck for example a leaf spring or a coil spring. In these cases the heel 19 serves only to screw the screw 22.

De nombreuses variantes et réalisations pratiques différentes du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère peuvent être envisagées, toutes on en commun un porte-piton mobile pivoté sur le coq concentriquement à l'axe de balancier et comportant un bras sensiblement radial soumis à une action élastique de rappel tendant à l'appuyer contre une butée réglable portée par le coq.Many different variants and practical embodiments of the mechanical setting device may be envisaged, all of them in common a movable pin holder pivoted on the cock concentrically to the balance shaft and having a substantially radial arm subjected to an elastic action of recall tending to support against an adjustable stop carried by the rooster.

Dans la variante illustrée à la figure 5 la vis micrométrique 22, 23 constituant la butée réglable contre laquelle vient buter le correcteur 15 est remplacée par une came escargot 24 pivotant autour d'un axe 25 perpendiculaire au plan du coq 4 et dont la périphérie externe sert de butée audit correcteur. Cette came escargot 24 est pivotée sur le coq 4 et une vis 25 permet de fixer la position angulaire de cette came 24 par rapport au coq 4. Dans l'exemple illustré la came escargot 24 est solidaire d'un disque 26 muni de repères 27 permettant d'apprécier la position de la came 24 par rapport au coq 4. Dans cette exécution le correcteur de porte-piton 15 comporte une extrémité 15a en forme de palpeur appliquée contre la périphérie externe de la came escargot 24 par un ressort 18 fixé sur le coq 4 par son talon 19.In the variant illustrated in FIG. 5, the micrometric screw 22, 23 forming the adjustable stop against which the corrector 15 abuts is replaced by a snail cam 24 pivoting about an axis 25 perpendicular to the plane of the cock 4 and whose outer periphery serves as a stop to said corrector. This snail cam 24 is pivoted on the cock 4 and a screw 25 makes it possible to fix the angular position of this cam 24 with respect to the cock 4. In the example illustrated, the snail cam 24 is integral with a disc 26 provided with pins 27 making it possible to appreciate the position of the cam 24 with respect to the cock 4. In this embodiment the stud holder corrector 15 comprises a probe-shaped end 15a applied against the outer periphery of the snail cam 24 by a spring 18 fixed on cock 4 by his heel 19.

Dans une telle réalisation le réglage de la mise au repère est également aisé et précis et peut être effectué par un ouvrier qualifié et non obligatoirement par un régleur.In such an embodiment the setting of the benchmark is also easy and accurate and can be done by a skilled worker and not necessarily by a trimmer.

Il est évident que d'autres variantes de réalisation de la butée réglable contre laquelle vient s'appuyer le correcteur peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de la protection revendiquée.It is obvious that other variants of the adjustable stop against which comes to support the corrector can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the claimed protection.

Un autre avantage du dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement selon l'invention réside dans le fait que le porte-piton est pivoté sous le coq, donc côté balancier et spiral du coq, ce qui facilite la fixation de l'extrémité extérieure du spiral sur le piton. De plus, la face supérieure du coq qui est visible une fois le mouvement d'horlogerie terminé, présente un aspect décoratif original avec l'ouverture du coq, le correcteur, son ressort de rappel et la butée réglable, la vis micrométrique ou came escargot par exemple, ce qui est toujours très prisé pour les montres haut de gamme et de collection.Another advantage of the mechanical device for setting the exhaust system according to the invention lies in the fact that the bolt carrier is pivoted under the cock, so the rocker and balance side of the cock, which facilitates the fixing of the end outer of the spiral on the peak. In addition, the upper face of the cock, which is visible once the watch movement is finished, has an original decorative appearance with the opening of the cock, the corrector, its return spring and the adjustable stop, the micrometer screw or snail cam for example, which is still popular for high-end and collectible watches.

Claims (10)

Dispositif mécanique de mise au repère de l'échappement d'un organe réglant comprenant un balancier inertiel (1) et un spiral (6) de longueur fixe dont l'extrémité extérieure est solidaire d'un piton fixé sur un coq (4) caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un porte-piton mobile (10), pivoté sur le coq (4) concentriquement à l'axe (3) du balancier (1), présentant un bras (14) sensiblement radial soumis à une action élastique de rappel (18) tendant à l'appuyer contre une butée réglable (22, 23) portée par le coq.Mechanical device for setting the reference of the escapement of a regulating member comprising an inertial balance (1) and a hairspring (6) of fixed length whose outer end is integral with a pin fixed on a rooster (4) characterized in that it comprises a movable bolt carrier (10), pivoted on the cock (4) concentrically to the axis (3) of the rocker (1), having a substantially radial arm (14) subjected to an elastic action return member (18) tending to press against an adjustable stop (22, 23) carried by the cock. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le porte-piton mobile (10) est pivoté sur un bossage (12) que comporte la surface inférieure du coq (4).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable bolt carrier (10) is pivoted on a boss (12) that comprises the lower surface of the cock (4). Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que le bras (14) du porte-piton (10) porte un correcteur de porte-piton (15).Device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the arm (14) of the bolt carrier (10) carries a stud holder corrector (15). Dispositif selon les revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé par le fait que le correcteur de porte-piton (15) se déplace dans une ouverture (16) que présente le coq (4) et comporte une partie située au-dessus de la surface supérieure du coq (4).Device according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the stud holder corrector (15) moves in an opening (16) that has the cock (4) and has a portion located above the upper surface of the cock (4). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'action élastique (18) agissant sur le correcteur (15) est constituée par un ressort dont le talon (19) est fixé sur la surface supérieure du coq et dont l'extrémité libre (21) s'appuie sur une première face latérale du correcteur (15).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic action (18) acting on the corrector (15) is constituted by a spring whose heel (19) is fixed on the upper surface of the cock and whose free end (21) is supported by a first lateral face of the corrector (15). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la butée réglable est constituée par une vis micrométrique (22), vissée dans un support fixé sur le coq (4), dont l'extrémité libre est au contact d'une face latérale du bras (14) du porte-piton mobile (10) ou d'une seconde face latérale du correcteur (15).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustable stop is constituted by a micrometric screw (22), screwed into a support fixed on the cock (4), whose free end is in contact with a lateral face of the arm (14) of the mobile peg carrier (10) or of a second lateral face of the corrector (15). Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé par le fait que la vis micrométrique (22) est vissée dans le talon (19) du ressort (18) en col de cygne.Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the micrometer screw (22) is screwed into the heel (19) of the spring (18) gooseneck. Dispositif selon la revendication 6 ou la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un blocage de la vis micrométrique (22) dans sa position de réglage désirée, par matage, par un frein de filet élastique ou par un filet forcé.Device according to claim 6 or claim 7, characterized in that it comprises a locking of the micrometer screw (22) in its desired setting position, by matting, by an elastic thread brake or by a forced thread. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que la butée réglable est constituée par une came escargot (24) pivotée autour d'un axe (25) perpendiculaire au plan du coq (4) et contre la surface périphérique externe de laquelle vient buter une face latérale du bras (14) du porte-piton mobile (10) ou d'une extrémité du correcteur (15) en forme de palpeur (15a).Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adjustable stop is constituted by a snail cam (24) pivoted about an axis (25) perpendicular to the plane of the cock (4) and against the peripheral surface external of which abuts a side face of the arm (14) of the mobile peg carrier (10) or an end of the equalizer (15) in the form of a probe (15a). Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un dispositif de blocage de la position angulaire de la came escargot (24) par rapport au coq (4).Device according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises a device for locking the angular position of the snail cam (24) relative to the cock (4).
EP06022760A 2005-12-14 2006-11-01 Mechanical device to adjust the escapement of a regulating organ Withdrawn EP1798609A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CH19732005A CH699746B1 (en) 2005-12-14 2005-12-14 Mechanical device for putting into beat of the exhaust of a regulating member.

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1798609A2 true EP1798609A2 (en) 2007-06-20
EP1798609A3 EP1798609A3 (en) 2011-04-27

Family

ID=37908030

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP06022760A Withdrawn EP1798609A3 (en) 2005-12-14 2006-11-01 Mechanical device to adjust the escapement of a regulating organ

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1798609A3 (en)
CH (1) CH699746B1 (en)

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2012173290A (en) * 2011-02-17 2012-09-10 Glashutter Uhrenbetrieb Gmbh Program wheel of calendar mechanism
EP2570871A1 (en) * 2011-09-14 2013-03-20 Montres Breguet SA Hairspring with two spiral springs
EP2799937A1 (en) 2013-05-01 2014-11-05 Rolex Sa Shock-proof bearing for an horological balance
EP3032354A1 (en) 2014-11-27 2016-06-15 Rolex Sa System for attaching a hairspring
US11397410B2 (en) * 2017-12-20 2022-07-26 The Swatch Group Research And Development Ltd Device for autonomous adjustment of the active length of a balance spring
EP4296790A1 (en) 2022-06-21 2023-12-27 ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse Stud support device

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2437126B1 (en) * 2010-10-04 2019-03-27 Rolex Sa Balance wheel-hairspring regulator

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US273138A (en) * 1883-02-27 Hair-spring stud for watches
DE4435704A1 (en) * 1994-10-06 1996-04-11 Lange Uhren Gmbh Mechanical watch movement with fine adjustment
EP1437634A1 (en) * 2002-12-19 2004-07-14 Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH Device for fine adjustment of a sprung balance

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US273138A (en) * 1883-02-27 Hair-spring stud for watches
DE4435704A1 (en) * 1994-10-06 1996-04-11 Lange Uhren Gmbh Mechanical watch movement with fine adjustment
EP1437634A1 (en) * 2002-12-19 2004-07-14 Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH Device for fine adjustment of a sprung balance

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2012173290A (en) * 2011-02-17 2012-09-10 Glashutter Uhrenbetrieb Gmbh Program wheel of calendar mechanism
EP2570871A1 (en) * 2011-09-14 2013-03-20 Montres Breguet SA Hairspring with two spiral springs
US8979359B2 (en) 2011-09-14 2015-03-17 Montres Breguet S.A. Balance spring with two hairsprings
EP2799937A1 (en) 2013-05-01 2014-11-05 Rolex Sa Shock-proof bearing for an horological balance
US9632483B2 (en) 2013-05-01 2017-04-25 Rolex Sa Shock absorber body for a balance of a horological oscillator
EP3032354A1 (en) 2014-11-27 2016-06-15 Rolex Sa System for attaching a hairspring
US9811054B2 (en) 2014-11-27 2017-11-07 Rolex Sa System for securing a balance spring
US11397410B2 (en) * 2017-12-20 2022-07-26 The Swatch Group Research And Development Ltd Device for autonomous adjustment of the active length of a balance spring
EP4296790A1 (en) 2022-06-21 2023-12-27 ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse Stud support device

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CH699746B1 (en) 2010-04-30
EP1798609A3 (en) 2011-04-27

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1798609A2 (en) Mechanical device to adjust the escapement of a regulating organ
EP2437126B1 (en) Balance wheel-hairspring regulator
EP2887154B1 (en) Mechanism for attaching a balance-spring stud to a balance bridge and regulating device with balance-hairspring including such a mechanism
EP2799937B1 (en) Shock-proof bearing for an horological balance
EP3502803B1 (en) Adjustable timepiece assembly
EP3502788B1 (en) Standalone device for adjusting the active length of a hairspring
EP1923754B1 (en) Timepiece movement equipped with a display module
EP3032353B1 (en) Detachable stud support
EP2977833B1 (en) Accurate positioning of a timepiece bridge
CH705605A2 (en) Device for adjusting length of coil of beam-spiral type oscillator, has racket arranged with adjustable orientation on clockwork movement frame, where racket carries clamping units of terminal portion of coil to define length of coil
EP3839651B1 (en) Mechanical timepiece oscillator with flexible guide
WO2021121738A1 (en) Timepiece balance
EP1960848B1 (en) Timepiece hammer
CH710491A2 (en) Holding assembly or support of a timepiece balance spring.
CH706108A2 (en) Stop-second device for stopping balance of clock movement, during adjustment of needles of watch, has lever portion moving in milling practiced in main plate according to rotary movement guided by milling when device is actuated
EP3629100B1 (en) Symmetrical device for guiding two elements, especially for timepieces
EP3428738B1 (en) Drive and positioning system and jumper for implementing said system
EP4286962A1 (en) Timepiece regulating member comprising a regulator assembly provided with locking means
EP4286961A1 (en) Timepiece regulator provided with a precision index-assembly
CH719744A2 (en) Watchmaking regulating body equipped with a precision racket system
CH719743A2 (en) CLOCK REGULATING ORGAN INCLUDING A RACKET SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH LOCKING MEANS
CH698699B1 (en) Whiplash timepiece.
EP4386486A1 (en) Hairspring for timepiece resonator mechanism provided with means for adjusting the flexibility and associated materials
EP3994531A1 (en) Oscillator for a timepiece movement and timepiece comprising such an oscillator
EP2500785B1 (en) Chronograph mechanism and timepiece provided with such a mechanism

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA HR MK YU

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: PATEK, PHILIPPE SA

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: PATEK PHILIPPE SA GENEVE

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA HR MK RS

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: G04B 18/06 20060101ALI20110322BHEP

Ipc: G04B 17/32 20060101ALI20110322BHEP

Ipc: G04B 18/02 20060101AFI20070419BHEP

AKY No designation fees paid
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R108

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R108

Effective date: 20120104

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20111028