EP2132604A1 - Tourbillon movement for timepiece - Google Patents

Tourbillon movement for timepiece

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EP2132604A1
EP2132604A1 EP08735729A EP08735729A EP2132604A1 EP 2132604 A1 EP2132604 A1 EP 2132604A1 EP 08735729 A EP08735729 A EP 08735729A EP 08735729 A EP08735729 A EP 08735729A EP 2132604 A1 EP2132604 A1 EP 2132604A1
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Robert Greubel
Stephen Forsey
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    • 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
    • G04B17/20—Compensation of mechanisms for stabilising frequency
    • G04B17/28—Compensation of mechanisms for stabilising frequency for the effect of unbalance of the weights, e.g. tourbillon
    • G04B17/285—Tourbillons or carrousels

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  • the present invention relates to movements of tourbillon timepieces. Such movements are well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the tourbillon is a device for improving the accuracy of the timepiece. It comprises a cage rotatably mounted on the frame of the timepiece and a rocker mounted oscillating in the cage. The swinging movement of the balance is generally maintained by an escapement also mounted on the cage. The cage is rotated by a train whose last mobile meshes with a pinion secured to the cage.
  • the escape wheel mounted on the cage, meshes with a fixed wheel.
  • the present invention is intended to achieve a tourbillon timepiece comprising a fixed escape wheel, wherein the rotational speed of the cage is reduced. Disclosure of the invention
  • the timepiece movement according to the invention comprises:
  • a vortex cage rotatably mounted on the frame about a first axis and driven by said wheel
  • a rocker mounted oscillating on the cage in bearings
  • An escapement comprising a fixed wheel and a control member cooperating with the balance and the fixed wheel to enable maintenance of the balance.
  • the angle of inclination is between 15 ° and 50 °; •
  • the escapement is anchor type;
  • the part of a timepiece represented in the drawing comprises in particular: • a frame comprising a plate 10 and a vortex bridge 12,
  • the vortex 12 comprises a cage 24, formed of two parts 26 and 28 interconnected by pillars 30, only one being visible in the drawing, a rocker 32 and an anchor 34, both mounted pivotally on the cage 24.
  • the two parts 26 and 28 each comprise a shaft portion respectively referenced 36 and 38, and a board respectively referenced 40 and 42.
  • the shafts 36 and 38 are each provided with a tigeron
  • the shaft 38 forms a pinion 38b engaged with the wheel 14.
  • the shaft 36 and the board 40 are integral with each other. The latter is inclined relative to the shaft by an angle of the order of 60 °. It is pierced with a hole in which is conventionally driven, a balance bearing not shown in the drawing. The latter receives, in a conventional manner, one of the pivots of the balance wheel 32.
  • the shaft 38 and the plate 42 are also integral with each other. The latter comprises a first portion 42a inclined relative to the shaft 38 and parallel to the board 40, and a second portion 42b disposed perpendicularly to the axis of the shaft 38.
  • a hole is formed in the first portion 42a, aligned relative to the hole of the board 40, to form the second bearing of the rocker 32, together defining a pivot axis BB of the rocker 32.
  • Another hole is made in the portion 42b, in which is driven a stone 44 forming a bearing for the Anchor 34.
  • the latter pivots, in addition, in a second stone 46 carried by a bridge 48, which is fixed on the portion 42b, by means of a screw represented by a dashed line.
  • the anchor 34 comprises a rod 50 pivotally mounted in the bearings 44 and 46, of axis parallel to the axis AA.
  • the rod 50 carries, rigidly fixed, a part 52 formed of pallets 52a and their support 52b, and a fork 54.
  • the part 52 is substantially oriented in a plane perpendicular to the axis AA.
  • the fork 54 has a portion 54a engaged on the rod 50 and a tail 54b inclined in a direction substantially parallel to the board 40 and the portion 42b of the board 42. It extends to the vicinity of the balance 32 , allowing the transmission of energy to the latter through a plate 56 integral with the balance shaft 32.
  • the anchor pivots on an axis parallel to the axis of the cage. It is also possible to use a pivoting anchor on an axis parallel to the axis of the balance.
  • the escape wheel fixed, advantageously present a set of teeth in a truncated cone.
  • the tourbillon described rotates on two bearings disposed at its axial ends. It is quite clear that the same principle can equally well apply to a tourbillon of the flying type.
  • the movement could include two vortex cages, the first being pivotally mounted on the second.
  • the fixed wheel 16 would then be fixed on the second cage.
  • the axis of the first cage, in which the balance oscillates, would be inclined relative to the balance shaft.

Abstract

The invention relates to a movement for a timepiece, that comprises : a housing (10, 12); an energy source; a gear driven by the energy source (14); a frame (26) for a tourbillon (18) rotatingly mounted on the housing (10, 12) about a first axis (AA) and driven by said gear (14); a balance (32) mounted so as to oscillate in bearings on the frame (26); and an escapement (16, 34) including a fixed wheel (16) and a control member (34) interacting with the balance (32), the fixed wheel (16) sustaining the balance (32). In this movement, the bearings are arranged so that the balance (32) oscillates about a second axis (BB) inclined relative to the first axis (AA).

Description

Description Description
MOUVEMENT DE PIECE D'HORLOGERIE A TOURBILLON Domaine techniqueMOVEMENT OF TOURBILLON HOROLOGY PIECE Technical Area
[0001] La présente invention se rapporte aux mouvements de pièces d'horlogerie à tourbillon. De tels mouvements sont bien connus de l'homme du métier. Le tourbillon est un dispositif permettant d'améliorer la précision de la pièce d'horlogerie. Il comprend une cage montée tournante sur le bâti de la pièce d'horlogerie et un balancier monté oscillant dans la cage. Le mouvement d'oscillation du balancier est généralement entretenu par un échappement également monté sur la cage. La cage est entraînée en rotation par un rouage dont le dernier mobile engrène avec un pignon solidaire de la cage.The present invention relates to movements of tourbillon timepieces. Such movements are well known to those skilled in the art. The tourbillon is a device for improving the accuracy of the timepiece. It comprises a cage rotatably mounted on the frame of the timepiece and a rocker mounted oscillating in the cage. The swinging movement of the balance is generally maintained by an escapement also mounted on the cage. The cage is rotated by a train whose last mobile meshes with a pinion secured to the cage.
La roue d'échappement, montée sur la cage, engrène avec une roue fixe.The escape wheel, mounted on the cage, meshes with a fixed wheel.
Etat de la techniqueState of the art
[0002] Certains horlogers ont développé des tourbillons dits rapides, dans lesquels seule l'ancre est embarquée sur la cage, la roue d'échappement étant montée fixe sur le bâti du mouvement. De telles solutions sont décrites dans l'ouvrage intitulé « Le Tourbillon », de R. Meis, ISBN No2-58917-097-8.Some watchmakers have developed so-called fast vortices, in which only the anchor is embedded on the cage, the escape wheel being fixedly mounted on the frame of the movement. Such solutions are described in R. Meis' "The Tourbillon", ISBN No2-58917-097-8.
[0003] De tels dispositifs n'ont fait l'objet que de quelques pièces uniques. Bien que l'inertie totale du tourbillon soit sensiblement réduite, celle-ci est toutefois importante dès lors que, pour des raisons de construction, il est difficilement envisageable de disposer de plus d'une douzaine de dents sur la roue fixe d'échappement. Cela revient à dire que, si le balancier oscille à une fréquence de 3 Hz, la cage doit faire un tour en quatre secondes.Such devices have been the subject of only a few unique pieces. Although the total inertia of the vortex is substantially reduced, it is however important since, for construction reasons, it is difficult to envisage having more than a dozen teeth on the fixed escape wheel. This is equivalent to saying that if the pendulum oscillates at a frequency of 3 Hz, the cage must make a turn in four seconds.
[0004] Par ailleurs, on connait également des dispositifs du genre tourbillon décrits, par exemple, dans les documents WO 2007/033513, WO 2005/043257,[0004] Moreover, devices of the tourbillon type described, for example, in documents WO 2007/033513, WO 2005/043257, are also known.
WO 03/017009 et EP 1 564 608. Mais dans ces dispositifs, la roue d'échappement associée à l'ancre est montée pivotante sur la cage du tourbillon. Ces documents ne peuvent donc pas être pris en compte pour résoudre des problèmes qui concernent des dispositifs comprenant une roue d'échappement fixe.WO 03/017009 and EP 1 564 608. But in these devices, the escape wheel associated with the anchor is pivotally mounted on the tourbillon cage. These documents can not be taken into account to solve problems that concern devices comprising a fixed escape wheel.
[0005] La présente invention a notamment pour but de réaliser une pièce d'horlogerie à tourbillon comportant une roue d'échappement fixe, dans laquelle la vitesse de rotation de la cage est réduite. Divulgation de l'inventionThe present invention is intended to achieve a tourbillon timepiece comprising a fixed escape wheel, wherein the rotational speed of the cage is reduced. Disclosure of the invention
[0006] Le mouvement de pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention comporte :The timepiece movement according to the invention comprises:
• un bâti,• a frame,
• une source d'énergie, « un rouage entraîné par la source d'énergie,• a source of energy, "a gear driven by the energy source,
• une cage de tourbillon montée en rotation sur le bâti autour d'un premier axe et entraîné par ledit rouage,A vortex cage rotatably mounted on the frame about a first axis and driven by said wheel,
• un balancier monté oscillant sur la cage dans des paliers, etA rocker mounted oscillating on the cage in bearings, and
• un échappement comprenant une roue fixe et un organe de commande coopérant avec le balancier et la roue fixe pour permettre l'entretien du balancier.An escapement comprising a fixed wheel and a control member cooperating with the balance and the fixed wheel to enable maintenance of the balance.
[0007] II est caractérisé en ce que les paliers du balancier sont disposés de manière à ce que celui-ci oscille autour d'un deuxième axe incliné par rapport au premier axe. De la sorte, il est possible d'avoir un bras de levier de l'organe de commande de l'échappement relativement long, sans pour autant augmenter l'inertie totale de la cage. Cela permet d'augmenter le nombre de dents de la roue fixe et ainsi réduire la vitesse de rotation de la cage. [0008] Avantageusement :It is characterized in that the bearings of the balance are arranged so that it oscillates about a second axis inclined relative to the first axis. In this way, it is possible to have a lever arm of the exhaust control member relatively long, without increasing the total inertia of the cage. This makes it possible to increase the number of teeth of the fixed wheel and thus reduce the speed of rotation of the cage. [0008] Advantageously:
• L'angle d'inclinaison est compris entre 15° et 50°; • L'échappement est de type à ancre ;• The angle of inclination is between 15 ° and 50 °; • The escapement is anchor type;
• La roue d'échappement est de type à denture extérieure. Brève description des dessins• The escape wheel is of type with external teeth. Brief description of the drawings
[0009] D'autres caractéristiques de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, faite en référence au dessin annexé, dans lequel la figure unique représente, en coupe et de manière schématique, une partie de mouvement de pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.Other features of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the description which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein the single figure shows, in section and schematically, a part of the movement of timepiece according to the invention.
Mode de réalisation de l'inventionEmbodiment of the invention
[0010] La partie de pièce d'horlogerie représentée au dessin comprend notamment : • un bâti comprenant une platine 10 et un pont 12 de tourbillon,The part of a timepiece represented in the drawing comprises in particular: • a frame comprising a plate 10 and a vortex bridge 12,
• un rouage de finissage dont une roue 14 seulement est visible,A finishing gear of which only one wheel 14 is visible,
• une roue fixe 16 montée rigidement sur la platine 10, et • un tourbillon 18, monté rotatif entre deux paliers 20 et 22, solidaires l'un de la platine 10, l'autre du pont 12, autour d'un axe AA perpendiculaire au plan de la platine 10.A fixed wheel 16 mounted rigidly on the plate 10, and • a vortex 18, rotatably mounted between two bearings 20 and 22, integral with one of the plate 10, the other of the bridge 12, about an axis AA perpendicular to the plane of the plate 10.
[0011] Le tourbillon 12 comprend une cage 24, formées de deux parties 26 et 28 reliées entre elles par des piliers 30, un seulement étant visible sur le dessin, un balancier 32 et une ancre 34, tous les deux montés pivotants sur la cage 24. [0012] Les deux parties 26 et 28 comportent chacune une portion d'arbre respectivement référencées 36 et 38, et une planche respectivement référencées 40 et 42. Les arbres 36 et 38 sont munis chacun d'un tigeronThe vortex 12 comprises a cage 24, formed of two parts 26 and 28 interconnected by pillars 30, only one being visible in the drawing, a rocker 32 and an anchor 34, both mounted pivotally on the cage 24. The two parts 26 and 28 each comprise a shaft portion respectively referenced 36 and 38, and a board respectively referenced 40 and 42. The shafts 36 and 38 are each provided with a tigeron
36a et 38a. En outre, l'arbre 38 forme un pignon 38b en prise avec la roue 14. [0013] L'arbre 36 et la planche 40 sont solidaires l'un de l'autre. Cette dernière est inclinée par rapport à l'arbre d'un angle de l'ordre de 60°. Elle est percée d'un trou dans lequel est chassé de manière classique, un palier de balancier non représenté au dessin. Ce dernier reçoit, de manière classique, l'un des pivots du balancier 32. [0014] L'arbre 38 et la planche 42 sont aussi solidaires l'un de l'autre. Cette dernière comporte une première partie 42a inclinée par rapport à l'arbre 38 et parallèle à la planche 40, et une deuxième partie 42b disposée perpendiculairement à l'axe de l'arbre 38. Un trou est pratiqué dans la première partie 42a, aligné par rapport au trou de la planche 40, pour former le deuxième palier du balancier 32, définissant ensemble un axe BB de pivotement du balancier 32. Un autre trou est pratiqué dans la partie 42b, dans laquelle est chassée une pierre 44 formant palier pour l'ancre 34. Cette dernière pivote, en outre, dans une deuxième pierre 46 portée par un pont 48, lequel est fixé sur la partie 42b, au moyen d'une vis représenté par un trait mixte.36a and 38a. In addition, the shaft 38 forms a pinion 38b engaged with the wheel 14. The shaft 36 and the board 40 are integral with each other. The latter is inclined relative to the shaft by an angle of the order of 60 °. It is pierced with a hole in which is conventionally driven, a balance bearing not shown in the drawing. The latter receives, in a conventional manner, one of the pivots of the balance wheel 32. The shaft 38 and the plate 42 are also integral with each other. The latter comprises a first portion 42a inclined relative to the shaft 38 and parallel to the board 40, and a second portion 42b disposed perpendicularly to the axis of the shaft 38. A hole is formed in the first portion 42a, aligned relative to the hole of the board 40, to form the second bearing of the rocker 32, together defining a pivot axis BB of the rocker 32. Another hole is made in the portion 42b, in which is driven a stone 44 forming a bearing for the Anchor 34. The latter pivots, in addition, in a second stone 46 carried by a bridge 48, which is fixed on the portion 42b, by means of a screw represented by a dashed line.
[0015] L'ancre 34 comprend une tige 50 montée pivotante dans les paliers 44 et 46, d'axe parallèle à l'axe AA. La tige 50 porte, fixés rigidement, une pièce 52 formée de palettes 52a et de leur support 52b, ainsi qu'une fourchette 54. La pièce 52 est sensiblement orientée dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe AA.The anchor 34 comprises a rod 50 pivotally mounted in the bearings 44 and 46, of axis parallel to the axis AA. The rod 50 carries, rigidly fixed, a part 52 formed of pallets 52a and their support 52b, and a fork 54. The part 52 is substantially oriented in a plane perpendicular to the axis AA.
Ses palettes 52a coopèrent avec la roue fixe 16. [0016] La fourchette 54 comporte une partie 54a engagée sur la tige 50 et une queue 54b inclinée selon une direction sensiblement parallèle à la planche 40 et à la partie 42b de la planche 42. Elle s'étend jusqu'au voisinage du balancier 32, permettant la transmission de l'énergie à ce dernier par l'intermédiaire d'un plateau 56 solidaire de l'arbre du balancier 32.Its pallets 52a cooperate with the fixed wheel 16. The fork 54 has a portion 54a engaged on the rod 50 and a tail 54b inclined in a direction substantially parallel to the board 40 and the portion 42b of the board 42. It extends to the vicinity of the balance 32 , allowing the transmission of energy to the latter through a plate 56 integral with the balance shaft 32.
[0017] Grâce au fait que la fourchette est inclinée, sa longueur peut être augmentée, de telle sorte que, pour un même angle d'impulsion sur le balancier, l'ancre parcourt un angle plus faible. Il est ainsi possible d'augmenter le nombre de pas par tour et, de la sorte, réduire la vitesse de rotation du tourbillon. Avec une telle configuration, il apparaît comme possible de réaliser une roue de trente dents, ce qui, avec un balancier oscillant à une fréquence de 3 HZ, amène le tourbillon à faire un tour en dix secondes. [0018] Dans le mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit, l'ancre pivote sur un axe parallèle à l'axe de la cage. Il est également possible d'utiliser une ancre pivotant sur un axe parallèle à l'axe du balancier. Dans ce cas, la roue d'échappement, fixe, présentera avantageusement une denture inscrite dans un tronc de cône. [0019] Dans l'un comme dans l'autre des modes de réalisation évoqués ci-dessus, il serait également possible d'utiliser une roue fixe avec une denture intérieure, les palettes étant alors tournées vers l'extérieur.Due to the fact that the fork is inclined, its length can be increased, so that for the same angle of impulse on the balance, the anchor travels at a lower angle. It is thus possible to increase the number of steps per revolution and, in this way, reduce the speed of rotation of the vortex. With such a configuration, it appears as possible to make a wheel of thirty teeth, which, with a balance oscillating at a frequency of 3 HZ, causes the vortex to make a turn in ten seconds. In the embodiment that has just been described, the anchor pivots on an axis parallel to the axis of the cage. It is also possible to use a pivoting anchor on an axis parallel to the axis of the balance. In this case, the escape wheel, fixed, advantageously present a set of teeth in a truncated cone. In one as in the other of the embodiments mentioned above, it would also be possible to use a fixed wheel with an internal toothing, the pallets then being turned outwards.
[0020] D'autres types d'échappements sont également utilisables. Ainsi, le fait d'incliner le balancier par rapport à l'axe de rotation de la cage permet, en outre, d'autres perspectives. Il est ainsi tout à fait possible de réaliser une structure dans laquelle le plateau de balancier est sensiblement décentré par rapport à l'axe de rotation de la cage, alors même que le centre de gravité du balancier est sensiblement sur cet axe.[0020] Other types of exhausts are also usable. Thus, the inclination of the balance relative to the axis of rotation of the cage allows, in addition, other perspectives. It is thus quite possible to produce a structure in which the balance plate is substantially off-center with respect to the axis of rotation of the cage, even though the center of gravity of the balance is substantially on this axis.
[0021] Avec une telle configuration il est possible d'utiliser un échappement dans lequel au moins une impulsion sur deux est donnée directement au balancier, sans passer par l'ancre qui est alors remplacé par un organe de commande assujetti au balancier et qui libère le tourbillon quand le balancier peut recevoir une impulsion. [0022] II est même possible d'utiliser un échappement à repos frottant, tel qu'un échappement à cylindre. Dans ce cas, l'organe de commande sera formé par le cylindre, qui est associé au balancier.With such a configuration it is possible to use an exhaust in which at least one pulse on two is given directly to the balance, without passing through the anchor which is then replaced by a control member secured to the balance and which releases the vortex when the pendulum can receive a pulse. It is even possible to use a rubbing rest exhaust, such as a cylinder exhaust. In this case, the control member will be formed by the cylinder, which is associated with the balance.
[0023] Le tourbillon décrit tourne sur deux paliers disposés à ses extrémités axiales. II est bien clair que le même principe peut tout aussi bien s'appliquer à un tourbillon de type volant.The tourbillon described rotates on two bearings disposed at its axial ends. It is quite clear that the same principle can equally well apply to a tourbillon of the flying type.
[0024] Dans une autre variante qui n'a pas été représentée, le mouvement pourrait comporter deux cages de tourbillon, la première étant montée pivotante sur la deuxième. La roue fixe 16 serait alors fixée sur la deuxième cage. Dans ce cas, l'axe de la première cage, dans laquelle oscille le balancier, serait incliné par rapport à l'axe de balancier.In another variant that has not been shown, the movement could include two vortex cages, the first being pivotally mounted on the second. The fixed wheel 16 would then be fixed on the second cage. In this case, the axis of the first cage, in which the balance oscillates, would be inclined relative to the balance shaft.
[0025] Ainsi, grâce au fait que le balancier est incliné en référence à l'axe de la cage dans laquelle il est monté oscillant, il est possible de réaliser un tourbillon dans lequel la roue d'échappement est fixe et dont la cage tourne à une vitesse raisonnable, tout en améliorant la précision de la montre. Thus, thanks to the fact that the balance is inclined with reference to the axis of the cage in which it is mounted oscillating, it is possible to make a vortex in which the escape wheel is fixed and whose cage rotates. at a reasonable speed while improving the accuracy of the watch.

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Revendications claims
1. Mouvement de pièce d'horlogerie comportant :1. Timepiece movement comprising:
• un bâti (10, 12),A frame (10, 12),
• une source d'énergie, • un rouage entraîné par la source d'énergie (14),• a source of energy, • a train driven by the energy source (14),
• une cage (26) de tourbillon (18) montée en rotation sur le bâti (10, 12) autour d'un premier axe (AA) et entraîné par ledit rouage (14),A vortex cage (26) rotatably mounted on the frame (10, 12) about a first axis (AA) and driven by said gear train (14),
• un balancier (32) monté oscillant sur la cage (26) dans des paliers, etA rocker (32) mounted oscillating on the cage (26) in bearings, and
• un échappement (16, 34) comprenant une roue fixe (16) et un organe de commande (34) coopérant avec le balancier (32) et la roue fixe (16) pour permettre l'entretien du balancier (32), caractérisé en ce que lesdits paliers sont disposés de manière à ce que ledit balancier (32) oscille autour d'un deuxième axe (BB) incliné par rapport au premier axe (AA). An escapement (16, 34) comprising a fixed wheel (16) and a control member (34) cooperating with the rocker arm (32) and the fixed wheel (16) to allow maintenance of the rocker arm (32), characterized in that what said bearings are arranged so that said rocker (32) oscillates about a second axis (BB) inclined relative to the first axis (AA).
2. Mouvement selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l'angle d'inclinaison entre les deux axes est compris entre 15° et 50°.2. Movement according to claim 1, characterized in that the angle of inclination between the two axes is between 15 ° and 50 °.
3. Mouvement selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que l'échappement est de type à ancre.3. Movement according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the escapement is anchor type.
4. Mouvement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la roue d'échappement fixe (16) est de type à denture extérieure.4. Movement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fixed escape wheel (16) is of type with external teeth.
5. Mouvement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la cage (26) dudit tourbillon (18) tourne sur deux paliers (44, 46) disposés à ses extrémités.5. Movement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cage (26) of said vortex (18) rotates on two bearings (44, 46) arranged at its ends.
6. Mouvement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux cages de tourbillon, la première étant montée pivotante sur la deuxième, la roue fixe (16) étant fixée sur la deuxième cage, l'axe de la première cage, dans laquelle oscille le balancier, étant incliné par rapport à l'axe de balancier. 6. Movement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises two vortex cages, the first being pivotally mounted on the second, the fixed wheel (16) being fixed on the second cage, the axis of the first cage, in which the balance oscillates, being inclined relative to the balance shaft.
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