EP2703911A1 - Timepiece regulating element - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a watchmaking regulator member, comprising at least one balance pivoting about a pivot axis and subjected to a return torque exerted by torsion return means.
- the invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such regulator member, pivoting between a plate and a bridge.
- the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such watch movement.
- the invention relates to the field of watch clock mechanisms.
- the losses of a regulating organ directly influence the quality of the running of a watch, as well as its power reserve.
- the regulating organ is traditionally sensitive to the different vertical or horizontal positions of the watch, and the differences between the flat / hung positions are often important.
- the invention seeks to improve the efficiency of the regulator, by reducing losses, in all positions of a watch.
- the invention relates to a watchmaking regulator member, comprising at least one pivoting pivoting arm about a pivot axis and subjected to a restoring torque exerted by torsion return means, characterized in that said less a rocker comprises fastening means making it pivotally integral with a torsion wire which constitutes said torsion return means of said at least one rocker, and in that said torsion wire has a modulus of elasticity greater than 100 GPa, and an elastic limit greater than 2000 MPa.
- said balance beam comprises, on either side of said fastening means along said pivot axis, first and second means for limiting the radial clearance between said torsion wire and said beam.
- said torsion wire is at least partially amorphous alloy composed solely of zirconium, titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium, and comprising between 41 and 44% by weight of zirconium, between 11 and 14% by weight of titanium, between 9 and 13% by weight of copper, between 10 and 11% by weight of nickel, and between 22 and 25% by weight of beryllium.
- the invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such regulating member, pivoting between a plate and a bridge, characterized in that it comprises, for the embedding of said torsion wire, means for anchoring said member regulator constituted by first anchoring means to said bridge and by second anchoring means to said plate, and which together define said pivot axis of said regulating member.
- said movement comprises means for adjusting the tension of said torsion wire by adjusting the distance between said bridge and said plate.
- the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such watch movement, characterized in that it is a watch, and in that said regulating member oscillates at a frequency greater than or equal to 5 Hz.
- the invention relates to a timepiece regulating member 1, comprising at least one rocker 2, which rocker 2 pivots about a pivot axis D and is subjected to a return torque exerted by torsion return means 4, alternative way in both directions of rotation.
- This balance 2 can be achieved without limitation in different forms: disc, annular, with flyweights, or reduced to a simple beam
- this at least one rocker 2 comprises fastening means 10 making it pivotally integral with a torsion wire 5.
- This torsion wire 5 constitutes said torsion return means 4 specific to this at least one rocker 2.
- this torsion wire 5 has a modulus of elasticity greater than 100 GPa, and preferably greater than 120 GPa, and a yield strength greater than 2000 MPa.
- the balance 2 comprises a serge 29 making flywheel, which is pivotally integral with a balance shaft 3.
- This shaft 3 is tubular, so as to allow the crossing of the torsion wire 5, and comprises a first bore 31 and a second bore 32, separated by a narrowed section area, for example at a shoulder 33, as visible on the figure 2 .
- the first bore 31 and the second bore 32 are of different diameters and the shoulder 33 is constituted simply by the surface which joins to one another.
- the fastening means 10 may consist, in a non-limiting manner, of connecting element 6 fixed to the torsion wire 5, by crimping, pinching, driving, gluing, brazing, welding, or other suitable process ensuring sufficient strength to withstand the torque maximum in service and at high accelerations, typically of the order of 5000g, occurring during possible shocks on the timepiece accommodating the regulating member 1.
- the connecting element 6 has a passage 61 for the wire 5, and at which the latter is immobilized, and it further comprises a support 63 arranged to cooperate in abutment abutment on the shoulder 33.
- the connecting element 6 is not pre-crimped on the torsion wire 5, it is only after threading the wire 5 in the bore of the shaft 3 and proper positioning.
- the balance 2 advantageously comprises, on either side, means of rotation. fixation 10 along the pivot axis D, first 15 and second 16 means for limiting the radial clearance between the torsion wire 5 and the balance 2.
- means of limitation of frolicking can equip a movement 100, at a plate 7 and a bridge 8, between which pivots the balance 2, in place of these first 15 and second 16 means for limiting the radial clearance between the torsion wire 5 and the balance 2, or in addition to these.
- the first 15 and the second 16 limiting means are constituted by stones having a passage corresponding to the diameter of the largest radial dimension of the wire of
- these stones each comprise a bore of diameter very slightly greater than the diagonal of the section of the torsion wire, a value which is preferably within a range diagonally of the section of the torsion wire, and in a particular embodiment, greater than or equal to 10 micrometers.
- the torsion wire 5 is made of metal glass, or else at least partially amorphous alloy composed solely of zirconium, titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium, and comprising between 41 and 44% by mass of zirconium, between 11 and 14% by weight of titanium, between 9 and 13% by weight of copper, between 10 and 11% by weight of nickel, between 22 and 25% by mass of beryllium.
- the torsion wire 5 is made of "Liquidmetal” ⁇ "LM10" metal glass.
- This metal glass has the advantage of combining high values of modulus of elasticity and yield strength.
- the torsion wire 5 is made of metal glass, or else at least partially amorphous alloy comprising 75.44% by weight of nickel, 13% of chromium, 4.2% of iron, 4.5% by weight silicon, 0.06% carbon, 2.8% boron.
- the torsion wire 5 is made of "Metglas®” metal glass of reference "MBF20".
- the torsion wire 5 is made of silicon and / or silicon oxide.
- the torsion wire 5 is made of monocrystalline diamond or polycrystalline diamond.
- the achievements with twist wire made of micro-machinable material also make it possible to achieve, as visible on the figure 3 , a one-piece cage made of silicon or the like, with adjustment of the tension at an anchor of the torsion wire 5.
- the complete frame 40 can be made, preferably in one piece, of silicon or the like.
- This frame 40 comprises a rigid frame 41, in which is stretched the torsion wire 5, the rocker 2 is here made in the form of a beam.
- the figure 4 shows a variant comprising tension adjustment means 20 of the torsion thread 5, made for example in the form of an eccentric 43 or wedge inserted in a slot 42, or the like.
- the torsion wire 5 is of rectangular section.
- the material of the torsion wire 5 is chosen, such that this torsion wire 5 has a modulus of elasticity, in particular transverse in a direction perpendicular to this pivot axis D, greater than 100 GPa, and preferably greater than 100 GPa. 120 GPa.
- This condition is achieved with an elaboration in an at least partially amorphous alloy described above, or "Liquidmetal ⁇ " metal glass reference “LM10", or “Metglas®” metal glass reference “MBF20".
- the invention also relates to a clockwork movement 100 comprising at least one such regulator member 1 pivoting between a plate 7 and a bridge 8.
- this movement 100 comprises, for the embedding of the torsion wire 5, anchoring means 30 of the regulating member 1.
- anchoring means 30 are constituted by first anchoring means 301 to bridge 8, and by second anchoring means 302 to the plate 7, and they together define the pivot axis D of the regulating member 1.
- the first anchoring means 301 of the torsion wire 5 to the bridge 8 comprise a first clip 11, in particular a slotted clamp having a slot 114 for the passage of the torsion wire 5.
- This first clamp 11 has a bearing face 111, facing the balance 2, and which is arranged to bear on a face of complementary support 91 that the bridge 8 comprises, or, as shown in FIG. figure 2 , an orientable support 9 attached to this bridge 8.
- This orientable support 9 is preferably, but not exclusively, driven onto deck 8 with sufficient friction to hold it in position. It is orientable in the manner of a bolt carrier, which allows the fine adjustment of the alignment of the pins of the plate pin, the fork, and the exhaust line. This orientable support can, still, be maintained in its angularly adjusted position by holding means, not shown in the figure.
- the figure 2 represents the orientable support 9 provided with a shoulder 93 cooperating in abutment with an upper surface 89 of the bridge 8.
- the first clamp 11 further comprises a male cone 113, which cooperates with a female cone 123, open towards the balance 2, and comprises a first bushing 12.
- This first bushing 12 comprises a thread 122, which cooperates with a thread 92 of the carrier orientable 9.
- the first clamp 11 encloses the torsion wire 5 and immobilizes its end, while the bearing face 111 of the first clamp 11 bears against the face of the complementary support 91.
- the second anchoring means 302 of the torsion wire 5 to the plate 7 comprise a second clamp 13, in particular a split clamp comprising a slot 134 for the passage of the torsion wire 5.
- This second clamp 13 has a bearing face 131, facing the rocker 2, and which is arranged to bear on a complementary bearing face 71 that comprises, on this side, directly the plate 7.
- the second clamp 13 further comprises a cone male 133, which cooperates with a female cone 143, open towards the balance 2, and that comprises a second sleeve 14.
- This second sleeve 14 has a thread 142, which cooperates with a thread 72 of the plate 7.
- material is melted around the wire 5 so as to form an outgrowth, which is stopped when pulling the wire at its opposite end, at a conical crucible or a spherical bowl, or the like, blocking this outgrowth.
- the anchoring of the torsion wire 5 is performed by crimping.
- the torsion wire 5, provided with fixing means 10 fixed in position, is introduced into the shaft 3 of the balance 2, which is provided with its serge 29, its trays and dowels.
- the wire 5 is pulled in abutment abutment between the bearing surface 63 and the shoulder 33.
- a second end of the torsion wire 5, on the side of the plate 7, is introduced into the second clamp 13, and pre- tightened in position, thanks to the second sleeve 14.
- a first end of the wire 5, the side of the bridge 8 is introduced into the first clamp 11, and pre-clamped in position, thanks to the first sleeve 12.
- the action on the first bushing 12 and the second bushing 14 make it possible to adjust the lug, on the side of the plate 7, of the rocker 2 relative to this plate 7 and to the components that it carries, as well as to ensure pre-tension of the thread 5.
- the regulating member 1 further comprises shock-absorbing means 34 limiting the radial displacement of the shaft 3.
- shock-absorbing means 34 constitute a security type "Incabloc" and can be multiple, arranged at different levels of the shaft 3 in the direction D, and be made in the form of a stone, or magnetic or / and electrostatic repulsion means of an opposing surface 35 that includes the shaft 3.
- Such means 34 may advantageously be located at first and second means for limiting the radial clearance of the torsion wire 5.
- the clockwork movement 100 then comprises means 20 for adjusting the tension of the torsion thread 5 by adjusting the distance between the bridge 8 and another component, either the plate 7 or a bending blade (particularly at least one of the anchors 301 or 302) to perform this adjustment, or the like.
- the voltage adjustment is performed by at least one spring.
- these voltage adjusting means 20 comprise a threaded bushing 23 which cooperates in a complementary manner with a tapping 74 of the plate 7.
- At least one screw 22 cooperating with a nut 5 integral with the plate 7 is arranged to push the bridge 8 to the plate 7, bearing on the sleeve 23 in its adjustment position.
- This screw 22 cooperates, by a thread 221 that it comprises, with a tapping 251 of a nut 25, which is driven into a housing 77 of the plate 7, or which is an integral part thereof.
- This screw 22 is concentric with a threaded bush 23, a thread 24 cooperates complementary to a tapping 74 of the plate 7.
- the sleeve 23 tends to move away from the plate 7 under the action of a biasing means elastic 21, such as conical spring, Belleville washer, Schnorr washer, or the like, bearing both on a bearing face 76 of the plate 7 and on a bearing face 232 of the sleeve 23, which has a flange 233 arranged to exert a thrust on a support surface 1 of the bridge 8.
- a biasing means elastic 21 such as conical spring, Belleville washer, Schnorr washer, or the like
- the tension in the torsion wire is greater than 0.1 N. It is indeed necessary to guarantee the voltage with less than 5 micrometers of displacement in vertical.
- the adjustments are made so that the maximum bending supportable vertical position is less than or equal to 5 micrometers.
- the movement 100 may comprise a plurality of such voltage adjustment means 20, in particular two, distributed substantially symmetrically with respect to the pivot axis D, so as to move the bridge 8 parallel to the plate 7; failing this, guidance on columns can make it possible to guarantee this parallelism with a single voltage adjusting screw 22.
- the invention also relates to a timepiece 200 comprising at least one such movement 100 clock.
- this piece 200 is a watch.
- a watch 200 is provided with such a regulating member 1, which oscillates at a frequency greater than or equal to 5 Hz, and makes the best use of the advantages of the regulating member 1 with a torsion wire 5 according to the invention .
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L'invention concerne un organe régulateur d'horlogerie, comportant au moins un balancier pivotant autour d'un axe de pivotement et soumis à un couple de rappel exercé par des moyens de rappel en torsion.The invention relates to a watchmaking regulator member, comprising at least one balance pivoting about a pivot axis and subjected to a return torque exerted by torsion return means.
L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel organe régulateur, pivotant entre une platine et un pont.The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such regulator member, pivoting between a plate and a bridge.
L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel mouvement d'horlogerie.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such watch movement.
L'invention concerne le domaine des mécanismes régulateurs d'horlogerie.The invention relates to the field of watch clock mechanisms.
Les pertes d'un organe régulateur influencent directement la qualité de la marche d'une montre, ainsi que sa réserve de marche.The losses of a regulating organ directly influence the quality of the running of a watch, as well as its power reserve.
L'organe régulateur est traditionnellement sensible aux différentes positions verticales ou horizontales de la montre, et les différences entre les positions plat/pendu sont souvent importantes.The regulating organ is traditionally sensitive to the different vertical or horizontal positions of the watch, and the differences between the flat / hung positions are often important.
L'invention s'attache à améliorer le rendement du régulateur, en diminuant les pertes, dans toutes les positions d'une montre.The invention seeks to improve the efficiency of the regulator, by reducing losses, in all positions of a watch.
Et, tout particulièrement, dans le cas d'une montre-bracelet à haute fréquence, c'est-à-dire avec une fréquence d'oscillateur supérieure ou égale à 5 Hz.And, especially, in the case of a high-frequency wristwatch, that is to say with an oscillator frequency greater than or equal to 5 Hz.
A cet effet, l'invention concerne un organe régulateur d'horlogerie, comportant au moins un balancier pivotant autour d'un axe de pivotement et soumis à un couple de rappel exercé par des moyens de rappel en torsion, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un balancier comporte des moyens de fixation le rendant solidaire en pivotement d'un fil de torsion qui constitue lesdits moyens de rappel en torsion propres audit au moins un balancier, et en ce que ledit fil de torsion a un module d'élasticité supérieur à 100 GPa , et une limite élastique supérieure à 2000 MPa.For this purpose, the invention relates to a watchmaking regulator member, comprising at least one pivoting pivoting arm about a pivot axis and subjected to a restoring torque exerted by torsion return means, characterized in that said less a rocker comprises fastening means making it pivotally integral with a torsion wire which constitutes said torsion return means of said at least one rocker, and in that said torsion wire has a modulus of elasticity greater than 100 GPa, and an elastic limit greater than 2000 MPa.
Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit balancier comporte, de part et d'autre desdits moyens de fixation selon ledit axe de pivotement, des premiers et des seconds moyens de limitation de l'ébat radial entre ledit fil de torsion et ledit balancier.According to a feature of the invention, said balance beam comprises, on either side of said fastening means along said pivot axis, first and second means for limiting the radial clearance between said torsion wire and said beam.
Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit fil de torsion est en alliage au moins partiellement amorphe composé uniquement de zirconium, de titane, de cuivre, de nickel et de béryllium, et comportant entre 41 et 44% en masse de zirconium, entre 11 et 14% en masse de titane, entre 9 et 13 % en masse de cuivre, entre 10 et 11 % en masse de nickel, entre 22 et 25 % en masse de béryllium.According to a characteristic of the invention, said torsion wire is at least partially amorphous alloy composed solely of zirconium, titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium, and comprising between 41 and 44% by weight of zirconium, between 11 and 14% by weight of titanium, between 9 and 13% by weight of copper, between 10 and 11% by weight of nickel, and between 22 and 25% by weight of beryllium.
L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel organe régulateur, pivotant entre une platine et un pont, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, pour l'encastrement dudit fil de torsion, des moyens d'ancrage dudit organe régulateur constitués par des premiers moyens d'ancrage audit pont et par des seconds moyens d'ancrage à ladite platine, et qui définissent ensemble ledit axe de pivotement dudit organe régulateur.The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such regulating member, pivoting between a plate and a bridge, characterized in that it comprises, for the embedding of said torsion wire, means for anchoring said member regulator constituted by first anchoring means to said bridge and by second anchoring means to said plate, and which together define said pivot axis of said regulating member.
Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit mouvement comporte des moyens de réglage de tension dudit fil de torsion par un réglage de l'éloignement entre ledit pont et ladite platine.According to a characteristic of the invention, said movement comprises means for adjusting the tension of said torsion wire by adjusting the distance between said bridge and said plate.
L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel mouvement d'horlogerie, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est une montre, et en ce que ledit organe régulateur oscille à une fréquence supérieure ou égale à 5 Hz.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such watch movement, characterized in that it is a watch, and in that said regulating member oscillates at a frequency greater than or equal to 5 Hz.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, en référence aux dessins annexés, où :
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figure 1 représente, de façon schématisée, en coupe selon l'axe de pivotement du balancier, un organe régulateur à fil de torsion selon l'invention ; - la
figure 2 représente, de façon schématisée et similaire à lafigure 1 , un détail d'une pièce d'horlogerie, au niveau d'un mouvement comportant un organe régulateur selon l'invention ; - la
figure 3 illustre, de façon schématisée, une variante monobloc de l'invention, avec un bâti formant cadre maintenant tendu un fil de torsion portant un balancier réalisé sous forme d'une poutre ; - la
figure 4 est une variante de lafigure 3 , comportant des moyens de réglage de tension du fil de torsion.
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figure 1 represents schematically, in section along the axis of pivoting of the balance, a torsion wire regulating member according to the invention; - the
figure 2 represents, schematically and similar to thefigure 1 , a detail of a timepiece, at a movement comprising a regulating member according to the invention; - the
figure 3 illustrates, schematically, a monobloc variant of the invention, with a frame frame now stretched a torsion wire carrying a beam made in the form of a beam; - the
figure 4 is a variant of thefigure 3 , comprising means for adjusting the tension of the torsion thread.
L'invention concerne un organe régulateur 1 d'horlogerie, comportant au moins un balancier 2, lequel balancier 2 pivote autour d'un axe de pivotement D et est soumis à un couple de rappel exercé par des moyens de rappel en torsion 4, de façon alternative dans les deux sens de pivotement.The invention relates to a timepiece regulating member 1, comprising at least one
Ce balancier 2 peut être réalisé non limitativement selon différentes formes : disque, annulaire, muni de masselottes, voire réduit à une simple poutreThis
Selon l'invention, ce au moins un balancier 2 comporte des moyens de fixation 10 le rendant solidaire en pivotement d'un fil de torsion 5. Ce fil de torsion 5 constitue lesdits moyens de rappel en torsion 4 propres à ce au moins un balancier 2. Et ce fil de torsion 5 a un module d'élasticité supérieur à 100 GPa, et de préférence supérieur à 120 GPa , et une limite élastique supérieure à 2000 MPa.According to the invention, this at least one
Dans une réalisation particulière, et non limitative, visible à la
Dans une autre variante, l'élément de liaison 6 n'est pas pré-serti sur le fil de torsion 5, il ne l'est qu'après enfilage du fil 5 dans l'alésage de l'arbre 3 et positionnement adéquat.In another variant, the connecting element 6 is not pre-crimped on the
Pour limiter l'ébat relatif entre ce balancier 2 et le fil de torsion 5 qui lui est associé, en particulier lors d'une flexion latérale du fil de torsion 5, le balancier 2 comporte avantageusement, de part et d'autre des moyens de fixation 10 selon l'axe de pivotement D, des premiers 15 et des seconds 16 moyens de limitation de l'ébat radial entre le fil de torsion 5 et le balancier 2.To limit the relative fretting between this
Dans une variante non illustrée, des moyens de limitation d'ébat peuvent équiper un mouvement 100, au niveau d'une platine 7 et d'un pont 8, entre lesquels pivote le balancier 2, à la place de ces premiers 15 et des seconds 16 moyens de limitation de l'ébat radial entre le fil de torsion 5 et le balancier 2, ou bien en complément de ces derniers.In a variant that is not illustrated, means of limitation of frolicking can equip a
Dans ce même exemple de réalisation de la
Pour obtenir un haut module d'élasticité, notamment transversale, et, ainsi, autoriser un meilleur rendement du régulateur, il faut choisir un matériau qui permette, pour un couple de torsion donné, d'avoir une amplitude de déformation élastique plus grande que celle qui pourrait être obtenue avec un fil classique en matériau cristallin, et, de ce fait, qui permette d'augmenter l'amplitude du balancier 2, et le facteur qualité du régulateur 1.To obtain a high modulus of elasticity, in particular transverse, and thus allow a better efficiency of the regulator, it is necessary to choose a material which allows, for a given torsion torque, to have an amplitude of elastic deformation greater than that which could be obtained with a conventional thread made of crystalline material, and thus which makes it possible to increase the amplitude of the
Ainsi, dans une première variante, le fil de torsion 5 est en verre métallique, ou bien en un alliage au moins partiellement amorphe composé uniquement de zirconium, de titane, de cuivre, de nickel et de béryllium, et comportant entre 41 et 44% en masse de zirconium, entre 11 et 14% en masse de titane, entre 9 et 13 % en masse de cuivre, entre 10 et 11 % en masse de nickel, entre 22 et 25 % en masse de béryllium.Thus, in a first variant, the
Dans une application particulière de cette première variante, le fil de torsion 5 est en verre métallique « Liquidmetal » © « LM10 ». Ce verre métallique a l'avantage de combiner des valeurs élevées de module d'élasticité et de limite élastique.In a particular application of this first variant, the
Dans une deuxième variante, le fil de torsion 5 est en verre métallique, ou bien en un alliage au moins partiellement amorphe comportant en masse 75,44% de nickel, 13% de chrome, 4,2% de fer, 4,5% de silicium, 0,06% de carbone, 2,8% de bore.In a second variant, the
Dans une application particulière de cette deuxième variante, le fil de torsion 5 est en verre métallique « Metglas® » de référence « MBF20 ».In a particular application of this second variant, the
Dans une autre variante encore, le fil de torsion 5 est réalisé en silicium ou/et en oxyde de silicium.In yet another variant, the
Dans une autre variante encore, le fil de torsion 5 est réalisé en diamant monocristallin ou en diamant polycristallin.In yet another variant, the
Les réalisations avec fil de torsion réalisé en matériau micro-usinable permettent aussi de réaliser, tel que visible sur la
Dans une réalisation particulière de l'invention, le fil de torsion 5 est de section rectangulaire.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the
Naturellement, si ce choix est dicté par une commodité de réalisation, conjuguée à l'obtention de bonnes performances, d'autres sections peuvent être mises en oeuvre : carré, triangle, hexagone, polygone, cercle, ellipse, ou autreNaturally, if this choice is dictated by a convenience of realization, combined with the obtaining of good performances, other sections can be implemented: square, triangle, hexagon, polygon, circle, ellipse, or other
De préférence, on choisit le matériau du fil de torsion 5, tel que ce fil de torsion 5 a un module d'élasticité, notamment transversal dans une direction perpendiculaire à cet axe de pivotement D, supérieur à 100 GPa, et de préférence supérieur à 120 GPa. Cette condition est réalisée avec une élaboration dans un alliage au moins partiellement amorphe décrit ci-dessus, ou en verre métallique « Liquidmetal © » de référence « LM10 », ou en verre métallique « Metglas® » de référence « MBF20 ».Preferably, the material of the
L'invention concerne encore un mouvement 100 d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel organe régulateur 1, pivotant entre une platine 7 et un pont 8.The invention also relates to a
Selon l'invention, ce mouvement 100 comporte, pour l'encastrement du fil de torsion 5, des moyens d'ancrage 30 de l'organe régulateur 1. Ces moyens d'ancrage 30 sont constitués par des premiers moyens d'ancrage 301 au pont 8, et par des seconds moyens d'ancrage 302 à la platine 7, et ils définissent ensemble l'axe de pivotement D de l'organe régulateur 1.According to the invention, this
Dans l'exemple de réalisation, non limitatif, de la
Ce support orientable 9 est, de préférence mais non limitativement, chassé sur le pont 8 avec une friction suffisante pour son maintien en position. II est orientable à la façon d'un porte-piton, ce qui permet le réglage fin de l'alignement des repères de la cheville de plateau, de la fourchette, et de la ligne d'échappement. Ce support orientable peut, encore, être maintenu dans sa position réglée angulairement par des moyens de maintien, non représentés sur la figure. La
De façon similaire et sensiblement symétrique, les seconds moyens d'ancrage 302 du fil de torsion 5 à la platine 7 comportent une seconde pince 13, notamment une pince fendue comportant une fente 134 pour le passage du fil de torsion 5. Cette seconde pince 13 comporte une face d'appui 131, tournée vers le balancier 2, et qui est agencée pour venir en appui sur une face d'appui complémentaire 71 que comporte , de ce côté, directement la platine 7. La seconde pince 13 comporte encore un cône mâle 133, qui coopère avec un cône femelle 143, ouvert vers le balancier 2, et que comporte une seconde douille 14. Cette seconde douille 14 comporte un filetage 142, qui coopère avec un taraudage 72 de la platine 7. Lors du vissage de la seconde douille 14, la seconde pince 13 enserre le fil de torsion 5 et immobilise son extrémité, en même temps que la face d'appui 131 de la seconde pince 13 est en appui sur la face d'appui complémentaire 71.In a similar and substantially symmetrical manner, the second anchoring means 302 of the
Dans une autre variante, à une extrémité du fil 5, de la matière est fondue autour du fil 5 de façon à former une excroissance, qui est arrêtée lors de la traction du fil à son extrémité opposée, au niveau d'un creuset conique ou d'une cuvette sphérique, ou similaire, bloquant cette excroissance.In another variant, at one end of the
Dans une autre variante encore, l'ancrage du fil de torsion 5 est exécutée par sertissage.In yet another variant, the anchoring of the
Ces variantes d'ancrage du fil de torsion ne sont pas limitatives.These anchoring variants of the torsion wire are not limiting.
Ainsi, le fil de torsion 5, muni des moyens de fixation 10 fixés en position, est introduit dans l'arbre 3 du balancier 2, lequel est muni de sa serge 29, de ses plateaux et chevilles. Le fil 5 est tiré en butée d'appui entre la surface d'appui 63 et l'épaulement 33. Une seconde extrémité du fil de torsion 5, du côté de la platine 7, est introduite dans la seconde pince 13, et pré-serrée en position, grâce à la seconde douille 14. Une première extrémité du fil 5, du côté du pont 8, est introduite dans la première pince 11, et pré-serrée en position, grâce à la première douille 12. L'action sur la première douille 12 et la seconde douille 14 permet d'effectuer un réglage de l'ébat, du côté de la platine 7, du balancier 2 par rapport à cette platine 7 et aux composants qu'elle porte, ainsi que d'assurer une pré-traction du fil 5.Thus, the
Dans une variante particulière, tel que visible sur la
La mise en traction du fil de torsion 5, et le réglage de l'ébat du balancier 2 par rapport au pont 7 et aux composants que porte ce dernier, est avantageusement effectuée grâce à un dispositif annexe : le mouvement 100 d'horlogerie comporte alors des moyens de réglage de tension 20 du fil de torsion 5 par un réglage de l'éloignement entre le pont 8 et un autre composant, soit la platine 7, soit une lame en flexion (notamment au niveau d'au moins un des ancrages 301 ou 302) pour effectuer ce réglage, ou similaire.The setting in traction of the
Dans une variante non illustrée, le réglage de tension est effectué grâce à au moins un ressort.In a variant not shown, the voltage adjustment is performed by at least one spring.
Tel que visible sur la
De préférence, la tension dans le fil de torsion est supérieure à 0,1 N. il faut en effet garantir la tension avec moins de 5 micromètres de déplacement en vertical.Preferably, the tension in the torsion wire is greater than 0.1 N. It is indeed necessary to guarantee the voltage with less than 5 micrometers of displacement in vertical.
De préférence, les réglages sont réalisés de façon à ce que la flexion maximale supportable en position verticale soit inférieure ou égale à 5 micromètres.Preferably, the adjustments are made so that the maximum bending supportable vertical position is less than or equal to 5 micrometers.
Le mouvement 100 peut comporter une pluralité de tels moyens de réglage de tension 20, notamment deux, répartis sensiblement symétriquement par rapport à l'axe de pivotement D, de façon à déplacer le pont 8 parallèlement à la platine 7 ; à défaut, un guidage sur colonnes peut permettre de garantir ce parallélisme avec une vis de réglage de tension 22 unique.The
L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie 200 comportant au moins un tel mouvement 100 d'horlogerie. De préférence, cette pièce 200 est une montre. Et tout particulièrement une telle montre 200 est munie d'un tel organe régulateur 1, qui oscille à une fréquence supérieure ou égale à 5 Hz, et exploite au mieux les avantages de l'organe régulateur 1 à fil de torsion 5 selon l'invention.The invention also relates to a
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