EP3885846A1 - Maschine zur einstellung eines uhrwerks und einstellungsverfahren - Google Patents

Maschine zur einstellung eines uhrwerks und einstellungsverfahren Download PDF

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EP3885846A1
EP3885846A1 EP20166287.1A EP20166287A EP3885846A1 EP 3885846 A1 EP3885846 A1 EP 3885846A1 EP 20166287 A EP20166287 A EP 20166287A EP 3885846 A1 EP3885846 A1 EP 3885846A1
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M. Davy CRETENET
Philippe Barthoulot
Joseph BALOSSI
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Priority to JP2021015458A priority patent/JP7177194B2/ja
Priority to KR1020210015569A priority patent/KR102543784B1/ko
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    • 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
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    • G04B18/02—Regulator or adjustment devices; Indexing devices, e.g. raquettes
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    • G04D7/12—Timing devices for clocks or watches for comparing the rate of the oscillating member with a standard
    • G04D7/1257—Timing devices for clocks or watches for comparing the rate of the oscillating member with a standard wherein further adjustment devices are present
    • G04D7/1264—Timing devices for clocks or watches for comparing the rate of the oscillating member with a standard wherein further adjustment devices are present for complete clockworks

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  • the invention relates to a clockwork regulating machine for performing at least one setting and / or adjustment on at least one clockwork assembly fixed to a receptacle, said regulating machine comprising control means, for automatically coordinating the movements and / or the operation of at least one positioning module, which comprises maneuvering means arranged to move in space a said receptacle on command of said control means to bring it into an adjustment position and / or adjustment in relation to to a frame that the said regulating machine comprises, under at least one acquisition module, which comprises measuring and / or control means arranged for the identification and determination of the position in space of a said receptacle, and / or of a said at least one watch assembly fixed on a said receptacle, with respect to said frame and to communicate to said control means the information for the control or / and the position correction of said positioning module.
  • control means for automatically coordinating the movements and / or the operation of at least one positioning module, which comprises maneuvering means arranged to move in space a said receptacle on
  • the invention also relates to a method of using such an adjusting machine for setting and / or adjusting at least one watch component.
  • the invention relates to the field of adjustment mechanisms for timepieces.
  • the invention proposes to carry out the automation of fine adjustments on watch movements, or on watch heads, commonly called “watch head” or “WH”, which are completed sets, and to carry out this automation at the same time.
  • level of a compact workstation which can for example be installed on a watchmaker's bench.
  • the means used are provided to ensure the cleanliness of this workstation, which is important because of the handling of finished watch heads or finished movements.
  • the invention is particularly well suited to the fine adjustment of an oscillator, in particular by acting on adjusting screws, directly in the movement or the watch head. .
  • the goal is reliable adjustment in a single operation.
  • the invention relates to a regulating machine according to claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to an adjustment and / or adjustment method, implementing such an adjusting machine, according to claim 18.
  • the invention relates to a clockwork setting machine 1000, which is designed to perform at least one setting and / or adjustment on at least one clock assembly 1 fixed on a receptacle 10.
  • This regulating machine 1000 comprises control means 3000, for automatically coordinating the movements and / or the operation of at least one module, in particular of at least one positioning module 100.
  • this adjusting machine 1000 to adjust a mechanical watch oscillator, of the sprung balance type, by acting on adjusting screws that the balance of this oscillator conventionally comprises.
  • These adjusting screws are generally with differential pitch, to take up the play; so they stay in position once set. This application is in no way limiting.
  • the figures illustrate a particular, non-limiting variant, where the axes are conventionally defined by an orthogonal system: the Z axis is the vertical of the location, the X axis corresponds to a longitudinal direction, the Y axis corresponds to a transverse direction , as seen on the figure 1 which represents a regulating machine 1000 according to the invention, equipped with all the basic modules and all the regulating modules which will be described below.
  • This positioning module 100 comprises maneuvering means, which are arranged to move a receptacle 10 in space, on command from the piloting means 3000, to bring it into an adjustment position and / or adjustment with respect to a frame 2000 that the regulating machine 1000 comprises, and to bring it under at least one acquisition module 200, or under another module of the regulating machine 1000, in particular an adjustment and / or adjustment module 400 which will be described later.
  • This frame 2000 can be a base specific to the regulating machine 1000 which is then easily movable, or be constituted by a watchmaker's bench 4000, which is then integrated into the regulating machine 1000.
  • the frame 2000 directly or indirectly carries at least one regulating module, and the control means 3000 are arranged to automatically coordinate the movements and / or the operation of each regulating module, which the regulating machine 1000 comprises.
  • the regulating machine 1000 preferably comprises a casing 5000, encompassing all of the modules that make it up, and which can be placed under vacuum or overpressure to ensure the cleanliness of the equipment.
  • This casing 5000 notably carries the control means 3000, which conventionally comprise a user interface 3001 such as a screen / keyboard or the like, and a link with a production management system and / or a quality management system. More particularly the user interface 3001 can be used for viewing at high magnification of the working area during the intervention of the various modules, when the regulating machine 1000 comprises an optical module 700 equipped with a digital microscope or the like, which facilitates settings and validations.
  • the number and the arrangement of the axes depend on the configuration chosen for the machine, which here comprises a cantilever column movable in Z; but the mobility in Z could also be at the level of the positioning module 100.
  • the vertical movements can also be linked to a gantry instead of a column.
  • the advantage of the cantilever column is that it leaves enough space in front of the column for the various trainers and grippers, and to facilitate vision or the passage of laser beams.
  • the positioning module 100 is movable relative to the frame 2000 at least in the longitudinal direction X.
  • the movement of a table 109 carrying a receptacle 10 in the longitudinal direction X takes place in at least three remarkable positions: position of rest, laser measurement position, adjustment screw retouch position.
  • This positioning module 100 advantageously comprises a rotary axis ⁇ 0 for the rotation of the table 109.
  • this positioning module 100 is mobile relative to the frame 2000 both in the longitudinal direction X and in the direction transverse Y, which makes it possible to go beyond the eccentric travel allowed by the rotary axis ⁇ 0.
  • the acquisition module 200 comprises measuring and / or control means, which are arranged for the identification and determination of the position in space of a receptacle 10, and / or of at least one assembly.
  • watchmaker 1 fixed on a receptacle 10, relative to the frame 2000, and to communicate to the control means 3000 the information for the control or / and the position correction of the positioning module 100.
  • the acquisition module 200 comprises in particular a carriage 209 movable in the vertical direction Z.
  • This carriage 209 carries vision means and a laser beam oriented here in the vertical direction Z.
  • This module is designed for the automatic adjustment of the focal positions. vision and laser, with respect to the different sets 1, movements or watch heads, carried by a receptacle 10.
  • This focal adjustment of the vision system and of the laser measurement system is made according to an adjustment cycle which includes: balance centering position, free zone position, laser Z measurement position, adjustment screw orientation position.
  • This acquisition module 200 can also carry a secondary carriage, also movable in the vertical direction Z and carried by the carriage 209, to separate, for certain particular applications, the movements of the vision system and of the laser system.
  • this acquisition module 200 may include another laser source, not devoted to measurement, but to ablation operations on the balance or on the hairspring.
  • the acquisition module 200 is mainly used to detect the center of the balance to guarantee the reliability of the adjustment process of the adjusting screws, to guarantee the correct centering of an adjustment clamp 600, described below, on the axis of the adjustment screws of the balance.
  • the regulating machine 1000 comprises at least one regulating module which is an adjustment and / or adjustment mechanism 400.
  • This adjustment and / or adjustment mechanism comprises an adjustment and / or adjustment module 400, which comprises means adjustment and / or adjustment, which are arranged to perform an adjustment and / or an adjustment on at least one assembly 1 carried by a receptacle 10, and / or on at least one component or a mobile that comprises an assembly 1, on command of the piloting means 3000.
  • this adjustment and / or adjustment module 400 is an angular retouching module, the adjustment and / or adjustment means of which comprise a plurality of motorized axes which are arranged to move, open and close in a plane of gripper, preferably but not limited to in a vertical plane passing through the vertical of the place, this gripper plane being perpendicular to a direction of rotation of gripper DF, DG, a gripper 600, which is arranged to drive or deform a mobile or a component that comprises an assembly 1 carried by a receptacle 10.
  • this clamp 600 is designed to allow the tightening / loosening of any type of screw head profile: “Torx®”, hexagonal, with slot, without head, “Imbus”, conical, with bearing, or other.
  • the adjustment and / or adjustment module 400 is movable relative to the frame 2000 of the adjustment machine 1000 at least in the vertical direction Z.
  • the adjustment and / or adjustment module 400 comprises a gripper holder body 401, which is arranged to carry a gripper 600, and which is movable in rotation about an axis of rotation of gripper DH, parallel to the direction of rotation of gripper DF, DG, along a rotary gripper maneuver axis ⁇ 2, relative to a gripper carriage 403.
  • This gripper carriage 403 is movable in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place relative to a structure 404 which is either fixed to the frame 2000, or else mobile in a horizontal direction X perpendicular to the vertical of the place, or else in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place, with respect to a clamp base 405 fixed to the frame 2000 .
  • the clamp 600 is monolithic, in an elastic material. More particularly, the clamp 600 is made of silicon and / or silicon oxide, spring steel, or the like. In fact, in its preferred applications, the clamp 600 is of very small dimensions, its volume is similar to that of a movement, and this constraint is hardly compatible with an articulated mechanism for operation without play, and with a repetitive value d 'low-intensity support efforts to preserve the affected components.
  • this adjustment and / or adjustment module 400 comprises a clamp control body 406 comprising a roller 407, in particular a roller 407 forming a cam, which is arranged to exert a force on a surface of the clamp 600 and deform the clamp. in an opening or closing movement.
  • This clamp control body 406 is notably movable in rotation, along a rotary clamp opening / closing control axis ⁇ 1, either around an axis of rotation of the clamp DH, or around a parallel roller axis DF to an axis of rotation of gripper DH, relative to a gripper carriage 403 which is movable in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place with respect to a structure 404 which is either fixed to the frame 2000, or else mobile in a horizontal direction X perpendicular to the vertical of the place relative to a clamp base 405 fixed to the frame 2000.
  • the clamp control body 406 is arranged to move the roller 407 through 360 ° for the opening or closing control of the clamp 600.
  • the gripper control body 406 is movable in rotation around the axis of rotation of the gripper DH, so as to be able to exert, in certain angular positions, a support offset with respect to a plane of symmetry PS that the clamp 600.
  • the gripper 600 comprises gripper arms 601 for maneuvering a component or mobile of the assembly 1, in particular a balance adjusting screw.
  • each gripper arm 601 is movable in a gripper plane, in particular a vertical plane passing through the vertical of the place, the gripper plane being perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the gripper DH or to a DF roller axis parallel to a DH collet rotation axis.
  • the plane common to the gripper arms 601 can be moved in space.
  • the 601 gripper arms are designed to tighten the outside diameter of adjusting screws of all types of balances, even the smallest.
  • the clamp 600 is elastic, and comprises at least one bearing portion 602 which is subjected to the action of an actuator or of a roller 407 or of an eccentric and / or of a pusher, which comprises the adjustment and / or adjustment module 400, and in which any deformation of this at least one bearing portion 602 modifies the relative position of the arms 601 between them, and deforms the clamp 600, which makes it possible to use the clamp 600 as a tool for making an adjustment.
  • the clamp 600 is symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry PS, and comprises first elastic arms 607 and / or second elastic arms 604.
  • the clamp 600 comprises a fixing zone 603 which is more rigid than the elastic arms and the second elastic arms 604, for fixing the clamp 600 to a clamp holder body 401 that the adjustment module comprises and / or adjustment 400; this fixing can be achieved by the combination of at least one positioning pin driven into a pin hole 6030 visible on the figure 3 , and at least one screw or the like fixed at an implantation 608.
  • the clamp 600 comprises at least one such support portion 602, which is more rigid than the first elastic arms 607 and the second elastic arms 604.
  • the first elastic arms 607 are substantially aligned with the gripper arms 601.
  • the system can operate without a stop on complementary surfaces.
  • the design of the roller 407, in particular a cam allows a 360 ° rotation without risk for the clamp 600.
  • the fixing zone 603 comprises limiting surfaces 605, which are arranged to cooperate in abutment bearing with complementary limiting surfaces 606 which the bearing portion 602 comprises, so as to limit the deformation of the clamp 600.
  • the clamp 600 is held in reference by two pins and a clamping screw.
  • the shape of the clamp 600 is optimized so as not to exceed the elastic limit stress of the material as well as the maximum value of the force exerted by the roller 407, in particular a cam.
  • the profile (thickness, angular position) of the arms 601 and 604 is defined to be compatible with the space available.
  • the vertical axis Z makes it possible to manage the descent into position of the clamp 600 at the level of an adjusting screw, the control of the rotary axis for opening / closing the clamp ⁇ 1 triggers the opening of the clamp. clamp 600 to clamp an adjusting screw, then closing the clamp 600 around this adjusting screw.
  • the maneuver of the rotary clamp maneuver axis ⁇ 2 controls the tightening or unscrewing of the adjusting screw, as the watchmaker would do.
  • the gripper 600 can be used both as a rotating tool and as a linear motion tool such as a punch, dowel, pin punch, chisel, etc. a mandrel, or the like.
  • the gripper 600 can then be used as a deformation or engraving tool.
  • the regulating machine 1000 also comprises at least one other regulating module which is a drive module 300.
  • This drive module 300 comprises drive means 301, which are arranged to drive, at least in rotation, the drive.
  • this drive module 300 is a balance drive module, illustrated by figure 4 .
  • This drive module 300 comprises a body 310 movable at least in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place, and with respect to which is movable in an articulated manner a motorized driver 301, which is rotatable about a driver axis. DC parallel to the vertical direction Z, or substantially parallel to the vertical direction Z.
  • this body 310 comprises positioning means 340, which are arranged to position in rotation, around an axis DN parallel to the vertical direction Z, at least one deflection arm 303, 304, relative to which is pivotally mounted, around of an intermediate axis DB parallel to the drive axis DC, a driver arm 302 carrying the driver 301.
  • this body 310 carries drive means 330 for driving the driver 301 in rotation, by means of transmission means 320 with a belt, or chain, or gearing, or cardan shaft, or the like.
  • the positioning means 340 are arranged to angularly position at least one return arm 304, to which is articulated a return arm, which is the driver arm 302, or a forearm 303 to which the arm of the driver is articulated. 'trainer 302.
  • the figure 4 thus illustrates, on the one hand a first motor 310 which rotates belts 320 which drive the drive shaft 301 in rotation, and on the other hand a second motor 340, which rotates around its axis DN the complete assembly 310 , 304-303-302, 301-320-330.
  • the arm can be retracted using the body around its motor axis.
  • This arm is manually adjustable around the 2 axes DA and DB. The adjustment is defined according to the caliber to be adjusted.
  • the body 340 is carried by a table with cross movements XZ in a vertical plane passing through the vertical of the place, comprising a carriage 350 which is carried by a carriage 360 movable relative to a table base 370 fixed to the frame 2000 .
  • the drive module 300 advantageously comprises a rotary axis ⁇ 40 for the rotation of the transmission means 320, and the driver 301 is movable in rotation about a rotary axis ⁇ 4.
  • This arrangement allows optimum positioning of the rotation drive finger 301 relative to the balance.
  • the regulating machine 1000 also comprises at least one other regulating module which is a holding and / or support module 500, in particular a support finger module, and which comprises holding and / or support means. 501.
  • a holding and / or support module 500 in particular a support finger module, and which comprises holding and / or support means. 501.
  • These holding and / or support means 501 are arranged to exert a substantially axial support on a mobile or a component of an assembly 1 during or after an adjustment and / or an adjustment carried out on an assembly 1 by the adjustment module and / or adjustment 400, or else to maintain the moving part or component without contact by the action of a magnetic or electrostatic field, in a direction DE which, in a particular application is parallel to the vertical of the place, or which forms a angle less than 10 ° with the vertical direction of the place.
  • this at least one holding and / or support module 500 is carried by the at least one positioning module 100. It can however be independent thereof, and fixed. directly on the frame 2000 of the regulating machine 1000, or on a mobile carriage included in this regulating machine 1000.
  • this at least one holding and / or support module 500 comprises a body 520 which is rotatable along a rotary axis ⁇ 3 for rotation with respect to a vertical direction DD parallel to the vertical of the place and which drives a support arm 502 which carries, in a fixed or hinged manner, the holding and / or support means 501.
  • this support uses a principle similar to the adjustment clamp 600, that is to say the use of the elasticity of the material.
  • the regulating machine 1000 according to the invention it is imperative, in order to avoid stresses on the shock absorbers of the balance, to exert the weakest and most controlled support force possible.
  • a first variant of support comprises a shaft with guide by bronze bearing, which supports by its own weight on the balance to block it in rotation, and requires a perfect adjustment of the guide clearance to ensure that the shaft falls under its own weight. , while avoiding any blocking of the balance, or even a harmful axial stress on the balance.
  • this support system is slightly inclined so as not to generate a shadow zone on the balance, which may disturb the detection of the adjusting screw by optical means which the adjusting machine 1000 comprises, which explains the interest of 'a slightly inclined DE direction.
  • the holding and / or support means 501 comprise a support finger which is a mass, held guided by elastic guide means 503, fixed to the carrier arm 502 and which are arranged to hold the mass in support on a mobile or component by the application of a substantially vertical force.
  • These elastic guide means 503 may in particular consist, as can be seen on the figure 5 , by two flexible blades substantially parallel to one another and slightly inclined relative to the horizontal, and which constitute a deformable parallelogram with the support finger 501 and the structure which carries it.
  • the holding and / or support means 501 comprise a support finger which is a mass guided in a housing of the carrying arm 502 and which is arranged to hold a mobile or component by its own weight. .
  • the holding and / or support module 500 is arranged to orient said holding and / or means. or support 501 in a direction DE slightly inclined relative to the vertical, in order to free the field of vision of these devices.
  • the body 520 is movable in rotation relative to a body 510, which is movable in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place, with respect to a structure 590 which is either fixed to the frame 2000, or else fixed to a carriage 530, 570, movable relative to a base 580 fixed to the frame 2000.
  • this body 510 is movable in the vertical direction Z relative to a carriage carried by a base carriage 570 with horizontal movement Y, or X, or with cross movements XY in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the vertical of the place, compared to a base 580 fixed to the frame 2000.
  • the body 510 is movable relative to a structure 590 which is either fixed to the frame 2000, or else fixed to a carriage 530, 570 movable relative to a base 580 fixed to the frame 2000, under the combined action of a rolling roller 560 carried by the body 510 and a ramp 550 that includes a ramp carriage 540 movable relative to a base carriage 570 in a horizontal direction X in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the vertical of the place.
  • the holding and / or support module 500 is arranged to maintain in a substantially axial position, in the vertical direction Z or in such a direction DE, a mobile or component of an assembly 1 during or after the training. of the mobile or component by the drive means of this at least one drive module 300. This maintenance in axial position is appropriate at the end of the drive of this mobile or this component.
  • the holding and / or support module 500 provides a safe alternative to traditional stop-seconds type mechanisms, the blades of which risk damaging the balance.
  • the Z axis allows the descent of the support finger 501, and the ⁇ 3 axis allows the rotation of the arm 502.
  • the acquisition module 200 comprises viewing means arranged to scan the work zone.
  • the viewing means are arranged to detect the entire surface of the balance, or any zone necessary for the adjustment of the adjusting screws. These viewing means also make it possible to detect the number or type of an adjusting screw, or to read an engraving carried out on the rim of the balance to determine the number and type of the adjusting screws.
  • the acquisition module 200 is mobile at least in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place, and comprises viewing means arranged to determine the position of a surface of a mobile or component, and / or to determine the nature and position of at least one adjustment member that comprises an assembly 1, such as an adjustment screw, weight, eyebolt, snowshoe, or the like
  • the acquisition module 200 is mobile at least in a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place, and comprises vision means and laser measurement means, and a device for automatic adjustment of the vision and focal positions. laser relative to a mobile or component of an assembly 1 carried by a receptacle 10, for the exact determination of the position of the upper surface of the mobile or component in the vertical direction.
  • the regulating machine 1000 comprises at least one optical module 700, which is carried directly or indirectly by the frame 2000, or by the positioning module 100, or the acquisition module 200, or one of the regulating modules 300 , 400, 500, which the regulating machine 1000 comprises.
  • This optical module 700 is interfaced with the control means 3000, for the optical control of a component or a moving body during its adjustment or during an oscillation to which it is subjected.
  • the positioning module 100 and / or the acquisition module 200, comprises identification means for the identification of a receptacle 10 which advantageously comprises a marking or an identification or a receptacle identification component.
  • identification means for the identification of a receptacle 10 which advantageously comprises a marking or an identification or a receptacle identification component.
  • each assembly 1 carried by the receptacle 10 which assembly 1 advantageously comprises a marking or an identification or a product identification component.
  • the regulating machine 1000 comprises at least one such optical module 700 carried directly or indirectly by the frame 2000, and interfaced with the control means 3000, for the optical control of a moving body or component during its adjustment or during an oscillation. to which it is subjected, and / or to constitute means of identification of a receptacle 10 and for the identification of each assembly 1 carried by the receptacle 10.
  • each receptacle 10 comprises, for the reception of an assembly 1, a substantially planar bearing surface 190, which, in a particular horizontal service position, extends in a substantially planar manner along a horizontal plane perpendicular to a vertical direction Z parallel to the vertical of the place.
  • the regulating machine 1000 can include a manipulator for moving such a receptacle 10 in space, which then makes it possible, in the case where the assembly 1 comprises an oscillator whose properties we want to test chronometric, to present this set 1 in the standardized chronometric control positions, in a static position in the various angles, or even during a dynamic control passing through the standardized positions and orientations, in particular as described in the document EP3486734 in the name of MONTRES BREGUET .
  • the receptacle 10 comprises means for positioning and orientation with respect to the table 109 of the positioning module 100.
  • this receptacle 10 is a fitting which comprises, under its bearing surface 190, a spring mechanism 180 for receiving an assembly 1, and, above the bearing surface 190, wedges of blocking 102 of an assembly 1.
  • This receptacle 10 also comprises, between the bearing surface and the blocking wedges 102, angular orientation means 103 for the angular orientation in abutment bearing of an edge of the set 1 on the fixture.
  • the figures 8 to 10 successively illustrate the preparation of the fitting for the reception of a watch head, with two clamps or locking wedges 102 which are forks arranged to rest on the horns 101 of the watch head, the removal of the watch head 1 on the spring mechanism 180 and resting on the bearing surface 190 and in an angular position where the horns 101 are outside the arms of the forks of the locking wedges 102, then finally the rotation of the watch head 1 until to an angular abutment bearing position of one of the horns 101 on a pin 103 forming the angular orientation means, guided in a pin housing 105, abutment bearing position in which the spring mechanism 180 ensures a good support.
  • the receptacle 10 comprises interchangeable blocks 110 carrying the locking wedges 102 and the pin housings 105, and which are each adapted to a particular type of movement or watch head.
  • the receptacle 10 may, in a variant not illustrated by the figures, comprise, in particular on its underside, gripping means similar to those provided by pallets of centers of machining: Mors or ISO or SA cone, T-slot, dovetail, or similar, and also similar positioning means: bores, pins, grooves, or the like.
  • the regulating machine 1000 comprises a palletizing mechanism, for the automatic exchange of receptacles 10 at the level of the positioning module 100.
  • a simple palletization for example a palletizer 900, transfers the receptacle 10 to a frequency analyzer 800, without modifying the position of the positioning module, and a possible return of the receptacle 10 to refine the correction of the balance, is performed after redeposition of the receptacle 10 on the station table whose position has not changed.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is directly equipped with a device for launching the oscillation, and comprises optical means 700 with a camera and a clock, for optical frequency control.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is equipped with a device for controlling the rate after adjustment.
  • a palletizer 900 can also be used for transporting the receptacle 10 on such a device.
  • the regulating machine 1000 comprises a frequency analyzer 800 and / or a chronometry control device coupled to the control means 3000, which are programmed to trigger an iteration of adjustment on a regulating device until it has entered a required frequency and / or rate tolerance.
  • the receptacle 10 is positioned under the viewing means of the acquisition module 200, which defines the position of the axis of the balance in XY, and which controls an XY displacement of the receptacle 10 if necessary, or, in a variant, a displacement angular position of this receptacle, or even a more complex movement combining rotation (s) and translation (s).
  • the search for the adjusting screw is done by friction drive of the balance rim by the driver 301. A descent in Z follows.
  • the Z position measurement of a laser adjusting screw can be done on a bearing or on a flat of an adjusting screw, the geometric parameters of which are known and managed by the control means 3000. It is in fact a matter of precisely positioning the arms 601 of the clamp 600 in symmetry with respect to the axis of the adjusting screw, so as not to create any other torque on the screw than the screwing or unscrewing torque.
  • the balance is then locked in position with the support finger 501, to maintain the position of the balance and because closing the clamp generates a slight stress on the balance which can result in a Z movement of the order of 30 micrometers at most; the driver 301 is then released. The adjustment is then carried out by screwing or unscrewing the adjusting screw.
  • the invention also relates to a method of using such a setting machine 1000, for setting and / or adjusting at least one watch component.
  • This method comprises relative movements between the different modules of the regulating machine 1000, it is described here for the regulating machine illustrated by the figures, the person skilled in the art will know how to extrapolate it to neighboring architectures, depending on the mobility or not of each. module, and the arrangement of the work axes for the different units. All these movements are therefore relative movements.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is fitted with at least one holding and / or support module 500, which is arranged to exert a support on a mobile or component of an assembly 1 during or after an adjustment and / or an adjustment carried out on an assembly 1 by another module regulating 300, 400, 500, or else to maintain the moving part or component without contact by the action of a magnetic or electrostatic field, in particular in a vertical direction DE parallel to the vertical of the place.
  • This support is appropriate at the end of the training of this mobile or this component.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is equipped with at least one drive module 300, which comprises a motorized drive 301 rotating around a DC drive axis parallel to the vertical direction Z for driving the mobile or component. .
  • the adjusting machine 1000 is equipped with at least one adjustment and / or adjustment module 400, which comprises a clamp 600 for driving or deforming the mobile or component, and the parameter is adjusted by action of the clamp 600. on at least one mobile or component of the assembly 1.
  • the adjusting machine 1000 is equipped with at least one optical module 700 for the optical control of the moving body or component during its adjustment or during an oscillation to which it is subjected.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is equipped with at least one means for measuring the parameter, interfaced with the control means 3000, and we iterates the parameter adjustment cycle until a parameter value compatible with the target value is obtained.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is equipped with at least one palletizer 900 to take out the receptacle 10 of the regulating machine 1000 in an output position which is memorized, the palletizer is used to subject the receptacle 10 to the measuring means. of the parameter, then to return the receptacle 10 to the exit position to resume the adjustment cycle and / or adjustment of the assembly 1.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is equipped with at least one means for measuring the parameter, in order to measure the value of the parameter before resuming the setting cycle and / or adjusting the assembly 1.
  • the simplest implementation of the method is in open loop: we receive a set 1 measured beforehand, we know the value of the corrections to be made, we enter the target value and actual value of the watch or movement; the adjustment screws are then corrected on the machine, and the assembly 1 is restored without control.
  • the clamp 600 acts only on the adjusting screws: the screw is tightened or loosened to modify the inertia of the balance.
  • the opening / closing of the gripper 600 utilizes the elasticity of the material, as the gripper 600 is preferably a monolithic part.
  • a roller 407, in particular with a cam profile, driven by a motor performs the opening / closing of the clamp 600.
  • the acquisition module 200 comprises a laser, which detects the stud in which the adjusting screw is placed.
  • the laser makes it possible to define the Z position of the balance to bring the clamp 600 in the same axis as the adjusting screw, because the objective is to tighten / loosen the screw in the axis so as not to exert a parasitic torque.
  • the target value (for example 2.5 s / day) is managed at the level of control means 3000.
  • the current value of the rate is entered by software.
  • the system allows a reduced complete cycle time, of the order of 50 to 70 seconds, depending on the number of screws to be adjusted.
  • Closed-loop use makes it necessary to equip the regulating machine with an analyzer, which makes it more complex and requires more space, but makes it possible to check whether the target value has been reached on the station.
  • the regulating machine 1000 can also be equipped with a camera coupled to a clock, for optical frequency control.
  • the regulating machine according to the invention can be used for numerous horological applications.
  • the adjusting machine 1000 is used for the adjustment of an adjusting screw which is a balance weight or a balance bridge adjustment screw or a hairspring adjustment screw, or a sharing adjustment screw, or an alignment adjustment screw, or for adjusting a racquet.
  • an adjusting screw which is a balance weight or a balance bridge adjustment screw or a hairspring adjustment screw, or a sharing adjustment screw, or an alignment adjustment screw, or for adjusting a racquet.
  • the adjusting machine 1000 is used to perform a partition adjustment by Z adjustment and action on a screw or a needle, or an alignment adjustment, or a position adjustment in an oblong, or the like.
  • the regulating machine 1000 is used for the local deformation of a bridge or a hairspring or an arm or a balance rim.
  • the workstation equipped with such a very compact regulating machine is simple to use, with excellent ergonomics.
  • the small size of the regulating machine 1000 makes it easier to combine it with a classic watchmaker's bench 4000, of which the regulating machine 1000 only occupies about half the length.

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