Patent classifications
F16C2202/60
MECHANICAL COMPONENT, MECHANISM MODULE, MOVEMENT, AND TIMEPIECE
A mechanical component, a mechanism module, a movement, and a timepiece superior in lubricating oil retaining performance are to be provided. A mechanical component includes: a first component having a first surface region; a second component having a second surface region on which the first surface region can slide; and an oil retaining film formed on at least one of the first surface region and the second surface region and more lipophilic than the region.
THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
In a thrust needle roller bearing, even in an environment where an amount of lubricating oil is small, the amount of lubricating oil is held and seizure is prevented. The thrust needle roller bearing includes a plurality of needle rollers, a bearing ring (31) having an annular raceway surface (31a) on which the needle rollers roll, and a cage that rollably holds the needle rollers, in which an oil repellent film (41a) is formed by oil repellent treatment on a portion of the raceway surface (31a) other than a portion in contact with the needle rollers.
STRAIN WAVE GEARING
A strain wave gearing (1) has a hollow input shaft (5). A wave generator (4), which makes an externally toothed gear (3) flex in the radial direction so as to engage an internally toothed gear (2), has a wave bearing (43) that has a ball retainer (47). An input-shaft outer circumferential surface portion of the hollow input shaft (5) that is positioned on the inside of the externally toothed gear (3) is coated with an oil-repellent coating (14). The surface of the ball retainer (47) is also coated with an oil-repellent coating (15). The oil-repellent coatings (14, 15) lower the grease stirring resistance of the hollow input shaft (5) and the ball retainer (47) and make it possible to reduce loss torque at the strain wave gearing (1).