Patent classifications
G04B1/12
Mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve detection
The mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve indication comprises at least one barrel system with a winding output connected to a winding wheel of a differential gear, and with an unwinding output connected to an unwinding wheel of the differential gear. It includes a locking wheel set driven in rotation by an intermediate wheel of the differential gear. The locking wheel set is connected to a running reserve indicator to display the running reserve. The locking wheel set includes a locking element for coming into contact with the unwinding wheel of the differential gear when the running reserve is at zero, in order to lock the timepiece movement.
Mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve detection
The mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve indication comprises at least one barrel system with a winding output connected to a winding wheel of a differential gear, and with an unwinding output connected to an unwinding wheel of the differential gear. It includes a locking wheel set driven in rotation by an intermediate wheel of the differential gear. The locking wheel set is connected to a running reserve indicator to display the running reserve. The locking wheel set includes a locking element for coming into contact with the unwinding wheel of the differential gear when the running reserve is at zero, in order to lock the timepiece movement.
Processor controlled energy harvester based on oscillating weight type energy collectors
Computer processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. The system can use the energy for various useful purposes, including sensor monitoring, data acquisition, wireless communications, and the like, and can also receive supplemental power from other sources.
TIMEPIECE WHEEL SET WITH A UNIDIRECTIONAL WHEEL
Timepiece wheel set with a unidirectional wheel rotating in only one direction in cooperation with a ratchet wheel, which is movable inside a ratchet wheel chamber, comprising a click that rotates integrally with this wheel, which forms a one-piece component comprising at least one spring-arm, at the end of which, on a first side, a beak cooperates directly with the toothing of a ratchet wheel in an operating position in which this spring-arm is free, and on a second side, a first hook can cooperate with a second hook of complementary shape, comprised in this one-piece click, in a rest position in which this spring-arm is in an extended position, the elasticity thereof allowing this first hook to be hooked or unhooked with respect to this second hook by the action of an operator, by maximum elongation of this spring-arm and/or by the tilting of this end.
PROCESSOR CONTROLLED ENERGY HARVESTER BASED ON OSCILLATING WEIGHT TYPE ENERGY COLLECTORS
Computer processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. The system can use the energy for various useful purposes, including sensor monitoring, data acquisition, wireless communications, and the like, and can also receive supplemental power from other sources.
TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT
A timepiece movement includes two timepiece components rotating about a common axis, namely a first timepiece component attached to an arbor including a pivot (1) at least at one of its extremities and a second timepiece component including a bearing (2) receiving said pivot (1). The pivot (1) and the bearing (2) have the form of a rounded regular polygon, preferably a rounded equilateral triangle, respectively male or female, arranged in such a manner that the pivot (1) engages in the bearing (2) with an angular clearance permitting rotation of the arbor to be transmitted to the second component by a self-locking effect.
MOVEMENT WITH POWER RESERVE EXTENSION
The invention relates to a timepiece movement comprising a first regulating member and a first escapement connected by a first train to a first energy source, the first train, the first escapement, the first regulating member and the first energy source defining a first assembly, a second regulating member and a second escapement connected by a second train to a second energy source, the second train, the second escapement, the second regulating member and the second energy source defining a second assembly, at least one differential gear provided to ensure a kinematic connection between the first assembly and the second assembly, and means for displaying the current time. According to the invention, the timepiece movement includes means for stopping and allowing operation of one of the two regulating members, and the differential gear carries the time display means to display the time regardless of which regulating member is operating.
SMART WATCH AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
A smart watch, which simultaneously provides the two functions of a physical watch and a mobile terminal, and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The present invention provides a smart watch and a method for controlling the smart watch, the smart watch comprising; a case; at least one hand for displaying current time, the at least one hand being arranged to be adjacent to the inner periphery of the case; a movement for moving the hand along the inner periphery of the case, the movement being located inside the case; and a display unit configured to display various types of information, the display unit being located in the case, wherein the hand and a screen of the display unit are simultaneously shown to a user.
MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT WITH RUNNING RESERVE DETECTION
The mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve indication comprises at least one barrel system with a winding output connected to a winding wheel of a differential gear, and with an unwinding output connected to an unwinding wheel of the differential gear. It includes a locking wheel set driven in rotation by an intermediate wheel of the differential gear. The locking wheel set is connected to a running reserve indicator to display the running reserve. The locking wheel set includes a locking element for coming into contact with the unwinding wheel of the differential gear when the running reserve is at zero, in order to lock the timepiece movement.
MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT WITH RUNNING RESERVE DETECTION
The mechanical timepiece movement with running reserve indication comprises at least one barrel system with a winding output connected to a winding wheel of a differential gear, and with an unwinding output connected to an unwinding wheel of the differential gear. It includes a locking wheel set driven in rotation by an intermediate wheel of the differential gear. The locking wheel set is connected to a running reserve indicator to display the running reserve. The locking wheel set includes a locking element for coming into contact with the unwinding wheel of the differential gear when the running reserve is at zero, in order to lock the timepiece movement.