G04B1/22

Timepiece movement and timepiece including such a movement
09588492 · 2017-03-07 · ·

A clockwork movement includes a mechanical energy source, a first regulating part and a first escapement, which are connected by a first gear-train to the energy source, and a second regulating part and a second escapement, which are connected by a second gear-train to the energy source. The first gear-train, the first escapement (4) and the first regulating part (2) define a first assembly. The second gear-train, the second escapement and the second regulating part (10) define a second assembly. At least one differential gear is arranged to provide a kinematic connection between the first assembly and the energy source and between the second assembly and the energy source.

Method for adapting a timepiece movement provided to operate in ambient atmospheric pressure so as to operate in a low-pressure atmosphere
09535404 · 2017-01-03 · ·

A method for adapting a timepiece movement includes measuring a loss of energy for each free oscillation of the balance at atmospheric pressure; measuring the loss of energy for each free oscillation at a given low pressure corresponding to a working pressure intended for a modified movement; using i) the measured loss of energy at atmospheric pressure and ii) the measured loss of energy at the given low pressure, determining a percentage of energy gain of the balance between respective i) measurements of the measured loss of energy at atmospheric pressure and ii) measurements of the measured loss of energy at the given low pressure; and reducing a torque delivered to the escapement by a value corresponding to the determined percentage of energy gain.

Method for adapting a timepiece movement provided to operate in ambient atmospheric pressure so as to operate in a low-pressure atmosphere
09535404 · 2017-01-03 · ·

A method for adapting a timepiece movement includes measuring a loss of energy for each free oscillation of the balance at atmospheric pressure; measuring the loss of energy for each free oscillation at a given low pressure corresponding to a working pressure intended for a modified movement; using i) the measured loss of energy at atmospheric pressure and ii) the measured loss of energy at the given low pressure, determining a percentage of energy gain of the balance between respective i) measurements of the measured loss of energy at atmospheric pressure and ii) measurements of the measured loss of energy at the given low pressure; and reducing a torque delivered to the escapement by a value corresponding to the determined percentage of energy gain.