Accurate positioning of a timepiece bar or bridge

The invention relates to a detachable timepiece assembly (1), which comprises a bar or bridge (2) positioned on a bar-on-plate (3) through a first centering pin (6) and a second aligning pin (11). The first centering pin and the second aligning pin are in cooperation with the bar-on-plate (3) and th...

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Main Authors SYLVAIN MARECHAL, BENOIT JUNOD, DAVE MANGIN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.02.2016
Subjects
HOROLOGY
MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL
MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES
PHYSICS
TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
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Summary:The invention relates to a detachable timepiece assembly (1), which comprises a bar or bridge (2) positioned on a bar-on-plate (3) through a first centering pin (6) and a second aligning pin (11). The first centering pin and the second aligning pin are in cooperation with the bar-on-plate (3) and the bar or bridge (2). The bar-on-plate (3) or the bar or bridge (2) includes a first female centering device (4) for relative centering and a gap occupying device (20). The first female centering device receives the first pin (6) by abutting against two first facets (5) forming a dihedral edge (50). The gap occupying device is configured to apply direct or indirect force to the first pin (6). The invention also relates to an escapement mechanism including the detachable assembly, a timepiece movement including the escapement mechanism, and a timepiece comprising the movement.
Bibliography:Application Number: CN201510428774