Valve orientation device for timepieces
US10895847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B37/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orientable valve including a device for adjusting the angular orientation of the valve head with respect to the watch case, wherein the device for adjusting the angular orientation of the valve head includes a friction ring disposed between the valve head and the upper step, the friction ring rotates integrally with the shaft and is free in translation with respect to the shaft, the friction ring has a cylindrical external friction surface in friction contact with an internal wall of the tube, and wherein the shaft includes, in its distal portion, a device for actuating the latter in rotation making it possible to pivot the valve to adjust the angular orientation of the valve head.
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