Natural escapement for a horological movement and horological movement comprising such an escapement
US12117771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B15/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A natural escapement for a horological movement performing a succession of operating cycles each composed of a first and a second alternation of a balance which includes a balance wheel on an axis of which is adjusted a balance plate, this natural escapement including a first escapement wheel arranged to be driven by a second wheel, this first escapement wheel in turn driving a second escapement wheel, the balance plate carrying a balance pin wherein this balance plate causes the pivoting of an anchor at each of the first and second alternations, a first lever, pivoted about a pivot axis, being connected to a first arm of the anchor via at least one pivot joint, the anchor including a second arm extended by a second lever, these levers being arranged to respectively lock the first and second escapement wheels temporarily.
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