Battery operated electronic watch
US4143507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04C3/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A battery operated watch includes an actuator mechanism adapted to actuating indicator hands of the watch. The actuating mechanism includes a gear train adapted to drive indicator hands, a motor for driving the gear train, and an electronic block unit. The electronic block unit includes an oscillator and electronic circuit for operating the motor. A mechanism plate and bridge are provided. A carrier plate of insulative material is disposed between the mechanism plate and bridge. The carrier plate has pockets, including indentations, bores and openings, for receiving and retaining in position at least some components of the actuating mechanism. Means is provided for securing the mechanism plate, bridge, and carrier plate together, including a plurality of pillars extending between the mechanism plate and the bridge.
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