Timepiece with a striking work fitted with a gong
US8395970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B23/026
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The striking work device of a timepiece (1) includes a gong (2) surrounding a movement and extending in approximately one plane (x, y), and a gong-carrier (3) secured to a watch plate (8). The gong is fixed to the gong-carrier. At least one hammer (5) strikes the gong (2) to cause the gong to vibrate. The hammer (5) strikes the gong at an inclined incidence relative to the plane.
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