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Timepiece with a striking work fitted with a gong

US8395970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2010
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2031

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  • 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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