Oscillators synchronised by an intermittent escapement
US9128464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04F7/0866
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A timepiece including a first resonator oscillating at a first frequency and connected by a main gear train to a main energy source via a main escapement, a second resonator oscillating at a second frequency which is lower than the first frequency and cooperating with the main escapement in order to synchronize maintenance of the first resonator to the second frequency.
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