Balance wheel
USRE28794E · kind E · reissue
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1975 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A balance wheel for a horological instrument comprises a substantially annular rim having an enlarged counterweight portion and carrying a body (e.g., coil, magnet). The balance wheel is designed so that the body position is normally offset from the axis of the balance wheel in order that variations in body weight cause a related movement of the balance wheel about the axis. The rotation of the axially supported and initially unpoised balance wheel presents a portion of the counterweight to a stationary tool. The counterweight portion is of a predetermined configuration and the wheel is so designed that the tool removes sufficient material to poise the balance wheel.
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