US3633444A
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Machine for rotatably driving the bottom of a watch-casing or the bottom of a measuring apparatus
Assignee: FIMECOR FINE MECANIQUE
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Filing: 1970-06-23
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A machine for screwing or unscrewing the bottom of a watchcasing or the like having a support for receiving and holding the casing and a bracket carrying a rotatable spindle disposed above the support. The spindle is axially movable with respect to the bracket and carries a driver for application against the bottom of the casing for driving the same rotatably.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Freiburghaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:07
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04D; G04D1/00; G04D1/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53687
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
Machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized by the fact that the said hollow pyramid has a square base, two of its opposite faces belonging to two movable members moving in the direction of the axis passing by the middle of the sides constituting the basis of these two faces, means permitting to produce the simultaneous displacement of the said movable members towards the center or in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Machine as claimed in claim 2, characterized by the fact that the means controlling the two movable members of the support are constituted by a screw rotatably mounted on the frame of the machine, prevented from moving axially, provided with two opposite threaded portions threaded into two opposite threaded nuts, carried the first one by one of the movable members and the second one by the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
Machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized by the fact that the clamping dogs are slidably mounted on the frame of the machine, each of them being provided, at its basis, with a protruding element engaging into one of several arc-shaped grooves provided in a plate rotatably mounted on the said frame, coaxially to the center of the support, whereby the rotation of the said plate produces the radial displacements of the said clamping dogs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized by the fact that the said plate is provided with means permitting to lock it, thus locking the clamping dogs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized by the fact that the said clamping dogs move, by pairs, along two diagonals of the square constituting the basis of the hollow pyramid constituting the support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized by the fact that the hollow pyramid constituting the suppOrt is coated, innerly, with protective material preventing the support from any risk of damaging the casing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |