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US4704710A
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Arrangement for adjusting the hand position of a watch
Assignee: Pforzheimer Uhren Rohwerke Porta GmbH
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Filing: 1985-12-10
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Granted: 1987-11-03
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Expires: 2005-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A timepiece hand adjustment mechanism especially for small wristwatches comprises a control shaft with a squared key structure formed thereon and a coupling lever operating member with squared central passage disposed on the key structure so as to be movable therewith. The coupling lever operating member has a collar of which a section projects into an elongated opening in a coupling operating lever so that the lever can be pivoted by axial movement of the control shaft for coupling the adjustment mechanism while, at the same time, it can be rotated for adjusting the hand position.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Kroener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:40
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A timepiece hand adjustment mechanism especially for a wristwatch, comprising a control shaft having a squared key structure formed thereon, a coupling lever operating member having a squared central passage and being disposed on the key structure of said control shaft for movement therewith, said coupling lever operating member having a collar of rectangular axial cross-section extending therearound and a coupling operating lever having formed therein an elongated opening receiving a section of said collar so as to permit actuation of said operating lever by axial movement of said control shaft, said elongated opening in said coupling operating lever being formed between inwardly curved wall sections which provide for a roller cam structure to facilitate operation of said lever by axial movement of said control shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A timepiece hand adjustment mechanism especially for a wristwatch, comprising a control shaft having a squared key structure formed thereon, a coupling lever operating member having a squared central passage and being disposed on the key structure of said control shaft for movement therewith, said coupling lever operating member having a collar of rectangular axial cross-section extending therearound and a coupling operating lever having formed therein an elongated opening receiving a section of said collar so as to permit actuation of said operating lever by axial movement of said control shaft, said elongated opening in said coupling operating lever being formed between inwardly curved wall sections which provide for a roller cam structure to facilitate operation of said lever by axial movement of said control shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said squared key structure is arranged at one end of said control shaft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-11-02 | 1991-05-04 | 1991-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-02 | 1995-05-04 | 1995-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-02 | 1999-05-04 | 1999-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |