Abstract:
1,054,589. Bearings; springs. PARECHOC S.A. Oct. 10, 1964, No. 41459/64. Headings F2A and F2S. A radial and axial shock absorbing bearing for time-pieces and small mechanisms comprises a bearing-support 1, a bearing-body which comprises a pierced jewel 3 and a cap-jewel 4 in a common setting 5 and a spring 6 in which the bearing-body is resiliently mounted. The spring 6 has a cylindrical portion 6a which receives the bearing-body, an annular portion 6b which engages a ring 7 secured to the support 1 and has longitudinal apertures 8 therein so that flexible blades are formed between the portions 6a, 6b. In a modification the apertures 8 extend through the annular portion 6b.