摘要:
Case clocks, especially of the so-called tall-case or grandfather type, equipped with at least one suspended elongated weight, preferably contained within a weight shell or casing, are provided with at least one narrow annular memorializing band surrounding the weight or shell and retained thereon, the annular band carrying on an exposed surface indicia commemorating a particular event to be memorialized. Preferably, the memorializing band slidably encircles the weight or shell, the latter including at its lower end a radially projecting detent, of bead shape for example, to limit the downward movement of the band. A plurality of such bands can be stacked vertically end-to-end on each weight or shell. The weight and bands are visually exposed through doors or other openings or transparent panels in the clock case.
摘要:
A system and method for sending a response message over a wired communication channel in an automation network is disclosed. The method includes the operation of defining a radio frequency (RF) network between a central controller and a plurality of automation devices. A control signal is transmitted from the central controller to at least one of the plurality of automation devices over the RF network. A response message is sent from at least one of the plurality of automation devices to the central controller using a wired network.
摘要:
Clock with mechanical movement motif that incorporates a clock movement with a movement of a selected mechanical part. The clock may be wall mounted or may include an upright stand having a base and an attachment to a mounting frame. The mounting frame includes an adapter flange for attachment of a clock works mechanism. The movement shafts of the clock mechanism are carried through an aperture extending through a face of the mounting frame. A front face of the mounting frame includes a spindle with index notches for cooperative engagement with a clock face. A bushing has an inner diameter that is adapted to be rotationally carried on the shouldered region of the spindle. An outer diameter of the bushing is adapted to carry a bore of a mechanical part. A motor and drive sprocket are coupled to the bushing for rotation of the mechanical part about the spindle.
摘要:
Chain wheel assembly unit for weight movement of a clock movement and/or of a striking train of a clock comprises a chain wheel (22), which is arranged on a shaft (1) between two coaxial profiled disks (20, 21), is in rotary connection with a drive gear (7) axially fixed on the shaft (1) via a directional locking mechanism in the direction of drive and is pressed with its two profiled disks (20, 21) against the drive gear (7) by a spring in the axial direction. The chain wheel (22) and the first profiled disk (20) located between it and the drive gear (7) are in connection with one another, rotating in unison, at least in the direction of drive, through a coupling element (14). This profiled disk (20) has at least one axially movable flexible tongue (31 through 34), which engages a support surface ring (9) of the drive gear. The second profiled disk (21) is designed as a mute disk and holds together the parts which are otherwise seated loosely on the shaft (1).
摘要:
A cable drive movement for driving clocks in which a cable roller is mounted rotatably on a movement plate with a cable being slung around the roller, the cable being subjected to the pull of a weight and having one end fastened on the cable roller and another end fastened to the movement plate. A cable securing device is provided for holding the cable on the roller. This device may take the form of a clip which encircles a part of the periphery of the roller. The holding device may also take the form of a spring which includes a lower end joined to the movement plate and an upper end engaging the cable beneath the cable roller.
摘要:
The device for pivoting an arbor about a determined axis includes at least one magnetic bearing including a magnet which exerts a force of attraction on a pivot, made of magnetic material, of the arbor. Further, the bearing includes a magnetic flux centring structure arranged between the magnet and the pivot, and a support for the centring structure. This centring structure includes a peripheral portion and a central portion resiliently connected to the peripheral portion by at least one connecting element, the central portion being formed of a highly magnetically permeable material and having smaller dimensions than those of the magnet. The peripheral portion is rigidly force fitted to the support so that the central portion is centred on the pivot axis.
摘要:
The device for pivoting an arbor about a determined axis includes at least one magnetic bearing including a magnet which exerts a force of attraction on a pivot, made of magnetic material, of the arbor. Further, the bearing includes a magnetic flux centring structure arranged between the magnet and the pivot, and a support for the centring structure. This centring structure includes a peripheral portion and a central portion resiliently connected to the peripheral portion by at least one connecting element, the central portion being formed of a highly magnetically permeable material and having smaller dimensions than those of the magnet. The peripheral portion is rigidly force fitted to the support so that the central portion is centred on the pivot axis.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a housing unit, which allows an electronic device such as a portable digital audio player to be substantially hermetically sealed within an audio device. The electronic device is controllable by a user while housed with the housing unit. The audio device is able to be used in a vehicle such as a car, a camper, or a boat or in other common consumer products.