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| − | A balance spring is a fine spiral or helical spring used in mechanical watches, [[marine chronometer]]s, and other timekeeping mechanisms to control the rate of vibration of the balance wheel. A balance spring usually has a regulator lever to adjust the rate of the timepiece. | + | A [[balance]] spring is a fine spiral or helical spring used in mechanical watches, [[marine chronometer]]s, and other timekeeping mechanisms to control the rate of vibration of the balance wheel. A balance spring usually has a regulator lever to adjust the rate of the timepiece. |
Version vom 6. Februar 2009, 03:11 Uhr
Balance spring
(or hairspring)
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A balance spring is a fine spiral or helical spring used in mechanical watches, marine chronometers, and other timekeeping mechanisms to control the rate of vibration of the balance wheel. A balance spring usually has a regulator lever to adjust the rate of the timepiece.
Types of balance springs
flat spiral
Breguet overcoil (Breguet spring)
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chronometer helix
showing curving ends
early balance springs
Literature
- The Marine Chronometer. Its History and Development, ISBN 0-907462-05-7
- Time and Timekeepers, ISBN 0780800087