A Novel Constant Force Escapement

Abstract

With its combined expertise in micro-manufacturing techniques and precision mechanisms, CSEM has been a pioneer in the design and production of centimeter scale silicon parts featuring fine mechanical functions comprising flexures (FlexMEMS), opening up new opportunities for the design and production of novel and innovative watch mechanisms. In the frame of SILOSCAPE MIPs, CSEM is focusing on the design and production of novel high-performance watch oscillators and escapements. This year CSEM presents a novel constant force escapement based on the FlexMEMS design approach.