EP3182222A1 - Watch strap - Google Patents
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- EP3182222A1 EP3182222A1 EP15200087.3A EP15200087A EP3182222A1 EP 3182222 A1 EP3182222 A1 EP 3182222A1 EP 15200087 A EP15200087 A EP 15200087A EP 3182222 A1 EP3182222 A1 EP 3182222A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
- A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
- A44C5/0007—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles
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- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
- G04B47/00—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
- G04B47/06—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached measuring instruments, e.g. pedometer, barometer, thermometer or compass
- G04B47/066—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached measuring instruments, e.g. pedometer, barometer, thermometer or compass with a pressure sensor
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- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
- G04G17/00—Structural details; Housings
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- G04G17/04—Mounting of electronic components
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- G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
- G04G19/00—Electric power supply circuits specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces
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- G04G21/00—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces
- G04G21/08—Touch switches specially adapted for time-pieces
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- the present invention relates to a watch strap. More specifically, the invention relates to a watch strap in which are housed one or more electronic components arranged to perform at least one electronic function.
- a strong trend of the current market is connected watches connected with one or more electronic functions and able to communicate for example with a smartphone-type mobile phone.
- the focus is more on the range of electronic functions that such watches offer to their users than on the aesthetic, horometric and sealing qualities of such watches.
- Connected watches currently available on the market are unsightly and relatively fragile objects whose daily use requires a lot of care on the part of their carriers.
- a pressure sensor to allow the user to record the parameters of a dive (diving time, depth reached, temperatures), and then save the history of his dive. dive into a smartphone or on a personal computer.
- the pressure sensor can be housed in the wristband of the watch, in order not to have to modify the watch case inside which is housed a movement watchmaking that can be indifferently mechanical, electronic or electromechanical type.
- the watch case thus preserves intact its sealing properties, horometric and aesthetic, while offering its user, through the addition of the bracelet, additional electronic functions.
- At least one energy source for supplying electrical power to the various electronic components required for the execution of the electronic function (s) must be housed in the bracelet.
- the bracelet it is necessary to equip the bracelet with at least one touch or voice interface device to allow the user to interact with the electronic functions.
- It may be, for example, a push button allowing the user to start and stop a particular electronic function.
- a push button allowing the user to start and stop a particular electronic function.
- the user must exert pressure on the latter.
- the bracelets inside which are housed the various components necessary for the performance of electronic functions are typically made by means of plastic or elastomer. These bracelets are therefore flexible and do not offer a support surface rigid enough to exert a feedback force in response to the pressure exerted by the user to actuate the push button. When the user presses the push button, the flexible bracelet will deform and the user can not be sure to have properly actuated the push button, which is not acceptable.
- the present invention aims to remedy the problems mentioned above as well as others by providing a bracelet that will allow to associate with a watch case one or more electronic functions controlled by means of a button. button.
- the present invention relates to a wristlet for a watch case comprising a first arm in which is housed a first printed circuit portion and a second arm, the first printed circuit portion carrying at least one electronic component arranged to perform a function.
- corresponding electronic means as well as a source of electrical energy and a microcontroller for the supply and control of the electronic component arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function
- an actuating element for the introduction of a control signal into the microcontroller being arranged in the strap over a rigid surface providing a bearing surface which, in response to pressure exerted on the actuating element, exerts a sufficient counter-reaction force so that the pressure exerted on the the actuating element is not at least partially compensated by a corresponding deformation of the bracelet.
- the actuating element is a push button.
- the bracelet comprises a clasp with folding clasps above which is arranged the push-button.
- the rigid surface is formed by the source of electrical energy.
- the present invention provides a wristlet for a watch case in which components are housed.
- components such as, in particular, a push-button arranged above a rigid surface.
- the rigid surface is formed by the source of electrical energy above which the pushbutton is arranged.
- the electrical power source thus provides a bearing surface that opposes a resistive force in response to the depression of the push button by the user, which allows this user to be sure that he has properly pressed on the push button and that his instruction has been taken into account.
- the bracelet according to the invention is provided with a folding clasp which provides a rigid bearing surface above which is arranged the push button. Thanks to the presence of the push button, the user will be able to introduce control signals into the microcontroller.
- the microcontroller can be programmed to be able to distinguish between a short pressure and a long pressure on the pushbutton, or between a single pressure and a double pressure.
- the source of rigid electrical energy is a button cell.
- the button cell is arranged in the connection zone of the bracelet to the watch case.
- the pushbutton is formed of a flexible metal sheet shaped as a dome, the dome having a periphery bearing on a first contact formed on the first printed circuit portion and a top which, when the user presses the pushbutton, deforms and bears on a second contact formed on the first printed circuit portion, which sends a signal to the microcontroller.
- rigid energy source is meant a source of energy which provides a bearing surface which, in response to pressure exerted on a push button, exerts a sufficient feedback force for the pressure exerted by the user on the push button is not at least partially compensated by a corresponding deformation of the flexible bracelet.
- the bracelet If the bracelet is worn or if the power source it contains is exhausted, it can be easily exchanged for a new bracelet.
- the source of electrical energy can also be rechargeable or replaceable.
- printed circuit sheets are arranged in the two strands of the bracelet and these printed circuit sheets are also electrically connected to each other, which allows the choice to increase the number of electronic components housed in the bracelet and thus to increase the number of electronic functions made available to the user, or to optimally distribute the electronic components between the two bracelet strands.
- the present invention proceeds from the general inventive idea which consists in associating with a watch case containing a watch movement preferentially but not limitatively mechanical a bracelet in the thickness of which are housed at least one source of electrical energy and a microcontroller for supplying and controlling at least one electronic component arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function. Thanks to the presence of an actuating element such as a push button, the user will be able to introduce control signals into the microcontroller.
- the present invention requires that the push button is arranged above a rigid surface which may for example be formed by the source of electrical energy or by a clasp with folding clasps which is provided with the bracelet.
- the rigid surface provides the push button with a bearing surface that opposes a resistant force in response to the depression of the push button by the user, which allows this user to be sure that he has pressed the push-button and that his instruction has been taken into account. It is understood that if the push button was not disposed above a rigid surface but simply embedded in the thickness of the bracelet conventionally made of a flexible material such as plastic or elastomer, the bracelet would deform under the effect of the pressure exerted on the push button, which would at least partially compensate for the force exerted by the user on the push button and prevent the user from being sure that the push button has was properly actuated and that the control signal was sent to the microcontroller.
- the figure 1 is a perspective view and dissociated state of the bracelet according to the invention.
- this bracelet comprises a first arm 2 in which is housed a first printed circuit portion 4 and a second arm 6 connected to the first arm 2 by a median portion 8 arranged to be under a watch case 10.
- the watch strap according to the invention comprises only one printed circuit portion housed in one or the other of the two arms of the bracelet.
- printed circuit portions are housed in one and the other of the two arms of the bracelet and are interconnected by the middle portion. . It will be understood from the following that this preferred embodiment of the invention makes it possible to have more printed circuit surface for mounting a larger number of electronic components and electrical energy sources, which allows to offer the user more electronic functions and greater autonomy.
- the second arm 6 comprises a second printed circuit portion 12 connected to the first printed circuit portion 4 by electrical connection means which provide electrical continuity between the first printed circuit portion 4 and the second printed circuit portion 12.
- the second printed circuit portion 12 could be electrically separated from the first printed circuit portion 4. In this case, however, it would be necessary to provide electrical connection means between the first printed circuit portion 4 and the second printed circuit portion 12 such than wires, which would not necessarily be very convenient or very solid. Therefore, according to the preferred embodiment of the invention, a third printed circuit portion 14 housed in the middle part 8 is made in one piece with the first and second printed circuit portions 4 and 12 housed in the first and second arms 2 and 6 of the bracelet 1. This third printed circuit portion 14 comprises one or more electrically conductive tracks for ensuring the electrical continuity between the first and second printed circuit portions 4 and 12.
- the median portion 8 of approximately annular shape, is formed of two arches 8a and 8b which define an outer diameter substantially corresponding to the outer diameter of the watch case 10 which is delimited by a middle part 16 and a bottom 18.
- the box shows 10 is intended to be disposed above the middle portion 8 with the interposition of an insert 20 between the watch case 10 and the middle portion 8.
- This insert 20 comprises a rigid ring 22 whose geometry is similar to that of the middle part 8 and which is fixed on this median part 8 by any appropriate means such as gluing.
- This rigid ring 22 gives the medial portion 8 rigidity and mechanical strength and serves as a seat for the watch case 10. It is understood that, because of its ring shape, the middle portion 8 leaves the bottom 18 of the box visible. shows 10. However, in the case where it would not be desired to leave the bottom 18 of the watch case 10 visible, the median portion 8 could have the shape of a disc obscuring the bottom 18.
- the watch case 10 contains a watch movement 24 which causes a set of hands 26a hours and minutes 26b. These hour hands 26a and 26b minutes move over a dial 28 and are covered by an ice 30.
- the watch movement 24 housed in the watch case 10 can be of any type. It can be a purely mechanical movement, or a purely electronic movement, or even an electromechanical movement. The mechanical or electronic nature of the watch movement 24 is in fact of no importance for the purposes of the present invention since the watch case 10 is completely independent of the bracelet 1 according to the invention and the addition of such a bracelet 1 does not require any modification of the various components housed in the watch case 10.
- the present invention is of interest especially in the case where the watch movement 24 is a mechanical movement.
- the addition to a watch case 10 enclosing such a purely mechanical watch movement 24 of a bracelet 1 according to the invention makes it possible to offer the user new electronic functions without in any way altering the aesthetic appearance, the qualities mechanical and sealing of the watch case 10.
- the bracelet 1 comprises a first arm 2 in which is housed a first printed circuit portion 4 and a second arm 6 in which is housed a second printed circuit portion 12.
- first and second printed circuit portions 4, 12 are made in one piece with the middle portion 8 which comprises for this purpose a third printed circuit portion 14 on which are structured the electrically conductive track or tracks to ensure electrical continuity between these two printed circuit portions 4 and 12.
- first printed circuit portion 4 As visible in the examination of the figure 3 , electronic components such as a microcontroller 34, an accelerometer 36 and a magnetic sensor 38 are mounted on the surface of the first printed circuit portion 4.
- This first printed circuit portion 4 also carries a source of electrical energy rigid 40 and an integrated circuit 42 able to communicate with another device using for example a Bluetooth, Wifi or NFC type interface.
- another source of rigid electrical energy 40 is mounted on the surface of the second printed circuit portion 12.
- One of the poles of the rigid electrical power source 40 is connected to the first printed circuit portion 4 by means of a flange 44 which also serves to mechanically hold the electrical power source 40.
- a connection pad 46 structured on the first printed circuit portion 4 makes it possible to connect the other pole of the rigid electrical energy source 40 to this first printed circuit portion 4.
- the watch case 10 comprises two diametrically opposed pairs of horns 48 and the insert 20 comprises two guide elements 50 arranged to fit between the respective pairs of horns 48 when the watch case 10 is placed on the insert 20.
- These two guide elements 50 are each pierced with a hole 52 for the passage of a bar 54 for attaching the bracelet 1 to the watch case 10.
- a housing 56 formed in the volume of one of the guide elements 50 is used to receive a pressure sensor 58.
- This housing 56 opens on the one hand on the middle portion 8 to allow the attachment of the pressure sensor 58 on the third portion of the printed circuit 14 and its connection with the microcontroller 34, and secondly in the hole 52 for passage of the bar 54 for placing the pressure sensor 58 in communication with the water.
- the hole 52 for the passage of the bar 54 locally has an increase in diameter 60 which does not affect the good guidance of the bar 54 but which makes it possible to materialize a path for bringing the water into contact with the sensor Pressure 58.
- a simple seal 62 is used to seal the housing 56 and effectively isolate the electronic components housed in the bracelet 1 water.
- the pressure sensor 58 is disposed in a rigid housing 56, there is no risk that the pressure measurement system will deteriorate due to deformations experienced by the bracelet 1 when is worn on the wrist of his user.
- the pressure sensor 58 is for example that marketed by the company Measurement Specialties Inc. under the reference MS5837-30BA. It is a piezoresistive-type pressure sensor whose pressure-sensitive element is formed by Wheatstone bridge-mounted strain gauges to maximize the sensor output signal and minimize its sensitivity to measurement errors. .
- an actuating element such as a push-button 64 is arranged in the bracelet 1 above at least one of the rigid electrical energy sources 40 which are, by way of preferred example but non-limiting, battery buttons.
- the electrical power source 40 due to its rigidity, provides the pushbutton 64 with a bearing surface which opposes a force in response to the pressure exerted by the user on the pushbutton 64.
- the pushbutton 64 does not sink into the flexible material, for example plastic or elastomer, in which is made the bracelet 1 and the pressure exerted by the user is fully transmitted to the push button 64. The user is thus assured that his order has been taken into account.
- the push-button 64 is used to introduce a control signal into the microcontroller 34, for example to control the start of the pressure sensor 58 or else to control the transfer of the data recorded by the pressure sensor 58 to another Apparatus via the integrated circuit 42.
- the microcontroller 34 is programmed so that it is able to distinguish for example between a short pressure and a long pressure, or between a single pressure and a double pressure. If the bracelet 1 according to the invention is equipped with two push buttons 64, one can also consider that the microcontroller 34 can be controlled by combinations of pressures exerted alternately on one and the other of the two push buttons 64.
- the push-button 64 is formed of a flexible metal sheet shaped as a dome 66, the dome 66 having four equidistant arms 68 resting on a first contact 70 formed on the first circuit portion printed 4 and a top 72 which, when the user presses the pushbutton 64, deforms and bears on a second contact 74 also provided on the first printed circuit portion 4, which sends a signal to the microcontroller 34.
- the pushbutton 64 is held on the first printed circuit portion 4 by means of an adhesive sheet 75.
- the button-cell is, by way of a preferred but non-limiting example, arranged in the connection zone of the bracelet 1 to the watch case 10.
- the assembly formed by the button cell and the push-button 64 is disposed in an area of greater rigidity, which ensures easier actuation push button 64 and protects it from deformations related to bending and twisting movements allowing bracelet 1 to adapt to the shape and movements of the wrist of the user.
- first layer 76 of a plastic material or elastomer is intended to protect the electronic components mounted on the first and second printed circuit portions 4, 12 external aggression and to give the resulting arms 2 and 6 their shape and mechanical strength.
- the bars 54 are engaged through the horns 48 and the guide members 50 at the time of the overmoulding operation to prevent the holes 52 from being obstructed by the overmoulding material.
- the bracelet 1 which results from the overmoulding operation and which comprises the two arms 2, 6 interconnected by the medial portion 8 capped by the insert 20 and in the thickness of which are housed the electronic components necessary for the production of the electronic function or functions sought is finally slid into a sleeve 78.
- this sheath 78 comprises a first strand 80 and a second strand 82 interconnected by a connecting portion 84 which is adapted in shape and size to receive the middle portion 8 of the bracelet 1 capped by the insert 20.
- This sleeve 78 is for example obtained by molding or injection of an elastomeric material, ensuring that the first and second strands 80 and 82 are hollow and each provided with an opening 86 so that both arms 2 and 6 can slide therein.
- the sleeve 78 comprises an upper band 88 and a lower band 90 between which is arranged the bracelet 1 according to the invention and which are assembled to each other along their peripheral edges 92 for example by sewing or by heat-sealing.
- the sheath 78 may be envisaged as an alternative to the sheath 78 to subject the bracelet 1 according to the invention to a second overmolding operation intended to cover the two arms 2, 6 and the middle part 8 which connects them to each other.
- a layer of a second plastic or elastomeric material which may be the same or different from the material used for the first over-molding layer 76.
- the median portion 8 may comprise only one arch 94 to support the conductive tracks for electrically connecting together the first and second printed circuit portions 4 and 12.
- a notch 96 formed in that of the guide elements 50 which does not receive the pressure sensor can receive a transparent light guide 98 under which will be disposed a point light source 100 such as a light emitting diode fixed on the second printed circuit portion 12 and supplied with current by the electric power source 40.
- This point light source 100 may indicate in a color code the operating state of the pressure sensor 58.
- each of the first and second arms 2 and 6 is attached by one of its free ends to the watch case 2 and the bracelet 1 is closed by attaching together the first and second arm 2 and 6 by their other free end.
- the actuating element may be a switch that can be switched between two stable positions.
- the bracelet 1 is equipped with a folding clasp 102 comprising two blades 104 and 106 connected to each other pivotally and movable between a first deployed position in which the clasp 102 is open, and a second corresponding position at the closed position of the clasp 102 in which the blades 104, 106 are folded over one another.
- a push button 64 is arranged in the material of the bracelet 1 just above the region of the bracelet 1 where the two blades 104, 106 of the clasp 102 fold when closing the clasp 102.
- the two blades 104, 106 folded on top of each other provide a rigid surface providing a bearing surface which, in response to pressure exerted on the push button, exerts a sufficient feedback force for the pressure exerted on the push button is not at least partially compensated by a corresponding deformation of the bracelet.
- the source of electrical energy is rigid.
- a source of electrical energy is only necessary in the case where a push button is arranged in the bracelet above such a source of electrical energy.
Abstract
Bracelet pour boîte de montre (10) comprenant un premier bras (2) dans lequel est logée une première portion de circuit imprimé (4) et un second bras (6), la première portion de circuit imprimé (4) portant au moins un composant électronique agencé pour exécuter une fonction électronique correspondante, ainsi qu'une source d'énergie électrique rigide (40) et un microcontrôleur (34) pour l'alimentation et la commande d'u composant électronique agencé pour exécuter une fonction électronique correspondante, un élément d'actionnement tel qu'un bouton-poussoir (64) pour l'introduction d'un signal de commande dans le microcontrôleur (34) étant agencé au-dessus de la source d'énergie électrique rigide (40).Wristband for a watch case (10) comprising a first arm (2) in which is housed a first printed circuit portion (4) and a second arm (6), the first printed circuit portion (4) carrying at least one component electronics arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function, as well as a rigid electrical power source (40) and a microcontroller (34) for supplying and controlling an electronic component arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function, an element operating mechanism such as a push-button (64) for introducing a control signal into the microcontroller (34) being arranged above the rigid electrical power source (40).
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La présente invention concerne un bracelet de montre. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un bracelet de montre dans lequel sont logés un ou plusieurs composants électroniques agencés pour réaliser au moins une fonction électronique.The present invention relates to a watch strap. More specifically, the invention relates to a watch strap in which are housed one or more electronic components arranged to perform at least one electronic function.
Une tendance forte du marché actuel est relative aux montres connectées embarquant une ou plusieurs fonctions électroniques et capables de communiquer par exemple avec un téléphone portable de type smartphone. Dans le cas des montres connectées, l'accent est cependant mis davantage sur la palette de fonctions électroniques que de telles montres offrent à leurs utilisateurs que sur les qualités esthétiques, horométriques et d'étanchéité de telles montres. Les montres connectées actuellement disponibles sur le marché sont donc des objets peu esthétiques et relativement fragiles dont l'utilisation au quotidien requiert beaucoup de soin de la part de leurs porteurs.A strong trend of the current market is connected watches connected with one or more electronic functions and able to communicate for example with a smartphone-type mobile phone. In the case of connected watches, however, the focus is more on the range of electronic functions that such watches offer to their users than on the aesthetic, horometric and sealing qualities of such watches. Connected watches currently available on the market are unsightly and relatively fragile objects whose daily use requires a lot of care on the part of their carriers.
Parmi les fonctions électroniques disponibles, il peut être envisagé de prévoir un capteur de pression pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'enregistrer les paramètres d'une plongée (temps de plongée, profondeur atteinte, températures), puis de sauvegarder l'historique de sa plongée dans un smartphone ou sur un ordinateur personnel. Le capteur de pression peut être logé dans le bracelet de la montre, ceci afin de ne pas devoir modifier la boîte de la montre à l'intérieur de laquelle est logé un mouvement d'horlogerie qui peut être indifféremment de type mécanique, électronique ou électromécanique. La boîte de montre conserve donc intactes ses propriétés d'étanchéité, horométriques et esthétiques, tout en offrant à son utilisateur, grâce à l'ajout du bracelet, des fonctions électroniques supplémentaires .Among the electronic functions available, it can be envisaged to provide a pressure sensor to allow the user to record the parameters of a dive (diving time, depth reached, temperatures), and then save the history of his dive. dive into a smartphone or on a personal computer. The pressure sensor can be housed in the wristband of the watch, in order not to have to modify the watch case inside which is housed a movement watchmaking that can be indifferently mechanical, electronic or electromechanical type. The watch case thus preserves intact its sealing properties, horometric and aesthetic, while offering its user, through the addition of the bracelet, additional electronic functions.
Bien entendu, au moins une source d'énergie pour l'alimentation en courant électrique des divers composants électroniques requis pour l'exécution de la ou des fonctions électroniques doit être logée dans le bracelet.Of course, at least one energy source for supplying electrical power to the various electronic components required for the execution of the electronic function (s) must be housed in the bracelet.
De même, il est nécessaire d'équiper le bracelet d'au moins un dispositif d'interfaçage tactile ou vocale pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'interagir avec les fonctions électroniques. Il peut s'agir, par exemple, d'un bouton-poussoir permettant à l'utilisateur de mettre en marche et d'arrêter une fonction électronique particulière. Ce dernier point pose cependant problème. En effet, on comprend bien que pour mettre en marche ou arrêter une fonction électronique au moyen d'un bouton-poussoir, l'utilisateur doit exercer une pression sur ce dernier. Or, les bracelets à l'intérieur desquels sont logés les différents composants nécessaires à l'exécution de fonctions électroniques sont typiquement réalisés au moyen de matière plastique ou d'élastomère. Ces bracelets sont donc souples et n'offrent pas une surface d'appui suffisamment rigide pour exercer une force de contre-réaction en réponse à la pression exercée par l'utilisateur pour actionner le bouton-poussoir. Lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton-poussoir, le bracelet souple va se déformer et l'utilisateur ne pourra donc pas être sûr d'avoir convenablement actionné le bouton-poussoir, ce qui n'est pas acceptable.Similarly, it is necessary to equip the bracelet with at least one touch or voice interface device to allow the user to interact with the electronic functions. It may be, for example, a push button allowing the user to start and stop a particular electronic function. This last point, however, poses a problem. Indeed, it is understood that to start or stop an electronic function by means of a push button, the user must exert pressure on the latter. However, the bracelets inside which are housed the various components necessary for the performance of electronic functions are typically made by means of plastic or elastomer. These bracelets are therefore flexible and do not offer a support surface rigid enough to exert a feedback force in response to the pressure exerted by the user to actuate the push button. When the user presses the push button, the flexible bracelet will deform and the user can not be sure to have properly actuated the push button, which is not acceptable.
La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux problèmes mentionnés ci-dessus ainsi qu'à d'autres encore en procurant un bracelet qui va permettre d'associer à une boîte de montre une ou plusieurs fonctions électroniques commandées au moyen d'un bouton-poussoir.The present invention aims to remedy the problems mentioned above as well as others by providing a bracelet that will allow to associate with a watch case one or more electronic functions controlled by means of a button. button.
A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un bracelet pour boîte de montre comprenant un premier bras dans lequel est logée une première portion de circuit imprimé et un second bras, la première portion de circuit imprimé portant au moins un composant électronique agencé pour exécuter une fonction électronique correspondante, ainsi qu'une source d'énergie électrique et un microcontrôleur pour l'alimentation et la commande du composant électronique agencé pour exécuter une fonction électronique correspondante, un élément d'actionnement pour l'introduction d'un signal de commande dans le microcontrôleur étant agencé dans le bracelet au-dessus d'une surface rigide offrant une surface d'appui qui, en réponse à une pression exercée sur l'élément d'actionnement, exerce une force de contre-réaction suffisante pour que la pression exercée sur l'élément d'actionnement ne soit pas au moins partiellement compensée par une déformation correspondante du bracelet.For this purpose, the present invention relates to a wristlet for a watch case comprising a first arm in which is housed a first printed circuit portion and a second arm, the first printed circuit portion carrying at least one electronic component arranged to perform a function. corresponding electronic means, as well as a source of electrical energy and a microcontroller for the supply and control of the electronic component arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function, an actuating element for the introduction of a control signal into the microcontroller being arranged in the strap over a rigid surface providing a bearing surface which, in response to pressure exerted on the actuating element, exerts a sufficient counter-reaction force so that the pressure exerted on the the actuating element is not at least partially compensated by a corresponding deformation of the bracelet.
Selon une caractéristique complémentaire de l'invention, l'élément d'actionnement est un bouton-poussoir.According to a complementary feature of the invention, the actuating element is a push button.
Selon une première variante de réalisation de l'invention, le bracelet comprend un fermoir à boucles déployantes au-dessus duquel est agencé le bouton-poussoir.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the bracelet comprises a clasp with folding clasps above which is arranged the push-button.
Selon une seconde variante de réalisation de l'invention, la surface rigide est formée par la source d'énergie électrique.According to a second variant embodiment of the invention, the rigid surface is formed by the source of electrical energy.
Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la présente invention procure un bracelet pour boîte de montre dans lequel sont logés des composants électroniques tels que, notamment, un bouton-poussoir agencé au-dessus d'une surface rigide. Selon une première variante de réalisation, la surface rigide est formée par la source d'énergie électrique au-dessus de laquelle le bouton-poussoir est agencé. La source d'énergie électrique offre ainsi une surface d'appui qui oppose une force résistante en réaction à l'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir par l'utilisateur, ce qui permet à cet utilisateur d'être sûr qu'il a convenablement appuyé sur le bouton-poussoir et que son instruction a été prise en compte. Alternativement, le bracelet selon l'invention est muni d'un fermoir à boucles déployantes qui fournit une surface d'appui rigide au-dessus de laquelle est agencé le bouton-poussoir. Grâce à la présence du bouton-poussoir, l'utilisateur va pouvoir introduire des signaux de commande dans le microcontrôleur. A cet effet, le microcontrôleur peut être programmé pour pouvoir faire la distinction entre une pression courte et une pression longue sur le bouton-poussoir, ou entre une pression simple et une pression double.Thanks to these features, the present invention provides a wristlet for a watch case in which components are housed. such as, in particular, a push-button arranged above a rigid surface. According to a first variant embodiment, the rigid surface is formed by the source of electrical energy above which the pushbutton is arranged. The electrical power source thus provides a bearing surface that opposes a resistive force in response to the depression of the push button by the user, which allows this user to be sure that he has properly pressed on the push button and that his instruction has been taken into account. Alternatively, the bracelet according to the invention is provided with a folding clasp which provides a rigid bearing surface above which is arranged the push button. Thanks to the presence of the push button, the user will be able to introduce control signals into the microcontroller. For this purpose, the microcontroller can be programmed to be able to distinguish between a short pressure and a long pressure on the pushbutton, or between a single pressure and a double pressure.
Selon une caractéristique complémentaire de l'invention, la source d'énergie électrique rigide est une pile bouton.According to a complementary characteristic of the invention, the source of rigid electrical energy is a button cell.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la pile bouton est agencée dans la zone de raccordement du bracelet à la boîte de la montre.According to another characteristic of the invention, the button cell is arranged in the connection zone of the bracelet to the watch case.
Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bouton-poussoir est formé d'une feuille métallique flexible conformée en dôme, le dôme présentant un pourtour en appui sur un premier contact ménagé sur la première portion de circuit imprimé et un sommet qui, lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton-poussoir, se déforme et vient en appui sur un second contact ménagé sur la première portion de circuit imprimé, ce qui permet d'envoyer un signal au microcontrôleur.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the pushbutton is formed of a flexible metal sheet shaped as a dome, the dome having a periphery bearing on a first contact formed on the first printed circuit portion and a top which, when the user presses the pushbutton, deforms and bears on a second contact formed on the first printed circuit portion, which sends a signal to the microcontroller.
Par source d'énergie rigide on entend une source d'énergie qui offre une surface d'appui qui, en réponse à une pression exercée sur un bouton-poussoir, exerce une force de contre-réaction suffisante pour que la pression exercée par l'utilisateur sur le bouton-poussoir ne soit pas au moins partiellement compensée par une déformation correspondante du bracelet souple.By rigid energy source is meant a source of energy which provides a bearing surface which, in response to pressure exerted on a push button, exerts a sufficient feedback force for the pressure exerted by the user on the push button is not at least partially compensated by a corresponding deformation of the flexible bracelet.
Si le bracelet est usé ou si la source d'énergie électrique qu'il renferme est épuisée, il peut être facilement échangé pour un bracelet neuf. Bien entendu, selon une variante, la source d'énergie électrique peut aussi être rechargeable ou remplaçable.If the bracelet is worn or if the power source it contains is exhausted, it can be easily exchanged for a new bracelet. Of course, according to one variant, the source of electrical energy can also be rechargeable or replaceable.
Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, des feuilles de circuit imprimé sont disposées dans les deux brins du bracelet et ces feuilles de circuit imprimé sont en outre électriquement reliées entre elles, ce qui permet au choix d'augmenter le nombre de composants électroniques logés dans le bracelet et donc d'accroître le nombre de fonctions électroniques mises à la disposition de l'utilisateur, ou bien de répartir de manière optimale les composants électroniques entre les deux brins de bracelet.According to an additional feature of the invention, printed circuit sheets are arranged in the two strands of the bracelet and these printed circuit sheets are also electrically connected to each other, which allows the choice to increase the number of electronic components housed in the bracelet and thus to increase the number of electronic functions made available to the user, or to optimally distribute the electronic components between the two bracelet strands.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront plus clairement de la description détaillée qui suit d'un mode de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention, cet exemple étant donné à titre purement illustratif et non limitatif seulement, en liaison avec le dessin annexé sur lequel :
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figure 1 est une vue en perspective et à l'état dissocié du bracelet selon l'invention dans laquelle une première feuille de circuit imprimé est reliée à une deuxième feuille de circuit imprimé via une partie médiane agencée pour se trouver sous une boîte de montre, cette partie médiane comprenant des moyens pour assurer la continuité électrique entre la première feuille de circuit imprimé et la deuxième feuille de circuit imprimé et étant coiffée par un insert rigide qui sert de siège à la boîte de montre ; - - la
figure 2 est une vue analogue à celle de lafigure 1 dans laquelle la première feuille de circuit imprimé et la deuxième feuille de circuit imprimé sont surmoulées au moyen d'un premier matériau plastique ou élastomère ; - - la
figure 3A est une vue en coupe verticale selon l'axe longitudinal du bracelet de lafigure 2 ; - - la
figure 3B est une vue à plus grande échelle de la région entourée d'un cercle sur lafigure 3A ; - - la
figure 4 est une vue d'un fourreau dans lequel est inséré le bracelet de lafigure 2 ; - -les
figures 5A et 5B illustrent le cas dans lequel le fourreau de lafigure 4 comprend une bande supérieure et une bande inférieure entre lesquelles est disposé le bracelet selon l'invention et qui sont assemblées l'une à l'autre le long de leurs bords périphériques par exemple par couture ou par thermo-soudage ; - - la
figure 6 illustre le cas où la partie médiane ne comprend qu'une seule arche pour supporter les pistes conductrices permettant de relier électriquement entre elles les première et deuxième portions de circuit imprimé ; - - la
figure 7 est une vue de détail à plus grande échelle de l'un des éléments de guidage de l'insert à l'intérieur duquel est logé le capteur de pression avec interposition d'un joint d'étanchéité ; - - la
figure 8 est une vue de détail à plus grande échelle de l'autre élément de guidage à l'intérieur duquel est logé un guide pour conduire vers l'extérieur la lumière produite par une source de lumière ponctuelle ; - - la
figure 9 est une vue de détail à plus grande échelle de la zone où l'un des bras du bracelet se raccorde à la boîte de montre et où sont agencés la pile bouton et le bouton-poussoir ; - - la
figure 10 est une vue de dessous de la pile bouton visible sur lafigure 9 ; - - la
figure 11 est une vue en perspective et à l'état dissocié de la pile bouton, du bouton-poussoir et de la portion de circuit imprimé sur laquelle la pile bouton et le bouton-poussoir sont montés, et - - la
figure 12 est une vue en coupe verticale selon l'axe longitudinal du bracelet selon l'invention équipé d'un fermoir à boucles déployantes au-dessus duquel est agencé le bouton-poussoir.
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figure 1 is a perspective view in the dissociated state of the bracelet according to the invention in which a first printed circuit sheet is connected to a second printed circuit sheet via a middle part arranged to be under a watch case, this part median including means to ensure electrical continuity between the first printed circuit sheet and the second printed circuit sheet and being capped by a rigid insert which serves as a seat for the watch case; - - the
figure 2 is a view similar to that of thefigure 1 wherein the first printed circuit sheet and the second printed circuit sheet are overmolded with a first plastic or elastomeric material; - - the
figure 3A is a vertical sectional view along the longitudinal axis of the bracelet of thefigure 2 ; - - the
figure 3B is a larger-scale view of the region surrounded by a circle on thefigure 3A ; - - the
figure 4 is a view of a scabbard in which is inserted the bracelet of thefigure 2 ; - -the
Figures 5A and 5B illustrate the case in which the sheath of thefigure 4 comprises an upper band and a lower band between which is arranged the bracelet according to the invention and which are assembled to one another along their peripheral edges for example by sewing or by heat-sealing; - - the
figure 6 illustrates the case where the median portion comprises only one arch to support the conductive tracks for electrically interconnecting the first and second portions of the printed circuit; - - the
figure 7 is a detail view on a larger scale of one of the guide elements of the insert inside which is housed the pressure sensor with interposition of a seal; - - the
figure 8 is a detail view on a larger scale of the other guide member within which is housed a guide for driving out the light produced by a point light source; - - the
figure 9 is a detail view on a larger scale of the area where one of the arms of the bracelet is connected to the watch case and where are arranged the button cell and the push button; - - the
figure 10 is a bottom view of the button cell visible on thefigure 9 ; - - the
figure 11 is a perspective view and in the dissociated state of the button cell, the push button and the printed circuit portion on which the button cell and the push button are mounted, and - - the
figure 12 is a vertical sectional view along the longitudinal axis of the bracelet according to the invention equipped with a clasp with folding clasps above which is arranged the push-button.
La présente invention procède de l'idée générale inventive qui consiste à associer à une boîte de montre renfermant un mouvement d'horlogerie préférentiellement mais non limitativement mécanique un bracelet dans l'épaisseur duquel sont logés au moins une source d'énergie électrique et un microcontrôleur pour l'alimentation et la commande d'au moins un composant électronique agencé pour exécuter une fonction électronique correspondante. Grâce à la présence d'un élément d'actionnement tel qu'un bouton-poussoir, l'utilisateur va pouvoir introduire des signaux de commande dans le microcontrôleur. A cet effet, la présente invention requiert que le bouton-poussoir soit agencé au-dessus d'une surface rigide qui peut par exemple être formée par la source d'énergie électrique ou par un fermoir à boucles déployantes dont est muni le bracelet. Du fait de sa rigidité, la surface rigide procure au bouton-poussoir une surface d'appui qui oppose une force résistante en réaction à l'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir par l'utilisateur, ce qui permet à cet utilisateur d'être sûr qu'il a convenablement appuyé sur le bouton-poussoir et que son instruction a été prise en compte. On comprend en effet que si le bouton-poussoir n'était pas disposé au-dessus d'une surface rigide mais simplement noyé dans l'épaisseur du bracelet classiquement réalisé en un matériau souple tel que du plastique ou de l'élastomère, le bracelet se déformerait sous l'effet de la pression exercée sur le bouton-poussoir, ce qui compenserait au moins en partie la force exercée par l'utilisateur sur le bouton-poussoir et empêcherait l'utilisateur d'être sûr que le bouton-poussoir a été convenablement actionné et que le signal de commande a bien été envoyé au microcontrôleur.The present invention proceeds from the general inventive idea which consists in associating with a watch case containing a watch movement preferentially but not limitatively mechanical a bracelet in the thickness of which are housed at least one source of electrical energy and a microcontroller for supplying and controlling at least one electronic component arranged to perform a corresponding electronic function. Thanks to the presence of an actuating element such as a push button, the user will be able to introduce control signals into the microcontroller. For this purpose, the present invention requires that the push button is arranged above a rigid surface which may for example be formed by the source of electrical energy or by a clasp with folding clasps which is provided with the bracelet. Because of its rigidity, the rigid surface provides the push button with a bearing surface that opposes a resistant force in response to the depression of the push button by the user, which allows this user to be sure that he has pressed the push-button and that his instruction has been taken into account. It is understood that if the push button was not disposed above a rigid surface but simply embedded in the thickness of the bracelet conventionally made of a flexible material such as plastic or elastomer, the bracelet would deform under the effect of the pressure exerted on the push button, which would at least partially compensate for the force exerted by the user on the push button and prevent the user from being sure that the push button has was properly actuated and that the control signal was sent to the microcontroller.
La
Dans sa variante d'exécution simplifiée, le bracelet de montre selon l'invention ne comprend qu'une seule portion de circuit imprimé logée dans l'un ou l'autre des deux bras du bracelet. Cependant, dans la variante d'exécution préférée de l'invention qui va être décrite ci-dessous, des portions de circuit imprimé sont logées dans l'un et l'autre des deux bras du bracelet et sont reliées entre elles par la partie médiane. On comprendra à la lecture de ce qui suit que cette variante préférée de l'invention permet de disposer de davantage de surface de circuit imprimé pour le montage d'un plus grand nombre de composants électroniques et de sources d'énergie électrique, ce qui permet d'offrir à l'utilisateur plus de fonctions électroniques et une meilleure autonomie.In its simplified embodiment variant, the watch strap according to the invention comprises only one printed circuit portion housed in one or the other of the two arms of the bracelet. However, in the preferred embodiment of the invention to be described below, printed circuit portions are housed in one and the other of the two arms of the bracelet and are interconnected by the middle portion. . It will be understood from the following that this preferred embodiment of the invention makes it possible to have more printed circuit surface for mounting a larger number of electronic components and electrical energy sources, which allows to offer the user more electronic functions and greater autonomy.
Ainsi, le second bras 6 comprend une deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12 reliée à la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 par des moyens de connexion électrique qui assurent la continuité électrique entre la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 et la deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12.Thus, the
La deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12 pourrait être électriquement séparée de la première portion de circuit imprimé 4. Dans ce cas, il faudrait cependant prévoir des moyens de connexion électrique entre la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 et la deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12 tels que des fils, ce qui ne serait pas nécessairement très commode ni très solide. C'est pourquoi, selon le mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, une troisième portion de circuit imprimé 14 logée dans la partie médiane 8 est faite d'un seul tenant avec les première et deuxième portions de circuit imprimé 4 et 12 logées dans les premier et second bras 2 et 6 du bracelet 1. Cette troisième portion de circuit imprimé 14 comprend une ou plusieurs pistes électriquement conductrices permettant d'assurer la continuité électrique entre les première et deuxième portions de circuit imprimé 4 et 12.The second printed
Comme il ressort en particulier de la
On examine maintenant le bracelet 1 selon l'invention en se référant plus particulièrement à la
Il est important de comprendre que le mouvement horloger 24 logé dans la boîte de montre 10 peut être de tout type. Il peut s'agir d'un mouvement purement mécanique, ou bien d'un mouvement purement électronique, ou bien encore d'un mouvement électromécanique. La nature mécanique ou électronique du mouvement horloger 24 est en fait sans aucune importance pour les besoins de la présente invention étant donné que la boîte de montre 10 est totalement indépendante du bracelet 1 selon l'invention et que l'ajout d'un tel bracelet 1 ne nécessite aucune modification des divers composants logés dans la boîte de montre 10.It is important to understand that the
On comprend donc de ce qui précède que la présente invention est intéressante en particulier dans le cas où le mouvement horloger 24 est un mouvement mécanique. En effet, l'adjonction à une boîte de montre 10 renfermant un tel mouvement horloger 24 purement mécanique d'un bracelet 1 selon l'invention permet de proposer à l'utilisateur des fonctions électroniques inédites sans aucunement altérer l'aspect esthétique, les qualités mécaniques et l'étanchéité de la boîte de montre 10.It is therefore clear from the foregoing that the present invention is of interest especially in the case where the
Comme mentionné ci-avant, le bracelet 1 selon l'invention comprend un premier bras 2 dans lequel est logée une première portion de circuit imprimé 4 et un second bras 6 dans lequel est logée une deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12. De préférence, ces première et deuxième portions de circuit imprimé 4, 12 sont faites d'un seul tenant avec la partie médiane 8 qui comprend à cet effet une troisième portion de circuit imprimé 14 sur laquelle sont structurées la ou les pistes électriquement conductrices permettant d'assurer la continuité électrique entre ces deux portions de circuit imprimé 4 et 12. Un tel agencement présente de nombreux avantages parmi lesquels on peut citer la possibilité de disposer davantage de composants électroniques dans le bracelet et donc d'accroître le nombre de fonctions électroniques mises à la disposition de l'utilisateur, ou bien de répartir de manière optimale les composants électroniques entre les deux brins de bracelet. On comprendra également que le fait de disposer de davantage de place permet au concepteur d'optimiser l'ergonomie et les interactions entre l'utilisateur et le bracelet.As mentioned above, the
Comme visible à l'examen de la
L'un des pôles de la source d'énergie électrique rigide 40 est relié à la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 au moyen d'une bride 44 qui sert également au maintien mécanique de la source d'énergie électrique 40. Un plot de connexion 46 structuré sur la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 permet de relier l'autre pôle de la source d'énergie électrique rigide 40 à cette première portion de circuit imprimé 4.One of the poles of the rigid
On voit notamment à l'examen de la
Comme visible notamment sur les
Selon l'invention, un élément d'actionnement tel qu'un bouton-poussoir 64 est agencé dans le bracelet 1 au-dessus de l'une au moins des sources d'énergie électrique rigides 40 qui sont, à titre d'exemple préféré mais non-limitatif, des piles boutons. La source d'énergie électrique 40, du fait de sa rigidité, fournit au bouton-poussoir 64 une surface d'appui qui oppose une force en réaction à la pression exercée par l'utilisateur sur le bouton-poussoir 64. De la sorte, le bouton-poussoir 64 ne s'enfonce pas dans la matière souple, par exemple du plastique ou de l'élastomère, dans laquelle est fait le bracelet 1 et la pression exercée par l'utilisateur est intégralement transmise au bouton-poussoir 64. L'utilisateur est ainsi assuré que sa commande a bien été prise en compte.According to the invention, an actuating element such as a push-
Le bouton-poussoir 64 est utilisé pour introduire un signal de commande dans le microcontrôleur 34, par exemple pour commander la mise en marche du capteur de pression 58 ou bien encore pour commander le transfert des données enregistrées par le capteur de pression 58 vers un autre appareil via le circuit intégré 42. A cet effet, le microcontrôleur 34 est programmé de façon qu'il soit capable de faire la distinction par exemple entre une pression courte et une pression longue, ou bien entre une pression simple et une pression double. Si le bracelet 1 selon l'invention est équipé de deux boutons-poussoirs 64, on peut également envisager que le microcontrôleur 34 puisse être commandé par des combinaisons de pressions exercées alternativement sur l'un et l'autre des deux boutons-poussoirs 64.The push-
A titre d'exemple préféré mais non limitatif, le bouton-poussoir 64 est formé d'une feuille métallique flexible conformée en dôme 66, le dôme 66 présentant quatre bras équidistants 68 en appui sur un premier contact 70 ménagé sur la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 et un sommet 72 qui, lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton-poussoir 64, se déforme et vient en appui sur un second contact 74 également ménagé sur la première portion de circuit imprimé 4, ce qui permet d'envoyer un signal au microcontrôleur 34. De préférence, le bouton-poussoir 64 est maintenu sur la première portion de circuit imprimé 4 au moyen d'une feuille adhésive 75. Comme on peut le voir en particulier sur les
Lorsque l'ensemble des composants électroniques est monté sur les portions de circuit imprimé 4, 12 et 14 et que l'insert 20 a été convenablement disposé sur la partie médiane 8, on surmoule le tout avec une première couche 76 d'un matériau plastique ou élastomère afin de former les premier et second bras 2 et 6 (voir
Le bracelet 1 qui résulte de l'opération de surmoulage et qui comprend les deux bras 2, 6 reliés entre eux par la partie médiane 8 coiffée par l'insert 20 et dans l'épaisseur desquels sont logés les composants électroniques nécessaires à la réalisation de la ou des fonctions électroniques recherchées est finalement glissé dans un fourreau 78. Dans l'exemple représenté à la
Il va de soi que la présente invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit et que diverses modifications et variantes simples peuvent être envisagées par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées.It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment which has just been described and that various modifications and simple variants can be envisaged by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
En particulier, il peut être envisagé comme alternative au fourreau 78 de soumettre le bracelet 1 selon l'invention à une seconde opération de surmoulage visant à recouvrir les deux bras 2, 6 ainsi que la partie médiane 8 qui les relie entre eux à l'aide d'une couche d'un second matériau plastique ou élastomère qui peut être le même ou différent du matériau utilisé pour la première couche de surmoulage 76.In particular, it may be envisaged as an alternative to the
Egalement, comme illustré à la
On note également (voir
On notera également que plusieurs piles souples superposées et assemblées entre elles peuvent former une source d'énergie électrique rigide au sens de l'invention.It will also be noted that several superimposed flexible cells assembled together can form a source of rigid electrical energy within the meaning of the invention.
De même, selon un mode simplifié de réalisation de l'invention, chacun des premier et second bras 2 et 6 est attaché par une de ses extrémités libres à la boîte de montre 2 et le bracelet 1 est refermé en attachant ensemble les premier et second bras 2 et 6 par leur autre extrémité libre.Similarly, according to a simplified embodiment of the invention, each of the first and
On notera aussi que l'élément d'actionnement peut être un interrupteur que l'on peut commuter entre deux positions stables.Note also that the actuating element may be a switch that can be switched between two stable positions.
On notera enfin que, selon une seconde variante de réalisation de l'invention illustrée à la
Bien entendu, dans le cas où la surface d'appui rigide est procurée par les lames du fermoir à boucle déployante, il n'est pas indispensable que la source d'énergie électrique soit rigide. Dans le cadre de la présente invention, une source d'énergie électrique n'est nécessaire que dans le cas où un bouton-poussoir est agencé dans le bracelet au-dessus d'une telle source d'énergie électrique.Of course, in the case where the rigid bearing surface is provided by the blades clasp folding clasp, it is not essential that the source of electrical energy is rigid. In the context of the present invention, a source of electrical energy is only necessary in the case where a push button is arranged in the bracelet above such a source of electrical energy.
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Bracelet 1
Bracelet 1 -
Premier bras 2
First arm 2 -
Première portion de circuit imprimé 4First portion of
circuit board 4 -
Second bras 6
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Partie médiane 8
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Arches 8a, 8b
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Boîte de montre 10
Watch box 10 -
Deuxième portion de circuit imprimé 12Second portion of
circuit board 12 -
Troisième portion de circuit imprimé 14Third portion of
circuit board 14 -
Carrure 16
Carrure 16 -
Fond 18
Background 18 -
Insert 20
Insert 20 -
Anneau rigide 22
Rigid ring 22 -
Mouvement horloger 24
Watch movement 24 -
Aiguilles des heures 26a et des minutes 26bNeedles of
hours 26a andminutes 26b -
Cadran 28
Dial 28 -
Glace 30
Ice 30 -
Microcontrôleur 34
Microcontroller 34 -
Accéléromètre 36
Accelerometer 36 -
Capteur magnétique 38
Magnetic sensor 38 -
Source d'énergie électrique rigide 40Source of Rigid
Electric Power 40 -
Circuit intégré 42Integrated
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Bride 44
Bride 44 -
Plot de connexion 46Plot of
connection 46 -
Cornes 48
Horns 48 -
Eléments de guidage 50Guiding
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Trou 52
Hole 52 -
Barrette 54
Barrette 54 -
Logement 56
Housing 56 -
Capteur de pression 58
Pressure sensor 58 -
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diameter 60 -
Joint d'étanchéité 62
Seal 62 -
Bouton-poussoir 64
Pushbutton 64 -
Dôme 66
Dome 66 -
Bras équidistants 68
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Premier contact 70
First contact 70 -
Sommet 72
Summit 72 -
Second contact 74
Second contact 74 -
Feuille adhésive 75
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Première couche de surmoulage 76First layer of
overmolding 76 -
Fourreau 78
Sheath 78 -
Premier brin 80
First strand 80 -
Second brin 82
Second strand 82 -
Partie de raccordement 84
Connection portion 84 -
Ouverture 86
Opening 86 -
Bande supérieure 88
Upper band 88 -
Bande inférieure 90
Lower band 90 -
Bords périphériques 92
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Arche 94
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Encoche 96
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Guide de lumière transparent 98Transparent
light guide 98 -
Source de lumière ponctuelle 100Point
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Lames 104 et 106
104 and 106Blades
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