CH695394A5 - Oscillating mass for winding automatic clock movement at base of transparent case of e.g. wristwatch, has decorative unit reflecting more light than surrounding surface of mass and with density different from that of metal constituting mass - Google Patents
Oscillating mass for winding automatic clock movement at base of transparent case of e.g. wristwatch, has decorative unit reflecting more light than surrounding surface of mass and with density different from that of metal constituting mass Download PDFInfo
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- 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
- G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
- G04B45/02—Time pieces of which the clockwork is visible partly or wholly
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- 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
- G04B5/00—Automatic winding up
- G04B5/02—Automatic winding up by self-winding caused by the movement of the watch
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[0001] La présente invention concerne une masse oscillante pour le remontage d'un mouvement horloger automatique. The present invention relates to an oscillating mass for the reassembly of an automatic watch movement.
[0002] Il est connu que pour augmenter l'attrait commercial de produits horlogers, certains mouvements présentent des platines ajourées («montres squelette»), et/ou un boîtier à fond transparent afin que l'utilisateur et les clients potentiels puissent voir les parties mécaniques mobiles à l'intérieur du mouvement. Ces dispositifs exacerbent l'aspect technologique du produit horloger en question, et en augmentent l'attrait commercial. Leffet de ces dispositions est toutefois limité, l'ensemble des pièces mécaniques étant de même matière et couleur, ce qui confère une certaine monotonie à l'ensemble. De. plus, la plupart des pièces mécaniques sont animées d'un mouvement lent parfois difficilement perceptible pour l'utilisateur, et sont de façon permanente ou intermittente cachées de la vue de l'utilisateur. Seule la masse oscillante est visible en permanence et de taille suffisante pour attirer l'œil par ses mouvements erratiques, dépendant du mouvement de l'utilisateur. It is known that to increase the commercial appeal of watch products, some movements have openwork plates ("skeleton watches"), and / or a transparent bottom case so that the user and potential customers can see the mobile mechanical parts within the movement. These devices exacerbate the technological aspect of the watch product in question, and increase its commercial appeal. The effect of these provisions is however limited, all the mechanical parts are the same material and color, which gives a certain monotony to the whole. Moreover, most mechanical parts are animated with a slow movement sometimes difficult to perceive for the user, and are permanently or intermittently hidden from the view of the user. Only the oscillating mass is permanently visible and of sufficient size to attract the eye by its erratic movements, depending on the movement of the user.
[0003] Il est par ailleurs connu que dans le domaine des montres-bracelets à mouvement automatique, l'efficience du mécanisme de remontage dépend du taux de mouvement et du mode de vie de l'utilisateur. On distingue ainsi les porteurs dits «forts», personnes actives pour lesquelles le fonctionnement et le remontage d'un mouvement automatique avec masse oscillante ne pose pas de problème, et les porteurs dits «faibles», personnes plus sédentaires pour lesquelles il convient d'augmenter le poids de la masse oscillante afin d'assurer que les mouvements limités qu'ils effectuent suffisent à remonter le mouvement automatique. Ainsi, le réglage fin du remontage de mouvements automatiques produits en masse n'est pas possible, sauf à utiliser des masses oscillantes de tailles différentes. De fait, les fabricants sont souvent contraints de choisir un moyen terme en matière de masse oscillante, permettant l'utilisation de la montre à un nombre maximum d'usagers. Il n'en reste pas moins que pour certains utilisateurs, surtout les porteurs «faibles», certaines montres automatiques ne fonctionnent pas correctement en raison d'un remontage insuffisant. [0003] It is also known that in the field of automatic movement wristwatches, the efficiency of the winding mechanism depends on the movement rate and the lifestyle of the user. There are so-called "strong" carriers, active persons for whom the operation and reassembly of an automatic movement with oscillating weight does not pose a problem, and so-called "weak" carriers, more sedentary people for whom it is appropriate to increase the weight of the oscillating weight to ensure that the limited movements they perform are sufficient to raise the automatic movement. Thus, the fine adjustment of the reassembly of mass produced automatic movements is not possible, except to use oscillating masses of different sizes. In fact, manufacturers are often forced to choose a medium-term oscillating weight, allowing the use of the watch to a maximum number of users. Nevertheless, for some users, especially "weak" wearers, some automatic watches do not work properly due to insufficient reassembly.
[0004] La présente invention a pour but, d'une part, de fournir une masse oscillante d'un attrait augmenté pour l'utilisateur d'une montre-bracelet équipée d'un mouvement mécanique automatique à fond de boîtier transparent. La présente invention a, d'autre part, le but de fournir une masse oscillante pour mouvement mécanique automatique qui soit adaptée aux besoins de différents porteurs «forts» ou «faibles». The present invention aims, firstly, to provide an oscillating weight of increased appeal for the user of a wristwatch equipped with an automatic mechanical movement with transparent caseback. The present invention, on the other hand, the purpose of providing an oscillating mass for automatic mechanical movement that is adapted to the needs of different carriers "strong" or "weak".
[0005] Afin de parvenir à ces buts, la masse oscillante de la présente invention est caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins un élément décoratif, lequel est visible à la surface de ladite masse, réfléchit davantage la lumière que la surface environnante de la masse oscillante, est d'une masse volumique (densité ou poids spécifique) différente de celle du métal constituant la masse oscillante, et est fixé à la masse oscillante par sertissage ou enchâssement. To achieve these goals, the oscillating mass of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one decorative element, which is visible on the surface of said mass, reflects more light than the surrounding surface of the oscillating mass has a density (density or specific weight) different from that of the metal constituting the oscillating mass, and is fixed to the oscillating weight by crimping or embedding.
[0006] L'élément décoratif, par ses caractéristiques de réflexion de la lumière, permet d'attirer plus sûrement l'œil de l'utilisateur, et ainsi d'augmenter l'attrait du produit horloger en question. L'élément décoratif peut être constitué de tout matériau réfléchissant, tel que pierres précieuses ou d'apparence précieuse, naturelles ou synthétiques, gemmes, diamants, ainsi qu'insert en or ou tout autre métal, précieux ou non. The decorative element, by its light reflection characteristics, can attract more surely the eye of the user, and thus increase the appeal of the watch product in question. The decorative element can be made of any reflective material, such as precious or precious stones, natural or synthetic, gemstones, diamonds, as well as gold or any other metal, precious or not.
[0007] En variant le nombre et la masse volumique des éléments décoratifs fixés à la surface de la masse oscillante, la présente invention permet d'adapter finement les caractéristiques de la masse oscillante aux besoins de l'utilisateur. Ainsi, il n'est plus nécessaire d'utiliser plusieurs tailles ou usinages de base de la masse oscillante pour les porteurs «forts» ou «faibles», et un seul modèle peut être utilisé pour toutes les catégories de porteurs. By varying the number and the density of the decorative elements attached to the surface of the oscillating mass, the present invention makes it possible to fine-tune the characteristics of the oscillating mass to the needs of the user. Thus, it is no longer necessary to use several basic sizes or machining of the oscillating weight for the "strong" or "weak" carriers, and only one model can be used for all categories of carriers.
[0008] Dans une forme d'exécution de l'invention, l'élément décoratif serti ou enchâssé est rendu amovible par une disposition du sertissage ou enchâssement non permanente, telle que bien connue de l'homme de l'art. In one embodiment of the invention, the crimped or embedded decorative element is made removable by a provision of crimping or non-permanent embedding, as is well known to those skilled in the art.
[0009] Les fig. 1 et 2 représentent, à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution de la masse oscillante selon l'invention. Figs. 1 and 2 represent, by way of example, one embodiment of the oscillating mass according to the invention.
La fig. 1 est une vue en plan, de dessus (correspondant à la face visible de l'utilisateur), de ladite masse oscillante. La fig. 2 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne A-A de la fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a plan view from above (corresponding to the visible face of the user) of said oscillating mass. Fig. 2 is a sectional view along the line A-A of FIG. 1.
[0010] La masse oscillante représentée au dessin comprend un corps de masse oscillante 1, lequel présente la forme générale d'un demi-cercle. A sa surface visible de l'utilisateur est fixé au moins un élément décoratif 2, fixé et visible à la surface de la masse oscillante. The oscillating mass shown in the drawing comprises a body of oscillating mass 1, which has the general shape of a semicircle. On its visible surface of the user is fixed at least one decorative element 2, fixed and visible on the surface of the oscillating mass.
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