EP0058642A1 - Elektronische Uhr - Google Patents
Elektronische Uhr Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP0058642A1 EP0058642A1 EP82810062A EP82810062A EP0058642A1 EP 0058642 A1 EP0058642 A1 EP 0058642A1 EP 82810062 A EP82810062 A EP 82810062A EP 82810062 A EP82810062 A EP 82810062A EP 0058642 A1 EP0058642 A1 EP 0058642A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- crown
- electronic timepiece
- timepiece according
- control member
- correction
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 238000012937 correction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 32
- 230000007935 neutral effect Effects 0.000 claims description 10
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000010200 validation analysis Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000001960 triggered effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000004905 finger nail Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 230000000977 initiatory effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002244 precipitate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001360 synchronised effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
- G04G21/00—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces
- G04G21/08—Touch switches specially adapted for time-pieces
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
- G04C3/00—Electromechanical clocks or watches independent of other time-pieces and in which the movement is maintained by electric means
- G04C3/001—Electromechanical switches for setting or display
- G04C3/005—Multiple switches
Definitions
- the present invention relates to electronic timepieces and it relates more particularly to those whose functions and modes of correction are controlled by means of a crown secured to a rod mounted in rotation in a passage of the case and axially movable. in such a way that at a determined axial position of the crown corresponds a determined function or correction mode.
- the crown in addition to a neutral axial position in which it exerts no correction function, at least two separate axial positions. For example, in a first position pulled from the crown, the wearer can perform the time zone correction and in a second position pulled, he can set the time for his watch.
- One of the objects of the invention is therefore to provide means for enabling the control of a greater number of functions and modes of correction of a watch using a crown capable of occupying only '' a reduced number of axial positions.
- Another object of the invention is to propose means for controlling a timepiece which allow the calling of a particular operating or correction mode even when the crown occupies its neutral position.
- a very important advantage of this solution, in particular for the simplicity of use of the watch, is that the second control member is not used directly to make a correction. All corrections, such as setting the time and day, changing the time zone and synchronizing the second, are carried out by simple manipulation of the crown, the second control member having only one function. selection of the correction mode activated during this manipulation of the crown.
- the manipulation of the second control member is also very simple, since it can be either actuated or not actuated and it does not require the user to learn a complicated code.
- Figure 1 shows, by way of example, an electronic watch that generally referenced 1, equipped with an analog display 2.
- the display 2 comprises a minute hand 3 and an hour hand 4, driven by a first stepping motor.
- a date indicator device 6 is mechanically coupled to the display of the minutes and hours.
- the seconds hand 5 is independently driven by a second stepping motor.
- the watch shown is provided with a time zone change device which makes it possible to advance or delay the indication of the hours by a determined number of units.
- This operation can be carried out for example by electronic means capable of controlling a rapid and bi-directional drive of the first motor.
- setting the time of the minute display is hours as well as updating the indication of the date, are carried out mechanically.
- the display of the second on call can be permanent, that is to say continue until a stop instruction given by the user of the watch and which will produce the return of the second hand on a determined position (for example over 12 hours) and its immobilization in this position.
- This display can also be temporary and therefore stop automatically after a fixed period of time.
- the watch described also includes means for fine adjustment of the display of the seconds allowing the time base of the watch to be synchronized with a time signal, in a manner known per se.
- the crown 7 is capable of occupying, in addition to the neutral position represented in solid lines, a pulled position represented in dotted lines in 9 and a pushed position represented in dotted lines in 10. It retains this pushed position only as long as 'it is held there by the watch user.
- Such a crown provided with a pusher mechanism is known per se, and described for example in Swiss patent application No. 11320/74.
- the second control member 8 is preferably of the scraper or file type, which does not involve any physical communication. between the outside and the inside of the watch case.
- a perfectly watertight control member which also has the advantage of being barely visible on the watch case, has a striated zone over which the user passes his fingernail, thus generating a train of characteristic vibrations capable of '' be transformed into electrical signals by a transducer mounted in the box, and used to control the operation of the watch.
- Such control devices have been described in Swiss patent application No. 10814/79 filed in the name of the so-called Ebauches SA company.
- any type of control device could be suitable, but those which include a sealed transducer zone provided on the outer surface of the box (capacitive, piezoelectric transducers, etc.) are particularly suitable for making a watch. perfectly waterproof.
- the object of the invention is to provide for coordination of the actuation of the crown 7 and of the second control member 8 in such a way that in a determined axial position of the crown 7, the activated function or correction mode differs depending on whether the control member 8 has been previously actuated or not.
- the crown can be used in its neutral position to carry out the time zone change, after actuation of the member 8.
- the operation most often performed ted by the user, and it can therefore be seen that it does not require axial displacement of the crown.
- the normal running of the watch is obtained in the neutral position of the crown 7 and its setting to the mechanical time and day is obtained in the position drawn from the latter.
- a temporary or permanent indication of the second is obtained. It is stopped by additional pressure.
- the crown After actuation of the member 8, the crown allows the time zone to be changed to the neutral position or the synchronization of the second to the pushed position.
- the crown After actuation of the member 8, the crown allows the time zone to be changed to the neutral position or the synchronization of the second to the pushed position.
- the object of this characteristic is to associate with the actuation of the second control member the triggering of a time delay of a determined duration.
- the function performed by means of the crown different from that which would be performed in the absence of actuation of the second control member, will then only be validated if the manipulation of the crown actually occurs within this period. time delay.
- the false manipulations consecutive to an involuntary actuation of the second control member will be largely avoided.
- FIG. 2 represents a block diagram of a variant of a logic circuit making it possible to carry out the operation described above.
- This circuit is only intended for calling the electronic time zone change mode, in the neutral position of the crown, but it could easily be extended to the call of other functions or correction modes.
- the motor 11, associated with the display of the minutes and hours of the watch in FIG. 1, is controlled by the control circuit 12, itself controlled by the time base 13.
- the control circuit 12 can receive 1 hour fast forward, or 1 hour fast backward instructions developed by time zone correction circuits 14 and 15 respectively.
- the correction circuits 14 and 15 are themselves controlled by the contacts 16 and 17, arranged in the electronic module of such so that the rotation of the crown in its neutral position causes the contact 16 to close when this rotation occurs clockwise, and the contact 17 to close when it occurs anti-clockwise.
- the second input of each door 19 and 20 is connected to the output of a resettable monostable circuit 21, capable of being triggered by the second control member 18.
- the contacts 16 and 17 are also connected to the monostable 21 to cause its retriggering each time the crown is manipulated, when it occurs within the delay time triggered by the second control member 18.
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electric Clocks (AREA)
- Electromechanical Clocks (AREA)
- Organic Low-Molecular-Weight Compounds And Preparation Thereof (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CH102481A CH640998B (fr) | 1981-02-17 | 1981-02-17 | Piece d'horlogerie electronique. |
CH1024/81 | 1981-02-17 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP0058642A1 true EP0058642A1 (de) | 1982-08-25 |
EP0058642B1 EP0058642B1 (de) | 1985-12-27 |
Family
ID=4200668
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP82810062A Expired EP0058642B1 (de) | 1981-02-17 | 1982-02-12 | Elektronische Uhr |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP0058642B1 (de) |
JP (1) | JPS57151884A (de) |
CH (1) | CH640998B (de) |
DE (1) | DE3268065D1 (de) |
HK (1) | HK49588A (de) |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CH708234B1 (fr) * | 2013-06-27 | 2015-05-15 | Soprod Sa | Dispositif portatif multifonctions contrôlé par information externe. |
Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3841081A (en) * | 1972-07-10 | 1974-10-15 | Seiko Instr & Electronics | Electronic watch with a time display correcting device |
US3935700A (en) * | 1973-11-06 | 1976-02-03 | Bulova Watch Company, Inc. | Switching mechanism for electronic watch electro-optic display |
DE2528675A1 (de) * | 1974-08-20 | 1976-03-04 | Boninchi Sa | Krone fuer die aufzugs- und zeigerstellwelle eines uhrwerkes |
US4020627A (en) * | 1973-10-06 | 1977-05-03 | Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. | Liquid crystal display electronic watch |
DE2853422A1 (de) * | 1977-12-23 | 1979-06-28 | Ebauches Electroniques Sa | Elektronische uhr |
GB2022878A (en) * | 1978-04-11 | 1979-12-19 | Ebauches Sa | Electronic watch with touch-sensitive keys |
DE3045122A1 (de) * | 1979-12-06 | 1981-06-11 | Asulab S.A., Bienne | Einrichtung zum steuern der funktionen einer elektronischen uhr |
EP0048217A1 (de) * | 1980-09-12 | 1982-03-24 | Compagnie des Montres Longines, Francillon S.A. | Elektronische Uhr |
Family Cites Families (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPS4932676A (de) * | 1972-07-20 | 1974-03-25 | ||
JPS5245370A (en) * | 1975-10-07 | 1977-04-09 | Citizen Watch Co Ltd | Electronic wristwatch provided with locking circuit |
JPS5247773A (en) * | 1975-10-14 | 1977-04-15 | Citizen Watch Co Ltd | Electronic wristwatch provided with locking switch |
JPS52125368A (en) * | 1976-04-13 | 1977-10-21 | Casio Comput Co Ltd | Electronic watch |
JPS535672A (en) * | 1976-07-05 | 1978-01-19 | Seiko Instr & Electronics Ltd | Ringing system of crown system electronic wristwatch |
EP0027288B1 (de) * | 1979-10-15 | 1985-12-18 | Eta A.G. Ebauches-Fabrik | Elektronische Uhr mit Schrittmotor und Alarmschaltung |
CH636494B (fr) * | 1979-12-06 | Longines Montres Comp D | Dispositif de commande des fonctions d'une montre electronique. |
-
1981
- 1981-02-17 CH CH102481A patent/CH640998B/fr unknown
-
1982
- 1982-02-12 EP EP82810062A patent/EP0058642B1/de not_active Expired
- 1982-02-12 DE DE8282810062T patent/DE3268065D1/de not_active Expired
- 1982-02-15 JP JP57021366A patent/JPS57151884A/ja active Pending
-
1988
- 1988-07-07 HK HK495/88A patent/HK49588A/xx unknown
Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3841081A (en) * | 1972-07-10 | 1974-10-15 | Seiko Instr & Electronics | Electronic watch with a time display correcting device |
US4020627A (en) * | 1973-10-06 | 1977-05-03 | Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. | Liquid crystal display electronic watch |
US3935700A (en) * | 1973-11-06 | 1976-02-03 | Bulova Watch Company, Inc. | Switching mechanism for electronic watch electro-optic display |
DE2528675A1 (de) * | 1974-08-20 | 1976-03-04 | Boninchi Sa | Krone fuer die aufzugs- und zeigerstellwelle eines uhrwerkes |
DE2853422A1 (de) * | 1977-12-23 | 1979-06-28 | Ebauches Electroniques Sa | Elektronische uhr |
GB2022878A (en) * | 1978-04-11 | 1979-12-19 | Ebauches Sa | Electronic watch with touch-sensitive keys |
DE3045122A1 (de) * | 1979-12-06 | 1981-06-11 | Asulab S.A., Bienne | Einrichtung zum steuern der funktionen einer elektronischen uhr |
EP0048217A1 (de) * | 1980-09-12 | 1982-03-24 | Compagnie des Montres Longines, Francillon S.A. | Elektronische Uhr |
Non-Patent Citations (3)
Title |
---|
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, volume 1. no. 45, 27 mars 1978, page 588E78 & JP - A - 53 - 009578 (DAINI SEIKOSHA) (28-01-1978) * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, volume 2, no. 79, 23 juin 1978 page 3242E78 & JP - A - 53 - 043566 (SUWA SEIKOSHA K.K.) (19-04-1978) * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, volume 3, no. 121, 11 octobre 1979 page 85E143 & JP - A - 54 - 098653 (CITIZEN) (03-08-1979) * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
HK49588A (en) | 1988-07-15 |
CH640998GA3 (de) | 1984-02-15 |
JPS57151884A (en) | 1982-09-20 |
CH640998B (fr) | |
DE3268065D1 (en) | 1986-02-06 |
EP0058642B1 (de) | 1985-12-27 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP2453322B1 (de) | Schneller Korrektor einer Zeitgrößenanzeige für Uhr | |
EP2008159B1 (de) | Uhr mit einem zwei-zeitzonen-mechanismus | |
EP2329325B1 (de) | Anzeigemechanismus für Uhr, der die Anzeige sowie das Ausblenden der aktuellen Uhrzeit ermöglicht | |
CH684618B5 (fr) | Pièce d'horlogerie à affichage simultané de l'heure pour au moins deux fuseaux horaires. | |
EP0549941B1 (de) | Mechanische und/oder elektromechanische Uhr mit einer automatisch zurückgehenden Anzeigevorrichtung | |
EP0075535B1 (de) | Vorrichtung zum Steuern der Funktionen einer Uhr, die mindestens den Stand einer dieser Funktionen anzeigen kann | |
EP2541346A2 (de) | Vorrichtung zum Zurückstellen eines Anzeigeorgans für eine mit der Zeit zusammenhängenden Größe in eine voreingestellte Position | |
EP1658532B1 (de) | Aufzieh-zustandsanzeigermechanismus für eine mechanische uhr | |
CH704948B1 (fr) | Montre chronographe électromécanique à affichage rétrograde. | |
EP0058642B1 (de) | Elektronische Uhr | |
EP1550012B8 (de) | Chronographuhr | |
EP1475681A1 (de) | Chronographuhr mit sofortiger Anzeige von Sekunden-Bruchteilen | |
EP3845975B1 (de) | Sicherheitsvorrichtung und schlagwerkmechanismus | |
EP2802945A1 (de) | Uhrwerkbewegungsanzeigemechanismus, der in abhängigkeit von einer informationsanfrage funktioniert | |
EP1102134A1 (de) | Anzeigevorrichtung mit retrograder Sektoranzeige | |
EP1475682B1 (de) | Chronographuhr mit sofortiger Anzeige von Sekunden-Bruchteilen | |
CH686543B5 (fr) | Mécanisme de correction pour mouvement d'horlogerie. | |
EP0027250A1 (de) | Uhrwerk mit Sekundenanzeige auf Wunsch | |
EP1217470B1 (de) | Vorrichtung zur Anzeige einer numerischen Information mit zwei Ziffern | |
EP3731028B1 (de) | Anzeigevorrichtung der somerzeit sowie der uhrzeit des sonnenaufgangs und/oder des sonnenuntergangs | |
EP0504623A1 (de) | Doppelzeitzone mit durchquerender Achse und Zeiteinstellung über die Krone | |
EP4105738A1 (de) | Armbanduhr mit einer hilfsfunktion zur anzeige der sekunden | |
CH718725A2 (fr) | Montre comprenant une fonction auxiliaire permettant de commander une disposition colinéaire des aiguilles. | |
CH718698A1 (fr) | Mécanisme horloger pour correction de plusieurs affichages. | |
WO2023180864A1 (fr) | Mouvement d'horlogerie comportant un dispositif d'affichage d'au moins deux fuseaux horaires |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Designated state(s): CH DE FR GB IT LI |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 19820814 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Designated state(s): CH DE FR GB IT LI |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT;WARNING: LAPSES OF ITALIAN PATENTS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE 2007 MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY TIME BEFORE 2007. THE CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE RECORDED. Effective date: 19851227 |
|
REF | Corresponds to: |
Ref document number: 3268065 Country of ref document: DE Date of ref document: 19860206 |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed | ||
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Effective date: 19890212 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LI Effective date: 19890228 Ref country code: CH Effective date: 19890228 |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee | ||
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 19891027 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Effective date: 19891101 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: ST |