EP0074367A1 - Watch box - Google Patents

Watch box

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EP0074367A1
EP0074367A1 EP82900785A EP82900785A EP0074367A1 EP 0074367 A1 EP0074367 A1 EP 0074367A1 EP 82900785 A EP82900785 A EP 82900785A EP 82900785 A EP82900785 A EP 82900785A EP 0074367 A1 EP0074367 A1 EP 0074367A1
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Prior art keywords
ring
watch case
face
case according
notch
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French (fr)
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Georges Bernard Claude
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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
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/06—Dials
    • G04B19/10—Ornamental shape of the graduations or the surface of the dial; Attachment of the graduations to the dial
    • 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
    • G04B39/00—Watch crystals; Fastening or sealing of crystals; Clock glasses
    • G04B39/004—Watch crystals; Fastening or sealing of crystals; Clock glasses from a material other than glass
    • G04B39/006—Watch crystals; Fastening or sealing of crystals; Clock glasses from a material other than glass out of wear resistant material, e.g. sapphire

Definitions

  • the bezel or the middle part is generally provided with a flange which, on the one hand, serves as a support for the dial and, on the other hand, as a support for the crystal and which allows the passing these needles.
  • a flange which, on the one hand, serves as a support for the dial and, on the other hand, as a support for the crystal and which allows the passing these needles.
  • the present invention relates to the production of a watch case in particular formed of a simple middle part and not comprising a flange proper, which allows, on the one hand, an appreciable gain in material and, on the other hand, many and various decoration possibilities tion.
  • a ring is fixed flat on the face of the middle part which serves both as a flange for the dial and as a support for the crystal.
  • the face of the middle part may include a notch in which the ring is adjusted.
  • the glass can be fixed flat on the ring.
  • the internal face of the lens may include a notch in which the ring is adjusted or vice versa, the face that the ring may itself include a notch in which the lens is adjusted.
  • Figs. 1 to 6 are cross-sectional views of the watch case according to the invention.
  • the ring 2 is fixed flat on the face 4 of the middle part 1.
  • the latter comprises a notch 5 in which the ring 2 is adjusted.
  • the fixing of the ring 2 on the face 4 of the middle part 1 can therefore be carried out by gluing, crimping or by the action of the screw 6 as in FIGS. 1 to 3 or by any other means.
  • the ring 2 forms with respect to the middle part 1 a kind of scope which serves both as a flange to the dial 7 and as a support for the crystal 3 and which allows the passage of the hands.
  • Glass 3 can be fixed flat on ring 2 as in fig. 1 and 4. It may include, on its internal face, a notch 8 in which the ring 2 is adjusted as in FIGS. 2 and 5. Conversely, the face of the ring 2 may itself include a notch 9, as in FIGS. 3 and 6, in which the glass 3 is adjusted.
  • the fixing of the glass 3 on the ring 2 can therefore be carried out by gluing or by crimping, these means not being exhaustive. We can even fix the glass 3 on the ring 2 by means of screws.
  • the outer edge of the ring 2 as well as that of the crystal 3 in the embodiments according to FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5 can be bevelled.
  • the watch case according to the invention has that of an appreciable gain in material for the manufacture of the middle part 1, which is not negligible when the latter is made of gold for example .
  • the ring 2 can be made of any material, preferably sapphire, ceramic or mineral glass, provided that it has sufficient strength. Depending on the material used, the ring 2 may include an hour turn or decorative elements on one or other of its surfaces, for example by metallization.
  • An hour turn or decorative elements can also be produced on the internal face of the glass 3.

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Abstract

The ring (2) is fixed flat on the face (4) of the shoulder (1) and forms, with respect to the latter, a sort of bearing which acts both as a touch-up for the dial plate (7) and as a support for the glass (3).

Description

Boîte de montre Watch box
Dans une boîte de montre conventionnelle, la lunette ou la carrure-lunette est généralement pourvue d'un réhaut qui, d'une part, sert d'appui au cadran et, d'autre part, de support à la glace et qui permet le passage ces aiguilles. Il en résulte une complication dans la façon d'une telle lunette ou carrure-lunette qui doit, en outre, comprendre suffisamment de matière de sorte que son épaisseur et sa hauteur s'en ressentissent.In a conventional watch case, the bezel or the middle part is generally provided with a flange which, on the one hand, serves as a support for the dial and, on the other hand, as a support for the crystal and which allows the passing these needles. This results in a complication in the way of such a telescope or middle part, which must, moreover, include enough material so that its thickness and its height are affected.
La présente invention vise la réalisation d'une boîte de montre notamment formée d'une simple carrure et ne comprenant pas de réhaut proprement dit, ce qui permet, d'une part, un gain de matière appréciable et, d'autre part, de nombreuses et diverses possibilités de décora tion.The present invention relates to the production of a watch case in particular formed of a simple middle part and not comprising a flange proper, which allows, on the one hand, an appreciable gain in material and, on the other hand, many and various decoration possibilities tion.
Dans la boîte de montre selon l'invention, une bague est fixée à plat sur la face de la carrure qui sert à la fois de réhaut au cadran et de support à la glace.In the watch case according to the invention, a ring is fixed flat on the face of the middle part which serves both as a flange for the dial and as a support for the crystal.
La face de la carrure peut comporter un cran dans lequel la bague est ajustée.The face of the middle part may include a notch in which the ring is adjusted.
La glace peut être fixée à plat sur la bague. La face interne de la glace peut comporter un cran dans lequel la bague est ajustée ou inversement, la face ce la bague peut elle-même comporter un cran dans lequel la glace est ajustée.The glass can be fixed flat on the ring. The internal face of the lens may include a notch in which the ring is adjusted or vice versa, the face that the ring may itself include a notch in which the lens is adjusted.
Les dessins annexés représentent, à titre d'exemple, plusieurs formes d'exécution possibles de l'invention.The accompanying drawings show, by way of example, several possible embodiments of the invention.
Les fig. 1 à 6 sont des vues en coupe transversale de la boîte de montre selon l'invention.Figs. 1 to 6 are cross-sectional views of the watch case according to the invention.
La bague 2 est fixée à plat sur la face 4 de la carrure 1. Dans les fig. 4 à 6 , cette dernière comporte un cran 5 dans lequel la bague 2 est ajustée. La fixation de la bague 2 sur la face 4 de la carrure 1 peut être dès lors réalisée par collage, sertissage ou par l'action de la vis 6 comme dans les fig. 1 à 3 ou encore par tout autre moyen. Dans tous les cas, la bague 2 forme par rapport à la carrure 1 une sorte de portée qui sert à la fois de réhaut au cadran 7 et de support à la glace 3 et qui permet le passage des aiguilles.The ring 2 is fixed flat on the face 4 of the middle part 1. In FIGS. 4 to 6, the latter comprises a notch 5 in which the ring 2 is adjusted. The fixing of the ring 2 on the face 4 of the middle part 1 can therefore be carried out by gluing, crimping or by the action of the screw 6 as in FIGS. 1 to 3 or by any other means. In all cases, the ring 2 forms with respect to the middle part 1 a kind of scope which serves both as a flange to the dial 7 and as a support for the crystal 3 and which allows the passage of the hands.
La glace 3 peut être fixée à plat sur la bague 2 comme dans les fig. 1 et 4. Elle peut comprendre, sur sa face interne, un cran 8 dans lequel la bague 2 est ajustée comme dans les fig. 2 et 5. Inversement, la face de la bague 2 peut elle-même comprendre un cran 9, comme dans les fig. 3 et 6, dans lequel la glace 3 est ajustée. La fixation de la glace 3 sur la bague 2 peut dès lors être réalisée par collage ou par sertissage, ces moyens n'étant pas exhaustifs. On peut même fixer la glace 3 sur la bague 2 par le moyen de vis.Glass 3 can be fixed flat on ring 2 as in fig. 1 and 4. It may include, on its internal face, a notch 8 in which the ring 2 is adjusted as in FIGS. 2 and 5. Conversely, the face of the ring 2 may itself include a notch 9, as in FIGS. 3 and 6, in which the glass 3 is adjusted. The fixing of the glass 3 on the ring 2 can therefore be carried out by gluing or by crimping, these means not being exhaustive. We can even fix the glass 3 on the ring 2 by means of screws.
Pour affiner le profil de la boîte de montre selon 1'invention, l'arête extérieure de la bague 2 ainsi que celle de la glace 3 dans les exécutions selon les fig. 1, 2, 4 et 5 peuvent être biseautées.To refine the profile of the watch case according to the invention, the outer edge of the ring 2 as well as that of the crystal 3 in the embodiments according to FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5 can be bevelled.
Outre l'avantage d'un profil fin, la boîte de montre selon l'invention présente celui d'un gain de matière appréciable pour la fabrication de la carrure 1, ce qui n'est pas négligeable lorsque cette dernière est en or par exemple.In addition to the advantage of a thin profile, the watch case according to the invention has that of an appreciable gain in material for the manufacture of the middle part 1, which is not negligible when the latter is made of gold for example .
La bague 2 peut être réalisée dans une matière quelconque, de préférence en saphir, en céramique ou en verre minéral, pourvu qu'elle présente une solidité suffisante. Suivant la matière utilisée, la bague 2 pourra comprendre un tour d'heure ou des éléments décoratifs sur l'une ou l'autre de ses surfaces, par exemple par métallisation.The ring 2 can be made of any material, preferably sapphire, ceramic or mineral glass, provided that it has sufficient strength. Depending on the material used, the ring 2 may include an hour turn or decorative elements on one or other of its surfaces, for example by metallization.
Un tour d'heure ou des éléments décoratifs peuvent également être réalisés sur la face interne ce la glace 3. An hour turn or decorative elements can also be produced on the internal face of the glass 3.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1. Boîte de montre formée notamment d'une carrure (1) caractérisée en ce qu'une bague (2) est fixée à plat sur la face (4) de la carrure (1) qui sert à la fois de rehaut au cadran (7) et de support à la glace (3).1. Watch case formed in particular of a middle part (1) characterized in that a ring (2) is fixed flat on the face (4) of the middle part (1) which serves both to enhance the dial ( 7) and ice support (3).
2. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la face (4) de la carrure (1) comporte un cran (5) dans lequel la bague (2) est ajustée.2. Watch case according to claim 1 characterized in that the face (4) of the middle part (1) comprises a notch (5) in which the ring (2) is adjusted.
3. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la glace (3) est fixée à plat sur la bague (2).3. Watch case according to claim 1 characterized in that the crystal (3) is fixed flat on the ring (2).
4. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la face interne de la glace (3) comporte un cran (8) dans lequel la bague (2) est ajustée.4. Watch case according to claim 1 characterized in that the internal face of the crystal (3) comprises a notch (8) in which the ring (2) is adjusted.
5. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la face de la bague (2) comporte un cran (9) dans lequel la glace (3) est ajustée.5. Watch case according to claim 1 characterized in that the face of the ring (2) comprises a notch (9) in which the crystal (3) is adjusted.
6. Boîte de montre selon les revendications 2 et 3.6. Watch case according to claims 2 and 3.
7. Boîte de montre selon les revendications 2 et 4.7. Watch case according to claims 2 and 4.
8. Boîte de montre selon les revendications 2 et 5. 8. Watch case according to claims 2 and 5.
EP82900785A 1981-03-20 1982-03-22 Watch box Ceased EP0074367A1 (en)

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CH190481A CH648178GA3 (en) 1981-03-20 1981-03-20
CH1904/81 1981-03-20

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EP0125376A1 (en) * 1983-04-16 1984-11-21 RODI & WIENENBERGER Aktiengesellschaft Wrist watch

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