EP0736824A1 - Case for a wristwatch - Google Patents

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EP0736824A1
EP0736824A1 EP96810183A EP96810183A EP0736824A1 EP 0736824 A1 EP0736824 A1 EP 0736824A1 EP 96810183 A EP96810183 A EP 96810183A EP 96810183 A EP96810183 A EP 96810183A EP 0736824 A1 EP0736824 A1 EP 0736824A1
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Niklaus Oehninger
Georg Bunz
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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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/08—Hermetic sealing of openings, joints, passages or slits
    • G04B37/084—Complete encasings for wrist or pocket watches without means for hermetic sealing of winding stem or crown
    • 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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • 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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/22—Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
    • 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
    • G04B47/04—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus
    • G04B47/042—Fastening of jewels and the like

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  • the invention relates to a watch case for a wristwatch according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a watch case is known in SU-A-482 710.
  • This watch case has a case ring with external tabs for holding a bracelet and perforations, a crown tube, an upper part with threaded holes, a watch glass, a rotating ring with a dial, two sealing elements and a base part.
  • the sealing elements are arranged in the housing ring in such a way that on the one hand the watch glass and on the other hand the bottom part are in engagement with the sealing elements in order to assemble the clockwork watertight.
  • This watch case has the disadvantages that the case ring is visible from the outside, that the watch case does not give the impression of being flat and that the costs are very high when it is made of precious metal.
  • a watch case is known from EP-A-0 443 366, which contains an upper case, a lower case and a case ring.
  • the upper and lower shells lie together with the edges so that the edges of the shells are visible.
  • the top shell is made of glass.
  • the watch case represents thus represents a special construction and thus receives a look that depends on it.
  • the invention as characterized in the claims solves the problem of creating a watch case for a wristwatch, which is designed in a modular manner and which can be freely designed and manufactured inexpensively while maintaining the watertight appearance.
  • the modular structure extends the scope for design outside the work carrier.
  • the material for the work support, upper and lower part can be chosen freely, which results in a variety of designs.
  • the possibility is created to manufacture the work carrier from inexpensive material in large quantities and to design the upper part or the bottom part with a small wall thickness, which advantageously leads to material savings, e.g. leads to precious metals.
  • only the work carrier is to be machined, while the bottom part or upper part can be formed as pressed parts.
  • the watch case in question contains a movement carrier 1, which is designed as a supporting element, and a watch glass 2, an upper part 3, a dial 4, a first sealing ring 5, a second sealing ring 6 and a bottom part 7, which are arranged on the movement carrier 1.
  • the watch case also has a crown tube 8 ( Figure 3).
  • the work carrier 1 is an annular body which has on one side a first recess 11 which forms a shoulder 12 on which the upper part 3 rests and a second recess 13 which forms a shoulder 14 on which the dial 4 rests.
  • An annular groove 15 is formed in the first recess 11.
  • a second annular groove 16 is formed on the other side of the work carrier 1.
  • the work support 1 has a plurality of through holes 17 which are formed lying on a pitch circle in the edge part of the work support 1.
  • the upper part 3 is a bowl-shaped body with a U-shaped edge portion 18, the outer web of which forms a housing wall 19 and a bearing surface 31 and the inner web 20 of which can be inserted into the first recess 11 of the work carrier 1. Furthermore, the upper part 3 has a recess 21 which forms a shoulder 22 and is intended for receiving the watch glass 2. A plurality of cylindrical projections 23 are also provided in the edge section 18, each of which has a blind hole with a thread 24.
  • the bottom part 7 is a bowl-shaped body, the edge 32 of which forms an annular contact surface 31 ', which is identical in shape to the contact surface 31 of the upper part.
  • the base part 7 has two recesses 26 for holding a band or a clasp (FIG. 2) and a recess 25 for the crown tube 8.
  • a plurality of lugs 28 are formed, which have a through hole 29 with a countersink 30 for a cylinder head screw.
  • FIGS 2 and 3 show the watch case in the assembled state, from which figures the initially mentioned design of the work carrier 1 as a support element can be seen.
  • the holder is attached directly to the work carrier 1 and the crown tube 8 is connected to the work carrier 1 in a watertight manner.
  • the sealing rings 5 and 6 are inserted into the annular grooves 13 and 14.
  • the other parts of the watch case are mounted on this assembly.
  • the dial 4 is arranged in the second recess 12.
  • the upper part 3 with the waterproof watch glass 2 is inserted in the first recess 11 and holds the dial 4.
  • the lugs 21 of the upper part 3 protrude into the through holes 15 in the work carrier 1.
  • the bottom part 7 is arranged on the other side of the work carrier 1 and protrudes with its lugs 28 into the through holes 15 in the work carrier 1.
  • the watch case thus assembled is screwed together by means of screws 33 (FIG. 2), the compartments 35 and 36 being sealed by the sealing rings 5 and 6.
  • the upper part 3 and the bottom part 7 are arranged with their support surfaces 31, 31 lying one on top of the other and surround the work carrier in a form-fitting manner.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show a holder for a band, which consists of a holding member 35 and a band holder 36.
  • the holding member has a cylindrical insert part 37, which is arranged in the work carrier 1, a tubular receiving part 38, in which a pin is arranged as a band holder 36, and a web 39 for arranging the band holder outside of the watch case.
  • a recess 40, 41 is formed in each of the top and bottom parts 3, 7 through which the web 39 projects.
  • FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of a clip 44 on the work carrier 1.
  • An axis 44 is mounted in the work carrier 1.
  • the clasp has a holding section 46 with two tabs 47.
  • the holding section 46 is placed around the axis 45 and the holding sections 46 are fastened in recesses 48 in the work carrier 1 by means of screws 49.
  • the clip 44 is dimensioned such that it can be spread by its elasticity, so that the interruption in the contact surfaces 31, 31 'can be reduced to a minimum.
  • the design of the watch case according to the invention advantageously enables the decoration to be attached or the watch case to be designed as jewelry.
  • a recess 51 is formed in the work carrier 1 and an opening in the upper part 3 such that a decorative part e.g. a gemstone 52 can be placed in the watch case.

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The watch case has a carrier (1) for the watch mechanism, enclosed between upper and lower watch case halves (3,7), directly secured to the carrier via fixing screws (33). The carrier incorporates a pair of seals (5,6), respectively cooperating with the upper and lower watch case halves, to provide a water-tight seal for the watch mechanism. Pref. the upper and lower watch case halves are formed as pressed metal housing shells.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Uhrgehäuse für eine Armbanduhr gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a watch case for a wristwatch according to the preamble of claim 1.

In der SU-A-482 710 ist ein derartiges Uhrgehäuse bekannt. Diese Uhrgehäuse weist einen Gehäusering mit aussenliegenden Laschen zur Halterung eines Armbandes und Durchbohrungen, ein Kronenrohr, einen Oberteil mit Gewindebohrungen, ein Uhrglas, einen Drehring mit Zifferblatt, zwei Dichtungselememente und einen Bodenteil auf. Die Dichtungselemente sind im Gehäusering angeordnet, derart, dass einerseits das Uhrglas und andererseits der Bodenteil mit den Dichtungselementen in Eingriff sind, um das Uhrwerk wasserdicht zu montieren. Dieses Uhrgehäuse hat die Nachteile, dass der Gehäusering von Aussen sichtbar ist, dass das Uhrgehäuse den Eindruck flach zu sein nicht vermittelt und dass bei einer Ausführung in Edelmetall die Kosten sehr hoch sind.Such a watch case is known in SU-A-482 710. This watch case has a case ring with external tabs for holding a bracelet and perforations, a crown tube, an upper part with threaded holes, a watch glass, a rotating ring with a dial, two sealing elements and a base part. The sealing elements are arranged in the housing ring in such a way that on the one hand the watch glass and on the other hand the bottom part are in engagement with the sealing elements in order to assemble the clockwork watertight. This watch case has the disadvantages that the case ring is visible from the outside, that the watch case does not give the impression of being flat and that the costs are very high when it is made of precious metal.

Aus der EP-A-0 443 366 ist ein Uhrgehäuse bekannt, dass eine Oberschale, eine Unterschale und einen Gehäusering enthält. Die Ober- und Unterschale liegen mit den Kanten aneinander, sodass die Ränder der Schalen sichtbar sind. Die Oberschale besteht aus Glas. Das Uhrgehäuse stellt somit eine besondere Konstruktion dar und erhält somit ein davon abhängiges Aussehen.A watch case is known from EP-A-0 443 366, which contains an upper case, a lower case and a case ring. The upper and lower shells lie together with the edges so that the edges of the shells are visible. The top shell is made of glass. The watch case represents thus represents a special construction and thus receives a look that depends on it.

Der Erfindung, wie sie in den Ansprüchen gekennzeichnet ist löst die Aufgabe, ein Uhrgehäuse für eine Armbanduhr zu schaffen, welches modulartig ausgestaltet ist und welches unter Beibehaltung der Wasserdichtheit bezüglich dem Aussehen frei gestaltet und kostengünstig hergestellt werden kann.The invention as characterized in the claims solves the problem of creating a watch case for a wristwatch, which is designed in a modular manner and which can be freely designed and manufactured inexpensively while maintaining the watertight appearance.

Durch den modulartigen Aufbau wird der Freiraum zur Gestaltung ausserhalb des Werkträgers erweitert. Das Material für den Werkträger, Ober- und Unterteil kann frei gewählt werden, woraus sich eine Vielfalt von Ausführungen ergeben. Insbesondere wird die Möglichkeit geschaffen, den Werkträger aus kostengünstigem Material in grösseren Stückzahlen herzustellen und den Oberteil bzw. den Bodenteil mit geringer Wandstärke auszubilden, was in vorteilhafter Weise zu Materialeinsparungen, z.B. bei Edelmetallen führt. Ferner ist lediglich der Werkträger spanabhebend zu bearbeiten, während der Bodenteil bzw. Oberteil als Pressteile ausgebildet werden können.The modular structure extends the scope for design outside the work carrier. The material for the work support, upper and lower part can be chosen freely, which results in a variety of designs. In particular, the possibility is created to manufacture the work carrier from inexpensive material in large quantities and to design the upper part or the bottom part with a small wall thickness, which advantageously leads to material savings, e.g. leads to precious metals. Furthermore, only the work carrier is to be machined, while the bottom part or upper part can be formed as pressed parts.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen erläutert.The invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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Fig. 1
einen Schnitt entlang der durch die 8 und 2 Uhrposition bestimmten Linie einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässenUhrgehäuses in auseinander gezogener Darstellung;
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einen Schnitt entlang der durch die 12 und 2 Uhrposition bestimmten Linie;
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einen Schnitt entlang der durch die 9 und 3 Uhrposition bestimmten Linie;
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einen Schnitt eines Abschnittes in der 12 Uhrposition mit einer Ausführungsform einer Halterung für ein Uhrarmband;
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einen Schnitt entlang der Linie V-V in Fig. 4;
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einen Schnitt eines Abschnittes in der 12 Uhrposition mit einer Ausführungsform einer Halterung für eine Spange und
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eine Anordnung eines Dekorationsteiles im Schnitt.
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a section along the line determined by the 8 and 2 o'clock position Embodiment of a watch case according to the invention in an exploded view;
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a section along the line determined by the 12 and 2 o'clock position;
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a section along the line determined by the 9 and 3 o'clock position;
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a section of a portion in the 12 o'clock position with an embodiment of a holder for a watch band;
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a section along the line VV in Fig. 4;
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a section of a section in the 12 o'clock position with an embodiment of a holder for a clasp and
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an arrangement of a decorative part in section.

Das hier in Rede stehende Uhrgehäuse enthält einen Werkträger 1, der als Tragelement ausgebildet ist sowie ein Uhrglas 2, einen Oberteil 3, ein Zifferblatt 4, einen ersten Dichtungsring 5, einen zweiten Dichtungsring 6 und einen Bodenteil 7, die am Werkträger 1 angeordnet sind. Das Uhrgehäuse weist ferner ein Kronenrohr 8 auf (Fig.3).The watch case in question contains a movement carrier 1, which is designed as a supporting element, and a watch glass 2, an upper part 3, a dial 4, a first sealing ring 5, a second sealing ring 6 and a bottom part 7, which are arranged on the movement carrier 1. The watch case also has a crown tube 8 (Figure 3).

Der Werktäger 1 ist ein ringförmiger Körper, der an einer Seite eine erste Ausnehmung 11, die eine Schulter 12 bildet, auf welcher der Oberteil 3 aufliegt und eine zweite Ausnehmung 13 aufweist, die eine Schulter 14 bildet, auf welcher das Zifferblatt 4 aufliegt. In der ersten Ausnehmung 11 ist eine ringförmige Rille 15 ausgebildet. An der anderen Seite des Werkträgers 1 ist eine zweite ringförmige Rille 16 ausgebildet. Ferner weist der Werkträger 1 eine Mehrzahl von Durchgangslöchern 17 auf, die auf einem Teilkreis liegend in der Randpartie des Werkträgers 1 ausgebildet sind.The work carrier 1 is an annular body which has on one side a first recess 11 which forms a shoulder 12 on which the upper part 3 rests and a second recess 13 which forms a shoulder 14 on which the dial 4 rests. An annular groove 15 is formed in the first recess 11. A second annular groove 16 is formed on the other side of the work carrier 1. Furthermore, the work support 1 has a plurality of through holes 17 which are formed lying on a pitch circle in the edge part of the work support 1.

Der Oberteil 3 ist ein schalenförmiger Körper mit einer U-förmigen Randpartie 18, dessen aussen liegender Steg eine Gehäusewandung 19 und eine Auflagefläche 31 bildet und dessen innen liegender Steg 20 in die erste Ausnehmung 11 des Werkträgers 1 einsetzbar ist. Ferner weist der Oberteil 3 eine Ausnehmung 21 auf, die eine Schulter 22 bildet und zur Aufnahme des Uhrglases 2 bestimmt ist. In der Randpartie 18 sind zudem eine Mehrzahl von zylindrischen Ansätzen 23 vorgesehen, die jeweils ein Sackloch mit Gewinde 24 aufweisen.The upper part 3 is a bowl-shaped body with a U-shaped edge portion 18, the outer web of which forms a housing wall 19 and a bearing surface 31 and the inner web 20 of which can be inserted into the first recess 11 of the work carrier 1. Furthermore, the upper part 3 has a recess 21 which forms a shoulder 22 and is intended for receiving the watch glass 2. A plurality of cylindrical projections 23 are also provided in the edge section 18, each of which has a blind hole with a thread 24.

Der Bodenteil 7 ist ein schalenförmiger Körper, dessen Rand 32 eine ringförmige Auflagefläche 31' bildet, welche in Form identisch mit der Auflagefläche 31 des Oberteiles ist. Der Bodenteil 7 weist zwei Ausnehmungen 26 für eine Halterung eines Bandes oder einer Spange (Fig.2) und eine Ausnehmung 25 für das Kronenrohr 8 auf. An der Innenseite des Bodenteiles 7 sind eine Mehrzahl von Ansätzen 28 ausgebildet, die ein Durchgangsloch 29 mit einer Ansenkung 30 für eine Zylinderkopfschraube haben.The bottom part 7 is a bowl-shaped body, the edge 32 of which forms an annular contact surface 31 ', which is identical in shape to the contact surface 31 of the upper part. The base part 7 has two recesses 26 for holding a band or a clasp (FIG. 2) and a recess 25 for the crown tube 8. On the inside of the bottom part 7, a plurality of lugs 28 are formed, which have a through hole 29 with a countersink 30 for a cylinder head screw.

Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen das Uhrgehäuse im montierten Zustand, wobei aus diesen Figuren die eingangs angesprochene Ausbildung des Werkträgers 1 als Tragelement ersichtlich ist. Die Halterung ist direkt am Werkträger 1 angebracht und das Kronenrohr 8 mit dem Werkträger 1 wasserdicht verbunden. Die Dichtungsringe 5 und 6 sind in die ringförmigen Rillen 13 und 14 eingesetzt.Figures 2 and 3 show the watch case in the assembled state, from which figures the initially mentioned design of the work carrier 1 as a support element can be seen. The holder is attached directly to the work carrier 1 and the crown tube 8 is connected to the work carrier 1 in a watertight manner. The sealing rings 5 and 6 are inserted into the annular grooves 13 and 14.

An diese Baugruppe werden die anderen Teile des Uhrgehäuses montiert. Das Zifferblatt 4 ist in der zweiten Ausnehmung 12 angeordnet. Der Oberteil 3 mit dem wasserdicht eingesetzten Uhrglas 2 ist in der ersten Ausnehmung 11 eingesetzt und hält das Zifferblatt 4. Die Ansätze 21 des Oberteiles 3 ragen in die Durchgangslöcher 15 im Werkträger 1. Der Bodenteil 7 ist auf der anderen Seite des Werkträgers 1 angeordnet und ragt mit seinen Ansätzen 28 in die Durchgangslöcher 15 im Werkträger 1. Das so zusammengestellte Uhrgehäuse ist mittels Schrauben 33 (Fig.2) verschraubt, wobei die Abteile 35 und 36 durch die Dichtungsringe 5 und 6 abgedichtet sind. Der Oberteil 3 und der Bodenteil 7 sind mit ihren Auflageflächen 31, 31 aufeinanderliegend angeordnet und umschliessen den Werkträger formschlüssig.The other parts of the watch case are mounted on this assembly. The dial 4 is arranged in the second recess 12. The upper part 3 with the waterproof watch glass 2 is inserted in the first recess 11 and holds the dial 4. The lugs 21 of the upper part 3 protrude into the through holes 15 in the work carrier 1. The bottom part 7 is arranged on the other side of the work carrier 1 and protrudes with its lugs 28 into the through holes 15 in the work carrier 1. The watch case thus assembled is screwed together by means of screws 33 (FIG. 2), the compartments 35 and 36 being sealed by the sealing rings 5 and 6. The upper part 3 and the bottom part 7 are arranged with their support surfaces 31, 31 lying one on top of the other and surround the work carrier in a form-fitting manner.

Die Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen eine Halterung für ein Band, die aus einem Halteorgan 35 und einen Bandhalter 36 besteht. Das Halteorgan weist einen zylinderförmigen Einsetzteil 37, der in dem Werkträger 1 angeordnet ist, einen rohrförmigen Aufnahmeteil 38, in dem ein Stift als Bandhalter 36 angeordnet ist und einen Steg 39 auf, um den Bandhalter ausserhalb des Uhrgehäuses anzuordnen. Im Ober- und Bodenteil 3,7 ist jeweils eine Ausnehmung 40,41 ausgebildet, durch welche der Steg 39 ragt. Die Vorteile dieser Ausführung bestehen darin, dass der Unterbruch in den Auflageflächen 31, 31 gering ist, um das Eindringen von etwelchen Partikeln in das Uhrgehäuse zu vermeiden und dass die Halterung dem jeweils vorgesehenen Band angepasst werden kann. Anstelle eines Halteorgans können zwei Halteorgane 35 vorgesehen werden, wobei der Stift 36 an seinen Enden gehalten wird.Figures 4 and 5 show a holder for a band, which consists of a holding member 35 and a band holder 36. The holding member has a cylindrical insert part 37, which is arranged in the work carrier 1, a tubular receiving part 38, in which a pin is arranged as a band holder 36, and a web 39 for arranging the band holder outside of the watch case. A recess 40, 41 is formed in each of the top and bottom parts 3, 7 through which the web 39 projects. The advantages This embodiment consists in that the interruption in the support surfaces 31, 31 is small in order to prevent any particles from penetrating into the watch case and that the holder can be adapted to the band provided in each case. Instead of a holding member, two holding members 35 can be provided, the pin 36 being held at its ends.

Die Figur 6 zeigt die Anordnung einer Spange 44 am Werkträger 1. Im Werkträger 1 ist eine Achse 44 montiert. Die Spange weist einen Halteabschnitt 46 mit zwei Laschen 47. Der Halteabschnitt 46 ist um die Achse 45 gelegt und die Halteabschnitte 46 sind in Ausnehmungen 48 im Werkträger 1 mittels Schrauben 49 befestigt. Die Spange 44 ist so bemessen, dass diese durch ihre Elastizität gespreizt werden kann, sodass der Unterbruch in den Auflageflächen 31, 31' auf ein Minimum reduziert werden kann.FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of a clip 44 on the work carrier 1. An axis 44 is mounted in the work carrier 1. The clasp has a holding section 46 with two tabs 47. The holding section 46 is placed around the axis 45 and the holding sections 46 are fastened in recesses 48 in the work carrier 1 by means of screws 49. The clip 44 is dimensioned such that it can be spread by its elasticity, so that the interruption in the contact surfaces 31, 31 'can be reduced to a minimum.

Die erfindungsgemässe Ausführung des Uhrgehäuses ermöglicht in vorteilhafter Weise das Anbringen von Dekoration bzw. die Ausgestaltung des Uhrgehäuses als Schmuck. Wie die Fig. 7 zeigt, ist im Werkträger 1 eine Ausnehmung 51 und im Oberteil 3 eine Durchbrechung ausgebildet, derart, dass ein Dekorationsteil z.B. ein gefasster Edelstein 52 im Uhrgehäuse angeordnet werden kann.The design of the watch case according to the invention advantageously enables the decoration to be attached or the watch case to be designed as jewelry. As shown in FIG. 7, a recess 51 is formed in the work carrier 1 and an opening in the upper part 3 such that a decorative part e.g. a gemstone 52 can be placed in the watch case.

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1. Uhrgehäuse für eine Armbanduhr, mit einem Werkträger (1), einem Uhrglas, einem Oberteil (3), einem Bodenteil (7), einem Kronenrohr (8) und mit Dichtungsorganen (5,6), wobei der Oberteil (3) und der Bodenteil (7) am Werkträger (1) montiert und die Dicthtungsorgane am Werkträger angeordnet sind, um das Uhrwerk wasserdicht zu montieren, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Uhrglass (2) im Oberteil (3) angeordnet und mit diesem fest verbunden ist, dass der Oberteil (3) und der Bodenteil (7) mit den Dichtungsorganen im Eingriff sind und dass der Oberteil (3) und Bodenteil (7) schalenförmig ausgebildet sind sowie mit den Randpartien fugenlos aufeinanderliegend und den Werkträger (1) formschlüssig umschliessend angeordnet sind. 1. Watch case for a wristwatch, with a movement support (1), a watch glass, an upper part (3), a bottom part (7), a crown tube (8) and with sealing elements (5,6), the upper part (3) and the bottom part (7) is mounted on the work carrier (1) and the sealing elements are arranged on the work carrier in order to assemble the clockwork watertight, characterized in that the watch glass (2) is arranged in the upper part (3) and is firmly connected to it that the The upper part (3) and the bottom part (7) are in engagement with the sealing elements and that the top part (3) and bottom part (7) are bowl-shaped and lie seamlessly on top of one another with the edge parts and form-fittingly enclose the work support (1). 2. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Oberteil (3) und/oder Bodenteil (7) als Pressteile ausgebildet sind. 2. Watch case according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper part (3) and / or bottom part (7) are designed as pressed parts. 3. Uhrgehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dichtungsorgane (5,6) am Werkträger in unmittelbarer Nähe von Abteilen (35,36) zur Aufnahme eines Uhrwerkes und eines Zifferblattes (4) angeordnet sind. 3. Watch case according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the sealing members (5, 6) are arranged on the work carrier in the immediate vicinity of compartments (35, 36) for receiving a clockwork and a dial (4). 4. Uhrgehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Oberteil (3) und der Bodenteil (7) aus dem gleichen oder unterschiedlichem Material bestehen. 4. Watch case according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the upper part (3) and the bottom part (7) consist of the same or different material. 5. Uhrgehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Oberteil (3) und/oder der Bodenteil (7) aus Edelmetall besteht. 5. Watch case according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the upper part (3) and / or the bottom part (7) consists of precious metal. 6. Uhrgehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Halterung für ein Armband oder eine Spange vorgesehen ist, die innerhalb des Ober- und Unterteiles am Werkträger (1) angeordnet ist. 6. Watch case according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a holder for a bracelet or a clasp is provided, which is arranged within the upper and lower part on the work carrier (1). 7. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung in den Werkträger (1) einsetzbar ist. 7. Watch case according to claim 6, characterized in that the holder can be inserted into the work carrier (1). 8. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung mindestens ein Halteorgan (35), das in dem Werkgehäuse (1) angeordnet ist und einen Bandhalter (36) umfasst, der in dem Halteorgan angeordnet ist. 8. Watch case according to claim 6, characterized in that the holder comprises at least one holding member (35) which is arranged in the movement case (1) and comprises a band holder (36) which is arranged in the holding member. 9. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Halteorgan (35) aus einem Einsetzteil (37), der im Werkträger (1) angeordnet ist und einem Aufnahmeteil (38) für den Bandhalter (36) besteht. 9. Watch case according to claim 8, characterized in that the holding member (35) consists of an insert part (37) which is arranged in the work carrier (1) and a receiving part (38) for the band holder (36). 10. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bandhalter ein Stift (36) ist. 10. Watch case according to claim 7, characterized in that the band holder is a pin (36). 12. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung für die Spange mindestens eine Ausnehmung (48), die im Werkträger (1) ausgebildet ist, eine Achse (45), die im Werkträger angeordnet ist und ein Befestigungsmittel (49) aufweist, um die Spange am Werkträger zu befestigen. 12. Watch case according to claim 6, characterized in that the holder for the clasp has at least one recess (48) which is formed in the movement carrier (1), an axis (45) which is arranged in the movement carrier and has a fastening means (49) to attach the clip to the work carrier. 12. Uhrgehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens einen Dekorationsteil (50), welches sichtbar im Oberteil (3) angeordnet ist. 12. Watch case according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by at least one decoration part (50) which is arranged visibly in the upper part (3). 13. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Dekorationsteil aus einem Material besteht ausgewählt aus der Gruppe Metall, Keramik, Edelstein oder dgl. 13. Watch case according to claim 12, characterized in that the decoration part consists of a material selected from the group metal, ceramic, gemstone or the like. 14. Uhrgehäuse nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Dekorationsteil ein gefasster Edelstein ist. 14. Watch case according to claim 12, characterized in that the decorative part is a set gem.
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US08/720,342 US6056432A (en) 1996-03-22 1996-09-27 Watch housing for a wrist watch
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