EP1033636A1 - Uhr mit Vorrichtung um elektrische Verbindungsvorrichtungen im Uhrengehäuse einzu führen - Google Patents

Uhr mit Vorrichtung um elektrische Verbindungsvorrichtungen im Uhrengehäuse einzu führen Download PDF

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EP1033636A1
EP1033636A1 EP99104365A EP99104365A EP1033636A1 EP 1033636 A1 EP1033636 A1 EP 1033636A1 EP 99104365 A EP99104365 A EP 99104365A EP 99104365 A EP99104365 A EP 99104365A EP 1033636 A1 EP1033636 A1 EP 1033636A1
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Dominique Dubugnon
Jean-Jaques Born
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  • the present invention relates to a watch comprising a case of watch in which is disposed a first electrical module, and a bracelet attached to said watch case and to which a second module is associated electrical and electrical connection means ensuring a connection electric between these first and second electric modules. More in particular, the present invention relates to such a watch comprising means for sealingly introducing the means of electrical connection inside the watch case.
  • connection means any conductor or set of conductors allowing to provide an electrical connection between two electrical modules.
  • electrical module means any device intended to supply or receive an electrical supply and, where appropriate, to transmit or receive a electrical signal.
  • a commonly used solution is to provide, on connection lines between electrical modules, contacts located generally at the strap attachment to the watch case.
  • the electrical connection is broken down, in this case, into a first portion, located inside the watch case, and a second portion, located at the outside of the watch case.
  • This solution is particularly suitable the production of waterproof watches because the electrical connection means do not physically penetrate inside the case.
  • the contacts consist of a set of separable conjugate contacts so that the bracelet can be easily disassembled and reassembled without there being a risk of poor contact or deterioration in the quality of the seal contacts.
  • the electrical connection means can be introduced through a hole in the watch case as it is for example described in the Swiss patent CH 343 323 already cited.
  • the downside of the solution described in this patent lies in the fact that the assembly thus made is difficult to dismantle.
  • a protective envelope making the orifice airtight housed in the watch case. This envelope is thus typically driven into the hole in the watch case. It follows that the disassembly of the bracelet and the electrical connection means is returned complex and difficult.
  • An object of the present invention is thus to propose a watch of the aforementioned type in which the electrical connection means can be introduced directly inside the watch case and which does not not have the disadvantages which have just been mentioned.
  • an object of the present invention is to allow a easy assembly and disassembly of the bracelet and connection means electric integrated in the bracelet while ensuring optimal sealing from the whole.
  • the subject of the present invention is a watch comprising a watch case in which a first electrical module is disposed, and a bracelet attached to said watch case and to which is associated a second electrical module and electrical connection means ensuring a electrical connection between said first and second electrical modules, characterized in that it comprises means of introduction for sealingly introducing said connection means inside the watch case, these means of introduction being arranged in an introduction orifice formed in said watch case and retained by means of an axis, this watch further comprising means sealing ensuring sealing of said introduction orifice when the means of introduction are arranged there.
  • the means of electrical connections can penetrate directly inside the watch case. Ways are kept in position by the axis so that the mounting and disassembly of the assembly is facilitated.
  • the means of introduction in particular not being driven into the introduction opening formed in the watch case, mounting, respectively disassembly of these is easily carried out by the introduction, respectively the withdrawal of the axis.
  • the axis retaining the introduction means can also advantageously form a hinge axis of the bracelet.
  • the sealing means also ensure optimum sealing of the watch at the insertion opening.
  • connection lines are no longer a limitation because the means are independent of the electrical connection means used.
  • the solution according to the present invention also reduces the manufacturing costs of the watch by compared to prior art solutions employing contacts because the number of pieces needed to allow the introduction of the electrical connection means is substantially limited.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a watch according to the present invention.
  • This watch thus comprises a watch case 1 and a strap 2 attached to the case shows 1, without limitation, by hinges 11 and 12.
  • the housing watch 1 also includes a base 1a and a middle part 1b on which rose a window 10.
  • Watch case 1 typically contains a watch movement or alternatively a watchmaking electronic circuit allowing training and the display of time information.
  • first electrical module (reference 5 in the figures), the whole, or at least a part substantial electrical and / or electronic means arranged inside of the watch case 1.
  • These electrical and / or electronic means can be very diverse and varied depending on whether it is a type watch electromechanical or electronic. This watch may also have additional complications (e.g. radio frequency module, module GPS, etc.).
  • first electrical module means any device electric / electronic placed inside the watch case and intended for collaborate with an electrical device located outside the housing watch.
  • the terms “second electrical module” denotes generally an electrical / electronic device placed outside the watch case and intended to collaborate with the first electrical module 5 so as to provide or receive electrical power and, where appropriate, to transmit or receive an electrical signal.
  • this second electrical module 6 may include a source of electrical energy (battery, accumulator, etc.), means of interfacing with a user (control buttons, keyboard, etc.), or any other electronic circuit intended to collaborate with the first electrical module 5 (memories, card to chip, etc.).
  • This second electrical module can also be associated with the watch strap.
  • the watch forming the subject of the present invention further includes electrical connection means 3, associated in this example on strap 2 of the watch.
  • these electrical connection means 3 penetrate directly to inside the watch case 1 in order to be connected to the first module electric 5.
  • an orifice introduction 17 is thus formed in the middle part 1b of the watch case 1 at the strap 2 attachment, or, in this example, at the hinge 11.
  • connection means electrical 3 are formed of a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of conductive tracks. It should be noted, however, that the type and structure of these electrical connection means 3 are not decisive. Indeed, it it does not matter that these electrical connection means 3 are made under the form of a set of conductive tracks formed on a substrate flexible dielectric, as is the case in this example, or, alternatively, in the form of a set of independent conductors. It will therefore be understood that different types of electrical connection means can be used, which is a substantial advantage over known devices described in the preamble, such as that described in the patent European EP 0 186 804 already cited.
  • the watch includes means of introduction formed by an introduction element 4 disposed in the introduction hole 17 formed in the watch case 1.
  • This introductory element 4 has in this example a substantially tubular shape allowing passage electrical connection means 3.
  • This introducer 4 is retained in its position by means of a axis 21 which advantageously forms in this example an articulation axis of the hinge 11.
  • This solution makes it possible to arrange the insertion element 4 without having to drive it into the introduction hole 17. It follows that the assembly and disassembly of bracelet 2 and connection means electric 3 does not present any major difficulties, the only constraint residing in the connection of electrical connection means 3 to the first electrical module 5 arranged inside the watch case 1.
  • the hinge 11 comprises, in this nonlimiting example, two outer portions 16a and two portions intermediaries 16b made of material with the middle part 1b of the watch case 1.
  • the hinge 11 also comprises two elements 28 made of material with bracelet 2, each element 28 being respectively engaged in a space 18 remaining between an outer portion 16a and a portion neighboring intermediate 16b.
  • the insertion hole 17 in which is arranged the introduction element 4 is formed between the two intermediate portions 16b of the hinge 11.
  • each portion 16a and 16b, as well as each element 28 of the hinge is drilled with a hole in which is inserted the hinge pin 21 of the hinge 11.
  • the introduction element 4 is, so similar, drilled with a hole 41 allowing the passage of the hinge pin 21.
  • first and second axes of articulation coming from both sides of the introduction element 4 so as to overcome the need for make a hole through it.
  • the watch strap can alternatively be attached to the watch case by means of a bar fixed between horns formed on the watch case, this bar can be used to maintain the introducer.
  • the watch according to the present invention further comprises sealing means 7 ensuring a sealing of the introduction orifice 17.
  • these sealing means comprise an annular seal 71 disposed in a channel 42 formed on an outer part of the insertion element 4.
  • the watch further comprises a buffer gasket 72 disposed inside the insertion element 4.
  • This buffer joint 72 can be produced by the deposit a silicone gasket after mounting the electrical connection means 3.
  • this buffer joint 72 can be molded around the means electrical connection 3.
  • Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a portion of a watch constituting a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the elements common to the first embodiment already presented will not not described again and are designated by the same references digital.
  • the watch includes means of introduction which differ slightly from the means used in the previous embodiment.
  • the introduction means are formed in this example an introduction element 8 comprising, on its external part, at least a bead of material 81 forming the sealing means 7 of the watch.
  • the bead of material 81 prevents any infiltration of liquid.
  • the bead of material can be produced on an interior part of the orifice introduction 17.
  • Figure 5 shows a sectional view of a portion of a watch constituting a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the elements common to the embodiments already presented will not be described again and are designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the introduction orifice 17 present, in its terminal part opening into the watch case 1, a reduced diameter portion 17a against which the means abut of introduction formed in this example of an indicated introductory element by the reference numeral 9.
  • This introductory element 9 here presents a front face 9a intended to compress a joint 73 against the portion 17a when this introducer 9 is inserted and mounted in the hole introduction 17.
  • the seal 73 intended to be compressed can be produced by the overmolding of a seal around the electrical connection means 3 or alternatively by depositing a silicone seal.
  • Figure 6 shows a sectional view of a portion of a watch constituting a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the elements common to the embodiments already presented will not be described again and are designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the introduction means indicated in this example by the reference numeral 44 are formed by a introductory element coming from material with the bracelet 2 and do so advantageously an integral part of the latter. According to this mode of realization, it is thus possibly possible to get rid of the presence a buffer seal disposed inside the introduction means 44, the watertightness can be ensured directly at the strap. The case if necessary, such a buffer seal can be produced from inside the housing of shows 1 when mounting the bracelet and the electrical connection means.
  • the watch comprises in this example, so analogous to the first embodiment already presented, an annular seal 71 disposed in a channel 42 formed on an external part of the element 44.
  • the sealing means presented in relation to the second and third embodiments namely the production of at least one bead of material on the insertion element or of a seal compressed against a portion of the introduction orifice, are also applicable by analogy.
  • the means of introduction of the electrical connection means can advantageously be made of plastic.
  • the introduction element 44 can thus easily be made, in the case of a plastic strap, when the manufacture of the bracelet, in particular by plastic injection molding.
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