EP1136893A1 - Watch winding apparatus - Google Patents

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EP1136893A1
EP1136893A1 EP00810239A EP00810239A EP1136893A1 EP 1136893 A1 EP1136893 A1 EP 1136893A1 EP 00810239 A EP00810239 A EP 00810239A EP 00810239 A EP00810239 A EP 00810239A EP 1136893 A1 EP1136893 A1 EP 1136893A1
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Alessandro Rustioni
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Priority to US10/203,607 priority patent/US6910802B2/en
Priority to AU2001240993A priority patent/AU2001240993A1/en
Priority to AT01912077T priority patent/ATE302431T1/en
Priority to PCT/IB2001/000482 priority patent/WO2001071435A1/en
Priority to DE60112731T priority patent/DE60112731D1/en
Priority to EP01912077A priority patent/EP1266268B1/en
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    • G04D7/006—Testing apparatus for complete clockworks with regard to external influences or general good working
    • G04D7/009—Testing apparatus for complete clockworks with regard to external influences or general good working with regard to the functioning of the automatic winding-up device

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  • the present invention relates to a watch winding device in particularly for winding an automatic watch.
  • Such watches work on the principle of the movement of the wrist of the user to transmit the necessary energy to the barrel. This movement allows an oscillating weight to drive a set of cogs which, thanks to the reduction, will be able to supply the energy in order to wind the spring up barrel spiral.
  • Automatic winders are used to maintain an automatic watch operational even if its owner does not wear it. This is particularly important for watches with a perpetual calendar whose judgment requires return to a watchmaker to replace the many cogs in the cycle of the day.
  • Such an automatic winding case of the motor type electric, includes a removable support on which the wristwatch is placed, and a drive device provided by a motor. This engine is powered by one or more batteries which generally ensure a lifespan of several months to the whole.
  • a first drawback of this type of assembly is its size which quickly discourages potential buyers. Another drawback is in the low attractiveness of a watch mounted in such a device. Indeed, it is not easy to see the object when it is placed on the support. This point is particularly important in a store that offers a large number of these watches.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks exposed above, that is to say to have a compact automatic winder and modular and which ensures great safety in use.
  • a watch winding device comprising a removable support intended to receive the watch, a motor driving in rotation said support and engine control means.
  • These means include a watch presence detector that controls the operation of the device.
  • This configuration has the advantage of eliminating the main switch which could be activated inadvertently while traveling.
  • the drum driven by the motor comprises a removable support on which the watch you want is placed ride up.
  • this support is an element allowing to adjust the perimeter from the support to the length of the watch strap.
  • it has a retractable part mounted on spring. The detector is activated as soon as the retractable part leaves its rest position.
  • This information is transmitted from the removable support to the drum by by means of two metal pins used to maintain the support in the drum.
  • the detector closes the circuit between the two axes, thus giving the command to the control electronics to start up.
  • This information, once on the drum is transmitted to the fixed part of the wind either by a brush collector or by an optical sensor.
  • the winder is arranged in a case compact and modular at leisure. Thanks to this shape, it is easy to put side by side side several of these cases in order to have a display for watches automatic, for a collection for example.
  • Another advantage of the configuration according to the invention is that it is for the first time usable on a large scale for stores offering such watches. Indeed, the general cubic shape of these cases allows a assembly of a large number of them in a small footprint.
  • the modularity of these winders makes it possible to make supply rails for several boxes.
  • Each unit includes an electrical outlet on its rear side allowing a plug mounted on the supply rail, instead of the internal supply, the mechanism watch training by an external power supply.
  • This configuration has the advantage of not requiring the batteries until the winder is separated from the power rail.
  • the rotation cycle of the watch is not continuous but has phases of rotation in one direction, then in the direction reverse, as well as a stop phase. It is indeed not necessary to do continuously turn the watch to ensure proper operation. From this in fact, for a large part of the time, the watch is stationary.
  • One of the characteristics of the winder according to the invention is to stop the cycle of rotation in a well-defined position, generally in a vertical position. From this fact, watches that are not rotating are all in one position optimal presentation. If the modules have been arranged to form a pyramid, it may be wise to tilt the watches when stationary in order to follow the line of the pyramid.
  • the different modules are connected by a control bus which allows synchronization of a set of modules. It is thus possible to start all the modules at the same time and trigger cycle changes globally.
  • This embodiment allows the formation of figures using the different modules, for example to form letters with the position of watches at rest.
  • a central unit manages all the modules to communicate positioning orders to them. This is achieved through a bus which passes from one module to another by forming a chain.
  • the compact and cubic shape is specially chosen to allow easy column setting.
  • This module includes a circular opening 1 in which a watch support 2 is placed .
  • This support is removable in order to easily show watch 3 .
  • the support 2 is then slid into the drum 4 .
  • a first green LED 5 On the front of the module is a first green LED 5 to indicate the correct functioning of the winder. This light indication is not continuous because the current consumed by the LED is greater than the consumption of the motor, and therefore considerably reduces the lifespan of the batteries. This is why the indication of operation by the green LED 5 is given by a slow flashing, for example an illumination every 4 seconds.
  • a second red light indication 6 is provided. Like the operation indication, this end-of-life indication is intermittent.
  • the rear of the support of the watch 2 includes a sliding part 8 which makes it possible to adjust the periphery of the support according to the length of the strap.
  • this sliding part 8 is compressed so as to allow the watch to be put in place with the strap closed. Once in place, the sliding part stretches the bracelet and therefore adapts to any length of bracelet.
  • this compression which activates a detector 9 locating the presence of the watch.
  • This detector is in the form of a contactor which electrically connects the two axes 7a and 7b .
  • the orifices placed on the drum 4 receive the two axes and are provided with electrical contacts which make it possible to use the information from the detector.
  • the drum on which is mounted the watch holder includes an optical indication of the position, for example by a set of bar codes.
  • an optical sensor which will read these indications and communicate them to the engine control electronics.
  • the compact and modular shape of the winders according to the invention does not prevent luxurious clothing.
  • the module is placed in a leather support for example, having a cover specially intended for travel.

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Abstract

Automatic watches use the movements of the wrist to wind the barrel spring thereby providing the energy required for proper operational conditions of the functions of the watch. When the user cannot wear said watch, the invention proposes an automatic winding device whereon it can be placed. Said device is compact and adjustable. Moreover, in order to avoid any mishandling, the interlocking and triggering of the winder is automatically carried out by detecting the presence of the watch (3). When the bracelet is passed through the removable support (2) the whole set is switched on.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de remontage de montre en particulier pour remonter une montre automatique.The present invention relates to a watch winding device in particularly for winding an automatic watch.

De telles montres fonctionnent sur le principe du mouvement du poignet de l'utilisateur pour transmettre l'énergie nécessaire au barillet. Ce mouvement permet à une masse oscillante d'entraíner un ensemble de rouages qui, grâce à la démultiplication, va pouvoir fournir l'énergie afin de remonter le ressort en spirale du barillet.Such watches work on the principle of the movement of the wrist of the user to transmit the necessary energy to the barrel. This movement allows an oscillating weight to drive a set of cogs which, thanks to the reduction, will be able to supply the energy in order to wind the spring up barrel spiral.

Il existe principalement deux types de masses oscillantes pour les montres automatiques, soit la masse à rotation complète et la masse à rotation limitée. A cela s'ajoutent les masses dont le point de pivotement est décentré par rapport à l'axe de la montre.There are mainly two types of oscillating masses for watches automatic, ie the mass with full rotation and the mass with limited rotation. AT this is added to the masses whose pivot point is offset from the center to the axis of the watch.

Ces différences impliquent que le mouvement d'un système artificiel tendant à imiter le mouvement du poignet doit être compatible avec toutes les montres automatiques vendues dans le commerce.These differences imply that the movement of an artificial system tending to imitate wrist movement should be compatible with all watches machines sold commercially.

Les remontoirs automatiques sont destinés à maintenir une montre automatique opérationnelle quand bien même son propriétaire ne la porte pas. Ceci est particulièrement important pour les montres disposant d'un calendrier perpétuel dont l'arrêt impose le retour auprès d'un horloger afin de replacer les nombreux rouages dans le cycle du jour.Automatic winders are used to maintain an automatic watch operational even if its owner does not wear it. this is particularly important for watches with a perpetual calendar whose judgment requires return to a watchmaker to replace the many cogs in the cycle of the day.

C'est pourquoi il est d'usage que de telles montres, acquises principalement par des collectionneurs passionnés, soient fournies directement dans un écrin qui assure le remontage périodique de la montre.This is why it is customary for such watches, acquired mainly by passionate collectors, be supplied directly in a case that ensures the periodic winding of the watch.

Ces écrins sont fabriqués de manière luxueuse, afin de mettre en valeur l'objet qu'ils contiennent. Un tel écrin remontoir automatique, du type moteur électrique, comprend un support amovible sur lequel la monte bracelet est placée, et un dispositif d'entraínement assuré par un moteur. Ce moteur est alimenté par une ou des piles qui assurent généralement une durée de vie de plusieurs mois à l'ensemble.These boxes are made in a luxurious way, to enhance the object they contain. Such an automatic winding case, of the motor type electric, includes a removable support on which the wristwatch is placed, and a drive device provided by a motor. This engine is powered by one or more batteries which generally ensure a lifespan of several months to the whole.

Un tel dispositif est décrit dans le document US 4'075'958, dispositif disposant d'un moteur qui assure la rotation d'une montre montée sur un support amovible.Such a device is described in document US 4,075,958, device having a motor which rotates a watch mounted on a support removable.

Un premier inconvénient de ce type de montage est son encombrement qui décourage rapidement les acheteurs potentiels. Un autre inconvénient réside dans la faible attractivité que présente une montre montée dans un tel dispositif. En effet, il n'est pas aisé de voir l'objet lorsqu'il est placé sur le support. Ce point est particulièrement important dans un magasin qui propose un grand nombre de ces montres.A first drawback of this type of assembly is its size which quickly discourages potential buyers. Another drawback is in the low attractiveness of a watch mounted in such a device. Indeed, it is not easy to see the object when it is placed on the support. This point is particularly important in a store that offers a large number of these watches.

Un autre inconvénient réside dans son fonctionnement continu, bien qu'à faible vitesse. Ceci implique une consommation de courant permanente et la nécessité de débrancher le moteur pour retirer la montre de son support.Another disadvantage lies in its continuous operation, although at low speed. This implies permanent power consumption and the need to disconnect the engine to remove the watch from its support.

Des améliorations de ce dispositif ont été proposées fonctionnant en mode intermittent, c'est-à-dire que le dispositif a des phases de rotation et des phases d'arrêt.Improvements to this device have been proposed operating in mode intermittent, i.e. the device has phases of rotation and phases stop.

Ceci a pour conséquence que l'utilisateur est habitué à voir son remontoir arrêté sans que cela ne soit anormal. De ce fait, il arrive souvent que des utilisateurs oublient d'enclencher le remontoir ou inversement, de le déclencher lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé. Les conséquences peuvent être importantes si le remontoir ne remplit pas sa mission.This has the consequence that the user is used to seeing his watch winder. stopped without it being abnormal. As a result, it often happens that users forget to start the watch winder or vice versa, to start it when not in use. The consequences can be significant if the winding does not fulfill its mission.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier aux inconvénients exposés ci-dessus, c'est-à-dire de disposer d'un remontoir automatique compact et modulaire et qui assure une grande sécurité d'utilisation.The aim of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks exposed above, that is to say to have a compact automatic winder and modular and which ensures great safety in use.

Ce but est atteint par un dispositif de remontoir de montre comprenant un support amovible destiné à recevoir la montre, un moteur entraínant en rotation ledit support et des moyens de commande du moteur. Ces moyens comprennent un détecteur de présence de la montre qui commande le fonctionnement du dispositif.This object is achieved by a watch winding device comprising a removable support intended to receive the watch, a motor driving in rotation said support and engine control means. These means include a watch presence detector that controls the operation of the device.

Ainsi, grâce à ce détecteur de présence de la montre, l'utilisateur n'a plus à se préoccuper de savoir si son remontoir est enclenché ou déclenché, il est assuré de son fonctionnement dès lors que la montre est en place.Thanks to this watch presence detector, the user no longer has to worry about whether its winder is engaged or triggered, it is insured of its operation when the watch is in place.

Cette configuration présente l'avantage de supprimer l'interrupteur principal qui pouvait être actionné malencontreusement lors d'un déplacement.This configuration has the advantage of eliminating the main switch which could be activated inadvertently while traveling.

Selon une première variante, le tambour entraíné par le moteur comporte un support amovible sur lequel vient se placer la montre que l'on souhaite remonter. Sur ce support se trouve un élément permettant d'ajuster le pourtour du support à la longueur du bracelet de la montre. Pour cela, il dispose d'une partie rétractable montée sur ressort. Le détecteur est actionné dès lors que la partie rétractable quitte sa position de repos.According to a first variant, the drum driven by the motor comprises a removable support on which the watch you want is placed ride up. On this support is an element allowing to adjust the perimeter from the support to the length of the watch strap. For this, it has a retractable part mounted on spring. The detector is activated as soon as the retractable part leaves its rest position.

Cette information est transmise du support amovible au tambour par l'intermédiaire de deux axes métalliques servant au maintient du support dans le tambour. Le détecteur ferme le circuit entre les deux axes, donnant ainsi l'ordre à l'électronique de commande de se mettre en marche.This information is transmitted from the removable support to the drum by by means of two metal pins used to maintain the support in the drum. The detector closes the circuit between the two axes, thus giving the command to the control electronics to start up.

Il existe d'autres manières pour obtenir ce résultat, par exemple le biais d'une lame ressort montée sur le tambour. Cette lame est située dans le passage du bracelet et ferme un contact dès lors qu'un bracelet est mis en place.There are other ways to achieve this, for example through a leaf spring mounted on the drum. This blade is located in the passage of the bracelet and closes a contact as soon as a bracelet is put on.

Cette information, une fois sur le tambour est transmise à la partie fixe du remontoir soit par un collecteur à balai, soit par le biais d'un capteur optique.This information, once on the drum is transmitted to the fixed part of the wind either by a brush collector or by an optical sensor.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, le remontoir est disposé dans un boítier compact et modulable à loisir. Grâce à cette forme, il est aisé de mettre côte à côte plusieurs de ces boítiers afin de disposer d'un présentoir pour montres automatiques, pour une collection par exemple.According to another aspect of the invention, the winder is arranged in a case compact and modular at leisure. Thanks to this shape, it is easy to put side by side side several of these cases in order to have a display for watches automatic, for a collection for example.

Un autre avantage de la configuration selon l'invention est qu'il est pour la première fois utilisable à large échelle pour les magasins proposant de telles montres. En effet, la forme générale cubique de ces boítiers permet un assemblage d'un grand nombre de ceux-ci dans un encombrement réduit.Another advantage of the configuration according to the invention is that it is for the first time usable on a large scale for stores offering such watches. Indeed, the general cubic shape of these cases allows a assembly of a large number of them in a small footprint.

Afin de rendre ce remontoir facilement transportable, il est prévu de l'alimenter par un jeu de piles. Ces piles sont prévues pour une durée de vie d'environ une année.In order to make this winder easily transportable, it is planned to power it by a set of batteries. These batteries are expected to last approximately one year.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, la modularité de ces remontoirs permet de réaliser des rails d'alimentation pour plusieurs boítiers. Chaque unité comprend une prise électrique dans sa face arrière permettant à une fiche montée sur le rail d'alimenter, en lieu et place de l'alimentation interne, le mécanisme d'entraínement de la montre par une alimentation externe.According to another aspect of the invention, the modularity of these winders makes it possible to make supply rails for several boxes. Each unit includes an electrical outlet on its rear side allowing a plug mounted on the supply rail, instead of the internal supply, the mechanism watch training by an external power supply.

Cette configuration présente l'avantage de ne solliciter les piles que lorsque le remontoir est séparé du rail d'alimentation.This configuration has the advantage of not requiring the batteries until the winder is separated from the power rail.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, le cycle de rotation de la montre n'est pas continu mais présente des phases de rotation dans un sens, puis dans le sens inverse, ainsi qu'une phase d'arrêt. II n'est en effet pas nécessaire de faire tourner en permanence la montre pour assurer son bon fonctionnement. De ce fait, pendant une grande partie du temps, la montre est immobile.According to another aspect of the invention, the rotation cycle of the watch is not continuous but has phases of rotation in one direction, then in the direction reverse, as well as a stop phase. It is indeed not necessary to do continuously turn the watch to ensure proper operation. From this in fact, for a large part of the time, the watch is stationary.

Une des caractéristiques du remontoir selon l'invention est d'arrêter le cycle de rotation dans une position bien définie, en général en position verticale. De ce fait, les montres qui ne sont pas en rotation sont toutes dans une position optimale de présentation. Si l'on a disposé les modules pour former une pyramide, il peut être judicieux d'incliner les montres à l'arrêt afin de suivre la ligne de la pyramide.One of the characteristics of the winder according to the invention is to stop the cycle of rotation in a well-defined position, generally in a vertical position. From this fact, watches that are not rotating are all in one position optimal presentation. If the modules have been arranged to form a pyramid, it may be wise to tilt the watches when stationary in order to follow the line of the pyramid.

Selon une autre forme de l'invention, les différents modules sont reliés par un bus de commande qui permet de synchroniser un ensemble de modules. Il est ainsi possible de faire démarrer tous les modules en même temps et de déclencher les changements de cycle d'une manière globale. According to another form of the invention, the different modules are connected by a control bus which allows synchronization of a set of modules. It is thus possible to start all the modules at the same time and trigger cycle changes globally.

Cette forme d'exécution autorise la formation de figures utilisant les différents modules, par exemple pour former des lettres avec la position des montres au repos. Dans ce type d'exécution, une centrale gère l'ensemble des modules pour leur communiquer les ordres de positionnement. Ceci est réalisé grâce à un bus qui passe d'un module à l'autre en formant une chaíne.This embodiment allows the formation of figures using the different modules, for example to form letters with the position of watches at rest. In this type of execution, a central unit manages all the modules to communicate positioning orders to them. This is achieved through a bus which passes from one module to another by forming a chain.

L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description détaillée qui va suivre, en se référant aux dessins annexés qui sont donnés à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente le remontoir selon l'invention dans sa forme modulaire; et
  • La figure 2 représente le support sur lequel la montre est fixée.
The invention will be better understood thanks to the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings which are given by way of non-limiting example, in which:
  • Figure 1 shows the winder according to the invention in its modular form; and
  • Figure 2 shows the support on which the watch is fixed.

Selon l'exécution du remontoir de la figure 1, la forme compacte et cubique est spécialement choisie afin de permettre une mise en colonne aisée. Ce module comprend une ouverture circulaire 1 dans laquelle vient se placer un support de montre 2. Ce support est amovible afin de montrer la montre 3 facilement. Le support 2 est alors glissé dans le tambour 4.According to the execution of the winder in Figure 1, the compact and cubic shape is specially chosen to allow easy column setting. This module includes a circular opening 1 in which a watch support 2 is placed . This support is removable in order to easily show watch 3 . The support 2 is then slid into the drum 4 .

Sur la face avant du module se trouve une première LED verte 5 pour indiquer le bon fonctionnement du remontoir. Cette indication lumineuse n'est pas continue car le courant consommé par la LED est supérieur à la consommation du moteur, et diminue donc considérablement la durée de vie des piles. C'est pourquoi l'indication de fonctionnement par la LED verte 5 est donnée par un clignotement lent, par exemple une illumination toutes les 4 secondes.On the front of the module is a first green LED 5 to indicate the correct functioning of the winder. This light indication is not continuous because the current consumed by the LED is greater than the consumption of the motor, and therefore considerably reduces the lifespan of the batteries. This is why the indication of operation by the green LED 5 is given by a slow flashing, for example an illumination every 4 seconds.

Afin d'indiquer à l'utilisateur que les piles arrivent en fin de vie, une deuxième indication lumineuse rouge 6 est prévue. De la même manière que l'indication de fonctionnement, cette indication de fin de vie des piles est intermittente.In order to indicate to the user that the batteries are reaching the end of their life, a second red light indication 6 is provided. Like the operation indication, this end-of-life indication is intermittent.

Sur la figure 2, on retrouve le support de la montre 2 lorsqu'il est séparé du module. Ainsi, ce support se caractérise par un montage simple sans verrouillage, en utilisant les deux axes 7a et 7b qui viennent s'ajuster dans deux orifices du tambour 4 prévus à cet effet. L'ajustement entre les axes et les orifices est un ajustement gras.In Figure 2 , we find the support of the watch 2 when it is separated from the module. Thus, the support is characterized by a simple assembly without locking, using the two axes 7a and 7b which are fit into two holes of the drum 4 provided for this purpose. The adjustment between the axes and the orifices is a bold adjustment.

L'arrière du support de la montre 2 comprend une partie coulissante 8 qui permet d'ajuster le pourtour du support selon la longueur du bracelet. Lors de l'introduction de la montre, cette partie coulissante 8 est comprimée afin de permettre la mise en place de la montre avec le bracelet fermé. Un fois en place, la partie coulissante tend le bracelet et s'adapte donc à toute longueur de bracelet.The rear of the support of the watch 2 includes a sliding part 8 which makes it possible to adjust the periphery of the support according to the length of the strap. During the introduction of the watch, this sliding part 8 is compressed so as to allow the watch to be put in place with the strap closed. Once in place, the sliding part stretches the bracelet and therefore adapts to any length of bracelet.

Comme indiqué plus haut, selon une forme d'exécution, c'est cette compression qui actionne un détecteur 9 localisant la présence de la montre. Ce détecteur se présente sous la forme d'un contacteur qui relie électriquement les deux axes 7a et 7b.As indicated above, according to one embodiment, it is this compression which activates a detector 9 locating the presence of the watch. This detector is in the form of a contactor which electrically connects the two axes 7a and 7b .

Les orifices placés sur le tambour 4 recoivent les deux axes et sont munis de contacts électriques qui permettent d'exploiter l'information du détecteur.The orifices placed on the drum 4 receive the two axes and are provided with electrical contacts which make it possible to use the information from the detector.

Pour obtenir un arrêt à une position déterminée de la montre, le tambour sur lequel est monté le support de la montre, comprend une indication optique de la position, par exemple par un ensemble de codes barres. Sur la partie fixe est placé un capteur optique qui va lire ces indications et les communiquer à l'électronique de la commande du moteur.To obtain a stop at a determined position of the watch, the drum on which is mounted the watch holder, includes an optical indication of the position, for example by a set of bar codes. On the fixed part is placed an optical sensor which will read these indications and communicate them to the engine control electronics.

La forme compacte et modulable des remontoirs selon l'invention n'interdit pas un habillage luxueux. Dans ce cas, le module est placé dans un support en cuir par exemple, disposant d'un couvercle destiné spécialement aux déplacements.The compact and modular shape of the winders according to the invention does not prevent luxurious clothing. In this case, the module is placed in a leather support for example, having a cover specially intended for travel.

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Dispositif de remontage automatique de montres comprenant un support amovible (2) destiné à recevoir la montre et monté sur un tambour (4), un moteur entraínant en rotation ledit tambour (4) et des moyens de commande du moteur, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande comprennent des moyens de détection de la présence de la montre et des moyens pour enclencher ou déclencher le dispositif en fonction de l'information fournie par lesdits moyens de détection.Automatic watch winding device comprising a removable support (2) intended to receive the watch and mounted on a drum (4), a motor driving said drum (4) in rotation and motor control means, characterized in that the control means include means for detecting the presence of the watch and means for switching on or off the device as a function of the information supplied by said detection means. Dispositif de remontage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support amovible (2) comporte une partie coulissante (8) s'ajustant à la longueur du bracelet de la montre, et que les moyens de détection sont montés de manière à détecter la position de repos de la partie coulissante (8).Winding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the removable support (2) comprises a sliding part (8) adjusting to the length of the watch strap, and that the detection means are mounted so as to detect the rest position of the sliding part (8). Dispositif de remontage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le support amovible (2) comprend au moins deux surfaces métalliques (7a et 7b) en contact avec deux autres surfaces métalliques placées sur le tambour (4) transmettant l'information fournie par les moyens de détection.Winding device according to claim 2, characterized in that the removable support (2) comprises at least two metal surfaces (7a and 7b) in contact with two other metal surfaces placed on the drum (4) transmitting the information provided by the means of detection. Dispositif de remontage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de détection sont montés sur le tambour (4) au niveau du passage du bracelet de la montre.Winding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the detection means are mounted on the drum (4) at the level of the passage of the watch strap. Dispositif selon les revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le support amovible (2) est monté gras dans le tambour (4) entraíné par le moteur.Device according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the removable support (2) is mounted fat in the drum (4) driven by the motor. Dispositif de remontage selon les revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que ces différents éléments sont montés dans un boítier compact et modulable et que les moyens de commande du moteur comprennent un détecteur de la position du support amovible permettant de stopper la rotation du moteur dans une position déterminée.Winding device according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that these various elements are mounted in a compact and modular housing and that the motor control means comprise a detector of the position of the removable support making it possible to stop the rotation of the motor in a determined position. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une source d'énergie autonome et une entrée d'alimentation externe, et qu'il comprend des moyens pour mettre hors service la source d'énergie autonome lorsque le dispositif est alimenté par l'alimentation externe.Device according to Claim 6, characterized in that it comprises an autonomous energy source and an external power input, and that it comprises means for deactivating the autonomous energy source when the device is powered by external power.
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