EP1491974A1 - Timepiece having an analogue display arranged to show an animation - Google Patents

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EP1491974A1
EP1491974A1 EP03014252A EP03014252A EP1491974A1 EP 1491974 A1 EP1491974 A1 EP 1491974A1 EP 03014252 A EP03014252 A EP 03014252A EP 03014252 A EP03014252 A EP 03014252A EP 1491974 A1 EP1491974 A1 EP 1491974A1
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Véronique Stoll
Jacques Müller
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  • the present invention relates to a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch having an analog display comprising at least two hands controlled independently.
  • the primary function of the two hands is to display the current time. It is known to use the hands of an analog display to indicate to a user other physical quantities, for example the power reserve of the watch or the date.
  • Hands known to those skilled in the art have various and varied shapes to enable each timepiece to be given a particular aesthetic appearance.
  • At least two hands of the timepiece each have a machined profile so as to form together at least a first image when it has a first angular offset and a second image. distinct from the first image when it has a second angular offset different from said first offset.
  • This timepiece comprises control means for, in a recreational operating mode, dynamically varying the angle between these two hands according to a defined sequence comprising at least the succession of the first angular offset and the second angular offset, so as to display a specific animation.
  • the dial of the analog display comprises one or more elements represented on its surface and the angular positions of said two needles in the recreational operating mode is selected so that the animation provided is associated with this or these element (s) of the dial.
  • the animation thus results from the combination of the dynamic variation of the angle between the two hands and their angular positions relative to the dial.
  • the dial thus forms a decoration for the planned animation.
  • Watch 2 of Figure 1 includes an analog display of the current time formed by a dial 4 and two hands 6 and 8 whose shape allows to indicate the hour and the minute in conventional manner, using one hour turn 10.
  • This hour turn is defined here by a circular graduation, but other known configurations can be provided in other variants of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is partially shown the arrangement of the movement of Figure 2.
  • the needles 6 and 8 are driven by two motors M1 and M2. These two motors are independently controlled. It is thus possible, for any position of the needle 6, to select various angular offsets between the needles 6 and 8, and this without limitation.
  • the needles 6 and 8 are mechanically coupled to the engine by cogs 12 and 14 known to those skilled in the art.
  • the needles are controlled by control means 16 which actuate the motors M1 and M2.
  • FIGs 2 and 3 (2A, 2B; 3A, 3B) is shown the operation of the watch according to the invention in a recreational mode where the analog display is used to display an animation.
  • the activation of this specific operating mode can for example be done via the control rod 18.
  • FIGS. 2A to 3B define a sequence of four different images obtained by varying the angular offset D1, D2 between the needles 6 and 8.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B define an elementary sequence of two images in a recreational operating mode of the watch where a shark 20 swallows a fish 22.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B define either another elementary sequence of two images, or the continuation of the sequence of images of FIG. 2. In the latter case, the shark eats the fish in two times or two bites.
  • the profile of the hands 6 and 8 is machined so that they allow a conventional indication of the minute and the hour, as represented in FIG. 1, while representing a shark with the mouth more or less open as a function of the angular offset D1, D2 between these two needles.
  • the angular positions ⁇ 1, ⁇ 1 and ⁇ 2, ⁇ 2 of the two hands are selected during the planned animation so that elements represented on the dial participate in this animation.
  • the shark 20 can eat the fish 22 or another animal, an octopus or a seahorse represented on the dial.
  • the dial therefore forms a background for the animation with certain elements which directly participate in the scenario of this animation.

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Abstract

The wrist watch has an analog display provided with two needles (6, 8) that are independently controlled. The needles have profiles that are designed to form together an image when having a particular angular movement. A control rod dynamically varies the angle between the needles according to a defined sequence in order to display a determined animation e.g. animation of fish (22).

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La présente invention concerne une pièce d'horlogerie, en particulier une montre-bracelet ayant un affichage analogique comprenant au moins deux aiguilles commandées de manière indépendante.The present invention relates to a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch having an analog display comprising at least two hands controlled independently.

La fonction première des deux aiguilles est d'afficher l'heure courante. Il est connu d'utiliser les aiguilles d'un affichage analogique pour indiquer à un utilisateur d'autres grandeurs physiques, par exemple la réserve de marche de la montre ou le quantième.The primary function of the two hands is to display the current time. It is known to use the hands of an analog display to indicate to a user other physical quantities, for example the power reserve of the watch or the date.

Des aiguilles connues de l'homme du métier présentent des formes diverses et variées pour permettre de donner à chaque pièce d'horlogerie un aspect esthétique particulier.Hands known to those skilled in the art have various and varied shapes to enable each timepiece to be given a particular aesthetic appearance.

Dans le cadre de la présente invention, il est prévu de donner à la pièce d'horlogerie un caractère récréatif au moins dans un mode de fonctionnement donné. Plus particulièrement, il est prévu d'agencer la pièce d'horlogerie de manière à pouvoir montrer une animation au moyen de l'affichage analogique.In the context of the present invention, provision is made to give the timepiece a recreational character at least in a given operating mode. More particularly, provision is made to arrange the timepiece so as to be able to show an animation by means of the analog display.

A cet effet, il est prévu selon la présente invention qu'au moins deux aiguilles de la pièce d'horlogerie présentent chacune un profil usiné de manière à former ensemble au moins une première image lorsqu'elle présente un premier décalage angulaire et une deuxième image distincte de la première image lorsqu'elle présente un deuxième décalage angulaire différent dudit premier décalage. Cette pièce d'horlogerie comprend des moyens de commande pour, dans un mode de fonctionnement récréatif, varier dynamiquement l'angle entre ces deux aiguilles selon une séquence définie comprenant au moins la succession du premier décalage angulaire et du deuxième décalage angulaire, de manière à afficher une animation déterminée.To this end, it is provided according to the present invention that at least two hands of the timepiece each have a machined profile so as to form together at least a first image when it has a first angular offset and a second image. distinct from the first image when it has a second angular offset different from said first offset. This timepiece comprises control means for, in a recreational operating mode, dynamically varying the angle between these two hands according to a defined sequence comprising at least the succession of the first angular offset and the second angular offset, so as to display a specific animation.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le cadran de l'affichage analogique comporte un ou plusieurs éléments représentés à sa surface et les positions angulaires desdites deux aiguilles dans le mode de fonctionnement récréatif est sélectionnée de manière à ce que l'animation prévue est associée avec cet ou ces élément(s) du cadran. L'animation résulte ainsi de la combinaison de la variation dynamique de l'angle entre les deux aiguilles et de leurs positions angulaires relativement au cadran. Le cadran forme ainsi un décor pour l'animation prévue.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the dial of the analog display comprises one or more elements represented on its surface and the angular positions of said two needles in the recreational operating mode is selected so that the animation provided is associated with this or these element (s) of the dial. The animation thus results from the combination of the dynamic variation of the angle between the two hands and their angular positions relative to the dial. The dial thus forms a decoration for the planned animation.

La présente invention sera exposée ci-après à l'aide du dessin donné à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif et dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente un mode de réalisation de l'invention avec deux aiguilles indiquant l'heure et la minute;
  • les figures 2a, 2b, 3a et 3b montrent quatre images distinctes d'une animation à l'aide des aiguilles de l'affichage analogique selon l'invention;
  • la figure 4 montre schématiquement et partiellement en coupe l'agencement du mouvement horloger équipant la montre de la figure 1.
The present invention will be explained below using the drawing given by way of nonlimiting example and in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents an embodiment of the invention with two hands indicating the hour and the minute;
  • Figures 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b show four separate images of an animation using the hands of the analog display according to the invention;
  • FIG. 4 schematically and partially in section shows the arrangement of the watch movement equipping the watch of FIG. 1.

La montre 2 de la figure 1 comprend un affichage analogique de l'heure courante formé d'un cadran 4 et de deux aiguilles 6 et 8 dont la forme permet d'indiquer l'heure et la minute de manière conventionnelle, à l'aide d'un tour d'heure 10. Ce tour d'heure est défini ici par une graduation circulaire, mais d'autres configurations connues peuvent être prévues dans d'autres variantes de l'invention.Watch 2 of Figure 1 includes an analog display of the current time formed by a dial 4 and two hands 6 and 8 whose shape allows to indicate the hour and the minute in conventional manner, using one hour turn 10. This hour turn is defined here by a circular graduation, but other known configurations can be provided in other variants of the invention.

A la figure 4 est représenté partiellement l'agencement du mouvement de la figure 2. Les aiguilles 6 et 8 sont entraînées par deux moteurs M1 et M2. Ces deux moteurs sont commandés de manière indépendante. Il est ainsi possible, pour une position quelconque de l'aiguille 6, de sélectionner divers décalages angulaires entre les aiguilles 6 et 8, et ceci sans limitation.In Figure 4 is partially shown the arrangement of the movement of Figure 2. The needles 6 and 8 are driven by two motors M1 and M2. These two motors are independently controlled. It is thus possible, for any position of the needle 6, to select various angular offsets between the needles 6 and 8, and this without limitation.

Les aiguilles 6 et 8 sont couplées mécaniquement au moteur par des rouages 12 et 14 connus de l'homme du métier. Les aiguilles sont commandées par des moyens de commande 16 qui actionnent les moteurs M1 et M2.The needles 6 and 8 are mechanically coupled to the engine by cogs 12 and 14 known to those skilled in the art. The needles are controlled by control means 16 which actuate the motors M1 and M2.

Aux figures 2 et 3 (2A, 2B; 3A, 3B) est représenté le fonctionnement de la montre selon l'invention dans un mode récréatif où l'affichage analogique est utilisé pour afficher une animation. L'activation de ce mode de fonctionnement spécifique peut par exemple se faire via la tige de commande 18.In Figures 2 and 3 (2A, 2B; 3A, 3B) is shown the operation of the watch according to the invention in a recreational mode where the analog display is used to display an animation. The activation of this specific operating mode can for example be done via the control rod 18.

Les figures 2A à 3B définissent une séquence de quatre images différentes obtenues en variant le décalage angulaire D1, D2 entre les aiguilles 6 et 8.FIGS. 2A to 3B define a sequence of four different images obtained by varying the angular offset D1, D2 between the needles 6 and 8.

Par image, on comprend une représentation visuelle d'un objet ou d'un être, en entier ou partiellement, dans une position donnée ou une configuration déterminée. On notera que cette représentation peut être schématique ou même seulement suggestive.By image, we understand a visual representation of an object or a being, in whole or in part, in a given position or a determined configuration. Note that this representation can be schematic or even only suggestive.

Les figures 2A et 2B définissent une séquence élémentaire de deux images dans un mode de fonctionnement récréatif de la montre où un requin 20 avale un poisson 22.FIGS. 2A and 2B define an elementary sequence of two images in a recreational operating mode of the watch where a shark 20 swallows a fish 22.

Les figures 3A et 3B définissent soit une autre séquence élémentaire de deux images, soit la suite de la séquence d'images de la figure 2. Dans ce dernier cas, le requin mange le poisson en deux temps ou deux bouchées.FIGS. 3A and 3B define either another elementary sequence of two images, or the continuation of the sequence of images of FIG. 2. In the latter case, the shark eats the fish in two times or two bites.

Le profil des aiguilles 6 et 8 est usiné de manière qu'elles permettent une indication conventionnelle de la minute et de l'heure, comme représenté à la figure 1, tout en représentant un requin avec la gueule plus ou moins ouverte en fonction du décalage angulaire D1, D2 entre ces deux aiguilles.The profile of the hands 6 and 8 is machined so that they allow a conventional indication of the minute and the hour, as represented in FIG. 1, while representing a shark with the mouth more or less open as a function of the angular offset D1, D2 between these two needles.

Dans le mode d'exécution représenté aux figures 2 et 3, les positions angulaires α1, β1 et α2, β2 des deux aiguilles sont sélectionnées lors de l'animation prévue de manière que des éléments représentés sur le cadran participent à cette animation. Dans le présent cas, le requin 20 peut manger le poisson 22 ou encore un autre animal, une pieuvre ou un hippocampe représentés sur le cadran. Le cadran forme donc un arrière-plan pour l'animation avec certains éléments qui participent directement au scénario de cette animation.In the embodiment represented in FIGS. 2 and 3, the angular positions α1, β1 and α2, β2 of the two hands are selected during the planned animation so that elements represented on the dial participate in this animation. In the present case, the shark 20 can eat the fish 22 or another animal, an octopus or a seahorse represented on the dial. The dial therefore forms a background for the animation with certain elements which directly participate in the scenario of this animation.

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Pièce d'horlogerie ayant un affichage analogique comprenant au moins deux aiguilles (6, 8) commandées de manière indépendante, caractérisée en ce que ces deux aiguilles présentent chacune un profil usiné de manière à former ensemble au moins une première image lorsqu'elles présentent un premier décalage angulaire (D1) et une deuxième image distincte de la première image lorsqu'elles présentent un deuxième décalage angulaire (D2) différent dudit premier décalage, et en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens de commande pour varier dynamiquement l'angle entre ces deux aiguilles selon une séquence définie (figure 2A à figure 3B) comprenant au moins la succession dudit premier décalage angulaire et dudit deuxième décalage angulaire, de manière à afficher une animation déterminée.Timepiece having an analog display comprising at least two hands (6, 8) controlled independently, characterized in that these two hands each have a profile machined so as to form together at least a first image when they have a first angular offset (D1) and a second image distinct from the first image when they have a second angular offset (D2) different from said first offset, and in that it comprises control means for dynamically varying the angle between these two hands according to a defined sequence (FIG. 2A to FIG. 3B) comprising at least the succession of said first angular offset and of said second angular offset, so as to display a determined animation. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les deux aiguilles (6, 8) ont des positions angulaires (α1, β1; α2, β2), lorsqu'elles forment lesdites première et deuxième images, qui sont sélectionnées de manière que ladite animation est associée avec au moins un élément (22) représenté sur le cadran (4) dudit affichage analogique, cet élément participant au scénario de ladite animation.Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the two hands (6, 8) have angular positions (α1, β1; α2, β2), when they form said first and second images, which are selected so that said animation is associated with at least one element (22) represented on the dial (4) of said analog display, this element participating in the scenario of said animation.
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