EP1821163A3 - Timepiece with generator - Google Patents

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EP1821163A3
EP1821163A3 EP07100376A EP07100376A EP1821163A3 EP 1821163 A3 EP1821163 A3 EP 1821163A3 EP 07100376 A EP07100376 A EP 07100376A EP 07100376 A EP07100376 A EP 07100376A EP 1821163 A3 EP1821163 A3 EP 1821163A3
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watch
timepiece
generator
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EP1821163A2 (en
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Pierre Nobs
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VENTURA WATCH SA
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Ventura Watch SA
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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
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/02—Time pieces of which the clockwork is visible partly or wholly
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04C10/00—Arrangements of electric power supplies in time pieces
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G19/00—Electric power supply circuits specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces
    • G04G19/12—Arrangements for reducing power consumption during storage

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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Abstract

Montre comprenant un module générateur électrique actionné par une masse oscillante suite aux mouvements du porteur. La masse oscillante est visible derrière une glace du cadrant à côté de l'affichage horaire. La montre comporte aussi un mode d'affichage de la réserve de charge et du bilan énergétique.

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Watch comprising an electric generator module actuated by an oscillating mass following the movements of the carrier. The oscillating weight is visible behind an ice of the frame next to the time display. The watch also includes a display mode of the load reserve and the energy balance.
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EP07100376A 2006-02-13 2007-01-11 Timepiece with generator Withdrawn EP1821163A3 (en)

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CH2232006 2006-02-13

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EP1821163A3 true EP1821163A3 (en) 2012-06-13

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GB421770A (en) * 1933-03-22 1934-12-31 Louis Cartier Improvements in or relating to watchcases
JPS5326169A (en) * 1976-08-23 1978-03-10 Seiko Instr & Electronics Ltd Generation set for portable electronic apparatus
US4910720A (en) * 1988-03-21 1990-03-20 Le Phare-Jean D'eve S.A. Watch having a visible energy producing oscillatory mass
EP0683442A1 (en) * 1994-05-20 1995-11-22 Mondaine Watch Ltd Small electronic watch
JPH1172580A (en) * 1997-08-29 1999-03-16 Seiko Instr Inc Watch
US6441516B1 (en) * 1999-09-17 2002-08-27 Eta Sa Fabriques D'ebauches Shockproof device for a power generator with an oscillating weight
EP1341062A2 (en) * 2002-02-28 2003-09-03 Seiko Epson Corporation An electronic timepiece
EP1372048A2 (en) * 2002-06-12 2003-12-17 Seiko Epson Corporation Time measurement device and method of controlling the time measurement device

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