EP1906267A1 - Chiming watch - Google Patents

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EP1906267A1
EP1906267A1 EP06121237A EP06121237A EP1906267A1 EP 1906267 A1 EP1906267 A1 EP 1906267A1 EP 06121237 A EP06121237 A EP 06121237A EP 06121237 A EP06121237 A EP 06121237A EP 1906267 A1 EP1906267 A1 EP 1906267A1
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Nakis Karapatis
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Priority to AT06121237T priority patent/ATE430955T1/en
Priority to TW096135525A priority patent/TWI448845B/en
Priority to US11/860,979 priority patent/US7708458B2/en
Priority to CN2007101701314A priority patent/CN101154090B/en
Priority to JP2007246715A priority patent/JP5574467B2/en
Priority to SG200708907-1A priority patent/SG141394A1/en
Priority to KR1020070097144A priority patent/KR20080028333A/en
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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
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/02—Regular striking mechanisms giving the full hour, half hour or quarter hour
    • G04B21/06—Details of striking mechanisms, e.g. hammer, fan governor
    • 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
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/02—Regular striking mechanisms giving the full hour, half hour or quarter hour
    • G04B21/08—Sounding bodies; Whistles; Musical apparatus
    • 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
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/005—Periodical acoustic signalling arrangements
    • 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
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/02—Regular striking mechanisms giving the full hour, half hour or quarter hour
    • G04B21/12—Reiterating watches or clocks

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  • the present invention relates to the field of watchmaking. More specifically, it relates to a striking watch such as a repeater watch or an alarm clock.
  • Such watches are equipped with an element intended to vibrate under the action of a hammer, and thus produce an acoustic wave, directly or indirectly, through another piece.
  • the vibrating element may be a bell or a stamp.
  • the bell being bulky and massive, the stamp is usually preferred.
  • This is usually made of a metal wire with a circular section, or a metal blade, forming a winding of variable length depending on the desired tone.
  • Solidarity of the plate by one of its ends, the timbre transmits its vibrations to the plate which, itself, can emit an acoustic wave. Therefore, the quality of the coupling between the timbre and the deck plays an important role in the sound power emitted and the quality of the sound.
  • the vibration amplitude of the stamp may be important. It happens that the timbre comes into contact with the platinum, the middle part or the hammers, which distorts the sound produced. This contact can also occur under the effect of a shock, and in this case, the timbre vibrates unexpectedly, thus generating an unexpected and unpleasant sound.
  • the present invention makes it possible to overcome these disadvantages by proposing a bell watch provided with a timbre whose amplitude of vibration is limited so as to avoid any contact between the patch and a neighboring piece, and whose coupling with the plate is improved. .
  • the invention relates to a striking watch comprising a support member and a stamp comprising two ends, said stamp being fixed by a first end to the support member.
  • the second end of the stamp is also attached to the support member.
  • the support element is constituted by the plate.
  • the striking watch schematically shown in Figure 1 conventionally comprises a box 10 formed of a middle part 12 and a bottom 14, together defining a housing 16.
  • a movement 18 mounted on a plate 20 is disposed within the housing 16 Said movement is surmounted by a dial 19 and rotates a set of needles 21.
  • a stamp 22, forming a winding around the movement 18, is fixedly mounted on the plate 20, via a first door -timbre 24 secured to the plate 20.
  • the stamp 22 is circular section, but alternatively, it could be rectangular section. It is usually made of steel.
  • the stamp holder 24 is formed of a block screwed to the plate 20, and pierced with a hole 25 in which is engaged and soldered a first end of the patch 22.
  • This method of attachment is well known to those skilled in the art .
  • said first end of the stamp 22 may be welded to the stamp holder 24, or screwed between two counterparts.
  • the stamp 22 and the first stamp holder 24 constitute a single piece integral with the plate 20.
  • the skilled person will choose the appropriate method of attachment to optimize the coupling between the stamp 22 and the plate 20, so as to transmit a maximum of vibration of the stamp 22 to the plate 20.
  • the plate 20 of the striking watch according to the invention is shown in plan view in Figure 2, stripped of the movement 18.
  • the stamp 22 forms a winding conventionally extending over an angular sector of about 270 degrees. As mentioned above, it is fixed by a first end to the plate 20, via the first stamp holder 24.
  • the patch 22 is also fixed to the plate 20 by its second end.
  • a second stamp holder 26 is mounted integral with the plate 20.
  • the second end of the stamp 22 is fixed to the second stamp holder 26, by a fastener of the same kind as that of the first end.
  • the attachment can be performed differently.
  • the patch 22, the first stamp holder 24 and the second stamp holder 26 form a single piece integral with the plate 20. Regardless of the method of fixing the stamp 22 to the stamp holders 24, 26, it will be taken into account that a phase opposition can occur between the waves reaching respectively the first and the second stamp holder 24 and 26.
  • This phase opposition can lead to the extinction of one or more frequencies of vibration, as a function of the length traveled from the point of impact of the hammers to the stamp holders 24, 26, and the speed of propagation of the wave.
  • the length of the stamp 22 must therefore be chosen by taking this element into consideration.
  • the stamp 22 is fixed at its two ends to a single stamp holder 28 extending on the angular sector between the first and the second end of the stamp 22.
  • FIG 4 there is shown a turntable display plate 20 according to the invention, comprising two threads respectively 22, 30, of different lengths, intended to produce two different tones.
  • the first two ends are conventionally attached to a common stamp holder 32 mounted on the plate 20.
  • the other two ends are fixed to two stamp holders 34, 36 mounted integral with the plate 20.
  • the fixing of the wire stamps 22, 30 to the stamp holders 32, 34, 36 is made by brazing, or any other method of attachment.
  • the patch 22 can be fixed on a support element other than the plate 20, for example the box 10.
  • the two ends of the patch 22 are fixed to the box 10, with the aid of one or two stamp holders 24, 26, 28.
  • the patch 22 is fixed at one end to the plate 20, and at the other end to the box 10.

Abstract

The watch has a support element i.e. bottom plate, and strike gong e.g. cathedral type gong, forming a winding and including two ends. The gong is secured via the ends to the support element. A gong carrier is mounted on the support element, where the ends of the gong are secured to the gong carrier by brazing or welding. A length of the gong is selected so as to take an account of phase opposition phenomena. Another gong carrier is mounted on the support element, where one of the ends of the gong is secured to the latter gong carrier.

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine de l'horlogerie. Elle concerne plus précisément une montre à sonnerie telle qu'une montre à répétition ou une montre réveil.The present invention relates to the field of watchmaking. More specifically, it relates to a striking watch such as a repeater watch or an alarm clock.

De telles montres sont équipées d'un élément destiné à vibrer sous l'action d'un marteau, et produire ainsi une onde acoustique, directement ou indirectement, par l'intermédiaire d'une autre pièce. L'élément vibrant peut être une cloche ou un timbre. La cloche étant volumineuse et massive, le timbre lui est généralement préféré. Celui-ci est généralement constitué d'un brin métallique à section circulaire, ou d'une lame métallique, formant un enroulement de longueur variable en fonction de la tonalité souhaitée. Solidaire de la platine par l'une de ses extrémités, le timbre transmet ses vibrations à la platine qui, elle-même, peut émettre une onde acoustique. Par conséquent, la qualité du couplage entre le timbre et la platine joue un rôle important au niveau de la puissance sonore émise et de la qualité du son.Such watches are equipped with an element intended to vibrate under the action of a hammer, and thus produce an acoustic wave, directly or indirectly, through another piece. The vibrating element may be a bell or a stamp. The bell being bulky and massive, the stamp is usually preferred. This is usually made of a metal wire with a circular section, or a metal blade, forming a winding of variable length depending on the desired tone. Solidarity of the plate by one of its ends, the timbre transmits its vibrations to the plate which, itself, can emit an acoustic wave. Therefore, the quality of the coupling between the timbre and the deck plays an important role in the sound power emitted and the quality of the sound.

Dans le cas de timbres de grande longueur, tels que les timbres équipant les montres de poche, ou les timbres de type « cathédrale » qui correspondent à deux tours de platine, l'amplitude de vibration du timbre peut être importante. Il arrive alors que le timbre entre en contact avec la platine, la carrure ou les marteaux, ce qui dénature le son produit. Ce contact peut également se produire sous l'effet d'un choc, et, dans ce cas, le timbre vibre de manière inopinée, pouvant ainsi générer un son inattendu et peu agréable.In the case of long stamps, such as stamps on pocket watches, or "cathedral" type stamps that correspond to two platinum turns, the vibration amplitude of the stamp may be important. It happens that the timbre comes into contact with the platinum, the middle part or the hammers, which distorts the sound produced. This contact can also occur under the effect of a shock, and in this case, the timbre vibrates unexpectedly, thus generating an unexpected and unpleasant sound.

La présente invention permet de pallier ces inconvénients en proposant une montre à sonnerie munie d'un timbre dont l'amplitude de vibration est limitée de manière à éviter tout contact entre le timbre et une pièce voisine, et dont le couplage avec la platine est amélioré.The present invention makes it possible to overcome these disadvantages by proposing a bell watch provided with a timbre whose amplitude of vibration is limited so as to avoid any contact between the patch and a neighboring piece, and whose coupling with the plate is improved. .

Plus précisément, l'invention concerne une montre à sonnerie comportant un élément de support et un timbre comprenant deux extrémités, ledit timbre étant fixé par une première extrémité à l'élément de support. Selon l'invention, la deuxième extrémité du timbre est également fixée à l'élément de support.More specifically, the invention relates to a striking watch comprising a support member and a stamp comprising two ends, said stamp being fixed by a first end to the support member. According to the invention, the second end of the stamp is also attached to the support member.

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, l'élément de support est constitué par la platine.In an advantageous embodiment, the support element is constituted by the plate.

Grâce à la fixation des deux extrémités du timbre à la platine, l'amplitude de vibration est réduite et la transmission de l'énergie vibratoire à la platine est augmentée. Contre toute attente, et contrairement à un préjugé répandu selon lequel l'une des extrémités du timbre doit être libre, la qualité et la puissance sonore sont ainsi améliorées.By attaching both ends of the stamp to the plate, the vibration amplitude is reduced and the transmission of vibrational energy to the platen is increased. Against all odds, and contrary to a widespread prejudice that one of the ends of the stamp must be free, the quality and the sound power are thus improved.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront plus clairement de la description détaillée qui suit d'un exemple de réalisation d'une montre à sonnerie selon l'invention, cet exemple étant donné à titre purement illustratif et non limitatif seulement, en liaison avec le dessin annexé sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe schématique d'une montre à sonnerie selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus d'une platine de la montre à sonnerie représentée en figure 1, et
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des variantes du mode de réalisation illustré en figure 2.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the following detailed description of an example embodiment of a striking watch according to the invention, this example being given for purely illustrative and not limiting purposes only, in connection with the appended drawing in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a striking watch according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of a plate of the bell watch shown in FIG. 1, and
  • Figures 3 and 4 are variants of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2.

La montre à sonnerie représentée schématiquement en figure 1 comporte classiquement une boîte 10 formée d'une carrure 12 et d'un fond 14, définissant ensemble un logement 16. Un mouvement 18 monté sur une platine 20 est disposé à l'intérieur du logement 16. Ledit mouvement est surmonté d'un cadran 19 et entraîne en rotation un jeu d'aiguilles 21. Un timbre 22, formant un enroulement autour du mouvement 18, est monté fixe sur la platine 20, par l'intermédiaire d'un premier porte-timbre 24 solidaire de la platine 20. Le timbre 22 est à section circulaire, mais en variante, il pourrait être à section rectangulaire. Il est généralement réalisé en acier.The striking watch schematically shown in Figure 1 conventionally comprises a box 10 formed of a middle part 12 and a bottom 14, together defining a housing 16. A movement 18 mounted on a plate 20 is disposed within the housing 16 Said movement is surmounted by a dial 19 and rotates a set of needles 21. A stamp 22, forming a winding around the movement 18, is fixedly mounted on the plate 20, via a first door -timbre 24 secured to the plate 20. The stamp 22 is circular section, but alternatively, it could be rectangular section. It is usually made of steel.

Le porte-timbre 24 est formé d'un bloc vissé à la platine 20, et percé d'un trou 25 dans lequel est engagée et brasée une première extrémité du timbre 22. Ce mode de fixation est bien connu de l'homme de métier. En alternative, ladite première extrémité du timbre 22 peut être soudée au porte-timbre 24, ou vissée entre deux contre-pièces. Dans une autre variante, le timbre 22 et le premier porte-timbre 24 constituent une unique pièce solidaire de la platine 20. En pratique, l'homme de métier choisira le mode de fixation approprié afin d'optimiser le couplage entre le timbre 22 et la platine 20, de manière à transmettre un maximum de vibration du timbre 22 à la platine 20.The stamp holder 24 is formed of a block screwed to the plate 20, and pierced with a hole 25 in which is engaged and soldered a first end of the patch 22. This method of attachment is well known to those skilled in the art . Alternatively, said first end of the stamp 22 may be welded to the stamp holder 24, or screwed between two counterparts. In another variant, the stamp 22 and the first stamp holder 24 constitute a single piece integral with the plate 20. In practice, the skilled person will choose the appropriate method of attachment to optimize the coupling between the stamp 22 and the plate 20, so as to transmit a maximum of vibration of the stamp 22 to the plate 20.

Des marteaux, non visibles sur la figure 1, viennent frapper le timbre 22 dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général de la montre. Ces marteaux sont commandés par un mécanisme de sonnerie, tel qu'un mécanisme de répétition, monté sur la platine 20, mais non représenté sur la figure 1.Hammers, not visible in Figure 1, strike the stamp 22 in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane of the watch. These hammers are controlled by a striking mechanism, such as a repetition mechanism, mounted on the plate 20, but not shown in FIG.

La platine 20 de la montre à sonnerie selon l'invention est représentée en vue de dessus sur la figure 2, dépouillée du mouvement 18. Le timbre 22 forme un enroulement s'étendant classiquement sur un secteur angulaire d'environ 270 degrés. Comme mentionné précédemment, il est fixé par une première extrémité à la platine 20, par l'intermédiaire du premier porte-timbre 24.The plate 20 of the striking watch according to the invention is shown in plan view in Figure 2, stripped of the movement 18. The stamp 22 forms a winding conventionally extending over an angular sector of about 270 degrees. As mentioned above, it is fixed by a first end to the plate 20, via the first stamp holder 24.

Selon l'invention, le timbre 22 est également fixé à la platine 20 par sa deuxième extrémité. A cet effet, un deuxième porte-timbre 26 est monté solidaire de la platine 20. La deuxième extrémité du timbre 22 est fixée à ce deuxième porte-timbre 26, par une fixation de même nature que celle de la première extrémité. En variante, la fixation peut être réalisée différemment. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le timbre 22, le premier porte-timbre 24 et le deuxième porte-timbre 26 constituent une unique pièce solidaire de la platine 20. Quel que soit le mode de fixation du timbre 22 aux porte-timbres 24, 26, on tiendra compte du fait qu'une opposition de phase peut se produire entre les ondes atteignant respectivement le premier et le deuxième porte-timbre 24 et 26. Cette opposition de phase peut conduire à l'extinction d'une ou plusieurs fréquences de vibration, en fonction de la longueur parcourue depuis le point d'impact des marteaux jusqu'aux porte-timbres 24, 26, et de la vitesse de propagation de l'onde. La longueur du timbre 22 doit donc être choisie en prenant cet élément en considération.According to the invention, the patch 22 is also fixed to the plate 20 by its second end. For this purpose, a second stamp holder 26 is mounted integral with the plate 20. The second end of the stamp 22 is fixed to the second stamp holder 26, by a fastener of the same kind as that of the first end. Alternatively, the attachment can be performed differently. In another embodiment, the patch 22, the first stamp holder 24 and the second stamp holder 26 form a single piece integral with the plate 20. Regardless of the method of fixing the stamp 22 to the stamp holders 24, 26, it will be taken into account that a phase opposition can occur between the waves reaching respectively the first and the second stamp holder 24 and 26. This phase opposition can lead to the extinction of one or more frequencies of vibration, as a function of the length traveled from the point of impact of the hammers to the stamp holders 24, 26, and the speed of propagation of the wave. The length of the stamp 22 must therefore be chosen by taking this element into consideration.

Selon une variante de l'agencement précédent, illustrée en figure 3, le timbre 22 est fixé par ses deux extrémités à un unique porte-timbre 28 s'étendant sur le secteur angulaire compris entre la première et la deuxième extrémité du timbre 22.According to a variant of the preceding arrangement, illustrated in FIG. 3, the stamp 22 is fixed at its two ends to a single stamp holder 28 extending on the angular sector between the first and the second end of the stamp 22.

Enfin, en figure 4, on a représenté une platine 20 de montre à sonnerie selon l'invention, comprenant deux timbres-fil respectivement 22, 30, de longueurs différentes, destinés à produire deux tonalités différentes. Les deux premières extrémités sont fixées classiquement à un porte-timbre commun 32 monté sur la platine 20. Les deux autres extrémités sont fixées à deux porte-timbres 34, 36 montés solidaires de la platine 20. Comme précédemment, la fixation des timbres-fil 22, 30 aux porte-timbres 32, 34, 36 est réalisée par brasage, ou tout autre mode de fixation.Finally, in Figure 4, there is shown a turntable display plate 20 according to the invention, comprising two threads respectively 22, 30, of different lengths, intended to produce two different tones. The first two ends are conventionally attached to a common stamp holder 32 mounted on the plate 20. The other two ends are fixed to two stamp holders 34, 36 mounted integral with the plate 20. As previously, the fixing of the wire stamps 22, 30 to the stamp holders 32, 34, 36 is made by brazing, or any other method of attachment.

Bien entendu, la montre à sonnerie selon l'invention ne se limite pas au mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit et diverses modifications et variantes simples peuvent être envisagées par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées.Of course, the striking watch according to the invention is not limited to the embodiment which has just been described and various modifications and simple variants may be envisaged by the skilled person without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

On notera, en particulier, que le timbre 22 peut être fixé sur un élément de support autre que la platine 20, par exemple la boîte 10. Dans un tel mode de réalisation, les deux extrémités du timbre 22 sont fixées à la boîte 10, à l'aide d'un ou deux porte-timbres 24, 26, 28. En variante, le timbre 22 est fixé par une extrémité à la platine 20, et par l'autre extrémité à la boîte 10.It will be noted, in particular, that the patch 22 can be fixed on a support element other than the plate 20, for example the box 10. In such an embodiment, the two ends of the patch 22 are fixed to the box 10, with the aid of one or two stamp holders 24, 26, 28. In a variant, the patch 22 is fixed at one end to the plate 20, and at the other end to the box 10.

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Montre à sonnerie comportant un élément de support (10, 20) et un timbre (22) comprenant deux extrémités, ledit timbre (22) étant fixé par une première extrémité audit élément de support (10, 20), caractérisée en ce que la deuxième extrémité du timbre (22) est également fixée audit élément de support (10, 20).A bell watch comprising a support member (10, 20) and a patch (22) comprising two ends, said patch (22) being fixed by a first end to said support member (10, 20), characterized in that the second end of the patch (22) is also attached to said support member (10, 20). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément de support est constitué d'une platine (20).Belly watch according to claim 1, characterized in that said support element consists of a plate (20). Montre à sonnerie selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un premier porte-timbre (24, 28) monté sur ledit élément de support (10, 20), et en ce que au moins ladite première extrémité du timbre (22) est fixée audit premier porte-timbre (24).Belly watch according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it comprises a first stamp holder (24, 28) mounted on said support member (10, 20), and in that at least said first end of the stamp (22) is fixed to said first stamp holder (24). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que ladite deuxième extrémité du timbre (22) est fixée audit premier porte-timbre (24, 28).Belly watch according to claim 3, characterized in that said second end of the stamp (22) is fixed to said first stamp holder (24, 28). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que ledit premier porte-timbre (28) s'étend de ladite première extrémité à ladite deuxième extrémité.Belly watch according to claim 4, characterized in that said first stamp holder (28) extends from said first end to said second end. Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un deuxième porte-timbre (26) monté sur ledit élément de support (10, 20), et en ce que ladite deuxième extrémité du timbre (22) est fixée audit deuxième porte-timbre (26).Belly watch according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a second stamp holder (26) mounted on said support member (10, 20), and in that said second end of the patch (22) is fixed to said second stamp holder (26). Montre à sonnerie selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisée en ce que l'une desdites extrémités est fixée à l'un desdits porte-timbres (24, 26, 28) par brasage ou soudage.Belly watch according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that one of said ends is fixed to one of said stamp holders (24, 26, 28) by brazing or welding. Montre à sonnerie selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisée en ce que l'une desdites extrémités est fixée à l'un desdits porte-timbres (24, 26, 28) par vissage.Belly watch according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that one of said ends is fixed to one of said stamp holders (24, 26, 28) by screwing. Montre à sonnerie selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier porte-timbre (24, 28) forme une seule pièce avec ledit timbre (22).Belly watch according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that said first stamp holder (24, 28) forms a single piece with said stamp (22). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier porte-timbre (24) forme une seule pièce avec ledit timbre (22) et ledit deuxième porte-timbre (26).Belly watch according to claim 6, characterized in that said first stamp holder (24) forms a single piece with said stamp (22) and said second stamp holder (26). Montre à sonnerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte, en outre, un deuxième timbre (30) fixé audit élément de support (10, 20).Belly watch according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it further comprises a second patch (30) fixed to said support member (10, 20). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que ledit deuxième timbre (30) est fixé par ses deux extrémités audit élément de support (10, 20).A bell watch according to claim 10, characterized in that said second patch (30) is attached at both ends to said support member (10, 20). Montre à sonnerie selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que ledit timbre (22) est d'une longueur choisie pour tenir compte d'un phénomène d'opposition de phases.Belly watch according to claim 10, characterized in that said patch (22) is of a length chosen to take into account a phase opposition phenomenon.
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DE602006006678T DE602006006678D1 (en) 2006-09-26 2006-09-26 Clock with drums
EP06121237A EP1906267B1 (en) 2006-09-26 2006-09-26 Chiming watch
AT06121237T ATE430955T1 (en) 2006-09-26 2006-09-26 CLOCK WITH STRIKE
TW096135525A TWI448845B (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-21 Watch with a striking work
CN2007101701314A CN101154090B (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-25 Watch with a striking work
JP2007246715A JP5574467B2 (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-25 A watch with a striking mechanism
US11/860,979 US7708458B2 (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-25 Watch with a striking work
SG200708907-1A SG141394A1 (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-26 Watch with a striking work
KR1020070097144A KR20080028333A (en) 2006-09-26 2007-09-27 Watch with a striking work
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