EP2010972A2 - Timepiece comprising a hand-setting mechanism controlled by a rotating bezel - Google Patents

Timepiece comprising a hand-setting mechanism controlled by a rotating bezel

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EP2010972A2
EP2010972A2 EP07727216A EP07727216A EP2010972A2 EP 2010972 A2 EP2010972 A2 EP 2010972A2 EP 07727216 A EP07727216 A EP 07727216A EP 07727216 A EP07727216 A EP 07727216A EP 2010972 A2 EP2010972 A2 EP 2010972A2
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lever
time
setting
rod
rotating bezel
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Alberto Papi
Giuliano Mazzuoli
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Giuliano Mazzuoli Srl
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MAZZUOLI GIULIANO Srl
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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
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G04B27/08—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means by using parts of the case
    • 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
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • 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
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G04B27/08—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means by using parts of the case
    • G04B27/086—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means by using parts of the case which, after displacing a supplementary part, may be used for winding

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  • the present invention relates to a timepiece of the type comprising a box bearing a rotating bezel, means for displaying the time, and a mechanism for setting the time.
  • the latter comprises a setting rod integrally housed inside the box and capable of being moved between at least a first axial position and a second axial position of time setting.
  • the timepiece further comprises connecting means capable of allowing the establishment of a kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod so that a rotation of the rotating bezel causes rotation of the rotating bezel. the time setting rod.
  • timepieces of this type have been known for a long time in the state of the art.
  • patent CH 136 087 describes such a part in which the time-setting rod has two axial positions, one for winding and the other for setting the time, the passage of a position to the other being achieved by an action of a user on an external control element of the bolt type, that is to say slidably mounted in the box.
  • the part described in this document comprises means to ensure a permanent kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod, so that the reassembly and time setting are made directly from the rotating bezel.
  • the present invention has the main purpose of providing an original alternative to the aforementioned prior art device, while overcoming the disadvantage, by proposing a timepiece in which the control, including the mechanism of setting time, is carried out using a safe controller and whose mode of implantation in the box does not compromise the tightness of the timepiece.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a timepiece of the type mentioned above, characterized in that it further comprises an external control lever, pivotally mounted on the box and, a portion of which end can be moved between at least a first position and a second position, setting time. It is furthermore provided that a control mechanism is arranged to act on the time-setting rod and move it from one axial position to the other, in response to an action exerted on the control lever. causing a displacement of its end portion between one position and the other, to allow operation of the time setting mechanism by rotating the rotating bezel.
  • the lever is mounted integral with a connecting rod, pivoting in the middle part of the timepiece being substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the middle part, this rod being otherwise integral.
  • a first internal lever of the control mechanism Preferably, this rod can be housed in a hole of the middle part of the at least partially cylindrical wall, with interposition of an O-ring seal to seal the corresponding opening.
  • the timepiece has a form both original and functional because of untimely manipulation of the external control lever are unlikely, while the means necessary to ensure the tightness of the room timepieces are well controlled, because similar to those commonly used to seal the opening required for the passage of a time-setting rod through a box.
  • An additional object of the present invention is to facilitate the handling of a user wishing to operate the time setting mechanism of the timepiece.
  • control mechanism further comprises a second internal lever pivotally mounted about an axis X on a movement frame of the timepiece and extending in one direction. transverse with reference to the longitudinal direction of the time setting rod.
  • This second internal lever advantageously comprises a receiving region of a force transmitted from the external control lever and a bearing surface arranged to cooperate at least indirectly with the time setting rod, the receiving region. and the X axis being respectively disposed on either side of a plane P containing the axis of the time-setting rod and being perpendicular to the general plane of the second lever.
  • control mechanism comprises at least one additional internal lever arranged to move a sliding pinion carried by the time setting rod, simultaneously with the movements of the time setting rod between one and the other of its axial positions.
  • the timepiece according to the invention comprises other advantageous features, such as an intermediate position of the external control lever provided to allow the reassembly of the movement.
  • FIG. 1 shows a simplified cross-sectional view of the movement of the timepiece according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a partial and simplified cross-sectional view of a construction detail of the timepiece according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cutting plane being different from that of the figure
  • 1 [0016]
  • - Figure 3a is a simplified top view of a construction detail of the movement of Figure 1, in a first configuration;
  • FIG. 3b is a view from above similar to the view of FIG. 3a, in a second configuration
  • FIG. 3c is a view from above similar to the view of FIG. 3a, in a third configuration.
  • Figure 1 shows a simplified cross-sectional view of a timepiece 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the timepiece 1 comprises a box comprising a middle part 2, delimited, on the one hand, by a bottom 3 and, on the other hand, by a rotating bezel 4 carrying an ice cream 5.
  • the box contains a movement watchmaker 6, certain components of which are shown schematically in FIG. 1.
  • the watch movement may be of the electromechanical or mechanical type. It is intended in particular to drive display members of the hour, including an hour hand 7, carried by an extension tube 8 integral with the barrel of the hour wheel 9, shown in this figure for illustrative purposes.
  • the watch movement 6 is surmounted by an additional module 10 on the side of its plate 11, namely on the ice side.
  • This additional module 10 includes a control mechanism which will be described in more detail below.
  • the barrel extension tube of the hour wheel allows to cross the thickness of the additional module for driving the hour hand.
  • the hour hand 7 evolves between a dial 12 and the ice 5, in a conventional manner.
  • a time setting rod 13 is provided to perform the time setting of the display members.
  • the time setting rod is arranged in a plate hole and, fully disposed within the box, according to the features of the present invention.
  • a first end 14 of the time setting rod is located in the region of the hour wheel, in a known manner, while its second end 15 is located between the periphery of the movement and the middle part 2, a sleeve 16, of square cross section, being screwed to this second end.
  • a pinion 17 is mounted on the sleeve 16 by being free to slide, by a hole 18 formed in a cylindrical main portion 19, the latter being terminated by a disc 20 toothed and coaxial with the main portion.
  • the hole 18 has a shape adapted so that the pinion 17 is integral in rotation with the sleeve 16.
  • the disc 20 has a diameter such that its toothing 21 is located opposite the periphery of the additional module.
  • the rotating bezel 4 is formed of two parts, without limitation, a lateral portion 400 and an upper portion 401 between which is screwed, by its outer periphery 22, a first ring 23, carrying a second ring 24 having a toothing oriented towards the outside. These elements are therefore all integral in rotation.
  • the two parts of the bezel can in particular be assembled notch, or even by screwing.
  • the first ring 23 has, from its outer periphery secured to the rotating bezel towards its inner periphery carrying the second ring 24, a first portion 25 extending substantially in a first plane parallel to the general plane of the middle part, a second portion 26 inclined towards the bottom of the timepiece and a third portion 27 extending substantially along a second plane parallel to the general plane of the middle part.
  • the distance separating the first plane from the second plane is greater than the height separating the rotating bezel from the dial.
  • the dial may have a radius greater than that of the inner edge of the upper part 401 of the rotating bezel to conceal all the elements other than those which are arranged above him.
  • the teeth of the second ring 24 is arranged to be permanently engaged with a mobile, or pinion, 28 rotatably mounted on the frame of the additional module.
  • the configuration of the timepiece shown in Figure 1 corresponds to its winding position.
  • the toothing 21 of the pinion 17 is engaged with the pinion 28 to ensure the kinematic connection between the rotating bezel 4 and the time setting rod.
  • any rotation of the rotating bezel is transmitted to the time-setting rod via the pinion 28.
  • the time-setting rod carries a conventional-type sliding pinion 30 in the region. its first end 14. It is likely to move along a square of the time setting rod, in the axial direction of the latter, between an initial position further from the first end 14 and a position setting time close to this end 14.
  • the movement comprises a lever cooperating with an annular groove of the sliding pinion by a stud, a portion of which is visible in section in this figure, to control its movements .
  • This lever will be described in more detail in connection with FIGS. 3a to 3c.
  • the sliding pinion 30 is intended to be arranged in engagement with a time setting return 31, in the time setting configuration, the return being itself disposed on the platen of the movement while being in position. permanent grip with the hour wheel 9. Therefore, rotations of the rotating bezel, in this configuration, are transmitted to the hour wheel, so the hour hand, to allow the adjustment of its position.
  • the timepiece shown is of mechanical type, the time setting rod is also used to perform the winding of a mainspring (not shown).
  • a winding pinion 32 is mounted free to rotate and translate on the rod 13.
  • the winding pinion can be rotated in one direction by the sliding pinion, in a conventional manner, when the latter is in its winding position, corresponding to the position initial defined above.
  • the winding pinion is arranged in permanent engagement with a crown wheel 33, connected to the barrel shaft (not visible).
  • the timepiece according to the present invention thus preferably comprises three different configurations, preferably associated with three different positions of an external control member: a first neutral position, in which the rotations of the rotating bezel have no consequently on the movement step, a second winding position in which the rotations of the rotating bezel in a predefined direction make it possible to reload a mainspring, and a third position of setting time in which the rotations of the rotating bezel in one direction or the other allow to adjust the position of the display organs of the time.
  • the external control member advantageously takes the form of a lever 35 cooperating with the control mechanism arranged in the additional module of the timepiece, which will be described in more detail in connection with FIGS. 3a to 3c.
  • FIG. 2 represents a cross-sectional view of the timepiece 1 along a different section plane from that of FIG. 1, highlighting the nature of the mechanical connection means used to transmit the movements of the lever. 35 control external to the control mechanism, located inside the box.
  • the lever 35 has a fastening portion 36 inserted in a recess of the middle and having a hole 37 of square section, the latter being traversed by a first end 38 of a connecting rod 39 defining a rotating shaft.
  • lever 35 relative to the middle 2.
  • the rod 39 has a section complementary to that of the hole 37 of the lever to ensure the rotational drive of the rod according to the movements of the lever.
  • the rod is rotatably mounted in a hole 40 of the middle part whose wall has a generally cylindrical shape. The axial retention of the rod 39 in the hole of the middle part is guaranteed by a locking ring 41, held in abutment against the middle part by the lateral portion 400 of the rotating bezel 4 and disposed in the extension of the rod.
  • annular groove 42 is formed in the central region of the rod of the link 39 to accommodate a seal O-ring type 43, intended to be interposed under stress between the rod 39 and the wall of the hole
  • the connecting rod 39 has a second portion 44 of square section in the region of its second end located inside the box of the timepiece.
  • This second portion 44 of the rod is integral with a first lever 45 of the control mechanism, so that the rotational movements of the external control lever 35 are retransmitted to the control mechanism, inside the box.
  • the tightness of the box can be provided reliably and efficiently. Indeed, in addition to a specific orientation for an original transmission of the movements of the external control member, the arrangement of the means for making the sealed box is similar to that commonly used in watchmaking.
  • FIG. 2 The three possible positions of the external control lever are shown schematically for illustration in Figure 2, these positions corresponding to the three configurations of the timepiece mentioned above.
  • Figures 3a, 3b and 3c show simplified top views of a detail of the movement of the timepiece while it has, respectively, these first, second and third configurations. More specifically, these figures represent constituent elements of the additional module comprising the control mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For the sake of clarity, the numerical references of the elements that will be described in the remainder of the text are distributed over the three figures 3a, 3b and 3c.
  • Figure 3a shows the timepiece when the external control lever 35 is in its rest position, namely when it is arranged along the middle part.
  • the box (not shown) comprises a housing in which the lever 35 is hidden when in its neutral position.
  • the user in order to modify the configuration of the movement, in particular to wind it up or set the display members, the user must grasp the free end 50 of the control lever 35 and extract it from the housing while rotating the lever relative to the box.
  • the first internal lever 45 integral with the connecting rod 39, comprises three successive portions 51, 52, 53, substantially rectilinear and connected two by two by two elbows 54 and 55.
  • This lever 45 comprises a pin 56 disposed in the region of the first bend 54 and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the lever 45.
  • this lever also comprises an opening 57 of oblong elbow shape extending on either side of the second bend 55 of the lever, both on his second 52 and on his third 53 rectilinear portions.
  • a second substantially rectilinear lever 60 is fixed to the frame of the module by a first 61 of its ends, being free to rotate relative to an axis X, while its second end 62 is located in the region of the third portion.
  • the second end 62 of the second lever 60 is slaved to the oblong opening 57 of the first lever 45 by means of a bearing screw 63 secured to the second lever 60 and whose head is located from opposite side to that of the first lever, relative to the second lever.
  • the ends of the second lever are disposed on either side of a plane P containing the axis of the time-setting rod and being perpendicular to the general plane of the second lever 60.
  • the second lever 60 comprises a pin 64 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the lever, towards the time setting rod 13. More precisely, the latter has a groove annular 65 (Figure 1) inside which is engaged the free end of the pin 64.
  • the control mechanism comprises a third 70 and a fourth 80 additional internal levers.
  • the third lever 70 has two substantially rectilinear portions 71, 72 connected by a bend 73, in the region of which is provided a pivot axis 74 of the lever relative to the additional module.
  • a substantially straight slot 75 is formed in the region of a first free end of the third lever, while its second free end carries a pin 76, similar to that of the first lever 45 and extending towards the bottom of the box.
  • the third lever 70 is positioned in the additional module so that its pivot axis 74 and its second end are respectively disposed on either side of the plane P defined above. More precisely, the third internal lever 70 is arranged in such a way that the slot 75 of its first end cooperates with the pin 56 of the first lever 45.
  • the fourth internal lever 80 has three substantially straight portions 81, 82, 83 connected two by two by two elbows 84, 85.
  • a first portion 81, short, has a slot 86, open on a first free end of the lever and extending to the second portion 82 with a bend.
  • the fourth internal lever 80 is secured to the additional module by an axis of rotation 87 located in the region of the elbow 85 connecting the second 82 and third 83 portions of the lever. This elbow 85 being located in the immediate vicinity of the second lever
  • the fourth lever 80 is located between the middle part 2 and the lateral part 400 of the rotating bezel and carries a pin 89 extending towards the pinion 17, to cooperate with an annular groove 90 (referenced in FIG. ) of its principal portion 19.
  • the control mechanism further comprises a pull lever 100 having a first spout 101 is disposed in the groove 65 of the time setting rod 13 and a second spout 102 is intended to act on an additional lever (not shown) conventionally to move the sliding pinion 30 and to activate or deactivate the time setting function.
  • a curved spring 104 is also provided to allow the user to better feel the changes in the configuration of the movement when manipulating the external control lever 35, in particular between the neutral and intermediate positions.
  • the curved spring 104 is fixed on the additional module by a base 105, while its free end 106 has a position and a shape adapted to cooperate with the pin 56 of the first internal lever 45.
  • the free end of the curved spring presents two bearing surfaces 107 and 108, adjacent, associated with the first two configurations of the movement.
  • the teeth of the second ring 24 and the pinion 28 are also visible in Figures 3a to 3c.
  • FIGS. 3a to 3c represent a preferred embodiment of a movement according to the present invention comprising, in addition to what has just been described, a mechanism for displaying the position in which the lever 35 is located. external control at every moment.
  • This display mechanism comprises a rake 110 whose end 111 not toothed is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 39, and therefore the lever 35 external control.
  • the toothing of the rake 110 meshes with a pinion gear 112 mounted coaxially and rotationally fixed to a disc 113 indicating the position of the external control lever.
  • the disc 113 thus bears the inscriptions 0, 1 and 2, for non-limiting indication, to indicate that the external control lever is, respectively, in its neutral position, in its intermediate position and in its position farthest from the middle, which corresponds as it will be exposed below to neutral positions, reassembly and time setting.
  • a triangular window 114 cut in the dial 12 and through which the position indications are made visible to a user. The operation of the control mechanism will now be described in connection with Figures 3a to 3c.
  • the external control lever 35 is in neutral position or rest in the configuration of Figure 3a, which indicated by the number 0 in 114 triangular window look. He is close to the middle. It can be seen that, in this position of the external control lever, the toothing 21 of the pinion 17 is not in engagement with the pinion 28. Consequently, a rotation of the rotating bezel causes the pinion 28 to rotate without causing rotation of the pinion. the time setting rod.
  • the pin 56 acts on the slot 75 of the third internal lever 70 and causes a pivoting of the latter in the anti-clockwise direction of rotation which then itself acts on the fourth internal lever 80 through its pin 76.
  • the fourth lever is driven in a clockwise rotational movement, which leads to the application of traction by its pin 89 on the groove 90 of the pinion 17.
  • the pinion is thus pulled toward the center of the movement, bringing its toothing 21 into engagement with the pinion 28.
  • control lever 35 When the control lever 35 is pulled from its intermediate position in its position 2, setting the time, it is again rotate the first internal lever 45 in the clockwise direction to bring it into position of Figure 3c.
  • the first internal lever 45 is rotated and acts on the second lever 60, through its oblong opening 57, to rotate in the anticlockwise direction of rotation.
  • the second internal lever 60 then acts in turn on the time setting rod, via its pin 64 and the pull rocker 100, to move it in its axial direction, outwardly.
  • the sliding pinion 30 is moved, via the pull lever 100.
  • the control mechanism is then arranged to allow a time setting of the timepiece by rotating the rotating bezel.
  • the passage of the lever 35 from the position 1 to the position 2 causes the displacement of the time-setting rod 13 to disengage the winding means and actuate the sliding pinion 30, which makes it possible to connect the rod to the bodies of displaying the time and setting the time of the timepiece.
  • the state of the kinematic link between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod is not affected during this second passage to allow a time setting by rotating the rotating bezel.
  • the kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod is permanent.
  • two different positions of the external control lever 35 may be sufficient, namely a first position, reassembly, and a second position, setting time.
  • the passage from one position to another of the lever would in particular enable or disable the connection between the time setting rod and the display members.
  • the bottom can be connected to the middle part by any suitable means, in particular by cooperation of a thread formed at its periphery with an internal thread of the middle part, by screws visible from the outside of the box, or by a link notch.
  • the axial retention of the connecting rod 39 by the ring 41 is achieved by means of a plug 120 ( Figure 2), a first end is housed inside of the square portion 44 of the connecting rod while its second end is disposed in abutment against the ring 41.
  • a plug 120 Figure 2
  • a first end is housed inside of the square portion 44 of the connecting rod while its second end is disposed in abutment against the ring 41.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a timepiece (1) comprising a case (2, 3) with a rotating bezel (4), time display means, and a hand-setting mechanism. This last comprises a hand-setting stem (13) housed entirely inside the case and movable between at least a first axial position and a second or hand-setting axial position. Connection means (24, 28, 21, 17) capable of enabling a kinematic connection to be established between the rotating bezel and the hand-setting stem are provided in such a way that turning the rotating bezel turns the hand-setting stem. The timepiece also comprises a lever (35) for external control, which pivots on the case via a connecting stem (39) and which has an end portion (50) movable between at least a first position and a second or hand-setting position. In addition, a control mechanism is provided to act on the hand-setting stem and move it from one axial position to the other in response to action on the control lever causing its end portion to move from one position to the other to enable the hand-setting mechanism to be actuated by turning the rotating bezel.

Description

DescriptionDescription
PIECE D'HORLOGERIE COMPORTANT UN MECANISME DE MISE A L'HEURECLOCKWARE HAVING A TIME-MECHANISM
COMMANDE PAR UNE LUNETTE TOURNANTE Domaine technique [0001] La présente invention concerne une pièce d'horlogerie du type comportant une boîte portant une lunette tournante, des moyens d'affichage de l'heure, et un mécanisme de mise à l'heure. En particulier, ce dernier comprend une tige de mise à l'heure intégralement logée à l'intérieur de la boîte et susceptible d'être déplacée entre au moins une première position axiale et une deuxième position axiale de mise à l'heure. La pièce d'horlogerie comporte en outre des moyens de liaison susceptibles de permettre l'établissement d'une liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante et la tige de mise à l'heure de manière qu'une rotation de la lunette tournante entraîne une rotation de la tige de mise à l'heure. Etat de la techniqueFIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a timepiece of the type comprising a box bearing a rotating bezel, means for displaying the time, and a mechanism for setting the time. In particular, the latter comprises a setting rod integrally housed inside the box and capable of being moved between at least a first axial position and a second axial position of time setting. The timepiece further comprises connecting means capable of allowing the establishment of a kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod so that a rotation of the rotating bezel causes rotation of the rotating bezel. the time setting rod. State of the art
[0002] Des pièces d'horlogerie de ce type sont connues depuis longtemps dans l'état de la technique. A titre d'exemple, le brevet CH 136 087 décrit une telle pièce dans laquelle la tige de mise à l'heure présente deux positions axiales, une de remontage et, l'autre, de mise à l'heure, le passage d'une position à l'autre étant réalisé par une action d'un utilisateur sur un organe de commande externe de type targette, c'est-à-dire monté coulissant dans la boîte. Par ailleurs, la pièce décrite dans ce document comprend des moyens pour assurer une liaison cinématique permanente entre la lunette tournante et la tige de mise à l'heure, de manière que le remontage et la mise à l'heure sont effectués directement à partir de la lunette tournante.[0002] Timepieces of this type have been known for a long time in the state of the art. By way of example, patent CH 136 087 describes such a part in which the time-setting rod has two axial positions, one for winding and the other for setting the time, the passage of a position to the other being achieved by an action of a user on an external control element of the bolt type, that is to say slidably mounted in the box. Furthermore, the part described in this document comprises means to ensure a permanent kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod, so that the reassembly and time setting are made directly from the rotating bezel.
[0003] Toutefois, un problème bien connu des organes de commande coulissants, fréquents notamment dans les pièces d'horlogerie à sonnerie, réside dans la difficulté à garantir l'étanchéité de la boîte dans la région d'implantation de cet organe de commande. En outre, une manipulation intempestive d'un organe de commande de ce type est possible, en particulier sur une pièce d'horlogerie portée au poignet. Divulgation de l'inventionHowever, a well-known problem of sliding control members, frequent in particular in timepieces rings, lies in the difficulty to ensure the tightness of the box in the region of implantation of the control member. In addition, inadvertent manipulation of a control member of this type is possible, in particular on a timepiece worn on the wrist. Disclosure of the invention
[0004] La présente invention a pour but principal de proposer une alternative originale au dispositif de l'art antérieur susmentionné, tout en en palliant l'inconvénient, en proposant une pièce d'horlogerie dans laquelle la commande, notamment du mécanisme de mise à l'heure, est réalisée à l'aide d'un organe de commande sûr et, dont le mode d'implantation dans la boîte ne compromet pas l'étanchéité de la pièce d'horlogerie.The present invention has the main purpose of providing an original alternative to the aforementioned prior art device, while overcoming the disadvantage, by proposing a timepiece in which the control, including the mechanism of setting time, is carried out using a safe controller and whose mode of implantation in the box does not compromise the tightness of the timepiece.
[0005] A cet effet, la présente invention concerne plus particulièrement une pièce d'horlogerie du type mentionné plus haut, caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comporte en outre un levier de commande externe, monté pivotant sur la boîte et, dont une portion d'extrémité est susceptible d'être déplacée entre au moins une première position et une deuxième position, de mise à l'heure. Il est prévu, de plus, qu'un mécanisme de commande est agencé pour agir sur la tige de mise à l'heure et la déplacer d'une position axiale à l'autre, en réponse à une action exercée sur le levier de commande entraînant un déplacement de sa portion d'extrémité entre une position et l'autre, pour permettre un actionnement du mécanisme de mise à l'heure par rotation de la lunette tournante.For this purpose, the present invention relates more particularly to a timepiece of the type mentioned above, characterized in that it further comprises an external control lever, pivotally mounted on the box and, a portion of which end can be moved between at least a first position and a second position, setting time. It is furthermore provided that a control mechanism is arranged to act on the time-setting rod and move it from one axial position to the other, in response to an action exerted on the control lever. causing a displacement of its end portion between one position and the other, to allow operation of the time setting mechanism by rotating the rotating bezel.
[0006] Plus précisément, il est avantageusement prévu que le levier est monté solidaire d'une tige de liaison, pivotant dans la carrure de la pièce d'horlogerie en étant sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan général de la carrure, cette tige étant par ailleurs solidaire d'un premier levier interne du mécanisme de commande. De manière préféré, cette tige peut être logée dans un trou de la carrure à la paroi au moins partiellement cylindrique, avec interposition d'un joint O-ring pour assurer l'étanchéité de l'ouverture correspondante.More specifically, it is advantageously provided that the lever is mounted integral with a connecting rod, pivoting in the middle part of the timepiece being substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the middle part, this rod being otherwise integral. a first internal lever of the control mechanism. Preferably, this rod can be housed in a hole of the middle part of the at least partially cylindrical wall, with interposition of an O-ring seal to seal the corresponding opening.
[0007] Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la pièce d'horlogerie présente une forme à la fois originale et fonctionnelle du fait que des manipulations intempestives du levier de commande externe sont peu probables, tandis que les moyens nécessaires pour assurer l'étanchéité de la pièce d'horlogerie sont bien maîtrisés, car similaires à ceux couramment employés pour rendre étanche l'ouverture nécessaire au passage d'une tige de mise à l'heure au travers d'une boîte. [0008] Un but supplémentaire de la présente invention est de faciliter les manipulations d'un utilisateur souhaitant actionner le mécanisme de mise à l'heure de la pièce d'horlogerie.Thanks to these characteristics, the timepiece has a form both original and functional because of untimely manipulation of the external control lever are unlikely, while the means necessary to ensure the tightness of the room timepieces are well controlled, because similar to those commonly used to seal the opening required for the passage of a time-setting rod through a box. An additional object of the present invention is to facilitate the handling of a user wishing to operate the time setting mechanism of the timepiece.
[0009] A cet effet, le mécanisme de commande selon la présente invention comprend en outre un deuxième levier interne, monté pivotant autour d'un axe X sur un bâti de mouvement de la pièce d'horlogerie et, s'étendant suivant une direction transversale en référence à la direction longitudinale de la tige de mise à l'heure. Ce deuxième levier interne comprend avantageusement une région de réception d'une force transmise à partir du levier de commande externe et une surface d'appui agencée de manière à coopérer au moins indirectement avec la tige de mise à l'heure, la région de réception et l'axe X étant respectivement disposés de part et d'autre d'un plan P contenant l'axe de la tige de mise à l'heure et étant perpendiculaire au plan général du deuxième levier. [0010] Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la force à exercer par l'utilisateur sur le levier de commande externe pour provoquer un déplacement de la tige de mise à l'heure est relativement faible et permet une manipulation aisée du levier de commande externe.For this purpose, the control mechanism according to the present invention further comprises a second internal lever pivotally mounted about an axis X on a movement frame of the timepiece and extending in one direction. transverse with reference to the longitudinal direction of the time setting rod. This second internal lever advantageously comprises a receiving region of a force transmitted from the external control lever and a bearing surface arranged to cooperate at least indirectly with the time setting rod, the receiving region. and the X axis being respectively disposed on either side of a plane P containing the axis of the time-setting rod and being perpendicular to the general plane of the second lever. With these features, the force to be exerted by the user on the external control lever to cause movement of the time setting rod is relatively low and allows easy manipulation of the external control lever.
[0011] II est en outre prévu que le mécanisme de commande comprend au moins un levier interne supplémentaire agencé pour déplacer un pignon coulant porté par la tige de mise à l'heure, simultanément aux déplacements de la tige de mise à l'heure entre l'une et l'autre de ses positions axiales.It is further provided that the control mechanism comprises at least one additional internal lever arranged to move a sliding pinion carried by the time setting rod, simultaneously with the movements of the time setting rod between one and the other of its axial positions.
[0012] La pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention comprend d'autres caractéristiques avantageuses, tel qu'une position intermédiaire du levier de commande externe prévue pour permettre le remontage du mouvement.The timepiece according to the invention comprises other advantageous features, such as an intermediate position of the external control lever provided to allow the reassembly of the movement.
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[0013] D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation préféré qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et dans lesquels:Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description of a preferred embodiment which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings given by way of non-limiting examples and in which :
[0014] - la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe transversale simplifiée du mouvement de la pièce d'horlogerie selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention; [0015] - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe transversale partielle et simplifiée d'un détail de construction de la pièce d'horlogerie selon une variante préférée de réalisation de la présente invention, le plan de coupe étant différent de celui de la figure 1 ; [0016] - la figure 3a est une vue de dessus simplifiée d'un détail de construction du mouvement de la figure 1 , dans une première configuration;[0014] - Figure 1 shows a simplified cross-sectional view of the movement of the timepiece according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [0015] - Figure 2 is a partial and simplified cross-sectional view of a construction detail of the timepiece according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cutting plane being different from that of the figure; 1; [0016] - Figure 3a is a simplified top view of a construction detail of the movement of Figure 1, in a first configuration;
[0017] - la figure 3b est une vue de dessus similaire à la vue de la figure 3a, dans une deuxième configuration, et [0018] - la figure 3c est une vue de dessus similaire à la vue de la figure 3a, dans une troisième configuration.FIG. 3b is a view from above similar to the view of FIG. 3a, in a second configuration, and FIG. 3c is a view from above similar to the view of FIG. 3a, in a third configuration.
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[0019] La figure 1 représente une vue en coupe transversale simplifiée d'une pièce d'horlogerie 1 selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention.Figure 1 shows a simplified cross-sectional view of a timepiece 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] La pièce d'horlogerie 1 comporte une boîte comprenant une carrure 2, délimitée, d'une part, par un fond 3 et, d'autre part, par une lunette tournante 4 portant une glace 5. La boîte contient un mouvement horloger 6 dont certains constituants sont schématisés sur la figure 1. Le mouvement horloger peut être de type électromécanique ou mécanique. Il est notamment destiné à entraîner des organes d'affichage de l'heure, dont une aiguille des heures 7, portée par un tube d'extension 8 solidaire du canon de la roue des heures 9, représentés sur cette figure à titre illustratif. On notera que le mouvement horloger 6 est surmonté d'un module additionnel 10 du côté de sa platine 11 , à savoir du côté de la glace. Ce module additionnel 10 comporte un mécanisme de commande qui sera décrit plus en détail ci-dessous. Ainsi, le tube d'extension du canon de la roue des heures permet de traverser l'épaisseur du module additionnel pour l'entraînement de l'aiguille des heures. [0021] L'aiguille des heures 7 évolue entre un cadran 12 et la glace 5, de manière conventionnelle.The timepiece 1 comprises a box comprising a middle part 2, delimited, on the one hand, by a bottom 3 and, on the other hand, by a rotating bezel 4 carrying an ice cream 5. The box contains a movement watchmaker 6, certain components of which are shown schematically in FIG. 1. The watch movement may be of the electromechanical or mechanical type. It is intended in particular to drive display members of the hour, including an hour hand 7, carried by an extension tube 8 integral with the barrel of the hour wheel 9, shown in this figure for illustrative purposes. It will be noted that the watch movement 6 is surmounted by an additional module 10 on the side of its plate 11, namely on the ice side. This additional module 10 includes a control mechanism which will be described in more detail below. Thus, the barrel extension tube of the hour wheel allows to cross the thickness of the additional module for driving the hour hand. The hour hand 7 evolves between a dial 12 and the ice 5, in a conventional manner.
[0022] Une tige de mise à l'heure 13 est prévue pour effectuer la mise à l'heure des organes d'affichage. La tige de mise à l'heure est agencée dans un trou de la platine et, intégralement disposée à l'intérieur de la boîte, conformément aux caractéristiques de la présente invention. Une première extrémité 14 de la tige de mise à l'heure est située dans la région de la roue des heures, de manière connue, tandis que sa seconde extrémité 15 est située entre la périphérie du mouvement et la carrure 2, un manchon 16, de section transversale carrée, étant vissée sur cette seconde extrémité.A time setting rod 13 is provided to perform the time setting of the display members. The time setting rod is arranged in a plate hole and, fully disposed within the box, according to the features of the present invention. A first end 14 of the time setting rod is located in the region of the hour wheel, in a known manner, while its second end 15 is located between the periphery of the movement and the middle part 2, a sleeve 16, of square cross section, being screwed to this second end.
[0023] Un pignon 17 est monté sur le manchon 16 en étant libre de coulisser, par un trou 18 ménagé dans une portion principale 19 cylindrique, cette dernière étant terminée par un disque 20 denté et coaxial à la portion principale. Le trou 18 présente une forme adaptée pour que le pignon 17 soit solidaire en rotation du manchon 16. Le disque 20 présente un diamètre tel que sa denture 21 est située en regard de la périphérie du module additionnel. [0024] Par ailleurs, la lunette tournante 4 est formée de deux parties, à titre non limitatif, une partie latérale 400 et une partie supérieure 401 entre lesquelles est vissé, par sa périphérie externe 22, un premier anneau 23, portant un deuxième anneau 24 présentant une denture orientée en direction de l'extérieur. Ces éléments sont par conséquent tous solidaires en rotation. Les deux parties de la lunette peuvent notamment être assemblées à cran, voire par vissage.A pinion 17 is mounted on the sleeve 16 by being free to slide, by a hole 18 formed in a cylindrical main portion 19, the latter being terminated by a disc 20 toothed and coaxial with the main portion. The hole 18 has a shape adapted so that the pinion 17 is integral in rotation with the sleeve 16. The disc 20 has a diameter such that its toothing 21 is located opposite the periphery of the additional module. Furthermore, the rotating bezel 4 is formed of two parts, without limitation, a lateral portion 400 and an upper portion 401 between which is screwed, by its outer periphery 22, a first ring 23, carrying a second ring 24 having a toothing oriented towards the outside. These elements are therefore all integral in rotation. The two parts of the bezel can in particular be assembled notch, or even by screwing.
[0025] Le premier anneau 23 présente, depuis sa périphérie externe solidaire de la lunette tournante vers sa périphérie interne portant le deuxième anneau 24, une première portion 25 s'étendant sensiblement suivant un premier plan parallèle au plan général de la carrure, une deuxième portion 26 inclinée en direction du fond de la pièce d'horlogerie et, une troisième portion 27 s'étendant sensiblement suivant un second plan parallèle au plan général de la carrure.The first ring 23 has, from its outer periphery secured to the rotating bezel towards its inner periphery carrying the second ring 24, a first portion 25 extending substantially in a first plane parallel to the general plane of the middle part, a second portion 26 inclined towards the bottom of the timepiece and a third portion 27 extending substantially along a second plane parallel to the general plane of the middle part.
[0026] La distance séparant le premier plan du second plan est supérieure à la hauteur séparant la lunette tournante du cadran. Ainsi, le cadran peut présenter un rayon supérieur à celui du bord interne de la partie supérieure 401 de la lunette tournante pour dissimuler tous les éléments autres que ceux qui sont disposés au-dessus de lui. [0027] La denture du deuxième anneau 24 est agencée de manière à être en prise permanente avec un mobile, ou pignon, 28 monté rotatif sur le bâti du module additionnel.The distance separating the first plane from the second plane is greater than the height separating the rotating bezel from the dial. Thus, the dial may have a radius greater than that of the inner edge of the upper part 401 of the rotating bezel to conceal all the elements other than those which are arranged above him. The teeth of the second ring 24 is arranged to be permanently engaged with a mobile, or pinion, 28 rotatably mounted on the frame of the additional module.
[0028] La configuration de la pièce d'horlogerie représentée sur la figure 1 correspond à sa position de remontage. Dans cette configuration, la denture 21 du pignon 17 est en prise avec le pignon 28 pour assurer la liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante 4 et la tige de mise à l'heure. Ainsi, toute rotation de la lunette tournante est transmise à la tige de mise à l'heure via le pignon 28. [0029] Par ailleurs, la tige de mise à l'heure porte un pignon coulant 30 de type conventionnel, dans la région de sa première extrémité 14. Celui-ci est susceptible de se déplacer le long d'un carré de la tige de mise à l'heure, dans la direction axiale de cette dernière, entre une position initiale plus éloignée de la première extrémité 14 et une position de mise à l'heure rapprochée de cette extrémité 14. A cet effet, le mouvement comprend un levier coopérant avec une gorge annulaire du pignon coulant par un plot, dont une partie est visible en coupe sur cette figure, pour commander ses déplacements. Ce levier sera décrit plus en détail en relation avec les figures 3a à 3c. [0030] Le pignon coulant 30 est destiné à être agencé en prise avec un renvoi de mise à l'heure 31 , dans la configuration de mise à l'heure, le renvoi étant lui-même disposé sur la platine du mouvement en étant en prise permanente avec la roue des heures 9. Par conséquent, les rotations de la lunette tournante, dans cette configuration, sont transmises à la roue des heures, donc à l'aiguille des heures, pour permettre le réglage de sa position.The configuration of the timepiece shown in Figure 1 corresponds to its winding position. In this configuration, the toothing 21 of the pinion 17 is engaged with the pinion 28 to ensure the kinematic connection between the rotating bezel 4 and the time setting rod. Thus, any rotation of the rotating bezel is transmitted to the time-setting rod via the pinion 28. Furthermore, the time-setting rod carries a conventional-type sliding pinion 30 in the region. its first end 14. It is likely to move along a square of the time setting rod, in the axial direction of the latter, between an initial position further from the first end 14 and a position setting time close to this end 14. For this purpose, the movement comprises a lever cooperating with an annular groove of the sliding pinion by a stud, a portion of which is visible in section in this figure, to control its movements . This lever will be described in more detail in connection with FIGS. 3a to 3c. The sliding pinion 30 is intended to be arranged in engagement with a time setting return 31, in the time setting configuration, the return being itself disposed on the platen of the movement while being in position. permanent grip with the hour wheel 9. Therefore, rotations of the rotating bezel, in this configuration, are transmitted to the hour wheel, so the hour hand, to allow the adjustment of its position.
[0031] De manière préférée non limitative, la pièce d'horlogerie représentée est de type mécanique, la tige de mise à l'heure étant également utilisée pour effectuer le remontage d'un ressort de barillet (non représenté). Dans ce but, un pignon de remontoir 32 est monté libre en rotation et en translation sur la tige 13. Le pignon de remontoir peut être entraîné en rotation dans un seul sens par le pignon coulant, de manière conventionnelle, lorsque ce dernier est dans sa position de remontage, correspondant à la position initiale définie précédemment. Le pignon de remontoir est disposé en prise permanente avec une roue de couronne 33, reliée à l'arbre de barillet (non visible).In a non-limiting manner, the timepiece shown is of mechanical type, the time setting rod is also used to perform the winding of a mainspring (not shown). For this purpose, a winding pinion 32 is mounted free to rotate and translate on the rod 13. The winding pinion can be rotated in one direction by the sliding pinion, in a conventional manner, when the latter is in its winding position, corresponding to the position initial defined above. The winding pinion is arranged in permanent engagement with a crown wheel 33, connected to the barrel shaft (not visible).
[0032] La pièce d'horlogerie selon la présente invention comporte ainsi préférablement trois configurations différentes, préférablement associées à trois positions différentes d'un organe de commande extérieur: une première position neutre, dans laquelle les rotations de la lunette tournante n'ont aucune conséquence sur la marche du mouvement, une deuxième position de remontage dans laquelle les rotations de la lunette tournante dans un sens prédéfini permettent de recharger un ressort de barillet, et une troisième position de mise à l'heure dans laquelle les rotations de la lunette tournante dans un sens ou dans l'autre permettent de régler la position des organes d'affichage de l'heure.The timepiece according to the present invention thus preferably comprises three different configurations, preferably associated with three different positions of an external control member: a first neutral position, in which the rotations of the rotating bezel have no consequently on the movement step, a second winding position in which the rotations of the rotating bezel in a predefined direction make it possible to reload a mainspring, and a third position of setting time in which the rotations of the rotating bezel in one direction or the other allow to adjust the position of the display organs of the time.
[0033] Dans le présent mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, l'organe de commande extérieur prend avantageusement la forme d'un levier 35 coopérant avec le mécanisme de commande agencé dans le module additionnel de la pièce d'horlogerie, qui sera décrit plus en détail en relation avec les figures 3a à 3c.In the present preferred embodiment of the invention, the external control member advantageously takes the form of a lever 35 cooperating with the control mechanism arranged in the additional module of the timepiece, which will be described in more detail in connection with FIGS. 3a to 3c.
[0034] La figure 2 représente une vue en coupe transversale de la pièce d'horlogerie 1 suivant un plan de coupe différent de celui de la figure 1 mettant en évidence la nature des moyens de liaison mécanique mis en œuvre pour transmettre les mouvements du levier 35 de commande extérieur au mécanisme de commande, situé à l'intérieur de la boîte.FIG. 2 represents a cross-sectional view of the timepiece 1 along a different section plane from that of FIG. 1, highlighting the nature of the mechanical connection means used to transmit the movements of the lever. 35 control external to the control mechanism, located inside the box.
[0035] Le levier 35 présente une portion de fixation 36 insérée dans un évidement de la carrure et comportant un trou 37 de section carrée, celle- ci étant traversée par une première extrémité 38 d'une tige de liaison 39 définissant un arbre de rotation du levier 35 par rapport à la carrure 2. [0036] La tige 39 présente une section complémentaire de celle du trou 37 du levier pour assurer l'entraînement en rotation de la tige en fonction des déplacements du levier. Par ailleurs, la tige est montée libre en rotation dans un trou 40 de la carrure dont la paroi présente une forme générale cylindrique. Le maintien axial de la tige 39 dans le trou de la carrure est garanti par un anneau 41 de blocage, maintenu en appui contre la carrure par la portion latérale 400 de la lunette tournante 4 et, disposé dans le prolongement de la tige.The lever 35 has a fastening portion 36 inserted in a recess of the middle and having a hole 37 of square section, the latter being traversed by a first end 38 of a connecting rod 39 defining a rotating shaft. lever 35 relative to the middle 2. The rod 39 has a section complementary to that of the hole 37 of the lever to ensure the rotational drive of the rod according to the movements of the lever. Furthermore, the rod is rotatably mounted in a hole 40 of the middle part whose wall has a generally cylindrical shape. The axial retention of the rod 39 in the hole of the middle part is guaranteed by a locking ring 41, held in abutment against the middle part by the lateral portion 400 of the rotating bezel 4 and disposed in the extension of the rod.
[0037] De manière préférée, une gorge annulaire 42 est ménagée dans la région centrale de la tige de la liaison 39 pour loger un joint 43 de type O-ring, destiné à être interposé sous contrainte entre la tige 39 et la paroi du trouPreferably, an annular groove 42 is formed in the central region of the rod of the link 39 to accommodate a seal O-ring type 43, intended to be interposed under stress between the rod 39 and the wall of the hole
40 de la carrure pour y assurer l'étanchéité de la boîte.40 of the case to ensure the tightness of the box.
[0038] La tige de liaison 39 présente une seconde portion 44 de section carrée dans la région de sa seconde extrémité située à l'intérieur de la boîte de la pièce d'horlogerie. Cette seconde portion 44 de la tige est solidaire d'un premier levier 45 du mécanisme de commande, de telle manière que les mouvements de rotation du levier 35 de commande extérieur sont retransmis au mécanisme de commande, à l'intérieur de la boîte.The connecting rod 39 has a second portion 44 of square section in the region of its second end located inside the box of the timepiece. This second portion 44 of the rod is integral with a first lever 45 of the control mechanism, so that the rotational movements of the external control lever 35 are retransmitted to the control mechanism, inside the box.
[0039] Grâce à cette construction astucieuse, l'étanchéité de la boîte peut être assurée de manière fiable et efficace. En effet, outre une orientation spécifique permettant une transmission originale des mouvements de l'organe de commande extérieur, la disposition des moyens destinés à rendre la boîte étanche est similaire à celle couramment utilisée en horlogerie.With this clever construction, the tightness of the box can be provided reliably and efficiently. Indeed, in addition to a specific orientation for an original transmission of the movements of the external control member, the arrangement of the means for making the sealed box is similar to that commonly used in watchmaking.
[0040] Les trois positions possibles du levier de commande extérieur sont schématisées à titre illustratif sur la figure 2, ces positions correspondant aux trois configurations de la pièce d'horlogerie mentionnées plus haut. [0041] Les figures 3a, 3b et 3c représentent des vues de dessus simplifiées d'un détail du mouvement de la pièce d'horlogerie alors que celui-ci présente, respectivement, ces première, deuxième et troisième configurations. [0042] Plus précisément, ces figures représentent des éléments constitutifs du module additionnel comportant le mécanisme de commande selon un mode préféré de mise en œuvre de la présente invention. Dans un souci de clarté, les références numériques des éléments qui vont être décrits dans la suite du texte sont réparties sur les trois figures 3a, 3b et 3c. [0043] La figure 3a représente la pièce d'horlogerie lorsque le levier 35 de commande extérieur est dans sa position de repos, à savoir lorsqu'il est disposé le long de la carrure. De manière préférée, on peut prévoir que la boîte (non représentée) comporte un logement dans lequel le levier 35 est dissimulé lorsqu'il est dans sa position neutre. Ainsi, pour modifier la configuration du mouvement, notamment pour le remonter ou mettre à l'heure les organes d'affichage, l'utilisateur doit saisir l'extrémité libre 50 du levier 35 de commande et l'extraire du logement tout en faisant pivoter le levier par rapport à la boîte.The three possible positions of the external control lever are shown schematically for illustration in Figure 2, these positions corresponding to the three configurations of the timepiece mentioned above. Figures 3a, 3b and 3c show simplified top views of a detail of the movement of the timepiece while it has, respectively, these first, second and third configurations. More specifically, these figures represent constituent elements of the additional module comprising the control mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For the sake of clarity, the numerical references of the elements that will be described in the remainder of the text are distributed over the three figures 3a, 3b and 3c. Figure 3a shows the timepiece when the external control lever 35 is in its rest position, namely when it is arranged along the middle part. Preferably, it can be provided that the box (not shown) comprises a housing in which the lever 35 is hidden when in its neutral position. Thus, in order to modify the configuration of the movement, in particular to wind it up or set the display members, the user must grasp the free end 50 of the control lever 35 and extract it from the housing while rotating the lever relative to the box.
[0044] Le premier levier interne 45, solidaire de la tige de liaison 39, comporte trois portions successives 51 , 52, 53, sensiblement rectilignes et reliées deux à deux par deux coudes 54 et 55. Ce levier 45 comporte une goupille 56 disposée dans la région du premier coude 54 et s'étendant suivant une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan général du levier 45. Par ailleurs, ce levier comporte également une ouverture 57 de forme oblongue coudée s'étendant de part et d'autre du second coude 55 du levier, à la fois sur sa deuxième 52 et sur sa troisième 53 portions rectilignes. [0045] Un deuxième levier 60 sensiblement rectiligne est fixé au bâti du module par une première 61 de ses extrémités, en étant libre de tourner par rapport à un axe X, tandis que sa seconde extrémité 62 est située dans la région de la troisième portion 53 du premier levier 45. En particulier, la seconde extrémité 62 du deuxième levier 60 est asservie à l'ouverture oblongue 57 du premier levier 45 au moyen d'une vis à portée 63 solidaire du deuxième levier 60 et dont la tête est située du côté opposé à celui du premier levier, par rapport au deuxième levier. Les extrémités du deuxième levier sont disposées de part et d'autre d'un plan P contenant l'axe de la tige de mise à l'heure et étant perpendiculaire au plan général du deuxième levier 60.The first internal lever 45, integral with the connecting rod 39, comprises three successive portions 51, 52, 53, substantially rectilinear and connected two by two by two elbows 54 and 55. This lever 45 comprises a pin 56 disposed in the region of the first bend 54 and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the lever 45. Moreover, this lever also comprises an opening 57 of oblong elbow shape extending on either side of the second bend 55 of the lever, both on his second 52 and on his third 53 rectilinear portions. A second substantially rectilinear lever 60 is fixed to the frame of the module by a first 61 of its ends, being free to rotate relative to an axis X, while its second end 62 is located in the region of the third portion. 53 of the first lever 45. In particular, the second end 62 of the second lever 60 is slaved to the oblong opening 57 of the first lever 45 by means of a bearing screw 63 secured to the second lever 60 and whose head is located from opposite side to that of the first lever, relative to the second lever. The ends of the second lever are disposed on either side of a plane P containing the axis of the time-setting rod and being perpendicular to the general plane of the second lever 60.
[0046] Par ailleurs, le deuxième levier 60 comporte une goupille 64 s'étendant, dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan général du levier, en direction de la tige de mise à l'heure 13. Plus précisément, cette dernière présente une gorge annulaire 65 (figure 1) à l'intérieur de laquelle est engagée l'extrémité libre de la goupille 64.Furthermore, the second lever 60 comprises a pin 64 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the lever, towards the time setting rod 13. More precisely, the latter has a groove annular 65 (Figure 1) inside which is engaged the free end of the pin 64.
[0047] Le mécanisme de commande comporte un troisième 70 et un quatrième 80 leviers internes supplémentaires. [0048] Le troisième levier 70 présente deux portions 71 , 72 sensiblement rectilignes reliées par un coude 73, dans la région duquel est ménagé un axe de pivotement 74 de ce levier par rapport au module additionnel. Une fente 75 sensiblement rectiligne est ménagée dans la région d'une première extrémité libre du troisième levier, tandis que sa seconde extrémité libre porte une goupille 76, similaire à celle du premier levier 45 et s'étendant en direction du fond de la boîte. Le troisième levier 70 est positionné dans le module additionnel de telle manière que son axe de pivotement 74 et sa seconde extrémité sont respectivement disposés de part et d'autre du plan P défini précédemment. Plus précisément, le troisième levier 70 interne est agencé de telle manière que la fente 75 de sa première extrémité coopère avec la goupille 56 du premier levier 45.The control mechanism comprises a third 70 and a fourth 80 additional internal levers. The third lever 70 has two substantially rectilinear portions 71, 72 connected by a bend 73, in the region of which is provided a pivot axis 74 of the lever relative to the additional module. A substantially straight slot 75 is formed in the region of a first free end of the third lever, while its second free end carries a pin 76, similar to that of the first lever 45 and extending towards the bottom of the box. The third lever 70 is positioned in the additional module so that its pivot axis 74 and its second end are respectively disposed on either side of the plane P defined above. More precisely, the third internal lever 70 is arranged in such a way that the slot 75 of its first end cooperates with the pin 56 of the first lever 45.
[0049] Le quatrième levier 80 interne présente trois portions 81 , 82, 83 sensiblement rectilignes reliées deux à deux par deux coudes 84, 85. Une première portion 81 , courte, présente une fente 86, ouverte sur une première extrémité libre du levier et s'étendant jusque sur la deuxième portion 82 en présentant un coude. Le quatrième levier 80 interne est rendu solidaire du module additionnel par un axe de rotation 87 situé dans la région du coude 85 reliant les deuxième 82 et troisième 83 portions du levier. Ce coude 85 étant situé à proximité immédiate du deuxième levierThe fourth internal lever 80 has three substantially straight portions 81, 82, 83 connected two by two by two elbows 84, 85. A first portion 81, short, has a slot 86, open on a first free end of the lever and extending to the second portion 82 with a bend. The fourth internal lever 80 is secured to the additional module by an axis of rotation 87 located in the region of the elbow 85 connecting the second 82 and third 83 portions of the lever. This elbow 85 being located in the immediate vicinity of the second lever
60, il présente une découpe 88 permettant des mouvements libres de l'un de ces leviers par rapport à l'autre. La seconde extrémité libre du quatrième levier 80 est située entre la carrure 2 et la partie latérale 400 de la lunette tournante et porte une goupille 89 s'étendant en direction du pignon 17, pour coopérer avec une gorge annulaire 90 (référencée sur la figure 1) de sa portion principale 19.60, it has a cutout 88 allowing free movements of one of these levers relative to the other. The second free end of the fourth lever 80 is located between the middle part 2 and the lateral part 400 of the rotating bezel and carries a pin 89 extending towards the pinion 17, to cooperate with an annular groove 90 (referenced in FIG. ) of its principal portion 19.
[0050] Le mécanisme de commande comporte en outre une bascule de tirette 100 dont un premier bec 101 est disposé dans la gorge 65 de la tige de mise à l'heure 13 et dont un second bec 102 est destiné à agir sur un levier supplémentaire (non représenté), de manière conventionnelle, pour déplacer le pignon coulant 30 et activer ou désactiver la fonction de mise à l'heure. [0051] Un ressort courbe 104 est également prévu pour permettre à l'utilisateur de mieux sentir les changements de configuration du mouvement lorsqu'il manipule le levier 35 de commande extérieur, en particulier entre les positions neutre et intermédiaire. Le ressort courbe 104 est fixé sur le module additionnel par une base 105, tandis que son extrémité libre 106 présente une position et une forme adaptées pour coopérer avec la goupille 56 du premier levier interne 45. Ainsi, l'extrémité libre du ressort courbe présente deux surfaces d'appui 107 et 108, adjacentes, associées aux deux premières configurations du mouvement. [0052] La denture du deuxième anneau 24 ainsi que le pignon 28 sont également visibles sur les figures 3a à 3c.The control mechanism further comprises a pull lever 100 having a first spout 101 is disposed in the groove 65 of the time setting rod 13 and a second spout 102 is intended to act on an additional lever (not shown) conventionally to move the sliding pinion 30 and to activate or deactivate the time setting function. A curved spring 104 is also provided to allow the user to better feel the changes in the configuration of the movement when manipulating the external control lever 35, in particular between the neutral and intermediate positions. The curved spring 104 is fixed on the additional module by a base 105, while its free end 106 has a position and a shape adapted to cooperate with the pin 56 of the first internal lever 45. Thus, the free end of the curved spring presents two bearing surfaces 107 and 108, adjacent, associated with the first two configurations of the movement. The teeth of the second ring 24 and the pinion 28 are also visible in Figures 3a to 3c.
[0053] Les figures 3a à 3c représentent une variante préférée de réalisation d'un mouvement selon la présente invention comportant, en plus de ce qui vient d'être décrit, un mécanisme d'affichage de la position dans laquelle se trouve le levier 35 de commande extérieur à chaque instant.FIGS. 3a to 3c represent a preferred embodiment of a movement according to the present invention comprising, in addition to what has just been described, a mechanism for displaying the position in which the lever 35 is located. external control at every moment.
[0054] Ce mécanisme d'affichage comporte un râteau 110 dont l'extrémité 111 non dentée est solidaire en rotation de la tige de liaison 39, et donc du levier 35 de commande extérieur. La denture du râteau 110 engrène avec un pignon 112 monté coaxial et solidaire en rotation d'un disque 113 indicateur de la position du levier de commande extérieur. Le disque 113 porte ainsi les inscriptions 0, 1 et 2, à titre indicatif non limitatif, pour indiquer que le levier de commande extérieur se trouve, respectivement, dans sa position neutre, dans sa position intermédiaire et dans sa position la plus éloignée de la carrure, ce qui correspond comme cela va être exposé ci-dessous aux positions neutre, de remontage et de mise à l'heure. On a également représenté de manière schématique, sur les figures 3a à 3c, une fenêtre 114 triangulaire découpée dans le cadran 12 et au travers de laquelle les indications de position sont rendues visibles pour un utilisateur. [0055] Le fonctionnement du mécanisme de commande va à présent être décrit en relation avec les figures 3a à 3c.This display mechanism comprises a rake 110 whose end 111 not toothed is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 39, and therefore the lever 35 external control. The toothing of the rake 110 meshes with a pinion gear 112 mounted coaxially and rotationally fixed to a disc 113 indicating the position of the external control lever. The disc 113 thus bears the inscriptions 0, 1 and 2, for non-limiting indication, to indicate that the external control lever is, respectively, in its neutral position, in its intermediate position and in its position farthest from the middle, which corresponds as it will be exposed below to neutral positions, reassembly and time setting. Also shown schematically in Figures 3a to 3c, a triangular window 114 cut in the dial 12 and through which the position indications are made visible to a user. The operation of the control mechanism will now be described in connection with Figures 3a to 3c.
[0056] Le levier 35 de commande extérieur est en position neutre ou de repos dans la configuration de la figure 3a, ce qui indiqué par le chiffre 0 en regard de la fenêtre 114 triangulaire. Il est rapproché de la carrure. On constate que, dans cette position du levier de commande extérieur, la denture 21 du pignon 17 n'est pas en prise avec le pignon 28. Par conséquent, une rotation de la lunette tournante entraîne la rotation du pignon 28 sans entraîner de rotation de la tige de mise à l'heure.The external control lever 35 is in neutral position or rest in the configuration of Figure 3a, which indicated by the number 0 in 114 triangular window look. He is close to the middle. It can be seen that, in this position of the external control lever, the toothing 21 of the pinion 17 is not in engagement with the pinion 28. Consequently, a rotation of the rotating bezel causes the pinion 28 to rotate without causing rotation of the pinion. the time setting rod.
[0057] Lorsque le levier de commande est tiré dans sa position intermédiaire, ou position 1 , il fait pivoter le premier levier 45 interne dans le sens de rotation horaire sur les figures pour l'amener dans la position de la figure 3b. Dans son mouvement de pivotement, le premier levier 45 interne n'agit pas sur le deuxième levier 60 du fait de la forme de son ouverture oblongue 57. Ainsi, lorsque le levier 35 de commande extérieur passe de sa position 0 à sa position 1 , la tige de mise à l'heure 13 reste immobile suivant sa direction axiale.When the control lever is pulled into its intermediate position, or position 1, it rotates the first lever 45 in the internal clockwise direction in the figures to bring it into the position of Figure 3b. In its pivoting movement, the first internal lever 45 does not act on the second lever 60 because of the shape of its oblong opening 57. Thus, when the external control lever 35 passes from its position 0 to its position 1, the time setting rod 13 remains stationary in its axial direction.
[0058] Toutefois, dans le même temps, la goupille 56 agit sur la fente 75 du troisième levier 70 interne et entraîne un pivotement de ce dernier dans le sens de rotation anti-horaire qui agit alors lui-même sur le quatrième levier 80 interne par l'intermédiaire de sa goupille 76. Etant donnée la forme de sa fente 86, le quatrième levier est entraîné dans un mouvement de rotation horaire, ce qui conduit à l'application d'une traction par sa goupille 89 sur la gorge 90 du pignon 17. Le pignon est ainsi tiré en direction du centre du mouvement, amenant sa denture 21 en prise avec le pignon 28.However, at the same time, the pin 56 acts on the slot 75 of the third internal lever 70 and causes a pivoting of the latter in the anti-clockwise direction of rotation which then itself acts on the fourth internal lever 80 through its pin 76. Given the shape of its slot 86, the fourth lever is driven in a clockwise rotational movement, which leads to the application of traction by its pin 89 on the groove 90 of the pinion 17. The pinion is thus pulled toward the center of the movement, bringing its toothing 21 into engagement with the pinion 28.
[0059] Cette position correspond à celle représentée sur la figure 1 , sur laquelle il apparaît que, lorsque la lunette tournante 4 est actionnée par l'utilisateur, la tige de mise à l'heure 13 est entraînée en rotation pour effectuer le remontage du mouvement, par l'intermédiaire du pignon de remontoir 32 et de la roue de couronne 33.This position corresponds to that shown in Figure 1, on which it appears that when the rotating bezel 4 is actuated by the user, the time setting rod 13 is rotated to perform the reassembly of the movement, by means of the winding pinion 32 and the crown wheel 33.
[0060] Lorsque le levier 35 de commande est tiré depuis sa position intermédiaire dans sa position 2, de mise à l'heure, il fait à nouveau pivoter le premier levier interne 45 dans le sens de rotation horaire pour l'amener dans la position de la figure 3c.When the control lever 35 is pulled from its intermediate position in its position 2, setting the time, it is again rotate the first internal lever 45 in the clockwise direction to bring it into position of Figure 3c.
[0061] Lors de ce déplacement, le premier levier interne 45 est entraîné en rotation et agit sur le deuxième levier 60, par le biais de son ouverture oblongue 57, pour le faire tourner dans le sens de rotation anti-horaire. Le deuxième levier interne 60 agit alors à son tour sur la tige de mise à l'heure, via sa goupille 64 et la bascule de tirette 100, pour la déplacer dans sa direction axiale, vers l'extérieur. Dans le même temps, le pignon coulant 30 est déplacé, via la bascule de tirette 100. Le mécanisme de commande est alors agencé de manière à permettre une mise à l'heure de la pièce d'horlogerie par rotation de la lunette tournante.During this movement, the first internal lever 45 is rotated and acts on the second lever 60, through its oblong opening 57, to rotate in the anticlockwise direction of rotation. The second internal lever 60 then acts in turn on the time setting rod, via its pin 64 and the pull rocker 100, to move it in its axial direction, outwardly. At the same time, the sliding pinion 30 is moved, via the pull lever 100. The control mechanism is then arranged to allow a time setting of the timepiece by rotating the rotating bezel.
[0062] Par ailleurs, on constate sur la figure 3c que, lors du passage du levier 35 de commande extérieur de sa position 1 à sa position 2, la force exercée par le premier levier interne 45 sur le troisième levier interne 70 fait légèrement tourner ce dernier, ce qui entraîne un déplacement de sa goupille 76 dans la fente 86 du quatrième levier interne 80. Cette dernière présente une orientation telle que, lors de cette opération, la goupille 76 du troisième levier 70 n'exerce aucune force sur le quatrième levier 80 qui reste, par conséquent, immobile. Ainsi, le pignon 17 reste en prise avec le pignon 28 pour assurer la liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante et la tige de mise à l'heure.Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 3c that, during the passage of the external control lever 35 from its position 1 to its position 2, the force exerted by the first internal lever 45 on the third internal lever 70 rotates slightly. the latter, which causes a displacement of its pin 76 in the slot 86 of the fourth internal lever 80. The latter has an orientation such that, during this operation, the pin 76 of the third lever 70 exerts no force on the fourth lever 80 which remains, therefore, motionless. Thus, the pinion 17 remains in engagement with the pinion 28 to ensure the kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod.
[0063] Lorsque le levier de commande extérieur est ramené depuis sa position 2 vers sa position 1 , puis vers sa position 0, le mécanisme de commande présente des mouvements opposés à ceux qui viennent décrits. [0064] Pour résumer le fonctionnement des moyens de commande de la pièce d'horlogerie selon le mode de réalisation préféré représenté sur les figures, on notera que le passage du levier 35 de commande extérieur de la position 0 à la position 1 établit une liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante 4 et la tige de mise à l'heure 13 pour permettre d'effectuer le remontage du mouvement, sans déplacer la tige dans la mesure où elle est reliée, par défaut, au moyens de remontage. Le passage du levier 35 de la position 1 à la position 2 entraîne le déplacement de la tige de mise à l'heure 13 pour dégager les moyens de remontage et actionner le pignon coulant 30, ce qui permet de relier la tige aux organes d'affichage de l'heure et d'effectuer la mise à l'heure de la pièce d'horlogerie. L'état de la liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante et la tige de mise à l'heure n'est pas affecté lors de ce deuxième passage pour permettre une mise à l'heure par rotation de la lunette tournante. [0065] Bien entendu, il est possible de prévoir que la liaison cinématique entre la lunette tournante et la tige de mise à l'heure est permanente. Dans ce cas, deux positions différentes du levier 35 de commande extérieur peuvent être suffisantes, à savoir une première position, de remontage, et une deuxième position, de mise à l'heure. Le passage d'une position à l'autre du levier permettrait notamment d'activer ou de désactiver la connexion entre la tige de mise à l'heure et les organes d'affichage.When the external control lever is returned from its position 2 to its position 1, then to its position 0, the control mechanism has opposite movements to those described here. To summarize the operation of the control means of the timepiece according to the preferred embodiment shown in the figures, it will be noted that the passage of the external control lever from position 0 to position 1 establishes a connection kinematics between the rotating bezel 4 and the time setting rod 13 to allow the reassembly of the movement, without moving the rod to the extent that it is connected, by default, to the winding means. The passage of the lever 35 from the position 1 to the position 2 causes the displacement of the time-setting rod 13 to disengage the winding means and actuate the sliding pinion 30, which makes it possible to connect the rod to the bodies of displaying the time and setting the time of the timepiece. The state of the kinematic link between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod is not affected during this second passage to allow a time setting by rotating the rotating bezel. Of course, it is possible to provide that the kinematic connection between the rotating bezel and the time setting rod is permanent. In this case, two different positions of the external control lever 35 may be sufficient, namely a first position, reassembly, and a second position, setting time. The passage from one position to another of the lever would in particular enable or disable the connection between the time setting rod and the display members.
[0066] Le fait d'avoir trois positions du levier 35 permet de découpler complètement la lunette tournante du mouvement dans la position neutre du levier. Ainsi, il est possible d'attribuer une fonction supplémentaire à la lunette dans cette position, tel que la mesure d'un temps de plongée par exemple, sans aucune incidence sur le fonctionnement du mouvement.The fact of having three positions of the lever 35 makes it possible to completely decouple the rotating bezel from the movement in the neutral position of the lever. Thus, it is possible to assign an additional function to the telescope in this position, such as the measurement of a dive time for example, without affecting the operation of the movement.
[0067] On peut noter que certains détails de construction de la pièce d'horlogerie ont été représentés à titre illustratif. En particulier, on peut noter sur la figure 1 qu'un anneau supplémentaire 115 est vissé dans la lunette 4, cet anneau supplémentaire étant à son tour retenu contre la carrure 2 par l'anneau 41. Ce dernier est, en effet maintenu dans une position prédéfinie, par rapport à la carrure, par des pieds 116 dont un est visible sur la figure 1. Chacun de ces pieds est rendu solidaire de la carrure au moyen d'une vis 117 dont la tête est accessible à partir de la face de la carrure disposée en regard du fond 3. Le fond peut être relié à la carrure par tout moyen adapté, notamment par coopération d'un filet ménagé à sa périphérie avec un taraudage interne de la carrure, par des vis apparentes depuis l'extérieur de la boîte, ou encore par une liaison à cran. Une fois que le fond est retiré de la carrure les vis 117 peuvent être retirées pour libérer la partie latérale 400 de la lunette, après que sa partie supérieure 401 et la glace 5 aient été enlevées.It may be noted that certain construction details of the timepiece have been shown for illustrative purposes. In particular, it can be noted in Figure 1 that an additional ring 115 is screwed into the bezel 4, this additional ring being in turn retained against the middle 2 by the ring 41. The latter is, in fact maintained in a predefined position, relative to the middle part, by feet 116, one of which is visible in FIG. 1. Each of these feet is secured to the middle part by means of a screw 117 whose head is accessible from the face of the caseband disposed facing the bottom 3. The bottom can be connected to the middle part by any suitable means, in particular by cooperation of a thread formed at its periphery with an internal thread of the middle part, by screws visible from the outside of the box, or by a link notch. Once the bottom is removed from the middle, the screws 117 can be removed to release the side portion 400 of the bezel, after its upper portion 401 and the ice 5 have been removed.
[0068] Grâce à ces caractéristiques, l'accès au mouvement est aisé aussi bien de son côté ponts que de son côté platine, ce qui peut se révéler particulièrement avantageux pour effectuer des travaux sur le mouvement.With these features, access to the movement is easy both on its side bridges than its platinum side, which can be particularly advantageous for performing work on the movement.
[0069] Par ailleurs, on peut prévoir que le maintien axial de la tige de liaison 39 par l'anneau 41 est réalisé par l'intermédiaire d'un bouchon 120 (figure 2) dont une première extrémité est logée à l'intérieur de la portion carrée 44 de la tige de liaison tandis que sa seconde extrémité est disposée en appui contre l'anneau 41. [0070] La description qui précède correspond à un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention décrit à titre non limitatif. En particulier, les formes représentées et décrites pour les différents éléments constitutifs de la pièce d'horlogerie ne sont pas limitatives. [0071] A titre d'exemple, l'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour adapter le nombre et la forme des leviers du mécanisme de commande à ses propres besoins, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention. Furthermore, it can be provided that the axial retention of the connecting rod 39 by the ring 41 is achieved by means of a plug 120 (Figure 2), a first end is housed inside of the square portion 44 of the connecting rod while its second end is disposed in abutment against the ring 41. The foregoing description corresponds to a preferred embodiment of the invention described in a non-limiting manner. In particular, the shapes shown and described for the various constituent elements of the timepiece are not limiting. By way of example, one skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in adapting the number and shape of the levers of the control mechanism to his own needs, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. Pièce d'horlogerie (1) comportant une boîte (2, 3) portant une lunette tournante (4), des moyens d'affichage de l'heure (9, 7), et un mécanisme de mise à l'heure dont une tige de mise à l'heure (13), intégralement logée à l'intérieur de ladite boîte et, susceptible d'être déplacée entre au moins une première position axiale et une deuxième position axiale de mise à l'heure, des moyens de liaison (24, 28, 21 , 17) susceptibles de permettre l'établissement d'une liaison cinématique entre ladite lunette tournante et ladite tige de mise à l'heure de manière qu'une rotation de ladite lunette tournante entraîne une rotation de ladite tige de mise à l'heure, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte en outre un levier (35) de commande externe, monté pivotant sur ladite boîte et, dont une portion d'extrémité (50) est susceptible d'être déplacée entre au moins une première position et une deuxième position, de mise à l'heure, et un mécanisme de commande (45, 60, 70, 80) agencé pour agir sur ladite tige de mise à l'heure et la déplacer d'une position axiale à l'autre, en réponse à une action exercée sur ledit levier de commande entraînant un déplacement de ladite portion d'extrémité entre une position et l'autre, pour permettre un actionnement dudit mécanisme de mise à l'heure par rotation de ladite lunette tournante.1. Timepiece (1) comprising a box (2, 3) bearing a rotating bezel (4), means for displaying the time (9, 7), and a time setting mechanism of which a time-setting rod (13), integrally housed inside said box and capable of being displaced between at least a first axial position and a second axial time-setting position, means for link (24, 28, 21, 17) capable of allowing the establishment of a kinematic connection between said rotating bezel and said time-setting rod so that a rotation of said rotating bezel causes a rotation of said rod time setting, characterized in that it further comprises an external control lever (35), pivotally mounted on said box and, of which an end portion (50) is capable of being displaced between at least a first position and a second position, setting time, and a control mechanism (45, 60, 70, 80) arranged to act on said time-setting rod and move it from one axial position to the other, in response to an action exerted on said control lever causing a displacement of said end portion between one position and the other, to allow actuation of said mechanism for setting the time by rotation of said rotating bezel.
2. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 , ladite boîte comportant une carrure (2), caractérisée en ce que ledit levier (35) de commande externe est solidaire en rotation d'une tige de liaison (39) montée pivotante dans ladite carrure en étant sensiblement perpendiculaire à un plan général de cette dernière, ladite tige de liaison étant par ailleurs solidaire en rotation d'un premier levier interne (45) dudit mécanisme de commande.2. Timepiece according to claim 1, said box comprising a middle part (2), characterized in that said lever (35) for external control is rotationally integral with a connecting rod (39) pivotally mounted in said middle part. by being substantially perpendicular to a general plane thereof, said connecting rod being moreover integral in rotation with a first internal lever (45) of said control mechanism.
3. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 ou 2, ladite boîte logeant un bâti (10, 11) de mouvement horloger, caractérisée en ce que ledit mécanisme de commande comprend un deuxième levier interne (60), monté pivotant autour d'un axe X sur ledit bâti et, s'étendant suivant une direction transversale en référence à la direction longitudinale de ladite tige de mise à l'heure (13), sensiblement suivant un plan général, ledit deuxième levier interne comprenant une région (62) de réception d'une force transmise à partir dudit levier (35) de commande externe et une surface d'appui (64) agencée de manière à coopérer au moins indirectement avec ladite tige de mise à l'heure, et en ce que ladite région de réception et ledit axe X sont respectivement disposés de part et d'autre d'un plan P contenant ladite tige de mise à l'heure et étant perpendiculaire audit plan général dudit deuxième levier.3. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, said box housing a watch movement frame (10, 11), characterized in that said control mechanism comprises a second internal lever (60) pivotally mounted around a X axis on said frame and, extending in a transverse direction with reference to the direction longitudinally of said timing rod (13), substantially in a general plane, said second internal lever including a force receiving region (62) transmitted from said external control lever (35) and a surface support member (64) arranged to cooperate at least indirectly with said time setting rod, and in that said receiving region and said X axis are respectively disposed on either side of a plane P containing said time setting rod and being perpendicular to said general plane of said second lever.
4. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que ledit mécanisme de commande comprend au moins un levier (100) interne supplémentaire agencé pour déplacer un pignon coulant (30) porté par ladite tige de mise à l'heure (13) simultanément aux déplacements de ladite tige de mise à l'heure entre l'une et l'autre de ses positions axiales.4. Timepiece according to claim 3, characterized in that said control mechanism comprises at least one additional internal lever (100) arranged to move a sliding pinion (30) carried by said time-setting rod (13). ) simultaneously with the movements of said setting rod between one and the other of its axial positions.
5. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comprennent un pignon (17) solidaire en rotation de ladite tige de mise à l'heure (13) et susceptible d'être déplacé par ledit mécanisme de commande pour établir une connexion mécanique avec un mobile (28) relié cinématiquement à ladite lunette tournante (4), sans déplacement axial de ladite tige de mise à l'heure, en réponse à une action exercée sur ledit levier (35) de commande entraînant un déplacement de ladite portion d'extrémité (50) entre ladite première position et une position intermédiaire, de remontage, pour permettre l'établissement de ladite liaison cinématique entre ladite lunette tournante et ladite tige de mise à l'heure. 5. Timepiece according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting means comprise a pinion (17) integral in rotation with said time-setting rod (13) and capable of being moved. by said control mechanism for establishing a mechanical connection with a mobile (28) kinematically connected to said rotating bezel (4), without axial displacement of said time-setting rod, in response to an action exerted on said lever (35); ) causing a displacement of said end portion (50) between said first position and an intermediate position, reassembly, to allow establishment of said kinematic connection between said rotating bezel and said time setting rod.
6. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison comportent un anneau (23), solidaire en rotation de ladite lunette tournante (4) et, portant une denture (24) agencée pour coopérer avec un mobile (28) susceptible d'entraîner ladite tige de mise à l'heure (13) en rotation par engrenage. 6. Timepiece according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting means comprise a ring (23), integral in rotation with said rotating bezel (4) and bearing a toothing (24) arranged to cooperate with a mobile (28) capable of driving said setting rod (13) in gear rotation.
7. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 6, comportant un cadran (12) au- dessus duquel évolue au moins un organe d'affichage de l'heure (7), ladite carrure (2) étant fermée par un fond (3) de son côté opposé à celui dudit cadran, caractérisée en ce qu'en section transversale, ledit anneau (23) présente, depuis sa périphérie externe (22) solidaire de ladite lunette tournante (4) vers sa périphérie interne portant ladite denture (24), une première portion (25) s'étendant sensiblement suivant un premier plan parallèle à un plan général de ladite carrure, une deuxième portion (26) inclinée en direction dudit fond et, une troisième portion (27) s'étendant sensiblement suivant un second plan parallèle audit plan général de ladite carrure, la distance séparant ledit premier plan dudit second plan étant supérieure à la hauteur séparant ladite lunette tournante dudit cadran.7. Timepiece according to claim 6, comprising a dial (12) above which moves at least one hour display member (7), said middle part (2) being closed by a bottom (3). its opposite side to that of said dial, characterized in that in cross section, said ring (23) present, since its outer periphery (22) secured to said rotating bezel (4) towards its inner periphery bearing said toothing (24), a first portion (25) extending substantially in a first plane parallel to a general plane of said middle a second portion (26) inclined towards said bottom and a third portion (27) extending substantially in a second plane parallel to said general plane of said middle, the distance between said first plane of said second plane being greater than the height separating said rotating bezel from said dial.
8. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ladite tige de liaison (39) est logée dans un trou (40) de ladite carrure (2), à paroi sensiblement cylindrique sur au moins une partie de sa longueur, et présente une portion (42) cylindrique de diamètre inférieur au diamètre dudit trou, un joint (43) de type O-ring étant interposé entre ladite tige et ladite paroi. 8. Timepiece according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting rod (39) is housed in a hole (40) of said middle part (2), substantially cylindrical wall on at least a part its length, and has a portion (42) of cylindrical diameter smaller than the diameter of said hole, an O-ring (43) being interposed between said rod and said wall.
9. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, ladite boîte étant fermée par une glace (5), caractérisée en ce que ladite glace est portée par ladite lunette tournante (4).9. Timepiece according to any one of the preceding claims, said box being closed by an ice (5), characterized in that said ice is carried by said rotating bezel (4).
10. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 9, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte en outre des moyens de commande (110, 112) de moyens d'affichage (113) de la position dans laquelle se trouve ledit levier (35) de commande externe, lesdits moyens de commande présentant une liaison cinématique avec ladite tige de liaison (39). 10. Timepiece according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that it further comprises control means (110, 112) display means (113) of the position in which is located said external control lever (35), said control means having a kinematic connection with said connecting rod (39).
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