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EP2074484B1
EP2074484B1 EP07826725A EP07826725A EP2074484B1 EP 2074484 B1 EP2074484 B1 EP 2074484B1 EP 07826725 A EP07826725 A EP 07826725A EP 07826725 A EP07826725 A EP 07826725A EP 2074484 B1 EP2074484 B1 EP 2074484B1
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to timepieces, and in particular wristwatches, in which the movement is placed in a closed box and this box is itself fixed to a support device, and in particular to a fastening device. to the bracelet in the case of wristwatches, this device being distinct from the box, but surrounding it.
  • the object of the present invention is to create a timepiece, and in particular a wristwatch, of the kind mentioned at the beginning, which meets these requirements better than the timepieces already known.
  • the present invention relates to a timepiece as defined in claim 1.
  • the attachment device is entirely formed of elongated elements having an invariable section and profile over their entire length, which allows a simple and rational prefabrication.
  • These profiled elements may be plastic or metal, especially gold, made of precious or semi-precious stones, or a combination of said materials and elements. They can be covered with precious or semi-precious stones, for example diamonds. They can be circular, semicircular or polygonal sections depending on the case. They can be constituted by solid or hollow tubes. In the case of hollow tubes, they may contain a liquid, for example a liquid containing particles in suspension, in particular fluorescent, or any other composition intended to create a playful, decorative and / or aesthetic effect.
  • the attachment structure 1 comprises a central portion 2 circular and two side portions 3 and 4 diametrically opposite.
  • the central portion 2 consists of two elongated elements 5 curved in circles of the same diameter with a half-circle profile connected by segments of straight and vertical bars 6, some of these bars such that the elements 7 are arranged obliquely so as to stiffen the structure.
  • the lateral parts 3 and 4 consist of segments of bars 8. These are of different lengths and assembled so as to form kinds of rigid cages of slightly trapezoidal shape in plan, connected to the circular frames 5. These are closed on themselves and the elements 6, 7 and 8 are fixed at their ends, which gives the assembly of the attachment device a particularly rigid lattice structure even if the elements are very thin in their ratio section length.
  • the constituent elements of the described structure are rigidly fixed to one another by their ends either by bonding or by welding, including mechanical welding.
  • the fastening structure 1 can be made by molding. It will be noted that in each of the lateral parts 3 and 4, two elements 8 arranged vertically on the outer side have, facing each other, bosses 9 with an internal housing. These coaxial housings are intended to receive the ends of a conventional bar for connecting a strand of the bracelet.
  • an attachment device 10 corresponding to the second embodiment is provided to receive a rectangular box. It has a structure similar to that of the device 1, that is to say comprising on the one hand two rectangular frames 11 connected by segments of vertical bars 12 or arranged in oblique spacers like the elements 13, so as to form a central portion 14 adapted to receive a closed box, and secondly two side portions 15 in the form of perforated cages and provided with receptacles 16 with coaxial housings for the engagement of the ends of the bars.
  • the elements of the frames 11 and the bars 12, 13 of the central portion 14 and the side portions 15 are all rectilinear. Their profile is in a semicircle apart for certain elements of the lateral parts which are circular. These profiles could also be oval or polygonal.
  • the attachment device 1 of the Fig. 1 is represented again at Fig. 3, 4 and 5 , this time equipped with a closed box 17 adjusted to the dimensions of the central portion 2.
  • the box 17 comprises in particular a cylindrical side wall 18 acting as the middle of the classic boxes, to which is fixed a window 19 which covers a dial 20 mounted on the watch movement housed in the box.
  • a chronograph movement and it is not necessary to describe the functions in detail.
  • the usual control members namely the time-setting ring 21 and the locking and stop / return-to-zero pushbuttons 22, 23, are constructed so as to be able to be mounted on the middle part 18 after engagement. of the box 17 inside the part 2, between the frames 5.
  • the uprights 6 placed on the right side, or three hours in the attachment device are sufficiently spaced to allow this operation .
  • the struts of the fastening structure comprise elements 7 oblique, or even ( Fig. 1
  • the box 17 will be fixed in the central part 2 of the fastening device by any suitable means, permanently or so as to allow its extraction. It will include a removable bottom, screwed or notch giving access to the movement. All the usual techniques of carrying out the movement, the indicator organs and the casing can be used without difficulty here.
  • the Fig. 6 and 7 illustrate a variant of the exemplary execution of the wristwatch of the first embodiment with its bracelet.
  • the watch case is made of sapphire, so transparent.
  • the Fig. 6 and 7 also show the two strands 24 of the bracelet, connected by conventional bars to the lateral parts 3 and 4 in the housings 9.
  • the Fig. 8, 9 and 10 are overviews of the wristwatch according to the second embodiment with the attachment device 10 of the Fig. 2 , a closed box 25 of rectangular shape engaged in the central portion 14 and two bracelet strands 26 connected to the side portions 15.
  • the movement housed in the box 25 is here a usual watch movement with a single control member is a setting ring 27, also used as winding in the case of a mechanical movement. This ring will be placed between two vertical bars 12 after engagement of the box in the fastening device.
  • Fig. 11 and 12 are perspective views of another embodiment of the fastening device for a square shaped watch case. On these views, the box 30 is shown without movement, background or dial.
  • the fastening structure has a triangular section forming pyramidal elements at each corner of the watch.
  • the side portions 3 and 4 for the attachment of the bracelet are very simplified, their size is minimum.
  • FIG. 13 and 14 Yet another embodiment of the fastening structure is shown in Fig. 13 and 14 for a box 40 of curved lateral shape, the fastening structure 1 being in this case made to give a barrel-shaped outer shape.
  • the described wristwatch is characterized by its original aesthetic giving it a very light appearance even in the case of a chronograph watch of robust construction.
  • the perforated fastening device entirely formed of segments of profiled bars is an inexpensive embodiment allowing in particular the use of precious metals.
  • this construction is very rigid and robust, albeit light.
  • the invention applies, of course, to any timepiece comprising a movement placed in a closed box, this box being itself fixed to a support device distinct from the box, but surrounding it, such as clocks, clocks, clocks and table watches or intended to be integrated into cars and other land, sea or air vehicles.

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The band attachment device (1) and the closed case (17) together form the housing of the wristwatch. The device (1) is a perforated construction, the central part (2) of which contains the closed case (17) and the side parts (3 and 4) of which provide the connection to each half of the band. The device (1) is made entirely of elongate elements of metal or plastic sections joined by welding or adhesive bonding and arranged in such a way as to form a rigid, lightweight lattice.

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La présente invention concerne les pièces d'horlogerie, et en particulier les montres-bracelets, dans lesquelles le mouvement est placé dans une boîte fermée et cette boîte est elle-même fixée à un dispositif de support, et en particulier un dispositif d'attache au bracelet dans le cas des montres-bracelets, ce dispositif étant distinct de la boîte, mais l'entourant.The present invention relates to timepieces, and in particular wristwatches, in which the movement is placed in a closed box and this box is itself fixed to a support device, and in particular to a fastening device. to the bracelet in the case of wristwatches, this device being distinct from the box, but surrounding it.

Dans la plupart des montres-bracelets connues actuellement, on trouve un organe unique appelé le boîtier, qui cumule les deux fonctions consistant à maintenir le mouvement enfermé dans un espace clos, en général étanche, et à le relier au bracelet afin de permettre de porter la montre aisément au poignet. Toutefois, on connaît aussi de nombreuses réalisations dans lesquelles ces deux fonctions sont séparées afin de répondre à différents besoins tels que simplification de la fabrication de la boîte, variation de l'esthétique du dispositif d'attache, amélioration des propriétés d'étanchéité, etc. La demande de brevet allemand DE 10305305 A1 décrit une montre-bracelet de ce type, mais celle-ci ne répond que partiellement aux impératifs indiqués. Le brevet américain US 5,652,736 décrit une montre-bracelet sur laquelle est attaché un récipient ornemental, ladite montre divulguant les caractéristiques techniques du préambule de la revendication 1.In most currently known wristwatches, there is a single organ called the case, which combines the two functions of keeping the movement locked in an enclosed space, usually sealed, and connecting it to the bracelet to allow wearing shows it easily on the wrist. However, there are also numerous embodiments in which these two functions are separated in order to meet different needs such as simplification of the manufacture of the box, variation of the aesthetics of the fastening device, improvement of the sealing properties, etc. . The German patent application DE 10305305 A1 describes a wristwatch of this type, but it only partially meets the stated requirements. The US patent US 5,652,736 describes a wristwatch to which is attached an ornamental container, said watch disclosing the technical features of the preamble of claim 1.

Le but de la présente invention est de créer une pièce d'horlogerie, et en particulier une montre-bracelet, du genre mentionné au début, qui réponde à ces impératifs mieux que les pièces d'horlogerie déjà connues.The object of the present invention is to create a timepiece, and in particular a wristwatch, of the kind mentioned at the beginning, which meets these requirements better than the timepieces already known.

Dans ce but, la présente invention concerne une pièce d'horlogerie telle que définie dans la revendication 1.For this purpose, the present invention relates to a timepiece as defined in claim 1.

D'autres variantes de l'invention sont également définies dans les revendications 2 à 10.Other variants of the invention are also defined in claims 2 to 10.

On décrit ci-après, à titre d'exemples, diverses formes d'exécution de montres-bracelets selon l'invention et quelques variantes, en se référant aux dessins annexés, dont :

  • Les fig. 1 et 2 sont des vues en perspective du dispositif d'attache au bracelet, respectivement dans la première et la seconde des formes d'exécution données en exemple,
  • Les fig. 3, 4 et 5 sont des vues également en perspective de la première forme d'exécution de la montre, sans le bracelet,
  • Les fig. 6 et 7 sont des vues en perspective d'une variante de la première forme d'exécution avec le bracelet,
  • Les fig. 8, 9 et 10 sont des vues en perspective de la seconde forme d'exécution de la montre avec son bracelet,
  • Les fig. 11 et 12 sont des vues en perspective d'une autre forme d'exécution carrée du dispositif d'attache,
  • Les fig. 13 et 14 sont des vues en perspective d'une forme d'exécution ovale du dispositif d'attache, et
  • La fig. 15 est une vue en perspective d'une montre comportant un dispositif d'attache selon une autre forme d'exécution.
Various embodiments of wristwatches according to the invention and a few variants are described below, by way of example, with reference to the appended drawings, of which:
  • The Fig. 1 and 2 are perspective views of the strap attachment device, respectively in the first and second of the exemplary embodiments,
  • The Fig. 3, 4 and 5 are also perspective views of the first embodiment of the watch, without the bracelet,
  • The Fig. 6 and 7 are perspective views of a variant of the first embodiment with the bracelet,
  • The Fig. 8, 9 and 10 are perspective views of the second embodiment of the watch with its bracelet,
  • The Fig. 11 and 12 are perspective views of another form of square execution of the fastening device,
  • The Fig. 13 and 14 are perspective views of an oval embodiment of the fastening device, and
  • The Fig. 15 is a perspective view of a watch having a fastening device according to another embodiment.

Une particularité remarquable de la montre, dont plusieurs formes d'exécution sont représentées au dessin, est la structure du dispositif d'attache au bracelet. Les fig. 1 et 2 représentent cette structure dans son application à une montre ronde et à une montre rectangulaire, respectivement. Dans les deux cas, le dispositif d'attache est entièrement formé d'éléments allongés ayant une section et un profil invariables sur toute leur longueur, ce qui permet une préfabrication simple et rationnelle. Ces éléments profilés peuvent être en matière plastique ou en métal, notamment en or, réalisés à base de pierres précieuses ou semi-précieuses, ou à base d'une combinaison desdits matières et éléments. Ils peuvent être recouverts de pierres précieuses ou semi-précieuses, par exemple de diamants. Ils peuvent être de sections circulaires, semi-circulaires, ou polygonales suivant les cas. Ils peuvent être constitués par des tubes pleins ou creux. Dans le cas de tubes creux, ceux-ci peuvent contenir un liquide, par exemple un liquide contenant des particules en suspension, notamment fluorescentes, ou toute autre composition destinée à créer un effet ludique, décoratif et/ou esthétique.A remarkable feature of the watch, several embodiments of which are shown in the drawing, is the structure of the strap attachment device. The Fig. 1 and 2 represent this structure in its application to a round watch and a rectangular watch, respectively. In both cases, the attachment device is entirely formed of elongated elements having an invariable section and profile over their entire length, which allows a simple and rational prefabrication. These profiled elements may be plastic or metal, especially gold, made of precious or semi-precious stones, or a combination of said materials and elements. They can be covered with precious or semi-precious stones, for example diamonds. They can be circular, semicircular or polygonal sections depending on the case. They can be constituted by solid or hollow tubes. In the case of hollow tubes, they may contain a liquid, for example a liquid containing particles in suspension, in particular fluorescent, or any other composition intended to create a playful, decorative and / or aesthetic effect.

A la fig. 1, la structure d'attache 1 comporte une partie centrale 2 circulaire et deux parties latérales 3 et 4 diamétralement opposées. La partie centrale 2 est constituée de deux éléments allongés 5 incurvés en cercles de même diamètre à profil en demi-cercles reliés par des segments de barreaux 6 rectilignes et verticaux, certains de ces barreaux tels que les éléments 7 étant disposée obliquement de manière à rigidifier la structure. Les parties latérales 3 et 4 sont constituées de segments de barreaux 8. Ceux-ci sont de différentes longueurs et assemblés de manière à former des sortes de cages rigides de forme légèrement trapézoïdale en plan, reliées aux cadres circulaires 5. Ces derniers sont fermés sur eux-mêmes et les éléments 6, 7 et 8 leur sont fixés par leurs extrémités, ce qui donne à l'ensemble du dispositif d'attache une structure de treillis particulièrement rigide même si les éléments sont très effilés dans leur rapport longueur sur section. Les éléments constitutifs de la structure décrite sont rigidement fixés les une aux autres par leurs extrémités soit par collage soit par soudage, notamment mécano-soudage. Selon un mode de fabrication avantageux, la structure d'attache 1 peut être réalisée par moulage. On notera que, dans chacune des parties latérales 3 et 4, deux éléments 8 disposés verticalement du côté extérieur présentent, tournés l'un vers l'autre, des bossages 9 avec un logement interne. Ces logements coaxiaux sont destinés à recevoir les extrémités d'une barrette usuelle pour la liaison à un brin du bracelet.To the Fig. 1 , the attachment structure 1 comprises a central portion 2 circular and two side portions 3 and 4 diametrically opposite. The central portion 2 consists of two elongated elements 5 curved in circles of the same diameter with a half-circle profile connected by segments of straight and vertical bars 6, some of these bars such that the elements 7 are arranged obliquely so as to stiffen the structure. The lateral parts 3 and 4 consist of segments of bars 8. These are of different lengths and assembled so as to form kinds of rigid cages of slightly trapezoidal shape in plan, connected to the circular frames 5. These are closed on themselves and the elements 6, 7 and 8 are fixed at their ends, which gives the assembly of the attachment device a particularly rigid lattice structure even if the elements are very thin in their ratio section length. The constituent elements of the described structure are rigidly fixed to one another by their ends either by bonding or by welding, including mechanical welding. According to an advantageous method of manufacture, the fastening structure 1 can be made by molding. It will be noted that in each of the lateral parts 3 and 4, two elements 8 arranged vertically on the outer side have, facing each other, bosses 9 with an internal housing. These coaxial housings are intended to receive the ends of a conventional bar for connecting a strand of the bracelet.

A la fig. 2, un dispositif d'attache 10 correspondant à la seconde forme d'exécution est prévu pour recevoir une boîte rectangulaire. Il présente une structure similaire à celle du dispositif 1, c'est-à-dire comportant d'une part deux cadres 11 rectangulaires reliés par des segments de barreaux 12 verticaux ou disposés en entretoises obliques comme les éléments 13, de manière à former une partie centrale 14 apte à recevoir une boîte fermée, et d'autre part deux parties latérales 15 en formes de cages ajourées et munies de réceptacles 16 à logements coaxiaux pour l'engagement des extrémités des barrettes. Les éléments des cadres 11 ainsi que les barreaux 12, 13 de la partie centrale 14 et des parties latérales 15 sont tous rectilignes. Leur profil est en demi-cercle à part pour certains éléments des parties latérales qui sont circulaires. Ces profiles pourraient aussi être ovales ou polygonaux.To the Fig. 2 , an attachment device 10 corresponding to the second embodiment is provided to receive a rectangular box. It has a structure similar to that of the device 1, that is to say comprising on the one hand two rectangular frames 11 connected by segments of vertical bars 12 or arranged in oblique spacers like the elements 13, so as to form a central portion 14 adapted to receive a closed box, and secondly two side portions 15 in the form of perforated cages and provided with receptacles 16 with coaxial housings for the engagement of the ends of the bars. The elements of the frames 11 and the bars 12, 13 of the central portion 14 and the side portions 15 are all rectilinear. Their profile is in a semicircle apart for certain elements of the lateral parts which are circular. These profiles could also be oval or polygonal.

Le dispositif d'attache 1 de la fig. 1 est représenté à nouveau aux fig. 3, 4 et 5, cette fois équipé d'une boîte fermée 17 ajustée aux dimensions de la partie centrale 2. La boîte 17 comporte notamment une paroi latérale cylindrique 18 jouant le rôle de la carrure des boîtes classiques, à laquelle est fixée une glace 19 qui recouvre un cadran 20 monté sur le mouvement de montre logé dans la boîte. Dans le cas des fig. 3, 4 et 5, il s'agit d'un mouvement de chronographe dont il n'est pas nécessaire de décrire les fonctions en détail. On notera cependant que les organes de commande usuels, soit couronne de mise à l'heure 21 et poussoirs d'enclenchement et d'arrêt/retour à zéro 22, 23, sont construits de manière à pouvoir être montés sur la carrure 18 après engagement de la boîte 17 à l'intérieur de la partie 2, entre les cadres 5. A cet effet, les montants verticaux 6 placés sur la partie droite, soit sur trois heures dans le dispositif d'attache, sont suffisamment écartés pour permettre cette opération. Comme on le voit à la fig. 5, sur le côté gauche, soit sur neuf heures, les entretoises de la structure d'attache comportent des éléments 7 en oblique, ou même (fig. 1) en X. La boîte 17 sera fixée dans la partie centrale 2 du dispositif d'attache par tout moyen convenable, à demeure ou de façon à permettre son extraction. Elle comportera un fond amovible, vissé ou à cran donnant accès au mouvement. Toutes les techniques habituelles de réalisation du mouvement, des organes indicateurs et de l'emboîtage sont utilisables sans difficulté ici.The attachment device 1 of the Fig. 1 is represented again at Fig. 3, 4 and 5 , this time equipped with a closed box 17 adjusted to the dimensions of the central portion 2. The box 17 comprises in particular a cylindrical side wall 18 acting as the middle of the classic boxes, to which is fixed a window 19 which covers a dial 20 mounted on the watch movement housed in the box. In the case of Fig. 3, 4 and 5 it is a chronograph movement and it is not necessary to describe the functions in detail. It will be noted, however, that the usual control members, namely the time-setting ring 21 and the locking and stop / return-to-zero pushbuttons 22, 23, are constructed so as to be able to be mounted on the middle part 18 after engagement. of the box 17 inside the part 2, between the frames 5. For this purpose, the uprights 6 placed on the right side, or three hours in the attachment device, are sufficiently spaced to allow this operation . As we see in Fig. 5 on the left side, or nine hours, the struts of the fastening structure comprise elements 7 oblique, or even ( Fig. 1 The box 17 will be fixed in the central part 2 of the fastening device by any suitable means, permanently or so as to allow its extraction. It will include a removable bottom, screwed or notch giving access to the movement. All the usual techniques of carrying out the movement, the indicator organs and the casing can be used without difficulty here.

Les fig. 6 et 7 illustrent une variante de l'exemple d'exécution de la montre-bracelet de la première forme d'exécution avec son bracelet. Dans cette variante, la boîte de la montre est réalisée en saphir, donc transparente. Les fig. 6 et 7 montrent aussi les deux brins 24 du bracelet, raccordés par des barrettes usuelles aux parties latérales 3 et 4 dans les logements 9.The Fig. 6 and 7 illustrate a variant of the exemplary execution of the wristwatch of the first embodiment with its bracelet. In this variant, the watch case is made of sapphire, so transparent. The Fig. 6 and 7 also show the two strands 24 of the bracelet, connected by conventional bars to the lateral parts 3 and 4 in the housings 9.

Les fig. 8, 9 et 10 sont des vues d'ensemble de la montre-bracelet selon la seconde forme d'exécution avec le dispositif d'attache 10 de la fig. 2, une boîte fermée 25 de forme rectangulaire engagée dans la partie centrale 14 et deux brins de bracelet 26 reliés aux parties latérales 15. Le mouvement logé dans la boîte 25 est ici un mouvement de montre usuel avec un seul organe de commande soit une couronne de mise à l'heure 27, servant aussi de remontoir dans le cas d'un mouvement mécanique. Cette couronne sera mise en place entre deux barreaux 12 verticaux après engagement de la boîte dans le dispositif d'attache.The Fig. 8, 9 and 10 are overviews of the wristwatch according to the second embodiment with the attachment device 10 of the Fig. 2 , a closed box 25 of rectangular shape engaged in the central portion 14 and two bracelet strands 26 connected to the side portions 15. The movement housed in the box 25 is here a usual watch movement with a single control member is a setting ring 27, also used as winding in the case of a mechanical movement. This ring will be placed between two vertical bars 12 after engagement of the box in the fastening device.

Les fig. 11 et 12 sont des vues en perspective d'une autre forme d'exécution du dispositif d'attache pour une boîte de montre de forme carrée. Sur ces vues, la boîte 30 est représentée sans mouvement, ni fond, ni cadran. Dans ce mode d'exécution, la structure d'attache présente une section triangulaire formant des éléments pyramidaux à chacun des coins de la montre. De plus, les parties latérales 3 et 4 pour l'attache du bracelet sont très simplifiées, leur encombrement étant minimum.The Fig. 11 and 12 are perspective views of another embodiment of the fastening device for a square shaped watch case. On these views, the box 30 is shown without movement, background or dial. In this embodiment, the fastening structure has a triangular section forming pyramidal elements at each corner of the watch. In addition, the side portions 3 and 4 for the attachment of the bracelet are very simplified, their size is minimum.

Encore une autre forme de réalisation de la structure d'attache est représentée aux fig. 13 et 14 pour une boîte 40 de forme latérale bombée, la structure d'attache 1 étant dans ce cas réalisée de façon à donner une forme extérieure en forme de tonneau.Yet another embodiment of the fastening structure is shown in Fig. 13 and 14 for a box 40 of curved lateral shape, the fastening structure 1 being in this case made to give a barrel-shaped outer shape.

Dans l'ensemble, la montre-bracelet décrite se caractérise par son esthétique originale lui conférant un aspect de grande légèreté même dans le cas d'une montre-chronographe de construction robuste. Le dispositif d'attache ajouré, entièrement formé de segments de barreaux en profilés est d'une réalisation peu coûteuse permettant notamment l'utilisation de métaux précieux. De plus, cette construction se révèle très rigide et robuste, quoique légère.Overall, the described wristwatch is characterized by its original aesthetic giving it a very light appearance even in the case of a chronograph watch of robust construction. The perforated fastening device, entirely formed of segments of profiled bars is an inexpensive embodiment allowing in particular the use of precious metals. In addition, this construction is very rigid and robust, albeit light.

D'autres formes d'exécution sont encore possibles en développant l'idée d'un dispositif d'attache construit par utilisation d'éléments profilés filiformes selon les figures décrites ci-dessus pour obtenir une structure ajourée. Par exemple, un fil roulé en ressort à boudin et fermé sur lui-même en cercle, comme représenté à la fig. 15, ou en rectangle, pourrait constituer la partie centrale du dispositif d'attache du bracelet. L'homme du métier pourra encore imaginer des solutions variées dans cette optique.Other embodiments are still possible by developing the idea of a fastening device constructed using filiform profiled elements according to the figures described above to obtain a perforated structure. By for example, a wire rolled into a coil spring and closed on itself in a circle, as shown in FIG. Fig. 15 , or rectangle, could be the central part of the strap attachment device. The skilled person can still imagine various solutions in this light.

Bien que les exemples décrits ci-dessus concernent tous des montres-bracelets, l'invention s'applique bien entendu à toute pièce d'horlogerie comportant un mouvement placé dans une boîte fermée, cette boîte étant elle-même fixée à un dispositif de support distinct de la boîte, mais l'entourant, telles que pendules, horloges, pendulettes et montres de tables ou destinées à être intégrées dans les voitures et autres véhicules terrestres, maritimes ou aériens.Although the examples described above all relate to wristwatches, the invention applies, of course, to any timepiece comprising a movement placed in a closed box, this box being itself fixed to a support device distinct from the box, but surrounding it, such as clocks, clocks, clocks and table watches or intended to be integrated into cars and other land, sea or air vehicles.

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  1. Timepiece comprising a closed case containing a movement and a support device whereto said case is attached, said support device being a rigid openwork structure in lattice or spiral form which surrounds the sides of the case, characterised in that said support device comprises a central part (2; 14) comprising two frames (5; 11) connected by segments of bars (6, 7; 12) arranged in spacers between the frames, and in that the case (17; 25) is engaged in the two frames and attached to at least one of the latter.
  2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterised in that the component parts (5, 6, 7, 8; 11, 12, 13) of said openwork structure are attached one to the other by their ends through gluing or mechanical-welding.
  3. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterised in that said segments of bars (6, 7, 8; 12, 13) are rectilinear.
  4. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterised in that at least a part of said segments of bars is curved.
  5. Timepiece according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said timepiece is a wristwatch and in that said openwork structure constitutes the device for attaching the bracelet of the wristwatch and comprises, in addition to the central part (2; 14) which surrounds and attaches the case (17; 25), two opposite side parts (3, 4; 15) provided with connection means (9; 16) to the bracelet (24; 26).
  6. Timepiece according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the openwork structure is a lattice structure.
  7. Timepiece according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterised in that at least one movement function manual control member (21, 22, 23; 27) is removably mounted on one side of the case (17; 25) and in that said openwork structure provides in said annular central part (2; 14) at least one opening enabling the positioning of said control member or members.
  8. Timepiece according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterised in that each of said side parts (3, 4; 15) comprises in its structure two receptacles (9; 16) with coaxial housings for the ends of a brooch.
  9. Timepiece according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the openwork structure is formed with hollow tubes.
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