EP2741152B1 - Wristwatch provided with an electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP2741152B1
EP2741152B1 EP12195918.3A EP12195918A EP2741152B1 EP 2741152 B1 EP2741152 B1 EP 2741152B1 EP 12195918 A EP12195918 A EP 12195918A EP 2741152 B1 EP2741152 B1 EP 2741152B1
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Stéphane Leoni
Thierry Bonnet
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  • the present invention relates to a wristwatch provided with an electrical connector, for example of the USB type.
  • the electrical connector is connected via a connecting element to at least one electronic circuit and / or a rechargeable battery, which are arranged inside a watch case.
  • An electromechanical watch may comprise an electronic unit for receiving radio frequency positioning signals or transmitting data signals or also managing several functions of the watch.
  • a watch may be provided with a color display device, which requires the use of a rechargeable battery.
  • There may be provided on the watch a connector element in connection with said battery so as to connect this connector element to a charger device for recharging the battery or a data transfer.
  • This connector element can take the form of a USB type connector for connection to a computer or wall charger.
  • a male type USB connector can be located at a closing end of a branch of a watch strap as described in the patent US 7,006,408 B2 . It is generally difficult to protect or hide such a USB connector, which is a drawback.
  • the invention therefore aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks by providing a wristwatch with an electrical connector on the wristband to access an electronic circuit inside the watch and / or a rechargeable battery, which is of simple design, not visible when wearing the watch and protected from environmental conditions.
  • the present invention relates to a wristwatch provided with an electrical connector, which comprises the features of the independent claim 1.
  • an advantage of the wristwatch according to the invention resides in the fact that the electrical connector, in particular of the USB type, is disposed on the internal face of the bracelet close to the middle part of the watch case. Thus, the electrical connector is protected from environmental conditions, when the watch is worn on the wrist of a user.
  • the electrical connector is connected through a connecting member, which is disposed through the middle of the housing, to an electronic circuit on a printed circuit board and / or a rechargeable battery.
  • the female electrical connector disposed in the last link of the bracelet, allows a connection of a USB or HDMI plug in a direction of vertical introduction relative to the inner curvature of the bracelet.
  • recharging of the rechargeable battery can be done via the electrical connector, which can be connected by cable to a charger.
  • the electrical connector is mounted in a housing of the last link of the bracelet, which comprises a wall resting against the middle of the housing to hold it fixed.
  • a connection area of the electrical connector bears or is attached to electrical connection terminals of the connection element, which may be a Zebra-type flexible connector.
  • the Figures 1 to 3 represent partial or partial three-dimensional views of the wristwatch 4, 4 '.
  • the watch 1 is provided with an electrical connector 5 in particular arranged in the bracelet.
  • Said watch 1 may be an electromechanical watch powered by a supply voltage source or a not shown battery.
  • the source of supply voltage or the battery is disposed in the housing and above the bottom 2 of the watch case.
  • This battery can be a rechargeable battery.
  • the bottom 2 can be fixed for example by means of screws 22 to the middle part 3 of the housing with the interposition of a traditional seal.
  • the middle part 3 with the bottom 2 are closed by a glass 8 and its bezel.
  • the glass 8 is disposed above a non-represented watch dial with time indicating hands or a display screen, particularly of the LCD type.
  • the bracelet may be composed of two strands 4, 4 'with a folding clasp closure or traditional clasp.
  • the bracelet is a metal bracelet consisting of two strands 4, 4 'provided with a series of links connected to each other by means of pins to allow them to rotate relative to each other.
  • the last link of each strand 4, 4 'of the bracelet comprises a through opening 23 to be fixed between the horns of the case middle 3 by a set tube 7 'and pin 7 in circular openings 13 horns.
  • Each last link of the bracelet, which is fixed to the middle part 3 of the housing comprises a wall 14, an outer face bears against an outer surface 12 of the middle part 3 of the housing to hold it fixed without being able to rotate.
  • At least a portion of the outer face of the wall 14 is integrally against a portion of the outer surface 12 of the middle part.
  • the outer surface 12 may be flat or may define a cylinder portion.
  • the outer face of the wall 14 has a shape complementary to the outer surface 12 of the middle part 3 so as to rest completely against this outer surface 12.
  • the watch 1 comprises an electrical connector 5, which is preferably a USB type electrical connector.
  • This USB electrical connector or USB socket is disposed in the bracelet 4, 4 'at one end of the bracelet fixed to the middle part 3 of the casing between two traditional fixing horns.
  • the female electrical connector 5 may be partially integrated in the material of the bracelet or is preferably arranged in a housing 6 of the bracelet. This housing 6 of the bracelet 4 is open on the side of an inner face not visible once the watch 1 is worn on the wrist of a user.
  • the female type electrical connector USB is arranged in a housing 6 of a last link fixed to the middle part 3 of the housing.
  • the wall 14 defines a wall of the housing 6, which is situated between the fastening apertures 23 and the surface 12 of the middle part 3.
  • the recess 6 is of complementary shape to the external part of the electrical connector 5.
  • This external part of the electrical connector 5 may be of insulating material, if the electrical connector 5 is inserted into a housing 6 of the metal link.
  • the USB electrical connector 5 comprises an electrical connection area, accessible through a passage 24 of the wall 14 of the last link.
  • This connection zone of the electrical connector 5 is intended to bear or be fixed or welded to the electrical connection terminals of a connection element 15.
  • this connection element 15 is fixed sealingly to through an opening 16 of the surface 12 of the caseband 3.
  • This part of the middle part 3 with the surface 12 may be made of insulating material or may also be made of metallic material such as the whole of the caseband 3, but in this case the periphery of the connection element must be electrically isolated.
  • connection element 15 is connected inside the housing mechanically and electrically to a printed circuit board 25 carrying one or more electronic circuits not shown for the operation of the watch.
  • the printed circuit board 25 is connected in a traditional manner to the battery for the power supply of the electronic circuits.
  • the connection element 15 extends outwardly of the housing into the passage 24 of the wall 14 for mechanical and electrical connection with the connection area of the electrical connector 5.
  • This connection element 15 may be a flexible connector Zebra type.
  • the electrical connector 5 is placed in the housing 6 of the last link of the bracelet 4 before attaching the bracelet to the middle part 3 of the housing.
  • the last link of the strand 4 of the bracelet is then attached to the middle part 3.
  • a contact pressure can thus be exerted between the connection zone and the connection terminals of the connection element 15 to establish the electrical connection.
  • the female electrical connector or USB type socket is provided to receive a USB key or a plug USB connector complementary to an electric charger or an electronic instrument, such as a computer station.
  • the USB socket can be of the micro-USB type. It can thus be expected to recharge the rechargeable battery or also to transfer information from the watch to the computer station or the computer station to the watch.
  • a USB key equipped with a wireless data device can also be connected to the USB electrical connector.
  • the connection of the USB key or plug in the USB 5 electrical connector of the wristband can only be done once the watch is removed from the wrist of the user.
  • the USB 5 female electrical connector is provided to receive the USB key or the USB plug in a vertical direction, that is to say in a direction perpendicular to the inner face of the bracelet or the bottom 2 of the housing. This facilitates the introduction of the USB key or USB plug once the watch is placed on the side of its glass 8 on a support, such as a table.
  • the bracelet may be a plastic bracelet with the electrical connector integrated in the plastic material in a position between the two fixing horns and the side of the wrist face in contact with the wrist of a user.
  • the female or male electrical connector in the bracelet may also be an electrical connector type HDMI or another type for the transfer of information between the watch and an electrical device connected to the electrical connector.
  • connection element and the electrical connector may form a single piece.

Description

DOMAINE TECHNIQUETECHNICAL AREA

La présente invention concerne une montre à bracelet munie d'un connecteur électrique, par exemple du type USB. Le connecteur électrique est relié par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de connexion à au moins un circuit électronique et/ou à une batterie rechargeable, qui sont disposés à l'intérieur d'un boîtier de la montre.The present invention relates to a wristwatch provided with an electrical connector, for example of the USB type. The electrical connector is connected via a connecting element to at least one electronic circuit and / or a rechargeable battery, which are arranged inside a watch case.

ARRIERE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUEBACKGROUND

Une montre électromécanique peut comprendre une unité électronique pour la réception de signaux radiofréquences de positionnement ou la transmission de signaux de données ou également la gestion de plusieurs fonctions de la montre. Une telle montre peut être munie d'un dispositif d'affichage en couleurs, ce qui nécessite l'utilisation d'une batterie rechargeable. Il peut être prévu sur la montre un élément connecteur en liaison à ladite batterie de manière à connecter cet élément connecteur à un appareil chargeur pour effectuer la recharge de la batterie ou un transfert de données. Cet élément connecteur peut prendre la forme d'un connecteur du type USB pour un branchement sur un ordinateur ou un chargeur mural. Un tel connecteur USB de type mâle peut se situer à une extrémité de fermeture d'une branche d'un bracelet de montre comme décrit dans le brevet US 7,006,408 B2 . Il est généralement difficile de protéger ou de cacher un tel connecteur USB, ce qui constitue un inconvénient.An electromechanical watch may comprise an electronic unit for receiving radio frequency positioning signals or transmitting data signals or also managing several functions of the watch. Such a watch may be provided with a color display device, which requires the use of a rechargeable battery. There may be provided on the watch a connector element in connection with said battery so as to connect this connector element to a charger device for recharging the battery or a data transfer. This connector element can take the form of a USB type connector for connection to a computer or wall charger. Such a male type USB connector can be located at a closing end of a branch of a watch strap as described in the patent US 7,006,408 B2 . It is generally difficult to protect or hide such a USB connector, which is a drawback.

On peut citer à ce titre le brevet CN 200993734 , qui décrit une montre électronique, qui est munie d'une unité de mémorisation montée rotative entre deux cornes de fixation du bracelet au boîtier de la montre. Cette unité de mémorisation comprend un connecteur USB mâle à une extrémité opposée à l'extrémité de fixation au boîtier. Le bracelet comprend un logement pour recevoir le connecteur USB en position de repos. Ce connecteur USB peut facilement être déplacé en rotation de manière à le relier à un appareil chargeur ou à un appareil de traitement ou d'enregistrement des informations contenues dans l'unité de mémorisation. Une telle unité de mémorisation avec le connecteur USB est de dimension importante et ne peut pas être totalement cachée. De plus, il est également difficile de protéger l'unité des conditions environnementales, ce qui constitue des inconvénients.We can cite in this respect the patent CN 200993734 , which describes an electronic watch, which is provided with a storage unit rotatably mounted between two horns for fixing the bracelet to the case of the watch. This storage unit includes a male USB connector at an end opposite the attachment end to the housing. The bracelet includes a housing for receive the USB connector in the rest position. This USB connector can easily be rotated to connect it to a charging device or a device for processing or recording the information contained in the storage unit. Such a storage unit with the USB connector is large in size and can not be totally hidden. In addition, it is also difficult to protect the unit from environmental conditions, which is a disadvantage.

On peut citer encore le modèle d'utilité CN 2921901 U , qui décrit une montre électronique à au moins un connecteur ou prise électrique. Cette prise électrique, présentée sous la forme d'une prise cinch ou RCA, est fixée à travers une ouverture de la carrure de la boîte de montre. Cette prise est montée également dans un logement d'extrémité du bracelet, qui est ouvert du côté du verre de montre. La prise peut également être reliée à un connecteur mâle USB, qui vient se fixer sur le bracelet à proximité du fermoir de bracelet. Cette prise reste toujours visible une fois la montre portée au poignet d'un utilisateur et il est difficile de la protéger des conditions environnementales, ce qui constitue des inconvénients.We can still mention the utility model CN 2921901 U , which describes an electronic watch to at least one connector or electrical outlet. This electrical outlet, presented in the form of a cinch plug or RCA, is fixed through an opening of the middle part of the watch case. This socket is also mounted in an end housing of the bracelet, which is open on the side of the watch glass. The socket can also be connected to a USB male connector, which is attached to the bracelet near the bracelet clasp. This grip is always visible once the watch worn on the wrist of a user and it is difficult to protect it from environmental conditions, which is a drawback.

On cite aussi le document US2004/0081025 A1 , qui décrit une montre ayant un connecteur électrique de type USB disposé dans un brin du bracelet, en particulier dans un logement traversant. Le connecteur décrit dans ce document comporte un fil, qui est connecté à la carrure au niveau des cornes, et s'étend en direction de la boucle de verrouillage du bracelet.We also quote the document US2004 / 0081025 A1 , which describes a watch having a USB type electrical connector disposed in a strand of the bracelet, in particular in a housing through. The connector described in this document comprises a wire, which is connected to the middle at the horns, and extends towards the locking loop of the bracelet.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

L'invention a donc pour but de pallier aux inconvénients susmentionnés en proposant une montre à bracelet munie d'un connecteur électrique sur le bracelet pour accéder à un circuit électronique à l'intérieur de la montre et/ou à une batterie rechargeable, qui est de conception simple, non visible lors du porté de la montre et protégé des conditions environnementales.The invention therefore aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks by providing a wristwatch with an electrical connector on the wristband to access an electronic circuit inside the watch and / or a rechargeable battery, which is of simple design, not visible when wearing the watch and protected from environmental conditions.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne une montre à bracelet munie d'un connecteur électrique, qui comprend les caractéristiques de la revendication indépendante 1.To this end, the present invention relates to a wristwatch provided with an electrical connector, which comprises the features of the independent claim 1.

Des formes particulières d'exécution de la montre à bracelet sont définies dans les revendications dépendantes 2 à 11. Un avantage de la montre à bracelet selon l'invention réside dans le fait que le connecteur électrique, notamment du type USB, est disposé sur la face interne du bracelet à proximité de la carrure du boîtier de la montre. Ainsi, le connecteur électrique est protégé des conditions environnementales, lorsque la montre est portée au poignet d'un utilisateur. Le connecteur électrique est relié par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de connexion, qui est disposé à travers la carrure du boîtier, à un circuit électronique sur une plaque à circuit imprimé et/ou à une batterie rechargeable.Particular embodiments of the wristwatch are defined in dependent claims 2 to 11. An advantage of the wristwatch according to the invention resides in the fact that the electrical connector, in particular of the USB type, is disposed on the internal face of the bracelet close to the middle part of the watch case. Thus, the electrical connector is protected from environmental conditions, when the watch is worn on the wrist of a user. The electrical connector is connected through a connecting member, which is disposed through the middle of the housing, to an electronic circuit on a printed circuit board and / or a rechargeable battery.

Avantageusement, le connecteur électrique femelle, disposé dans le dernier maillon du bracelet, permet une connexion d'une fiche USB ou HDMI dans une direction d'introduction verticale par rapport à la courbure intérieure du bracelet. Pour une montre de sport ou multimédia, une recharge de la batterie rechargeable peut être effectuée par l'intermédiaire du connecteur électrique, qui peut être relié par câble à un chargeur. Le connecteur électrique est monté dans un logement du dernier maillon du bracelet, qui comprend une paroi en appui contre la carrure du boîtier pour le maintenir fixe. Une zone de connexion du connecteur électrique vient en appui ou est fixé à des bornes de connexion électrique de l'élément de connexion, qui peut être un connecteur souple du type Zébra.Advantageously, the female electrical connector, disposed in the last link of the bracelet, allows a connection of a USB or HDMI plug in a direction of vertical introduction relative to the inner curvature of the bracelet. For a sports or multimedia watch, recharging of the rechargeable battery can be done via the electrical connector, which can be connected by cable to a charger. The electrical connector is mounted in a housing of the last link of the bracelet, which comprises a wall resting against the middle of the housing to hold it fixed. A connection area of the electrical connector bears or is attached to electrical connection terminals of the connection element, which may be a Zebra-type flexible connector.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Les buts, avantages et caractéristiques d'une montre à bracelet munie d'un connecteur électrique apparaîtront mieux dans la description suivante de manière non limitative en regard des dessins sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue partielle tridimensionnelle de dessous de la montre à bracelet au niveau de la connexion du bracelet au boîtier de la montre selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente une vue partielle tridimensionnelle de dessous de la montre à bracelet en éclaté avant le montage d'un brin du bracelet avec le connecteur électrique au boîtier de la montre selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe partielle longitudinale au niveau de la connexion du bracelet au boîtier de la montre selon l'invention, et
  • la figure 4 représente une vue partielle de côté de la carrure du boîtier de la montre avec l'élément de connexion électrique à travers le boîtier de la montre selon l'invention.
The purposes, advantages and characteristics of a wristwatch provided with an electrical connector will appear better in the following description in a nonlimiting manner with regard to the drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a three-dimensional partial view from below of the wristwatch at the connection of the bracelet to the watch case according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents a three-dimensional partial view from below of the exploded wristwatch before mounting a strand of the bracelet with the electrical connector to the watch case according to the invention,
  • the figure 3 represents a longitudinal partial sectional view at the connection of the bracelet to the watch case according to the invention, and
  • the figure 4 is a partial side view of the middle of the watch case with the electrical connection element through the watch case according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Dans la description suivante, tous les composants de la montre à bracelet, qui sont bien connus de l'homme du métier dans ce domaine technique, ne sont relatés que de manière simplifiée. L'accent porte principalement sur l'agencement du connecteur électrique sur la montre à bracelet.In the following description, all components of the wristwatch, which are well known to those skilled in the art in this technical field, are reported in a simplified manner. The focus is primarily on the arrangement of the electrical connector on the wristwatch.

Les figures 1 à 3 représentent des vues tridimensionnelles partielles ou en coupe partielle de la montre 1 à bracelet 4, 4'. La montre 1 est munie d'un connecteur électrique 5 notamment disposé dans le bracelet. Ladite montre 1 peut être une montre électromécanique alimentée par une source de tension d'alimentation ou une batterie non représentée. La source de tension d'alimentation ou la batterie est disposée dans le boîtier et au-dessus du fond 2 du boîtier de la montre. Cette batterie peut être une batterie rechargeable. Le fond 2 peut être fixé par exemple au moyen de vis 22 à la carrure 3 du boîtier avec l'interposition d'une garniture d'étanchéité traditionnelle. La carrure 3 avec le fond 2 sont fermés par un verre 8 et sa lunette. Le verre 8 est disposé au-dessus d'un cadran non représenté de montre avec des aiguilles d'indication de l'heure ou un écran d'affichage notamment du type LCD.The Figures 1 to 3 represent partial or partial three-dimensional views of the wristwatch 4, 4 '. The watch 1 is provided with an electrical connector 5 in particular arranged in the bracelet. Said watch 1 may be an electromechanical watch powered by a supply voltage source or a not shown battery. The source of supply voltage or the battery is disposed in the housing and above the bottom 2 of the watch case. This battery can be a rechargeable battery. The bottom 2 can be fixed for example by means of screws 22 to the middle part 3 of the housing with the interposition of a traditional seal. The middle part 3 with the bottom 2 are closed by a glass 8 and its bezel. The glass 8 is disposed above a non-represented watch dial with time indicating hands or a display screen, particularly of the LCD type.

Le bracelet peut être composé de deux brins 4, 4' avec une fermeture à boucle déployante ou à fermoir traditionnel. Dans l'exemple représenté aux figures 1 à 3, le bracelet est un bracelet métallique composé de deux brins 4, 4' munis d'une série de maillons reliés les uns aux autres au moyen de goupilles pour leur permettre de tourner les uns par rapport aux autres. Le dernier maillon de chaque brin 4, 4' du bracelet comprend une ouverture traversante 23 pour être fixé entre les cornes de la carrure 3 du boîtier par un ensemble tube 7' et goupille 7 dans des ouvertures circulaires 13 des cornes. Chaque dernier maillon du bracelet, qui est fixé à la carrure 3 du boîtier, comprend une paroi 14, dont une face extérieure est en appui contre une surface extérieure 12 de la carrure 3 du boîtier pour le maintenir fixe sans pouvoir tourner. De préférence au moins une partie de la face extérieure de la paroi 14 s'appuie intégralement contre une partie de la surface extérieure 12 de la carrure. La surface extérieure 12 peut être plane ou peut définir une portion de cylindre. La face extérieure de la paroi 14 a une forme complémentaire à la surface extérieure 12 de la carrure 3 de manière à s'appuyer complètement contre cette surface extérieure 12.The bracelet may be composed of two strands 4, 4 'with a folding clasp closure or traditional clasp. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the bracelet is a metal bracelet consisting of two strands 4, 4 'provided with a series of links connected to each other by means of pins to allow them to rotate relative to each other. The last link of each strand 4, 4 'of the bracelet comprises a through opening 23 to be fixed between the horns of the case middle 3 by a set tube 7 'and pin 7 in circular openings 13 horns. Each last link of the bracelet, which is fixed to the middle part 3 of the housing, comprises a wall 14, an outer face bears against an outer surface 12 of the middle part 3 of the housing to hold it fixed without being able to rotate. Preferably at least a portion of the outer face of the wall 14 is integrally against a portion of the outer surface 12 of the middle part. The outer surface 12 may be flat or may define a cylinder portion. The outer face of the wall 14 has a shape complementary to the outer surface 12 of the middle part 3 so as to rest completely against this outer surface 12.

La montre 1 comprend un connecteur électrique 5, qui est de préférence un connecteur électrique femelle du type USB. Ce connecteur électrique USB ou prise USB est disposé dans le bracelet 4, 4' à une extrémité du bracelet fixée à la carrure 3 du boîtier entre deux cornes traditionnelles de fixation. Le connecteur électrique femelle 5 peut être intégré en partie dans la matière du bracelet ou est de préférence disposé dans un logement 6 du bracelet. Ce logement 6 du bracelet 4 est ouvert du côté d'une face interne non visible une fois que la montre 1 est portée au poignet d'un utilisateur.The watch 1 comprises an electrical connector 5, which is preferably a USB type electrical connector. This USB electrical connector or USB socket is disposed in the bracelet 4, 4 'at one end of the bracelet fixed to the middle part 3 of the casing between two traditional fixing horns. The female electrical connector 5 may be partially integrated in the material of the bracelet or is preferably arranged in a housing 6 of the bracelet. This housing 6 of the bracelet 4 is open on the side of an inner face not visible once the watch 1 is worn on the wrist of a user.

Dans le cas d'un bracelet métallique composé de maillons comme indiqué ci-devant, le connecteur électrique femelle du type USB est disposé dans un logement 6 d'un dernier maillon fixé à la carrure 3 du boîtier. La paroi 14 définit une paroi du logement 6, qui est situé entre les ouvertures de fixation 23 et la surface 12 de la carrure 3. Le logement 6 est de forme complémentaire à la partie externe du connecteur électrique 5. Cette partie externe du connecteur électrique 5 peut être en matériau isolant, si le connecteur électrique 5 est inséré dans un logement 6 du maillon métallique.In the case of a metal bracelet consisting of links as indicated above, the female type electrical connector USB is arranged in a housing 6 of a last link fixed to the middle part 3 of the housing. The wall 14 defines a wall of the housing 6, which is situated between the fastening apertures 23 and the surface 12 of the middle part 3. The recess 6 is of complementary shape to the external part of the electrical connector 5. This external part of the electrical connector 5 may be of insulating material, if the electrical connector 5 is inserted into a housing 6 of the metal link.

Une fois inséré dans le logement 6 du dernier maillon, le connecteur électrique USB 5 comprend une zone de connexion électrique, accessible par un passage 24 de la paroi 14 du dernier maillon. Cette zone de connexion du connecteur électrique 5 est destinée à venir en appui ou être fixée ou soudée à des bornes de connexion électrique d'un élément de connexion 15. Comme montré à la figure 4, cet élément de connexion 15 est fixé étanchement à travers une ouverture 16 de la surface 12 de la carrure 3. Cette partie de la carrure 3 avec la surface 12 peut être réalisée en matériau isolant ou être également en matériau métallique comme l'ensemble de la carrure 3, mais dans ce cas la périphérie de l'élément de connexion doit être isolée électriquement.Once inserted in the housing 6 of the last link, the USB electrical connector 5 comprises an electrical connection area, accessible through a passage 24 of the wall 14 of the last link. This connection zone of the electrical connector 5 is intended to bear or be fixed or welded to the electrical connection terminals of a connection element 15. As shown in FIG. figure 4 , this connection element 15 is fixed sealingly to through an opening 16 of the surface 12 of the caseband 3. This part of the middle part 3 with the surface 12 may be made of insulating material or may also be made of metallic material such as the whole of the caseband 3, but in this case the periphery of the connection element must be electrically isolated.

L'élément de connexion 15 est relié à l'intérieur du boîtier mécaniquement et électriquement à une plaque à circuit imprimé 25 portant un ou plusieurs circuits électroniques non représentés pour le fonctionnement de la montre. La plaque à circuit imprimé 25 est reliée de manière traditionnelle à la batterie pour l'alimentation électrique des circuits électroniques. L'élément de connexion 15 se prolonge vers l'extérieur du boîtier pour venir dans le passage 24 de la paroi 14 pour une connexion mécanique et électrique avec la zone de connexion du connecteur électrique 5. Cet élément de connexion 15 peut être un connecteur souple du type Zébra.The connection element 15 is connected inside the housing mechanically and electrically to a printed circuit board 25 carrying one or more electronic circuits not shown for the operation of the watch. The printed circuit board 25 is connected in a traditional manner to the battery for the power supply of the electronic circuits. The connection element 15 extends outwardly of the housing into the passage 24 of the wall 14 for mechanical and electrical connection with the connection area of the electrical connector 5. This connection element 15 may be a flexible connector Zebra type.

De préférence, le connecteur électrique 5 est placé dans le logement 6 du dernier maillon du bracelet 4 avant de fixer le bracelet à la carrure 3 du boîtier. Le dernier maillon du brin 4 du bracelet est ensuite fixé à la carrure 3. Une pression de contact peut ainsi s'exercer entre la zone de connexion et les bornes de connexion de l'élément de connexion 15 pour établir la connexion électrique. Avec cette configuration, cela permet de changer facilement le bracelet 4, 4' de la montre 1 et également le connecteur électrique 5 dans le logement 6 du dernier maillon.Preferably, the electrical connector 5 is placed in the housing 6 of the last link of the bracelet 4 before attaching the bracelet to the middle part 3 of the housing. The last link of the strand 4 of the bracelet is then attached to the middle part 3. A contact pressure can thus be exerted between the connection zone and the connection terminals of the connection element 15 to establish the electrical connection. With this configuration, it makes it easy to change the bracelet 4, 4 'of the watch 1 and also the electrical connector 5 in the housing 6 of the last link.

De préférence, le connecteur électrique femelle ou prise du type USB est prévu pour recevoir une clé USB ou une fiche à connecteur USB complémentaire d'un chargeur électrique ou d'un instrument électronique, tel qu'une station d'ordinateur. La prise USB peut être du type micro-USB. Il peut ainsi être prévu de recharger la batterie rechargeable ou également d'effectuer un transfert d'informations de la montre vers la station d'ordinateur ou de la station d'ordinateur vers la montre. Une clé USB munie d'un dispositif de transmission de données sans fil peut également être reliée au connecteur électrique USB.Preferably, the female electrical connector or USB type socket is provided to receive a USB key or a plug USB connector complementary to an electric charger or an electronic instrument, such as a computer station. The USB socket can be of the micro-USB type. It can thus be expected to recharge the rechargeable battery or also to transfer information from the watch to the computer station or the computer station to the watch. A USB key equipped with a wireless data device can also be connected to the USB electrical connector.

La connexion de la clé ou de la fiche USB dans le connecteur électrique USB 5 du bracelet ne peut se faire qu'une fois que la montre est retirée du poignet de l'utilisateur. Le connecteur électrique femelle USB 5 est prévu pour recevoir la clé USB ou la fiche USB dans une direction verticale, c'est-à-dire dans une direction perpendiculaire à la face interne du bracelet ou au fond 2 du boîtier. Cela facilite l'introduction de la clé USB ou de la fiche USB une fois que la montre est posée du côté de son verre 8 sur un support, telle qu'une table.The connection of the USB key or plug in the USB 5 electrical connector of the wristband can only be done once the watch is removed from the wrist of the user. The USB 5 female electrical connector is provided to receive the USB key or the USB plug in a vertical direction, that is to say in a direction perpendicular to the inner face of the bracelet or the bottom 2 of the housing. This facilitates the introduction of the USB key or USB plug once the watch is placed on the side of its glass 8 on a support, such as a table.

A partir de la description qui vient d'être faite, plusieurs variantes de réalisation de la montre à bracelet munie d'un connecteur électrique peuvent être conçues par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention définie par les revendications. Il peut être envisagé d'avoir deux connecteurs électriques de type différent ou identique aux deux extrémités du bracelet fixées au boîtier de la montre sur la face interne non visible une fois la montre portée par l'utilisateur. Le bracelet peut être un bracelet en matériau plastique avec le connecteur électrique intégré dans le matériau plastique dans une position entre les deux cornes de fixation et du côté de la face du bracelet en contact du poignet d'un utilisateur. Le connecteur électrique femelle ou mâle dans le bracelet peut être également un connecteur électrique de type HDMI ou d'un autre type pour le transfert d'informations entre la montre et un appareil électrique relié au connecteur électrique. Il peut encore être prévu de fermer l'ouverture du connecteur électrique avec un couvercle protecteur disposé dans le prolongement de la face interne du bracelet. Ce couvercle protecteur peut coulisser à l'extrémité du bracelet pour recouvrir ou dégager l'ouverture du connecteur électrique. L'élément de connexion et le connecteur électrique peuvent ne former qu'une seule pièce.From the description that has just been made, several embodiments of the wristwatch provided with an electrical connector may be designed by the skilled person without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims. It may be envisaged to have two electrical connectors of different or identical type at both ends of the bracelet attached to the watch case on the inner face not visible once the watch worn by the user. The bracelet may be a plastic bracelet with the electrical connector integrated in the plastic material in a position between the two fixing horns and the side of the wrist face in contact with the wrist of a user. The female or male electrical connector in the bracelet may also be an electrical connector type HDMI or another type for the transfer of information between the watch and an electrical device connected to the electrical connector. It can also be expected to close the opening of the electrical connector with a protective cover disposed in the extension of the inner face of the bracelet. This protective cover can slide at the end of the bracelet to cover or disengage the opening of the electrical connector. The connection element and the electrical connector may form a single piece.

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  1. Wristwatch (1), which is provided with an electrical connector (5), the electrical connector (5) being connected via a connection element (15) to at least one electronic circuit and/or to a rechargeable battery which are disposed inside a watch case, the electrical connector (5) being disposed on an inner surface of the bracelet (4), which comes into contact with the user's wrist when the watch is worn, and arranged in an end portion of the bracelet (4) where the bracelet is secured to a middle part (3) of the watch case, the electrical connector (5) being disposed in a housing (6) made in the bracelet on the inner surface side and where the bracelet (4) is secured to the middle part (3).
  2. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connector (5) is a female electrical connector for receiving a male connector of an electrical charger or of an electronic instrument, and in that the female electrical connector (5) is disposed in the end portion of the bracelet (4) with the aperture of the female electrical connector on the inner surface side of the bracelet.
  3. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the female electrical connector (5) is a USB electrical connector.
  4. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the female USB electrical connector (5) is disposed on the inner surface for receiving a male electrical connector in a vertical direction of insertion or perpendicular direction relative to an inner curve of the bracelet or to the inner surface of the bracelet (4).
  5. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the bracelet is formed of two strands (4, 4') provided with a series of links connected to each other, in that a last link of each bracelet strand is fixed to the middle part (3) of the case each on an opposite side of the middle part, and in that the last link of one of the bracelet (4) strands includes the housing (6), in which the electrical connector (5) is arranged.
  6. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that at least the last link of the strand (4), which includes the housing (6), has a wall (14), an external face of which abuts against an outer surface (12) of the middle part (3) of the case to hold the link in a fixed position preventing rotation.
  7. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the bracelet is a metal bracelet, in that the last link of each strand (4, 4') includes a through aperture (23) in order to be fixed between horns of each opposite side of the middle part (3) of the case by a pin (7), or by a tube (7') and pin (7) assembly in circular apertures (13) in the horns.
  8. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the outer surface (12) of the middle part (3) of the case is flat or defines a portion of a cylinder, and in that an outer face of the wall (14) has a complementary shape to the outer surface (12) of the middle part (3) so as to abut completely against said outer surface (12).
  9. Wristwatch (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection element (15) is fixed in a sealed manner through an aperture (16) in the middle part (3), in that the connection element (15) is mechanically and electrically connected inside the case to a printed circuit board (25) carrying at least the electronic circuit.
  10. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the connection element (15) is fixed in a sealed manner through an aperture (16) in the surface (12) of the middle part (3), in that the connection element (15) is mechanically and electrically connected inside the case to a printed circuit board (25) carrying at least the electronic circuit, and in that the connection element (15) extends towards the outside of the case through a passage (24) in the wall (14) for mechanical and electrical connection to a connection area of the electrical connector (15) disposed in the housing (6).
  11. Wristwatch (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the connection element (15) is a flexible connector.
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