EP2743783A1 - Connection between a dial and an ebauche of a timepiece - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a dial for a timepiece, a watch assembly incorporating such a dial cooperating with a blank of a timepiece. It also relates to a timepiece as such, incorporating such an arrangement, such as a wristwatch.
- a first prior art solution for attaching a watch dial to a frame requires pins protruding under the bottom surface of the dial. These pins are housed in cutouts arranged on the upper surface of the frame. Screws disposed within the frame are used to bear against the pins and block them, to prevent any dissociation of the dial and the frame.
- This attachment has a first disadvantage of not being user-friendly and reliable since it is necessary to manipulate several small screws. It has a second disadvantage of being bulky and therefore not implementable on watches with multiple functions, which require the occupation of a large part of the available surface, as in the case of a calendar watch, except in greatly increasing the overall diameter of the watch at the expense of the aesthetic appearance. Finally, another disadvantage of this solution is that it may generate a situation of hyperstatism when a perfect accuracy of the elements involved in fixing is not achieved.
- the document CH353310 discloses a solution different from the previous one in which the pins are replaced by resilient protrusions which engage in cutouts of a watch plate. This solution avoids the use of the screws of the previous solution, but retains the other disadvantages. It relies moreover on elements with complex geometry.
- the document CH282448 discloses another approach to setting a dial that has a dial plate and an annular skirt. The latter comes to cover a lateral surface of the frame, which allows it to secure the dial to the frame by screws or pins. This solution remains unfriendly since it requires screwing operations and external fasteners.
- a dial comprises a dial plate and elastic tabs on its periphery, which extend downwards.
- These elastic tabs cooperate with a fastening ring attached to the frame. They are elastically movable about their horizontal connecting axis with the dial plate, disposed towards their upper end. When fixing the dial, these tabs move elastically outwardly of the dial around their connecting axis to receive a lower part under the fixing ring. Since the connecting axis of these tabs is oriented in a direction parallel to the dial plate, the active length of the tabs is limited to the total height of the dial. This geometry is poorly adapted to a large number of assembly / disassembly and does not guarantee a lasting reliability of the fixation.
- the general object of the invention is to propose a solution for fixing a timepiece dial on a piece of timepiece blank, such as a watch frame for example, which achieves an optimal compromise between its simplicity and ease of handling, its small size, its reliability, and its aesthetic appearance.
- the invention is based on a dial for a timepiece, provided with a skirt which comprises at least one elastic element which extends partially over the height of the skirt and is capable of fulfilling the axial retention function. of the dial on a blank piece of timepieces.
- a dial 1 comprises a disc-shaped plate 2 and a skirt 3 which extends into a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate on the circumference of the latter.
- This dial 1 is intended to cooperate with a blank 20 of a timepiece, such as a watch frame, which also has a generally disk-like shape.
- the figure 1 represents the dial 1 vis-a-vis with a blank 20, not fixed thereto.
- the skirt 3 therefore extends vertically downwards from the plate 2 of the dial, and the fixing of the dial 1 on the blank 20 is done by a vertical approach of the dial to above the draft.
- This vertical direction of attachment of the two components will also be called axial direction thereafter, to refer to the axis of the disks forming the two components of the assembly.
- tangential direction will refer to any direction tangent to a circle centered on an axis in the axial direction, in particular the axis of the disks forming the two components of the assembly. Those skilled in the art will understand that these terms thus defined can be used regardless of the shape of the dial and / or the blank, not necessarily circular.
- the dial 1 comprises on its skirt 3 elastic elements 10, in the form of elastic blades oriented tangentially relative to an axis in the axial direction, formed by simple through slots 11 formed in the skirt 3.
- These elastic elements 10 have the function of achieving the axial fixing of the dial on a blank, as will be detailed later.
- the skirt comprises three elastic blades evenly distributed on its circular contour, ie every 120 degrees.
- the skirt also includes cutouts 5 extending over a substantial portion of its height, whose function is to ensure an angular indexing of the dial on the blank.
- the blank 20 comprises complementary elements capable of cooperating with the elastic elements 10 and the cutouts 5 of the skirt 3 of the dial.
- the blank 20 is in the form of a disk of diameter slightly smaller than that of the dial, so that the skirt 3 of the dial comes to cover its outer contour by positioning the plate 2 of the dial on the blank 20.
- the latter also comprises at the level of the lateral surface forming its outer contour first protuberances 30, which project on this surface and are intended to cooperate with the elastic elements 10 of the dial, and possibly second protuberances 25, which also protrude and are provided to cooperate with the cutouts 5 of the skirt.
- These protuberances are arranged at a height and in an angular distribution defined according to the geometry of the skirt of the dial.
- the figure 5 represents the dial 1 in the approach phase above the blank 20.
- the lower end 12 of an elastic element 10 of the skirt 3 comes into contact with the upper surface of a protrusion 30 of the contour of the blank 20.
- an inlet cone-shaped surface or chamfer 13 is formed at the inner surface of the skirt, i.e. oriented towards the blank 20, towards this lower end of the blade.
- This inlet cone-shaped surface 13 or chamfer 13 comes into contact with a rounded or chamfered contour of the outer corner of the upper surface 33 of the protrusion 30 of the blank 20.
- the blade is separated by the protrusion 30, deforming elastically. This movement is continued until the lower surface 7 of the plate 2 comes to rest on the upper surface 27 of the blank 20, or alternatively to any stop arranged between the two components to stop this movement in the direction axial.
- the upper surface 27 of the blank 20 comprises a cutout 28 to allow the positioning of the lower and inner edge 8 of the skirt 3 at the slot 11 which delimits the elastic element 10, so as to not to block the descent of the plate 2 to rest on the blank 20 at the protrusion 30.
- the dial In the final position represented by the figure 6 , the dial is held in its axial direction by the elastic return force exerted by the elastic element 10 of the skirt 3 on the protrusion 30 of the blank 20.
- the dial 1 is thus held by friction on the blank 20 In other words, the dial 1 is clipped onto the blank 20.
- a preliminary phase of angular indexing of the dial is preferably implemented to ensure the proper relative positioning of the two components, in which the elastic elements 10 of the skirt cooperate with the corresponding elements of the blank, that is to say the protuberances 30 in the illustrated example.
- the dial is rotated relative to the blank until at least one of the side walls of a blank 5 abuts against a corresponding protrusion 25.
- This Angular indexing may alternatively be obtained by any other means and the second protuberances 25 are here chosen by way of example.
- FIG 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of an elastic element 10 of the skirt 3 of the dial.
- an additional cut or slot 14 is formed in the skirt 3, in a direction that is substantially vertical and perpendicular to the slot 11 previously described, to form a blade that is no longer recessed (or simply linked) with the skirt that by a single end 16, whereas in the previous description it was recessed on its two ends 16.
- the figure 8 represents another embodiment, in which the axial retention of the dial is reinforced by the fact that the elastic element hooks the blank.
- the protuberance 30 is modified to have a slightly inclined side, for example of the order of 5 degrees, in which is provided a recess 33 in the upper part, in which is housed by elastic effect the upper end 15 of the elastic element 10 whose geometry is complementary to that of the recess 33, during the fixing phase of the dial on the blank.
- the axial retention is then ensured by the combination of the resilient clipping effect of the elastic element and the hook effect, of the abutment of the upper surface of the elastic element against the lower face of the recess 33.
- the element elastic is thus hooked to the protuberance 30.
- the number of elastic elements of the skirt of the dial has been chosen in three in the embodiment described above. However, any other number could be chosen, only one could even be enough to ensure axial retention.
- it are equi-distributed on the circumference of the skirt to promote the centering of the dial relative to the timepiece, and thus promote the centering of the dial relative to possible display members.
- an elastic element cooperates with a complementary element of the blank, such as a protuberance.
- the elastic element of the skirt of the dial is centered relative to this complementary element of the blank.
- an elastic element is obtained by at least one slot made in the skirt, as more particularly visible on the figures 4 and 7 .
- a slot 11 may extend tangentially in an angular sector varying between 10 and 30 degrees, in the case of a circular dial.
- a slot extending over an angular sector of 20 degrees can form a blade of active length L of the order of 5 mm.
- This active length L is preferably between 3 and 10 mm.
- this slot is positioned to form an elastic blade of height H less than or equal to 2 mm, or less than or equal to 1 mm, or less than or equal to 0.7 mm, for example around 0.5 mm , or less than or equal to 0.5 mm, or less than or equal to 0.3 mm.
- the skirt may be metal, in particular an elastic metal such as a cuprous or precious metal, with a thickness e of between 0.2 and 0.4 mm.
- the elastic element has been shown as a resilient blade extending tangentially. Naturally, it is possible to use an elastic blade extending in any direction, preferably with a non-zero horizontal component, or even with a rather small angle with respect to the horizontal direction. More generally, the elastic element of the skirt is advantageously mobile around at least one end 16, fixed on the skirt and not parallel to the dial plate, that is to say non-horizontal. This end 16 may in particular be substantially perpendicular to the dial plate.
- this elastic element is formed by means of a blade made directly in the skirt with the aid of at least one slot.
- This solution has the advantage of simplicity, and forms a continuous assembly, the blade being connected to the skirt by at least one end 16 belonging to the skirt.
- this slot is substantially parallel to the dial plate.
- a blade distinct from the skirt could be attached and fixed on the surface of the skirt by any means.
- this elastic element could take another form, and no longer be a blade.
- the elastic element does not extend over the entire height h of the skirt, but on only a portion of this height h, which allows it to achieve elastic properties well suited to the desired fixing.
- This height H of the elastic element or more generally width if this element is not horizontal, may preferentially represent less than two thirds of the total height h of the skirt, or even less than half of this height, or even the third of the total height h of the skirt.
- the dial may also include an additional surface intended to bear against a surface of the box during assembly of the watch, to finally present in the final position a support on the blank and on another component, such as the middle part of the box. the timepiece.
- the dial is advantageously made of copper material, such as a brass for example. Alternatively, it can be made of precious material, such as gold or platinum. Alternatively, any other material having elastic and / or mechanical properties adapted to the implementation of the concept described above can be used.
- the angular indexing of these components of the watch assembly can be effected by means of a connected means, such as a pin for example, or by any other means.
- the blank can also have another geometry.
- a first protuberance intended to cooperate with an elastic element of a skirt of the dial may form a projection or extra thickness of the contour of between 0.01 and 0.2 mm. This value is advantageously chosen to correspond to the arrow of the elastic element of the dial.
- Each first and / or second protrusion 30, 25 may also form an upper bearing surface 27, receiving a lateral portion of the lower surface 7 of the dial, as can be seen on the section BB of the figure 9 .
- the skirt of the dial comprises a lower surface 12 which bears on a surface of the blank.
- the described embodiment has presented the most common form of a circular watch, but any shape to adapt to the aesthetics of a timepiece may be suitable, such as a rectangular shape, or elliptical.
- the watch assembly described above is suitable for use in various timepieces, such as a watch.
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La présente invention concerne un cadran pour pièce d'horlogerie, un assemblage horloger intégrant un tel cadran coopérant avec une ébauche d'une pièce d'horlogerie. Elle concerne aussi une pièce d'horlogerie en tant que telle, intégrant un tel agencement, comme une montre-bracelet.The present invention relates to a dial for a timepiece, a watch assembly incorporating such a dial cooperating with a blank of a timepiece. It also relates to a timepiece as such, incorporating such an arrangement, such as a wristwatch.
Une première solution de l'état de la technique pour la fixation d'un cadran de montre sur un bâti requiert des goupilles faisant saillie sous la surface inférieure du cadran. Ces goupilles viennent se loger dans des découpes agencées sur la surface supérieure du bâti. Des vis disposées au sein du bâti sont utilisées pour venir en appui contre les goupilles et les bloquer, pour empêcher toute dissociation du cadran et du bâti. Cette fixation présente un premier inconvénient de ne pas être conviviale et fiable puisqu'il faut manipuler plusieurs vis de petite dimension. Elle présente un second inconvénient d'être encombrante et de ce fait non implémentable sur des montres dotées de multiples fonctions, qui nécessitent l'occupation d'une grande partie de la surface disponible, comme dans le cas d'une montre calendrier, sauf en augmentant fortement le diamètre global de la montre au détriment de l'aspect esthétique. Enfin, un autre inconvénient de cette solution est qu'elle risque de générer une situation d'hyperstatisme dès lors qu'une précision parfaite des éléments participant à la fixation n'est pas atteinte.A first prior art solution for attaching a watch dial to a frame requires pins protruding under the bottom surface of the dial. These pins are housed in cutouts arranged on the upper surface of the frame. Screws disposed within the frame are used to bear against the pins and block them, to prevent any dissociation of the dial and the frame. This attachment has a first disadvantage of not being user-friendly and reliable since it is necessary to manipulate several small screws. It has a second disadvantage of being bulky and therefore not implementable on watches with multiple functions, which require the occupation of a large part of the available surface, as in the case of a calendar watch, except in greatly increasing the overall diameter of the watch at the expense of the aesthetic appearance. Finally, another disadvantage of this solution is that it may generate a situation of hyperstatism when a perfect accuracy of the elements involved in fixing is not achieved.
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Finalement, toutes les solutions existantes ne permettent pas d'atteindre un résultat satisfaisant et l'objet général de l'invention est de proposer une solution de fixation d'un cadran de pièce d'horlogerie sur une ébauche de pièce d'horlogerie, comme un bâti de montre par exemple, qui permet d'atteindre un compromis optimal entre sa simplicité et convivialité de manipulation, son faible encombrement, sa fiabilité, et son aspect esthétique.Finally, all the existing solutions do not make it possible to achieve a satisfactory result and the general object of the invention is to propose a solution for fixing a timepiece dial on a piece of timepiece blank, such as a watch frame for example, which achieves an optimal compromise between its simplicity and ease of handling, its small size, its reliability, and its aesthetic appearance.
A cet effet, l'invention repose sur un cadran pour pièce d'horlogerie, muni d'une jupe qui comprend au moins un élément élastique qui s'étend partiellement sur la hauteur de la jupe et est apte à remplir la fonction de maintien axial du cadran sur une ébauche de pièce d'horlogerie.For this purpose, the invention is based on a dial for a timepiece, provided with a skirt which comprises at least one elastic element which extends partially over the height of the skirt and is capable of fulfilling the axial retention function. of the dial on a blank piece of timepieces.
L'invention est plus précisément définie par les revendications.The invention is more precisely defined by the claims.
Ces objets, caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention seront exposés en détail dans la description suivante de modes de réalisation particuliers faits à titre non-limitatif en relation avec les figures jointes parmi lesquelles :
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figure 1 représente une vue en perspective de dessus d'un agencement horloger selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 2 représente une vue de dessus d'une ébauche avec laquelle coopère le cadran selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 3 représente une vue de dessous de l'assemblage du cadran avec l'ébauche selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention. Cette figure définit les plans de coupe A-A et B-B utilisés pour certaines figures suivantes. - La
figure 4 illustre une vue de côté de l'agencement horloger au niveau d'un élément de fixation du cadran selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention. - Les
figures 5 et 6 représentent des vues en coupe transversale A-A pour illustrer le fonctionnement de la fixation du cadran avec une ébauche selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 7 illustre une vue de côté de l'agencement du cadran sur l'ébauche au niveau d'un élément de fixation selon une variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 8 illustre une vue en coupe de détails de l'agencement horloger au niveau d'un élément de fixation selon une variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 9 illustre une vue en coupe transversale B-B de l'agencement horloger selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 10 illustre une vue en coupe de détails de l'agencement horloger selon une variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention.
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figure 1 represents a perspective view from above of a watchmaking arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 2 represents a top view of a blank with which cooperates the dial according to the embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 3 represents a bottom view of the assembly of the dial with the blank according to the embodiment of the invention. This figure defines the cutting planes AA and BB used for certain following figures. - The
figure 4 illustrates a side view of the watch arrangement at a fastening element of the dial according to the embodiment of the invention. - The
Figures 5 and 6 are cross-sectional views AA to illustrate the operation of fixing the dial with a blank according to the embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 7 illustrates a side view of the dial arrangement on the blank at a fastener according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 8 illustrates a sectional view of details of the watchmaking arrangement at a fastener element according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view BB of the watchmaking arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 10 illustrates a sectional view of details of the watchmaking arrangement according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention.
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Par convention, nous choisissons de définir la direction horizontale par un plan parallèle à la plaque 2 du cadran, et la direction verticale z comme la direction qui lui est perpendiculaire, orientée de l'ébauche vers le cadran. Avec cette convention, qui permet de simplifier la description suivante, la jupe 3 s'étend donc verticalement vers le bas depuis la plaque 2 du cadran, et la fixation du cadran 1 sur l'ébauche 20 se fait par un rapprochement vertical du cadran au-dessus de l'ébauche. Cette direction verticale de fixation des deux composants sera aussi appelée direction axiale par la suite, pour faire référence à l'axe des disques formant les deux composants de l'assemblage. En complément, la direction tangentielle fera référence à toute direction tangente à un cercle centré sur un axe selon la direction axiale, notamment l'axe des disques formant les deux composants de l'assemblage. L'homme du métier comprendra que ces termes ainsi définis peuvent être utilisés quelle que soit la forme du cadran et/ou de l'ébauche, non nécessairement circulaire.By convention, we choose to define the horizontal direction by a plane parallel to the
Le cadran 1 selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention comprend sur sa jupe 3 des éléments élastiques 10, se présentant sous forme de lames élastiques orientées tangentiellement relativement à un axe selon la direction axiale, formées par de simples fentes 11 traversantes réalisées dans la jupe 3. Ces éléments élastiques 10 ont pour fonction de réaliser la fixation axiale du cadran sur une ébauche, comme cela sera détaillé par la suite. Dans l'exemple illustré, la jupe comprend trois lames élastiques équiréparties sur son contour circulaire, soit tous les 120 degrés. La jupe comprend aussi des découpes 5 s'étendant sur une partie importante de sa hauteur, dont une fonction est d'assurer un indexage angulaire du cadran sur l'ébauche.The
L'ébauche 20 comprend des éléments complémentaires aptes à coopérer avec les éléments élastiques 10 et les découpes 5 de la jupe 3 du cadran. Ainsi, l'ébauche 20 se présente sous la forme d'un disque de diamètre légèrement inférieur à celui du cadran, de sorte que la jupe 3 du cadran vient recouvrir son contour extérieur en positionnant la plaque 2 du cadran sur l'ébauche 20. Cette dernière comprend aussi au niveau de la surface latérale formant son contour externe des premières protubérances 30, qui font saillie sur cette surface et sont destinées à coopérer avec les éléments élastiques 10 du cadran, et éventuellement des secondes protubérances 25, qui font de même saillie et sont prévues pour coopérer avec les découpes 5 de la jupe. Ces protubérances sont disposées à une hauteur et selon une répartition angulaire définies en fonction de la géométrie de la jupe du cadran.The blank 20 comprises complementary elements capable of cooperating with the
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Lorsque le cadran 1 poursuit sa descente, la lame est écartée par la protubérance 30, en se déformant élastiquement. Ce mouvement est poursuivi jusqu'à ce que la surface inférieure 7 de la plaque 2 vienne en appui sur la surface supérieure 27 de l'ébauche 20, ou en variante jusqu'à toute butée agencée entre les deux composants pour stopper ce déplacement en direction axiale. Dans ce mode de réalisation, la surface supérieure 27 de l'ébauche 20 comprend une découpe 28 pour permettre le positionnement de l'arrête inférieure et intérieure 8 de la jupe 3 au niveau de la fente 11 qui délimite l'élément élastique 10, afin de ne pas bloquer la descente de la plaque 2 jusqu'en appui sur l'ébauche 20 au niveau de la protubérance 30.When the
En position finale représentée par la
En remarque, au cours de cette phase de fixation du cadran sur l'ébauche, une phase préalable d'indexation angulaire du cadran est préférentiellement mise en oeuvre pour assurer le bon positionnement relatif des deux composants, dans laquelle les éléments élastiques 10 de la jupe viennent coopérer avec les éléments correspondants de l'ébauche, c'est-à-dire les protubérances 30 dans l'exemple illustré. Pour cela, dans la position représentée par la
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Naturellement, un grand nombre des composants du cadran et de l'ébauche pourraient se présenter différemment.Naturally, many of the components of the dial and the blank might look different.
D'abord, le nombre d'éléments élastiques de la jupe du cadran a été choisi à trois dans le mode de réalisation décrit ci-dessus. Toutefois, tout autre nombre pourrait être choisi, un seul pourrait même suffire pour assurer un maintien axial. De préférence, s'il y a plusieurs éléments élastiques, ils sont équi-répartis sur la circonférence de la jupe pour favoriser le centrage du cadran relativement à la pièce d'horlogerie, et donc favoriser le centrage du cadran relativement aux éventuels organes d'affichage. D'autre part, un élément élastique coopère avec un élément complémentaire de l'ébauche, comme une protubérance. De préférence, l'élément élastique de la jupe du cadran est centré par rapport à cet élément complémentaire de l'ébauche.First, the number of elastic elements of the skirt of the dial has been chosen in three in the embodiment described above. However, any other number could be chosen, only one could even be enough to ensure axial retention. Preferably, if there are several elastic elements, they are equi-distributed on the circumference of the skirt to promote the centering of the dial relative to the timepiece, and thus promote the centering of the dial relative to possible display members. On the other hand, an elastic element cooperates with a complementary element of the blank, such as a protuberance. Preferably, the elastic element of the skirt of the dial is centered relative to this complementary element of the blank.
Selon le mode de réalisation illustré, un élément élastique est obtenu par au moins une fente réalisée dans la jupe, comme plus particulièrement visible sur les
L'élément élastique a été représenté sous forme de lame élastique s'étendant tangentiellement. Naturellement, il est possible d'utiliser une lame élastique s'étendant dans une direction quelconque, de préférence avec une composante horizontale non nulle, voire avec un angle plutôt faible par rapport à la direction horizontale. Plus généralement, l'élément élastique de la jupe est avantageusement mobile autour d'au moins une extrémité 16, fixe sur la jupe et non parallèle à la plaque du cadran, c'est-à-dire non horizontale. Cette extrémité 16 peut notamment être sensiblement perpendiculaire à la plaque du cadran.The elastic element has been shown as a resilient blade extending tangentially. Naturally, it is possible to use an elastic blade extending in any direction, preferably with a non-zero horizontal component, or even with a rather small angle with respect to the horizontal direction. More generally, the elastic element of the skirt is advantageously mobile around at least one
D'autre part, cet élément élastique est formé par l'intermédiaire d'une lame réalisée directement dans la jupe à l'aide d'au moins une fente. Cette solution présente l'avantage de la simplicité, et forme un ensemble continu, la lame étant liée à la jupe par au moins une extrémité 16 appartenant à la jupe. De préférence, cette fente est sensiblement parallèle à la plaque du cadran. En variante, une lame distincte de la jupe pourrait être rapportée et fixée sur la surface de la jupe par tout moyen. En variante encore, cet élément élastique pourrait prendre une autre forme, et ne plus se présenter comme une lame.On the other hand, this elastic element is formed by means of a blade made directly in the skirt with the aid of at least one slot. This solution has the advantage of simplicity, and forms a continuous assembly, the blade being connected to the skirt by at least one
Par une telle construction, l'élément élastique ne s'étend pas sur toute la hauteur h de la jupe, mais sur une partie seulement de cette hauteur h, ce qui lui permet d'atteindre des propriétés élastiques bien adaptées à la fixation recherchée. Cette hauteur H de l'élément élastique, ou plus généralement largeur si cet élément n'est pas horizontal, peut préférentiellement représenter moins des deux tiers de la hauteur h totale de la jupe, voire moins de la moitié de cette hauteur, voire mois du tiers de la hauteur h totale de la jupe.By such a construction, the elastic element does not extend over the entire height h of the skirt, but on only a portion of this height h, which allows it to achieve elastic properties well suited to the desired fixing. This height H of the elastic element, or more generally width if this element is not horizontal, may preferentially represent less than two thirds of the total height h of the skirt, or even less than half of this height, or even the third of the total height h of the skirt.
Le cadran peut aussi comprendre une surface supplémentaire destinée à venir en appui avec une surface de la boîte lors de l'assemblage de la montre, pour finalement présenter en position finale un appui sur l'ébauche et sur un autre composant, comme la carrure de la pièce d'horlogerie.The dial may also include an additional surface intended to bear against a surface of the box during assembly of the watch, to finally present in the final position a support on the blank and on another component, such as the middle part of the box. the timepiece.
Le cadran est avantageusement réalisé en matériau cuivreux, comme un laiton par exemple. En variante, il peut être réalisé en matériau précieux, comme l'or ou le platine. En variante, tout autre matériau présentant des propriétés élastiques et/ou mécaniques adaptées à la mise en oeuvre du concept décrit précédemment peut être utilisé.The dial is advantageously made of copper material, such as a brass for example. Alternatively, it can be made of precious material, such as gold or platinum. Alternatively, any other material having elastic and / or mechanical properties adapted to the implementation of the concept described above can be used.
Alternativement, l'indexage angulaire de ces composants de l'assemblage horloger peut s'effectuer par le biais d'un moyen connexe, comme une goupille par exemple, ou par tout autre moyen.Alternatively, the angular indexing of these components of the watch assembly can be effected by means of a connected means, such as a pin for example, or by any other means.
L'ébauche peut de même présenter une autre géométrie. Notamment, une première protubérance destinée à coopérer avec un élément élastique d'une jupe du cadran peut former une saillie ou surépaisseur du contour comprise entre 0,01 et 0.2 mm. Cette valeur est avantageusement choisie pour correspondre à la flèche de l'élément élastique du cadran. Chaque première et/ou seconde protubérance 30, 25 peut aussi former une surface supérieure d'appui 27, recevant une partie latérale de la surface inférieure 7 du cadran, comme cela est visible sur la coupe B-B de la
En variante de réalisation représentée par la
Enfin, le mode de réalisation décrit a présenté la forme la plus courante d'une montre circulaire, mais toute forme quelconque pour s'adapter à l'esthétique d'une pièce d'horlogerie peut convenir, comme une forme rectangulaire, ou elliptique. L'assemblage horloger décrit précédemment est adapté pour une utilisation dans diverses pièces d'horlogerie, comme une montre.Finally, the described embodiment has presented the most common form of a circular watch, but any shape to adapt to the aesthetics of a timepiece may be suitable, such as a rectangular shape, or elliptical. The watch assembly described above is suitable for use in various timepieces, such as a watch.
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