EP2746869B1 - Solar electric winding for automatic watch - Google Patents

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EP2746869B1
EP2746869B1 EP12198819.0A EP12198819A EP2746869B1 EP 2746869 B1 EP2746869 B1 EP 2746869B1 EP 12198819 A EP12198819 A EP 12198819A EP 2746869 B1 EP2746869 B1 EP 2746869B1
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Jean-Jacques Born
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04D—APPARATUS OR TOOLS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MAKING OR MAINTAINING CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04D7/00—Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing or regulating apparatus
    • G04D7/006—Testing apparatus for complete clockworks with regard to external influences or general good working
    • G04D7/009—Testing apparatus for complete clockworks with regard to external influences or general good working with regard to the functioning of the automatic winding-up device
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    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04C1/00—Winding mechanical clocks electrically
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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
    • G04B3/00—Normal winding of clockworks by hand or mechanically; Winding up several mainsprings or driving weights simultaneously
    • G04B3/006—Mechanical winding up; winding up with special equipment

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  • the present invention relates to an electric winder for automatic watch, the winder comprising an electric motor, a battery arranged to power the motor, a solar cell arranged to charge the battery, an internal clock, electronic means for controlling the motor, and a control interface of the electronic means by a user.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to such a winding adapted to also serve as a display for the automatic watch.
  • the automatic watches are equipped with a mechanism that automatically raises the mainspring by using the movements of the arm of the wearer of the watch as a driving force.
  • the movements rotate or oscillate a steering wheel provided for this purpose inside the watch.
  • the steering wheel itself is designed to transmit the energy that drives it to a train that arms the mainspring. It will be understood that an automatic watch that remains motionless does not go up.
  • the patent document EP 2 481 322 describes an electric winding adapted to also serve as a display for a watch in the window of a dealer.
  • the electric winding device described in this prior document is formed of a base on which stand two uprights which carry a support element intended to carry a watch.
  • the support member is pivotally mounted between the uprights, and an electric motor installed in the base rotates the support member through a belt.
  • the rotation of the support element makes it possible to offer viewers a dynamic presentation of an automatic watch, while reassembling it.
  • the energy necessary for the operation of this electric winding device of the prior art can be provided either via the current of the electrical network or from solar cells arranged on the surface of the base.
  • the winder which has just been described has certain disadvantages.
  • the document explains that the movement of the support member is intended to be permanent.
  • an electric winder is not likely to go up a watch beyond the maximum tension of the spring.
  • the motor spring of an automatic watch is normally provided with a sliding flange. The latter is arranged to allow the spring to arm normally, but to slide against the walls of the drum as soon as the tension of the spring reaches a certain limit.
  • permanent winding as described in the above mentioned document is contraindicated. Indeed, such a reassembly has the drawback of causing accelerated wear of the mechanism of reassembly.
  • lovers of beautiful watches often prefer to examine a statically exposed timepiece.
  • the patent document is also known DE 195 35 229 which describes an electric winding allowing the reassembly of several watches at the same time.
  • the winder comprises a housing enclosing an electric motor and carrying a removable vertical support driven in vertical rotation by rollers provided in the housing.
  • the removable support includes housing for receiving multiple watches.
  • the removable support makes it easy to change the watches to be reassembled.
  • this electric winding provides that the support is kept permanently in motion and is slowed down or stopped only to remove a watch from the support.
  • constantly reassembly has the disadvantage of causing accelerated wear of the winding mechanism, and fans of beautiful watches often prefer to examine a timepiece exposed statically.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art which have just been mentioned by providing an electric winder for an automatic watch powered by a solar cell, and suitable to simultaneously fulfill the function of winding and that of static display during the opening hours of a store.
  • the present invention achieves this goal by providing an automatic watch winder according to the appended claim 1.
  • the figure 1 is a schematic sectional view of a solar electric winding (generally designated by reference 1) according to the present invention.
  • the winding 1 comprises a base 3 which carries an inclined arm 5 which terminates in a rotating support 7.
  • a motor module 9 comprising an electric motor and a gear reduction gear (not referenced).
  • the rotating support 7 is coupled to the motor module 9 via a silicone tube 11 having at its ends openings in which are inserted frictionally the axes of the motor module and the rotating support.
  • the arm 5 is fixed on the base 3.
  • a number of elements of the winding 1 are housed in two cavities arranged in the thickness of the base.
  • a first cavity (not referenced) serves as housing for a photovoltaic cell 13 and a battery 15.
  • a second cavity (not referenced) contains a voltage boost circuit 17, a clock microcontroller 19 and a light sensor 21 constituted in the present example by a photodiode.
  • the photovoltaic cell 13 is a Sunpower ⁇ solar cell with high efficiency.
  • the voltage supplied by the cell is around 0.4 volts and depends on the light intensity as well as the current output.
  • a voltage booster circuit 17 is placed at the output of the solar cell. The function of the voltage booster 17 is to transform the electrical power supplied at very low voltage by the solar cell into a voltage slightly greater than 3 volts, so that it is compatible both with the accumulator 15, the microcontroller 19 and the motor module 9.
  • the microcontroller 19 is still connected to a control interface 23 which is shown in more detail in the figure 2 .
  • the control interface comprises a matrix LCD display 29 and four touch keys 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d.
  • the LCD display and the touch keys are integrated together in a transparent screen which closes the first cavity of the base 3.
  • the control interface 23 is perfectly transparent. The ambient light can therefore reach the solar cell 13 without hindrance.
  • the microcontroller 19 is arranged to selectively execute one or the other of a plurality of programs corresponding to as many modes of operation.
  • the touch keys 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d in particular allow a user to select the desired operating mode.
  • a first of the selectable modes of operation is a mode in which the rotating support is driven only when the crown is illuminated.
  • the microcontroller 19 is connected to a photodiode 21, and to determine if the winding is illuminated, the microcontroller regularly controls the behavior of the photodiode to determine if the intensity of the ambient light exceeds a predefined threshold.
  • this first mode of operation may comprise the following steps: as soon as the microcontroller determines that the illumination is sufficient, it rotates the motor module 9 at the speed of two revolutions per minute, as long as the intensity of light does not fall below the predefined threshold. In the case where the light intensity does not weaken, after 12 hours, the engine module will have completed 1440 turns to the rotating support 7. At this time, the microcontroller interrupts the reassembly and goes to sleep for the next 12 hours . At the end of the 12 hours of sleep, the microcontroller goes to sleep again, ready to restart its program as soon as the lighting is sufficient.
  • a second of the selectable operating modes is a mode in which a drive program of the rotating support 7 is started at a previously selected time using the control interface 23.
  • the user can change the values of certain parameters of the winding program using the control interface 23. These parameters include in particular the time at which the drive program of the rotating support (7) must start.
  • the user first uses the touch keys 31a and 31b ( figure 2 ) to choose the parameter to be adjusted. Then, it uses the touch keys 31c and 31d to modify the value of this parameter.
  • the second mode of operation above makes it possible to use the control interface not only to choose the start time of the training program, but also to define a certain number of parameters of this program.
  • a parameter which is particularly advantageous to be able to define case by case, is the duration of the winding program.
  • the duration or the number of revolutions made during the winding program depends on the model of the automatic watch that one wishes to remount.
  • a preferred variant of the present invention provides that a user can enter an indication of the model of the watch into the control interface 23.
  • the indication of the model of the watch can be effected by entering a corresponding code in the control interface 23.
  • the electric winding comprises a non-volatile memory associated with the microcontroller 19.
  • This memory contains a table of correspondences corresponding to each model of shows an identification code on the one hand, and a number of turns or a period of reassembly on the other hand.
  • a user can program the number of revolutions or the reassembly time by simply introducing the identification code of a watch model in the control interface 23.
  • the manual entry of the model indication of the watch could be replaced by a semi-automated entry of this indication.
  • the control interface 23 could comprise for example a barcode reading device or RFID. Under these conditions, if the watch, or rather its packaging, contained an RFID chip or an identification barcode, the user would simply have to approach this identification of the reading device to enter the indication of the model of the shows in electronic means 19.
  • winding parameter that can be selected by the user of the winder by means of the control interface (23) could be the direction of reassembly.
  • This parameter could, for example, selectively take one of the three values: "clockwise rotation”, “counterclockwise rotation”, and "alternating winding” (the latter option would for example be implemented in the form of a sequence 10 minutes of winding in one direction, then 10 minutes in the other, and so on).
  • the winding can have the characteristic of stopping the rotation of the support rotating 7 at the end of the program in a well-defined angular position.
  • This last feature allows in particular to provide a winder with which the watch is always in a vertical position when the winding program ends.
  • a solar electric winding according to the latter variant comprises means for detecting at least one angular position of the rotating support 7.
  • These detecting means may comprise for example a permanent magnet 25 crimped into the wall of the silicone tube 11, and a "reed" contactor 27 connected to the microcontroller 19 and disposed within the arm 5 facing the circular path of the magnet 25.
  • the force of the magnet and the sensitivity of the contactor are chosen so that the switch 27 briefly closes when the magnet 25 passes in front of him and remains open the rest of the time.
  • the means for detecting at least one angular position of the rotating support may not be magnetic. Indeed, these detection means could equally well include for example a photodiode and a light source.
  • the light detector connected to the electronic means according to the invention could be constituted by the photovoltaic cell 13 connected to the microcontroller 19. In this case, it is the existence, or not, of a voltage exceeding a certain threshold. between the terminals of the photovoltaic cell that would be used to determine if the winder is illuminated.
  • the electric winding could also be equipped with means for detecting the presence of a watch on the rotating support 7.
  • the latter means would be connected to the electronic means, and keep the power winder dormant as long as no watch placed on the rotating support.
  • the rotating support would be driven only when a watch is on the rotating support. This feature would avoid wasting energy by running the motor unnecessarily.
  • the means for detecting the presence of a watch on the rotating support could comprise, for example, an optical sensor or a pressure sensor.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention concerne un remontoir électrique pour montre automatique, le remontoir comportant un moteur électrique, un accumulateur agencé pour alimenter le moteur, une cellule solaire agencée pour charger l'accumulateur, une horloge interne, des moyens électroniques pour commander le moteur, et une interface de commandes des moyens électroniques par un utilisateur. La présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un tel remontoir adapté pour servir également de présentoir pour la montre automatique.The present invention relates to an electric winder for automatic watch, the winder comprising an electric motor, a battery arranged to power the motor, a solar cell arranged to charge the battery, an internal clock, electronic means for controlling the motor, and a control interface of the electronic means by a user. The present invention relates more particularly to such a winding adapted to also serve as a display for the automatic watch.

ART ANTERIEURPRIOR ART

On connait déjà des remontoirs électriques. Ces remontoirs sont des dispositifs qui peuvent être utilisés pour éviter qu'une montre automatique ne s'arrête lorsqu'elle n'est pas portée pendant un certain temps. Les montres automatiques sont équipées d'un mécanisme qui remonte automatiquement le ressort moteur en utilisant comme force motrice les mouvements du bras du porteur de la montre. Lorsqu'une montre automatique est portée, les mouvements font tourner ou osciller un volant prévu à cet effet à l'intérieur de la montre. Le volant est lui-même agencé pour transmettre l'énergie qui l'anime à un rouage qui arme le ressort moteur. On comprendra donc qu'une montre automatique qui demeure immobile ne se remonte pas.We already know electric winders. These winders are devices that can be used to prevent an automatic watch from stopping when it is not worn for a certain period of time. The automatic watches are equipped with a mechanism that automatically raises the mainspring by using the movements of the arm of the wearer of the watch as a driving force. When an automatic watch is worn, the movements rotate or oscillate a steering wheel provided for this purpose inside the watch. The steering wheel itself is designed to transmit the energy that drives it to a train that arms the mainspring. It will be understood that an automatic watch that remains motionless does not go up.

Un endroit où une montre est tout particulièrement susceptible de demeurer longtemps immobile, est la vitrine d'un revendeur. En effet, il n'est pas rare qu'un nombre important de montres soient exposées de manière statique dans les vitrines des commerces horlogers. L'utilisation de remontoirs électriques est donc particulièrement avantageuse dans un tel environnement. Le document de brevet EP 2 481 322 décrit un remontoir électrique adapté pour servir également de présentoir pour une montre dans la vitrine d'un revendeur. Le remontoir électrique décrit dans ce document antérieur est formé d'un socle sur lequel se dressent deux montants qui portent un élément support prévu pour porter une montre. L'élément support est monté pivotant entre les montants, et un moteur électrique installé dans le socle permet de faire tourner l'élément support par l'intermédiaire d'une courroie. Selon le document antérieur susmentionné, la rotation de l'élément support permet d'offrir aux spectateurs une présentation dynamique d'une montre automatique, tout en en assurant le remontage. Précisons enfin que l'énergie nécessaire au fonctionnement de ce remontoir électrique de l'art antérieur peut être fournie soit via le courant du réseau électrique, soit à partir de cellules solaires disposées à la surface du socle.A place where a watch is particularly likely to remain a long time immobile, is the window of a dealer. Indeed, it is not uncommon for a large number of watches to be statically exposed in the windows of watch shops. The use of electric winders is particularly advantageous in such an environment. The patent document EP 2 481 322 describes an electric winding adapted to also serve as a display for a watch in the window of a dealer. The electric winding device described in this prior document is formed of a base on which stand two uprights which carry a support element intended to carry a watch. The support member is pivotally mounted between the uprights, and an electric motor installed in the base rotates the support member through a belt. According to the aforementioned earlier document, the rotation of the support element makes it possible to offer viewers a dynamic presentation of an automatic watch, while reassembling it. Finally, it should be noted that the energy necessary for the operation of this electric winding device of the prior art can be provided either via the current of the electrical network or from solar cells arranged on the surface of the base.

Le remontoir qui vient d'être décrit présente certains inconvénients. En particulier, le document explique que le mouvement de l'élément support est prévu pour être permanent. A cet égard, on sait qu'un remontoir électrique ne risque pas de remonter une montre au-delà de la tension maximum du ressort. En effet, le ressort moteur d'une montre automatique est normalement muni d'une bride glissante. Cette dernière est agencée pour permettre au ressort de s'armer normalement, mais pour glisser contre les parois du tambour dès que la tension du ressort atteint une certaine limite. Quoi qu'il en soit, un remontage permanent comme décrit dans le document susmentionné est contre-indiqué. En effet, un tel remontage a l'inconvénient d'entraîner une usure accélérée du mécanisme de remontage. D'autre part, les amateurs de belles montres préfèrent souvent examiner une pièce d'horlogerie exposée de manière statique.
On connaît également le document de brevet DE 195 35 229 qui décrit un remontoir électrique permettant le remontage de plusieurs montres à la fois. A cet effet, le remontoir comprend un boitier renfermant un moteur électrique et portant un support vertical amovible entrainé en rotation verticale par des rouleaux prévus dans le boitier. Le support amovible comprend des logements permettant de recevoir plusieurs montres. Le support amovible permet de changer facilement les montres à remonter. Toutefois, ce remontoir électrique prévoit que le support est maintenu en permanence en mouvement et n'est ralenti ou arrêté que pour retirer une montre du support. Là encore, un remontage en permanence a l'inconvénient d'entraîner une usure accélérée du mécanisme de remontage, et les amateurs de belles montres préfèrent souvent examiner une pièce d'horlogerie exposée de manière statique.The winder which has just been described has certain disadvantages. In particular, the document explains that the movement of the support member is intended to be permanent. In this respect, it is known that an electric winder is not likely to go up a watch beyond the maximum tension of the spring. Indeed, the motor spring of an automatic watch is normally provided with a sliding flange. The latter is arranged to allow the spring to arm normally, but to slide against the walls of the drum as soon as the tension of the spring reaches a certain limit. In any case, permanent winding as described in the above mentioned document is contraindicated. Indeed, such a reassembly has the drawback of causing accelerated wear of the mechanism of reassembly. On the other hand, lovers of beautiful watches often prefer to examine a statically exposed timepiece.
The patent document is also known DE 195 35 229 which describes an electric winding allowing the reassembly of several watches at the same time. For this purpose, the winder comprises a housing enclosing an electric motor and carrying a removable vertical support driven in vertical rotation by rollers provided in the housing. The removable support includes housing for receiving multiple watches. The removable support makes it easy to change the watches to be reassembled. However, this electric winding provides that the support is kept permanently in motion and is slowed down or stopped only to remove a watch from the support. Again, constantly reassembly has the disadvantage of causing accelerated wear of the winding mechanism, and fans of beautiful watches often prefer to examine a timepiece exposed statically.

BREF EXPOSE DE L'INVENTIONBRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Un but de la présente invention est de remédier aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur qui viennent d'être mentionnés en fournissant un remontoir électrique pour montre automatique alimenté par une cellule solaire, et convenant pour remplir simultanément la fonction de remontoir et celle de présentoir statique durant les heures d'ouverture d'un magasin. La présente invention atteint ce but en fournissant un remontoir électrique pour montre automatique conforme à la revendication 1 annexée.An object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art which have just been mentioned by providing an electric winder for an automatic watch powered by a solar cell, and suitable to simultaneously fulfill the function of winding and that of static display during the opening hours of a store. The present invention achieves this goal by providing an automatic watch winder according to the appended claim 1.

BREVES DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement
à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en coupe d'un remontoir électrique solaire conforme à un mode de réalisation particulier de la présente invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue partielle de dessus montrant l'interface de commande du remontoir électrique de la figure 1.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the description which follows, given only
by way of nonlimiting example, and with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic sectional view of a solar electric winding according to a particular embodiment of the present invention;
  • the figure 2 is a partial view from above showing the control interface of the electric winding of the figure 1 .

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE D'UN MODE DE REALISATIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT

La figure 1 est une vue schématique en coupe d'un remontoir électrique solaire (désigné généralement par la référence 1) conforme à la présente invention. Comme on peut le voir, le remontoir 1 comporte un socle 3 qui porte un bras incliné 5 qui se termine par un support tournant amovible 7. A l'intérieur du bras est logé un module moteur 9 comprenant un moteur électrique et un engrenage réducteur (non référencé). Le support tournant 7 est couplé au module moteur 9 par l'intermédiaire d'un tube en silicone 11 présentant à ses extrémités des ouvertures dans lesquelles sont insérés à frottement gras les axes du module moteur et du support tournant.The figure 1 is a schematic sectional view of a solar electric winding (generally designated by reference 1) according to the present invention. As can be seen, the winding 1 comprises a base 3 which carries an inclined arm 5 which terminates in a rotating support 7. Inside the arm is housed a motor module 9 comprising an electric motor and a gear reduction gear (not referenced). The rotating support 7 is coupled to the motor module 9 via a silicone tube 11 having at its ends openings in which are inserted frictionally the axes of the motor module and the rotating support.

Le bras 5 est fixé sur le socle 3. Un certain nombre d'éléments du remontoir 1 sont logés dans deux cavités aménagées dans l'épaisseur du socle. Une première cavité (non référencée) sert de logements pour une cellule photovoltaïque 13 et un accumulateur 15. Un seconde cavité (non référencée) contient un circuit élévateur de tension 17, un microcontrôleur horloger 19 et un capteur de lumière 21 constitué dans le présent exemple par une photodiode.The arm 5 is fixed on the base 3. A number of elements of the winding 1 are housed in two cavities arranged in the thickness of the base. A first cavity (not referenced) serves as housing for a photovoltaic cell 13 and a battery 15. A second cavity (not referenced) contains a voltage boost circuit 17, a clock microcontroller 19 and a light sensor 21 constituted in the present example by a photodiode.

Le fonctionnement collectif des différents éléments qui viennent d'être décrits est régie par le microcontrôleur 19. Tout d'abord, dans le présent exemple, la cellule photovoltaïque 13 est une cellule solaire Sunpower© à haut rendement. La tension fournie par la cellule avoisine 0,4 volt et dépend de l'intensité lumineuse ainsi que du courant débité. Un circuit élévateur de tension 17 est placé en sortie de la cellule solaire. La fonction de l'élévateur de tension 17 est de transformer la puissance électrique fournie à très basse tension par la cellule solaire en une tension légèrement supérieur à 3 volts, de sorte qu'elle soit compatible tout à la fois avec l'accumulateur 15, le microcontrôleur 19 et le module moteur 9.The collective operation of the various elements which have just been described is governed by the microcontroller 19. First, in the present example, the photovoltaic cell 13 is a Sunpower © solar cell with high efficiency. The voltage supplied by the cell is around 0.4 volts and depends on the light intensity as well as the current output. A voltage booster circuit 17 is placed at the output of the solar cell. The function of the voltage booster 17 is to transform the electrical power supplied at very low voltage by the solar cell into a voltage slightly greater than 3 volts, so that it is compatible both with the accumulator 15, the microcontroller 19 and the motor module 9.

Le microcontrôleur 19 est encore relié à une interface de commande 23 qui est montrée plus en détail dans la figure 2. Dans l'exemple illustré, l'interface de commande comprend un affichage LCD matriciel 29 et quatre touches tactiles 31a, 31b, 31c et 31d. L'affichage LCD et les touches tactiles sont intégrés ensemble dans un écran transparent qui ferme la première cavité du socle 3. Tant qu'il n'est pas activé, l'interface de commande 23 est parfaitement transparente. La lumière ambiante peut donc atteindre la cellule solaire 13 sans entraves. Selon le mode de réalisation qui fait l'objet du présent exemple, le microcontrôleur 19 est agencé pour exécuter sélectivement l'un ou l'autre d'une pluralité de programmes correspondant à autant de modes de fonctionnement. Les touches tactiles 31a, 31b, 31c et 31d permettent notamment à un utilisateur de sélectionner le mode de fonctionnement désiré.The microcontroller 19 is still connected to a control interface 23 which is shown in more detail in the figure 2 . In the illustrated example, the control interface comprises a matrix LCD display 29 and four touch keys 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d. The LCD display and the touch keys are integrated together in a transparent screen which closes the first cavity of the base 3. As long as it is not activated, the control interface 23 is perfectly transparent. The ambient light can therefore reach the solar cell 13 without hindrance. According to the mode of embodiment which is the subject of this example, the microcontroller 19 is arranged to selectively execute one or the other of a plurality of programs corresponding to as many modes of operation. The touch keys 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d in particular allow a user to select the desired operating mode.

Un premier parmi les modes de fonctionnement qui peuvent être sélectionnés est un mode dans lequel le support tournant est entraîné uniquement lorsque le remontoir est éclairé. Le microcontrôleur 19 est relié à une photodiode 21, et pour déterminer si le remontoir est éclairé, le microcontrôleur contrôle à intervalle régulier le comportement de la photodiode afin de déterminer si l'intensité de la lumière ambiante dépasse un seuil prédéfini. A titre d'exemple, ce premier mode de fonctionnement peut comporter les étapes suivantes : dès que le microcontrôleur détermine que l'éclairage est suffisant, il fait tourner le module moteur 9 à la vitesse de deux tours par minute, aussi longtemps que l'intensité de la lumière ne tombe pas au-dessous du seuil prédéfini. Dans le cas où l'intensité lumineuse ne faiblit pas, au bout de 12 heures, le module moteur aura fait accomplir 1440 tours au support tournant 7. A ce moment, le microcontrôleur interrompt le remontage et se met en sommeil pour les 12 heures suivantes. A l'expiration des 12 heures de sommeil, le microcontrôleur se met à nouveau en veille, prêt à redémarrer son programme dès que l'éclairage est suffisant.A first of the selectable modes of operation is a mode in which the rotating support is driven only when the crown is illuminated. The microcontroller 19 is connected to a photodiode 21, and to determine if the winding is illuminated, the microcontroller regularly controls the behavior of the photodiode to determine if the intensity of the ambient light exceeds a predefined threshold. By way of example, this first mode of operation may comprise the following steps: as soon as the microcontroller determines that the illumination is sufficient, it rotates the motor module 9 at the speed of two revolutions per minute, as long as the intensity of light does not fall below the predefined threshold. In the case where the light intensity does not weaken, after 12 hours, the engine module will have completed 1440 turns to the rotating support 7. At this time, the microcontroller interrupts the reassembly and goes to sleep for the next 12 hours . At the end of the 12 hours of sleep, the microcontroller goes to sleep again, ready to restart its program as soon as the lighting is sufficient.

Rappelons qu'un but de la présente invention est de fournir un remontoir électrique solaire convenant pour remplir simultanément les fonctions de remontoir et de présentoir statique durant les heures d'ouverture d'un magasin. A cet effet, un second parmi les modes de fonctionnement qui peuvent être sélectionnés est un mode dans lequel un programme d'entraînement du support tournant 7 est démarré à une heure préalablement sélectionnée à l'aide de l'interface de commande 23. A cet effet, une fois le second mode de fonctionnement sélectionné, l'utilisateur peut modifier la valeurs de certains paramètres du programme de remontage à l'aide de l'interface de commande 23. Ces paramètres comprennent en particulier l'heure à laquelle le programme d'entraînement du support tournant (7) doit démarrer. Dans le présent exemple, l'utilisateur utilise d'abord les touches tactiles 31a et 31b (figure 2) pour choisir le paramètre à régler. Ensuite, il utilise les touches tactiles 31c et 31d pour modifier la valeur de ce paramètre.Recall that an object of the present invention is to provide a solar electric winding suitable for simultaneously perform the functions of winding and static display during the opening hours of a store. For this purpose, a second of the selectable operating modes is a mode in which a drive program of the rotating support 7 is started at a previously selected time using the control interface 23. effect, once the second mode of operation is selected, the user can change the values of certain parameters of the winding program using the control interface 23. These parameters include in particular the time at which the drive program of the rotating support (7) must start. In this example, the user first uses the touch keys 31a and 31b ( figure 2 ) to choose the parameter to be adjusted. Then, it uses the touch keys 31c and 31d to modify the value of this parameter.

On comprendra notamment qu'en sélectionnant l'heure de démarrage du programme d'entraînement du support tournant de façon à ce que le programme se déroule entièrement en dehors des heures d'ouverture du magasin, il est possible d'utiliser le remontoir comme présentoir statique durant toute la durée des heures d'ouverture. Précisons que la présence de l'accumulateur 15 permet l'exécution d'un programme complet de remontage même la nuit, en l'absence de tout éclairage de la cellule photovoltaïque 13.It will be understood in particular that by selecting the starting time of the training program of the rotating support so that the program takes place entirely outside the opening hours of the store, it is possible to use the winding as a display static throughout the hours of operation. Note that the presence of the accumulator 15 allows the execution of a complete program of winding even at night, in the absence of any illumination of the photovoltaic cell 13.

De préférence, le second mode de fonctionnement ci-dessus permet d'utiliser l'interface de commande non seulement pour choisir l'heure de démarrage du programme d'entraînement, mais également pour définir un certain nombre de paramètres de ce programme. On comprendra sans peine qu'un paramètre, qu'il est particulièrement avantageux de pouvoir définir au cas par cas, est la durée du programme de remontage. Alternativement, au lieu de définir la durée de remontage, il est possible de définir de manière équivalente le nombre de tours que doit effectuer le support tournant 7 au cours du programme de remontage.Preferably, the second mode of operation above makes it possible to use the control interface not only to choose the start time of the training program, but also to define a certain number of parameters of this program. It is easy to understand that a parameter, which is particularly advantageous to be able to define case by case, is the duration of the winding program. Alternatively, instead of defining the winding time, it is possible to define in an equivalent manner the number of revolutions that the rotating support 7 must make during the winding program.

La durée ou le nombre de tours effectués durant le programme de remontage dépend du modèle de la montre automatique que l'on désire remonter. Ainsi, une variante préférée de la présente invention prévoit qu'un utilisateur peut entrer une indication du modèle de la montre dans l'interface de commande 23. Ainsi, en indiquant simplement aux moyens électroniques 19 le modèle de la montre qui est fixée sur le support tournant 7, on permet aux moyens électroniques de déterminer la durée ou le nombre de tours à effectuer par le support tournant. Selon une variante possible, l'indication du modèle de la montre peut s'effectuer en entrant un code correspondant dans l'interface de commande 23. Selon cette dernière variante, le remontoir électrique comporte une mémoire non-volatile associée au microcontrôleur 19. Cette mémoire contient une table de correspondances faisant correspondre à chaque modèle de montre un code d'identification d'une part, et un nombre de tours ou une durée de remontage d'autre part. Ainsi, un utilisateur peut programmer le nombre de tours ou la durée de remontage en introduisant simplement le code d'identification d'un modèle de montre dans l'interface de commande 23. L'homme du métier comprendra en outre que, selon encore une autre variante, la saisie manuelle de l'indication du modèle de la montre pourrait être remplacée par une entrée semi-automatisée de cette indication. En effet, l'interface de commande 23 pourrait comporter par exemple un dispositif de lecture de code-barres ou RFID. Dans ces conditions, si la montre, ou plutôt son emballage, contenait une puce RFID ou un code-barres d'identification, il suffirait à l'utilisateur d'approcher cette identification du dispositif de lecture pour entrer l'indication du modèle de la montre dans les moyens électroniques 19.The duration or the number of revolutions made during the winding program depends on the model of the automatic watch that one wishes to remount. Thus, a preferred variant of the present invention provides that a user can enter an indication of the model of the watch into the control interface 23. Thus, by simply indicating to the electronic means 19 the model of the watch which is fixed on the rotating support 7, it is possible electronic means to determine the duration or number of turns to be performed by the rotating support. According to a possible variant, the indication of the model of the watch can be effected by entering a corresponding code in the control interface 23. According to this latter variant, the electric winding comprises a non-volatile memory associated with the microcontroller 19. This memory contains a table of correspondences corresponding to each model of shows an identification code on the one hand, and a number of turns or a period of reassembly on the other hand. Thus, a user can program the number of revolutions or the reassembly time by simply introducing the identification code of a watch model in the control interface 23. Those skilled in the art will furthermore understand that, according to another Alternatively, the manual entry of the model indication of the watch could be replaced by a semi-automated entry of this indication. Indeed, the control interface 23 could comprise for example a barcode reading device or RFID. Under these conditions, if the watch, or rather its packaging, contained an RFID chip or an identification barcode, the user would simply have to approach this identification of the reading device to enter the indication of the model of the shows in electronic means 19.

Un autre paramètre de remontage susceptible d'être sélectionné par l'utilisateur du remontoir au moyen de l'interface de commande (23) pourrait être le sens de remontage. Ce paramètre pourrait par exemple prendre sélectivement l'une des trois valeurs : « rotation dans le sens horaire », « rotation dans le sens antihoraire », et « remontage alterné » (cette dernière option serait par exemple implémentée sous la forme d'un enchaînement de 10 minutes de remontage dans un sens, puis 10 minutes dans l'autre, et ainsi de suite).Another winding parameter that can be selected by the user of the winder by means of the control interface (23) could be the direction of reassembly. This parameter could, for example, selectively take one of the three values: "clockwise rotation", "counterclockwise rotation", and "alternating winding" (the latter option would for example be implemented in the form of a sequence 10 minutes of winding in one direction, then 10 minutes in the other, and so on).

Selon encore une autre variante avantageuse de l'invention, le remontoir peut avoir la caractéristique d'arrêter la rotation du support tournant 7 en fin de programme dans une position angulaire bien définie. Cette dernière caractéristique permet notamment de fournir un remontoir avec lequel la montre se trouve toujours en position verticale quand le programme de remontage prend fin. Pour obtenir l'arrêt de la rotation dans une position angulaire bien déterminée, un remontoir électrique solaire conforme à cette dernière variante comporte des moyens de détection d'au moins une position angulaire du support tournant 7. Ces moyens de détections peuvent comporter par exemple un aimant permanant 25 serti dans la paroi du tube en silicone 11, et un contacteur « reed » 27 relié au microcontrôleur 19 et disposé à l'intérieur du bras 5 en regard de la trajectoire circulaire de l'aimant 25. La force de l'aimant et la sensibilité du contacteur sont choisis de manière à ce que le contacteur 27 se ferme brièvement lorsque l'aimant 25 passe devant lui et demeure ouvert le reste du temps. On comprendra d'autre part que les moyens de détection d'au moins une position angulaire du support tournant pourraient ne pas être magnétiques. En effet, ces moyens de détection pourraient tout aussi bien comprendre par exemple une photodiode et une source lumineuse.According to yet another advantageous variant of the invention, the winding can have the characteristic of stopping the rotation of the support rotating 7 at the end of the program in a well-defined angular position. This last feature allows in particular to provide a winder with which the watch is always in a vertical position when the winding program ends. To obtain the stop rotation in a specific angular position, a solar electric winding according to the latter variant comprises means for detecting at least one angular position of the rotating support 7. These detecting means may comprise for example a permanent magnet 25 crimped into the wall of the silicone tube 11, and a "reed" contactor 27 connected to the microcontroller 19 and disposed within the arm 5 facing the circular path of the magnet 25. The force of the magnet and the sensitivity of the contactor are chosen so that the switch 27 briefly closes when the magnet 25 passes in front of him and remains open the rest of the time. It will be understood on the other hand that the means for detecting at least one angular position of the rotating support may not be magnetic. Indeed, these detection means could equally well include for example a photodiode and a light source.

On comprendra en outre que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations évidentes pour un homme du métier peuvent être apportées au mode de réalisation qui fait l'objet de la présente description sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention définie par les revendications annexées. En particulier, le détecteur de lumière relié aux moyens électroniques selon l'invention pourrait être constitué par la cellule photovoltaïque 13 reliée au microcontrôleur 19. Dans ce cas, c'est l'existence, ou non, d'une tension dépassant un certain seuil entre les bornes de la cellule photovoltaïque qui serait utilisée pour déterminer si le remontoir est éclairé.It will be further understood that various modifications and / or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the embodiment which is the subject of the present description without departing from the scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims. In particular, the light detector connected to the electronic means according to the invention could be constituted by the photovoltaic cell 13 connected to the microcontroller 19. In this case, it is the existence, or not, of a voltage exceeding a certain threshold. between the terminals of the photovoltaic cell that would be used to determine if the winder is illuminated.

D'autre part, le remontoir électrique pourrait également être équipé de moyens pour détecter la présence d'une montre sur le support tournant 7. Ces derniers moyens seraient reliés aux moyens électroniques, et maintiendraient le remontoir électrique en sommeil tant qu'aucune montre n'ait placée sur le support tournant. Ainsi le support tournant serait entraîné uniquement lorsqu'une montre se trouve sur le support tournant. Cette caractéristique permettrait d'éviter de gaspiller de l'énergie en faisant tourner le moteur inutilement. Les moyens pour détecter la présence d'une montre sur le support tournant pourraient comprendre par exemple un capteur optique ou un capteur de pression.On the other hand, the electric winding could also be equipped with means for detecting the presence of a watch on the rotating support 7. The latter means would be connected to the electronic means, and keep the power winder dormant as long as no watch placed on the rotating support. Thus the rotating support would be driven only when a watch is on the rotating support. This feature would avoid wasting energy by running the motor unnecessarily. The means for detecting the presence of a watch on the rotating support could comprise, for example, an optical sensor or a pressure sensor.

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  1. Electric winder (1) for a self-winding watch including:
    a rotating support (7), a motor (9) arranged to drive the rotating support, an accumulator (15) arranged to power the motor, a solar cell (13) arranged to charge the accumulator, an internal clock, an electronic means (19) of controlling the motor, and a user control interface for the electronic means;
    characterized in that the winder includes a light sensor (21) connected to the electronic means (19), and in that the electronic means is connected to the internal clock and arranged to be controlled by the user to be selectively placed in one or other of a plurality of operating modes, said plurality of operating modes including a first mode in which the rotating support is only driven when the winder is illuminated and a second mode in which a programme for driving the rotating support is started at a pre-selected time by using the control interface.
  2. Electric winder according to claim 1, characterized in that the user control interface (23) for the electronic means (19) includes a matrix LCD display (29) and a plurality of tactile keys (31, 31b, 31c, 31d), the LCD display and the tactile keys all being integrated in a transparent screen, and in that the solar cell (13) is arranged in a housing arranged inside the electric winder, the housing being closed by the transparent screen.
  3. Electric winder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is arranged so that, when the user has operated the electronic means (19) to place said means in the second operating mode, the user can define a start time for the rotating support (7) drive programme, and in that the control interface (23) is arranged to allow the entry of an indication representing the number of revolutions to be performed by the rotating support during the rotating support drive programme.
  4. Electric winder according to claim 3, characterized in that the electronic means (19) includes a non-volatile memory in which there is stored a reference table containing identification codes for various self-winding watch models and matching each of said identification codes to a number of revolutions to be performed or a duration of the rotating support (7) drive programme, and in that the indication representing the number of revolutions to be performed by the rotating support during the programme is formed by an identification code peculiar to a self-winding watch model.
  5. Electric winder according to claim 4, characterized in that the control interface (23) includes a bar code or RFID reader device, and in that the watch to be wound is stored with a bar code or RFID tag containing the model identification code of the watch to be wound, the bar code or RFID reader device being arranged to read the bar code or RFID tag stored with the watch to be wound.
  6. Electric winder according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mechanism includes a means of detecting (25, 27) at least one angular position of the rotating support (7).
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