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EP2755094A1
EP2755094A1 EP13151196.6A EP13151196A EP2755094A1 EP 2755094 A1 EP2755094 A1 EP 2755094A1 EP 13151196 A EP13151196 A EP 13151196A EP 2755094 A1 EP2755094 A1 EP 2755094A1
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Eddy Valladon
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/04—Mounting the clockwork in the case; Shock absorbing mountings
    • G04B37/0409—Fixed mounting relating to wall clocks and pendulums
    • G04B37/0418—Fixed mounting relating to wall clocks and pendulums with shock damping means
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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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/04—Mounting the clockwork in the case; Shock absorbing mountings
    • G04B37/05—Fixed mountings for pocket or wrist watches
    • G04B37/052—Fixed mountings for pocket or wrist watches with shock damping means not related to the winding stem

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  • the present invention relates to a timepiece, in particular to a wristwatch, with a watch movement housed in a watch case.
  • a timepiece in particular to a wristwatch, with a watch movement housed in a watch case.
  • the present invention is not limited to such timepieces and may also include pocket watches, pin watches or the like.
  • a watch is a portable device which, among other things, is used to indicate the time.
  • a watch consists of three essential parts, namely a watch movement which is the "technical” part, ie all the organs and mechanisms used to indicate the time, the box watch that protects the movement and the indicator organs (typically the dial and hands).
  • the watch case is composed of several elements, namely a middle part, a bottom (which generally closes the middle part of the bridges of the movement) and an ice window.
  • the watch movement is housed and fixed in the middle part.
  • an additional fastening element called an interlocking circle, is used which is inserted between the outer edge of the movement and the inner face of the middle part.
  • this fastening element is normally aimed at the middle part and / or the movement.
  • a result that the present invention aims to obtain is therefore to propose a timepiece that does not have the aforementioned drawbacks, and more particularly to propose a timepiece in which the watch movement can be housed in the box. shows in a more flexible way, while offering a damping of at least a part of the shocks and a centering of the movement more simple.
  • the subject of the present invention is a timepiece according to independent claim 1.
  • Preferred embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.
  • the object assigned to the invention is particularly achieved with the aid of a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch, with a watch movement housed in a watch case, in which the watch movement is connected to the watch case through at least one tension element.
  • the advantage of this invention lies in the fact that the tensioning elements that are provided to connect the watch movement to the watch case provide a flexible connection between these parts.
  • the aforementioned problems of traditional fastening systems can therefore be solved in a simple and effective manner.
  • this The invention makes it possible to achieve a centering of the "automatic" movement, thanks to the tensioning elements which automatically guarantee an optimal location of the movement by the natural cancellation of the forces and constraints. Also, a balance of the movement in the watch case is also automatic and "perfect", without the need for a particular setting.
  • the present invention also facilitates the absorption of shocks to the box prior to their negative impact on movement.
  • the fixation through the tension elements also solves the problems related to complicated movements since it offers a much greater freedom in the use of the free space in the box.
  • the tension element is a traction cable, in particular a metal traction cable and / or a strand, in particular a metal strand.
  • a pull cable is a cable composed of a number of wires (usually steel or other similar material) connected together. When these wires are braided (for example with a helical shape, as shown in FIG. figure 3 ), we also speak of strands. Sometimes such a pulling rope is not composed of "simple" yarns, but of a number of strands, braided together. Such a traction cable is therefore thicker and more robust. The typical number of these individual elements in a strand is 7, 19 or 37. Although the vast majority of known pull cables are round, they can also be flat. It is in particular possible to use the tension elements (cables and / or strands) made of hardened steel and / or of another alloy including iron.
  • tensioning elements for the suspension and the fixing of the clockwork movement in the box can be achieved thanks to the objects, known per se, having the advantageous properties in the solution of the problems of the state of the art stated, but which have never been used in horological applications.
  • tension cables or strands have advantageous properties in terms of durability, flexibility, price, etc.
  • Hardened steel also has the advantage it has a favorable aesthetic appearance that lends itself to use in watchmaking.
  • At least one device for anchoring the tension member is provided on the watch case.
  • this anchoring device may in particular be fixed to the inner surface of the box by a suitable fastening means (for example by welding or the like), but it is also conceivable to manufacture the watch case which directly comprises a such anchoring device.
  • a tensioning device of this type can p. ex. be a screw device (known per se) that can be used both to connect two opposite ends of the cable and to put this cable in tension. In this way, the voltage of the voltage elements can be adjusted directly.
  • the watch movement is installed in an envelope which comprises at least one attachment device of the tension element.
  • This embodiment of the present invention has the advantage, among other things, that a standard movement can be used in the context of the present invention. An adaptation of the movement in itself is therefore not necessary which increases the scope of the present invention to existing movements.
  • the watch case according to another embodiment of the present invention is adapted to comprise a transparent ice and / or a bottom.
  • additional elements such as one or more glasses.
  • At least one shock absorbing device may also be provided on the watch case and / or on the envelope of the watch movement in another embodiment of the present invention. With such a shock-absorbing device, it is possible to protect the watch movement more shocks that could be transmitted to the movement despite the damping effect obtained through the use of the above-mentioned tension elements.
  • this timepiece 10 comprises a watch case 12 which consists essentially of a middle part.
  • Box 12 at the figure 1 has been shown in the form of a "barrel", with the side walls 13 slightly curved and the walls from above and below 14 straight, but anyone skilled in the art can easily understand that the present invention is not limited to such a form of watch case 12.
  • the watch movement 20 of the timepiece 10 shown in FIG. figure 1 is not connected to the watch case 12 by an interlocking circle or other additional fastening element, but is simply suspended in the empty space inside the case. this box 12 thanks to tension elements 30.
  • tension elements 30 At the figure 1 Two unrelated tension members 30 are shown, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that only one tension member 30 or more than two tension members 30 may also be used.
  • the anchoring devices 17 for the tensioning elements 30 are provided on the inner surface 16 of the side walls 13 of the watch case 12.
  • the anchoring devices 17 at the figure 1 are rollers (or pulleys) which guide the tensioning elements 30. To this end, these rollers are fixed in their corresponding sockets by the screws 18. These screws 18 may for example be used to adjust the rotation of the rollers under influence of the tension member 30, but adjustment - if necessary - may also be made in another suitable manner. In any case, a person skilled in the art can easily understand that other anchoring devices can be used instead of the devices 17 illustrated in FIG. figure 1 .
  • the clockwork movement 20 it is housed in an envelope 21 which, similarly to the watch case 12, has several attachment devices 23 for the tension element 30.
  • the attachment devices 23 are simple projections with a fixed crossmember 24 on which the tension element 30 can be supported.
  • another mechanism for attaching the tension members 30 may also be provided, eg a mechanism similar to the anchoring elements 17 shown on the watch case 12.
  • the watch movement 20 and / or the envelope 21 may carry a dial with the hands (or other indication member), but it is also possible to provide a separate dial, housed in the box 12 independently, and connected to the movement 20 by appropriate means.
  • the two tension elements 30 at the figure 1 are provided with a corresponding tensioning device 31.
  • the two tensioning devices 31 are screw anchors consisting essentially of two elements each connected to one of the two ends of the tension element 30 which, by the rotation of one of the two anchoring elements relative to the other, allow to decrease (or increase) the distance between the ends of the tension element and thus to apply a more or less significant force leading to a desired tensioning of the element of voltage 30.
  • the principle used is well known in the field.
  • the watch movement 20 can easily be installed in the watch case 12. After assembly of all the elements, it is only necessary to tension the elements 30 so that the movement is perfectly centered, fixed and balanced.
  • the elastic properties of the tensioning members 30 ensure an automatic damping of at least a portion of the shocks to the box 12 during the use of the timepiece 10.
  • the shape of the movement 20 represented at the figure 1 is very simple and regular, the present invention also allows a very simple assembly of complicated watch movements, sometimes having irregular shapes.
  • the present invention also makes it possible to assemble (without any difficulty) parts which are not perfectly well machined, that is to say which potentially do not correspond perfectly to the necessary tolerances.
  • figure 2 corresponds to another view of the timepiece 10 according to the figure 1 .
  • Like the elements of the timepiece 10 illustrated in the figure 2 are none other than those already represented in the figure 2 we will not repeat their corresponding description.
  • FIG. figure 3 A particularly advantageous example for the tension element 30 is shown in FIG. figure 3 .
  • This is a tensioning cable and / or a strand, in this case composed of forty-three braided individual wires 40, 41, 42, 43.
  • the wires 40, 41, 42, 43 may for example be made of hardened steel, but other materials are of course also possible.
  • the tensioning cable 30 is first composed of a central wire 40 which is surrounded by six strands 41, braided helically around this central wire 40.
  • a strand 41 is also composed of a central wire 42 and six other wires 43, braided around this central wire 42.
  • This composition of the cable 30 is obviously just one of the various existing possibilities.

Abstract

The timepiece (10) has a clockwork movement (20) placed in a watch case (12) and connected to the case by a tension element (30) e.g. metal traction cable and metal strand. The tension element is manufactured from tempered steel and/or an iron alloy. The tension element includes multiple individual elements. An anchoring device (17) of the tension element is provided on the watch case. The clock movement is installed in an envelope (21) that includes a fastening device (23) of the tension element.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à une pièce d'horlogerie, en particulier à une montre-bracelet, avec un mouvement horloger logé dans une boîte de montre. Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée à de telles pièces d'horlogerie et peut notamment également comprendre les montres de poche, les montres-broche ou similaires.The present invention relates to a timepiece, in particular to a wristwatch, with a watch movement housed in a watch case. Of course, the present invention is not limited to such timepieces and may also include pocket watches, pin watches or the like.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Une montre, comme bien connu, est un appareil portatif qui, parmi d'autres choses, sert à indiquer l'heure. Généralement, une montre se compose de trois parties essentielles, à savoir un mouvement horloger qui est la partie « technique », c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des organes et des mécanismes qui servent à indiquer l'heure, la boîte de montre qui protège le mouvement et les organes indicateurs (typiquement le cadran et les aiguilles).A watch, as is well known, is a portable device which, among other things, is used to indicate the time. Generally, a watch consists of three essential parts, namely a watch movement which is the "technical" part, ie all the organs and mechanisms used to indicate the time, the box watch that protects the movement and the indicator organs (typically the dial and hands).

Dans les montres classiques, la boîte de montre est composée de plusieurs éléments, à savoir une carrure, un fond (qui généralement ferme la carrure du côté des ponts du mouvement) et une lunette de glace. Le mouvement horloger est logé et fixé dans la carrure. A cette fin, on utilise généralement un élément de fixation additionnel, appelé un cercle d'emboîtement, qui est inséré entre le bord extérieur du mouvement et la face intérieure de la carrure. Pour garantir une bonne fixation du mouvement, cet élément de fixation est normalement visé sur la carrure et/ou sur le mouvement.In classic watches, the watch case is composed of several elements, namely a middle part, a bottom (which generally closes the middle part of the bridges of the movement) and an ice window. The watch movement is housed and fixed in the middle part. To this end, an additional fastening element, called an interlocking circle, is used which is inserted between the outer edge of the movement and the inner face of the middle part. To ensure a good fixation of the movement, this fastening element is normally aimed at the middle part and / or the movement.

Or, cette manière de loger le mouvement horloger dans la boîte de montre, bien qu'utilisé de longue date, présente quelques inconvénients. Par exemple, l'installation du mouvement dans la boîte grâce à cette méthode requiert un travail de haute précision puisqu'un centrage parfait du mouvement dans la boîte est primordial pour un bon fonctionnement de la montre. Aussi, une fixation rigide (par les vis) résulte forcément en une transmission de tous les chocs subis par la boîte directement au mouvement horloger, sans aucun amortissement. Finalement, cette méthode traditionnelle de fixation du mouvement n'est aucunement flexible dans le sens qu'un ajustement parfait entre les dimensions du mouvement et de la boîte de montre est nécessaire pour que la fixation puisse être réalisée de manière satisfaisante. Dans ce sens, plusieurs différents cercles d'emboîtement doivent (en règle générale) être mis à disposition pour un même mouvement afin de garantir une bonne tenue et une bonne fixation du mouvement.However, this way of housing the watch movement in the watch case, although used for a long time, has some disadvantages. For example, the installation of the movement in the box by this method requires a high precision work because a perfect centering of the movement in the box is essential for a good functioning of the watch. As well, a rigid fixation (by the screws) necessarily results in a transmission of all the shocks suffered by the box directly to the clock movement, without any damping. Finally, this traditional method of fixing the movement is not flexible in the sense that a perfect fit between the dimensions of the movement and the watch case is necessary for the fixation can be performed satisfactorily. In this sense, several different interlocking circles must (as a rule) be made available for the same movement to ensure a good hold and a good fixation of the movement.

Exposé sommaire de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Un résultat que la présente invention vise à obtenir est donc de proposer une pièce d'horlogerie qui ne présente pas les inconvénients précités, et plus particulièrement de proposer une pièce d'horlogerie dans laquelle le mouvement d'horlogerie peut être logé dans la boîte de montre d'une manière plus flexible, tout en proposant un amortissement d'au moins une partie des chocs et un centrage du mouvement plus simple.A result that the present invention aims to obtain is therefore to propose a timepiece that does not have the aforementioned drawbacks, and more particularly to propose a timepiece in which the watch movement can be housed in the box. shows in a more flexible way, while offering a damping of at least a part of the shocks and a centering of the movement more simple.

A cet effet, la présente invention a pour objet une pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication indépendante 1. Des modes de réalisation préférés font l'objet de revendications dépendantes.For this purpose, the subject of the present invention is a timepiece according to independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

L'objet assigné à l'invention est notamment atteint à l'aide d'une pièce d'horlogerie, en particulier à une montre-bracelet, avec un mouvement horloger logé dans une boîte de montre, dans laquelle le mouvement horloger est connecté à la boîte de montre par le biais d'au moins un élément de tension.The object assigned to the invention is particularly achieved with the aid of a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch, with a watch movement housed in a watch case, in which the watch movement is connected to the watch case through at least one tension element.

L'avantage de cette invention réside notamment dans le fait que les éléments de tension qui sont prévus pour relier le mouvement horloger à la boîte de montre permettent d'obtenir une connexion flexible entre ces pièces. Les problèmes susmentionnés des systèmes de fixation traditionnels peuvent donc être résolus d'une manière simple et efficace. Concrètement, la présente invention permet de réaliser un centrage du mouvement « automatique », grâce aux éléments de tension qui garantissent de manière automatique un emplacement optimal du mouvement par l'annulation naturelle des forces et contraintes. Aussi, une mise en équilibre du mouvement dans la boîte de montre est également automatique et « parfaite », sans besoin d'un réglage particulier. S'agissant des éléments de tension flexible, la présente invention facilite aussi l'absorption des chocs subis par la boîte avant leur impact négatif sur le mouvement. De plus, la fixation par le biais des éléments de tension résout aussi les problèmes liés aux mouvements compliqués puisqu'elle propose une liberté nettement plus grande au niveau de l'utilisation de l'espace libre dans la boîte.The advantage of this invention lies in the fact that the tensioning elements that are provided to connect the watch movement to the watch case provide a flexible connection between these parts. The aforementioned problems of traditional fastening systems can therefore be solved in a simple and effective manner. In concrete terms, this The invention makes it possible to achieve a centering of the "automatic" movement, thanks to the tensioning elements which automatically guarantee an optimal location of the movement by the natural cancellation of the forces and constraints. Also, a balance of the movement in the watch case is also automatic and "perfect", without the need for a particular setting. With respect to flexible tension members, the present invention also facilitates the absorption of shocks to the box prior to their negative impact on movement. In addition, the fixation through the tension elements also solves the problems related to complicated movements since it offers a much greater freedom in the use of the free space in the box.

Dans des modes de réalisation préférables de l'invention, l'élément de tension est un câble de traction, notamment un câble de traction métallique et/ou un toron, notamment un toron métallique. Un câble de traction est un câble composé par un certain nombre de fils (généralement en acier ou un autre matériau similaire), reliés entre eux. Lorsque ces fils sont tressés (par exemple avec une forme hélicoïdale, comme représenté à la figure 3), on parle aussi de torons. Parfois, un tel câble de traction n'est pas composé des fils « simples », mais d'un certain nombre de torons, tressés ensemble. Un tel câble de traction est donc plus épais et plus robuste. Le nombre typique de ces éléments individuels dans un toron est 7, 19 ou 37. Bien que la grande majorité des câbles de traction connus soient de forme ronde, ils peuvent aussi être de forme plate. Il est notamment possible d'utiliser les éléments de tension (câbles et/ou torons) fabriqués en acier trempé et/ou en un autre alliage comprenant le fer.In preferable embodiments of the invention, the tension element is a traction cable, in particular a metal traction cable and / or a strand, in particular a metal strand. A pull cable is a cable composed of a number of wires (usually steel or other similar material) connected together. When these wires are braided (for example with a helical shape, as shown in FIG. figure 3 ), we also speak of strands. Sometimes such a pulling rope is not composed of "simple" yarns, but of a number of strands, braided together. Such a traction cable is therefore thicker and more robust. The typical number of these individual elements in a strand is 7, 19 or 37. Although the vast majority of known pull cables are round, they can also be flat. It is in particular possible to use the tension elements (cables and / or strands) made of hardened steel and / or of another alloy including iron.

Ces différents modes de réalisation de la présente invention possèdent l'avantage, entre autres, que les éléments de tension pour la suspension et la fixation du mouvement horloger dans la boîte peuvent être réalisés grâce aux objets, connus en soi, ayant les propriétés avantageuses dans la solution des problèmes de l'état de la technique énoncés, mais qui n'ont jamais été utilisés dans des applications horlogères. En particulier, les câbles de tension ou des torons ont des propriétés avantageuses au niveau de la durabilité, la flexibilité, le prix, etc. L'acier trempé a également l'avantage supplémentaire qu'il possède un aspect esthétique favorable qui se prête à l'utilisation dans l'horlogerie.These different embodiments of the present invention have the advantage, inter alia, that the tensioning elements for the suspension and the fixing of the clockwork movement in the box can be achieved thanks to the objects, known per se, having the advantageous properties in the solution of the problems of the state of the art stated, but which have never been used in horological applications. In particular, tension cables or strands have advantageous properties in terms of durability, flexibility, price, etc. Hardened steel also has the advantage it has a favorable aesthetic appearance that lends itself to use in watchmaking.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation préférable de la présente invention, au moins un dispositif d'ancrage de l'élément de tension est prévu sur la boîte de montre. A cette fin, ce dispositif d'ancrage peut notamment être fixé à la surface intérieure de la boîte par un moyen de fixation approprié (par exemple par soudage ou similaire), mais il est également imaginable de fabriquer la boîte de montre qui comprend directement un tel dispositif d'ancrage.In another preferable embodiment of the present invention, at least one device for anchoring the tension member is provided on the watch case. To this end, this anchoring device may in particular be fixed to the inner surface of the box by a suitable fastening means (for example by welding or the like), but it is also conceivable to manufacture the watch case which directly comprises a such anchoring device.

L'avantage de ce mode de réalisation de la présente invention, entre autres, réside dans le fait que les éléments de tension peuvent être directement reliés à la boîte de montre, sans qu'un élément intermédiaire ne soit nécessaire. Si ces dispositifs font directement partie de la boîte de montre, aucun moyen supplémentaire de fixation n'est non plus nécessaire, ce qui simplifie l'assemblage de la montre de manière considérable.The advantage of this embodiment of the present invention, among others, lies in the fact that the tensioning elements can be directly connected to the watch case, without the need for an intermediate element. If these devices are directly part of the watch case, no additional means of attachment is also necessary, which simplifies the assembly of the watch considerably.

Un autre mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention prévoit qu'au moins un élément de tension soit muni d'un dispositif de mise en tension correspondant. Un dispositif de mise en tension de ce type peut p. ex. être un dispositif à vis (connu en soi) qui peut être utilisé à la fois pour relier deux extrémités opposées du câble et pour mettre ce câble en tension. De cette façon, la tension des éléments de tension peut être réglée directement.Another advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at least one tension element is provided with a corresponding tensioning device. A tensioning device of this type can p. ex. be a screw device (known per se) that can be used both to connect two opposite ends of the cable and to put this cable in tension. In this way, the voltage of the voltage elements can be adjusted directly.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation préférable de la présente invention, le mouvement horloger est installé dans une enveloppe qui comprend au moins un dispositif d'attache de l'élément de tension. Ce mode de réalisation de la présente invention possède l'avantage, entre autres choses, qu'un mouvement standard peut être utilisé dans le cadre de la présente invention. Une adaptation du mouvement en soit n'est donc pas nécessaire ce qui augmente le champ d'application de la présente invention aux mouvements existants.In another preferable embodiment of the present invention, the watch movement is installed in an envelope which comprises at least one attachment device of the tension element. This embodiment of the present invention has the advantage, among other things, that a standard movement can be used in the context of the present invention. An adaptation of the movement in itself is therefore not necessary which increases the scope of the present invention to existing movements.

Pour obtenir un effet esthétique particulièrement avantageux, mais également pour permettre un contrôle visuel des éléments de tension, la boîte de montre selon un autre mode de mise en oeuvre de la présente invention est adaptée pour comprendre une glace et/ou un fond transparents. A cette fin, il est bien entendu possible de prévoir un ou plusieurs éléments supplémentaires, tels qu'une ou plusieurs lunettes.To obtain a particularly advantageous aesthetic effect, but also to allow a visual control of the tensioning elements, the watch case according to another embodiment of the present invention is adapted to comprise a transparent ice and / or a bottom. To this end, it is of course possible to provide one or more additional elements, such as one or more glasses.

Finalement, au moins un dispositif d'amortissement de chocs peut aussi être prévu sur la boîte de montre et/ou sur l'enveloppe du mouvement horloger dans un autre mode de réalisation de la présente invention. Grâce à un tel dispositif d'amortissement de chocs, il est possible de protéger le mouvement horloger davantage des chocs qui pourraient être transmis au mouvement malgré l'effet d'amortissement obtenu grâce à l'utilisation des éléments de tension susmentionnés.Finally, at least one shock absorbing device may also be provided on the watch case and / or on the envelope of the watch movement in another embodiment of the present invention. With such a shock-absorbing device, it is possible to protect the watch movement more shocks that could be transmitted to the movement despite the damping effect obtained through the use of the above-mentioned tension elements.

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L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description ci-après faite à titre d'exemple non limitatif en regard du dessin ci-annexé qui représente schématiquement les éléments constitutifs d'une pièce d'horlogerie selon la présente invention, à savoir :

  • figure 1, la pièce d'horlogerie selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, représenté de manière schématique simplifiée dans une vue en perspective ;
  • figure 2, la pièce d'horlogerie selon le mode de réalisation de la présente invention selon figure 1, en vue de dessus ; et
  • figure 3, un câble de traction et/ou un toron, utilisé dans certains modes de réalisation de la pièce d'horlogerie selon la présente invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description given by way of nonlimiting example with reference to the attached drawing which schematically represents the constituent elements of a timepiece according to the present invention, namely :
  • figure 1 the timepiece according to an embodiment of the present invention, shown schematically simplified in a perspective view;
  • figure 2 , the timepiece according to the embodiment of the present invention according to figure 1 , in top view; and
  • figure 3 , a traction cable and / or a strand, used in some embodiments of the timepiece according to the present invention.

Exposé détaillé de l'inventionDetailed exposition of the invention

En se reportant à la figure 1, on voit une pièce d'horlogerie 10 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention dans une représentation assez schématique. Comme on peut facilement s'apercevoir, cette pièce d'horlogerie 10 comprend une boîte de montre 12 qui est constituée essentiellement d'une carrure. La boîte 12 à la figure 1 a été représentée en forme de « tonneau », avec les parois latérales 13 légèrement courbées et les parois d'en haut et d'en bas 14 droites, mais tout homme du métier peut facilement comprendre que la présente invention n'est pas limitée à une telle forme de boîte de montre 12.Referring to the figure 1 a timepiece 10 is shown according to one embodiment of the present invention in a rather schematic representation. As can easily be seen, this timepiece 10 comprises a watch case 12 which consists essentially of a middle part. Box 12 at the figure 1 has been shown in the form of a "barrel", with the side walls 13 slightly curved and the walls from above and below 14 straight, but anyone skilled in the art can easily understand that the present invention is not limited to such a form of watch case 12.

Le mouvement horloger 20 de la pièce d'horlogerie 10 représentée à la figure 1, contrairement à des pièces d'horlogerie habituelles, n'est pas relié à la boîte de montre 12 par un cercle d'emboîtement ou un autre élément de fixation supplémentaire, mais est simplement suspendu dans l'espace laissé vide à l'intérieur de cette boîte 12 grâce à des éléments de tension 30. A la figure 1, deux éléments de tension 30 non reliés entre eux sont représentés, mais il est évident pour un homme du métier qu'un seul élément de tension 30 ou plus de deux éléments de tension 30 peuvent également être utilisés.The watch movement 20 of the timepiece 10 shown in FIG. figure 1 , unlike usual timepieces, is not connected to the watch case 12 by an interlocking circle or other additional fastening element, but is simply suspended in the empty space inside the case. this box 12 thanks to tension elements 30. At the figure 1 Two unrelated tension members 30 are shown, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that only one tension member 30 or more than two tension members 30 may also be used.

Pour suspendre le mouvement horloger 20 dans la boîte 12, les dispositifs d'ancrage 17 pour les éléments de tension 30 sont prévus sur la surface intérieure 16 des parois latérales 13 de la boîte de montre 12. Bien évidemment, il serait aussi possible de prévoir des dispositifs d'ancrage similaires (ou identiques) sur les surfaces intérieures 15 des parois d'en haut ou d'en bas 14, sans abandonner l'essence de la présente invention. Les dispositifs d'ancrage 17 à la figure 1 sont des galets (ou bien des poulies) qui guident les éléments de tension 30. A cette fin, ces galets sont fixés dans leurs prises correspondantes par les vis 18. Ces vis 18 peuvent par exemple être utilisées pour régler la rotation des galets sous influence de l'élément de tension 30, mais le réglage - si nécessaire - peut également être réalisé d'une autre manière appropriée. De toute manière, un homme du métier peut facilement comprendre que d'autres dispositifs d'ancrage peuvent être utilisés en lieu des dispositifs 17 illustrés à la figure 1.To suspend the watch movement 20 in the box 12, the anchoring devices 17 for the tensioning elements 30 are provided on the inner surface 16 of the side walls 13 of the watch case 12. Of course, it would also be possible to provide similar (or identical) anchoring devices on the inner surfaces of the top or bottom walls 14, without abandoning the essence of the present invention. The anchoring devices 17 at the figure 1 are rollers (or pulleys) which guide the tensioning elements 30. To this end, these rollers are fixed in their corresponding sockets by the screws 18. These screws 18 may for example be used to adjust the rotation of the rollers under influence of the tension member 30, but adjustment - if necessary - may also be made in another suitable manner. In any case, a person skilled in the art can easily understand that other anchoring devices can be used instead of the devices 17 illustrated in FIG. figure 1 .

En ce qui concerne le mouvement d'horlogerie 20, il est logé dans une enveloppe 21 qui, de manière similaire à la boîte de montre 12, possède plusieurs dispositifs d'attache 23 pour l'élément de tension 30. Selon le mode de réalisation de la présente invention représenté à la figure 1, les dispositifs d'attache 23 sont de simples projections avec une traverse 24 immobile sur laquelle l'élément de tension 30 peut s'appuyer. Bien sûr, il est évident qu'un autre mécanisme d'attache des éléments de tension 30 peut également être prévu, p.ex. un mécanisme similaire aux éléments d'ancrage 17 représentés sur la boîte de montre 12. Le mouvement d'horlogerie 20 et/ou l'enveloppe 21 peuvent porter un cadran avec les aiguilles (ou un autre organe d'indication), mais il est également possible de prévoir un cadran séparé, logé dans la boîte 12 de manière indépendante, et relié au mouvement 20 par un moyen approprié.With regard to the clockwork movement 20, it is housed in an envelope 21 which, similarly to the watch case 12, has several attachment devices 23 for the tension element 30. According to the embodiment of the present invention shown in figure 1 , the attachment devices 23 are simple projections with a fixed crossmember 24 on which the tension element 30 can be supported. Of course, it is obvious that another mechanism for attaching the tension members 30 may also be provided, eg a mechanism similar to the anchoring elements 17 shown on the watch case 12. The watch movement 20 and / or the envelope 21 may carry a dial with the hands (or other indication member), but it is also possible to provide a separate dial, housed in the box 12 independently, and connected to the movement 20 by appropriate means.

Les deux éléments de tension 30 à la figure 1 sont munis d'un dispositif de mise en tension 31 correspondant. A la figure 1, les deux dispositifs de mise en tension 31 sont des ancrages à vis constitués essentiellement de deux éléments reliés chacun à l'une des deux extrémités de l'élément de tension 30 qui, par la rotation de l'un des deux éléments d'ancrage par rapport à l'autre, permettent de diminuer (ou d'augmenter) la distance entre les extrémités de l'élément de tension et ainsi d'appliquer une force plus ou moins importante menant à une mise en tension souhaitée de l'élément de tension 30. Le principe utilisé est bien connu dans le domaine.The two tension elements 30 at the figure 1 are provided with a corresponding tensioning device 31. To the figure 1 , the two tensioning devices 31 are screw anchors consisting essentially of two elements each connected to one of the two ends of the tension element 30 which, by the rotation of one of the two anchoring elements relative to the other, allow to decrease (or increase) the distance between the ends of the tension element and thus to apply a more or less significant force leading to a desired tensioning of the element of voltage 30. The principle used is well known in the field.

Grâce à ces éléments décrits, le mouvement horloger 20 peut facilement être installé dans la boîte de montre 12. Après un assemblage de tous les éléments, il est uniquement nécessaire de mettre en tension les éléments 30 pour que le mouvement soit parfaitement centré, fixé et équilibré. En outre, les propriétés élastiques des éléments de tension 30 garantissent un amortissement automatique d'au moins une partie des chocs subis par la boîte 12 au cours de l'utilisation de la pièce d'horlogerie 10. Egalement, bien que la forme du mouvement 20 représenté à la figure 1 soit très simple et régulière, la présente invention permet notamment aussi un assemblage très simple des mouvements horlogers compliqués, ayant parfois des formes irrégulières. Finalement, la présente invention permet aussi d'assembler (sans aucune difficulté) les pièces qui ne sont pas parfaitement bien usinées, c'est-à-dire qui potentiellement ne correspondent pas parfaitement aux tolérances nécessaires.With these elements described, the watch movement 20 can easily be installed in the watch case 12. After assembly of all the elements, it is only necessary to tension the elements 30 so that the movement is perfectly centered, fixed and balanced. In addition, the elastic properties of the tensioning members 30 ensure an automatic damping of at least a portion of the shocks to the box 12 during the use of the timepiece 10. Also, although the shape of the movement 20 represented at the figure 1 is very simple and regular, the present invention also allows a very simple assembly of complicated watch movements, sometimes having irregular shapes. Finally, the present invention also makes it possible to assemble (without any difficulty) parts which are not perfectly well machined, that is to say which potentially do not correspond perfectly to the necessary tolerances.

Pour la bonne forme, nous tenons à préciser que la figure 2 correspond à une autre vue de la pièce d'horlogerie 10 selon la figure 1. Comme les éléments de la pièce d'horlogerie 10 illustrés à la figure 2 sont sans autre identiques à ceux représentés déjà à la figure 2, nous n'allons pas répéter leur description correspondante.For the good shape, we want to clarify that the figure 2 corresponds to another view of the timepiece 10 according to the figure 1 . Like the elements of the timepiece 10 illustrated in the figure 2 are none other than those already represented in the figure 2 we will not repeat their corresponding description.

Un exemple particulièrement avantageux pour l'élément de tension 30 est représenté à la figure 3. Il s'agit d'un câble de tension et/ou d'un toron, composé dans ce cas de quarante-trois fils métalliques individuels tressés 40, 41, 42, 43. Les fils 40, 41, 42, 43 peuvent par exemple être fabriqués en acier trempé, mais d'autres matériaux sont bien sûr également possibles. Le câble de tension 30 est d'abord composé d'un fil central 40 qui est entouré de six torons 41, tressés de manière hélicoïdale autour de ce fil central 40. Un toron 41 est de son côté également composé d'un fil central 42 et de six autres fils 43, tressés autour de ce fil central 42. Cette composition du câble 30 est évidemment juste une parmi les différentes possibilités existantes.A particularly advantageous example for the tension element 30 is shown in FIG. figure 3 . This is a tensioning cable and / or a strand, in this case composed of forty-three braided individual wires 40, 41, 42, 43. The wires 40, 41, 42, 43 may for example be made of hardened steel, but other materials are of course also possible. The tensioning cable 30 is first composed of a central wire 40 which is surrounded by six strands 41, braided helically around this central wire 40. A strand 41 is also composed of a central wire 42 and six other wires 43, braided around this central wire 42. This composition of the cable 30 is obviously just one of the various existing possibilities.

Naturellement, la présente invention est sujette à de très nombreuses variations quant à sa mise en oeuvre. Bien que plusieurs modes de réalisations aient été décrits, on comprend bien qu'il n'est pas concevable d'identifier de manière exhaustive tous les modes possibles. Dans ce sens, il est bien sûr envisageable de remplacer un ou plusieurs moyens décrits par un ou plusieurs moyens équivalents sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.Naturally, the present invention is subject to many variations as to its implementation. Although several embodiments have been described, it is clear that it is not conceivable to exhaustively identify all the possible modes. In this sense, it is of course conceivable to replace one or more means described by one or more equivalent means without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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Pièce d'horlogerie (10), en particulier une montre-bracelet, avec un mouvement horloger (20) logé dans une boîte de montre (12), caractérisée en ce que le mouvement horloger (20) est connecté à la boîte de montre (12) par le biais d'au moins un élément de tension (30).Timepiece (10), in particular a wristwatch, with a watch movement (20) housed in a watch case (12), characterized in that the watch movement (20) is connected to the watch case ( 12) through at least one tension member (30). Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de tension (30) est un câble de traction, notamment un câble de traction métallique.Timepiece (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tension element (30) is a traction cable, in particular a metal traction cable. Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de tension (30) est un toron, notamment un toron métallique.Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the tension element (30) is a strand, in particular a metal strand. Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de tension (30) est fabriqué en acier trempé et/ou en un autre alliage comprenant le fer.Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tension element (30) is made of hardened steel and / or another alloy comprising iron. Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de tension (30) est composé d'une multitude d'éléments individuels (40, 41, 42, 43), notamment de 7, de 19 ou de 37 éléments individuels.Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the tension element (30) is composed of a multitude of individual elements (40, 41, 42, 43), in particular 7, 19 or 37 individual elements. Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un dispositif d'ancrage (17) de l'élément de tension (30) est prévu sur la boîte de montre (12).Timepiece (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one anchoring device (17) for the tension element (30) is provided on the watch case ( 12). Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un élément de tension (30) est muni d'un dispositif de mise en tension (31) correspondant.Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one tension element (30) is provided with a corresponding tensioning device (31). Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que le mouvement horloger (20) est installé dans une enveloppe (21) et en ce que l'enveloppe (21) comprend au moins un dispositif d'attache (23) de l'élément de tension (30).Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the watch movement (20) is installed in a envelope (21) and in that the envelope (21) comprises at least one attachment device (23) of the tensioning element (30). Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce que la boîte de montre (12) comprend une glace et/ou un fond transparents.Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the watch case (12) comprises a transparent ice and / or a bottom. Pièce d'horlogerie (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un dispositif d'amortissement de chocs est prévu sur la boîte de montre (12) et/ou sur l'enveloppe (21) du mouvement horloger (20).Timepiece (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least one shock absorbing device is provided on the watch case (12) and / or on the shell ( 21) of the watch movement (20).
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