EP2781969B1 - Non-removable one-piece timepiece component - Google Patents

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EP2781969B1
EP2781969B1 EP13160025.6A EP13160025A EP2781969B1 EP 2781969 B1 EP2781969 B1 EP 2781969B1 EP 13160025 A EP13160025 A EP 13160025A EP 2781969 B1 EP2781969 B1 EP 2781969B1
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Marc Stranczl
Thierry Hessler
Jean-Luc Helfer
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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
    • G04B1/00—Driving mechanisms
    • G04B1/10—Driving mechanisms with mainspring
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    • G04B37/04—Mounting the clockwork in the case; Shock absorbing mountings
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    • G04B18/00—Mechanisms for setting frequency
    • G04B18/02—Regulator or adjustment devices; Indexing devices, e.g. raquettes
    • G04B18/025—Fixing of the indexing device
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    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
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    • 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
    • G04B17/00—Mechanisms for stabilising frequency
    • G04B17/04—Oscillators acting by spring tension
    • G04B17/06—Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
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    • G04B17/00—Mechanisms for stabilising frequency
    • G04B17/32—Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud, virole or piton
    • G04B17/325—Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud, virole or piton for fastening the hairspring in a fixed position, e.g. using a block
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    • G04B18/00—Mechanisms for setting frequency
    • G04B18/02—Regulator or adjustment devices; Indexing devices, e.g. raquettes
    • G04B18/026—Locking the hair spring in the indexing device, e.g. goupille of the raquette
    • 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
    • G04B18/00—Mechanisms for setting frequency
    • G04B18/04—Adjusting the beat of the pendulum, balance, or the like, e.g. putting into beat
    • G04B18/06—Adjusting the beat of the pendulum, balance, or the like, e.g. putting into beat by setting the collet or the stud of a hairspring
    • 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
    • G04B29/00—Frameworks
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    • G—PHYSICS
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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
    • G04B35/00—Adjusting the gear train, e.g. the backlash of the arbors, depth of meshing of the gears
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G04D—APPARATUS OR TOOLS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MAKING OR MAINTAINING CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04D7/00—Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing or regulating apparatus
    • G04D7/10—Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing or regulating apparatus for hairsprings of balances

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  • the invention relates to an integral, unmountable horological watch component comprising an adjustable mechanism in position comprising a rigid carrier structure, via at least one elastic blade, of a component that is adjustable in position, comprising indexing means arranged for cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjusting mechanism, said adjusting mechanism being incorporated in said integral component unbreakable.
  • the invention also relates to a mechanical clockwork movement comprising at least one such unbreakable monobloc component.
  • the invention relates to the field of watch mechanisms, and more particularly adjustments, including positioning or center distance.
  • Movements are not always designed to facilitate positional or center-to-center adjustments, to adjust meshes, to distribute shares or games.
  • the document CH 703 463 A2 in the name of NIVAROX describes a rocker with inertia adjustment without insert, which comprises one-piece fastening means with the serge arranged to cooperate with complementary fastening means also monobloc with the serge, each and especially consisting of toothed sectors with inclined teeth.
  • the document EP 2,450,757 in the name of NIVAROX describes an anti-gallop mechanism with a mobile bistable assembly, preferably one-piece with the balance, and having a rotor fixed on the balance, and a bistable flip-flop pivotally movable relative to the rotor, and pivotable about a axis parallel and distinct from that of the rotor, part of the trajectory of this flip-flop being interfering with the peg of the balance.
  • the connection between the rotor and the flip-flop is made, in a particular variant, by elastic return means.
  • the document WO 2011/120180 A1 ROLEX describes a locking device for a toothed wheel, with one-piece elastic connection elements with the structure.
  • the document EP 2 105 806 A1 GIRARD-PERREGAUX also describes an escapement mechanism with a one-piece bistable leaf spring with a structure in which it is flanged.
  • the invention proposes to provide a solution to this problem, with a reduced number of components, and if possible with a single component, or even better a mechanism integrated in the component whose adjustment must be effected, or integrated into the receiving structure. this component.
  • the present invention uses for this purpose new micro-component manufacturing technologies, MEMS, "LIGA”, lithography, and the like, to achieve a multi-function mechanism, providing the functions required above.
  • the invention relates to a one-piece watchmaking component having a position-adjustable mechanism comprising a rigid carrier structure, by means of at least one elastic blade, a position-adjustable component comprising means for indexing arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein said adjustment mechanism is incorporated in said integral component, characterized in that said complementary indexing means are mounted disengageable indexing means and are lockable in a position of cooperation with said indexing means by a movable locking mechanism between at least one engaged position and at least one disengaged position, distinct from said indexing means and said complementary indexing means, and fastened elastically to said structure.
  • said locking mechanism comprises a locking mechanism which, either keeps it in a disengaged position in which said adjustment mechanism is free, or locks it in an engaged position in which said blocking mechanism hinders said adjustment mechanism.
  • said locking mechanism is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism arranged to lock it in an engaged position in which said locking mechanism impedes said adjustment mechanism.
  • said locking mechanism is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism arranged to maintain it in a disengaged position in which said adjustment mechanism is free.
  • the invention also relates to a monobloc watchmaking component comprising an adjustable mechanism in position comprising a rigid carrier structure, by means of at least one elastic blade, a component adjustable in position comprising indexing means arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein said adjustment mechanism is incorporated in said integral component unbreakable, said complementary indexing means of said adjustment mechanism being attached to said rigid structure by at least one elastic flexible blade characterized in that said indexing means complementary to said adjustment mechanism are attached to said structure rigidly suspended between at least a first resilient flexible blade and a second resilient flexible blade, the assembly forming a bistable element and able to occupy two stable positions, a first armed position where said complementary indexing means cooperate with said means indexing, and a second disarmed position where they are disengaged.
  • the invention also relates to a mechanical clockwork movement comprising at least one such unbreakable monobloc component.
  • the fact of making a monolithic component has the advantage of avoiding assembly problems.
  • the invention benefits from the precision of realization of these monolithic components (typically, the parts are for example made of silicon and thus benefit from a micrometric precision).
  • the monolithic component has the main advantage of guaranteeing the distances and forming a ready-to-use mechanism.
  • the invention relates to the field of watch mechanisms, and more particularly adjustments, including positioning or center distance.
  • the invention relates to a one-piece horological watch unit comprising an adjustable mechanism in position 80.
  • This mechanism 80 comprises a rigid structure 81 carrying, through at least one elastic blade 83, a component that is adjustable in position 82 having indexing means 84.
  • indexing means 84 are arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means 91 that comprises an adjustment mechanism 90.
  • this adjustment mechanism 90 is incorporated into the unbreakable monobloc component 20.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 are disengageable mounted indexing means 84, and are lockable in a position of cooperation with these indexing means 84 by a locking mechanism 94 fixed elastically to the structure 81.
  • the locking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98, as visible in the figures.
  • This locking mechanism 98 is arranged to lock the locking mechanism 94 in an engaged position in which the locking mechanism 94 obstructs the adjustment mechanism 90.
  • the locking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98 arranged to maintain it in a disengaged position in which the adjustment mechanism 90 is free.
  • the blocking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98 which either keeps it in a disengaged position in which the adjustment mechanism 90 is free, or locks it in a position engaged in which the blocking mechanism 94 obstructs the adjustment mechanism 90.
  • the locking mechanism 98 is also elastically fixed to the structure 81, and is movable between the two disengaged and engaged positions where it holds or locks the locking mechanism 94.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 of the adjustment mechanism 90 are attached to the rigid structure 81 by at least one elastic flexible blade 92.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 of the adjustment mechanism 90 are attached to the rigid structure 81 suspended between at least a first resilient flexible blade 92 and a second resilient flexible blade 92A.
  • the assembly forms a bistable element and can occupy two stable positions, a first armed position A where the complementary indexing means 91 cooperate with the indexing means 84, and a second disarmed position B where they are disengaged.
  • the adjustment mechanism 90 is itself a blocker, because of the bistable behavior, and locking means are not essential.
  • the first resilient flexible blade 92 and the second resilient flexible blade 92A are substantially aligned, and together constitute a bistable member working in buckling mode.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 are attached to the rigid structure 81 suspended between more than two resilient flexible blades, the assembly forming a bistable or multistable element and able to occupy at least two stable positions, a first armed position A where the indexing means complementary 91 cooperate with the indexing means 84, and a second disarmed position B where they are disengaged.
  • these blades in a number greater than two, are not collinear.
  • the adjustable mechanism in position 80 finds a particularly interesting application to give a prestress to a flexible element, such as a multi-stable elastic component, or a bistable blade working in buckling.
  • the locking mechanism is preferably attached to the rigid structure 81 by at least one resilient flexible blade 96.
  • the indexing complementary means 91 comprise at least one arm 93, which is arranged to cooperate with a fork that includes the locking mechanism 94 ,.
  • the blocking mechanism 94 can occupy a first locking position where the arm 93 is limited in its movement by the fork under the action of return of this at least one resilient flexible blade 96, and a second release position where the deflection of the arm 93 is not impeded by the fork and the locking mechanism 94 is moved away from its blocking position against the elastic flexible blade 96.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 advantageously comprise at least one toothed comb, or respectively at least one tooth, arranged to cooperate, in different indexing positions, with at least one tooth 84, respectively at least one toothed comb, that comprises the adjustable component in position 82.
  • the complementary indexing means 91 comprise at least one toothed comb immobilizing at least one tooth 84 that comprises the adjustable component in position 82 and which is located at the end of at least one flexible blade 83.
  • the toothed comb is plated on this at least one tooth 84 by a locking spring blade 96 belonging to the locking mechanism 94.
  • the locking mechanism 98 comprises a locking pin 99 mounted on at least one flexible blade 98.
  • the locking spring blade 96 is immobilized by the locking pin 99 cooperating with a stop surface 97 of the locking spring blade 96.
  • the unbreakable integral component 20 comprises breakable elements, intended to facilitate assembly in an upper assembly, it is sufficient to then break these breakable elements to give one or more degrees of freedom to some of its constituents.
  • the adjustable component in position 82 is a means for guiding or holding a component to be guided or a spiral spring, and this component to guide or spiral spring is integral with the integral component unmountable 20.
  • the component 82 is a peg for holding the outer coil of a spiral spring of a sprung-balance assembly of an escapement mechanism.
  • the unbreakable integral component 20 according to one of the new micro-component manufacturing technologies, MEMS, "LIGA", lithography, and the like, to realize a multi-function mechanism, providing the functions required above.
  • MEMS micro-component manufacturing technologies
  • LIGA lithography
  • the unbreakable integral component 20 is made of silicon, and the intrinsic elastic return means it comprises are prestressed in an oxidized state of silicon.
  • the invention also relates to a mechanical timepiece movement 100 comprising at least one such unbreakable monoblock component 20.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne un composant monobloc indémontable d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme réglable en position comportant une structure rigide porteuse, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une lame élastique, d'un composant réglable en position comportant des moyens d'indexage agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens d'indexage complémentaire que comporte un mécanisme de réglage, ledit mécanisme de réglage étant incorporé audit composant monobloc indémontable.The invention relates to an integral, unmountable horological watch component comprising an adjustable mechanism in position comprising a rigid carrier structure, via at least one elastic blade, of a component that is adjustable in position, comprising indexing means arranged for cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjusting mechanism, said adjusting mechanism being incorporated in said integral component unbreakable.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie mécanique comportant au moins un tel composant monobloc indémontable.The invention also relates to a mechanical clockwork movement comprising at least one such unbreakable monobloc component.

L'invention concerne le domaine des mécanismes d'horlogerie, et plus particulièrement des réglages, notamment de positionnement ou d'entraxe.The invention relates to the field of watch mechanisms, and more particularly adjustments, including positioning or center distance.

Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

Le réglage d'ajustement de position de composants d'horlogerie, en particulier des arbres de mobile, est une opération toujours délicate et réservée aux professionnels les plus expérimentés.The position adjustment adjustment of clock components, especially mobile shafts, is an always delicate operation and reserved for the most experienced professionals.

Les mouvements ne sont pas toujours conçus pour faciliter les ajustement de position ou d'entraxe, pour régler des engrènements, effectuer une répartition des partagements ou des jeux.Movements are not always designed to facilitate positional or center-to-center adjustments, to adjust meshes, to distribute shares or games.

La demande de brevet EP 12161058.8 au nom de ETA SA décrit un mouvement conçu pour un réglage micrométrique par un déplacement contrôlé d'une extrémité d'un arbre. Ce mécanisme micrométrique requiert la combinaison de composants finement ajustés : vis excentrique, bascule-levier, qui occupent de la place dans le mouvement, et représentent un coût non négligeable.The patent application EP 12161058.8 in the name of ETA SA describes a movement designed for micrometric adjustment by controlled displacement of one end of a shaft. This micrometric mechanism requires the combination of finely tuned components: eccentric screw, rocker-lever, which occupy space in the movement, and represent a significant cost.

Aussi est-il utile de rechercher une architecture de mécanisme à nombre réduit de composants, à coût de fabrication modéré, de faible encombrement, qui permette, non seulement d'effectuer un réglage fin, mais encore de le faire sans perturber la géométrie des composants voisins, et de maintenir les réglages une fois effectués. Ce mécanisme doit encore permettre d'éclipser les moyens de maintien pendant la phase de réglage, pour ne pas perturber celui-ci.It is therefore worthwhile to look for a low-volume, low-cost, moderately cost-effective component architecture that not only allows for fine tuning, but also does so without disrupting component geometry. neighbors, and maintain the settings once done. This mechanism must still allow to eclipse the holding means during the adjustment phase, so as not to disturb it.

Le document CH 703 463 A2 au nom de NIVAROX décrit un balancier à réglage d'inertie sans insert, qui comporte des moyens d'accrochage monobloc avec la serge agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens d'accrochage complémentaire également monobloc avec la serge, les uns et les autres notamment constitués par des secteurs dentés à denture inclinée.The document CH 703 463 A2 in the name of NIVAROX describes a rocker with inertia adjustment without insert, which comprises one-piece fastening means with the serge arranged to cooperate with complementary fastening means also monobloc with the serge, each and especially consisting of toothed sectors with inclined teeth.

Le document EP 2 450 757 au nom de NIVAROX décrit un mécanisme anti-galop avec un ensemble bistable mobile, de préférence monobloc avec le balancier, et comportant un rotor fixé sur le balancier, et une bascule bistable mobile en pivotement par rapport au rotor, et pivotante autour d'un axe parallèle et distinct de celui du rotor, une partie de la trajectoire de cette bascule bistable étant interférente avec la cheville du balancier. La liaison entre le rotor et la bascule bistable est faite, dans une variante particulière, par des moyens de rappel élastique.The document EP 2,450,757 in the name of NIVAROX describes an anti-gallop mechanism with a mobile bistable assembly, preferably one-piece with the balance, and having a rotor fixed on the balance, and a bistable flip-flop pivotally movable relative to the rotor, and pivotable about a axis parallel and distinct from that of the rotor, part of the trajectory of this flip-flop being interfering with the peg of the balance. The connection between the rotor and the flip-flop is made, in a particular variant, by elastic return means.

Le document WO 90/01731A1 au nom de SKIDATA décrit une boîte de montre comportant un élément de fixation de type boucle élastique ouverte, avec un crochet à l'extrémité coopérant avec un cran que comporte la structure monobloc de cette boîte.The document WO 90/01731A1 In the name of SKIDATA describes a watch case having a fastening element of the open elastic loop type, with a hook at the end cooperating with a notch that includes the one-piece structure of this box.

Le document WO 2011/120180 A1 ROLEX décrit un dispositif de blocage pour roue dentée, avec des éléments de liaison élastique monobloc avec la structure. Le document EP 2 105 806 A1 GIRARD-PERREGAUX décrit également un mécanisme d'échappement avec un ressort-lame bistable monobloc avec une structure dans laquelle il est monté en flambage.The document WO 2011/120180 A1 ROLEX describes a locking device for a toothed wheel, with one-piece elastic connection elements with the structure. The document EP 2 105 806 A1 GIRARD-PERREGAUX also describes an escapement mechanism with a one-piece bistable leaf spring with a structure in which it is flanged.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

L'invention se propose de fournir une solution à ce problème, avec un nombre de composants réduit, et si possible avec un composant unique, ou encore mieux un mécanisme intégré au composant dont il faut effecteur le réglage, ou bien intégré dans la structure recevant ce composant.The invention proposes to provide a solution to this problem, with a reduced number of components, and if possible with a single component, or even better a mechanism integrated in the component whose adjustment must be effected, or integrated into the receiving structure. this component.

La solution doit permettre un assemblage et un réglage de complexité moyenne.The solution must allow assembly and adjustment of average complexity.

La présente invention utilise à cet effet les nouvelles technologies de fabrication de micro-composants, MEMS, « LIGA », lithographie, et similaires, pour réaliser un mécanisme multi-fonctions, assurant les fonctions requises ci-dessus.The present invention uses for this purpose new micro-component manufacturing technologies, MEMS, "LIGA", lithography, and the like, to achieve a multi-function mechanism, providing the functions required above.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un composant monobloc indémontable d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme réglable en position comportant une structure rigide porteuse, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une lame élastique, d'un composant réglable en position comportant des moyens d'indexage agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens d'indexage complémentaire que comporte un mécanisme de réglage, où ledit mécanisme de réglage est incorporé audit composant monobloc indémontable, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'indexage complémentaire sont montés débrayables des moyens d'indexage et sont blocables dans une position de coopération avec lesdits moyens d'indexage par un mécanisme bloqueur mobile entre au moins une position embrayée et au moins une position débrayée, distinct desdits moyens d'indexage et desdits moyens d'indexage complémentaire, et fixé élastiquement à ladite structure.For this purpose, the invention relates to a one-piece watchmaking component having a position-adjustable mechanism comprising a rigid carrier structure, by means of at least one elastic blade, a position-adjustable component comprising means for indexing arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein said adjustment mechanism is incorporated in said integral component, characterized in that said complementary indexing means are mounted disengageable indexing means and are lockable in a position of cooperation with said indexing means by a movable locking mechanism between at least one engaged position and at least one disengaged position, distinct from said indexing means and said complementary indexing means, and fastened elastically to said structure.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit mécanisme bloqueur comporte un mécanisme de verrouillage qui, ou bien le maintient dans une position débrayée dans laquelle ledit mécanisme de réglage est libre, ou bien le verrouille dans une position embrayée dans laquelle ledit mécanisme bloqueur entrave ledit mécanisme de réglage.According to a characteristic of the invention, said locking mechanism comprises a locking mechanism which, either keeps it in a disengaged position in which said adjustment mechanism is free, or locks it in an engaged position in which said blocking mechanism hinders said adjustment mechanism.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit mécanisme bloqueur est lui-même soumis à l'action d'un mécanisme de verrouillage agencé pour le verrouiller dans une position embrayée dans laquelle ledit mécanisme bloqueur entrave ledit mécanisme de réglage.According to a characteristic of the invention, said locking mechanism is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism arranged to lock it in an engaged position in which said locking mechanism impedes said adjustment mechanism.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit mécanisme bloqueur est lui-même soumis à l'action d'un mécanisme de verrouillage agencé pour le maintenir dans une position débrayée dans laquelle ledit mécanisme de réglage est libre.According to a feature of the invention, said locking mechanism is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism arranged to maintain it in a disengaged position in which said adjustment mechanism is free.

L'invention concerne encore un composant monobloc d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme réglable en position comportant une structure rigide porteuse, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une lame élastique, d'un composant réglable en position comportant des moyens d'indexage agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens d'indexage complémentaire que comporte un mécanisme de réglage, où ledit mécanisme de réglage est incorporé audit composant monobloc indémontable, lesdits moyens d'indexage complémentaire dudit mécanisme de réglage étant rattachés à ladite structure rigide par au moins une lame flexible élastique, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'indexage complémentaire dudit mécanisme de réglage sont rattachés à ladite structure rigide de façon suspendue entre au moins une première lame flexible élastique et une deuxième lame flexible élastique, l'ensemble formant un élément bistable et pouvant occuper deux positions stables, une première position armée où lesdits moyens d'indexage complémentaire coopèrent avec lesdits moyens d'indexage, et une deuxième position désarmée où ils en sont débrayés.The invention also relates to a monobloc watchmaking component comprising an adjustable mechanism in position comprising a rigid carrier structure, by means of at least one elastic blade, a component adjustable in position comprising indexing means arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means that comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein said adjustment mechanism is incorporated in said integral component unbreakable, said complementary indexing means of said adjustment mechanism being attached to said rigid structure by at least one elastic flexible blade characterized in that said indexing means complementary to said adjustment mechanism are attached to said structure rigidly suspended between at least a first resilient flexible blade and a second resilient flexible blade, the assembly forming a bistable element and able to occupy two stable positions, a first armed position where said complementary indexing means cooperate with said means indexing, and a second disarmed position where they are disengaged.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie mécanique comportant au moins un tel composant monobloc indémontable.The invention also relates to a mechanical clockwork movement comprising at least one such unbreakable monobloc component.

Le fait de réaliser un composant monolithique a l'avantage d'éviter les problèmes d'assemblage. L'invention bénéficie de la précision de réalisation de ces composants monolithiques (typiquement, les pièces sont par exemple réalisées en silicium et bénéficient donc d'une précision micrométrique).The fact of making a monolithic component has the advantage of avoiding assembly problems. The invention benefits from the precision of realization of these monolithic components (typically, the parts are for example made of silicon and thus benefit from a micrometric precision).

Le composant monolithique a le principal avantage de garantir les entraxes et de former un mécanisme prêt à l'emploi.The monolithic component has the main advantage of guaranteeing the distances and forming a ready-to-use mechanism.

L'invention intègre en particulier des guidages flexibles, dont les avantages sont :

  • une précision garantie ;
  • un niveau de frottements très réduit voire nul ;
  • l'absence d'hystérèse dans les mouvements, du fait de l'absence de frottements ou du moins de leur niveau extrêmement réduit ;
  • l'absence de lubrification ;
  • l'absence de jeu ;
  • l'absence d'usure.
The invention integrates in particular flexible guides, the advantages of which are:
  • guaranteed accuracy;
  • a level of friction very reduced or even zero;
  • the absence of hysteresis in the movements, because of the absence of friction or at least of their extremely reduced level;
  • lack of lubrication;
  • the lack of play;
  • the absence of wear.

Leur fabrication induit des limitations, notamment une course de déplacement limitée, des efforts de rappel faibles, et une charge limitée. Néanmoins ces limitations ne sont pas rédhibitoires pour nombre de fonctions horlogères, en particulier celles qui sont relatives à la régulation.Their manufacture induces limitations, including a limited displacement stroke, low return forces, and a limited load. However, these limitations are not prohibitive for many horological functions, particularly those relating to regulation.

Ces limitations sont très largement compensées par la haute précision des entraxes, le faible nombre de composants à réaliser et donc une complexité et une durée d'assemblage réduites.These limitations are largely offset by the high accuracy of the centers, the small number of components to achieve and therefore reduced complexity and assembly time.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, en référence aux dessins annexés, où :

  • les figures 1 à 3 représentent, en vue en plan, un ensemble monolithique comportant des moyens de réglage en position d'un composant lui aussi intégré à cet ensemble, ces moyens de réglage étant immobilisables en position par des moyens de blocage :
  • la figure 1 illustre le réglage d'un pivot d'accrochage d'un ressort-spiral par des moyens de réglage élastique comportant un peigne, le blocage en position de ce peigne dans une position réglée, et un mécanisme de verrouillage contrôlant ces moyens de blocage ;
  • la figure 2 illustre un exemple similaire où le peigne est maintenu entre deux lames flexibles et forme un composant bistable ;
  • la figure 3 illustre un mécanisme similaire avec un peigne immobilisant un index situé à l'extrémité d'une lame flexible, le peigne étant plaqué sur cet index par une lame-ressort de blocage elle-même immobilisée par un doigt de verrouillage.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1 to 3 represent, in plan view, a monolithic assembly comprising adjustment means in position of a component also integrated in this assembly, these adjustment means being immobilizable in position by blocking means:
  • the figure 1 illustrates the setting of a hooking pin of a spiral spring by elastic adjustment means comprising a comb, the locking in position of this comb in a set position, and a locking mechanism controlling these locking means;
  • the figure 2 illustrates a similar example where the comb is held between two flexible blades and forms a bistable component;
  • the figure 3 illustrates a similar mechanism with a comb immobilizing an index located at the end of a flexible blade, the comb being pressed on this index by a locking spring blade itself immobilized by a locking finger.

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation préférésDetailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

L'invention concerne le domaine des mécanismes d'horlogerie, et plus particulièrement des réglages, notamment de positionnement ou d'entraxe.The invention relates to the field of watch mechanisms, and more particularly adjustments, including positioning or center distance.

L'invention concerne un composant monobloc indémontable 20 d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme réglable en position 80. Ce mécanisme 80 comporte une structure rigide 81 porteuse, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une lame élastique 83, d'un composant réglable en position 82 comportant des moyens d'indexage 84.The invention relates to a one-piece horological watch unit comprising an adjustable mechanism in position 80. This mechanism 80 comprises a rigid structure 81 carrying, through at least one elastic blade 83, a component that is adjustable in position 82 having indexing means 84.

Ces moyens d'indexage 84 sont agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 que comporte un mécanisme de réglage 90.These indexing means 84 are arranged to cooperate with complementary indexing means 91 that comprises an adjustment mechanism 90.

Selon l'invention, ce mécanisme de réglage 90 est incorporé au composant monobloc indémontable 20.According to the invention, this adjustment mechanism 90 is incorporated into the unbreakable monobloc component 20.

Les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 sont montés débrayables des moyens d'indexage 84, et sont blocables dans une position de coopération avec ces moyens d'indexage 84 par un mécanisme bloqueur 94 fixé élastiquement à la structure 81.The complementary indexing means 91 are disengageable mounted indexing means 84, and are lockable in a position of cooperation with these indexing means 84 by a locking mechanism 94 fixed elastically to the structure 81.

De façon avantageuse, le mécanisme bloqueur 94 est lui-même soumis à l'action d'un mécanisme de verrouillage 98, tel que visible sur les figures.Advantageously, the locking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98, as visible in the figures.

Ce mécanisme de verrouillage 98 est agencé pour verrouiller le mécanisme bloqueur 94 dans une position embrayée dans laquelle le mécanisme bloqueur 94 entrave le mécanisme de réglage 90.This locking mechanism 98 is arranged to lock the locking mechanism 94 in an engaged position in which the locking mechanism 94 obstructs the adjustment mechanism 90.

De préférence, le mécanisme bloqueur 94 est lui-même soumis à l'action d'un mécanisme de verrouillage 98 agencé pour le maintenir dans une position débrayée dans laquelle le mécanisme de réglage 90 est libre.Preferably, the locking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98 arranged to maintain it in a disengaged position in which the adjustment mechanism 90 is free.

Dans une réalisation combinée, tel que visible sur la figure 1, le mécanisme bloqueur 94 est lui-même soumis à l'action d'un mécanisme de verrouillage 98 qui, ou bien le maintient dans une position débrayée dans laquelle le mécanisme de réglage 90 est libre, ou bien le verrouille dans une position embrayée dans laquelle le mécanisme bloqueur 94 entrave le mécanisme de réglage 90.In a combined embodiment, as visible on the figure 1 , the blocking mechanism 94 is itself subjected to the action of a locking mechanism 98 which either keeps it in a disengaged position in which the adjustment mechanism 90 is free, or locks it in a position engaged in which the blocking mechanism 94 obstructs the adjustment mechanism 90.

Selon l'invention, le mécanisme de verrouillage 98 est lui aussi fixé élastiquement à la structure 81, et est mobile entre les deux positions débrayée et embrayée où il maintient ou verrouille le mécanisme bloqueur 94.According to the invention, the locking mechanism 98 is also elastically fixed to the structure 81, and is movable between the two disengaged and engaged positions where it holds or locks the locking mechanism 94.

De préférence, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 du mécanisme de réglage 90 sont rattachés à la structure rigide 81 par au moins une lame flexible élastique 92.Preferably, the complementary indexing means 91 of the adjustment mechanism 90 are attached to the rigid structure 81 by at least one elastic flexible blade 92.

Dans la réalisation particulière de la figure 2, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 du mécanisme de réglage 90 sont rattachés à la structure rigide 81 de façon suspendue entre au moins une première lame flexible élastique 92 et une deuxième lame flexible élastique 92A. L'ensemble forme un élément bistable et pouvant occuper deux positions stables, une première position armée A où les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 coopèrent avec les moyens d'indexage 84, et une deuxième position désarmée B où ils en sont débrayés. Le mécanisme de réglage 90 fait ainsi lui-même bloqueur, du fait du comportement bistable, et des moyens de verrouillage ne sont pas indispensables.In the particular realization of the figure 2 , the complementary indexing means 91 of the adjustment mechanism 90 are attached to the rigid structure 81 suspended between at least a first resilient flexible blade 92 and a second resilient flexible blade 92A. The assembly forms a bistable element and can occupy two stable positions, a first armed position A where the complementary indexing means 91 cooperate with the indexing means 84, and a second disarmed position B where they are disengaged. The adjustment mechanism 90 is itself a blocker, because of the bistable behavior, and locking means are not essential.

Dans une réalisation particulière telle celle de la figure 2, la première lame flexible élastique 92 et la deuxième lame flexible élastique 92A sont sensiblement alignées, et constituent ensemble un élément bistable travaillant en flambage.In a particular achievement such as that of figure 2 the first resilient flexible blade 92 and the second resilient flexible blade 92A are substantially aligned, and together constitute a bistable member working in buckling mode.

Dans une autre réalisation non illustrée par les figures, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 sont rattachés à la structure rigide 81 de façon suspendue entre plus de deux lames flexibles élastiques, l'ensemble formant un élément bistable ou multistable et pouvant occuper au moins deux positions stables, une première position armée A où les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 coopèrent avec les moyens d'indexage 84, et une deuxième position désarmée B où ils en sont débrayés. Dans une variante particulière, ces lames, en un nombre supérieur à deux, ne sont pas colinéaires.In another embodiment not illustrated by the figures, the complementary indexing means 91 are attached to the rigid structure 81 suspended between more than two resilient flexible blades, the assembly forming a bistable or multistable element and able to occupy at least two stable positions, a first armed position A where the indexing means complementary 91 cooperate with the indexing means 84, and a second disarmed position B where they are disengaged. In a particular variant, these blades, in a number greater than two, are not collinear.

De façon générale, le mécanisme réglable en position 80 trouve une application particulièrement intéressante pour donner une précontrainte à un élément flexible, comme un composant élastique multistable, ou une lame bistable travaillant en flambage.In general, the adjustable mechanism in position 80 finds a particularly interesting application to give a prestress to a flexible element, such as a multi-stable elastic component, or a bistable blade working in buckling.

Le mécanisme bloqueur est quant à lui de préférence rattaché à la structure rigide 81 par au moins une lame flexible élastique 96.The locking mechanism is preferably attached to the rigid structure 81 by at least one resilient flexible blade 96.

Dans une réalisation particulière illustrée par la figure 1, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 comportent au moins un bras 93, qui est agencé pour coopérer avec une fourche que comporte le mécanisme bloqueur 94,.In a particular embodiment illustrated by the figure 1 , the indexing complementary means 91 comprise at least one arm 93, which is arranged to cooperate with a fork that includes the locking mechanism 94 ,.

Le mécanisme bloqueur 94 peut occuper une première position de blocage où le bras 93 est limité dans son débattement par la fourche sous l'action de rappel de cette au moins une lame flexible élastique 96, et une deuxième position de libération où le débattement du bras 93 n'est pas entravé par la fourche et où le mécanisme bloqueur 94 est écarté de sa position de blocage à l'encontre de la lame flexible élastique 96.The blocking mechanism 94 can occupy a first locking position where the arm 93 is limited in its movement by the fork under the action of return of this at least one resilient flexible blade 96, and a second release position where the deflection of the arm 93 is not impeded by the fork and the locking mechanism 94 is moved away from its blocking position against the elastic flexible blade 96.

De façon non limitative et tel qu'illustré par les figures, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 comportent avantageusement au moins un peigne denté, ou respectivement au moins une dent, agencé pour coopérer, dans différentes positions d'indexage, avec au moins une dent 84, respectivement au moins un peigne denté, que comporte le composant réglable en position 82.Without limitation and as illustrated by the figures, the complementary indexing means 91 advantageously comprise at least one toothed comb, or respectively at least one tooth, arranged to cooperate, in different indexing positions, with at least one tooth 84, respectively at least one toothed comb, that comprises the adjustable component in position 82.

De préférence, pour faciliter l'éclipsage relatif entre le composant 82 et les moyens d'indexage complémentaire:

  • ou bien les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 sont mobiles dans un mouvement de pivotement angulaire par rapport à la structure 81 pour leur dégagement par rapport au composant réglable en position 82,
  • ou bien le composant réglable en position 82 est mobile dans un mouvement de pivotement angulaire par rapport à la structure 81 pour son dégagement par rapport aux moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91,
  • ou bien à la fois les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 et le composant réglable en position 82 sont mobiles dans un mouvement de pivotement angulaire par rapport à la structure 81 pour leur dégagement relatif entre eux.
Preferably, to facilitate the relative eclipse between the component 82 and the complementary indexing means:
  • or the complementary indexing means 91 are movable in an angular pivoting movement relative to the structure 81 for their clearance with respect to the adjustable component in position 82,
  • or the adjustable component in position 82 is movable in an angular pivoting movement relative to the structure 81 for its release relative to the complementary indexing means 91,
  • or both the complementary indexing means 91 and the adjustable component in position 82 are movable in a movement of angular pivot relative to the structure 81 for their relative clearance between them.

Dans la réalisation particulière de la figure 3, les moyens d'indexage complémentaire 91 comportent au moins un peigne denté immobilisant au moins une dent 84 que comporte le composant réglable en position 82 et qui est située à l'extrémité d'au moins une lame flexible 83. Le peigne denté est plaqué sur cette au moins une dent 84 par une lame-ressort de blocage 96 appartenant au mécanisme bloqueur 94. Le mécanisme de verrouillage 98 comporte un doigt de verrouillage 99 monté sur au moins une lame flexible 98. La lame-ressort de blocage 96 est immobilisée par le doigt de verrouillage 99 coopérant avec une surface d'arrêt 97 de la lame-ressort de blocage 96.In the particular realization of the figure 3 , the complementary indexing means 91 comprise at least one toothed comb immobilizing at least one tooth 84 that comprises the adjustable component in position 82 and which is located at the end of at least one flexible blade 83. The toothed comb is plated on this at least one tooth 84 by a locking spring blade 96 belonging to the locking mechanism 94. The locking mechanism 98 comprises a locking pin 99 mounted on at least one flexible blade 98. The locking spring blade 96 is immobilized by the locking pin 99 cooperating with a stop surface 97 of the locking spring blade 96.

Dans une réalisation particulière, le composant monobloc indémontable 20 comporte des éléments sécables, destinés à faciliter son assemblage dans un ensemble supérieur, il suffit de briser ensuite ces éléments sécables pour donner un ou plusieurs degrés de liberté à certains de ses constituants.
Dans une réalisation particulière, tel que visible sur les figures 1 et 2, le composant réglable en position 82 est un moyen de guidage ou de maintien d'un composant à guider ou d'un ressort-spiral, et ce composant à guider ou ressort-spiral est monobloc avec le composant monobloc indémontable 20. Dans cet exemple des figures 1 et 2, le composant 82 est un piton de maintien de la spire externe d'un ressort-spiral d'un ensemble balancier-spiral d'un mécanisme d'échappement.In a particular embodiment, the unbreakable integral component 20 comprises breakable elements, intended to facilitate assembly in an upper assembly, it is sufficient to then break these breakable elements to give one or more degrees of freedom to some of its constituents.
In a particular embodiment, as visible on the Figures 1 and 2 the adjustable component in position 82 is a means for guiding or holding a component to be guided or a spiral spring, and this component to guide or spiral spring is integral with the integral component unmountable 20. In this example of the Figures 1 and 2 , the component 82 is a peg for holding the outer coil of a spiral spring of a sprung-balance assembly of an escapement mechanism.

De façon avantageuse, le composant monobloc indémontable 20 selon une des nouvelles technologies de fabrication de micro-composants, MEMS, « LIGA », lithographie, et similaires, pour réaliser un mécanisme multi-fonctions, assurant les fonctions requises ci-dessus. Dans une réalisation particulière et non limitative, il est réalisé en silicium, et les moyens de rappel élastique intrinsèques qu'il comporte sont précontraints dans un état oxydé du silicium.Advantageously, the unbreakable integral component 20 according to one of the new micro-component manufacturing technologies, MEMS, "LIGA", lithography, and the like, to realize a multi-function mechanism, providing the functions required above. In a particular and non-limiting embodiment, it is made of silicon, and the intrinsic elastic return means it comprises are prestressed in an oxidized state of silicon.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie 100 mécanique comportant au moins un tel composant monobloc indémontable 20.The invention also relates to a mechanical timepiece movement 100 comprising at least one such unbreakable monoblock component 20.

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  1. Inseparable single-piece timepiece component (20) including a position adjustable mechanism (80) having a rigid structure (81) carrying, by means of at least one resilient strip (83), a position adjustable component (82) including an indexing means (84) arranged to cooperate with a complementary indexing means (91) comprised in an adjustment mechanism (90), wherein said adjustment mechanism (90) is incorporated in said inseparable single-piece component (20), characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) is mounted disengageable from the indexing means (84) and can be clamped in a position of cooperation with said indexing means (84) by a clamping mechanism (94) movable between at least one coupled position and at least one uncoupled position, distinct from said indexing means (84) and from said complementary indexing means (91) and resiliently secured to said structure (81).
  2. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that said component includes a locking mechanism (98) which either holds said clamping mechanism (94) in a uncoupled position in which said adjustment mechanism (90) is free, or locks said clamping mechanism (94) in an coupled position in which said clamping mechanism (94) hinders said adjustment mechanism (90).
  3. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that said component includes a locking mechanism (98) and in that said clamping mechanism (94) is in turn subject to the action of said locking mechanism (98) arranged to lock the clamping mechanism in said coupled position in which said clamping mechanism (94) hinders said adjustment mechanism (90).
  4. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that said component includes a locking mechanism (98) and in that said clamping mechanism (94) is in turn subject to the action of said locking mechanism (98) arranged to hold the clamping mechanism in said uncoupled position in which said adjustment mechanism (90) is free.
  5. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that said locking mechanism (98) is also resiliently secured to said structure (81), and is movable between the two uncoupled and coupled positions where the locking mechanism locks said clamping mechanism (94).
  6. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that said clamping mechanism (94) is attached to said rigid structure (81) by at least one resilient flexible strip (96).
  7. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 6, characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) includes at least one arm (93) arranged to cooperate with a fork comprised in said clamping mechanism (94), and in that said clamping mechanism (94) can occupy a first clamping position wherein the travel of said arm is limited by said fork under the return action of said at least one resilient flexible strip (96), and a second release position wherein the travel of said arm (93) is not hindered by said fork and wherein said clamping mechanism (94) is moved away from the clamping position thereof against said at least one resilient flexible strip (96).
  8. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) includes at least one toothed comb immobilising at least one tooth (84) comprised in said position adjustable component (82) and which is located at the end of at least one resilient strip (83), said toothed comb being pressed onto said at least one tooth (84) by a clamping strip spring (96) belonging to said clamping mechanism (94), in that said locking mechanism (98) includes a locking finger (99) mounted on at least one resilient strip (98), and in that said clamping strip spring (96) is immobilised by said locking finger (99) cooperating with an arresting surface (97) of said clamping strip spring (96).
  9. Inseparable single-piece timepiece component (20) including a position adjustable mechanism (80) having a rigid structure (81) carrying, by means of at least one resilient strip (83), a position adjustable component (82) including an indexing means (84) arranged to cooperate with a complementary indexing means (91) comprised in an adjustment mechanism (90), wherein said adjustment mechanism (90) is incorporated in said inseparable single-piece component (20), said complementary indexing means (91) of said adjustment mechanism (90) being attached to said rigid structure (81) by at least one flexible resilient strip (92), characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) of said adjustment mechanism (90) is attached to said rigid structure in a suspended manner between at least a first resilient flexible strip (92) and a second resilient flexible strip (92A), the assembly forming a bistable element and being able to occupy two stable positions, a first activated position (A) where said complementary indexing means (91) cooperate with said indexing means (84), and a second release position (B) where said complementary indexing means is uncoupled therefrom.
  10. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 9, characterized in that said first resilient flexible strip (92) and said second resilient flexible strip (92A) are substantially aligned, and together form a bistable element which operates by buckling.
  11. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 9, characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) of said adjustment mechanism (90) is attached to said rigid structure (81) in a suspended manner between more than two resilient flexible strips, the assembly forming a bistable or multi-stable element and being able to occupy at least two stable positions, a first activated position (A) where said complementary indexing means (91) cooperates with said indexing means (84) and a second release position (B) where said complementary indexing means is uncoupled therefrom.
  12. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) includes at least one toothed comb, or respectively at least one tooth, arranged to cooperate, in different indexing positions, with at least one tooth (84), respectively at least one toothed comb, comprised in said position adjustable component (82).
  13. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to claim 12, characterized in that said complementary indexing means (91) is movable in an angular pivoting motion relative to said structure (81) for the release thereof relative to said position adjustable component (82), or said position adjustable component (82) is movable in an angular pivoting motion relative to said structure (81) for the release thereof from said complementary indexing means (91), or both said complementary indexing means (91) and said position adjustable component (82) are movable in an angular pivoting motion relative to said structure (81) for the relative release thereof from each other.
  14. Inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said position adjustable component (82) is a means for guiding or for holding a component to be guided or a balance spring, and in that said component to be guided or balance spring is in a single-piece with said inseparable single-piece component (20).
  15. Inseparable single-piece mechanism (20) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the component is made of silicon, and in that said integrated elastic return means comprised therein is pre-stressed in an oxidation state of said silicon.
  16. Mechanical timepiece movement (100) including at least one inseparable single-piece component (20) according to any of the preceding claims.
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