EP2977833A1 - Accurate positioning of a timepiece bridge - Google Patents

Accurate positioning of a timepiece bridge Download PDF

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EP2977833A1
EP2977833A1 EP14177878.7A EP14177878A EP2977833A1 EP 2977833 A1 EP2977833 A1 EP 2977833A1 EP 14177878 A EP14177878 A EP 14177878A EP 2977833 A1 EP2977833 A1 EP 2977833A1
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Dave Mangin
Sylvain Maréchal
Benoît Junod
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  • the invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly comprising at least one bridge arranged to be positioned on a plate by a first centering pin comprising a peripheral surface and a second alignment pin, which comprises said assembly and which are arranged to cooperate. with both said platen and said bridge.
  • the invention also relates to an exhaust mechanism comprising at least one such removable assembly.
  • the invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an exhaust mechanism.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an escape mechanism and / or such a movement.
  • the invention relates to the field of timepieces, and more particularly watch mechanisms. It finds a particular application for the assembly of the components of the mechanisms whose assembly, positioning and alignment accuracies directly affect the chronometric performances, and especially in the case of an escape mechanism.
  • the invention relates to the positioning of bridges in a mechanism or a watch movement.
  • a bridge is positioned by two pins and held fixed by one or more screws.
  • the repeatability of the position thus obtained may be insufficient to ensure the proper operation of the mechanism.
  • escape wheel and anchor where, for the chronometric stability of the balance, the repeatability of the position may be insufficient to ensure the proper operation of the mechanism.
  • the variation of the position of the anchor modifies the center distances and the center line, which directly modifies the safety, the efficiency and the exhaust delay.
  • the invention proposes to define a bridge assembly on platinum which ensures the positioning accuracy, the alignment position, and which allows disassembly by disengagement and repositioning perfectly reproducible after retreading positioning elements.
  • the invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly comprising at least one bridge arranged to be positioned on a plate by a first centering pin comprising a peripheral surface and a second alignment pin, which comprises said assembly and which are arranged to cooperate with both said plate and said bridge, characterized in that at least said plate or said bridge comprises, for the relative centering of said bridge with said plate, a centering female implantation which comprises two facets which form a dihedron ridge parallel to a direction of engagement, said first female implantation being arranged to receive said first pin bearing on said two facets by a first portion of said peripheral surface, and further characterized in that said assembly comprises first means catch-up devices which are arranged to exert, when said first pin is in bearing position on said two facets, a direct or indirect force on said first pin.
  • the invention also relates to an escapement mechanism comprising at least one such removable assembly, characterized in that said bridge is an anchor bridge or a pendulum bridge or a gear bridge.
  • the invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an exhaust mechanism.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an escape mechanism and / or such a movement.
  • the invention proposes to define, for a mechanism or a clockwork movement, a bridge assembly on a platinum which guarantees the positioning accuracy, the alignment position, and which allows disassembly by disengagement and repositioning perfectly reproducible after retreading of positioning elements.
  • the invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly 1 comprising at least one bridge 2, a plate 3, and for each such bridge, a first centering pin 6 and a second alignment pin 11.
  • Such a bridge 2 is arranged to be positioned on the plate 3 by a first centering pin 6 comprising a peripheral surface 60, and a second alignment pin 11, which are arranged to cooperate with both the plate 3 and the bridge 2.
  • At least the plate 3 or the bridge 2 comprises, for the relative centering of the bridge 2 with the plate 3, a female centering implantation 4 which comprises two facets 5 which form a dihedron 50 with a ridge parallel to a D engagement direction, and the first female implantation 4 being arranged to receive the first pin 6 bears on the two facets 5 by a first portion 61 of its peripheral surface 60.
  • this set 1 comprises first means of catching game 20 which are arranged to exert, when the first pin 6 is in the bearing position on the two facets 5, a direct or indirect force on the first pin 6.
  • these first play catching means 20 are arranged to exert, when the first pin 6 is in the support position on the two facets 5, in addition to the support on these facets 5, a force of thrust on only a second portion 62 of the peripheral surface 60, which is distinct from the first portion 61 resting on the dihedron 50, as visible on the figure 2 .
  • the pin is triangulated: free support in two distinct areas of first part 61 of its peripheral surface 60 on both facets 5, and plating force exerted on this second part 62.
  • the first game-catching means 20 exert this plating thrust force in a direction contained in this bisecting plane and parallel, as the case may be, to the plate 3 or to the bridge 2.
  • these first play-catching means 20 exert this plating thrust force in the vicinity of the bisecting plane of the dihedron 50.
  • the dihedron 50 may be of greater rigidity than that of the first pin 6, for example in the case of a bridge 2 made of silicon or the like, or conversely of inferior rigidity to that of the pin , especially in the usual case of a bridge 2 stamped brass or sheet steel combined with a pin hardened steel. Or even stiffness equal to that of the pin, when both are made of the same material.
  • the first play catching means 20 are internal to the first pin 6, which is an elastic pin or a cotter pin, and are arranged to press the second portion 62 on a face of thrust 51, that includes the centering female implantation 4, and which defines with these two facets 5 a chamber.
  • a chamber is of substantially triangular section.
  • each slot constitutes such first means of catch-up 20.
  • the carrier wall of the facets 5, which defines the centering accuracy advantageously has but not necessarily, a rigidity that is greater than that of the first pin 6.
  • the first pin 6 is a cotter pin as visible in particular on the Figures 2 to 4
  • the plate 3 or the bridge 2 which carries the centering female implantation 4 comprises mechanical indexing means 45 and / or visual for the indexing of a particular slot 65 of the first pin 6 for correct angular positioning of this first pin 6, as visible on the figure 8 .
  • the slot 65 is not median, but delimits two parts of different stiffness, such as visible on the figure 8 a more rigid first portion 68, for example over two-thirds of the section, carrying the first support part 61 on the facets 5, and a second part 69 which is smaller, for example, over a third of the section and comprising the second part 62 on which is exerted the thrust effort equal and opposite to the resulting support exerted on the facets 5.
  • the first play catching means 20 are external to the first pin 6, and comprise first elastic return means 7, which are arranged to exert a thrust force, or respectively of traction, either on the first pin 6 to press it against the two facets 5, or directly on the bridge 2 and / or on the plate 3.
  • the thrust face 51 belongs to a first elastic lip 41.
  • the thin partition forming an elastic lip 41 of the figure 7 is deformable under the action of an eccentric screw 49, the first pin 6i is pushed on facets V similar to those of the figure 2 it is understood that this provision is also applicable to the first embodiment where the first pin 6 is a split elastic pin.
  • Such an eccentric screw 49 may also, in a variant not illustrated, exert a direct bearing on the first pin 6.
  • the envelope surface of the peripheral surface 60 of the first pin 6 is symmetrical of revolution. This may concern both the second embodiment and the first slotted elastic pin mode, the envelope surface symmetry of revolution then concerning the free state of this pin.
  • the plate 3 comprises a housing bore of the first pin 6, and the bridge 2 comprises the centering female implantation 4.
  • both the plate 3 and the bridge 2 each comprise such a female centering implantation 4; it is then necessary that the means of catching play exert efforts of different intensity on one and the other.
  • the plate 3 and the bridge 2 are held together by at least one screw 90.
  • the bisecting plane of the dihedron 50 is preferably substantially parallel to the force generated by the tightening torque of the screw 90. and brought back to the facets 5, and the tightening torque C applied to the screw 90 tends to reinforce the support of the first pin 6 on the two facets 5.
  • the plate 3 or / and the bridge 2 further comprises a second alignment female implantation 8.
  • This second alignment female implantation 8 comprises at least one planar face 81 in an alignment direction DA, and which is arranged to receive a contact surface 110 of a second alignment pin 11 that carries respectively the bridge 2 or the plate 3.
  • the assembly 1 comprises second play-catching means 21, which are arranged to exert a thrust force on the second alignment pin 11 when it is in the support position on the flat face 81.
  • the alignment direction DA of the plane face 81 extends parallel to a plane defined by the positioning axes of the first pin 6 and the second pin 11.
  • the alignment direction DA of the plane face 81 may, again, extend orthogonally to the bisecting plane of the dihedron 50.
  • the second alignment female implantation 8 is a rectilinear female housing with parallel faces 81, 82, aligned in an alignment direction DA perpendicular to the engagement direction D.
  • This embodiment is mainly related to a machining convenience in case of machining the tool, because a single flat face 81 is sufficient for the implementation of the invention.
  • the second play-catching means 21 are internal to the second alignment pin 11 which is an elastic pin or cotter pin, and are arranged to press the contact surface 110 onto the flat face 81.
  • the second alignment pin 11 is a cotter pin, as visible on the figure 3
  • the plate 3 or the bridge 2 which carries the second alignment female implantation 8 comprises mechanical indexing means 85 and / or visual for the indexing of a particular slot 115 of the second alignment pin 11 for a correct angular positioning, to take advantage of the perfectly elastic deformation of the pin on which the force must be applied, as visible on the figure 10 .
  • the bearing wall of the plane face 81 which defines the alignment accuracy, advantageously but not necessarily has a rigidity which is greater than that of the second pin 11.
  • the envelope surface of the peripheral surface of the second alignment pin 11 is symmetrical of revolution. This may concern both the second embodiment and the first slotted elastic pin mode, the envelope surface symmetry of revolution then concerning the free state of this pin.
  • the plate 3 comprises a housing bore of the second alignment pin 11, and the bridge 2 comprises the second female alignment implantation 8.
  • both the plate 3 and the bridge 2 each comprise such a second female alignment implantation 8, but, as above in the case of the first centering pin 6, it is necessary that the the force applied on the platinum side is different from that applied on the bridge side.
  • the plate 3 and the bridge 2 are held together by at least one screw 90, and the screwing torque C applied to the screw 90 tends to reinforce the support of the second pin 11 on the flat face 81: no separation between the second alignment pin11 is the flat face is caused by the screwing of the screw 90.
  • the flat face 81 is preferably substantially perpendicular to the direction of l the force exerted by this flat face 81 on the second pin 11 during the tightening of the screw 90.
  • the position of the screw 90 is calculated for a maximum lever with respect to the facets 5 on the one hand, and to the flat face 81 on the other hand.
  • the bridge 2 is an anchor bridge or a pendulum bridge or a gear bridge.
  • the invention also relates to an escapement mechanism 100 comprising at least one such removable assembly, characterized in that said bridge is an anchor bridge or a balance bridge or a gear bridge.
  • the invention also relates to a watch movement 200 comprising at least one such removable assembly 1 and / or such an exhaust mechanism.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece 300 comprising at least one such removable assembly 1 and / or such an escape mechanism 100 and / or such a movement 200. More particularly, this timepiece 300 is a watch.
  • the clearance of the clearance in the assembly of the bridge 2 with the pins 6 and 11 is based on a preload of the bridge 2 given by flexible parts.
  • the first pin 6 is in contact with a two-facet "V" dihedral 50 so as to remove two degrees of freedom at the bridge 2.
  • the second pin 11 is in contact with a second alignment female 8 with preferably only one useful contact face which is the flat face 81, so as to remove the last degree of freedom to the bridge 2 (the other three degrees of freedom being eliminated by the planar contact plane with the plate 3).
  • the placement and orientation of the female implantations are preferably made in such a way that the tightening operation of the first screw 90, which generates a torque C acting on the bridge 2, does not degrade the position of the bridge 2, and therefore the position of the pivoting component held by the bridge. For this, the flexible part must not be stressed when tightening the screw 90.
  • the dimensions of the flexible parts are designed so that the minimum force on the pins 6 and 11 makes it possible to keep the bridge 2 in its operating position, even without the tightening screw or screws.
  • the product of the minimum contact force on each pin and the coefficient of friction must correspond to the product of the weight of the bridge and a safety factor. This makes it possible to manipulate the movement without risking that the component falls.
  • Embodiments are described here for the specific case of an anchor bridge, but they are generalizable to other positioning components.
  • the first embodiment with cotter pins uses the pins as a flexible part, incorporating a slot on a portion of the pin which makes part of the pin flexible.
  • the flexible part has a thickness between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm and a length L between 0.5 mm and 1 mm.
  • the figure 13 is a graph representing, on the ordinate, the driving forces of a bridge as a function of the displacement of the pin on the abscissa, for a clamping of 15 ⁇ m and for two different geometries of the flexible part.
  • the maximum stripping force (negative part) is less than 1 N which is satisfactory for easily dismounting the bridge without damaging the components (it is considered that the maximum stripping force not to be exceeded is 3 N, but for some smaller and regularly handled bridges like the anchor bridge, a maximum force of less than 1 N is recommended).
  • the figure 14 is a graph representing, on the ordinate, the driving forces of a bridge depending on the abscissa of the length of the flexible part, for a clamping of 15 ⁇ m, and for different geometrical parameters.
  • Curve C3 is the minimum stripping force.
  • the effective variant L is between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm, and the thickness of the blade between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm. With all the geometrical parameters used in this case, the anchor breakout force is satisfactory.
  • the figure 15 is a graph showing the yoke forces of a bridge based on the abscissa of the displacement of the pin, for three different sections of the spring, in this second embodiment.
  • the curve C1 corresponds to the force for a nominal section spring, the C2 curve for a minimum section spring, and the C3 curve for a maximum section spring.
  • the maximum stripping force (negative part) is much less than 1 N which is satisfactory to easily dismount the bridge without damaging the components.
  • This force is also sufficient insofar as it is greater than the weight of the bridge (about 0.1 gram-force) multiplied by a safety factor (10) which gives a minimum holding force of about 0.01 N for this example (this value is dependent on the mass of the bridge).
  • the figure 16 is a graph plotting the stripping / decoupling forces of a bridge based on the abscissa of the section of the springs mounted on the bridge in this second embodiment, in a variant that is effective for a section between 0.03 mm 2 and 0.05 mm 2 .
  • the anchor bridge release force is satisfactory (greater than 0.01 N and less than 3 N).
  • the invention has important advantages.
  • the invention is also interesting for all the bridges of a watch movement or a watch mechanism, and in particular the bridges which allow the precise positioning of a component in rotation or pivoting.
  • the invention is advantageous for the bridges which make it possible to position the components of the escapement, such as escape wheel, anchor, balance wheel.
  • the present invention is also advantageous for after-sales overhauls: indeed, the watchmaker who handles the bridge provided with such a positioning system without play is then assured of assembling the anchor bridge in a position identical to the initial position.

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Ensemble démontable (1) d'horlogerie comportant un pont (2) positionné sur une platine (3) par une première goupille (6) de centrage et une deuxième goupille d'alignement (11), coopérant à la fois avec ladite platine (3) et ledit pont (2). Ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) comporte, pour leur centrage relatif, une implantation femelle de centrage (4) recevant ladite première goupille (6) en appui sur deux facettes (5) formant un dièdre (50), et des moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) agencés pour exercer un effort direct ou indirect sur ladite première goupille (6). Mécanisme d'échappement comportant un tel ensemble démontable. Mouvement d'horlogerie comportant un tel mécanisme d'échappement. Pièce d'horlogerie comportant un tel mouvement.A dismountable watch assembly (1) comprising a bridge (2) positioned on a plate (3) by a first centering pin (6) and a second alignment pin (11), cooperating with both said plate (3). ) and said bridge (2). Said plate (3) or said bridge (2) comprises, for their relative centering, a female centering implantation (4) receiving said first pin (6) bearing on two facets (5) forming a dihedron (50), and game-catching means (20) arranged to exert a direct or indirect force on said first pin (6). Exhaust mechanism comprising such a removable assembly. Clockwork movement comprising such an escape mechanism. Timepiece comprising such a movement.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne un ensemble démontable d'horlogerie comportant au moins un pont agencé pour être positionné sur une platine par une première goupille de centrage comportant une surface périphérique et une deuxième goupille d'alignement, que comporte ledit ensemble et qui sont agencées pour coopérer à la fois avec ladite platine et ledit pont.The invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly comprising at least one bridge arranged to be positioned on a plate by a first centering pin comprising a peripheral surface and a second alignment pin, which comprises said assembly and which are arranged to cooperate. with both said platen and said bridge.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'échappement comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable.The invention also relates to an exhaust mechanism comprising at least one such removable assembly.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement.The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an exhaust mechanism.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement ou/et un tel mouvement.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an escape mechanism and / or such a movement.

L'invention concerne le domaine des pièces d'horlogerie, et plus particulièrement des mécanismes d'horlogerie. Elle trouve une application particulière pour l'assemblage des composants des mécanismes dont les précisions d'assemblage, de positionnement, d'alignement, influent directement les performances chronométriques, et tout particulièrement dans le cas d'un mécanisme d'échappement.The invention relates to the field of timepieces, and more particularly watch mechanisms. It finds a particular application for the assembly of the components of the mechanisms whose assembly, positioning and alignment accuracies directly affect the chronometric performances, and especially in the case of an escape mechanism.

Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

L'invention concerne le positionnement des ponts dans un mécanisme ou un mouvement horloger. Traditionnellement, un pont est positionné par deux goupilles et maintenu fixe par une ou plusieurs vis.The invention relates to the positioning of bridges in a mechanism or a watch movement. Traditionally, a bridge is positioned by two pins and held fixed by one or more screws.

Les tolérances de position et de diamètre des alésages et des goupilles (chaîne de cotation) affectent déjà la précision de positionnement des ponts, et leur coût. De plus, afin de permettre l'assemblage et le démontage du pont sur la platine, un jeu est généralement ménagé entre les goupilles et le pont, avec un diamètre de goupille légèrement inférieur à celui de l'alésage correspondant. Ce jeu cause une variation de la position des composants tenus par le pont d'un assemblage à l'autre. Or certains ponts nécessitent plusieurs opérations de montage/démontage, sur un même mouvement, afin de procéder à des réglages: dans ce cas la répétabilité de positionnement est importante.The tolerances of position and diameter of the bores and pins (dimensioning chain) already affect the positioning accuracy of the bridges, and their cost. In addition, to allow the assembly and disassembly of the bridge on the plate, a clearance is generally provided between the pins and the bridge, with a pin diameter slightly less than that of the corresponding bore. This game causes a variation of the position of the components held by the bridge of a assembly to the other. But some bridges require several operations of assembly / disassembly, on the same movement, in order to make adjustments: in this case the repeatability of positioning is important.

Dans le cas des composants critiques pour la chronométrie, la répétabilité de la position ainsi obtenue peut être insuffisante pour garantir le bon fonctionnement du mécanisme. Ceci concerne en particulier les composants qui constituent un mécanisme d'échappement: roue d'échappement et ancre, où, pour la stabilité chronométrique du balancier, la répétabilité de la position peut s'avérer insuffisante pour garantir le bon fonctionnement du mécanisme. Dans le cas spécifique d'un échappement à ancre, la variation de position de l'ancre modifie les entraxes et la ligne des centres, ce qui modifie directement les sécurités, le rendement et le retard à l'échappement.In the case of critical chronometry components, the repeatability of the position thus obtained may be insufficient to ensure the proper operation of the mechanism. This concerns in particular the components that constitute an escape mechanism: escape wheel and anchor, where, for the chronometric stability of the balance, the repeatability of the position may be insufficient to ensure the proper operation of the mechanism. In the specific case of an anchor escapement, the variation of the position of the anchor modifies the center distances and the center line, which directly modifies the safety, the efficiency and the exhaust delay.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

L'invention se propose de définir un assemblage de pont sur platine qui garantisse la précision de positionnement, la position d'alignement, et qui autorise un démontage par déchassage et un repositionnement parfaitement reproductible après rechassage des éléments de positionnement.The invention proposes to define a bridge assembly on platinum which ensures the positioning accuracy, the alignment position, and which allows disassembly by disengagement and repositioning perfectly reproducible after retreading positioning elements.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un ensemble démontable d'horlogerie comportant au moins un pont agencé pour être positionné sur une platine par une première goupille de centrage comportant une surface périphérique et une deuxième goupille d'alignement, que comporte ledit ensemble et qui sont agencées pour coopérer à la fois avec ladite platine et ledit pont, caractérisé en ce que au moins ladite platine ou ledit pont comporte, pour le centrage relatif dudit pont avec ladite platine, une implantation femelle de centrage qui comporte deux facettes qui forment un dièdre d'arête parallèle à une direction d'engagement, ladite première implantation femelle étant agencée pour recevoir ladite première goupille en appui sur lesdites deux facettes par une première partie de sa dite surface périphérique, et encore caractérisé en ce que ledit ensemble comporte des premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu qui sont agencés pour exercer, quand ladite première goupille est en position d'appui sur lesdites deux facettes, un effort direct ou indirect sur ladite première goupille.For this purpose, the invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly comprising at least one bridge arranged to be positioned on a plate by a first centering pin comprising a peripheral surface and a second alignment pin, which comprises said assembly and which are arranged to cooperate with both said plate and said bridge, characterized in that at least said plate or said bridge comprises, for the relative centering of said bridge with said plate, a centering female implantation which comprises two facets which form a dihedron ridge parallel to a direction of engagement, said first female implantation being arranged to receive said first pin bearing on said two facets by a first portion of said peripheral surface, and further characterized in that said assembly comprises first means catch-up devices which are arranged to exert, when said first pin is in bearing position on said two facets, a direct or indirect force on said first pin.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'échappement comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable, caractérisé en ce que ledit pont est un pont d'ancre ou un pont de balancier ou un pont de rouage.The invention also relates to an escapement mechanism comprising at least one such removable assembly, characterized in that said bridge is an anchor bridge or a pendulum bridge or a gear bridge.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement.The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an exhaust mechanism.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement ou/et un tel mouvement.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such removable assembly and / or such an escape mechanism and / or such a movement.

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  • la figure 1 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, l'assemblage d'un pont d'ancre sur une platine, selon l'invention, avec en figure 2 le détail d'une première goupille dans une première implantation femelle de centrage du pont comportant deux facettes en « V », et en figure 3 le détail d'une deuxième goupille d'alignement dans une deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement comportant un plat définissant une direction d'alignement;
  • la figure 4 représente, de façon schématisée et en coupe cet assemblage du pont d'ancre sur la platine, dans une variante comportant des goupilles fendues;
  • la figure 5 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, le pont d'ancre de la figure 4 comportant des goupilles fendues, et la figure 6 représente le même pont en perspective;
  • la figure 7 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, une variante d'implantation d'une première goupille, qui est poussée sur des facettes en V similaires à celles de la figure 2 par une cloison mince formant une lèvre élastique déformable sous l'action d'une vis à excentrique, ou d'un appui direct ;
  • la figure 8 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, une variante d'implantation d'une première goupille élastique fendue, qui est poussée sur des facettes en V, similaires à celles de la figure 2, de la première implantation femelle de centrage du pont, lequel comporte des moyens d'indexage pour l'indexage de la fente de la goupille, ménagés sur/dans le composant où on chasse la goupille ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en perspective du pont d'ancre dans une variante comportant des ressorts montés sur le pont et agencés pour exercer un effort tendant à plaquer chaque goupille sur les facettes ou le plat constituant ses surfaces de référence géométriques;
  • la figure 10 représente, de façon analogue à la figure 8, une variante d'implantation d'une deuxième goupille d'alignement élastique fendue, qui est poussée dans une deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement sur un plat d'alignement, similaire à celui de la figure 3, et où le pont comporte des moyens d'indexage pour l'indexage de la fente de la goupille;
  • la figure 11 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, un pont d'ancre selon l'invention, comportant un ressort extérieur agissant en compression pour appliquer au pont un couple tendant à plaquer ses surfaces de référence géométriques de centrage et d'alignement sur la première et la deuxième goupilles, et comportant encore une vis de maintien du pont sur la platine, et tendant à appliquer un couple de même sens;
  • la figure 12 représente, de façon schématisée et en vue de dessus, un pont d'ancre selon l'invention, comportant un ressort extérieur agissant en traction pour appliquer au pont un couple tendant à plaquer ses surfaces de référence géométriques de centrage et d'alignement sur la première et la deuxième goupilles, et comportant encore une vis de maintien du pont sur la platine, et tendant à appliquer un couple de même sens;
  • la figure 13 est un graphique représentant la variation des forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction du déplacement de goupille, avec un serrage de 15 µm ;
  • la figure 14 est un graphique représentant la variation des forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction de la longueur de la partie flexible, selon deux configurations d'épaisseur de la partie flexible, et avec un serrage de 15 µm ;
  • la figure 15 est un graphique représentant la variation des forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction du déplacement de la goupille, selon différentes sections de ressorts ;
  • la figure 16 est un graphique représentant la variation des forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction de la section des ressorts montés sur le pont ;
  • la figure 17 est un schéma-blocs représentant une pièce d'horlogerie qui comporte un mouvement renfermant un mécanisme d'échappement avec un tel ensemble démontable.
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 figure 1 represents, schematically and in plan view, the assembly of an anchor bridge on a plate, according to the invention, with figure 2 the detail of a first pin in a first female centering implantation of the bridge comprising two "V" facets, and figure 3 the detail of a second alignment pin in a second alignment female implant having a plate defining an alignment direction;
  • the figure 4 schematically shows in section this assembly of the anchor bridge on the plate, in a variant comprising split pins;
  • the figure 5 represents, schematically and in plan view, the anchor bridge of the figure 4 with cotter pins, and the figure 6 represents the same bridge in perspective;
  • the figure 7 represents schematically and in plan view, a variant of implantation of a first pin, which is pushed on facets V similar to those of the figure 2 by a thin partition forming a deformable elastic lip under the action of an eccentric screw, or a direct support;
  • the figure 8 is schematically represented in plan view, a variant of implantation of a first split elastic pin, which is pushed on facets V, similar to those of the figure 2 of the first female centering implantation of the bridge, which comprises indexing means for indexing the slot of the pin, arranged on / in the component where the pin is driven;
  • the figure 9 is a perspective view of the anchor bridge in a variant comprising springs mounted on the bridge and arranged to exert a force tending to press each pin on the facets or the plate constituting its geometric reference surfaces;
  • the figure 10 represents, in a similar way to figure 8 , an alternative embodiment of a second slotted elastic alignment pin, which is pushed into a second alignment female implantation on an alignment plate, similar to that of the figure 3 , and wherein the bridge comprises indexing means for indexing the slot of the pin;
  • the figure 11 is schematically and in plan view, an anchor bridge according to the invention, comprising an outer spring acting in compression to apply to the bridge a torque tending to press its geometric reference centering and alignment surfaces on the first and second pins, and further comprising a bridge holding screw on the plate, and tending to apply a pair of the same direction;
  • the figure 12 is schematically shown in plan view, an anchor bridge according to the invention, comprising an outer spring acting in tension to apply to the bridge a torque tending to press its geometric reference centering and alignment surfaces on the first and second pins, and further comprising a bridge holding screw on the plate, and tending to apply a pair of the same direction;
  • the figure 13 is a graph showing the variation of the driving / disengaging forces of a bridge as a function of pin displacement, with a clamping of 15 μm;
  • the figure 14 is a graph showing the variation of the driving / disengaging forces of a bridge as a function of the length of the flexible part, in two configurations of thickness of the flexible part, and with a clamping of 15 μm;
  • the figure 15 is a graph showing the variation of the driving / disengaging forces of a bridge as a function of the displacement of the pin, according to different sections of springs;
  • the figure 16 is a graph showing the variation of the driving / disengaging forces of a bridge as a function of the section of the springs mounted on the bridge;
  • the figure 17 is a block diagram showing a timepiece that includes a movement enclosing an exhaust mechanism with such a removable assembly.

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

L'invention se propose de définir, pour un mécanisme ou un mouvement horloger, un assemblage de pont sur platine qui garantisse la précision de positionnement, la position d'alignement, et qui autorise un démontage par déchassage et un repositionnement parfaitement reproductible après rechassage des éléments de positionnement.The invention proposes to define, for a mechanism or a clockwork movement, a bridge assembly on a platinum which guarantees the positioning accuracy, the alignment position, and which allows disassembly by disengagement and repositioning perfectly reproducible after retreading of positioning elements.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne un ensemble démontable 1 d'horlogerie comportant au moins un pont 2, une platine 3, et, pour chaque tel pont, une première goupille 6 de centrage et une deuxième goupille d'alignement 11.Thus, the invention relates to a dismountable watchmaking assembly 1 comprising at least one bridge 2, a plate 3, and for each such bridge, a first centering pin 6 and a second alignment pin 11.

Un tel pont 2 est agencé pour être positionné sur la platine 3 par une première goupille 6 de centrage comportant une surface périphérique 60, et une deuxième goupille d'alignement 11, qui sont agencées pour coopérer à la fois avec la platine 3 et le pont 2.Such a bridge 2 is arranged to be positioned on the plate 3 by a first centering pin 6 comprising a peripheral surface 60, and a second alignment pin 11, which are arranged to cooperate with both the plate 3 and the bridge 2.

Selon l'invention, au moins la platine 3 ou le pont 2 comporte, pour le centrage relatif du pont 2 avec la platine 3, une implantation femelle de centrage 4 qui comporte deux facettes 5 qui forment un dièdre 50 d'arête parallèle à une direction d'engagement D, et la première implantation femelle 4 étant agencée pour recevoir la première goupille 6 en appui sur les deux facettes 5 par une première partie 61 de sa surface périphérique 60. Et cet ensemble 1 comporte des premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 qui sont agencés pour exercer, quand la première goupille 6 est en position d'appui sur les deux facettes 5, un effort direct ou indirect sur la première goupille 6.According to the invention, at least the plate 3 or the bridge 2 comprises, for the relative centering of the bridge 2 with the plate 3, a female centering implantation 4 which comprises two facets 5 which form a dihedron 50 with a ridge parallel to a D engagement direction, and the first female implantation 4 being arranged to receive the first pin 6 bears on the two facets 5 by a first portion 61 of its peripheral surface 60. And this set 1 comprises first means of catching game 20 which are arranged to exert, when the first pin 6 is in the bearing position on the two facets 5, a direct or indirect force on the first pin 6.

Plus particulièrement, dans une variante, ces premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 sont agencés pour exercer, quand la première goupille 6 est en position d'appui sur les deux facettes 5, en plus de l'appui sur ces facettes 5, un effort de poussée sur uniquement une deuxième partie 62 de la surface périphérique 60, qui est distincte de la première partie 61 en appui sur le dièdre 50, tel que visible sur la figure 2.More particularly, in a variant, these first play catching means 20 are arranged to exert, when the first pin 6 is in the support position on the two facets 5, in addition to the support on these facets 5, a force of thrust on only a second portion 62 of the peripheral surface 60, which is distinct from the first portion 61 resting on the dihedron 50, as visible on the figure 2 .

En somme, la goupille est triangulée : appui franc en deux zones distinctes de première partie 61 de sa surface périphérique 60 sur les deux facettes 5, et effort de placage exercé sur cette deuxième partie 62.In sum, the pin is triangulated: free support in two distinct areas of first part 61 of its peripheral surface 60 on both facets 5, and plating force exerted on this second part 62.

Avantageusement les premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 exercent cet effort de poussée de placage selon une direction contenue dans ce plan bissecteur et parallèle, selon le cas, à la platine 3 ou au pont 2.Advantageously, the first game-catching means 20 exert this plating thrust force in a direction contained in this bisecting plane and parallel, as the case may be, to the plate 3 or to the bridge 2.

Plus particulièrement, dans une variante, ces premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 exercent cet effort de poussée de placage au voisinage du plan bissecteur du dièdre 50.More particularly, in a variant, these first play-catching means 20 exert this plating thrust force in the vicinity of the bisecting plane of the dihedron 50.

Selon le cas, le dièdre 50 peut être de rigidité supérieure à celle de la première goupille 6, par exemple dans le cas d'un pont 2 réalisé en silicium ou similaire, ou bien à l'inverse de rigidité inférieure à celle de la goupille, notamment dans le cas usuel d'un pont 2 étampé en laiton ou en tôle d'acier combiné avec une goupille en acier trempé. Ou bien encore de rigidité égale à celle de la goupille, quand l'un et l'autre sont fabriqués dans le même matériau.Depending on the case, the dihedron 50 may be of greater rigidity than that of the first pin 6, for example in the case of a bridge 2 made of silicon or the like, or conversely of inferior rigidity to that of the pin , especially in the usual case of a bridge 2 stamped brass or sheet steel combined with a pin hardened steel. Or even stiffness equal to that of the pin, when both are made of the same material.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, les premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 sont internes à la première goupille 6, qui est une goupille élastique ou une goupille fendue, et sont agencés pour plaquer la deuxième partie 62 sur une face de poussée 51, que comporte l'implantation femelle de centrage 4, et qui définit avec ces deux facettes 5 une chambre. Dans une variante particulière, une telle chambre est de section sensiblement triangulaire.In a first embodiment of the invention, the first play catching means 20 are internal to the first pin 6, which is an elastic pin or a cotter pin, and are arranged to press the second portion 62 on a face of thrust 51, that includes the centering female implantation 4, and which defines with these two facets 5 a chamber. In a particular variant, such a chamber is of substantially triangular section.

Quand la première goupille 6 est une goupille fendue, chaque fente constitue de tels premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20. Dans ce cas de première goupille 6 élastique, la paroi porteuse des facettes 5, qui définit la précision de centrage, a avantageusement, mais non nécessairement, une rigidité qui est supérieure à celle de la première goupille 6.When the first pin 6 is a split pin, each slot constitutes such first means of catch-up 20. In this case of first elastic pin 6, the carrier wall of the facets 5, which defines the centering accuracy, advantageously has but not necessarily, a rigidity that is greater than that of the first pin 6.

Dans une réalisation particulière de ce premier mode, la première goupille 6 est une goupille fendue tel que visible notamment sur les figures 2 à 4, et la platine 3 ou le pont 2 qui porte l'implantation femelle de centrage 4 comporte des moyens d'indexage 45 mécaniques ou/et visuels pour l'indexage d'une fente 65 particulière de la première goupille 6 pour un positionnement angulaire correct de cette première goupille 6, tel que visible sur la figure 8.In a particular embodiment of this first mode, the first pin 6 is a cotter pin as visible in particular on the Figures 2 to 4 , and the plate 3 or the bridge 2 which carries the centering female implantation 4 comprises mechanical indexing means 45 and / or visual for the indexing of a particular slot 65 of the first pin 6 for correct angular positioning of this first pin 6, as visible on the figure 8 .

De préférence, quand la première goupille 6 est une goupille fendue, la fente 65 n'est pas médiane, mais délimite deux parties de rigidité différente, tel que visible sur la figure 8 : une première partie 68 plus rigide, par exemple sur les deux tiers de la section, portant la première partie 61 d'appui sur les facettes 5, et une deuxième partie 69 plus faible par exemple sur un tiers de la section et comportant la deuxième partie 62 sur laquelle s'exerce l'effort de poussée égal et opposé à l'appui résultant exercé sur les facettes 5.Preferably, when the first pin 6 is a split pin, the slot 65 is not median, but delimits two parts of different stiffness, such as visible on the figure 8 a more rigid first portion 68, for example over two-thirds of the section, carrying the first support part 61 on the facets 5, and a second part 69 which is smaller, for example, over a third of the section and comprising the second part 62 on which is exerted the thrust effort equal and opposite to the resulting support exerted on the facets 5.

Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, les premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu 20 sont externes à la première goupille 6, et comportent des premiers moyens de rappel élastique 7, qui sont agencés pour exercer un effort de poussée, ou respectivement de traction, soit sur la première goupille 6 pour la plaquer en appui sur les deux facettes 5, soit directement sur le pont 2 ou/et sur la platine 3.In a second embodiment of the invention, the first play catching means 20 are external to the first pin 6, and comprise first elastic return means 7, which are arranged to exert a thrust force, or respectively of traction, either on the first pin 6 to press it against the two facets 5, or directly on the bridge 2 and / or on the plate 3.

Ainsi, dans ce deuxième mode, les premiers moyens de rappel élastique 7 sont :

  • ou bien incorporés dans la platine 3 ou le pont 2 sous forme d'une lèvre élastique 41 tel que visible sur la figure 7,
  • ou bien agencés en surépaisseur sur la platine 3 ou le pont 2 sous forme d'un premier ressort superficiel 71 monobloc avec la platine 3 ou le pont 2 ou rapporté sur la platine 3 ou le pont 2, tel que visible sur la figure 9 où un tel ressort 71 est solidaire du pont 2. Cette solution est composée de petits ressorts directement présents sur le pont d'ancre, qui peuvent directement être découpés dans la structure du pont 2 ou alors rapportés, notamment collés ou soudés sur ou sous le pont traditionnel. Dans les cas où le pont est trop petit, la découpe directement dans le pont doit être évitée pour conserver une rigidité suffisante de la structure,
  • ou bien encore constitués par un premier ressort de manoeuvre 72 fixé sur la platine 3 et exerçant un effort sur le pont 2, tel que visible sur la figure 11 ou 8.
Thus, in this second mode, the first elastic return means 7 are:
  • or incorporated in the plate 3 or the bridge 2 in the form of an elastic lip 41 as visible on the figure 7 ,
  • or else arranged in an over-thickness on the plate 3 or the bridge 2 in the form of a first surface spring 71 integral with the plate 3 or the bridge 2 or attached to the plate 3 or the bridge 2, as visible on the figure 9 where such a spring 71 is secured to the bridge 2. This solution is composed of small springs directly present on the anchor bridge, which can be cut directly into the structure of the bridge 2 or reported, especially bonded or welded on or under the traditional bridge. In cases where the bridge is too small, cutting directly into the deck must be avoided to maintain sufficient rigidity of the structure,
  • or else still constituted by a first operating spring 72 fixed on the plate 3 and exerting a force on the bridge 2, as visible on the figure 11 or 8 .

Dans une variante particulière de ce deuxième mode visible sur la figure 7, la face de poussée 51 appartient à une première lèvre élastique 41. La cloison mince formant une lèvre élastique 41 de la figure 7 est déformable sous l'action d'une vis à excentrique 49, la première goupille 6i est poussée sur des facettes en V similaires à celles de la figure 2, on comprend que cette disposition est aussi applicable au premier mode de réalisation où la première goupille 6 est une goupille élastique fendue. Une telle vis à excentrique 49 peut aussi, dans une variante non illustrée, exercer un appui direct sur la première goupille 6.In a particular variant of this second mode visible on the figure 7 , the thrust face 51 belongs to a first elastic lip 41. The thin partition forming an elastic lip 41 of the figure 7 is deformable under the action of an eccentric screw 49, the first pin 6i is pushed on facets V similar to those of the figure 2 it is understood that this provision is also applicable to the first embodiment where the first pin 6 is a split elastic pin. Such an eccentric screw 49 may also, in a variant not illustrated, exert a direct bearing on the first pin 6.

Dans une exécution particulière, la surface enveloppe de la surface périphérique 60 de la première goupille 6 est à symétrie de révolution. Ceci peut concerner aussi bien le deuxième mode de réalisation que le premier mode à goupille élastique fendue, la surface enveloppe à symétrie de révolution concernant alors l'état libre de cette goupille.In a particular embodiment, the envelope surface of the peripheral surface 60 of the first pin 6 is symmetrical of revolution. This may concern both the second embodiment and the first slotted elastic pin mode, the envelope surface symmetry of revolution then concerning the free state of this pin.

Dans une exécution particulière visible sur les figures, mais non limitative, la platine 3 comporte un alésage de logement de la première goupille 6, et le pont 2 comporte l'implantation femelle de centrage 4.In a particular embodiment shown in the figures, but not limited to, the plate 3 comprises a housing bore of the first pin 6, and the bridge 2 comprises the centering female implantation 4.

Dans une exécution particulière non illustrée, à la fois la platine 3 et le pont 2 comportent chacun une telle implantation femelle de centrage 4 ; il est alors nécessaire que les moyens de rattrapage de jeu exercent des efforts d'intensité différente sur l'une et sur l'autre.In a particular embodiment not illustrated, both the plate 3 and the bridge 2 each comprise such a female centering implantation 4; it is then necessary that the means of catching play exert efforts of different intensity on one and the other.

Dans une exécution particulière visible sur les figures 11 et 12, la platine 3 et le pont 2 sont maintenus assemblés l'un à l'autre par au moins une vis 90. Le plan bissecteur du dièdre 50 est de préférence sensiblement parallèle à l'effort engendré par le couple de serrage de la vis 90 et ramené aux facettes 5, et le couple de vissage C appliqué à la vis 90 tend à renforcer l'appui de la première goupille 6 sur les deux facettes 5.In a particular execution visible on the Figures 11 and 12 the plate 3 and the bridge 2 are held together by at least one screw 90. The bisecting plane of the dihedron 50 is preferably substantially parallel to the force generated by the tightening torque of the screw 90. and brought back to the facets 5, and the tightening torque C applied to the screw 90 tends to reinforce the support of the first pin 6 on the two facets 5.

Le positionnement de la première goupille 6 est ainsi parfaitement assuré; pour assurer l'alignement relatif correct entre le pont 2 et la platine 3, selon l'invention, la platine 3 ou/et le pont 2 comporte encore une deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8. Cette deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8 comporte au moins une face plane 81 selon une direction d'alignement DA, et qui est agencée pour recevoir une surface de contact 110 d'une deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 que porte respectivement le pont 2 ou la platine 3.The positioning of the first pin 6 is thus perfectly assured; to ensure the correct relative alignment between the bridge 2 and the plate 3, according to the invention, the plate 3 or / and the bridge 2 further comprises a second alignment female implantation 8. This second alignment female implantation 8 comprises at least one planar face 81 in an alignment direction DA, and which is arranged to receive a contact surface 110 of a second alignment pin 11 that carries respectively the bridge 2 or the plate 3.

Et, selon l'invention, l'ensemble 1 comporte des deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu 21, qui sont agencés pour exercer un effort de poussée sur la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 quand elle est en position d'appui sur la face plane 81.And, according to the invention, the assembly 1 comprises second play-catching means 21, which are arranged to exert a thrust force on the second alignment pin 11 when it is in the support position on the flat face 81.

Dans une variante particulière préférée, la direction d'alignement DA de la face plane 81 s'étend parallèlement à un plan défini par les axes de positionnement de la première goupille 6 et de la deuxième goupille 11.In a particular particular variant, the alignment direction DA of the plane face 81 extends parallel to a plane defined by the positioning axes of the first pin 6 and the second pin 11.

Dans une variante particulière, la direction d'alignement DA de la face plane 81 peut, encore, s'étendre orthogonalement au plan bissecteur du dièdre 50.In a particular variant, the alignment direction DA of the plane face 81 may, again, extend orthogonally to the bisecting plane of the dihedron 50.

Dans une variante particulière visible sur les figures 5 et 6, la deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8 est un logement femelle rectiligne à faces parallèles 81, 82, aligné selon une direction d'alignement DA perpendiculaire à la direction d'engagement D. Cette réalisation est surtout liée à une commodité d'usinage en cas d'usinage à l'outil, car une seule face plane 81 suffit à la mise en oeuvre de l'invention.In a particular variant visible on the Figures 5 and 6 , the second alignment female implantation 8 is a rectilinear female housing with parallel faces 81, 82, aligned in an alignment direction DA perpendicular to the engagement direction D. This embodiment is mainly related to a machining convenience in case of machining the tool, because a single flat face 81 is sufficient for the implementation of the invention.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, les deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu 21 sont internes à la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 qui est une goupille élastique ou une goupille fendue, et sont agencés pour plaquer la surface de contact 110 sur la face plane 81.In the first embodiment of the invention, the second play-catching means 21 are internal to the second alignment pin 11 which is an elastic pin or cotter pin, and are arranged to press the contact surface 110 onto the flat face 81.

Plus particulièrement, la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 est une goupille fendue, tel que visible sur la figure 3, et la platine 3 ou le pont 2 qui porte la deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8 comporte des moyens d'indexage 85 mécaniques ou/et visuels pour l'indexage d'une fente 115 particulière de la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 pour un positionnement angulaire correct, permettant de profiter de la déformation parfaitement élastique de la goupille sur laquelle doit être appliqué l'effort, tel que visible sur la figure 10. Dans ce cas d'une deuxième goupille 11 élastique, la paroi porteuse de la face plane 81, qui définit la précision d'alignement, a avantageusement mais non nécessairement une rigidité qui est supérieure à celle de la deuxième goupille 11.More particularly, the second alignment pin 11 is a cotter pin, as visible on the figure 3 , and the plate 3 or the bridge 2 which carries the second alignment female implantation 8 comprises mechanical indexing means 85 and / or visual for the indexing of a particular slot 115 of the second alignment pin 11 for a correct angular positioning, to take advantage of the perfectly elastic deformation of the pin on which the force must be applied, as visible on the figure 10 . In this case of a second elastic pin 11, the bearing wall of the plane face 81, which defines the alignment accuracy, advantageously but not necessarily has a rigidity which is greater than that of the second pin 11.

On comprend que les agencements décrits pour la première goupille 6 sont applicables de façon similaire pour la deuxième goupille 11.It is understood that the arrangements described for the first pin 6 are similarly applicable for the second pin 11.

Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, les deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu 21 sont externes à la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11, et comportent des deuxièmes moyens de rappel élastique 70 qui sont :

  • ou bien incorporés dans la platine 3 ou le pont 2 sous forme d'une deuxième lèvre élastique analogue à la première lèvre élastique 41 de la figure 7,
  • ou bien agencés en surépaisseur sur la platine 3 ou le pont 2 sous forme d'un deuxième ressort superficiel 710 monobloc avec la platine 3 ou le pont 2 ou rapporté sur la platine 3 ou le pont 2, tel que visible sur la figure 9,
  • ou bien encore constitués par un deuxième ressort de manoeuvre 72 fixé sur la platine 3 et exerçant un effort sur le pont 2, tel que visible sur les figures 11 et 12, où ce ressort 72 est le même qui assure l'appui de la première goupille 6 sur les facettes 5. Un tel ressort externe 72 est fixé directement sur la platine 3, et applique une force sur le pont 2 de manière à le contraindre en contact avec les goupilles, et les logements sont positionnés et orientés pour que la force du ressort externe 72 leur permette d'être en contact avec leurs goupilles respectives mais aussi pour que, lors du vissage de la vis 90, le couple de vissage contraint également ces logements en appui contre les goupilles, et surtout ne provoque aucun décollement entre la goupille concernée et son logement, indépendamment du couple appliqué à la vis.
In the second embodiment of the invention, the second play-catching means 21 are external to the second alignment pin 11, and comprise second elastic return means 70 which are:
  • or incorporated in the plate 3 or the bridge 2 in the form of a second elastic lip similar to the first elastic lip 41 of the figure 7 ,
  • or else arranged in an extra thickness on the plate 3 or the bridge 2 in the form of a second superficial spring 710 integral with the plate 3 or the bridge 2 or attached to the plate 3 or the bridge 2, as visible on the figure 9 ,
  • or else constituted by a second operating spring 72 fixed on the plate 3 and exerting a force on the bridge 2, as visible on the Figures 11 and 12 , where this spring 72 is the same which ensures the support of the first pin 6 on the facets 5. Such external spring 72 is fixed directly on the plate 3, and applies a force on the bridge 2 so as to constrain it in contact with the pins, and the housings are positioned and oriented so that the force of the external spring 72 allows them to be in contact with their respective pins but also so that, when screwing the screw 90, the tightening torque also forces these housing in support against the pins, and especially does not cause any detachment between the pin concerned and its housing, regardless of the torque applied to the screw.

Dans une exécution particulière, la surface enveloppe de la surface périphérique de la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 est à symétrie de révolution. Ceci peut concerner aussi bien le deuxième mode de réalisation que le premier mode à goupille élastique fendue, la surface enveloppe à symétrie de révolution concernant alors l'état libre de cette goupille.In a particular embodiment, the envelope surface of the peripheral surface of the second alignment pin 11 is symmetrical of revolution. This may concern both the second embodiment and the first slotted elastic pin mode, the envelope surface symmetry of revolution then concerning the free state of this pin.

Dans une exécution particulière visible sur les figures, mais non limitative, la platine 3 comporte un alésage de logement de la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11, et le pont 2 comporte la deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8.In a particular embodiment shown in the figures, but not limited to, the plate 3 comprises a housing bore of the second alignment pin 11, and the bridge 2 comprises the second female alignment implantation 8.

Dans une exécution particulière non illustrée, à la fois la platine 3 et le pont 2 comportent chacun une telle deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8, mais, comme plus haut dans le cas de la première goupille 6 de centrage, il est nécessaire que l'effort appliqué côté platine soit différent de celui appliqué du côté pont.In a particular embodiment not illustrated, both the plate 3 and the bridge 2 each comprise such a second female alignment implantation 8, but, as above in the case of the first centering pin 6, it is necessary that the the force applied on the platinum side is different from that applied on the bridge side.

Dans une exécution particulière, la platine 3 et le pont 2 sont maintenus assemblés l'un à l'autre par au moins une vis 90, et le couple de vissage C appliqué à la vis 90 tend à renforcer l'appui de la deuxième goupille d'alignement 11 sur la face plane 81: aucun décollement entre la deuxième goupille d'alignement11 est la face plane n'est provoqué par le vissage de la vis 90. Et la face plane 81 est de préférence sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de l'effort exercé par cette face plane 81 sur la deuxième goupille 11 lors du serrage de la vis 90.In a particular embodiment, the plate 3 and the bridge 2 are held together by at least one screw 90, and the screwing torque C applied to the screw 90 tends to reinforce the support of the second pin 11 on the flat face 81: no separation between the second alignment pin11 is the flat face is caused by the screwing of the screw 90. And the flat face 81 is preferably substantially perpendicular to the direction of l the force exerted by this flat face 81 on the second pin 11 during the tightening of the screw 90.

Dans une réalisation avantageuse, la position de la vis 90 est calculée pour un bras de levier maximal par rapport aux facettes 5 d'une part, et à la face plane 81 d'autre part.In an advantageous embodiment, the position of the screw 90 is calculated for a maximum lever with respect to the facets 5 on the one hand, and to the flat face 81 on the other hand.

Dans une mise en oeuvre particulièrement avantageuse de l'invention, le pont 2 est un pont d'ancre ou un pont de balancier ou un pont de rouage.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the bridge 2 is an anchor bridge or a pendulum bridge or a gear bridge.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'échappement 100 comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable, caractérisé en ce que ledit pont est un pont d'ancre ou un pont de balancier ou un pont de rouage.The invention also relates to an escapement mechanism 100 comprising at least one such removable assembly, characterized in that said bridge is an anchor bridge or a balance bridge or a gear bridge.

L'invention concerne encore un mouvement d'horlogerie 200 comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable 1 ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement.The invention also relates to a watch movement 200 comprising at least one such removable assembly 1 and / or such an exhaust mechanism.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie 300 comportant au moins un tel ensemble démontable 1 ou/et un tel mécanisme d'échappement 100 ou/et un tel mouvement 200. Plus particulièrement, cette pièce d'horlogerie 300 est une montre.The invention also relates to a timepiece 300 comprising at least one such removable assembly 1 and / or such an escape mechanism 100 and / or such a movement 200. More particularly, this timepiece 300 is a watch.

Pour ce type de solution, l'annulation du jeu dans l'assemblage du pont 2avec les goupilles 6 et 11 est basée sur une précontrainte du pont 2 donnée par des pièces flexibles. Comme l'illustre la figure 1, la première goupille 6 est en contact avec un dièdre 50 en « V » à deux facettes 5 de manière à enlever deux degrés de liberté au pont 2. La deuxième goupille 11 est en contact avec une deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8 avec de préférence une seule face de contact utile qui est la face plane 81, de manière à enlever le dernier degré de liberté au pont 2 (les trois autres degrés de liberté étant éliminés par le contact plan sur plan avec la platine 3).For this type of solution, the clearance of the clearance in the assembly of the bridge 2 with the pins 6 and 11 is based on a preload of the bridge 2 given by flexible parts. As illustrated by figure 1 the first pin 6 is in contact with a two-facet "V" dihedral 50 so as to remove two degrees of freedom at the bridge 2. The second pin 11 is in contact with a second alignment female 8 with preferably only one useful contact face which is the flat face 81, so as to remove the last degree of freedom to the bridge 2 (the other three degrees of freedom being eliminated by the planar contact plane with the plate 3).

Le placement et l'orientation des implantations femelles sont de préférence réalisés de manière à ce que l'opération de serrage de la première vis 90, qui génère un couple C agissant sur le pont 2, ne dégrade pas la position du pont 2, et donc la position du pivotement du composant tenu par le pont. Pour cela, la partie flexible ne doit pas être sollicitée lors du serrage de la vis 90.The placement and orientation of the female implantations are preferably made in such a way that the tightening operation of the first screw 90, which generates a torque C acting on the bridge 2, does not degrade the position of the bridge 2, and therefore the position of the pivoting component held by the bridge. For this, the flexible part must not be stressed when tightening the screw 90.

Le dimensionnement des parties flexibles est réalisé de manière à ce que la force minimum sur les goupilles 6 et 11 permette de garder le pont 2 dans sa position de service, même sans la ou les vis de serrage. Autrement dit, le produit de la force minimale de contact sur chaque goupille et du coefficient de frottement doit correspondre au produit du poids du pont et d'un facteur de sécurité. Ceci permet de manipuler le mouvement sans risquer que le composant tombe.The dimensions of the flexible parts are designed so that the minimum force on the pins 6 and 11 makes it possible to keep the bridge 2 in its operating position, even without the tightening screw or screws. In other words, the product of the minimum contact force on each pin and the coefficient of friction must correspond to the product of the weight of the bridge and a safety factor. This makes it possible to manipulate the movement without risking that the component falls.

Les modes de réalisation sont décrits ici pour le cas spécifique d'un pont d'ancre, mais ils sont généralisables à d'autres composants de positionnement.Embodiments are described here for the specific case of an anchor bridge, but they are generalizable to other positioning components.

Le premier mode de réalisation avec des goupilles fendues utilise les goupilles comme partie flexible, en intégrant une fente sur une partie de la goupille ce qui permet de rendre une partie de la goupille flexible. Dans le cas spécifique d'un pont d'ancre similaire à celui de la référence « BREGUET 7727 », la partie flexible a une épaisseur comprise entre 0.05 mm et 0.1 mm et une longueur L comprise entre 0.5 mm et 1 mm. Cette solution nécessite que les goupilles 6 et 11 soient bien positionnées (position angulaire) lors du chassage dans la platine 3 de manière à ce que la partie rigide de chacune des goupilles soit respectivement en contact avec le dièdre 50 en « V » et la face de contact 81 de la deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement 8.The first embodiment with cotter pins uses the pins as a flexible part, incorporating a slot on a portion of the pin which makes part of the pin flexible. In the specific case an anchor bridge similar to that of the reference "BREGUET 7727", the flexible part has a thickness between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm and a length L between 0.5 mm and 1 mm. This solution requires that the pins 6 and 11 are well positioned (angular position) during the driving in the plate 3 so that the rigid portion of each of the pins is respectively in contact with the dihedron 50 in "V" and the face contact 81 of the second alignment female implantation 8.

La figure 13 est un graphique représentant en ordonnée les forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction du déplacement de la goupille en abscisse, pour un serrage de 15 µm et pour deux géométries différentes de la partie flexible.The figure 13 is a graph representing, on the ordinate, the driving forces of a bridge as a function of the displacement of the pin on the abscissa, for a clamping of 15 μm and for two different geometries of the flexible part.

La courbe C1 correspond à e=0,05 mm et L=0,50 mm. La courbe C2 correspond à e=0,10 mm et L=0,50 mm. Dans les deux cas, la force maximale de déchassage (partie négative) est inférieure à 1 N ce qui est satisfaisant pour démonter facilement le pont sans détériorer les composants (on considère que la force de déchassage maximale à ne pas dépasser est de 3 N, mais pour certains pont plus petits et régulièrement manipulés comme le pont d'ancre, une force maximale inférieure à 1 N est recommandée).Curve C1 corresponds to e = 0.05 mm and L = 0.50 mm. Curve C2 corresponds to e = 0.10 mm and L = 0.50 mm. In both cases, the maximum stripping force (negative part) is less than 1 N which is satisfactory for easily dismounting the bridge without damaging the components (it is considered that the maximum stripping force not to be exceeded is 3 N, but for some smaller and regularly handled bridges like the anchor bridge, a maximum force of less than 1 N is recommended).

La figure 14 est un graphique représentant en ordonnée les forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction, en abscisse, de la longueur de la partie flexible, pour un serrage de 15 µm, et pour différents paramètres géométriques. La courbe C1 correspond à e=0,10 mm, la courbe C2 correspond à e=0,05 mm. La courbe C3 est la force de déchassage mini. Dans ce premier mode de réalisation la variante efficace L est comprise entre 0.5 mm et 0.7 mm, et l'épaisseur de la lame entre 0.05 mm et 0.1 mm. Avec tous les paramètres géométriques utilisés dans ce cas, la force de déchassage du pont d'ancre est satisfaisante.The figure 14 is a graph representing, on the ordinate, the driving forces of a bridge depending on the abscissa of the length of the flexible part, for a clamping of 15 μm, and for different geometrical parameters. Curve C1 corresponds to e = 0.10 mm, curve C2 corresponds to e = 0.05 mm. Curve C3 is the minimum stripping force. In this first embodiment the effective variant L is between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm, and the thickness of the blade between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm. With all the geometrical parameters used in this case, the anchor breakout force is satisfactory.

La figure 15 est un graphique représentant en ordonnée les forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction, en abscisse, du déplacement de la goupille, pour trois sections différentes du ressort, dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation. La courbe C1 correspond à la force pour un ressort de section nominale, la courbe C2 pour un ressort de section minimale, et la courbe C3 pour un ressort de section maximale. Dans les trois cas, la force maximale de déchassage (partie négative) est largement inférieure à 1 N ce qui est satisfaisant pour démonter facilement le pont sans détériorer les composants. Cette force est également suffisante dans la mesure où elle est supérieure au poids du pont (environ 0.1 gramme-force) multiplié par un facteur sécurité (10) ce qui donne une force minimum de tenue d'environ 0.01 N pour cet exemple (cette valeur est dépendante de la masse du pont).The figure 15 is a graph showing the yoke forces of a bridge based on the abscissa of the displacement of the pin, for three different sections of the spring, in this second embodiment. The curve C1 corresponds to the force for a nominal section spring, the C2 curve for a minimum section spring, and the C3 curve for a maximum section spring. In all three cases, the maximum stripping force (negative part) is much less than 1 N which is satisfactory to easily dismount the bridge without damaging the components. This force is also sufficient insofar as it is greater than the weight of the bridge (about 0.1 gram-force) multiplied by a safety factor (10) which gives a minimum holding force of about 0.01 N for this example (this value is dependent on the mass of the bridge).

La figure 16 est un graphique représentant en ordonnée les forces de chassage/déchassage d'un pont en fonction, en abscisse, de la section des ressorts montés sur le pont dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, dans une variante qui est efficace pour une section comprise entre 0.03 mm2 et 0.05 mm2. Avec tous les paramètres géométriques utilisés dans ce cas, la force de déchassage du pont d'ancre est satisfaisante (supérieure à 0.01 N et inférieure à 3 N).The figure 16 is a graph plotting the stripping / decoupling forces of a bridge based on the abscissa of the section of the springs mounted on the bridge in this second embodiment, in a variant that is effective for a section between 0.03 mm 2 and 0.05 mm 2 . With all the geometrical parameters used in this case, the anchor bridge release force is satisfactory (greater than 0.01 N and less than 3 N).

Quand on considère la déformée du ressort de traction de la réalisation de la figure 12, réalisé avec une forme optimisée pour le cas spécifique d'un pont, on observe que les contraintes maximales restent faibles (1486 MPa) si l'on considère un ressort en acier maraging. La force entre le pont et la deuxième goupille d'alignement logée dans la deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement est de 0.3 N. l'effort appliqué entre la première goupille et son implantation est de 2,3 N, l'effort directement appliqué par le ressort externe est de 2,3 N. En considérant un coefficient de frottement µ = 0.15, la force de tenue par cette goupille est de 0.045 N, ce qui est plus élevé que la force de tenue minimale recommandée.When one considers the deformation of the tension spring of the realization of the figure 12 , realized with a shape optimized for the specific case of a bridge, one observes that the maximum stresses remain weak (1486 MPa) if one considers a maraging steel spring. The force between the bridge and the second alignment pin housed in the second alignment alignment is 0.3 N. The force applied between the first pin and its implantation is 2.3 N, the force directly applied by the external spring is 2.3 N. Considering a coefficient of friction μ = 0.15, the holding force of this pin is 0.045 N, which is higher than the recommended minimum holding force.

L'invention présente d'importants avantages.The invention has important advantages.

Les solutions proposées ci-dessus permettent de rendre répétable le positionnement d'un pont par rapport à la platine, et ce indépendamment de la manipulation réalisée lors de l'assemblage.The solutions proposed above make it possible to repeat the positioning of a bridge with respect to the plate, independently of the manipulation performed during assembly.

Actuellement, les horlogers ont besoin de démonter et remonter plusieurs fois le pont d'ancre pour ajuster la position des palettes notamment. Avec un système traditionnel, comme la position n'est pas toujours bien reproduite d'un assemblage à l'autre, les corrections réalisées ne produisent pas toujours les effets souhaités ce qui rend d'autant plus long l'achevage de l'échappement d'un mouvement. Avec l'invention, la position du pivotement de l'ancre est reproduite de manière optimale après une opération de démontage/remontage. Pour cette raison, l'application de ces variantes de l'invention au pont d'ancre est la plus avantageuse, car les performances chronométriques d'un mouvement sont particulièrement sensibles à la position de l'ancre.Currently, watchmakers need to dismantle and reassemble the anchor bridge several times to adjust the position of the pallets in particular. With a traditional system, as the position is not always well reproduced from one assembly to another, the corrections made do not always produce the desired effects which makes the completion of the exhaust of 'a movement. With the invention, the pivoting position of the anchor is reproduced optimally after a disassembly / reassembly operation. For this reason, the application of these variants of the invention to the anchor bridge is the most advantageous because the chronometric performances of a movement are particularly sensitive to the position of the anchor.

L'invention est également intéressante pour tous les ponts d'un mouvement horloger ou d'un mécanisme d'horlogerie, et en particulier les ponts qui permettent le positionnement précis d'un composant en rotation ou pivotement. En particulier l'invention est avantageuse pour les ponts qui permettent de positionner les composants de l'échappement, tels que roue d'échappement, ancre, balancier.The invention is also interesting for all the bridges of a watch movement or a watch mechanism, and in particular the bridges which allow the precise positioning of a component in rotation or pivoting. In particular, the invention is advantageous for the bridges which make it possible to position the components of the escapement, such as escape wheel, anchor, balance wheel.

La présente invention est également avantageuse pour des reconditionnements en après-vente: en effet, l'horloger qui manipule le pont muni d'un tel système de positionnement sans jeu est alors assuré d'assembler le pont d'ancre dans une position identique à la position initiale.The present invention is also advantageous for after-sales overhauls: indeed, the watchmaker who handles the bridge provided with such a positioning system without play is then assured of assembling the anchor bridge in a position identical to the initial position.

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Ensemble démontable (1) d'horlogerie comportant au moins un pont (2) agencé pour être positionné sur une platine (3) par une première goupille (6) de centrage comportant une surface périphérique (60) et une deuxième goupille d'alignement (11), que comporte ledit ensemble (1) et qui sont agencées pour coopérer à la fois avec ladite platine (3) et ledit pont (2), caractérisé en ce que au moins ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) comporte, pour le centrage relatif dudit pont (2) avec ladite platine (3), une implantation femelle de centrage (4) qui comporte deux facettes (5) qui forment un dièdre (50) d'arête parallèle à une direction d'engagement (D), et ladite première implantation femelle (4) étant agencée pour recevoir ladite première goupille (6) en appui sur lesdites deux facettes (5) par une première partie (61) de sa dite surface périphérique (60), et encore caractérisé en ce que ledit ensemble (1) comporte des premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) qui sont agencés pour exercer, quand ladite première goupille (6) est en position d'appui sur lesdites deux facettes (5), un effort direct ou indirect sur ladite première goupille (6).Removable watch assembly (1) comprising at least one bridge (2) arranged to be positioned on a plate (3) by a first centering pin (6) comprising a peripheral surface (60) and a second alignment pin ( 11), which comprises said assembly (1) and which are arranged to cooperate with both said plate (3) and said bridge (2), characterized in that at least said plate (3) or said bridge (2) comprises for the relative centering of said bridge (2) with said plate (3), a centering female implantation (4) which comprises two facets (5) which form a dihedron (50) with an edge parallel to a direction of engagement ( D), and said first female implantation (4) being arranged to receive said first pin (6) resting on said two facets (5) by a first portion (61) of said peripheral surface (60), and further characterized by that said assembly (1) comprises first set-up means (20) that i are arranged to exert, when said first pin (6) is in the bearing position on said two facets (5), a direct or indirect force on said first pin (6). Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) sont agencés pour exercer, quand ladite première goupille (6) est en position d'appui sur lesdites deux facettes (5), un effort de poussée sur uniquement une deuxième partie (62) de ladite surface périphérique (60), distincte de ladite première partie (61) en appui sur ledit dièdre (50)Removable assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said first clearance adjustment means (20) are arranged to exert, when said first pin (6) is in the bearing position on said two facets (5), a thrust force on only a second portion (62) of said peripheral surface (60), distinct from said first portion (61) resting on said dihedron (50) Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) exercent ledit effort de poussée sur ladite première goupille (6) selon une direction contenue dans ledit plan bissecteur et parallèle à ladite platine (3) ou audit pont (2).Disassemblable assembly (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first clearance adjustment means (20) exert said thrust force on said first pin (6) in a direction contained in said bisecting plane and parallel to said platinum (3) or said bridge (2). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) exercent ledit effort de poussée sur ladite première goupille (6) au voisinage du plan bissecteur dudit dièdre (50).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said first play catching means (20) exert said thrust force on said first pin (6) in the vicinity of the bisecting plane of said dihedron (50). ). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) sont internes à ladite première goupille (6) qui est une goupille élastique ou une goupille fendue, et sont agencés pour plaquer ladite deuxième partie (62) sur une face de poussée (51) que comporte ladite implantation femelle de centrage (4) et qui définit avec lesdites deux facettes (5) une chambre de réception de ladite première goupille (6).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said first play catching means (20) are internal to said first pin (6) which is an elastic pin or a cotter pin, and are arranged to press said second portion (62) on a thrust face (51) which comprises said female centering implantation (4) and which defines with said two facets (5) a receiving chamber of said first pin (6). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que ladite première goupille (6) est une goupille fendue, et comporte une fente (65) qui délimite deux parties asymétriques, de rigidité différente, portant l'une (68) la première partie (61) d'appui sur lesdites facettes (5), et l'autre (69) portant ladite deuxième partie (62) sur laquelle s'exerce l'effort de poussée égal et opposé à l'appui résultant exercé sur lesdites facettes (5).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said first pin (6) is a split pin, and comprises a slot (65) which delimits two asymmetrical portions of different rigidity, bearing the one (68) the first portion (61) bearing on said facets (5), and the other (69) bearing said second portion (62) on which the thrust force is exerted and opposite to the resulting support exerted on said facets (5). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite première goupille (6) est une goupille fendue, et en ce que ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) qui porte ladite implantation femelle de centrage (4) comporte des moyens d'indexage (45) mécaniques ou/et visuels pour l'indexage d'une fente (65) particulière de ladite première goupille (6) pour un positionnement angulaire correct de ladite première goupille (6).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said first pin (6) is a cotter pin, and in that said plate (3) or said bridge (2) which carries said female implantation centering device (4) comprises mechanical and / or visual indexing means (45) for indexing a particular slot (65) of said first pin (6) for correct angular positioning of said first pin (6) . Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rattrapage de jeu (20) sont externes à ladite première goupille (6), et comportent des premiers moyens de rappel élastique (7) qui sont agencés pour exercer un effort de poussée, ou respectivement de traction, soit sur ladite première goupille (6) pour la plaquer en appui sur lesdites deux facettes (5), soit directement sur ledit pont (2) ou/et sur ladite platine (3).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said first play catching means (20) are external to said first pin (6), and comprise first elastic return means (7) which are arranged to exert a thrust force, or traction respectively, or on said first pin (6) to press it against said two facets (5), or directly on said bridge (2) and / or on said platen (3). Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que lesdits premiers moyens de rappel élastique (7) sont, ou bien incorporés dans ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) sous forme d'une lèvre élastique (41), ou bien agencés en surépaisseur sur ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) sous forme d'un premier ressort superficiel (71) monobloc avec ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) ou rapporté sur ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2), ou bien encore constitués par un premier ressort de manoeuvre (72) fixé sur ladite platine (3) et exerçant un effort sur ledit pont (2).Removable assembly (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that said first resilient return means (7) are or incorporated in said plate (3) or said bridge (2) in the form of an elastic lip (41) , or else arranged in an over-thickness on said plate (3) or said bridge (2) in the form of a first surface spring (71) integral with said plate (3) or said bridge (2) or attached to said plate (3) or said bridge (2), or else constituted by a first operating spring (72) fixed on said plate (3) and exerting a force on said bridge (2). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que la surface enveloppe de ladite surface périphérique (60) de ladite première goupille (6) est à symétrie de révolution.Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the envelope surface of said peripheral surface (60) of said first pin (6) is symmetrical of revolution. Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que ladite platine (3) comporte un alésage de logement de ladite première goupille (6), et ledit pont (2) comporte ladite implantation femelle de centrage (4).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that said plate (3) comprises a housing bore of said first pin (6), and said bridge (2) comprises said female centering implant (4). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que ladite platine (3) et ledit pont (2) sont maintenus assemblés l'un à l'autre par au moins une vis (90), et que le plan bissecteur dudit dièdre (50) est sensiblement parallèle à l'effort engendré par le couple de serrage de ladite vis (90) et ramené auxdites facettes (5), et en ce que le sens du couple de vissage (C) appliqué à ladite vis (90) tend à renforcer l'appui de ladite première goupille (6) sur lesdites deux facettes (5).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that said plate (3) and said bridge (2) are held assembled to each other by at least one screw (90), and the bisecting plane of said dihedron (50) is substantially parallel to the force generated by the tightening torque of said screw (90) and returned to said facets (5), and in that the direction of the tightening torque (C) applied said screw (90) tends to reinforce the support of said first pin (6) on said two facets (5). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que ladite platine (3) ou/et ledit pont (2) comporte, pour l'alignement relatif dudit pont (2) par rapport à ladite platine (3), une deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement (8) comportant au moins une face plane (81) et agencée pour recevoir une surface de contact (110) d'une deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) que porte respectivement ledit pont (2) ou ladite platine (3), et encore caractérisé en ce que ledit ensemble (1) comporte des deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu (21) qui sont agencés pour exercer un effort de poussée sur ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) quand elle est en position d'appui sur ladite face plane (81).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that said plate (3) and / or said bridge (2) comprises, for the relative alignment of said bridge (2) relative to said platen ( 3), a second female alignment implant (8) having at least one planar face (81) and arranged to receive a contact surface (110) of a second alignment pin (11) which carries said bridge respectively ( 2) or said plate (3), and further characterized in that said assembly (1) comprises second play-catching means (21) which are arranged to exert a thrust force on said second alignment pin (11) when it is in the support position on said flat face (81). Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que ladite face plane (81) s'étend orthogonalement à un plan défini par les axes de positionnement desdites première goupille (6) et deuxième goupille (11).Removable assembly (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that said plane face (81) extends orthogonally to a plane defined by the positioning axes of said first pin (6) and second pin (11). Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 13 ou 14, caractérisé en ce que lesdits deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu (21) sont internes à ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) qui est une goupille élastique ou une goupille fendue, et sont agencés pour plaquer ladite surface de contact (110) sur ladite face plane (81).Removable assembly (1) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that said second clearance compensating means (21) are internal to said second alignment pin (11) which is an elastic pin or cotter pin, and are arranged to press said contact surface (110) on said planar face (81). Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) est une goupille fendue, et en ce que ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) qui porte ladite deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement (8) comporte des moyens d'indexage (85) mécaniques ou/et visuels pour l'indexage d'une fente (115) particulière de ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) pour un repositionnement angulaire reproductible.Removable assembly (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that said second alignment pin (11) is a cotter pin, and in that said plate (3) or said bridge (2) which carries said second female implantation d alignment (8) includes mechanical and / or visual indexing means (85) for indexing a particular slot (115) of said second alignment pin (11) for reproducible angular repositioning. Ensemble démontable (1) selon la revendication 13 ou 14, caractérisé en ce que lesdits deuxièmes moyens de rattrapage de jeu (21) sont externes à ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11), et comportent des deuxièmes moyens de rappel élastique (70) qui sont, ou bien incorporés dans ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) sous forme d'une deuxième lèvre élastique, ou bien agencés en surépaisseur sur ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) sous forme d'un deuxième ressort superficiel (710) monobloc avec ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2) ou rapporté sur ladite platine (3) ou ledit pont (2), ou bien encore constitués par un deuxième ressort de manoeuvre (72) fixé sur ladite platine (3) et exerçant un effort sur ledit pont (2).Removable assembly (1) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that said second play-catching means (21) are external to said second alignment pin (11), and comprise second elastic return means (70) which are or are incorporated in said plate (3) or said bridge (2) in the form of a second elastic lip, or else arranged in extra thickness on said plate (3) or said bridge (2) in the form of a second superficial spring (710) integral with said plate (3) or said bridge (2) or attached to said plate (3) or said bridge (2), or else constituted by a second operating spring (72) fixed on said plate (3) and exerting a force on said bridge (2). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 13 à 17, caractérisé en ce que la surface enveloppe de la surface périphérique de ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) est à symétrie de révolution.Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 13 to 17, characterized in that the envelope surface of the peripheral surface of said second alignment pin (11) is symmetrical of revolution. Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 13 à 18, caractérisé en ce que ladite platine (3) comporte un alésage de logement de ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11), et ledit pont (2) comporte ladite deuxième implantation femelle d'alignement (8).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that said plate (3) comprises a housing bore of said second alignment pin (11), and said bridge (2) comprises said second implantation female alignment (8). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 13 à 19, caractérisé en ce que ladite platine (3) et ledit pont (2) sont maintenus assemblés l'un à l'autre par au moins une vis (90), et en ce que le couple de vissage (C) appliqué à ladite vis (90) tend à renforcer l'appui de ladite deuxième goupille d'alignement (11) sur ladite face plane (81), et en ce que ladite face plane (81)est sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de l'effort exercé par ladite face plane (81) sur ladite deuxième goupille (11) lors du serrage de ladite vis (90).Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that said plate (3) and said bridge (2) are held assembled to each other by at least one screw (90), and in that the tightening torque (C) applied to said screw (90) tends to reinforce the support of said second alignment pin (11) on said planar face (81), and in that said planar face (81) ) is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the force exerted by said flat face (81) on said second pin (11) during the tightening of said screw (90). Ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 13 à 20, caractérisé en ce que la position de ladite vis (90) est calculée pour un bras de levier maximal par rapport auxdites facettes (5) d'une part, et à ladite face plane (81) d'autre part.Removable assembly (1) according to one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that the position of said screw (90) is calculated for a maximum lever arm with respect to said facets (5) on the one hand, and said flat face (81) on the other hand. Mécanisme d'échappement (100) comportant au moins un ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisé en ce que ledit pont (2) est un pont d'ancre ou un pont de balancier ou un pont de rouage.Exhaust mechanism (100) comprising at least one dismountable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that said bridge (2) is an anchor bridge or a balance bridge or a bridge of train. Mouvement d'horlogerie (200) comportant au moins un ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 21 ou/et un mécanisme d'échappement (100) selon la revendication 22.Clockwork movement (200) comprising at least one detachable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 21 and / or an exhaust mechanism (100) according to claim 22. Pièce d'horlogerie (300) comportant au moins un ensemble démontable (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 21 ou/et un mécanisme d'échappement (100) selon la revendication 22 ou/et un mouvement (200) selon la revendication 23.Timepiece (300) having at least one detachable assembly (1) according to one of claims 1 to 21 and / or an exhaust mechanism (100) according to claim 22 and / or a movement (200) according to the claim 23.
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