EP3032356B1 - Musical watch - Google Patents

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EP3032356B1
EP3032356B1 EP15196097.8A EP15196097A EP3032356B1 EP 3032356 B1 EP3032356 B1 EP 3032356B1 EP 15196097 A EP15196097 A EP 15196097A EP 3032356 B1 EP3032356 B1 EP 3032356B1
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Joao Paulo DUARTE
Pierre Favre
Grégory GAUTHIER
Jérôme SIEGRIST
Nicolas Stalder
Mathieu Guillaume
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  • the present invention relates to musical watches, that is to say watches type watches bracelets or pocket watches, possibly clocks, including in addition to a mechanical watch movement, with or without complications, a sound mechanism allowing play on demand a predetermined melody.
  • the music box to play the melody gives a less graceful sound given the miniaturization of the music box to be housed in a watch case.
  • One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch or musical pocket whose sound quality is significantly increased.
  • the present invention relates to a timepiece, including a mechanical musical watch, which is distinguished by the fact that it comprises two different types of sound instruments able to play together a pre-established melody; and in that it comprises a single rotary control member actuating the two sound instruments simultaneously.
  • the musical timepiece object of the present invention comprises a box comprising a bottom 1 and a case bezel 2 provided with a mirror containing a movement.
  • the movement of this timepiece comprises a plate 3 and bridges on which are mounted in a conventional manner a motor member, here a cylinder 4, and its winding mechanism, a work train connecting the barrel 4 to a center pinion 5, and a regulating member and its exhaust 6.
  • This first watch part of the movement may have complications or not and is between the plate 3 and the bottom of the timepiece.
  • the center pinion 5 drives, via its axis 5.1 passing through the plate, a movable display member 7 cooperating with a dial 8 applied by the bezel middle 2 against the upper annular front face 3.1 of the plate 3.
  • the plate 3 comprises a part cylindrical 3.2 delimiting a space between the plate 3 and the dial 8.
  • the timepiece further comprises a first sound instrument comprising one or more timbres 9 arranged between the plate 3 and the bottom 1 around the clock mechanism of the movement and fixed in the usual way on the plate 3.
  • This first sound instrument comprises a hammer 10.1 , 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 for each of the stamps 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 pivoted in the plate 3 and whose end of the axes opening into the space defined between the dial 8 and the plate 3 carry levées 11 of actuation hammers.
  • the timepiece also comprises a second sound instrument comprising a comb 12 provided with several vibrating blades of different lengths.
  • This comb 12 is fixed on the plate 3 and is housed in the space between the dial 8 and this plate 3.
  • the timepiece further comprises a single rotary control member 13 for controlling the movement of the lifts 11 of the hammers 10 of the first sound instrument and the actuation of the vibrating blades of the comb 12 of the second sound instrument.
  • This single rotary control member 13 comprises a cylindrical wall 13.1 and an end wall 13.2 provided with a central hollow axis 13.3 concentric with the central axis of the movement 5.1.
  • the cylindrical wall 13.1 has on its outer surface an inner race of a ball bearing whose outer cage is carried by the inner face of the cylindrical portion 3.2 of the plate 3. This single rotary control member 13 is thus pivoted concentrically to the central axis 5.1 of the movement.
  • the lower face of the end wall 13.2 of this single rotary control member has pins 13.4 located on spokes corresponding to the different vibrating blades of the comb 12 and each cooperate with an inclined plane 14 of one of the vibrating blades.
  • the number and the distribution of these pins 13.4 and the length, therefore the vibration frequency of the vibrating blades of the comb 12, are determined according to the preset melody to be played by the comb 12 when the single rotary control member is rotated.
  • the cylindrical part or skirt 13.1 of this single control member 13 comprises lugs 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4 situated in planes perpendicular to the central axis 5.1 of the movement corresponding to the planes in which the lifts 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 are located. and 11.4 hammers 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4.
  • the number and the angular distribution of these lugs 15 are determined by the pre-established melody to be played by the tones 9.
  • the timepiece further comprises a musical cylinder 16 mounted in the space between the dial 8 and the plate 3, the cage is provided with a toothing 16.1 engaged with a set of teeth 13.5 carried by the end of the axis central hollow 13.3 of the control member 13.
  • the shaft of the musical barrel is secured to a ratchet 17 kinematically connected to a winding stem 18 of the musical barrel.
  • This winding stem 18 of the musical barrel is connected by a conventional kinematic linkage comprising a first pinion 30 in engagement with a second pinion 31 meshing with the pinion of a mobile winding musical barrel 32 whose wheel meshes with the ratchet 17.
  • This ratchet 17 carries a trigger finger 33 having two notches 33.1, 33.2 diametrically opposite.
  • This trigger finger 33 is part of a device for triggering the musical barrel 16 and thus the rotation of the single rotary control member 13.
  • the triggering device also comprises a triggering lever 34 pivoted on a fixed portion of the movement, a first end 34.1 of which is located in the path of the nozzles 33.1, 33.2 of the trigger finger 33 while a second end 34.2 of this rocker 34 cooperates with with a locking cam 35 which is integral with the central axis 13.3 of the single control member 13.
  • This locking cam 35 has the shape of a snail cam.
  • the ratchet 17 When the user raises the ringing barrel 16 by the winding stem 18, the ratchet 17 is driven by the kinematic connection 30, 31, 32 and drives the trigger finger 33 together with the cage of the musical barrel 16 ( Fig. 8 ) in the direction of arrow F.
  • the tripping finger 33 comes into contact with the first end 34.1 of the tripping lever 34 ( Fig. 9 ) and then raises this first end 34.1 of the trigger rocker pivoting thereof so that the second end 34.2 of the trigger flip-flop which blocked the locking cam 35 escapes therefrom, thereby releasing the organ command that starts its rotation under the action of the musical barrel 16.
  • the operation of the sound instruments begins and the user stops the winding of the musical barrel ( Fig. 10 ).
  • the musical barrel 16 drives the single control member 13 which operates the two sound instruments, making the second end 34.2 of the trigger rocker 34 subjected to its return spring (not shown) remains in abutment against the periphery of the locking cam 35 ( Fig. 11 ) until the rotation of the locking cam is stopped, the second end 34.2 of the latch 34 coming into contact with the step 35.1 of the locking cam ( Fig. 9 ) and the trip device is again in the rest position illustrated in figure 9 .
  • the gear ratio between the cage of the musical barrel and the single rotary control member 13 is such that for a half-turn of the barrel cage the control member performs at least one turn, preferably 1.
  • the timepiece further comprises a gear train 19, 20, 21 kinematically connecting the cage of the musical barrel 16 to a speed regulator 22.
  • the same melody is played by both sound instruments simultaneously and we obtain a harmonic enrichment of this melody as if it were played by a duo instead of a soloist.
  • the bass sounds are amplified by the timbres and treble by the vibrating blades. Playing two sound instruments simultaneously increases the musical richness of the melody played.
  • the dial 8 of this timepiece may comprise an aperture 17 in the form of sector through which we see the upper face of the end wall 13.2 of the single rotary control member.
  • This upper face of the end wall 13.2 of the single control member may carry a decoration, see drawings, which during the operation of the music scroll in the opening 17 of the dial 8. The scrolling of these drawings can thus, as a comic, tell a story while listening to the pre-set melody.
  • the winding stem 18 of the musical barrel is hollow and carries at its outer end a ring for driving in rotation the winding stem 18 and up the musical barrel.
  • the ratchet 17 of the musical barrel is engaged with a pawl prohibiting its rotation in the opposite direction to that of the winding of the mainspring.
  • This crown of the winding stem comprises an axial pusher whose rod passes through the hollow winding stem 18 and is kinematically connected to a thrust member acting on the first end 34.1 of the tripping lever 34.
  • the finger of trigger 33 is removed.
  • the user can remount the musical barrel thoroughly using the crown fixed to the winding stem 18. Then, when desired the user supports on the pusher coaxial to the ring and causes the triggering of the cylinder driving the single rotary control member acting on both sound instruments simultaneously.
  • the winding order of the striking barrel is therefore independent of the control of the triggering of the single control member 13.
  • the pusher actuating the trigger rocker may be independent of the winding crown of the musical barrel.
  • the locking cam 32 may not be secured to the axis 13.3 but connected by a reference to the toothing 13.5 of this axis 13.3.
  • the locking cam 32 can rotate faster or slower than the single control member 13 at each trigger.
  • this single control member 13 can perform for each tripping more or less of a revolution for example 1 ⁇ 4, 1/3, 1 ⁇ 2 or 2 revolutions.
  • locking cam 35 could be replaced by another device for stopping the rotation of the single control member 13 after each trip.
  • This stop device can be automatic as described in the illustrated example or manual on demand.
  • this striking mechanism can actuate a second set of lifts carried by the axis of the hammers and thus use the hammers and the timbres of the first musical instrument of the musical watch for ring the hours, quarters and minutes.

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Description

La présente invention se rapporte aux montres musicales, c'est-à-dire aux montres de type montres bracelets ou montres de poche, éventuellement pendulettes, comportant en plus d'un mouvement horloger mécanique, avec ou sans complications, un mécanisme sonore permettant de jouer à la demande une mélodie prédéterminée.The present invention relates to musical watches, that is to say watches type watches bracelets or pocket watches, possibly clocks, including in addition to a mechanical watch movement, with or without complications, a sound mechanism allowing play on demand a predetermined melody.

On connaît par exemple une montre musicale de J. D Piguet et S. Meylan vers 1890 qui joue l'air de "God save the Queen" qui en plus d'une répétition minute comporte une boîte à musique jouant à la demande la mélodie indiquée plus haut mentionnée par exemple dans le Bulletin de la Société Suisse de Chronométrie No 58, pages 15, 16, dans un article intitulé "Les montres à sonnerie : la mélodie du temps" de Martin K. Wehrli, directeur du Musée Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus .We know, for example, a musical watch by J. D Piguet and S. Meylan around 1890 which plays the air of "God save the Queen" which in addition to a minute repeater includes a music box playing on demand the indicated melody higher mentioned for example in the Bulletin of the Swiss Society of Chronometry No. 58, pages 15, 16, in an article entitled "Bell watches: the melody of time" by Martin K. Wehrli, director of the Audemars Piguet Museum, Le Brassus .

La boîte à musique permettant de jouer la mélodie donne un son moins gracieux étant donné la miniaturisation de la boîte à musique pour être logée dans une boîte de montre.The music box to play the melody gives a less graceful sound given the miniaturization of the music box to be housed in a watch case.

L'un des buts de la présente invention est de proposer une montre bracelet ou de poche musicale dont la qualité sonore soit nettement augmentée.One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch or musical pocket whose sound quality is significantly increased.

La présente invention a pour objet une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment une montre musicale mécanique, qui se distingue par le fait qu'elle comporte deux instruments sonores de type différents aptes à jouer ensemble une mélodie préétablie; et par le fait qu'elle comporte un organe de commande rotatif unique actionnant les deux instruments sonores simultanément.The present invention relates to a timepiece, including a mechanical musical watch, which is distinguished by the fact that it comprises two different types of sound instruments able to play together a pre-established melody; and in that it comprises a single rotary control member actuating the two sound instruments simultaneously.

Le dessin annexé illustre schématiquement et à titre d'exemple une forme d'exécution de la montre musicale selon l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une coupe schématique d'une pièce d'horlogerie musicale selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une coupe du mouvement d'horlogerie équipant la pièce d'horlogerie illustrée à la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective côté fond du mouvement illustré à la figure 2.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de dessus du mouvement illustré à la figure 2, le cadran et la partie supérieure de l'organe de commande des instruments sonores ayant été retirés.
  • La figure 5 est une vue de dessous de la pièce d'horlogerie, la platine du mouvement et les mécanismes horlogers de celui-ci ayant été retirés.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de dessus de la pièce d'horlogerie, la glace et la carrure ayant été retirées de même que l'aiguillage.
  • La figure 7 est une vue similaire à la figure 6, le cadran ayant également été retiré.
  • Les figures 8 à 11 illustrent le mécanisme de déclenchement de l'organe de commande unique de la pièce d'horlogerie musicale dans différents états.
The accompanying drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example an embodiment of the musical watch according to the invention.
  • The figure 1 is a schematic section of a musical timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a cut of the watch movement equipping the timepiece illustrated in the figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 is a bottom perspective perspective view of the movement shown in the figure 2 .
  • The figure 4 is a top view of the movement shown in the figure 2 , the dial and the upper part of the control device of the sound instruments having been removed.
  • The figure 5 is a bottom view of the timepiece, the movement plate and the watch mechanisms thereof have been removed.
  • The figure 6 is a top view of the timepiece, the ice and the middle part having been removed as well as the switch.
  • The figure 7 is a view similar to the figure 6 the dial has also been removed.
  • The Figures 8 to 11 illustrate the triggering mechanism of the single control member of the musical timepiece in different states.

La pièce d'horlogerie musicale objet de la présente invention, montre bracelet ou montre de poche, comporte une boîte comprenant un fond 1 et une carrure lunette 2 munie d'une glace renfermant un mouvement.The musical timepiece object of the present invention, wristwatch or pocket watch, comprises a box comprising a bottom 1 and a case bezel 2 provided with a mirror containing a movement.

Le mouvement de cette pièce d'horlogerie comporte une platine 3 et des ponts sur lesquels sont montés de manière classique un organe moteur, ici un barillet 4, et son mécanisme de remontage, un rouage de finissage reliant ce barillet 4 à un pignon de centre 5, et à un organe réglant et son échappement 6. Cette première partie horlogère du mouvement peut comporter des complications ou non et se situe entre la platine 3 et le fond de la pièce d'horlogerie. Le pignon de centre 5 entraîne par son axe 5.1 traversant la platine, un organe d'affichage mobile 7 coopérant avec un cadran 8 appliqué par la carrure lunette 2 contre la face frontale annulaire supérieure 3.1 de la platine 3. La platine 3 comporte une partie cylindrique 3.2 délimitant un espace entre la platine 3 et le cadran 8.The movement of this timepiece comprises a plate 3 and bridges on which are mounted in a conventional manner a motor member, here a cylinder 4, and its winding mechanism, a work train connecting the barrel 4 to a center pinion 5, and a regulating member and its exhaust 6. This first watch part of the movement may have complications or not and is between the plate 3 and the bottom of the timepiece. The center pinion 5 drives, via its axis 5.1 passing through the plate, a movable display member 7 cooperating with a dial 8 applied by the bezel middle 2 against the upper annular front face 3.1 of the plate 3. The plate 3 comprises a part cylindrical 3.2 delimiting a space between the plate 3 and the dial 8.

La pièce d'horlogerie comporte encore un premier instrument sonore comprenant un ou plusieurs timbres 9 disposés entre la platine 3 et le fond 1 autour du mécanisme horloger du mouvement et fixés de façon habituelle sur la platine 3. Ce premier instrument sonore comporte un marteau 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 pour chacun des timbres 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 pivotés dans la platine 3 et dont l'extrémité des axes débouchant dans l'espace délimité entre le cadran 8 et la platine 3 portent des levées 11 d'actionnement des marteaux.The timepiece further comprises a first sound instrument comprising one or more timbres 9 arranged between the plate 3 and the bottom 1 around the clock mechanism of the movement and fixed in the usual way on the plate 3. This first sound instrument comprises a hammer 10.1 , 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 for each of the stamps 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 pivoted in the plate 3 and whose end of the axes opening into the space defined between the dial 8 and the plate 3 carry levées 11 of actuation hammers.

Ces levées 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, associées à chacun des marteaux 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, sont disposées dans des plans parallèles perpendiculaires à l'axe central 5.1 du mouvement de manière à pouvoir être activées séparément les unes des autres comme on le verra plus loin.These lifts 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, associated with each of the hammers 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, are arranged in parallel planes perpendicular to the central axis 5.1 of the movement so as to be activated separately from each other as we will see later.

La pièce d'horlogerie comporte encore un deuxième instrument sonore comprenant un peigne 12 muni de plusieurs lames vibrantes de longueurs différentes. Ce peigne 12 est fixé sur la platine 3 et est logé dans l'espace compris entre le cadran 8 et cette platine 3.The timepiece also comprises a second sound instrument comprising a comb 12 provided with several vibrating blades of different lengths. This comb 12 is fixed on the plate 3 and is housed in the space between the dial 8 and this plate 3.

La pièce d'horlogerie comporte encore un organe de commande rotatif unique 13 pour commander le déplacement des levées 11 des marteaux 10 du premier instrument sonore et l'actionnement des lames vibrantes du peigne 12 du second instrument sonore.The timepiece further comprises a single rotary control member 13 for controlling the movement of the lifts 11 of the hammers 10 of the first sound instrument and the actuation of the vibrating blades of the comb 12 of the second sound instrument.

Cet organe de commande rotatif unique 13 comporte une paroi cylindrique 13.1 et une paroi terminale 13.2 munie d'un axe central creux 13.3 concentrique à l'axe central du mouvement 5.1. La paroi cylindrique 13.1 comporte sur sa surface extérieure une cage intérieure d'un roulement à billes dont la cage extérieure est portée par la face intérieure de la partie cylindrique 3.2 de la platine 3. Cet organe de commande rotatif unique 13 est ainsi pivoté concentriquement à l'axe central 5.1 du mouvement.This single rotary control member 13 comprises a cylindrical wall 13.1 and an end wall 13.2 provided with a central hollow axis 13.3 concentric with the central axis of the movement 5.1. The cylindrical wall 13.1 has on its outer surface an inner race of a ball bearing whose outer cage is carried by the inner face of the cylindrical portion 3.2 of the plate 3. This single rotary control member 13 is thus pivoted concentrically to the central axis 5.1 of the movement.

La face inférieure de la paroi terminale 13.2 de cet organe de commande rotatif unique présente des picots 13.4 situés sur des rayons correspondant aux différentes lames vibrantes du peigne 12 et coopère chacun avec un plan incliné 14 d'une des lames vibrantes. Le nombre et la distribution de ces picots 13.4 et la longueur, donc la fréquence de vibration des lames vibrantes du peigne 12, sont déterminés en fonction de la mélodie préétablie qui doit être jouée par le peigne 12 lorsque l'organe de commande rotatif unique est entraîné en rotation.The lower face of the end wall 13.2 of this single rotary control member has pins 13.4 located on spokes corresponding to the different vibrating blades of the comb 12 and each cooperate with an inclined plane 14 of one of the vibrating blades. The number and the distribution of these pins 13.4 and the length, therefore the vibration frequency of the vibrating blades of the comb 12, are determined according to the preset melody to be played by the comb 12 when the single rotary control member is rotated.

La partie cylindrique ou jupe 13.1 de cet organe de commande unique 13 comporte des ergots 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4 situés dans des plans perpendiculaires à l'axe central 5.1 du mouvement correspondant aux plans dans lesquels se trouvent les levées 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 et 11.4 des marteaux 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4. Le nombre et la distribution angulaire de ces ergots 15 sont déterminés par la mélodie préétablie devant être jouée par les timbres 9.The cylindrical part or skirt 13.1 of this single control member 13 comprises lugs 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4 situated in planes perpendicular to the central axis 5.1 of the movement corresponding to the planes in which the lifts 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 are located. and 11.4 hammers 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4. The number and the angular distribution of these lugs 15 are determined by the pre-established melody to be played by the tones 9.

La pièce d'horlogerie comporte encore un barillet musical 16 monté dans l'espace compris entre le cadran 8 et la platine 3 dont la cage est munie d'une denture 16.1 en prise avec une denture 13.5 portée par l'extrémité de l'axe central creux 13.3 de l'organe de commande 13. L'arbre de ce barillet musical est solidaire d'un rochet 17 relié cinématiquement à une tige de remontoir 18 du barillet musical.The timepiece further comprises a musical cylinder 16 mounted in the space between the dial 8 and the plate 3, the cage is provided with a toothing 16.1 engaged with a set of teeth 13.5 carried by the end of the axis central hollow 13.3 of the control member 13. The shaft of the musical barrel is secured to a ratchet 17 kinematically connected to a winding stem 18 of the musical barrel.

Cette tige de remontoir 18 du barillet musical est reliée par une liaison cinématique classique comprenant un premier pignon 30 en prise avec un second pignon 31 engrenant avec le pignon d'un mobile de remontage de barillet musical 32 dont la roue engrène avec le rochet 17. Ce rochet 17 porte un doigt de déclenchement 33 comportant deux becs 33.1, 33.2 diamétralement opposés.This winding stem 18 of the musical barrel is connected by a conventional kinematic linkage comprising a first pinion 30 in engagement with a second pinion 31 meshing with the pinion of a mobile winding musical barrel 32 whose wheel meshes with the ratchet 17. This ratchet 17 carries a trigger finger 33 having two notches 33.1, 33.2 diametrically opposite.

Ce doigt de déclenchement 33 fait partie d'un dispositif de déclenchement du barillet musical 16 et donc de la rotation de l'organe de commande rotatif unique 13.This trigger finger 33 is part of a device for triggering the musical barrel 16 and thus the rotation of the single rotary control member 13.

Le dispositif de déclenchement comporte encore une bascule de déclenchement 34 pivotée sur une partie fixe du mouvement dont une première extrémité 34.1 est située sur le chemin des becs 33.1, 33.2 du doigt de déclenchement 33 tandis qu'une seconde extrémité 34.2 de cette bascule 34 coopère avec une came de blocage 35 qui est solidaire de l'axe central 13.3 de l'organe de commande unique 13. Cette came de blocage 35 présente la forme d'une came escargot.The triggering device also comprises a triggering lever 34 pivoted on a fixed portion of the movement, a first end 34.1 of which is located in the path of the nozzles 33.1, 33.2 of the trigger finger 33 while a second end 34.2 of this rocker 34 cooperates with with a locking cam 35 which is integral with the central axis 13.3 of the single control member 13. This locking cam 35 has the shape of a snail cam.

Lorsque l'usager remonte le barillet de sonnerie 16 par la tige de remontoir 18, le rochet 17 est entraîné par la liaison cinématique 30, 31, 32 et entraîne le doigt de déclenchement 33 en même temps que la cage du barillet musical 16 (fig. 8) dans le sens de la flèche F.When the user raises the ringing barrel 16 by the winding stem 18, the ratchet 17 is driven by the kinematic connection 30, 31, 32 and drives the trigger finger 33 together with the cage of the musical barrel 16 ( Fig. 8 ) in the direction of arrow F.

Lors de son déplacement, le doigt de déclenchement 33 entre en contact avec la première extrémité 34.1 de la bascule de déclenchement 34 (fig. 9) puis soulève cette première extrémité 34.1 de la bascule de déclenchement faisant pivoter celle-ci de telle sorte que la seconde extrémité 34.2 de cette bascule de déclenchement qui bloquait la came de blocage 35 échappe à celle-ci, libérant du même coup l'organe de commande unique qui commence sa rotation sous l'action du barillet musical 16. Le fonctionnement des instruments sonores débute et l'usager stoppe le remontage du barillet musical (fig. 10).During its displacement, the tripping finger 33 comes into contact with the first end 34.1 of the tripping lever 34 ( Fig. 9 ) and then raises this first end 34.1 of the trigger rocker pivoting thereof so that the second end 34.2 of the trigger flip-flop which blocked the locking cam 35 escapes therefrom, thereby releasing the organ command that starts its rotation under the action of the musical barrel 16. The operation of the sound instruments begins and the user stops the winding of the musical barrel ( Fig. 10 ).

Le barillet musical 16 entraîne l'organe de commande unique 13 qui fait fonctionner les deux instruments sonores, ce faisant la seconde extrémité 34.2 de la bascule de déclenchement 34 soumise à son ressort de rappel (non illustré) reste en appui contre la périphérie de la came de blocage 35 (fig. 11) jusqu'au moment où la rotation de la came de blocage est stoppée, la seconde extrémité 34.2 de la bascule 34 entrant en contact avec la marche 35.1 de la came de blocage (fig. 9) et le dispositif de déclenchement est à nouveau en position de repos illustré à la figure 9.The musical barrel 16 drives the single control member 13 which operates the two sound instruments, making the second end 34.2 of the trigger rocker 34 subjected to its return spring (not shown) remains in abutment against the periphery of the locking cam 35 ( Fig. 11 ) until the rotation of the locking cam is stopped, the second end 34.2 of the latch 34 coming into contact with the step 35.1 of the locking cam ( Fig. 9 ) and the trip device is again in the rest position illustrated in figure 9 .

Le rapport d'engrenage entre la cage du barillet musical et l'organe de commande rotatif unique 13 est tel que pour un demi-tour de la cage de barillet l'organe de commande effectue au moins un tour, de préférence 1.The gear ratio between the cage of the musical barrel and the single rotary control member 13 is such that for a half-turn of the barrel cage the control member performs at least one turn, preferably 1.

La pièce d'horlogerie comporte encore un rouage 19, 20, 21 reliant cinématiquement la cage du barillet musical 16 à un régulateur de vitesse 22.The timepiece further comprises a gear train 19, 20, 21 kinematically connecting the cage of the musical barrel 16 to a speed regulator 22.

A chaque fois que l'usager remonte le barillet musical s'en suit un déclenchement dudit barillet musical qui entraîne l'organe de commande unique 13 faisant jouer la mélodie préétablie par la fréquence des timbres et des lames vibrantes et la distribution des ergots et des picots correspondants jusqu'à ce que la cage du barillet musical ait effectué un demi-tour et s'arrête.Each time the user goes up the musical barrel follows a trigger of said musical barrel which drives the single control member 13 playing the pre-established melody by the frequency of timbres and vibrating blades and the distribution of pins and corresponding pins until the cage of the musical barrel has made a U-turn and stops.

La même mélodie est jouée par les deux instruments sonores simultanément et on obtient un enrichissement harmonique de cette mélodie comme si elle était jouée par un duo à la place d'un soliste. Les sons graves sont amplifiés par les timbres et les aigues par les lames vibrantes. Le fait de faire jouer simultanément deux instruments sonores augmente la richesse musicale de la mélodie jouée.The same melody is played by both sound instruments simultaneously and we obtain a harmonic enrichment of this melody as if it were played by a duo instead of a soloist. The bass sounds are amplified by the timbres and treble by the vibrating blades. Playing two sound instruments simultaneously increases the musical richness of the melody played.

Comme on le voit aux figures 6 et 7, le cadran 8 de cette pièce d'horlogerie peut comporter une ouverture 17 en forme de secteur à travers laquelle on voit la face supérieure de la paroi terminale 13.2 de l'organe de commande rotatif unique. Cette face supérieure de la paroi terminale 13.2 de l'organe de commande unique peut porter une décoration, voir des dessins, qui lors du fonctionnement de la musique défilent dans l'ouverture 17 du cadran 8. Le défilement de ces dessins peut ainsi, comme une bande dessinée, raconter une histoire pendant l'écoute de la mélodie préétablie.As we see in figures 6 and 7 , the dial 8 of this timepiece may comprise an aperture 17 in the form of sector through which we see the upper face of the end wall 13.2 of the single rotary control member. This upper face of the end wall 13.2 of the single control member may carry a decoration, see drawings, which during the operation of the music scroll in the opening 17 of the dial 8. The scrolling of these drawings can thus, as a comic, tell a story while listening to the pre-set melody.

Dans une variante non illustrée, la tige de remontoir 18 du barillet musical est creuse et porte à son extrémité extérieure une couronne permettant d'entraîner en rotation la tige de remontoir 18 et de remonter le barillet musical. Dans cette variante le rochet 17 du barillet musical est en prise avec un cliquet interdisant sa rotation dans le sens opposé à celui du remontage du ressort de barillet. Cette couronne de la tige de remontoir comporte un poussoir axial dont la tige traverse la tige de remontoir creuse 18 et est reliée cinématiquement à un organe de poussée agissant sur la première extrémité 34.1 de la bascule de déclenchement 34. Dans cette variante, le doigt de déclenchement 33 est supprimé.In a variant not illustrated, the winding stem 18 of the musical barrel is hollow and carries at its outer end a ring for driving in rotation the winding stem 18 and up the musical barrel. In this variant the ratchet 17 of the musical barrel is engaged with a pawl prohibiting its rotation in the opposite direction to that of the winding of the mainspring. This crown of the winding stem comprises an axial pusher whose rod passes through the hollow winding stem 18 and is kinematically connected to a thrust member acting on the first end 34.1 of the tripping lever 34. In this variant, the finger of trigger 33 is removed.

De cette façon, l'usager peut remonter le barillet musical à fond à l'aide de la couronne fixée à la tige de remontoir 18. Puis, lorsqu'il le désire l'usager appuie sur le poussoir coaxial à la couronne et provoque le déclenchement du barillet entraînant l'organe de commande rotatif unique agissant sur les deux instruments sonores simultanément.In this way, the user can remount the musical barrel thoroughly using the crown fixed to the winding stem 18. Then, when desired the user supports on the pusher coaxial to the ring and causes the triggering of the cylinder driving the single rotary control member acting on both sound instruments simultaneously.

Dans une telle exécution, la commande de remontage du barillet de sonnerie est donc indépendante de la commande du déclenchement de l'organe de commande unique 13.In such an embodiment, the winding order of the striking barrel is therefore independent of the control of the triggering of the single control member 13.

Dans une autre variante, le poussoir actionnant la bascule de déclenchement peut être indépendant de la couronne de remontoir du barillet musical.In another variant, the pusher actuating the trigger rocker may be independent of the winding crown of the musical barrel.

Dans encore d'autres variantes, la came de blocage 32 pourrait ne pas être solidaire de l'axe 13.3 mais reliée par un renvoi à la denture 13.5 de cet axe 13.3. Dans ce cas, suivant le rapport d'engrenage la came de blocage 32 peut tourner plus vite ou plus lentement que l'organe de commande unique 13 à chaque déclenchement. Ainsi, cet organe de commande unique 13 peut effectuer pour chaque déclenchement plus ou moins d'une révolution par exemple ¼, 1/3, ½ ou 2 révolutions.In still other variants, the locking cam 32 may not be secured to the axis 13.3 but connected by a reference to the toothing 13.5 of this axis 13.3. In this case, according to the gear ratio the locking cam 32 can rotate faster or slower than the single control member 13 at each trigger. Thus, this single control member 13 can perform for each tripping more or less of a revolution for example ¼, 1/3, ½ or 2 revolutions.

Enfin, la came de blocage 35 pourrait être remplacée par un autre dispositif permettant l'arrêt de la rotation de l'organe de commande unique 13 après chaque déclenchement. Ce dispositif d'arrêt peut être automatique comme décrit dans l'exemple illustré ou manuel à la demande.Finally, the locking cam 35 could be replaced by another device for stopping the rotation of the single control member 13 after each trip. This stop device can be automatic as described in the illustrated example or manual on demand.

Dans le cas où le mécanisme horloger du mouvement comporte un mécanisme de sonnerie, ce mécanisme de sonnerie peut actionner un second jeu de levées portées par l'axe des marteaux et ainsi utiliser les marteaux et les timbres du premier instrument sonore de la montre musicale pour sonner les heures, quarts et minutes.In the case where the clock mechanism of the movement comprises a striking mechanism, this striking mechanism can actuate a second set of lifts carried by the axis of the hammers and thus use the hammers and the timbres of the first musical instrument of the musical watch for ring the hours, quarters and minutes.

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  1. Timepiece, in particular a mechanical, musical wristwatch or pocket watch comprising a movement housed in a case (1, 2), characterised in that it comprises two sounding instruments of different types (9, 10 and 12) suitable for playing the same pre-established melody together, and in that it comprises a single rotational control member (13) co-operating with each of the two sounding instruments so as to actuate them simultaneously.
  2. Timepiece as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a first sounding instrument comprising at least one gong (9) and at least one hammer (10) connected to a lifting member.
  3. Timepiece as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that it comprises a second sounding instrument comprising a comb (12) provided with vibrating teeth.
  4. Timepiece as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that the single rotational control member (13) comprises a cylindrical wall (13.1) comprising lugs (15) cooperating with the lifting members (11) of the first sounding instrument and an end wall (13.2) comprising pins (13.4) cooperating with the vibrating teeth of the comb (12) of the second sounding instrument.
  5. Timepiece as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that the single rotational control member (13) is pivoted concentrically with a central spindle (5.1) of the movement on a cylindrical part (3.2) of the plate (3) of the movement with the aid of a ball bearing, this single rotational control member (13) comprises a hollow central spindle (13.3) allowing the central spindle (5.1) of the movement to pass through.
  6. Timepiece as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the hollow central spindle (13.3) of the single rotational control member comprises teeth (13.5) meshing with the teeth of a musical barrel (16), the shaft of which is kinematically connected to a winding stem (18) of the musical barrel (16).
  7. Timepiece as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that it comprises a mechanism for releasing the musical barrel (16) when said barrel is fully wound, for a full revolution of the single rotational control member (13).
  8. Timepiece as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that when the frame of the musical barrel (16) effects half a revolution, the single rotational control member preferably effects at least one revolution.
  9. Timepiece as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, characterised in that it also comprises a gear train kinematically connecting the frame of the musical barrel (16) to a rate regulator (22).
  10. Timepiece as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that it comprises a dial (8) resting on the upper face of the cylindrical part (3.2) of the plate (3).
  11. Timepiece as claimed in claim 10, characterised in that the comb (12), the single rotational control member (13) and the musical barrel (16) are located in the space between the dial (8) and the plate (3).
  12. Timepiece as claimed in claim 11, characterised in that it comprises a timepiece mechanism comprising a drive member (4), a going gear train connecting the drive member to a regulating member and to a centre pinion (5) which are mounted on the plate (3) and are located between this plate (3) and a base (1) of a watch case housing the movement.
  13. Timepiece as claimed in claim 12, characterised in that the second sounding instrument (9, 10) is mounted on the plate (3) and located between this plate (3) and the base (1) of the watch case around the timepiece mechanism.
  14. Timepiece as claimed in any one of claims 10 to 13, characterised in that it comprises a case comprising a bezel middle (2) provided with a glass and a base (1) enclosing the whole movement.
  15. Timepiece as claimed in any one of claims 10 to 14, characterised in that the dial comprises a sector-shaped opening (17) allowing the upper face of the end wall (13.2) of the single rotational control member (13) to be seen.
  16. Timepiece as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 15, characterised in that it also comprises a device for triggering the single control member (13) comprising a triggering finger (33) fixed relative to a ratchet (17) of the musical barrel (16), comprising at least one beak (33.1) cooperating with the first end (34.1) of a lever (34) pivoted on a fixed part of the movement, the second end (34.2) of which cooperates with a blocking cam (35) for blocking the rotation of the single control member (13).
  17. Timepiece as claimed in any one of claims 6 or 9 to 15, characterised in that it comprises a push-piece accessible from outside the timepiece and kinematically connected to a thrust member cooperating with the first end (34.1) of a triggering lever (34) pivoted on a fixed part of the movement, the second end (34.2) of which cooperates with a blocking cam (35) for blocking the rotation of the single control member (13).
  18. Timepiece as claimed in claim 17, characterised in that the push-piece is coaxial to the winding stem (18) and projects from a crown carried by this winding stem (18).
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