EP3540526B1 - Timepiece chiming mechanism - Google Patents

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EP3540526B1
EP3540526B1 EP18161568.3A EP18161568A EP3540526B1 EP 3540526 B1 EP3540526 B1 EP 3540526B1 EP 18161568 A EP18161568 A EP 18161568A EP 3540526 B1 EP3540526 B1 EP 3540526B1
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Marc ABT
Marc Stranczl
Benoît LÉGERET
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/02—Regular striking mechanisms giving the full hour, half hour or quarter hour
    • G04B21/06—Details of striking mechanisms, e.g. hammer, fan governor
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B21/00—Indicating the time by acoustic means
    • G04B21/02—Regular striking mechanisms giving the full hour, half hour or quarter hour
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B23/00—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B23/00—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times
    • G04B23/005—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times by starting up musical boxes or other musical recordings
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B23/00—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times
    • G04B23/02—Alarm clocks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B23/00—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times
    • G04B23/02—Alarm clocks
    • G04B23/026—Hammer driving; hammers; devices with several hammers or sounding bodies; vibrators

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  • the invention relates to a clock striking mechanism comprising a control mechanism for at least one hammer, which comprises a first striking zone, which is arranged to strike in a first direction of travel a first resonant component at the level of. a first striking surface, when the at least one hammer moves from a retracted position to a first percussion position.
  • the invention also relates to a clockwork mechanism comprising such a striking mechanism.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece, in particular a watch, comprising such a clock mechanism, and / or such a striking mechanism.
  • the invention relates to the field of sound-emitting clockwork mechanisms, such as chime, alarm or alarm mechanisms, music boxes, and the like.
  • the striking or alarm clock mechanisms generally include a hammer, which strikes a gong or the like.
  • the rebound of the hammer on the gong can produce extraneous noises, in particular if the hammer strikes a fixed element, such as a turntable, during its return stroke. As a result, the sound of the bell or the alarm clock is neither elegant nor controlled.
  • the document FR326530A in the name of STANGE describes a musical escapement for alarm clock, where this escapement occurs only after the alarm clock rings, and is obtained by means of a cam disc, which is fixed on the mounting axis of the alarm clock and in its last reverse rotation activates a lever, which itself acts on an escape lever controlling the musical mechanism.
  • the document FR349486A in the name of HALLER describes a table or alarm clock ringing comprising an oscillating bell device provided beyond its axis of oscillation with a rod which engages in the sinuous groove of a control wheel whose rotation determines the swing of the bell.
  • the document FR380459A in the name of HAMBURG AMERIKANISCHE UHRENFABRIK describes the application to an alarm clock of one or more exciters acoustic horns which consist of acoustic horns with membranes and are struck by means of one or more hammers.
  • One of the types of this new timbre is with a single acoustic exciter, so that the acoustic horn is turned forward and the plane of oscillation of the hammer is perpendicular to the membrane and then the hammer start-up has place from the axis of the anchor of the alarm clock, by means of a hook which enters a loop fixed on the shaft of the hammer.
  • Another type of this timbre is with several acoustic exciters, so that the membranes of two pairs of exciters come to be placed vis-à-vis the anterior surfaces of a hammer to obtain a rapid sequence of sounds.
  • the invention proposes to suppress the parasitic noises linked to a rebound of the hammer, by replacing the single percussion by a double percussion, produced on a single gong.
  • the invention relates to a striking mechanism according to claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a clockwork mechanism comprising such a striking mechanism, according to claim 10.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece, in particular a watch, comprising such a clock mechanism, and / or such a striking mechanism.
  • a first alternative consists in forming a hammer which strikes the gong in both directions of movement.
  • a hammer in question can for example span the gong.
  • the hammer strikes the gong as in a conventional construction, by a first striking zone of this hammer.
  • the hammer In a second direction contrary to the first direction, the hammer also strikes the same stamp, but through a second striking zone of this hammer, different from the first striking zone and which is opposite to it.
  • a second alternative consists in placing another element of the main gong, for example a second branch, so that a percussion is effected in both directions of rotation of the hammer.
  • the invention relates to a clockwork striking mechanism 100 comprising a control mechanism for at least one hammer 1.
  • tapping mechanism is meant, in the broad sense, any watch mechanism allowing sound emission: striking mechanism, alarm clock, alarm, music box, or the like.
  • This at least one hammer 1 comprises a first striking zone 2, which is arranged to strike in a first direction of travel a first resonant component 3 at the level of a first striking surface 30 thereof, when the at least one hammer 1 moves from a retracted position to a first percussion position.
  • This at least one hammer 1 comprises, opposite to the first striking zone 2, a second striking zone 5 which is arranged to strike, in a second direction of travel opposite to the first direction of travel, during a retreat of at least a hammer 1 from the first percussion position to the retracted position, a second striking surface 40 which comprises the first resonant component 3.
  • first resonant component 3 is illustrated without limitation in the figures in the usual form of a stamp. It can also consist of a gong, a bell, a keyboard, or the like.
  • this first resonant component 3 is a bell or a gong or a bell or a keyboard, fixed in cantilever to a fixed structure 8, which the striking mechanism 100 comprises, at the level of a first recess. , respectively of a second embedding.
  • control mechanism comprises a control wheel 10, which is arranged to directly or indirectly control the movement of at least one hammer 1.
  • the first resonant component 3 comprises the second striking surface 40.
  • This second striking surface 40 is in the immediate vicinity of the first striking surface 30, from which it is separated by the thickness of the first resonant component 3, as seen on the figures 1 to 3 .
  • the distance between the first embedding and the second striking surface 40 is different from the distance between this same first embedding and the first striking surface 30.
  • the hammer 1 comprises a first fork 6, which is arranged to span the first resonant component 3, and which comprises, on either side of the first resonant component 3, the first striking zone 2 and the second striking zone 5 .
  • the hammer 1 comprises a substantially annular element arranged to surround the first resonant component 3 and which comprises, on either side of the first resonant component 3, the first striking zone 2 and the second striking zone 5.
  • the first resonant component 3 comprises a second fork 60, which is arranged to span a second end 7 of the hammer 1 which comprises the second striking zone 5 and which second fork 60 comprises, on either side of the second end 7, the first striking surface 30 and the second striking surface 40. More particularly, and as visible on the figure 3 , the hammer 1 forms a U, each branch of which has a striking zone.
  • control mobile 10 is arranged to control the movement of at least one anchor 11, which is itself arranged to control a movement of at least one hammer 1 from its retracted position to its percussion position.
  • the control mobile 10 comprises a wheel 14, and this at least one anchor 11 comprises a plurality of nozzles 12, each arranged to cooperate with one of the teeth 13 that the wheel 14 comprises. More particularly, this at least an anchor 11 comprises two nozzles 12 alternately engaged with the wheel 14.
  • At least one anchor 11 is integral at least in pivoting with at least one hammer 1, in order to pivot relative to a fixed structure 8, such as a plate, bridge, or the like. More particularly still, the at least one anchor 11 is integral with at least one hammer 1.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece mechanism 2000 comprising such a striking mechanism 100. More particularly, this mechanism 2000 comprises an actuator 200, which is able to be operated by a user for drive the control mobile 10, and / or comprises a clockwork movement 1000 capable of driving the control mobile 10.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece 3000 comprising such a timepiece mechanism 2000, and / or such a striking mechanism 100. More particularly, this timepiece 3000 is a watch.
  • the invention makes it possible to avoid the loss of energy during the rebound, the energy is restored after the change of direction of rotation of the hammer, increasing the sound level of the ringing.
  • the different construction variants protect the hammer and the plate from any impact between them.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne un mécanisme de sonnerie d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme de commande d'au moins un marteau , lequel comporte une première zone de frappe, qui est agencée pour percuter dans un premier sens de course un premier composant résonant au niveau d'une première surface de frappe, quand le au moins un marteau se déplace depuis une position de recul vers une position de première percussion.The invention relates to a clock striking mechanism comprising a control mechanism for at least one hammer, which comprises a first striking zone, which is arranged to strike in a first direction of travel a first resonant component at the level of. a first striking surface, when the at least one hammer moves from a retracted position to a first percussion position.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'horlogerie comportant un tel mécanisme de sonnerie.The invention also relates to a clockwork mechanism comprising such a striking mechanism.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment une montre, comportant un tel mécanisme d'horlogerie, et/ou un tel mécanisme de sonnerie.The invention also relates to a timepiece, in particular a watch, comprising such a clock mechanism, and / or such a striking mechanism.

L'invention concerne le domaine des mécanismes d'horlogerie à émission sonore, tels que mécanismes de sonnerie, de réveil ou d'alarme, boîtes à musique, et similaires.The invention relates to the field of sound-emitting clockwork mechanisms, such as chime, alarm or alarm mechanisms, music boxes, and the like.

Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

Les mécanismes de sonnerie ou de réveil d'horlogerie comportent en général un marteau, qui vient percuter un timbre ou similaire.The striking or alarm clock mechanisms generally include a hammer, which strikes a gong or the like.

Le rebond du marteau sur le timbre peut produire des bruits parasites, en particulier si le marteau vient frapper un élément fixe, tel qu'une platine, lors de sa course retour. De ce fait, le son de la sonnerie ou du réveil n'est ni élégant ni maîtrisé.The rebound of the hammer on the gong can produce extraneous noises, in particular if the hammer strikes a fixed element, such as a turntable, during its return stroke. As a result, the sound of the bell or the alarm clock is neither elegant nor controlled.

Le document FR326530A au nom de STANGE décrit un échappement à musique pour réveil-matin, où cet échappement ne se produit qu'après la sonnerie de réveil, et est obtenu au moyen d'un disque à came, qui est fixé sur l'axe de montage du réveil et actionne dans sa dernière rotation en arrière un levier, qui lui-même agit sur un levier d'échappement commandant le mécanisme de musique.The document FR326530A in the name of STANGE describes a musical escapement for alarm clock, where this escapement occurs only after the alarm clock rings, and is obtained by means of a cam disc, which is fixed on the mounting axis of the alarm clock and in its last reverse rotation activates a lever, which itself acts on an escape lever controlling the musical mechanism.

Le document FR349486A au nom de HALLER décrit une sonnerie de table ou de réveil-matin comportant un dispositif de clochette oscillante pourvue au-delà de son axe d'oscillation d'une tige qui s'engage dans la rainure sinueuse d'une roue de commande dont la rotation détermine le balancement de la clochette.The document FR349486A in the name of HALLER describes a table or alarm clock ringing comprising an oscillating bell device provided beyond its axis of oscillation with a rod which engages in the sinuous groove of a control wheel whose rotation determines the swing of the bell.

Le document FR380459A au nom de HAMBURG AMERIKANISCHE UHRENFABRIK décrit l'application à un réveil-matin d'un ou plusieurs excitateurs acoustiques qui se composent de pavillons acoustiques avec membranes et sont frappés au moyen d'un ou de plusieurs marteaux. L'un des types de ce nouveau timbre est avec un seul excitateur acoustique, de manière que le pavillon acoustique soit tourné en avant et que le plan d'oscillation du marteau se trouve perpendiculaire sur la membrane et alors la mise en train du marteau a lieu à partir de l'axe de l'ancre du réveil- matin, au moyen d'un crochet qui pénètre dans un passant fixé sur l'arbre du marteau. Un autre type de ce timbre est avec plusieurs excitateurs acoustiques, de manière que les membranes de deux paires d'excitateurs viennent se placer vis-à-vis des surfaces antérieures d'un marteau pour obtenir une suite de sons rapide.The document FR380459A in the name of HAMBURG AMERIKANISCHE UHRENFABRIK describes the application to an alarm clock of one or more exciters acoustic horns which consist of acoustic horns with membranes and are struck by means of one or more hammers. One of the types of this new timbre is with a single acoustic exciter, so that the acoustic horn is turned forward and the plane of oscillation of the hammer is perpendicular to the membrane and then the hammer start-up has place from the axis of the anchor of the alarm clock, by means of a hook which enters a loop fixed on the shaft of the hammer. Another type of this timbre is with several acoustic exciters, so that the membranes of two pairs of exciters come to be placed vis-à-vis the anterior surfaces of a hammer to obtain a rapid sequence of sounds.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

L'invention se propose supprimer les bruits parasites liés à un rebond du marteau, en remplaçant la percussion simple par une percussion double, réalisée sur un timbre unique.The invention proposes to suppress the parasitic noises linked to a rebound of the hammer, by replacing the single percussion by a double percussion, produced on a single gong.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un mécanisme de sonnerie selon la revendication 1.To this end, the invention relates to a striking mechanism according to claim 1.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'horlogerie comportant un tel mécanisme de sonnerie, selon la revendication 10.The invention also relates to a clockwork mechanism comprising such a striking mechanism, according to claim 10.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment une montre, comportant un tel mécanisme d'horlogerie, et/ou un tel mécanisme de sonnerie.The invention also relates to a timepiece, in particular a watch, comprising such a clock mechanism, and / or such a striking mechanism.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

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

  • la figure 1 représente, de façon schématisée, et en vue en plan, un mécanisme de sonnerie selon une première alternative de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente, en perspective, un détail du mécanisme de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 représente, de façon similaire à la figure 1, un mécanisme de sonnerie selon une deuxième alternative de l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 représente, un mécanisme de sonnerie non couvert par l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 est un schéma-blocs représentant une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment une montre, comportant un mécanisme d'horlogerie comportant un tel mécanisme de sonnerie, commandé par un mouvement d'horlogerie et/ou un actionneur agencé pour être manœuvré par un utilisateur.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings, where:
  • the figure 1 represents, schematically, and in plan view, a striking mechanism according to a first alternative of the invention;
  • the figure 2 represents, in perspective, a detail of the mechanism of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 represents, similarly to the figure 1 , a striking mechanism according to a second alternative of the invention;
  • the figure 4 shows a striking mechanism not covered by the invention;
  • the figure 5 is a block diagram showing a timepiece, in particular a watch, comprising a timepiece mechanism comprising such a striking mechanism, controlled by a clockwork movement and / or an actuator arranged to be operated by a user.

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation préférésDetailed description of the preferred embodiments

Pour éviter les effets nuisibles du rebond d'un marteau sur un timbre, une première alternative consiste à former un marteau qui frappe le timbre dans les deux sens de déplacement. Un tel marteau en question peut par exemple enjamber le timbre. Dans un premier sens antihoraire, le marteau frappe le timbre comme dans une construction classique, par une première zone de frappe de ce marteau. Dans un deuxième sens contraire au premier sens, le marteau frappe également le même timbre, mais par une deuxième zone de frappe de ce marteau, différente de la première zone de frappe et qui lui est opposée.To avoid the harmful effects of the rebound of a hammer on a gong, a first alternative consists in forming a hammer which strikes the gong in both directions of movement. Such a hammer in question can for example span the gong. In a first counterclockwise direction, the hammer strikes the gong as in a conventional construction, by a first striking zone of this hammer. In a second direction contrary to the first direction, the hammer also strikes the same stamp, but through a second striking zone of this hammer, different from the first striking zone and which is opposite to it.

Une deuxième alternative consiste à placer un autre élément du timbre principal, par exemple une deuxième branche, de façon à ce qu'une percussion soit effectuée dans les deux sens de rotation du marteau.A second alternative consists in placing another element of the main gong, for example a second branch, so that a percussion is effected in both directions of rotation of the hammer.

Ainsi l'invention concerne un mécanisme de sonnerie 100 d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme de commande d'au moins un marteau 1.Thus, the invention relates to a clockwork striking mechanism 100 comprising a control mechanism for at least one hammer 1.

Par « mécanisme de sonnerie » on entend, au sens large, tout mécanisme horloger permettant une émission sonore : mécanisme de sonnerie, de réveil, d'alarme, boîte à musique, ou autre.By “striking mechanism” is meant, in the broad sense, any watch mechanism allowing sound emission: striking mechanism, alarm clock, alarm, music box, or the like.

Cet au moins un marteau 1 comporte une première zone de frappe 2, qui est agencée pour percuter dans un premier sens de course un premier composant résonant 3 au niveau d'une première surface de frappe 30 de celui-ci, quand le au moins un marteau 1 se déplace depuis une position de recul vers une position de première percussion.This at least one hammer 1 comprises a first striking zone 2, which is arranged to strike in a first direction of travel a first resonant component 3 at the level of a first striking surface 30 thereof, when the at least one hammer 1 moves from a retracted position to a first percussion position.

Cet au moins un marteau 1 comporte, opposée à la première zone de frappe 2, une deuxième zone de frappe 5 qui est agencée pour percuter, dans un deuxième sens de course opposé au premier sens de course, lors d'un recul du au moins un marteau 1 depuis la position de première percussion vers la position de recul, une deuxième surface de frappe 40 que comporte le premier composant résonant 3. _e premier composant résonant 3 est illustré non limitativement sur les figures sous la forme usuelle d'un timbre. Il peut encore consister en un gong, une cloche, un clavier, ou autre. Plus particulièrement, ce premier composant résonant 3, est un timbre ou un gong ou une cloche ou un clavier, fixé en porte-à-faux à une structure fixe 8, que comporte le mécanisme de sonnerie 100, au niveau d'un premier encastrement, respectivement d'un deuxième encastrement.This at least one hammer 1 comprises, opposite to the first striking zone 2, a second striking zone 5 which is arranged to strike, in a second direction of travel opposite to the first direction of travel, during a retreat of at least a hammer 1 from the first percussion position to the retracted position, a second striking surface 40 which comprises the first resonant component 3. _e first resonant component 3 is illustrated without limitation in the figures in the usual form of a stamp. It can also consist of a gong, a bell, a keyboard, or the like. More particularly, this first resonant component 3, is a bell or a gong or a bell or a keyboard, fixed in cantilever to a fixed structure 8, which the striking mechanism 100 comprises, at the level of a first recess. , respectively of a second embedding.

Plus particulièrement, le mécanisme de commande comporte un mobile de commande 10, qui est agencé pour commander directement ou indirectement le mouvement du au moins un marteau 1.More particularly, the control mechanism comprises a control wheel 10, which is arranged to directly or indirectly control the movement of at least one hammer 1.

Selon l'invention, le premier composant résonant 3 comporte la deuxième surface de frappe 40. Cette deuxième surface de frappe 40 est au voisinage immédiat de la première surface de frappe 30, dont elle est séparée par l'épaisseur du premier composant résonant 3, tel que visible sur les figures 1 à 3.According to the invention, the first resonant component 3 comprises the second striking surface 40. This second striking surface 40 is in the immediate vicinity of the first striking surface 30, from which it is separated by the thickness of the first resonant component 3, as seen on the figures 1 to 3 .

Dans une autre variante, la distance entre le premier encastrement et la deuxième surface de frappe 40 est différente de la distance entre ce même premier encastrement et la première surface de frappe 30.In another variant, the distance between the first embedding and the second striking surface 40 is different from the distance between this same first embedding and the first striking surface 30.

Selon la première alternative, tel que visible sur les figures 1 et 2, le marteau 1 comporte une première fourche 6, qui est agencée pour enjamber le premier composant résonant 3, et qui comporte, de part et d'autre du premier composant résonant 3, la première zone de frappe 2 et la deuxième zone de frappe 5.According to the first alternative, as visible on the figures 1 and 2 , the hammer 1 comprises a first fork 6, which is arranged to span the first resonant component 3, and which comprises, on either side of the first resonant component 3, the first striking zone 2 and the second striking zone 5 .

Dans une variante, le marteau 1 comporte un élément sensiblement annulaire agencé pour entourer le premier composant résonant 3 et qui comporte, de part et d'autre du premier composant résonant 3, la première zone de frappe 2 et la deuxième zone de frappe 5.In a variant, the hammer 1 comprises a substantially annular element arranged to surround the first resonant component 3 and which comprises, on either side of the first resonant component 3, the first striking zone 2 and the second striking zone 5.

Selon la deuxième alternative, le premier composant résonant 3 comporte une deuxième fourche 60, qui est agencée pour enjamber une deuxième extrémité 7 du marteau 1 qui comporte la deuxième zone de frappe 5 et laquelle deuxième fourche 60 comporte, de part et d'autre de la deuxième extrémité 7, la première surface de frappe 30 et la deuxième surface de frappe 40. Plus particulièrement, et tel que visible sur la figure 3, le marteau 1 forme un U dont chaque branche comporte une zone de frappe.According to the second alternative, the first resonant component 3 comprises a second fork 60, which is arranged to span a second end 7 of the hammer 1 which comprises the second striking zone 5 and which second fork 60 comprises, on either side of the second end 7, the first striking surface 30 and the second striking surface 40. More particularly, and as visible on the figure 3 , the hammer 1 forms a U, each branch of which has a striking zone.

Plus particulièrement, le mobile de commande 10 est agencé pour commander le mouvement d'au moins une ancre 11, qui est elle-même agencée pour commander un mouvement d'au moins un marteau 1 depuis sa position de recul vers sa position de percussion. Selon une caractéristique particulière, le mobile de commande 10 comporte une roue 14, et cette au moins une ancre 11 comporte une pluralité de becs 12, chacun agencé pour coopérer avec une des dents 13 que comporte la roue 14. Plus particulièrement, cette au moins une ancre 11 comporte deux becs 12 alternativement en prise avec la roue 14.More particularly, the control mobile 10 is arranged to control the movement of at least one anchor 11, which is itself arranged to control a movement of at least one hammer 1 from its retracted position to its percussion position. According to one particular characteristic, the control mobile 10 comprises a wheel 14, and this at least one anchor 11 comprises a plurality of nozzles 12, each arranged to cooperate with one of the teeth 13 that the wheel 14 comprises. More particularly, this at least an anchor 11 comprises two nozzles 12 alternately engaged with the wheel 14.

Dans une réalisation particulière, au moins une ancre 11 est solidaire au moins en pivotement avec au moins un marteau 1, pour pivoter par rapport à une structure fixe 8, telle que platine, pont, ou similaire. Plus particulièrement encore, la au moins une ancre 11 est solidaire avec au moins un marteau 1.In a particular embodiment, at least one anchor 11 is integral at least in pivoting with at least one hammer 1, in order to pivot relative to a fixed structure 8, such as a plate, bridge, or the like. More particularly still, the at least one anchor 11 is integral with at least one hammer 1.

L'invention concerne encore un mécanisme d'horlogerie 2000 comportant un tel mécanisme de sonnerie 100. Plus particulièrement, ce mécanisme 2000 comporte un actionneur 200, qui est apte à être manœuvré par un utilisateur pour entraîner le mobile de commande 10, et/ou comporte un mouvement d'horlogerie 1000 apte à entraîner le mobile de commande 10.The invention also relates to a timepiece mechanism 2000 comprising such a striking mechanism 100. More particularly, this mechanism 2000 comprises an actuator 200, which is able to be operated by a user for drive the control mobile 10, and / or comprises a clockwork movement 1000 capable of driving the control mobile 10.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie 3000 comportant un tel mécanisme d'horlogerie 2000, et/ou un tel mécanisme de sonnerie 100. Plus particulièrement, cette pièce d'horlogerie 3000 est une montre.The invention also relates to a timepiece 3000 comprising such a timepiece mechanism 2000, and / or such a striking mechanism 100. More particularly, this timepiece 3000 is a watch.

L'invention permet d'éviter la déperdition d'énergie lors du rebond, l'énergie est restituée après le changement de sens de rotation du marteau, augmentant le niveau sonore de la sonnerie.The invention makes it possible to avoid the loss of energy during the rebound, the energy is restored after the change of direction of rotation of the hammer, increasing the sound level of the ringing.

Les différentes variantes de construction protègent le marteau et la platine de tout choc entre eux.The different construction variants protect the hammer and the plate from any impact between them.

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  1. Timepiece striking mechanism (100) including a mechanism for controlling at least one hammer (1) which includes a first striking area (2) arranged to strike, in a first direction of travel, a first resonant component (3) on a first striking surface (30) when said at least one hammer (1) moves from a recoiled position to a first impact position, wherein said at least one hammer (1) includes, opposite to said first striking area (2), a second striking area (5) arranged to strike, in a second direction of travel opposite to said first direction of travel, when said at least one hammer (1) recoils from said first impact position to said recoiled position, a second striking surface (40) included in said first resonant component (3), characterised in that when said first resonant component (3) includes said second striking surface (40) in immediate proximity to said first striking surface (30) from which it is separated by the thickness of said first resonant component (3).
  2. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterised in that said first resonant component (3) is a gong or a disc-gong, or a bell or a comb, fixed in a cantilevered arrangement to a fixed structure (8), included in said striking mechanism (100), at a first point of attachment, and in that the distance between said first point of attachment and said second striking surface (40) is different from the distance between said first point of attachment and said first striking surface (30).
  3. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that said hammer (1) includes a first fork (6) arranged to straddle said first resonant component (3) and which includes, on either side of said first resonant component (3), said first striking area (2) and said second striking area (5).
  4. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1 to 3, characterised in that said hammer (1) includes a substantially annular element arranged to surround said first resonant component (3) and which includes, on either side of said first resonant component (3), said first striking area (2) and said second striking area (5).
  5. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1 to 3, characterised in that said first resonant component (3) includes a fork (60) arranged to straddle a second end (7) of said hammer (1) that includes said second striking area (5) and which fork (60) includes, on either side of said second end (7), said first striking surface (30) and said second striking surface (40).
  6. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1 to 5, characterised in that the control mechanism includes a control wheel set (10) arranged to control the movement of at least one pallet lever (11), in turn arranged to control a movement of at least one said hammer (1) from its recoiled position to its impact position.
  7. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 6, characterised in that said control wheel set (10) includes a wheel (14), and in that said at least one pallet lever (11) includes two beaks (12) alternatively meshing with said wheel (14).
  8. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that said at least one pallet lever (11) is at least pivotally joined to at least one said hammer (1), to pivot with respect to a fixed structure (8).
  9. Striking mechanism (100) according to claim 8, characterised in that said at least one pallet lever (11) is integral with at least one said hammer (1).
  10. Timepiece mechanism (2000) including a striking mechanism (100) according to claim 1 to 9, and an actuator (200) able to be operated by a user to drive said control wheel set (10), and/or a timepiece movement (1000) able to drive said control wheel set (10).
  11. Watch (3000) including a timepiece mechanism (2000) according to claim 10 and/or a striking mechanism (100) according to one of claims 1 to 9.
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