Classifications

• • G—PHYSICS
  • G04—HOROLOGY
  • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
  • G04B37/00—Cases
  • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
  • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G04—HOROLOGY
  • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
  • G04B37/00—Cases
  • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
  • G04B37/1406—Means for fixing the clockwork pieces on other objects (possibly on walls)
  • G04B37/1413—Separable means
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G04—HOROLOGY
  • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
  • G04B37/00—Cases
  • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
  • G04B37/1446—Means for suspending pocket-, or other types of watches, e.g. on small chains

Definitions

• the invention relates to the field of watches or personal accessories that can be mounted on different fasteners, and more specifically to the use of a watch case that can be mounted in a wristwatch, gusseted watch , as a table watch, pendant or other.
• the watches generally include one or more fasteners, to limit the risk of loss of the watch when wearing it on oneself, or to have this watch in a position for easy reading of the time displayed by it.
• the fastening elements are, for example, a bracelet for attaching the watch around the wrist, a chain for attaching the watch to a buttonhole, a strap or a support for placing the watch on a substantially horizontal plane, according to a desired inclination.
• bracelets comprising a housing in which can be placed a pocket watch, the casing solidarisant the gusset watch to the bracelet.
• bracelets comprising arms having a form of clips, on which is fixed the watch gusset.
• GB 191505485 discloses a watch case comprising two opposite fasteners.
• a chain is able to be attached to one of the two fasteners, to form a gusset watch or two fasteners to form a wristwatch.
• US 4976548 discloses an example of a watch, the watch case includes fasteners on its periphery.
• a chain is adapted to be attached in different ways to the fasteners, so as to achieve either a bracelet or a pendant.
• a first objective is to provide a personal accessory, for example a watch, able to be indifferently mounted on a bracelet or a fastener.
• Another object is to provide a fastener of this accessory on a bracelet, a fastener or a support.
• Another object is to provide a device comprising such an accessory and such a fixing element.
• Another object is to provide such a device, the accessory and the fastening element are able to be assembled without tools.
• Another objective is to provide such a device, not burdening the aesthetics, weight, bulk or comfort of the port of it, regardless of the type of mounting chosen.
• a personal accessory for example a watch, comprising:
• the first lateral side and the second lateral side connecting the bottom and the opening
• the first lateral side comprising a first part approaching from the bottom towards the opening towards the second lateral side
• the second lateral side comprising a second part getting closer, from the bottom towards the opening, towards the first side lateral
• the dimension of the bottom of the contour being constant or decreasing in a direction defined by a direction extending substantially perpendicularly to the cross section of the groove and from the hole of the lateral face to an inner part of the accessory, this groove for receiving a fastener.
• the bottom and the opening of the contour of the cross section of the groove each form a line segment substantially parallel to each other, the first lateral side and the second lateral side of the contour each comprise a first holding segment substantially perpendicular to the bottom and to the opening, an intermediate segment holding substantially parallel to the bottom and the opening and a second holding segment substantially perpendicular to the bottom and the opening, so that the cross section of the groove has a general shape T;
• the groove passes through the accessory forming, on the lateral face, two holes;
• the accessory comprises a magnet, the magnet being intended to maintain a relative position between the accessory and the fixing element.
• a fastener having, in cross section, a closed perimeter comprising: a first pan,
• the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge connecting the first pan and the second pan between them comprising a first portion approaching from the first pan to the second pan towards the second lateral edge, the second lateral edge; comprises a second portion approaching from the first pan to the second pan towards the first lateral edge, the dimension of the first pan of the perimeter being constant or decreasing in a direction extending substantially perpendicular to the section transverse element of the fastening element, this fixing element being intended to be inserted in a groove of an accessory.
• the first pan and the second pan of the perimeter of the cross section of the fixing element each form a line segment substantially parallel to each other, the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge of the perimeter each comprising a first blocking segment, substantially perpendicular to the first and second pan, an intermediate locking segment, substantially parallel to the first pan and the second pan and a second blocking segment, substantially perpendicular to the first pan and the second pan, so that the cross section of the fastener element has a general T shape;
• the element comprises two horns or a fastener projecting from a body of the fastening element, the horns being arranged substantially parallel to each other, the fastener having a generally ring shape, the horns, respectively the fastener, being intended to secure a bracelet, respectively a chain, to the fastening element;
• the element comprises a second magnet, the second magnet being intended to maintain a relative position between the fixing element and the accessory.
• a device comprising an accessory and a fastening element as presented above, the fastening element having a shape complementary to the groove of the accessory, the fastening element being inserted into the groove of the accessory.
• a watch comprising an accessory and a fastener such as presented above, the accessory comprising a cavity in which is inserted a watch movement, the accessory thus defining a box the fixing element having a shape complementary to the groove of the watch case, the fastening element being able to be inserted into the groove of the watch case.
• a device thus allows the mounting of the accessory on a bracelet, a fastener or a support through the fastener.
• the accessory and the fastening element are able to be assembled quickly and without tools.
• the device does not strike the aesthetics, weight, size or comfort of the port of it regardless of the type of mounting chosen.
• Figure 1 is an exploded schematic perspective view from above of a watch case mounted in a wristwatch
• FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic perspective view from below of the watch case, mounted wristwatch, as shown in Figure 1;
• Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view from below of the watch case mounted in a wristwatch, as shown in Figures 1 and 2;
• FIG 4 is a schematic perspective view from below of the watch case, shown in Figures 1 to 3, mounted gusset watch;
• Figure 5 is a schematic sectional view of the watch case, mounted indifferently wristwatch or gusset shows, along the line V-V shown in Figures 3 and 4;
• Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view from below of an embodiment of an accessory, mounted on a bracelet;
• Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view from below of another embodiment of an accessory, mounted on a bracelet;
• Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view from below of the embodiment of the accessory, shown in Figure 7, mounted on a fastener;
• FIG. 9 is a schematic sectional view of the embodiments of the accessory mounted indifferently on a bracelet or on a fastener, along the line IX-IX shown in Figures 6 to 8;
• Figure 10a is a schematic perspective view from above of another embodiment of an attachment element of an accessory
• Figure 10b is a schematic perspective view from below of an accessory compatible with the fastener, according to the embodiment shown in Figure 10a;
• Figure 10c is a schematic perspective view from below of the accessory mounted on the fastener, according to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 10a and 10b;
• FIG 11 is a schematic perspective view of the watch case, shown in Figures 1 to 5, mounted table clock.
• FIG. 1 and 2 a first embodiment of a device 1 comprising a watch box 2, and two fastening elements 3, each provided with a pair of horns 4.
• Each pair of horns 4 is intended to secure a portion of a bracelet (not shown) to the fastening element 3, so as to form a wristwatch.
• the watch box 2 comprises a groove 5, wherein the fastening element 3 is slidable.
• the fixing element 3 has a shape complementary to the groove 5.
• the watch box 2 is only a first embodiment, shown in Figures 1 to 5 and 11, and does not limit the invention to the design of a watch. Indeed, according to other embodiments, illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 10c, the device 1 comprises an accessory
• the watch box 2, and the accessory 6 respectively, comprise a first face 7, a second face 8 and a side face 9 connecting the first face 7 and the second face 8.
• the watch box 2 corresponds to the face of the watch box 2 and the accessory 6 with information (time, jewelry, information connected, ...) to be seen.
• said information is on the second face 8 or on the first face 7 and the second face 8 of the watch case 2, and respectively of the accessory 6.
• the watch box 2 has a generally cylindrical general shape, circular section.
• the height of the lateral face 9 is much smaller than the dimension of the first face 7 and the second face 8.
• the first face 7 and the second face 8 have a substantially identical shape.
• the accessory 6 has a parallelepipedal general shape.
• the height of the lateral face 9 is much smaller than the dimension of the first face 7 and the second face 8.
• the first face 7 and the second face 8 have a substantially identical shape.
• the watch box 2 and the accessory 6 have any shape.
• the fixing element 3 preferably has a general shape complementary to the groove 5 in which the fastening element 3 is intended to be inserted, so as to complete the shape of the watch box 2 or the accessory 6.
• the groove 5 forms, in the lateral face 9, a hole 10 intended to allow the entry of the fastening element 3 into the groove 5.
• the groove 5 has a generally rectangular shape.
• the groove 5 has a generally triangular or elliptical shape, as shown respectively in Figures 6 and 10a to 10c.
• the groove has any general shape, with the particularity that the groove 5 flares towards the hole 10 formed in the side face 9.
• a cross section of the groove 5 has a decreasing dimension from the hole 10 towards one end of the groove 5 opposite the hole 10.
• the groove 5 of the watch box 2, respectively of the accessory 6, has, in cross section, an open contour 11.
• Contour 11 includes a bottom 12, an opening 13, a first lateral side 14 and a second lateral side.
• the first lateral side 14 and the second lateral side 15 connect the bottom 12 and the opening 13.
• the bottom 12 and the opening 13 each define a line segment.
• the bottom 12 and the opening 13 are substantially parallel to each other.
• the first lateral side 14 and the second lateral side 15 each comprise a first holding segment 16 connected to the bottom 12, a second holding segment 17 connected to the opening 13 and an intermediate holding segment 18 connecting the first segment. 16 holding and the second segment 17 holding.
• the first segment 16 for maintaining the first lateral side 14 and the first segment 16 for holding the second lateral side 15 are substantially perpendicular to the bottom 12.
• the second segment 17 for holding the first side 14 and the second segment 17 for maintaining the second lateral side are substantially perpendicular to the opening 13.
• the intermediate holding segment 18 of the first lateral side 14 and the intermediate holding segment 18 of the second lateral side 15 are, respectively, substantially perpendicular to the first holding segments 16 and the second holding segments 17.
• the groove 5 thus defines, in cross section, a T-shape.
• the bottom 12 and the opening 13 each define a straight line segment.
• the bottom 12 and the opening 13 are substantially parallel to each other.
• the first lateral side 14 and the second lateral side 15 each define a line segment approaching each other, from the bottom 12 to the opening 13.
• the groove 5 thus defines, in cross-section, a shape substantially trapezoidal.
• the groove 5 has a shape, in any cross section, with the particularity that the first lateral side 14 and the second lateral side 15 comprise respectively a first part and a second part s'. extending from the bottom 12 to the opening 13 to the opposite side 14,15 side.
• the first lateral side 14 and the second lateral side in their entirety or at least the first part and the second part thereof, thus make it possible to prevent the exit of the fastening element 3. groove 5 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the opening 13.
• the fastening element 3 has, in cross section, a closed perimeter 19.
• the perimeter 19 comprises a first panel 20, a second panel 21, a first lateral edge 22 and a second lateral edge 23.
• the first lateral edge 22 and the second lateral edge 23 connect the first panel 20 and the second panel 21 between them.
• the first panel 20 and the second panel 21 each define a line segment.
• the first pan 20 and the second pan 21 are substantially parallel to each other.
• the first lateral edge 22 and the second lateral edge 23 each comprise a first locking segment 24 connected to the first panel 20, a second locking segment 25 connected to the second panel 21 and an intermediate locking segment 26, connecting the first segment 24 of the block. blocking and the second blocking segment.
• the first locking segment 24 of the first lateral edge 22 and the first locking segment 24 of the second lateral edge 23 are substantially perpendicular to the first panel 20.
• the second blocking segment 25 of the first lateral edge 22 and the second segment 25 blocking the second lateral edge 23 are substantially perpendicular to the second panel 21.
• the intermediate locking segment 26 of the first lateral edge 22 and the intermediate locking segment 26 of the second lateral edge 23 are, respectively, substantially perpendicular to the first locking segments 24 and the second blocking segments.
• the fastening element 3 thus defines, in cross-section, a T-shape.
• the first panel 20 and the second panel 21 each define a line segment.
• the first pan 20 and the second pan 21 are substantially parallel to each other.
• the first lateral edge 22 and the second lateral edge 23 each define a line segment approaching each other from the first panel 20 to the second panel 21.
• the fixing element 3 thus defines, in cross-section, a substantially trapezoidal shape.
• the fastening element 3 has a shape, in any cross section, with the particularity of that the first lateral edge 22 and the second lateral edge 23 respectively comprise a first portion and a second portion extending, from the first panel 20 to the second panel 21, towards the opposite lateral edge 22,23.
• the groove 5 of the watch box 2, and respectively of the accessory 6 passes through the watch box 2, respectively accessory 6, creating a light through the side face 9, the light extending from one end to the other of the watch box 2, respectively of the accessory 6.
• the groove 5 form, in the side face 9, two holes 10.
• the holes 10 are preferably aligned along an axis substantially perpendicular to the cross section of the groove 5, as shown in Figures 2 to 4 and 6.
• the holes 10 have a substantially identical general shape.
• the accessory 6 comprises two grooves 5, as shown in Figures 7 and 8.
• the grooves 5 are separated by a partition 27.
• Each groove 5 forms, in the side face 9, the The grooves 5 are preferably aligned along an axis substantially perpendicular to the cross section of the grooves 5.
• the holes 10 have a substantially identical overall shape.
• the watch box 2 comprises two grooves 5.
• the watch box 2, and the accessory 6 respectively, comprises a single non-through groove 5.
• the fixing element 3 of the device 1 is chosen according to the groove 5 of the watch box 2 or the accessory 6 according to one of the embodiments described below.
• the device 1 comprises two fixing elements 3.
• Fixing elements 3 each comprise a body 28 preferably having a substantially identical overall shape.
• each fastening element 3 comprises a pair of horns 4.
• Each horn 4 preferably protrudes from the body 28 so as to abut on the box 2 of the watch, or respectively the accessory 6, defining a limit switch to the fixing element 3 when the latter is inserted in the groove 5.
• one of the two fastening elements 3 comprises a fastener 29.
• the fastener 29 is intended to attach to the element 3 of attachment to a chain, a strap or any object (Not shown) facilitating the grip, maintenance and / or securing of the device 1.
• the fixing element 3 also preferably comprises a stop 30 projecting from the body 28 of the fixing element 3 abutting on the watch box 2, or respectively the accessory 6, so as to define a limit switch to the fastening element 3 when the latter is inserted in the groove 5.
• the second of the two fixing elements 3 preferably comprises only the body 28 completing the groove 5.
• the device 1 comprises a single fixing element 3.
• the body 28 of the fastening element 3 has a shape substantially identical to the shape of the groove 5 so as to complete the shape of the watch case 2, or respectively of the accessory 6, in which the element 3 of fixation is inserted.
• the fastening element 3 comprises the fastener 29 for fixing to the element 3 for attachment to a chain, a strap or any object (not shown) facilitating the handling, maintaining and / or securing the device 1.
• the fixing element 3 also preferably comprises the stop protruding from the body 28 of the fastening element 3 so as to abut on the box 2 of shows, or respectively the accessory 6, to define a limit switch to the fixing element 3 when it is inserted into the groove 5.
• the fixing element 3 comprises a support 31.
• the support 31 is orientable with respect to the body 28 of the fastening element 3 enabling arranging the device 1 on a substantially horizontal plane at a desired inclination.
• the support 31 comprises a means for attachment to a non-horizontal object.
• the attachment means is, for example, a magnet or an adhesive tape.
• a fixing element 3 comprises, preferably symmetrically, two pairs of horns 4 integral with the body 28 of the fastening element 3.
• the body 28 of the fixing element 3 comprises a first part 42, able to be inserted into a non-through groove of the watch case 2, or respectively of the accessory 6.
• the body 28 also comprises a second piece 43 , to which are integral the horns 4, extending from one end to the other of the watch case 2, or respectively of the accessory 6.
• the second piece forms an extra thickness, with respect to the second face 8, when the fastening element 3 is inserted in the groove 5.
• the watch box 2, respectively the accessory 6, and / or the fixing element 3 comprise, preferably, one or more connecting means.
• the connecting means are able to secure the watch case 2, respectively the accessory 6, and the fastening element 3 when the latter is inserted in the groove 5.
• the connecting means are preferably magnets 32,33, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 10a and 10b, for example rare earth magnets, including neodymium iron boron.
• the watch box 2 respectively the accessory 6, and / or the fixing element 3 and preferably comprise one or more magnets 32,33.
• the watch box 2 and the fixing elements 3 each comprise two extreme magnets 32.
• the extreme magnets 32 are arranged substantially at external angles 34 of the groove 5 and respectively of the body 28 of the fastening elements 3.
• the extreme magnets 32 have a substantially parallelepiped shape.
• the fixing elements 3 also each comprise several central magnets 33.
• the central magnets 33 are disposed at an inner boundary of the body 28 of the fastening elements 3.
• the inner limit is opposite to external angles 34.
• the central magnets 33 are preferably arranged so that the pole of two consecutive central magnets 33 are not identical.
• the central magnets 33 have a substantially parallelepiped shape.
• the magnets 32,33 have any shape.
• the fixing elements 3 comprise only the extreme magnets 32.
• the extreme magnets 32 of the fastening elements 3 are arranged substantially facing the extreme magnets 32 of the watch box 2, when the fastening element 3 is inserted into the groove 5 of the watch box 2.
• the central magnets 33 of each fastener element 3 inserted into the groove 5 are arranged such that two central magnets 33, respectively belonging to one of the two elements. 3 fixing and arranged opposite each other, attract each other.
• the partition 27 comprises central magnets 33.
• the watch box 2 preferably comprises enclosures 36 in which the magnets 32, 33 are inserted.
• the enclosures 36 comprise walls 37 able to block the electromagnetic waves emitted by the magnet 32, 33 disposed therein in all the directions other than a predefined direction.
• the speakers 36 thus make it possible to isolate the magnets 32, 33 so as not to disturb the operation of the watch case 2 or of an element external to the device 1 while ensuring the joining of the element 3 of fixing and watch box 2.
• the speakers 36 are disposed near the 32,33 magnets blocking the propagation of electromagnetic waves emitted by the magnets 32,33 in a single direction or following several predefined directions.
• the fixing element 3 comprises a flexible part 38, such as a spring or a curved blade, having a shape complementary to a recess 39 of the 6.
• the flexible piece 38 and the recess 39 are arranged substantially in the center of the body 28 of the fixing element 3 and, respectively, of the accessory 6.
• the connecting means are, for example, projections adapted to penetrate in force in recesses, adhesive strips or a general dimension of the fastening element 3 substantially greater than the dimension of the groove 5 so that the fixing element 3 is inserted into force in the groove 5.
• the connecting means described above are combinable, and can be dimensioned so as to keep in place the connecting element 3 in the groove 5.
• the connecting means define the end of travel of the fixing element 3 in the groove 5.
• the connecting means can thus replace the protrusion of the horns 4 on the side face 9 or the stop 30.
• the watch box 2 can indifferently display one hour in an analog or digital way, from an automatic mechanism, battery or battery or an electronic system.
• the watch box 2 comprises buttons (not shown) and, in particular, a ring 40.
• the ring 40 is disposed substantially on a bisector of the angle formed by the needles when they indicate 3:00 or 12:15.
• the crown 40 is disposed between the standard layout for a wristwatch (on a straight line coinciding with the hands when they indicate 3:15) and the standard layout for a pocket watch or a table watch (on a straight confused with needles when they indicate 12:00).
• the ring 40 is disposed on the right confused with the needles when they indicate 3h15 or on the right confused with the needles when they indicate 12:00, as shown in Figure 11.
• the ring 40 is movable between the two last positions described by a system for holding the ring 40 on the axes provided for this purpose.
• the crown 40 can still be retractable, so as to merge into the side face 9 of the box 2 of watch or be arranged in a non-visible manner, for example in the groove 5.
• the watch box 2 comprises, on the second face 8, a cavity in which is inserted a watch movement.
• the cavity preferably comprises walls 37 capable of blocking the electromagnetic waves emitted by the magnets 32, 33 so as to isolate the latter so as not to disturb the operation of the movement.
• the watch box 2 comprises a plate 41 closing the cavity and aligned with the second face 8.
• the plate 41 is, for example, transparent leaving the back of the movement apparent.
• the plate 41 is preferably capable of blocking the electromagnetic waves emitted by the magnet 32,33.
• Such a device 1 thus allows the mounting of the watch case 2, or respectively the accessory 6, on a bracelet, a fastener 29 or a support 31 through the fastening element 3.
• the watch box 2, or respectively the accessory 6, and the fastening element 3 are able to be assembled quickly and without tools.
• the device 1 does not strike the aesthetics, weight, size or comfort of the port of it regardless of the type of mounting chosen.
• the device 1 as described allows, for example, the assembly of a watch into different types of watches such as a wristwatch, a pocket watch or a table watch but also on other media like a pendant or a brooch.
• Such a watch thus allows a simple and fast customization, by changing the strap or the way of wearing it, while ensuring a fixing resistance between the watch box 2 and the fixing element 3, whose dimensions can be determined easily, avoiding their disengagement by their own weight or by tearing.
• the magnets 32,33 do not lose their magnetism spontaneously provide a great longevity to the attachment between the watch box 2 and the element 3 of the watch

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