EP3680729B1 - Rotatably adjustable back for a clock piece - Google Patents

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EP3680729B1
EP3680729B1 EP19151038.7A EP19151038A EP3680729B1 EP 3680729 B1 EP3680729 B1 EP 3680729B1 EP 19151038 A EP19151038 A EP 19151038A EP 3680729 B1 EP3680729 B1 EP 3680729B1
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Yann Haering
Sébastien JOBEZ
Nicolas Debaud
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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
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0084—Pictures or inscriptions on the case or parts thereof, attaching complete pictures
    • 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
    • G04B37/0008—Cases for pocket watches and wrist watches
    • 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
    • G04B37/12—Cases for special purposes, e.g. watch combined with ring, watch combined with button
    • 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
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • G04B19/286—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel with locking means to prevent undesired rotations in both directions
    • 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
    • G04B37/08—Hermetic sealing of openings, joints, passages or slits
    • G04B37/11—Hermetic sealing of openings, joints, passages or slits of the back cover of pocket or wrist watches
    • 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
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0084—Pictures or inscriptions on the case or parts thereof, attaching complete pictures
    • G04B45/0092—Changeable parts
    • 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
    • G04B37/0075—Cases with means to enhance sound transmission

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  • the present invention relates to bases for timepieces and more particularly to such bases comprising a pattern or a logo on their external face and in which said pattern or logo can be oriented as desired.
  • the documents EP 1 890 203 A1 And US 5,923,622 A describe a base for a watch case, the base comprising a first element arranged to be screwed onto the watch case, and a second element comprising an end face bearing a pattern, the second element being mounted movable in rotation around a axis passing through the center of the box, where the second element comprises braking means arranged to maintain it relative to the first element in different angular positions around the axis of rotation, the braking means being arranged between the first and second elements.
  • the present invention which is defined by appended claim 1, aims to remedy this drawback as well as others by proposing a system allowing, after screwing a back onto the middle of a watch case , to adjust in a simple and effective manner the orientation of the back in relation to the watch, so as to guarantee a suitable arrangement of the inscriptions and other decorative motifs which have been transferred to the face of the back of the watch directed towards the wrist of the watch. wearer of this watch.
  • the present invention relates to a base for a watch case, the base comprising a first element arranged to be screwed onto the watch case, and a second element comprising an end face bearing a pattern, the second element being mounted movable in rotation around an axis passing through the center of the box, characterized in that the second element comprises braking means arranged to maintain it relative to the first element in different angular positions around the axis of rotation, the braking means being arranged between the first and second elements.
  • the present invention provides a device for fixing a watch case back which allows this base to be completely screwed onto the middle of the watch so as to ensure the watertightness of the latter and to avoid as much as possible any risk of losing said back, then, although the back is screwed tightly, to pivot a movable element of this back in relation to the middle part to compensate for any possible misalignment of the inscriptions or patterns applied to the visible face of said back .
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising a base conforming to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a back 1 for a watch case 50 intended to be screwed by a screw thread onto a middle part 51, the latter having a complementary thread machined at its base and on its inner periphery.
  • the back 1 comprises a first element 10 arranged to be screwed onto the watch case 50, and a second element 20 comprising an end face 21 bearing a pattern such as a logo or a brand, the second element 20 being mounted movable in rotation around an axis passing through the center of the watch case.
  • the first element 10 is intended to be screwed onto the watch case 50 and has for this purpose, on its rear face, that is to say the face facing the inside of the case, an annular shoulder 11 comprising a thread 110 on its outer perimeter.
  • the shoulder 11 is screwed to the base of the watch case 50 which includes a complementary thread provided for this purpose.
  • the first element 10 also comprises, on its front face, that is to say the face facing the outside of the box, a base 12 with an inclined wall 13 towards the outside of the box so that said base 12 has a cross-section of substantially trapezoidal shape.
  • the second element 20 comprises a cavity 22 with an inclined wall 23 complementary to the base 12 to be able to carry out clipping (clipping) or interlocking by force, and thus assemble the two elements 10, 20.
  • clipping clipping
  • the edges of the base 12 and the cavity 22 are chamfered.
  • the base 12 of the first element 10 comprises hollowed-out portions 13' and an annular groove 13" formed behind the wall 13 so as to facilitate the deformation of the wall during the forceful nesting of the second element 20 onto the first element.
  • the diameter of the base 12 and the cavity 22 are less than the diameters of the first and second elements 10, 20.
  • the second element 20 is rotatably mounted on the first element 10 around the axis of rotation C passing through the center of the box 100, the interlocking or clipping providing sufficient clearance to rotate the second element 20.
  • the first element 10 successively comprises a first annular groove 14 formed in the base 12, an annular groove 15 formed near the periphery of the first element and a second annular groove 16 also formed in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the first element 10.
  • the second element 20 has an orifice 24 arranged to receive a pin 25, the pin 25 cooperating with the annular groove 15 formed in the first element 10 so as to guide the second element 20 during its pivoting.
  • the annular groove 15 is not continuous and has two ends 150 and 151 close to each other each defining a stop.
  • braking means are provided which act preferably by friction and which according to the invention are arranged to maintain different orientations angular angles of the second element 20 relative to the first element 10, and therefore relative to the middle part.
  • the second element bearing the pattern M can be easily moved angularly into a desired position against the friction force generated by the braking means and maintained in the desired position.
  • the second element 20 is thus clamped axially between its rear face and the front face of the first element 10.
  • the respective dimensions of the second element 20, in particular its thickness, and those of the first element 10 are chosen so that the edge of the second element 20 is flush with the front face of the first element 10 to thus form a continuous surface.
  • the braking means comprise at least one elastic annular element 30 which in particular has elasticity in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation C.
  • the annular element can be produced by a seal made of compressible material natural or synthetic.
  • the annular element 30 is disposed between the first and the second element.
  • the elastic annular element(s) 30 are arranged in the first and second annular grooves 14 and 16 which are formed in the front face of the first element.
  • a person skilled in the art could, without particular difficulty, reverse this assembly and place the elastic annular elements 30 on the rear face of the second element 20 by forming the grooves 14 and 16 there beforehand.
  • the annular grooves 14 and 16 are arranged on either side of the annular groove 15, which allows better distribution of the friction forces generated by the elastic annular elements 30.
  • the second annular groove 16 has two levels: a first level forming the bottom of the groove arranged to receive an elastic annular element 30, and a second level forming the opening of the groove arranged to receive the edge of the second element 20.
  • the second level has dimensions greater than the first level of such that the edge of the second element 20 can move in translation in the direction of the axis C.
  • the desired braking force can be controlled by adapting the compression rate of the annular element during manufacturing.
  • the manufacturer exerts pressure on the second element 20 towards the watch case so as to compress the elastic annular elements 30. Then, while maintaining the pressure on the second element, the manufacturer rotates the second element relative to the first element 10 so as to orient the back in a desired angular position so that the pattern M is, for example, aligned with the axis 6H-12H of the watch.
  • the second element 20 comprises a notch 26 capable of receiving a tool to exert a lever force and thus dislodge the second element.
  • the timepiece 100 for example of the wristwatch type, which is provided with the back 1 according to the invention is partially shown on the figure 1 .
  • This timepiece includes in particular a middle part 51 surmounted by a bezel 52 which can be screwed onto the middle part 51 and which serves to hold a glass 53.
  • the assembly formed by the bezel 52 and the glass 53 is made watertight by interposition of a joint 54.
  • the middle part 51 also has a hole for the passage of a rod 55 on which a crown 56 is fixed.
  • the wristwatch is of the type with an analog display of the hour and for this purpose includes a set of hands 58 for hours and minutes (only one hand has been shown in the drawing) moving above a dial 57. It goes without saying that the present invention could just as easily be applied to a watch with a digital time display comprising, for example, a liquid crystal cell .
  • an O-ring 31 is conventionally inserted into an annular groove 59 made at the base of the middle part 51 to guarantee the seal between the first element 10 of the bottom 1 and said middle part 51.
  • the first and second elements can be made of metals, of a metal alloy, of ceramic, of a composite material or even of a plastic material.

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La présente invention concerne les fonds pour pièces d'horlogerie et plus particulièrement de tels fonds comportant un motif ou un logo sur leur face externe et dans lesquels ledit motif ou logo peut être orienté à souhait.The present invention relates to bases for timepieces and more particularly to such bases comprising a pattern or a logo on their external face and in which said pattern or logo can be oriented as desired.

ARRIERE PLAN TEHNOLOGIQUETECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

Il arrive fréquemment que, lors du vissage d'un fond de boîte de montre sur la carrure de cette dernière, on s'aperçoive que, lorsque le fond est complètement vissé, les inscriptions ou motifs décoratifs qui peuvent avoir été par exemple frappés par étampage ou gravés sur la face du fond située du côté du poignet du porteur de la montre, ne sont pas convenablement alignés par rapport à l'axe vertical 12 heures-6 heures de ladite montre, ce qui, bien entendu, nuit à l'aspect esthétique de cette montre.It frequently happens that, when screwing the back of a watch case onto the middle of the latter, we notice that, when the back is completely screwed, the inscriptions or decorative motifs which may have been, for example, stamped or engraved on the face of the back located on the wrist side of the wearer of the watch, are not properly aligned with the vertical axis 12 o'clock-6 o'clock of said watch, which, of course, harms the appearance aesthetic of this watch.

Ce défaut d'aspect, s'il peut être toléré pour des montres bon marché, constitue un inconvénient très gênant pour des montres plus onéreuses.This appearance defect, while it can be tolerated for inexpensive watches, constitutes a very annoying drawback for more expensive watches.

Pour remédier à cet inconvénient, la seule solution connue à ce jour consiste à apparier un fond avec une boîte de montre déterminée lors de l'usinage, de façon que l'on soit assuré qu'une fois complètement vissé, le fond soit parfaitement aligné avec l'axe 12h-6h de la montre. Cette solution n'est toutefois que peu satisfaisante car on s'expose à des problèmes si jamais le fond d'origine de la montre est perdu ou abîmé et qu'il est nécessaire de le remplacer par un autre fond dont on n'est pas sûr qu'une fois vissé sur la carrure, il s'aligne toujours convenablement avec l'axe vertical 12h-6h.To remedy this drawback, the only solution known to date consists of matching a back with a watch case determined during machining, so that we can be assured that once completely screwed in, the back is perfectly aligned. with the 12h-6h axis of the watch. This solution is, however, only unsatisfactory because we are exposed to problems if the original back of the watch is lost or damaged and it is necessary to replace it with another back of which we are not be sure that once screwed onto the caseband, it always aligns properly with the vertical axis 12 o'clock-6 o'clock.

Les documents EP 1 890 203 A1 et US 5 923 622 A décrivent un fond pour boîte de montre, le fond comprenant un premier élément agencé pour être vissé sur la boîte de montre, et un deuxième élément comportant une face d'extrémité portant un motif, le deuxième élément étant monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe passant par le centre de la boîte, où le deuxième élément comprend des moyens de freinage agencés pour le maintenir par rapport au premier élément dans différentes positions angulaires autour de l'axe de rotation, les moyens de freinage étant disposés entre les premier et deuxième éléments.The documents EP 1 890 203 A1 And US 5,923,622 A describe a base for a watch case, the base comprising a first element arranged to be screwed onto the watch case, and a second element comprising an end face bearing a pattern, the second element being mounted movable in rotation around a axis passing through the center of the box, where the second element comprises braking means arranged to maintain it relative to the first element in different angular positions around the axis of rotation, the braking means being arranged between the first and second elements.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention, qui est définie par la revendication 1 annexée, a pour but de remédier à cet inconvénient ainsi qu'à d'autres encore en proposant un système permettant, après vissage d'un fond sur la carrure d'une boîte de montre, de régler de manière simple et efficace l'orientation du fond par rapport à la montre, de façon à garantir une disposition convenable des inscriptions et autres motifs décoratifs qui ont été reportés sur la face du fond de la montre dirigée du côté du poignet du porteur de cette montre.The present invention, which is defined by appended claim 1, aims to remedy this drawback as well as others by proposing a system allowing, after screwing a back onto the middle of a watch case , to adjust in a simple and effective manner the orientation of the back in relation to the watch, so as to guarantee a suitable arrangement of the inscriptions and other decorative motifs which have been transferred to the face of the back of the watch directed towards the wrist of the watch. wearer of this watch.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un fond pour boîte de montre, le fond comprenant un premier élément agencé pour être vissé sur la boîte de montre, et un deuxième élément comportant une face d'extrémité portant un motif, le deuxième élément étant monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe passant par le centre de la boîte, caractérisé en ce que le deuxième élément comprend des moyens de freinage agencés pour le maintenir par rapport au premier élément dans différentes positions angulaires autour de l'axe de rotation, les moyens de freinage étant disposé entre les premier et deuxième éléments.For this purpose, the present invention relates to a base for a watch case, the base comprising a first element arranged to be screwed onto the watch case, and a second element comprising an end face bearing a pattern, the second element being mounted movable in rotation around an axis passing through the center of the box, characterized in that the second element comprises braking means arranged to maintain it relative to the first element in different angular positions around the axis of rotation, the braking means being arranged between the first and second elements.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la présente invention procure un dispositif de fixation d'un fond de boîte de montre qui permet tout à la fois de visser complètement ce fond sur la carrure de la montre de façon à assurer l'étanchéité de cette dernière et à éviter au maximum tout risque de perdre ledit fond, puis, bien que le fond soit vissé à bloc, de pivoter un élément mobile de ce fond par rapport à la carrure pour rattraper un éventuel désalignement des inscriptions ou motifs appliqués sur la face visible dudit fond.Thanks to these characteristics, the present invention provides a device for fixing a watch case back which allows this base to be completely screwed onto the middle of the watch so as to ensure the watertightness of the latter and to avoid as much as possible any risk of losing said back, then, although the back is screwed tightly, to pivot a movable element of this back in relation to the middle part to compensate for any possible misalignment of the inscriptions or patterns applied to the visible face of said back .

Conformément à d'autres variantes avantageuses de l'invention :

  • lesdits moyens de freinage agissent par frottement ;
  • lesdits moyens de freinage comportent au moins un élément annulaire élastique ;
  • ledit au moins un élément annulaire est élastique dans une direction parallèle à l'axe de rotation du deuxième élément ;
  • lesdits moyens de freinage sont formés par un joint annulaire réalisé en matériau compressible ;
  • le premier élément et le deuxième élément comprennent des moyens de clippage complémentaires ;
  • le deuxième élément comprend un pion agencé pour coopérer avec une gorge annulaire formée dans le premier élément ;
  • le deuxième élément comprend deux éléments annulaires élastiques logés dans des première et deuxième rainures annulaires en regard formées dans le premier élément ;
  • lesdites rainures annulaires sont disposés de part et d'autre de la gorge circulaire ;
  • la deuxième rainure annulaire présente deux niveaux, un premier niveau formant le fond et agencé pour recevoir un élément annulaire élastique, et un deuxième niveau agencé pour recevoir le bord du deuxième élément ;
  • un joint torique est inséré dans une gorge annulaire pratiquée à la base de la boîte de montre pour garantir l'étanchéité entre le fond et ladite boîte.
In accordance with other advantageous variants of the invention:
  • said braking means act by friction;
  • said braking means comprise at least one elastic annular element;
  • said at least one annular element is elastic in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the second element;
  • said braking means are formed by an annular seal made of compressible material;
  • the first element and the second element comprise complementary clipping means;
  • the second element comprises a pin arranged to cooperate with an annular groove formed in the first element;
  • the second element comprises two elastic annular elements housed in first and second facing annular grooves formed in the first element;
  • said annular grooves are arranged on either side of the circular groove;
  • the second annular groove has two levels, a first level forming the bottom and arranged to receive an elastic annular element, and a second level arranged to receive the edge of the second element;
  • an O-ring is inserted into an annular groove made at the base of the watch case to guarantee the seal between the base and said case.

L'invention concerne aussi une pièce d'horlogerie comprenant un fond conforme à l'invention.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising a base conforming to the invention.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Les buts, avantages et caractéristiques du fond pour boîte de montre apparaîtront mieux dans la description suivante sur la base d'au moins une forme d'exécution non limitative illustrée par les dessins sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe d'une boite de montre équipée d'un fond conforme à l'invention ;
  • les figures 2a et 2b sont respectivement une vue de dessous et une vue en coupe du premier élément d'un fond conforme à l'invention ;
  • les figures 3a et 3b sont respectivement une vue de dessous et une vue en coupe du deuxième élément d'un fond conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un fond conforme à l'invention.
The purposes, advantages and characteristics of the watch case base will appear better in the following description on the basis of at least one non-limiting embodiment illustrated by the drawings in which:
  • there figure 1 is a sectional view of a watch case equipped with a bottom conforming to the invention;
  • THE figures 2a and 2b are respectively a bottom view and a sectional view of the first element of a bottom according to the invention;
  • THE figures 3a and 3b are respectively a bottom view and a sectional view of the second element of a bottom according to the invention;
  • there Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a background according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEEDETAILED DESCRIPTION

La figure 1 illustre un fond 1 pour boîte de montre 50 destiné à être vissé par un pas de vis sur une carrure 51, cette dernière présentant un filetage complémentaire usiné à sa base et sur son pourtour intérieur.There figure 1 illustrates a back 1 for a watch case 50 intended to be screwed by a screw thread onto a middle part 51, the latter having a complementary thread machined at its base and on its inner periphery.

Plus précisément, le fond 1 comprend un premier élément 10 agencé pour être vissé sur la boîte de montre 50, et un deuxième élément 20 comportant une face d'extrémité 21 portant un motif tel qu'un logo ou une marque, le deuxième élément 20 étant monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe passant par le centre de la boîte de montre.More precisely, the back 1 comprises a first element 10 arranged to be screwed onto the watch case 50, and a second element 20 comprising an end face 21 bearing a pattern such as a logo or a brand, the second element 20 being mounted movable in rotation around an axis passing through the center of the watch case.

Le premier élément 10 est destiné à être vissé sur la boîte de montre 50 et présente à cet effet, sur sa face arrière c'est-à-dire la face orienté vers l'intérieur de la boîte, un épaulement annulaire 11 comprenant un filetage 110 sur son pourtour extérieur. Ainsi l'épaulement 11 vient se visser à la base de la boîte de montre 50 qui comprend un filetage complémentaire prévu à cet effet.The first element 10 is intended to be screwed onto the watch case 50 and has for this purpose, on its rear face, that is to say the face facing the inside of the case, an annular shoulder 11 comprising a thread 110 on its outer perimeter. Thus the shoulder 11 is screwed to the base of the watch case 50 which includes a complementary thread provided for this purpose.

Le premier élément 10 comprend également, sur sa face avant c'est-à-dire la face orienté vers l'extérieur de la boîte, une embase 12 avec une paroi inclinée 13 vers l'extérieur de la boîte de sorte que ladite embase 12 présente une section en coupe de forme sensiblement trapézoïdale.The first element 10 also comprises, on its front face, that is to say the face facing the outside of the box, a base 12 with an inclined wall 13 towards the outside of the box so that said base 12 has a cross-section of substantially trapezoidal shape.

Selon l'invention, le deuxième élément 20 comprend une cavité 22 avec une paroi inclinée 23 complémentaire à l'embase 12 pour pouvoir effectuer un clippage (clipsage) ou un emboitement à force, et ainsi assembler les deux éléments 10, 20. De préférence, de manière à faciliter l'introduction à force du deuxième élément 20 sur le premier élément 10, les arrêtes de l'embase 12 et de la cavité 22 sont chanfreinés.According to the invention, the second element 20 comprises a cavity 22 with an inclined wall 23 complementary to the base 12 to be able to carry out clipping (clipping) or interlocking by force, and thus assemble the two elements 10, 20. Preferably , so as to facilitate the introduction by force of the second element 20 onto the first element 10, the edges of the base 12 and the cavity 22 are chamfered.

Avantageusement l'embase 12 du premier élément 10 comprend des portions 13' évidées et un rainure annulaire 13" formée derrière la paroi 13 de manière à faciliter la déformation de la paroi lors de l'emboîtement en force du deuxième élément 20 sur le premier élément 10.Advantageously, the base 12 of the first element 10 comprises hollowed-out portions 13' and an annular groove 13" formed behind the wall 13 so as to facilitate the deformation of the wall during the forceful nesting of the second element 20 onto the first element. 10.

Comme on peut l'observer, le diamètre de l'embase 12 et de la cavité 22 sont inférieurs aux diamètres des premier et deuxième élément 10, 20.As can be observed, the diameter of the base 12 and the cavity 22 are less than the diameters of the first and second elements 10, 20.

Le deuxième élément 20 est monté mobile à rotation sur le premier élément 10 autour de l'axe de rotation C passant par le centre de la boîte 100, l'emboitement ou le clippage offrant un jeu suffisant pour faire pivoter le deuxième élément 20.The second element 20 is rotatably mounted on the first element 10 around the axis of rotation C passing through the center of the box 100, the interlocking or clipping providing sufficient clearance to rotate the second element 20.

Comme on peut l'observer aux figure 2a et 2b, le premier élément 10 comprend successivement une première rainure annulaire 14 formée dans l'embase 12, une gorge annulaire 15 formée à proximité du pourtour du premier élément et une deuxième rainure annulaire 16 formée elle aussi à proximité immédiate du pourtour du premier élément 10.As can be observed in figure 2a and 2b , the first element 10 successively comprises a first annular groove 14 formed in the base 12, an annular groove 15 formed near the periphery of the first element and a second annular groove 16 also formed in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the first element 10.

On remarque à la figure 1 que le deuxième élément 20 présente un orifice 24 agencé pour recevoir un pion 25, le pion 25 coopérant avec la gorge annulaire 15 ménagée dans le premier élément 10 de manière à guider le deuxième élément 20 lors de son pivotement. On remarquera également à la figure 2a que la gorge annulaire 15 n'est pas continue et présente deux extrémité 150 et 151 proches l'une de l'autre définissant chacune une butée.We notice at the figure 1 that the second element 20 has an orifice 24 arranged to receive a pin 25, the pin 25 cooperating with the annular groove 15 formed in the first element 10 so as to guide the second element 20 during its pivoting. We will also notice at the figure 2a that the annular groove 15 is not continuous and has two ends 150 and 151 close to each other each defining a stop.

Selon l'invention, il est prévu des moyens de freinage qui agissent de préférence par frottement et qui selon l'invention sont agencés pour maintenir différentes orientations angulaires du deuxième élément 20 par rapport au premier élément 10, et donc par rapport à la carrure. Ainsi, lorsque le premier élément 10 est vissé en butée sur la carrure, le deuxième élément portant le motif M peut être aisément déplacé angulairement dans une position désirée contre la force de frottement engendrée par les moyens de freinage et maintenu dans la position désirée. Le deuxième élément 20 est ainsi serré axialement entre sa face arrière et la face avant du premier élément 10. De préférence, les dimensions respectives du deuxième élément 20, notamment son épaisseur, et celles du premier élément 10 sont choisies de sorte que le bord du deuxième élément 20 affleure avec la face avant du premier élément 10 pour former ainsi une surface continue.According to the invention, braking means are provided which act preferably by friction and which according to the invention are arranged to maintain different orientations angular angles of the second element 20 relative to the first element 10, and therefore relative to the middle part. Thus, when the first element 10 is screwed into abutment on the middle part, the second element bearing the pattern M can be easily moved angularly into a desired position against the friction force generated by the braking means and maintained in the desired position. The second element 20 is thus clamped axially between its rear face and the front face of the first element 10. Preferably, the respective dimensions of the second element 20, in particular its thickness, and those of the first element 10 are chosen so that the edge of the second element 20 is flush with the front face of the first element 10 to thus form a continuous surface.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens de freinage comprennent au moins un élément annulaire élastique 30 qui présente notamment une élasticité dans une direction parallèle à l'axe de rotation C. Typiquement l'élément annulaire peut être réalisé par un joint en matériau compressible naturel ou synthétique. L'élément annulaire 30 est disposé entre le premier et le deuxième élément. De préférence, le ou les éléments annulaires élastiques 30 sont disposés dans les première et deuxième rainures annulaires 14 et 16 qui sont ménagée dans la face avant du premier élément. L'homme du métier pourrait, sans difficulté particulière, inverser ce montage et placer les éléments annulaires élastiques 30 sur la face arrière du deuxième élément 20 en y formant les rainures 14 et 16 préalablement. Les rainures annulaires 14 et 16 sont disposées de part et d'autre de la gorge annulaire 15, ce qui permet une meilleure répartition des forces de frottement engendrées par les éléments annulaire élastiques 30.According to a preferred embodiment, the braking means comprise at least one elastic annular element 30 which in particular has elasticity in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation C. Typically the annular element can be produced by a seal made of compressible material natural or synthetic. The annular element 30 is disposed between the first and the second element. Preferably, the elastic annular element(s) 30 are arranged in the first and second annular grooves 14 and 16 which are formed in the front face of the first element. A person skilled in the art could, without particular difficulty, reverse this assembly and place the elastic annular elements 30 on the rear face of the second element 20 by forming the grooves 14 and 16 there beforehand. The annular grooves 14 and 16 are arranged on either side of the annular groove 15, which allows better distribution of the friction forces generated by the elastic annular elements 30.

Avantageusement, la deuxième rainure annulaire 16 présente deux niveaux :
un premier niveau formant le fond de la rainure agencé pour recevoir un élément annulaire élastique 30, et un deuxième niveau formant l'ouverture de la rainure agencé pour recevoir le bord du deuxième élément 20. Le deuxième niveau présente des dimensions supérieures au premier niveau de telle manière que le bord du deuxième élément 20 puisse se déplacer en translation dans la direction de l'axe C.Advantageously, the second annular groove 16 has two levels:
a first level forming the bottom of the groove arranged to receive an elastic annular element 30, and a second level forming the opening of the groove arranged to receive the edge of the second element 20. The second level has dimensions greater than the first level of such that the edge of the second element 20 can move in translation in the direction of the axis C.

On notera que la force de freinage souhaitée peut être contrôlée en adaptant le taux de compression de l'élément annulaire lors de la fabrication.Note that the desired braking force can be controlled by adapting the compression rate of the annular element during manufacturing.

On notera également que l'utilisation d'un deuxième élément rapporté sur un premier élément permet au fabricant d'avoir un stock de fonds de remplacement et également d'utiliser des fonds portant des motifs différents. Ce type de fond permet également de marier aisément divers matériaux pour réaliser les divers éléments de celui-ci.It will also be noted that the use of a second element attached to a first element allows the manufacturer to have a stock of replacement funds and also to use funds bearing different patterns. This type of background also makes it easy to combine various materials to create its various elements.

Ainsi, pour orienter le fond le fabricant (ou le porteur) exerce une pression sur le deuxième élément 20 en direction de la boîte de montre de façon à comprimer les éléments annulaire élastiques 30. Puis, tout en maintenant la pression sur le deuxième élément, le fabricant fait pivoter le deuxième élément par rapport au premier élément 10 de manière à orienter le fond dans une position angulaire souhaitée de façon que le motif M soit, par exemple, aligné avec l'axe 6H-12H de la montre.Thus, to orient the back the manufacturer (or the wearer) exerts pressure on the second element 20 towards the watch case so as to compress the elastic annular elements 30. Then, while maintaining the pressure on the second element, the manufacturer rotates the second element relative to the first element 10 so as to orient the back in a desired angular position so that the pattern M is, for example, aligned with the axis 6H-12H of the watch.

De manière à faciliter le démontage du deuxième élément 20 du premier élément 10, le deuxième élément 20 comprend une encoche 26 apte à recevoir un outil pour exercer une force de levier et ainsi déloger le deuxième élément.In order to facilitate the disassembly of the second element 20 from the first element 10, the second element 20 comprises a notch 26 capable of receiving a tool to exert a lever force and thus dislodge the second element.

La pièce d'horlogerie 100, par exemple du type montre-bracelet, qui est munie du fond 1 selon l'invention est représentée partiellement sur la figure 1. Cette pièce d'horlogerie comprend notamment une carrure 51 surmontée d'une lunette 52 qui peut être vissée sur la carrure 51 et qui sert à maintenir une glace 53. L'ensemble formé par la lunette 52 et la glace 53 est rendu étanche par interposition d'un joint 54. La carrure 51 présente également un perçage pour le passage d'une tige 55 sur laquelle est fixée une couronne 56. Dans l'exemple représenté sur les figures, la montre-bracelet est du type à affichage analogique de l'heure et comprend à cet effet un jeu d'aiguilles 58 des heures et des minutes (une seule aiguille a été représentée au dessin) se déplaçant au-dessus d'un cadran 57. Il va de soi que la présente invention pourrait tout aussi bien s'appliquer à une montre à affichage numérique de l'heure comprenant, par exemple, une cellule à cristaux liquides.The timepiece 100, for example of the wristwatch type, which is provided with the back 1 according to the invention is partially shown on the figure 1 . This timepiece includes in particular a middle part 51 surmounted by a bezel 52 which can be screwed onto the middle part 51 and which serves to hold a glass 53. The assembly formed by the bezel 52 and the glass 53 is made watertight by interposition of a joint 54. The middle part 51 also has a hole for the passage of a rod 55 on which a crown 56 is fixed. In the example shown in the figures, the wristwatch is of the type with an analog display of the hour and for this purpose includes a set of hands 58 for hours and minutes (only one hand has been shown in the drawing) moving above a dial 57. It goes without saying that the present invention could just as easily be applied to a watch with a digital time display comprising, for example, a liquid crystal cell .

On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations évidentes pour l'homme de métier peuvent être apportées au mode de réalisation décrit dans la présente description sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention définie par les revendications annexées. On pourra notamment prévoir d'utiliser un anneau à ressort ondulé en lieu et place du joint annulaire 30 dès lors qu'il possède une élasticité en compressibilité selon l'axe C. Encore dans une autre variante, on pourrait envisager d'associer les moyens de freinage à des crans d'indexation pour positionner le substrat dans une pluralité de positions angulaires prédéfinies.It will be understood that various modifications and/or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the embodiment described in the present description without departing from the scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims. We could in particular plan to use a corrugated spring ring in place of the annular seal 30 since it has elasticity in compressibility along the axis C. Yet in another variant, we could consider associating the means braking with indexing notches to position the substrate in a plurality of predefined angular positions.

On notera qu'un joint torique 31 est classiquement inséré dans une gorge annulaire 59 pratiquée à la base de la carrure 51 pour garantir l'étanchéité entre le premier élément 10 du fond 1 et ladite carrure 51.It will be noted that an O-ring 31 is conventionally inserted into an annular groove 59 made at the base of the middle part 51 to guarantee the seal between the first element 10 of the bottom 1 and said middle part 51.

Le premier et le deuxième élément peuvent être réalisés en métaux, en un alliage métallique, en céramique, en matériau composite ou encore en matériau plastique.The first and second elements can be made of metals, of a metal alloy, of ceramic, of a composite material or even of a plastic material.

Il va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit et que diverses modifications et variantes simples peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiment which has just been described and that various modifications and simple variants can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention.

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  1. Back (1) for a watch case (50), the back (1) comprising a first element (10) arranged so as to be screwed onto the watch case (50), and a second element (20) including an end face bearing a pattern (M), the second element (20) being mounted such that it can move in rotation about an axis (C) passing through the centre of the case (50), the second element (20) comprising braking means arranged so as to hold it relative to the first element (10) in different angular positions about the rotational axis (C), the braking means being disposed between the first and second elements (10, 20), characterised in that the first element (10) comprises, on its face directed outwards of the case, a base (12) with a wall (13) inclined outwards of the case so that said base (12) has a trapezoidal shaped cross-section, the inclined wall (13) being arranged so as to cooperate with a cavity (22) formed in the second element (20) and which has an inclined wall (23) complementary to the base (12) to be able to perform assembly by clipping of the two elements (10, 20).
  2. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to claim 1, characterised in that said braking means act by friction.
  3. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to claim 1 and 2, characterised in that said braking means include at least one elastic annular element (30).
  4. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said at least one annular element (30) is elastic in a direction parallel to the rotational axis (C) of the second element (20).
  5. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said braking means are formed by a ring gasket (30) made of a compressible material.
  6. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said second element (20) comprises a pin (24) arranged so as to cooperate with an annular groove (15) formed in the first element (10).
  7. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to claim 3, characterised in that said second element (20) comprises two elastic annular elements (30) housed inside first and second annular slots (14, 16) facing one another and formed in the first element (10).
  8. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to claims 6 and 7, characterised in that said annular slots (14, 16) are disposed on either side of the circular groove (15).
  9. Back (1) for a watch case (50) according to claim 7, characterised in that said second annular slot (16) has two levels, a first level forming the bottom and arranged so as to receive an elastic annular element (30), and a second level arranged so as to receive the edge of the second element (20).
  10. Assembly comprising a back (1) according to one of the preceding claims, a watch case (50) and an O-ring (31), characterised in that the O-ring (31) is inserted into an annular groove (59) made in the bottom of the watch case (51) in order to guarantee sealing between said back (1) and said case (50).
  11. Timepiece comprising a back for a watch case according to one of claims 1 to 9, or an assembly according to the preceding claim.
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