EP3786727A1 - Mechanism for animation of an object for a piece of jewellery or costume jewellery - Google Patents

Mechanism for animation of an object for a piece of jewellery or costume jewellery Download PDF

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EP3786727A1
EP3786727A1 EP19194233.3A EP19194233A EP3786727A1 EP 3786727 A1 EP3786727 A1 EP 3786727A1 EP 19194233 A EP19194233 A EP 19194233A EP 3786727 A1 EP3786727 A1 EP 3786727A1
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Stephen Forsey
Robert Greubel
Anaïs HAMEL
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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
    • G04B47/00—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
    • G04B47/04—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus
    • G04B47/044—Movable decorations and parts thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0275—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations in an oscillating way
    • 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
    • G04B45/0023—Inscriptions or pictures moved by the clockwork, e.g. for advertising

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  • the present invention relates to the field of jewelry and jewelry. It relates more particularly to a mechanism for animating an object such as a piece of jewelry, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object, the mechanism being adapted to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry.
  • the document CH708902 describes an animation mechanism comprising a rotating support which can carry, among other possibilities, a jewel.
  • An action by a user makes it possible to set the support in rotation by means of an actuator and a drive mechanism interposed between the latter and the jewel.
  • the rotation of the jewel is monotonic, since it is carried out around a single axis, which thus limits its visibility.
  • the solution proposed in this document in order to better visualize the jewel is to provide an optical device comprising an assembly of concave mirrors mounted face to face, similar to that described in the document JP 59-075 182 . Inside this optical device is the jewel, integral with it. The jewel thus appears "floating" above a central opening in the upper mirror, which reveals the jewel.
  • the jewel appears only virtually to the observer, as an optical illusion, and the observer can hardly observe it directly. Indeed, the only visible part is its crown, visible at the bottom of the mirror assembly from a relatively narrow range of angles. Moreover, thanks to this arrangement, its scintillation is not optimal.
  • the aim of the invention is therefore to provide a mechanism for animating an object in which the aforementioned defects are at least partially overcome.
  • the invention relates to a mechanism for animating an object such as a piece of jewelry, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object for a piece of portable jewelry.
  • This mechanism includes:
  • a manual motor source arranged to drive a transmission following a direct or indirect action by a user, said transmission possibly comprising, for example, toothed members, one or more belts, chains or the like or a combination of such elements;
  • a support system carrying an object intended to be animated according to a rotation around a first axis of rotation under the effect of said manual motor source and by means of said transmission.
  • said support system comprises a first frame pivotally mounted on a frame member about said first axis of rotation, as well as an inner frame pivotally mounted in said first frame about a second pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal to said first pivot axis.
  • Said object is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element, such as a lever or a crank, integral in rotation with a driving wheel set arranged to be driven by said transmission.
  • an eccentric drive element such as a lever or a crank
  • the object is animated by a movement composed directly or indirectly following an action by the user, the movement being defined by back and forth rotations around each of the two axes of rotation, which for it give two degrees of freedom in rotation.
  • the movement generated thus represents a rotary tilt, which increases the visibility of the object, as well as improved scintillations in the case where the latter is a jewel or a precious or semi-precious stone.
  • said object is carried by a shaft mounted to pivot in said inner frame about a third axis of rotation, said shaft being integral in rotation with a pinion meshing with a fixed or rotary toothing which is coaxial with said mobile drive.
  • the object is animated with a compound movement defined by the three pivot axes, and rotates not only according to the aforementioned rotary tilt but also around the third axis according to a continuous movement.
  • said manual motor source comprises a gripping member arranged to be moved by an action of a user.
  • This gripping member may for example be a crown fixed to a stem, a rotating bezel or back, a lever, a bolt or any other member capable of being handled directly by the user.
  • said manual motor source may comprise an oscillating mass comprising an unbalance, which is actuated by a pivoting or tilting of the entire mechanism (in particular by a pivoting of the piece of jewelry or jewelry in which it is integrated), which generates a displacement of the oscillating mass and thus drives the moving object.
  • said transmission comprises a clutch arranged to be actuated manually in order to change between an engaged state, in which said manual driving source is in kinematic connection with said object, and a disengaged state, in which said manual driving source is disengaged from said object. , which is thus free to move around according to the constraints of its support system.
  • Manual control of the clutch can be effected, for example, by means of a tappet, a pull-tab system or any other similar arrangement.
  • said transmission comprises a clutch arranged to be actuated manually in order to move between a first state, in which said gripping member is in kinematic connection with said object, and a second state, in which said oscillating mass is in kinematic connection with said object.
  • the training of the object from the gripper or from the mass oscillating can therefore be determined by the user.
  • a third state, neutral, can also be provided.
  • the mechanism further comprises an energy accumulator located kinematically in said transmission.
  • This energy accumulator can advantageously be a spiral spring extending between an input mobile arranged to be driven by said manual motor source and an output mobile arranged to drive said object.
  • said transmission may comprise a brake system interposed kinematically between said output mobile and said object, said brake system being arranged to be actuated manually, for example by means of an ad hoc control member such as than a pusher.
  • the energy accumulator can be reassembled manually, and then the object can be trained according to the will of the user.
  • the energy accumulator could also be a helical spring or any other type of elastic element, but also any element capable of storing energy in any way and of restoring it.
  • At least a portion of said animated object protrudes outside the set of said frames, thus maximizing its visibility.
  • at least part of said animated object is located further from the driving wheel set than the entirety of said frames.
  • This mechanism is, of course, intended to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry comprising a mechanism according to one of the preceding claims.
  • the figure 1 illustrates in plan and side view a first embodiment of a mechanism 1 for animating an object 11 such as a jewel, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object, said mechanism being capable of to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry 3.
  • the latter can be, for example, a piece of jewelry intended to be worn as a bracelet, necklace, brooch or to be placed on a surface such as a table .
  • some of the kinematic and / or functional links are represented simply by arrows; those skilled in the art know well how to arrange cogs, belts, chains or the like in order to create the connections indicated.
  • several toothed organs have been represented by their primitive circles.
  • the mechanism 1 comprises a manual motor source 5, arranged to be driven directly by an action of a user on a gripping member 5a.
  • the gripping member 5a of the manual drive source 5 is a ring gear 5a, which is integral in rotation with a rod 5b, but other possibilities are conceivable, such as a rotating bezel, a bolt, a rotating base or any other operating member capable of being driven in rotation and / or in translation by a user.
  • the piece of jewelry or jewelry is a wristwatch or pocket watch
  • the crown 5a can also be that which performs the winding and / or setting the time of the piece.
  • the manual drive source 5 is in kinematic connection with an object 11 to be driven by means of a transmission 9 which comprises a plurality of toothed members 9a, 9b, 9c each consisting of one or more wheels and / or toothed pinions, which mesh with each other and which are driven by the rod 5b via a clutch 19 of any shape, the clutch 19 forming part of said transmission.
  • a horizontal clutch is illustrated, but vertical clutches, with tilting sliding pinion or with differential are also possible, all of these clutches being known in particular in chronograph mechanisms, which therefore do not need to be described in detail here.
  • a sliding pinion arrangement as known in time-setting and / or watch winding systems is also possible.
  • the state of the clutch 19 is controlled as a function of the axial position of the rod 5b by means of a conventional pull-tab system or by any other similar arrangement controlled by the rod 5b or by another member. control such as a lever, a pusher or the like.
  • the transmission 9 can comprise one or more belts, chains or the like or a combination of a cog and one or more of these elements.
  • the kinematic connections can present relatively large clearances and / or include elastic elements such as elastic belts or the like, in order to allow the animated object 11 to "float" to a certain extent under the effect of movements of the part 3.
  • the embodiment of the figure 2 differs from that of the figure 1 in that the manual drive source 5 is an oscillating mass 5c having an unbalance, the mass 5c being integral in rotation with a toothed member 5d arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation 5f of the mass 5c. If the part is manually pivoted by the user, the mass 5c will pivot, which will cause the moving object 11 to move as long as the clutch 19 is in the engaged state. If the clutch 19 is in the disengaged state, the animated object is free to move as mentioned above.
  • the clutch state is controlled by means of a manual control member 23, such as a push button or any other suitable control member.
  • the embodiment of the figure 3 differs from that of the figure 2 in that an energy accumulator 25 is interposed in the transmission 9 between the manual driving source 5 and the moving object 11, in particular kinematically downstream of the clutch 19.
  • the energy accumulator 25 comprises a spiral spring 25a, a first end of which is attached to an input mobile 25b arranged to be driven by the rod 5b via the clutch 19, as well as a second end attached to an output mobile 25d. So that the input mobile 25b cannot rotate in the wrong direction, which would have the adverse effect that the spring 25a unwinds through the input 25b, a unidirectional pawl 25c is provided so that the mobile inlet 25b can pivot exclusively in the winding direction of the spring 25a.
  • Other forms of accumulators can also be envisaged, such as a helical spring or any other type of elastic element, but also any element capable of storing energy in any way and of restoring it.
  • the mechanism also includes a brake system 27, of which a brake wheel 27a is located in the transmission 9 and which cooperates with a brake 27b.
  • the braking mobile 27a is therefore kinematically interposed between said output mobile 25d and the animated object 11.
  • the state of the brake system 27 is controlled by an actuator 23 which controls the position of the brake 27b so that 'it can evolve between a braked state, in which the part of the transmission 9 downstream of the spring 25a is blocked and the animated object is blocked, and an unbraked state in which the animated object 11 is driven by the spring 25a .
  • the brake 27 comprises a pivoting lever which comprises a beak 27c at its free end, the beak 27c being able to cooperate with a set of teeth 27d which the braking mobile 27a comprises.
  • the unbraked state solid lines
  • the beak 27c is moved away from the teeth 27d
  • the braked state broken lines
  • the rod 5b and the crown 5a can be replaced by an oscillating weight 5c as in the embodiment of the figure 2 .
  • FIG. 4a and 4b further illustrate an embodiment of the invention, which combines the characteristics of figures 1 and 2 .
  • all of the reference signs have not been reproduced, so as not to overload them unnecessarily.
  • the clutch 19 is designed to establish a kinematic connection between, on the one hand, either the rod 5b or the oscillating weight 5c and on the other hand the animated object 11.
  • the clutch comprises a first sliding pinion 19a, arranged to form a kinematic connection between the oscillating weight 5c and the rest of the gear train 9 (as illustrated in figure 4a ), as well as a second sliding pinion 19b arranged to form a kinematic connection between the rod 5b and the rest of the gear train 9 (as illustrated in figure 4b ).
  • These two pinions 19a, 19b are carried by a lever 19c, the position of which is controlled by a pull tab 21 or other control member.
  • the animated object 11 can be driven in motion either by the oscillating mass 5c ( figure 4a ), or by rod 5b ( figure 4b ). It is also noted that the clutch 19 can also be arranged to be able to occupy a third, disengaged position, in which no manual driving source 5 is in kinematic connection with the animated object 11.
  • an energy accumulator can also be incorporated into the transmission 9, in a manner analogous to the figure 3 .
  • the animated object 11 is supported by a very particular support system 13, which connects it to a frame element (not shown) by means of a pair of pivots 13a carried by supports 13m fixed to the latter.
  • pivots 13a define a first pivot axis A1, around which is pivoted a first frame 13b consisting of an annular ring of generally circular shape. Other shapes (oval, square, rectangular, etc.) are also possible.
  • This frame 13b carries a pair of intermediate pivots 13d, which define a second axis of rotation A2, which is substantially orthogonal to said first axis A1.
  • An internal frame 13f is mounted to pivot around this second axis A2 inside the first frame 13b and is integral with a base 13g which directly or indirectly carries the animated object 11.
  • the internal frame 13f consists of a part having a substantially circular shape, as well as two arms 13f1 which connect the pivots 13d to the base 13g. It goes without saying that other shapes are also possible and it is not even compulsory for the frame 13f to include the annular part. Indeed, the base 13g can simply be connected to the pivots by the arms 13f1 or by another ad hoc arrangement.
  • At least one of the frames 13b, 13f can be provided with any decoration, for example enamelling, precious or semi-precious stones or any other desired decoration.
  • at least one of the shafts of the pivots 13d, 13a may protrude from the surface of the element which it passes through, that is to say the outer surface of the first frame 13b for the pivots 13d or the outer surface. of the support 13m in the case of the pivots 13a, and can bear a decoration such as for example a precious or semi-precious stone. The movement of this stone will therefore generate sparkles which will accentuate the perception of the pivoting of the frame to which the stone is integral in rotation.
  • the animated object 11 is supported by a shaft 13h, which passes through the base 13g and which is integral with a support 13j in which the animated object 11 is fixed by crimping.
  • the object 11 can be fixed to it by gluing, screwing, welding, driving or the like, depending on the nature of the object 11 and of the support 13j, and it is noted that the animated object 11 can be coaxial with the shaft 13h or can be off-center in relation to the latter.
  • the connection between the animated object 11 and the inner frame 13f may include a flexible element, for example made of elastomer, to allow a slight “floating” of the object under the effect of the movement of the part.
  • the shaft 13h is mounted in bearings 13k provided in the base 13g so that said shaft 13h can pivot relative to the latter.
  • the support system defines a gimbal support, which gives the animated object 11 two degrees of freedom in rotation, and, substantially, no degree of freedom in translation.
  • the pivoting of the shaft 13h in the base 13g gives a third degree of freedom in rotation to the animated object 11 about a third axis A3, which corresponds to the geometric axis of the shaft 13h.
  • this third degree of freedom is not compulsory, as explained below, in which case the support 13j can be integrated into the internal frame or vice versa.
  • the driving of the animated object 11 around the third axis A3 is ensured by the cooperation between a pinion 13l consisting of a toothing that the shaft 13h comprises and a conical toothing 17 which is coaxial with the driving mobile 15 and is fixed in the construction shown.
  • a pinion 13l consisting of a toothing that the shaft 13h comprises
  • a conical toothing 17 which is coaxial with the driving mobile 15 and is fixed in the construction shown.
  • Other forms of toothing are also possible, such as for example an internal conical toothing carried by a crown or other ad hoc gears.
  • the mechanism further comprises a driving wheel 15, which comprises a toothed wheel 15a arranged to be driven by an element of, or kinematically linked to, the transmission 9 and thus serving as a connection. strength.
  • a driving wheel 15 which comprises a toothed wheel 15a arranged to be driven by an element of, or kinematically linked to, the transmission 9 and thus serving as a connection. strength.
  • additional toothed wheels and / or other forms of kinematic connection such as belts or chains are also possible.
  • the axis of rotation of the driving wheel 15 is arranged to substantially cross the intersection of the axes A1 and A2, but in certain configurations a certain offset is also allowed, which can make the movement of the object 11 non-symmetrical.
  • the mobile drive 15 also comprises an eccentric drive element 15b, which is integral in rotation with said toothed wheel 15a and is linked thereto by a shaft 15d.
  • the eccentric drive element 15b as illustrated takes the form of an angled lever or crank fixed to the shaft 15d, the free end of the eccentric element 15b cooperating with the end of the rod 13h in order to train it along a substantially circular course. In doing so, when the driving wheel 15 rotates, the object 11 performs a compound movement having two degrees of freedom in rotation, the amplitude of which is defined by the geometry of the support system 13 as well as the radius of the element. drive eccentric 15b. This movement is a back and forth around each of the axes A1 and A2, which creates an inclined orbital movement.
  • the animated object 11 pivots around the three axes A1, A2, A3, and its movements make it more visible to the observer than in the case of the prior art. Consequently, the observer no longer has to observe it from acute angles in order to see directly more than its front face.
  • a rotation of the object 11 around the third axis A3 is not compulsory.
  • the fixed toothing 17 as well as the pinion 13l of the shaft 13h may be unforeseen, the movement of the animated object 11 thus being defined exclusively by back and forth rotations around the two axes A1 and A2.
  • the object 11 may be integral in rotation with the shaft 13h and / or the base 13g.
  • the support system 13 can be located inside or in superposition of a polished well (not shown), which may for example take the form of a goblet, a parabolic, elliptical, hemispherical mirror or the like, which is arranged to direct ambient light onto the underside of the object.
  • a light source for example a tritium element, one or more LEDs or the like
  • the object 11 is a stone, its scintillations can be improved.
  • the mechanism 1 described above can not only represent the only mechanism in a piece of jewelry or jewelry 3, but can for example be combined with a mechanical or electric watch movement, in the case where the piece of jewelry or jewelry 3 is a timepiece such as a wristwatch, pocket watch or the like.

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Mécanisme (1) d'animation d'un objet (11) pour pièce de bijouterie (3) portable, comprenant :- une source motrice manuelle (5) susceptible à être entrainée directement ou indirectement par une action d'un utilisateur et agencée pour entrainer une transmission (9) suite à une action d'un utilisateur ;- un système de support (13) portant un objet (11) destiné à être animé selon une rotation autour d'un premier axe de rotation (A1) sous l'effet de ladite source motrice manuelle (5) par l'intermédiaire de ladite transmission (9),caractérisé en ce que ledit système de support (13) comporte un premier cadre (13b) monté pivotant sur un élément de bâti autour dudit premier axe de rotation (A1), ainsi qu'un cadre intérieur (13f) monté pivotant dans ledit premier cadre (13b) autour d'un deuxième axe de pivotement (A2) qui est substantiellement orthogonal par rapport audit premier axe de pivotement (A1) ;et en ce que ledit objet (11) est agencé pour être entrainé par un élément excentrique d'entrainement (15b) solidaire en rotation d'un mobile d'entrainement (15) agencé pour être entrainé par ladite transmission (9).Mechanism (1) for animating an object (11) for a portable piece of jewelry (3), comprising: - a manual motor source (5) capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and arranged to cause a transmission (9) following an action by a user; - a support system (13) carrying an object (11) intended to be animated according to a rotation around a first axis of rotation (A1) under the effect of said manual motive source (5) via said transmission (9), characterized in that said support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) pivotally mounted on a frame member about said first axis of rotation (A1), as well as an inner frame (13f) pivotally mounted in said first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to said first pivot axis (A1); and in that said object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric input element easily (15b) integral in rotation with a driving wheel set (15) arranged to be driven by said transmission (9).

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine de la joaillerie et de la bijouterie. Elle concerne, plus particulièrement, un mécanisme d'animation d'un objet tel qu'un bijou, une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse, une sculpture ou tout autre objet miniature, le mécanisme étant adapté pour être intégré dans une pièce de joaillerie ou de bijouterie.The present invention relates to the field of jewelry and jewelry. It relates more particularly to a mechanism for animating an object such as a piece of jewelry, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object, the mechanism being adapted to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Le document CH708902 décrit un mécanisme d'animation comprenant un support tournant qui peut porter, entre autres possibilités, un bijou. Une action d'un utilisateur permet de mettre en rotation le support par le biais d'un organe d'actionnement et un mécanisme d'entrainement interposé entre ce dernier et le bijou.The document CH708902 describes an animation mechanism comprising a rotating support which can carry, among other possibilities, a jewel. An action by a user makes it possible to set the support in rotation by means of an actuator and a drive mechanism interposed between the latter and the jewel.

Cependant, la rotation du bijou est monotone, puisqu'elle s'effectue autour d'un seul axe, ce qui limite ainsi sa visibilité. La solution proposée dans ce document afin de mieux visualiser le bijou est de prévoir un dispositif optique comprenant un assemblage de miroirs concaves montés face à face, similaire à celui décrit dans le document JP 59-075 182 . A l'intérieur de ce dispositif optique se trouve le bijou, solidaire avec ce dernier. Le bijou apparaît ainsi de manière « flottante » en dessus d'une ouverture centrale dans le miroir supérieur, qui laisse apparaître le bijou.However, the rotation of the jewel is monotonic, since it is carried out around a single axis, which thus limits its visibility. The solution proposed in this document in order to better visualize the jewel is to provide an optical device comprising an assembly of concave mirrors mounted face to face, similar to that described in the document JP 59-075 182 . Inside this optical device is the jewel, integral with it. The jewel thus appears "floating" above a central opening in the upper mirror, which reveals the jewel.

Dans cette construction, le bijou n'apparait que virtuellement à l'observateur, en tant qu'illusion optique, et l'observateur ne peut guère l'observer directement. En effet, la seule partie visible est sa couronne, visible au fond de l'assemblage de miroirs depuis une plage d'angles relativement étroite. Par ailleurs, grâce à cet agencement, sa scintillation n'est pas optimale.In this construction, the jewel appears only virtually to the observer, as an optical illusion, and the observer can hardly observe it directly. Indeed, the only visible part is its crown, visible at the bottom of the mirror assembly from a relatively narrow range of angles. Moreover, thanks to this arrangement, its scintillation is not optimal.

Le but de l'invention est par conséquent de proposer un mécanisme d'animation d'un objet dans lequel les défauts susmentionnés sont au moins partiellement surmontés.The aim of the invention is therefore to provide a mechanism for animating an object in which the aforementioned defects are at least partially overcome.

Divulguation de l'inventionDisclosure of the invention

De façon plus précise, l'invention concerne un mécanisme d'animation d'un objet tel qu'un bijou, une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse, une sculpture ou tout autre objet miniature pour pièce de bijouterie portable. Ce mécanisme comprend :More specifically, the invention relates to a mechanism for animating an object such as a piece of jewelry, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object for a piece of portable jewelry. This mechanism includes:

- une source motrice manuelle agencée pour entrainer une transmission suite à une action directe ou indirecte d'un utilisateur, ladite transmission pouvant comporter par exemple des organes dentés, une ou plusieurs courroies, chaines ou similaires ou une combinaison de tels éléments ;a manual motor source arranged to drive a transmission following a direct or indirect action by a user, said transmission possibly comprising, for example, toothed members, one or more belts, chains or the like or a combination of such elements;

- un système de support portant un objet destiné à être animé selon une rotation autour d'un premier axe de rotation sous l'effet de ladite source motrice manuelle et par l'intermédiaire de ladite transmission.a support system carrying an object intended to be animated according to a rotation around a first axis of rotation under the effect of said manual motor source and by means of said transmission.

Selon l'invention, ledit système de support comporte un premier cadre monté en pivotement sur un élément de bâti autour dudit premier axe de rotation, ainsi qu'un cadre intérieur monté en pivotement dans ledit premier cadre autour d'un deuxième axe de pivotement qui est substantiellement orthogonal par rapport audit premier axe de pivotement.According to the invention, said support system comprises a first frame pivotally mounted on a frame member about said first axis of rotation, as well as an inner frame pivotally mounted in said first frame about a second pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal to said first pivot axis.

Ledit objet est agencé pour être entrainé par un élément excentrique d'entrainement, tel qu'un levier ou une manivelle, solidaire en rotation d'un mobile d'entrainement agencé pour être entrainé par ladite transmission.Said object is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element, such as a lever or a crank, integral in rotation with a driving wheel set arranged to be driven by said transmission.

Par ces moyens, l'objet est animé d'un mouvement composé directement ou indirectement suite à une action de l'utilisateur, le mouvement étant défini par des rotations de va-et-vient autour de chacun des deux axes de rotation, qui lui confèrent deux degrés de liberté en rotation. Le mouvement engendré représente ainsi un penchement rotatif, qui augmente la visibilité de l'objet, ainsi que des scintillations améliorées dans le cas où ce dernier est un bijou ou une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse.By these means, the object is animated by a movement composed directly or indirectly following an action by the user, the movement being defined by back and forth rotations around each of the two axes of rotation, which for it give two degrees of freedom in rotation. The movement generated thus represents a rotary tilt, which increases the visibility of the object, as well as improved scintillations in the case where the latter is a jewel or a precious or semi-precious stone.

Avantageusement, ledit objet est porté par un arbre monté pivotant dans ledit cadre intérieur autour d'un troisième axe de rotation, ledit arbre étant solidaire en rotation d'un pignon engrenant avec une denture fixe ou rotative qui est coaxiale audit mobile d'entrainement. Ce faisant, l'objet est animé d'un mouvement composé défini par les trois axes de pivotement, et pivote non seulement selon le penchement rotatif susmentionné mais également aussi autour du troisième axe selon un mouvement continu.Advantageously, said object is carried by a shaft mounted to pivot in said inner frame about a third axis of rotation, said shaft being integral in rotation with a pinion meshing with a fixed or rotary toothing which is coaxial with said mobile drive. In doing so, the object is animated with a compound movement defined by the three pivot axes, and rotates not only according to the aforementioned rotary tilt but also around the third axis according to a continuous movement.

Avantageusement, ladite source motrice manuelle comprend un organe de préhension agencé pour être déplacé par une action d'un utilisateur. Cet organe de préhension peut être par exemple une couronne fixée sur une tige, une lunette ou fond tournant(e), un levier, une targette ou tout autre organe susceptible d'être manipulé directement par l'utilisateur.Advantageously, said manual motor source comprises a gripping member arranged to be moved by an action of a user. This gripping member may for example be a crown fixed to a stem, a rotating bezel or back, a lever, a bolt or any other member capable of being handled directly by the user.

Alternativement, ladite source motrice manuelle peut comporter une masse oscillante comportant un balourd, qui est actionnée par un pivotement ou penchement du mécanisme entier (notamment par un pivotement de la pièce de bijouterie ou de joaillerie dans laquelle il est intégré), ce qui engendre un déplacement de la masse oscillante et entraine ainsi l'objet en mouvement.Alternatively, said manual motor source may comprise an oscillating mass comprising an unbalance, which is actuated by a pivoting or tilting of the entire mechanism (in particular by a pivoting of the piece of jewelry or jewelry in which it is integrated), which generates a displacement of the oscillating mass and thus drives the moving object.

Avantageusement, ladite transmission comporte un embrayage agencé pour être actionné manuellement afin d'évoluer entre un état embrayé, dans lequel ladite source motrice manuelle est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet, et un état débrayé, dans lequel ladite source motrice manuelle est débrayé dudit objet, qui est ainsi libre de se déplacer selon les contraintes de son système de support. La commande manuelle de l'embrayage peut s'effectuer, par exemple, par le biais d'un poussoir, d'un système à tirette ou par tout autre agencement similaire.Advantageously, said transmission comprises a clutch arranged to be actuated manually in order to change between an engaged state, in which said manual driving source is in kinematic connection with said object, and a disengaged state, in which said manual driving source is disengaged from said object. , which is thus free to move around according to the constraints of its support system. Manual control of the clutch can be effected, for example, by means of a tappet, a pull-tab system or any other similar arrangement.

Dans une autre variante, dans laquelle la source motrice manuelle comporte un organe de préhension ainsi qu'une masse oscillante, ladite transmission comporte un embrayage agencé pour être actionné manuellement afin de d'évoluer entre un premier état, dans lequel ledit organe de préhension est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet, et un deuxième état, dans lequel ladite masse oscillante est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet. L'entrainement de l'objet depuis l'organe de préhension ou depuis la masse oscillante peut donc être déterminé par l'utilisateur. Un troisième état, neutre, peut également être prévu.In another variant, in which the manual motor source comprises a gripping member as well as an oscillating mass, said transmission comprises a clutch arranged to be actuated manually in order to move between a first state, in which said gripping member is in kinematic connection with said object, and a second state, in which said oscillating mass is in kinematic connection with said object. The training of the object from the gripper or from the mass oscillating can therefore be determined by the user. A third state, neutral, can also be provided.

Avantageusement, le mécanisme comprend en outre un accumulateur d'énergie situé cinématiquement dans ladite transmission. Cet accumulateur d'énergie peut avantageusement être un ressort spiral s'étendant entre un mobile d'entrée agencé pour être entrainé par ladite source motrice manuelle et un mobile de sortie agencé pour entrainer ledit objet. Dans un tel cas, ladite transmission peut comprendre un système de frein interposé cinématiquement entre ledit mobile de sortie et ledit objet, ledit système de frein étant agencé pour être actionné manuellement, par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de commande ad hoc tel qu'un poussoir. Ce faisant, l'accumulateur d'énergie peut être remonté manuellement, et puis l'objet peut être entrainé selon la volonté de l'utilisateur. L'accumulateur d'énergie pourrait aussi être un ressort hélicoïdal ou tout autre type d'élément élastique, mais également tout élément susceptible d'emmagasiner de l'énergie de quelconque façon et de la restituer.Advantageously, the mechanism further comprises an energy accumulator located kinematically in said transmission. This energy accumulator can advantageously be a spiral spring extending between an input mobile arranged to be driven by said manual motor source and an output mobile arranged to drive said object. In such a case, said transmission may comprise a brake system interposed kinematically between said output mobile and said object, said brake system being arranged to be actuated manually, for example by means of an ad hoc control member such as than a pusher. In doing so, the energy accumulator can be reassembled manually, and then the object can be trained according to the will of the user. The energy accumulator could also be a helical spring or any other type of elastic element, but also any element capable of storing energy in any way and of restoring it.

Avantageusement, au moins une portion dudit objet animé déborde au dehors de l'ensemble desdits cadres, maximisant ainsi sa visibilité. En d'autres mots, au moins une partie dudit objet animé se trouve plus éloignée du mobile d'entrainement que l'entièreté desdits cadres.Advantageously, at least a portion of said animated object protrudes outside the set of said frames, thus maximizing its visibility. In other words, at least part of said animated object is located further from the driving wheel set than the entirety of said frames.

Ce mécanisme est, bien entendu, destiné à être intégré dans une pièce de bijouterie ou de joaillerie comprenant un mécanisme selon l'une des revendications précédentes.This mechanism is, of course, intended to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry comprising a mechanism according to one of the preceding claims.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres détails de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • Figure 1 est un diagramme schématique d'une première variante d'un mécanisme selon l'invention, vu en plan et latéralement ;
  • Figure 2 est un diagramme schématique d'une deuxième variante d'un mécanisme selon l'invention, vu en plan et latéralement ;
  • Figure 3 est un diagramme schématique d'une troisième variante d'un mécanisme selon l'invention, vu en plan et latéralement ;
  • Figure 4a est un diagramme schématique d'une quatrième variante d'un mécanisme selon l'invention, vu en plan dans son entièreté et en vue latérale partielle dans un état où une masse oscillante est en liaison cinématique avec l'objet animé ;
  • Figure 4b est un diagramme schématique d'une quatrième variante d'un mécanisme selon l'invention, vu en plan dans son entièreté et en vue latérale partielle dans un état où une tige est en liaison cinématique avec l'objet animé ;
  • Figure 5 est une vue isométrique de l'ensemble comprenant l'objet animé, le système de support, le mobile d'entrainement et la denture fixe ; et
  • Figure 6 est une vue isométrique coupée de l'ensemble illustré sur la figure 5.
Other details of the invention will emerge more clearly on reading the description which follows, given with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a first variant of a mechanism according to the invention, seen in plan and from the side;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a second variant of a mechanism according to the invention, seen in plan and from the side;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a third variant of a mechanism according to the invention, seen in plan and from the side;
  • Figure 4a is a schematic diagram of a fourth variant of a mechanism according to the invention, seen in plan in its entirety and in partial side view in a state where an oscillating mass is in kinematic connection with the animated object;
  • Figure 4b is a schematic diagram of a fourth variant of a mechanism according to the invention, seen in plan in its entirety and in partial side view in a state where a rod is in kinematic connection with the animated object;
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view of the assembly comprising the animated object, the support system, the mobile drive and the fixed teeth; and
  • Figure 6 is a cutaway isometric view of the assembly shown on the figure 5 .

Modes de réalisation de l'inventionEmbodiments of the invention

La figure 1 illustre en vue plane et latérale un premier mode de réalisation d'un mécanisme 1 d'animation d'un objet 11 tel qu'un bijou, une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse, une sculpture ou tout autre objet miniature, ledit mécanisme étant susceptible d'être intégré dans une pièce de joaillerie ou de bijouterie 3. Ce dernier peut être, par exemple, une pièce de joaillerie destinée à être portée en tant que bracelet, collier, broche ou pour être posée sur une surface telle qu'une table. Sur ces figures, certaines des liaisons cinématiques et/ou fonctionnelles sont représentées simplement par des flèches ; l'homme du métier sait bien comment agencer des rouages, des courroies, des chaines ou similaire afin de créer les liaisons indiquées. Par ailleurs, plusieurs organes dentés ont été représentés par leurs cercles primitifs.The figure 1 illustrates in plan and side view a first embodiment of a mechanism 1 for animating an object 11 such as a jewel, a precious or semi-precious stone, a sculpture or any other miniature object, said mechanism being capable of to be integrated into a piece of jewelry or jewelry 3. The latter can be, for example, a piece of jewelry intended to be worn as a bracelet, necklace, brooch or to be placed on a surface such as a table . In these figures, some of the kinematic and / or functional links are represented simply by arrows; those skilled in the art know well how to arrange cogs, belts, chains or the like in order to create the connections indicated. In addition, several toothed organs have been represented by their primitive circles.

Le mécanisme 1 comporte une source motrice manuelle 5, agencée pour être entrainée directement par une action d'un utilisateur sur un organe de préhension 5a. Dans la variante illustrée, l'organe de préhension 5a de la source motrice manuelle 5 est une couronne 5a, qui est solidaire en rotation d'une tige 5b, mais d'autres possibilités sont envisageables, telle qu'une lunette rotative, une targette, un fond tournant ou toute autre organe de manoeuvre susceptible à être entrainé en rotation et/ou en translation par un utilisateur. Si la pièce de joaillerie ou de bijouterie est une montre bracelet ou de poche, la couronne 5a peut également être celle qui effectue le remontage et/ou la mise à l'heure de la pièce.The mechanism 1 comprises a manual motor source 5, arranged to be driven directly by an action of a user on a gripping member 5a. In the illustrated variant, the gripping member 5a of the manual drive source 5 is a ring gear 5a, which is integral in rotation with a rod 5b, but other possibilities are conceivable, such as a rotating bezel, a bolt, a rotating base or any other operating member capable of being driven in rotation and / or in translation by a user. If the piece of jewelry or jewelry is a wristwatch or pocket watch, the crown 5a can also be that which performs the winding and / or setting the time of the piece.

La source motrice manuelle 5 est en liaison cinématique avec un objet 11 à animer par l'intermédiaire d'une transmission 9 qui comporte une pluralité d'organes dentés 9a, 9b, 9c constitués chacun par un ou plusieurs roues et/ou pignons dentés, qui engrènent entre eux et qui sont entrainés par la tige 5b par l'intermédiaire d'un embrayage 19 de forme quelconque, l'embrayage 19 faisant partie de ladite transmission. Un embrayage horizontal est illustré, mais des embrayages verticaux, à pignon baladeur penchant ou à différentiel sont également possibles, l'ensemble de ces embrayages étant notamment connu dans des mécanismes de chronographe, qui ne doivent donc pas être décrits en détails ici. Un agencement à pignon baladeur comme connu dans des systèmes de mise à l'heure et/ou de remontage de montres est également possible.The manual drive source 5 is in kinematic connection with an object 11 to be driven by means of a transmission 9 which comprises a plurality of toothed members 9a, 9b, 9c each consisting of one or more wheels and / or toothed pinions, which mesh with each other and which are driven by the rod 5b via a clutch 19 of any shape, the clutch 19 forming part of said transmission. A horizontal clutch is illustrated, but vertical clutches, with tilting sliding pinion or with differential are also possible, all of these clutches being known in particular in chronograph mechanisms, which therefore do not need to be described in detail here. A sliding pinion arrangement as known in time-setting and / or watch winding systems is also possible.

En tout cas, l'état de l'embrayage 19 est commandé en fonction la position axiale de la tige 5b par l'intermédiaire d'un système à tirette conventionnel ou par tout autre agencement similaire commandé par la tige 5b ou par un autre organe de commande tel qu'un levier, un poussoir ou similaire.In any case, the state of the clutch 19 is controlled as a function of the axial position of the rod 5b by means of a conventional pull-tab system or by any other similar arrangement controlled by the rod 5b or by another member. control such as a lever, a pusher or the like.

Au lieu d'un rouage, la transmission 9 peut comprendre une ou plusieurs courroies, chaines ou similaires ou une combinaison d'un rouage et l'un ou plusieurs de ces éléments.Instead of a cog, the transmission 9 can comprise one or more belts, chains or the like or a combination of a cog and one or more of these elements.

Lorsque l'embrayage 19 est en état embrayé, un pivotement de la couronne 5a entrainera un déplacement de l'objet 11 ; par contre, lorsque l'embrayage est en état débrayé, l'objet 11 est libre de se déplacer sous l'effet de la gravité, selon la liberté conférée par le système de support 13 qui le soutient. En ce qui concerne ce dernier, on reviendra sur ce point ci-dessous en détails. On note par ailleurs que les liaisons cinématiques peuvent présenter des jeux relativement importants et/ou comporter des éléments élastiques tels que des courroies élastiques ou similaires, afin de permettre à l'objet animé 11 de « flotter » dans une certaine mesure sous l'effet de mouvements de la pièce 3.When the clutch 19 is in the engaged state, a pivoting of the ring gear 5a will cause the object 11 to move; on the other hand, when the clutch is in the disengaged state, the object 11 is free to move under the effect of gravity, according to the freedom conferred by the support system 13 which supports it. Regarding the latter, we will come back to this point below in detail. It is also noted that the kinematic connections can present relatively large clearances and / or include elastic elements such as elastic belts or the like, in order to allow the animated object 11 to "float" to a certain extent under the effect of movements of the part 3.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 2 diffère de celui de la figure 1 en ce que la source motrice manuelle 5 est une masse oscillante 5c présentant un balourd, la masse 5c étant solidaire en rotation d'un organe denté 5d agencé coaxialement à l'axe de rotation 5f de la masse 5c. Si la pièce est pivotée manuellement par l'utilisateur, la masse 5c va pivoter, ce qui entrainera les déplacements de l'objet animé 11 pour autant que l'embrayage 19 soit en état embrayé. Si l'embrayage 19 est en état débrayé, l'objet animé est libre de se déplacer comme mentionné ci-dessus.The embodiment of the figure 2 differs from that of the figure 1 in that the manual drive source 5 is an oscillating mass 5c having an unbalance, the mass 5c being integral in rotation with a toothed member 5d arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation 5f of the mass 5c. If the part is manually pivoted by the user, the mass 5c will pivot, which will cause the moving object 11 to move as long as the clutch 19 is in the engaged state. If the clutch 19 is in the disengaged state, the animated object is free to move as mentioned above.

Dans cette variante, la commande de l'état de l'embrayage est effectuée par le biais d'un organe de commande manuel 23, tel qu'un bouton poussoir ou tout autre organe de commande approprié.In this variant, the clutch state is controlled by means of a manual control member 23, such as a push button or any other suitable control member.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 3 diffère de celui de la figure 2 en ce qu'un accumulateur d'énergie 25 est interposé dans la transmission 9 entre la source motrice manuelle 5 et l'objet animé 11, notamment cinématiquement en aval de l'embrayage 19. L'accumulateur d'énergie 25 comporte un ressort spiral 25a dont une première extrémité est rattachée à un mobile d'entrée 25b agencé pour être entrainé par la tige 5b par l'intermédiaire de l'embrayage 19, ainsi qu'une seconde extrémité rattachée à un mobile de sortie 25d. Afin que le mobile d'entrée 25b ne puisse pas pivoter dans le mauvais sens, ce qui aurait pour conséquence l'effet néfaste que le ressort 25a se dévide par l'entrée 25b, un cliquet unidirectionnel 25c est prévu afin que le mobile d'entrée 25b puisse pivoter exclusivement dans le sens du remontage du ressort 25a. D'autres formes d'accumulateurs sont également envisageables, tels qu'un ressort hélicoïdal ou tout autre type d'élément élastique, mais également tout élément susceptible d'emmagasiner de l'énergie de quelconque façon et de la restituer.The embodiment of the figure 3 differs from that of the figure 2 in that an energy accumulator 25 is interposed in the transmission 9 between the manual driving source 5 and the moving object 11, in particular kinematically downstream of the clutch 19. The energy accumulator 25 comprises a spiral spring 25a, a first end of which is attached to an input mobile 25b arranged to be driven by the rod 5b via the clutch 19, as well as a second end attached to an output mobile 25d. So that the input mobile 25b cannot rotate in the wrong direction, which would have the adverse effect that the spring 25a unwinds through the input 25b, a unidirectional pawl 25c is provided so that the mobile inlet 25b can pivot exclusively in the winding direction of the spring 25a. Other forms of accumulators can also be envisaged, such as a helical spring or any other type of elastic element, but also any element capable of storing energy in any way and of restoring it.

Le mécanisme comporte également un système de frein 27, dont un mobile de freinage 27a se trouve dans la transmission 9 et qui coopère avec un frein 27b. Le mobile de freinage 27a se trouve donc interposé cinématiquement entre ledit mobile de sortie 25d et l'objet animé 11. L'état du système de frein 27 est commandé par un organe de manoeuvre 23 qui commande la position du frein 27b de telle sorte qu'il puisse évoluer entre un état freiné, dans lequel la partie de la transmission 9 en aval du ressort 25a est bloquée et l'objet animé est bloqué, et un état non freiné dans lequel l'objet animé 11 est entrainé par le ressort 25a.The mechanism also includes a brake system 27, of which a brake wheel 27a is located in the transmission 9 and which cooperates with a brake 27b. The braking mobile 27a is therefore kinematically interposed between said output mobile 25d and the animated object 11. The state of the brake system 27 is controlled by an actuator 23 which controls the position of the brake 27b so that 'it can evolve between a braked state, in which the part of the transmission 9 downstream of the spring 25a is blocked and the animated object is blocked, and an unbraked state in which the animated object 11 is driven by the spring 25a .

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, le frein 27 comprend une bascule pivotante qui comporte un bec 27c à son extrémité libre, le bec 27c pouvant coopérer avec une denture 27d que comporte le mobile de freinage 27a. Dans l'état non freiné (traits pleins), le bec 27c est éloigné de la denture 27d, tandis que, dans l'état freiné (traits interrompus), le bec 27c pénètre dans ladite denture 27d afin d'empêcher toute rotation du mobile de freinage 27d.In the illustrated embodiment, the brake 27 comprises a pivoting lever which comprises a beak 27c at its free end, the beak 27c being able to cooperate with a set of teeth 27d which the braking mobile 27a comprises. In the unbraked state (solid lines), the beak 27c is moved away from the teeth 27d, while, in the braked state (broken lines), the beak 27c enters said toothing 27d in order to prevent any rotation of the mobile. brake 27d.

Par ces moyens, l'utilisateur peut remonter le ressort 25a et puis déclencher l'animation de l'objet animé 11 à sa volonté.By these means, the user can wind up the spring 25a and then trigger the animation of the animated object 11 at will.

Dans une variante non illustrée se basant sur celle de la figure 3, la tige 5b et la couronne 5a peuvent être remplacées par une masse oscillante 5c comme dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2.In a variant not shown based on that of the figure 3 , the rod 5b and the crown 5a can be replaced by an oscillating weight 5c as in the embodiment of the figure 2 .

Même si les modes de réalisation décrits jusqu'à maintenant comportent chacun un embrayage 19 dans la chaine cinématique s'étendant entre la source motrice manuelle 5 et l'objet 11, cet embrayage peut ne pas être présent. On note par ailleurs que le mécanisme 1 selon l'invention est exempt de tout système réglant quelconque servant à modérer la vitesse de rotation de l'objet 11.Even if the embodiments described up to now each include a clutch 19 in the kinematic chain extending between the manual drive source 5 and the object 11, this clutch may not be present. It should also be noted that the mechanism 1 according to the invention is free from any regulating system that serves to moderate the speed of rotation of the object 11.

Les figures 4a et 4b illustrent encore un mode de réalisation de l'invention, qui combine les caractéristiques des figures 1 et 2. Dans ces figures, l'ensemble des signes de référence n'a pas été reproduit, afin de ne pas les surcharger inutilement.The figures 4a and 4b further illustrate an embodiment of the invention, which combines the characteristics of figures 1 and 2 . In these figures, all of the reference signs have not been reproduced, so as not to overload them unnecessarily.

Dans cette variante, l'embrayage 19 est agencé pour établir une liaison cinématique entre, d'une part, soit la tige 5b, soit la masse oscillante 5c et d'autre part l'objet animé 11. À cet effet, l'embrayage comporte un premier pignon baladeur 19a, agencé pour faire une liaison cinématique entre la masse oscillante 5c et le reste du rouage 9 (comme illustre la figure 4a), ainsi qu'un deuxième pignon baladeur 19b agencé pour faire une liaison cinématique entre la tige 5b et le reste du rouage 9 (comme illustre la figure 4b). Ces deux pignons 19a, 19b sont portés par une bascule 19c, dont la position est commandée par une tirette 21 ou autre organe de commande.In this variant, the clutch 19 is designed to establish a kinematic connection between, on the one hand, either the rod 5b or the oscillating weight 5c and on the other hand the animated object 11. For this purpose, the clutch comprises a first sliding pinion 19a, arranged to form a kinematic connection between the oscillating weight 5c and the rest of the gear train 9 (as illustrated in figure 4a ), as well as a second sliding pinion 19b arranged to form a kinematic connection between the rod 5b and the rest of the gear train 9 (as illustrated in figure 4b ). These two pinions 19a, 19b are carried by a lever 19c, the position of which is controlled by a pull tab 21 or other control member.

Par conséquent, selon l'état de la bascule 19c, l'objet animé 11 peut être entrainé en mouvement soit par la masse oscillante 5c (figure 4a), soit par la tige 5b (figure 4b). Il est également noté que l'embrayage 19 peut également être agencé pour pouvoir occuper une troisième position, débrayée, dans laquelle aucune source motrice manuelle 5 n'est en liaison cinématique avec l'objet animé 11.Consequently, depending on the state of the rocker 19c, the animated object 11 can be driven in motion either by the oscillating mass 5c ( figure 4a ), or by rod 5b ( figure 4b ). It is also noted that the clutch 19 can also be arranged to be able to occupy a third, disengaged position, in which no manual driving source 5 is in kinematic connection with the animated object 11.

Dans une variante non illustrée, un accumulateur d'énergie peut également être incorporé dans la transmission 9, de manière analogue à la figure 3.In a variant not shown, an energy accumulator can also be incorporated into the transmission 9, in a manner analogous to the figure 3 .

Comme illustre plus clairement les figures 5 et 6, l'objet animé 11 est soutenu par un système de support 13 très particulier, qui le relie à un élément de bâti (non représenté) par l'intermédiaire d'une paire de pivots 13a portés par des supports 13m fixés sur ce dernier.As more clearly illustrates the figures 5 and 6 , the animated object 11 is supported by a very particular support system 13, which connects it to a frame element (not shown) by means of a pair of pivots 13a carried by supports 13m fixed to the latter.

Ces pivots 13a définissent un premier axe de pivotement A1, autour duquel est pivoté un premier cadre 13b constitué par une bague annulaire de forme généralement circulaire. D'autres formes (ovale, carrée, rectangulaire, etc.) sont également possibles. Ce cadre 13b porte une paire de pivots intermédiaires 13d, qui définissent un deuxième axe de rotation A2, qui est substantiellement orthogonal par rapport audit premier axe A1. Un cadre intérieur 13f est monté pivotant autour de ce deuxième axe A2 à l'intérieur du premier cadre 13b et est solidaire d'un socle 13g qui porte directement ou indirectement l'objet animé 11. Le cadre intérieur 13f se compose d'une partie présentant une forme substantiellement circulaire, ainsi que deux bras 13f1 qui relient les pivots 13d au socle 13g. Il va sans dire que d'autres formes sont également possibles et il n'est même pas obligatoire que le cadre 13f comporte la partie annulaire. En effet, le socle 13g peut simplement être relié aux pivots par les bras 13f1 ou par un autre agencement ad hoc.These pivots 13a define a first pivot axis A1, around which is pivoted a first frame 13b consisting of an annular ring of generally circular shape. Other shapes (oval, square, rectangular, etc.) are also possible. This frame 13b carries a pair of intermediate pivots 13d, which define a second axis of rotation A2, which is substantially orthogonal to said first axis A1. An internal frame 13f is mounted to pivot around this second axis A2 inside the first frame 13b and is integral with a base 13g which directly or indirectly carries the animated object 11. The internal frame 13f consists of a part having a substantially circular shape, as well as two arms 13f1 which connect the pivots 13d to the base 13g. It goes without saying that other shapes are also possible and it is not even compulsory for the frame 13f to include the annular part. Indeed, the base 13g can simply be connected to the pivots by the arms 13f1 or by another ad hoc arrangement.

Au moins l'un des cadres 13b, 13f peut être muni d'un décor quelconque, par exemple un émaillage, des pierres précieuses ou semi-précieuses ou tout autre décor voulu. Par ailleurs, au moins l'un des arbres des pivots 13d, 13a peut dépasser la surface de l'élément qu'il traverse, c'est-à-dire la surface extérieure du premier cadre 13b pour les pivots 13d ou la surface extérieure du support 13m dans le cas des pivots 13a, et peut porter un décor comme par exemple une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse. Le mouvement de cette pierre engendrera donc des scintillements qui accentueront la perception du pivotement du cadre dont la pierre est solidaire en rotation.At least one of the frames 13b, 13f can be provided with any decoration, for example enamelling, precious or semi-precious stones or any other desired decoration. Furthermore, at least one of the shafts of the pivots 13d, 13a may protrude from the surface of the element which it passes through, that is to say the outer surface of the first frame 13b for the pivots 13d or the outer surface. of the support 13m in the case of the pivots 13a, and can bear a decoration such as for example a precious or semi-precious stone. The movement of this stone will therefore generate sparkles which will accentuate the perception of the pivoting of the frame to which the stone is integral in rotation.

Il est également à noter qu'aucun des cadres 13b, 13f n'est en superposition de l'objet animé 11, qui déborde de ces derniers 13b, 13f et est ainsi en saillie, maximisant ainsi sa visibilité. En d'autres mots, au moins une partie dudit objet 11 est plus éloignée du mobile d'entrainement 15 que l'entièreté des cadres 13b, 13f.It should also be noted that none of the frames 13b, 13f is superimposed on the animated object 11, which protrudes from the latter 13b, 13f and is thus protruding, thus maximizing its visibility. In other words, at least a part of said object 11 is further from the driving wheel 15 than the whole of the frames 13b, 13f.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, l'objet animé 11 est soutenu par un arbre 13h, qui traverse le socle 13g et qui est solidaire d'un support 13j dans lequel l'objet animé 11 est fixé par sertissage. Alternativement, l'objet 11 peut y être fixé par collage, vissage, soudage, chassage ou similaire, selon la nature de l'objet 11 et du support 13j, et on note que l'objet animé 11 peut être coaxial à l'arbre 13h ou peut être décentré par rapport à ce dernier. Par ailleurs, la liaison entre l'objet animé 11 et le cadre intérieur 13f peut comporter un élément souple, par exemple en élastomère, pour permettre un léger « flottement » de l'objet sous l'effet du déplacement de la pièce.In the illustrated embodiment, the animated object 11 is supported by a shaft 13h, which passes through the base 13g and which is integral with a support 13j in which the animated object 11 is fixed by crimping. Alternatively, the object 11 can be fixed to it by gluing, screwing, welding, driving or the like, depending on the nature of the object 11 and of the support 13j, and it is noted that the animated object 11 can be coaxial with the shaft 13h or can be off-center in relation to the latter. Furthermore, the connection between the animated object 11 and the inner frame 13f may include a flexible element, for example made of elastomer, to allow a slight “floating” of the object under the effect of the movement of the part.

L'arbre 13h est monté dans des paliers 13k prévus dans le socle 13g de telle sorte que ledit arbre 13h peut pivoter par rapport à ce dernier.The shaft 13h is mounted in bearings 13k provided in the base 13g so that said shaft 13h can pivot relative to the latter.

D'après ce qui précède, il est clair que le système de support définit un support à cardan, ce qui confère à l'objet animé 11 deux degrés de liberté en rotation, et, substantiellement, aucun degré de liberté en translation. Le pivotement de l'arbre 13h dans le socle 13g confère un troisième degré de liberté en rotation à l'objet animé 11 autour d'un troisième axe A3, qui correspond à l'axe géométrique de l'arbre 13h. Cependant, ce troisième degré de liberté n'est pas obligatoire, comme expliqué ci-dessous, dans lequel cas le support 13j peut être intégré au cadre intérieur ou inversement.From the above, it is clear that the support system defines a gimbal support, which gives the animated object 11 two degrees of freedom in rotation, and, substantially, no degree of freedom in translation. The pivoting of the shaft 13h in the base 13g gives a third degree of freedom in rotation to the animated object 11 about a third axis A3, which corresponds to the geometric axis of the shaft 13h. However, this third degree of freedom is not compulsory, as explained below, in which case the support 13j can be integrated into the internal frame or vice versa.

L'entrainement de l'objet animé 11 autour du troisième axe A3 est assuré par la coopération entre un pignon 13l constitué d'une denture que comporte l'arbre 13h et d'une denture conique 17 qui est coaxiale au mobile d'entrainement 15 et est fixe dans la construction illustrée. D'autres formes de dentures sont également possibles, comme par exemple une denture conique interne portée par une couronne ou d'autres engrenages ad hocs.The driving of the animated object 11 around the third axis A3 is ensured by the cooperation between a pinion 13l consisting of a toothing that the shaft 13h comprises and a conical toothing 17 which is coaxial with the driving mobile 15 and is fixed in the construction shown. Other forms of toothing are also possible, such as for example an internal conical toothing carried by a crown or other ad hoc gears.

Afin d'animer l'objet 11, le mécanisme comporte en outre un mobile d'entrainement 15, qui comporte une roue dentée 15a agencée pour être entrainée par un élément de, ou lié cinématiquement à, la transmission 9 et servant ainsi de prise de force. Bien entendu, l'interposition de mobiles dentés supplémentaires et/ou autres formes de liaison cinématiques tels que des courroies ou des chaines sont également possibles. L'axe de rotation du mobile d'entrainement 15 est agencé pour substantiellement croiser l'intersection des axes A1 et A2, mais dans certaines configurations un certain décalage est également permis, ce qui peut rendre le mouvement de l'objet 11 non symétrique.In order to animate the object 11, the mechanism further comprises a driving wheel 15, which comprises a toothed wheel 15a arranged to be driven by an element of, or kinematically linked to, the transmission 9 and thus serving as a connection. strength. Of course, the interposition of additional toothed wheels and / or other forms of kinematic connection such as belts or chains are also possible. The axis of rotation of the driving wheel 15 is arranged to substantially cross the intersection of the axes A1 and A2, but in certain configurations a certain offset is also allowed, which can make the movement of the object 11 non-symmetrical.

Le mobile d'entrainement 15 comporte également un élément excentrique d'entrainement 15b, qui est solidaire en rotation de ladite roue dentée 15a et y est lié par un arbre 15d. L'élément excentrique d'entrainement 15b tel qu'illustré prend la forme d'un levier ou manivelle coudé fixé sur l'arbre 15d, l'extrémité libre de l'élément excentrique 15b coopérant avec l'extrémité de la tige 13h afin de l'entrainer selon un parcours substantiellement circulaire. Ce faisant, lorsque le mobile d'entrainement 15 tourne, l'objet 11 effectue un mouvement composé ayant deux degrés de liberté en rotation, dont l'amplitude est définie par la géométrie du système de support 13 ainsi que le rayon de l'élément excentrique d'entrainement 15b. Ce mouvement est un va-et-vient autour de chacun des axes A1 et A2, ce qui crée un mouvement orbital incliné.The mobile drive 15 also comprises an eccentric drive element 15b, which is integral in rotation with said toothed wheel 15a and is linked thereto by a shaft 15d. The eccentric drive element 15b as illustrated takes the form of an angled lever or crank fixed to the shaft 15d, the free end of the eccentric element 15b cooperating with the end of the rod 13h in order to train it along a substantially circular course. In doing so, when the driving wheel 15 rotates, the object 11 performs a compound movement having two degrees of freedom in rotation, the amplitude of which is defined by the geometry of the support system 13 as well as the radius of the element. drive eccentric 15b. This movement is a back and forth around each of the axes A1 and A2, which creates an inclined orbital movement.

En même temps, la denture 13l de l'arbre 13h roule sur la denture fixe 17, ce qui fait pivoter l'objet animé 11 autour du troisième axe A3.At the same time, the toothing 13l of the shaft 13h rolls on the fixed teeth 17, which causes the animated object 11 to pivot around the third axis A3.

Par ces moyens, l'objet animé 11 pivote autour des trois axes A1, A2, A3, et ses mouvements le rendent plus visible à l'observateur que dans le cas de l'art antérieur. En conséquence, l'observateur ne doit plus l'observer selon des angles aigus afin de voir directement plus que sa face avant.By these means, the animated object 11 pivots around the three axes A1, A2, A3, and its movements make it more visible to the observer than in the case of the prior art. Consequently, the observer no longer has to observe it from acute angles in order to see directly more than its front face.

Il va sans dire d'autres constructions pour l'excentrique d'entrainement 15b sont possibles et que les rapports d'engrenage peuvent être adaptés aux besoins du constructeur afin d'animer l'objet 11 d'une vitesse de rotation voulue autour des trois axes de rotation.It goes without saying that other constructions for the drive eccentric 15b are possible and that the gear ratios can be adapted to the needs of the manufacturer in order to animate the object 11 with a desired speed of rotation around the three. axes of rotation.

Comme mentionné ci-dessus, une rotation de l'objet 11 autour du troisième axe A3 n'est pas obligatoire. Dans un tel cas, la denture fixe 17 ainsi que le pignon 13l de l'arbre 13h peuvent être non prévus, le mouvement de l'objet animé 11 étant ainsi défini exclusivement par des rotations de va-et-vient autour des deux axes A1 et A2. Dans un tel cas, l'objet 11 peut être solidaire en rotation de l'arbre 13h et/ou du socle 13g.As mentioned above, a rotation of the object 11 around the third axis A3 is not compulsory. In such a case, the fixed toothing 17 as well as the pinion 13l of the shaft 13h may be unforeseen, the movement of the animated object 11 thus being defined exclusively by back and forth rotations around the two axes A1 and A2. In such a case, the object 11 may be integral in rotation with the shaft 13h and / or the base 13g.

Afin de permettre l'illumination de l'objet 11 d'en dessous (c'est-à-dire depuis la direction du mobile d'entrainement 15), le système de support 13 peut se trouver à l'intérieur ou en superposition d'un puits poli (non illustré), qui peut prendre par exemple la forme d'un gobelet, d'un miroir parabolique, elliptique, hémisphérique ou similaire, qui est agencé pour diriger la lumière ambiante sur la face inférieure de l'objet. Encore alternativement, une source de lumière (par exemple un élément tritium, une ou plusieurs LEDs ou similaire) peut être placée en dessous de l'objet et des cadres 13b, 13f. Par ces moyens, si l'objet 11 est une pierre, ses scintillations peuvent être améliorées.In order to allow the illumination of the object 11 from below (that is to say from the direction of the mobile drive 15), the support system 13 can be located inside or in superposition of a polished well (not shown), which may for example take the form of a goblet, a parabolic, elliptical, hemispherical mirror or the like, which is arranged to direct ambient light onto the underside of the object. Still alternatively, a light source (for example a tritium element, one or more LEDs or the like) can be placed below the object and the frames 13b, 13f. By these means, if the object 11 is a stone, its scintillations can be improved.

Le mécanisme 1 sus décrit peut non seulement représenter le seul mécanisme dans une pièce de bijouterie ou de joaillerie 3, mais peut par exemple être combiné avec un mouvement mécanique ou électrique de montre, dans le cas où la pièce de bijouterie ou de joaillerie 3 est une pièce d'horlogerie telle qu'une montre bracelet, de poche ou similaire.The mechanism 1 described above can not only represent the only mechanism in a piece of jewelry or jewelry 3, but can for example be combined with a mechanical or electric watch movement, in the case where the piece of jewelry or jewelry 3 is a timepiece such as a wristwatch, pocket watch or the like.

Bien que l'invention ait été précédemment décrite en lien avec des modes de réalisations spécifiques, d'autres variantes supplémentaires sont également envisageables sans sortir de la portée de l'invention comme définie par les revendications.Although the invention has been previously described in connection with specific embodiments, other additional variants are also conceivable without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

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Mécanisme (1) d'animation d'un objet (11) pour pièce de bijouterie (3) portable, comprenant : - une source motrice manuelle (5) susceptible à être entrainée directement ou indirectement par une action d'un utilisateur et agencée pour entrainer une transmission (9) suite à une action d'un utilisateur ; - un système de support (13) portant un objet (11) destiné à être animé selon une rotation autour d'un premier axe de rotation (A1) sous l'effet de ladite source motrice manuelle (5) par l'intermédiaire de ladite transmission (9), caractérisé en ce que ledit système de support (13) comporte un premier cadre (13b) monté pivotant sur un élément de bâti autour dudit premier axe de rotation (A1), ainsi qu'un cadre intérieur (13f) monté pivotant dans ledit premier cadre (13b) autour d'un deuxième axe de pivotement (A2) qui est substantiellement orthogonal par rapport audit premier axe de pivotement (A1) ;
et en ce que ledit objet (11) est agencé pour être entrainé par un élément excentrique d'entrainement (15b) solidaire en rotation d'un mobile d'entrainement (15) agencé pour être entrainé par ladite transmission (9).Mechanism (1) for animating an object (11) for a portable piece of jewelry (3), comprising: - a manual drive source (5) capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user; - a support system (13) carrying an object (11) intended to be animated according to a rotation around a first axis of rotation (A1) under the effect of said manual motor source (5) via said transmission (9), characterized in that said support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) pivotally mounted on a frame member about said first axis of rotation (A1), as well as an inner frame (13f) pivotally mounted in said first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to said first pivot axis (A1);
and in that said object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) integral in rotation with a driving wheel set (15) arranged to be driven by said transmission (9). Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit objet (11) est porté par un arbre (13h) monté pivotant dans ledit cadre intérieur (13f) autour d'un troisième axe de rotation (A3), ledit arbre (13h) étant solidaire en rotation d'un pignon (13l) engrenant avec une denture (17) qui est coaxiale audit mobile d'entrainement (15), ladite denture (17) étant fixe ou agencée pour être animée d'une rotation.Mechanism (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said object (11) is carried by a shaft (13h) pivotally mounted in said inner frame (13f) about a third axis of rotation (A3), said shaft (13h) being integral in rotation with a pinion (13l) meshing with a toothing (17) which is coaxial with said mobile drive (15), said toothing (17) being fixed or arranged to be rotated. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit élément excentrique d'entrainement (15b) est une manivelle ou un levier.Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which said eccentric drive element (15b) is a crank or a lever. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ladite source motrice manuelle (5) comprend un organe de préhension agencé pour être déplacé par une action d'un utilisateur.Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which said manual motor source (5) comprises a gripping member arranged to be moved by an action of a user. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ladite source motrice manuelle (5) comporte une masse oscillanteMechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which said manual motor source (5) comprises an oscillating mass Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ladite transmission comporte un embrayage (19) agencé pour être actionné manuellement afin d'évoluer entre un état embrayé, dans lequel ladite source motrice manuelle (5) est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet (11), et un état débrayé, dans lequel ladite source motrice manuelle (5) est débrayé dudit objet (11).Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which said transmission comprises a clutch (19) arranged to be actuated manually in order to change between an engaged state, in which said manual driving source (5) is in kinematic connection with said object (11), and a disengaged state, in which said manual drive source (5) is disengaged from said object (11). Mécanisme (1) selon les revendications 4 et 5, dans laquelle ladite transmission comporte un embrayage (19) agencé pour être actionné manuellement afin de d'évoluer entre un premier état, dans lequel ledit organe de préhension (5a) est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet (11), et un deuxième état, dans lequel ladite masse oscillante (5) est en liaison cinématique avec ledit objet (11).Mechanism (1) according to claims 4 and 5, in which said transmission comprises a clutch (19) arranged to be actuated manually in order to move between a first state, in which said gripping member (5a) is in kinematic connection with said object (11), and a second state, in which said oscillating mass (5) is in kinematic connection with said object (11). Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre un accumulateur d'énergie (25) situé dans ladite transmission (9).Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising an energy accumulator (25) located in said transmission (9). Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit accumulateur d'énergie (25) est un ressort spiral (25a) s'étendant entre un mobile d'entrée (25b) agencé pour être entrainé par ladite source motrice manuelle (5) et un mobile de sortie (25d) agencé pour entrainer ledit objet (11).Mechanism (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said energy accumulator (25) is a spiral spring (25a) extending between an input mobile (25b) arranged to be driven by said manual motor source (5) and an output mobile (25d) arranged to drive said object (11). Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite transmission comprend un système de frein (27) interposé cinématiquement entre ledit mobile de sortie (25d) et ledit objet (11), ledit système de frein (27) étant agencé pour être actionné manuellement.Mechanism (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said transmission comprises a brake system (27) kinematically interposed between said output mobile (25d) and said object (11), said brake system (27) being arranged to be actuated manually. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins une portion dudit objet (11) déborde au dehors de l'ensemble desdits cadres (13b, 13f).Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least a portion of said object (11) protrudes outside the set of said frames (13b, 13f). Pièce de bijouterie ou de joaillerie (3) comprenant un mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes.Piece of jewelry or jewelry (3) comprising a mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims.
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