EP3970553A1 - Element for supporting a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, or an item of jewellery - Google Patents

Element for supporting a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, or an item of jewellery Download PDF

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EP3970553A1
EP3970553A1 EP20197406.0A EP20197406A EP3970553A1 EP 3970553 A1 EP3970553 A1 EP 3970553A1 EP 20197406 A EP20197406 A EP 20197406A EP 3970553 A1 EP3970553 A1 EP 3970553A1
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support element
timepiece
internal cavity
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Gregory Kissling
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Omega SA
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Priority to EP24187780.2A priority patent/EP4434407A2/en
Priority to US17/388,681 priority patent/US11877675B2/en
Priority to JP2021132188A priority patent/JP7238046B2/en
Priority to KR1020210108029A priority patent/KR102702441B1/en
Priority to CN202111107443.7A priority patent/CN114246441B/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/02—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like
    • A47F7/03—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like of box shape; Adaptations of boxes to display purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/02—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like
    • A47F7/022—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like for watches or for bracelets therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/02—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/10—Watch cases or guards, with or without windows
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/16—Jewel boxes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/10—Adjustable or foldable or dismountable display stands

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  • the field of the invention relates to devices for displaying and protecting objects, in particular timepieces or jewelry items.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a removable support element, for example for a wristwatch, intended to be integrated into a storage unit and/or a display stand.
  • timepieces or jewelry items in storage units, such as boxes or protective boxes.
  • Such storage members can take different forms and generally make it possible to store and/or transport one or more timepieces.
  • These storage elements are conventionally called display stand, box, case, case, box, box, case, pouch, etc.
  • the term storage device will be used to designate either a box, a box, a case, a case, a box, a display, a storage, a pocket, or any other container intended for to receive and to protect from shocks, scratches, or even scratches a timepiece or an article of jewellery.
  • the storage elements are generally of rigid design and may have a flexible, padded or even velvety interior lining so as to form a case. protector thus avoiding any risk of damage to the object housed inside the storage member.
  • These storage members generally have at least one compartment configured to allow the positioning of a removable support element intended to receive the timepiece, such as a wristwatch, or the item of jewelry.
  • a removable support element intended to receive the timepiece, such as a wristwatch, or the item of jewelry.
  • These support elements also make it possible to ensure the maintenance of the timepiece, or the article of jewelry, in a certain position inside the compartment, and to take care of the presentation of the object in the storage member so that the object is correctly in place when the storage member is opened.
  • These support elements fulfill a function of support but also of protection of the internal elements of the timepiece, or of the item of jewelry, against scratches, scratches and/or shocks.
  • the support element may for example be a kind of removable cushion, also called a reel, or even a flexible support having a band or a C-shaped blade adapted to receive a wristwatch or an article of jewellery.
  • Some storage members may also include additional compartments sized to accommodate various accessories, such as bracelets, microfiber wipes for cleaning, jewelry items, magnification devices, etc.
  • the user is forced to choose between the use of a compact box not allowing the transport of additional accessories, but having a reduced size thus facilitating transport and accommodation in luggage, or the use of a storage unit of large dimensions, bulky, and impractical to fit in luggage, in which he can carry at least one wristwatch, or an article of jewelry, as well as the accessories he wishes to carry with him.
  • the invention proposes a novel support element for a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch, or a article of jewelry making it possible to solve the drawbacks presented above.
  • the invention relates to a support element for a timepiece, or an article of jewelry, comprising a receiving surface configured to be at least partly in direct contact with said timepiece, or the item of jewelry, said support element comprising a peripheral portion bearing said receiving surface, and a central portion consisting of a block of material, said support element being characterized in that it comprises an internal cavity forming a recess of the central portion; said internal cavity delimiting a volume configured to receive and hold in position an object inside said support element.
  • the support element according to the invention makes it possible, in addition to a support function, to be able to integrate and house an object inside the material of the support element.
  • the modularity of such a support element is optimized by reducing the non-functional parts.
  • the support element according to the invention makes it possible to exploit, enhance and use a "lost" volume, ie without any particular function, located in a central region of the support elements, of the coil type, existing from the state of the art.
  • a "lost" volume ie without any particular function, located in a central region of the support elements, of the coil type, existing from the state of the art.
  • Such a support element according to the invention exploiting this lost volume thus makes it possible to be able to integrate without additional bulk an object useful for the customer.
  • the shape of the internal cavity matches the object to be integrated into the support element.
  • the internal cavity can have different shapes and in particular a section of circular, oval, ovoid, oblong, or even polygonal shape, depending on the needs.
  • the central portion comprises at least one region made of cellular material, of elastomer or even of viscoelastic polymer, said internal cavity being located at the level of said region made of cellular material, elastomer or viscoelastic polymer.
  • the material of the internal cavity makes it possible to promote the maintenance of the object.
  • the central portion comprises at least one region made of polyurethane foam or polyethylene foam, said internal cavity being located at the level of said region made of polyurethane foam or polyethylene foam.
  • the object is held in said internal cavity by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material following a deformation of the internal cavity.
  • the central portion has a density of between 30 and 90 Shore A.
  • the peripheral portion is made of cellular material, elastomer or else of viscoelastic polymer.
  • the material of the peripheral portion offers a soft and deformable contact for the positioning of the timepiece.
  • the peripheral portion and the central portion are in one piece.
  • the manufacturing process is simplified.
  • said internal cavity extends on either side of said central portion. Thus, the removal of the object inside the internal cavity is facilitated.
  • said internal cavity delimits a volume configured to receive and hold in position a timepiece accessory or an item of jewelery inside said support element.
  • the timepiece accessory is a magnifying device.
  • the user can transport a watchmaker's loupe easily without additional bulk.
  • said internal cavity has a countersink shape. This shape advantageously makes it possible to integrate a watchmaker's magnifying glass and to form a positioning stop.
  • said support element comprises a removal member configured to allow the removal of the object outside the internal cavity.
  • the user has a means for easily removing the object from the internal cavity without the risk of damaging the object or the internal cavity of the support element.
  • the central portion comprises at least one removable portion arranged on the periphery of said internal cavity, said removable portion being configured to modify the shape and/or the dimensions of said internal cavity when removing said removable portion from the central portion.
  • the removable portion is configured to modify the shape and/or the dimensions of said internal cavity when removing said removable portion from the central portion.
  • the support element has a shape suitable for receiving a wristwatch at said reception surface.
  • the invention also relates to a storage member for a timepiece, or an article of jewelry, characterized in that it comprises an outer casing comprising a movable portion, movable between a closed position and a closed position. open, said open position of the movable element allowing access to an internal compartment provided inside the outer casing; a support element according to the invention removably positioned in said internal compartment.
  • the figure 1 is a schematic representation in perspective of a first embodiment of a support element 100 according to the invention.
  • the picture 2 illustrates a side view of the first embodiment of the support element 100 illustrated in figure 1 .
  • the picture 3 illustrates a sectional view of the first exemplary embodiment of the support element 100 illustrated in figure 1 , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 .
  • the support element 100 has a general shape suitable for positioning and mounting a timepiece 10, such as a wristwatch and/or an item of jewelry (not shown).
  • the support element 100 may for example have a cylindrical, ovoid, ellipsoid shape, etc., and may be composed of one or more convex surfaces formed by one or more radii of curvature.
  • Cylindrical shape means a shape having a ruled surface whose generatrices are parallel, that is to say a surface in space consisting of parallel straight lines.
  • a cylindrical shape according to the invention is not necessarily related to a right cylinder which is a particular shape of a cylinder.
  • the support element 100 is of the cushion or coil type, having a geometry and dimensions suitable for receiving a timepiece and/or an item of jewelry, and in particular a wristwatch.
  • the support element 100 comprises a central portion 120 forming a block of material, as well as a peripheral portion 110 arranged on the periphery of the central portion 120, said peripheral portion 110 possibly being removable or integral with the central portion 120.
  • the support element 100 is a block of material comprising a central portion 120 and a peripheral portion 110.
  • the peripheral portion 110 has a curved, essentially convex receiving surface 111 intended to be at least partially in direct contact with said timepiece 10, and more particularly with the inside diameter of the strap of a wristwatch, and possibly with the back of the case of the wristwatch, or of the article of jewellery.
  • the receiving surface 111 is composed of a plurality of convex surfaces having several radii of curvature.
  • the peripheral portion 110 may also comprise, as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 , a flat bottom surface 112 wide enough to facilitate maintenance, and guarantee stable maintenance of the support element 100.
  • the support element 100 further has two flanks 121, 122 forming the side faces of the support element 100.
  • the peripheral portion 110, the central portion 120 and the flanks 121, 122 thus define the general volume of the element. support 100.
  • flanks 121, 122 of the support element 100 are shown substantially flat and parallel with respect to each other so that the support element has a generally cylindrical shape; however, this representation is an example embodiment and does not limit the invention. Indeed, the flanks 121, 122 of the support element 100 can have various shapes (for example of curved, convex or concave shape) and be arranged in the same plane or not, symmetrically or not.
  • the support element 100 also has an internal housing, or an internal cavity 130, forming a recess in the central part 120.
  • the internal cavity 130 is preferably provided at the level of the central portion 120 of the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 is formed substantially in a central region of the central portion 120.
  • the internal cavity 130 opens out at one of the sides 121, 122 of the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 opens at the level of the two sides 122, 122 of the support element 100, so that the internal cavity 130 passes through the central portion 120 of the support element 100 on either side.
  • the internal cavity 130 extends along an axis X-X substantially parallel to a central axis C1 of the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 extends along an axis X-X coaxial with the central axis C1 of the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 is dimensioned so as to allow the introduction of an accessory 140 inside the support element 100, as well as its maintenance inside this internal cavity 130.
  • the internal cavity 130 has a shape in line with the type of accessory 140 that one wishes to integrate into the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 can have different shapes and in particular a section of circular, oval, ovoid, oblong, or even polygonal, depending on the needs.
  • the figures 4a, 5a and 6a represent, in side view, variant embodiments of the support element 100 illustrated in figures 1 to 3 .
  • the figures 4b, 5b and 6b represent the sectional views of these variant embodiments according to the same sectional plane AA illustrated in picture 2 .
  • the support element 100a according to the invention comprises an internal cavity 130a of circular section, and of constant dimension.
  • the support element 100b comprises an internal cavity 130b having a section of circular shape whose diameter varies along the axis XX, so that the internal cavity 130b has a curved profile of concave shape in the direction of the XX axis.
  • a profile of the internal cavity 130b makes it possible, for example, to guarantee the maintenance of an accessory of small dimensions in the center of the support element 100 and/or of an accessory of larger dimensions at the level of the ends of the internal cavity. 130b (ie close to the sides 121, 122).
  • Such a profile also makes it possible to guarantee privileged maintenance of an accessory 140 at the level of the central part 120 of the internal cavity 130 while facilitating the gripping of the accessory 140 by the user when he wishes to remove it from the cavity.
  • internal 130 in particular if the dimensions of the ends of the internal cavity 130 are greater than the dimensions of the ends of the accessory 140.
  • the support element 100c comprises an internal cavity 130c of polygonal section, for example in the shape of a star.
  • a shape makes it possible to provide a versatile housing making it possible to position various accessories of different shapes, such as for example an accessory of straight cylindrical, spherical, cubic shape, or else of rectangular shape.
  • the section of the internal cavity 130 can have variable shapes, as well as variable dimensions depending on the type of accessory 140 that one wishes to integrate into the internal cavity 130 of the support element 100.
  • the internal cavity 130 has a cylindrical shape composed of two parts of constant sections and of different dimensions so that the internal cavity 130 forms a counterbore.
  • the internal cavity 130 has a first diameter d1 at one of these ends and a second diameter d2, less than d1, at its other end.
  • the difference in bore diameter of the internal cavity 130 thus makes it possible to create an annular shoulder 133 inside the internal cavity 130 configured to form a positioning stop for the accessory 140.
  • the dimensions of the internal cavity 130 are slightly smaller than the dimensions of the accessory 140 which it is desired to integrate inside the support element 100, so as to allow maintenance by friction and/or by response elastic or viscoelastic material following a deformation of the latter during the introduction of the accessory 140 into the internal cavity 130.
  • Maintaining the accessory 140 in the internal cavity 130 is for example achieved by rubbing the accessory 140 against at least a portion of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130.
  • the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130 can be covered with a coating promoting interaction with the accessory 140, or even have surface irregularities, or even protuberances, such as for example bosses, at the surface of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130.
  • the irregularities or protrusions are advantageously made of a material that promotes friction or interaction with the accessory 140.
  • the irregularities or protrusions can be made of a material different from the material used for the realization of the central portion 120, and which advantageously has anti-slip properties so as to increase, if necessary, the maintenance of the accessory 140 at inside the internal cavity 130, in particular during manipulations of the support element 100.
  • the maintenance of the accessory 40 can also be carried out, in a complementary or independent manner with the example described in the preceding paragraphs, by the application of pressure on the accessory 140 when the latter is in position in the internal cavity. 130.
  • the pressure is exerted on the accessory 140 by elastic or viscoelastic response of the surrounding material due to a slight deformation of the internal cavity 130 following the introduction of the accessory 140, in particular when the dimensions of the internal cavity 130 are slightly smaller than the dimensions of accessory 140.
  • the central portion 120 comprises at least one region made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties, the internal cavity 130 being provided in this particular region of the central portion 120.
  • flexible material we mean a material that is easily deformable manually, having a density of between 30 and 90 Shore A.
  • the flexible material can for example be a cellular material, for example a polymer foam, an elastomer, a viscoelastic polymer.
  • the flexible material is for example a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam.
  • the whole of the central portion 120 is made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties.
  • the material of the central portion 120 of the support element 100 and the material of the peripheral portion 110 are identical. However, the densities and hardnesses of these two portions may be different.
  • the material of the peripheral portion 110 is different from the material of the central portion 120.
  • the peripheral portion can thus be made of a stiffer material than the central portion and be covered, for example, with leather, a fabric or a synthetic material so as to protect the interior part of the timepiece 10 or of the article of jewelry from scratches and/or scratches.
  • the support element 100 is a one-piece element, that is to say that the central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 are integral.
  • the peripheral portion 110 and the central portion 120 can be made from the same material (with different or equivalent properties) or from different materials.
  • the support element can be made by polymerization or even by gluing the two portions.
  • the central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 are two separate parts, i.e. made separately.
  • the central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 may have identical or different characteristics and be made from an identical or different material.
  • the support element 100 may consist of a peripheral portion of the flexible support type formed by a strip or a C-shaped blade and a solid central portion made of flexible or foamy material such as as mentioned in the previous examples and variant embodiments.
  • the strip or blade may for example be made of spring steel or plastic material and be covered with a material such as leather, fabric or even a synthetic material.
  • the two portions can then be assembled and held together by gluing or even be removable relative to each other.
  • the figure 7 illustrates a second embodiment of a support element 200 according to the invention.
  • This second exemplary embodiment is identical to the first exemplary embodiment as well as to the different variant embodiments mentioned with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.
  • the central portion 220 of the support element 200 is formed by the combination of different portions 220a, 220b, 220c provided on the periphery of the internal cavity 130, extending concentrically, or not, along of the axis XX of the internal cavity 230.
  • the internal cavity 230 when the removable portions 220b, 220c are in position, the internal cavity 230 has a circular section of constant dimension along the axis X-X of diameter d3.
  • the central portion 220 may have different dimensions and/or shape.
  • the internal cavity 230 has a constant section of circular shape and of diameter d1, d1 being greater than d3.
  • the removable portions 220b, 220c are preferably made of the same material as the remaining portion 220a of the central portion 220.
  • the entire central portion 220 is made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties.
  • the central portion 220 can be made of polymer foam, an elastomer, viscoelastic polymer, etc....
  • the flexible material is for example a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam.
  • the various removable portions 220b, 220c are held in position by friction or else by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material.
  • the accessory 140 shown by way of example is a magnifying device, such as a watchmaker's loupe, which may have a flared collar 143 at one of these ends.
  • the countersink shape of the internal cavity 130 described with reference to the picture 3 is particularly well suited to inserting and holding such a magnifying device having a flared flange at one of these ends.
  • the accessory 140 is introduced inside the internal cavity 130 by translation along the axis XX until it comes into abutment with the annular shoulder 133.
  • the material of the central portion 120 being advantageously flexible and deformable, it is possible to continue the introduction slightly of the accessory inside the internal cavity 130 by elastically deforming the radially internal part of the annular shoulder 133.
  • the holding of the accessory 140 being achieved by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material at the level of the shoulder ring 133 and/or at the level of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 133, thus tightening the accessory 140.
  • the support element 100 can include a removal member 150 configured to allow the sliding and the removal of the accessory 140 outside the internal cavity 130.
  • a removal member 150 prevents the user from pressing directly on the accessory 140 to remove it. Thus, we are freed from fingerprints, scratches that can be generated on the accessory 140 during this removal operation.
  • the removal member 150 is, for example, a pull tab having an end 151 that is easily grabbed by use and an end 152 in contact with the accessory 140 when the latter is inside the internal cavity 130.
  • the figure 10 schematically represents a storage member 300 intended to receive a support element 100, 200 according to the invention.
  • the storage member 300 is for example a box having an outer envelope 311 of rigid design, for example made of compact cardboard, or wood, and having a movable portion 312, for example a lid, movable between a closed position and a open position allowing access to the interior of the storage member 300.
  • the storage member 300 has at least a first compartment 315 configured to receive the support element 100, 200 according to the invention described previously.
  • the storage unit 300 can also include at least a second compartment 310 allowing the positioning of additional accessories.

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Un aspect de l'invention concerne un élément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie comportant une surface de réception (111) configurée pour être au moins en partie en contact direct avec ladite pièce d'horlogerie (10), ou l'article de joaillerie, ledit élément de support (100, 200) comportant une portion périphérique (110) portant ladite surface de réception (111), et une portion centrale (120, 220) constituée par un bloc de matière, ledit élément de support (100, 200) étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une cavité interne (130, 230) formant un évidement de la portion centrale (120, 220) ; ladite cavité interne délimitant un volume configuré pour recevoir et maintenir en position un objet (140) à l'intérieur dudit élément de support (100, 200).One aspect of the invention relates to a support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelry comprising a receiving surface (111) configured to be at least partially in contact directly with said timepiece (10), or the article of jewelry, said support element (100, 200) comprising a peripheral portion (110) carrying said reception surface (111), and a central portion (120, 220) consisting of a block of material, said support element (100, 200) being characterized in that it comprises an internal cavity (130, 230) forming a recess in the central portion (120, 220); said internal cavity delimiting a volume configured to receive and maintain in position an object (140) inside said support element (100, 200).

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

Le domaine de l'invention concerne les dispositifs de présentation et de protection d'objets, notamment des pièces d'horlogerie ou des articles de joaillerie.The field of the invention relates to devices for displaying and protecting objects, in particular timepieces or jewelry items.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un élément de support amovible, par exemple pour montre-bracelet, destiné à être intégré dans un organe de rangement et/ou un présentoir.The invention relates more particularly to a removable support element, for example for a wristwatch, intended to be integrated into a storage unit and/or a display stand.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnology background

Il est connu de présenter les pièces d'horlogerie ou les articles de joaillerie dans des organes de rangement, tels que des coffrets ou des écrins de protection.It is known to present timepieces or jewelry items in storage units, such as boxes or protective boxes.

De tels organes de rangement peuvent prendre différentes formes et permettent généralement de stocker et/ou de transporter une ou plusieurs pièces d'horlogerie. Ces organes de rangement sont classiquement appelés présentoir, coffret, écrin, boitier, boîte, caisson, étui, pochette, etc.Such storage members can take different forms and generally make it possible to store and/or transport one or more timepieces. These storage elements are conventionally called display stand, box, case, case, box, box, case, pouch, etc.

Ainsi, on utilisera dans la suite de la présente demande le terme organe de rangement pour désigner indifféremment une boîte, un caisson, un écrin, un étui, un coffret, un présentoir, un rangement, une pochette, ou encore tout autre contenant destiné à recevoir et à protéger des chocs, des griffures, ou encore des rayures une pièce d'horlogerie ou un article de joaillerie.Thus, in the rest of the present application, the term storage device will be used to designate either a box, a box, a case, a case, a box, a display, a storage, a pocket, or any other container intended for to receive and to protect from shocks, scratches, or even scratches a timepiece or an article of jewellery.

Les organes de rangement, utilisés classiquement pour la protection et de transport des pièces d'horlogerie, ou des articles de joaillerie, sont généralement de conception rigide et peuvent présenter un revêtement intérieur souple, matelassé ou encore velouté de manière à former un écrin protecteur évitant ainsi tout risque d'endommagement de l'objet logé à l'intérieur de l'organe de rangement.The storage elements, conventionally used for the protection and transport of timepieces, or items of jewelry, are generally of rigid design and may have a flexible, padded or even velvety interior lining so as to form a case. protector thus avoiding any risk of damage to the object housed inside the storage member.

Ces organes de rangement présentent généralement au moins un compartiment configuré pour permettre le positionnement d'un élément de support amovible destiné à recevoir la pièce d'horlogerie, telle qu'une montre-bracelet, ou l'article de joaillerie. Ces éléments de support permettent en outre d'assurer le maintien de la pièce d'horlogerie, ou de l'article de joaillerie, dans une certaine position à l'intérieur du compartiment, et de soigner la présentation de l'objet dans l'organe de rangement de manière à ce que l'objet soit correctement en place lors de l'ouverture de l'organe de rangement.These storage members generally have at least one compartment configured to allow the positioning of a removable support element intended to receive the timepiece, such as a wristwatch, or the item of jewelry. These support elements also make it possible to ensure the maintenance of the timepiece, or the article of jewelry, in a certain position inside the compartment, and to take care of the presentation of the object in the storage member so that the object is correctly in place when the storage member is opened.

Ces éléments de support réalisent une fonction de support mais également de protection des éléments internes de la pièce d'horlogerie, ou de l'article de joaillerie, vis-à-vis des rayures, des griffures et/ou des chocs.These support elements fulfill a function of support but also of protection of the internal elements of the timepiece, or of the item of jewelry, against scratches, scratches and/or shocks.

L'élément de support peut être par exemple une sorte de coussin amovible, également appelé bobineau, ou encore un support flexible présentant une bande ou une lame en forme de C adaptée pour recevoir une montre bracelet ou un article de joaillerie.The support element may for example be a kind of removable cushion, also called a reel, or even a flexible support having a band or a C-shaped blade adapted to receive a wristwatch or an article of jewellery.

Certains organes de rangement peuvent également comporter des compartiments supplémentaires dimensionnés pour recevoir divers accessoires, comme par exemple des bracelets, des lingettes en microfibres pour le nettoyage, des articles de joaillerie, des dispositifs de grossissement, etc.Some storage members may also include additional compartments sized to accommodate various accessories, such as bracelets, microfiber wipes for cleaning, jewelry items, magnification devices, etc.

Cependant, ces organes de rangement à plusieurs compartiments sont généralement de grandes dimensions, et encombrants. Par conséquent, ils sont peu adaptés aux transports fréquents, et notamment aux voyages. Ainsi, il est courant que les propriétaires de montres ou d'articles de joaillerie choisissent de remplacer les organes de rangement originels et d'utiliser temporairement d'autres organes de rangement de plus petites dimensions, de type boîte de voyage, pour leurs déplacements ou leurs voyages.However, these multi-compartment storage units are generally large and bulky. Therefore, they are not very suitable for frequent transport, and especially for travel. Thus, it is common for owners of watches or jewelry items to choose to replace the original storage components and temporarily use other storage components of smaller dimensions, of the travel box type, for their trips or their travels.

Ces boîtes de voyage permettent également de transporter et d'assurer la protection des montres bracelets, ou des articles de joaillerie, tout en proposant un encombrement réduit.These travel boxes also make it possible to transport and ensure the protection of wristwatches, or jewelry items, while offering a small footprint.

Toutefois, compte tenu de la compacité de ces boîtes de voyage, il n'est souvent pas possible de transporter autre chose qu'une montre bracelet ou un article de joaillerie. En effet, de telles boîtes ont pour objectif premier de proposer une compacité optimisée tout en garantissant une protection efficace contre les chocs, les griffures, et les rayures. Ainsi, ces boîtes, ou organe de rangement secondaire, ne sont absolument pas destinées et dimensionnées pour l'intégration d'accessoires supplémentaires.However, given the compactness of these travel boxes, it is often not possible to transport anything other than a wristwatch or an item of jewelry. Indeed, such boxes have the primary objective of offering optimized compactness while guaranteeing effective protection against shocks, scratches, and scratches. Thus, these boxes, or secondary storage unit, are absolutely not intended and dimensioned for the integration of additional accessories.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur est contraint de choisir entre l'utilisation d'une boîte compacte ne permettant pas le transport d'accessoires supplémentaires, mais présentant un encombrement réduit facilitant ainsi le transport et le logement dans un bagage, ou l'utilisation d'un organe de rangement de grandes dimensions, encombrant, et peu pratique à loger dans un bagage, dans lequel il pourra transporter au moins une montre-bracelet, ou un article de joaillerie, ainsi que les accessoires qu'il souhaite transporter avec lui.Thus, the user is forced to choose between the use of a compact box not allowing the transport of additional accessories, but having a reduced size thus facilitating transport and accommodation in luggage, or the use of a storage unit of large dimensions, bulky, and impractical to fit in luggage, in which he can carry at least one wristwatch, or an article of jewelry, as well as the accessories he wishes to carry with him.

Pour remédier à cette problématique, l'utilisateur peut faire le choix d'acheter un nouvel organe de rangement présentant des dimensions intermédiaires en adéquation avec les objets et accessoires qu'il souhaite transporter. Toutefois, cette solution n'est pas entièrement satisfaisante et n'est pas économiquement viable pour l'utilisateur qui devra constamment adapter les dimensions de l'organe de rangement en fonction du type et/ou du nombre d'accessoires qu'il souhaite emmener avec lui.To remedy this problem, the user can choose to buy a new storage unit having intermediate dimensions in line with the objects and accessories that he wishes to transport. However, this solution is not entirely satisfactory and is not economically viable for the user who will have to constantly adapt the dimensions of the storage unit according to the type and/or the number of accessories that he wishes to carry. with him.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Dans ce contexte, l'invention propose un nouvel élément de support d'une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment d'une montre bracelet, ou d'un article de joaillerie permettant de résoudre les inconvénients présentés précédemment.In this context, the invention proposes a novel support element for a timepiece, in particular a wristwatch, or a article of jewelry making it possible to solve the drawbacks presented above.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un élément de support d'une pièce d'horlogerie, ou d'un article de joaillerie, comportant une surface de réception configurée pour être au moins en partie en contact direct avec ladite pièce d'horlogerie, ou l'article de joaillerie, ledit élément de support comportant une portion périphérique portant ladite surface de réception, et une portion centrale constituée par un bloc de matière, ledit élément de support étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une cavité interne formant un évidement de la portion centrale ; ladite cavité interne délimitant un volume configuré pour recevoir et maintenir en position un objet à l'intérieur dudit élément de support.To this end, the invention relates to a support element for a timepiece, or an article of jewelry, comprising a receiving surface configured to be at least partly in direct contact with said timepiece, or the item of jewelry, said support element comprising a peripheral portion bearing said receiving surface, and a central portion consisting of a block of material, said support element being characterized in that it comprises an internal cavity forming a recess of the central portion; said internal cavity delimiting a volume configured to receive and hold in position an object inside said support element.

L'élément de support selon l'invention permet, en plus d'une fonction de support, de pouvoir intégrer et loger un objet à l'intérieur de la matière de l'élément de support. Ainsi, on optimise la modularité d'un tel élément de support en réduisant les parties non fonctionnelles.The support element according to the invention makes it possible, in addition to a support function, to be able to integrate and house an object inside the material of the support element. Thus, the modularity of such a support element is optimized by reducing the non-functional parts.

Ainsi, l'élément de support selon l'invention permet d'exploiter, de valoriser et d'utiliser un volume « perdu », i.e. sans fonction particulière, situé dans une région centrale des éléments de support, de type bobineau, existant de l'état de la technique. Un tel élément de support selon l'invention exploitant ce volume perdu permet ainsi de pouvoir intégrer sans encombrement supplémentaire un objet utile pour le client.Thus, the support element according to the invention makes it possible to exploit, enhance and use a "lost" volume, ie without any particular function, located in a central region of the support elements, of the coil type, existing from the state of the art. Such a support element according to the invention exploiting this lost volume thus makes it possible to be able to integrate without additional bulk an object useful for the customer.

Avantageusement, la forme de la cavité interne est en adéquation avec l'objet que l'on souhaite intégrer dans l'élément de support. Ainsi, la cavité interne peut présenter différentes formes et notamment une section de forme circulaire, ovale, ovoïde, oblongue, ou encore polygonale, en fonction des besoins.Advantageously, the shape of the internal cavity matches the object to be integrated into the support element. Thus, the internal cavity can have different shapes and in particular a section of circular, oval, ovoid, oblong, or even polygonal shape, depending on the needs.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion centrale comporte au moins une région réalisée en matériau cellulaire, en élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique, ladite cavité interne étant localisée au niveau de ladite région réalisée en matériau cellulaire, en élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique. Ainsi, le matériau de la cavité interne permet de favoriser le maintien de l'objet.According to one embodiment, the central portion comprises at least one region made of cellular material, of elastomer or even of viscoelastic polymer, said internal cavity being located at the level of said region made of cellular material, elastomer or viscoelastic polymer. Thus, the material of the internal cavity makes it possible to promote the maintenance of the object.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion centrale comporte au moins une région réalisée en mousse de polyuréthane ou en mousse de polyéthylène, ladite cavité interne étant localisée au niveau de ladite région réalisée en en mousse de polyuréthane ou en mousse de polyéthylène.According to one embodiment, the central portion comprises at least one region made of polyurethane foam or polyethylene foam, said internal cavity being located at the level of said region made of polyurethane foam or polyethylene foam.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'objet est maintenu dans ladite cavité interne par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière suite à une déformation de la cavité interne.According to one embodiment, the object is held in said internal cavity by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material following a deformation of the internal cavity.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion centrale présente une densité comprise entre 30 et 90 Shore A.According to one embodiment, the central portion has a density of between 30 and 90 Shore A.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion périphérique est en matériau cellulaire, élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique. Ainsi, le matériau de la portion périphérique offre un contact moelleux et déformable pour le positionnement de la pièce d'horlogerie.According to one embodiment, the peripheral portion is made of cellular material, elastomer or else of viscoelastic polymer. Thus, the material of the peripheral portion offers a soft and deformable contact for the positioning of the timepiece.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion périphérique et la portion centrale sont monoblocs. Ainsi, on simplifie le procédé de fabrication.According to one embodiment, the peripheral portion and the central portion are in one piece. Thus, the manufacturing process is simplified.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ladite cavité interne s'étend de part et d'autre de ladite portion centrale. Ainsi, le retrait de l'objet à l'intérieur de la cavité interne est facilité.According to one embodiment, said internal cavity extends on either side of said central portion. Thus, the removal of the object inside the internal cavity is facilitated.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ladite cavité interne délimite un volume configuré pour recevoir et maintenir en position un accessoire d'horlogerie ou un article de joaillerie à l'intérieur dudit élément de support. Ainsi, il est possible de transporter en plus d'une pièce d'horlogerie, telle qu'une montre bracelet, un accessoire supplémentaire d'horlogerie ou un article de joaillerie qu'il est possible d'intégrer dans l'élément de support.According to one embodiment, said internal cavity delimits a volume configured to receive and hold in position a timepiece accessory or an item of jewelery inside said support element. Thus, it is possible to carry in addition to a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, an additional timepiece accessory or an article of jewelery which it is possible to integrate into the support element.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'accessoire d'horlogerie est un dispositif grossissant. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut transporter une loupe d'horloger facilement sans encombrement supplémentaire.According to one embodiment, the timepiece accessory is a magnifying device. Thus, the user can transport a watchmaker's loupe easily without additional bulk.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ladite cavité interne présente une forme de lamage. Cette forme permet avantageusement d'intégrer une loupe d'horloger et de former une butée de positionnement.According to one embodiment, said internal cavity has a countersink shape. This shape advantageously makes it possible to integrate a watchmaker's magnifying glass and to form a positioning stop.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ledit élément de support comporte un organe de retrait configuré pour permettre le retrait de l'objet en dehors de la cavité interne. Ainsi, l'utilisateur dispose d'un moyen permettant de retirer facilement l'objet de la cavité interne sans risque d'endommagement de l'objet ou de la cavité interne de l'élément de support.According to one embodiment, said support element comprises a removal member configured to allow the removal of the object outside the internal cavity. Thus, the user has a means for easily removing the object from the internal cavity without the risk of damaging the object or the internal cavity of the support element.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la portion centrale comporte au moins une portion amovible ménagée en périphérie de ladite cavité interne, ladite portion amovible étant configurée pour modifier la forme et/ou les dimensions de ladite cavité interne lors du retrait de ladite portion amovible de la portion centrale. Ainsi, il est possible de moduler les dimensions et la forme de la cavité interne simplement en retirant une ou plusieurs portions amovibles de la portion centrale.According to one embodiment, the central portion comprises at least one removable portion arranged on the periphery of said internal cavity, said removable portion being configured to modify the shape and/or the dimensions of said internal cavity when removing said removable portion from the central portion. Thus, it is possible to modulate the dimensions and the shape of the internal cavity simply by removing one or more removable portions from the central portion.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'élément de support présente une forme adaptée pour recevoir une montre-bracelet au niveau de ladite surface de réception.According to one embodiment, the support element has a shape suitable for receiving a wristwatch at said reception surface.

L'invention a également pour objet un organe de rangement d'une pièce d'horlogerie, ou d'un article de joaillerie, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une enveloppe externe comportant une portion mobile, mobile entre une position fermée et une position ouverte, ladite position ouverte de l'élément mobile permettant l'accès à un compartiment interne ménagé à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe externe ; un élément de support selon l'invention positionné de manière amovible dans ledit compartiment interne.The invention also relates to a storage member for a timepiece, or an article of jewelry, characterized in that it comprises an outer casing comprising a movable portion, movable between a closed position and a closed position. open, said open position of the movable element allowing access to an internal compartment provided inside the outer casing; a support element according to the invention removably positioned in said internal compartment.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of figures

Les buts, avantages et caractéristiques de la présente invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée ci-dessous faisant référence aux figures suivantes :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation schématique en perspective d'un premier exemple de réalisation d'un élément de support selon l'invention;
  • la figure 2 illustre une vue de côté du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 illustre une vue en coupe du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1, selon le plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 4a illustre une vue de côté d'une première variante de réalisation de l'exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4b illustre une vue en coupe de la première variante de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 4a, selon le plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 5a illustre une vue de côté d'une deuxième variante de réalisation de l'exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5b illustre une vue en coupe de la deuxième variante de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 5a, selon le plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 6a illustre une vue de côté d'une troisième variante de réalisation de l'exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 6b illustre une vue en coupe de la troisième variante de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 6a, selon le plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 7 illustre une vue de côté d'un deuxième exemple de réalisation d'un élément de support selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 illustre l'introduction d'un accessoire à l'intérieur de la cavité interne du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1, l'élément de support étant de présenté en coupe par rapport au plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 9 illustre l'accessoire logé à l'intérieur de la cavité interne du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support illustré à la figure 1, l'élément de support étant de présenté en coupe par rapport au plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 10 est une représentation schématique en perspective d'un organe de rangement destiné à recevoir un élément de support selon l'invention.
The aims, advantages and characteristics of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description below referring to the following figures:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic representation in perspective of a first embodiment of a support element according to the invention;
  • the picture 2 illustrates a side view of the first embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 ;
  • the picture 3 illustrates a sectional view of the first embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 4a illustrates a side view of a first embodiment variant of the embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 ;
  • the figure 4b illustrates a sectional view of the first alternative embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 4a , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 5a illustrates a side view of a second embodiment variant of the embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 ;
  • the figure 5b illustrates a cross-sectional view of the second alternative embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 5a , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 6a illustrates a side view of a third alternative embodiment of the embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 ;
  • the figure 6b illustrates a sectional view of the third variant of production of the support element illustrated in figure 6a , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 7 illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of a support element according to the invention;
  • the figure 8 illustrates the introduction of an accessory inside the internal cavity of the first embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 , the support element being presented in section with respect to the section plane AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 9 illustrates the accessory housed inside the internal cavity of the first embodiment of the support element illustrated in figure 1 , the support element being presented in section with respect to the section plane AA illustrated in picture 2 ;
  • the figure 10 is a schematic representation in perspective of a storage member intended to receive a support element according to the invention.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La figure 1 est une représentation schématique en perspective d'un premier exemple de réalisation d'un élément de support 100 selon l'invention.The figure 1 is a schematic representation in perspective of a first embodiment of a support element 100 according to the invention.

La figure 2 illustre une vue de côté du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support 100 illustré à la figure 1.The picture 2 illustrates a side view of the first embodiment of the support element 100 illustrated in figure 1 .

La figure 3 illustre une vue en coupe du premier exemple de réalisation de l'élément de support 100 illustré à la figure 1, selon le plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2.The picture 3 illustrates a sectional view of the first exemplary embodiment of the support element 100 illustrated in figure 1 , according to section plan AA illustrated in picture 2 .

L'élément de support 100 présente une forme générale adaptée au positionnement et au montage d'une pièce d'horlogerie 10, telle qu'une montre-bracelet et/ou d'un article de joaillerie (non représenté).The support element 100 has a general shape suitable for positioning and mounting a timepiece 10, such as a wristwatch and/or an item of jewelry (not shown).

Ainsi, l'élément de support 100 peut avoir par exemple une forme cylindrique, ovoïde, ellipsoïde, etc., et pouvant être composé d'une ou plusieurs surfaces convexes formés par un ou plusieurs rayons de courbure.Thus, the support element 100 may for example have a cylindrical, ovoid, ellipsoid shape, etc., and may be composed of one or more convex surfaces formed by one or more radii of curvature.

On entend par forme cylindrique une forme présentant une surface réglée dont les génératrices sont parallèles, c'est-à-dire une surface dans l'espace constituée de droites parallèles. Ainsi, une forme cylindrique selon l'invention n'est pas nécessairement apparentée à un cylindre droit qui est une forme particulière d'un cylindre.Cylindrical shape means a shape having a ruled surface whose generatrices are parallel, that is to say a surface in space consisting of parallel straight lines. Thus, a cylindrical shape according to the invention is not necessarily related to a right cylinder which is a particular shape of a cylinder.

Dans le premier exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 à 3, l'élément de support 100 est de type coussin ou bobineau, présentant une géométrie et des dimensions adaptées pour recevoir une pièce d'horlogerie et/ou un article de joaillerie, et notamment une montre-bracelet.In the first exemplary embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3 , the support element 100 is of the cushion or coil type, having a geometry and dimensions suitable for receiving a timepiece and/or an item of jewelry, and in particular a wristwatch.

L'élément de support 100 comporte une portion centrale 120 formant un bloc de matière, ainsi qu'une portion périphérique 110 ménagée en périphérie de la portion centrale 120, ladite portion périphérique 110 pouvant être amovible ou monobloc avec la portion centrale 120.The support element 100 comprises a central portion 120 forming a block of material, as well as a peripheral portion 110 arranged on the periphery of the central portion 120, said peripheral portion 110 possibly being removable or integral with the central portion 120.

Préférentiellement, l'élément de support 100 est un bloc de matière comportant une portion centrale 120 et une portion périphérique 110.Preferably, the support element 100 is a block of material comprising a central portion 120 and a peripheral portion 110.

La portion périphérique 110 présente une surface de réception 111 courbe, essentiellement convexe, destinée à être au moins en partie en contact direct avec ladite pièce d'horlogerie 10, et plus particulièrement avec le diamètre intérieur du bracelet d'une montre-bracelet, et éventuellement avec le fond du boitier de la montre-bracelet, ou de l'article de joaillerie.The peripheral portion 110 has a curved, essentially convex receiving surface 111 intended to be at least partially in direct contact with said timepiece 10, and more particularly with the inside diameter of the strap of a wristwatch, and possibly with the back of the case of the wristwatch, or of the article of jewellery.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 à 3, la surface de réception 111 est composée d'une pluralité de surfaces convexes présentant plusieurs rayons de courbure.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3 , the receiving surface 111 is composed of a plurality of convex surfaces having several radii of curvature.

La portion périphérique 110 peut également comporter, comme illustré aux figures 1 à 3, une surface inférieure plane 112 suffisamment large pour faciliter le maintien, et garantir un maintien stable de l'élément de support 100.The peripheral portion 110 may also comprise, as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 , a flat bottom surface 112 wide enough to facilitate maintenance, and guarantee stable maintenance of the support element 100.

L'élément de support 100 présente en outre deux flancs 121, 122 formant les faces latérales de l'élément de support 100. La portion périphérique 110, la portion centrale 120 et les flancs 121, 122 définissent ainsi le volume général de l'élément de support 100.The support element 100 further has two flanks 121, 122 forming the side faces of the support element 100. The peripheral portion 110, the central portion 120 and the flanks 121, 122 thus define the general volume of the element. support 100.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 à 3, on a représenté les flancs 121, 122 de l'élément de support 100 sensiblement plans et parallèles l'un par rapport à l'autre de sorte que l'élément de support présente une forme générale cylindrique ; toutefois, cette représentation est un exemple réalisation et n'est pas limitative de l'invention. En effet, les flancs 121, 122 de l'élément de support 100 peuvent présenter des formes diverses (par exemple de forme courbe, convexe ou concave) et être agencés dans un même plan ou non, de manière symétrique ou non.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3 , the flanks 121, 122 of the support element 100 are shown substantially flat and parallel with respect to each other so that the support element has a generally cylindrical shape; however, this representation is an example embodiment and does not limit the invention. Indeed, the flanks 121, 122 of the support element 100 can have various shapes (for example of curved, convex or concave shape) and be arranged in the same plane or not, symmetrically or not.

L'élément de support 100 selon l'invention présente également un logement interne, ou une cavité interne 130, formant un évidement de la partie centrale 120.The support element 100 according to the invention also has an internal housing, or an internal cavity 130, forming a recess in the central part 120.

La cavité interne 130 est préférentiellement ménagée au niveau de la portion centrale 120 de l'élément de support 100.The internal cavity 130 is preferably provided at the level of the central portion 120 of the support element 100.

Préférentiellement, la cavité interne 130 est ménagée sensiblement dans une région centrale de la portion centrale 120.Preferably, the internal cavity 130 is formed substantially in a central region of the central portion 120.

Préférentiellement, la cavité interne 130 débouche au niveau d'un des flancs 121, 122 de l'élément de support 100.Preferably, the internal cavity 130 opens out at one of the sides 121, 122 of the support element 100.

Préférentiellement, la cavité interne 130 débouche au niveau des deux flancs 122, 122 de l'élément de support 100, de sorte que la cavité interne 130 traverse de part et d'autre la portion centrale 120 de l'élément de support 100.Preferably, the internal cavity 130 opens at the level of the two sides 122, 122 of the support element 100, so that the internal cavity 130 passes through the central portion 120 of the support element 100 on either side.

Préférentiellement, la cavité interne 130 s'étend selon un axe X-X sensiblement parallèle à un axe central C1 de l'élément de support 100.Preferably, the internal cavity 130 extends along an axis X-X substantially parallel to a central axis C1 of the support element 100.

Préférentiellement, la cavité interne 130 s'étend selon un axe X-X coaxial à l'axe central C1 de l'élément de support 100.Preferably, the internal cavity 130 extends along an axis X-X coaxial with the central axis C1 of the support element 100.

La cavité interne 130 est dimensionnée de manière à permettre l'introduction d'un accessoire 140 à l'intérieur de l'élément de support 100, ainsi que son maintien à l'intérieur de cette cavité interne 130.The internal cavity 130 is dimensioned so as to allow the introduction of an accessory 140 inside the support element 100, as well as its maintenance inside this internal cavity 130.

La cavité interne 130 présente une forme en adéquation avec le type d'accessoire 140 que l'on souhaite intégrer dans l'élément de support 100. Ainsi, la cavité interne 130 peut présenter différentes formes et notamment une section de forme circulaire, ovale, ovoïde, oblongue, ou encore polygonale, en fonction des besoins.The internal cavity 130 has a shape in line with the type of accessory 140 that one wishes to integrate into the support element 100. Thus, the internal cavity 130 can have different shapes and in particular a section of circular, oval, ovoid, oblong, or even polygonal, depending on the needs.

Les figures 4a, 5a et 6a représentent, en vue de côté, des variantes de réalisation de l'élément de support 100 illustré aux figures 1 à 3. Les figures 4b, 5b et 6b représentent les vues en coupe de ces variantes de réalisation selon le même plan de coupe A-A illustré à la figure 2.The figures 4a, 5a and 6a represent, in side view, variant embodiments of the support element 100 illustrated in figures 1 to 3 . The figures 4b, 5b and 6b represent the sectional views of these variant embodiments according to the same sectional plane AA illustrated in picture 2 .

En référence aux figures 4a et 4b, l'élément de support 100a selon l'invention comporte une cavité interne 130a de section circulaire, et de dimension constante.With reference to figures 4a and 4b , the support element 100a according to the invention comprises an internal cavity 130a of circular section, and of constant dimension.

En référence aux figures 5a et 5b, l'élément de support 100b selon l'invention comporte une cavité interne 130b présentant une section de forme circulaire dont le diamètre varie le long de l'axe X-X, de sorte que la cavité interne 130b présente un profil incurvé de forme concave dans le sens de l'axe X-X. Un tel profil de la cavité interne 130b permet par exemple de garantir le maintien d'un accessoire de petites dimensions au centre de l'élément de support 100 et/ou d'un accessoire de dimensions plus importantes au niveau des extrémités de la cavité interne 130b (i.e. proche des flancs 121, 122).With reference to figures 5a and 5b , the support element 100b according to the invention comprises an internal cavity 130b having a section of circular shape whose diameter varies along the axis XX, so that the internal cavity 130b has a curved profile of concave shape in the direction of the XX axis. Such a profile of the internal cavity 130b makes it possible, for example, to guarantee the maintenance of an accessory of small dimensions in the center of the support element 100 and/or of an accessory of larger dimensions at the level of the ends of the internal cavity. 130b (ie close to the sides 121, 122).

Un tel profil permet également de garantir un maintien privilégié d'un accessoire 140 au niveau de la partie centrale 120 de la cavité interne 130 tout en facilitant la préhension de l'accessoire 140 par l'utilisateur lorsqu'il souhaite le retirer de la cavité interne 130, notamment si les dimensions des extrémités de la cavité interne 130 sont supérieures aux dimensions des extrémités de l'accessoire 140.Such a profile also makes it possible to guarantee privileged maintenance of an accessory 140 at the level of the central part 120 of the internal cavity 130 while facilitating the gripping of the accessory 140 by the user when he wishes to remove it from the cavity. internal 130, in particular if the dimensions of the ends of the internal cavity 130 are greater than the dimensions of the ends of the accessory 140.

En référence aux figures 6a et 6b, l'élément de support 100c selon l'invention comporte une cavité interne 130c de section polygonale, par exemple en forme d'étoile. Un telle forme permet de proposer un logement versatile permettant de positionner divers accessoires de différentes formes, comme par exemple un accessoire de forme cylindrique droit, sphérique, cubique, ou encore de forme rectangulaire.With reference to figures 6a and 6b , the support element 100c according to the invention comprises an internal cavity 130c of polygonal section, for example in the shape of a star. Such a shape makes it possible to provide a versatile housing making it possible to position various accessories of different shapes, such as for example an accessory of straight cylindrical, spherical, cubic shape, or else of rectangular shape.

Ainsi, la section de la cavité interne 130 peut présenter des formes variables, ainsi que des dimensions variables en fonction du type d'accessoire 140 que l'on souhaite intégrer dans la cavité interne 130 de l'élément de support 100.Thus, the section of the internal cavity 130 can have variable shapes, as well as variable dimensions depending on the type of accessory 140 that one wishes to integrate into the internal cavity 130 of the support element 100.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 2 et 3, la cavité interne 130 présente une forme cylindrique composée de deux parties de sections constantes et de dimensions différentes de sorte que la cavité interne 130 forme un lamage. Ainsi, la cavité interne 130 présente un premier diamètre d1 au niveau d'une de ces extrémités et un deuxième diamètre d2, inférieur à d1, au niveau de son autre extrémité. La différence de diamètre d'alésage de la cavité interne 130 permet ainsi de créer un épaulement annulaire 133 à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130 configurée pour former une butée de positionnement pour l'accessoire 140.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in figures 2 and 3 , the internal cavity 130 has a cylindrical shape composed of two parts of constant sections and of different dimensions so that the internal cavity 130 forms a counterbore. Thus, the internal cavity 130 has a first diameter d1 at one of these ends and a second diameter d2, less than d1, at its other end. The difference in bore diameter of the internal cavity 130 thus makes it possible to create an annular shoulder 133 inside the internal cavity 130 configured to form a positioning stop for the accessory 140.

Préférentiellement, les dimensions de la cavité interne 130 sont légèrement inférieures aux dimensions de l'accessoire 140 que l'on souhaite intégrer à l'intérieur de l'élément de support 100, de manière à permettre un maintien par frottement et/ou par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière suite à une déformation de celle-ci lors de l'introduction de l'accessoire 140 dans la cavité interne 130.Preferably, the dimensions of the internal cavity 130 are slightly smaller than the dimensions of the accessory 140 which it is desired to integrate inside the support element 100, so as to allow maintenance by friction and/or by response elastic or viscoelastic material following a deformation of the latter during the introduction of the accessory 140 into the internal cavity 130.

Le maintien de l'accessoire 140 dans la cavité interne 130 est par exemple réalisé par frottement de l'accessoire 140 contre au moins une portion de la paroi 134 de la cavité interne 130.Maintaining the accessory 140 in the internal cavity 130 is for example achieved by rubbing the accessory 140 against at least a portion of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130.

Pour améliorer le maintien par frottement de l'accessoire 140, la paroi 134 de la cavité interne 130 peut être recouverte d'un revêtement favorisant l'interaction avec l'accessoire 140, ou encore présenter des irrégularités de surface, ou encore des protubérances, telles que par exemple des bossages, au niveau de la surface de la paroi 134 de la cavité interne 130.To improve the holding by friction of the accessory 140, the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130 can be covered with a coating promoting interaction with the accessory 140, or even have surface irregularities, or even protuberances, such as for example bosses, at the surface of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 130.

Les irrégularités ou protubérances sont avantageusement réalisées dans un matériau favorisant les frottements ou l'interaction avec l'accessoire 140.The irregularities or protrusions are advantageously made of a material that promotes friction or interaction with the accessory 140.

Les irrégularités ou protubérances peuvent être réalisées dans un matériau différent du matériau utilisé pour la réalisation de la portion centrale 120, et qui présente avantageusement des propriétés d'anti-glissement de manière à augmenter, si besoin, le maintien de l'accessoire 140 à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130, notamment lors des manipulations de l'élément de support 100.The irregularities or protrusions can be made of a material different from the material used for the realization of the central portion 120, and which advantageously has anti-slip properties so as to increase, if necessary, the maintenance of the accessory 140 at inside the internal cavity 130, in particular during manipulations of the support element 100.

Le maintien de l'accessoire 40 peut également être réalisé, de manière complémentaire ou indépendante avec l'exemple décrit aux paragraphes précédents, par l'application d'une pression sur l'accessoire 140 lorsque celui-ci est en position dans la cavité interne 130.The maintenance of the accessory 40 can also be carried out, in a complementary or independent manner with the example described in the preceding paragraphs, by the application of pressure on the accessory 140 when the latter is in position in the internal cavity. 130.

La pression est exercée sur l'accessoire 140 par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière environnante due à une légère déformation de la cavité interne 130 suite à l'introduction de l'accessoire 140, notamment lorsque les dimensions de la cavité interne 130 sont légèrement inférieures aux dimensions de l'accessoire 140.The pressure is exerted on the accessory 140 by elastic or viscoelastic response of the surrounding material due to a slight deformation of the internal cavity 130 following the introduction of the accessory 140, in particular when the dimensions of the internal cavity 130 are slightly smaller than the dimensions of accessory 140.

A cet effet, la portion centrale 120 comporte au moins une région réalisée dans une matière souple présentant des propriétés élastiques ou viscoélastiques, la cavité interne 130 étant ménagée dans cette région particulière de la portion centrale 120.To this end, the central portion 120 comprises at least one region made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties, the internal cavity 130 being provided in this particular region of the central portion 120.

On entend par matière souple, une matière facilement déformable manuellement, présentant une densité comprise entre 30 et 90 Shore A.By flexible material, we mean a material that is easily deformable manually, having a density of between 30 and 90 Shore A.

La matière souple peut être par exemple un matériau cellulaire, par exemple une mousse de polymère, un élastomère, un polymère viscoélastique.The flexible material can for example be a cellular material, for example a polymer foam, an elastomer, a viscoelastic polymer.

La matière souple est par exemple une mousse de polyuréthane ou encore une mousse de polyéthylène.The flexible material is for example a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam.

Préférentiellement, l'ensemble de la portion centrale 120 est réalisée dans une matière souple présentant des propriétés élastiques ou viscoélastiques.Preferably, the whole of the central portion 120 is made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties.

Préférentiellement, le matériau de la portion centrale 120 de l'élément de support 100 et le matériau de la portion périphérique 110 sont identiques. Toutefois, les densités, et les duretés de ces deux portions peuvent être différentes.Preferably, the material of the central portion 120 of the support element 100 and the material of the peripheral portion 110 are identical. However, the densities and hardnesses of these two portions may be different.

Selon une variante de réalisation, le matériau de la portion périphérique 110 est différent du matériau de la portion centrale 120. La portion périphérique peut ainsi être réalisée dans un matériau plus rigide que la portion centrale et être revêtu par exemple d'une peausserie, d'un tissu ou d'une matière synthétique de manière à protéger des rayures et/ou des griffures la partie intérieure de la pièce d'horlogerie 10 ou de l'article de joaillerie.According to a variant embodiment, the material of the peripheral portion 110 is different from the material of the central portion 120. The peripheral portion can thus be made of a stiffer material than the central portion and be covered, for example, with leather, a fabric or a synthetic material so as to protect the interior part of the timepiece 10 or of the article of jewelry from scratches and/or scratches.

L'utilisation d'un revêtement extérieur permet également de pouvoir facilement personnaliser la présentation de l'élément de support 100.The use of an outer coating also makes it possible to easily customize the presentation of the support element 100.

Préférentiellement, l'élément de support 100 est un élément monobloc, c'est-à-dire que la portion centrale 120 et la portion périphérique 110 sont d'un seul tenant.Preferably, the support element 100 is a one-piece element, that is to say that the central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 are integral.

La portion périphérique 110 et la portion centrale 120 peuvent être réalisées à partir d'un même matériau (avec des propriétés différentes ou équivalentes) ou à partir de matériaux différents.The peripheral portion 110 and the central portion 120 can be made from the same material (with different or equivalent properties) or from different materials.

Lorsque la portion centrale présente des caractéristiques, par exemple de dureté et/ou de densité, différente de la portion périphérique, l'élément de support peut être réalisé par polymérisation ou encore par collage, des deux portions.When the central portion has characteristics, for example of hardness and/or density, different from the peripheral portion, the support element can be made by polymerization or even by gluing the two portions.

Selon une variante de réalisation, la portion centrale 120 et la portion périphérique 110 sont deux pièces distinctes, i.e. réalisées séparément. La portion centrale 120 et la portion périphérique 110 peuvent présenter des caractéristiques identiques ou différentes et être réalisées à partir d'un matériau identique ou non.According to a variant embodiment, the central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 are two separate parts, i.e. made separately. The central portion 120 and the peripheral portion 110 may have identical or different characteristics and be made from an identical or different material.

Ainsi, dans cette variante de réalisation, l'élément de support 100 peut être constitué d'une portion périphérique de type support flexible formé par une bande ou une lame en forme de C et d'une portion centrale pleine en matière souple ou mousseuse telle que mentionnée dans les exemples et variantes de réalisation précédents.Thus, in this variant embodiment, the support element 100 may consist of a peripheral portion of the flexible support type formed by a strip or a C-shaped blade and a solid central portion made of flexible or foamy material such as as mentioned in the previous examples and variant embodiments.

La bande ou lame peut être par exemple en acier à ressort ou en matière plastique et être recouverte d'une matière telle qu'une peausserie, un tissu ou encore une matière synthétique.The strip or blade may for example be made of spring steel or plastic material and be covered with a material such as leather, fabric or even a synthetic material.

Les deux portions peuvent alors être assemblées et maintenues solidaires par collage ou encore être amovibles l'une par rapport à l'autre.The two portions can then be assembled and held together by gluing or even be removable relative to each other.

La figure 7 illustre un deuxième exemple de réalisation d'un élément de support 200 selon l'invention. Ce deuxième exemple de réalisation est identique au premier exemple de réalisation ainsi qu'aux différentes variantes de réalisation mentionnées à l'exception des caractéristiques qui vont être décrites par la suite.The figure 7 illustrates a second embodiment of a support element 200 according to the invention. This second exemplary embodiment is identical to the first exemplary embodiment as well as to the different variant embodiments mentioned with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.

Dans ce deuxième exemple de réalisation, la portion centrale 220 de l'élément de support 200 est formée par la combinaison de différentes portions 220a, 220b, 220c ménagées en périphérie de la cavité interne 130, s'étendant concentriquement, ou non, le long de l'axe X-X de la cavité interne 230.In this second exemplary embodiment, the central portion 220 of the support element 200 is formed by the combination of different portions 220a, 220b, 220c provided on the periphery of the internal cavity 130, extending concentrically, or not, along of the axis XX of the internal cavity 230.

Dans ce deuxième exemple de réalisation, on a représenté deux portions amovibles 220b, 220c. Ces portions amovibles 220b, 220c permettent de pouvoir moduler la forme et/ou les dimensions de la cavité interne 230 de l'élément de support 200 lors du retrait des portions amovibles.In this second embodiment, two removable portions 220b, 220c have been shown. These removable portions 220b, 220c make it possible to be able to modulate the shape and/or the dimensions of the internal cavity 230 of the support element 200 during the removal of the removable portions.

Il est clair que la forme et les dimensions externes des portions amovibles définissent la forme et les dimensions de la cavité interne 130 lors du retrait de ladite portion amovible en question.It is clear that the shape and the external dimensions of the removable portions define the shape and the dimensions of the internal cavity 130 during the removal of said removable portion in question.

A titre d'exemple, lorsque les portions amovibles 220b, 220c sont en position, la cavité interne 230 présente une section circulaire de dimension constante le long de l'axe X-X de diamètre d3. Lorsque la première portion amovible 220c est retirée, la portion centrale 220 peut présenter des dimensions et/ou une forme différentes. Dans l'exemple de réalisation, la cavité interne 230 présente une section constante de forme circulaire et de diamètre d1, d1 étant supérieur à d3.By way of example, when the removable portions 220b, 220c are in position, the internal cavity 230 has a circular section of constant dimension along the axis X-X of diameter d3. When the first removable portion 220c is removed, the central portion 220 may have different dimensions and/or shape. In the exemplary embodiment, the internal cavity 230 has a constant section of circular shape and of diameter d1, d1 being greater than d3.

Lorsque la deuxième portion amovible 220b est retirée à son tour, il est possible de modifier de nouveau la forme et les dimensions de la cavité interne 130. On peut alors se retrouver dans la configuration déjà décrite aux figures 2 et 3, avec une cavité interne 130 en forme de lamage présentant un premier diamètre d1 et un deuxième diamètre d2.When the second removable portion 220b is removed in turn, it is possible to again modify the shape and the dimensions of the internal cavity 130. One can then find oneself in the configuration already described in figures 2 and 3 , with an internal cavity 130 in the form of a counterbore having a first diameter d1 and a second diameter d2.

Les portions amovibles 220b, 220c sont préférentiellement réalisées dans un même matériau que la portion 220a restante de la portion centrale 220.The removable portions 220b, 220c are preferably made of the same material as the remaining portion 220a of the central portion 220.

De manière identique au premier exemple de réalisation décrit précédemment, l'ensemble de la portion centrale 220 est réalisé dans une matière souple présentant des propriétés élastiques ou viscoélastiques. Ainsi, la portion centrale 220 peut être réalisée en mousse de polymère, un élastomère, en polymère viscoélastique, etc....Identically to the first embodiment described above, the entire central portion 220 is made of a flexible material having elastic or viscoelastic properties. Thus, the central portion 220 can be made of polymer foam, an elastomer, viscoelastic polymer, etc....

A tire d'exemple, la matière souple est par exemple une mousse de polyuréthane ou encore une mousse de polyéthylène.For example, the flexible material is for example a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam.

De manière identique au premier exemple de réalisation, les différentes portions amovibles 220b, 220c sont maintenues en position par frottement ou encore par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière.Identically to the first embodiment, the various removable portions 220b, 220c are held in position by friction or else by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material.

On a représenté aux figures 8 et 9, un exemple d'insertion d'un accessoire 140 dans l'élément de support 100 selon l'invention, tel que décrit et représenté en référence aux figures 1 à 3.We represented at figures 8 and 9 , an example of inserting an accessory 140 into the support element 100 according to the invention, as described and shown with reference to the figures 1 to 3 .

L'accessoire 140 représenté à titre d'exemple est un dispositif grossissant, comme par exemple une loupe d'horloger, pouvant présenter une collerette évasée 143 au niveau de l'une de ces extrémités.The accessory 140 shown by way of example is a magnifying device, such as a watchmaker's loupe, which may have a flared collar 143 at one of these ends.

La forme en lamage de la cavité interne 130 décrite en référence à la figure 3 est particulièrement bien adaptée à l'insertion et au maintien d'un tel dispositif grossissant présentant une collerette évasée au niveau de l'une de ces extrémités.The countersink shape of the internal cavity 130 described with reference to the picture 3 is particularly well suited to inserting and holding such a magnifying device having a flared flange at one of these ends.

Ainsi, comme représenté à la figure 8, la mise en place d'un tel accessoire 140 est réalisée par l'introduction d'une première extrémité 141, opposée à une deuxième extrémité 142 présentant la collerette évasée 143, au niveau de la portion de la cavité interne 130 présentant le diamètre d1 le plus important.Thus, as shown in figure 8 , the installation of such an accessory 140 is carried out by the introduction of a first end 141, opposite a second end 142 having the flared collar 143, at the level of the portion of the internal cavity 130 having the diameter d1 Most important.

L'accessoire 140 est introduit à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130 par translation le long de l'axe X-X jusqu'à venir en butée avec l'épaulement annulaire 133. La matière de la portion centrale 120 étant avantageusement souple et déformable, il est possible de poursuivre légèrement l'introduction de l'accessoire à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130 en déformant élastiquement la partie radialement interne de l'épaulement annulaire 133. Le maintien de l'accessoire 140 étant réalisé par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière au niveau de l'épaulement annulaire 133 et/ou au niveau de la paroi 134 de la cavité interne 133, venant ainsi serrer l'accessoire 140.The accessory 140 is introduced inside the internal cavity 130 by translation along the axis XX until it comes into abutment with the annular shoulder 133. The material of the central portion 120 being advantageously flexible and deformable, it is possible to continue the introduction slightly of the accessory inside the internal cavity 130 by elastically deforming the radially internal part of the annular shoulder 133. The holding of the accessory 140 being achieved by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material at the level of the shoulder ring 133 and/or at the level of the wall 134 of the internal cavity 133, thus tightening the accessory 140.

Pour favoriser le retrait de l'accessoire 140 en position à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130, l'élément de support 100 peut comporter un organe de retrait 150 configuré pour permettre le glissement et le retrait de l'accessoire 140 en dehors de la cavité interne 130. Un tel organe 150 permet d'éviter que l'utilisateur appuie directement sur l'accessoire 140 pour le retirer. Ainsi, on s'affranchit des marques de doigts, des griffures pouvant être générées sur l'accessoire 140 durant cette opération de retrait.To facilitate the removal of the accessory 140 in position inside the internal cavity 130, the support element 100 can include a removal member 150 configured to allow the sliding and the removal of the accessory 140 outside the internal cavity 130. Such a member 150 prevents the user from pressing directly on the accessory 140 to remove it. Thus, we are freed from fingerprints, scratches that can be generated on the accessory 140 during this removal operation.

L'organe de retrait 150 est par exemple une tirette présentant une extrémité 151 facilement attrapable par l'utilisation et une extrémité 152 en contact l'accessoire 140 lorsque celui-ci est à l'intérieur de la cavité interne 130. En tirant sur l'extrémité 151 de l'organe de retrait 150, l'utilisateur amorce le retrait de l'accessoire 140 dans le sens inverse du sens d'introduction par déplacement d'au moins une partie de l'extrémité 152, ce qui facilite par la suite la préhension de l'accessoire et son retrait complet.The removal member 150 is, for example, a pull tab having an end 151 that is easily grabbed by use and an end 152 in contact with the accessory 140 when the latter is inside the internal cavity 130. By pulling on the end 151 of the removal member 150, the user initiates the removal of the accessory 140 in the opposite direction to the direction of insertion by moving at least part of the end 152, which facilitates the following gripping of the accessory and its complete removal.

La figure 10 représente schématiquement un organe de rangement 300 destiné à recevoir un élément de support 100, 200 selon l'invention.The figure 10 schematically represents a storage member 300 intended to receive a support element 100, 200 according to the invention.

L'organe de rangement 300 est par exemple un coffret présentant une enveloppe externe 311 de conception rigide, par exemple réalisée en carton compact, ou en bois, et présentant une portion mobile 312, par exemple un couvercle, mobile entre une position fermée et une position ouverte permettant d'accéder à l'intérieur de l'organe de rangement 300.The storage member 300 is for example a box having an outer envelope 311 of rigid design, for example made of compact cardboard, or wood, and having a movable portion 312, for example a lid, movable between a closed position and a open position allowing access to the interior of the storage member 300.

L'organe de rangement 300 présente au moins un premier compartiment 315 configuré pour recevoir l'élément de support 100, 200 selon l'invention décrit précédemment.The storage member 300 has at least a first compartment 315 configured to receive the support element 100, 200 according to the invention described previously.

L'organe de rangement 300 peut également comporter au moins deuxième compartiment 310 permettant le positionnement d'accessoires complémentaires.The storage unit 300 can also include at least a second compartment 310 allowing the positioning of additional accessories.

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Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie comportant une surface de réception (111) configurée pour être au moins en partie en contact direct avec ladite pièce d'horlogerie (10), ou l'article de joaillerie, ledit élément de support (100, 200) comportant une portion périphérique (110) portant ladite surface de réception (111), et une portion centrale (120, 220) constituée par un bloc de matière, ledit élément de support (100, 200) étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une cavité interne (130, 230) formant un évidement de la portion centrale (120, 220) ; ladite cavité interne délimitant un volume configuré pour recevoir et maintenir en position un objet (140) à l'intérieur dudit élément de support (100, 200).Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelry comprising a receiving surface (111) configured to be at least partially in direct contact with said timepiece ( 10), or the article of jewellery, said support element (100, 200) comprising a peripheral portion (110) carrying said reception surface (111), and a central portion (120, 220) constituted by a block of material , said support element (100, 200) being characterized in that it comprises an internal cavity (130, 230) forming a recess in the central portion (120, 220); said internal cavity delimiting a volume configured to receive and maintain in position an object (140) inside said support element (100, 200). Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la portion centrale (120, 220) comporte au moins une région réalisée en matériau cellulaire, en élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique, ladite cavité interne (130, 230) étant localisée au niveau de ladite région réalisée en matériau cellulaire, en élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the central portion (120, 220) comprises at least one region made of material cellular material, elastomer or even viscoelastic polymer, said internal cavity (130, 230) being located at the level of said region made of cellular material, elastomer or even viscoelastic polymer. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la portion centrale (120, 220) comporte au moins une région réalisée en mousse de polyuréthane ou en mousse de polyéthylène, ladite cavité interne (130, 230) étant localisée au niveau de ladite région réalisée en en mousse de polyuréthane ou en mousse de polyéthylène.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to Claim 1, characterized in that the central portion (120, 220) comprises at least one region made of foam polyurethane or polyethylene foam, said internal cavity (130, 230) being located at said region made of polyurethane foam or polyethylene foam. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications 2 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit objet (140) est maintenu dans ladite cavité interne (130, 230) par réponse élastique ou viscoélastique de la matière suite à une déformation de la cavité interne (130, 230).Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of Claims 2 to 3, characterized in that the said object (140) is held in the said internal cavity (130, 230) by elastic or viscoelastic response of the material following a deformation of the internal cavity (130, 230). Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la portion centrale (120, 220) présente une densité comprise entre 30 et 90 Shore A.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the central portion (120, 220) has a density between 30 and 90 Shore A. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la portion périphérique (110) est en matériau cellulaire, élastomère ou encore en polymère viscoélastique.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the peripheral portion (110) is made of cellular material, elastomer or viscoelastic polymer. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la portion périphérique (110) et la portion centrale (120) sont monoblocs.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the peripheral portion (110) and the central portion (120) are one-piece. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite cavité interne (130, 230) s'étend de part et d'autre de ladite portion centrale (120, 220).Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said internal cavity (130, 230) extends on either side and other of said central portion (120, 220). Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ladite cavité interne (130, 230) délimite un volume configuré pour recevoir et maintenir en position un accessoire d'horlogerie ou un article de joaillerie à l'intérieur dudit élément de support (100, 200).Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said internal cavity (130, 230) delimits a volume configured to receive and holding in position a timepiece accessory or an article of jewelery inside said support element (100, 200). Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon la revendication précédente caractérisé en ce que l'accessoire d'horlogerie est un dispositif grossissant.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelry according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the timepiece accessory is a magnifying device. Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite cavité interne (130, 230) présente une forme de lamage.Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said internal cavity (130, 230) has the shape of a counterbore . Elément de support (100, 200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de support (100, 200) comporte un organe de retrait (150) configuré pour permettre le retrait de l'objet (140) en dehors de la cavité interne (130, 230).Support element (100, 200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said support element (100, 200) comprises a removal (150) configured to allow removal of the object (140) from the internal cavity (130, 230). Elément de support (200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce que la portion centrale (220) comporte au moins une portion amovible (220b, 220c) ménagée en périphérie de ladite cavité interne (230), ladite portion amovible (220b, 220c) étant configurée pour modifier la forme et/ou les dimensions de ladite cavité interne (230) lors du retrait de ladite portion amovible (220c, 220c) de la portion centrale (220).Support element (200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of Claims 1 to 12 , characterized in that the central portion (220) comprises at least one removable portion (220b , 220c) arranged on the periphery of said internal cavity (230), said removable portion (220b, 220c) being configured to modify the shape and/or the dimensions of said internal cavity (230) upon removal of said removable portion (220c, 220c) of the central portion (220). Elément de support (200) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il présente une forme adaptée pour recevoir une montre-bracelet au niveau de ladite surface de réception (111).Support element (200) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelery according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a shape suitable for receiving a wristwatch at the level of said landing surface (111). Organe de rangement (300) d'une pièce d'horlogerie (10) ou d'un article de joaillerie caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte : - une enveloppe externe (311) comportant une portion mobile (312), mobile entre une position fermée et une position ouverte, ladite position ouverte de l'élément mobile (312) permettant l'accès à un compartiment interne (315) ménagé à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe externe (311) ; - un élément de support (100,200) selon l'une des revendications précédentes positionné de manière amovible dans ledit compartiment interne (315). Storage member (300) for a timepiece (10) or an article of jewelry , characterized in that it comprises: - an outer casing (311) comprising a movable portion (312), movable between a closed position and an open position, said open position of the movable element (312) allowing access to an internal compartment (315) arranged at the inside the outer casing (311); - a support element (100,200) according to one of the preceding claims removably positioned in said internal compartment (315).
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