EP4370979A1 - Display mechanism for a timepiece - Google Patents

Display mechanism for a timepiece

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EP4370979A1
EP4370979A1 EP22735161.6A EP22735161A EP4370979A1 EP 4370979 A1 EP4370979 A1 EP 4370979A1 EP 22735161 A EP22735161 A EP 22735161A EP 4370979 A1 EP4370979 A1 EP 4370979A1
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display
rotation
additional
display member
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Eric MAGNIN-FEYSOT
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Manufacture dHorlogerie Audemars Piguet SA
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/02—Back-gearing arrangements between gear train and hands
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/24—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars
    • G04B19/243—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator
    • G04B19/24386—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator sheet-shaped
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/24—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars
    • G04B19/243—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator
    • G04B19/24386—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator sheet-shaped
    • G04B19/24393—Driving or releasing mechanisms wherein the date indicators are driven or released mechanically by a clockwork movement
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/20—Indicating by numbered bands, drums, discs, or sheets
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/20—Indicating by numbered bands, drums, discs, or sheets
    • G04B19/205—Indicating by numbered bands, drums, discs, or sheets by means of sheets
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B33/00—Calibers
    • G04B33/08—Calibers in which the gear train is arranged in different planes, e.g. parallel or inclined to each other
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0007—Light-, colour-, line-, or spot-effects caused by parts or pictures moved by the clockwork

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  • the present invention relates to a display mechanism for a watch movement comprising a plate defining a general plane, the display mechanism comprising a support intended to be assembled at least indirectly to the plate and on which is rotatably mounted a member display carrying at least one display surface intended to be driven in rotation between at least first and second different positions around the axis of rotation of the display member, the support being arranged in such a way that the the axis of rotation of the display member is oriented to present an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the general plane.
  • Timepieces comprising a date display mechanism of the large date type are known, comprising two discs, sometimes arranged coaxially, and generally pivoted directly on the plate of the corresponding watch movement or on an additional plate.
  • These mechanisms make it possible in particular to reduce the size of the date display in a plane parallel to the general plane of the corresponding watch movement, without however reducing the dimensions of the digits carried by the display discs.
  • FIG. 1a illustrates such a type of display applied to an alternating quantity, used here by way of non-limiting illustration. Indeed, the display mechanism of FIG. 1a is intended to display the PAR of a user when playing golf. Of course, this display mechanism could also be used to display the score of a round of golf.
  • FIG. 1b illustrates a known alternative display mechanism implementing display members taking the form of cylinders or rollers arranged in such a way that their common axis of rotation is oriented in a direction parallel to the general plane of the movement corresponding watchmaker (the bearing support(s) are not shown for simplicity). If we consider that such a display mechanism is superimposed on the standard thickness of the watch movement, we understand that the overall thickness of the corresponding timepiece is really important, in particular because of the large diameter of the units cylinder.
  • Patent application CH702422 describes, for example, an orbital current time display mechanism meeting the characteristics stated in the preamble.
  • This mechanism comprises a support intended to be assembled to the plate of the corresponding watch movement so as to be able to rotate with reference to the center of the watch movement.
  • the support carries a sub-dial comprising a crown bearing hour graduations to display the current time, as well as an hour hand cooperating with these graduations.
  • the sub-dial and the hour hand are driven in rotation to present a constant orientation with reference to the plate regardless of the position of the support in relation to the latter (i.e.
  • the hour hand is also driven, by a combined drive, to rotate with reference to the crown and ensure the display of the current time.
  • the common axis of rotation of the crown and the hour hand is inclined outwards, with reference to a general plane of the plate, to free up space in the center of the watch movement, in order to be able to dispose of other components.
  • the hour hand is flat and describes a disc when it makes a complete turn of the sub-dial, the crown being inclined with respect to the plane of this disc, to be contained in a portion of cone whose the apex angle is preferably equal to the angle of inclination of the axis of rotation of the sub-dial with respect to the general plane of the plate. If this patent application provides that the angle of inclination can be greater than 15 degrees (while it is preferably less than this value), such an eventuality seems unrealistic in practice.
  • reading the current time can prove to be problematic in this case, in particular when the graduation of the crown corresponding to the time to be indicated at a given instant is towards the periphery of the watch movement, where the crown would present a maximum inclination with reference to the general plane of the plate.
  • reading the current time is in any case difficult in all cases, with a large angle of inclination, since it is done by reading the relative positions of the hour hand and the graduations of the crown, these being in inclined planes with respect to each other.
  • the benefit of this invention in terms of saving space in the center of the watch movement, seems limited by a necessary limitation of the angle of inclination, without which the reading of the corresponding information becomes clearly degraded.
  • a main object of the present invention is to provide a display mechanism for a watch movement offering an alternative presentation with reference to known timepieces in terms of display, in particular good readability obtained despite a size in the plane lower than that of a display by disc, and a size in the direction of the thickness of the watch movement lower than that of a display by cylinder.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a display mechanism of the type indicated above, characterized in that the display surface carries at least one piece of information to be displayed associated with a predefined instant or an event. predefined, and that the display surface is arranged so as to be located substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in the first position, at the predefined instant or upon occurrence of the predefined event, to define a position of reading of the corresponding information, in which the conditions for reading the information by a user are optimal, the conditions for reading the information being degraded when the display surface is in the second position.
  • the watchmaker can determine the best compromise, according to his own needs, as regards the spatial distribution of the size of the display mechanism according to the invention, unlike the case of certain prior art displays.
  • the display mechanism according to the invention offers a reading of the absolute position of the display surface, and not relative, and it suffices that the latter be located in a plane parallel to the general plane of the plate, in the reading position, so that the user can read the corresponding information.
  • the display area corresponding to an adjustment made by the user that is to say in response to the occurrence of a predefined event, is located in the reading position.
  • No other component is needed to perform a display by reading the relative positions between two components of the display mechanism as is the case with this prior construction.
  • this reading position is very easily identifiable by the user since the reading conditions therein are optimal, whereas the conditions for reading the information carried by the display surface are significantly degraded when the latter is not in its reading position.
  • a comparative examination of the different visible display surfaces makes it easy to identify which one is in the position of reading as being the one offering the best reading conditions, due to its substantially zero angle of inclination with reference to the general plane of the plate.
  • the display mechanism is arranged such that its display surface is located in a plane secant to the general plane at least in its second position.
  • the display member may carry at least two, preferably up to twelve, display surfaces.
  • the display surfaces may be regularly distributed around the axis of rotation, being substantially arranged along a portion of a cone.
  • the display member may carry a first toothed board, preferably a first star, arranged along the axis of rotation and in engagement with a second toothed drive board, preferably a second star, oriented so as to be contained in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane, the second toothed plate having a kinematic connection with a drive wheel intended to be driven by the watch movement or under the effect of a predefined action of a user on a control device.
  • the display mechanism can advantageously be made for the display mechanism to comprise a jumper for positioning the display member arranged to cooperate with the second toothed plate.
  • the display mechanism comprises an additional display member oriented to pivot along an additional axis of rotation having an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the plane general, and that the additional display member carries at least one additional display surface intended to be driven in rotation between at least two different positions around the additional axis of rotation, and to be located substantially in a parallel plane in the general plane in one of its positions, to define a reading position adjacent to the reading position of the first display member.
  • the display surface and the additional display surface are arranged in such a way that they are positioned adjacent to each other only when they are simultaneously in their respective reading positions.
  • the first display member can carry a pin arranged to actuate an integral star of the additional display member and advancing the latter by at least one step for each complete turn of the first display member.
  • the display mechanism comprises an additional display member
  • the additional display member can also be made for the additional display member to carry at least two, preferably up to twelve, additional display surfaces.
  • the present invention also relates to a timepiece movement comprising a plate supporting a display mechanism according to the above characteristics, as well as a timepiece comprising such a timepiece movement.
  • Figure 1a shows a simplified front view of a display mechanism according to a first embodiment of the prior art
  • Figure 1b shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism according to a second embodiment embodiment of the prior art
  • Figure 1c shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a partial and simplified perspective view of a construction detail of the display mechanism of Figure 1c
  • FIG. 3 shows a simplified front view of part of a timepiece incorporating a display mechanism according to Figure 1c.
  • Figure 1c shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, making it possible to compare the respective dimensions of the various prior display mechanisms (FIGS. 1a and 1b) and of the display mechanism according to the present invention, for given display dimensions.
  • the display mechanism 1 visible in Figure 1c is here intended to display the PAR of a user in the context of playing golf, by way of non-limiting illustrative example.
  • the display mechanism 1 comprises a first unit display member 2 associated with an additional display member 4 of the tens and hundreds.
  • the display member 2 of the units comprises a hub 6 from which extend ten arms 8, regularly distributed around the hub 6, and each of which carries a pallet defining a display surface 10 of a number between 0 and 9.
  • the arms 8 and/or the display surfaces 10 have an inclination with reference to the mean plane of the hub 6 in such a way that the display surfaces 10 are distributed substantially along a portion of a cone.
  • first toothed plate 12 here the branches of a first star, coaxial with the hub 6 being integral with the latter to allow the drive of the display member 2 in rotation as will be described later.
  • the display member 2 is intended to be rotatably mounted on a frame element of a watch movement, typically a plate, by means of a support (numeral reference 14 in FIG. 3) having a bearing arranged in such a way that the display member 2 is pivoted along an axis of rotation inclined with reference to a general plane of the plate of the watch movement, advantageously at an angle of between 10 and 80 degrees.
  • each display surface 10 has a plurality of different positions around the axis of rotation of the display member 2, one of these positions being such that the display surface 10 is located in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane of the plate to define this reading position.
  • the 0 is here in this reading position. It is evident that the reading conditions of the display surface located in the reading position are optimal, in particular in comparison with the reading conditions of the other display surfaces which are not located in the reading position. , which are markedly degraded. Of course, the way in which the reading conditions are degraded outside the reading position strongly depends on the number of display surfaces carried by the display member 2, the number of display surfaces having an impact on the relative inclination between two adjacent display surfaces.
  • the additional tens and hundreds display member 4 comprises a hub 16 from which extend six arms 18, regularly distributed around the hub 16, and each of which carries a pallet defining a display surface 20 of two digits, here 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 12.
  • the arms 18 and/or the display surfaces 20 have an inclination with reference to the mean plane of the hub 16 in such a way that the display surfaces 20 are distributed substantially along a cone portion.
  • the additional display member 4 is also intended to be rotatably mounted on the plate of the watch movement, by means of a support 24 having a bearing arranged in such a way that the additional display member 4 is pivoted along an axis of rotation inclined with reference to the general plane of the plate, advantageously at an angle of between 10 and 80 degrees.
  • the additional display member 4 can also present its display surfaces 20 in a reading position in turn, this reading position being adjacent to that of the surfaces of display 10 of the display member 2 of the units.
  • each display surface 20 has a plurality of different positions around the axis of rotation of the additional display member 4, one of these positions being such that the display surface 20 is located in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane of the plate to define this reading position.
  • the 07 is here in this reading position, and the value 070 can therefore be read thanks to the two display surfaces 10, 20 located in the two reading positions.
  • the display surfaces 10 and the display surfaces 20 of the additional display member 4 are arranged in such a way that they are positioned adjacent to each other only when they are simultaneously in their respective reading positions.
  • Figure 2 shows a partial and simplified perspective view of a construction detail of the display mechanism 1.
  • the display unit 2 of the units comprises a pivot 26 housed in the bearing of the support 14 (not visible in FIG. 2 for greater clarity).
  • a pivot 26 housed in the bearing of the support 14 (not visible in FIG. 2 for greater clarity).
  • those skilled in the art could reverse the assembly of the display member 2 on the support 14 without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims, that is to say provide that the support 14 carries a fixed shaft around which is engaged a barrel secured to the display member 2.
  • the drive mode of the display member 2 according to this embodiment is visible in Figure 2. It can indeed be provided that the display mechanism 1 comprises a second toothed plate 28, also a star here, arranged in engagement with the first toothed plate 12 of the display member 2
  • the second toothed board 28 is oriented here so as to be contained in a plane substantially parallel to the plane general of the plate, the latter having a kinematic connection, by means of a wheel 30 to which it is integral, with a driving wheel set 32 intended to be driven by the watch movement or under the effect of a predefined action of a user on a control device.
  • a jumper 34 cooperates with the second toothed plate 28 to ensure the required orientation of the display member 2 with reference to its axis of rotation, via the first and second toothed plates 12, 28.
  • the rotational drive of the additional display member 4 is ensured here directly by the display member 2 of the units, by way of non-limiting illustration.
  • the display member 2 comprises a pin 36 for driving the additional display member 4, integral with its hub 6 and intended to cooperate with the additional display member 4 once per revolution. full of 2 units display organ.
  • the additional display member 4 also includes a pivot 38 housed in the support bearing 24 (not visible in Figure 2 for clarity).
  • the hub 16 carries a shaft 40, oriented along the axis of rotation of the additional display member 4, at the end of which is arranged a star wheel 42 intended to be driven by the pin 36 of the display member 2 of the units to rotate the additional display member 4 by one step each complete revolution of the display member 2 of the units.
  • the support 24 advantageously carries a positioning member (not visible) arranged to cooperate with the branches of an additional star 44, integral with the hub 16, to ensure the correct positioning of the additional display member 4 with reference to its axis of rotation. It is apparent from the view of Figure 2 that the respective axes of rotation of the two display members are parallel but offset, by way of non-limiting illustration, the latter being shaped in such a way that their display positions are indeed adjacent.
  • FIG. 3 shows a simplified front view of part of a timepiece 100 integrating the display mechanism 1 which has just been described.
  • the timepiece 100 comprises a case 102 housing a timepiece movement 104 whose construction matters little for the implementation of the display mechanism according to the present invention.
  • the watch movement 104 will therefore not be described in detail for the sake of simplification.
  • This comprises a time base 106 whose oscillations are maintained by a barrel spring 108, housed in a barrel 110, via a going train 112, in a conventional manner.
  • the going train 112 is arranged to drive current time display members in rotation via a roadway 114 and an hour wheel 116.
  • the watch movement 104 also includes a winding and correction mechanism 118, actuated by a winding and correction rod 120 capable of occupying three different axial positions here, a winding position and two correction positions.
  • the winding and correction mechanism 118 notably comprises a rocker (not shown) carrying a set of correction transmissions 122 whose orientation is dependent on the axial position of the rod 120, to establish a kinematic connection between the latter and a mechanism to be corrected different in each axial position.
  • a first reference 124 has a kinematic connection with the mobile drive 32, comprising here two additional references 126 and 128 (under the hour wheel 116), the drive wheel set 32 itself being engaged with the unit display member 2 via the second toothed plate 28 and the wheel 30.
  • the display mechanism 1 has deliberately been positioned partially above the barrel 110 to better highlight the advantage of the present invention in terms of size. It can be seen in fact that the particular construction of the display mechanism 1 according to the invention makes it possible to install it in this case in the immediate vicinity of the barrel 110, which is generally the bulkiest component of a watch movement, and by arranging the reading positions of the display members 2 and 4 above the barrel 110. Such an arrangement would not be possible with a cylinder display mechanism, whereas a readable disc display mechanism would occupy a significant portion of the surface available in a plane parallel to the mean plane of the watch movement (generally parallel to the general plane of the plate).
  • the display mechanism 1 is illustrated here with axes of rotation of the display members 2 and 4 having the same inclination, of the order of 45 degrees, relative to the general plane of the plate, but it is this is of course a non-limiting example of embodiment, the angle of inclination of each of the axes of rotation being capable of varying between 10 and 80 degrees to take into account the specificities of the watch movement in which the display mechanism is implanted.
  • the display surfaces have an inclination of the order of 45 degrees relative to the axis of rotation of the corresponding display member.
  • the display mechanism according to the invention comprises a window or a cover to facilitate the identification of the reading position, such a measure is only optional since A comparative examination between the reading position and the other positions makes it possible to identify the reading position without difficulty, due to a significant difference between their respective reading conditions.
  • the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the display of the quantity mentioned, i.e. here the PAR when playing golf, and the person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty.
  • to adapt the present teaching and produce a display mechanism meeting the claimed characteristics but implemented in relation to the display of another quantity whether the drive of the display mechanism is carried out by the watch movement or in response to an action by a user on a crown or on a pusher, for example.
  • the first and second stars 12 and 28 could be replaced by bevel gears.
  • the display mechanism comprises several display members, each of them could be driven independently of the other or others, as an alternative to what has just been illustrated and described.

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The present invention relates to a display mechanism (1), for a timepiece movement (104) comprising a plate defining a general plane, the display mechanism (1) having a support (14) intended to be at least indirectly joined to the plate and comprising a bearing accommodating a pivot (26) defining an axis of rotation and rigidly connected to a display member (2) carrying at least one display surface (10) intended to be rotated between at least different first and second positions around the axis of rotation and to be situated substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in the first position in order to define a reading position, in which the conditions of reading by a user are optimal, the support (14) being arranged in such a way that the axis of rotation defined by the pivot (26) is oriented so as to present an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the general plane.

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MECANISME D'AFFICHAGE POUR PIECE D'HORLOGERIEDISPLAY MECHANISM FOR TIMEPIECE
Domaine technique Technical area
[0001] La présente invention concerne un mécanisme d'affichage, pour mouvement horloger comprenant une platine définissant un plan général, le mécanisme d'affichage comportant un support destiné à être assemblé au moins indirectement à la platine et sur lequel est monté rotatif un organe d'affichage portant au moins une surface d'affichage destinée à être entraînée en rotation entre au moins des première et deuxième positions différentes autour de l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage, le support étant agencé de telle manière que l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage soit orienté pour présenter une inclinaison comprise entre 10 et 80 degrés en référence au plan général. The present invention relates to a display mechanism for a watch movement comprising a plate defining a general plane, the display mechanism comprising a support intended to be assembled at least indirectly to the plate and on which is rotatably mounted a member display carrying at least one display surface intended to be driven in rotation between at least first and second different positions around the axis of rotation of the display member, the support being arranged in such a way that the the axis of rotation of the display member is oriented to present an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the general plane.
Etat de la technique State of the art
[0002] On connaît des pièces d'horlogerie comportant un mécanisme d'affichage du quantième du type grande date comprennent deux disques parfois agencés de manière coaxiale, et généralement pivotés directement sur la platine du mouvement horloger correspondant ou sur une platine additionnelle. Ces mécanismes permettent notamment de réduire l'encombrement de l'affichage du quantième dans un plan parallèle au plan général du mouvement horloger correspondant, sans pour autant réduire les dimensions des chiffres que portent les disques d'affichage. La figure 1a illustre un tel type d'affichage appliqué à une grandeur alternative, utilisée ici à titre illustratif non limitatif. En effet, le mécanisme d'affichage de la figure 1a est destiné à afficher le PAR d'un utilisateur lors de la pratique du golf. Bien entendu, ce mécanisme d'affichage pourrait également être utilisé pour afficher le score d'une partie de golf. La nécessité d'afficher trois chiffres côte-à-côte, illustrée à titre non limitatif, amplifie la perception de l'encombrement qu'implique un tel affichage dans son plan. Il est difficile dans ce cas de définir un compromis correct entre l'encombrement de l'affichage et sa lisibilité, plus particulièrement s'il est destiné à être mis en œuvre dans une montre-bracelet. [0003] La figure 1b illustre un mécanisme d'affichage alternatif connu mettant en œuvre des organes d'affichage prenant la forme de cylindres ou rouleaux agencés de telle manière que leur axe de rotation commun soit orienté suivant une direction parallèle au plan général du mouvement horloger correspondant (le ou les supports des paliers ne sont pas représentés dans un souci de simplification). Si l'on considère qu'un tel mécanisme d'affichage est superposé à l'épaisseur standard du mouvement horloger, on comprend que l'épaisseur globale de la pièce d'horlogerie correspondante est vraiment importante, en particulier à cause du diamètre important du cylindre des unités. [0002] Timepieces comprising a date display mechanism of the large date type are known, comprising two discs, sometimes arranged coaxially, and generally pivoted directly on the plate of the corresponding watch movement or on an additional plate. These mechanisms make it possible in particular to reduce the size of the date display in a plane parallel to the general plane of the corresponding watch movement, without however reducing the dimensions of the digits carried by the display discs. FIG. 1a illustrates such a type of display applied to an alternating quantity, used here by way of non-limiting illustration. Indeed, the display mechanism of FIG. 1a is intended to display the PAR of a user when playing golf. Of course, this display mechanism could also be used to display the score of a round of golf. The need to display three figures side by side, illustrated without limitation, amplifies the perception of the size that such a display implies in its plan. It is difficult in this case to define a correct compromise between the size of the display and its readability, more particularly if it is intended to be implemented in a wristwatch. [0003] FIG. 1b illustrates a known alternative display mechanism implementing display members taking the form of cylinders or rollers arranged in such a way that their common axis of rotation is oriented in a direction parallel to the general plane of the movement corresponding watchmaker (the bearing support(s) are not shown for simplicity). If we consider that such a display mechanism is superimposed on the standard thickness of the watch movement, we understand that the overall thickness of the corresponding timepiece is really important, in particular because of the large diameter of the units cylinder.
[0004] On connaît par ailleurs d'autres mécanismes d'affichage destinés à offrir une plus grande liberté de construction des mouvements horlogers correspondants du point de vue de leur encombrement. La demande de brevet CH702422 décrit par exemple un mécanisme d'affichage orbital de l'heure courante répondant aux caractéristiques énoncées en préambule. Ce mécanisme comprend un support destiné à être assemblé à la platine du mouvement horloger correspondant de manière à pouvoir tourner en référence au centre du mouvement horloger. Le support porte un sous- cadran comprenant une couronne portant des graduations des heures pour afficher l'heure courante, ainsi qu'une aiguille des heures coopérant avec ces graduations. Le sous-cadran et l'aiguille des heures sont entraînés en rotation pour présenter une orientation constante en référence à la platine quelle que soit la position du support par rapport à cette dernière (c'est-à- dire pour que la graduation 12 heures soit toujours positionnée à midi selon la convention horlogère de lecture classique). L'aiguille des heures est en outre entraînée, par un entrainement combiné, pour tourner en référence à la couronne et assurer l'affichage de l'heure courante. L'axe de rotation commun de la couronne et de l'aiguille des heures est incliné vers l'extérieur, en référence à un plan général de la platine, pour dégager de la place au centre du mouvement horloger, pour pouvoir y disposer d'autres composants. L'aiguille des heures est plane et décrit un disque lorsqu'elle fait un tour complet du sous-cadran, la couronne étant inclinée par rapport au plan de ce disque, pour être contenue dans une portion de cône dont l'angle au sommet est préférablement égal à l'angle d'inclinaison de l'axe de rotation du sous-cadran par rapport au plan général de la platine. Si cette demande de brevet prévoit que l'angle d'inclinaison puisse être supérieur à 15 degrés (alors qu'il est préférablement inférieur à cette valeur), une telle éventualité semble peu réaliste en pratique. En effet, la lecture de l'heure courante peut se révéler problématique dans ce cas, notamment lorsque la graduation de la couronne correspondant à l'heure à indiquer à un instant donné se trouve vers la périphérie du mouvement horloger, où la couronne présenterait une inclinaison maximale en référence au plan général de la platine. De manière générale, la lecture de l'heure courante est de toute façon malaisée dans tous les cas, avec un angle d'inclinaison important, puisqu'elle se fait par lecture des positions relatives de l'aiguille des heures et des graduations de la couronne, celles-ci se trouvant dans des plans inclinés l'un par rapport à l'autre. Ainsi, le bénéfice de cette invention, en termes de gain de place au centre du mouvement horloger, semble limité par une limitation nécessaire de l'angle d'inclinaison, sans laquelle la lecture de l'information correspondante devient nettement dégradée. [0004] Other display mechanisms intended to offer greater freedom of construction of the corresponding watch movements from the point of view of their size are also known. Patent application CH702422 describes, for example, an orbital current time display mechanism meeting the characteristics stated in the preamble. This mechanism comprises a support intended to be assembled to the plate of the corresponding watch movement so as to be able to rotate with reference to the center of the watch movement. The support carries a sub-dial comprising a crown bearing hour graduations to display the current time, as well as an hour hand cooperating with these graduations. The sub-dial and the hour hand are driven in rotation to present a constant orientation with reference to the plate regardless of the position of the support in relation to the latter (i.e. so that the 12 o'clock graduation is always positioned at noon according to the watchmaking convention of classic reading). The hour hand is also driven, by a combined drive, to rotate with reference to the crown and ensure the display of the current time. The common axis of rotation of the crown and the hour hand is inclined outwards, with reference to a general plane of the plate, to free up space in the center of the watch movement, in order to be able to dispose of other components. The hour hand is flat and describes a disc when it makes a complete turn of the sub-dial, the crown being inclined with respect to the plane of this disc, to be contained in a portion of cone whose the apex angle is preferably equal to the angle of inclination of the axis of rotation of the sub-dial with respect to the general plane of the plate. If this patent application provides that the angle of inclination can be greater than 15 degrees (while it is preferably less than this value), such an eventuality seems unrealistic in practice. In fact, reading the current time can prove to be problematic in this case, in particular when the graduation of the crown corresponding to the time to be indicated at a given instant is towards the periphery of the watch movement, where the crown would present a maximum inclination with reference to the general plane of the plate. In general, reading the current time is in any case difficult in all cases, with a large angle of inclination, since it is done by reading the relative positions of the hour hand and the graduations of the crown, these being in inclined planes with respect to each other. Thus, the benefit of this invention, in terms of saving space in the center of the watch movement, seems limited by a necessary limitation of the angle of inclination, without which the reading of the corresponding information becomes clearly degraded.
[0005] Il apparaît donc, que pour l'instant, le constructeur ne dispose que de peu d'options pour réaliser un affichage lisible présentant un encombrement adapté à ses besoins, notamment pour prendre en compte la présence d'éventuelles complications additionnelles dans la pièce d'horlogerie qu'il doit construire. S'il doit limiter l'encombrement d'un tel mécanisme d'affichage dans le plan, il doit accepter un gain d'épaisseur global non négligeable. [0005] It therefore appears that, for the moment, the manufacturer has only a few options for producing a readable display with a size adapted to its needs, in particular to take into account the presence of any additional complications in the timepiece he has to build. If he has to limit the bulk of such a display mechanism in the plane, he has to accept a non-negligible overall gain in thickness.
[0006] Ainsi, il pourrait s'avérer utile pour le constructeur horloger d'avoir une nouvelle option à sa disposition, différente des constructions connues, pour avoir plus de flexibilité dans la construction d'un mouvement horloger comprenant un mécanisme d'affichage du type mentionné plus haut. [0006] Thus, it could prove useful for the watchmaker to have a new option available to him, different from the known constructions, to have more flexibility in the construction of a watchmaker movement comprising a mechanism for displaying the type mentioned above.
Divulgation de l'invention Disclosure of Invention
[0007] Un but principal de la présente invention est de proposer un mécanisme d'affichage pour mouvement horloger offrant une présentation alternative en référence aux pièces d'horlogerie connues en termes d'affichage, notamment une bonne lisibilité obtenue malgré un encombrement dans le plan inférieur à celui d'un affichage par disque, et un encombrement dans la direction de l'épaisseur du mouvement horloger inférieur à celui d'un affichage par cylindre. [0007] A main object of the present invention is to provide a display mechanism for a watch movement offering an alternative presentation with reference to known timepieces in terms of display, in particular good readability obtained despite a size in the plane lower than that of a display by disc, and a size in the direction of the thickness of the watch movement lower than that of a display by cylinder.
[0008] A cet effet, la présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un mécanisme d'affichage du type indiqué plus haut, caractérisé par le fait que la surface d'affichage porte au moins une information à afficher associée à un instant prédéfini ou à un évènement prédéfini, et que la surface d'affichage soit agencée de manière à être située sensiblement dans un plan parallèle au plan général dans la première position, à l'instant prédéfini ou lors de la survenue de l'évènement prédéfini, pour définir une position de lecture de l'information correspondante, dans laquelle les conditions de lecture de l'information par un utilisateur sont optimales, les conditions de lecture de l'information étant dégradées lorsque la surface d'affichage est dans la deuxième position. [0008] To this end, the present invention relates more particularly to a display mechanism of the type indicated above, characterized in that the display surface carries at least one piece of information to be displayed associated with a predefined instant or an event. predefined, and that the display surface is arranged so as to be located substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in the first position, at the predefined instant or upon occurrence of the predefined event, to define a position of reading of the corresponding information, in which the conditions for reading the information by a user are optimal, the conditions for reading the information being degraded when the display surface is in the second position.
[0009] Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le constructeur horloger peut déterminer le meilleur compromis, en fonction de ses propres besoins, pour ce qui concerne la répartition spatiale de l'encombrement du mécanisme d'affichage selon l'invention, contrairement au cas de certains affichages de l'art antérieur. En outre, le mécanisme d'affichage selon l'invention propose une lecture de la position absolue de la surface d'affichage, et non relative, et il suffit que cette dernière soit située dans un plan parallèle au plan général de la platine, dans la position de lecture, pour que l'utilisateur puisse prendre connaissance de l'information correspondante. Ainsi, en comparaison avec la construction de la demande CH702422, il suffit par exemple que la surface d'affichage portant le 3 soit située en position de lecture pour que l'utilisateur sache qu'il est 3 heures, dans le cas d'un affichage de l'heure. Dans le cas de l'affichage d'une autre information comme le PAR, la surface d'affichage correspondant à un réglage effectué par l'utilisateur, c'est-à-dire en réponse à la survenue d'un évènement prédéfini, est située dans la position de lecture. Aucun autre composant n'est nécessaire pour effectuer un affichage par lecture des positions relatives entre deux composants du mécanisme d'affichage comme c'est le cas de cette construction antérieure. De plus, cette position de lecture est très facilement identifiable par l'utilisateur puisque les conditions de lecture y sont optimales, alors que les conditions de lecture de l'information portée par la surface d'affichage sont nettement dégradées lorsque celle-ci n'est pas dans sa position de lecture. Un examen comparé des différentes surfaces d'affichage visibles (puisque certaines peuvent éventuellement être masquées du fait d'une inclinaison très importante par rapport au plan parallèle au plan général de la platine) permet facilement d'identifier celle qui se trouve dans la position de lecture comme étant celle offrant les meilleures conditions de lecture, du fait de son angle d'inclinaison sensiblement nul en référence au plan général de la platine. [0009] Thanks to these characteristics, the watchmaker can determine the best compromise, according to his own needs, as regards the spatial distribution of the size of the display mechanism according to the invention, unlike the case of certain prior art displays. In addition, the display mechanism according to the invention offers a reading of the absolute position of the display surface, and not relative, and it suffices that the latter be located in a plane parallel to the general plane of the plate, in the reading position, so that the user can read the corresponding information. Thus, in comparison with the construction of application CH702422, it suffices, for example, for the display surface bearing the 3 to be located in the reading position for the user to know that it is 3 o'clock, in the case of a time display. In the case of the display of other information such as the PAR, the display area corresponding to an adjustment made by the user, that is to say in response to the occurrence of a predefined event, is located in the reading position. No other component is needed to perform a display by reading the relative positions between two components of the display mechanism as is the case with this prior construction. Moreover, this reading position is very easily identifiable by the user since the reading conditions therein are optimal, whereas the conditions for reading the information carried by the display surface are significantly degraded when the latter is not in its reading position. A comparative examination of the different visible display surfaces (since some may possibly be masked due to a very significant inclination with respect to the plane parallel to the general plane of the plate) makes it easy to identify which one is in the position of reading as being the one offering the best reading conditions, due to its substantially zero angle of inclination with reference to the general plane of the plate.
[0010] De manière préférée, le mécanisme d'affichage est agencé de telle manière que sa surface d'affichage soit située dans un plan sécant au plan général au moins dans sa deuxième position. [0010] Preferably, the display mechanism is arranged such that its display surface is located in a plane secant to the general plane at least in its second position.
[0011] Bien entendu, si la position de lecture est très facilement identifiable dans le cas d'un entrainement sautant de l'organe d'affichage, du fait que l'inclinaison de la surface d'affichage entre sa position de lecture et les positions adjacentes varie plus ou moins fortement (notamment suivant le nombre de surfaces d'affichage que comporte l'organe d'affichage, qui influence le pas entre deux positions successives), on peut prévoir une marge d'appréciation pour ce qui concerne le parallélisme entre la surface d'affichage et la platine dans le cas d'un affichage traînant. En effet, on peut considérer que les conditions de lecture de l'information portée par la surface d'affichage restent optimales lorsque l'inclinaison de cette dernière en référence au plan parallèle est comprise dans une plage de plus ou moins 15 degrés, préférablement plus ou moins 10 degrés. Bien entendu, cette marge d'appréciation dépend du nombre de surfaces d'affichage différentes que porte l'organe d'affichage, et l'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour adapter le présent enseignement en fonction de ses propres besoins, sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention défini par les revendications annexées. [0011] Of course, if the reading position is very easily identifiable in the case of a drive jumping from the display member, because the inclination of the display surface between its reading position and the adjacent positions varies more or less strongly (in particular according to the number of display surfaces that the display member comprises, which influences the pitch between two successive positions), a margin of appreciation can be provided with regard to the parallelism between the display surface and the plate in the case of a trailing display. Indeed, it can be considered that the conditions for reading the information carried by the display surface remain optimal when the inclination of the latter with reference to the parallel plane is within a range of plus or minus 15 degrees, preferably more or minus 10 degrees. Of course, this margin of appreciation depends on the number of different display surfaces carried by the display member, and the person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in adapting the present teaching according to his own needs, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.
[0012] Par ailleurs, on peut avantageusement prévoir que l'organe d'affichage porte au moins deux, préférablement jusqu'à douze, surfaces d'affichage. [0013] Dans ce cas, on peut préférablement prévoir que les surfaces d'affichage soient régulièrement réparties autour de l'axe de rotation en étant sensiblement agencées suivant une portion de cône. [0012] Furthermore, it is advantageously possible for the display member to carry at least two, preferably up to twelve, display surfaces. [0013] In this case, provision may preferably be made for the display surfaces to be regularly distributed around the axis of rotation, being substantially arranged along a portion of a cone.
[0014] Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, on peut prévoir que l'organe d'affichage porte une première planche dentée, préférablement une première étoile, agencée suivant l'axe de rotation et en prise avec une deuxième planche dentée d'entrainement, préférablement une deuxième étoile, orientée de manière à être contenue dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général, la deuxième planche dentée présentant une liaison cinématique avec un mobile d'entrainement destiné à être entraîné par le mouvement horloger ou sous l'effet d'une action prédéfinie d'un utilisateur sur un organe de commande. [0014]According to a preferred embodiment, provision may be made for the display member to carry a first toothed board, preferably a first star, arranged along the axis of rotation and in engagement with a second toothed drive board, preferably a second star, oriented so as to be contained in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane, the second toothed plate having a kinematic connection with a drive wheel intended to be driven by the watch movement or under the effect of a predefined action of a user on a control device.
[0015] Dans ce cas, on peut avantageusement prévoir que le mécanisme d'affichage comporte un sautoir de positionnement de l'organe d'affichage agencé pour coopérer avec la deuxième planche dentée. [0015] In this case, provision can advantageously be made for the display mechanism to comprise a jumper for positioning the display member arranged to cooperate with the second toothed plate.
[0016] Selon une variante de réalisation préférée, on peut en outre prévoir que le mécanisme d'affichage comporte un organe d'affichage supplémentaire orienté pour pivoter suivant un axe de rotation supplémentaire présentant une inclinaison comprise entre 10 et 80 degrés en référence au plan général, et que l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire porte au moins une surface d'affichage supplémentaire destinée à être entraînée en rotation entre au moins deux positions différentes autour de l'axe de rotation supplémentaire, et à être située sensiblement dans un plan parallèle au plan général dans l'une de ses positions, pour définir une position de lecture adjacente à la position de lecture du premier organe d'affichage. [0016] According to a preferred variant embodiment, it is also possible to provide for the display mechanism to comprise an additional display member oriented to pivot along an additional axis of rotation having an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the plane general, and that the additional display member carries at least one additional display surface intended to be driven in rotation between at least two different positions around the additional axis of rotation, and to be located substantially in a parallel plane in the general plane in one of its positions, to define a reading position adjacent to the reading position of the first display member.
[0017] On peut alors préférablement prévoir que la surface d'affichage et la surface d'affichage supplémentaire soient agencées de telle manière qu'elles soient positionnées en étant adjacentes l'une à l'autre uniquement lorsqu'elles se trouvent simultanément dans leurs positions de lecture respectives. [0017] It can then preferably be provided that the display surface and the additional display surface are arranged in such a way that they are positioned adjacent to each other only when they are simultaneously in their respective reading positions.
[0018] Par ailleurs, on peut avantageusement prévoir que le premier organe d'affichage porte une goupille agencée pour actionner une étoile solidaire de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire et faire avancer ce dernier d'au moins un pas à chaque tour complet du premier organe d'affichage. [0018] Furthermore, provision can advantageously be made for the first display member to carry a pin arranged to actuate an integral star of the additional display member and advancing the latter by at least one step for each complete turn of the first display member.
[0019] Lorsque le mécanisme d'affichage comporte un organe d'affichage supplémentaire, on peut prévoir que l'axe de rotation supplémentaire soit distinct du premier axe de rotation en étant sensiblement parallèle à ce dernier, le mécanisme d'affichage comportant un support supplémentaire destiné à être assemblé au moins indirectement à la platine et sur lequel l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire est monté rotatif. [0019] When the display mechanism comprises an additional display member, provision may be made for the additional axis of rotation to be separate from the first axis of rotation while being substantially parallel to the latter, the display mechanism comprising a support additional intended to be assembled at least indirectly to the plate and on which the additional display member is rotatably mounted.
[0020] Dans ce cas, on peut en outre prévoir que l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire porte au moins deux, préférablement jusqu'à douze, surfaces d'affichage supplémentaires. [0020] In this case, provision can also be made for the additional display member to carry at least two, preferably up to twelve, additional display surfaces.
[0021] La présente invention concerne également un mouvement horloger comportant une platine supportant un mécanisme d'affichage selon les caractéristiques qui précèdent, ainsi qu'une pièce d'horlogerie comportant un tel mouvement horloger. The present invention also relates to a timepiece movement comprising a plate supporting a display mechanism according to the above characteristics, as well as a timepiece comprising such a timepiece movement.
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[0022] D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation préféré qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif et dans lesquels: Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description of a preferred embodiment which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings given by way of non-limiting example and in which :
- la figure 1a représente une vue de face simplifiée d'un mécanisme d'affichage selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'art antérieur, la figure 1b représente une vue en perspective simplifiée d'un mécanisme d'affichage selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'art antérieur, et la figure 1c représente une vue en perspective simplifiée d'un mécanisme d'affichage selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention,- Figure 1a shows a simplified front view of a display mechanism according to a first embodiment of the prior art, Figure 1b shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism according to a second embodiment embodiment of the prior art, and Figure 1c shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
- la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective partielle et simplifiée d'un détail de construction du mécanisme d'affichage de la figure 1c, et- Figure 2 shows a partial and simplified perspective view of a construction detail of the display mechanism of Figure 1c, and
- la figure 3 représente une vue de face simplifiée d'une partie d'une pièce d'horlogerie intégrant un mécanisme d'affichage selon la figure 1c.- Figure 3 shows a simplified front view of part of a timepiece incorporating a display mechanism according to Figure 1c.
Mode(s) de réalisation de l'invention Embodiment(s) of the Invention
[0023] La figure 1c représente une vue en perspective simplifiée d'un mécanisme d'affichage 1 selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention, permettant de comparer les encombrements respectifs des différents mécanismes d'affichage antérieurs (figures 1a et 1b) et du mécanisme d'affichage selon la présente invention, pour des dimensions d'affichage données. [0023] Figure 1c shows a simplified perspective view of a display mechanism 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, making it possible to compare the respective dimensions of the various prior display mechanisms (FIGS. 1a and 1b) and of the display mechanism according to the present invention, for given display dimensions.
[0024] Plus précisément, le mécanisme d'affichage 1 visible sur la figure 1c est ici destiné à afficher le PAR d'un utilisateur dans le cadre de la pratique du golf, à titre d'exemple illustratif non limitatif. More specifically, the display mechanism 1 visible in Figure 1c is here intended to display the PAR of a user in the context of playing golf, by way of non-limiting illustrative example.
[0025] A cet effet, le mécanisme d'affichage 1 comporte un premier organe d'affichage des unités 2 associé à un organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 des dizaines et des centaines. For this purpose, the display mechanism 1 comprises a first unit display member 2 associated with an additional display member 4 of the tens and hundreds.
[0026] L'organe d'affichage 2 des unités comprend un moyeu 6 à partir duquel s'étendent dix bras 8, régulièrement répartis autour du moyeu 6, et, dont chacun porte une palette définissant une surface d'affichage 10 d'un chiffre entre 0 et 9. Les bras 8 et/ou les surfaces d'affichage 10 présentent une inclinaison en référence au plan moyen du moyeu 6 de telle manière que les surfaces d'affichage 10 soient réparties sensiblement suivant une portion de cône. The display member 2 of the units comprises a hub 6 from which extend ten arms 8, regularly distributed around the hub 6, and each of which carries a pallet defining a display surface 10 of a number between 0 and 9. The arms 8 and/or the display surfaces 10 have an inclination with reference to the mean plane of the hub 6 in such a way that the display surfaces 10 are distributed substantially along a portion of a cone.
[0027] On distingue également les dents d'une première planche dentée 12, ici les branches d'une première étoile, coaxiale au moyeu 6 en étant solidaire de ce dernier pour permettre l'entrainement de l'organe d'affichage 2 en rotation comme cela sera décrit ultérieurement. [0027] There are also the teeth of a first toothed plate 12, here the branches of a first star, coaxial with the hub 6 being integral with the latter to allow the drive of the display member 2 in rotation as will be described later.
[0028] L'organe d'affichage 2 est destiné à être monté rotatif sur un élément de bâti d'un mouvement horloger, typiquement une platine, par l'intermédiaire d'un support (référence numérique 14 sur la figure 3) présentant un palier agencé de telle manière que l'organe d'affichage 2 soit pivoté suivant un axe de rotation incliné en référence à un plan général de la platine du mouvement horloger, avantageusement suivant un angle compris entre 10 et 80 degrés. The display member 2 is intended to be rotatably mounted on a frame element of a watch movement, typically a plate, by means of a support (numeral reference 14 in FIG. 3) having a bearing arranged in such a way that the display member 2 is pivoted along an axis of rotation inclined with reference to a general plane of the plate of the watch movement, advantageously at an angle of between 10 and 80 degrees.
[0029] Ainsi, par sa forme et son orientation, l'organe d'affichage 2 peut présenter ses surfaces d'affichage 10 dans une position de lecture à tour de rôle. Autrement dit, chaque surface d'affichage 10 présente une pluralité de positions différentes autour de l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage 2, l'une de ces positions étant telle que la surface d'affichage 10 soit située dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général de la platine pour définir cette position de lecture. Sur la vue de la figure 1c, le 0 est ici dans cette position de lecture. Il ressort à l'évidence que les conditions de lecture de la surface d'affichage située dans la position de lecture sont optimales, notamment en comparaison avec les conditions de lecture des autres surfaces d'affichage qui ne sont pas situées dans la position de lecture, qui sont nettement dégradées. Bien entendu, la manière dont les conditions de lecture sont dégradées en dehors de la position de lecture dépend fortement du nombre de surfaces d'affichage que porte l'organe d'affichage 2, le nombre de surfaces d'affichage ayant un impact sur l'inclinaison relative entre deux surfaces d'affichage adjacentes. Thus, by its shape and its orientation, the display member 2 can present its display surfaces 10 in a reading position in turn. In other words, each display surface 10 has a plurality of different positions around the axis of rotation of the display member 2, one of these positions being such that the display surface 10 is located in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane of the plate to define this reading position. In the view of FIG. 1c, the 0 is here in this reading position. It is evident that the reading conditions of the display surface located in the reading position are optimal, in particular in comparison with the reading conditions of the other display surfaces which are not located in the reading position. , which are markedly degraded. Of course, the way in which the reading conditions are degraded outside the reading position strongly depends on the number of display surfaces carried by the display member 2, the number of display surfaces having an impact on the relative inclination between two adjacent display surfaces.
[0030] On pourra avantageusement prévoir, de manière préférée, que la position de lecture soit unique, les conditions de lecture étant nettement dégradées dans toutes les autres positions, pour éviter tout doute lors de la lecture de l'information affichée par l'organe d'affichage 2. Non seulement les surfaces d'affichage situées dans les positions adjacentes à la position de lecture présentent alors une inclinaison visible pour l'utilisateur, mais certaines autres positions ne permettent éventuellement pas du tout de lire l'information portée par les surfaces d'affichage concernées. [0030] Provision may advantageously be made, preferably, for the reading position to be unique, the reading conditions being significantly degraded in all the other positions, to avoid any doubt when reading the information displayed by the device. display 2. Not only do the display surfaces located in the positions adjacent to the reading position then have a visible inclination for the user, but certain other positions possibly do not allow the information carried by the display surfaces concerned.
[0031] L'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 des dizaines et des centaines comprend un moyeu 16 à partir duquel s'étendent six bras 18, régulièrement répartis autour du moyeu 16, et, dont chacun porte une palette définissant une surface d'affichage 20 de deux chiffres, ici 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 et 12. Les bras 18 et/ou les surfaces d'affichage 20 présentent une inclinaison en référence au plan moyen du moyeu 16 de telle manière que les surfaces d'affichage 20 soient réparties sensiblement suivant une portion de cône. The additional tens and hundreds display member 4 comprises a hub 16 from which extend six arms 18, regularly distributed around the hub 16, and each of which carries a pallet defining a display surface 20 of two digits, here 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 12. The arms 18 and/or the display surfaces 20 have an inclination with reference to the mean plane of the hub 16 in such a way that the display surfaces 20 are distributed substantially along a cone portion.
[0032] L'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 est également destiné à être monté rotatif sur la platine du mouvement horloger, par l'intermédiaire d'un support 24 présentant un palier agencé de telle manière que l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 soit pivoté suivant un axe de rotation incliné en référence au plan général de la platine, avantageusement suivant un angle compris entre 10 et 80 degrés. [0033] Ainsi, par sa forme et son orientation, l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 peut également présenter ses surfaces d'affichage 20 dans une position de lecture à tour de rôle, cette position de lecture étant adjacente à celle des surfaces d'affichage 10 de l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités. Autrement dit, chaque surface d'affichage 20 présente une pluralité de positions différentes autour de l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4, l'une de ces positions étant telle que la surface d'affichage 20 soit située dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général de la platine pour définir cette position de lecture. Sur la vue de la figure 1c, le 07 est ici dans cette position de lecture, et on peut donc lire la valeur 070 grâce aux deux surfaces d'affichage 10, 20 situées dans les deux positions de lecture. [0032] The additional display member 4 is also intended to be rotatably mounted on the plate of the watch movement, by means of a support 24 having a bearing arranged in such a way that the additional display member 4 is pivoted along an axis of rotation inclined with reference to the general plane of the plate, advantageously at an angle of between 10 and 80 degrees. Thus, by its shape and its orientation, the additional display member 4 can also present its display surfaces 20 in a reading position in turn, this reading position being adjacent to that of the surfaces of display 10 of the display member 2 of the units. In other words, each display surface 20 has a plurality of different positions around the axis of rotation of the additional display member 4, one of these positions being such that the display surface 20 is located in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane of the plate to define this reading position. In the view of FIG. 1c, the 07 is here in this reading position, and the value 070 can therefore be read thanks to the two display surfaces 10, 20 located in the two reading positions.
[0034] De manière préférée, les surfaces d'affichage 10 et les surfaces d'affichage 20 de l'organe d'affichage 4 supplémentaire sont agencées de telle manière qu'elles soient positionnées en étant adjacentes l'une à l'autre uniquement lorsqu'elles se trouvent simultanément dans leurs positions de lecture respectives. Preferably, the display surfaces 10 and the display surfaces 20 of the additional display member 4 are arranged in such a way that they are positioned adjacent to each other only when they are simultaneously in their respective reading positions.
[0035] La figure 2 représente une vue en perspective partielle et simplifiée d'un détail de construction du mécanisme d'affichage 1. [0035] Figure 2 shows a partial and simplified perspective view of a construction detail of the display mechanism 1.
[0036] L'organe d'affichage 2 des unités comporte un pivot 26 logé dans le palier du support 14 (non visible sur la figure 2 pour plus de clarté). Bien entendu, l'homme du métier pourra inverser l'assemblage de l'organe d'affichage 2 sur le support 14 sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées, c'est-à-dire prévoir que le support 14 porte un arbre fixe autour duquel est engagé un canon solidaire de l'organe d'affichage 2. The display unit 2 of the units comprises a pivot 26 housed in the bearing of the support 14 (not visible in FIG. 2 for greater clarity). Of course, those skilled in the art could reverse the assembly of the display member 2 on the support 14 without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims, that is to say provide that the support 14 carries a fixed shaft around which is engaged a barrel secured to the display member 2.
[0037] Le mode d'entrainement de l'organe d'affichage 2 selon le présent mode de réalisation est visible sur la figure 2. On peut en effet prévoir que le mécanisme d'affichage 1 comporte une deuxième planche dentée 28, également une étoile ici, agencée en prise avec la première planche dentée 12 de l'organe d'affichage 2 The drive mode of the display member 2 according to this embodiment is visible in Figure 2. It can indeed be provided that the display mechanism 1 comprises a second toothed plate 28, also a star here, arranged in engagement with the first toothed plate 12 of the display member 2
[0038] De manière avantageuse, la deuxième planche dentée 28 est orientée ici de manière à être contenue dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général de la platine, celle-ci présentant une liaison cinématique, par l'intermédiaire d'une roue 30 dont elle est solidaire, avec un mobile d'entrainement 32 destiné à être entraîné par le mouvement horloger ou sous l'effet d'une action prédéfinie d'un utilisateur sur un organe de commande. Advantageously, the second toothed board 28 is oriented here so as to be contained in a plane substantially parallel to the plane general of the plate, the latter having a kinematic connection, by means of a wheel 30 to which it is integral, with a driving wheel set 32 intended to be driven by the watch movement or under the effect of a predefined action of a user on a control device.
[0039] Un sautoir 34 coopère avec la deuxième planche dentée 28 pour assurer l'orientation requise de l'organe d'affichage 2 en référence à son axe de rotation, par l'intermédiaire des première et deuxième planches dentées 12, 28. A jumper 34 cooperates with the second toothed plate 28 to ensure the required orientation of the display member 2 with reference to its axis of rotation, via the first and second toothed plates 12, 28.
[0040] Par ailleurs, l'entrainement en rotation de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 est assuré ici directement par l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités, à titre illustratif non limitatif. A cet effet, l'organe d'affichage 2 comprend une goupille 36 d'entrainement de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4, solidaire de son moyeu 6 et destinée à coopérer avec l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 une fois par tour complet de l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités. Furthermore, the rotational drive of the additional display member 4 is ensured here directly by the display member 2 of the units, by way of non-limiting illustration. To this end, the display member 2 comprises a pin 36 for driving the additional display member 4, integral with its hub 6 and intended to cooperate with the additional display member 4 once per revolution. full of 2 units display organ.
[0041] L'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 comprend également un pivot 38 logé dans le palier du support 24 (non visible sur la figure 2 pour plus de clarté). Le moyeu 16 porte un arbre 40, orienté suivant l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4, à l'extrémité duquel est agencée une étoile 42 destinée à être entraînée par la goupille 36 de l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités pour faire pivoter d'un pas l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 à chaque tour complet de l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités. The additional display member 4 also includes a pivot 38 housed in the support bearing 24 (not visible in Figure 2 for clarity). The hub 16 carries a shaft 40, oriented along the axis of rotation of the additional display member 4, at the end of which is arranged a star wheel 42 intended to be driven by the pin 36 of the display member 2 of the units to rotate the additional display member 4 by one step each complete revolution of the display member 2 of the units.
[0042] On peut avantageusement prévoir que l'étoile 42 soit rendue solidaire de l'arbre 40 de manière à présenter un certain jeu angulaire pour sécuriser une transmission entre les deux organes d'affichage dans les deux sens de rotation et éviter des double-sauts. [0042] Provision may advantageously be made for the star 42 to be secured to the shaft 40 so as to present a certain angular clearance to secure transmission between the two display members in both directions of rotation and to avoid double- jumps.
[0043] Par ailleurs, le support 24 porte avantageusement un organe de positionnement (non visible) agencé pour coopérer avec les branches d'une étoile supplémentaire 44, solidaire du moyeu 16, pour assurer le bon positionnement de l'organe d'affichage supplémentaire 4 en référence à son axe de rotation. [0044] Il ressort de la vue de la figure 2 que les axes de rotation respectifs des deux organes d'affichage sont parallèles mais décalés, à titre illustratif non limitatif, ces derniers étant conformés de telle manière que leurs positions d'affichage soient bien adjacentes. Furthermore, the support 24 advantageously carries a positioning member (not visible) arranged to cooperate with the branches of an additional star 44, integral with the hub 16, to ensure the correct positioning of the additional display member 4 with reference to its axis of rotation. It is apparent from the view of Figure 2 that the respective axes of rotation of the two display members are parallel but offset, by way of non-limiting illustration, the latter being shaped in such a way that their display positions are indeed adjacent.
[0045] Bien entendu, il est possible de prévoir en alternative que les axes de rotation des organes d'affichage soient alignés, et qu'un seul support soit mis en œuvre, soit pour porter directement les deux organes d'affichage, soit pour n'en porter qu'un seul, celui-ci portant alors lui-même l'autre. [0045] Of course, it is possible to provide as an alternative that the axes of rotation of the display members are aligned, and that a single support is implemented, either to directly carry the two display members, or to wear only one, the latter then itself carrying the other.
[0046] La figure 3 représente une vue de face simplifiée d'une partie d'une pièce d'horlogerie 100 intégrant le mécanisme d'affichage 1 qui vient d'être décrit. La pièce d'horlogerie 100 comporte une boite 102 logeant un mouvement horloger 104 dont la construction importe peu pour la mise en œuvre du mécanisme d'affichage selon la présente invention. [0046] Figure 3 shows a simplified front view of part of a timepiece 100 integrating the display mechanism 1 which has just been described. The timepiece 100 comprises a case 102 housing a timepiece movement 104 whose construction matters little for the implementation of the display mechanism according to the present invention.
[0047] Le mouvement horloger 104 ne sera donc pas décrit en détail dans un souci de simplification. Celui-ci comprend une base de temps 106 dont les oscillations sont entretenues par un ressort de barillet 108, logé dans un barillet 110, par l'intermédiaire d'un rouage de finissage 112, de manière conventionnelle. Le rouage de finissage 112 est agencé pour entraîner en rotation des organes d'affichage de l'heure courante par l'intermédiaire d'une chaussée 114 et d'une roue des heures 116. The watch movement 104 will therefore not be described in detail for the sake of simplification. This comprises a time base 106 whose oscillations are maintained by a barrel spring 108, housed in a barrel 110, via a going train 112, in a conventional manner. The going train 112 is arranged to drive current time display members in rotation via a roadway 114 and an hour wheel 116.
[0048] Le mouvement horloger 104 comporte également un mécanisme de remontage et de correction 118, actionné par une tige 120 de remontage et de correction susceptible d'occuper ici trois positions axiales différentes, une position de remontage et deux positions de correction. Le mécanisme de remontage et de correction 118 comprend notamment une bascule (non représentée) portant un jeu de renvois de correction 122 dont l'orientation est dépendante de la position axiale de la tige 120, pour établir une liaison cinématique entre cette dernière et un mécanisme à corriger différent dans chaque position axiale. Ainsi, dans une position axiale tirée de la tige 120, sa rotation permet de corriger la position angulaire des organes d'affichage de l'heure courante, tandis que dans l'autre position axiale tirée, la rotation de la tige 120 est transmise à un premier renvoi 124. Ce dernier présente une liaison cinématique avec le mobile d'entrainement 32, comprenant ici deux renvois supplémentaires 126 et 128 (sous la roue des heures 116), le mobile d'entrainement 32 étant lui-même en prise avec l'organe d'affichage 2 des unités par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième planche dentée 28 et la roue 30. The watch movement 104 also includes a winding and correction mechanism 118, actuated by a winding and correction rod 120 capable of occupying three different axial positions here, a winding position and two correction positions. The winding and correction mechanism 118 notably comprises a rocker (not shown) carrying a set of correction transmissions 122 whose orientation is dependent on the axial position of the rod 120, to establish a kinematic connection between the latter and a mechanism to be corrected different in each axial position. Thus, in a pulled axial position of the stem 120, its rotation makes it possible to correct the angular position of the current time display members, while in the other pulled axial position, the rotation of the stem 120 is transmitted to a first reference 124. The latter has a kinematic connection with the mobile drive 32, comprising here two additional references 126 and 128 (under the hour wheel 116), the drive wheel set 32 itself being engaged with the unit display member 2 via the second toothed plate 28 and the wheel 30.
[0049] Grâce à cette construction, une rotation de la tige 120 dans un sens ou dans l'autre, lorsqu'elle est dans sa position axiale correspondante, permet de corriger la valeur du PAR affichée par le mécanisme d'affichage 1 , entre les valeurs 070 et 129. Thanks to this construction, a rotation of the rod 120 in one direction or the other, when it is in its corresponding axial position, makes it possible to correct the value of the PAR displayed by the display mechanism 1, between the values 070 and 129.
[0050] Sur la figure 3, le mécanisme d'affichage 1 a volontairement été positionné partiellement au-dessus du barillet 110 pour mieux mettre en évidence l'avantage de la présente invention en termes d'encombrement. On constate en effet que la construction particulière du mécanisme d'affichage 1 selon l'invention permet de l'implanter dans ce cas à proximité immédiate du barillet 110, qui est généralement le composant le plus encombrant d'un mouvement horloger, et en agençant les positions de lecture des organes d'affichage 2 et 4 au-dessus du barillet 110. Un tel agencement ne serait pas possible avec un mécanisme d'affichage à cylindres, tandis qu'un mécanisme d'affichage à disques lisible occuperait une portion importante de la surface disponible dans un plan parallèle au plan moyen du mouvement horloger (généralement parallèle au plan général de la platine). In Figure 3, the display mechanism 1 has deliberately been positioned partially above the barrel 110 to better highlight the advantage of the present invention in terms of size. It can be seen in fact that the particular construction of the display mechanism 1 according to the invention makes it possible to install it in this case in the immediate vicinity of the barrel 110, which is generally the bulkiest component of a watch movement, and by arranging the reading positions of the display members 2 and 4 above the barrel 110. Such an arrangement would not be possible with a cylinder display mechanism, whereas a readable disc display mechanism would occupy a significant portion of the surface available in a plane parallel to the mean plane of the watch movement (generally parallel to the general plane of the plate).
[0051] Le mécanisme d'affichage 1 est illustré ici avec des axes de rotation des organes d'affichage 2 et 4 présentant une même inclinaison, de l'ordre de 45 degrés, par rapport au plan général de la platine, mais il s'agit bien entendu d'un exemple de réalisation non limitatif, l'angle d'inclinaison de chacun des axes de rotation étant susceptible de varier entre 10 et 80 degrés pour prendre en compte les spécificités du mouvement horloger dans lequel le mécanisme d'affichage est implanté. Dans ce cas, les surfaces d'affichage présentent une inclinaison de l'ordre de 45 degrés par rapport à l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'affichage correspondant. The display mechanism 1 is illustrated here with axes of rotation of the display members 2 and 4 having the same inclination, of the order of 45 degrees, relative to the general plane of the plate, but it is this is of course a non-limiting example of embodiment, the angle of inclination of each of the axes of rotation being capable of varying between 10 and 80 degrees to take into account the specificities of the watch movement in which the display mechanism is implanted. In this case, the display surfaces have an inclination of the order of 45 degrees relative to the axis of rotation of the corresponding display member.
[0052] Grâce aux caractéristiques qui viennent d'être présentées, on obtient un mécanisme d'affichage offrant une grande flexibilité au constructeur horloger, pour en répartir l'encombrement dans un mouvement horloger en fonction de ses besoins, tout en offrant une excellente lisibilité. [0053] Bien entendu, s'il est possible de prévoir que le mécanisme d'affichage selon l'invention comprenne un guichet ou un cache pour faciliter l'identification de la position de lecture, une telle mesure n'est qu'optionnelle puisqu'un examen comparé entre la position de lecture et les autres positions permet d'identifier la position de lecture sans difficulté, du fait d'une différence importante entre leurs conditions de lecture respectives. En effet, il ne s'agit pas ici d'apprécier exclusivement si une surface d'affichage donnée est bien parallèle ou non au plan général de la platine, mais plutôt d'apprécier préférablement les conditions de lecture relatives entre positions adjacentes, ce qui permet d'identifier sans aucun doute possible quelle position correspond à la position de lecture. On notera également que, même si cela n'est pas absolument nécessaire (plus particulièrement dans le cas d'un affichage traînant), l'identification de la position de lecture est simplifiée si les surfaces d'affichage sont individualisées, comme c'est le cas du mode de réalisation préféré qui a été illustré à titre d'exemple non limitatif. [0052] Thanks to the characteristics which have just been presented, a display mechanism is obtained offering great flexibility to the watchmaker, in order to distribute the size thereof in a watchmaking movement according to his needs, while offering excellent readability. . Of course, if it is possible to provide that the display mechanism according to the invention comprises a window or a cover to facilitate the identification of the reading position, such a measure is only optional since A comparative examination between the reading position and the other positions makes it possible to identify the reading position without difficulty, due to a significant difference between their respective reading conditions. Indeed, it is not a question here of exclusively assessing whether a given display surface is indeed parallel or not to the general plane of the plate, but rather of preferably assessing the relative reading conditions between adjacent positions, which makes it possible to identify without any possible doubt which position corresponds to the reading position. It will also be noted that, even if not absolutely necessary (more particularly in the case of a trailing display), the identification of the reading position is simplified if the display surfaces are individualized, as is the case of the preferred embodiment which has been illustrated by way of non-limiting example.
[0054] La description qui précède s'attache à décrire un mode de réalisation particulier à titre d'illustration non limitative et, l'invention n'est pas limitée à la mise en œuvre de certaines caractéristiques particulières qui viennent d'être décrites. Ainsi, par exemple, la mise en œuvre de la présente invention n'est pas limitée à l'affichage de la grandeur mentionnée, soit ici le PAR lors de la pratique du golf, et l'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour adapter le présent enseignement et réaliser un mécanisme d'affichage répondant aux caractéristiques revendiquées mais mis en œuvre en relation avec l'affichage d'une autre grandeur, que l'entrainement du mécanisme d'affichage soit réalisé par le mouvement horloger ou en réponse à une action d'un utilisateur sur une couronne ou sur un poussoir par exemple. Il en va de même de la construction du mécanisme d'actionnement du mécanisme d'affichage telle que décrite et illustrée. A titre d'exemple, les première et deuxième étoiles 12 et 28 pourraient être remplacées par des roues à dentures coniques. Par ailleurs, comme déjà mentionné précédemment, lorsque le mécanisme d'affichage comporte plusieurs organes d'affichage, chacun d'eux pourrait être entraîné indépendamment de l'autre ou des autres, en alternative à ce qui vient d'être illustré et décrit. The foregoing description sets out to describe a particular embodiment by way of non-limiting illustration and the invention is not limited to the implementation of certain particular characteristics which have just been described. Thus, for example, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the display of the quantity mentioned, i.e. here the PAR when playing golf, and the person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty. to adapt the present teaching and produce a display mechanism meeting the claimed characteristics but implemented in relation to the display of another quantity, whether the drive of the display mechanism is carried out by the watch movement or in response to an action by a user on a crown or on a pusher, for example. The same applies to the construction of the actuating mechanism of the display mechanism as described and illustrated. By way of example, the first and second stars 12 and 28 could be replaced by bevel gears. Furthermore, as already mentioned above, when the display mechanism comprises several display members, each of them could be driven independently of the other or others, as an alternative to what has just been illustrated and described.
[0055] Enfin, on notera également que, suivant le type de construction mis en œuvre, l'homme du métier pourra réaliser un affichage traînant (par exemple l'affichage des secondes de temps mesurés) ou sautant en fonction de ses propres besoins. [0055] Finally, it will also be noted that, depending on the type of construction implemented, the person skilled in the art can produce a dragging display (for example the display of the seconds of time measured) or jumping according to his own needs.

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Revendications Claims
1. Mécanisme d'affichage (1), pour un mouvement horloger (104) comprenant une platine définissant un plan général, le mécanisme d'affichage (1) comportant un support (14), destiné à être assemblé au moins indirectement à la platine et sur lequel est monté rotatif un organe d'affichage (2) portant au moins une surface d'affichage (10), destinée à être entraînée en rotation entre au moins des première et deuxième positions différentes autour de l'axe de rotation dudit organe d'affichage (2), ledit support (14) étant agencé de telle manière que ledit axe de rotation soit orienté pour présenter une inclinaison comprise entre 10 et 80 degrés en référence au plan général, caractérisé en ce que ladite surface d'affichage (10) porte au moins une information à afficher, associée à un instant prédéfini ou à un évènement prédéfini, et en ce que ladite surface d'affichage (10) est agencée de manière à être située sensiblement dans un plan parallèle au plan général dans ladite première position, audit instant prédéfini ou lors de la survenue dudit évènement prédéfini, pour définir une position de lecture de ladite information, dans laquelle les conditions de lecture de ladite information par un utilisateur sont optimales, les conditions de lecture de ladite information étant dégradées lorsque ladite surface d'affichage (10) est dans ladite au moins deuxième position. 1. Display mechanism (1), for a watch movement (104) comprising a plate defining a general plane, the display mechanism (1) comprising a support (14), intended to be assembled at least indirectly to the plate and on which is rotatably mounted a display member (2) carrying at least one display surface (10), intended to be driven in rotation between at least first and second different positions around the axis of rotation of said member display (2), said support (14) being arranged in such a way that said axis of rotation is oriented to present an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the general plane, characterized in that said display surface ( 10) carries at least one item of information to be displayed, associated with a predefined instant or with a predefined event, and in that said display surface (10) is arranged so as to be located substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in said first position, said predefined instant or upon the occurrence of said predefined event, to define a position for reading said information, in which the conditions for reading said information by a user are optimal, the conditions for reading said information being degraded when said surface d display (10) is in said at least second position.
2. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est agencé de telle manière que ladite au moins une surface d'affichage (10) soit située dans un plan sécant au plan général au moins dans ladite deuxième position. 2. Mechanism (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is arranged such that said at least one display surface (10) is located in a secant plane to the general plane at least in said second position.
3. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe d'affichage (2) porte au moins deux, préférablement jusqu'à douze, surfaces d'affichage (10). 3. Mechanism (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said display member (2) carries at least two, preferably up to twelve, display surfaces (10).
4. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que lesdites surfaces d'affichage (10) sont régulièrement réparties autour dudit axe de rotation en étant sensiblement agencées suivant une portion de cône. 4. Mechanism (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that said display surfaces (10) are regularly distributed around said axis of rotation, being substantially arranged along a portion of a cone.
5. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe d'affichage (2) porte une première planche dentée (12), préférablement une première étoile, agencée suivant ledit axe de rotation et en prise avec une deuxième planche dentée (28) d'entrainement, préférablement une deuxième étoile, orientée de manière à être contenue dans un plan sensiblement parallèle au plan général, ladite deuxième planche dentée (28) présentant une liaison cinématique avec un mobile d'entrainement (32) destiné à être entraîné par le mouvement horloger (104) ou sous l'effet d'une action prédéfinie d'un utilisateur sur un organe de commande (120). 5. Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said display member (2) carries a first toothed plate (12), preferably a first star, arranged along said axis of rotation and in engagement with a second toothed drive board (28), preferably a second star, oriented so as to be contained in a plane substantially parallel to the general plane, said second toothed plate (28) having a kinematic connection with a driving wheel set (32) intended to be driven by the watch movement (104) or under the effect of a predefined action by a user on a control device (120).
6. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un sautoir (34) de positionnement dudit organe d'affichage (2) agencé pour coopérer avec ladite deuxième planche dentée (28). 6. Mechanism (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises a jumper (34) for positioning said display member (2) arranged to cooperate with said second toothed plate (28).
7. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un organe d'affichage supplémentaire (4) orienté pour pivoter suivant un axe de rotation supplémentaire présentant une inclinaison comprise entre 10 et 80 degrés en référence au plan général, et en ce que ledit organe d'affichage supplémentaire (4) porte au moins une surface d'affichage (20) supplémentaire destinée à être entraînée en rotation entre au moins deux positions différentes autour dudit axe de rotation supplémentaire, et à être située sensiblement dans un plan parallèle au plan général dans l'une desdites positions pour définir une position de lecture, adjacente à la position de lecture dudit organe d'affichage (2). 7. Mechanism (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an additional display member (4) oriented to pivot along an additional axis of rotation having an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees in reference in general terms, and in that said additional display member (4) carries at least one additional display surface (20) intended to be driven in rotation between at least two different positions around said additional axis of rotation, and be located substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in one of said positions to define a reading position, adjacent to the reading position of said display member (2).
8. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite surface d'affichage (10) et ladite surface d'affichage (20) supplémentaire sont agencées de telle manière qu'elles soient positionnées en étant adjacentes l'une à l'autre uniquement lorsqu'elles se trouvent simultanément dans leurs positions de lecture respectives. 8. Mechanism (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that said display surface (10) and said additional display surface (20) are arranged in such a way that they are positioned adjacent to each other. the other only when they are simultaneously in their respective reading positions.
9. Mécanisme (1) selon la revendication 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe d'affichage (2) porte une goupille (36) agencée pour actionner une étoile (42) solidaire dudit organe d'affichage supplémentaire (4) et faire avancer ce dernier d'au moins un pas à chaque tour complet dudit organe d'affichage (2). 9. Mechanism (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that said display member (2) carries a pin (36) arranged to actuate a star (42) integral with said additional display member (4) and advancing the latter by at least one step for each complete turn of said display member (2).
10. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications 7 à 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit axe de rotation supplémentaire est distinct dudit axe de rotation en étant sensiblement parallèle à ce dernier, le mécanisme d'affichage comportant un support (24) supplémentaire destiné à être assemblé au moins indirectement à la platine et sur lequel ledit organe d'affichage supplémentaire (4) est monté rotatif. 10. Mechanism (1) according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that said additional axis of rotation is distinct from said axis of rotation being substantially parallel to the latter, the display mechanism comprising a support (24) additional intended to be assembled at least indirectly to the plate and on which said additional display member (4) is rotatably mounted.
11. Mécanisme (1) selon l'une des revendications 7 à 10, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe d'affichage supplémentaire (4) porte au moins deux, préférablement jusqu'à douze, surfaces d'affichage (20) supplémentaires. 11. Mechanism (1) according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that said additional display member (4) carries at least two, preferably up to twelve, additional display surfaces (20).
12. Mouvement horloger (104) comportant une platine supportant un mécanisme d'affichage (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11. 12. Watch movement (104) comprising a plate supporting a display mechanism (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11.
13. Pièce d'horlogerie (100) comportant un mouvement horloger (104) selon la revendication 12. 13. Timepiece (100) comprising a timepiece movement (104) according to claim 12.
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