Timepiece movement (1) comprising: - a main frame (3) acting as a support for a drive source (5) and for at least one base gear train (7) designed to be driven by the drive source (5); - at least one flying bridge (11) cantilever-mounted on an element of the main frame (3) and extending in superposition on the latter, characterized in that the flying bridge (11) supports at least one functional element (13; 9) kinematically linked to the base gear train (7) via a flying gear train (17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d), and in that the functional element (13; 9) and at least some elements of the flying gear train (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d) are entirely supported on the flying bridge (11).
Portable jewellery piece (3) comprising a mechanism (1) for animating an object (11), said mechanism (1) comprising: - a motive source (5) arranged to drive a transmission (9); - a regulating system (7) arranged to regulate the speed of rotation of said transmission (9); - a support system (13) bearing an object (11) that is intended to be animated according to a rotation about a first axis of rotation (A1) under the effect of said motive source (5) via a power take-off (9b; 9f) forming part of said transmission (9). According to the invention, said support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) that is mounted so as to be able to pivot on a frame element about said first axis of rotation (A1), and an inner frame (13f) that is mounted so as to be able to pivot in said first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) that is substantially orthogonal with respect to said first pivot axis (A1), said object (11) being moreover arranged so as to be driven by an eccentric driving element (15b) that is secured in rotation with a driving wheel (15) arranged to be driven by said power take-off (9b; 9f).
G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
G04B 47/04 - Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus
Disclosed is an escapement mechanism (1) for a timepiece, designed to cooperate with an oscillator arranged to carry out oscillations, said mechanism (1) comprising: - a count wheel (7) arranged for step-wise forward rotation depending on the oscillations of the oscillator; - an impulse wheel (11) designed to be kinematically linked to a power source, said impulse wheel (11) being arranged to be periodically blocked and released under the control of the count wheel (7) and to supply impulses to the oscillator, characterized in that: - when said escapement mechanism (1) is operating, the count wheel (7) is continuously subjected to a torque; - and the count wheel (7) is arranged to rotate forward by one half-step of its toothing for every vibration of the oscillator.
Clock movement (1) comprising: – at least one drive member (3); – four regulating systems (11), each one being kinematically connected to said drive member (3) via a drivetrain (5, 7, 9) designed to transmit the energy of the drive member (3) to said regulating systems (11); in which said drivetrain (5, 7, 9) comprises: – a first differential gear (5) having one input (5e) kinematically connected to the drive member (3) and having two outputs (5s); – a second and a third differential gear (7, 9), each one having an input (7e, 9e) kinematically connected to a respective output (5s) of the first differential gear (5), and each one having two outputs (7s, 9s), each of these latter outputs (7s, 9s) being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system (11); said movement (1) further comprising a device (6) for displaying the hours and minutes and which is designed to be driven by the first differential gear (5). According to the invention, said movement (1) comprises at least one device (12) for displaying the seconds, this device being branched off from said drivetrain and designed to take power off this drivetrain, said device (12) for displaying the seconds comprising a second-indicating member rotating as one with a runner which is in direct or indirect mesh with a runner that said drivetrain (5, 7, 9) comprises, said runner being situated upstream of at least one of said second and third differential gears (7, 9).
A timepiece movement (1) comprising: - at least one power source (3, 3a, 3b); - a finishing gear train (5, 5a, 5b, 5c) kinematically linking the power source (3, 3a, 3b) to a regulating member (7); and - a display member (11) arranged to be driven by said power source. According to the invention, the movement (1) also comprises: - an actuator (9) that acts upon the transmission of rotation between the power source (3, 3a, 3b) and the display unit (11); and - a control device (13) for controlling the actuator (9), said control device (13) comprising wheels that all have a diameter smaller than or equal to 2.5 mm.
The invention relates to a display system (1) for a timepiece (27), said system (1) comprising a mobile (3) arranged to be driven by a drive source by means of first teeth (5) provided on the mobile (3). According to the invention, the mobile (3) comprises at least second teeth (9) including a teeth module of less than 0.05 mm, said second teeth (9) being arranged so as to drive a display member (11) either directly or indirectly.
Horology movement (1) comprising:- at least one drive member (3); four regulating systems (11), each being kinematically connected with the said drive member (3) via a drive kinematic network designed to transmit energy from the drive member (3) to the said regulating systems (11); in which the said drive kinematic network comprises: a first differential gear set (5) having an input (5e) kinematically connected to the drive member (3) and having two outputs (5s); a second and a third differential gear set (7, 9) each having an input (7e, 9e) kinematically connected to a respective output (5s) of the first differential gear set (5) and each having two outputs (7s, 9s), each of the latter outputs (7s, 9s) being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system (11); the said movement (1) further comprising: an hours and minutes display device (6) designed to be driven by the first differential gear set (5); at least one seconds display device (12) designed to be driven by at least one of the second and third differential gear sets (7, 9) via a kinematic connection which branches off the said drive kinematic network, the said seconds display device (12) comprising a seconds indicating member rotating as one with a mobile that meshes directly or indirectly with a mobile that the said drive kinematic network (5, 7, 9) comprises.
A calendar mechanism (1) for a timepiece, said calendar mechanism (1) being suitable for indicating a piece of information having a period that varies according to at least a first cycle and a second cycle, said mechanism (1) comprising, inter alia, a system (13) for actuating said lever (9), the actuating system (13) comprising a first feeler-spindle (21a) intended to come into contact with the first cam (15) and a second feeler-spindle (23a) intended to come into contact with the second cam (17), said feeler-spindles (21a, 23a) being kinematically linked with each other and the actuating system (13) being arranged to move said lever (9) from the inactive position of same to the active position of same under the control of each of said cams (15, 17).
The invention relates to a clock movement comprising at least two regulation units (61, 67) each having an escapement (5, 13) and a controlling member (62, 68), as well as resilient members (44, 46) provided between the torque-sharing device and the escapements. The invention comprises variants with a differential device as well as embodiments in which the regulation units are driven by a common arbour (20). The resilient members can be hairsprings (44, 46). Said members uncouple the regulation units (61, 67) by providing each with a torque that is independent from the pulses of the other.
The present invention relates to a clockwork movement including: - a mechanical energy source (1), - a first regulating part (2) and a first escapement (4), which are connected by a first gear-train (8) to said energy source (1), the first gear-train (8), the first escapement (4) and the first regulating part (2) defining a first assembly, - a second regulating part (10) and a second escapement (12), which are connected by a second gear-train (16) to said energy source (1), the second gear-train (16), the second escapement (12) and the second regulating part (10) defining a second assembly, - at least one differential gear (18) arranged to provide a kinematic connection between the first assembly and the energy source (1), and between the second assembly and the energy source (1). According to the invention, said movement furthermore comprises: - a first spring part (44) provided between the differential gear (18) and the first escapement (4) and arranged to apply a torque to a first output of the differential gear (18), - first means for winding said first spring part (44), - a second spring part (46) provided between the differential gear (18) and the second escapement (12) and arranged to apply a torque to a second output of the differential gear (18), and - second means for winding said second spring part (10).
The present invention relates to a timepiece comprising a frame and a device (1) for displaying the equation of time. The device (1) for displaying the equation of time comprises a first support (2) and a second support which are superposed, or, respectively, mounted so as to be able to rotate with respect to the frame, the first support (2) bearing a curve (6) that represents the equation of time, and the second support bearing a pointer (12) arranged such that the intersection of the pointer (12) with the curve (6) is visible, and means for driving the first (2) and second supports that are arranged such that the first (2) and second supports rotate at respective speeds that allow the value of the equation of time to be displayed at the intersection of the pointer (12) with the curve (6).
The present application relates to a mechanism for selecting and actuating n functions of a clock movement, where n is an integer no lower than 1, preferably no lower than 2, more preferably no lower than 3, including a winding mechanism rod (2) ending in a crown, a device (4) for actuating a function, said device being kinematically connected to the crown and arranged such as to move and assume n selection positions and n actuation positions in which the actuation device (4) is kinematically connected to an actuation member (21, 22, 23) of the selected function, and a selecting device (6) arranged such as to move the actuation device (4) into a selection position. Said mechanism further includes a base (32) onto which the actuation device (4) is moveably mounted such as to be moved and positioned, by the selecting device (6), into a selection position facing the actuation member (21, 22, 23) of the selected function, and such as to be moved, by an axial movement of the winding mechanism rod (2), into the actuation position thereof in order to engage with said actuation member (21, 22, 23) of the selected function.
The invention relates to a mechanism for driving an indicator of information that is connected to a timepiece movement and varies according to a plurality of periods, during each of which said information changes, step by step, to a maximum value that varies between n and n-m. Said mechanism includes a drive wheel (8) including a first set of gear teeth (10) arranged such as to advance by n steps per period, m retractable teeth (20, 21, 22) borne by the drive wheel (8), encoding cams corresponding to the retractable teeth (20, 21, 22), each encoding cam corresponding to at least one maximum value n-x of the information, x being between 1 and m, for a period, and a drive means set up such as to provide adequate rotation speed to the encoding cams relative to the drive wheel (8) in such a manner that, when the information reaches a maximum value n-x for a period, x retractable teeth (20, 21, 22) pass in an operative position and then return to an inoperative position, the drive wheel (8) advancing by x additional steps for said period. Each retractable tooth (20, 21, 22) includes a pin (30, 38, 42), and the corresponding encoding cam (26, 32, 34), corresponding to a maximum value n-x of the information, includes a track (28, 36, 40) wherein the pin (30, 38, 42) moves. The track (28, 36, 40) has a configuration that is appropriate for the retractable tooth (20, 21, 22) to remain in the inoperative position thereof in each period for which the maximum value corresponding to the information is a value between n-x+1 and n. Said configuration is moreover appropriate for the retractable tooth (20, 21, 22) to change from the inoperative position thereof to the operative position thereof, in each period for which the maximum value corresponding to the information is a value between n-m and n-x, and then return to the inoperative position thereof after engaging with said second drive pinion (2).
The present invention relates to a timepiece, including: a frame (2); a mobile body (4) of a finishing gear train; and a tourbillon mechanism including a holder (14) supporting a balance (16) and at least one escapement element. The tourbillon mechanism also includes: an outer ring (24) rotatably mounted onto the frame (2) about a first axis (A1); at least one inner ring (26) mounted inside the outer ring (24) and rotatable relative to the outer ring (24) about a second axis (A2), the holder (14) being pivotably mounted in the inner ring (26) and said holder (14) being secured to a shaft around which the inner ring (26) is freely and rotatably mounted about a third axis (A3); a first toothed member (12) mounted onto the frame (2); a first pinion (38) secured to the shaft (30) of the holder (14) and arranged so as to engage with said first toothed member (12) so as to rotate said holder (14); and a means for driving the inner ring (26), engaging with the movable body (4) of the finishing gear train and arranged so as to move said inner ring (26) and, consequently, the outer ring (24), thus imparting a composite movement to the holder (14).
The present invention relates to a timepiece including a first indicator displaying a first piece of information, a first mechanism for driving the first indicator, a second indicator displaying a second piece of information, a second mechanism for driving the second indicator, a correction mechanism and a device for correcting the second piece of information (10), said correction mechanism being arranged so as to be capable of simultaneously correcting the two pieces of information or only the first piece of information. The mechanism for driving the second indicator includes a differential gear (20) arranged so as to engage with the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) and with the first drive mechanism, such that the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) is arranged so as to occupy two positions, a first rest position, in which the correction mechanism, when actuated alone, corrects both the first and the second pieces of information, and a second correction position, in which the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) is arranged to fulfill two correction functions, i.e. a first function for correcting the second piece of information, according to which the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) engages with the second mechanism for driving the second indicator so as to correct only the second piece of information, the correction mechanism not being actuated, and a second correction function for correcting the first piece of information, according to which the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) engages with the second mechanism for driving the second indicator such that only the first piece of information is corrected when the correction mechanism is actuated at the same time as the device for correcting the second piece of information (10) is retained in the second position thereof.
The invention relates to a device for displaying multiple times, including a first time-displaying member (1) and a second time-displaying member (2) constituting first elements, and a first means for indicating at least one time on the first time-displaying member (1) and a second means for indicating at least one time on the second time-displaying member constituting second elements, wherein the first (1) and second (2) time-displaying members have a common axis. The first and/or second means for indicating at least one time is arranged between the first time-displaying member (1) and the second time-displaying member (2), and the first and/or second elements are mounted so as to be rotatable about said axis relative to each other at the same rotational speed, wherein the time that can be displayed on the first time-displaying member (1) is different from the time that can be displayed on the second time-displaying member (2).
A watch bracelet comprising two straps (12, 14; 46, 48), designed to be fixed to a watch case (24, 44) at one of the ends thereof, characterised in being provided with a lentiform loop (18, 40, 58) fixed thereto.
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