Abrégé

The invention relates to a flexible strap (1) comprising, in the direction of its thickness: - first and second outer layers (2, 4) rigidly attached to one another; - an intermediate layer (6) arranged between the outer layers (2, 4) and having a tensile strength greater than those of the outer layers (2, 4) in the longitudinal direction of the strap (1), the strap comprising a mounting member (16) for mounting a decorative element (12) on the strap (1), rigidly attached to the intermediate layer (6), the second outer layer (4) being provided with a window (14) arranged opposite the mounting member (16) to accommodate, along at least one portion of the thickness of the second outer layer (4), a decorative element (12) that is to be supported by the mounting member (16).

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 5/00 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation
• A44C 17/02 - Montures pour pierres précieuses

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an acoustic device (10) for a striking timepiece, including an acoustic membrane (20), at least one piezoelectric element (30; 30a, 30b; 30c; 32) arranged to cooperate with the acoustic membrane (20) and at least one electric circuit (40a, 40b) incorporating the piezoelectric element. The acoustic device (10) further includes at least one gong (12, 14) that can be struck by a hammer. The assembly comprising the piezoelectric element (30; 30a, 30b; 32) and the electric circuit (40a, 40b) is configured to adjust resonant frequencies of the acoustic membrane (20) according to the resonant frequencies of the at least one gong (12, 14). The invention also relates to a striking timepiece, in particular a clock or watch, comprising the acoustic device (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04C 21/04 - Emission de signaux horaires acoustiques par des moyens électriques indiquant le moment de la journée
• G04C 21/12 - Emission de signaux horaires acoustiques par des moyens électriques indiquant le moment de la journée par des moyens électro-acoustiques
• G04C 21/20 - Emission de signaux horaires acoustiques par des moyens électriques émettant les signaux à heure fixe, celle-ci pouvant être modifiée à volonté en fermant un contact pour faire sonner un signal avertisseur électromécanique
• G04C 21/28 - Emission de signaux horaires acoustiques par des moyens électriques émettant les signaux à heure fixe, celle-ci pouvant être modifiée à volonté en fermant un contact pour mettre en action des moyens électro-acoustiques, p.ex. pour un réveil en musique
• G10K 9/122 - Dispositifs dans lesquels le son est produit par la vibration d'un diaphragme ou un élément analogue, p.ex. cornes de brume, avertisseurs de véhicule ou vibreurs fonctionnant électriquement utilisant des moyens d'entraînement piézo-électriques
• G04C 21/30 - Emission de signaux horaires acoustiques par des moyens électriques émettant les signaux à heure fixe, celle-ci pouvant être modifiée à volonté susceptibles de fonctionner à plusieurs reprises à des moments différents, p.ex. sonneries des cloches dans une école
• G04C 21/36 - Dispositifs de répétition d'un signal

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece mechanism (10) with instantaneous jump for the successive display of a sequence of time information. The mechanism comprises a wheel (12) connected directly or indirectly to a display comprising said sequence of information, a jumper (14) engaged with the wheel (12), a cam (40) arranged to rotate 360° during a determined period, a lever (20) comprising a cam follower (28) as well as a constraint member (30) arranged to force the cam follower (28) against the cam (40). The profile of the cam (40) is determined so as to pivot the lever (20) in a first direction of pivoting and then cause the lever (20) to jump instantaneously in an opposite direction of pivoting. The lever (20) further comprises a pinion (24) mounted so as to be free to rotate and configured to be, at least temporarily, engaged with the wheel (12) and engaged with a pawl (26) allowing the pinion (24) to rotate in only one direction. The rotation of the pinion (24) at the periphery of the wheel (12) is caused by the pivoting of the lever (20) in the first direction of pivoting while the wheel (12) is driven through a predefined angular pitch increment via the pinion (24) locked by the pawl (26) during the instantaneous jump of the lever (20) in the opposite direction of pivoting.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/247 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie caractérisés par la forme de l'indicateur de date en forme de disque
• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement
• G04B 19/25 - Dispositifs pour régler les indicateurs de date manuellement
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a lockable crown (10) for a timepiece, the crown comprising a middle (100) embedded with a cavity (102) that is open on a side flank (101) of the middle and communicates, via an opening (106), with a central space (103) intended for a frame. The lockable crown (10) comprises a crown (12), a stem (14) that is rigidly attached to the crown (12), a tube (20) that is mounted on the stem (14) and is intended to be fastened in the opening (106) of the middle (102), and a locking mechanism (30) that is intended to be mounted in the cavity (102) of the middle (100) around the tube (20). The locking mechanism (30) comprises a latch (40), an actuator (48) and a lock (50) with multiple combination elements (60, 70, 80) that are pivotably mounted around the tube (20) and are rotatably actuatable via the crown (12) when the crown is mounted on the middle (100) and turned in one direction and the other. The latch (40) is configured to adopt a locked position and an unlocked position in which the crown (12) is translatably locked or released. The latch (40) is intended to be actuated by the actuator (48) from the locked position to the unlocked position when all of the combination elements (60, 70, 80) are arranged in a predetermined angular position. The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising the lockable crown (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 37/08 - Serrures à permutation; Serrures à combinaisons avec disques à gorges montés sur un axe unique, tous les disques étant réglables par un bouton tournant sans déplacement de translation
• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04B 27/02 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a lever device (10) of a watch mechanism, comprising a column wheel (16) and a main lever (20) mounted so as to pivot, about a first pivot axis (24), alternately between two stable positions. The main lever (20) comprises an anchor provided with two beaks (21a, 21b) which, in each of the two stable positions, are alternately located, one of them between two columns (17) and the other in contact with a peripheral flank of another column (17). The main lever (20) further comprises a distal part (26, 29) for controlling the watch mechanism. The anchor and the distal part (26, 29) of the lever are arranged to pivot about the first pivot axis (24). The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising a chronograph and the lever device arranged to bring the chronograph from a disengaged configuration to an engaged configuration and vice versa.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece mechanism comprising a jumping disc (1) arranged to be able to jump by one step in a direction of rotation, a device for driving the jumping disc comprising a rotary drive member (10) arranged to be, with the jumping disc (1), stationary during a rest phase, and, during a jump phase, to drive the jumping disc (1) by one step in a jumping manner in the direction of rotation, and a device for locking the jumping disc arranged to allow the rotation of the jumping disc (1) in the direction of rotation during the jumping phase and to prevent a rotation of the jumping disc (1) at least in the direction of rotation during the rest phase. The locking device comprises a locking lever (22) mounted between the jumping disc (1) and the drive member (10) and comprising a head (25), the locking lever (22) being arranged to be able to move between a high locking position in which the head (25) is held by an outer circumferential edge (10b) of the drive member (10) while being able to form a rotation stop in the direction of rotation for the jumping disc (1) during the rest phase, and a low release position in which the head (25) is engaged in a notch (24) provided on the outer circumferential edge (10b) of the drive member (10) so as to be disengaged from the jumping disc (1), the notch (24) being arranged to be at least partially positioned opposite the locking lever (22) at the start of the jump phase so that the jumping disc (1) is free to rotate, and to no longer be opposite the head (25) after the jump phase, or preferably before the end of the jump phase, so that the locking lever (22) returns to its high locking position to prevent any double jump or any untimely jump in the direction of rotation of the jump in the event of an impact.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 13/00 - Rouages
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés
• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement
• G04B 19/247 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie caractérisés par la forme de l'indicateur de date en forme de disque

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece comprising an at least annual date mechanism (1) which comprises a month-management cam (2), a large lever (4) arranged to cooperate with said month-management cam, a date-indicating mechanism, a month-indicating mechanism, and at least one mechanism for independent correction of the date or month comprising at least one date-correcting or month-correcting member, respectively, arranged to cooperate with said date-indicating or month-indicating mechanism, respectively. The date-correcting or month-correcting mechanism, respectively, comprises a date-correcting cam (50) or a month-correcting cam (22), respectively, mounted so as to be freely rotatable, a date-correcting or month-correcting stem, respectively, which can be rotated in order to rotate the date-correcting cam (50) or the month-correcting cam (22), respectively, said date-correcting cam (50) or month-correcting cam (22), respectively, being arranged so as to, during rotation thereof, drive the large lever (4) in order to isolate said large lever (4) at least from the month-management cam (2) before the date or month is corrected, respectively, and to drive the actuation of the date-correcting or month-correcting member, respectively, in order to subsequently correct the date or month, respectively, the rotation of the date-correcting or month-correcting cam, respectively, being controlled solely by rotation of the date-correcting or month-correcting stem, respectively.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement

Abrégé

A display mechanism for a timepiece movement includes a plate defining a general plane, the display mechanism including a support intended to be rigidly connected to the plate and including a bearing housing a pivot defining an axis of rotation and rigidly connected to a display member bearing at least one display surface intended to be rotated between at least first and second different positions about the axis of rotation and to be situated substantially in a plane parallel to the general plane in the first position so as to define a reading position, in which the conditions for reading by a user are optimal, the support being arranged so that the axis of rotation defined by the pivot is oriented so as to have an inclination of between 10 and 80 degrees with reference to the general plane.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/243 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie caractérisés par la forme de l'indicateur de date
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés
• G04B 33/08 - Calibres dans lesquels le mouvement est disposé sur différents plans, p.ex. parallèles ou obliques l'un par rapport à l'autre

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece movement (10) comprising in particular a frame (12, 12a, 12b), a gear train (11), a barrel (60), and an automatic winding mechanism for winding the barrel (60). The winding mechanism comprises a winding weight (14) mounted in an articulated manner on the frame (12a, 12b) by way of rotary arms (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) so that the winding weight (14) can perform a circular translation movement. The winding mechanism further comprises transmission means arranged to transmit the movement of the winding weight (14) to the barrel (60). The winding weight (14) is connected to the rotary arms (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) so as to constrain the circular translation movement of said weight (14) in a plane parallel to the general plane of the timepiece movement. The rotary arms (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) are moreover free to pivot through 360°.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 5/14 - Remontage automatique par autoremontage provoqué par des mouvements imprimés aux montres au moyen de masses oscillantes à chemin illimité agissant dans les deux sens
• G04B 5/16 - Structure des masses
• G04B 5/18 - Supports, suspensions ou dispositions de guidage pour les masses oscillantes
• G04B 45/02 - Appareils à évaluer le temps à mouvement visible en tout ou en partie
• G04B 5/19 - Suspension de la masse oscillante en son centre de rotation

Abrégé

Disclosed is a mechanical movement including an information display device including at least one indicator member for the information, mounted pivoting about a pivot axis A. The movement encloses a cavity receiving at least the indicator member, the cavity being arranged so that the indicator member is housed entirely inside the movement. The movement includes at least one mobile arranged pivoting coaxially with the pivot axis A and including an outer peripheral toothing, the mobile being housed in the cavity and arranged to carry the indicator member. The mobile includes a felloe including the outer peripheral toothing and defining an inner opening, the felloe carrying an arm passing radially through the inner opening in order to be mounted pivoting on the pivot axis A, the indicator member being represented on the arm. Also disclosed is a timepiece including such a mechanical movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/04 - Aiguilles; Disques à signe indicateur unique ou similaires
• G04B 19/02 - Engrenages intermédiaires entre les rouages et les aiguilles
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a mechanism (56) for triggering a clockwork mechanism arranged to perform a function. The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising such a triggering mechanism.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/22 - Dispositions pour indiquer plusieurs heures locales; Pendules universelles
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece comprising a time display mechanism comprising a support member rotatable about an axis of rotation arranged to perform one revolution in n hours, and carrying n satellites each rotatably mounted on its own axis of rotation, arranged uniformly distributed around the axis of rotation of the support member and carrying the digits of the hours, distributed over said satellites, at a rate of 12/n or 24/n digits per satellite, and a time display zone extending over a circular sector of at least 360/n° centred on the axis of rotation of the support member, the assembly being arranged such that the hours digits move successively in order to appear in the display zone.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/08 - Disposition géométrique des divisions
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a secular module for a perpetual calendar mechanism of a clock movement, comprising a first mobile arranged to be driven by a month mobile of the clock movement, second and third mobiles mounted in series with the first mobile and two rocker bars. The three mobiles comprise a bissextile cam, a tens cam and a hundreds cam, respectively.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement

Abrégé

A horological component is disclosed, which comprises at least one portion made of colored forged carbon comprising cut carbon fibers, secured to one another by a matrix comprising at least one resin as component, and at least one pigment, the pigment taking the form of solid particles that cannot be mixed with, or are not soluble in, the resin or resins of which the matrix is composed, and the particles of pigment being situated on the surface of at least some of the carbon fibers and located in one or more predefined regions of the portion of horological component. A manufacturing method allowing such a horological component to be produced is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• B29C 70/00 - Façonnage de matières composites, c. à d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p.ex. des inserts
• B29C 70/02 - Façonnage de matières composites, c. à d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p.ex. des inserts comprenant des combinaisons de renforcements et de matières de remplissage dans une matrice, formant une ou plusieurs couches, avec ou sans couches non renforcées ou non remplies
• B29C 70/46 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.à d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p.ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs"
• B29K 63/00 - Utilisation de résines époxy comme matière de moulage
• B29K 307/04 - Carbone
• B29K 505/02 - Aluminium
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for producing a technical ceramic component (10). Said method notably comprises the following steps: i) arranging in a mould at least one composition (p1; p1, p2; p1, p2, p3) of ceramic powder comprising at least one metal oxide; ii) carrying out an SPS sintering cycle in order to obtain a blank (12) of the ceramic component with at least one grey shade (n1; n1, n2; n1, n2, n3) on the surface of the component, and iii) machining the blank (12) in order to obtain a blank of predetermined shape (14). Step iii) is followed by an additional step iv) of performing an oxidation operation on the blank of predetermined shape (14) in order to reveal at least one colour (c1; c1, c2; c1, c2, c3) resulting from the oxidation of said at least one metal oxide at least on the surface of a first part of the ceramic component (10), the surface of a second part of the ceramic component (10) assuming said at least one grey shade.

Classes IPC  ?

• C04B 35/48 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur composition; Compositions céramiques; Traitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base d'oxydes à base d'oxydes de zirconium ou d'hafnium ou de zirconates ou d'hafnates
• B32B 18/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de céramiques, p.ex. de produits réfractaires
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• C04B 35/622 - Procédés de mise en forme; Traitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques
• C04B 35/645 - Frittage sous pression

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a timepiece component in which gold alloys are assembled to make mixed powders for producing alloys having specified colors. The powders are combined and arranged to create visual effects on the timepiece component. The invention further relates to a timepiece component and to a timepiece comprising at least one of said timepiece components.

Classes IPC  ?

• B22F 3/00 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques, caractérisée par le mode de compactage ou de frittage; Appareils spécialement adaptés à cet effet
• B22F 5/00 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser
• C22C 1/04 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par métallurgie des poudres
• C22C 5/02 - Alliages à base d'or
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques
• A44C 5/00 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation
• A44C 11/00 - Chaînes de montres; Chaînes d'ornement
• A44C 27/00 - Confection de bijoux ou d'autres articles de parure personnelle
• B22F 9/08 - Fabrication des poudres métalliques ou de leurs suspensions; Appareils ou dispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet par des procédés physiques à partir d'un matériau liquide par coulée, p.ex. à travers de petits orifices ou dans l'eau, par atomisation ou pulvérisation

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an adjustable link (10) for a bracelet comprising a first and a second link element (20, 50). The first and second link elements are interconnected by a telescopic adjustment mechanism so as to be able to move in translation with respect to one another and to take up at least two separate indexed positions. The mechanism comprises an actuator (28) that is accessible from the outside of the adjustable link (10), a lock (30) that is rigidly attached to the actuator and arranged in a cavity (26) of one of the first and second link elements (20, 50), and an indexing member (58) that is arranged to co-operate with the lock (30) and that is rigidly attached to the other of the first and second link elements (20, 50) while extending in the direction of translational movement of the first link element (20) with respect to the second link element (50). The first and second link elements (20, 50) are also configured to conceal the indexing member (58) independently of whether they are in one or the other of the at least two indexed positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 5/08 - Bracelets à maillons extensibles à maillons séparés

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an attachment member (10) intended for being secured between a pair of horns (72) of a watch case (70), comprising two pairs of horns, for connecting the watch case (70) to an attachment end (52) of a wrist strap (50). The attachment member (10) comprises a coupling element (12) configured to engage with the attachment end (52) in order to couple the coupling element (12) and the attachment end (52) by interlocking in a direction perpendicular or oblique to a plane defined by the two pairs of horns (72) of the watch case. The attachment member (10) further comprises a latch (30) for locking and unlocking the coupling of the coupling member (12) to the attachment end (52). The present invention also relates to a wrist strap comprising an attachment end (52) configured to be connected, by interlocking, to the attachment member.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 37/14 - Dispositifs de suspension, supports ou piédestaux pour appareils à évaluer le temps dans la mesure où ils font partie du boîtier
• A44C 5/14 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation caractérisés par leur mode de fixation à une montre ou similaire

Abrégé

Disclosed is a mechanical movement including an information display device including at least one indicator member for the information, mounted pivoting about a pivot axis A. The movement encloses a cavity receiving at least the indicator member, the cavity being arranged so that the indicator member is housed entirely inside the movement. The movement includes at least one mobile arranged pivoting coaxially with the pivot axis A and including an outer peripheral toothing, the mobile being housed in the cavity and arranged to carry the indicator member. The mobile includes a felloe including the outer peripheral toothing and defining an inner opening, the felloe carrying an arm passing radially through the inner opening in order to be mounted pivoting on the pivot axis A, the indicator member being represented on the arm. Also disclosed is a timepiece including such a mechanical movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs
• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a watch case (10) for a wristwatch with a musical or ringing mechanism, the case being configured to have an acoustic diaphragm (28) held, by its periphery, at a bottom of the watch case (10). The watch case (10) comprises a cover (14) comprising a bottom (20). The cover (14) is pivotably mounted between an open position and a closed position in which the bottom (20) of the cover (14) covers an outer face of the acoustic diaphragm (28) so as to ensure that the diaphragm can vibrate freely. The watch case (10) also comprises at least one opening for distributing sound (24).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 37/00 - Boîtiers

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a perpetual calendar mechanism for a watch movement, comprising a concentric cam assembly (20) with a month cam (22) and a year cam (30). The mechanism also comprises a rocker (50) including a feeler (52) arranged to cooperate with the concentric cam assembly (20), as well as a star (70). This star (70) is designed to be activated daily directly or indirectly by the rocker (50), and also to be activated on the last day of months that have less than 31 days, depending on the angular position of the month cam (22) and the year cam (30), in order to catch up to the 1st of the following month. The month cam (22) includes a radial opening (27) so that the feeler (52) of the rocker (50) can cooperate with either the month cam (22) or the year cam (30) depending on the angular position of the month cam (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement

Abrégé

Strap (1) comprising: a strand or a plurality of links (31b) of a first type; at least one connecting element (7b) connected inseparably to a strand or link of the first type; at least one adjusting link (32) which is intended to be connected to a watch case (2) or to a clasp and which can be connected separably to a connecting element; the at least one adjusting link including a button (6B) for locking and/or unlocking the connection to a connecting element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 5/14 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation caractérisés par leur mode de fixation à une montre ou similaire

Abrégé

The invention relates to a chronograph mechanism (1; 201), for a timepiece movement, including a counter for a unit of time comprising: - a display wheel capable of being rotated from a zero position, - a return wheel, rotatable between an initial position, associated with the zero position of the display wheel, and a final position, the display wheel and the return wheel being arranged such that the return wheel pivots from its initial position to its final position when the display wheel makes one revolution, - a resilient return member (20) arranged to act on the return wheel and to tend to return it to its initial position, the display wheel including a toothing arranged in mesh with the return wheel and having a truncated portion intended to allow the display wheel and the return wheel to be uncoupled on each complete revolution of the display wheel.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe
• G04B 19/08 - Disposition géométrique des divisions

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a casing element made of ceramic, for the fields of watchmaking or jewelry making, which enables a casing element to be obtained that is substantially homogeneous in terms of its structure and mechanical properties and that has variations of hue and/or color that are both original and unique on its surface. The manufacturing method includes, in particular, a machining step intended to make different layers, of different respective natures, visible on the surface of the casing element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 27/00 - Confection de bijoux ou d'autres articles de parure personnelle
• G04D 3/00 - Machines ou outils de travail des matériaux pour la fabrication ou la réparation des montres
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a mechanical part based on at least two precious or noble metals or alloys thereof, the method comprising a step of atomizing the various precious metals, positioning the resulting powders in a mold, so as to form a blend of unmixed powders, and a step of sintering at temperatures below the melting temperatures of the metals used. The invention also covers a mechanical part produced by such a method, and a timepiece comprising such a mechanical part.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/06 - Cadrans
• A44C 27/00 - Confection de bijoux ou d'autres articles de parure personnelle
• B22F 5/00 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser
• C22C 1/04 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par métallurgie des poudres
• G04D 3/00 - Machines ou outils de travail des matériaux pour la fabrication ou la réparation des montres
• B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
• B22F 7/06 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de pièces ou objets composés de parties différentes, p.ex. pour former des outils à embouts rapportés
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques

Abrégé

The invention relates to a control device (1) comprising: - a lever (2) able to move between a rest position and a release position, - a spring arranged so as to keep the lever (2) in its rest position, - an actuating member (10) able to move between a neutral position and an actuating position in which it actuates a clockwork mechanism, - a mechanical-energy storage member interposed between the lever (2) and the actuating member (10) so that it stores energy as the lever (2) moves towards its release position and so that it releases energy when the lever (2) reaches its release position, by moving the actuating member (10) towards its actuating position, the device (1) comprising a locking member (32) intended to release the actuating member (10) only when the lever (2) reaches its release position.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe
• G04B 23/02 - Réveils

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for decorating a timepiece component (30), particularly a skeleton type watch dial. The component (30) comprises at least two different visual appearances, each visual appearance being the unique combination of surface finish and of a colour. The decoration method comprises the following steps: i) providing a component blank (10) having a first unfinished surface (10a), ii) creating on said first unfinished surface (10a) a first termination (12) possessing a first surface finish; iii) applying to the first termination (12) one or more layers of atoms so as to give the first termination a first colour (14); iv) creating a second termination comprising at least one breaking of a corner on the blank in order to form at least a bevel or at least a chamfer (18) having a second unfinished surface (18a), v) creating on said second unfinished surface (18a) a second termination (20) conferring a second surface finish, and vi) using electroplating, PVD or ALD, to deposit a metallic layer, preferably a layer of rhodium or of gold, on the second termination so as to give the second termination a second colour (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/06 - Cadrans
• G04B 45/02 - Appareils à évaluer le temps à mouvement visible en tout ou en partie
• G04D 3/00 - Machines ou outils de travail des matériaux pour la fabrication ou la réparation des montres
• G04B 29/02 - Platines; Ponts; Coqs
• G04B 5/16 - Structure des masses
• G04B 19/04 - Aiguilles; Disques à signe indicateur unique ou similaires

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a member (1) for controlling at least one function of a timepiece movement, comprising a crown (2) comprising a head (6) and a central rod (10) rigidly connected to the head (6) and intended to be rigidly connected to a control rod, and a guide tube (4), having a longitudinal axis A, in which the central rod (10) is mounted such that it can rotate axially according to the axis A, the crown (2) being arranged such that it can rotate axially in at least one direction between at least one stable, neutral, angular position and at least one unstable, angular actuation position in which the first function can be actuated via the control rod. The control member (1) comprises a device for automatically bringing the crown (2) from its actuation position back to its neutral position, comprising a first tubular cam (30) mounted around the central rod (10) such that it is rigidly connected thereto, and a second tubular cam (32) which is housed inside the guide tube (4), and is mounted such that it can freely translate axially on the central rod (10) and arranged so as to be able to essentially slide axially within the guide tube (4) and to cooperate with a spring (34) provided in said guide tube (4), the first and the second cam (30, 32) having working surfaces (30a, 32a) arranged to be in contact with one another at least when the crown (2) is in its neutral position, the working surfaces (30a, 32a) having a profile obtained by having at least one plane inclined on the axis A intersect the first and second cams (30, 32) such that, by the cooperation of the working surfaces (30a, 32a), an axial rotation of the first cam (30) via a rotation of the crown (2) into its actuation position results in an axial translation of the second cam (32), compressing the spring (34), and such that an axial translation of the second cam (32) returned by the spring (34), when the rotation into the actuation position ceases, results in an axial rotation of the first cam (30), which automatically returns the crown (2) to its neutral position. The present invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such control member.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an attachment member (10) for a strap segment designed to be detachably connected to a watch case. The attachment member (10) comprises: a cavity (14) wherein first and second blocks (30a, 30b) are maintained, which blocks are arranged so as to be able to slide in a direction transverse to the length of the segment and to engage, respectively, with first and second pivots (72a, 72b) which are rigidly attached to horns (70) of the watch case; an elastic member (40) arranged to move the first and second blocks (30a, 30b) away from one another; and a lock (60) arranged, on the one hand, to lock the attachment member when the lock (60) is in a locking position and, on the other hand, to allow the attachment member (10) to be detached from the watch case when the lock (60) is actuated so as to be brought into an unlocking position and a force for separating the attachment member (10) from the watch case is applied counter to the elastic member (40). According to the invention, the lock (60) and the first and second blocks (30a, 30b) are configured such that the step of actuating the lock (60) from the locking position to the unlocking position does not transmit any movement to the first and second blocks (30a, 30b).

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 5/14 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation caractérisés par leur mode de fixation à une montre ou similaire
• G04B 37/14 - Dispositifs de suspension, supports ou piédestaux pour appareils à évaluer le temps dans la mesure où ils font partie du boîtier

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece (1) including a first display member (6) for displaying a local time LT, a second display member (8) for displaying a GMT time, a drive wheel (10) of the first display member (6), a first correction mechanism (23) arranged to be kinematically linked to the drive wheel (10) of the first display member (6) to allow simultaneous correction of the local time LT and the GMT time, a second correction mechanism (32) of the second display member (8), arranged to be able to correct the GMT time independently of the local time LT, a drive mechanism (34) of the second display member (8) including a differential gear (22) comprising a first input arranged to be kinematically linked to the drive wheel (10) of the first display member (6), a second input arranged to be kinematically linked to the second correction mechanism (32) of the second display member (8), and an output arranged to drive said second display member (8). The timepiece includes a geartrain (48) mounted in parallel with the drive mechanism (34) of the second display member (8) and arranged to be kinematically linked to the drive wheel (10) of the first display member (6) and to be kinematically linked to the output of the differential gear (22) in a disengageable manner by means of a first star (50) linked to said geartrain (48) mounted in parallel and a first jumper (52) connected to the output of the differential gear (22) and cooperating with said first star (50) such that said output is driven by said geartrain (48) mounted in parallel during a simultaneous correction of the local time LT and the GMT time by the first correction mechanism (23) and such that said output is uncoupled from said geartrain (48) mounted in parallel during a correction of the GMT time independently of the local time LT by the second correction mechanism (32) while allowing, after correction, a repositioning of the second display member (8) synchronised with the positioning of the first display member (6).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/23 - Dispositions pour indiquer plusieurs heures locales; Pendules universelles au moyen d'aiguilles additionnelles ou de paires d'aiguilles additionnelles
• G04B 27/02 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage
• G04B 19/22 - Dispositions pour indiquer plusieurs heures locales; Pendules universelles

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a lever device (10) of a clock mechanism, comprising a column wheel (16) and a main lever (20) mounted to pivot about a first pivot axis (24) so as to alternate between two stable positions. The main lever (20) comprises a pallet fork provided with two beaks (21a, 21b) which, in each of the two stable positions, are alternately located so that one is between two columns (17) and the other is in contact with a peripheral flank of another column (17). The main lever (20) also has a distal portion (26, 29) for controlling the clock mechanism. The pallet fork and the distal portion (26, 29) of the lever are arranged to pivot about the first pivot axis (24). The invention also relates to a watch movement comprising a chronograph and the lever device arranged to bring the chronograph from a disengaged configuration to an engaged configuration and vice versa.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a display (10) of a timepiece, comprising a first indication (12) of a first time zone corresponding to the local time, a second indication (14) of the time of a second time zone, and a day/night indicator (21) arranged to make one revolution every 24 hours. The day/night indicator (21) comprises a first and a second sector (22, 24) that have a different visual appearance and represent day and night, respectively. The display (10) further comprises a multiple display module (20) comprising at least a first indicator (26) fixedly arranged in correspondence with the day/night indicator (21), and a second indicator (28) serving as a marker and arranged in correspondence with the day/night indicator (21) to indicate at a given time whether it is day or night in the local time and in the time of the second time zone. The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising the display (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/22 - Dispositions pour indiquer plusieurs heures locales; Pendules universelles
• G04B 19/04 - Aiguilles; Disques à signe indicateur unique ou similaires
• G04B 19/23 - Dispositions pour indiquer plusieurs heures locales; Pendules universelles au moyen d'aiguilles additionnelles ou de paires d'aiguilles additionnelles
• G04B 19/26 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs des marées, des phases de la lune ou analogues

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a timepiece comprising an at least annual calendar mechanism (1) which comprises a month-management cam (2), a large lever (4) arranged to engage with said month-management cam, a date-indicating mechanism, a month-indicating mechanism, and at least one mechanism for independent correction of the date or month comprising at least one date-correcting or month-correcting member arranged to engage with said date-indicating or month-indicating mechanism, respectively. The date-correcting or month-correcting mechanism comprises a date-correcting cam (50) or a month-correcting cam (22), respectively, mounted so at to be freely rotatable, a date-correcting or month-correcting rod which can be rotated in order to rotate the date-correcting cam (50) or the month-correcting cam (22), respectively, said date-correcting cam (50) or month-correcting cam (2) being arranged so as to, during rotation thereof, drive the large lever (4) in order to isolate said large lever (4) at least from the month-management cam (2) before the date or month is corrected, and to drive the actuation of the date-correcting or month-correcting member, respectively, in order to subsequently correct the date or month, respectively, the rotation of the date-correcting or month-correcting cam being controlled solely by rotation of the date-correcting or month-correcting rod, respectively.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04B 37/10 - Scellement hermétique des ouvertures, des joints, des passages ou des fentes des tiges de remontoir
• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/02 - Engrenages intermédiaires entre les rouages et les aiguilles
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés
• G04B 33/08 - Calibres dans lesquels le mouvement est disposé sur différents plans, p.ex. parallèles ou obliques l'un par rapport à l'autre
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques

Abrégé

The invention relates to a timepiece component comprising at least one portion made of colored forged carbon comprising cut carbon fibers, secured to one another by a matrix comprising at least one resin as constituent, and at least one pigment, the pigment taking the form of solid particles that cannot be mixed with, or are not soluble in, the resin or resins of which the matrix is composed, and the pigment particles being situated on the surface of at least some of the carbon fibers and located in one or more predefined regions of the portion of timepiece component. The invention also relates to a manufacturing method for producing such a timepiece component.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/12 - Choix de matériaux spécifiés pour les cadrans ou les divisions
• B29C 70/08 - Façonnage de matières composites, c. à d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p.ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p.ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement comprenant des combinaisons de différentes formes de renforcements fibreux incorporés dans une matrice, formant une ou plusieurs couches, avec ou sans couches non renforcées
• G04B 29/02 - Platines; Ponts; Coqs
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a manufacturing process for a watch component (50) in composite material with a ceramic matrix comprising the following steps: depositing in a mould a succession of layers (10, 20, 30, 40) each comprising a ceramic powder (12), at least one layer (10; 10, 30; 10, 20, 30, 40) further including fibres (14) mixed with the ceramic powder (12), the fibres (14) being arranged randomly; performing a FAST/SPS sintering operation; demoulding the sintered watch component comprising the succession of layers (10, 20, 30, 40), and optionally machining the sintered component to the final dimensions of the watch component (50). The fibres (14) are visible on the surface of the watch component (50).

Classes IPC  ?

• B28B 11/24 - Appareillages ou procédés pour le traitement ou le travail des objets façonnés pour faire prendre ou durcir
• B28B 1/52 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau spécialement adaptée à la fabrication d'objets à partir de mélanges contenant des fibres
• B28B 3/02 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés en utilisant des presses; Presses spécialement adaptées à ce travail dans laquelle un poinçon exerce une pression sur le matériau dans une cavité de moulage; Poinçons de forme particulière
• G04B 15/14 - Echappements - Parties constitutives ou détails de structure, p.ex. structure de l'ancre ou de la roue d'échappement
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets

Abrégé

A selection and actuation device for at least a first and second function of a watch movement includes a translationally and rotationally movable control stem respectively selecting and actuating at least one of the functions. The control stem occupies at least first, second and third distinct, successive axial positions. An actuating lever bears first and second wheels and pinions. The actuating lever occupies a neutral position when the control stem is in one of its first and third positions, and pivots, on either side of the neutral position, between a first driving position actuating the first function responsive to control stem rotation in a first direction, and a second driving position actuating the second function responsive to a control stem rotation in a second direction. Also disclosed is a movement including such a selection and actuation device as well as to a timepiece including such a movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 27/06 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage à bascule
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs
• G04B 35/00 - Ajustage des rouages, p.ex. du jeu des arbres, de la profondeur de prise des engrenages

Abrégé

An “all or nothing” actuating mechanism for a timepiece movement is described, which includes: an actuating lever that is able to move between an inactive position and an active position; a movable control lever for moving the actuating lever between its inactive and active positions; a return member for returning the control lever to its initial position; and a control member capable of pivoting between a first state in which it locks the actuating lever in its inactive position, and a second state, in which it releases the actuating lever to allow it to move to its active position. The control lever is arranged to be able to act on the control member, and move it from its first state to its second state, the actuating mechanism including a jumper tending to return the control member to its first state.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/10 - Moyens utilisés en dehors de l'instrument de mesure du temps pour le déclencher ou l'arrêter
• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe

Abrégé

A case element for a timepiece is described, having a through-hole and bearing a pushbutton including a tube, that is accommodated inside the through-hole and is closed by an actuating surface at its end oriented towards the outside, the actuating surface being intended to be pressed by a user in order to actuate a timepiece mechanism arranged inside the case element, wherein the pushbutton is made in one piece, of a bulk metallic glass, and further includes a connection surface which is arranged against the case element so as to establish a permanent, water-resistant connection with the latter, and wherein the actuating surface is able to move, with respect to the connection surface, in response to a pressure exerted thereon by the user. A corresponding production method is also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 37/10 - Scellement hermétique des ouvertures, des joints, des passages ou des fentes des tiges de remontoir
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets

Abrégé

A timepiece has a watch movement including a complication of the chronograph or countdown type, a fixed body (10) and a display (20) with moiré effect for displaying a time information associated with the chronograph or the countdown. The display has a mobile disc (22) with an indicator (24) of the time information. The mobile disc (22) is connected to an axis (23) in engagement with the watch movement and arranged to rotate above or below the fixed body (10). One of the mobile disc (22) and the fixed body (10) has a plurality of apertures (26) arranged over 360°. The other of the mobile disc (22) and the fixed body (10) includes a marking with a repetition of patterns including a first set of patterns having a first visual appearance (27) and a second set of patterns having a second visual appearance (28).

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/04 - Aiguilles; Disques à signe indicateur unique ou similaires
• G02B 27/60 - Systèmes utilisant les franges moirées
• G04B 45/00 - Appareils à évaluer le temps dont les organes indicateurs ou les boîtiers produisent des effets spéciaux, p.ex. des effets esthétiques
• G04F 3/02 - Appareils pouvant être mis en marche et arrêtés pour mesurer des intervalles de temps prédéterminés ou choisis à volonté, avec mécanismes moteurs, p.ex. dosimètres à mouvement d'horlogerie à mécanismes moteurs mécaniques
• G04F 7/00 - Appareils pour mesurer des intervalles de temps inconnus par des moyens mécaniques

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a control member (1) of a plurality of different functions of a timepiece movement, the control member (1) comprising a crown (2) and a control stem (3) designed to be integral at least in rotation with the crown (2), the control stem (3) being integral in rotation with a first actuating device of a first function, the crown (2) being designed in order, in response to a pressure, to be movable in axial translation between a rest position and a depressed position in which a second function, separate from the first function, is actuated, and to return to its rest position when the pressure on the crown (2) ceases, the crown (2) also being designed to be, in the rest position, movable in axial rotation in at least one direction between at least one stable angular position and at least one actuating angular position so as to actuate, by rotation of the crown (2) in said direction, the first function via the rotation of the control stem (3). The control stem (3) is designed so as to likewise be integral in axial translation with the crown (2) so as to be movable in axial translation with the crown (2) during the movement of the crown (2) into its depressed position, and to be free in axial translation relative to the first actuating device, the control stem (3) being designed to cooperate with a second actuating device of the second function during the movement of the crown (2) into its depressed position in order to actuate the second function. The present invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such control member.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04B 27/00 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs
• G04B 37/10 - Scellement hermétique des ouvertures, des joints, des passages ou des fentes des tiges de remontoir
• G04B 27/04 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage avec une roue de débrayage
• G04B 27/06 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage à bascule

Abrégé

Strap (1) comprising: a strand or a plurality of links (31b) of a first type; at least one connecting element (7b) connected inseparably to a strand or link of the first type; at least one adjusting link (32) which is intended to be connected to a watch case (2) or to a clasp and which can be connected separably to a connecting element; the at least one adjusting link including a button (6B) for locking and/or unlocking the connection to a connecting element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 5/18 - Fermoirs pour bracelets
• A44C 5/14 - Bracelets; Bracelets pour montres; Leurs systèmes de fixation caractérisés par leur mode de fixation à une montre ou similaire

Abrégé

Disclosed is a tourbillon for a horology movement including a cage rotatably mounted on the horology movement, the cage bearing a regulating organ including a balance including a balance pivot pivotally mounted in balance bearings about a balance axis with an anchor including an anchor pivot pivotally mounted in anchor bearings about an anchor axis and arranged to cooperate both with the regulating organ and also with an escapement wheel including an escapement pivot pivotally mounted in escapement bearings about an escapement axis. The anchor and the escapement wheel are positioned relative to the balance so the distance between the anchor axis and the balance axis and the distance between the escapement axis and the balance axis are greater than the outer radius of the balance. Also disclosed is a movement including such a tourbillon as well as to a timepiece including such a movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 17/28 - Compensation dans les mécanismes de stabilisation de la fréquence de l'effet du déséquilibre de l'organe oscillant, p.ex. tourbillon
• G04B 17/06 - Oscillateurs à spiral, p.ex. balancier

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a mechanical movement (1''') comprising an information display device (2''') comprising at least one indicator member (4) of the information, mounted pivoting about a pivot axis A. The movement (1''') encloses a cavity (8) receiving at least the indicator member (4), the cavity (8) being designed so that the indicator member (4) is housed entirely inside the movement (1'''). The movement comprises at least one mobile (10) arranged pivoting coaxially with the pivot axis A and comprising a peripheral outer toothing (12), said mobile (10) being housed in the cavity (8) and designed to carry the indicator member (4). The mobile (10) comprises a felloe (10a) comprising the outer peripheral toothing (12) and defining an inner opening (18), the felloe (10a) supporting an arm (10b) passing radially through the inner opening (18) in order to be mounted pivoting on said pivot axis A, the indicator member (4) being represented on the arm (10b). The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising such a mechanical movement (1''').

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/04 - Aiguilles; Disques à signe indicateur unique ou similaires
• G04B 19/20 - Indication au moyen de bandes, de tambours, de disques ou de cartes numérotés
• G04B 33/06 - Calibres extra-plats
• G04B 19/02 - Engrenages intermédiaires entre les rouages et les aiguilles

Abrégé

A transmission horological mechanism is disclosed, which includes: a transmission wheel including a driving plate, intended to pivot about a first axis of rotation in response to the movements of a driving wheel; and a link organ having a flexible portion and bearing a unidirectional transmission organ arranged to cooperate with an output wheel intended to drive a driven wheel when the driving wheel is displaced in a first direction of displacement. The link organ includes: a base secured to the driving plate and arranged to exhibit a rotational movement about the first fixed axis of rotation, in response to the movements of the driving wheel; and a first arm extending from the base and bearing the unidirectional transmission organ at its distal end, the flexible portion being arranged on the first arm.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 13/02 - Roues; Pignons; Axes; Pivots
• G04B 5/18 - Supports, suspensions ou dispositions de guidage pour les masses oscillantes

Abrégé

A display mechanism for n moonphases for a timepiece, where n≥3, includes a first wheel and pinion having a night-time background and a portion of lunar background and a second wheel and pinion superposed on the first, the second having a night-time background and moonphase profiles, with the first and second pivoting about one axis. The first wheel and pinion is driven at a constant velocity, and that the second can be driven in rotation at the same velocity and direction as the first during a moonphase display period during which a portion of lunar background of the first and a moonphase profile of the second corresponding to the moonphase to be displayed are superposed, revealing the moonphase. The second wheel and pinion is offset from the first by a repositioning angle during a transitional period between the current and following display periods, revealing the following moonphase.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/26 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs des marées, des phases de la lune ou analogues

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a casing element (1) made of ceramic, for the fields of watchmaking or jewelry making, which enables a casing element (1) to be obtained that is substantially homogeneous in terms of its structure and mechanical properties and that has variations of hue and/or color that are both original and unique on its surface. The manufacturing method comprises, in particular, a machining step intended to make different layers, of different respective natures, visible on the surface of the casing element (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 18/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de céramiques, p.ex. de produits réfractaires
• A44C 27/00 - Confection de bijoux ou d'autres articles de parure personnelle
• C04B 35/645 - Frittage sous pression
• C04B 35/486 - Céramiques fines
• C04B 35/488 - Composites

Abrégé

Device for displaying phases of the moon with a fist display member (80) bearing a plurality of first images (81-86) at least partially representing the moon, a display zone, driving means (22, 23, 25, 40, 41, 43, 63, 71, 72, 61, 62) arranged to displace, by successive jumps, the first display member (80) relative to the display zone, to display a succession of representations of the moon. An original feature of the invention is that the periods of display of the first images are not all equal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/26 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs des marées, des phases de la lune ou analogues

Abrégé

Disclosed is a timepiece mechanism which has a mobile including a tooth of a first type and a tooth of a second type, and a pawl that is intended to move the mobile by at least one step on each actuation and has a travel that is liable to move the mobile by two steps on each actuation. This timepiece mechanism has a correction mobile designed to define different paths of the pawl, depending on the state thereof, the pawl and the correction mobile being designed such that, on each actuation of the pawl: the pawl moves the mobile by one step; and the pawl moves the mobile by an additional step only when the correction mobile is in a predefined state and the tooth of the second type is situated along the travel of the pawl.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou de désaccouplement

Abrégé

The invention relates to a mechanism for displaying an information for a timepiece, comprising a mobile (10) intended to be driven in rotation by the movement of the timepiece about a display axis (17), a satellite (20) pivoted on the mobile (10) about a satellite axis (27) parallel to the display axis (17) and remote from a non-zero distance d1 thereof, a display area (80), an indicator (50) secured to the satellite (20) and the position of which relative to the display area (80) provides the information, and a crown (30) centered on the display axis (17) and kinematically connected to the satellite (20). The mechanism is particular in that the indicator (50) is located at a distance d2 from the satellite axis (27), which is greater than or equal to the distance d1.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/02 - Engrenages intermédiaires entre les rouages et les aiguilles
• G04B 19/08 - Disposition géométrique des divisions

Abrégé

Preform and manufacturing process producing heterogeneous components with a first fraction (11) made from a first metallic material and having a cellular structure with stochastic or regular cells, and a second fraction (12) made from a second metallic material different from the first metallic material, in which the second fraction (12) at least partly infiltrates the cells of the first fraction (11). The second fraction is poured into the preform which also acts as a mould. The finished product after machining may have a unified surface of the second fraction or several zones exposing the second fraction, the first fraction, the cellular structure which is open or infiltrated with the second metallic fraction, or open zones, in a predetermined design.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44C 27/00 - Confection de bijoux ou d'autres articles de parure personnelle
• B22D 19/02 - Coulée dans, sur, ou autour d'objets formant partie intégrante du produit final pour fabriquer des pièces renforcées
• B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
• B22F 5/10 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser d'articles avec des cavités ou des trous, non prévue dans les sous-groupes précédents
• B22F 7/00 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage
• B22F 7/04 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de couches successives avec une ou plusieurs couches non réalisées à partir de poudre, p.ex. à partir de tôles
• B22F 10/00 - Fabrication additive de pièces ou d’objets à partir de poudres métalliques
• B22F 10/28 - Fusion sur lit de poudre, p.ex. fusion sélective par laser [FSL] ou fusion par faisceau d’électrons [EBM]
• B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
• C22C 21/00 - Alliages à base d'aluminium
• G04B 37/22 - Matériaux ou procédés de fabrication de boîtiers de montres de poche ou de montres-bracelets
• B22F 10/12 - Formation d’un corps vert par photopolymérisation, p.ex. stéréolithographie [SLA] ou traitement numérique de la lumière [DLP]
• B22F 10/14 - Formation d’un corps vert par projection de liant sur un lit de poudre
• B22F 10/66 - Traitement de pièces ou d'articles après leur formation par des moyens mécaniques
• B33Y 10/00 - Procédés de fabrication additive
• B33Y 70/00 - Matériaux spécialement adaptés à la fabrication additive

Abrégé

An escapement is disclosed which includes pallets, a roller and a pin fastened to the roller, intended to cooperate with one another. The pallets have no guard pin and include a pallet fork intended to cooperate with the pin and the roller and including first and second horns delimiting an entry of the pallet fork. The roller has an anti-overbanking wall in which a notch is formed, in a region adjacent to the pin. The pallets, the roller and the pin are conformed and dimensioned in such a manner that, in the service position, the anti-overbanking wall is able to define an abutment for the first and second horns, and each of the horns is able to penetrate to the interior of the notch exclusively when the pin is at least partly situated in the entry of the pallet fork.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 15/08 - Echappements à ancre
• G04B 15/14 - Echappements - Parties constitutives ou détails de structure, p.ex. structure de l'ancre ou de la roue d'échappement

Abrégé

A timepiece, that includes a display mechanism arranged to control the movements of a display organ with respect to an indication scale including different indications having at least two different widths and being separated from one another by corresponding separation spaces, where the separation spaces all have substantially one and the same width.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/24 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie

Abrégé

A device for adjusting horological functions of a timepiece, including a mechanism for selection and actuation, including: a drive driving a driving pinion in the clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, a driven pinion driven when the driving pinion turns clockwise and anti-clockwise, the driven pinion moving into a first position by the driving pinion turning clockwise, in which the driven pinion actuates an actuator of a first horological function, and moving into a second position by the driving pinion turning anti-clockwise, in which second position, the driven pinion actuates an actuator of a second horological function, the driven pinion not actuating the actuator of the first horological function when it is in its second position, and vice versa. The mechanism for selection and actuation includes at least two driven pinions, and the adjusting device includes a control mechanism selectively bringing the driving pinion into engagement with each of the driven pinions.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 27/02 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage
• G04B 13/00 - Rouages
• G04B 19/25 - Dispositifs pour régler les indicateurs de date manuellement
• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes

Abrégé

A horological detent escapement for a horological movement arranged to transmit a torque from said horological movement to an oscillating regulating organ of said horological movement, the regulating organ comprising a first mobile body and the escapement comprising a second mobile body and an escapement wheel. Said escapement wheel being arranged so as to transmit, during a half-phase of each oscillation of the regulating organ, a torque to said regulating organ via a direct impulse. The second mobile body comprises an indirect impulse means arranged so as to be in contact with the escapement wheel during normal operation and be out of contact during the other half-phase of each oscillation of the regulating organ when the escapement wheel does not transmit torque to the regulating organ, so as to transmit torque to said regulating organ via an indirect impulse, following an inadvertent movement or inadvertent stoppage of the horological movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 15/14 - Echappements - Parties constitutives ou détails de structure, p.ex. structure de l'ancre ou de la roue d'échappement
• G04B 15/08 - Echappements à ancre

Abrégé

A split-seconds device with epicycloidal train for a timepiece. The device includes a split-seconds pinion which carries a fly-back hand and is mounted to rotate freely about a rotation arbor of the timepiece; a differential having an entry wheel adapted to be kinematically connected to a power source of the timepiece; a first exit wheel kinematically connected to the entry wheel by a planetary wheel and meshing with the split-seconds pinion; a second exit wheel kinematically connected to the entry wheel by the planetary wheel; and a control lever allowing to block either the first exit wheel or the second exit wheel, such that whichever of the first and second exit wheels is released by the control lever is adapted to be driven by the entry wheel when the latter is kinematically connected to the power source of the timepiece, thus allowing to block or respectively release the fly-back hand.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe
• G04B 13/00 - Rouages

Abrégé

A coupling device for timepieces that includes an entry wheel, a coupling wheel, and a first exit wheel. The coupling wheel is disposed substantially coplanar to the plane of rotation of the entry wheel and of the first exit wheel and is adapted to tilt relative to the plane of rotation to occupy a first coupling position in which the coupling wheel meshes with the first exit wheel and a second coupling position in which the coupling wheel is decoupled from the first exit wheel. The device also includes a movable element to control the change of position between the first and the second position of the coupling wheel. The coupling wheel defines an axis of rotation that can be inclined relative to the normal to the plane of rotation of the entry wheel and of the first exit wheel by being mounted pivotably at each of the ends thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/00 - Appareils pour mesurer des intervalles de temps inconnus par des moyens mécaniques
• G04B 27/02 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage
• G04B 27/04 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage avec une roue de débrayage
• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe
• G04B 27/06 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour la mise à l'heure des moyens indicateurs à l'aide des moyens de remontage à bascule

Abrégé

A zero-rest device for a timepiece, including first and second control mechanisms, two zero-reset cams, and two corresponding zero-reset hammers configured to cooperate with the cams. The device also includes two hammer springs exerting a pre-stress force causing a hammer to pivot in the direction of its corresponding cam, a winding and release mechanism and a locking mechanism. The winding and release mechanism is configured to wind the hammer springs during a first phase of an actuation of the first control mechanism and to cooperate, during a second phase of this actuation, with the locking means, such that the locking means passes from a rest position in which the locking means holds the hammers to a release position in which the locking means releases the hammers, which come, in each case under the action of the corresponding hammer spring, into the positions thereof of cooperation with the corresponding cam.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04F 7/06 - Appareils pour mesurer des intervalles de temps inconnus par des moyens mécaniques utilisant un oscillateur mécanique ne marchant que pendant l'intervalle de temps à mesurer, p.ex. chronomètre
• G04F 7/08 - Montres ou horloges à dispositifs d'arrêt, p.ex. chronographe

Abrégé

A control device for a timepiece, the device including a primary crown adapted to be rotated and pulled, having at least two axial positions, and also including a secondary crown arranged coaxially with respect to the primary crown, the primary crown including a crown head and a control rod fixed rigidly to the crown head and adapted to be coupled to or decoupled from a winding rod of a movement of the timepiece in order to control functions of the timepiece, and the secondary crown including a crown body. The control device distinguishes in that the secondary crown is adapted be rotated and pulled, has at least two axial positions, and includes a kinematic link adapted to control at least one additional function of the timepiece, the primary crown and secondary crown being actuatable independently of one another. The invention also includes a timepiece having such a control device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 3/04 - Clés, boutons ou couronnes fixes
• G04B 37/10 - Scellement hermétique des ouvertures, des joints, des passages ou des fentes des tiges de remontoir

Abrégé

A gong for a striking-work device of a timepiece. The gong includes a spring blade forming a main body of the gong and is adapted to act as a vibrating member so as to produce a sound following an actuation. The spring blade includes at least one opening formed in its main body. The invention also includes a timepiece, such as a mechanical watch, comprising such a gong.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 21/08 - Corps sonores; Sifflets; Appareils musicaux
• G04B 23/02 - Réveils
• G04B 21/00 - Indication de l'heure par des moyens acoustiques
• G10K 1/10 - Organes sonores; Leur montage; Battants ou autres parties frappantes

Abrégé

A device for the rapid attachment of an interchangeable watch bracelet for wrist watches, as well as a wrist watch and an interchangeable watch bracelet. A body used as a push button slidingly housed in a watch case includes a retaining stem arranged parallel to the watch case. The body is displaceable parallel to a longitudinal axis of the retaining stem and the body is biased in a rest position. The device includes an attachment element mounted at one end of the interchangeable watch bracelet, comprising a slot with a shape complementary to that of the retaining stem. The retaining stem is thus adapted, depending on its position along the longitudinal axis, to cooperate with the attachment element or elements so as to enable the interchangeable watch bracelet to be attached to or to be removed from the watch case.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 37/00 - Boîtiers

Abrégé

A calendar display device for a mechanical watch piece, including a first disk, the disk of days, carrying multiple series of inscriptions symbolizing the seven days of the week, a second disk, the disk of dates, carrying inscriptions symbolizing the date of the month, a third disk, the disk of months, carrying 12 inscriptions symbolizing the months of the year. One of the disk of days and the disk of dates acts as a dial by being fixed, whereas the other acts as a rotary disk by being arranged concentrically and rotatably in relation to the dial. The dial includes an aperture making it possible to see the inscription of the current month. A hand indicates simultaneously the date and the day of the week; and a direct kinematic link between the disk of months and the rotary disk provides automatic indexing.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/247 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie caractérisés par la forme de l'indicateur de date en forme de disque
• G04B 19/25 - Dispositifs pour régler les indicateurs de date manuellement

Abrégé

A calendar display device for a mechanical watch piece including a first disk, the disk of days, carrying multiple series of inscriptions symbolizing the seven days of the week, a second disk, the disk of dates, carrying inscriptions symbolizing the date of the month, a third disk, the disk of months, carrying 12 inscriptions symbolizing the months of the year. One of the disk of days and the disk of dates acts as a dial by being fixed, whereas the other acts as a rotary disk by being arranged concentrically and rotatably in relation to the dial. The dial includes an aperture making it possible to see the inscription of the current month on the disk of months. A hand indicates simultaneously the date and the day of the week. The device includes a correction mechanism cooperating at least with a gear train bidirectionally driving the disk of months.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/247 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs de date; Calendriers à mouvement d'horlogerie caractérisés par la forme de l'indicateur de date en forme de disque

Abrégé

A mechanism for indication of the lunar phases, in particular for a mechanical watch, including a moon disk and a dial having a substantially semi-circular aperture. The moon disk is rotated in such a way as to display the indications inscribed on the moon disk through the aperture in order to indicate the lunar phases. In addition, the mechanism comprises at least one first occultation disk housed rotatably, at least in part, between the moon disk and the dial, and a gear train which drives the at least first occultation disk in such a way that the indications inscribed on the moon disk are obscured, at least in part, during specific phases of operation of the mechanism in such a manner that the indications appearing through the aperture correspond substantially to the natural appearance of the moon during the entire lunation. The invention also relates to a watch piece comprising such an indication mechanism.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 19/26 - Horloges ou montres avec indicateurs des marées, des phases de la lune ou analogues

Abrégé

A regulating organ adapted to be integrated into a mechanical watch, comprising a first balance and a first spiral fastened to an axle, and-at least one second balance, wherein the second balance is fastened on the axle of said first balance.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04B 17/00 - Mécanismes pour stabiliser la fréquence