Abstract:
The character display mechanism for a timepiece includes a first indicator member disposed underneath a mask and arranged to rotate in steps about an axis, the first indicator member bearing a series of intertwined figures distributed over a circular track, the mask including a display area having a plurality of first openings, the figures being intended to appear successively through the first openings during the rotation of the first indicator member, and the first openings being disposed such that only one figure at a time appears in the display area. The first indicator member is pierced with second openings, said second openings being arranged to stop directly underneath one of said first openings during the step-by-step rotation of the first indicator member. The display mechanism includes a second indicator member at least partially superposed on the first indicator member in the display area. The second indicator member bears a pattern comprising segments.
Abstract:
A back (1) for a watch case (50), the back (1) including a first element (10) arranged so as to be screwed onto the watch case (50), and a second element (20) including an end face bearing a pattern (M), the second element (20) being mounted such that it can move in rotation about an axis (C) passing through the centre of the case (50), wherein the second element (20) has a brake arranged so as to hold same relative to the first element (10) in different angular positions about the rotational axis (C), the brake being disposed between the first and second elements (10, 20).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a grand date display device that can change from displaying the last day of the month to displaying the first day of the following month by means of a single step of the first and of the second upper plates. This feature avoids the requirement for a correction at the end of months of less than 31 days.
Abstract:
A timepiece regulating member including a balance wheel oscillating about an axis subjected to a torque exerted by a torsion return mechanism. The balance includes an attachment mechanism causing it to oscillate integrally with a torsion wire forming the torsion return mechanism specific to the balance, a largest dimension of the cross-section of a useful part of the torsion wire which is subjected to torsion is less than 100 micrometers, a smallest dimension of the cross-section of the useful part is less than 50 micrometers, a total length of the torsion wire is less than 6 millimeters, and the regulating member includes a mechanism tensioning the torsion wire.
Abstract:
Universal watch (1) including: a movement (10) driving a main display means (2) cooperating with a complementary main display means (3), a means (4) for adjusting said main display means (2) to set the time of a determined place, a secondary display means (5) which is moveable relative to said complementary main display means (3), and comprises geographical reference points (6) of different time zones. This movement (10) drives synchronously with the main display means (2): said secondary display means (5), a structure (7) carrying first screens (8), each superposed on a geographical reference point (6) and, according to the time of day, changing position under the action of a drive torque from drive means (9) which is greater than the resistant torque imparted thereon by friction means (11) connected to said structure (7).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for the display of periods which, in succession, form an annual cycle, for a timepiece movement, comprising an indicator member for indicating said periods. It comprises at least a mechanism for controlling the duration of display of said periods including at least: a drive member for driving the indicator member arranged to drive the indicator member at the moment of a change in period, a cam controlling the duration of display of said periods, and means for driving the cam, a first differential gear with two inputs and one output, a first input being formed by a reference drive wheel, arranged to complete one revolution in one reference period, a second input being formed by an actuation member arranged to cooperate with said cam, and the output being formed by said drive member for the indicator member, said cam comprising a profile arranged such that the actuation member cooperates with the first differential gear to move the drive member for the indicator member forwards or backwards, depending on the duration of the period displayed relative to the reference period.
Abstract:
The oscillating weight includes a drive ring and a heavy sector. The drive ring includes an annular transmission portion which has a coaxial toothing and a second annular portion concentric to the annular transmission portion, the heavy sector being fixed to the second annular portion. The drive ring further includes a plurality of connecting elements which are elastically deformable and which connect the annular transmission portion to the second annular portion.
Abstract:
The character display mechanism for a timepiece includes a first indicator member disposed underneath a mask and arranged to rotate in steps about an axis, the first indicator member bearing a series of intertwined figures distributed over a circular track, the mask including a display area having a plurality of first openings, the figures being intended to appear successively through the first openings during the rotation of the first indicator member, and the first openings being disposed such that only one figure at a time appears in the display area. The first indicator member is pierced with second openings, said second openings being arranged to stop directly underneath one of said first openings during the step-by-step rotation of the first indicator member. The display mechanism includes a second indicator member at least partially superposed on the first indicator member in the display area. The second indicator member bears a pattern comprising segments.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for the display of periods which, in succession, form an annual cycle, for a timepiece movement, comprising an indicator member for indicating said periods. It comprises at least a mechanism for controlling the duration of display of said periods including at least: a drive member for driving the indicator member arranged to drive the indicator member at the moment of a change in period, a cam controlling the duration of display of said periods, and means for driving the cam, a first differential gear with two inputs and one output, a first input being formed by a reference drive wheel, arranged to complete one revolution in one reference period, a second input being formed by an actuation member arranged to cooperate with said cam, and the output being formed by said drive member for the indicator member, said cam comprising a profile arranged such that the actuation member cooperates with the first differential gear to move the drive member for the indicator member forwards or backwards, depending on the duration of the period displayed relative to the reference period.
Abstract:
The balance spring stud holder has a housing in the form of a groove arranged to longitudinally receive and position the stud. The housing is at least partially laterally closed by an elastic strip which is arranged to return the stud against the bottom of the groove so that the stud can be locked, when the stud is inserted into the housing between the elastic strip and the bottom of the groove.