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EP4198645B1 - Multifunctional correction device for a timepiece and timepiece comprising such a multifunctional correction device - Google Patents

Multifunctional correction device for a timepiece and timepiece comprising such a multifunctional correction device

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EP4198645B1
EP4198645B1 EP21215204.5A EP21215204A EP4198645B1 EP 4198645 B1 EP4198645 B1 EP 4198645B1 EP 21215204 A EP21215204 A EP 21215204A EP 4198645 B1 EP4198645 B1 EP 4198645B1
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correction device
multifunction
function
control member
corrector
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David Philippon
Roman Egli
Raphaël Courvoisier
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ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
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Priority to US17/986,499 priority patent/US12366828B2/en
Priority to KR1020220171667A priority patent/KR102789948B1/en
Priority to JP2022197710A priority patent/JP7579836B2/en
Priority to CN202211615652.7A priority patent/CN116266044A/en
Priority to CN202223369227.2U priority patent/CN219162547U/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G04B27/004—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means having several simultaneous functions, e.g. stopping or starting the clockwork or the hands
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/24—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars
    • G04B19/243—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator
    • G04B19/247—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped
    • G04B19/25—Devices for setting the date indicators manually
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/22—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces
    • G04B19/23—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces by means of additional hands or additional pairs of hands
    • G04B19/235—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces by means of additional hands or additional pairs of hands mechanisms for correcting the additional hand or hands
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B3/00—Normal winding of clockworks by hand or mechanically; Winding up several mainsprings or driving weights simultaneously
    • G04B3/04—Rigidly-mounted keys, knobs or crowns
    • G04B3/046—Operation by rotation and axial movement with extra function of axial shift of operating element, e.g. crown combined with push button
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04F—TIME-INTERVAL MEASURING
    • G04F7/00—Apparatus for measuring unknown time intervals by non-electric means
    • G04F7/04—Apparatus for measuring unknown time intervals by non-electric means using a mechanical oscillator
    • G04F7/08—Watches or clocks with stop devices, e.g. chronograph

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a multi-function correction device for a watch part allowing, for example, the selection and/or modification of information displayed on a dial by means of a single control element.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising such a multi-function correction device allowing, for example, the selection and/or modification of information displayed on a dial, for example, to correct, engage, or reset several functions derived from the current time.
  • a timepiece particularly a wristwatch, allows the user to know the current time. This current time can be corrected by applying an action (for example, pulling) to the winding stem until a specific position is reached for this correction action.
  • an action for example, pulling
  • the wristwatch can also display, correct, activate, and reset functions derived from the current time, generally called complications, such as a date, a time zone, etc., as disclosed in the patent. US8371745B2 or the request EP2469358A2 .
  • These corrective devices can be of the type: push buttons or correctors.
  • Pushbuttons generally include a push-type control element positioned outside the watch case and easily accessible by the user, the pushbuttons allowing the user to control and/or correct auxiliary functions without the use of a tool.
  • Corrector buttons are typically miniature push-buttons recessed into the case of the wristwatch and operated by a small, usually pointed tool, instead of a protruding pusher easily accessible and manipulated by the user. These corrective buttons are generally used for quick function adjustments.
  • the multiplication of correction devices at the case level also creates sealing problems due to the multiplication of openings in the watch case that need to be made for the integration and assembly of the different means of correction.
  • the invention aims to provide a solution to the disadvantages of the prior art specified above, by proposing a multifunctional correction device allowing the selection, activation and/or modification of at least two different functions, with the same correction device requiring only a single opening in the watch case for its mounting.
  • the invention relates to a multifunctional correction device for the case of a watch part as defined by the attached claim 1.
  • the user can easily select at least one function corrector of said watch movement that he wishes to activate, and operate it when pressure is exerted on the pusher.
  • the multifunctional correction device minimizes the number of openings required in the watch case. Consequently, issues of water resistance, placement, and aesthetics are eliminated by reducing the number of correction devices to be installed in the case.
  • the multi-function correcting device according to the invention is a different type of correcting device from a setting crown linked to the winding stem, which allows for time setting and, optionally, winding the mainspring barrel.
  • the multi-function correcting device according to the invention is not connected to a winding stem for winding a mainspring barrel and does not allow for setting the current time of the movement.
  • a correction device is understood to be either a push button that typically has a protruding push-button control element located outside the case of the timepiece, or a corrector button that typically has a control element corrector integrated into the thickness of the case and accessible by the user from outside the box, for example via a tool.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.
  • the timepiece comprises a case containing a timepiece movement having at least a first function corrector and a second function corrector, each function corrector allowing in particular to display, correct, select, engage, or reset a function derived from the current time; said case having a case body having a housing in which is mounted a multifunction correction device according to the invention, the multifunction correction device having a plurality of angular positions to interact with the first function corrector and/or the second function corrector of the timepiece movement.
  • the watch movement includes a first function corrector and a second function corrector.
  • the first function corrector and the second function corrector are formed by superimposed pivoting flip-flops.
  • the timepiece is a wristwatch.
  • the movement of the timepiece is a mechanical movement.
  • the multi-function correction device allows selection and/or activation of at least one function corrector included in a watch movement to perform directly or indirectly different activation, selection, resetting and/or correction functions of information derived from the current time, by means of a single control element accessible by the user from outside the case.
  • the control unit thus forms a user interface for controlling various functions associated with information derived from the current time displayed by a clock movement housed in a case.
  • FIG 1 This illustrates, in a top view, a first example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device 100 according to the invention, mounted in a case 20 of a watch case 2.
  • the 20 frame is shown in transparency so that the 100 multi-function correction device can be viewed as a whole.
  • Case 2 of a watch part is a wristwatch case.
  • the case 2 has a case 20 having an outer face 24 and an inner face 23.
  • the inner face 23 of the case 20 delimits an internal space intended to receive a clock movement 1 (not shown in its entirety).
  • the clock movement 1 carries and drives means for displaying the current time and includes, in particular, at least one complication for displaying at least one piece of information derived from the current time.
  • the clock movement 1 includes a plurality of function correctors 10, 12, enabling the direct or indirect performance of various functions for activating, selecting, resetting, and/or correcting information derived from the current time.
  • the clockwork mechanism 1 includes a first function corrector 10 and a second function corrector 12, enabling the display, correction, selection, activation, or reset of at least one function derived from the current time.
  • this representation is not exhaustive.
  • watch movement 1 may include a complication such as date, time zone, chronograph, etc.
  • the function correctors 10, 12 are, for example, superimposed flip-flops mounted to pivot around a pivot axis 11, as illustrated in particular at the figure 1 However, other types of function correctors are being considered.
  • FIG 2 represents a sagittal cross-sectional view, along axis AA illustrated in the figure 1 , of the first example of the realization of the multifunctional correction device 100 according to the invention.
  • the multifunction correction device 100 is of the multifunction push button type.
  • the multi-function correction device 100 includes a cylindrical body 110 configured to be attached to the box 2, and more particularly to be mounted in the frame 20.
  • the cylindrical body 110 extends along a longitudinal axis X-X and can have a circular or polygonal external section.
  • the cylindrical body 110 is a cylinder of revolution with its axis of revolution coinciding with the longitudinal axis XX.
  • the cylindrical body 110 comprises a tubular part 111 and a head 112, the head 112 forming a first end of the cylindrical body 110.
  • the tubular part 111 may have a threaded portion for its assembly to the case 20 of box 2.
  • the case 20 has a through housing 21 having a threaded portion for mounting the multi-function correction device 100 according to the invention, by screwing.
  • the tubular part 111 can be driven directly into the housing of the case 20.
  • the head 112 is the part of the cylindrical body 110 remaining on the outside side of the case 20, that is to say on the opposite side to the clock movement 1.
  • the head 112 has a diameter greater than the diameter of the tubular part 111, so that a shoulder 113 separates the head 112 from the tubular part 111.
  • the shoulder 113 thus forms a bearing surface, here circular, or stop, intended to come into contact with the outer face 24 of the case 20 of the box 2 during the mounting of the multifunction correction device 100.
  • the multi-function correction device 100 also includes a circular cylindrical control rod 120 with axis of revolution X-X.
  • the control rod 120 is configured to slide inside the cylindrical body 110 along the X-X axis; and more particularly in an internal bore through the cylindrical body 110 provided to receive the control rod 120.
  • the control rod 120 is coaxial with the cylindrical body 110.
  • the control rod 120 is also mobile in rotation around the axis of revolution X-X inside the cylindrical body 110.
  • the control rod 120 is integral with a control member 130 which can be operated by the user from outside the box 2.
  • control element 130 is a push button.
  • push button we mean the movable and protruding part of a push button that can be operated by the user and is intended to be outside the casing of a box.
  • the first end 121 of the control rod 120 has a thread, provided on a radially external face, to receive by screwing the control member 130.
  • the second end 122 of the control rod 120 is intended to be positioned opposite the clockwork movement 1 in various angular positions.
  • one of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod 120 to be positioned opposite a function corrector 10, 12.
  • One of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod to be positioned opposite a plurality of function correctors 10, 12.
  • One of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod to be positioned opposite no function corrector of the watch movement.
  • the second end 122 of the control rod 120 has at least one protrusion, for example tenon 123, projecting from a plane perpendicular to the axis of revolution X-X of the control rod 120.
  • the tenon 123 has a half-moon shape.
  • the shape and positioning of the tenon 123 at the end 122 facing the inside of the case 2 are configured according to the positioning of the various function correctors of the watch movement 1.
  • function correctors 10, 12 positioned under the axis of revolution X-X of the control rod 120, it is also possible to define angular positions allowing to activate simultaneously both function correctors 10, 12 or neither of the function correctors 10, 12.
  • the second end 122 of the control rod 120 advantageously has an external diameter greater than the external diameter of the tubular portion 111 of the body 110.
  • the second end 122 is also configured to form a stop bearing against the cylindrical body 110, and more particularly against the tubular part 111 of the cylindrical body 110, when returning to a rest position of the multifunction correction device 100.
  • the second end 122 forms means to ensure a stable rest position of the control member 130.
  • the control member 130 of the push-button type, has a general capsule shape configured to slide concentrically around the cylindrical body 110.
  • the control member 130 has an internal recess in which a chimney 131 is formed, presenting in its center a tapped bore to receive the first end 121 of the control rod 120.
  • the return to a rest position of the multifunction correction device 100 is ensured by a return member 140, for example a return spring, positioned between the cylindrical body 110, fixed in the frame 20, and the control member 130.
  • a return member 140 for example a return spring
  • the return member 140 tends to reposition the control member 130 and the control rod 120 in a rest position when the user does not exert pressure on the control member 130.
  • the cylindrical body 110 has an end cavity formed at the level of the head 112 and configured to receive as support a first end of the return member 140.
  • the second end of the return member 140 comes to rest at the level of an internal portion of the control member 130.
  • the selection of the function corrector 10, 12 of the movement to be maneuvered is carried out by the user by modifying the angular position of the control member 130 relative to the cylindrical body 110.
  • the rotation of the control member 130 causes the rotation of the fixed control rod 120, and thus allows the position of the tenon 123 of the control rod 120 to be changed in relation to the clock movement, by changing the angular position of the tenon 123, relative to the axis of revolution X-X.
  • Pressing the same control member 130 then brings the tenon 123 of the second end 122 of the control rod 120 into contact with the finger(s) 13, 14 of the selected function correctors 10, 12 and actuates them to allow activation, selection, resetting or correction of one or more functions associated with the function correctors 10, 12.
  • the multi-function correction device 100 may also include an indexing member 150 allowing the user to be indicated, for example by touch, that the control member 130 is positioned in a good position to ensure the desired function, such as the activation of one or more function correctors 10, 12 of the watch movement 1.
  • an indexing member 150 allows the user to be indicated, for example by touch, that the control member 130 is positioned in a good position to ensure the desired function, such as the activation of one or more function correctors 10, 12 of the watch movement 1.
  • the indexing member 150 also allows several stable indexing positions to be defined for the control member 130.
  • the indexing member 150 is formed by an indexer comprising an indexing ball 151 and a spring housed in an indexing cage 152 carried by the control member 130, for example provided in a peripheral portion 132 of the control member 130.
  • the ball indexer is configured to mark several stable indexing positions of the control member 130 which is mobile and rotates around the axis of revolution X-X.
  • the ball indexer cooperates with a plurality of housings 155 provided at the radially external surface of the cylindrical body 110, more particularly at the head 112 of the body 110.
  • the cylindrical body 110 has as many housings 155 as there are desired indexing positions.
  • indexing positions and the number of indexing positions are given as examples. Other variations are also considered. For example, a simpler implementation involves indexing only the first and second positions to activate either the first or second function corrector.
  • control element 130 When the control element 130 is in position, the user actuates the control element 130 by applying pressure in the direction indicated by the arrow referenced F1 on the figure 1 , in a manner parallel to the XX axis.
  • the applied pressure acts against the return element 140, moving the control member 130 and the control rod 120 inwards towards the inside of the housing 2 until the tenon 123 makes contact with the selected function corrector(s) 10, 12. Further pressure on the control member 130 allows the function corrector(s) 10, 12 to be operated in order to activate, select, or reset them. to zero or a correction of information derived from the associated current time.
  • the multi-function correction device 100 also includes a sealing element 160 ensuring a seal between the cylindrical body 110 and the control rod 120.
  • the sealing element is, for example, formed by one or two O-rings superimposed on each other.
  • the sealing element 160 is configured to ensure the required sealing between the inside of the watch case 2 and the outside of the watch case 2 while allowing translational and rotational movement of the control rod 120 and the control element 130.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a second example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.
  • the multifunction correction device 200 is identical to the multifunction correction device 100 described previously, with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.
  • control member 130 is a pusher having a recess 135 intended to receive a tool to facilitate the rotation of the control member 130.
  • the tool has a shape complementary to the recess 135.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a third example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.
  • the multifunction correction device 300 is identical to the multifunction correction device 100 described previously, with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.
  • the 300 multifunction correction device is a miniature multifunction correction button designed to be fully integrated into a 20" case. watch 2.
  • the 20' frame is shown in transparency so that the entire 300 multi-function correction device can be viewed.
  • the 20' case has a 21' through housing configured to receive the 110 cylindrical body by screwing or pressing.
  • control element 130 is a miniature corrector housed in the housing 21' so that it does not protrude from the outer face 24 of the case 20'.
  • the control element 330 has a recess 135 intended to receive a tool to allow rotation of the control element 130 which is housed in the case 20' and therefore not easily accessible by the user.
  • control element 330 of this third embodiment operates identically to the control element 130 described with reference to figures 1 to 2 and presents the same characteristics.
  • the control unit 330 can be operated by the user from outside the box 2 via a small tool configured to cooperate with the shape of the footprint 135.
  • the invention has been specifically described for the selection and/or activation of two function correctors in a watch movement. However, the invention is also applicable for the selection and/or activation of a plurality of function correctors in a watch movement.
  • the second end 122 of the control rod 120 may include one or more tenons, or protruding elements, of various shapes, to allow the activation of several activation fingers of several function correctors.
  • control rod 120 actuates two rocker-type function correctors of a mechanical clock movement.
  • control rod may interact with an electrical contact-type function corrector to perform a display, correction, selection, engagement, or reset function of at least one function derived from the current time of any mechanism.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, comprising a case 2 containing a watch movement 1 having at least two function correctors 10, 20 for displaying, correcting, selecting, engaging, or resetting functions derived from the current time, such as a date, a time zone, a chronograph, etc., and a multifunction correction device 100 according to the invention allowing a function corrector 10, 12 of the watch movement 1 to be selected and activated when the control member 130, 330 is pressed.
  • a timepiece such as a wristwatch
  • a case 2 containing a watch movement 1 having at least two function correctors 10, 20 for displaying, correcting, selecting, engaging, or resetting functions derived from the current time, such as a date, a time zone, a chronograph, etc.
  • a multifunction correction device 100 allowing a function corrector 10, 12 of the watch movement 1 to be selected and activated when the control member 130, 330 is pressed.
  • the box 2 has a case comprising a housing 21 in which is mounted a multi-function correction device 100, 200, 300 according to the invention, by pressing or screwing.

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Description

Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention concerne un dispositif de correction multifonction pour pièce d'horlogerie permettant par exemple de sélectionner et/ou de modifier des informations affichées sur un cadran au moyen d'un unique organe de commande.The invention relates to a multi-function correction device for a watch part allowing, for example, the selection and/or modification of information displayed on a dial by means of a single control element.

L'invention concerne également une pièce d'horlogerie comportant un tel dispositif de correction multifonction permettant par exemple de sélectionner et/ou de modifier des informations affichées sur un cadran par exemple pour corriger, enclencher, ou remettre à zéro plusieurs fonctions dérivées de l'heure courante.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising such a multi-function correction device allowing, for example, the selection and/or modification of information displayed on a dial, for example, to correct, engage, or reset several functions derived from the current time.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnological background

Une pièce d'horlogerie, notamment une montre-bracelet, permet à l'utilisateur de connaitre l'heure courante. Cette heure courante peut être corrigée en exerçant une action (par exemple une traction) sur la tige de remontoir jusqu'à obtenir une position déterminée pour cette action de correction.A timepiece, particularly a wristwatch, allows the user to know the current time. This current time can be corrected by applying an action (for example, pulling) to the winding stem until a specific position is reached for this correction action.

La montre-bracelet peut également permettre d'afficher, de corriger, d'enclencher, de remettre à zéro des fonctions dérivées de l'heure courante, généralement appelées complications, comme par exemple un quantième, un fuseau horaire, un etc, tel que divulgué dans le brevet US8371745B2 ou la demande EP2469358A2 .The wristwatch can also display, correct, activate, and reset functions derived from the current time, generally called complications, such as a date, a time zone, etc., as disclosed in the patent. US8371745B2 or the request EP2469358A2 .

Pour cela, il est nécessaire d'incorporer des dispositifs de correction au niveau de la carrure de la boîte de la montre-bracelet pour permettre de commander et/ou corriger ces fonctions annexes.To achieve this, it is necessary to incorporate corrective devices at the level of the case of the wristwatch to allow these ancillary functions to be controlled and/or corrected.

Ces dispositifs de correction peuvent être du type : boutons poussoirs ou correcteurs.These corrective devices can be of the type: push buttons or correctors.

Les boutons poussoirs comportent généralement un organe de commande de type poussoir positionné à l'extérieur de la carrure de boîte de montre et qui est accessible facilement par l'utilisateur, les boutons poussoirs permettant de commander et/ou corriger les fonctions annexes sans l'utilisation d'un outil par l'utilisateur.Pushbuttons generally include a push-type control element positioned outside the watch case and easily accessible by the user, the pushbuttons allowing the user to control and/or correct auxiliary functions without the use of a tool.

Les boutons correcteurs sont typiquement des boutons poussoirs miniatures qui sont noyés dans la carrure de la montre-bracelet et qui sont actionnables via un outil de petites dimensions, et généralement de forme pointue, au lieu d'un poussoir saillant facilement accessible et manipulable par l'utilisateur. Ces boutons correcteurs sont généralement utilisés pour des corrections rapides de fonction.Corrector buttons are typically miniature push-buttons recessed into the case of the wristwatch and operated by a small, usually pointed tool, instead of a protruding pusher easily accessible and manipulated by the user. These corrective buttons are generally used for quick function adjustments.

Certaines pièces d'horlogerie, et en particulier les montres, comportant plusieurs complications, offrent à leurs utilisateurs un nombre élevé de fonctions nécessitant de multiplier ces dispositifs correcteurs sur la boîte.Some timepieces, and in particular watches, with multiple complications, offer their users a high number of functions requiring the multiplication of these corrective devices on the case.

Cependant, la multiplication des dispositifs de correction au niveau de la carrure pose des problèmes d'implantation et peut occasionner des problématiques d'esthétisme, notamment pour les pièces d'horlogerie de milieu de gamme et haut de gamme, où un esthétisme sobre et élégant est recherché.However, the proliferation of corrective devices at the case level poses implementation problems and can cause aesthetic issues, particularly for mid-range and high-end timepieces, where a sober and elegant aesthetic is sought.

La multiplication des dispositifs de correction au niveau de la carrure engendre également des problématiques d'étanchéité par la multiplication des ouvertures dans la boîte de montre qu'il est nécessaire de réaliser pour l'intégration et le montage des différents moyens de correction.The multiplication of correction devices at the case level also creates sealing problems due to the multiplication of openings in the watch case that need to be made for the integration and assembly of the different means of correction.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Dans ce contexte, l'invention vise à proposer une solution aux inconvénients de l'état de la technique précisés précédemment, en proposant un dispositif de correction multifonction permettant de sélectionner, d'activer et/ou de modifier au moins deux fonctions différentes, avec un même dispositif de correction nécessitant qu'une unique ouverture dans la carrure de boîte de montre pour son montage.In this context, the invention aims to provide a solution to the disadvantages of the prior art specified above, by proposing a multifunctional correction device allowing the selection, activation and/or modification of at least two different functions, with the same correction device requiring only a single opening in the watch case for its mounting.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif de correction multifonction pour boîte d'une pièce d'horlogerie tel que défini par la revendication 1 annexée.For this purpose, the invention relates to a multifunctional correction device for the case of a watch part as defined by the attached claim 1.

Grâce à l'invention, l'utilisateur peut sélectionner facilement au moins un correcteur de fonction dudit mouvement d'horlogerie qu'il souhaite activer, et manœuvrer celui-ci lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur le poussoir.Thanks to the invention, the user can easily select at least one function corrector of said watch movement that he wishes to activate, and operate it when pressure is exerted on the pusher.

Ainsi, le dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention permet de minimiser le nombre d'ouverture à réaliser dans la carrure de la boîte de montre. De ce fait, on s'affranchit des problématiques d'étanchéité, d'implantation et d'esthétisme par la réduction du nombre de dispositifs de correction à implanter au niveau de la carrure.Thus, the multifunctional correction device according to the invention minimizes the number of openings required in the watch case. Consequently, issues of water resistance, placement, and aesthetics are eliminated by reducing the number of correction devices to be installed in the case.

On notera que le dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention est un dispositif de correction différent d'une couronne de réglage liée à la tige remontoir qui permet une fonction de réglage de l'heure, et éventuellement du remontage du barillet. Ainsi, le dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention n'est pas relié à une tige remontoir, pour le remontage d'un barillet, et ne permet pas le réglage de l'heure courante du mouvement.It should be noted that the multi-function correcting device according to the invention is a different type of correcting device from a setting crown linked to the winding stem, which allows for time setting and, optionally, winding the mainspring barrel. Thus, the multi-function correcting device according to the invention is not connected to a winding stem for winding a mainspring barrel and does not allow for setting the current time of the movement.

Selon l'invention, on entend par dispositif de correction, soit un bouton poussoir qui présente typiquement un organe de commande poussoir saillant situé à l'extérieur de la carrure de la boîte de la pièce d'horlogerie, soit un bouton correcteur qui présente typiquement un organe de commande correcteur intégré dans l'épaisseur de la carrure et accessible par l'utilisateur via l'extérieur de la boîte, par exemple via un outil.According to the invention, a correction device is understood to be either a push button that typically has a protruding push-button control element located outside the case of the timepiece, or a corrector button that typically has a control element corrector integrated into the thickness of the case and accessible by the user from outside the box, for example via a tool.

Outre les caractéristiques évoquées dans le paragraphe précédent, le dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention peut présenter les caractéristiques suivantes:

  • pour l'une des positions angulaires de l'organe de commande, l'excroissance de l'extrémité de la tige de commande est apte à être positionnée en regard d'une pluralité de correcteurs de fonction que comporte le mouvement d'horlogerie, de sorte que le dispositif de correction est apte à exécuter simultanément une combinaison de fonctions associées aux correcteurs de fonction lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur l'organe de commande ;
  • pour l'une des positions angulaires de l'organe de commande, l'excroissance de l'extrémité de la tige de commande est inactive vis-à-vis du mouvement d'horlogerie lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur l'organe de commande ;
  • le mouvement d'horlogerie comporte un premier correcteur de fonction et un deuxième correcteur de fonction, dans une première position angulaire de l'organe de commande l'excroissance de l'extrémité de la tige de commande est apte à être positionnée en regard du premier correcteur de fonction et dans une deuxième position angulaire de l'organe de commande l'excroissance de l'extrémité de la tige de commande est apte à être positionnée en regard du deuxième correcteur de fonction, une pression exercée sur l'organe de commande permettant d'amener l'excroissance de ladite extrémité de la tige de commande en contact du correcteur de fonction sélectionné afin d'activer, de sélectionner, de remettre à zéro ou de corriger la fonction du mouvement d'horlogerie associée ;
  • le corps cylindrique présente une forme de cylindre de révolution d'axe de révolution X-X ;
  • la tige de commande est coaxiale au corps cylindrique ;
  • ledit dispositif de correction multifonction est un bouton poussoir configuré pour être logé partiellement dans une carrure de ladite boite, l'organe de commande étant un poussoir ;
  • ledit dispositif de correction multifonction est un bouton correcteur miniature configuré pour être intégré totalement dans l'épaisseur d'une carrure de ladite boite ;
  • l'organe de commande comporte une empreinte configurée pour recevoir un outil présentant une forme complémentaire de l'empreinte ;
  • le dispositif de correction multifonction comporte un organe de rappel ménagé entre le corps cylindrique et l'organe de commande pour assurer le retour de l'organe de commande dans une position de repos ;
  • l'excroissance de ladite extrémité de la tige de commande fait saillie par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de révolution X-X ;
  • l'excroissance de ladite extrémité de la tige de commande est un tenon en forme de demi-lune ;
  • le dispositif comporte un organe d'indexation pour indexer ladite pluralité de positions angulaires de l'organe de commande ;
  • l'organe d'indexation est formé par un indexeur comportant une bille d'indexage logée dans une cage d'indexation portée par l'organe de commande ;
  • ledit indexeur coopère avec des logements ménagés sur le corps cylindrique.
In addition to the characteristics mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the multifunctional correction device according to the invention may have the following characteristics:
  • for one of the angular positions of the control member, the protrusion of the end of the control rod is able to be positioned opposite a plurality of function correctors included in the clockwork movement, so that the correction device is able to simultaneously perform a combination of functions associated with the function correctors when pressure is exerted on the control member;
  • for one of the angular positions of the control member, the protrusion at the end of the control rod is inactive with respect to the clockwork movement when pressure is exerted on the control member;
  • The clockwork mechanism comprises a first function corrector and a second function corrector; in a first angular position of the control member, the protrusion at the end of the control rod is able to be positioned opposite the first function corrector, and in a second angular position of the control member the protrusion of the end of the control rod is able to be positioned opposite the second function corrector, pressure exerted on the control member bringing the protrusion of said end of the control rod into contact with the selected function corrector in order to activate, select, reset or correct the function of the associated clockwork movement;
  • the cylindrical body has the shape of a cylinder of revolution with axis of revolution XX;
  • the control rod is coaxial with the cylindrical body;
  • said multifunction correction device is a push button configured to be partially housed in a casing of said box, the control element being a push button;
  • said multi-function correction device is a miniature correction button configured to be fully integrated into the thickness of a case of said box;
  • the control unit has a footprint configured to receive a tool with a shape complementary to the footprint;
  • the multi-function correction device includes a return element provided between the cylindrical body and the control element to ensure the return of the control element to a rest position;
  • the protrusion of said end of the control rod protrudes from a plane perpendicular to the axis of revolution XX;
  • the protrusion on the said end of the control rod is a half-moon shaped tenon;
  • the device includes an indexing element to index said plurality of angular positions of the control element;
  • the indexing element is formed by an indexer comprising an indexing ball housed in an indexing cage carried by the control element;
  • said indexer cooperates with housings provided on the cylindrical body.

L'invention a également pour objet une pièce d'horlogerie comportant un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.

Avantageusement, la pièce d'horlogerie comporte une boîte renfermant un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant au moins un premier correcteur de fonction et un deuxième correcteur de fonction, chaque correcteur de fonction permettant notamment d'afficher, de corriger, de sélectionner, d'enclencher, ou de remettre à zéro une fonction dérivée de l'heure courante ; ladite boîte présentant une carrure comportant un logement dans lequel est monté un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention, le dispositif de correction multifonction présentant une pluralité de positions angulaires pour interagir avec le premier correcteur de fonction et/ou le deuxième correcteur de fonction du mouvement d'horlogerie.Advantageously, the timepiece comprises a case containing a timepiece movement having at least a first function corrector and a second function corrector, each function corrector allowing in particular to display, correct, select, engage, or reset a function derived from the current time; said case having a case body having a housing in which is mounted a multifunction correction device according to the invention, the multifunction correction device having a plurality of angular positions to interact with the first function corrector and/or the second function corrector of the timepiece movement.

Avantageusement, le mouvement d'horlogerie comporte un premier correcteur de fonction et un deuxième correcteur de fonction.Advantageously, the watch movement includes a first function corrector and a second function corrector.

Avantageusement, le premier correcteur de fonction et le deuxième correcteur de fonction sont formés par des bascules pivotantes superposées.Advantageously, the first function corrector and the second function corrector are formed by superimposed pivoting flip-flops.

Avantageusement, la pièce d'horlogerie est une montre-bracelet.Advantageously, the timepiece is a wristwatch.

Avantageusement, le mouvement de la pièce d'horlogerie est un mouvement mécanique.Advantageously, the movement of the timepiece is a mechanical movement.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

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

  • la figure 1 représente une vue de dessus d'un premier exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention monté dans une carrure de boîte de montre ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue en coupe sagittale, selon l'axe A-A illustré à la figure 1, du premier exemple de réalisation du dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe sagittale, d'un deuxième exemple de réalisation du dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 représente un troisième exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention.
The aims, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description below, which refers to the following figures:
  • there figure 1 represents a top view of a first example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention mounted in a watch case;
  • there figure 2 represents a sagittal cross-sectional view, along axis AA illustrated in the figure 1 , of the first example of the realization of the multifunctional correction device according to the invention;
  • there figure 3 represents a sagittal cross-sectional view of a second example of an embodiment of the multifunctional correction device according to the invention;
  • there figure 4 represents a third example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.

Dans toutes les figures, les éléments communs portent les mêmes numéros de référence sauf précision contraire.In all figures, common elements bear the same reference numbers unless otherwise specified.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

De manière générale et commune aux différents exemples de réalisation qui vont être décrits par la suite, le dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention permet de sélectionner et/ou d'activer au moins un correcteur de fonction que comporte un mouvement d'horlogerie pour réaliser directement ou indirectement différentes fonctions d'activation, de sélection, de remise à zéro et/ou de correction d'informations dérivées de l'heure courante, au moyen d'un unique organe de commande accessible par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur de la boîte.In general and common to the different embodiments that will be described later, the multi-function correction device according to the invention allows selection and/or activation of at least one function corrector included in a watch movement to perform directly or indirectly different activation, selection, resetting and/or correction functions of information derived from the current time, by means of a single control element accessible by the user from outside the case.

L'organe de commande forme ainsi une interface utilisateur pour commander différentes fonctions associées à des informations dérivées de l'heure courante que comporte un mouvement d'horlogerie emboité dans une boîte.The control unit thus forms a user interface for controlling various functions associated with information derived from the current time displayed by a clock movement housed in a case.

La figure 1 illustre, en vue de dessus, un premier exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de correction multifonction 100 selon l'invention, monté dans une carrure 20 de boîte 2 de pièce d'horlogerie. En référence à la figure 1, la carrure 20 est illustrée en transparence afin de pouvoir visualiser le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 dans son ensemble.There figure 1 This illustrates, in a top view, a first example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device 100 according to the invention, mounted in a case 20 of a watch case 2. With reference to the figure 1 The 20 frame is shown in transparency so that the 100 multi-function correction device can be viewed as a whole.

La boîte 2 de pièce d'horlogerie, est par exemple une boîte de montre bracelet.Case 2 of a watch part, for example, is a wristwatch case.

La boîte 2 comporte une carrure 20 présentant une face extérieure 24 et une face intérieure 23. La face intérieure 23 de la carrure 20 délimite un espace interne destiné à recevoir un mouvement d'horlogerie 1 (non représenté dans son ensemble).The case 2 has a case 20 having an outer face 24 and an inner face 23. The inner face 23 of the case 20 delimits an internal space intended to receive a clock movement 1 (not shown in its entirety).

Le mouvement d'horlogerie 1 porte et entraine des moyens d'affichage de l'heure courante et comporte notamment au moins une complication permettant d'afficher au moins une information dérivée de l'heure courante. A cet effet, le mouvement d'horlogerie 1 comporte une pluralité de correcteurs de fonction 10, 12. permettant de réaliser, directement ou indirectement, différentes fonctions d'activation, de sélection, de remise à zéro et/ou de correction d'informations dérivées de l'heure courante.The clock movement 1 carries and drives means for displaying the current time and includes, in particular, at least one complication for displaying at least one piece of information derived from the current time. To this end, the clock movement 1 includes a plurality of function correctors 10, 12, enabling the direct or indirect performance of various functions for activating, selecting, resetting, and/or correcting information derived from the current time.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré, le mouvement d'horlogerie 1 comporte un premier correcteur de fonction 10 et un deuxième correcteur de fonction 12 permettant d'afficher, de corriger, de sélectionner, d'enclencher, ou de remettre à zéro au moins une fonction dérivée de l'heure courante. Toutefois, cette représentation n'est pas limitative.In the illustrated embodiment, the clockwork mechanism 1 includes a first function corrector 10 and a second function corrector 12, enabling the display, correction, selection, activation, or reset of at least one function derived from the current time. However, this representation is not exhaustive.

A titre d'exemple le mouvement d'horlogerie 1 peut comporter une complication de type quantième, fuseau horaire, chronographe, etc.As an example, watch movement 1 may include a complication such as date, time zone, chronograph, etc.

Les correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 sont par exemple des bascules superposées et montées pivotantes autour d'un axe de pivotement 11, comme illustré notamment à la figure 1. Toutefois, d'autres types de correcteurs de fonction sont envisagés.The function correctors 10, 12 are, for example, superimposed flip-flops mounted to pivot around a pivot axis 11, as illustrated in particular at the figure 1 However, other types of function correctors are being considered.

La figure 2 représente une vue en coupe sagittale, selon l'axe A-A illustré à la figure 1, du premier exemple de réalisation du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 selon l'invention.There figure 2 represents a sagittal cross-sectional view, along axis AA illustrated in the figure 1 , of the first example of the realization of the multifunctional correction device 100 according to the invention.

Dans ce premier exemple de réalisation, illustré en référence aux figures 1 à 2, le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 est de type bouton poussoir multifonction.In this first example of implementation, illustrated with reference to figures 1 to 2 The multifunction correction device 100 is of the multifunction push button type.

Le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 comporte un corps cylindrique 110 configuré pour être solidarisé à la boîte 2, et plus particulièrement pour être monté dans la carrure 20. Le corps cylindrique 110 s'étend selon un axe longitudinal X-X et peut être de section externe circulaire ou de section polygonale.The multi-function correction device 100 includes a cylindrical body 110 configured to be attached to the box 2, and more particularly to be mounted in the frame 20. The cylindrical body 110 extends along a longitudinal axis X-X and can have a circular or polygonal external section.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 à 2, le corps cylindrique 110 est un cylindre de révolution d'axe de révolution confondu avec l'axe longitudinal X-X.In the example of implementation illustrated in figures 1 to 2 , the cylindrical body 110 is a cylinder of revolution with its axis of revolution coinciding with the longitudinal axis XX.

Le corps cylindrique 110 comporte une partie tubulaire 111 et une tête 112, la tête 112 formant une première extrémité du corps cylindrique 110.The cylindrical body 110 comprises a tubular part 111 and a head 112, the head 112 forming a first end of the cylindrical body 110.

La partie tubulaire 111 peut présenter une portion filetée en vue de son assemblage à la carrure 20 de boîte 2. A cet effet, la carrure 20 comporte un logement 21 traversant comportant une portion taraudée pour le montage du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 selon l'invention, par vissage.The tubular part 111 may have a threaded portion for its assembly to the case 20 of box 2. For this purpose, the case 20 has a through housing 21 having a threaded portion for mounting the multi-function correction device 100 according to the invention, by screwing.

Selon une variante de réalisation, la partie tubulaire 111 peut être chassée directement dans le logement de la carrure 20.According to one alternative embodiment, the tubular part 111 can be driven directly into the housing of the case 20.

La tête 112 est la partie du corps cylindrique 110 restant du côté extérieur à la carrure 20, c'est-à-dire du côté opposé au mouvement d'horlogerie 1.The head 112 is the part of the cylindrical body 110 remaining on the outside side of the case 20, that is to say on the opposite side to the clock movement 1.

La tête 112 présente un diamètre supérieur au diamètre de la partie tubulaire 111, de sorte qu'un épaulement 113 sépare la tête 112 de la partie tubulaire 111. L'épaulement 113 forme ainsi une surface d'appui, ici circulaire, ou d'arrêt, destinée à venir en contact avec la face extérieure 24 de la carrure 20 de la boîte 2 lors du montage du dispositif de correction multifonction 100.The head 112 has a diameter greater than the diameter of the tubular part 111, so that a shoulder 113 separates the head 112 from the tubular part 111. The shoulder 113 thus forms a bearing surface, here circular, or stop, intended to come into contact with the outer face 24 of the case 20 of the box 2 during the mounting of the multifunction correction device 100.

Le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 comporte en outre une tige de commande 120 cylindrique circulaire d'axe de révolution X-X.The multi-function correction device 100 also includes a circular cylindrical control rod 120 with axis of revolution X-X.

La tige de commande 120 est configurée pour coulisser à l'intérieur du corps cylindrique 110 le long de l'axe X-X ; et plus particulièrement dans un alésage interne traversant le corps cylindrique 110 ménagé pour recevoir la tige de commande 120.The control rod 120 is configured to slide inside the cylindrical body 110 along the X-X axis; and more particularly in an internal bore through the cylindrical body 110 provided to receive the control rod 120.

La tige de commande 120 est coaxiale avec le corps cylindrique 110.The control rod 120 is coaxial with the cylindrical body 110.

La tige de commande 120 est également mobile en rotation autour de l'axe de révolution X-X à l'intérieur du corps cylindrique 110. La tige de commande 120 est solidaire d'un organe de commande 130 actionnable par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur de la boîte 2.The control rod 120 is also mobile in rotation around the axis of revolution X-X inside the cylindrical body 110. The control rod 120 is integral with a control member 130 which can be operated by the user from outside the box 2.

Dans ce premier exemple de réalisation, l'organe de commande 130 est un poussoir. On entend par poussoir la partie mobile et saillante d'un bouton poussoir actionnable par l'utilisateur et destinée à être à l'extérieur de la carrure d'une boîte.In this first embodiment, the control element 130 is a push button. By push button, we mean the movable and protruding part of a push button that can be operated by the user and is intended to be outside the casing of a box.

La tige de commande 120 comporte :

  • une première extrémité 121 dirigée vers l'extérieur de la boîte 2 et solidarisée à l'organe de commande 130, par exemple par chassage ou vissage ;
  • une deuxième extrémité 122 dirigée vers l'intérieur de la boite 2 et destinée à venir au contact d'un correcteur de fonction 10, 12 du mouvement d'horlogerie 1 et à actionner celui-ci lorsque l'utilisateur exerce une pression sur l'organe de commande 130 ;
  • une portion centrale formant la jonction entre la première extrémité 121 et la deuxième extrémité 122.
The 120 control rod includes:
  • a first end 121 directed towards the outside of the box 2 and secured to the control element 130, for example by pressing or screwing;
  • a second end 122 directed towards the inside of the box 2 and intended to come into contact with a function corrector 10, 12 of the clockwork movement 1 and to activate it when the user applies pressure to the control element 130;
  • a central portion forming the junction between the first end 121 and the second end 122.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 et 2, la première extrémité 121 de la tige de commande 120 présente un filetage, ménagé sur une face radialement externe, pour recevoir par vissage l'organe de commande 130.In the example of implementation illustrated in figures 1 and 2 , the first end 121 of the control rod 120 has a thread, provided on a radially external face, to receive by screwing the control member 130.

La deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 est destinée à être positionnée en regard du mouvement d'horlogerie 1 selon différentes positions angulaires.The second end 122 of the control rod 120 is intended to be positioned opposite the clockwork movement 1 in various angular positions.

Par exemple, une des positions du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 permet de positionner la deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 en regard d'un correcteur de fonction 10, 12. Une des positions du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 permet de positionner la deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande en regard d'une pluralité de correcteur de fonction 10, 12. Une des positions du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 permet de positionner la deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande en regard d'aucun correcteur de fonction du mouvement d'horlogerie.For example, one of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod 120 to be positioned opposite a function corrector 10, 12. One of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod to be positioned opposite a plurality of function correctors 10, 12. One of the positions of the multifunction correction device 100 allows the second end 122 of the control rod to be positioned opposite no function corrector of the watch movement.

La deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 présente au moins une excroissance, par exemple tenon 123, faisant saillie par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de révolution X-X de la tige de commande 120.The second end 122 of the control rod 120 has at least one protrusion, for example tenon 123, projecting from a plane perpendicular to the axis of revolution X-X of the control rod 120.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 1 et 2, le tenon 123 présente une forme de demi-lune. La forme et le positionnement du tenon 123 au niveau de l'extrémité 122 dirigée vers l'intérieur de la boite 2 sont configurés en fonction du positionnement des différents correcteurs de fonction du mouvement d'horlogerie 1.In the example of implementation illustrated in figures 1 and 2 The tenon 123 has a half-moon shape. The shape and positioning of the tenon 123 at the end 122 facing the inside of the case 2 are configured according to the positioning of the various function correctors of the watch movement 1.

Avec des correcteurs de fonctions 10, 12 positionnés sous l'axe de révolution X-X de la tige de commande 120, il est possible en outre de définir des positions angulaires permettant d'activer simultanément les deux correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 ou encore aucun des correcteurs de fonction 10, 12.With function correctors 10, 12 positioned under the axis of revolution X-X of the control rod 120, it is also possible to define angular positions allowing to activate simultaneously both function correctors 10, 12 or neither of the function correctors 10, 12.

Selon l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux figure 1 et 2, en fonction de la position angulaire de l'organe de commande 130, le tenon 123 peut être positionné :

  • en regard d'un doigt 13 du premier correcteur de fonction 10 (comme illustré à la figure 1) ;
  • en regard d'un doigt 14 du deuxième correcteur de fonction 12 ;
  • en regard du doigt 13 du premier correcteur de fonction 10 et du doigt 14 du deuxième correcteur de fonction 12 de manière à actionner simultanément les deux correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 ;
  • en regard d'aucun des doigts 13, 14 des correcteur de fonction 10, 12, de manière à réaliser aucune fonction.
According to the example of implementation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 Depending on the angular position of the control member 130, the tenon 123 can be positioned:
  • opposite finger 13 of the first function corrector 10 (as illustrated in the figure 1 ) ;
  • opposite a finger 14 of the second function corrector 12;
  • opposite finger 13 of the first function corrector 10 and finger 14 of the second function corrector 12 so as to actuate both function correctors 10, 12 simultaneously;
  • opposite any of the fingers 13, 14 of the function corrector 10, 12, so as to perform no function.

La deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 présente avantageusement un diamètre externe supérieur au diamètre externe de la portion tubulaire 111 du corps 110. Ainsi, la deuxième extrémité 122 est également configurée pour former une butée venant en appui contre le corps cylindrique 110, et plus particulièrement contre la partie tubulaire 111 du corps cylindrique 110, lors du retour dans une position de repos du dispositif de correction multifonction 100.The second end 122 of the control rod 120 advantageously has an external diameter greater than the external diameter of the tubular portion 111 of the body 110. Thus, the second end 122 is also configured to form a stop bearing against the cylindrical body 110, and more particularly against the tubular part 111 of the cylindrical body 110, when returning to a rest position of the multifunction correction device 100.

Ainsi, la deuxième extrémité 122 forme des moyens pour assurer une position de repos stable de l'organe de commande 130.Thus, the second end 122 forms means to ensure a stable rest position of the control member 130.

L'organe de commande 130, de type poussoir, présente une forme générale de capsule configurée pour coulisser concentriquement autour du corps cylindrique 110. L'organe de commande 130 comporte un évidement interne dans lequel une cheminée 131 est ménagée, présentant en son centre un alésage taraudé pour recevoir la première extrémité 121 de la tige de commande 120.The control member 130, of the push-button type, has a general capsule shape configured to slide concentrically around the cylindrical body 110. The control member 130 has an internal recess in which a chimney 131 is formed, presenting in its center a tapped bore to receive the first end 121 of the control rod 120.

Le retour dans une position de repos du dispositif de correction multifonction 100 est assuré par un organe de rappel 140, par exemple un ressort de rappel, positionné entre le corps cylindrique 110, fixe dans la carrure 20, et l'organe de commande 130. Ainsi, l'organe de rappel 140 tend à repositionner l'organe de commande 130 et la tige de commande 120 dans une position de repos lorsque l'utilisateur n'exerce pas de pression sur l'organe de commande 130.The return to a rest position of the multifunction correction device 100 is ensured by a return member 140, for example a return spring, positioned between the cylindrical body 110, fixed in the frame 20, and the control member 130. Thus, the return member 140 tends to reposition the control member 130 and the control rod 120 in a rest position when the user does not exert pressure on the control member 130.

A cet effet, le corps cylindrique 110 comporte une cavité d'extrémité ménagée au niveau de la tête 112 et configurée pour recevoir en appui une première extrémité de l'organe de rappel 140. La deuxième extrémité de l'organe de rappel 140 vient en appui au niveau d'une portion interne de l'organe de commande 130.For this purpose, the cylindrical body 110 has an end cavity formed at the level of the head 112 and configured to receive as support a first end of the return member 140. The second end of the return member 140 comes to rest at the level of an internal portion of the control member 130.

Ainsi, comme vu précédemment, la sélection du correcteur de fonction 10, 12 du mouvement à manœuvrer est réalisée par l'utilisateur en modifiant la position angulaire l'organe de commande 130 par rapport au corps cylindrique 110.Thus, as seen previously, the selection of the function corrector 10, 12 of the movement to be maneuvered is carried out by the user by modifying the angular position of the control member 130 relative to the cylindrical body 110.

La rotation de l'organe de commande 130 entraine la rotation de la tige de commande 120 solidaire, et permet ainsi de modifier la position du tenon 123 de la tige de commande 120 en regard du mouvement d'horlogerie, par modification de la position angulaire du tenon 123, par rapport à l'axe de révolution X-X.The rotation of the control member 130 causes the rotation of the fixed control rod 120, and thus allows the position of the tenon 123 of the control rod 120 to be changed in relation to the clock movement, by changing the angular position of the tenon 123, relative to the axis of revolution X-X.

Une pression sur le même organe de commande 130 permet ensuite d'amener le tenon 123 de la deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 en contact avec le ou les doigts 13, 14 des correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 sélectionnés et de les actionner pour permettre une activation, une sélection, une remise à zéro ou encore une correction d'une ou plusieurs fonctions associées aux correcteurs de fonction 10, 12.Pressing the same control member 130 then brings the tenon 123 of the second end 122 of the control rod 120 into contact with the finger(s) 13, 14 of the selected function correctors 10, 12 and actuates them to allow activation, selection, resetting or correction of one or more functions associated with the function correctors 10, 12.

Le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 selon l'invention peut également comporter un organe d'indexation 150 permettant d'indiquer à l'utilisateur, par exemple de manière sensitive, que l'organe de commande 130 est positionné dans une bonne position pour assurer la fonction désirer, comme par exemple l'activation d'un ou plusieurs correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 du mouvement d'horlogerie 1. Ainsi, un tel organe d'indexation permet d'assurer un bon positionnement du tenon 123 en regard d'un ou de plusieurs correcteurs de fonction 10, 12.The multi-function correction device 100 according to the invention may also include an indexing member 150 allowing the user to be indicated, for example by touch, that the control member 130 is positioned in a good position to ensure the desired function, such as the activation of one or more function correctors 10, 12 of the watch movement 1. Thus, such an indexing member makes it possible to ensure a good positioning of the tenon 123 with regard to one or more function correctors 10, 12.

L'organe d'indexation 150 permet également de définir plusieurs positions d'indexation stables de l'organe de commande 130.The indexing member 150 also allows several stable indexing positions to be defined for the control member 130.

A titre d'exemple, l'organe d'indexation 150 est formé par un indexeur comportant une bille d'indexage 151 et un ressort logés dans une cage d'indexation 152 portée par l'organe de commande 130, par exemple ménagée dans une portion périphérique 132 de l'organe de commande 130.For example, the indexing member 150 is formed by an indexer comprising an indexing ball 151 and a spring housed in an indexing cage 152 carried by the control member 130, for example provided in a peripheral portion 132 of the control member 130.

L'indexeur à bille est configuré pour marquer plusieurs positions d'indexation stables de l'organe de commande 130 mobile en rotation autour de l'axe de révolution X-X.The ball indexer is configured to mark several stable indexing positions of the control member 130 which is mobile and rotates around the axis of revolution X-X.

L'indexeur à bille coopère avec une pluralité de logements 155 ménagés au niveau de la surface radialement externe du corps cylindrique 110, plus particulièrement au niveau de la tête 112 du corps 110. Le corps cylindrique 110 comporte autant de logements 155 que de positions d'indexation désirées.The ball indexer cooperates with a plurality of housings 155 provided at the radially external surface of the cylindrical body 110, more particularly at the head 112 of the body 110. The cylindrical body 110 has as many housings 155 as there are desired indexing positions.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit, l'organe d'indexation 150 est configuré pour indexer quatre positions de l'organe de commande 130. Ainsi, le corps cylindrique 110 présente quatre logements 155 par exemple positionné à 90° les uns des autres au niveau de la surface radialement externe du pourtour périphérique de la tête 112. Les quatre positions d'indexage de l'organe de commande 130 correspondent avantageusement aux quatre positions de tenon 123 permettant les actionnements décrits précédemment à savoir :

  • une première position angulaire pour activer le premier correcteur de fonction 10 (comme illustré à la figure 1) ;
  • une deuxième position angulaire pour activer le deuxième correcteur de fonction 12 ;
  • une troisième position angulaire pour activer simultanément le premier correcteur de fonction 10 et le deuxième correcteur de fonction 12 ;
  • une quatrième position angulaire de débrayage pour activer aucun des correcteurs de fonction en cas de pression sur l'organe de commande 130.
In the described embodiment, the indexing member 150 is configured to index four positions of the control member 130. Thus, the cylindrical body 110 has four recesses 155, for example, positioned at 90° to each other on the radially external surface of the peripheral circumference of the head 112. The four indexing positions of the control member 130 advantageously correspond to the four tenon positions 123 enabling the actuations described above, namely:
  • a first angular position to activate the first function corrector 10 (as illustrated in the figure 1 ) ;
  • a second angular position to activate the second function corrector 12;
  • a third angular position to simultaneously activate the first function corrector 10 and the second function corrector 12;
  • a fourth angular disengagement position to activate none of the function correctors in case of pressure on the control member 130.

Bien entendu, les positions d'indexation et le nombre de positions d'indexation sont donnés à titre d'exemple. D'autres variantes sont également envisagées. On peut citer par exemple une variante plus simple de réalisation consistant à indexer seulement la première position et la deuxième position pour activer soit le premier correcteur de fonction soit le deuxième correcteur de fonction.Of course, the indexing positions and the number of indexing positions are given as examples. Other variations are also considered. For example, a simpler implementation involves indexing only the first and second positions to activate either the first or second function corrector.

On peut également citer une variante permettant d'indexer la première position, la deuxième position et la troisième position.We can also mention a variant that allows indexing the first position, the second position and the third position.

Lorsque l'organe de commande 130 est en position, l'utilisateur actionne l'organe de commande 130 en exerçant une pression selon une direction indiquée par la flèche référencée F1 sur la figure 1, de manière parallèle à l'axe X-X.When the control element 130 is in position, the user actuates the control element 130 by applying pressure in the direction indicated by the arrow referenced F1 on the figure 1 , in a manner parallel to the XX axis.

La pression exercée va à l'encontre de l'élément de rappel 140, déplaçant l'organe de commande 130 et la tige de commande 120 vers l'intérieur de la boîte 2 et jusqu'à la mise en contact du tenon 123 avec le ou les correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 sélectionnés. Une pression supplémentaire sur l'organe de commande 130 permet de manœuvrer le ou les correcteurs de fonction 10, 12 afin de permettre une activation, une sélection, une remise à zéro ou une correction d'une information dérivée de l'heure courante associée.The applied pressure acts against the return element 140, moving the control member 130 and the control rod 120 inwards towards the inside of the housing 2 until the tenon 123 makes contact with the selected function corrector(s) 10, 12. Further pressure on the control member 130 allows the function corrector(s) 10, 12 to be operated in order to activate, select, or reset them. to zero or a correction of information derived from the associated current time.

Le dispositif de correction multifonction 100 comporte également un organe d'étanchéité 160 assurant l'étanchéité entre le corps cylindrique 110 et la tige de commande 120. L'organe d'étanchéité est par exemple formé par un ou deux joints toriques superposés l'un à l'autre.The multi-function correction device 100 also includes a sealing element 160 ensuring a seal between the cylindrical body 110 and the control rod 120. The sealing element is, for example, formed by one or two O-rings superimposed on each other.

L'organe d'étanchéité 160 est configuré pour assurer l'étanchéité requise entre l'intérieur de la boite de montre 2 et l'extérieur de la boite de montre 2 tout en autorisant un mouvement de translation et de rotation de la tige de commande 120 et de l'organe de commande 130.The sealing element 160 is configured to ensure the required sealing between the inside of the watch case 2 and the outside of the watch case 2 while allowing translational and rotational movement of the control rod 120 and the control element 130.

La figure 3 illustre un deuxième exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention.There figure 3 illustrates a second example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.

En référence à la figure 3, le dispositif de correction multifonction 200 est identique au dispositif de correction multifonction 100 décrit précédemment à l'exception des caractéristiques qui vont être décrites par la suite.With reference to the figure 3 The multifunction correction device 200 is identical to the multifunction correction device 100 described previously, with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.

Dans ce deuxième exemple de réalisation, l'organe de commande 130 est un poussoir comportant une empreinte 135 destinée à recevoir un outil pour faciliter la rotation de l'organe de commande 130. Bien entendu, l'outil comporte une forme complémentaire de l'empreinte 135.In this second embodiment, the control member 130 is a pusher having a recess 135 intended to receive a tool to facilitate the rotation of the control member 130. Of course, the tool has a shape complementary to the recess 135.

La figure 4 illustre un troisième exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de correction multifonction selon l'invention.There figure 4 illustrates a third example of the realization of a multifunctional correction device according to the invention.

En référence à la figure 4, le dispositif de correction multifonction 300 est identique au dispositif de correction multifonction 100 décrit précédemment à l'exception des caractéristiques qui vont être décrites par la suite.With reference to the figure 4 The multifunction correction device 300 is identical to the multifunction correction device 100 described previously, with the exception of the characteristics which will be described later.

Dans ce troisième exemple de réalisation, le dispositif de correction multifonction 300 est du type bouton correcteur multifonction miniature destiné à être intégré totalement dans une carrure 20' de la boite de montre 2. En référence à la figure 3, la carrure 20' est représentée en transparence afin de pouvoir visualiser le dispositif de correction multifonction 300 dans son ensemble.In this third example, the 300 multifunction correction device is a miniature multifunction correction button designed to be fully integrated into a 20" case. watch 2. In reference to the figure 3 The 20' frame is shown in transparency so that the entire 300 multi-function correction device can be viewed.

La carrure 20' comporte un logement 21' traversant configuré pour recevoir par vissage ou chassage le corps cylindrique 110.The 20' case has a 21' through housing configured to receive the 110 cylindrical body by screwing or pressing.

Dans cet exemple de réalisation, l'organe de commande 130 est un correcteur miniature logé dans le logement 21' de sorte que celui n'est pas saillant vis-à-vis de la face extérieure 24 de la carrure 20'.In this embodiment, the control element 130 is a miniature corrector housed in the housing 21' so that it does not protrude from the outer face 24 of the case 20'.

L'organe de commande 330 comporte une empreinte 135 destinée à recevoir un outil pour permettre la rotation de l'organe de commande 130 qui est logé dans la carrure 20' et donc non accessible facilement par l'utilisateur.The control element 330 has a recess 135 intended to receive a tool to allow rotation of the control element 130 which is housed in the case 20' and therefore not easily accessible by the user.

L'organe de commande 330 de ce troisième exemple de réalisation présente un fonctionnement identique à l'organe de commande 130 décrit en référence aux figures 1 à 2 et présente les mêmes caractéristiques.The control element 330 of this third embodiment operates identically to the control element 130 described with reference to figures 1 to 2 and presents the same characteristics.

L'organe de commande 330 est actionnable par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur de la boîte 2 via un outil de petites dimensions configuré pour coopérer avec la forme de l'empreinte 135.The control unit 330 can be operated by the user from outside the box 2 via a small tool configured to cooperate with the shape of the footprint 135.

Dans les différents exemples de réalisation, l'invention a été particulièrement décrite pour la sélection et/ou l'activation de deux correcteurs de fonction que comporte un mouvement d'horlogerie. Toutefois, l'invention est également applicable pour la sélection et/ou l'activation d'une pluralité de correcteurs de fonction d'un mouvement d'horlogerie.In the various embodiments described, the invention has been specifically described for the selection and/or activation of two function correctors in a watch movement. However, the invention is also applicable for the selection and/or activation of a plurality of function correctors in a watch movement.

A cet effet, la deuxième extrémité 122 de la tige de commande 120 peut comporter un ou plusieurs tenons, ou d'éléments en saillie, de forme diverse, pour permettre l'activation de plusieurs doigts d'activation de plusieurs correcteurs de fonction.For this purpose, the second end 122 of the control rod 120 may include one or more tenons, or protruding elements, of various shapes, to allow the activation of several activation fingers of several function correctors.

Par exemple, avec un tenon excentré de forme carrée, et en réalisant des quarts de tour de l'organe de commande, il est envisageable de pouvoir activer quatre correcteurs de fonction d'un mouvement d'horlogerie.For example, with an off-center tenon of square shape, and by making quarter turns of the control member, it is conceivable to be able to activate four function correctors of a clockwork movement.

Dans la présente demande, la tige de commande 120 actionne deux correcteurs de fonction, de type bascule, d'un mouvement d'horlogerie mécanique. Toutefois, il est envisagé que la tige de commande puisse interagir avec un correcteur de fonction de type contact électrique permettant de réaliser une fonction d'affichage, de correction, de sélection, d'enclenchement, ou de remise à zéro d'au moins une fonction dérivée de l'heure courante d'un mécanisme quelconque.In this application, the control rod 120 actuates two rocker-type function correctors of a mechanical clock movement. However, it is envisaged that the control rod may interact with an electrical contact-type function corrector to perform a display, correction, selection, engagement, or reset function of at least one function derived from the current time of any mechanism.

L'invention a également pour objet une pièce d'horlogerie, telle qu'une montre bracelet, comportant une boîte 2 renfermant un mouvement d'horlogerie 1 comportant au moins deux correcteurs de fonction 10, 20 pour afficher, corriger, sélectionner, enclencher, ou remettre à zéro des fonctions dérivées de l'heure courante, comme par exemple un quantième, un fuseau horaire, un chronographe, etc, et un dispositif de correction multifonction 100 selon l'invention permettant de sélectionner un correcteur de fonction 10, 12 du mouvement d'horlogerie 1 et d'actionner celui-ci lors d'une pression sur l'organe de commande 130, 330.The invention also relates to a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, comprising a case 2 containing a watch movement 1 having at least two function correctors 10, 20 for displaying, correcting, selecting, engaging, or resetting functions derived from the current time, such as a date, a time zone, a chronograph, etc., and a multifunction correction device 100 according to the invention allowing a function corrector 10, 12 of the watch movement 1 to be selected and activated when the control member 130, 330 is pressed.

La boite 2 comporte une carrure comportant un logement 21 dans lequel est monté un dispositif de correction multifonction 100, 200, 300 selon l'invention, par chassage ou vissage.The box 2 has a case comprising a housing 21 in which is mounted a multi-function correction device 100, 200, 300 according to the invention, by pressing or screwing.

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  1. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) for a case (2) of a timepiece comprising a horological movement (1) having at least one function corrector (10, 12) for carrying out various functions of activating, selecting, resetting and/or correcting a piece of information derived from the current time of said horological movement (1), said multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) comprising:
    - a cylindrical body (110) configured to be made integral with said timepiece case (2);
    - a control stem (120) with an axis of revolution (X-X), the control stem (120) being capable of moving in translation within the cylindrical body (110), along the axis of revolution (X-X) and having an end (122) comprising a protrusion (123) capable of interacting with said at least one function corrector (10, 12);
    - a control member (130, 330) integral with said control stem (120);
    characterised in that the control member (130, 330) is capable of moving in rotation about the axis of revolution (X-X) of the control stem (120) between a plurality of angular positions, in that the protrusion (123) is configured such that the rotation of the control member (130, 330) modifies the angular position of said protrusion (123) about the axis of revolution (X-X) and relative to the horological movement (1), and in that for one of the angular positions of the control member (130, 330), the protrusion (123) of the end (122) of the control stem (120) is capable of being positioned facing a function corrector (10, 12) comprised in the horological movement (1), such that the correction device (100, 200, 300) is capable of carrying out a function associated with the function corrector (10, 12) when the control member (130, 330) is pressed.
  2. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to the previous claim, characterised in that for one of the angular positions (P3) of the control member (130, 330), the protrusion (123) of the end (122) of the control stem (120) is capable of being positioned facing a plurality of function correctors (10, 12) comprised in the horological movement (1), such that the correction device (100, 200, 300) is capable of simultaneously carrying out a combination of functions associated with the function correctors (10, 12) when the control member (130, 330) is pressed.
  3. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that for one of the angular positions (P4) of the control member (130, 330), the protrusion (123) of the end (122) of the control stem (120) is inactive with respect to the horological movement (1) when the control member (130, 330) is pressed.
  4. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the horological movement (1) comprises a first function corrector (10) and a second function corrector (12), in that in a first angular position of the control member (130, 330), the protrusion (123) of the end (122) of the control stem (120) is able to be positioned facing the first function corrector (10) and in that in a second angular position of the control member (130, 330), the protrusion (123) of the end (122) of the control stem (120) is able to be positioned facing the second function corrector (12), and in that a press on the control member (130, 330) allows the protrusion (123) of said end (122) of the control stem (120) to be brought into contact with the selected function corrector (10, 12) in order to activate, select, reset or correct the function of the associated horological movement (1).
  5. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the cylindrical body (110) has the shape of a cylinder of revolution with an axis of revolution (X-X).
  6. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to claim 2, characterised in that the control stem (120) is coaxial with the cylindrical body (110).
  7. Multifunction correction device (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said multifunction correction device (100, 200) is a push button configured to be partially housed in a middle (20) of said case (2), and in that the control member (130) is a push-piece.
  8. Multifunction correction device (300) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that said multifunction correction device (300) is a corrector button.
  9. Multifunction correction device (200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the control member (130, 330) comprises a recess (135) configured to receive a tool having a shape that is complementary to that of the recess.
  10. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) comprises a return member (140) provided between the cylindrical body (110) and the control member (130, 330) to ensure that the control member (130, 330) returns to a rest position.
  11. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said protrusion (123) of said end (122) of the control stem (120) protrudes from a plane perpendicular to the axis of revolution (X-X).
  12. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said protrusion (123) of said end (122) of the control stem (120) is a half-moon shaped post.
  13. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises an indexing member (150) for indexing said plurality of angular positions of the control member (130, 330).
  14. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the indexing member (150) is formed by an indexer comprising an indexing ball (151) housed in an indexing frame (152) carried by the control member (130, 330).
  15. Multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that said indexer cooperates with housings (155) made in the cylindrical body (110).
  16. Timepiece comprising a case (2) enclosing a horological movement (1) comprising at least a first function corrector (10) and a second function corrector (12), each function corrector (10, 12) allowing a function derived from the current time to be displayed, corrected, selected, engaged or reset; said case (2) having a middle (20, 20') comprising a housing (21, 21') in which a multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) according to one of claims 1 to 15 is mounted, said multifunction correction device (100, 200, 300) having a plurality of angular positions for interacting with the first function corrector (10) and/or the second function corrector (12) of the horological movement (1).
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