Patent classifications
G04B47/044
Moving mechanism for a decorative element of a timepiece
A moving mechanism for a decorative element of a timepiece, the decorative element including at least two decorative faces disposed around an arbor defining the axis of the decorative element. The moving mechanism includes a circular drive element arranged to be rotatable about a central axis and including an aperture arranged to reveal one of the decorative faces of the decorative element and inside which said decorative element is mounted to rotate about its arbor. The moving mechanism also includes first device for driving the decorative element in rotation about its arbor mounted on the circular drive element and arranged to cooperate with fixed actuation means provided in the periphery of the circular drive element, such that the decorative element rotates about its arbor to successively display its decorative faces in the aperture of the circular drive element while rotating about the central axis.
MECHANISM FOR MOVING AN OBJECT FOR A JEWELLERY OR COSTUME JEWELLERY ITEM
Mechanism (1) for moving an object (11), which is suitable for being integrated into a wearable jewellery or costume jewellery item (3), comprising: —a manual drive source (5) which is capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and which is arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user; —a support system (13) which carries an object (11) which is intended to be moved in rotation about a first rotation axis (A1) under the effect of the manual drive source (5) by means of the transmission (9), characterised in that the support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) which is mounted so as to pivot on a frame element about the first rotation axis (A1), and an internal frame (13f) which is mounted so as to pivot in the first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis (A1); and in that the object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) which is rigidly joined in rotation with a driving wheel (15) which is arranged to be driven by the transmission (9).
Wristband with integrated pocket
A wristband with a pocket for safekeeping small items is provided. Also provided herein is a wristband with a watch connector attached to each end of the wristband, as well as an accessory for wearing on the wrist that includes such a wristband.
Timepiece comprising an automaton which is able to reproduce beating of wings
A timepiece including a dial defining an XY plane, an automaton disposed above the dial, the automaton having at least one first member and one second member, which are articulated in order to reproduce beating movements, and a driving mechanism of the automaton. The first member is provided in order to pivot about a first axis which is non-parallel to the XY plane and the second member is provided in order to pivot about a second axis which is different from the first axis. The driving mechanism of the automaton includes actuators of the first and second members, provided in order to make the first and second members respectively pivot according to non-symmetrical pivoting movements and in order to coordinate the pivoting movements of the first and second members so that the combination thereof gives a beating effect of the first and second members.
Presidential podium clock
An illustrated view of an exemplary clock directed at a political figure. The clock is useful for providing a current time. The clock is further useful for providing a listener with a recorded speech for the purpose of comedy. The clock is also useful for providing a figure, such as a current President, such as President Trump, for deriving a comedic effect.
SELF-WINDING WATCH
A self-winding mechanical horological movement including a pivotally oscillating weight, wherein the oscillating weight is provided with a decorative disc mounted on the oscillating weight and pivotally driven by the weight. The disc is fastened to a support that includes a stem inserted into a hole provided in the rotational shaft of the weight. The stem and the hole include non-circular section cylindrical portions corresponding with one another, so that the support and the disc are pivotally driven by the shaft. The disc forms a decoration that covers the entire surface of the movement, without requiring technical complexities. The disc can be free to undergo an axial movement in relation to the weight, so that the disc may be removed from the weight when the horological movement is dismantled from a watch case.
WRISTBAND WITH INTEGRATED POCKET
A wristband with a pocket for safekeeping small items is provided. Also provided herein is a wristband with a watch connector attached to each end of the wristband, as well as an accessory for wearing on the wrist that includes such a wristband.
Timepiece
A timepiece includes a main plate, a rotating plate rotatable relative to the main plate around a predetermined central axis, a second gear rotatably supported on the rotating plate and rotating in synchronization with rotation of the rotating plate with respect to the main plate, and a rear decorative body that is linked with the second gear and displaced along a first direction extending radially with the central axis as a center when viewed from the rotating plate.
TIMEPIECE DIAL PROVIDED WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL DECORATION
A dial for a timepiece, such as a watch, includes at least one three-dimensional decoration offset away from a base plate which forms part of the dial. The decoration is mounted on the base plate by an assembly of elements including a fixing screw, a support bar including a proximal end secured to the base plate by the fixing screw and a distal end attached to a first point of the lower surface of the decoration, a support foot including a proximal end held in a fixed position in the plate of the base plate and a distal end attached to a second point of the lower surface of the decoration, and a spacer which forms a lateral connection between the fixing screw and the support foot, the spacer being secured with the support bar to the base plate by the fixing screw.
MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE WITH AN ANIMATED DISPLAY
Timepiece (1) comprising at least one mechanical movement (10) including at least a main plate (2), a resonator (11) and energy storage and distribution means (3) connected to an escape wheel set (4) by a going train (5), wherein at least one of the wheel sets, comprised in the going train (5) or an escapement mechanism (6) to which the escape wheel set (4) belongs, and which cooperates with the resonator (11), and which moves in a jerky or reciprocating motion during operation of the resonator (11), is a display wheel set (7) which includes at least two distinct pictures or patterns (8), which are arranged to move in succession before a fixed point of the main plate (2), during operation of the resonator (11), and to display thereon a sequence of animated images.