G04B27/06

SELECTION AND ACTUATION DEVICE FOR A PLURALITY OF FUNCTIONS OF A WATCH MOVEMENT
20220326658 · 2022-10-13 ·

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

SELECTION AND ACTUATION DEVICE FOR A PLURALITY OF FUNCTIONS OF A WATCH MOVEMENT
20220326658 · 2022-10-13 ·

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

Timepiece and method for manufacturing timepiece
09791832 · 2017-10-17 · ·

A timepiece includes a winding stem, a calendar correction transfer wheel that rotates in synchronization with the winding stem in a state in which the winding stem is pulled to a first-step position, a calendar corrector wheel that rotates in synchronization with the calendar correction transfer wheel, a setting wheel lever that supports the calendar correction transfer wheel and the calendar corrector wheel, and a date indicator that rotates in synchronization with the calendar corrector wheel. The setting wheel lever is provided with shaft receiving holes to which the calendar corrector wheel is attachable in a rotatable manner, and the calendar corrector wheel is attached to one of the shaft receiving holes in accordance with the type of the date indicator.

Timepiece and method for manufacturing timepiece
09791832 · 2017-10-17 · ·

A timepiece includes a winding stem, a calendar correction transfer wheel that rotates in synchronization with the winding stem in a state in which the winding stem is pulled to a first-step position, a calendar corrector wheel that rotates in synchronization with the calendar correction transfer wheel, a setting wheel lever that supports the calendar correction transfer wheel and the calendar corrector wheel, and a date indicator that rotates in synchronization with the calendar corrector wheel. The setting wheel lever is provided with shaft receiving holes to which the calendar corrector wheel is attachable in a rotatable manner, and the calendar corrector wheel is attached to one of the shaft receiving holes in accordance with the type of the date indicator.

Disengagement of two gear trains
11733654 · 2023-08-22 · ·

A timepiece mechanism (100) for disengaging a gear train. The timepiece mechanism (100) includes a gear set (110), a disengagement member (120), a holding member (121) and a control member (130). The gear set (110) includes a first wheel (111), a second wheel (112) and an intermediate wheel (113) configured to be driven by or for driving the first wheel (111) and/or for driving the second wheel (112). The holding member (121) holds the first wheel (111) and/or the second wheel (112) when the disengagement member (120), controlled by the control member (130), moves the intermediate wheel (113) between an engaged position (101) and a disengaged position (102). Hence the timepiece mechanism (100) is held in position while disengaging the watch mechanism.

DEVICE FOR SELECTING TIMEPIECE FUNCTIONS
20220283547 · 2022-09-08 · ·

A device (200; 200′) for selecting timepiece functions, including a setting lever device (150; 150′), and a frame (100; 100′), the setting level device (150, 150′) including a selling level (2; 2′) mounted movably on the frame (100; 100′) and a lever (3; 3′) mounted movably on the frame (100, 100′) or on the setting lever (2; 2′), the selection device (200; 200′) also including a first position indexing device (4; 4′) arranged so as to act on the setting lever (2; 2), and a second position indexing device (5; 5′) arranged so as to act on the lever (3; 3′).

TIMEPIECE MECHANISM
20220283545 · 2022-09-08 · ·

A timepiece mechanism (800; 800′) for correcting a timepiece function, comprising a first lever (14) comprising a first cam desmodromic connecting element (14a), a correcting mobile (404), and a second lever (402), the second lever (402) including at least one first element (402d) for guiding the correcting mobile (404), at least one first friction element (402b) in contact with the correcting mobile (404), and a second cam desmodromic connecting clement (402a) provided to cooperate by contact with the first cam desmodromic connecting element (14a).

DEVICE FOR SELECTING TIMEPIECE FUNCTIONS
20220299942 · 2022-09-22 · ·

A device (200; 200′) for selecting timepiece functions, comprising: a frame (100; 100′), an interface element (1), in particular a control stem (1), and a setting lever device (150; 150′), the setting lever device (150; 150′) being arranged so as to define: n stable positions of the interface element (1), where n≥3, and m selection configurations of the selection device (200; 200′), where m≥n+1.

Timepiece transmission mechanism with reduced coupling force
11415942 · 2022-08-16 · ·

A timepiece transmission mechanism, with a differential mechanism with inputs or outputs including a first wheel set cooperating with a first train and a second wheel set cooperating with a second train, this differential mechanism kinematically connecting the first wheel set and second wheel set in the coupling position, and separating them in the uncoupling position, the first wheel set carrying a planet wheel set which meshes with a toothing of an arbor integral in rotation with the second wheel set, and with a crown-wheel forming another input or output of the differential mechanism, which includes control means arranged to lock or release the crown-wheel to perform the coupling or the uncoupling function, depending on the position given to the control means by a selector arranged to cooperate with an actuator of a timepiece movement, or to be operated by a user.

DISENGAGEMENT OF TWO GEAR TRAINS
20210063966 · 2021-03-04 · ·

A timepiece mechanism (100) for disengaging a gear train. The timepiece mechanism (100) includes a gear set (110), a disengagement member (120), a holding member (121) and a control member (130). The gear set (110) includes a first wheel (111), a second wheel (112) and an intermediate wheel (113) configured to be driven by or for driving the first wheel (111) and/or for driving the second wheel (112). The holding member (121) holds the first wheel (111) and/or the second wheel (112) when the disengagement member (120), controlled by the control member (130), moves the intermediate wheel (113) between an engaged position (101) and a disengaged position (102). Hence the timepiece mechanism (100) is held in position while disengaging the watch mechanism.