EP0841602A1 - Watch, especially pocket-watch - Google Patents

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EP0841602A1
EP0841602A1 EP97810140A EP97810140A EP0841602A1 EP 0841602 A1 EP0841602 A1 EP 0841602A1 EP 97810140 A EP97810140 A EP 97810140A EP 97810140 A EP97810140 A EP 97810140A EP 0841602 A1 EP0841602 A1 EP 0841602A1
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  • the present invention relates to a watch, in particular a pocket watch according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Wristwatches have widely established themselves although they suffer from disadvantages such as reduced wearing comfort and poor protection of the watch, in particular against ice, against shocks and scratches. For these reasons, other types of watches enjoy popularity which does not decrease.
  • Pocket watches in particular also called watches gusset, know a craze going hand in hand with the vogue of the vest.
  • watches intended to be worn with oneself elsewhere on the wrist for example, pin watches, staple watches, pendant watches, chatelaines, clip watches, etc. are thus concerned by the present invention.
  • the watch is set to the time and, in the case of a watch mechanical, reassembled by means of a winding rod passing through the the watch. It is common to associate this winding stem with means of locking the cover, so that the cover can be opened by manipulating the winding stem, for example by pushing the crown winder. At least one spring element is generally provided to obtain automatic and rapid opening of the lid as soon as the means of lock were released by actuation of the winding stem.
  • the spring element Due to the weight of the cover, the spring element must be relatively powerful and therefore bulky.
  • the locking means are therefore also bulky and also relatively complex. By Consequently, it is difficult to obtain a good seal in this portion of the watch around the winding stem. So we have often been content to make pocket watches that are not protected from humidity.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a watch improved, in particular a watch with a good balance of advantageous characteristics such as sealing, cost price, solidity, simplicity of construction, aesthetics, etc.
  • this object is achieved by means of a watch, in particular a pocket watch, comprising a waterproof enclosure allowing to house and protect said watch movement, the locking means being outside said sealed enclosure, sealing means being provided at the place where said rod passes through said sealed enclosure.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a sectional view of a half of a watch seen from profile. Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention have been illustrated. The example illustrated represents the particular case of a pocket watch soap type; the invention however also applies to other types watches fitted with a cover. Different elements will have to be modified depending on the type of watch chosen and the aesthetics of the watch.
  • the illustrated pocket watch case consists of a middle 1 and a removable bottom 6, in this example a bottom fixed to notch.
  • the bottom could just as easily be screwed or integrated into the middle.
  • No seals or special sealing means are not provided at the interface between the middle part 1 and the bottom 6.
  • a cover 5 above the glass 8 and the dial 90 can be open to read the time and closed to transport the watch.
  • Lid is preferably articulated around a hinge (not shown) located at the opposite of the rod 7, that is to say generally at 6 o'clock around the watch.
  • a rod 7 passes through the middle 1 through an opening 10, preferably at 12 o'clock around the watch.
  • the middle may be optionally provided a pendant and / or a bail at this location, especially in the case of a watch worn at the end of a chain.
  • the rod 7 provided with a crown 70 allows movement 9 to be set to the time and, in the case of a mechanical movement, to wind the watch.
  • sealing means such as those described below must be provided for each of these rods.
  • the opening 10 through the middle has a diameter only slightly greater than the external diameter of the rod 7.
  • a peripheral groove 11, of rectangular section, is provided at least on an annular segment of the internal face of the middle part 1, so that the opening 10 reaches at the bottom of the groove 11.
  • An annular spring leaf 73 shown in perspective in Figure 1a, is arranged in the groove 11. The radius of curvature at rest of the leaf spring is greater than the radius of curvature of the groove 11, so that the leaf spring 73 tends to move away and to want to occupy the bottom of the groove 11.
  • the rod 7 crosses the leaf spring at the exit of the opening 10.
  • the diameter of the rod portion 71 in the opening 10 is greater than the diameter of the portion 72 passing through the passage 731 in the leaf spring, so that the leaf spring comes to rest against a projection of the rod 7 to where it changes diameter.
  • the projection can be obtained by stem turning 7 or by inserting a tube around a diameter stem constant.
  • the leaf spring 73 therefore pushes the rod 7 outwards.
  • a locking element 730 secured to the leaf spring becomes encrusted in the inner face of the cover 5 so as to keep it closed.
  • the rod 7 and the crown 70 are integral. Opening the cover 5 by pressing on the crown therefore involves a axial displacement of the rod towards the interior of movement 9. Some movements however do not support such displacement.
  • stem or crown could consist of several pieces suitable for slide axially independently of each other.
  • the rod portion 71 could be constituted by a tube integral with the crown 70 and able to slide axially around the internal rod 7.
  • movement 9 is housed in an enclosure waterproof 2, 3.8 inside the middle 1.
  • the waterproof enclosure is in this example constituted by a casing circle 2, a bottom 3 and the glass 8.
  • the casing ring 2 can be fixed by any means to the middle part 1; for example, if circle 2 is made of synthetic material, it can be simply forced into the opening inside the middle. Other ways fixing, for example by screwing, may however be provided.
  • the time setting rod 7 crosses the casing circle 2 by a opening 20.
  • Sealing means are provided to prevent water infiltration through this opening.
  • the sealing means are constituted simply by a portion of the opening 20 of reduced diameter.
  • a seal 30 is furthermore provided at the interface between the circle 2 and the bottom 3, and preferably also at the interface between the glass 8 and the circle 2 (not shown).
  • movement 9, as well as the dial 90 and glass 8 are fixed directly to the casing circle 2.
  • a bezel 4 partially covers the middle 1 and almost completely the circle 2, only showing the small portion of circle 2 acting as a joint between the telescope 4 and the glass 8.
  • the circle 2 is completely covered by the bezel 4.
  • the glass can also be held by the bezel rather than by the casing circle.
  • the telescope 4 is extended until dial 90 so as to completely conceal the circle 2 which can then be produced at a lower cost and without aesthetic concerns.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a variant in which the casing circle 2 and the bezel 4 form a single piece.
  • a socket 23 inserted in opening 20 helps prevent water and dust from entering around of the rod 7.
  • the sleeve 23 is preferably provided with seals 21 and 22.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates another variant of the invention, which can be combined with any of the above variants.
  • a walls of the sealed enclosure protecting the movement 9 consists of the bottom of the box 6. It is therefore not necessary to provide a bottom additional 3, which reduces costs and thickness of the watch complete.
  • this variant requires machining operations additional of the bottom 6 for its fixing with the circle 2, which can increase its cost in particular if it is made of expensive material.
  • sealed enclosure can be imagined, for example an enclosure entirely produced by injection of synthetic material.

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Abstract

Montre de poche comprenant une carrure (1), un mouvement (9) logé dans la carrure (1), une glace (8), un couvercle de protection (5) de la glace (8), une tige (7) de mise à l'heure du mouvement (9), et des moyens de verrouillage (73) du couvercle (5). Les moyens de verrouillage peuvent être libérés en manipulant ladite tige (7) de façon à ouvrir le couvercle (5). Une enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) permet de loger et de protéger le mouvement (9). L'enceinte étanche est à l'intérieur de la carrure (1). Les moyens de verrouillage (73) sont hors de l'enceinte étanche (2,3,8). La tige (7) traverse l'enceinte étanche par une ouverture (20), des moyens de joint étant prévus dans ladite ouverture (20). L'enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) comporte un cercle d'encageage (2) logé à l'intérieur de la boîte de montre. <IMAGE>Pocket watch comprising a middle part (1), a movement (9) housed in the middle part (1), a crystal (8), a protective cover (5) for the crystal (8), a rod (7) for setting at the time of movement (9), and locking means (73) of the cover (5). The locking means can be released by manipulating said rod (7) so as to open the cover (5). A sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) makes it possible to house and protect the movement (9). The waterproof enclosure is inside the middle part (1). The locking means (73) are outside the sealed enclosure (2,3,8). The rod (7) passes through the sealed enclosure through an opening (20), seal means being provided in said opening (20). The sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) has a casing ring (2) housed inside the watch case. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne une montre, en particulier une montre de poche selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a watch, in particular a pocket watch according to the preamble of claim 1.

Les montres-bracelet se sont largement imposées bien qu'elles souffrent d'inconvénients tels qu'un confort de porter moindre et une mauvaise protection de la montre, en particulier de la glace, face aux chocs et aux rayures. Pour ces raisons, d'autres types de montres jouissent d'une popularité qui ne décroít pas. Les montres de poche notamment, dites aussi montres à gousset, connaissent un engouement allant de pair avec la vogue du gilet. De manière générale, toutes les montres destinées à être portées avec soi ailleurs qu'au poignet, par exemple les montres-broche, les montres-agrafe, les montres-pendentif, les châtelaines, les montres-clip, etc. sont ainsi concernées par la présente invention.Wristwatches have widely established themselves although they suffer from disadvantages such as reduced wearing comfort and poor protection of the watch, in particular against ice, against shocks and scratches. For these reasons, other types of watches enjoy popularity which does not decrease. Pocket watches in particular, also called watches gusset, know a craze going hand in hand with the vogue of the vest. Of in general, all watches intended to be worn with oneself elsewhere on the wrist, for example, pin watches, staple watches, pendant watches, chatelaines, clip watches, etc. are thus concerned by the present invention.

Ces montres comportent généralement un mouvement logé dans une boíte de montre ainsi que, dans le cas des montres de type savonnette, un couvercle permettant de protéger le verre et/ou le cadran de la montre. Un tel couvercle est nécessaire pour protéger la montre des poussières et des rayures notamment lorsqu'elle est transportée dans sa poche avec d'autres objets éventuellement rayants ou contondants. On connaít d'ailleurs également des montres-bracelet munies d'un couvercle; l'invention s'applique également à ce type de montres-bracelet. Un tel couvercle est fréquemment décoré ou finement travaillé.These watches generally have a movement housed in a watch case as well as, in the case of soap-type watches, a cover to protect the glass and / or the watch face. Such cover is necessary to protect the watch from dust and scratches especially when carried in his pocket with others possibly radiating or blunt objects. We also know wrist watches with a cover; the invention also applies to this type of wristwatch. Such a cover is frequently decorated or finely worked.

La montre est mise à l'heure et, dans le cas d'une montre mécanique, remontée au moyen d'une tige de remontoir traversant le boítier de la montre. Il est fréquent d'associer cette tige de remontoir à des moyens de verrouillage du couvercle, de façon à ce que le couvercle puisse être ouvert en manipulant la tige de remontoir, par exemple en poussant la couronne de remontoir. Au moins un élément de ressort est généralement prévu pour obtenir une ouverture automatique et rapide du couvercle dès que les moyens de verrouillage ont été libérés par l'actionnement de la tige de remontoir. The watch is set to the time and, in the case of a watch mechanical, reassembled by means of a winding rod passing through the the watch. It is common to associate this winding stem with means of locking the cover, so that the cover can be opened by manipulating the winding stem, for example by pushing the crown winder. At least one spring element is generally provided to obtain automatic and rapid opening of the lid as soon as the means of lock were released by actuation of the winding stem.

En raison du poids du couvercle, l'élément de ressort doit être relativement puissant et donc volumineux. Les moyens de verrouillage sont donc également volumineux et de surcroít relativement complexes. Par conséquent, il est difficile d'obtenir une bonne étanchéité dans cette portion de la montre autour de la tige de remontoir. On s'est donc bien souvent contenté de fabriquer des montres de poche non protégées de l'humidité.Due to the weight of the cover, the spring element must be relatively powerful and therefore bulky. The locking means are therefore also bulky and also relatively complex. By Consequently, it is difficult to obtain a good seal in this portion of the watch around the winding stem. So we have often been content to make pocket watches that are not protected from humidity.

Un but de la présente invention est donc de proposer une montre améliorée, en particulier une montre présentant une bonne balance de caractéristiques avantageuses telles qu'étanchéité, prix de revient, solidité, simplicité de construction, esthétique, etc..An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a watch improved, in particular a watch with a good balance of advantageous characteristics such as sealing, cost price, solidity, simplicity of construction, aesthetics, etc.

Ce but est atteint selon l'invention au moyen des éléments de la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1.This object is achieved according to the invention by means of the elements of the characterizing part of claim 1.

En particulier, ce but est atteint au moyen d'une montre, en particulier une montre de poche, comportant une enceinte étanche permettant de loger et de protéger ledit mouvement de montre, les moyens de verrouillage étant en dehors de ladite enceinte étanche, des moyens de joint étant prévus à l'endroit où ladite tige traverse ladite enceinte étanche.In particular, this object is achieved by means of a watch, in particular a pocket watch, comprising a waterproof enclosure allowing to house and protect said watch movement, the locking means being outside said sealed enclosure, sealing means being provided at the place where said rod passes through said sealed enclosure.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description donnée à titre d'exemple et illustrée par les figures annexées qui montrent:

  • La figure 1 une coupe en profil d'une portion de montre incorporant un exemple d'exécution d'enceinte étanche selon la présente invention.
  • La figure 1a une vue en perspective de la lame ressort utilisée dans la montre de la figure 1a.
  • La figure 2 une coupe en profil du cercle d'encageage et de la lunette dans une variante de l'invention.
  • La figure 3 une coupe en profil d'un détail du cercle d'encageage et du fond de la montre dans une autre variante de l'invention.
    • The invention will be better understood using the description given by way of example and illustrated by the appended figures which show:
  • Figure 1 a sectional profile of a watch portion incorporating an exemplary embodiment of a sealed enclosure according to the present invention.
  • Figure 1a is a perspective view of the leaf spring used in the watch of Figure 1a.
  • Figure 2 a section in profile of the casing circle and the telescope in a variant of the invention.
  • Figure 3 a sectional profile of a detail of the casing circle and the bottom of the watch in another variant of the invention.

    • La figure 1 illustre une vue en coupe d'une moitié de montre vue de profil. Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention ont été illustrés. L'exemple illustré représente le cas particulier d'une montre de poche de type savonnette; l'invention s'applique toutefois également à d'autres types de montres munies d'un couvercle. Différents éléments devront être modifiés selon le type de montre choisi et l'esthétique de la montre.Figure 1 illustrates a sectional view of a half of a watch seen from profile. Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention have been illustrated. The example illustrated represents the particular case of a pocket watch soap type; the invention however also applies to other types watches fitted with a cover. Different elements will have to be modified depending on the type of watch chosen and the aesthetics of the watch.

    Le boítier de la montre de poche illustrée est constitué par une carrure 1 et un fond amovible 6, dans cet exemple un fond fixé à cran. Le fond pourrait tout aussi bien être vissé ou intégré à la carrure. Aucun joints ni moyens d'étanchéité particuliers ne sont prévus à l'interface entre la carrure 1 et le fond 6. Un couvercle 5 au dessus de la glace 8 et du cadran 90 peut être ouvert pour lire l'heure et refermé pour le transport de la montre. Le couvercle est de préférence articulé autour d'une charnière non représentée située à l'opposé de la tige 7, c'est-à-dire généralement à 6 heures autour de la montre. Des moyens de ressort non représentés, par exemple des moyens combinés à ladite charnière, permettent d'obtenir une ouverture automatique et rapide du couvercle 5. Ces éléments sont connus de l'homme du métier et ne seront donc pas davantage détaillés.The illustrated pocket watch case consists of a middle 1 and a removable bottom 6, in this example a bottom fixed to notch. The bottom could just as easily be screwed or integrated into the middle. No seals or special sealing means are not provided at the interface between the middle part 1 and the bottom 6. A cover 5 above the glass 8 and the dial 90 can be open to read the time and closed to transport the watch. Lid is preferably articulated around a hinge (not shown) located at the opposite of the rod 7, that is to say generally at 6 o'clock around the watch. Spring means not shown, for example means combined with said hinge, allow automatic and rapid opening of the cover 5. These elements are known to those skilled in the art and will not be therefore no more detailed.

    Une tige 7 traverse la carrure 1 par une ouverture 10, de préférence à 12 heures autour de la montre. La carrure peut être éventuellement munie d'un pendant et / ou d'une bélière à cet endroit, en particulier dans le cas d'une montre portée au bout d'une chaínette. La tige 7 munie d'une couronne 70 permet de mettre à l'heure le mouvement 9 dans la montre et, dans le cas d'un mouvement mécanique, de remonter la montre. Dans le cas d'une montre à complications, il est aussi possible d'avoir plusieurs tiges ou boutons-poussoirs similaires à la tige 7. Dans ce cas, des moyens d'étanchéité tels que ceux décrits ci-après devront être prévus pour chacune de ces tiges.A rod 7 passes through the middle 1 through an opening 10, preferably at 12 o'clock around the watch. The middle may be optionally provided a pendant and / or a bail at this location, especially in the case of a watch worn at the end of a chain. The rod 7 provided with a crown 70 allows movement 9 to be set to the time and, in the case of a mechanical movement, to wind the watch. In the case of a watch with complications, it is also possible to have several rods or push buttons similar to the rod 7. In this case, sealing means such as those described below must be provided for each of these rods.

    L'ouverture 10 à travers la carrure présente un diamètre seulement légèrement supérieur au diamètre externe de la tige 7. Une gorge périphérique 11, de section rectangulaire, est ménagée au moins sur un segment annulaire de la face interne de la carrure 1, de façon à ce que l'ouverture 10 parvienne au fond de la gorge 11. Une lame ressort annulaire 73, représentée en perspective sur la figure 1a, est disposée dans la gorge 11. Le rayon de courbure au repos de la lame ressort est supérieur au rayon de courbure de la gorge 11, en sorte que la lame ressort 73 tend à s'écarter et à vouloir occuper le fond de la gorge 11. La tige 7 traverse la lame ressort au sortir de l'ouverture 10. Le diamètre de la portion de tige 71 dans l'ouverture 10 est supérieur au diamètre de la portion 72 traversant le passage 731 dans la lame ressort, en sorte que la lame ressort vient s'appuyer contre une saillie de la tige 7 à l'endroit où celle-ci change de diamètre. La saillie peut être obtenue par décolletage de la tige 7 ou en insérant un tube autour d'une tige de diamètre constant. La lame ressort 73 repousse par conséquent la tige 7 vers l'extérieur. Un élément de verrouillage 730 solidaire de la lame ressort vient s'incruster dans la face interne du couvercle 5 de façon à le maintenir fermé.The opening 10 through the middle has a diameter only slightly greater than the external diameter of the rod 7. A peripheral groove 11, of rectangular section, is provided at least on an annular segment of the internal face of the middle part 1, so that the opening 10 reaches at the bottom of the groove 11. An annular spring leaf 73, shown in perspective in Figure 1a, is arranged in the groove 11. The radius of curvature at rest of the leaf spring is greater than the radius of curvature of the groove 11, so that the leaf spring 73 tends to move away and to want to occupy the bottom of the groove 11. The rod 7 crosses the leaf spring at the exit of the opening 10. The diameter of the rod portion 71 in the opening 10 is greater than the diameter of the portion 72 passing through the passage 731 in the leaf spring, so that the leaf spring comes to rest against a projection of the rod 7 to where it changes diameter. The projection can be obtained by stem turning 7 or by inserting a tube around a diameter stem constant. The leaf spring 73 therefore pushes the rod 7 outwards. A locking element 730 secured to the leaf spring becomes encrusted in the inner face of the cover 5 so as to keep it closed.

    En appuyant sur l'extrémité de la tige 7 avec une force suffisante pour compenser l'action de la lame ressort 73, on parvient à décoller cette dernière du fond de la gorge 11. L'élément de verrouillage 730 se décroche alors du couvercle 5, provoquant ainsi l'ouverture brusque de ce dernier sous l'effet du ressort de charnière déjà évoqué. En refermant manuellement le couvercle 5, l'élément de verrouillage 730 ramené en position de verrouillage par la force du ressort 73 s'incruste à nouveau dans le couvercle. Aucune action sur la tige 7 n'est donc nécessaire pour verrouiller le couvercle.Pressing the end of the rod 7 with sufficient force to compensate for the action of the leaf spring 73, we manage to take off this last from the back of the throat 11. The locking element 730 is released then cover 5, thus causing the abrupt opening of the latter under the effect of the hinge spring already mentioned. By manually closing the cover 5, the locking element 730 returned to the locking position by the force of the spring 73 is again embedded in the cover. Any action on the rod 7 is therefore not necessary to lock the cover.

    Dans l'exemple illustré, la tige 7 et la couronne 70 sont solidaires. L'ouverture du couvercle 5 en appuyant sur la couronne implique donc un déplacement axial de la tige vers l'intérieur du mouvement 9. Certains mouvements ne supportent cependant pas un tel déplacement. Dans ce cas, la tige ou la couronne pourraient être constitués par plusieurs pièces aptes à coulisser axialement indépendamment les unes des autres. Par exemple, la portion de tige 71 pourrait être constituée par un tube solidaire de la couronne 70 et apte à coulisser axialement autour de la tige interne 7.In the example illustrated, the rod 7 and the crown 70 are integral. Opening the cover 5 by pressing on the crown therefore involves a axial displacement of the rod towards the interior of movement 9. Some movements however do not support such displacement. In this case stem or crown could consist of several pieces suitable for slide axially independently of each other. For example, the rod portion 71 could be constituted by a tube integral with the crown 70 and able to slide axially around the internal rod 7.

    D'autres types de dispositifs de verrouillage peuvent bien entendu être imaginés. En particulier, l'invention s'applique aussi à des montres dont le couvercle s'ouvre en tirant une tige ou un bouton poussoir plutôt qu'en le poussant. Des adaptations mineures du dispositif décrit ici à titre d'exemple sont suffisantes à cet effet.Other types of locking devices can of course to be imagined. In particular, the invention also applies to watches whose lid opens by pulling a rod or push button rather than pulling it pushing. Minor adaptations of the device described here by way of example are sufficient for this purpose.

    Aucune précaution particulière n'est prise dans cet exemple pour protéger le mécanisme de verrouillage décrit ci-dessus des infiltrations d'humidité ou de poussière venant de l'extérieur.No particular precaution is taken in this example for protect the locking mechanism described above from infiltration humidity or dust coming from outside.

    Selon l'invention, le mouvement 9 est logé dans une enceinte étanche 2, 3,8 à l'intérieur de la carrure 1. L'enceinte étanche est dans cet exemple constituée par un cercle d'encageage 2, un fond 3 et la glace 8. Le cercle d'encageage 2 peut être fixé par des moyens quelconques à la carrure 1; par exemple, si le cercle 2 est en matériau synthétique, il peut être simplement forcé dans l'ouverture à l'intérieur de la carrure. D'autres moyens de fixation, par exemple par vissage, peuvent cependant être prévus.According to the invention, movement 9 is housed in an enclosure waterproof 2, 3.8 inside the middle 1. The waterproof enclosure is in this example constituted by a casing circle 2, a bottom 3 and the glass 8. The casing ring 2 can be fixed by any means to the middle part 1; for example, if circle 2 is made of synthetic material, it can be simply forced into the opening inside the middle. Other ways fixing, for example by screwing, may however be provided.

    La tige de mise à l'heure 7 traverse le cercle d'encageage 2 par une ouverture 20. Des moyens d'étanchéification sont prévus pour empêcher les infiltrations d'eau par cette ouverture. Dans ce premier exemple adapté à un cercle 2 synthétique, les moyens d'étanchéification sont constitués simplement par une portion de l'ouverture 20 de diamètre réduit. Un joint 30 est en outre prévu à l'interface entre le cercle 2 et le fond 3, et de préférence également à l'interface entre la glace 8 et le cercle 2 (non représenté). Dans le cas d'un cercle d'encageage synthétique 2, il est éventuellement possible de renoncer aux joints entre le cercle et le fond ou la glace, l'étanchéité étant dans ce cas assurée par la compressibilité du matériau. Le mouvement 9, ainsi que le cadran 90 et la glace 8, sont fixés directement au cercle d'encageage 2. Une lunette 4 recouvre partiellement la carrure 1 et presque totalement le cercle 2, ne laissant apparaítre que la petite portion du cercle 2 agissant comme joint entre la lunette 4 et la glace 8.The time setting rod 7 crosses the casing circle 2 by a opening 20. Sealing means are provided to prevent water infiltration through this opening. In this first example adapted to a circle 2 synthetic, the sealing means are constituted simply by a portion of the opening 20 of reduced diameter. A seal 30 is furthermore provided at the interface between the circle 2 and the bottom 3, and preferably also at the interface between the glass 8 and the circle 2 (not shown). In the case of a synthetic casing circle 2, it is possible to give up at the joints between the circle and the bottom or the glass, the sealing being in this case ensured by the compressibility of the material. Movement 9, as well as the dial 90 and glass 8, are fixed directly to the casing circle 2. A bezel 4 partially covers the middle 1 and almost completely the circle 2, only showing the small portion of circle 2 acting as a joint between the telescope 4 and the glass 8.

    Dans une variante non illustrée, le cercle 2 est totalement recouvert par la lunette 4. Le verre peut aussi être maintenu par la lunette plutôt que par le cercle d'encageage. De préférence, la lunette 4 est prolongée jusqu'au cadran 90 de manière à dissimuler totalement le cercle 2 qui peut alors être réalisé pour un coût moindre et sans préoccupations d'esthétique. Par exemple, il est aussi possible de réaliser une lunette 4 et/ou une carrure 1 en or recouvrant totalement un cercle d'encageage 2 en matériau plus économique, par exemple en acier, en laiton ou en matériau synthétique.In a variant not illustrated, the circle 2 is completely covered by the bezel 4. The glass can also be held by the bezel rather than by the casing circle. Preferably, the telescope 4 is extended until dial 90 so as to completely conceal the circle 2 which can then be produced at a lower cost and without aesthetic concerns. By example, it is also possible to make a bezel 4 and / or a middle part 1 in gold completely covering a casing circle 2 of more economical material, for example steel, brass or synthetic material.

    La figure 2 illustre une variante dans laquelle le cercle d'encageage 2 et la lunette 4 forment une seule pièce. Une douille 23 insérée dans l'ouverture 20 permet d'empêcher les infiltrations d'eau et de poussière autour de la tige 7. A cet effet, la douille 23 est de préférence munie de joints 21 et 22.FIG. 2 illustrates a variant in which the casing circle 2 and the bezel 4 form a single piece. A socket 23 inserted in opening 20 helps prevent water and dust from entering around of the rod 7. For this purpose, the sleeve 23 is preferably provided with seals 21 and 22.

    La figure 3 illustre une autre variante de l'invention, pouvant être combinée avec l'une quelconque des variantes ci-dessus. Dans ce cas, une des parois de l'enceinte étanche protégeant le mouvement 9 est constitué par le fond de la boíte 6. Il n'est ainsi pas nécessaire de prévoir un fond supplémentaire 3, ce qui permet de réduire les coûts et l'épaisseur de la montre complète. Toutefois, cette variante nécessite des opérations d'usinage supplémentaires du fond 6 pour sa fixation avec le cercle 2, ce qui peut renchérir son coût en particulier s'il est réalisé en matériau coûteux.FIG. 3 illustrates another variant of the invention, which can be combined with any of the above variants. In this case, a walls of the sealed enclosure protecting the movement 9 consists of the bottom of the box 6. It is therefore not necessary to provide a bottom additional 3, which reduces costs and thickness of the watch complete. However, this variant requires machining operations additional of the bottom 6 for its fixing with the circle 2, which can increase its cost in particular if it is made of expensive material.

    D'autres modes de réalisation de l'enceinte étanche peuvent être imaginés, par exemple une enceinte entièrement réalisée par injection de matériau synthétique.Other embodiments of the sealed enclosure can be imagined, for example an enclosure entirely produced by injection of synthetic material.

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    Montre, en particulier montre de poche, comprenant une carrure (1), un mouvement (9) logé dans ladite carrure (1), une glace (8), un couvercle de protection (5) de ladite glace (8), une tige (7) de mise à l'heure du mouvement (9), des moyens de verrouillage (73) dudit couvercle (5), lesdits moyens de verrouillage pouvant être libérés en manipulant ladite tige (7) de façon à ouvrir le couvercle (5),
       caractérisée par une enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) permettant de loger et de protéger ledit mouvement (9), les moyens de verrouillage (73) étant hors de ladite enceinte étanche (2,3,8), ladite tige (7) traversant ladite enceinte étanche par une ouverture (20), des moyens de joint étant prévus dans ladite ouverture (20).    Watch, in particular pocket watch, comprising a middle part (1), a movement (9) housed in said middle part (1), a crystal (8), a protective cover (5) for said crystal (8), a rod (7) for setting the time of movement (9), locking means (73) of said cover (5), said locking means being able to be released by manipulating said rod (7) so as to open the cover (5 ),
    characterized by a sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) for housing and protecting said movement (9), the locking means (73) being outside of said sealed enclosure (2,3,8), said rod (7) passing through said sealed enclosure through an opening (20), seal means being provided in said opening (20).         Montre de poche selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle ladite enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) comporte un cercle d'encageage (2) logé à l'intérieur de la boíte de montre.Pocket watch according to the preceding claim, in which said sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) comprises an encasing circle (2) housed at inside the watch case. Montre de poche selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle ladite enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) comporte un fond (3) distinct du fond (6) de la boíte de montre.Pocket watch according to the preceding claim, in which said sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) has a bottom (3) distinct from the bottom (6) of the watch case. Montre de poche selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle ledit fond (3) est fixé de manière amovible sur ledit cercle d'encageage (2).Pocket watch according to the preceding claim, in which said bottom (3) is removably attached to said casing ring (2). Montre de poche selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle ledit fond (3) et ledit cercle d'encageage (2) forment une seule pièce.Pocket watch according to the preceding claim, in which said bottom (3) and said casing circle (2) form a single piece. Montre de poche selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle ladite enceinte étanche (2, 3, 8) est fermée sur une face par le fond (6) de la boíte de montre.Pocket watch according to claim 2, wherein said sealed enclosure (2, 3, 8) is closed on one side by the bottom (6) of the box watch. Montre de poche selon l'une des revendications 2 à 6, dans laquelle le cercle d'encageage (2) est en matériau synthétique. Pocket watch according to one of claims 2 to 6, in which the casing ring (2) is made of synthetic material. Montre de poche selon l'une des revendications 2 à 7, comportant en outre une lunette (4) solidaire dudit cercle d'encageage (2).Pocket watch according to one of claims 2 to 7, comprising in addition a bezel (4) integral with said casing circle (2). Montre de poche selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle ladite lunette (4) et ledit cercle d'encageage (2) forment une seule pièce.Pocket watch according to the preceding claim, in which said bezel (4) and said casing circle (2) form a single piece. Montre de poche selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle la lunette (4) permet de dissimuler le cercle d'encageage (2) lorsque le couvercle (5) est ouvert.Pocket watch according to claim 8, wherein the bezel (4) conceals the casing ring (2) when the cover (5) is open. Montre de poche selon l'une des revendications 2 à 10, dans laquelle le cadran (90) et la glace (8) sont fixés audit cercle d'encageage (2).Pocket watch according to one of claims 2 to 10, in which the dial (90) and the crystal (8) are fixed to said casing ring (2).
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