EP0806712B1 - Mechanical watch-movement with incorporated chronometer movement (chronograph movement) - Google Patents

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EP0806712B1
EP0806712B1 EP97107582A EP97107582A EP0806712B1 EP 0806712 B1 EP0806712 B1 EP 0806712B1 EP 97107582 A EP97107582 A EP 97107582A EP 97107582 A EP97107582 A EP 97107582A EP 0806712 B1 EP0806712 B1 EP 0806712B1
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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
    • G04B23/00—Arrangements producing acoustic signals at preselected times
    • G04B23/02—Alarm clocks
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • 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
    • G04B1/00—Driving mechanisms
    • G04B1/10—Driving mechanisms with mainspring
    • G04B1/12—Driving mechanisms with mainspring with several mainsprings
    • 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
    • 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
    • G04F7/0866—Special arrangements
    • G04F7/0895—Special arrangements with a separate barrel for the chronograph functions

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  • the invention relates to a mechanical movement with an integrated Stopwatch (chronograph movement) with the other features of the generic term of claim 1.
  • Such a mechanical chronograph movement usually has a base plate on which the individual wheels are stored in stones are arranged.
  • the carrier is still acceptable perceived height of such a chronograph has always been a constructive one Been a challenge.
  • the conventional structure of a mechanical chronograph movement in the direction of the main axis of the Factory usually has a gear train bridge above it a chronograph bridge, followed by a vending machine bridge.
  • the invention is based on the object, in a known chronograph movement, for example in the well-known caliber Eta-Valjoux 7750 to integrate an additional mechanical alarm clock without that the power reserve of the chronograph movement is impaired.
  • the problem is solved with a generic mechanical Chronograph movement characterized in that an integrated in the movement Alarm clock to generate an acoustic signal and a second barrel is provided as an energy store for the alarm clock are, directly or indirectly via a gearbox with the Elevator shaft and / or the rotor is operatively connected.
  • the invention is also based on the object, the additional mechanical alarm clock so in a mechanical known per se Chronograph movement that integrate the additional power reserve is made possible by using a second barrel without that the total height of the chronograph movement must be increased. It is known that additional modules are located below the base plate to be arranged on a separate level, which naturally means that Height is greatly increased.
  • the main barrel and the second, for power supply the barrel is provided in essentially are arranged on one level. It can be provided in particular be that the main barrel between base plate and gear train bridge is arranged in a conventional manner while the second Barrel and prefers the entire alarm clock in the plane between Gear train bridge and chronograph bridge are arranged.
  • the chronograph movement according to the invention an additional central pointer to display the Has alarm time.
  • An additional control shaft can be used for on or Switching off the alarm clock can be provided, the actuating shaft is operated by a pusher on the watch case, which in itself is operated in a known manner in the radial direction.
  • the additional pushers or the additional actuating shaft for actuation of the alarm clock on the side of the watch case facing away from the crown is arranged.
  • an additional can be found in the clock face additional window may be provided, behind which one with the Actuating shaft operatively connected display element depending on Switching status of the alarm clock is visible.
  • the alarm clock can be an alarm anchor wheel in a manner known per se and have an alarm hammer.
  • a chronograph movement shown in plan view has one central rotor axis 1, which drives two barrels when rotating.
  • a ratchet wheel 2 is driven by the rotor axis 1, the driving wheel for a ratchet wheel 4 via a reduction wheel 3 drives.
  • a ratchet wheel 5 is driven by this, under which covers the barrel of the conventional chronograph.
  • a ratchet wheel 6 of the invention can also be seen in the single figure Alarm clock and the additional, second barrel 7. Partially hidden below is the Balance 8 can be seen.
  • the drawing shows an example of the supervision of the structure of the well-known caliber Eta-Valjoux 7750 with the additional internals for the alarm clock according to the invention, which is perpendicular in one direction to the drawing level between the gear train bridge and the chronograph bridge is arranged.
  • the alarm clock can, for example, via an additional control shaft be activated or deactivated.
  • the alarm time is displayed as an example or preferably via a central pointer through the pointer mechanism of the alarm clock over the pointer with the largest diameter on the pointer neck, located under the hour hand.
  • the control of switching the alarm clock on or off takes place exemplary through a special viewing window in the dial.
  • the acoustic alarm function is exemplified by an alarm anchor wheel and accomplished an alarm hammer.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein mechanisches Uhrwerk mit integrierter Stoppuhr (Chronographenwerk) mit den weiteren Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a mechanical movement with an integrated Stopwatch (chronograph movement) with the other features of the generic term of claim 1.

Herkömmliche mechanische Chronographenwerke weisen ein Federhaus auf, das üblicherweise über eine zentrale Rotorwelle gespannt wird. Auf der zentralen Rotorwelle ist ein eine Unwucht aufweisender Rotor angeordnet, dessen Lageänderungen bei Bewegungen des Trägers der Armbanduhr das nötige Aufzugsmoment liefern.Conventional mechanical chronograph movements have a barrel on, which is usually stretched over a central rotor shaft becomes. There is an imbalance on the central rotor shaft Rotor arranged, whose changes in position when the Deliver the necessary winding torque to the wearer of the wristwatch.

Ein solches mechanisches Chronographenwerk weist üblicherweise eine Grundplatte auf, auf der die einzelnen Räder in Steinen gelagert angeordnet sind. Dabei ist die vom Träger als noch akzeptabel empfundene Höhe eines solchen Chronographen seit je her eine konstruktive Herausforderung gewesen. Der konventionelle Aufbau eines mechanischen Chronographenwerkes in Richtung der Hauptachse des Werkes weist üblicherweise eine Räderwerksbrücke auf, über dieser eine Chronographenbrücke, gefolgt von einer Automatenbrücke. Such a mechanical chronograph movement usually has a base plate on which the individual wheels are stored in stones are arranged. The carrier is still acceptable perceived height of such a chronograph has always been a constructive one Been a challenge. The conventional structure of a mechanical chronograph movement in the direction of the main axis of the Factory usually has a gear train bridge above it a chronograph bridge, followed by a vending machine bridge.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, in ein bekanntes Chronographenwerk, beispielsweise in das bekannte Kaliber Eta-Valjoux 7750, ein zusätzliches mechanisches Weckwerk zu integrieren, ohne daß die Gangreserve des Chronographenwerkes beeinträchtigt wird.The invention is based on the object, in a known chronograph movement, for example in the well-known caliber Eta-Valjoux 7750 to integrate an additional mechanical alarm clock without that the power reserve of the chronograph movement is impaired.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe ist bei einem gattungsgemäßen mechanischen Chronographenwerk dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein in das Werk integriertes Weckwerk zur Erzeugung eines akustischen Signals und ein zweites Federhaus als Energiespeicher für das Weckwerk vorgesehen sind, das direkt oder indirekt über ein Getriebe mit der Aufzugswelle und/oder dem Rotor in Wirkverbindung steht.The problem is solved with a generic mechanical Chronograph movement characterized in that an integrated in the movement Alarm clock to generate an acoustic signal and a second barrel is provided as an energy store for the alarm clock are, directly or indirectly via a gearbox with the Elevator shaft and / or the rotor is operatively connected.

Der Erfindung liegt weiterhin die Aufgabe zugrunde, das zusätzliche mechanische Weckwerk so in ein an sich bekanntes mechanisches Chronographenwerk zu integrieren, daß die zusätzliche Gangreserve durch Verwendung eines zweiten Federhauses ermöglicht wird, ohne daß die Gesamthöhe des Chronographenwerkes vergrößert werden muß. Es ist nämlich bekannt, unterhalb der Grundplatte zusätzliche Module in einer eigenen Ebene anzuordnen, wodurch naturgemäß die Bauhöhe stark vergrößert wird.The invention is also based on the object, the additional mechanical alarm clock so in a mechanical known per se Chronograph movement that integrate the additional power reserve is made possible by using a second barrel without that the total height of the chronograph movement must be increased. It is known that additional modules are located below the base plate to be arranged on a separate level, which naturally means that Height is greatly increased.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist daher vorgesehen, daß das Hauptfederhaus und das zweite, zur Energieversorgung des Weckwerkes vorgesehene Federhaus im wesentlichen in einer Ebene angeordnet sind. Dabei kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, daß das Hauptfederhaus zwischen Grundplatte und Räderwerksbrücke in konventioneller Weise angeordnet ist, während das zweite Federhaus und bevorzugt das gesamte Weckwerk in der Ebene zwischen Räderwerksbrücke und Chronographenbrücke angeordnet sind.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention provided that the main barrel and the second, for power supply the barrel is provided in essentially are arranged on one level. It can be provided in particular be that the main barrel between base plate and gear train bridge is arranged in a conventional manner while the second Barrel and prefers the entire alarm clock in the plane between Gear train bridge and chronograph bridge are arranged.

Weiterhin ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, daß das erfindungsgemäße Chronographenwerk einen zusätzlichen Zentralzeiger zur Anzeige der Weckzeit aufweist. Eine zusätzliche Stellwelle kann zum Ein- oder Ausschalten des Weckwerkes vorgesehen sein, wobei die Stellwelle durch einen Drücker am Uhrengehäuse betätigt wird, der in an sich bekannter Weise in radialer Richtung betätigt wird. Bei einem Chronographenwerk mit zwei Drückern, die radial jeweils zirka 30° zur Achse der Krone angeordnet sind, kann vorgesehen sein, daß der zusätzliche Drücker bzw. die zusätzliche Stellwelle zur Betätigung des Weckwerkes auf der der Krone abgewandten Seite des Uhrengehäuses angeordnet ist.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the chronograph movement according to the invention an additional central pointer to display the Has alarm time. An additional control shaft can be used for on or Switching off the alarm clock can be provided, the actuating shaft is operated by a pusher on the watch case, which in itself is operated in a known manner in the radial direction. At a Chronograph movement with two pushers, each radial about 30 ° are arranged to the axis of the crown, it can be provided that the additional pushers or the additional actuating shaft for actuation of the alarm clock on the side of the watch case facing away from the crown is arranged.

Erfindungsgemäß kann zusätzlich im Ziffernblatt des Uhrwerkes ein zusätzliches Fenster vorgesehen sein, hinter dem ein mit der Stellwelle in Wirkverbindung stehendes Anzeigeelement je nach Schaltzustand des Weckwerkes sichtbar wird.According to the invention, an additional can be found in the clock face additional window may be provided, behind which one with the Actuating shaft operatively connected display element depending on Switching status of the alarm clock is visible.

Das Weckwerk kann in an sich bekannter Weise ein Weckerankerrad und einen Weckerhammer aufweisen.The alarm clock can be an alarm anchor wheel in a manner known per se and have an alarm hammer.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert.The invention is described below with reference to one in the drawing Embodiment explained in more detail.

Ein in der Draufsicht dargestelltes Chronographenwerk weist eine zentrale Rotorachse 1 auf, die bei Drehung zwei Federhäuser antreibt. Von der Rotorachse 1 wird ein Klinkenrad 2 angetrieben, das über ein Reduktionsrad 3 ein Mitnehmerrad für ein Sperrad 4 antreibt. Von diesem wird ein Sperrad 5 angetrieben, unter dem verdeckt das Federhaus des konventionellen Chronographen liegt.A chronograph movement shown in plan view has one central rotor axis 1, which drives two barrels when rotating. A ratchet wheel 2 is driven by the rotor axis 1, the driving wheel for a ratchet wheel 4 via a reduction wheel 3 drives. A ratchet wheel 5 is driven by this, under which covers the barrel of the conventional chronograph.

Man erkennt in der einzigen Figur weiter ein Sperrad 6 des erfindungsgemäßen Weckwerkes sowie das erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene zusätzliche, zweite Federhaus 7. Teilweise darunter verdeckt ist die Unruh 8 zu erkennen.A ratchet wheel 6 of the invention can also be seen in the single figure Alarm clock and the additional, second barrel 7. Partially hidden below is the Balance 8 can be seen.

Auf diese Weise findet eine Kraftübertragung von der zentralen Rotorwelle 1 auf beide Federhäuser statt, so daß die durch das Hauptfederhaus gegebene Gangreserve durch das erfindungsgemäß zusätzlich vorgesehene Weckwerk nicht beeinträchtigt wird.In this way, a power transmission takes place from the central one Rotor shaft 1 on both barrels instead, so that by the Main barrel given power reserve by the additional invention intended alarm clock is not affected.

Die Zeichnung zeigt beispielhaft die Aufsicht auf den Aufbau des bekannten Kalibers Eta-Valjoux 7750 mit den zusätzlichen Einbauten für das erfindungsgemäße Weckwerk, das in einer Richtung senkrecht zur Zeichenebene zwischen Räderwerksbrücke und Chronographenbrücke angeordnet ist.The drawing shows an example of the supervision of the structure of the well-known caliber Eta-Valjoux 7750 with the additional internals for the alarm clock according to the invention, which is perpendicular in one direction to the drawing level between the gear train bridge and the chronograph bridge is arranged.

Das Weckwerk kann beispielhaft über eine zusätzliche Stellwelle aktiviert bzw. deaktiviert werden. Die Anzeige der Weckzeit erfolgt beispielhaft bzw. bevorzugt über einen Zentralzeiger, gestellt durch das Zeigerwerk des Weckwerks über den Zeiger mit dem größten Durchmesser am Zeigerhals, gelegen unter dem Stundenzeiger.The alarm clock can, for example, via an additional control shaft be activated or deactivated. The alarm time is displayed as an example or preferably via a central pointer through the pointer mechanism of the alarm clock over the pointer with the largest diameter on the pointer neck, located under the hour hand.

Die Kontrolle über Ein- oder Ausschaltung des Weckwerkes erfolgt beispielhaft durch ein spezielles Sichtfenster im Ziffernblatt.The control of switching the alarm clock on or off takes place exemplary through a special viewing window in the dial.

Die akustische Weckfunktion wird beispielhaft über ein Weckerankerrad und einen Weckerhammer bewerkstelligt.The acoustic alarm function is exemplified by an alarm anchor wheel and accomplished an alarm hammer.

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  1. Mechanical movement mechanism having an integrated timer (chronograph), having a mechanically actuable winding stem and/or a rotor (1), and having a spring barrel (main spring barrel) driven by the winding stem and/or the rotor, characterized by an alarm mechanism which is integrated in the movement mechanism and is intended for producing an acoustic signal, and by a second spring barrel (7) as an energy store for the alarm mechanism, which is operatively connected to the winding stem and/or the rotor directly or indirectly via a gear mechanism.
  2. Movement mechanism according to Claim 1, characterized in that the second spring barrel (7) is arranged essentially in the same plane as the main spring barrel.
  3. Movement mechanism according to Claim 2, having a conventional construction in the direction of the main axis with a base plate, a train bar, a chronograph bridge and an automatic-mechanism bridge, characterized in that the additional alarm mechanism with the second spring barrel (7) is arranged between the train bar and chronograph bridge.
  4. Movement mechanism according to Claim 3, characterized in that the main spring barrel is arranged between the base plate and train bar.
  5. Movement mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a central hand for indicating the alarm time.
  6. Movement mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an additional setting stem for switching the alarm mechanism on or off.
  7. Movement mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a window arranged in the face of the movement mechanism, and by an indicator which is operatively connected to the setting stem.
  8. Movement mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the alarm mechanism has an alarm escape wheel and an alarm hammer.
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