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EP1041461A1
EP1041461A1 EP99810265A EP99810265A EP1041461A1 EP 1041461 A1 EP1041461 A1 EP 1041461A1 EP 99810265 A EP99810265 A EP 99810265A EP 99810265 A EP99810265 A EP 99810265A EP 1041461 A1 EP1041461 A1 EP 1041461A1
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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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/0008—Cases for pocket watches and wrist watches
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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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/04—Mounting the clockwork in the case; Shock absorbing mountings
    • G04B37/05—Fixed mountings for pocket or wrist watches
    • G04B37/052—Fixed mountings for pocket or wrist watches with shock damping means not related to the winding stem

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  • the invention relates to a wristwatch with a watch case and a bracelet, as well as with an at least partially surrounding the watch case Part in which the watch case is stored and on which the bracelet is attached.
  • Wristwatches are also known in which the bracelet is not is attached directly to the watch case, but on one the watch case at least partially surrounding part.
  • Such a wristwatch is in the Swiss patent specification CH 657 245. With this wristwatch there are elastic elements between the bracelet and the watch case. The task of these elastic elements is to replace them the bracelet without tools. The elastic Deformation of these elements is therefore limited to easy replacement the bracelet without tools and does not serve in any way protecting the wristwatch from knocks.
  • European patent application EP 0 294 320 relates to a wristwatch with a bracelet made especially of metal, the one Has opening in which the watch case is interchangeably received.
  • the bracelet has an interchangeable fabric cover and it is the object of this invention that the user himself the watch without tools to replace the fabric cover on the bracelet and again can attach to it.
  • This wristwatch is also about that The bracelet can be changed easily and without tools.
  • a The watch case can be moved relative to the bracelet not provided.
  • the present invention has for its object the disadvantages to avoid the above-mentioned prior art and a wrist watch to propose not only the clockwork, but also the watch case with all of its outer parts is protected against impact and where the function of the shock-absorbing elements is visible from the outside and / or is noticeable.
  • This task is accomplished by a wristwatch of the type mentioned kind solved in that between the watch case and the part at least a spring element is arranged such that the watch case opposite the part is movable against the force of the spring element.
  • this wristwatch according to the invention is in particular to see that not only the clockwork, but also the watch case and all firmly connected parts such as one if necessary Existing bezel are protected against knocks that function the shock-absorbing elements are visible and / or noticeable from the outside and that for attaching the at least one spring element, no engagement in the Interior of the watch case is required.
  • FIG 1 shows a schematic cross section through the edge region a wristwatch.
  • the watch case 1 is at the top through a watch glass 2 and closed at the bottom by a housing base 3, the housing base is attached to the watch case by screws 4.
  • the housing base can also be designed as a normal screw base, as it is, for example is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • On the top of the case a so-called bezel 5 is arranged, which the watch glass 2 in front Protects blows and has a decorative effect.
  • Another function of Lunette can be that it has markings such as serve to remember a certain period of time.
  • This is the bezel preferably rotatably connected to the watch case 1.
  • the part at least partially surrounding the watch case is in this embodiment is designed as a ring 6.
  • the bracelet is well known Way attached to the ring 6 and not shown in the figure.
  • the ring 6 surrounds the watch case so that between these two parts both radial as well as axial movements are possible.
  • the movements of the watch case 1 opposite the ring 6 are in the radial direction through the game limited between these two parts.
  • the movements of the watch case 1 relative to the ring 6 in the axial direction are limited in that the watch case protrudes radially above the clear width of the ring 6 above.
  • the case base 3 protrudes radially the clear width of the ring and forms with the ring 6 with an intermediate layer an elastic disc 14, for example made of rubber, a stop.
  • first O-ring 10 is arranged between the watch case and ring so that it the watch case with respect to the ring up against the mentioned stop presses.
  • a second O-ring 11 centers the watch case in the ring.
  • the Both O-rings 10 and 11, as well as the disc 14, consist of a soft Material such as rubber, cellular rubber or a soft, if necessary foamed plastic.
  • the O-rings 10 and 11 are dimensioned so that the watch case 1 and the ring 6 under the influence of blows cannot touch directly.
  • This arrangement allows the watch case 1, external forces, in particular to avoid blows by dealing with the Ring 6 moves. These movements can be directed radially and / or axially, So also include tilting movements caused by a one-sided on the watch case exerted force can be caused. Is the force mentioned no longer available, the watch case returns under the elastic effect the O-rings 10 and 11 back to the starting position shown in Figure 1. This elastic yield makes the risk more mechanical Damage caused by blows that affect the watch case reduced. On the other hand, there will be blows to the ring or bracelet, however vibrations of the user's arm only dampened on the watch case passed on, which accelerates the movement significantly be reduced.
  • the watch case 1 no bezel, but protrudes radially above as in the example according to FIG. 1 beyond ring 6.
  • the resilient elements here have the shape of a Spring ring 12 with a round cross section and a spring ring 13 with a rectangular one Cross-section.
  • the spring ring 12 engages in an annular groove provided in the ring 6 and is supported on a projection provided on the watch case from.
  • the spring ring 12 is not exactly circular, but has a polygon or waveform, so that the radial play between the Watch case 1 and the ring 6 is lifted and the watch case counter the spring force of the spring ring 12 is radially movable in the ring 6.
  • the Spring washer 13 seen in the axial direction, has an annular shape but not flat, but wave-shaped, so that by the spring ring 13 canceled the axial play between the watch case 1 and the ring 6 and the watch case against the spring force of the spring ring 13 is axially movable in the ring 6.
  • the watch case is at least partially surrounding part formed as a shell 7, which consists of a Ring 8 and a bottom 9 is made.
  • the spring elements are the same as in the design 1 formed by O-rings 10 and 11.
  • a stop can, if necessary can be provided and this can, for example, as in the embodiment 2 be designed as a spring ring 12, which is in a in the ring 8th provided annular groove rests and an annular bead provided on the watch case engages behind.
  • the watch case 1 is similar trained as in the embodiment according to Figure 1.
  • this watch case 1 has a case back 3 fastened with screws 4, which projects radially above the watch case 1.
  • spring elements here are the following Parts provided.
  • An O-ring 11 springs as in the embodiments Figures 1 and 3, the movements of the watch case in the radial direction from.
  • a disk 15 which, like the disk 14 in FIG. 1, is made of a soft, rubber-elastic material is formed, forms a stop for the figure downward axial movements of the watch case.
  • the opposite Axial movements are in this embodiment a spring element is added, which consists of a coil spring 16, the is acted upon by a pin 17.
  • Such spring elements in a box are known under the name "Capofix".
  • Several, for example three such spring elements can be distributed around the circumference of the ring 6 be inserted in holes provided for this purpose.
  • the spring elements 16, 17 can also be installed so that the pin 17 is directed upwards and is on the edge of the watch case 1.

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The watch has a ring (6) or cup which at least partially surrounds the watchcase (1). The case is mounted in the ring and th strap is attached to the ring. At least one spring element (10,11,14) is arranged between the watchcase and the ring, in such a that the case is movable w.r.t. the ring against the force of the spring elements. The spring element may be a rubber elastic O- (10,11).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Armbanduhr mit einem Uhrengehäuse und einem Armband, sowie mit einem das Uhrengehäuse mindestens teilweise umgebenden Teil, in dem das Uhrengehäuse gelagert ist und an dem das Armband befestigt ist.The invention relates to a wristwatch with a watch case and a bracelet, as well as with an at least partially surrounding the watch case Part in which the watch case is stored and on which the bracelet is attached.

Es sind verschiedene Massnahmen bekannt, mit denen Armbanduhren vor Beschädigungen oder Störungen durch Erschütterungen geschützt werden. Die am weitesten verbreitete dieser Massnahmen besteht darin, das Uhrwerk mittels elastischer Elemente im Uhrengehäuse zu lagern. Bei Armbanduhren dieser Gattung, bei denen sich die stossdämpfenden Elemente im Inneren des Uhrengehäuses befinden, hat der Benutzer keine Möglichkeit, die Existenz dieser Elemente von aussen zu erkennen. Auch ist bei dieser Art von Armbanduhren das Uhrengehäuses selbst mitsamt seinen äusseren Teilen, insbesondere dem Uhrenglas, durch die genannten Massnahmen nicht gegen Schläge geschützt.Various measures are known with which wristwatches be protected against damage or malfunctions caused by vibrations. The most common of these measures is the clockwork to be stored in the watch case by means of elastic elements. For wristwatches this genus, where the shock-absorbing elements are inside of the watch case, the user has no way of existence to recognize these elements from the outside. Also with this type of wristwatches the watch case itself, together with its outer parts, in particular the watch glass, by the measures mentioned not against blows protected.

Es sind auch Armbanduhren bekannt, bei denen das Armband nicht unmittelbar am Uhrengehäuse befestigt ist, sondern an einem das Uhrengehäuse mindestens teilweise umgebenden Teil. Eine solche Armbanduhr ist in der Schweizer Patentschrift CH 657 245 beschrieben. Bei dieser Armbanduhr sind zwischen dem Armband und dem Uhrengehäuse elastische Elemente vorhanden. Die Aufgabe dieser elastischen Elemente besteht aber darin, das Auswechseln des Armbandes ohne Werkzeuge zu ermöglichen. Die elastische Verformung dieser Elemente ist also darauf beschränkt, ein leichtes Auswechseln des Armbandes ohne Werkzeuge zu ermöglichen und dient in keiner Weise dem Schutz der Armbanduhr vor Schlägen.Wristwatches are also known in which the bracelet is not is attached directly to the watch case, but on one the watch case at least partially surrounding part. Such a wristwatch is in the Swiss patent specification CH 657 245. With this wristwatch there are elastic elements between the bracelet and the watch case. The task of these elastic elements is to replace them the bracelet without tools. The elastic Deformation of these elements is therefore limited to easy replacement the bracelet without tools and does not serve in any way protecting the wristwatch from knocks.

Die europäische Patentanmeldung EP 0 294 320 betrifft eine Armbanduhr mit einem insbesondere aus Metall bestehenden Armband, das eine Öffnung aufweist, in der das Uhrengehäuse auswechselbar aufgenommen ist. Das Armband ist mit einem auswechselbaren Stoffüberzug versehen und es ist die Aufgabe dieser Erfindung, dass der Benutzer selbst die Uhr ohne Werkzeuge zwecks Austausches des Stoffüberzuges vom Armband entfernen und wieder daran befestigen kann. Auch bei dieser Armbanduhr geht es darum, das Auswechseln des Armbandes leicht und ohne Werkzeuge zu ermöglichen. Eine Beweglichkeit des montierten Uhrengehäuses gegenüber dem Armband ist nicht vorgesehen.European patent application EP 0 294 320 relates to a wristwatch with a bracelet made especially of metal, the one Has opening in which the watch case is interchangeably received. The bracelet has an interchangeable fabric cover and it is the object of this invention that the user himself the watch without tools to replace the fabric cover on the bracelet and again can attach to it. This wristwatch is also about that The bracelet can be changed easily and without tools. A The watch case can be moved relative to the bracelet not provided.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Nachteile des vorstehend erwähnten Standes der Technik zu vermeiden und eine Armbanduhr vorzuschlagen, bei der nicht nur das Uhrwerk, sondern auch das Uhrengehäuse mit allen seinen äusseren Teilen gegen Schläge geschützt ist und bei der die Funktion der stossdämpfenden Elemente von aussen sichtbar und/oder spürbar ist.The present invention has for its object the disadvantages to avoid the above-mentioned prior art and a wrist watch to propose not only the clockwork, but also the watch case with all of its outer parts is protected against impact and where the function of the shock-absorbing elements is visible from the outside and / or is noticeable.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Armbanduhr der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gelöst, dass zwischen dem Uhrengehäuse und dem Teil mindestens ein Federelement angeordnet ist, derart, dass das Uhrengehäuse gegenüber dem Teil entgegen der Kraft des Federelementes beweglich ist.This task is accomplished by a wristwatch of the type mentioned Kind solved in that between the watch case and the part at least a spring element is arranged such that the watch case opposite the part is movable against the force of the spring element.

Die Vorteile dieser erfindungsgemässen Armbanduhr sind insbesondere darin zu sehen, dass nicht nur das Uhrwerk, sondern auch das Uhrengehäuse und alle fest damit verbundenen Teilen wie beispielsweise eine gegebenenfalls vorhandene Lunette gegen Schläge geschützt sind, dass die Funktion der stossdämpfenden Elemente von aussen sichtbar und/oder spürbar ist und dass zum Anbringen des mindestens einen Federelementes kein Eingriff in das Innere des Uhrengehäuses erforderlich ist.The advantages of this wristwatch according to the invention are in particular to see that not only the clockwork, but also the watch case and all firmly connected parts such as one if necessary Existing bezel are protected against knocks that function the shock-absorbing elements are visible and / or noticeable from the outside and that for attaching the at least one spring element, no engagement in the Interior of the watch case is required.

Besondere Ausführungsarten dieser erfindungsgemässen Armbanduhr sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen umschrieben.Special embodiments of this wristwatch according to the invention are described in the dependent claims.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen und unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen schematischen Querschnitt eines Teils eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Armbanduhr,
Figur 2
eine Ansicht entsprechend Figur 1 eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels,
Figur 3
eine Ansicht entsprechend Figur 1 eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemässen Armbanduhr und
Figur 4
eine Ansicht ähnlich wie Figur 1 mit alternativen Federelementen.
The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Figure 1
2 shows a schematic cross section of part of a first exemplary embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention,
Figure 2
2 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of a further exemplary embodiment,
Figure 3
a view corresponding to Figure 1 of a further embodiment of the inventive wristwatch and
Figure 4
a view similar to Figure 1 with alternative spring elements.

Figur 1 zeigt einen schematischen Querschnitt durch den Randbereich einer Armbanduhr. Das Uhrengehäuse 1 ist oben durch ein Uhrenglas 2 und unten durch einen Gehäuseboden 3 verschlossen, wobei der Gehäuseboden durch Schrauben 4 am Uhrengehäuse befestigt ist. Selbstverständlich kann der Gehäuseboden auch als normaler Schraubboden gestaltet sein, wie er beispielsweise in den Figuren 2 und 3 dargestellt ist. Auf der Oberseite des Gehäuses ist eine sogenannte Lunette 5 angeordnet, welche das Uhrenglas 2 vor Schlägen schützt und einen dekorativen Effekt hat. Eine weitere Funktion der Lunette kann darin bestehen, dass sie Markierungen aufweist, die beispielsweise zum Merken eines bestimmten Zeitabschnitts dienen. Dazu ist die Lunette vorzugsweise drehbar mit dem Uhrengehäuse 1 verbunden.Figure 1 shows a schematic cross section through the edge region a wristwatch. The watch case 1 is at the top through a watch glass 2 and closed at the bottom by a housing base 3, the housing base is attached to the watch case by screws 4. Of course you can the housing base can also be designed as a normal screw base, as it is, for example is shown in Figures 2 and 3. On the top of the case a so-called bezel 5 is arranged, which the watch glass 2 in front Protects blows and has a decorative effect. Another function of Lunette can be that it has markings such as serve to remember a certain period of time. This is the bezel preferably rotatably connected to the watch case 1.

Der das Uhrengehäuse wenigstens teilweise umgebende Teil ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Ring 6 ausgebildet. Das Armband ist in bekannter Weise am Ring 6 befestigt und in der Figur nicht dargestellt. Der Ring 6 umgibt das Uhrengehäuse so, dass zwischen diesen beiden Teilen sowohl radiale als auch axiale Bewegungen möglich sind. Die Bewegungen des Uhrengehäuses 1 gegenüber dem Ring 6 sind in radialer Richtung durch das Spiel zwischen diesen beiden Teilen begrenzt. Die Bewegungen des Uhrengehäuses 1 gegenüber dem Ring 6 in axialer Richtung werden dadurch begrenzt, dass das Uhrengehäuse oben radial über die lichte Weite des Ringes 6 hinaus ragt. Auf der Unterseite des Uhrengehäuses 1 steht der Gehäuseboden 3 radial über die lichte Weite des Ringes hinaus und bildet mit dem Ring 6 unter Zwischenlage einer elastischen Scheibe 14, zum Beispiel aus Gummi, einen Anschlag. Ein erster O-Ring 10 ist so zwischen Uhrengehäuse und Ring angeordnet, dass er das Uhrengehäuse bezüglich des Ringes nach oben gegen den genannten Anschlag drückt. Ein zweiter O-Ring 11 zentriert das Uhrengehäuse im Ring. Die beiden O-Ringe 10 und 11, wie auch die Scheibe 14, bestehen aus einem weichen Material wie Gummi, Moosgummi oder einem weichen, gegebenenfalls geschäumten Kunststoff. Die O-Ringe 10 und 11 sind so dimensioniert, dass sich das Uhrengehäuse 1 und der Ring 6 unter der Einwirkung von Schlägen nicht direkt berühren können.The part at least partially surrounding the watch case is in this embodiment is designed as a ring 6. The bracelet is well known Way attached to the ring 6 and not shown in the figure. The ring 6 surrounds the watch case so that between these two parts both radial as well as axial movements are possible. The movements of the watch case 1 opposite the ring 6 are in the radial direction through the game limited between these two parts. The movements of the watch case 1 relative to the ring 6 in the axial direction are limited in that the watch case protrudes radially above the clear width of the ring 6 above. On the underside of the watch case 1, the case base 3 protrudes radially the clear width of the ring and forms with the ring 6 with an intermediate layer an elastic disc 14, for example made of rubber, a stop. On first O-ring 10 is arranged between the watch case and ring so that it the watch case with respect to the ring up against the mentioned stop presses. A second O-ring 11 centers the watch case in the ring. The Both O-rings 10 and 11, as well as the disc 14, consist of a soft Material such as rubber, cellular rubber or a soft, if necessary foamed plastic. The O-rings 10 and 11 are dimensioned so that the watch case 1 and the ring 6 under the influence of blows cannot touch directly.

Diese Anordnung erlaubt es dem Uhrengehäuse 1, äusseren Kräften, insbesondere Schlägen auszuweichen, indem es sich in bezug auf den Ring 6 bewegt. Diese Bewegungen können radial und/oder axial gerichtet sein, umfassen also auch Kippbewegungen, die durch eine einseitig auf das Uhrengehäuse ausgeübte Kraft verursacht werden können. Ist die genannte Kraft nicht mehr vorhanden, kehrt das Uhrengehäuse unter der elastischen Wirkung der O-Ringe 10 und 11 wieder in die in Figur 1 dargestellte Ausgangslage zurück. Durch dieses elastische Nachgeben wird einerseits das Risiko mechanischer Beschädigungen durch Schläge, die auf das Uhrengehäuse einwirken, reduziert. Andererseits werden Schläge auf den Ring oder das Armband, aber auch Erschütterungen des Armes des Benutzers nur gedämpft an das Uhrengehäuse weitergegeben, wodurch Beschleunigungen des Uhrwerkes bedeutend verringert werden.This arrangement allows the watch case 1, external forces, in particular to avoid blows by dealing with the Ring 6 moves. These movements can be directed radially and / or axially, So also include tilting movements caused by a one-sided on the watch case exerted force can be caused. Is the force mentioned no longer available, the watch case returns under the elastic effect the O-rings 10 and 11 back to the starting position shown in Figure 1. This elastic yield makes the risk more mechanical Damage caused by blows that affect the watch case reduced. On the other hand, there will be blows to the ring or bracelet, however vibrations of the user's arm only dampened on the watch case passed on, which accelerates the movement significantly be reduced.

Bei der in Figur 2 dargestellten Ausführungsart weist das Uhrengehäuse 1 keine Lunette auf, ragt aber wie beim Beispiel nach Figur 1 oben radial über den Ring 6 hinaus. Die federnden Elemente haben hier die Gestalt eines Federringes 12 mit rundem Querschnitt und eines Federringes 13 mit rechtekkigem Querschnitt. Der Federring 12 greift in eine im Ring 6 vorgesehene Ringnut ein und stützt sich an einem am Uhrengehäuse vorgesehenen Vorsprung ab. Der Federring 12 ist nicht genau kreisringförmig, sondern hat eine Polygon- oder Wellenform, so dass durch den Federring das radiale Spiel zwischen dem Uhrengehäuse 1 und dem Ring 6 aufgehoben ist und das Uhrengehäuse entgegen der Federkraft des Federringes 12 im Ring 6 radial bewegbar ist. Der Federring 13 hat, in axialer Richtung gesehen, eine kreisringförmige Gestalt, ist aber nicht eben, sondern wellenförmig ausgebildet, so dass durch den Federring 13 das axiale Spiel zwischen dem Uhrengehäuse 1 und dem Ring 6 aufgehoben ist und das Uhrengehäuse entgegen der Federkraft des Federringes 13 im Ring 6 axial bewegbar ist. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the watch case 1 no bezel, but protrudes radially above as in the example according to FIG. 1 beyond ring 6. The resilient elements here have the shape of a Spring ring 12 with a round cross section and a spring ring 13 with a rectangular one Cross-section. The spring ring 12 engages in an annular groove provided in the ring 6 and is supported on a projection provided on the watch case from. The spring ring 12 is not exactly circular, but has a polygon or waveform, so that the radial play between the Watch case 1 and the ring 6 is lifted and the watch case counter the spring force of the spring ring 12 is radially movable in the ring 6. The Spring washer 13, seen in the axial direction, has an annular shape but not flat, but wave-shaped, so that by the spring ring 13 canceled the axial play between the watch case 1 and the ring 6 and the watch case against the spring force of the spring ring 13 is axially movable in the ring 6.

Bei der Ausführungsart nach Figur 3 ist der das Uhrengehäuse wenigstens teilweise umgebende Teil als Schale 7 ausgebildet, die aus einem Ring 8 und einem Boden 9 besteht. Die Federelemente sind wie bei der Ausführungsart nach Figur 1 durch O-Ringe 10 und 11 gebildet. Bei dieser Ausführungsart ist kein Anschlag dargestellt, der die Bewegung des Uhrengehäuses nach oben begrenzt. Selbstverständlich kann aber bei Bedarf ein solcher Anschlag vorgesehen werden und dieser kann beispielsweise wie bei der Ausführungsart nach Figur 2 als Federring 12 ausgebildet sein, der in einer im Ring 8 vorgesehenen Ringnut ruht und einen am Uhrengehäuse vorgesehenen Ringwulst hintergreift.In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, the watch case is at least partially surrounding part formed as a shell 7, which consists of a Ring 8 and a bottom 9 is made. The spring elements are the same as in the design 1 formed by O-rings 10 and 11. In this embodiment there is no stop depicting the movement of the watch case capped. Of course, such a stop can, if necessary can be provided and this can, for example, as in the embodiment 2 be designed as a spring ring 12, which is in a in the ring 8th provided annular groove rests and an annular bead provided on the watch case engages behind.

Bei der Ausführungsart nach Figur 4 ist das Uhrengehäuse 1 ähnlich ausgebildet wie bei der Ausführungsart gemäss Figur 1. Insbesondere hat auch dieses Uhrengehäuse 1 einen mit Schrauben 4 befestigten Gehäuseboden 3, der das Uhrengehäuse 1 radial überragt. Als Federelemente sind hier folgende Teile vorgesehen. Ein O-Ring 11 federt , wie bei den Ausführungsarten nach den Figuren 1 und 3, die Bewegungen des Uhrengehäuses in radialer Richtung ab. Eine Scheibe 15, welche wie die Scheibe 14 in Figur 1 aus einem weichen, gummielastischen Material besteht, bildet einen Anschlag für die in der Figur nach unten gerichteten Axialbewegungen des Uhrengehäuses. Die entgegengerichteten Axialbewegungen werden bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch ein Federelement aufgenommen, das aus einer Schraubenfeder 16 besteht, die durch einen Stift 17 beaufschlagt ist. Solche Federelemente, die in einer Büchse untergebracht sind, sind unter dem Namen "Capofix" bekannt. Mehrere, beispielsweise drei solcher Federelemente können am Umfang des Ringes 6 verteilt in dafür vorgesehene Bohrungen eingesetzt sein. Natürlich können die Federelemente 16, 17 auch so eingebaut sein, dass der Stift 17 nach oben gerichtet ist und am Rand des Uhrengehäuses 1 ansteht.In the embodiment according to Figure 4, the watch case 1 is similar trained as in the embodiment according to Figure 1. In particular also this watch case 1 has a case back 3 fastened with screws 4, which projects radially above the watch case 1. As spring elements here are the following Parts provided. An O-ring 11 springs, as in the embodiments Figures 1 and 3, the movements of the watch case in the radial direction from. A disk 15 which, like the disk 14 in FIG. 1, is made of a soft, rubber-elastic material is formed, forms a stop for the figure downward axial movements of the watch case. The opposite Axial movements are in this embodiment a spring element is added, which consists of a coil spring 16, the is acted upon by a pin 17. Such spring elements in a box are known under the name "Capofix". Several, for example three such spring elements can be distributed around the circumference of the ring 6 be inserted in holes provided for this purpose. Of course, the spring elements 16, 17 can also be installed so that the pin 17 is directed upwards and is on the edge of the watch case 1.

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Armbanduhr mit einem Uhrengehäuse und einem Armband, sowie mit einem das Uhrengehäuse (1) mindestens teilweise umgebenden Teil (6), in dem das Uhrengehäuse gelagert ist und an dem das Armband befestigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen dem Uhrengehäuse (1) und dem Teil (6) mindestens ein Federelement (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) angeordnet ist, derart, dass das Uhrengehäuse gegenüber dem Teil entgegen der Kraft des Federelementes beweglich ist.Wrist watch with a watch case and a bracelet, as well with a part (6) at least partially surrounding the watch case (1), in to which the watch case is mounted and to which the bracelet is attached characterized in that between the watch case (1) and the part (6) at least one spring element (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) is arranged, such that that the watch case against the part against the force of the spring element is mobile. Armbanduhr nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der das Uhrengehäuse (1) mindestens teilweise umgebende Teil als Ring (6) ausgebildet ist.Wristwatch according to claim 1, characterized in that the the watch housing (1) at least partially surrounding part as a ring (6) is. Armbanduhr nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der das Uhrengehäuse (1) mindestens teilweise umgebende Teil als Schale (7) ausgebildet ist.Wristwatch according to claim 1, characterized in that the the watch case (1) at least partially surrounding part as a shell (7) is trained. Armbanduhr nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Federelement als Ring aus einem gummielastischen Material, beispielsweise als O-Ring (10, 11) ausgebildet ist.Wristwatch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the at least one spring element as a ring from a rubber-elastic material, for example as an O-ring (10, 11). Armbanduhr nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Federelement als Federring (12, 13) ausgebildet ist.Wristwatch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the at least one spring element as a spring ring (12, 13) is trained. Armbanduhr nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Federelement als Schraubenfeder (16) ausgebildet ist.Wristwatch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the at least one spring element as a coil spring (16) is formed.
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