EP2605079A1 - Modular clock movement with functional modules - Google Patents

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EP2605079A1
EP2605079A1 EP11193174.7A EP11193174A EP2605079A1 EP 2605079 A1 EP2605079 A1 EP 2605079A1 EP 11193174 A EP11193174 A EP 11193174A EP 2605079 A1 EP2605079 A1 EP 2605079A1
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Jean-Bernard Peters
Laurent Kaelin
Ivan Villar
Raphael Balmer
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  • the invention relates to a watch movement in the form of a modular assembly.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such movement.
  • the invention relates to the field of mechanical watchmaking, and more particularly the field of watches.
  • Modular timepieces are known. Very common in electronic watchmaking, they are less frequent in mechanical watchmaking, where the modular construction, generally designed to decline the same basic movement in several calibres with features or a different presentation, is rarely less expensive than traditional manufacturing. Only certain additional mechanisms, made on additional boards, are relatively widespread.
  • Modular construction conventionally imposes the constraint of high-precision interface machining, because of the accumulation of assembly sets between modules, which impose very tight tolerances at the level of each module, to guarantee a satisfactory result at the level of the module. 'together.
  • the invention proposes to solve certain problems of the prior art by proposing a modular assembly that can be assembled without the use of an operator, while ensuring the accuracy of the operating parameters with proven settings, and with a cost of lower production than traditional production.
  • the invention relates to a watch movement in the form of a modular assembly, characterized in that it comprises at least one functional module for the execution of a particular watch function pre-set irreversibly by the irreversible fixation of adjustment or / and assembly components included in said functional module after adjustment and functional control of said particular watchmaking function carried out on the test bench, and in that said at least one pre-set functional module is irreversibly fixed on a plate that includes said movement or another pre-set functional module that includes said movement, or is irreversibly fixed on another pre-set functional module that includes said movement.
  • said watch movement comprises a plurality of said functional modules each pre-set for the execution of a particular watch function, and each mounted, or fixed in irreversibly, directly or indirectly, with respect to said plate, or trapped between said functional modules and / or components of said movement which are themselves irreversibly fixed, directly or indirectly, with respect to said plate.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such movement.
  • the invention relates to the field of mechanical watchmaking, and more particularly the field of watches.
  • the invention relates to a watch movement 100 in the form of a modular assembly.
  • this movement 100 comprises at least one functional module 1 for the execution of a particular watchmaking function irreversibly pre-adjusted by the irreversible fixing of adjustment or / and assembly components 9 that this module comprises. functional 1 after a setting and a functional control of this particular watchmaking function carried out on the test bench.
  • this at least one pre-set functional module 1 is fixed irreversibly, or on a plate 10 that includes the movement 100 or another pre-set functional module 1 that includes the movement 100, or is irreversibly fixed on another pre-set functional module 1 that includes the movement 100.
  • this watch movement 100 comprises a plurality of such functional modules 1, each pre-set for the execution of a particular watch function.
  • These functional modules 1 are each mounted, or irreversibly fixed, directly or indirectly, relative to the plate 10, or trapped between functional modules 1 and / or components of the movement 100, which are themselves fixed in such a way. irreversibly, directly or indirectly, with respect to the plate 10.
  • a functional module 1 can be held prisoner between the plate 10 and at least one other component or at least one other functional module 1.
  • Each such functional module 1 is a mechanical module derived from a subset comprising all of the components suitable for executing a particular watchmaking function for transforming a movement between at least one input mobile and at least one mobile output.
  • This subassembly comprises adjustment or / and assembly components which are irreversibly fixed after adjustment and functional control of the particular clock function specific to the functional module concerned, adjustment and control which are carried out on the test bench. on this subset alone.
  • the functional module 1 itself is therefore a pre-set module resulting from the transformation of such a subassembly, by the irreversible fixing of its adjustment or / and assembly components.
  • each functional module 1 comprises at least a first bearing surface, and identification means for the recognition and positioning of the module 1 with respect to another element of such a movement 100, or with respect to the platinum 10.
  • This positioning is made in support by the first bearing surface on a complementary bearing surface that comprises the other element or the plate 10.
  • the concept of bearing surface has a broad meaning, a bearing surface may be constituted as well by a bore, or a shaft, as by a flat surface, or other .
  • the invention is more particularly designed for a robotized manufacturing of the movement 100, and focuses on allowing the introduction of the various modules and components in a direction parallel to a single insertion direction D, here chosen parallel to the axes of the gear train , with the least possible reversals and movements other than translations.
  • each functional module 1 is flat and presented perpendicular to this direction of insertion D.
  • the functional module 1 comprises at least a second bearing surface parallel to the first bearing surface.
  • This arrangement facilitates such a robotic assembly by paraxial positioning with respect to the insertion direction D, with the stacking of certain components or modules by contact at the level of bearing surfaces perpendicular to this direction of insertion.
  • the functional module 1 may also advantageously comprise at least one pivoting guide 8, to allow a pre-assembly of the module leaving a degree of freedom in pivoting. It is thus possible to ensure these cooperation in a final pivoting movement of the module 1.
  • this pivotal guidance is made with respect to a direction parallel to such a direction of insertion D.
  • C is the case of the regulation module 16 in the movement detailed below.
  • the module 1 comprises guiding means arranged to cooperate with complementary guiding means that comprises another module 1, or a component of the movement 100, or the plate 10, for a similar cooperation by translation, or a parallel adjustment, in a plane, in the manner of a slide or a drawer.
  • these guide means are made in a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion D.
  • the figures illustrate a movement 100 whose composition comprises such functional modules 1, and isolated components forming, in combination, functional subassemblies.
  • the reduction of the number of objects to be handled during the assembly of the movement, and especially the reduction or even the disappearance of any adjustment operation, are possible thanks to the design of the pre-set functional assemblies.
  • the movement described below requires the manipulation of only 21 objects in its basic version (movement without date mechanical winding), or 5 pre-set modules and 16 insulated or pre-assembled components (eg shafts and wheels). All assembly movements are parallel translations between them, a single pivoting movement is required for the meshing of a control module.
  • the assembly of the date requires the installation of 5 additional components, while the assembly of the automatic winding only requires the introduction of 2 components, a module and a screw.
  • the meshing cooperations can be carried out, either with additional guide tools, or by pivoting the manipulator head.
  • the assembly is carried out by a robot controlled by control means which cooperate with shape recognition means, in particular mechanical and / or optical means, identifying the shape and the position of means of identification specific to the modules. 1 and / or to detail components.
  • shape recognition means in particular mechanical and / or optical means, identifying the shape and the position of means of identification specific to the modules. 1 and / or to detail components.
  • the functional modules used here are six in number, one being double in the particular non-limiting case illustrated by the figures and constituting both a gear module and a display module.
  • a first type of functional module 1 is a motor module 11, and is a complete barrel which comprises at least one barrel 110 whose input mobile is constituted by a barrel shaft 111, which cooperates with a ratchet 12 incorporated or not to this engine module 11, and which is arranged to be driven in pivoting, or by a manual winding mechanism or a winding module and time setting 15, or by an automatic winding mechanism or by a module of automatic winding 18, for the arming of at least one spring, not shown in the figures, in at least one drum 113 constituting the mobile output of this engine module 11.
  • This drum 113 is arranged to drive a pinion input 131 of a cog or wheelhouse 13.
  • Another type of functional module 1 is a gear module 13 whose input mobile is constituted by an input pinion 131, arranged to cooperate with a drum 113, and a first output mobile is constituted by a wheel of second arranged to cooperate with an escape pinion linked to an escape wheel that comprises an escape mechanism or a regulation module 16.
  • this gear module 13 comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a display gear arranged to cooperate, or with display means that comprises the gear module 13, or with a display module 14 external to the gear module 13, or even carried by the same plate as him, and having display means.
  • Such a display module 14 has an input mobile consisting of a display gear that includes a gear mechanism or a gear module 13, and an output mobile constituted by at least one indicator arranged to cooperate with an indicator complementary or with a dial that includes, or the display module 14, or the movement 100, or a timepiece 1000 in which the latter is incorporated.
  • this gear module 13 or this display module 14 comprises a friction-linked timer mechanism to the work train described in the patent application.
  • EP11177840 of the same applicant and comprises a second mobile pre-mounted on center tube object of the patent application EP 11177839 the same depositor.
  • Still another type of functional module 1 is a time-setting module 15 whose input mobile is constituted by a rod 150 arranged to be moved by a user, and a first mobile output of which consists of a gear train timer control 151.
  • this time-setting module 15 is also a time-setting and reassembly module, and comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a wind-up control train 152.
  • this module 15 is made with a winding stem mechanism according to the patent application.
  • EP11170180 the same depositor. It can still incorporate a manual winding device by pressing on the stem according to the patent application EP11177838 the same depositor.
  • Still another type of functional module 1 is a regulation module 16 comprising a regulating assembly, and its input mobile is constituted by an escape wheel arranged to be moved by a wheel of second that comprises a gear train or a module of gear 13, and whose output mobile is constituted by the same said escape wheel.
  • Such an exhaust control module 16 is advantageously produced according to the characteristics of the patent applications EP11005713 and EP11179181 from the same depositor, and comprises a sprung-balance assembly, an escapement, and a particular anchor.
  • a particular functional module 1 is an automatic winding module 18 whose input mobile is constituted by an oscillating mass 180 moved by the movements of a user or an external tool, and whose output mobile is constituted by a a drive train of a ratchet 12 that includes or a motor mechanism, or a motor module 11, or a ratchet 12 which meshes with a barrel shaft that includes, or a drive mechanism, or a motor module 11.
  • This oscillating mass 180 is advantageously produced according to the characteristics of the patent application EP11188261 the same depositor.
  • FIGS. 1 to 28 illustrate the composition and the assembly of a clockwork movement 100 constituting such a modular assembly according to the invention, in a preferred and nonlimiting sequence of operations for setting up and fixing the various modules and components constituting the movement .
  • the insertion of all the modules and components that constitute this movement 100 can be performed in a direction parallel to an insertion direction D, which is here parallel to the axes of the train.
  • each subassembly formed of an assembly of platens, bridges, and functional modules 1 pre-adjusted according to the invention is irreversibly sealed as soon as the installation of each additional monobloc module.
  • the figure 1 illustrates a mounted trimmed platen, which forms a base on which various modules and components are assembled.
  • a gear module 13 is here arranged directly on a plate 10 of the movement 100, so as to gain thickness.
  • the gear module 13 comprises another plate, which can be attached to the main plate 10 during assembly.
  • this same plate 10 supports a display module 14, as described above.
  • the plate 10 has a bearing face 135 for receiving a time setting module 15, and a pivot 134 for cooperating with the same module.
  • Two shoulder pins 201 and 138 are mounted to cooperate with a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20.
  • FIG. 1 shows an input pinion 131 which is a large wheel pinion.
  • countersinks 130 are arranged to avoid a collision with a complete barrel, constituting a motor module 11, during its assembly.
  • the plate 10 also comprises in particular a bore 165 for receiving a shaft 162 of a regulation module 16.
  • the figure 2 shows the establishment of a rod mechanism module 15, more particularly a time setting module, on this plate 10, by a bore 153 of the module 15 engaged on the pivot 134, and a bearing face 154 of the module 15 bearing on the bearing surface 135 of the plate 10.
  • This module 15 comprises a rod 150 connected to a ring, to perform the setting time setting of the movement by the user.
  • the first output mobile is constituted by a timer control train 151.
  • this module 15 also exerts the function of manual winding module, and the second mobile output is constituted by a cog
  • the pulling of the rod 150 by the user determines, in a conventional manner, the selection of the chosen function.
  • the figure 3 shows the locking, after its introduction, the rod mechanism module 15, by two rings 136 and 137 driven respectively on stepped studs 134 and 138 that comprises the plate 10. This hunting allows the handling of the assembled subassembly. all security.
  • the figure 4 shows the installation of a motor module 11 as described above, firstly with meshing, with assembly tooling, the barrel 113 with the pinion 131 of the wheel of high average. Then the barrel is rotated on a concentric radius of gyration at the position of the medium wheel, in order to bring the module 11 with the ratchet-lid 12 meshing with the reference 152 of the winding gear of the mechanism module.
  • stem 15
  • the figure 5 illustrates the establishment from below of the barrel shaft 111 1 in the bore 139 of the plate 10.
  • this barrel shaft comprises a head shouldered in the manner of a nail, which is here mounted under the plate 10, on the side intended to receive the dial, not visible on the figure 5 .
  • This axis barrel 111 l is threaded into a bore of a bung that includes the cylinder 113, bung on which is attached the mainspring, and which has a first bearing cooperating with a bore of the drum, and a second bearing, which cooperates with the ratchet lid 12.
  • the plate 10 further comprises a bore 192 for mounting, illustrated in FIG. figure 6 of a shaft 191 of a small second wheel 190.
  • a guide 205 is provided for the reception of a driving wheel 204, the installation of which is visible in FIG. figure 12 .
  • a guide 194 is provided for the reception of a barrel drive wheel 193, the positioning of which is visible in FIG. figure 7 .
  • This guide 194 makes it possible, during assembly, to maintain this wheel 193 in a vertical position until the laying of a bridge 200 of a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, then a flange 215 comprising a stone 213 for its upper guidance, as visible in figure 15 .
  • the figure 8 shows the mounting of a pillar 195 for a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, this pillar being fixed, not on the plate 10, but in a bore of a bridge that includes the module 15.
  • the figure 9 shows the establishment of the mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, which comprises a bridge 200.
  • This bridge 200 has two bores 210 and 211 to cooperate with the ends of the shoulders 201 and 138 driven in the plate 10. It also comprises a bore 212 guiding the barrel shaft 111, and a stone 213 for guiding the axis of the small second wheel 191.
  • the bridge 200 further comprises a guide 220 for an oscillating mass 180.
  • This bridge 200 can be welded directly to the plate 10 by enclosing the previously assembled components, or welded at the ends of the pins 201 and 138, or similar.
  • the figure 10 illustrates the mounting of retaining means, here constituted by a circlip 202, or by a key, or the like, to retain the automatic device bridge in case of impact applied to the movement 100, and especially to maintain the drive wheel cylinder 193.
  • retaining means here constituted by a circlip 202, or by a key, or the like
  • the strong inertia of the mass oscillating 180 which pivots in the guide 220 of the bridge 200, may have the effect, in the event of impact, to apply a tensile force on the middle part of the frame 20.
  • a sliding return spring 203 is then mounted in abutment on bosses that includes the bridge 200, as visible on the figure 11 .
  • the figure 12 shows the establishment of the barrel drive intermediate wheel 204 in its guide 205.
  • the figure shows an oblong 207 formed in the bridge 200 for receiving the axis of a walkman 206, the establishment of which is visible on the figure 13 .
  • the neighboring guide post 209 serves as a pivot for a stop gear 208, whose positioning is visible at the figure 14 .
  • Two centering studs 216 and 217 allow the placement of a flange 215, which includes stones 213 and 214 for guiding the barrel driving intermediate wheel 204 and the driving wheel of barrel 193, and an upper oblong 218 for the guide of the walkman 206.
  • the subset thus formed is ready to receive a regulation module 16, preferably carrying the sprung balance and the exhaust as described above.
  • This regulation module 16 comprises a pin 162, arranged to cooperate with the bore 165 of the plate. It is easy to pre-position the regulation module 16 by introducing it in the insertion direction D, resting on the plate 10 by a lower bearing face 101, in an angular orientation in which it protrudes outwardly from the platinum 10. A pivoting movement in the direction A allows it to come in cooperation with the rest of the movement, as explained in the patent application EP11005713 same applicant, in the position illustrated by the figure 16 .
  • An optional automatic winding module 18 may be mounted at this stage, or later in the assembly sequence. But, as the subassembly must be returned for the final assembly of the timer, it is preferable to postpone the mounting of the oscillating mass 180 as late as possible in the assembly sequence, otherwise it should be maintained during handling.
  • the figure 17 thus shows the reversal of the movement 100 pre-assembled.
  • the plate 10 has a surface 102 which can serve as a support, as appropriate, a dial or a date disk, or the like.
  • the rod mechanism module 15 controls the timer control gear 151, which meshes with the timer.
  • the second axis 130 is here at the center of the movement 100.
  • the axes 191 of small seconds and 131 of large average are visible. They are preferably all pre-mounted at the stage of the display module 14 formed on the back of the plate 10, while the gear module 13 is essentially mounted on the front of this plate 10.
  • the assembly here forms a module unique basic structure, but could also be split into two independent modules.
  • a tenon 104 driven into the plate 10 receives, in figure 18 , an intermediate referral 103.
  • Pavement 105 is put in place at the figure 19 , then the timer wheel 106 is put in place, in figure 20 , on a tenon 107 driven in the plate 10.
  • the figure 21 shows the setting up of the hour wheel 108.
  • the movement 100 can be closed, on the timer side, by a holding plate or a dial, not shown in the figures, and the movement is fully operational when mounting the needles.
  • the movement 100 is still equipped with a date mechanism 30.
  • the figure 22 illustrates the setting up of a date drive wheel.31, the figure 23 that of an intermediate date wheel 33 pivoting on a pin 34 driven into the plate 10, and Figure 34 shows the establishment of a date correction wheel 35 in mesh with a date control train 155 that includes the rod mechanism module 15.
  • a date indicator 37 is placed in abutment on the surface 102, as visible on the figure 25 , then a holding plate 39 of the date indicator is put into place in figure 26 centered by pins 391 and 392 driven into the plate 10.
  • FIGS 26 and 27 illustrate the mounting of an automatic winding module 18 oscillating weight 180.
  • a guide 181 of the oscillating mass 180 cooperates with the guide 220 that comprises the mounted frame mounted automatic device 20.
  • a fixing screw 182 is finally implemented in figure 27 .
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece 1000 comprising at least one such movement 100.
  • the invention has the advantage of combining, in a movement which constitutes such a modular assembly, functional modules, which have each been set and tested beforehand, and which do not require any subsequent adjustment during the final assembly of the movement.

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The movement has a mechanical functional module for performing a particular timepiece function, which is irreversibly pre-adjusted by irreversible securing of adjustment and assembling components comprised in the functional module after a particular horological function is adjusted and checked on a test bench. The mechanical functional module is irreversibly secured to a plate (10) comprised in the movement or comprised in another functional module of the movement, or irreversibly secured to the latter functional module comprised in the movement. The functional module is selected from a group consisting of motor module, gear train module, time-setting and winding module, regulating module, self-winding module and display module.

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Domaine de l'invention :Field of the invention

L'invention concerne un mouvement d'horlogerie sous forme d'ensemble modulaire.The invention relates to a watch movement in the form of a modular assembly.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel mouvement.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such movement.

L'invention concerne le domaine de l'horlogerie mécanique, et plus particulièrement le domaine des montres.The invention relates to the field of mechanical watchmaking, and more particularly the field of watches.

Arrière-plan de l'invention :Background of the Invention

On connaît des pièces d'horlogerie modulaires. Très répandues dans l'horlogerie électronique, elles sont moins fréquentes en horlogerie mécanique, où la construction par modules, en général conçue pour décliner un même mouvement de base en plusieurs calibres avec des fonctionnalités ou une présentation différente, se révèle rarement moins coûteuse qu'une fabrication traditionnelle. Seuls certains mécanismes additionnels, réalisés sur des planches additionnelles, sont relativement répandus.Modular timepieces are known. Very common in electronic watchmaking, they are less frequent in mechanical watchmaking, where the modular construction, generally designed to decline the same basic movement in several calibres with features or a different presentation, is rarely less expensive than traditional manufacturing. Only certain additional mechanisms, made on additional boards, are relatively widespread.

La construction modulaire impose classiquement la contrainte d'usinages d'interface de haute précision, en raison du cumul des jeux d'assemblage entre modules, qui imposent des tolérances très serrées au niveau de chaque module, pour garantir un résultat satisfaisant au niveau de l'ensemble.Modular construction conventionally imposes the constraint of high-precision interface machining, because of the accumulation of assembly sets between modules, which impose very tight tolerances at the level of each module, to guarantee a satisfactory result at the level of the module. 'together.

La fabrication en modules est aussi, assez souvent, préjudiciable à l'épaisseur totale du mouvement, et il est difficile de réaliser des mouvements extra-plats ou même simplement plats.The manufacture in modules is also, quite often, detrimental to the total thickness of the movement, and it is difficult to make extra-flat movements or even simply flat.

Toutefois, la construction par modules reste un objectif intéressant pour les fabricants horlogers, dans la mesure où les tâches de montage peuvent être fractionnées. En contrepartie des tolérances d'usinage plus serrées nécessitées par le cumul des jeux entre modules, l'assemblage final, étant moins délicat, peut être effectué par du personnel de moindre qualification. Mais l'assemblage final reste une opération nécessitant le savoir-faire et la sensibilité d'un horloger.However, modular construction remains an attractive goal for watch manufacturers, as assembly tasks can be split up. In return for the tighter machining tolerances required the accumulation of games between modules, the final assembly, being less difficult, can be performed by lower qualified personnel. But the final assembly remains an operation requiring the know-how and sensitivity of a watchmaker.

La demande de brevet EP 1 079 284 au nom de ETA décrit une montre avec deux modules principaux dont chacun regroupe la moitié des composants.The patent application EP 1 079 284 on behalf of ETA describes a watch with two main modules each of which groups together half of the components.

La demande de brevet EP 0 862 098 au nom de VOSS décrit une montre modulaire avec un mécanisme de chronométrage constituant un module entier.The patent application EP 0 862 098 on behalf of VOSS describes a modular watch with a timing mechanism constituting an entire module.

La demande de brevet EP 1 211 578 au nom de ETA divulgue un mouvement électro-mécanique ultra-mince à modules empilés, mettant en oeuvre des entretoises tubulaires compensant les variations d'épaisseur des éléments de l'assemblage.The patent application EP 1 211 578 in the name of ETA discloses an ultra-thin electromechanical movement with stacked modules, implementing tubular spacers compensating for variations in thickness of the elements of the assembly.

Résumé de l'invention :Summary of the invention

L'invention se propose de résoudre certains problèmes de l'art antérieur en proposant un ensemble modulaire qui puisse être assemblé sans le recours à un opérateur, tout en garantissant l'exactitude des paramètres de marche avec des réglages éprouvés, et avec un coût de production inférieur à celui d'une fabrication traditionnelle.The invention proposes to solve certain problems of the prior art by proposing a modular assembly that can be assembled without the use of an operator, while ensuring the accuracy of the operating parameters with proven settings, and with a cost of lower production than traditional production.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un mouvement d'horlogerie sous forme d'ensemble modulaire, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière pré-réglé de façon irréversible par la fixation irréversible de composants de réglage ou/et d'assemblage que comporte ledit module fonctionnel après un réglage et un contrôle fonctionnel de ladite fonction horlogère particulière réalisés au banc d'essai, et en ce que ledit au moins un module fonctionnel pré-réglé est fixé de façon irréversible sur une platine que comporte ledit mouvement ou un autre module fonctionnel pré-réglé que comporte ledit mouvement, ou bien est fixé de façon irréversible sur un autre module fonctionnel pré-réglé que comporte ledit mouvement.For this purpose, the invention relates to a watch movement in the form of a modular assembly, characterized in that it comprises at least one functional module for the execution of a particular watch function pre-set irreversibly by the irreversible fixation of adjustment or / and assembly components included in said functional module after adjustment and functional control of said particular watchmaking function carried out on the test bench, and in that said at least one pre-set functional module is irreversibly fixed on a plate that includes said movement or another pre-set functional module that includes said movement, or is irreversibly fixed on another pre-set functional module that includes said movement.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ledit mouvement d'horlogerie comporte une pluralité de dits modules fonctionnels chacun pré-réglé pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière, et chacun montés, ou bien fixé de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à ladite platine, ou bien prisonnier entre des dits modules fonctionnels ou/et composants dudit mouvement qui sont eux-mêmes fixés de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à ladite platine.According to one characteristic of the invention, said watch movement comprises a plurality of said functional modules each pre-set for the execution of a particular watch function, and each mounted, or fixed in irreversibly, directly or indirectly, with respect to said plate, or trapped between said functional modules and / or components of said movement which are themselves irreversibly fixed, directly or indirectly, with respect to said plate.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie comportant au moins un tel mouvement.The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising at least one such movement.

Description sommaire des dessins :Brief description of the drawings:

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, en référence aux dessins annexés, où :

  • les figures 1 à 28 représentent, de façon schématisée et en perspectives, différents états de montage successifs d'un mouvement selon l'invention, parmi lesquelles les figures 1 à 20 concernent un mouvement de base complet :
  • la figure 1 illustre un module de rouage agencé directement sur une platine du mouvement ;
  • la figure 2 illustre le montage d'un module fonctionnel de mécanisme de tige, dans une réalisation préférée où ce module permet d'exécuter à la fois les fonctions de mise à l'heure et de remontage manuel, ainsi que, dans une réalisation optionnelle, la mise à jour du quantième ;
  • la figure 3 illustre le verrouillage en position de ce module de mécanisme de tige ;
  • la figure 4 illustre le montage d'un module fonctionnel moteur, comportant ici un barillet complet ;
  • les figures 5 à 8 montrent le montage de composants montés unitairement : arbre de barillet, roue de petite seconde, roue entraîneuse de barillet, pilier de bâti ;
  • la figure 9 illustre le montage d'un module bâti garni monté dispositif automatique;
  • les figures 10 à 13 montrent le montage de composants montés unitairement : circlips de retenue du bâti garni monté dispositif automatique, ressort de renvoi baladeur, roue intermédiaire entraîneuse de barillet, baladeur, pignon d'arrêt ;
  • la figure 14 illustre le montage du pont garni du dispositif automatique;
  • la figure 15 illustre le montage d'un module fonctionnel de régulation pré-réglé, comportant ici un ensemble balancier-spiral, une ancre, et un échappement ;
  • les figures 16 à 21 illustrent le montage, sur la face opposée de la platine par rapport à celle qui a supporté le montage de tous les modules et composants des figures 1 à 15, et après retournement du sous-ensemble pré-assemblé visible à la figure 15, d'un module d'affichage, avec mise en place des composants adéquats : renvoi intermédiaire, chaussée, roue de minuterie, roue des heures ;
  • les figures 20 à 26 illustrent le montage d'un mécanisme de quantième optionnel, avec mise en place de : rue entraîneuse de quantième, roue intermédiaire de quantième, roue correcteur de quantième, indicateur de quantième, plaque de maintien indicateur de quantième ;
  • les figures 27 et 28 illustrent le montage d'un module fonctionnel de remontage automatique optionnel, avec mise en place d'une masse oscillante prééquipée, et de la vis de fixation de cette masse ;
  • la figure 29 représente, de façon schématisée, une pièce d'horlogerie comportant un tel mouvement équipé de plusieurs modules fonctionnels.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1 to 28 represent, schematically and in perspective, different successive mounting states of a movement according to the invention, among which the Figures 1 to 20 relate to a complete basic movement:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a gear module arranged directly on a movement stage;
  • the figure 2 illustrates the mounting of a rod mechanism functional module, in a preferred embodiment where this module can perform both time setting and manual winding functions, and, in an optional embodiment, the implementation update of the date;
  • the figure 3 illustrates the locking in position of this rod mechanism module;
  • the figure 4 illustrates the assembly of a motor functional module, here comprising a complete barrel;
  • the Figures 5 to 8 show the assembly of components mounted unitarily: barrel shaft, small seconds wheel, driving wheel barrel, pillar molding;
  • the figure 9 illustrates the mounting of a mounted frame module mounted automatic device;
  • the Figures 10 to 13 show the assembly of components mounted unitarily: retaining circlips of the assembled frame mounted automatic device, sliding return spring, intermediate drive cylinder wheel, walkman, pinion;
  • the figure 14 illustrates the fitting of the deck lined with the automatic device;
  • the figure 15 illustrates the mounting of a pre-regulated regulation functional module, here comprising a balance-spiral assembly, an anchor, and an exhaust;
  • the Figures 16 to 21 illustrate the mounting, on the opposite side of the plate compared to that which supported the assembly of all the modules and components of Figures 1 to 15 , and after flipping the pre-assembled subassembly visible to the figure 15 , a display module, with installation of the appropriate components: intermediate gear, roadway, timer wheel, hour wheel;
  • the Figures 20 to 26 illustrate the installation of an optional date mechanism, with the installation of: calendar drive street, date calendar intermediate wheel, date corrector wheel, date indicator, date indicator holding plate;
  • the Figures 27 and 28 illustrate the mounting of an optional automatic winding functional module, with establishment of a pre-equipped oscillating mass, and the fixing screw of this mass;
  • the figure 29 represents, schematically, a timepiece comprising such a movement equipped with several functional modules.

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation préférés :Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments:

L'invention concerne le domaine de l'horlogerie mécanique, et plus particulièrement le domaine des montres.The invention relates to the field of mechanical watchmaking, and more particularly the field of watches.

L'invention concerne un mouvement d'horlogerie 100 sous forme d'ensemble modulaire.The invention relates to a watch movement 100 in the form of a modular assembly.

Selon l'invention, ce mouvement 100 comporte au moins un module fonctionnel 1 pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière pré-réglé de façon irréversible par la fixation irréversible de composants de réglage ou/et d'assemblage 9 que comporte ce module fonctionnel 1 après un réglage et un contrôle fonctionnel de cette fonction horlogère particulière réalisés au banc d'essai.According to the invention, this movement 100 comprises at least one functional module 1 for the execution of a particular watchmaking function irreversibly pre-adjusted by the irreversible fixing of adjustment or / and assembly components 9 that this module comprises. functional 1 after a setting and a functional control of this particular watchmaking function carried out on the test bench.

Et cet au moins un module fonctionnel 1 pré-réglé est fixé de façon irréversible, ou bien sur une platine 10 que comporte le mouvement 100 ou un autre module fonctionnel 1 pré-réglé que comporte le mouvement 100, ou bien est fixé de façon irréversible sur un autre module fonctionnel 1 pré-réglé que comporte le mouvement 100.And this at least one pre-set functional module 1 is fixed irreversibly, or on a plate 10 that includes the movement 100 or another pre-set functional module 1 that includes the movement 100, or is irreversibly fixed on another pre-set functional module 1 that includes the movement 100.

Dans une réalisation préférée de l'invention, tel que visible sur les figures, ce mouvement d'horlogerie 100 comporte une pluralité de tels modules fonctionnels 1, chacun pré-réglé pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière. Ces modules fonctionnels 1 sont chacun monté, ou bien fixé de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à la platine 10, ou bien prisonnier entre des modules fonctionnels 1 ou/et composants du mouvement 100, qui sont eux-mêmes fixés de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à la platine 10. Naturellement un module fonctionnel 1 peut être maintenu prisonnier entre la platine 10 et au moins un autre composant ou au moins un autre module fonctionnel 1.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, as visible in the figures, this watch movement 100 comprises a plurality of such functional modules 1, each pre-set for the execution of a particular watch function. These functional modules 1 are each mounted, or irreversibly fixed, directly or indirectly, relative to the plate 10, or trapped between functional modules 1 and / or components of the movement 100, which are themselves fixed in such a way. irreversibly, directly or indirectly, with respect to the plate 10. Naturally a functional module 1 can be held prisoner between the plate 10 and at least one other component or at least one other functional module 1.

Chaque tel module fonctionnel 1 est un module mécanique issu d'un sous-ensemble comportant la totalité des composants appropriés à l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière de transformation d'un mouvement entre au moins un mobile d'entrée et au moins un mobile de sortie.Each such functional module 1 is a mechanical module derived from a subset comprising all of the components suitable for executing a particular watchmaking function for transforming a movement between at least one input mobile and at least one mobile output.

Ce sous-ensemble comporte des composants de réglage ou/et d'assemblage qui sont fixés de façon irréversible après un réglage et un contrôle fonctionnel de la fonction horlogère particulière propre au module fonctionnel concerné, réglage et contrôle qui sont réalisés au banc d'essai sur ce sous-ensemble seule. Le module fonctionnel 1 proprement dit est donc un module pré-réglé issu de la transformation d'un tel sous-ensemble, par la fixation irréversible de ses composants de réglage ou/et d'assemblage.This subassembly comprises adjustment or / and assembly components which are irreversibly fixed after adjustment and functional control of the particular clock function specific to the functional module concerned, adjustment and control which are carried out on the test bench. on this subset alone. The functional module 1 itself is therefore a pre-set module resulting from the transformation of such a subassembly, by the irreversible fixing of its adjustment or / and assembly components.

De façon préférée, chaque module fonctionnel 1 comporte au moins une première surface d'appui, et des moyens de repérage pour la reconnaissance et le positionnement du module 1 par rapport à un autre élément d'un tel mouvement 100, ou par rapport à la platine 10. Ce positionnement est fait en appui par la première surface d'appui sur une surface d'appui complémentaire que comporte cet autre élément ou la platine 10. La notion de surface d'appui s'entend au sens large, une surface d'appui peut être aussi bien constituée par un alésage, ou un arbre, que par une surface plane, ou autre.Preferably, each functional module 1 comprises at least a first bearing surface, and identification means for the recognition and positioning of the module 1 with respect to another element of such a movement 100, or with respect to the platinum 10. This positioning is made in support by the first bearing surface on a complementary bearing surface that comprises the other element or the plate 10. The concept of bearing surface has a broad meaning, a bearing surface may be constituted as well by a bore, or a shaft, as by a flat surface, or other .

Les moyens de repérage peuvent être conçus pour un repérage avec ou sans contact, et peuvent prendre plusieurs formes, qui peuvent être combinés entre elles :

  • dans une variante avantageuse pour une fabrication robotisée, les moyens de repérage comportent des moyens de repérage optique pour la reconnaissance optique et le positionnement du module 1 ;
  • dans une autre variante, les moyens de repérage comportent des moyens de repérage acoustique ou ultra-sonore pour la reconnaissance et le positionnement du module 1 ;
  • dans une autre variante, les moyens de repérage comportent des moyens de repérage mécanique pour la reconnaissance mécanique et le positionnement du module 1, tels que pions, alésages, palpeurs, butées, ou similaires.
The locating means may be designed for tracking with or without contact, and may take a number of forms, which may be combined with one another:
  • in an advantageous variant for a robotic manufacturing, the locating means comprise optical locating means for the optical recognition and the positioning of the module 1;
  • in another variant, the locating means comprise acoustic or ultrasonic tracking means for the recognition and positioning of the module 1;
  • in another variant, the marking means comprise mechanical identification means for mechanical recognition and positioning of the module 1, such as pins, bores, probes, stops, or the like.

L'invention est plus particulièrement conçue pour une fabrication robotisée du mouvement 100, et s'attache à permettre la mise en place des différents modules et composants selon une direction parallèle à une direction d'insertion D unique, ici choisie parallèle aux axes du rouage, avec le moins possible de retournements et de mouvements autres que des translations.The invention is more particularly designed for a robotized manufacturing of the movement 100, and focuses on allowing the introduction of the various modules and components in a direction parallel to a single insertion direction D, here chosen parallel to the axes of the gear train , with the least possible reversals and movements other than translations.

Dans une réalisation préférée, la première surface d'appui de chaque module fonctionnel 1 est plane et présentée perpendiculaire à cette direction d'insertion D.In a preferred embodiment, the first bearing surface of each functional module 1 is flat and presented perpendicular to this direction of insertion D.

De préférence, le module fonctionnel 1 comporte au moins une deuxième surface d'appui parallèle à la première surface d'appui. Cette disposition facilite un tel assemblage robotisé par positionnement paraxial par rapport à la direction d'insertion D, avec empilage de certains composants ou modules par contact au niveau de surfaces d'appui perpendiculaires à cette direction d'insertion.Preferably, the functional module 1 comprises at least a second bearing surface parallel to the first bearing surface. This arrangement facilitates such a robotic assembly by paraxial positioning with respect to the insertion direction D, with the stacking of certain components or modules by contact at the level of bearing surfaces perpendicular to this direction of insertion.

Pour assurer certaines coopérations entre composants d'assemblage, notamment des engrènements entre roues dentées, ou entre roues et crémaillères, rochets ou similaires, ou pour assurer la mise en place de cames, de sautoirs, de cliquets, de doigts, de poussoirs ou similaires, le module fonctionnel 1 peut encore comporter avantageusement au moins un guidage en pivotement 8, pour permettre un pré-assemblage du module lui laissant un degré de liberté en pivotement. Il est ainsi possible d'assurer ces mises en coopération dans un mouvement final de pivotement du module 1. Dans une réalisation préférée non limitative, ce guidage en pivotement est fait par rapport à une direction parallèle à une telle direction d'insertion D. C'est le cas du module de régulation 16 dans le mouvement détaillé ci-après.To ensure certain cooperation between assembly components, including meshes between gears, or between wheels and racks, ratchets or the like, or to ensure the installation of cams, jumpers, ratchets, fingers, pushers or the like , the functional module 1 may also advantageously comprise at least one pivoting guide 8, to allow a pre-assembly of the module leaving a degree of freedom in pivoting. It is thus possible to ensure these cooperation in a final pivoting movement of the module 1. In a non-limiting preferred embodiment, this pivotal guidance is made with respect to a direction parallel to such a direction of insertion D. C is the case of the regulation module 16 in the movement detailed below.

Dans une variante, le module 1 comporte des moyens de guidage agencés pour coopérer avec des moyens de guidage complémentaire que comporte un autre module 1, ou un composant du mouvement 100, ou la platine 10, pour une mise en coopération similaire par translation, ou un réglage parallèle, dans un plan, à la façon d'une coulisse ou d'un tiroir. De préférence, ces moyens de guidage sont réalisés selon une direction perpendiculaire à la direction d'insertion D.In a variant, the module 1 comprises guiding means arranged to cooperate with complementary guiding means that comprises another module 1, or a component of the movement 100, or the plate 10, for a similar cooperation by translation, or a parallel adjustment, in a plane, in the manner of a slide or a drawer. Preferably, these guide means are made in a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion D.

Les figures illustrent un mouvement 100 dont la composition comporte de tels modules fonctionnels 1, et des composants isolés formant, en combinaison, des sous-ensembles fonctionnels. La réduction du nombre d'objets à manipuler lors de l'assemblage du mouvement, et surtout la réduction voire la disparition de toute opération de réglage, sont possibles grâce à la conception des ensembles fonctionnels pré-réglés. On notera que, si certains composants sont ici montés isolément, c'est essentiellement dans une optique de réduction ou de limitation d'épaisseur du mouvement, car il est également possible de fixer ces composants, qui participent à une même chaîne cinématique d'un sous-ensemble fonctionnel, sur une plaque additionnelle, mais alors ceci se fait au détriment de l'épaisseur totale du mouvement.The figures illustrate a movement 100 whose composition comprises such functional modules 1, and isolated components forming, in combination, functional subassemblies. The reduction of the number of objects to be handled during the assembly of the movement, and especially the reduction or even the disappearance of any adjustment operation, are possible thanks to the design of the pre-set functional assemblies. Note that, if some components are here mounted in isolation, it is essentially in an optical reduction or limitation of the thickness of the movement, because it is also possible to fix these components, which participate in the same kinematic chain of a functional subset, on an additional plate, but then this is done to the detriment of the total thickness of the movement.

Le mouvement décrit ci-après requiert la manipulation de 21 objets seulement dans sa version de base (mouvement sans quantième à remontage mécanique), soient 5 modules pré-réglés et 16 composants isolés ou pré-montés (par exemple arbres et roues). Tous les mouvements d'assemblage sont des translations parallèles entre elles, un seul mouvement de pivotement est requis pour l'engrènement d'un module de régulation. L'assemblage du quantième requiert la mise en place de 5 composants supplémentaires, tandis que le montage du remontage automatique ne requiert que la mise en place de 2 composants, soient un module et une vis.The movement described below requires the manipulation of only 21 objects in its basic version (movement without date mechanical winding), or 5 pre-set modules and 16 insulated or pre-assembled components (eg shafts and wheels). All assembly movements are parallel translations between them, a single pivoting movement is required for the meshing of a control module. The assembly of the date requires the installation of 5 additional components, while the assembly of the automatic winding only requires the introduction of 2 components, a module and a screw.

Les coopérations en engrènement peuvent être réalisées, soit avec des outillages complémentaires de guidage, soit par pivotement de la tête du manipulateur.The meshing cooperations can be carried out, either with additional guide tools, or by pivoting the manipulator head.

Dans une mise en oeuvre préférée, le montage est effectué par un robot commandé par des moyens de pilotage qui coopèrent avec des moyens de reconnaissance de forme, notamment mécaniques ou/et optiques, identifiant la forme et la position de moyens de repérage propres aux modules 1 ou/et aux composants de détail.In a preferred implementation, the assembly is carried out by a robot controlled by control means which cooperate with shape recognition means, in particular mechanical and / or optical means, identifying the shape and the position of means of identification specific to the modules. 1 and / or to detail components.

Les modules fonctionnels utilisés ici sont au nombre de six, l'un étant double dans le cas particulier non limitatif illustré par les figures et constituant à la fois un module de rouage et un module d'affichage.The functional modules used here are six in number, one being double in the particular non-limiting case illustrated by the figures and constituting both a gear module and a display module.

Un premier type de module fonctionnel 1 est un module moteur 11, et est un barillet complet qui comporte au moins un barillet 110 dont le mobile d'entrée est constitué par un arbre de barillet 111, qui coopère avec un rochet 12 incorporé ou non à ce module moteur 11, et qui est agencé pour être entraîné en pivotement, ou bien par un mécanisme de remontage manuel ou par un module de remontage et mise à l'heure 15, ou bien par un mécanisme de remontage automatique ou par un module de remontage automatique 18, pour l'armage d'au moins un ressort, non représenté sur les figures, dans au moins un tambour 113 constituant le mobile de sortie de ce module moteur 11. Ce tambour 113 est agencé pour entraîner un pignon d'entrée 131 d'un rouage ou d'un module de rouage 13.A first type of functional module 1 is a motor module 11, and is a complete barrel which comprises at least one barrel 110 whose input mobile is constituted by a barrel shaft 111, which cooperates with a ratchet 12 incorporated or not to this engine module 11, and which is arranged to be driven in pivoting, or by a manual winding mechanism or a winding module and time setting 15, or by an automatic winding mechanism or by a module of automatic winding 18, for the arming of at least one spring, not shown in the figures, in at least one drum 113 constituting the mobile output of this engine module 11. This drum 113 is arranged to drive a pinion input 131 of a cog or wheelhouse 13.

Un autre type de module fonctionnel 1 est un module de rouage 13 dont le mobile d'entrée est constitué par un pignon d'entrée 131, agencé pour coopérer avec un tambour 113, et dont un premier mobile de sortie est constitué par une roue de seconde agencée pour coopérer avec un pignon d'échappement lié à une roue d'échappement que comporte un mécanisme d'échappement ou un module de régulation 16.Another type of functional module 1 is a gear module 13 whose input mobile is constituted by an input pinion 131, arranged to cooperate with a drum 113, and a first output mobile is constituted by a wheel of second arranged to cooperate with an escape pinion linked to an escape wheel that comprises an escape mechanism or a regulation module 16.

Avantageusement, ce module de rouage 13 comporte un second mobile de sortie qui est constitué par un rouage d'affichage agencé pour coopérer, ou bien avec des moyens d'affichage que comporte le module de rouage 13, ou bien avec un module d'affichage 14 externe au module de rouage 13, ou encore porté par une même platine que lui, et comportant des moyens d'affichage.Advantageously, this gear module 13 comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a display gear arranged to cooperate, or with display means that comprises the gear module 13, or with a display module 14 external to the gear module 13, or even carried by the same plate as him, and having display means.

Un tel module d'affichage 14 a un mobile d'entrée constitué par un rouage d'affichage que comporte un mécanisme de rouage ou un module de rouage 13, et un mobile de sortie constitué par au moins un indicateur agencé pour coopérer avec un indicateur complémentaire ou avec un cadran que comporte, ou bien le module d'affichage 14, ou le mouvement 100, ou bien une pièce d'horlogerie 1000 dans laquelle ce dernier est incorporé.Such a display module 14 has an input mobile consisting of a display gear that includes a gear mechanism or a gear module 13, and an output mobile constituted by at least one indicator arranged to cooperate with an indicator complementary or with a dial that includes, or the display module 14, or the movement 100, or a timepiece 1000 in which the latter is incorporated.

De façon avantageuse, ce module de rouage 13 ou ce module d'affichage 14 comporte un mécanisme de minuterie liée par friction au rouage de finissage décrit dans la demande de brevet EP11177840 du même déposant, et comporte un mobile de seconde pré-monté sur tube de centre objet de la demande de brevet EP 11177839 du même déposant.Advantageously, this gear module 13 or this display module 14 comprises a friction-linked timer mechanism to the work train described in the patent application. EP11177840 of the same applicant, and comprises a second mobile pre-mounted on center tube object of the patent application EP 11177839 the same depositor.

Un autre type encore de module fonctionnel 1 est un module de mise à l'heure 15 dont le mobile d'entrée est constitué par une tige 150 agencée pour être mue par un utilisateur, et dont un premier mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage de commande de minuterie 151.Still another type of functional module 1 is a time-setting module 15 whose input mobile is constituted by a rod 150 arranged to be moved by a user, and a first mobile output of which consists of a gear train timer control 151.

De préférence, ce module de mise à l'heure 15 est aussi un module de mise à l'heure et de remontage, et comporte un deuxième mobile de sortie qui est constitué par un rouage de commande de remontage 152.Preferably, this time-setting module 15 is also a time-setting and reassembly module, and comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a wind-up control train 152.

De façon avantageuse, ce module 15 est réalisé avec un mécanisme de tige de remontoir selon la demande de brevet EP11170180 du même déposant. Il peut, encore, intégrer un dispositif de remontage manuel par pression sur la tige selon la demande de brevet EP11177838 du même déposant.Advantageously, this module 15 is made with a winding stem mechanism according to the patent application. EP11170180 the same depositor. It can still incorporate a manual winding device by pressing on the stem according to the patent application EP11177838 the same depositor.

Un autre type encore de module fonctionnel 1 est un module de régulation 16 comportant un ensemble réglant, et son mobile d'entrée est constitué par une roue d'échappement agencée pour être mue par une roue de seconde que comporte un rouage ou un module de rouage 13, et dont le mobile de sortie est constitué par cette même dite roue d'échappement.Still another type of functional module 1 is a regulation module 16 comprising a regulating assembly, and its input mobile is constituted by an escape wheel arranged to be moved by a wheel of second that comprises a gear train or a module of gear 13, and whose output mobile is constituted by the same said escape wheel.

Un tel module de régulation 16 porte-échappement est avantageusement réalisé selon les caractéristiques des demandes de brevets EP11005713 et EP11179181 du même déposant, et comporte un ensemble balancier-spiral, un échappement, et une ancre particulière.Such an exhaust control module 16 is advantageously produced according to the characteristics of the patent applications EP11005713 and EP11179181 from the same depositor, and comprises a sprung-balance assembly, an escapement, and a particular anchor.

Un module fonctionnel 1 particulier est un module de remontage automatique 18 dont le mobile d'entrée est constitué par une masse oscillante 180 mue par les mouvements d'un utilisateur ou d'un outillage externe, et dont le mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage d'entraînement d'un rochet 12 que comporte, ou bien un mécanisme moteur, ou bien un module moteur 11, ou d'un rochet 12 qui engrène avec un arbre de barillet que comporte, ou bien un mécanisme moteur, ou bien un module moteur 11.A particular functional module 1 is an automatic winding module 18 whose input mobile is constituted by an oscillating mass 180 moved by the movements of a user or an external tool, and whose output mobile is constituted by a a drive train of a ratchet 12 that includes or a motor mechanism, or a motor module 11, or a ratchet 12 which meshes with a barrel shaft that includes, or a drive mechanism, or a motor module 11.

Cette masse oscillante 180 est avantageusement réalisée selon les caractéristiques de la demande de brevet EP11188261 du même déposant.This oscillating mass 180 is advantageously produced according to the characteristics of the patent application EP11188261 the same depositor.

Les figures 1 à 28 illustrent la composition et l'assemblage d'un mouvement d'horlogerie 100 constituant un tel ensemble modulaire selon l'invention, dans une séquence préférée et non limitative d'opérations de mise en place et de fixation des divers modules et composants constituant le mouvement.The Figures 1 to 28 illustrate the composition and the assembly of a clockwork movement 100 constituting such a modular assembly according to the invention, in a preferred and nonlimiting sequence of operations for setting up and fixing the various modules and components constituting the movement .

Selon l'invention, l'insertion de tous les modules et composants qui constituent ce mouvement 100 peut être réalisée selon une direction parallèle à une direction d'insertion D, qui est ici parallèle aux axes du rouage.According to the invention, the insertion of all the modules and components that constitute this movement 100 can be performed in a direction parallel to an insertion direction D, which is here parallel to the axes of the train.

Dans une réalisation préférée et non limitative de l'invention, chaque sous-ensemble formé d'un assemblage de platines, ponts, et modules fonctionnels 1 pré-réglés selon l'invention, est scellé de façon irréversible dès la mise en place de chaque module monobloc supplémentaire.In a preferred and nonlimiting embodiment of the invention, each subassembly formed of an assembly of platens, bridges, and functional modules 1 pre-adjusted according to the invention is irreversibly sealed as soon as the installation of each additional monobloc module.

La figure 1 illustre une platine garnie montée, qui constitue une base sur laquelle sont assemblés divers modules et composants. Un module de rouage 13 est ici agencé directement sur une platine 10 du mouvement 100, de façon à gagner de l'épaisseur. Dans une alternative de réalisation, non illustrée par les figures, le module de rouage 13 comporte une autre platine, qui peut être rapportée sur la platine principale 10 lors de l'assemblage.The figure 1 illustrates a mounted trimmed platen, which forms a base on which various modules and components are assembled. A gear module 13 is here arranged directly on a plate 10 of the movement 100, so as to gain thickness. In an alternative embodiment, not illustrated by the figures, the gear module 13 comprises another plate, which can be attached to the main plate 10 during assembly.

Dans cette réalisation, cette même platine 10 supporte un module d'affichage 14, tel que décrit ci-dessus.In this embodiment, this same plate 10 supports a display module 14, as described above.

La platine 10 comporte une face d'appui 135 pour recevoir un module de mise à l'heure 15, et un pivot 134 pour coopérer avec ce même module.The plate 10 has a bearing face 135 for receiving a time setting module 15, and a pivot 134 for cooperating with the same module.

Deux tenons épaulés 201 et 138 sont montés pour coopérer avec un bâti garni monté dispositif automatique 20.Two shoulder pins 201 and 138 are mounted to cooperate with a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20.

Le rouage n'est pas détaillé ici, la figure 1 montre un pignon d'entrée 131 qui est un pignon de roue de grande moyenne.The wheel is not detailed here, the figure 1 shows an input pinion 131 which is a large wheel pinion.

Autour d'un alésage de centrage 139 destiné à recevoir un arbre de barillet, des lamages 130 sont agencés pour éviter une collision avec un barillet complet, constituant un module moteur 11, lors de son montage.Around a centering bore 139 for receiving a barrel shaft, countersinks 130 are arranged to avoid a collision with a complete barrel, constituting a motor module 11, during its assembly.

La platine 10 comporte encore notamment un alésage 165 pour la réception d'un arbre 162 d'un module de régulation 16.The plate 10 also comprises in particular a bore 165 for receiving a shaft 162 of a regulation module 16.

La figure 2 montre la mise en place d'un module de mécanisme à tige 15, plus particulièrement un module de mise à l'heure, sur cette platine 10, par un alésage 153 du module 15 engagé sur le pivot 134, et une face d'appui 154 du module 15 en appui sur la face d'appui 135 de la platine 10. Ce module 15 comporte une tige 150 liée à une couronne, pour effectuer le réglage de mise à l'heure du mouvement par l'utilisateur. Le premier mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage de commande de minuterie 151. Dans une exécution préférée illustrée ici sur les figures, ce module 15 exerce aussi la fonction de module de remontage manuel, et le deuxième mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage de commande de remontage 152. La traction de la tige 150 par l'utilisateur détermine, de façon classique, la sélection de la fonction choisie.The figure 2 shows the establishment of a rod mechanism module 15, more particularly a time setting module, on this plate 10, by a bore 153 of the module 15 engaged on the pivot 134, and a bearing face 154 of the module 15 bearing on the bearing surface 135 of the plate 10. This module 15 comprises a rod 150 connected to a ring, to perform the setting time setting of the movement by the user. The first output mobile is constituted by a timer control train 151. In a preferred embodiment illustrated here in the figures, this module 15 also exerts the function of manual winding module, and the second mobile output is constituted by a cog The pulling of the rod 150 by the user determines, in a conventional manner, the selection of the chosen function.

La figure 3 montre le verrouillage, après sa mise en place, du module de mécanisme à tige 15, par deux bagues 136 et 137 chassées respectivement sur des tenons étagés 134 et 138 que comporte la platine 10. Ce chassage autorise la manipulation du sous-ensemble assemblé en toute sécurité.The figure 3 shows the locking, after its introduction, the rod mechanism module 15, by two rings 136 and 137 driven respectively on stepped studs 134 and 138 that comprises the plate 10. This hunting allows the handling of the assembled subassembly. all security.

La figure 4 montre la mise en place d'un module moteur 11 tel que décrit plus haut, avec tout d'abord la mise en engrènement, avec un outillage d'assemblage, du barillet 113 avec le pignon 131 de la roue de grande moyenne. Ensuite on fait pivoter le barillet sur un rayon de giration concentrique à la position de la roue de grande moyenne, afin d'amener le module 11 avec le rochet-couvercle 12 en engrènement avec le renvoi 152 du rouage de remontage du module de mécanisme à tige 15.The figure 4 shows the installation of a motor module 11 as described above, firstly with meshing, with assembly tooling, the barrel 113 with the pinion 131 of the wheel of high average. Then the barrel is rotated on a concentric radius of gyration at the position of the medium wheel, in order to bring the module 11 with the ratchet-lid 12 meshing with the reference 152 of the winding gear of the mechanism module. stem 15.

La figure 5 illustre la mise en place par le dessous de l'arbre de barillet 111 1 dans l'alésage 139 de la platine 10. Dans une réalisation préférée, cet arbre de barillet comporte une tête épaulée à la façon d'un clou, qui est ici montée sous la platine 10, du côté destiné à recevoir le cadran, non visible sur la figure 5. Cet axe de barillet 111 l est enfilé dans un alésage d'une bonde que comporte le barillet 113, bonde sur laquelle est accroché le ressort de barillet, et qui comporte une première portée coopérant avec un alésage du tambour, et une deuxième portée, qui coopère avec le rochet-couvercle 12.The figure 5 illustrates the establishment from below of the barrel shaft 111 1 in the bore 139 of the plate 10. In a preferred embodiment, this barrel shaft comprises a head shouldered in the manner of a nail, which is here mounted under the plate 10, on the side intended to receive the dial, not visible on the figure 5 . This axis barrel 111 l is threaded into a bore of a bung that includes the cylinder 113, bung on which is attached the mainspring, and which has a first bearing cooperating with a bore of the drum, and a second bearing, which cooperates with the ratchet lid 12.

La platine 10 comporte encore un alésage 192 pour le montage, illustré à la figure 6, d'un arbre 191 d'une roue de petite seconde 190.The plate 10 further comprises a bore 192 for mounting, illustrated in FIG. figure 6 of a shaft 191 of a small second wheel 190.

A proximité de cette roue de petite seconde 190, un guidage 205 est prévu pour la réception d'une roue entraîneuse de barillet 204, dont la mise en place est visible à la figure 12.In the vicinity of this small second wheel 190, a guide 205 is provided for the reception of a driving wheel 204, the installation of which is visible in FIG. figure 12 .

A proximité du tambour 113, un guidage 194 est prévu pour la réception d'une roue d'entraînement de barillet 193, dont la mise en place est visible à la figure 7. Ce guidage 194 permet de maintenir, pendant l'assemblage, cette roue 193 en position verticale jusqu'à la pose d'un pont 200 d'un bâti garni monté dispositif automatique 20, puis d'un flasque 215 comportant une pierre 213 pour son guidage supérieur, tel que visible en figure 15.In the vicinity of the drum 113, a guide 194 is provided for the reception of a barrel drive wheel 193, the positioning of which is visible in FIG. figure 7 . This guide 194 makes it possible, during assembly, to maintain this wheel 193 in a vertical position until the laying of a bridge 200 of a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, then a flange 215 comprising a stone 213 for its upper guidance, as visible in figure 15 .

La figure 8 montre le montage d'un pilier 195 pour un bâti garni monté dispositif automatique 20, ce pilier étant fixé, non sur la platine 10, mais dans un alésage d'un pont que comporte le module 15.The figure 8 shows the mounting of a pillar 195 for a mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, this pillar being fixed, not on the plate 10, but in a bore of a bridge that includes the module 15.

La figure 9 montre la mise en place du bâti garni monté dispositif automatique 20, qui comporte un pont 200. Ce pont 200 comporte deux alésages 210 et 211 pour coopérer avec les extrémités des tenons épaulés 201 et 138 chassés dans la platine 10. Il comporte encore un alésage 212 de guidage de l'arbre de barillet 111, et une pierre 213 pour le guidage de l'axe de la roue de petite seconde 191. Le pont 200 comporte encore un guidage 220 pour une masse oscillante 180.The figure 9 shows the establishment of the mounted frame mounted automatic device 20, which comprises a bridge 200. This bridge 200 has two bores 210 and 211 to cooperate with the ends of the shoulders 201 and 138 driven in the plate 10. It also comprises a bore 212 guiding the barrel shaft 111, and a stone 213 for guiding the axis of the small second wheel 191. The bridge 200 further comprises a guide 220 for an oscillating mass 180.

Ce pont 200 peut être soudé directement sur la platine 10 en enfermant prisonniers les composants déjà montés, ou encore soudé au niveau des extrémités des tenons 201 et 138, ou similaire.This bridge 200 can be welded directly to the plate 10 by enclosing the previously assembled components, or welded at the ends of the pins 201 and 138, or similar.

La figure 10 illustre le montage de moyens de retenue, ici constitués par un circlips 202, ou encore par une clavette, ou similaire, pour retenir le pont dispositif automatique en cas de choc appliqué au mouvement 100, et surtout y maintenir la roue entraîneuse de barillet 193. En effet, la forte inertie de la masse oscillante 180, qui pivote dans le guidage 220 du pont 200, peut avoir pour effet, en cas de choc, d'appliquer un effort de traction sur la partie médiane du bâti 20.The figure 10 illustrates the mounting of retaining means, here constituted by a circlip 202, or by a key, or the like, to retain the automatic device bridge in case of impact applied to the movement 100, and especially to maintain the drive wheel cylinder 193. Indeed, the strong inertia of the mass oscillating 180, which pivots in the guide 220 of the bridge 200, may have the effect, in the event of impact, to apply a tensile force on the middle part of the frame 20.

Un ressort de renvoi baladeur 203 est ensuite monté en appui sur des bossages que comporte le pont 200, tel que visible sur la figure 11.A sliding return spring 203 is then mounted in abutment on bosses that includes the bridge 200, as visible on the figure 11 .

La figure 12 montre ensuite la mise en place de la roue intermédiaire entraîneuse barillet 204 dans son guidage 205. La figure montre un oblong 207 ménagé dans le pont 200 pour la réception de l'axe d'un baladeur 206, dont la mise en place est visible sur la figure 13. Le tenon de guidage 209 voisin sert de pivot à un pignon d'arrêt 208, dont la mise en place est visible à la figure 14.The figure 12 then shows the establishment of the barrel drive intermediate wheel 204 in its guide 205. The figure shows an oblong 207 formed in the bridge 200 for receiving the axis of a walkman 206, the establishment of which is visible on the figure 13 . The neighboring guide post 209 serves as a pivot for a stop gear 208, whose positioning is visible at the figure 14 .

Deux tenons de centrage 216 et 217 permettent le placement d'un flasque 215, qui comporte des pierres 213 et 214 pour le guidage de la roue intermédiaire entraîneuse barillet 204 et de la roue entraîneuse de barillet 193, ainsi qu'un oblong supérieur 218 pour le guidage du baladeur 206.Two centering studs 216 and 217 allow the placement of a flange 215, which includes stones 213 and 214 for guiding the barrel driving intermediate wheel 204 and the driving wheel of barrel 193, and an upper oblong 218 for the guide of the walkman 206.

A ce stade, le sous-ensemble ainsi constitué est prêt à recevoir un module de régulation 16, de préférence porteur du balancier-spiral et de l'échappement tel qu'exposé plus haut.At this stage, the subset thus formed is ready to receive a regulation module 16, preferably carrying the sprung balance and the exhaust as described above.

Ce module de régulation 16 comporte un tenon 162, agencé pour coopérer avec l'alésage 165 de la platine. Il est facile de pré-positionner le module de régulation 16 en l'introduisant selon la direction d'insertion D, en appui sur la platine 10 par une face d'appui inférieure 101, dans une orientation angulaire dans laquelle il déborde extérieurement de la platine 10. Un mouvement de pivotement selon la direction A lui permet de venir en coopération avec le reste du mouvement, tel qu'exposé dans la demande de brevet EP11005713 du même déposant, dans la position illustrée par la figure 16.This regulation module 16 comprises a pin 162, arranged to cooperate with the bore 165 of the plate. It is easy to pre-position the regulation module 16 by introducing it in the insertion direction D, resting on the plate 10 by a lower bearing face 101, in an angular orientation in which it protrudes outwardly from the platinum 10. A pivoting movement in the direction A allows it to come in cooperation with the rest of the movement, as explained in the patent application EP11005713 same applicant, in the position illustrated by the figure 16 .

A ce stade, le mouvement à remontage manuel peut fonctionner, et l'assemblage réalisé permet de le manipuler dans toutes les positions sans déplacement ni perte de composant.At this point, the manual winding movement can work, and the assembly made can handle it in any position without displacement or loss of component.

Un module de remontage automatique 18, facultatif, peut être monté à ce stade, ou plus tard dans la séquence de montage. Mais, comme le sous-ensemble doit être retourné pour le montage final de la minuterie, il est préférable de reporter le montage de la masse oscillante 180 le plus tard possible dans la séquence de montage, car sinon il faudrait la maintenir pendant les manipulations.An optional automatic winding module 18 may be mounted at this stage, or later in the assembly sequence. But, as the subassembly must be returned for the final assembly of the timer, it is preferable to postpone the mounting of the oscillating mass 180 as late as possible in the assembly sequence, otherwise it should be maintained during handling.

La figure 17 montre ainsi le retournement du mouvement 100 pré-assemblé. La platine 10 comporte une surface 102 pouvant servir d'appui, selon le cas, à un cadran ou à un disque de quantième, ou similaire.The figure 17 thus shows the reversal of the movement 100 pre-assembled. The plate 10 has a surface 102 which can serve as a support, as appropriate, a dial or a date disk, or the like.

Le module de mécanisme à tige 15 commande le rouage de commande de minuterie 151, qui engrène avec la minuterie.The rod mechanism module 15 controls the timer control gear 151, which meshes with the timer.

L'axe de seconde 130 est ici au centre du mouvement 100. Les axes 191 de petite seconde et 131 de grande moyenne sont visibles. Ils sont de préférence tous pré-montés au stade du module d'affichage 14 constitué sur le verso de la platine 10, tandis que le module de rouage 13 est essentiellement monté sur le recto de cette platine 10. L'ensemble forme ici un module unique de structure de base, mais pourrait aussi être éclaté en deux modules indépendants.The second axis 130 is here at the center of the movement 100. The axes 191 of small seconds and 131 of large average are visible. They are preferably all pre-mounted at the stage of the display module 14 formed on the back of the plate 10, while the gear module 13 is essentially mounted on the front of this plate 10. The assembly here forms a module unique basic structure, but could also be split into two independent modules.

Un tenon 104 chassé dans la platine 10 reçoit, en figure 18, un renvoi intermédiaire 103.A tenon 104 driven into the plate 10 receives, in figure 18 , an intermediate referral 103.

La chaussée 105 est mise en place à la figure 19, puis la roue de minuterie 106 est mise en place, en figure 20, sur un tenon 107 chassé dans la platine 10.Pavement 105 is put in place at the figure 19 , then the timer wheel 106 is put in place, in figure 20 , on a tenon 107 driven in the plate 10.

La figure 21 montre la mise en place de la roue des heures 108.The figure 21 shows the setting up of the hour wheel 108.

A ce stade, le mouvement 100 peut être refermé, du côté minuterie, par une plaque de maintien ou un cadran, non représenté sur les figures, et le mouvement est complètement opérationnel dès montage des aiguilles.At this stage, the movement 100 can be closed, on the timer side, by a holding plate or a dial, not shown in the figures, and the movement is fully operational when mounting the needles.

Dans une variante non limitative illustrée par les figures 21 à 25, le mouvement 100 est encore équipé d'un mécanisme de quantième 30. La figure 22 illustre la mise en place d'une roue entraîneuse de quantième.31, la figure 23 celle d'une roue intermédiaire de quantième 33 pivotant sur un tenon 34 chassé dans la platine 10, et la figure 34 montre la mise en place d'une roue correcteur de quantième 35 en engrènement avec un rouage de commande de quantième 155 que comporte le module de mécanisme à tige 15. Un indicateur de quantième 37 est mis en place, en appui sur la surface 102, tel que visible sur la figure 25, puis une plaque de maintien 39 de l'indicateur de quantième est mise en place en figure 26, centrée par des pions 391 et 392 chassés dans la platine 10.In a non-limiting variant illustrated by the Figures 21 to 25 the movement 100 is still equipped with a date mechanism 30. The figure 22 illustrates the setting up of a date drive wheel.31, the figure 23 that of an intermediate date wheel 33 pivoting on a pin 34 driven into the plate 10, and Figure 34 shows the establishment of a date correction wheel 35 in mesh with a date control train 155 that includes the rod mechanism module 15. A date indicator 37 is placed in abutment on the surface 102, as visible on the figure 25 , then a holding plate 39 of the date indicator is put into place in figure 26 centered by pins 391 and 392 driven into the plate 10.

Les figures 26 et 27 illustrent le montage d'un module de remontage automatique 18 à masse oscillante 180.The Figures 26 and 27 illustrate the mounting of an automatic winding module 18 oscillating weight 180.

Un guidage 181 de la masse oscillante 180 coopère avec le guidage 220 que comporte le bâti garni monté dispositif automatique 20. Une vis de fixation 182 est enfin mise en place en figure 27.A guide 181 of the oscillating mass 180 cooperates with the guide 220 that comprises the mounted frame mounted automatic device 20. A fixing screw 182 is finally implemented in figure 27 .

Le mouvement 100 automatique est alors complètement assemblé et prêt à fonctionner.The 100 automatic movement is then completely assembled and ready for use.

L'invention concerne encore une pièce d'horlogerie 1000 comportant au moins un tel mouvement 100.The invention also relates to a timepiece 1000 comprising at least one such movement 100.

L'invention présente l'avantage de combiner, dans un mouvement qui constitue un tel ensemble modulaire, des modules fonctionnels, qui ont chacun été réglés et testés au préalable, et qui ne nécessitent aucun réglage ultérieur lors de l'assemblage final du mouvement.The invention has the advantage of combining, in a movement which constitutes such a modular assembly, functional modules, which have each been set and tested beforehand, and which do not require any subsequent adjustment during the final assembly of the movement.

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Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) sous forme d'ensemble modulaire, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière pré-réglé de façon irréversible par la fixation irréversible de composants de réglage ou/et d'assemblage (9) que comporte ledit module fonctionnel (1) après un réglage et un contrôle fonctionnel de ladite fonction horlogère particulière réalisés au banc d'essai, et en ce que ledit au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé est fixé de façon irréversible sur une platine (10) que comporte ledit mouvement (100) ou un autre module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé que comporte ledit mouvement (100), ou bien est fixé de façon irréversible sur un autre module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé que comporte ledit mouvement (100).Clockwork movement (100) in the form of a modular assembly, characterized in that it comprises at least one functional module (1) for the execution of a particular watchmaking function irreversibly pre-adjusted by the irreversible fixing of adjusting or / and assembling components (9) included in said functional module (1) after adjustment and functional control of said particular watchmaking function carried out on the test stand, and in that said at least one functional module ( 1) is fixed irreversibly on a plate (10) that includes said movement (100) or another pre-set functional module (1) that includes said movement (100), or is fixed irreversibly on another pre-set functional module (1) that includes said movement (100). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une pluralité de dits modules fonctionnels (1) chacun pré-réglé pour l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière, et tous montés, ou bien fixés de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à ladite platine (10), ou bien prisonniers entre des modules fonctionnels (1) ou/et composants dudit mouvement (100) qui sont eux-mêmes fixés de façon irréversible, directement ou indirectement, par rapport à ladite platine (10).Clock movement (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of said functional modules (1) each pre-set for the execution of a particular clock function, and all mounted, or fixed irreversibly, directly or indirectly, with respect to said plate (10), or trapped between functional modules (1) and / or components of said movement (100) which are themselves irreversibly fixed, directly or indirectly, relative to said platen (10). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque dit module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé est un module mécanique issu d'un sous-ensemble comportant la totalité des composants appropriés à l'exécution d'une fonction horlogère particulière de transformation d'un mouvement entre au moins un mobile d'entrée et au moins un mobile de sortie.Clockwork movement (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each said pre-set functional module (1) is a mechanical module derived from a subset comprising all the components suitable for the execution of a particular watchmaking function for transforming a movement between at least one input mobile and at least one output mobile. Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module moteur (11) et comporte au moins un barillet (110), et dont ledit mobile d'entrée est constitué par un arbre de barillet (111), qui coopère avec un rochet (12) incorporé ou non audit module moteur (11) et agencé pour être entraîné en pivotement, ou bien par un mécanisme de remontage manuel ou par un module de remontage et mise à l'heure (15), ou bien par un mécanisme de remontage automatique ou par un module de remontage automatique (18), pour l'armage d'au moins un ressort dans au moins un tambour (113) constituant ledit mobile de sortie dudit module moteur (11), ledit tambour (113) étant agencé pour entraîner un pignon d'entrée (131) d'un rouage ou d'un module de rouage (13).Timepiece movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is a motor module (11) and comprises at least one cylinder (110), and said input mobile is constituted by a barrel shaft (111), which cooperates with a ratchet (12) incorporated or not incorporated in said engine module (11) and arranged to be driven in pivoting, or by a manual winding mechanism or by a winding module and setting time (15), or by a mechanism of automatic winding or by an automatic winding module (18), for the winding of at least one spring in at least one drum (113) constituting said mobile output of said engine module (11), said drum (113) being arranged for driving an input pinion (131) of a gear train or a gear module (13). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module de rouage (13) dont ledit mobile d'entrée est constitué par un pignon d'entrée (131), agencé pour coopérer avec un tambour (113), et dont un premier mobile de sortie (4A) est constitué par une roue de seconde agencée pour coopérer avec un pignon d'échappement lié à une roue d'échappement que comporte un mécanisme d'échappement ou un module de régulation (16).Timepiece movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is a gear module (13) of which said input mobile is constituted by a input gear (131), arranged to cooperate with a drum (113), and a first output mobile (4A) is constituted by a second wheel arranged to cooperate with an exhaust pinion connected to a wheel of exhaust system comprising an exhaust mechanism or a regulation module (16). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un second mobile de sortie qui est constitué par un rouage d'affichage agencé pour coopérer, ou bien avec des moyens d'affichage que comporte ledit module de rouage (13), ou bien avec un module d'affichage (14) externe audit module de rouage (13).Timepiece movement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a display gear arranged to cooperate, or with display means that comprises said module of gear train (13), or with a display module (14) external to said gear module (13). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module d'affichage (14) dont ledit mobile d'entrée (3) est constitué par un rouage d'affichage que comporte un mécanisme de rouage ou un module de rouage (13), et dont ledit mobile de sortie est constitué par au moins un indicateur agencé pour coopérer avec un indicateur complémentaire ou avec un cadran que comporte, ou bien ledit module d'affichage (14), ou bien une pièce d'horlogerie (1000) dans laquelle ce dernier est incorporé.Timepiece movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is a display module (14) of which said input mobile (3) is constituted by a display gear comprising a gear mechanism or a gear module (13), and said output mobile is constituted by at least one indicator arranged to cooperate with a complementary indicator or with a dial that includes, or said display module (14), or a timepiece (1000) in which the latter is incorporated. Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module de mise à l'heure (15) dont ledit mobile d'entrée est constitué par une tige (150) agencée pour être mue par un utilisateur, et dont un premier mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage de commande de minuterie (151).Clockwork movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is a time setting module (15) including said input mobile is constituted by a rod (150) arranged to be moved by a user, and a first output mobile is constituted by a timer control wheel (151). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit module de mise à l'heure (15) est un module de mise à l'heure et de remontage, et comporte un deuxième mobile de sortie qui est constitué par un rouage de commande de remontage(152).Clockwork movement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said time setting module (15) is a time setting module and reassembly, and comprises a second output mobile which is constituted by a winding control train (152). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module de régulation (16) comportant un ensemble réglant, et dont ledit mobile d'entrée est constitué par une roue d'échappement (160) agencée pour être mue par une roue de seconde que comporte un rouage ou un module de rouage (13), et dont le mobile de sortie est constitué par cette même dite roue d'échappement (160).Timepiece movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is a regulation module (16) comprising a regulating assembly, and said mobile device input is constituted by an escape wheel (160) arranged to be moved by a wheel of second that includes a gear train or a gear module (13), and whose output mobile is constituted by the same said wheel of exhaust (160). Mouvement d'horlogerie (100) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en en ce qu'il comporte au moins un module fonctionnel (1) pré-réglé qui est un module de remontage automatique (18) dont ledit mobile d'entrée est constitué par une masse oscillante (180) mue par les mouvements d'un utilisateur ou d'un outillage externe, et dont ledit mobile de sortie est constitué par un rouage d'entraînement d'un rochet (12) que comporte, ou bien un mécanisme moteur, ou bien un module moteur (11), ou d'un rochet (12) qui engrène avec un arbre de barillet que comporte, ou bien un mécanisme moteur, ou bien un module moteur (11).Timepiece movement (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one pre-set functional module (1) which is an automatic winding module (18) of which said input mobile is constituted by an oscillating mass (180) moved by the movements of a user or an external tool, and said output mobile is constituted by a drive train of a ratchet (12) that includes, or a driving mechanism , or a motor module (11), or a ratchet (12) which meshes with a barrel shaft that includes, or a drive mechanism, or a motor module (11). Pièce d'horlogerie (1000) comportant au moins un mouvement (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes.Timepiece (1000) comprising at least one movement (100) according to one of the preceding claims.
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