EP2741150A1 - Multi-cage tourbillon, clockwork and timepiece comprising said multi-cage tourbillon - Google Patents

Multi-cage tourbillon, clockwork and timepiece comprising said multi-cage tourbillon Download PDF

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EP2741150A1
EP2741150A1 EP12008165.8A EP12008165A EP2741150A1 EP 2741150 A1 EP2741150 A1 EP 2741150A1 EP 12008165 A EP12008165 A EP 12008165A EP 2741150 A1 EP2741150 A1 EP 2741150A1
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Yannick PINTUS
Micke PINTUS
Jean-Luc Perrin
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  • the present invention relates to multicore vortices, in particular vortices having two cages pivoted relative to each other along two axes, typically coaxial or orthogonal, and to watch movements and timepieces equipped with such a whirlwind.
  • One of the aims of the present invention is to improve the chronometry of a clockwork movement by using a multicore vortex as a support for its regulating organ.
  • the present invention aims to make visible, for the wearer of a timepiece equipped with a multicore vortex, a particular and distinctive representation, letter, number, logo, geometric shape or other sign, at predetermined regular intervals. . This allows the user to appreciate or count time intervals of predetermined duration different from usual time units such as seconds, minutes or hours.
  • the subject of the present invention is a multi-eddy tourbillon, in particular for a watch movement, comprising an outer cage and an inner cage pivoted in the outer cage, characterized in that the outer cage comprises at least one distinctive element; in that the inner cage has a distinctive element; and in that for at least one relative position of the inner cage with respect to the outer cage a distinctive element of the outer cage combines with the distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation.
  • the subject of the present invention is also a watch movement comprising a frame, a motor member, a regulating member, an escapement and a multicore vortex mechanism comprising an outer cage rotatably mounted on the frame and kinematically connected for its rotational drive.
  • the motor member and an inner cage rotatably mounted on the outer cage and carrying the regulating member and the escapement, this inner cage carries a second wheel meshing with a third fixed wheel relative to the frame, while a mobile of the escapement is kinematically connected to a first wheel, fixed relative to the internal cage; characterized in that the outer cage has at least one distinctive element; that the inner cage has a distinctive element; and in that for at least one determined relative position of the inner cage with respect to the outer cage the distinctive element of the outer cage combines with the distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation.
  • the present invention also relates to a timepiece provided with the aforesaid movement which is distinguished by the fact that the particular representation periodically formed by the distinctive elements of the tourbillon cages is visible from the outside of the timepiece .
  • the present invention relates to a multicore vortex, generally comprising two cages, intended to be mounted in a watch movement comprising a frame or plate and bridges, a motor member generally formed by a barrel, a regulator member generally constituted by a pendulum -spiral and an exhaust.
  • the multi-eddy vortex comprises an outer cage and an inner cage which may be coaxial or have axes of rotation orthogonal to one another.
  • This multichannel vortex is mounted in the clockwork movement so that the external cage of the tourbillon is pivoted on the movement frame and is kinematically connected for its rotational drive to the motor member of said movement.
  • the inner cage of the vortex is itself rotated in the outer cage of the vortex and carries the regulating member and the exhaust.
  • This inner cage carries a third wheel engaged with a second wheel secured to the movement frame while a pinion of the exhaust carried by this inner cage, is engaged with a first wheel secured to the outer cage of the vortex.
  • the tourbillon cages are rotated by the motor member of the watch movement at a rate determined by the regulating member and the exhaust carried by the internal cage of the tourbillon.
  • Rotation speeds multicore vortex cages may be equal or different; for example, the inner cage can rotate faster than the outer cage.
  • the speed of rotation of the outer cage is one revolution per minute and this cage carries an index cooperating with a graduation of the seconds, fixed on the frame of the movement.
  • the outer cage has at least one distinctive element and that the inner cage also includes minus a distinctive element such that during the rotations of these outer and inner cages and for at least one determined relative position of these two cages a distinctive element of the outer cage combines with a distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation to the wearer of the watch.
  • this particular representation which may be a number, a letter, a logo, or any other sign or indication, is made visible at predetermined time intervals.
  • the duration of these time intervals can also be different from the units of time, seconds, minutes, hours or days, and is determined by the kinematic links connecting the two cages, the time intervals being typically 15 or 30 seconds. for example.
  • the tourbillon according to the invention is incorporated in a watch movement, itself arranged in a watch case, so that the particular representation is visible from outside the timepiece and the user can thus count or appreciate the flow of time by observing the appearance of this particular representation at regular intervals.
  • each cage has at least one of these distinctive elements and thanks to these technical means these distinctive elements are set in motion and form, at regular intervals, particular representations conferring on the timepiece comprising such a vortex not only the capacity to measure or count intervals of time of determined duration, but to present a graphic and playful animation visible from the outside of the timepiece.
  • FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 , 9, 10 and 21 The first embodiment of the timepiece and the multichannel tourbillon according to the invention is illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 , 9, 10 and 21 .
  • This timepiece comprises a box 1 provided with a mirror 2 revealing a dial 3 having an opening 4 bordered by a graduation of seconds 5 and revealing the multi-eddy vortex according to the invention.
  • the multicore vortex comprises two coaxial cages pivoted relative to one another, an internal cage 6 on which is mounted the regulating member is a balance-spiral and the escapement and an outer cage 7 kinematically connected to the barrel of the watch movement of the timepiece.
  • the inner cage 6 ( figure 9 ) comprises a first plate 8 connected to a second plate 9 by pillars 10.
  • the first 8 and second 9 plates are parallel and coaxial with a direction CC.
  • the balance 11 and the spiral 10 of the regulating member are pivoted between the first plate 8 and the second plate 9 coaxially with the direction CC.
  • the second plate 9 carries the exhaust is the anchor 13 and the mobile escape 14.
  • a first wheel is fixed coaxially to the first plate 8 and meshes with the pinion of the exhaust mobile 14.
  • the inner cage 6 carries a distinctive element 15a, b internal formed in the example shown by two elements of its structure located in the plane of the second plate 9 and extending radially diametrically opposite.
  • Each of these structural elements 15a, 15b has in this embodiment, seen in plan, the general shape of a petal or branch of a Maltese cross.
  • These structural elements 15a, 15b are represented in strong lines at the figure 10 for a better understanding. Together, they thus form the distinctive element of the inner cage having the general shape, seen in plan, of two opposite branches of a Maltese cross. This distinctive element 15a, 15b forms part of the very structure of the inner cage 6.
  • This inner cage can be made in one piece or in two pieces assembled together, for example by screws.
  • the outer cage 7 ( figure 10 ) has a generally openwork cylindrical shape and comprises an upper bearing support 16 and a lower bearing support 17 located in parallel planes and aligned on a direction BB showing the axis of rotation of this outer cage.
  • These bearing supports 16, 17 are connected by a structure including a first and a second external distinguishing element 18a, b and 19a, b.
  • These distinctive elements 18, 19 of the outer cage are represented in bold lines at the figure 10 for a better understanding.
  • each distinctive element 18, 19 of the outer cage comprises two diametrically opposed parts a, b extending radially from the bearing supports 16, 17 respectively, so that when the outer cage is observed next the direction BB, these distinctive elements 18a, b and 19a, b are superimposed and represent the general shape of two opposite branches of a Maltese cross.
  • This outer cage 7 may be in one piece or in two pieces assembled together.
  • the inner cage 6 is pivoted on the outer cage 7 coaxially, that is to say that the direction BB of the outer cage is coincident with the direction CC of the inner cage.
  • the outer cage 7 is pivoted on a frame, platinum and bridge, of the timepiece movement of the timepiece so that its axis of rotation BB is perpendicular to the plate or the dial 3 of the piece in such a way that the vortex is visible through the opening 4 of the dial 3.
  • the upper bearing support 16 of the outer cage 7 carries an external cage pinion kinematically connected to the barrel or motor member of the timepiece.
  • the outer cage 7 performs a complete revolution in one minute.
  • This outer cage carries a second hand 24 cooperating with the graduation seconds 5 worn by the dial 3 of the timepiece.
  • the inner cage 6 performs two complete turns in one minute.
  • the Figures 1 to 8 illustrate the relative position of the distinctive elements 18a, b, 15a, b at time intervals of seven and a half seconds. It can be seen that within one minute the external distinctive elements 18a, b and internal 15a, b move in such a way as to form every thirty seconds the image or the particular representation of a Maltese cross ( Figures 1 and 5 ).
  • the speeds of the inner and outer stands can be modified in particular by the ratios of the number of teeth between the pinion of the escapement wheel 14 and the mobiles of these cages. It is thus possible to modify the time interval between two moments where the particular representation is reconstituted by the two distinctive elements 18, 19.
  • the inner cage 6 of the vortex is identical to that of the first embodiment and is rotatably mounted about its axis C-C in the direction B-B of the outer cage 7 as in the first embodiment.
  • the outer cage 7 of this second embodiment ( figure 12 ) comprises a first wheel 25, two supports 26a, 26b each bearing a bearing 27a, 27b aligned in a direction AA perpendicular to the direction BB of this outer cage 7.
  • This outer cage 7 is thus pivoted about the direction AA on the frame 23 of the movement, its axis of rotation is perpendicular to that of the inner cage 6 and the rocker 11.
  • This direction AA is perpendicular to the plane of the dial 3 in this second form of execution.
  • the outer cage gear 20 is carried by the bearing 27b of the arm 26b of the outer cage and no longer by the bearing support 16 of this outer cage 7.
  • the lower bearing support 17 carries a third wheel 21 coaxial with the direction B-B engaged with a second wheel 22 fixed to the frame 23 of the timepiece movement of the timepiece.
  • the other bearing 27a of this outer cage 7 is pivoted on a bar 28 integral with the frame 23 of the movement and carries the seconds hand 24.
  • the inner cage 6 and outer 7 rotate at the same speed, a lap in one minute.
  • the Figures 11 to 15 illustrate the relative positions of the internal 6 and outer 7 cages every seven and a half seconds between two positions for which the particular representation, here, a Maltese cross, is represented by the relative positioning distinctive elements 15; 18, 19 of each of the cages 6, 7.
  • the speeds of the inner and outer cages can be modified in particular by the ratios of the number of teeth between the pinion of the escapement wheel 14, the first wheel 25 as well as between the second wheel 21 and the third wheel 22.
  • the seconds hand is carried by the axis of rotation A-A of the outer cage and cooperates with the scale 5 carried by the dial 3 of the watch.
  • the particular representation is formed by two distinctive elements 15; 18, 19 carried respectively by the inner cage 6 and the outer cage 7 found in a specific configuration, here, a Maltese cross, the distinctive elements being petals or arms of the Maltese cross.
  • the particular representation may be a letter, a number, a sign, a logo etc. or a combination thereof as far as it can be obtained by the juxtaposition of two distinctive elements carried by each of the cages 6, 7 for certain specific relative positions of these cages.
  • the distinctive element of each cage may comprise two (or more) parts arranged symmetrically about the axis of rotation of the cage.
  • the figure 20 partially illustrates a vortex according to the second embodiment, the outer cage 7 rotating about its axis AA which extends perpendicularly to the axis of rotation CC of the inner cage 6, the inner and outer cages being rotated one on the other the axes CC and BB being merged.
  • the first distinctive element 18 of the outer cage 7 is indicated on the figure 20 by horizontal hatching while the second distinctive element 15 of the inner cage 6 is indicated on said figure 20 by vertical hatching.
  • the outer cage 7 has only one distinctive element 18.
  • the vortex may have more than two cages, or the axes of rotation of the cages may be arranged so that they are not perpendicular or coaxial.

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The timepiece has a multi-cage tourbillon comprising an internal cage (6) that is swiveled in an external cage (7), where the internal- and external cages are provided with respective distinctive elements (15a, 18b). The distinctive element of the external cage is combined with the distinctive element of the internal cage to periodically form a specific representation that is visible from an outer side of the timepiece in a relative position of the internal cage with respect to the external cage. A dial (3) is formed with an opening (4).

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La présente invention se rapporte aux tourbillons multicages, notamment aux tourbillons comportant deux cages pivotées l'une par rapport à l'autre suivant deux axes, typiquement coaxiaux ou orthogonaux, ainsi qu'aux mouvements d'horlogerie et pièces d'horlogerie équipés d'un tel tourbillon.The present invention relates to multicore vortices, in particular vortices having two cages pivoted relative to each other along two axes, typically coaxial or orthogonal, and to watch movements and timepieces equipped with such a whirlwind.

L'un des buts de la présente invention est d'améliorer la chronométrie d'un mouvement d'horlogerie grâce à l'utilisation d'un tourbillon multicage comme support de son organe réglant.One of the aims of the present invention is to improve the chronometry of a clockwork movement by using a multicore vortex as a support for its regulating organ.

De plus, la présente invention vise à rendre visible, pour le porteur d'une pièce d'horlogerie munie d'un tourbillon multicage, une représentation particulière et distinctive, lettre, chiffre, logo, forme géométrique ou autre signe, à intervalles réguliers prédéterminés. Ceci permet ainsi à l'usager d'apprécier ou de compter des intervalles de temps de durée prédéterminés différents des unités de temps habituelles telles que les secondes, minutes ou heures.In addition, the present invention aims to make visible, for the wearer of a timepiece equipped with a multicore vortex, a particular and distinctive representation, letter, number, logo, geometric shape or other sign, at predetermined regular intervals. . This allows the user to appreciate or count time intervals of predetermined duration different from usual time units such as seconds, minutes or hours.

La présente invention a pour objet un tourbillon multicage, notamment pour mouvement d'horlogerie, comprenant une cage externe et une cage interne pivotée dans la cage externe, caractérisée par le fait que la cage externe comporte au moins un élément distinctif; par le fait que la cage interne comporte un élément distinctif; et par le fait que pour au moins une position relative de la cage interne par rapport à la cage externe un élément distinctif de la cage externe se combine avec l'élément distinctif de la cage interne pour former une représentation particulière.The subject of the present invention is a multi-eddy tourbillon, in particular for a watch movement, comprising an outer cage and an inner cage pivoted in the outer cage, characterized in that the outer cage comprises at least one distinctive element; in that the inner cage has a distinctive element; and in that for at least one relative position of the inner cage with respect to the outer cage a distinctive element of the outer cage combines with the distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation.

La présente invention a encore pour objet un mouvement d'horlogerie comportant un bâti, un organe moteur, un organe régulateur, un échappement et un mécanisme de tourbillon multicage comportant une cage externe montée en rotation sur le bâti et reliée cinématiquement pour son entraînement en rotation à l'organe moteur, et une cage interne montée en rotation sur la cage externe et portant l'organe régulateur et l'échappement, cette cage interne porte une seconde roue engrenant avec une troisième roue fixe par rapport au bâti, tandis qu'un mobile de l'échappement est relié cinématiquement à une première roue, fixe par rapport à la cage interne; caractérisé par le fait que la cage externe comporte au moins un élément distinctif; que la cage interne comporte un élément distinctif; et par le fait que pour au moins une position relative déterminée de la cage interne par rapport à la cage externe l'élément distinctif de la cage externe se combine avec l'élément distinctif de la cage interne pour former une représentation particulière.The subject of the present invention is also a watch movement comprising a frame, a motor member, a regulating member, an escapement and a multicore vortex mechanism comprising an outer cage rotatably mounted on the frame and kinematically connected for its rotational drive. to the motor member, and an inner cage rotatably mounted on the outer cage and carrying the regulating member and the escapement, this inner cage carries a second wheel meshing with a third fixed wheel relative to the frame, while a mobile of the escapement is kinematically connected to a first wheel, fixed relative to the internal cage; characterized in that the outer cage has at least one distinctive element; that the inner cage has a distinctive element; and in that for at least one determined relative position of the inner cage with respect to the outer cage the distinctive element of the outer cage combines with the distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation.

Enfin, la présente invention a également pour objet une pièce d'horlogerie munie du mouvement précité qui se distingue par le fait que la représentation particulière formée périodiquement par les éléments distinctifs des cages de tourbillon est visible de l'extérieure de la pièce d'horlogerie.Finally, the present invention also relates to a timepiece provided with the aforesaid movement which is distinguished by the fact that the particular representation periodically formed by the distinctive elements of the tourbillon cages is visible from the outside of the timepiece .

Le dessin annexé illustre schématiquement et à titre d'exemple deux formes d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention et des représentations partielles des mouvements d'horlogerie et tourbillons mutlicages dont elles sont munies.

  • Les figures 1 à 8 sont des vues en plan partielles d'une première forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 9 est une vue en perspective de la cage interne du tourbillon équipant la première forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective de la cage externe du tourbillon équipant la première forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 11 est une vue en perspective de la cage externe du tourbillon équipant la seconde forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie.
  • Les figures 12 à 16 sont des vues partielles en élévation d'une seconde forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 17 est une vue en plan partielle de la seconde forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 18 est une coupe suivant la ligne B-B de la figure 18.
  • La figure 19 est une coupe suivant la ligne C-C de la figure 18.
  • La figure 20 est une vue en plan de l'ensemble formé par les cages interne et externe d'une variante particulière d'un tourbillon équipant une pièce d'horlogerie selon l'invention du type de la première forme d'exécution.
  • La figure 21 illustre une pièce d'horlogerie selon la première forme d'exécution vue de dessus.
  • La figure 22 illustre une pièce d'horlogerie selon la seconde forme d'exécution vue de côté.
The attached drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example two embodiments of the timepiece according to the invention and partial representations of watch movements and tourbillons mutlages which they are provided.
  • The Figures 1 to 8 are partial plan views of a first embodiment of the timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 9 is a perspective view of the inner cage of the tourbillon equipping the first embodiment of the timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 10 is a perspective view of the outer cage of the tourbillon equipping the first embodiment of the timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 11 is a perspective view of the outer cage of the tourbillon equipping the second embodiment of the timepiece.
  • The Figures 12 to 16 are partial elevational views of a second embodiment of the timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 17 is a partial plan view of the second embodiment of the timepiece according to the invention.
  • The figure 18 is a section along the line BB of the figure 18 .
  • The figure 19 is a section along the line CC of the figure 18 .
  • The figure 20 is a plan view of the assembly formed by the inner and outer cages of a particular variant of a tourbillon equipping a timepiece according to the invention of the type of the first embodiment.
  • The figure 21 illustrates a timepiece according to the first embodiment seen from above.
  • The figure 22 illustrates a timepiece according to the second embodiment seen from the side.

La présente invention se rapporte à un tourbillon multicage, généralement comprenant deux cages, destiné à être monté dans un mouvement d'horlogerie comprenant un bâti ou platine et ponts, un organe moteur généralement formé par un barillet, un organe régulateur généralement constitué par un balancier-spiral et un échappement.The present invention relates to a multicore vortex, generally comprising two cages, intended to be mounted in a watch movement comprising a frame or plate and bridges, a motor member generally formed by a barrel, a regulator member generally constituted by a pendulum -spiral and an exhaust.

Dans les formes d'exécution décrites dans les exemples qui suivent le tourbillon multicage comporte une cage externe et une cage interne qui peuvent être coaxiales ou présenter des axes de rotation orthogonaux l'un par rapport à l'autre. Ce tourbillon multicage est monté dans le mouvement d'horlogerie de manière à ce que la cage externe du tourbillon soit pivotée sur le bâti du mouvement et qu'elle soit reliée cinématiquement pour son entraînement en rotation à l'organe moteur dudit mouvement. La cage interne du tourbillon est, elle, pivotée dans la cage externe du tourbillon et porte l'organe régulateur ainsi que l'échappement. Cette cage interne porte une troisième roue en prise avec une seconde roue solidaire du bâti du mouvement tandis qu'un pignon de l'échappement porté par cette cage interne, est en prise avec une première roue solidaire de la cage externe du tourbillon.In the embodiments described in the examples which follow, the multi-eddy vortex comprises an outer cage and an inner cage which may be coaxial or have axes of rotation orthogonal to one another. This multichannel vortex is mounted in the clockwork movement so that the external cage of the tourbillon is pivoted on the movement frame and is kinematically connected for its rotational drive to the motor member of said movement. The inner cage of the vortex is itself rotated in the outer cage of the vortex and carries the regulating member and the exhaust. This inner cage carries a third wheel engaged with a second wheel secured to the movement frame while a pinion of the exhaust carried by this inner cage, is engaged with a first wheel secured to the outer cage of the vortex.

Ainsi, les cages du tourbillon sont entraînées en rotation par l'organe moteur du mouvement d'horlogerie à un rythme déterminé par l'organe réglant et l'échappement portés par la cage interne du tourbillon. Les vitesses de rotation des cages du tourbillon multicage peuvent être égales ou différentes ; par exemple, la cage interne peut tourner plus vite que la cage externe. Dans certaines exécutions la vitesse de rotation de la cage externe est d'un tour par minute et cette cage porte un index coopérant avec une graduation des secondes, fixée sur le bâti du mouvement.Thus, the tourbillon cages are rotated by the motor member of the watch movement at a rate determined by the regulating member and the exhaust carried by the internal cage of the tourbillon. Rotation speeds multicore vortex cages may be equal or different; for example, the inner cage can rotate faster than the outer cage. In some embodiments the speed of rotation of the outer cage is one revolution per minute and this cage carries an index cooperating with a graduation of the seconds, fixed on the frame of the movement.

La particularité de ce tourbillon multicage réside dans le fait, comme on le verra en détail de la description de formes d'exécution particulières dans ce qui suit, que la cage externe comporte au moins un élément distinctif et que la cage interne comporte elle aussi au moins un élément distinctif de telle sorte qu'au cours des rotations de ces cages externe et interne et pour au moins une position relative déterminée de ces deux cages un élément distinctif de la cage externe se combine avec un élément distinctif de la cage interne pour former une représentation particulière au porteur de la montre. Ainsi au cours du fonctionnement du tourbillon multicage cette représentation particulière, qui peut être un chiffre, une lettre, un logo, ou tout autre signe ou indication, est rendue visible à intervalles de temps prédéterminés. De cette manière, on obtient un effet visuel périodique inédit par la rotation des deux cages. Avantageusement, la durée de ces intervalles de temps peut aussi être différente des unités de temps, secondes, minutes, heures ou jours, et est déterminée par les liaisons cinématiques reliant les deux cages, les intervalles de temps pouvant être typiquement de 15 ou 30 secondes par exemple.The peculiarity of this multi-eddy tourbillon lies in the fact, as will be seen in detail in the description of particular embodiments in the following, that the outer cage has at least one distinctive element and that the inner cage also includes minus a distinctive element such that during the rotations of these outer and inner cages and for at least one determined relative position of these two cages a distinctive element of the outer cage combines with a distinctive element of the inner cage to form a particular representation to the wearer of the watch. Thus during the operation of the multicore vortex this particular representation, which may be a number, a letter, a logo, or any other sign or indication, is made visible at predetermined time intervals. In this way, an unprecedented periodic visual effect is obtained by rotating the two stands. Advantageously, the duration of these time intervals can also be different from the units of time, seconds, minutes, hours or days, and is determined by the kinematic links connecting the two cages, the time intervals being typically 15 or 30 seconds. for example.

Le tourbillon selon l'invention est incorporé dans un mouvement d'horlogerie, lui-même disposé dans une boîte de montre, de manière à ce que la représentation particulière soit visible de l'extérieur de la pièce d'horlogerie et que l'usager puisse ainsi compter ou apprécier l'écoulement du temps en observant l'apparition de cette représentation particulière à intervalles réguliers.The tourbillon according to the invention is incorporated in a watch movement, itself arranged in a watch case, so that the particular representation is visible from outside the timepiece and the user can thus count or appreciate the flow of time by observing the appearance of this particular representation at regular intervals.

Ainsi, par la configuration et la construction des cages interne et externe qui comprennent en plus des éléments fonctionnels, paliers pour leur pivotement et celui de l'organe réglant et de l'échappement, roue d'entraînement en rotation, on obtient des éléments de structures formant les éléments distinctifs. Chaque cage comporte au moins un de ces éléments distinctifs et grâce à ces moyens techniques ces éléments distinctifs sont mis en mouvement et forment à intervalles réguliers des représentations particulières conférant à la pièce d'horlogerie comportant un tel tourbillon non seulement la capacité de mesurer ou compter des intervalles de temps de durée déterminée, mais de présenter une animation graphique et ludique visible de l'extérieur de la pièce d'horlogerie.Thus, by the configuration and the construction of the inner and outer cages which furthermore comprise functional elements, bearings for their pivoting and that of the regulating member and the exhaust, rotating drive wheel, one obtains elements of structures forming the distinctive elements. Each cage has at least one of these distinctive elements and thanks to these technical means these distinctive elements are set in motion and form, at regular intervals, particular representations conferring on the timepiece comprising such a vortex not only the capacity to measure or count intervals of time of determined duration, but to present a graphic and playful animation visible from the outside of the timepiece.

La première forme d'exécution de la pièce d'horlogerie et du tourbillon multicage selon l'invention est illustrée aux figures 1 à 8, 9, 10 et 21.The first embodiment of the timepiece and the multichannel tourbillon according to the invention is illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 , 9, 10 and 21 .

Cette pièce d'horlogerie comporte une boîte 1 munie d'une glace 2 laissant apparaître un cadran 3 comportant une ouverture 4 bordée d'une graduation des secondes 5 et laissant apparaître le tourbillon multicage selon l'invention.This timepiece comprises a box 1 provided with a mirror 2 revealing a dial 3 having an opening 4 bordered by a graduation of seconds 5 and revealing the multi-eddy vortex according to the invention.

Dans cette première forme d'exécution le tourbillon multicage comporte deux cages coaxiales pivotées l'une par rapport à l'autre, une cage interne 6 sur laquelle est montée l'organe réglant soit un balancier-spiral et l'échappement et une cage externe 7 reliée cinématiquement au barillet du mouvement d'horlogerie de la pièce d'horlogerie.In this first embodiment, the multicore vortex comprises two coaxial cages pivoted relative to one another, an internal cage 6 on which is mounted the regulating member is a balance-spiral and the escapement and an outer cage 7 kinematically connected to the barrel of the watch movement of the timepiece.

La cage interne 6 (figure 9) comporte un premier plateau 8 relié à un second plateau 9 par des piliers 10. Les premier 8 et second 9 plateaux sont parallèles et coaxiaux à une direction C-C. Le balancier 11 et le spiral 10 de l'organe réglant sont pivotés entre le premier plateau 8 et le second plateau 9 coaxialement à la direction C-C. Le second plateau 9 porte l'échappement soit l'ancre 13 et le mobile d'échappement 14. Une première roue est fixée coaxialement au premier plateau 8 et engrène avec le pignon du mobile d'échappement 14.The inner cage 6 ( figure 9 ) comprises a first plate 8 connected to a second plate 9 by pillars 10. The first 8 and second 9 plates are parallel and coaxial with a direction CC. The balance 11 and the spiral 10 of the regulating member are pivoted between the first plate 8 and the second plate 9 coaxially with the direction CC. The second plate 9 carries the exhaust is the anchor 13 and the mobile escape 14. A first wheel is fixed coaxially to the first plate 8 and meshes with the pinion of the exhaust mobile 14.

La cage interne 6 porte un élément distinctif 15a, b interne formé dans l'exemple illustré par deux éléments de sa structure situés dans le plan du second plateau 9 et s'étendant radialement de façon diamétralement opposés.The inner cage 6 carries a distinctive element 15a, b internal formed in the example shown by two elements of its structure located in the plane of the second plate 9 and extending radially diametrically opposite.

Chacun de ces éléments structurels 15a, 15b présente dans cette forme d'exécution, vu en plan, la forme générale d'un pétale ou branche d'une croix de Malte. Ces éléments structurels 15a, 15b sont représentés en traits forts à la figure 10 pour une meilleure compréhension. Ensemble, ils forment donc l'élément distinctif de la cage interne présentant la forme générale, vu en plan, de deux branches opposées d'une croix de Malte. Cet élément distinctif 15a, 15b fait partie de la structure même de la cage interne 6.Each of these structural elements 15a, 15b has in this embodiment, seen in plan, the general shape of a petal or branch of a Maltese cross. These structural elements 15a, 15b are represented in strong lines at the figure 10 for a better understanding. Together, they thus form the distinctive element of the inner cage having the general shape, seen in plan, of two opposite branches of a Maltese cross. This distinctive element 15a, 15b forms part of the very structure of the inner cage 6.

Cette cage interne peut être réalisée en une seule pièce ou en deux pièces assemblées entre elles, par exemple par des vis.This inner cage can be made in one piece or in two pieces assembled together, for example by screws.

La cage externe 7 (figure 10) présente une forme générale cylindrique ajourée et comporte un support de palier supérieur 16 et un support de palier inférieur 17 situés dans des plans parallèles et alignés sur une direction B-B figurant l'axe de rotation de cette cage externe. Ces supports de paliers 16, 17 sont reliés par une structure incluant un premier et un second élément distinctif externe 18a, b et 19a, b. Ces éléments distinctifs 18, 19 de la cage externe sont représentés en traits forts à la figure 10 pour une meilleure compréhension.The outer cage 7 ( figure 10 ) has a generally openwork cylindrical shape and comprises an upper bearing support 16 and a lower bearing support 17 located in parallel planes and aligned on a direction BB showing the axis of rotation of this outer cage. These bearing supports 16, 17 are connected by a structure including a first and a second external distinguishing element 18a, b and 19a, b. These distinctive elements 18, 19 of the outer cage are represented in bold lines at the figure 10 for a better understanding.

Dans cet exemple, chaque élément distinctif 18, 19 de la cage externe comporte deux parties a, b diamétralement opposées et s'étendant radialement à partir des supports de paliers 16, respectivement 17 de telle sorte que lorsque l'on observe la cage externe suivant la direction B-B, ces éléments distinctifs 18a, b et 19a, b se superposent et représentent la forme générale de deux branches opposées d'une croix de Malte.In this example, each distinctive element 18, 19 of the outer cage comprises two diametrically opposed parts a, b extending radially from the bearing supports 16, 17 respectively, so that when the outer cage is observed next the direction BB, these distinctive elements 18a, b and 19a, b are superimposed and represent the general shape of two opposite branches of a Maltese cross.

Cette cage externe 7 peut être en une seule pièce ou en deux pièces assemblées entre elles.This outer cage 7 may be in one piece or in two pieces assembled together.

Dans cette première forme d'exécution du tourbillon multicage la cage interne 6 est pivotée sur la cage externe 7 coaxialement, c'est-à-dire que la direction B-B de la cage externe est confondue avec la direction C-C de la cage interne.In this first embodiment of the multicore vortex the inner cage 6 is pivoted on the outer cage 7 coaxially, that is to say that the direction BB of the outer cage is coincident with the direction CC of the inner cage.

La cage externe 7 est, elle, pivotée sur un bâti, platine et pont, du mouvement d'horlogerie de la pièce d'horlogerie de manière à ce que son axe de rotation B-B soit perpendiculaire à la platine ou au cadran 3 de la pièce d'horlogerie de telle façon que le tourbillon soit visible au travers de l'ouverture 4 du cadran 3.The outer cage 7 is pivoted on a frame, platinum and bridge, of the timepiece movement of the timepiece so that its axis of rotation BB is perpendicular to the plate or the dial 3 of the piece in such a way that the vortex is visible through the opening 4 of the dial 3.

Le support de palier supérieur 16 de la cage externe 7 porte un pignon de cage externe relié cinématiquement au barillet ou organe moteur de la pièce d'horlogerie.The upper bearing support 16 of the outer cage 7 carries an external cage pinion kinematically connected to the barrel or motor member of the timepiece.

Dans l'exemple décrit et illustré, la cage externe 7 effectue un tour complet en une minute. Cette cage externe porte une aiguille des secondes 24 coopérant avec la graduation des secondes 5 portée par le cadran 3 de la pièce d'horlogerie.In the example described and illustrated, the outer cage 7 performs a complete revolution in one minute. This outer cage carries a second hand 24 cooperating with the graduation seconds 5 worn by the dial 3 of the timepiece.

Dans cette forme d'exécution la cage interne 6 effectue deux tours complets en une minute.In this embodiment the inner cage 6 performs two complete turns in one minute.

Les figures 1 à 8 illustrent la position relative des éléments distinctifs 18a, b, 15a, b à des intervalles de temps de sept secondes et demie. On voit qu'au cours d'une minute les éléments distinctifs externe 18a, b et interne 15a, b se déplacent de manière à former toutes les trente secondes l'image ou la représentation particulière d'une croix de Malte (figures 1 et 5).The Figures 1 to 8 illustrate the relative position of the distinctive elements 18a, b, 15a, b at time intervals of seven and a half seconds. It can be seen that within one minute the external distinctive elements 18a, b and internal 15a, b move in such a way as to form every thirty seconds the image or the particular representation of a Maltese cross ( Figures 1 and 5 ).

Dans des variantes de cette forme d'exécution les vitesses des cages interne et externe peuvent être modifiées notamment par les rapports de nombre de dents entre le pignon du mobile d'échappement 14 et les mobiles de ces cages. On peut ainsi modifier l'intervalle de temps entre deux moments ou la représentation particulière est reconstituée par les deux éléments distinctifs 18, 19.In variants of this embodiment, the speeds of the inner and outer stands can be modified in particular by the ratios of the number of teeth between the pinion of the escapement wheel 14 and the mobiles of these cages. It is thus possible to modify the time interval between two moments where the particular representation is reconstituted by the two distinctive elements 18, 19.

Comme on le voit à la figure 21 dans cette première forme d'exécution le porteur de la montre voit le tourbillon à travers l'ouverture 4 du cadran. L'aiguille des secondes 24 affiche les secondes avec la graduation des secondes 5 portée par le cadran 3.As we see in figure 21 in this first embodiment the wearer of the watch sees the vortex through the opening 4 of the dial. The second hand 24 displays the seconds with the graduation of seconds 5 carried by the dial 3.

La représentation particulière est ainsi visible côté cadran de la montre et dans l'exemple décrit apparaît toute les trente secondes.The particular representation is thus visible on the dial side of the watch and in the example described appears every thirty seconds.

Dans la seconde forme d'exécution du tourbillon multicage illustrée aux figures 11 à 19 et 22 la représentation particulière apparaît latéralement à travers une ouverture 26 pratiquée dans la carrure de la boîte 1.In the second embodiment of the multicore vortex illustrated in FIGS. Figures 11 to 19 and 22 the particular representation appears laterally through an opening 26 made in the middle of the box 1.

La cage interne 6 du tourbillon est identique à celle de la première forme d'exécution et elle est montée en rotation autour de son axe C-C suivant la direction B-B de la cage externe 7 comme dans la première forme d'exécution.The inner cage 6 of the vortex is identical to that of the first embodiment and is rotatably mounted about its axis C-C in the direction B-B of the outer cage 7 as in the first embodiment.

La cage externe 7 de cette seconde forme d'exécution (figure 12) comporte une première roue 25, deux supports 26a, 26b portant chacun un palier 27a, 27b alignés sur une direction A-A perpendiculaire à la direction B-B de cette cage externe 7.The outer cage 7 of this second embodiment ( figure 12 ) comprises a first wheel 25, two supports 26a, 26b each bearing a bearing 27a, 27b aligned in a direction AA perpendicular to the direction BB of this outer cage 7.

Cette cage externe 7 est ainsi pivotée autour de la direction A-A sur le bâti 23 du mouvement, son axe de rotation est perpendiculaire à celui de la cage interne 6 et du balancier 11. Cette direction A-A est donc perpendiculaire au plan du cadran 3 dans cette seconde forme d'exécution.This outer cage 7 is thus pivoted about the direction AA on the frame 23 of the movement, its axis of rotation is perpendicular to that of the inner cage 6 and the rocker 11. This direction AA is perpendicular to the plane of the dial 3 in this second form of execution.

Dans cette forme d'exécution le pignon de cage externe 20 est porté par le palier 27b du bras 26b de la cage externe et non plus par le support de palier 16 de cette cage externe 7.In this embodiment, the outer cage gear 20 is carried by the bearing 27b of the arm 26b of the outer cage and no longer by the bearing support 16 of this outer cage 7.

Le support de palier inférieur 17 porte une troisième roue 21 coaxiale à la direction B-B en prise avec une seconde roue 22 fixée sur le bâti 23 du mouvement d'horlogerie de la pièce d'horlogerie.The lower bearing support 17 carries a third wheel 21 coaxial with the direction B-B engaged with a second wheel 22 fixed to the frame 23 of the timepiece movement of the timepiece.

L'autre palier 27a de cette cage externe 7 est pivotée sur une barrette 28 solidaire du bâti 23 du mouvement et porte l'aiguille des secondes 24.The other bearing 27a of this outer cage 7 is pivoted on a bar 28 integral with the frame 23 of the movement and carries the seconds hand 24.

Dans cette seconde forme d'exécution les cages interne 6 et externe 7 tournent à la même vitesse, soit un tour en une minute. Les figures 11 à 15 illustrent les positions relatives des cages interne 6 et externe 7 toutes les sept secondes et demie entre deux positions pour lesquelles la représentation particulière, ici, une croix de Malte, est représentée par le positionnement relatif des éléments distinctifs 15; 18, 19 de chacune des cages 6, 7. Encore, les vitesses des cages interne et externe peuvent être modifiées notamment par les rapports de nombre de dents entre le pignon du mobile d'échappement 14, la première roue 25 ainsi qu'entre la seconde roue 21 et la troisième roue 22.In this second embodiment the inner cage 6 and outer 7 rotate at the same speed, a lap in one minute. The Figures 11 to 15 illustrate the relative positions of the internal 6 and outer 7 cages every seven and a half seconds between two positions for which the particular representation, here, a Maltese cross, is represented by the relative positioning distinctive elements 15; 18, 19 of each of the cages 6, 7. Again, the speeds of the inner and outer cages can be modified in particular by the ratios of the number of teeth between the pinion of the escapement wheel 14, the first wheel 25 as well as between the second wheel 21 and the third wheel 22.

Dans cette forme d'exécution l'aiguille des secondes est portée par l'axe de rotation A-A de la cage externe et coopère avec la graduation 5 portée par le cadran 3 de la montre.In this embodiment the seconds hand is carried by the axis of rotation A-A of the outer cage and cooperates with the scale 5 carried by the dial 3 of the watch.

Dans les deux formes d'exécution décrites et illustrées, la représentation particulière est formée par deux éléments distinctifs 15; 18, 19 portés respectivement par la cage interne 6 et la cage externe 7 se retrouvant dans une configuration déterminée, ici, une croix de Malte, les éléments distinctifs étant des pétales ou bras de la croix de Malte.In the two embodiments described and illustrated, the particular representation is formed by two distinctive elements 15; 18, 19 carried respectively by the inner cage 6 and the outer cage 7 found in a specific configuration, here, a Maltese cross, the distinctive elements being petals or arms of the Maltese cross.

Dans d'autres formes d'exécution la représentation particulière peut être une lettre, un chiffre, un signe, un logo etc. ou une combinaison de ceux-ci pour autant qu'elle puisse être obtenue par la juxtaposition de deux éléments distinctifs portés par chacune des cages 6, 7 pour certaines positions relatives déterminées de ces cages. Comme on l'a vu, ci-devant par exemple dans l'exemple d'une croix de Malte l'élément distinctif de chaque cage peut comprendre deux (ou plusieurs) parties disposées symétriquement autour de l'axe de rotation de la cage.In other embodiments, the particular representation may be a letter, a number, a sign, a logo etc. or a combination thereof as far as it can be obtained by the juxtaposition of two distinctive elements carried by each of the cages 6, 7 for certain specific relative positions of these cages. As seen above, for example in the example of a Maltese cross, the distinctive element of each cage may comprise two (or more) parts arranged symmetrically about the axis of rotation of the cage.

La figure 20 illustre partiellement un tourbillon selon la seconde forme d'exécution, la cage externe 7 tournant autour de son axe A-A qui s'étend perpendiculairement à l'axe de rotation C-C de la cage interne 6, les cages interne et externe étant pivotées l'une sur l'autre les axes C-C et B-B étant confondu.The figure 20 partially illustrates a vortex according to the second embodiment, the outer cage 7 rotating about its axis AA which extends perpendicularly to the axis of rotation CC of the inner cage 6, the inner and outer cages being rotated one on the other the axes CC and BB being merged.

Le premier élément distinctif 18 de la cage externe 7 est indiqué sur la figure 20 par des hachures horizontales tandis que le second élément distinctif 15 de la cage interne 6 est indiqué sur ladite figure 20 par des hachures verticales. Dans cette variante la cage externe 7 ne comporte qu'un élément distinctif 18.The first distinctive element 18 of the outer cage 7 is indicated on the figure 20 by horizontal hatching while the second distinctive element 15 of the inner cage 6 is indicated on said figure 20 by vertical hatching. In this variant the outer cage 7 has only one distinctive element 18.

La juxtaposition de ces deux éléments distinctifs 15, 18 pour la position relative des deux cages 6, 7 illustrée à la figure 20, forme une représentation particulière qui présente la forme d'un G. Les cages 6, 7 tournent toutes deux à la vitesse d'un tour par minute, cette représentation particulière en forme de G est visible une fois par minute. Pour toutes les autres positions relatives des cages 6, 7 la lettre G n'est pas représentée.The juxtaposition of these two distinctive elements 15, 18 for the relative position of the two stands 6, 7 illustrated in FIG. figure 20 , forms a representation The cages 6, 7 both rotate at the speed of one revolution per minute, this particular G-shaped representation is visible once per minute. For all other relative positions of cages 6, 7 the letter G is not shown.

D'autres variantes sont possibles. Par exemple le tourbillon peut avoir plus de deux cages, ou les axes de rotation des cages peuvent être arrangés afin qu'ils ne soient pas perpendiculaires ou coaxiaux.Other variants are possible. For example, the vortex may have more than two cages, or the axes of rotation of the cages may be arranged so that they are not perpendicular or coaxial.

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Pièce d'horlogerie comprenant un tourbillon multicage dans un mouvement d'horlogerie, le tourbillon multicage comprenant une cage externe (7) et une cage interne (6) pivotée dans la cage externe (7), caractérisée par le fait que la cage externe (7) comporte au moins un élément distinctif (18); par le fait que la cage interne (6) comporte au moins un élément distinctif (15); et par le fait que pour au moins une position relative de la cage interne (6) par rapport à la cage externe (7) un élément distinctif (18) de la cage externe se combine avec un élément distinctif (15) de la cage interne pour former périodiquement une représentation particulière visible de l'extérieur de la pièce d'horlogerie.Timepiece comprising a multi-turn vortex in a clockwork movement, the multi-eddy tourbillon comprising an outer cage (7) and an inner cage (6) pivoted in the outer cage (7), characterized in that the outer cage ( 7) has at least one distinctive element (18); in that the inner cage (6) has at least one distinctive element (15); and in that at least one relative position of the inner cage (6) with respect to the outer cage (7) a distinctive element (18) of the outer cage is combined with a distinctive element (15) of the inner cage to periodically form a particular representation visible from outside the timepiece. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que la cage externe (7) est montée en rotation sur le bâti (23) et reliée cinématiquement pour son entraînement en rotation à un organe moteur, et en ce que la cage interne (6) porte un organe régulateur (11, 12) et un échappement (13, 14).Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer cage (7) is rotatably mounted on the frame (23) and kinematically connected for its rotational drive to a motor member, and in that the inner cage (6) carries a regulating member (11, 12) and an exhaust (13, 14). Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée par le fait que la cage externe (7) comporte deux éléments distinctifs externes (18, 19) se combinant alternativement, pour deux positions relatives de la cage interne (6) par rapport à la cage externe (7), avec le même élément distinctif interne (15) de la cage interne (6) pour former ladite représentation particulière.Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the outer cage (7) has two external distinguishing elements (18, 19) alternately combining for two relative positions of the inner cage (6) with respect to the outer cage (7), with the same internal distinctive element (15) of the inner cage (6) to form said particular representation. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée par le fait que la cage interne (6) est pivotée sur la cage externe (7) concentriquement à l'axe de rotation de cette cage externe (7).Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inner cage (6) is pivoted on the external cage (7) concentrically to the axis of rotation of this outer cage (7). Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée par le fait que la cage interne (6) est pivotée sur la cage externe (7) suivant un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation de cette cage externe (7).Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inner cage (6) is pivoted on the outer cage (7) along an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the outer cage (7). ). Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par le fait que l'axe du balancier (11) est coaxial à l'axe de rotation de la cage interne (6).Timepiece according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axis of the balance (11) is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the inner cage (6). Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par le fait que la représentation particulière comprend au moins une lettre ou chiffre.Timepiece according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the particular representation comprises at least one letter or number. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée par le fait que la représentation particulière comprend un signe non alphanumérique.Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the particular representation comprises a non-alphanumeric sign. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 8, caractérisée par le fait que le ou les éléments distinctifs (15, 18, 19) de chaque cage comprennent au moins deux parties disposées symétriquement autour de l'axe de rotation de cette cage.Timepiece according to claim 8, characterized in that the distinctive element or elements (15, 18, 19) of each cage comprise at least two parts arranged symmetrically about the axis of rotation of this cage. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 9, caractérisée par le fait que le ou les éléments distinctifs (15, 18, 19) de chaque cage comprennent deux pétales opposés (15a, 15b, 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b) d'une croix, telle qu'une croix de Malte.Timepiece according to claim 9, characterized in that the distinctive element or elements (15, 18, 19) of each cage comprise two opposite petals (15a, 15b, 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b) of a cross , such as a Maltese cross. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par le fait que la représentation particulière est visible au travers d'une ouverture (4) que comporte le cadran (3) de la pièce d'horlogerie.Timepiece according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the particular representation is visible through an opening (4) that comprises the dial (3) of the timepiece. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisée par le fait que la représentation particulière est visible au travers d'une ouverture (26) que comporte la carrure de la boîte (1) de la pièce d'horlogerie.Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the particular representation is visible through an opening (26) that comprises the middle of the box (1) of the timepiece.
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