A clock including an actuating element and a pusher

Abstract

To provide a watch with an operating element and a pusher, where the watch avoids drawbacks of the prior art and realizes a possibility of switching a large number of functions with a small number of pushers, where the large number is greater than the small number.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a watch with an operating element and a pusher 9, where the operating element is adjustable in at least two positions. In a first position of the operating element, the pusher 9 can effectively operatively switch a first function of the watch from a neutral position via a first lever assembly 10. In a second position of the operating element, the pusher 9 can effectively operatively switch a second function of the watch via a second lever assembly 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a timepiece comprising an operating element and a pusher, the operating element being adjustable to at least two positions, and in a first position of the operating element, the pusher being operably switchable to enable a first function of the timepiece via a first lever assembly from a neutral position.

Background Art

[0002] In timepieces with a crown and one or more pushers, it is known to always assign a single and specific function to a pusher. For example, a pusher as a month correction part corrects only the month of the calendar display. The start / stop pusher in a chronograph switches the mode between stopping and starting the measurement of a stopwatch.

[0003] In timepieces with multiple functions, multiple pushers may be provided. For example, a stopwatch with a perpetual calendar can have up to seven pushers. As a result, the components and installation space become large, it becomes difficult to understand the pusher assembly, and there is a risk of misoperation. Furthermore, it takes more effort to seal each pusher against water intrusion.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to avoid the above-mentioned drawbacks in a timepiece comprising an operating element and a pusher of the type described at the beginning, and to realize the possibility of switching more functions than the number of pushers with a small number of pushers.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve this problem, in a second position of the operating element, the pusher is characterized in that it is operably switchable to enable a second function of the timepiece via a second lever assembly.

[0006] With this configuration, the same single pusher can be effectively switched from the first function to the second function by the second position of the actuating element. In other words, a single pusher can effectively operate two functions in the watch. This reduces the number of parts and the required installation space.

[0007] In a space-saving and simple configuration, the actuating element can be adjusted between a first position and a second position in the axial direction.

[0008] A further reduction in the number of pushers can be achieved by enabling the further functions of the watch to be effectively switched by further positions of the actuating element.

[0009] In multiple functions, the actuating element can be a winding shaft displaceable in the axial direction, and by means of the winding shaft, in addition to the effective switchability of the pusher, the perfume box of the watch can be wound up in the winding position and / or the hand setting of the watch can be changed in the hand setting position.

[0010] In order to eliminate the need to actively reset the pusher after effectively switching the function, the pusher can be made switchable to automatically return to the neutral position when not in operation.

[0011] In a space-saving and simple configuration, a switching lever pivotable around the switching lever axis by the actuating element is pivotable between a first switching position and a second switching position, and in the first switching position, the first lever assembly is effectively switched to operate the first function of the watch, and in the second switching position, the second lever assembly is effectively switched to operate the second function of the watch.

[0012] In this case, the slider is adjustable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position by means of a switching lever, and by means of the slider, an operative connection can be established between the pusher and the first lever assembly in the first adjustment position and between the pusher and the second lever assembly in the second adjustment position.

[0013] The switching from the first function to the second function in the clock is made possible by the slider having a transmission element, the transmission element being arranged between the pusher and a first load element in the first lever assembly in the first adjustment position and between the pusher and a second load element in the second lever assembly in the second adjustment position.

[0014] The lever assembly has a first lever pivotable about a first lever axis, and the second lever assembly has a second lever pivotable about a second lever axis.

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings will be described in more detail.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] A part of the clock shown in the figure shows a winding shaft 1 that is displaceable from a neutral position in the axial direction from a first position to a second position.

[0018] The two - armed angular lever 2 having a first lever arm 4 and a second lever arm 5 is pivotable about an angular lever axis 3 from a neutral position to a first position and a second position by the winding shaft 1.

[0019] A switching lever 7 pivotable about a first switching lever axis 6 by the free end of the first lever arm 4 is pivotable to a first switching position and a second switching position.

[0020] By the switching lever 7, a slider 8 is movable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position. In the first adjustment position, an operative connection is established between a first pusher 9 and a first lever 14 of a first lever assembly 10 about a first lever axis 13, and in the second adjustment position, an operative connection is established between the first pusher 9 and a second lever 16 of a second lever assembly 11 about a second lever axis 15.

[0021] For this purpose, a transmission element 12 arranged on the slider 8 is positioned such that in the first adjustment position, it is arranged in the acting direction between the first pusher 9 and a first load element 17 in the first lever assembly 10.

[0022] By the pivoting of the first lever 14, this first lever 14 acts on a switching element (not shown) of the first function in the clock.

[0023] By pivoting the switching lever 7 to move the slider 8 from its first adjustment position to the second adjustment position, the transmission element 12 is re - positioned such that it is arranged in the acting direction between the first pusher 9 and a second load element 18 in the second lever assembly 11.

[0024] By turning the second lever 16, the second lever 16 acts on a switching element (not shown) of the second function in the clock.

[0025] When the first pusher 9 is actuated from its non - actuated position and presses on the transmission element 12 of the slider 8, depending on which of the load elements 17, 18 is located in the acting direction of the first pusher 9 and the transmission element 12, the load element 17 or the load element 18 is loaded. Thereby, the functions of the clock assigned to each of the load elements 17, 18 are effectively actuated.

[0026] The switching lever 7' pivotable about the first switching axis 6' by the free end of the second lever arm 5 is pivotable between a first switching position and a second switching position. By the switching lever 7', the slider 8' is movable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position. In the first adjustment position, an operative connection is established between the second pusher 19 and the first lever 14' of the first lever assembly 10' about the first lever axis 13'. In the second adjustment position, an operative connection is established between the second pusher 19 and the second lever 16' of the second lever assembly 11' about the second lever axis 15'.

[0027] For this purpose, the transmission element 12' arranged on the slider 8' is positioned such that in the first adjustment position, it is arranged in the acting direction between the second pusher 19 and the first load element 17' in the first lever assembly 10'.

[0028] By turning the first lever 14', the first lever 14' acts on a switching element (not shown) of the third function in the clock.

[0029] By turning the switching lever 7' to move the slider 8' from its first adjustment position to the second adjustment position, the transmission element 12' is re - positioned such that it is arranged in the acting direction between the second pusher 19 and the second load element 18' in the second lever assembly 11'.

[0030] By turning the second lever 16', this second lever 16' acts on a switching element (not shown) for the fourth function in the clock.

[0031] When the second pusher 19 is actuated from its non - operating position and presses against the transmission element 12' of the slider 8', depending on which of the load elements 17', 18' is located in the acting direction of the second pusher 19 and the transmission element 12', either the load element 17' or the load element 18' is loaded. Thereby, the functions of the clock assigned to each load element 17, 18 are effectively actuated.

Explanation of Signs

[0032] 1 Spindle 2 Angular lever 3 Angular lever axis 4 First lever arm 5 Second lever arm 6 Switching lever axis 6' Switching lever axis 7 Switching lever 7' Switching lever 8 Slider 8' Slider 9 First pusher 10 First lever assembly 10' First lever assembly 11 Second lever assembly 11' Second lever assembly 12 Transmission element 12' Transmission element 13 First lever axis 13' First lever axis 14 First lever 14' First lever 15 Second lever axis 15' Second lever axis 16 Second lever 16' Second lever 17 First load element 17' First load element 18 Second load element 18' Second load element 19 The second pusher

Claims

1. A timepiece comprising an actuating element and a pusher (9), said actuating element being adjustable to at least two positions, A timepiece in which, in a first position of the actuating element, the pusher (9) is capable of effectively switching from a neutral position to a first function of the timepiece via a first lever assembly (10), In a second position of the actuating element, the pusher (9) is capable of effectively activating a second function of the timepiece via a second lever assembly (11); A timepiece, characterized in that said actuating element is a winding shaft (1) and is adjustable in the axial direction of said winding shaft (1) between said first position and said second position.

2. 2. A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that further positions of the actuating element effectively enable further functions of the timepiece to be switched on.

3. 2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating element allows a further pusher (19) to effectively activate two further functions of the timepiece.

4. 2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the winding shaft (1) allows, in addition to the effective switching possibility of the pushers (9, 19), the barrel of the timepiece to be wound in a winding position and / or the hand setting of the timepiece to be changed in a hand setting position.

5. 2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the pusher (9, 19) is switchable to automatically return to a neutral position in the event of non-activation.

6. A timepiece as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the actuating element allows a switching lever (7, 7') which is rotatable about a switching lever axis (6, 6') to be pivoted between a first switching position and a second switching position, and in the first switching position, the first lever assembly (10, 10') is switched to be effectively operable for a first function of the timepiece, and in the second switching position, the second lever assembly (11, 11') is switched to be effectively operable for a second function of the timepiece.

7. 7. The timepiece according to claim 6, characterized in that the switching lever (7, 7') allows a slider (8, 8') to be adjusted between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position, and in the first adjustment position, the slider (8, 8') allows an operative connection to be established between the pusher (9, 19) and the first lever assembly (10, 10') and in the second adjustment position, an operative connection to be established between the pusher (9, 19) and the second lever assembly (11, 11').

8. 8. The timepiece according to claim 7, characterized in that the slider has a transmission element which, in the first adjustment position, is arranged between the pusher (9, 19) and a first load element (17, 17') of the first lever assembly, and which, in the second adjustment position, is arranged between the pusher (9, 19) and a second load element (18, 18') of the second lever assembly (11, 11').

9. 2. A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the first lever assembly (10, 10') has a first lever (14, 14') pivotable about a first lever axis (13, 13') and the second lever assembly (11, 11') has a second lever (16, 16') pivotable about a second lever axis (15, 15').

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