Timepiece including two cases able to pivot with respect to each other
US6944098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B37/0427
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The timepiece comprises a body forming a case inside which is accommodated a clockwork-movement. This body comprises an upper case (1), which has a front face having first display means (16), and a lower case (2), which has a front face having second display means (26). One of the cases is mounted pivoting on the other about a pivoting axis (X) substantially perpendicular to the general plane of the cases and can occupy a closed position, in which the upper case is superposed on the lower case, and an open position, in which the upper case has pivoted sideways and lets the second display means (26) be seen. The clockwork-movement comprises respective portions (100, 200), accommodated in the upper and lower cases to drive the first and second display means, and a drive mechanism (5) ensuring a kinematic link between the two portions of the clockwork-movement. This kinematic link is interrupted when the cases are put in the open position.
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