阅读说明：本技术 密封装置 (Sealing device ) 是由 S·盖泽 R·西里 H·艾薇儿 J·博南芬特 于 2021-06-09 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种用于表(200)的密封装置(100),该密封装置(100)构造为被插入至中间部件(210)中所包括的主空间(201)中。所述密封装置(100)包括至少一个插入机构(110),其构造成插入所述主空间(201)中；至少一个第一密封元件组(120),其构造成密封所述中间部件(210)和所述至少一个插入机构(110)之间的所述主空间(201)；和至少一个第二密封元件组(140),其构造成密封至少一个驱动机构(130)和所述至少一个插入机构(110)之间的副空间(131)。(The invention relates to a sealing device (100) for a watch (200), the sealing device (100) being configured to be inserted into a main space (201) comprised in an intermediate part (210). The sealing device (100) comprises at least one insertion mechanism (110) configured to be inserted into the main space (201); at least one first sealing element group (120) configured to seal the main space (201) between the intermediate part (210) and the at least one insertion mechanism (110); and at least one second sealing element group (140) configured to seal an auxiliary space (131) between the at least one drive mechanism (130) and the at least one insertion mechanism (110).)

1. A sealing device (100), preferably a sealing device (100) of a watch (200), for a watch (200), the sealing device (100) being configured to be inserted into a main space (201) comprised in an intermediate part (210); the sealing device (100) comprises:

-at least one insertion mechanism (110); the at least one insertion mechanism (110) is configured to be inserted into the main space (201);

-at least one first sealing element group (120); -said at least one first sealing element group (120) is configured to seal said main space (201) between said intermediate part (210) and said at least one insertion mechanism (110);

-at least one drive mechanism (130); the at least one drive mechanism (130) comprises a secondary space (131), the secondary space (131) being configured to accommodate the at least one insertion mechanism (110); and

-at least one second sealing element group (140); the at least one second sealing element group (140) is configured to seal the secondary space (131) between the at least one drive mechanism (130) and the at least one insertion mechanism (110).

2. The sealing device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first sealing element group (120) comprises at least one first sealing element (121) and/or at least one first blocking mechanism (122).

3. The sealing device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one drive mechanism (130) comprises a cavity (134), the cavity (134) being configured to accommodate the at least one second sealing element group (140).

4. The sealing device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one second sealing element group (140) comprises at least one second sealing element (141) and/or at least one second blocking means (142).

5. The sealing device (100) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one first sealing element (121) and the at least one second sealing element are closer to each other than the at least one first blocking means (122) and the at least one second blocking means (142).

6. The sealing device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one drive mechanism (130) is configured to be held in at least one first position (101), driven in at least one second position (102) and displaced or displaced between the at least one first position (101) and the at least one second position (102).

7. The sealing device (100) according to claim 6, comprising at least one retaining mechanism (150), the at least one retaining mechanism (150) being configured to retain the at least one drive mechanism (130) in the at least one first position (101).

8. The sealing device (100) according to claim 7, wherein the at least one retaining mechanism (150) comprises at least one retaining element (151) arranged on the at least one insertion mechanism (110) and at least one retaining portion (153) arranged on the at least one drive mechanism (130); the at least one retaining element (151) is configured to detachably mate with the at least one retaining portion (153).

9. The sealing device (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the at least one insert means (110) comprises a bearing surface (113), the bearing surface (113) being configured to bring the at least one second sealing element (141) into contact with the at least one second blocking means (142) when the at least one drive means (130) is held in the at least one first position (101).

10. The sealing device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a compensation mechanism (160), the compensation mechanism (160) being configured to seal the secondary space (131) between the at least one drive mechanism (130) and the at least one insert mechanism (110) and/or to compensate for a clearance of the at least one holding mechanism (150).

11. The sealing device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one insertion mechanism (110) comprises an abutment mechanism (114), the abutment mechanism (114) being configured to abut against the intermediate part (210) and/or against the at least one drive mechanism (130).

12. The sealing device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one insertion mechanism (110) comprises a support mechanism (112), the support mechanism (112) being configured to support the at least one first sealing element group (120).

13. The sealing device (100) according to claim 12, wherein the at least one first sealing element group (120) is arranged between the support means (112) and the abutment means (114).

14. A watch (200) configured to be sealed, the watch comprising a sealing device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a sealing device for a watch that can be sealed under high pressure.

Background

Current crowns are designed for certain depths. Beyond this depth, it is difficult to guarantee the tightness of the watch due to the strong pressures exerted on the different parts of the watch, in particular on the crown.

Furthermore, the sealing systems on the market are not satisfactory for diving fans or professional divers, since, as mentioned above, on the one hand the tightness cannot be guaranteed, or when it is guaranteed, this would be disadvantageous for handling the crown which cannot be handled simply.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention relates to a sealing device for a watch, preferably a watch; the sealing device is configured to be inserted into a main space included in the intermediate member; the sealing device includes:

-at least one insertion mechanism; the at least one insertion mechanism is configured to be inserted into the main space;

-at least one first sealing element group; the at least one first sealing element group is configured to seal the main space between the intermediate part and the at least one insert mechanism;

-at least one drive mechanism; the at least one drive mechanism includes a secondary space configured to receive the at least one insertion mechanism;

-at least one second sealing element group; the at least one second sealing element set is configured to seal the auxiliary space between the at least one drive mechanism and the at least one interposer mechanism.

Thanks to this arrangement, the sealing device allows to seal the watch, more particularly the primary space between the intermediate part and the at least one insert, and the secondary space between the at least one drive mechanism and the at least one insert, at high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar.

According to one embodiment, the at least one first sealing element group comprises at least one first sealing element and/or at least one first blocking mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the at least one first blocking mechanism is harder than the at least one first sealing element.

According to one embodiment, the at least one first sealing element is a first sealing gasket.

According to one embodiment, the at least one first blocking mechanism is configured to limit, preferably block, a total or partial displacement of the at least one first sealing element in the main space.

According to one embodiment, the main space comprises a first main volume and a second main volume, the at least one first blocking mechanism and the at least one first sealing element being located in the first main volume; the at least one first blocking mechanism is configured to limit (preferably block) a full or partial displacement of the at least one first sealing element from the first main volume to the second main volume.

As a result of any of these arrangements described above, the main space is sealed at a high pressure, for example less than 1500 bar.

According to one embodiment, the at least one drive mechanism comprises a cavity configured to accommodate the at least one second sealing element group.

According to one embodiment, the cavity is a recess inside the at least one drive mechanism.

As a result of any of these arrangements described above, the at least one second sealing element group is accommodated in the auxiliary space in the at least one drive mechanism without interfering with the movement of the at least one insertion mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the at least one second sealing element group comprises at least one second sealing element and/or at least one second blocking mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the at least one second blocking mechanism is harder than the at least one second sealing element.

According to one embodiment, the at least one second sealing element is a second sealing gasket.

According to one embodiment, the at least one second blocking mechanism is configured to limit, preferably block, a total or partial displacement of the at least one second sealing element in the auxiliary space.

According to one embodiment, the secondary space comprises a first secondary volume and a second secondary volume, the at least one second blocking means and the at least one second sealing element being located in the first secondary volume; the at least one second blocking mechanism is configured to limit (preferably block) full or partial displacement of the at least one second sealing element from the first secondary volume to the second secondary volume.

According to one embodiment, said cavity (preferably said recess) is located in said first secondary volume of said at least one drive mechanism.

As a result of any of these arrangements described above, the secondary space is sealed at a high pressure, for example less than 1500 bar.

According to one embodiment, the at least one first sealing element and the at least one second sealing element are closer to each other than the at least one first blocking mechanism and the at least one second blocking mechanism.

With this arrangement, the at least one first sealing element and the at least one second sealing element are the first components on the water penetration path.

According to one embodiment, the at least one drive mechanism is configured to be held in at least one first position, to be driven in the at least one second position and to be displaced or displaced between the at least one first position and the at least one second position.

Due to this arrangement, the at least one drive mechanism may be retained.

According to one embodiment, the sealing device comprises at least one retaining mechanism configured to retain the at least one drive mechanism in the at least one first position.

According to one embodiment, the at least one retaining mechanism comprises at least one retaining element arranged on the at least one insertion mechanism and at least one retaining portion arranged on the at least one drive mechanism; the at least one retaining element is configured to removably mate with the at least one retaining portion.

According to one embodiment, the at least one insertion mechanism is configured to displace the at least one drive mechanism when the at least one holding element is engaged with the at least one holding portion.

According to one embodiment, the at least one retaining element is an internal thread (tapping) or an external thread (thread) arranged on the inner circumference of the at least one insertion mechanism, and the at least one retaining portion is an external thread or an internal thread arranged on the outer circumference of the at least one drive mechanism.

According to one embodiment, said at least one insertion mechanism has a hollow cylindrical shape, preferably a tube, and said at least one drive mechanism preferably comprises at least one sliding member within said secondary space, said at least one sliding member being configured to slide in said hollow cylindrical part (preferably said tube).

According to one embodiment, the at least one holding element is opposite to the at least one holding portion, preferably the at least one holding element is arranged on an inner circumference of the at least one insertion mechanism and the at least one holding portion is arranged on an outer circumference of the at least one drive mechanism.

According to one embodiment, said at least one holding element is opposite to said at least one holding portion, preferably said at least one holding element is arranged on the inner circumference of said hollow cylindrical part (preferably said tube) and said at least one holding portion is arranged on the outer circumference of said at least one sliding member.

As a result of any of these arrangements described above, the at least one drive mechanism may be held in the at least one first position and displaced or displaced between the at least one first position and the at least one second position.

According to one embodiment, the at least one insertion mechanism comprises a bearing surface configured to bring the at least one second sealing element into contact with the at least one second blocking mechanism when the at least one drive mechanism is held in the at least one first position.

Thanks to this arrangement, the at least one second sealing element may be in contact with the at least one second blocking means when the at least one drive means is held in the at least one first position.

According to one embodiment, the sealing arrangement comprises a compensation mechanism configured to seal the auxiliary space between the at least one drive mechanism and the at least one insertion mechanism and/or to compensate for a clearance of the at least one holding mechanism.

With this arrangement, the compensation mechanism can compensate for the gap caused by the manufacturing tolerances of the at least one retaining mechanism, thereby sealing the auxiliary space between the at least one drive mechanism and the at least one interposer.

According to one embodiment, the at least one insertion mechanism comprises an abutment mechanism configured to abut against the intermediate part and/or against the at least one drive mechanism.

Thanks to this arrangement, the abutment means allow to limit the insertion of the at least one insertion means into the main space and/or the displacement of the at least one drive means when the at least one drive means is in the second position.

According to one embodiment, the at least one insertion mechanism comprises a support mechanism configured to support the at least one first sealing element group.

Due to this arrangement, the bearing mechanism allows limiting the displacement of the at least one first sealing element group during high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar.

According to one embodiment, said at least one first sealing element group is arranged between said support means and said abutment means.

Due to this arrangement, the bearing mechanism allows limiting the displacement of the at least one first sealing element group during high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar.

The invention relates to a watch configured to be sealed, comprising a sealing device according to the invention.

Thanks to this arrangement, the watch is sealed at high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar, by the sealing means, which allow sealing the main space between the intermediate part and the at least one insert and the auxiliary space between the at least one drive mechanism and the at least one insert.

Drawings

The invention will be described in more detail below, by way of non-limiting example, using the accompanying drawings, in which:

figure 1A shows the sealing device 100 for a watch 200 in at least one first position 101; and

fig. 1B shows the sealing device 100 for a watch 200 in at least one second position 102.

Detailed Description

Current crowns provide some sealing. However, when high pressures, for example higher than 300 bar, are reached, the operation of the crown, which cannot be easily handled, is not favoured in order to ensure this tightness.

This is not the case for the watch 200 according to the invention, which watch 200 is sealed at these high pressures, thanks to the sealing device 100. In practice, said sealing device 100 for a watch 200 (preferably of watch 200) is configured to be inserted in a main space 201 comprised in a middle part 210 of said watch 200 and comprises at least one insertion mechanism 110, at least one first sealing element group 120, at least one second sealing element group 140 and at least one driving mechanism 130.

The latter, i.e. the at least one drive mechanism 130, may be held in at least one first position 101, visible in fig. 1A, and may be driven in the at least one second position 102, visible in fig. 1B. The at least one drive mechanism 130 may be displaced or displaced between the at least one first position 101 visible in fig. 1A and the at least one second position 102 visible in fig. 1B.

The holding in the at least one first position 101 can be allowed via at least one holding mechanism 150. The at least one retaining mechanism 150 includes at least one retaining element 151 disposed on the at least one insertion mechanism 110, the at least one retaining element 151 configured to removably mate with at least one retaining portion 153 disposed on the at least one drive mechanism 130. The at least one insertion mechanism 110 is configured to displace the at least one drive mechanism 130 when the at least one retaining element 151 is mated with the at least one retaining portion 153.

More specifically, the at least one retaining element 151 is an internal or external thread arranged on the inner circumference of the at least one insertion mechanism 110, and opposite the at least one retaining portion 153, the at least one retaining portion 153 may be in the form of an external or internal thread arranged on the outer circumference of the at least one drive mechanism 130.

In practice, said at least one insertion mechanism 110 has a hollow cylindrical shape, preferably a tube, and said at least one drive mechanism 130 comprises at least one sliding member 139, preferably wholly or partly located within the secondary space 131 comprised by said at least one drive mechanism 130, said at least one sliding member 139 being configured to slide in said hollow cylindrical shape (preferably said tube).

It can be seen in the figures that the at least one holding element 151 is opposite to the at least one holding portion 153, preferably the at least one holding element 151 is arranged on the inner circumference of the hollow cylindrical part (preferably the tube) and the at least one holding portion 153 is arranged on the outer circumference of the at least one sliding member 139, such that the at least one drive mechanism 130 can be held in the at least one first position 101 and displaced or displaced between the at least one first position 101 and the at least one second position 102.

As described above, the middle part 210 of the watch 200 includes the main space 201, and the at least one insertion mechanism 110 is inserted into the main space 201. The abutment mechanism 114 comprised by the at least one insertion mechanism 110 allows abutment against the intermediate part 210 when the at least one insertion mechanism 110 is inserted, and/or against the at least one drive mechanism 130 when the at least one drive mechanism 130 is in the first position 101, thereby limiting insertion of the at least one insertion mechanism 110 into the main space and/or displacement of the at least one drive mechanism 130. Furthermore, when the at least one drive mechanism 130 is in the first position 101, contact is made between the at least one drive mechanism 130 and the abutment mechanism 114, thereby improving the seal between the secondary space 131 and the at least one drive mechanism 130.

The at least one drive mechanism 130 in turn comprises a secondary space 131, the secondary space 131 being configured to receive the at least one insertion mechanism 110. The cavity 134, preferably a recess 134 inside the at least one drive mechanism 130, allows to accommodate the at least one second sealing element group 140, thereby sealing the secondary space 131 between the at least one drive mechanism 130 and the at least one insertion mechanism 110.

As can be seen in fig. 1A, the at least one second sealing element group 140 comprises at least one second sealing element 141 (preferably a second gasket 141) and/or at least one second blocking mechanism 142: the at least one second blocking mechanism 142 is harder than the at least one second sealing element 141. The at least one second blocking mechanism 142 is configured to limit the displacement of all or part of the at least one second sealing element 141 in the secondary space 131, preferably to prevent the displacement of the at least one second sealing element 141 in the secondary space 131.

As can be seen in fig. 1A and 1B, said secondary space 131 comprises a first secondary volume 133 and a second secondary volume 132, said first secondary volume 133 comprising said cavity 134 (preferably said groove 134), and said at least one second blocking means 142 and said at least one second sealing element 141 being located in said first secondary volume 133. The at least one second blocking mechanism 142 is configured to limit (preferably block) all or a portion of the displacement of the at least one second sealing element 141 from the first secondary volume 133 to the second secondary volume 132.

Furthermore, the at least one insertion mechanism 110 comprises a bearing surface 113, the bearing surface 113 being configured to bring the at least one second sealing element 141 into contact with the at least one second blocking mechanism 142 when the at least one drive mechanism 130 is held in the at least one first position 101, such that the at least one second sealing element 141 may be brought into contact with the at least one second blocking mechanism 142 when the at least one drive mechanism 130 is held in the at least one first position 101.

As can also be seen in fig. 1A and 1B, the sealing device 100 comprises a compensation mechanism 160, the compensation mechanism 160 being configured to seal the secondary space 131 between the at least one drive mechanism 130 and the at least one insert mechanism 110 and/or to compensate for a clearance of the at least one retaining mechanism 150, thereby compensating for the clearance caused by manufacturing tolerances of the at least one retaining mechanism 150 when the at least one drive mechanism 130 is retained in the first position 101, thereby sealing the secondary space 131 between the at least one drive mechanism 130 and the at least one insert mechanism 110.

Said at least one first sealing element group 120 is configured to seal said main space 201, preferably on said at least one interposition member 110, between said intermediate part 210 and said at least one interposition member 110, and comprises at least one first sealing element 121 (preferably a first gasket 121) and/or at least one first blocking means 122: the at least one first blocking mechanism 122 is harder than the at least one first sealing element 121.

As can be seen from the figures, the at least one first sealing element 121 and the at least one second sealing element 141 are closer to each other than the at least one first blocking means 122 and the at least one second blocking means 142, so that the at least one first sealing element and the at least one second sealing element are the first components on the water penetration path.

The at least one first blocking mechanism 122 is in turn configured to limit a total or partial displacement of the at least one first sealing element 121 in the main space 201, preferably to block said displacement of the at least one first sealing element 121 in the main space 201. In practice, said main space 201 comprises a first main volume 203 and a second main volume 202, said first main volume 203 comprising said at least one first blocking means 122 and said at least one first sealing element 121. The at least one first blocking mechanism 122 is configured to limit (preferably block) a total or partial displacement of the at least one first sealing element 121 from the first main volume 203 to the second main volume 202, thereby sealing the main space 201 at a high pressure, for example less than 1500 bar.

According to an embodiment, a support mechanism 112 comprised by the at least one insertion mechanism 110 is added for this purpose to support the at least one first sealing element group 120, thereby enhancing the limitation of the displacement of the at least one first sealing element group 120 at high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar. In practice, said at least one first sealing element group 120 is arranged between said support means 112 and said abutment means 114.

Of course, the sealing device 100 allows to seal the watch 200 at high pressures, for example less than 1500 bar, more specifically to seal said primary space 201 between said intermediate part 210 and said at least one insertion mechanism 110 and said secondary space 131 between said at least one drive mechanism 130 and said at least one insertion mechanism 110.