DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure generally relates to a watch. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a mechanical movement of the watch. Embodiments of the present disclosure, relates to a device for adjusting indications of the watch.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Timepieces can either be an analog or digital display. Such analog or digital displays, such as wristwatches, wall clocks and the like have evolved from mere time keeping device to a multi-functional instrument for daily use. In recent past, the timepieces are configured to indicate parameters such as time in various time-zones, alarms, altitude, barometric pressure, speed and fitness parameters such as calories burnt, step count and the like.

The advent of modern technology however has, shifted the focus of users not only on the functionality of the timepiece, but also to its aesthetic appeal. One of the parameters for aesthetic appeal, that is recently gaining popularity is the thickness of the watch. That is, the users are focussing on the compactness of the timepiece without compromising on its functionalities. To cater these requirements significant contribution in innovation of both functionality and aesthetic appeal of the timepieces, especially in watches which has developed significantly.

One such innovation, is addition of multiple components such as multiple setting gears in the watch movement, to indicate various functional parameters. Also, additional sub-components such as a yoke, a jumper setting lever and a Centre Second Stop Lever [CSSL] needs to be added, as a means for adjusting the parameters, as per user’s requirement. These additional mechanical components, makes the watch cumbersome and bulky, which is aesthetically undesirable.

During adjustment of the indications or setting in the watch, a setting lever is used to operate several gears in order to adjust the indications of the watch. The setting lever is usually connected to a yoke member which are several pieces of adjustment devices fixed on the watch base plate to change the various indications of the watch. Conventionally, during adjustment of the indications of the watch, power was continuously consumed by the watch movement during adjustment. This leads to power being wasted unconditionally leading to a shorter span of the power source such as a battery of the watch. Also, manufacturing individual yoke members was expensive and each of these individual yoke members needed to be fastened to the base plate of the watch leading to an overall increase in the number of parts that goes into the watch. Also, during adjustment of the various indications, several of the gears connected to the motor was continuously rotating which again led to power consumption. Moreover, any reverse rotation provided to such continuously rotating gears caused undesired messing thereby leading to damage of the gears.

The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above.

The information disclosed in this Background of the disclosure section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a system as disclosed and additional advantages are provided through the system as described in the present disclosure.

Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, an integrated yoke member for a watch is disclosed. The integrated yoke member comprises a base member connectable to a main plate of the watch. An arcuate first arm member extending from the base member, wherein end of the arcuate first arm member is defined with a hook portion. A second arm member extending from the base member away from the arcuate first arm member, wherein a free end of the second arm member is configured with a yoke. A third arm member extending opposite to the arcuate first arm member, wherein a free end of the third arm member is defined with a stopper portion and extends away from the second arm member.
In an embodiment, a base portion of the second arm member is defined with a first slot and a second slot provided at a distance from the first slot.
In an embodiment, length of the second arm member extends above the arcuate first arm member and the third arm member thereby providing a resilient force upon displacement of the second arm member.
In another non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a system for adjusting indications in a watch is disclosed. The system comprises an actuation plate pivotally fixed to a main plate of the watch. A setting stem configured with a sliding pinion is inserted into the main plate (BP) of the watch, wherein, a portion of the actuation plate is in contact with a slot provided on the setting stem and pivots the actuation plate upon displacement of the setting stem. A first actuation pin provided on the actuation plate, wherein the first actuation pin is in contact with an integrated yoke member and displaces the integrated yoke member upon actuation of the setting stem. The integrated yoke member comprises a base member connectable to a main plate of the watch. An arcuate first arm member extending from the base member, wherein end of the arcuate first arm member is defined with a hook portion. A second arm member extending from the base member away from the arcuate first arm member, wherein a free end of the second arm member is configured with a yoke. A third arm member extending opposite to the arcuate first arm member, wherein a free end of the third arm member is defined with a stopper portion and extends away from the second arm member.
In an embodiment, the setting stem when actuated to a first position, displaces the first actuation pin to the first slot for adjusting indications of the watch.

In an embodiment, actuation of the setting stem to the first position displaces the second arm member for adjusting a date or a day setting of the watch.

In an embodiment, the setting stem when actuated to a second position, displaces the first actuation pin to the second slot for adjusting indications of the watch.

In an embodiment, actuation of the setting stem displaces the third arm member for arresting movement of at least one setting gear for adjusting a time of the watch.

In an embodiment, the second arm member with the yoke upon actuation of the setting stem to the second position imparts resilient forces for displacing the third arm member to lock and arrest movement of the at least one setting gear.

In an embodiment, the hook member of the arcuate first arm member hooks a pivot point of the actuation plate to aid in displacing the second arm member and the third arm member upon actuation of the setting stem.

In an embodiment, engagement of the third arm member with the at least one setting gear prevents drainage of power from a power source of the watch while adjusting the time of the watch.

One or more shortcomings of conventional assemblies are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of an assembly as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for operation of a watch movement is provided. The device comprises at least one lever member having a first end pivotally mounted to the watch movement and a second end extending radially along the watch movement. The at least one lever member engages with a setting stem of the watch movement, to enable the user to actuate and adjust the watch movement. The at least first lever member is configured with a teeth profile, for selectively engaging with at least one setting gear of the watch movement. This configuration, enables the user to select the appropriate setting gear for adjustment of the watch movement. Further, the second end includes a protrusion, configured to contact with a first link member of the watch movement. The second end is configured to act as a resilient member, for providing resistance to the pivotal movement of the at least one lever member.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated yoke member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates exploded view of the integrated yoke member lined over a main plate of a watch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure..

Figure 3 illustrates an assembled view of the integrated yoke member assembled on the main plate of the watch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 illustrates magnified view of the integrated yoke member assembled on the main plate of the watch with a setting stem in first position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 illustrates magnified view of the integrated yoke member assembled on the main plate of the watch with the setting stem in second position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the description of the disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent devices and systems do not depart from the scope of the disclosure. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, as to a device and a system, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and the scope of the disclosure.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device and a system that comprises a list of acts does not include only those acts but may include other acts not expressly listed or inherent to such method. In other words, one or more acts in a method proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other acts or additional acts in the method.

Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses an integrated yoke member for a watch. The integrated yoke member is fixed to a main plate of the watch in order to adjust indications of the watch. The integrated yoke member comprises of a first arcuate arm having a hook portion at the free end. a second arm member is provided which extends from the main plate of the watch away from the first arm member and is provided with a yoke at the free end. due to the length of the second arm member and the presence of the yoke creates a resilient force within the second arm member. A third arm member extending from the main plate opposite to the arcuate first arm member comprises a stopper member at the free end. Further, a system is provided for adjusting indications of the watch with the aid of the integrated yoke member. An actuation plate and a setting stem is provided on the main plate of the watch such that, the actuation plate is connected to the setting stem and upon actuation of the setting stem, the integrated yoke member and its arms are operated to adjust the indications of the watch.

Henceforth, the present disclosure is explained with the help of figures for an integrated yoke member and a system thereof. However, such exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure, since the system may be used on other types of watches, timepieces and the like, where such need arises. A person skilled in the art can envisage various such embodiments without deviating from scope of the present disclosure.

Figure 1 illustrates an integrated yoke member (100) of a watch (101). The integrated yoke member (100) comprises a base member (2) which is connectable to a main plate (MP) of the watch (101). An arcuately shaped first arm member extends from the base member (2). The arcuate first arm member (2) is integrally fixed to the base member (2) at one end and other end of the arcuate first arm member (2) is defined with a hook portion (4a). Further, a second arm member (6) is also integrally fixed to the base plate of the watch (101) and extends outwardly away from the arcuate arm member. As disclosed, one end of the second arm member (6) is integrally fixed to the base member (2) and the free end of the second arm member (6) is configured with a yoke (6a). A third arm member (8) extends from the base member (2) of the watch (101), away from the second arm member (6), wherein one end of the third arm member (8) is integrally fixed to the base member (2) and free end of the third arm member (8) is defined with a stopper portion (8a). The arcuate first arm member (2), the second arm member (6) and the third arm member (8) are integrated into the base member (2) and fixed on the main plate (MP) of the watch (101).

The second arm member (6) at its base portion (BP) is defined with a first slot (6b) and a second slot (6c). The first slot (6b) is provided at a distance from the second slot (6c). The base portion (BP) further comprises a mounting hole which aids in mounting the integrated yoke member (100) on the main plate (MP) of the watch (101). Further, the second arm member (6) at its free end is configured with the yoke (6a) which adds weight to the second arm member (6). In an embodiment, the second arm member (6) extends from the base member (2) above the arcuate first arm member (2) and the third arm member (8). Also, due to the configuration of the yoke (6a) at the free end, any movement applied on the second arm member (6) has a resilient impact force on the second arm member (6). In an embodiment, the base member (2) is fixed to the main plate (MP) by at least one of a screw fastener, a rivet, stud pin or any other fastener means that serves the purpose.

Referring to figure 3 which illustrates a system (200) with the integrated yoke member (100) fixed to the main plate (MP) of the watch (101). The arcuate first arm member (2) extending from the base member (2) is fixed to a pivot point with the help of the hook portion (4a) located at the free end of the arcuate first arm member (2). An actuation plate (1) is pivotally mounted over the pivot point such that the actuation plate (1) is cable of pivoting about the pivot point. Further, a setting stem (3) configured with a sliding pinion (5) is inserted into the main plate (MP) of the watch (101). The setting stem (3) is configured to engage different gears in order to adjust the various indications of the watch (101). The setting stem (3) further includes a slot (9) wherein the slot (9) houses a portion (7) of the actuation plate (1). The portion (7) of the actuation plate (1) is located in close proximity to the pivot point wherein any actuation from the setting stem (3) would impart pivotal displacement of the actuation plate (1).

The actuation plate (1) further includes a first actuation pin (10) which is in contact with the second arm member (6). The second arm member (6) extends above the arcuate first arm member (2) and the third arm member (8) wherein, the yoke (6a) of the second arm member (6) aids in imparting resilient forces to the integrated yoke member (100). in an embodiment, the hook portion (4a) is at least one of an arcuate shaped hook, a C-shaped hook or any other similar hook for hooking onto the pivot point.

Referring to figure 4, the setting stem (3) has been actuated to a first position (FP), i.e. a user yanks the setting stem (3) such that, the slot (9) holding the portion (7) of the actuation plate (1) is pivotally displaced. This pivotal displacement of the actuation plate (1), displaces the first actuation pin (10) into the first slot (6b) defined on the second arm member (6). Due to the displacement of the first actuation pin (10), the second arm member (6) is displaced from its original position to a date or day setting configuration. As an example, the user upon actuation of the setting stem (3) to the first position (FP) engages the sliding pinion (5) to contact a date or day adjustment gear (not shown in figures). The user may then rotate the setting stem (3) clockwise or counter-clockwise for adjusting the day or date of the watch (101).

Referring to figure 5, the setting stem (3) upon further actuation to a second position (SP), i.e. if the user yanks the setting stem (3) further from the first position (FP) to the second position (SP), the slot (9) holding the portion (7) of the actuation plate (1) is further pivotally displaced. This displacement of the actuation plate (1), displaces the first actuation pin (10) into a second slot (6c) defined away from the first slot (6b) on the second arm member (6). due to this displacement of the first actuation pin (10), the second arm member (6) is further displaced from its date or day setting configuration to a time setting configuration. As and when the first actuation pin (10) engages within the second slot (6c), the second arm member (6) is further displaced due to the resilient forces from the yoke (6a) on the second arm member (6). Also, the third arm member (8) is displaced so as to engage the stopper member (8a) on to a setting gear of the watch (101). moreover, the sliding pinion (5) provided on the setting stem (3) also engages with a gear in order to adjust the time indication of the watch (101).

In an embodiment, the engagement of the stopper member (8a) with the at least one setting gear (9) arrests the rotational motion of the at least one setting gear (9). This allows the user to adjust the time of the watch (101).

In an embodiment, engagement of the stopper member (8a) with the at least one setting gear (9) prevents power consumption during adjustment of the indications of the watch (101).

In an embodiment, the stopper member (8a) is at least one of pinion provided at the free end of the third arm member which engages in-between gear teeth for arresting motion of the at least one setting gear (9).

In an embodiment, the integrated yoke member (100) integrates the arcuate first arm member (2), the second arm member (6) and the third arm member (8) together thereby reducing the amount of components required to adjust the indications of the watch (101).

EQUIVALENTS

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

REFERRAL NUMERALS
REFERRAL NUMERALS DESCRIPTION
Integrated yoke member 100
Watch 101
First position FP
Second position SP
Base portion BP
System 200
Actuation plate 1
Base member 2
Setting stem 3
Arcuate first arm member 4
Hook portion 4a
Sliding pinion 5
Second arm member 6
First slot 6b
Second slot 6c
Yoke 6a
Portion 7
Third arm member 8
Stopper member 8a
At least one setting gear 9
First actuation pin 10
Main plate MP
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. An integrated yoke member (100) for a watch (101), comprising:
a base member (2) connectable to a main plate (MP) of the watch (101);
an arcuate first arm member (4) extending from the base member (2), wherein end of the arcuate first arm member (4) is defined with a hook portion (4a);
a second arm member (6) extending from the base member (2) away from the arcuate first arm member (6), , wherein a free end of the second arm member (6) is configured with a yoke (6a);
a third arm member (8) extending opposite to the arcuate first arm member (6), wherein a free end of the third arm member (8) is defined with a stopper portion (8a) and extends away from the second arm member (6).

2. The integrated yoke member (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a base portion (BP) of the second arm member (6) is defined with a first slot (6b) and a second slot (6c) provided at a distance from the first slot (6b).

3. The integrated yoke member (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein length of the second arm member (6) extends above the arcuate first arm member (2) and the third arm member (8) thereby providing a resilient force upon displacement of the second arm member (6).

4. A system (200) for adjusting indications in a watch (101), the system (200) comprising:
an actuation plate (1) pivotally fixed to a base plate (MP) of the watch (101);
a setting stem (3) configured with a sliding pinion (5) is inserted into the main plate (BP) of the watch (101), wherein, a portion (7) of the actuation plate (1) is in contact with a slot (9) provided on the setting stem (3) and pivots the actuation plate (1) upon displacement of the setting stem (3);
a first actuation pin (10) provided on the actuation plate (1), wherein the first actuation pin (10) is in contact with an integrated yoke member (100) and displaces the integrated yoke member (100) upon actuation of the setting stem (3), the integrated yoke member (100) comprising:
a base member (2) connectable to a main plate (BP) of the watch (101);
an arcuate first arm member (4) extending from the base member (2), wherein end of the arcuate first arm member (4) is defined with a hook portion (4a);
a second arm member (6) extending from the base member (2) away from the arcuate first arm member (6), , wherein a free end of the second arm member (6) is configured with a yoke (6a);
a third arm member (8) extending opposite to the arcuate first arm member (6), wherein a free end of the third arm member (8) is defined with a stopper portion (8a) and extends away from the second arm member (6).

5. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a base portion (BP) of the second arm member (6) is defined with a first slot (6b) and a second slot (6c) provided at a distance from the first slot (6b).

6. The system (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the setting stem (3) when actuated to a first position (FP), displaces the first actuation pin (10) to the first slot (6b) for adjusting indications of the watch (101).

7. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein actuation of the setting stem (3) to the first position (FP) displaces the second arm member (6) for adjusting a date or a day setting of the watch (101).

8. The system (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the setting stem (3) when actuated to a second position (SP), displaces the first actuation pin (10) to the second slot (6c) for adjusting indications of the watch (101).

9. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein actuation of the setting stem (3) displaces the third arm member (8) for arresting movement of at least one setting gear (9) for adjusting a time of the watch (101).

10. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second arm member (6) with the yoke (6a) upon actuation of the setting stem (3) to the second position (SP) imparts resilient forces for displacing the third arm member (8) to lock and arrest movement of the at least one setting gear (9).

11. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the hook member (4a) of the arcuate first arm member (4) hooks a pivot point (P) of the actuation plate (1) to aid in displacing the second arm member (6) and the third arm member (8) upon actuation of the setting stem (3).

12. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein engagement of the third arm member (8) with the at least one setting gear (9) prevents drainage of power from a power source of the watch (101) while adjusting the time of the watch (101).

13. A watch (101) comprising an integrated yoke member (100) for adjusting movement of the watch (101) as claimed in claim 1.