Abstract: An animation mechanism for a timepiece, includes a support system bearing a first decorative object intended to be animated by a rotation about a first axis of rotation and about a second axis of rotation under the effect of a drive source. The support system includes a first frame mounted to pivot on a cage element about said first axis of rotation, and an inner frame mounted to pivot in the first frame about the second axis of rotation which is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first axis of rotation, the inner frame bearing a second decorative object. The inner frame is arranged to be driven by an eccentric driving element secured in rotation to a drive wheel arranged to be driven directly or indirectly by the drive source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece movement (1) comprising:—a mechanical energy source (3);—a constant-force device (7) comprising an input wheel (11), arranged to be driven by said mechanical energy source (3), as well as an output wheel (13) kinematically connected to said input wheel (11) via a resilient element (9), which is preloaded and arranged to be recharged periodically on the basis of the rotation of said output wheel (13);—a regulating system (5) arranged to be driven by said output wheel (13). According to the invention, said movement (1) comprises:—an activation mechanism (29) arranged to be driven by said output wheel (13) and to drive a supplementary mechanism (27); and—a preload control system (23) arranged to modify said preload of said resilient member (9) on the basis of the state of said activation mechanism (29).

Abstract: Mechanism (1) for moving an object (11), which is suitable for being integrated into a wearable jewellery or costume jewellery item (3), comprising:—a manual drive source (5) which is capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and which is arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user;—a support system (13) which carries an object (11) which is intended to be moved in rotation about a first rotation axis (A1) under the effect of the manual drive source (5) by means of the transmission (9), characterised in that the support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) which is mounted so as to pivot on a frame element about the first rotation axis (A1), and an internal frame (13f) which is mounted so as to pivot in the first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis (A1); and in that the object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) which is rigidly joined in rotation with a drivin

Abstract: Timepiece movement (1) comprising:—a main frame (3) acting as a support for a drive source (5) and for at least one base gear train (7) designed to be driven by the drive source (5);—at least one flying bridge (11) cantilever-mounted on an element of the main frame (3) and extending in superposition on the latter, characterized in that the flying bridge (11) supports at least one functional element (13; 9) kinematically linked to the base gear train (7) via a flying gear train (17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d), and in that the functional element (13; 9) and at least some elements of the flying gear train (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d) are entirely supported on the flying bridge (11).

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile support mechanism for an object, adapted for being integrated into a wearable piece of jewelry, including a support system bearing an object that is intended to be animated in rotation about a first axis of rotation under the effect of an unbalance within the support system. The support system includes a first frame that is pivotably mounted on a chassis element about the first axis of rotation, and an inner frame that is pivotably mounted in the first frame about a second pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first pivot axis. The object is mounted to a first extremity of a shaft mounted in the inner frame, a second extremity of the shaft being supported by an eccentric element pivotably mounted to a static frame element at a rotation point such that it can freely rotate therearound.

Abstract: Disclosed is an escapement mechanism (1) for a timepiece, designed to cooperate with an oscillator arranged to carry out oscillations, said mechanism (1) comprising:—a count wheel (7) arranged for step-wise forward rotation depending on the oscillations of the oscillator;—an impulse wheel (11) designed to be kinematically linked to a power source, said impulse wheel (11) being arranged to be periodically blocked and released under the control of the count wheel (7) and to supply impulses to the oscillator, characterized in that:—when said escapement mechanism (1) is operating, the count wheel (7) is continuously subjected to a torque;—and the count wheel (7) is arranged to rotate forward by one half-step of its toothing for every vibration of the oscillator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an animation mechanism for a timepiece, including a support system bearing a first decorative object intended to be animated by a rotation about a first axis of rotation and about a second axis of rotation under the effect of a drive source, wherein the support system includes a first frame mounted to pivot on a cage element about the first axis of rotation, and an inner frame mounted to pivot in the first frame about the second axis of rotation which is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first axis of rotation, the inner frame bearing a second decorative object; and wherein the inner frame is arranged to be driven by an eccentric driving element secured in rotation to a drive wheel arranged to be driven directly or indirectly by the drive source.

Abstract: Portable jewellery piece comprising a mechanism for animating an object, said mechanism comprising: —a motive source arranged to drive a transmission; —a regulating system arranged to regulate the speed of rotation of said transmission; —a support system bearing an object that is intended to be animated according to a rotation about a first axis of rotation under the effect of said motive source via a power take-off forming part of said transmission. According to the invention, said support system comprises a first frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot on a frame element about said first axis of rotation, and an inner frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot in said first frame about a second pivot axis that is substantially orthogonal with respect to said first pivot axis, said object being moreover arranged so as to be driven by an eccentric driving element that is secured in rotation with a driving wheel arranged to be driven by said power take-off.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile support mechanism for an object, adapted for being integrated into a wearable piece of jewelry, including a support system bearing an object that is intended to be animated in rotation about a first axis of rotation under the effect of an unbalance within the support system. The support system includes a first frame that is pivotably mounted on a chassis element about the first axis of rotation, and an inner frame that is pivotably mounted in the first frame about a second pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first pivot axis. The object is mounted to a first extremity of a shaft mounted in the inner frame, a second extremity of the shaft being supported by an eccentric element pivotably mounted to a static frame element at a rotation point such that it can freely rotate therearound.

Abstract: Timepiece movement (1) comprising:—a main frame (3) acting as a support for a drive source (5) and for at least one base gear train (7) designed to be driven by the drive source (5);—at least one flying bridge (11) cantilever-mounted on an element of the main frame (3) and extending in superposition on the latter, characterized in that the flying bridge (11) supports at least one functional element (13; 9) kinematically linked to the base gear train (7) via a flying gear train (17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d), and in that the functional element (13; 9) and at least some elements of the flying gear train (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d) are entirely supported on the flying bridge (11).

Abstract: Mechanism (1) for moving an object (11), which is suitable for being integrated into a wearable jewellery or costume jewellery item (3), comprising: —a manual drive source (5) which is capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and which is arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user; —a support system (13) which carries an object (11) which is intended to be moved in rotation about a first rotation axis (A1) under the effect of the manual drive source (5) by means of the transmission (9), characterised in that the support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) which is mounted so as to pivot on a frame element about the first rotation axis (A1), and an internal frame (13f) which is mounted so as to pivot in the first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis (A1); and in that the object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) which is rigidly joined in rotation with a driv

Abstract: Portable jewellery piece comprising a mechanism for animating an object, said mechanism comprising: —a motive source arranged to drive a transmission; —a regulating system arranged to regulate the speed of rotation of said transmission; —a support system bearing an object that is intended to be animated according to a rotation about a first axis of rotation under the effect of said motive source via a power take-off forming part of said transmission. According to the invention, said support system comprises a first frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot on a frame element about said first axis of rotation, and an inner frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot in said first frame about a second pivot axis that is substantially orthogonal with respect to said first pivot axis, said object being moreover arranged so as to be driven by an eccentric driving element that is secured in rotation with a driving wheel arranged to be driven by said power take-off.

Abstract: A display system for a timepiece is disclosed. The system includes a mobile arranged to be driven by a drive source by first teeth provided on the mobile. The mobile includes second teeth including a teeth module of less than 0.05 mm, the second teeth being arranged so as to drive a display member either directly or indirectly.

Abstract: A calendar mechanism for a timepiece suitable for indicating a piece of information having a period that varies according to at least a first cycle and a second cycle is provided. The mechanism, inter alia, is a system for actuating a lever, in which the actuating system includes a first feeler-spindle intended to come into contact with the first cam and a second feeler-spindle intended to come into contact with the second cam the feeler-spindles being kinematically linked with each other and the actuating system being arranged to move the lever from the inactive position to the active position under the control of each of the cams.

Abstract: Disclosed is an escapement mechanism (1) for a timepiece, designed to cooperate with an oscillator arranged to carry out oscillations, said mechanism (1) comprising: —a count wheel (7) arranged for step-wise forward rotation depending on the oscillations of the oscillator; —an impulse wheel (11) designed to be kinematically linked to a power source, said impulse wheel (11) being arranged to be periodically blocked and released under the control of the count wheel (7) and to supply impulses to the oscillator, characterized in that: —when said escapement mechanism (1) is operating, the count wheel (7) is continuously subjected to a torque; —and the count wheel (7) is arranged to rotate forward by one half-step of its toothing for every vibration of the oscillator.

Abstract: Horology movement comprising:—at least one drive member; four regulating systems, each being kinematically connected with the said drive member via a drive kinematic network designed to transmit energy from the drive member to the said regulating systems; in which the said drive kinematic network comprises: a first differential gear set having an input kinematically connected to the drive member and having two outputs; a second and a third differential gear set each having an input kinematically connected to a respective output (5s) of the first differential gear set and each having two outputs, each of the latter outputs being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system; the said movement further comprising: an hours and minutes display device designed to be driven by the first differential gear set; at least one seconds display device designed to be driven by at least one of the second and third differential gear sets via a kinematic connection which branches off the said drive kinematic netwo

Abstract: Clock movement comprising: —at least one drive member; —four regulating systems, each one being kinematically connected to said drive member via a drivetrain designed to transmit the energy of the drive member to said regulating systems, in which said drivetrain comprises: —a first differential gear having one input kinematically connected to the drive member and having two outputs; —a second and a third differential gear each one having an input kinematically connected to a respective output of the first differential gear, and each one having two outputs, each of these latter outputs being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system; said movement further comprising a device for displaying the hours and minutes and which is designed to be driven by the first differential gear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a striking mechanism, comprising striking hammers, gongs, each being arranged to produce a sound under the action of a hammer associated therewith, actuators for actuating the associated hammer, a striking control device, and at least one striking drive device arranged to engage with the control device. The invention further comprises at least one mechanism for striking multiples of n hours, n?2, kinematically connected to said striking drive device, said mechanism for striking multiples of n hours being arranged to actuate the hammers to strike the multiples of groups of n hours according to a specific striking when said control device has been actuated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display system for a timepiece, said system comprising a mobile arranged to be driven by a drive source by means of first teeth provided on the mobile. According to the invention, the mobile comprises at least second teeth including a teeth module of less than 0.05 mm, said second teeth being arranged so as to drive a display member either directly or indirectly.

Abstract: A calendar mechanism (1) for a timepiece, said calendar mechanism (1) being suitable for indicating a piece of information having a period that varies according to at least a first cycle and a second cycle, said mechanism (1) comprising, inter alia, a system (13) for actuating said lever (9), the actuating system (13) comprising a first feeler-spindle (21a) intended to come into contact with the first cam (15) and a second feeler-spindle (23a) intended to come into contact with the second cam (17), said feeler-spindles (21a, 23a) being kinematically linked with each other and the actuating system (13) being arranged to move said lever (9) from the inactive position of same to the active position of same under the control of each of said cams (15, 17).