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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2010
Werner Haenzi, Safnern, CH;
Jean-luc Helfer, Bienne, CH;
Antonio Merino, Moutier, CH;
Patrick Moller, Flumenthal, CH;
Werner Haenzi, Safnern, CH;
Jean-Luc Helfer, Bienne, CH;
Antonio Merino, Moutier, CH;
Patrick Moller, Flumenthal, CH;
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse, Grenchen, CH;
Abstract
A chronograph includes a chronograph train, means for coupling the train and a device for controlling the coupling means, which includes: a pivotably mounted shuttle, a first angular sector provided with two notches defining first and second stable angular positions, and a second angular sector that includes cut out portions, an elastic member cooperating with the notches to keep the shuttle in one of the stable positions, and a push-piece cooperating with the cut out portions to pivot the shuttle, via a first application of pressure, from the first stable position to the second stable position, and via a second application of pressure, from the second stable position to a third intermediate angular position.