JP4457629B2 - clock - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a timepiece having a dial.

In general, in various clocks such as table clocks, wristwatches, pocket watches, stopwatches, etc., a dial is arranged on the surface side of the movement built in the watch case, characters and figures for displaying the time etc. on this dial, etc. The pattern etc. are shown.
A central hole is formed in the dial plate, a pointer portion penetrating the central hole is provided, and a display portion for displaying time and time is constituted by each pointer attached to the pointer portion. The dials of the various timepieces are generally formed of a plate-like body made of a single metal or the like, and are fixed to the timepiece case or the base plate. There is also a multi-layer dial plate in which a plurality of plate-like bodies are stacked. In this multi-layer dial plate, for example, an opening is provided in a plate-like body on the front surface side, and a plate shape on the back side from this opening portion. It is configured so that characters, patterns and the like shown on the body can be seen.
In this multilayer dial plate, a three-dimensional and complicated dial plate design can be formed, and in order to further complicate the dial plate design, a dial plate planted with a ring has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). ).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-92777

However, in the conventional configuration, there is a problem that the configuration of the dial plate has no expression and causes a limit in design variety.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a timepiece capable of widening the design variety.

The present invention relates to a timepiece in which a dial that constitutes a movement and a display unit is arranged in a watch case, and the dial is formed with an upright abbreviation, and the display is viewed from the front with respect to the side of the abbreviation. Patterns such as numbers, symbols or patterns that are sometimes not visually recognized are formed so that they can be visually recognized when the display portion is viewed obliquely.
According to this, since a configuration such as numbers, symbols or patterns that cannot be seen when the display unit is viewed from the front can be viewed when the display unit is viewed obliquely, even in a seemingly expressionless watch. This makes it possible to realize a display unit that could not be expressed so far, thereby expanding the design variety.

In addition, a pattern such as a number, a symbol, or a pattern that cannot be visually recognized when the display unit is viewed from the front may be punched and formed on the side surface of the abbreviation so that it can be viewed when the display unit is viewed obliquely.
According to this, when the display unit is viewed from the front, only an abbreviated abbreviated form appears, but the light is blocked by the abbreviated form and punched out by various phenomena caused by light. Light passing through the part casts a shade on the dial. As a result, not only when the display unit is viewed obliquely, but also when viewed from the front, the picture and the like can be visually recognized on the dial, and it is possible to realize a display unit that could not be expressed until now. Become a wide variety of design.
Furthermore, the dial is formed by laminating a plurality of plates, the upper plate is formed with a slit, and the lower plate is formed with an abbreviated character that extends through the slit of the upper plate. Also good. Furthermore, the lower plate material may be formed with an abbreviated body by partially raising and lowering the plate material.
According to this, the abbreviation can be erected on the dial very easily, and the one suitable for mass production is provided.

  According to the present invention, a design such as numbers, symbols or patterns that cannot be seen when the display unit is viewed from the front can be viewed when the display unit is viewed obliquely. However, it is possible to realize a display unit that could not be expressed until now, and the design variety can be expanded.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a timepiece according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a watch case of the wristwatch according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the watch case. Reference numeral 10 denotes a brass watch case, and the outer peripheral surface of the body of the watch case 10 is all mirror-finished.
The watch case 10 is not limited to brass but may be made of metal such as general stainless steel or resin.
The watch case 10 also includes a back cover 10A having a mirror finish on the outer surface, and a movement 11 is built in the watch case 10. A watch band 20 is attached to the watch case 10.

The movement 11 includes an hour wheel 14 and a second wheel 15, and each car passes through a central hole 1 </ b> D of the dial 1 constituting the display unit, extends above the dial 1, and the hour wheel 14 has an hour hand 4A attached thereto, and a second hand 15 has a minute hand 4B attached thereto.
A circular cover glass 17 is disposed above the hour hand 4A and the minute hand 4B. The cover glass 17 is fixed to the annular step portion 10A on the upper part of the watch case 10 by bonding or the like.

A crown 13 is attached to the watch case 10, and the hour hand 4 </ b> A and the minute hand 4 </ b> B are operated by the crown 13 and a calendar (year, month, day, day of week, etc.) mechanism (not shown) and the like are operated. .
Between the watch case 10 and the back plate 10A, it is desirable to arrange a packing, a sealing material, and the like for improving the sealing performance and waterproofing as required. Here, when filled with grease, oil, resin, etc., the sealing and waterproofing properties can be further improved, and the packing and sealing material can be configured not to come into contact with air. The durability of can be improved.

In the present embodiment, twelve abbreviations 21 standing up for displaying the time are formed on the dial 1, and Roman numerals 30 (not visible when the display unit is viewed from the front are formed on the side surfaces of the abbreviations 21. A pattern such as a number, a symbol, or a pattern is formed by punching so that it can be seen when the display portion is viewed obliquely. In this case, the Roman numerals 30 are stamped and formed on the side surfaces of the abbreviation 21, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the Roman numerals 30 (patterns such as numbers, symbols or patterns) are printed on the side surfaces of the abbreviation 21. Or embossed or typeset.
In addition, the twelve abbreviations 21 appear in a bar shape when the display unit is viewed from the front, but are not limited to a bar shape. For example, when the display unit is viewed from the front, a wedge shape, a circular shape, Various shapes such as a wave shape may be used. The number of abbreviations 21 is not limited to 12, and the number can be increased or decreased as necessary.
As shown in FIG. 1, the dial 1 is formed by laminating two plate materials 1A and 1B. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper plate 1A has 12 slits 1C radially formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and the lower plate 1B has an upper plate 1A as shown in FIG. Twelve abbreviations 21 extending through the slits 1C are formed radially at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and the dial 1 is formed by laminating them.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the lower plate 1B is a circular plate. Twelve abbreviated bodies 21 are formed on the plate 1B. Each abbreviated body 21 is formed by punching a part of a circular plate and cutting and raising it.
In other words, the remaining three sides (solid line part) constituting the edge of the abbreviated body 21 and the portion of the Roman numeral 30 are punched out in advance by stamping, leaving the respective bending lines 21A. Each abbreviation 21 is erected on the dial 1 by bending the subsequent abbreviation 21 along each of the planned folding lines 21A.
Thereafter, an adhesive is applied to the laminated surface of each plate material as necessary, and each of the abbreviations 21 of the lower plate material 1B is fitted into the slit 1C of the upper plate material 1A, so that the two plate materials 1A and 1B are Are laminated and bonded.

According to the above configuration, since the Roman numeral 30 representing the time that was not visible when the display unit was viewed from the front can be viewed when the display unit is viewed obliquely as shown in FIG. In the watch, it is possible to realize a display unit that could not be expressed before, and the design variety can be expanded.
Further, since the Roman numerals 30 representing the time are stamped and formed on the side surface of the plate-like abbreviation 21 so as to be visible when the display unit is viewed obliquely, when the display unit is viewed from the front, Only a rod-like abbreviated character appears, but the light is blocked by the abbreviated character 21 due to various phenomena caused by the light, and the light transmitted through the punched Roman numeral 30 part is displayed on the dial. Drop the shade over 1.
Accordingly, not only when the display unit is viewed obliquely but also when viewed from the front, the Roman numerals 30 can be visually recognized on the dial 1, and the design variety can be further expanded.

In addition, an adhesive is applied to the laminated surface of the respective plate materials 1A and 1B as necessary, and each of the abbreviations 21 of the lower plate material 1B is fitted into the slit 1C of the upper plate material 1A, so that the two plate materials 1A. , 1B can be stacked up so that as many as twelve abbreviations can be erected on the dial very easily, making it suitable for mass production.
Furthermore, at the time of forming the abbreviated body 21, the remaining three sides (solid line part) constituting the edge of the abbreviated body 21 and the portion of the Roman numeral 30 are punched out in advance by pressing, leaving the planned bending line 21A. Since each abbreviation 21 is erected on the dial plate 1 by bending the abbreviation 21 that has been punched on three sides along the respective bending lines 21A, the abbreviation 21 can be easily formed.

As an abbreviation, Roman numeral 30 is used, but is not limited to this, and a bar, an Arabic numeral, a round dot, or the like may be used. In this embodiment, the abbreviation 21 is a bar, and the abbreviation on the side is a Roman numeral 30.
In this way, the abbreviations indicating the time are expressed in one clock with different display forms of bars and Roman numerals, so it is possible to realize a display part that could not be expressed so far, and design variety Can be spread.
In the present embodiment, the circular watch case 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a square watch case may be used.

According to the present embodiment, the watch has an expressionless face at first glance, but the abbreviation can be found according to the angle at which the watch is viewed, and the watch can tickle adult playfulness. In addition, because the dial 1 is shaded with numbers, symbols, patterns, and other patterns, you can enjoy the expression brought by light and realize a display that could not be expressed until now. Can be spread.
In the above configuration, the number, symbol, pattern, or the like arranged on the side surface of the abbreviated letter 21 is the Roman numeral 30, but is not limited thereto, and may be another symbol, pattern, or other pattern. . Moreover, although the forms such as numerals (Roman numerals) arranged on the side surface of the abbreviation 21 are displayed in a form different from the abbreviations (bars) represented by the abbreviation 21, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the same form, For example, both may be displayed as bars.

In this laminated dial plate, for example, a design is made on the lower plate, and an opening is formed on the upper plate so that the design can be seen. Also good. By forming the dial in multiple layers, a three-dimensional design can be formed, and for example, a complicated design that is difficult to form on a single dial can be easily configured.
In addition, if the back plate that cannot be seen from the front side is formed of a magnetic material such as pure iron by using a multilayer dial, the magnetic resistance especially when receiving a magnetic field from the front side of the watch case 10 can be improved. it can.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on one Embodiment, this invention is not limited to this. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a wristwatch has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a wristwatch, and can be similarly applied to various watches such as a table clock, a pocket watch, and a stopwatch.
In the above embodiment, a mechanical analog timepiece has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a digital timepiece.

It is a top view which shows one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing similarly. It is a top view of the upper board | plate material which comprises a dial. A is a top view of the lower plate | board material which comprises a dial, B is a perspective view which similarly shows the state which cut and raised the abbreviated character.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Dial plate, 1A ... Upper plate material, 1B ... Lower plate material, 4A ... Hour hand, 4B ... Minute hand, 10 ... Watch case, 11 ... Movement, 17 ... Cover glass, 21 ... Abbreviation, 30 ... Roman numerals.

Claims (1)

A watch case,
A movement arranged in the watch case;
A timepiece having a dial arranged on the movement and constituting a display unit,
The dial is formed by laminating a first plate member having a slit formed thereon and a second plate member having an abbreviated body formed through the slit and projecting from the first plate member,
The abbreviation is formed by cutting and raising a part of the second plate material substantially perpendicularly to the first plate material, and a side surface of the abbreviation has numbers, symbols, patterns, etc. A watch characterized in that one of the pictures is formed.

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