JP4477294B2 - Calendar clock - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a calendar clock having a date display, and more particularly to a calendar clock having excellent date visibility.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional calendar clock that displays the date from the date window written on the date wheel that rotates every day on the lower surface of the dial from the calendar window on the dial, the date character is displayed due to its structure. There was a problem that it was a little smaller and the date letters were difficult to see, especially for those with low vision such as elderly people. Therefore, a device for improving visibility has been devised in order to install a lens and make the date letters appear larger. However, the number of parts increased correspondingly, and the appearance was not good.
[0003]
In order to solve these problems, Patent Document 1 discloses the following disclosure as means for making the date characters large and easy to see without increasing the number of parts. As shown in FIG. 7, the shape of the window (calendar window) 21 is an approximate rhombus shape in which two sides in the vertical direction are parallel and the lengths of the four sides are different. By using such a window shape, it is possible to increase the effective area for entering the date characters (date characters) 23 on the date wheel 22.
[0004]
In addition, the space on the right side of the date character 23 is greatly increased by installing the window 21 at the 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock position of the dial. At this time, the numbers from 10 to 31 are slightly smaller than the first digit for the tenth digit 1, 2, and 3, but this emphasizes the first digit. So, for example, if today is 13th or 14th, ergonomically, the 10th place is unconsciously seen, and if 3 or 4 can be determined, it will be 13th or 14th as a whole. You can know how. Therefore, the date characters 23 are easy to see and the visibility of the date is greatly improved.
[0005]
On the other hand, in comparison with letters and numbers, colors and patterns may be instantly recognized as image data. Patent Document 2 discloses that the display color on the dial changes every day.
[0006]
As shown in FIG. 8, a hole 24 is formed in the time indication scale position of the dial 20, and a partial rotation locus portion 26 of a calendar display car (date wheel) 25 is exposed to the hole 24. As shown in FIG. 9, the rotation locus portion 26 is colored. The color applied to the rotation locus portion 26 is divided into at least seven colors. Therefore, every time the date wheel 25 changes once a day, the color of the time indication scale changes.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 51-91759 [Patent Document 2]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-46236 [0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with respect to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the window (calendar window) has a very unique shape in which the two sides in the vertical direction are parallel and the approximate rhombus shape having different lengths on the four sides. is doing. For this reason, the design is restricted and lacks versatility. Also, compared to the first digit, the tenth digit number is narrower and the balance of the two digits in the vertical direction is poorly displayed, making it difficult to read date characters overall.
[0009]
In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, the change in color from day to day is innovative in design. However, in order to interpret the date, the color applied to the rotation locus part must be divided into 31 color tones. And it is necessary to memorize the 31 colors that change every day and the dates corresponding to the colors, which is not practical.
[0010]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves such problems and has as its first object to provide a calendar clock excellent in date visibility.
A second object of the present invention is to provide a calendar clock that has no restrictions on the design of the calendar window and is versatile in the design of the calendar window.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the calendar timepiece according to the present invention is provided with a calendar window on the dial as described in claim 1, and the date from 1 to 31 on the lower surface of the dial and in the peripheral portion. In a calendar clock that displays a date by installing a date wheel with letters, rotating the date wheel for each day, and having the calendar window look into the date letters, the date letters written on the date dial of the, only the date numbers of 23 to 29, than the tens of digits, the number of digits in the first place, widely display width of only numbers, and as a vertical width does not change.
[0012]
As a result, the calendar clock according to the present invention does not change the vertical width of the tenth digit number and the first digit number, so that the tenth digit number is displayed in the same manner as the first digit number. The date characters are easy to read. In addition, since the first digit number is displayed wider than the tenth digit number, only the horizontal width of the number is displayed, so that the first digit number is displayed larger, making it easier to read the date characters.
[0013]
In addition, since the tenth digit number and the first digit number have the same vertical width, there is no need to use an unusually shaped calendar window. It is fully usable. Therefore, there is no restriction on the design of the calendar window, and the design of the calendar window is versatile.
[0014]
In the date characters written on the date indicator, the first digit number is at least 1.1 times wider than the tenth digit number. In this way, the visibility of the first digit is improved.
[0015]
However, if the magnification of the number of the first digit relative to the number of the tenth digit is too large, the width of the number of the tenth digit will be too small, making it difficult to read the number of the tenth digit. . Therefore, this magnification is preferably up to 10 times. Furthermore, this magnification is preferably about 1.2 to 3 times, and most preferably about 1.25 to 2 times.
[0016]
Moreover, in order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the calendar timepiece in the present invention is provided with a calendar window on the dial as described in claim 5, and on the lower surface of the dial, from 1 to 31 on the periphery. The date displayed on the calendar clock that displays the date by rotating the date wheel for each day and allowing the date window to be seen through the calendar window The groups are grouped according to gender, and at least one of these groups is marked on the date indicator in a different display form from the other groups.
[0017]
When compared with letters and numbers, the display form is easier to check instantly as image data. Therefore, effective information for determining the date can be obtained instantaneously, such as which group the date belongs to, depending on the display form of the displayed date, the date group has changed, and the date is easy to read.
[0018]
Here, the regularity for grouping is, for example, every week (1-7 / 8-14 / 15-21 / 22-28 / 29-31), by day of the week (1, 8, 15, 22, 29). / 2, · 9 · 16 · 23 · 30/3 · 10 · 17 · 24 · 31 / ···), etc., and even / odd (2 · 4 · 6 · 8) ································· Every 5 days (1 to 5/6 to 10/11 to 15/16 to 20/21 to 25/26 to 30/31), by the number of the first digit (1 ・ 11 ・ 21 ・ 31/2 ・ 12 ・ 22/3 ・ 13 ・ 23/4 ・ 14 ・ 24 / ...) This is due to regularity.
[0019]
In addition, as described in claim 13, the regularity for grouping the date characters is tenth so as to be grouped as 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-31. It may be a number-derived regularity resulting from digits 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
[0020]
Moreover, as a place where the display form changes, it is possible to give effective information for judging the date by directly changing and impressing the date character to be confirmed. Further, by changing the background of the date character to be confirmed, it is possible to impress information effective for judging the date indirectly. It is also possible to change the date character and the background of the date character at the same time to impress the date change more intensely.
[0021]
Alternatively, dates can be grouped according to two types of regularity, and the display format of date characters can be changed corresponding to the display format of date characters in one grouping and the background display format of date characters in the other grouping. . In this manner, by shifting the timing and changing the display form of the date character and the background of the date character, more information that is effective for judging the date can be given, so that the date is easy to read.
[0022]
In addition, when the different display form is a color system, information effective for determining a date such as which date a group belongs to is displayed depending on a color tone or a date group has changed is displayed as a color image. The date is easy to read because it can be obtained instantly. For example, if the date is grouped with 1 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 31 due to the tenth digit, only the 20 to 29 group will have the date letter written in red on the date indicator. , Write other group date letters in black. By doing so, numbers in the 20s that are relatively confusing can be clearly distinguished from numbers in the 10s and 30s that are adjacent to each other.
[0023]
Similarly, in the case where the different display form is a pattern, the information effective for determining the date such as which group the date belongs to, or the date group has been changed depending on the pattern is an image. The date is easy to read because it can be obtained instantly as an image. For example, when the dates are grouped with 1 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, and 30 to 31 due to the tenth digit, the background of date characters is set to a plain background for the groups 1 to 9. The groups 19 to 19 are drawn with a blue thick line in the vertical direction on a white background, the groups 20 to 29 are plain white, and the groups 30 to 31 are blue with a fine blue polka dot pattern. In order to determine the date such as which group the displayed date belongs to, the date group has changed, etc. by giving a change to each group and writing on the date indicator in this way Since effective information can be obtained instantaneously as an image, the date is easy to read.
[0024]
The different color systems are the same color or similar colors in the same group. If different color systems are the same color within the same group, as described above, effective information for determining the date can be obtained instantaneously as a color image, so that the date is easy to read. . Further, when the different color systems are the same color within the same group, the color tone is changed in a warm and warm manner within the same group, such as a change in shade, redness, blueness, or from a warm color to a cold color. As a result, more effective information for determining the date can be given.
[0025]
For example, when the dates are grouped with 1 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, and 30 to 31 due to the tenth digit, the background of date characters is grouped with light blue, 19 groups are pink, 20-29 are yellowish green, 30-31 are purple, and the date is increased as the date gets larger. To Thus, since the color system is described in a unified manner for each group, it can be instantaneously determined which group's date is displayed based on the displayed color tone. Also, by marking the color tone to be darker as the date increases in each group, if the display is relatively light, the earlier date in the group is displayed. In addition, if the color tone is relatively dark, it is easy to read the date because it is possible to instantaneously determine that the later date in the group is displayed.
[0026]
Further, when the color tone of the date character and the background of the date character is in a complementary color relationship, the date character is emphasized, and the visibility of the date is further improved.
[0027]
In addition, as described so far, there are groups that are displayed in different display forms among the grouped groups of dates, and the first place compared to the tenth digit number of date characters. By displaying the number of digits of only wide in width, the date becomes easier to read. In addition, since the tenth digit number and the first digit number have the same vertical width, there is no need to use an unusually shaped calendar window. It is fully usable. Therefore, there is no restriction on the design of the calendar window, and the design of the calendar window is versatile.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments 1 and 2 of the calendar timepiece of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0029]
Example 1
The calendar clock according to the first embodiment has the following components shown in FIG. 1 and performs date display. A rectangular calendar window 2 is provided at 3 o'clock on the dial 1, and a date wheel 3 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided on the lower surface of the dial 1 with the date letters 4 from 1 to 31 on the periphery. To do. The date display is performed by rotating the date wheel 3 every day and allowing the calendar window 2 to look into the date character 4.
[0030]
Of the date characters 4 marked on the date wheel 3, the date numbers 23 to 29, as shown in FIG. 3, are particularly conscious of the first digit number from the width W1 of the tenth digit number. The width W2 was increased by about 1.5 times only the lateral width of the numbers. The vertical width was the same for all date characters.
[0031]
At this time, when the number of the tenth digit is 1, the number “1” is displayed with a narrow width naturally in the composition, so the width of the number of the first digit is written wide without being conscious of it. Is done. In addition, to emphasize that the number of the tenth digit has changed, 20 and 30 do not write the number of the first digit widely but write the number of the tenth and first digit in the same width. did. In addition, the numbers 21 and 31 are also displayed with a narrow width in terms of composition, so it is not good for the sake of viewing and the visibility of the date is also reduced. In addition, when the same numbers are arranged in parallel and only one side is written wide, 22 is unbalanced and feels uncomfortable, so the beauty is impaired. For the above reasons, in Example 1 , only 23 to 29 are consciously considered, and the width W2 of the first digit is changed from the width W1 of the tenth digit to about 1. 5 times wider.
[0032]
By writing the date letter on the date indicator in this way, the tenth digit number and the first digit number do not change in length, so the tenth digit number is the same as the first digit number. Large, displayed and easy to read date letters. In addition, since the first digit number is displayed wider than the tenth digit number, only the horizontal width of the number is displayed, so that the first digit number is displayed larger, making it easier to read the first digit.
[0033]
Further, since the tenth digit number and the first digit number have the same vertical width, it is not necessary to use a calendar window having a unique shape, and the rectangular calendar window described in Example 1 Similarly, a generally used round calendar window can be used sufficiently. Therefore, there is no restriction on the design of the calendar window, and the design of the calendar window is versatile.
[0034]
(Example 2)
As a second embodiment, a calendar clock will be described in which dates are grouped and the background color of a display character that is a display form is changed for each group. Since the basic structure of the display portion is the same as that of the first embodiment, the details are omitted.
[0035]
Dates written on the date indicator 3 are grouped with 1 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, and 30 to 31 due to the tenth digit, and as shown in FIG. The groups 1 to 9 are shown in light blue 6, the groups 19 to 19 are pink, the groups 20 to 29 are yellowish green 8, and the groups 30 to 31 are purple 9. Also, the date letters are unified and written in black.
[0036]
By writing on the date wheel 3 in this way, information effective for judging the date, such as which group's date is displayed or the date group has changed, depending on the color tone of the date character background, The date is easy to read because it can be obtained instantly as a color image.
[0037]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, if the display is relatively light in color tone by marking on the date wheel 3 so that the color tone becomes darker as the date increases in each group, it is compared within the group. If the date before the target is displayed, on the contrary, if the display is a relatively dark tone, it is instantaneously determined that the date later in the group is displayed. This makes it easier to read the date.
[0038]
Needless to say, the same effect can be obtained by changing the color tone within the same group as described above, not only by changing the shade, but also by changing the color tone such as reddish and blueish in a warm and warm manner.
[0039]
Similarly, when the pattern is changed as the display form, the information that is effective for determining the date such as which date the group belongs to is displayed according to the pattern or the date group is changed is an image. Dates are easy to read because they can be instantly recognized as images.
[0040]
In addition, here, the dates written on the date indicator 3 are grouped as 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-31 according to the regularity that is attributed to the tenth digit. Every week (1-7 / 8-14 / 15-21 / 22-28 / 29-31), by day of the week (1/8/15/22/29/2/9/16/23/30 / 3.10 / 17/24/31 / ...), etc., due to the calendar, and even / odd (2, 4, 6, 8, 10,. 5 · 7 · 9 · 11 ···), every 5 days (1 to 5/6 to 10/11 to 15/16 to 20/21 to 25/26 to 30/31), number of first digit Others (1 ・ 11 ・ 21 ・ 31/2 ・ 12 ・ 22/3 ・ 13 ・ 23/4 ・ 14 ・ 24 / ・ ・ ・ ・) etc. It goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained by grouping.
[0041]
Also, the same effect can be obtained by changing the display form alternately for each group without writing in different display forms for all groups, or by writing in a display form different from other groups only for the group to be particularly emphasized. Needless to say, it is easy to obtain.
[0042]
In addition, it is easy to say that the same effect can be obtained even if the display form changes not only in the background of the date characters but also only in the date characters or both the background of the date characters and the date characters. .
[0043]
Further, when the color tone of the date character and the background of the date character is in a complementary color relationship, the date character is emphasized, and the visibility of the date is further improved.
[0044]
In addition, among date groups in which dates are grouped, there are groups with different color tones in different display forms, such as the date wheel in FIG. 6, and the color tone is changed in shades within the group. Compared with the tenth digit of the number, the date can be read more easily by displaying the number of the first digit only in the width. In addition, since the tenth digit number and the first digit number have the same vertical width, there is no need to use an unusually shaped calendar window. It is fully usable. Therefore, there is no restriction on the design of the calendar window, and the design of the calendar window is versatile.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the calendar clock according to the present invention is superior in the visibility of the date by displaying only the first digit number wider than the tenth digit number of the date character. A calendar clock can be provided.
[0046]
In addition, the displayed dates are grouped according to regularity, and at least one of these groups is marked on the date indicator in a different display form from the other groups. A calendar clock with excellent characteristics can be provided.
[0047]
In addition, since it is not necessary to make the calendar window shape unique, it is possible to provide a calendar clock that has no restrictions on the design of the calendar window and is versatile in the design of the calendar window.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a display portion of a calendar clock according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a date wheel of a calendar clock according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 shows date characters written on the date wheel of the calendar clock in the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a date dial of a calendar clock according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the date dial of the calendar clock according to the second embodiment when the color tone of the background of the date character is changed in shades.
FIG. 6 shows the date dial of the calendar clock according to the second embodiment, in which the color tone of the background of the date character is changed in shade, and the first digit is compared with the tenth digit of the date character in the date character. It is a front view at the time of displaying only the width | variety wide only.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a display portion of a calendar clock in a conventional example.
FIG. 8 is an assembled front view of a calendar clock in a conventional example.
FIG. 9 is a front view of a date wheel of a calendar clock in a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Dial 2 Calendar window 3 Date wheel 4 Date letter 5 Date letter background 6 Light blue 7 Pink 8 Yellowish green 9 Purple 20 Dial 21 Window (calendar window)
22 day wheel 23 day letter (date letter)
24 holes (calendar window)
25 Calendar display car (day wheel)
26 Rotating locus part

Claims (21)

A calendar window is provided on the dial, and a date wheel having date characters from 1 to 31 is set on the lower surface of the dial, and the date wheel is rotated every day. In a calendar clock that displays the date by looking through the date letters,
Of the date characters written on the date indicator, only the date numbers 23 to 29 display the first digit number wider than the tenth digit number, and the vertical width does not change. Calendar clock. 2. The calendar clock according to claim 1, wherein the first digit in the date character written on the date indicator is at least 1.1 times wider than the tenth digit. A calendar clock characterized by 3. The calendar clock according to claim 1, wherein in the date characters written on the date indicator, the first digit is 1.2-3 compared to the tenth digit. A calendar clock with double width. The calendar clock according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first digit in the date character written on the date indicator is 1 in comparison with the tenth digit. .Calendar clock whose width is 25 to 2 times wider. The calendar clock according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein displayed dates are grouped according to regularity, and at least one of these groups is displayed differently from other groups. A calendar clock written on the date wheel in form. 6. The calendar clock according to claim 5, wherein the regularity is a calendar-derived regularity. The calendar clock according to claim 6, wherein the calendar-derived regularity is a week in a date character (1-7) (8-14) (15-21) (22-28) (29- 31) A calendar clock that is to be grouped as five groups. 7. The calendar clock according to claim 6, wherein the calendar-derived regularity is a date according to a day of the week (1 · 8 · 15 · 22 · 29) (2 · 9 · 16 · 23 · 30) (3・ 10 ・ 17 ・ 24 ・ 31) (4, 11, 18, 25) (5, 12, 19, 26) (6, 13, 20, 27)
A calendar clock that is grouped as seven groups (7, 14, 21, 28). 6. The calendar timepiece according to claim 5, wherein the regularity is a number-based regularity. 10. The calendar timepiece according to claim 9, wherein the regularity caused by numbers is an even number (2, 4, 6, 8, 10,...), An odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 11.). ...) calendar clock which is to group as two groups. 10. The calendar timepiece according to claim 9, wherein the regularity caused by numbers is every five days (1-5) (6-10) (11-15) (16-20) (21-25) ( 26-30) A calendar clock which is to group as seven groups of (31). 10. The calendar timepiece according to claim 9, wherein the number-based regularity is a number of a first digit (1 · 11 · 21 · 31) (2 · 12 · 22) (3 · 13 · 23). (4 ・ 14 ・ 24) (5 ・ 15 ・ 25) (6 ・ 16 ・ 26) (7 ・ 17 ・ 27) (8 ・ 18 ・ 28) (9 ・ 19 ・ 29) (10 ・ 20 ・ 30) Calendar clock that is to group as 10 groups. 10. The calendar timepiece according to claim 9, wherein the number-based regularity is a number according to the tenth digit (1-9) (10-19) (20-29) (30-31). Calendar clock that is to group as one group. 6. The calendar clock according to claim 5, wherein the display form is different in date characters. 6. The calendar clock according to claim 5, wherein the portion having the different display form is a background of date characters. 6. The calendar clock according to claim 5, wherein the different display form is a color system. 6. The calendar clock according to claim 5, wherein the different display form is a pattern. 17. The calendar clock according to claim 16, wherein the color system is the same color in the same group. The calendar clock according to claim 16, wherein the color system is a similar color in the group. 20. The calendar clock according to claim 19, wherein the same color in the same group is the same color group in the same group and has a change in color tone. 20. The calendar clock according to claim 19, wherein the same color in the same group is the same color group and has a change in color tone in the same group.

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