JP3935384B2 - Watch with vibration function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wristwatch with a vibration function, and more particularly, to a wristwatch with a vibration function that allows a user to perceive generation of the vibration more powerfully and properly.
[0002]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Recently, in addition to a stationary watch, a wristwatch used for personal use can also be experienced by vibration by replacing or adding the arrival of a predetermined time or the passage of a certain time with the sound of an acoustic mechanism. A wristwatch with a vibration function that can be informed is being developed.
[0003]
This vibration function can be used to detect information reliably when worn by a hearing-impaired person, and is excellent for knowing the arrival and passage of time in a private and silent state without causing any inconvenience to third parties. Exerts its function.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a wristwatch with a vibration function, a thin battery such as a lithium battery is used in the watch case, and the vibration motor is also used in the watch case. -The entire watch case is vibrated by the operation of the motor. For this reason, sometimes the transmission power of vibration is weakened, and there is a case where information cannot be reliably notified to the user.
[0005]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, the present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-described conventional situations and problems, and solves such problems to further enhance the vibration effect. For example, it is effective even during a deep sleep. An object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch with a vibration function capable of acting on a user.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve this object, the wristwatch with a vibration function according to the present invention has a box portion for receiving at least one vibration motor by projecting a part thereof on the back surface of the watch case. The vibration motor described above is covered and positioned by a cover formed of a flexible material, and the box portion is also formed of a flexible material, The covered cover is provided with a top plate made of the same material.
[0007]
In addition, the wristwatch with a vibration function according to the present invention is characterized in that two vibration motors are disposed in parallel in the box portion, and the above-mentioned cover is disposed in parallel. It is characterized by having a curved substantially W-shaped cross-sectional shape that fits the protruding shape of the two vibration motors provided, and rubber is used as the flexible material described above The battery serving as a power source is used in a band, and the band and the watch case are engaged and connected to electrically connect the battery and at least the vibration described above. It is said.
[0008]
Furthermore, the wristwatch with a vibration function according to the present invention forms a rectangular window hole in a part of the bottom case on the back surface, and approximately half of one vibration motor housed in the case is loosely fitted from the window hole. The vibration motor is housed in a case with an upper surface opening made of silicon rubber, the upper surface of the vibration motor is closed with a cushion case cover made of silicon rubber, and the lower surface of the case is an actual protruding part. The cushion case cover is covered with a silicon rubber cushion packing, and the upper surface of the cushion case cover is covered with a metal case holder.
[0009]
[Action]
By virtue of the above-described configuration, the vibration motor that is partially protruded is in close contact with the wearing location (such as the wrist) while being buffered by a cover formed of a flexible material, and transmits vibration directly. Therefore, even if the electric power used is small, a great effect can be obtained. For example, the vibration can be sufficiently sensed even when unconscious such as a deep sleep state.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a partial back view showing the joining of a watch case and a band of a wristwatch with a vibration function embodying the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partial side sectional view showing the band, and FIG. 3 is also a watch case. FIG. 4 is a side view showing the vibration motor in the same state, FIG. 5 is a front view showing the positional relationship between the watch case and the vibration motor, and FIG. 6 is a cover. FIG. 7 is a front view of the cover, FIG. 8 is a front view of the top board, and FIG. 9 is a front view of the wristwatch with a vibration function according to the second embodiment. Is a rear view, FIG. 11 is a plan view, FIG. 12 is a right side view, FIG. 13 is a left side view, FIG. 14 is a bottom view, and FIG. 15 is an exploded view showing a vibration motor housing structure. It is a perspective view.
[0011]
In these drawings, reference numeral 1 denotes a watch case, and one end portion of the watch band 2 is fixedly fixed to one end portion of the watch case 1. The watch band 2 is assumed to contain the battery-3, and the other end of the watch band 2 is protruded with jacks 5 and 5 at the ends of the electric wires 4 and 4 that are energized with the battery 3. ing.
[0012]
A thick engagement portion 6 is provided on the end face of the watch band 2 from which the jacks 5 and 5 are projected, and the engagement portion 6 is press-fitted into the receiving and engaging portion 7 of the watch case 1. By doing so, the watch band 2 forms a loop, and the watch case 1 is attached to the attachment place such as the wrist. By this press-fitting engagement, the jacks 5 and 5 are inserted into the socket portion in the timepiece case 1, and the battery 3 and the timepiece case 1 are electrically connected.
[0013]
Further, on the front side of the watch case 1, for example, a display unit 8 such as a time using liquid crystal is provided in a flush state, and on the back side, two vibration motors 9. 9 are arranged in abutment, and are provided by projecting about an approximate radius thereof to the outside.
[0014]
The vibration motors 9 and 9 are formed by opening a box portion 11 for receiving the vibration motors 9 and 9 in a back cover 10 to which the watch case 1 can be attached and detached. Yes. A rubber 12 having elasticity and buffering properties is used on the peripheral wall surface of the box portion 11, and an inner lid 13 is provided on the top surface of the box portion 11.
[0015]
Before the vibration motors 9 and 9 are taken into the box portion 11, the vibration motors 9 and 9 are stored in a deep dish pack-like cover 14 formed of rubber. This cover 14 has a substantially W-shaped section with a curved section so that two vibration motors 9 and 9 are placed in close contact with each other and are closely set. Is formed with a flange 14a.
[0016]
Further, after the vibration motors 9 and 9 are set in the cover 14, the opening thereof is closed by a rubber top plate 15. Two parallel protrusions 15a and 15a are provided on the back surface of the top plate 15, and the protrusions 15a and 15a are in contact with and positioned on the inner surface of the opening of the cover 14, and the outer sides of the protrusions 15a and 15a. The portion can be received by the flange 14a.
[0017]
The wristwatch with a vibration function according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. In this embodiment, two vibration motors 9 and 9 are used. However, the vibration motors 9 and 9 are not particularly limited, and may be one or three or more, and rubber is used as a flexible material. Alternatively, for example, another material such as plastic such as vinyl can be substituted.
[0018]
Here, the operation according to this embodiment will be described. The two vibration motors 9 and 9 which are surrounded by rubber and arranged in parallel with each other are separated from the watch case 1 by an approximately radius portion thereof. It protrudes to the outside, and this protruding portion is pressed against the nest on the wrist by the elasticity and flexibility of the surrounding rubber. When the vibration motors 9 and 9 are driven, the vibrations are also amplified by the mutual collision and transmitted more strongly to the user. At this time, the vibration motors 9 and 9 are surrounded by the vibration motors 9 and 9. The rubber in the ring also vibrates synchronously and does not interfere with this.
[0019]
Further, in the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, reference numeral 16 denotes a watch case, 17 denotes a makeup case, and a part of the makeup case 17 is an analog. A rubber switch button 19 is provided for illuminating the type dial 18. Reference numeral 20 denotes a crown, and 21 denotes a stop switch button of a vibration motor which will be described later.
[0020]
A battery case that can be opened and closed by a rotating lid 23 is provided on the bottom case 22 on the back surface, and a rectangular window hole 24 is formed at a lower portion of the battery box. The window hole 24 is provided with a part (approximately half) of a vibration motor 25 accommodated in the case so as to protrude in a loosely fitted state.
[0021]
In this second embodiment, one vibration motor 25 is used, and this vibration motor 25 is housed in a motor case 26 having an upper surface opening formed of silicon rubber. This motor case 26 has connecting pins 27, 27,. The upper surface of the motor case 26 is covered with a silicone rubber cushion cover case 28, and the pin holes 29, 29... Formed in the flange of the cushion cover case 28 The pins 27, 27,... Are fitted and fixed to be sealed.
[0022]
Further, the lower surface of the motor case 26 is covered with a cushion packing 30 made of silicon rubber, and this cushion packing 30 becomes an actual protruding part, and comes into contact with the user's wrist when worn. The upper surface of the cushion cover case 28 is received and supported by a stainless motor cover receiver 31. In the case of the second embodiment, it is possible to make the vibration independent by adopting such a configuration, and it is possible to further notify the user by vibration more precisely. In this embodiment, the vibration motor is used as the vibration source. However, other vibration members can be used without being limited to this.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
The wristwatch with a vibration function according to the present invention is configured and operates as described above. Therefore, the vibration can be transmitted to the user more powerfully than before, and only a small amount of power is consumed for the operation, the life of the battery is prolonged, and the vibration mode is increased. -It is easy to replace the head and attach it to the wrist.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partial back view showing the joining of a watch case and a band of a wristwatch with a vibration function embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial side sectional view showing a band.
FIG. 3 is a surface view of a watch case.
FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state where the vibration motor is stolen.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a positional relationship between a watch case and a vibration motor.
FIG. 6 is a front view showing a cover mounted state.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a cover.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the top board.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a wristwatch with a vibration function according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a rear view.
FIG. 11 is a plan view.
FIG. 12 is a right side view.
FIG. 13 is a left side view.
FIG. 14 is a bottom view.
FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a housing structure for a vibration motor.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Watch case 2 Watch band 3 Battery
4 Electric wire 5 Jack 6 Engagement part 7 Receiving / locking part 8 Display part 9 Vibration motor 10 Back cover 11 Box part 12 Rubber 13 Middle cover 14 Cover
14a Flange 15 Canopy 15a Projection 16 Clock case 17 Cosmetic case 18 Dial 19 Switch button 20 Long head 21 Stop switch button 22 Bottom case 23 Rotating lid 24 Window hole 25 Vibration motor 26 Motor bamboo -Spin 27 Pin 28 Cover case 29 Pin hole 30 Cushion packing 31 Motor cover receiver

Claims (2)

Forming a rubber box portion for housing by projecting a part of at least one or more vibration motor on the rear surface of the watch case, vibration of the bi-ablation motor is positioned is covered with a flexible material of the cover In the wristwatch with a function, two vibration motors are accommodated side by side in the box portion, and the cover described above is a curved shape that fits the protruding outer shape of the two vibration motors arranged in contact. A wristwatch with a vibration function, characterized by having a substantially W-shaped cross-sectional shape. The battery that serves as the power source is taken into the band, one end of the band is fixed to one end of the watch case, and the other end of the band projects a jack of the electric wire that is energized with the battery. The wristwatch with a vibration function according to claim 1, wherein the battery case and at least the vibration motor are electrically connected by engaging and connecting a watch case with a jack.

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