CH713508A2 - Module for watch mechanism, movement and timepiece. - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a module for a watch mechanism capable of simultaneously displaying different types of information. The clock mechanism module (21) comprises a first output shaft (81) to which is attached a first needle, a second output shaft (82) to which a second needle is attached, the second output shaft (82) rotating around a second axis of rotation (P1) different from the first axis of rotation (O) of the first output shaft (81), a first motor (40A) driving the first output shaft (81), and a second motor (40B) driving the second output shaft (82).

Description

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the invention [0001] The present invention relates to a module for a watch mechanism, a watch movement, and a timepiece. 2. Description of the Prior Art [0002] As an analog electronic timepiece, there are known electronic timepieces having a module for a clock mechanism comprising a plate forming a substrate for this module, provided with an engine incorporated in the platen, and which is rotated on the basis of the actuation of the stepping motor, and a gear train for supporting rotating manner at least a portion of the gear train (see, for example, Patent Document 1 (JP-A-2000-81 491)). In the module for clock mechanism described in the first patent document, a second needle is attached to a second mobile (that is to say a pinion combined with a wheel), a minute hand is attached to the center mobile, and an hour hand is fixed to a moving hour.

In recent years, we have also seen a demand for analog electronic timepieces able to display information other than time with characters or signs and needles, displayed clearly on a dial with needles. However, in the module for a watch mechanism disclosed in the first patent document described above, the second mobile, the center mobile, and the hour mobile, to which the hands are fixed, are arranged coaxially and configured to turn into mutual synchronization with a motor. Therefore, in the timepiece including such a module, it is difficult to display several types of information simultaneously.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, the present invention provides a module for a watch mechanism, a movement, and a timepiece capable of simultaneously displaying several kinds of information.

The watch mechanism module according to the present invention comprises: a first output shaft to which a first needle is fixed; a second output shaft to which a second needle is attached, the second output shaft rotating about an axis different from the central axis of the first output shaft; a first motor that drives the first output shaft; and a second motor that drives the second output shaft.

According to the present invention, the second output shaft is driven by a second motor different from the first motor which drives the first output shaft. The second output shaft rotates about an axis different from that of the first output shaft. Therefore, it is possible to cause the second hand to indicate different information from that indicated by the first needle attached to the first output shaft. Therefore, it is possible to provide a watch mechanism module capable of simultaneously displaying several kinds of information.

In the clock mechanism module described above, it is desirable for a plurality of first output shafts to be arranged coaxially.

According to the present invention, it is possible to set respectively several first needles to the first output shafts. Therefore, the present invention is suitable when specific information is indicated by a plurality of needles which rotate about a same axis, for example, when the hour and minute are respectively indicated by an hour hand and a needle. minutes.

In the clock mechanism module described above, it is desirable for the clock mechanism module to comprise: a gear train which transmits a driving force from the second motor to the second output shaft; and a platen which carries the gear train, the gear train comprising a wheel attached to the second output shaft, a projecting section oriented outward in a radial direction of the first output shaft being formed at a edge of the plate, and the projecting section being arranged to cover at least a portion of the wheel when the latter is viewed in the axial direction of the first output shaft.

The watch mechanism module viewed in the axial direction of the first output shaft tends to expand as the distance between the first output shaft and the second output shaft increases. According to the present invention, the projecting section formed at the edge of the plate covers at least a portion of the wheel fixed to the second output shaft. Therefore, the outer shape of the platen is designed so that it extends along the shape of the wheel. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the plate carrying the wheel does not have a projecting section, it is possible to reduce the platen surface seen from the axial direction of the first output shaft. Thus, it is possible to prevent any increase in the size of the watch mechanism module.

In the module for clock mechanism described above, it is desirable that the module for clock mechanism comprises: a first wheel fixed to the first output shaft, and a second wheel fixed to the second output shaft; the second wheel is arranged so that it covers the first wheel when it is viewed in the axial direction of the first output shaft.

According to the present invention, the first wheel attached to the first output shaft and the second wheel attached to the second output shaft are arranged so that they overlap each other. Therefore, the present invention is suitable in a situation where the first output shaft and the second output shaft are disposed close to each other.

In the module for clock mechanism described above, it is desirable that the module for a clock mechanism comprises: a third output shaft to which a third needle is fixed, the third output shaft rotating about an axis different from the central axis of the first output shaft and a central axis of the second output shaft; and a third motor that drives the third output shaft.

According to the present invention, the third output shaft is driven by a third motor different from the first motor which drives the first output shaft and the second motor which drives the second output shaft. The third output shaft rotates about an axis different from that of the first output shaft and the second output shaft. Therefore, it is possible to cause the third needle to indicate information different from that indicated by the first needle attached to the first output shaft and those indicated by the second needle attached to the second output shaft. Thus, it is possible to provide a watch mechanism module capable of simultaneously displaying several kinds of information.

A movement according to the present invention comprises the module for clock mechanism described above.

According to the present invention, the movement comprises a module for a watch mechanism as explained above. Therefore, it is possible to perform a movement capable of simultaneously displaying different kinds of information.

A timepiece according to the present invention comprises the movement described above, as well as the first needle and the second needle.

According to the present invention, the timepiece comprises a movement as described above. Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously display a plurality of kinds of information using the first needle and the second hand.

In the timepiece, it is desirable for the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft and the distal end of the second needle to be greater than that between the central axis of the second output shaft. and the first output shaft, and that the rotation amplitude of the second needle extends along a fan-shaped sector.

According to the present invention, it is possible to rotate the second needle at an amplitude that allows it to not come into contact with the first output shaft. Thus, compared to the case where a rotation amplitude set at 360 ° for the second hand is used, it is possible to provide a timepiece capable of indicating, with a second longer needle, information different from that indicated by the first needle.

In the timepiece described above, it is also desirable that the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft and the distal end of the second needle is adjusted to be smaller than the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft and the first output shaft, so that the rotation amplitude of the second needle can be totally circular.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make a complete rotation of 360 ° to the second hand. Therefore, it is possible to rotate and move the second hand in any position only through a steady rotation drive by the second motor. In other words, when the second motor is a stepper motor, it is possible to rotate and move the second needle in any position based only on regular rotational pulse inputs applied to the second motor. Thus, compared to a configuration where the rotation amplitude of the second hand is limited to an angle smaller than 360 °, it is possible to control the second motor more easily.

[0023] A timepiece according to the present invention comprises: a movement comprising the module for clock mechanism described above; the first needle; the second needle; and a third needle.

According to the present invention, the timepiece comprises the movement described above. Therefore, it is possible to display several types of information simultaneously with the first hand, the second hand, and the third hand.

In the timepiece described above, it is desirable that the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft and the distal end of the second needle is adjusted to be greater than that between the central axis of the second output shaft and the first output shaft, that the distance between the central axis of the third output shaft and the distal end of the third needle is adjusted to be greater than that between the central axis of the third output shaft and the first output shaft, that the amplitude of rotation of the second hand and that of the third hand extend over fan-shaped sectors, and that the sum of the central angles respectively corresponding to the the amplitude of rotation of the second hand and that of the third hand is greater than 360 °.

According to the present invention, compared to the case when using a needle whose rotation amplitude is set to 360 °, it is possible to indicate, with the second longer needle and the third longer needle, information different from that indicated by the first needle so that they can be visually easily recognizable. In addition, the sum of the central angles corresponding to the rotation amplitude of the second hand and to that of the rotation amplitude of the third hand is greater than 360 °. Therefore, compared to the case where information different from that indicated by the first needle is indicated using only one needle, the maximum rotation amplitude of which is at most 360 °, it is possible to indicate more kinds of information. Therefore, it is possible to provide a timepiece that can display a greater number of information that can be visually easily recognizable.

According to the present invention, it is thus possible to provide a module for a watch mechanism capable of simultaneously displaying several kinds of information.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028]

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a timepiece according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a module for a watch mechanism according to the first embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the module for a watch mechanism according to the first embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 5 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the first embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the clock mechanism module according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the module for a watch mechanism according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a bottom view of a movement according to the first embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. A plan view of a timepiece according to a second embodiment.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a module for a watch mechanism according to the second embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the second embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 13 is a plan view of the watch mechanism module according to the second embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 14 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a bottom view of a movement according to the second embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 16 is a plan view of a timepiece according to a third embodiment.

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of a module for a watch mechanism according to the third embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 18 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 19 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 20 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 21 is a bottom view of a movement according to the third embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 22 is a plan view of a timepiece according to a fourth embodiment.

Fig. 23 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 24 is a perspective view of a watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 25 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 26 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 27 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 28 is a bottom view of a movement according to the fourth embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 29 is a plan view of a timepiece according to a fifth embodiment.

Fig. 30 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the fifth embodiment.

Fig. 31 is a perspective view of a watch mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 32 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 33 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 34 is a sectional view of the clock mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment.

Fig. 35 is a bottom view of a movement according to the fifth embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 36 is a plan view of a timepiece according to a sixth embodiment.

Fig. 37 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the sixth embodiment.

Fig. 38 is a perspective view of a watch mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the rear.

Fig. 39 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 40 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the front.

Fig. 41 is a bottom view of a movement according to the sixth embodiment seen from the rear.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments relating to the present invention are explained below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments that follow, an analog quartz-type electronic timepiece arranged to be able to communicate with external devices such as a smartphone is given as an example as a timepiece. It should be noted that in the following explanation, the same reference numbers and signs are used to label components having identical or similar functions. Explanations relating to components already introduced and described in advance will however sometimes not be repeated.

[0030] [First Embodiment] [0031] A timepiece 1, a movement 10, and a watch mechanism module 21 according to a first embodiment will first be described.

(Timepiece) [0033] In general, reference is made to the "movement" to designate a machine body comprising a driving part of a timepiece. Reference is made to the "set" of the timepiece to designate the state of a complete product obtained by adding and fixing a dial and hands to the movement and accommodating the movement in a timepiece case . Referring to the "rear side" of the movement designates the side where the ice closing the housing of the timepiece is arranged with respect to a platen forming a substrate for the timepiece, that is to say the dial side. Finally, reference is made to the "front side" of the movement to designate the bottom of the case of the timepiece relative to the plate, that is to say the side opposite the dial.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the whole of the timepiece 1 comprises, in a timepiece case 4 comprising a caseback (not shown in the figure) and a mirror 3, the movement 10, a dial 11, a needle 12 hours, a minute hand 13, and a pointer needle 14. The hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 indicate the current time. The hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 are attached to a first output shaft 81 (see Fig. 2) included in the watch mechanism module 21 explained below. The hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 rotate about a first axis of rotation O (the center axis of the first output shaft 81). The indicator hand 14 indicates information different from the hourly information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13, such as a type of mode executed by the timepiece 1. The indicator hand 14 is attached to a second output shaft 82 (see Fig. 2) included in the watch mechanism module 21. The indicator needle 14 rotates about a second axis of rotation P1 (the center axis of the second output shaft 82) different from the first axis of rotation O. The second axis of rotation P1 is arranged parallel to the first axis of rotation O.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P1 and the distal end of the indicator needle 14 is greater than the distance between the second axis of rotation P1 and the first output shaft 81 (see Fig. 2). . Therefore, the amplitude of rotation of the indicator needle 14 is smaller than 360 ° and confined as a fan avoiding the first output shaft 81.

The dial 11 has a disc shape. The dial 11 includes a main display area 15 corresponding to the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13, and a sub-display area 16 corresponding to the indicator hand 14. In the main display area 15, a scale pointed by the distal ends of the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 is arranged circumferentially along the outer circumference of the dial 11. In the sub-display area 16, a scale, characters, etc. pointed by the distal end of the indicator needle 14 are arranged in an arcuate shape centered about the second axis of rotation P1 and corresponding to the amplitude of rotation of the indicator needle 14. According to this embodiment, the zone of sub-display 16 is capable of displaying, in combination with the indicator needle 14, for example, an execution rate of an activity counter with respect to a target value, and a type of execution mode of the timepiece 1. The dial 11, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 14 are arranged so that they are visually recognizable through the ice 3.

Buttons 17 are arranged respectively in a portion at 2 o'clock and a portion located at 4 o'clock on the side surface of the housing 4 of the timepiece. The buttons 17 are used to set the hour indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13, to change the execution mode of the timepiece 1, etc.

[0039] (Movement) FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the West movement disposed between the dial 11 and the bottom of the housing (not shown in the figure). The movement 10 comprises the watch mechanism module 21 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 14 are fixed, a circuit block 23 which is arranged on the front side of the clock mechanism module 21 and controls the drive of the watch mechanism module 21, a relay board 24 which electrically connects the watch mechanism module 21 to the circuit block 23, and a module frame 25 which holds the watch mechanism module 21 and the circuit block 23 .

It should be noted that, in the following explanation, the direction along which the first axis of rotation O extends, around which the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 turn, will be considered as constituting an axial direction. Reference will be made to a radial direction to designate the direction orthogonal to the axial direction extending radially from the first axis of rotation O.

(Module of the clock mechanism) [0044] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the module for a watch mechanism according to the first embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 3, the watch mechanism module 21 comprises the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82 projecting out of an element (in this embodiment, a plate 51 and a wheel support 53 hours explained below). below) which forms the outer casing of the watch mechanism module 21. The first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82 are arranged parallel and in positions distinct from each other. The first output shaft 81 rotates about the first axis of rotation O, while the second output shaft 82 rotates about the second axis of rotation P1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the module for a watch mechanism according to the first embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 5 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the first embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 4 & 5, the watch mechanism module 21 is shown in a state where the relay card 24 is disposed therein.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the watch mechanism module 21 comprises a first gear train 30A, a second gear train 30B, and a third gear train 30C, a first stepper motor 40A (forming a "first motor" ) which drives the first gear train 30A, a second stepper motor 40B (still forming the "first motor") which drives the second gear train 30B, a third stepper motor 40C (forming a "second motor Which drives the third gear train 30C, a platen 51 and a gear train deck 52 which supports the gear trains 30A to 30C etc., a hour wheel carrier 53 (see Fig. 3). ) fixed to the plate 51, and a center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52.

As shown in FIG. 4, the plate 51 forms a substrate for the watch mechanism module 21. The plate 51 is formed, for example, of a resin material and is configured in tubular form, the thickness direction of which consists of the direction axial. The plate 51 has a hexagonal shape in a plane seen in the axial direction (see Fig. 5).

The gear train deck 52 is disposed at the front of the plate 51. The gear train deck 52 is formed, for example, of a resin material and has a tubular shape whose meaning the thickness is constituted by the axial direction.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hour wheel holder 53 is fixed to the rear of the plate 51. The hour wheel holder 53 is formed, for example, of a metal material and has a flat shape, the direction of which is The thickness is constituted by the axial direction.

As shown in FIG. 5, the center wheel bridge 54 is attached to the plate 51. The center wheel bridge 54 is formed, for example, of a metal material and has a flat shape, the direction of the thickness of which is the axial direction.

The step motors 40A to 40C are carried by the plate 51. The stepper motors 40A to 40C are arranged respectively side by side around the first axis of rotation O at the front of the plate 51. The motors 40A to 40C are arranged at an interval of approximately 90 ° in the order of the first stepper motor 40A, the second stepper motor 40B, and the third stepper motor 40C in the opposite direction of the clockwise around the first axis of rotation O seen from the front. In other words, the first stepper motor 40A and the third stepper motor 40C are arranged to be diametrically opposed relative to the first axis of rotation O. The second stepper motor 40B is disposed on the opposite side to the second axis of rotation P1 relative to the first axis of rotation O. It should be noted that the stepper motors respectively 40A to 40C have an identical configuration; therefore, in the following explanation regarding the configuration of stepper motors 40A to 40C, only the first stepper motor 40A is given as an example.

The first step motor 40A comprises a coil block 41 including a magnetic core 42 and a winding wire 43 wound around the magnetic core 42, a stator 44 disposed in contact with the ends of the magnetic core 42 of the magnetic block 42. coil 41, and a rotor 45 disposed in a rotor hole 44a of the stator 44.

The coil block 41 comprises the magnetic core 42 and the winding wire 43, as well as a connection plate 46 for the coil attached to one end of the magnetic core 42.

The magnetic core 42 extends in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and the radial direction. The magnetic core 42 is fixed to the plate 51 by screws 56 at both ends of the magnetic core 42.

The connection plate 46 for the coil is a printed circuit. The connection plate 46 for the coil is disposed in front of one end of the magnetic core 42 and secured together with the magnetic core 42 by screws 56. The connecting plate 46 for the coil extends from a section fixed to one end of the magnetic core 42 towards the center of the plate 51 viewed in the axial direction.

A pair of wires 47 is formed on the surface of the connecting plate 46 of the coil. The wires 47 extend in the direction of extension of the connecting plate 46 of the coil. At one end of the wires 47 on the magnetic core 42 side, welding terminals 47a are formed, to which ends of the winding wire 43 are respectively welded. At the other ends of the wires 47 are formed receiving terminals 47b (see Fig. 2), which receive an electrical signal for driving the first step motor 40A.

The stator 44 is disposed more inwardly in the radial direction of the magnetic core 42. The stator 44 is fixed to the magnetic core 42 by means of a pair of screws 56.

The rotor 45 is rotatably held between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52 (see Fig. 4). Figs. 6 to 8 are sectional views of the watch mechanism module in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first gear train 30A transmits a driving force from the first stepping motor 40A to the first output shaft 81. The first gear train 30A includes a first intermediate hour carrier 31, a second intermediate hour carrier 32 , and a mobile hours 33. The first intermediate mobile hours 31 comprises a first hour intermediate wheel 31a and a first hour intermediate gear 31b. The first intermediate mobile hours 31 is kept rotatable between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The first hour intermediate wheel 31a is in gear engagement with a pinion 45a of the rotor 45 of the first motor step by step 40A. The second hour intermediate wheel 32 includes a second hour intermediate wheel 32a and a second hour intermediate gear 32b. The second intermediate hovering wheel 32 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train bridge 52. The second hour intermediate wheel 32a is in gear engagement with the first hour gear 31b of the first gear intermediate hours 31.

The mobile hours 33 is inserted on the outside of the central tube 62 at the rear of the plate 51 so as to be rotatable relative thereto. The central tube 62 is carried by the plate 51. The central tube 62 extends coaxially relative to the first axis of rotation O and protrudes rearwardly of the plate 51. In other words, the mobile hours 33 is arranged coaxially relative to the first axis of rotation O. The mobile hours 33 comprises a hour wheel 33a (a first wheel) which meshes with the second intermediate gear 32b hours of the second intermediate mobile hours 32. The mobile hours 33 is worn by the hour wheel support 53. The mobile hours 33 is maintained in compression to the plate 51 via a first dial washer 63 disposed between the hour wheel carrier 53 and the hour wheel 33a. The rear end of the hours wheel 33 protrudes rearwardly from the hour wheel support 53. In other words, the hour wheel 33 constitutes the first output shaft 81. The hour hand 12 is attached to the rear end of the hours mobile 33 (see Fig. 2).

As shown in FIG. 7, the second gear train 30B transmits a driving force of the second stepper motor 40B to the first output shaft 81. The second gear train 30B comprises a first center intermediate wheel 34, a second center intermediate wheel 35 and a center wheel 36. The first center intermediate wheel 34 comprises a first center intermediate wheel 34a and a first center intermediate wheel 34b. The first center intermediate wheel 34 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The first center intermediate wheel 34a is in gear engagement with the pinion 45a of the rotor 45 of the second motor. step 40B. The second center intermediate wheel 35 comprises a second center intermediate wheel 35a and a second center intermediate wheel 35b. The second center intermediate wheel 35 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The second intermediate center wheel 35a is in gear engagement with the first center intermediate gear 34b of the first wheel center intermediate 34.

The center mobile 36 is inserted through the central tube 62 from the front in the axial direction so as to be rotatably mounted relative thereto. In other words, the center wheel 36 is disposed coaxially with respect to the first axis of rotation O. The front end of the center wheel 36 is supported by the center wheel axle 54. The center wheel 36 comprises a center wheel 36a (the first wheel) which meshes with the second center pinion 35b of the second intermediate center wheel 35. The center wheel 36 is held in compression against the plate 51 by means of a second dial washer 64 disposed between the center wheel axle 54 and the center wheel 36a, and is in contact with an opening end at the front of the central tube 62. The rear end of the center wheel 36 protrudes rearwards of the carrier In other words, the center wheel 36 is the first output shaft 81. The minute hand 13 is attached to the rear end of the center wheel 36 (see Fig. 2).

As shown in FIG. 8, the third gear train 30C transmits a driving force of the third stepper motor 40C to the second output shaft 82. The third gear train 30C includes a sixth gear 37, a fifth gear 38, and an indicator gear 39 The sixth mobile 37 comprises a sixth wheel 37a and a sixth pinion 37b. The sixth mobile 37 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train bridge 52. The sixth wheel 37a is in gear engagement with the pinion 45a of the rotor 45 of the third stepping motor 40C. The fifth mobile 38 comprises a fifth wheel 38a and a fifth gear 38b. The fifth mobile 38 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The fifth wheel 38a is in gear engagement with the sixth pinion 37b of the sixth mobile 37.

The indicator mobile 39 is disposed coaxially with respect to the second axis of rotation P1. The indicator wheel 39 comprises a wheel shaft 39a and an indicator wheel 39b (a second wheel) fixed to the wheel shaft 39a. The wheel shaft 39a is rotatably mounted on the plate 51. The front end of the wheel shaft 39a is carried axially by a first plug 52a provided in the gear train deck 52. The rear end of the wheel shaft 39a protrudes rearwardly of the plate 51. In other words, the wheel shaft 39a constitutes the second output shaft 82. The indicator needle 14 is attached to the rear end of the wheel. wheel shaft 39a (see Fig. 2). The indicator wheel 39b is geared to the fifth gear 38b of the fifth wheel 38. The indicator wheel 39b is arranged so that it covers the hour wheel 33a of the hour wheel 33b and the center wheel 36a. the center wheel 36 when viewed in the axial direction (see Fig. 5). The indicator wheel 39 is held in compression towards the plate 51 by means of a third dial washer 65 disposed between the gear train bridge 52 and the indicator wheel 39b.

The gear train deck 52 is explained in detail hereinafter. As shown in FIG. 6 and in fig. 7, a concave section 58 is formed in the gear train deck 52. The concave section 58 is formed in a main plane opposite the plate 51 in the gear train deck 52. The concave section 58 is formed at a location covering the center mobile 36 when the latter is seen from the axial direction. In other words, the concave section 58 is formed around the first axis of rotation O. A gap is formed between the lower surface of the concave section 58 and the center wheel bridge 54. A second cap 59 is provided at the center of the section. The second plug 59 is arranged coaxially with the first axis of rotation O. The front end of the second plug 59 is carried by the gear train bridge 52. The rear end of the second plug 59 is separated slightly. the forward end of the center wheel 36 in the axial direction and disposed opposite to it in the axial direction.

[Circuit block] [0068] As shown in FIG. 2, the circuit block 23 is obtained by mounting an integrated circuit, a quartz unit, etc. not shown in the figure on a card main body 71, which is a printed circuit. The card main body 71 has a circular shape when viewed from the axial direction. Transmitter terminals 75 of three systems (in Fig. 2, only one system is shown) formed by printed circuits are arranged on a surface opposite to the watch mechanism module 21 in the card main body 71. The transmitting terminals 75 of The systems are electrically connected to the receiver terminals 47b of the stepper motors 40A to 40C (see Fig. 5) via the relay card 24. The transmitting terminals 75 transmit electrical signals (control pulses) for driving the motors not to 40A to 40C at the receiver terminals 47b.

[Relay Card] [0071] As shown in FIG. 4, three relay cards 24 are arranged between the watch mechanism module 21 and the card main body 71 (see Fig. 2) of the circuit block 23. Specifically, the relay cards 24 are arranged respectively on the connecting plates. 46 for the coils of stepper motors 40A to 40C.

A pair of relay wires 28 is formed in each of the relay cards 24. The pair of relay wires 28 pass from the rear surface of each of the relay cards 24 through a through hole, piercing the relay card 24 from side to side in the axial direction, and extends on the front surface of the relay card 24. As shown in FIG. 2, the pair of relay wires 28 are respectively in contact with the receiving terminals 47b of the stepper motors 40A to 40C on the rear surface of the relay card 24 and are respectively in contact with the transmitting terminals 75 of the main card body 71, on the front surface of the relay card 24. Thus, the relay card 24 electrically connects the receiver terminals 47b of the connection plates 46 of the coils and the transmitting terminals 75 of the main card body 71.

(Module frame) [0074] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the movement according to the first embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 9, the module frame 25 is formed of, for example, a resin material and has a disk shape having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 2). A module layout hole 25a is formed in the module frame 25. The layout module hole 25a passes through the center of the module frame 25 from side to side in the axial direction. The module layout hole 25a has a shape corresponding to the watch mechanism module 21 when seen from the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 21 is disposed in the module layout hole 25a. As shown in FIG. 2, the watch mechanism module 21 is fixed to the module frame 25 in a state in which it is fixed to the circuit block 23 by a plurality of screws 60.

In this way, the module for clock mechanism 21 according to this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 81 (the mobile hours 33 and the mobile center 36) to which the hour hand 12 and the needle of the 13 minutes are fixed and the second output shaft 82 (the wheel shaft 39a) to which the indicator needle 14 is fixed, the second output shaft 82 rotating about the second axis of rotation P1 different from the first axis of rotation O, which is the center axis of the first output shaft 81. In addition, the watch mechanism module 21 comprises the first step motor 40A and the second step motor 40B which drive the first output shaft 81, and the third stepper motor 40C which drives the second output shaft 82.

The movement 10 according to this embodiment comprises the module for clock mechanism 21.

In this configuration, the second output shaft 82 is driven by the third stepper motor 40C different from the first stepping motor 40A which drives the first output shaft 81. The second output shaft 82 rotates around a axis different from that of the first output shaft 81. Therefore, it is possible to cause the indicator hand 14 to indicate information different from the time information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand. 13, which is attached to the first output shaft 81. Therefore, it is possible to provide a watch mechanism module 21 and a movement 10 capable of simultaneously displaying a plurality of kinds of information.

The clock mechanism module 21 comprises the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82 which rotate about an axis different from that of the first output shaft 81. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which a pair of output shafts is provided using two modules, it is possible to reduce the space occupied by the module of the watch mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the timepiece equipped with the watch mechanism module 21.

The hour wheel 33a and the center wheel 36a fixed to the first output shaft 81 and the indicator wheel 39b fixed to the second output shaft 82 are arranged so that they overlap each other when they are seen from the axial direction. Therefore, it is possible to place the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82 close to each other.

The timepiece 1 according to this embodiment comprises the movement 10, the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 14. Therefore, it is possible to make a piece watchmaker capable of simultaneously displaying a plurality of kinds of information.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P1 and the distal end of the indicator needle 14 is determined such that it is longer than the distance between the second axis of rotation P1 and the first output shaft. 81. The amplitude of rotation of the indicator needle 14 extends over a fan-shaped sector. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the indicator needle 14 along an angular sector in which the indicator needle 14 is not brought into contact with the first output shaft 81. Thus, compared to the case where an indicator needle whose rotation amplitude is defined as being equal to 360 ° is used, it is possible to provide a timepiece 1 capable of indicating, with a longer indicator hand 14, a different information from the time information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13.

The concave section 58 is formed in the gear train deck 52 in a position opposite to that of the center wheel 36 in the axial direction. Therefore, it is possible to remove the second plug 59 and the indicator mobile 39 and to have a second mobile, which meshes with the fifth mobile 38, between the lower surface of the concave section 58 and the center wheel bridge 54 ( see a fifth embodiment explained below). Part of the shaft of the second mobile is inserted inside the center mobile 36. Thus, it is possible to arrange a third needle which rotates coaxially with respect to the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13. Therefore, it is possible to make a watch mechanism module 21 which can easily switch from a configuration in which an output shaft is provided in one place to a configuration in which output shafts are arranged in two places. different.

[0084] [Second Embodiment] In the following, a timepiece 101, a movement 110, and a module for a clock mechanism 121 according to a second embodiment are described. The timepiece 101 according to the second embodiment differs from the timepiece 1 of the first embodiment in that the amplitude of rotation of a pointer needle 114 is set to 360 ° (see Fig. 1 and 10). The clock mechanism module 121 of the second embodiment differs from the watch mechanism module 21 of the first embodiment in that a projecting section 151b is formed in the plate 151 (see Figs 4 and 12).

(Timepiece) [0087] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, the entire timepiece 101 comprises the movement 110, a dial 111, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 114. The indicator hand 114 indicates a piece of information. different from the hourly information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 such as a type of embodiment for the timepiece 101. The indicator needle 114 is attached to a second shaft output member 182 (see Fig. 11) included in the watch mechanism module 121. The indicator needle 114 rotates about a second axis of rotation P2 (the center axis of the second output shaft 182) different from the first axis of rotation O. The second axis of rotation P2 is arranged in a direction parallel to the first axis of rotation O.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P2 and the distal end of the indicator needle 114 is defined as being shorter than the distance between the second axis of rotation P2 and the first output shaft 81 (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the indicator needle 114 can rotate 360 ° about the second axis of rotation P2. In other words, the amplitude of rotation of the indicator needle 114 takes a circular shape centered on the second axis of rotation P2.

The dial 111 comprises a main display zone 15 and a sub-display zone 116 corresponding to the indicator needle 114. In the sub-display zone 116, a scale, characters, and so on. pointed by the distal end of the indicator needle 114 are arranged in a circumferential shape centered on the second axis of rotation P2 to correspond to the amplitude of rotation of the indicator needle 114. In this embodiment, as the zone In sub-display 16 of the first embodiment, the sub-display area 116 is capable of displaying, in combination with the indicator hand 114, for example, an execution rate of an activity counter by relative to a target value, and a type of execution mode for the timepiece 1.

[Movement] The movement 110 is disposed between the dial 111 and a caseback (not shown in the figure). Movement 110 comprises the watch mechanism module 121 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 114 are attached, the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 2) which is arranged at front of the watch mechanism module 121 and controls the drive of the watch mechanism module 121, the relay board 24 (see Fig. 2) which electrically connects the watch mechanism module 121 to the circuit block 23, and a frame of module 125 (see Fig. 15) which carries the watch mechanism module 121 and the circuit block 23.

[Clock Module] [0094] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the module for a clock mechanism according to the second embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown on lafig. 11, the watch mechanism module 121 includes the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 182 projecting from an element (according to this embodiment, the plate 151 and the hour wheel carrier 53 explained below) which The outer casing of the watch mechanism module 121. The first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 182 are arranged parallel to each other and in distorted positions to one another. The second output shaft 182 rotates about the second axis of rotation P2.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the second embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 13 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the second embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 12 and 13 shows the watch mechanism module 121 where the relay card 24 is disposed.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the watch mechanism module 121 comprises the first gear train 30A, the second gear train 30B, and a third gear train 130C, the first stepper motor 40A that drives the first gear train. gear 30A, the second stepper motor 40B driving the second gear train 30B, the third stepper motor 40C driving the third gear train 130C, the gear plate 151 and a gear train deck 152 which support the gear trains 30A, 30B, and 130C etc., the hour wheel carrier 53 (see Fig. 11) attached to the platen 151, and the center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the platen 151 and gear train deck 152.

The plate 151 forms a substrate for the clock mechanism module 121. The projecting section 151b protruding towards the outside in the radial direction is formed at an edge of the plate 151. In other words, the platinum 151 comprises a main section 151a taking a hexagonal shape when viewed from the axial direction, and the projecting section 151b protruding radially outwardly from the end edge of the main section 151a extends linearly in the axial direction. The main section 151a has a shape substantially identical to that of the plate 51 of the first embodiment. The projecting section 151b, taken in the axial direction, has a semicircular shape centered on the second axis of rotation P2.

The gear train deck 152 is disposed at the front of the plate 151.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14, the third gear 130C transmits a driving force of the third stepper motor 40C to the second output shaft 182. The third gear 130C includes the sixth gear 37, a fifth gear 138, and an indicator gear 139 The fifth mobile 138 comprises a fifth wheel 138a. The fifth mobile 138 is rotatably mounted between the plate 151 and the gear train deck 152. The fifth wheel 138a is in gear engagement with the sixth gear 37b of the sixth wheel 37.

The mobile indicator 139 is disposed coaxially with respect to the second axis of rotation P2. The indicator mobile 139 comprises a wheel shaft 139a and an indicator wheel 139b (a wheel) attached to the wheel shaft 139a. The wheel shaft 139a is rotatably mounted on the plate 151. The front end of the wheel shaft 139a is axially supported by the first plug 52a provided in the gear train bridge 152. The rear end the wheel shaft 139a protrudes rearwardly from the plate 151. In other words, the wheel shaft 139a constitutes the second output shaft 182. The indicator needle 114 (see Fig. 10) is attached to the rear end of the wheel shaft 139a. The indicator wheel 139b is arranged such that a portion of the indicator wheel 139b covers the projecting section 151b when viewed in the axial direction (see Fig. 13). The indicator wheel 139b is in gear engagement with the fifth wheel 138a of the fifth wheel 138. The indicator wheel 139 is held backwardly in compression in the axial direction by a third dial washer 165 disposed between the flight deck. gear 152 and the indicator wheel 139b.

[0103] (Module Frame) [0104] FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the movement according to the second embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 15, the module frame 125 is formed of, for example, a resinous material and has a disc shape having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 2). A module layout hole 125a is formed in the module frame 125. The module layout hole 125a passes right through the module frame 125 at its center in the axial direction. The module layout hole 125a has a shape corresponding to the clock mechanism module 121 when the latter is viewed in the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 121 is disposed in the module disposition hole 125a. The watch mechanism module 121 is attached to the module frame 125 in a state in which the watch mechanism module 121 is attached to the circuit block 23.

In this way, the clockwork module 121 according to this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 81 (the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 36) to which the hour hand 12 and the hour hand. 13 minutes are fixed and the second output shaft 182 (the wheel shaft 139a) to which the indicator needle 114 is fixed, the second output shaft 182 rotating about the second axis of rotation P2. In addition, the watch mechanism module 121 includes the first stepper motor 40A and the second stepper motor 40B, which drive the first output shaft 81, and the third stepper motor 40C which drives the second output shaft 182 The movement 110 according to this embodiment comprises the module for a clock mechanism 121. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to perform the same actions and to obtain the same effects as those of the clock mechanism module 21 and of the movement 10 according to the first embodiment.

The watch mechanism module 121 viewed in the axial direction tends to expand as the distance between the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 182 increases. According to this embodiment, the projecting section 151b formed at the edge of the plate 151 covers at least a portion of the indicator wheel 139b. Therefore, the outer shape of the platen 151 is configured to extend along the shape of the indicator wheel 139b. Thus, compared to a configuration in which a platen having no integral protruding section bears the indicator wheel 139b, it is possible to reduce the platen surface 151 taken in the axial direction. Therefore, it is possible to avoid any increase in size for the watch mechanism module 121.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P2 and the distal end of the indicator needle 114 is defined as being shorter than the distance between the second axis of rotation P2 and the first output shaft 81. The amplitude the rotation of the indicator needle 114 is configured to take a circular shape. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the indicator needle 114 360 °, and it is possible to rotate and move the indicator needle 114 in any position by performing only regular rotation drive via the third stepper motor 40C. In other words, it is possible to rotate and move the indicator needle 114 in any position only as a function of a regular rotation pulse input of the third stepper motor 40C. Therefore, compared to a configuration where the rotation amplitude of a pointer needle is confined to an angle smaller than 360 °, it is possible to more easily control the third stepper motor 40C.

In the following, we will explain a timepiece 201, a movement 210, and a module for a watch mechanism 221 according to a third embodiment. The clock mechanism module 21 of the first embodiment drives the hours wheel 33 and the center wheel 36 using the first stepper motor 40A and the second stepper motor 40B. Here, the watch mechanism module 221 according to the third embodiment is distinguished from the watch mechanism module 21 of the first embodiment in that the watch mechanism module 221 drives the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 36 only by through the second step motor 40B. [(Timepiece) [0112] FIG. 16 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, the entire timepiece 201 comprises the movement 210, the dial 11, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 14.

[0114] (Movement) [0115] The movement 210 is disposed between the dial 11 and a housing bottom (not shown in the figure). The movement 210 comprises the watch mechanism module 221 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the indicator hand 14 are fixed, the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 2) which is arranged at front of the watch mechanism module 221 and controls the drive of the watch mechanism module 221, the relay card 24 (see Fig. 2) which electronically connects the watch mechanism module 221 to the circuit block 23, and a frame of module 225 (see Fig. 21) carrying the watch mechanism module 221 and the circuit block 23.

[0116] (Module of the clock mechanism) [0117] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 17, the watch mechanism module 221 includes the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82 projecting from an element (according to this embodiment, a platen 251 and a 253 hour wheel carrier explained below). which forms the outer casing of the watch mechanism module 221.

[0119] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 19 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 18 and 19, a state of the device in which the relay card 24 is arranged in the watch mechanism module 221 is illustrated.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the watch mechanism module 221 comprises a first gear train 230A and the third gear train 30C, the second stepper motor 40B which drives the first gear train 230A, the third stepper motor 40C which drives the third gear train 30C, the platen 251 and a gear train deck 252 which support the gear train 230A and 30C etc., the hour wheel carrier 253 (see Fig. 17) attached to the plate 251, and the center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the plate 251 and the gear train deck 252.

The plate 251 forms a substrate for the clock mechanism module 221. The plate 251 is configured such that a portion of the section that supports the first step motor 40A is removed relative to the plate 51 of the first embodiment.

The gear train deck 252 is disposed at the front of the plate 251.

The hour wheel support 253 is fixed to the rear of the plate 251.

[0124] FIG. 20 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 20, the first gear train 230A transmits a driving force of the second stepper motor 40B to the first output shaft 81. The first gear train 230A includes the first center intermediate wheel 34, the second center intermediate wheel 35 , a center mobile 236, a minutes mobile 61, and the hours mobile 33.

The second mobile 236 is inserted through the central tube 62 from the front in the axial direction so as to be movable in rotation. In other words, the center wheel 236 is disposed coaxially with the first axis of rotation O. The front end of the center wheel 236 is carried by the center wheel axle 54. The center wheel 236 includes the center wheel. 36a and a center gear 236b. The center wheel 236 is held in compression against the plate 251 by the second dial washer 64 disposed between the center wheel bridge 54 and the center wheel 36a and is in contact with the front opening end of the central tube. 62. The rear end of the center wheel 236 protrudes rearwardly from the hour wheel support 253. In other words, the center wheel 236 constitutes the first output shaft 81. The minute hand 13 (see FIG. Fig. 16) is attached to the distal end at the rear of the center mobile 236.

The minutes mobile 61 includes a minute wheel 61a and a minute gear 61b. The minute handpiece 61 is rotatably mounted between the plate 251 and the gear train deck 252. The minute wheel 61a is in gear engagement with the center gear 236b of the center wheel 236. The gear wheel minutes 61b is in gearing with the hours wheel 33a of the hours mobile 33.

[0128] (Module Frame) FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the movement according to the third embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 21, the module frame 225 is formed of, for example, a resin material and has a disk shape having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 2). A module layout hole 225a is formed in the module frame 225. The module layout hole 225a passes through the module frame 225 from one end at its center in the axial direction. The module layout hole 225a has a shape corresponding to the watch mechanism module 221 when the latter is seen from the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 221 is disposed in the module layout hole 225a. The watch mechanism module 221 is fixed to the module frame 225 in a state where it is fixed to the circuit block 23.

In this manner, the clock mechanism module 221 according to this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 81 (the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 236) to which the hour hand 12 and the hour hand. 13 minutes are fixed and the second output shaft 82 (the wheel shaft 39a) to which the indicator needle 114 is fixed, the second output shaft 82 rotating about the second axis of rotation P1. In addition, the watch mechanism module 221 includes the second stepper motor 40B which drives the first output shaft 81 and the third stepper motor 40C which drives the second output shaft 82. The motion 210 according to this embodiment comprises the module for clock mechanism 221. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to perform the same actions and to benefit from the same effects as those of the clock mechanism module 21 and the movement 10 of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, the mobile hours 33 and the center mobile 236, which are arranged coaxially, are driven by a second stepping motor 40B. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the hours mobile and the center mobile are driven by two stepper motors, it is possible to reduce the number of components constituting the clock mechanism module 221, and thereby reduce the size. of the watch mechanism module 221.

[0133] [Fourth Embodiment] [0134] In the following, a timepiece 301, a movement 310, and a clock mechanism module 321 according to a fourth embodiment will be explained in detail. The watch mechanism module 21 of the first embodiment comprises two output shafts (the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 82). Here, the watch mechanism module 321 in the fourth embodiment differs from the watch mechanism module 21 according to the first embodiment in that the watch mechanism module 321 comprises three output shafts (the first output shaft 81, a second output shaft 382, and a third output shaft 383).

[0135] (Timepiece) [0136] FIG. 22 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the fourth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, the entire timepiece 301 comprises the movement 310, a dial 311, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, a first indicator hand 314A (forming a "second" hand), and a second indicator needle 314B (forming a "third" needle). The first pointer needle 314A and the second pointer needle 314B respectively indicate information different from the hourly information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13, for example a type of embodiment for the timepiece 301. The first indicator needle 314A is attached to the second output shaft 382 (see Fig. 23) included in the clock mechanism module 321. The first indicator needle 314A rotates about a second axis of rotation P3 (the axis of rotation). center of the second output shaft 382) different from the first axis of rotation O. The second indicator needle 314B is attached to the third output shaft 383 (see Fig. 23) included in the clock mechanism module 321. The second indicator needle 314B rotates about a third axis of rotation P4 (the center axis of the third output shaft 383) different from the first axis of rotation O and the second axis of rotation P3. The second indicator needle 314B is arranged in the same position as the first indicator needle 314A in the axial direction. The second axis of rotation P3 and the third axis of rotation P4 are arranged respectively parallel to the first axis of rotation O.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P3 and the distal end of the first indicator needle 314A is longer than the distance between the second axis of rotation P3 and the first output shaft 81 (see Fig. 23). . Therefore, the amplitude of rotation of the first indicator hand 314A is smaller than 360 °, and is defined as a fan-shaped angular sector which avoids the first output shaft 81. In this embodiment, the amplitude of rotation of the first indicator needle 314A is set at approximately 100 °. The distance between the third axis of rotation P4 and the distal end of the second indicator needle 314B is longer than the distance between the third axis of rotation P4 and the first output shaft 81 (see Fig. 23). Therefore, the amplitude of rotation of the second indicator hand 314B is smaller than 360 ° and extends along a fan-shaped sector which avoids the first output shaft 81. According to this embodiment, the amplitude of rotation of the second indicator hand 314B is set at approximately 290 °. The sum of the amplitude of rotation of the first indicator needle 314A and that of the second indicator needle 314B is greater than 360 °.

The dial 311 includes the main display area 15, a first sub-display area 316A corresponding to the first indicator hand 314A, and a second sub-display area 316B corresponding to the second indicator hand 314B. In the first sub-display area 316A, characters or the like pointed by the distal end of the first indicator hand 314A are arranged side by side in an arcuate shape centered on the second axis of rotation P3 corresponding to the rotation amplitude of the first indicator needle 314A. In this embodiment, the first sub-display area 316A is capable of displaying, for example, a type of mode executed by the timepiece 301 as well as a date and time according to a combination with the first indicator needle 314A. In the second sub-display area 316B, a scale pointed by the distal end of the second indicator hand 314B is arranged in an arcuate shape centered on the third axis of rotation P4, and corresponds to the rotation amplitude of the second hand 314B indicator. In this embodiment, the second sub-display area 316B is capable of displaying, for example, an execution rate of an activity counter with respect to a target value, the remaining time of a timer, and a date in combination with the second indicator hand 314B.

[0140] (Movement) [0141] FIG. 23 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the fourth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 23, the movement 310 is disposed between the dial 311 and a caseback (not shown in the figure). The movement 310 comprises the watch mechanism module 321 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, the first indicator hand 314A, and the second indicator hand 314B are fixed, the circuit block 23 which is arranged at the before the clock mechanism module 321 and controls the drive of the clock mechanism module 321, the relay card 24 which electrically connects the watch mechanism module 321 to the circuit block 23, and a module frame 325 which carries the module for a mechanism watchmaker 321 and circuit block 23.

[0143] (Module of the clock mechanism) [0144] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 24, the watch mechanism module 321 comprises the first output shaft 81, the second output shaft 382, and the third output shaft 383 projecting from an element (in this embodiment, the plate 51 and the wheel support hours 53 explained below) which forms the outer shell of the watch mechanism module 321. The first output shaft 81, the second output shaft 382, and the third output shaft 383 are arranged parallel to one another, but in different positions from each other. The first output shaft 81 rotates about the first axis of rotation O. The second output shaft 382 rotates about the second axis of rotation P3. The third output shaft 383 rotates about the third axis of rotation P4.

[0146] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 26 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 25 and 26, the watch mechanism module 321 is shown in a state where the relay card 24 is disposed therein.

As shown in FIG. 26, the watch mechanism module 321 includes a first gear 330A, a second gear 330B, and a third gear 330C, the first stepper 40A which drives the first gear 330A. , the second stepper motor 40B (forming a "second" motor) which drives the second gear train 330B, the third stepper motor 40C (forming a "third" motor) which drives the third gear train 330C the platen 51 and the gear train deck 52 (see Fig. 25) carrying the gear trains 330A-330C and the like, the hour wheel carrier 53 (see Fig. 24) attached to the platen 51, and the center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52.

[0148] FIG. 27 is a sectional view of the watch mechanism module according to the fourth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 27, the first gear train 330A transmits a driving force of the first stepper motor 40A to the second output shaft 382. The first gear train 330A comprises an intermediate indicator mobile 331 and a first indicator mobile 332. The mobile intermediate indicator 331 includes an intermediate indicator wheel 331a and an intermediate indicator gear 331b. The intermediate indicator wheel 331 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train bridge 52. The intermediate indicator wheel 331a is in gear engagement with the pinion 45a of the rotor 45 of the first stepper motor 40A .

The first indicator mobile 332 is disposed coaxially with respect to the second axis of rotation P3. The first indicator mobile 332 comprises a wheel shaft 332a and an indicator wheel 332b attached to the wheel shaft 332a. The wheel shaft 332a is rotatably mounted relative to the plate 51. The front end of the wheel shaft 332a is supported axially by a third plug 52c provided in the gear train deck 52. The rear end of the wheel shaft 332a protrudes rearwardly of the plate 51. In other words, the wheel shaft 332a constitutes the second output shaft 382. The first indicator needle 314A is attached to the rear end of the wheel. wheel shaft 332a (see Fig. 23). The indicator wheel 332b is in gear engagement with the intermediate indicator gear 331b of the intermediate indicator gear 331. The first indicator gear 332 is held in compression against the gear 51 by a fourth dial washer 66 arranged between the gear deck. gear 52 and indicator wheel 332b.

As shown in FIG. 26, the second gear train 330B is configured in the same manner as the first gear train 230A of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 26, the third gear train 330C transmits a driving force of the third stepper motor 40C to the third output shaft 383. The third gear train 330C is configured in the same manner as the third gear train 30C of the first embodiment. The indicator mobile 39 of the third gear 330C is disposed coaxially with respect to the third axis of rotation P4. In other words, the wheel shaft 39a of the indicator wheel 39 constitutes the third output shaft 383. The second indicator needle 314B is attached to the rear end of the wheel shaft 39a of the indicator wheel 39.

As shown in FIG. 26, the indicator wheel 39b of the indicator wheel 39 is arranged in such a way that it covers the hours wheel 33a (see Fig. 27) of the hours wheel 33 and the center wheel 36a of the center wheel 236 when is seen from the axial direction. The indicator wheel 39b is arranged such that, when viewed from the axial direction, a part of the indicator wheel 39b covers the inside of a zone R surrounded by segments which connect the axes of rotation of all the wheels with the exception of the indicator wheel 39 among the wheels forming the second gear 330B and the wheels forming the third gear 330C.

[0154] (Module Frame) [0155] FIG. 28 is a bottom view of the movement according to the fourth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 28, the module frame 325 is formed of, for example, a resin material and has a disk shape having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 23). A module layout hole 325a is formed in the module frame 325. The module layout hole 325a passes through the module frame 325 from one end to the other in the axial direction. The module layout hole 325a has a shape corresponding to the clock mechanism module 321 when seen from the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 321 is disposed in the module layout hole 325a. As shown in FIG. 23, the watch mechanism module 321 is fixed to the module frame 325 in a state where it is fixed to the circuit block 23 by a plurality of screws 60.

In this way, the clock mechanism module 321 according to this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 81 (the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 236) to which the hour hand 12 and the hour hand. 13 minutes are set, the second output shaft 382 (the wheel shaft 332a) to which the first indicator needle 314A is attached, the second output shaft 382 rotating about the second axis of rotation P3, and the third output shaft 383 (The wheel shaft 39a) to which the second indicator hand 314B is attached, the third output shaft 383 rotating about the third axis of rotation P4. In addition, the watch mechanism module 321 includes the second stepper motor 40B which drives the first output shaft 81, the first stepper motor 40A which drives the second output shaft 382, and the third stepper motor 40C which drives the third output shaft 383. In this embodiment, the movement 310 includes the watch mechanism module 321. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to undo so that the second indicator needle 314B indicates information. different from those indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 attached to the first output shaft 81 and information indicated by the first indicator hand 314A attached to the second output shaft 382. Therefore, it is possible to to make the clock mechanism module 321 capable of simultaneously displaying several kinds of information.

The clock mechanism module 321 comprises the first output shaft 81, the second output shaft 382 which rotates about an axis different from the axis of the first output shaft 81, and the third output shaft 383 which rotates about an axis different from the axes of the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 382. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which three output shafts are arranged using three mechanism modules, it is possible to reduce space occupied by the mechanism module. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of a timepiece that would be equipped with the watch mechanism module 321.

According to this embodiment, the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 236, which are arranged coaxially with respect to each other, are driven by a second stepping motor 40B. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the hours mobile and the center mobile are driven by two stepper motors, it is possible to reduce the number of components constituting the watch mechanism module 321 and thus reduce in size the module for clock mechanism 321.

The hour wheel 33a and the center wheel 36a fixed to the first output shaft 81 and the indicator wheel 39b attached to the third output shaft 383 are arranged in such a way that they overlap each other when seen from the axial direction. Therefore, it is possible to arrange the first output shaft 81 and the third output shaft 383 close to each other. As a result, it is possible to reduce the external shape of the watch mechanism module 321 viewed along the axial direction.

The distance between the second axis of rotation P3 and the distal end of the first indicator needle 314A is defined as being longer than the distance between the second axis of rotation P3 and the first output shaft 81. The amplitude of rotation of the first indicator needle 314A extends over a fan-shaped sector. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the first indicator needle 314A at an angular magnitude where the first indicator hand 314A is not brought into contact with the first output shaft 81. The same applies to the second indicator needle 314A. indicator needle 314B. Thus, compared to the case where an indicator needle is used with a rotation amplitude set at 360 °, it is possible to indicate, with a longer first indicator needle 314A and a second longer indicator hand 314B, information different from the information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13.

In addition, the sum of the central angle of the rotation amplitude of the first indicator needle 314A and the central angle of the rotation amplitude of the second indicator needle 314B is greater than 360 °. Therefore, compared to the case where information different from the information indicated by the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 are indicated using a single needle, the rotation amplitude thereof being 360 ° or less it is possible to indicate a greater number of kinds of information. Therefore, it is possible to provide a timepiece 301 which can display a greater number of kinds of information, which can be visually easily recognizable.

It should be noted that, according to this embodiment, the first indicator needle 314A and the second indicator needle 314B are arranged in the same position in the axial direction. The first sub-display area 316A and the second sub-display area 316B are not arranged to overlap each other when viewed from the axial direction. However, the first indicator needle 314A and the second indicator needle 314B may be arranged in different positions in the axial direction. The first sub-display area and the second sub-display area may be arranged in such a way that they overlap each other when viewed from the axial direction.

[0164] [Fifth Embodiment] [0165] In the following, a timepiece 401, a movement 410, and a watch mechanism module 421 according to a fifth embodiment will be explained in detail. The timepiece 401 of the fifth embodiment differs from the timepiece 1 of the first embodiment in that the timepiece 401 comprises a second hand 18.

[0167] (Timepiece) FIG. 29 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the fifth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 29, the entire timepiece 401 comprises the movement 410, a dial 411, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, a second hand 18, and a first indicator needle 314A. In this embodiment, the amplitude of rotation of the first indicator needle 314A is set at approximately 150 °. The dial 411 includes a main display area 15 and a first sub-display area 316A.

[0169] (Movement) [0170] FIG. 30 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the fifth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 30, the movement 410 is disposed between the dial 411 and a housing bottom (not shown in the figure). The movement 410 comprises the watch mechanism module 421 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, the second hand 18, and the first indicator hand 314A are fixed, the circuit block 23 which is arranged at front of the clock mechanism module 421 and controls the drive of the watch mechanism module 421, the relay card 24 which electrically connects the watch mechanism module 421 to the circuit block 23, and a module frame 425 which carries the module for watch mechanism 421 and the circuit block 23.

[0172] (Mechanism Module) [0173] FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the watch mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 31, the watch mechanism module 421 includes a first output shaft 481, and the second output shaft 382 projecting from an element (according to this embodiment, the plate 51 and the hour wheel bracket 53 explained below. ) which forms the outer envelope of the watch mechanism module 421. The first output shaft 481 and the second output shaft 382 are arranged parallel to each other and in different positions one of the other. The first output shaft 481 rotates about the first axis of rotation O.

[0175] FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 33 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 32 and 33 shows the watch mechanism module 421 in a state where the relay card 24 is disposed therein.

As shown in FIG. 33, the watch mechanism module 421 includes a first gear train 330A, a second gear train 430B, and a third gear train 430C, the first stepper motor 40A that drives the first gear train 330A. , the second stepper motor 40B which drives the second gear train 430B, the third stepper motor 40C which drives the third gear train 430C, the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52 (see FIG. Fig. 32) which support the gear trains 330A, 430B and 430C and the like, the hour wheel carrier 53 (see Fig. 31) attached to the plate 51, and the center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the platen 51 and the gear train deck 52.

The second gear train 430B transmits a driving force of the second stepper motor 40B to the first output shaft 481 (see Fig. 30). The second gear train 430B is configured in the same manner as the first gear train 230Adu third embodiment. The hour wheel 33 and the center wheel 236 constitute the first output shaft 481 (see Fig. 30).

[0178] FIG. 34 is a sectional view of the clock mechanism module according to the fifth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 34, the third gear train 430C transmits a driving force of the third stepper motor 40C to the first output shaft 481. The third gear train 430C includes a sixth gear 437, a fifth gear 438, and a second gear 439 The sixth mobile 437 comprises a sixth wheel 437a and a sixth gear 437b. The sixth mobile 437 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The sixth wheel 437a is in gear engagement with the pinion 45a of the rotor 45 of the third stepping motor 40C. The fifth mobile 438 comprises a fifth wheel 438a and a fifth gear 438b. The fifth mobile 438 is rotatably mounted between the plate 51 and the gear train deck 52. The fifth wheel 438a is in gear engagement with the sixth gear 437b of the sixth wheel 437.

The second mobile 439 is disposed coaxially with respect to the first axis of rotation O. The second mobile 439 comprises a wheel shaft 439a and a second wheel 439b fixed to the wheel shaft 439a. The wheel shaft 439a is inserted through the center wheel 236 and rotatably carried by the second wheel 236. The front end of the wheel shaft 439a is supported axially by a fourth cap 52d provided in the wheel bridge. gear train 52. The rear end of the wheel shaft 439a protrudes rearwardly of the plate 51. In other words, the wheel shaft 439a constitutes the first output shaft 481. The second needle 18 is attached to the rear end of the wheel shaft 439a (see Fig. 30). The second wheel 439b is in gear engagement with the fifth pinion 438b of the fifth mobile 438. The second mobile 439 is held in compression against the plate 51 by a fifth dial washer 67 disposed between the gear train bridge 52 and the second wheel 439b.

[0181] (Module Frame) [0182] FIG. 35 is a bottom view of the movement according to the fifth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 35, the module frame 425 is formed, for example, of a resin material and has a disk shape having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 30). A module layout hole 425a is formed in the module frame 425. The module layout hole 425a passes through the module frame 425 from one end to the other in the axial direction. The module layout hole 425a has a shape corresponding to the watch mechanism module 421 when viewed from the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 421 is disposed in the module layout hole 425a. As shown in FIG. 30, the watch mechanism module 421 is attached to the module frame 425 in a state where it is fixed to the circuit block 23 by a plurality of screws 60.

In this way, the clock mechanism module 421 in this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 481 (the hours mobile 33, the center mobile 236, and the wheel shaft 439a) to which the hand hours 12, the minute hand 13, and the second hand 18 are fixed and the second output shaft 382 (the wheel shaft 332a) to which the first indicator hand 314A is attached, the second output shaft 382 rotating around it the second axis of rotation P3. In addition, the watch mechanism module 421 includes the second stepper motor 40B and the third stepper motor 40C which drive the first output shaft 481, and the first stepper motor 40A which drives the second output shaft 382. The movement 410 according to this embodiment comprises the module for a watch mechanism 421. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to perform the same actions and obtain the same effects as those of the watch mechanism module 21 and the movement 10 of the first embodiment.

According to this embodiment, the mobile hours 33 and the center mobile 236, which are arranged coaxially, are driven by a second stepper motor 40B. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the hours mobile and the center mobile are driven by two stepper motors, it is possible to reduce the number of components constituting the watch mechanism module 221. It is thus possible to reduce the size of the watch mechanism module 421.

[0186] [Sixth Embodiment] [0187] In the following, will describe a timepiece 501, a movement 510, and a watch mechanism module 521 according to a sixth embodiment. The sixth embodiment differs from the fifth embodiment in that the timepiece 501 does not include a second hand 18, and the watch mechanism module 521 does not include third stepping motor 40C and third gear train 430C.

[0188] (Timepiece) [0189] FIG. 36 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 36, the entire timepiece 501 includes the movement 510, the dial 411, the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and a first indicator needle 314A.

[0191] (Movement) [0192] FIG. 37 is a sectional view of the timepiece according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 37, the movement 510 is disposed between the dial 411 and a housing bottom (not shown in the figure). The movement 510 comprises the watch mechanism module 521 to which the hour hand 12, the minute hand 13, and the first indicator hand 314A are fixed, the circuit block 23 which is arranged at the front of the clock mechanism module. 521 and controls the drive of the clock mechanism module 521, the relay card 24 which electrically connects the watch mechanism module 521 and the circuit block 23, and a module frame 525 which carries the watch mechanism module 521 and the block circuit 23.

[0194] (Mechanism Module) [0195] FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 38, the watch mechanism module 521 includes the first output shaft 81 and the second output shaft 382 projecting from an element (according to this embodiment, a plate 551 and a 553 hour wheel carrier explained below). which forms the outer casing of the clock mechanism module 521.

[0197] FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the clock mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the front. Fig. 40 is a plan view of an internal configuration of the watch mechanism module according to the sixth embodiment seen from the front. It should be noted that in figs. 39 and 40, a state is illustrated in which the relay card 24 is disposed in the watch mechanism module 521.

As shown in FIG. 40, the watch mechanism module 521 includes a first gear 330A and a second gear 330B, the first stepper motor 40A which drives the first gear 330A, the second stepper motor 40B which drives the second gear train 330B, a gear plate 551 and a gear train deck 552 (see Fig. 39) that support the gear trains 330A and 330B, a hour wheel carrier 553 (see Fig. 38) attached to the plate 551, and the center wheel bridge 54 disposed between the plate 551 and the gear train deck 552.

The plate 551 forms a substrate for the watch mechanism module 521. The plate 551 is configured so that a portion of a section that supports the third step motor 40C is removed from the plate 51 of the fifth embodiment.

[0200] As shown in FIG. 39, the gear train deck 552 is disposed at the front of the plate 551.

As shown in FIG. 38, the hour wheel support 553 is attached to the rear of the plate 551.

[0202] (Module Frame) [0203] FIG. 41 is a bottom view of the movement according to the sixth embodiment seen from the rear.

As shown in FIG. 41, the module frame 525 is formed, for example, of a resin material and disk form having substantially the same diameter as the circuit block 23 (see Fig. 37). A module layout hole 525a is formed in the module frame 525. The module layout hole 525a passes through the frame of

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module 525 from one side at its center in the axial direction. The module layout hole 525a has a shape corresponding to that of the watch mechanism module 521 when the latter is seen from the axial direction. The watch mechanism module 521 is disposed in the module layout hole 525a. As shown in FIG. 37, the watch mechanism module 521 is attached to the module frame 525 in a state where it is fixed to the circuit block 23 by a plurality of screws 60. In this manner, the watch mechanism module 521 according to this embodiment comprises the first output shaft 81 (the hour wheel 33 and the center wheel 236) to which the hour hand 12 and the minute hand 13 are fixed and the second output shaft 382 (the wheel shaft 332a) to which the first indicator needle 314A is attached, the second output shaft 382 rotating about the second axis of rotation P3. In addition, the clock mechanism module 521 includes the second stepper motor 40B which drives the first output shaft 81 and the first stepper motor 40A which drives the second output shaft 382. The motion 510 according to this embodiment comprises the module for clock mechanism 521. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to perform the same actions and to obtain the same effects as those of the watch mechanism module 21 and the movement 10 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the hours mobile 33 and the center mobile 236, which are arranged in a coaxial manner, are driven by a second stepping motor 40B. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the hours mobile and the center mobile are driven by two stepper motors, it is possible to reduce the number of components configuring the clock mechanism module 521. Thus, it is possible to to reduce the size of the watch mechanism module 521. [0207] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments explained above with reference to the drawings. Various alternative embodiments are conceivable without departing from the technical scope of the present invention. For example, in the embodiments described, details are given in which the present invention is applied to a timepiece of analog quartz type. However, the present invention can also be applied to a mixed type quartz timepiece, that is to say performing both an analog display and a digital display. In the embodiments described, an example is given where the module for a clock mechanism comprises two or three stepper motors. However, the present invention is not limited thereto: the watch mechanism module could include four or more stepper motors. In the embodiments described, the second output shaft which rotates about the second axis of rotation different from the first axis of rotation O is disposed at a given location. However, the present invention is not limited thereto either. The second output shafts can be potentially arranged in several different places. Moreover, it is possible to replace the components of the embodiments explained above by well-known components according to the needs in so far as they do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. The embodiments explained above can also be combined as needed. claims A watch mechanism module (21,121,221,321,421,521) comprising: a first output shaft (81,481) to which a first needle (12,13,18) is attached; a second output shaft (82, 182, 382) to which a second needle (14, 114, 314A) is attached, the second output shaft (82, 182, 382) rotating about an axis (P1, P2, P3) different from a central axis (O) of the first output shaft (81,481); a first motor which drives the first output shaft (81,481); and a second motor which drives the second output shaft (82, 182, 382). The clock mechanism module (21,121,221,321,421,521) according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of first output shafts (81,481) are arranged coaxially. The watch mechanism module (121) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a gear train which transmits a driving force from the second motor to the second output shaft (182); and a platen (151) carrying the gear train, the gear train including a wheel attached to the second output shaft (182), a protruding section (151b) projecting outwardly in a direction radial with respect to the first output shaft (81), being formed at an edge of the plate (151), and the projecting section (151b) being arranged to cover at least a portion of the wheel in the axial direction of the first output shaft (81). The watch mechanism module (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) according to one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a first wheel attached to the first output shaft (81,481); and a second wheel attached to the second output shaft (82, 182, 382), the second wheel being arranged to overlap the first wheel in the axial direction of the first output shaft (81.481). The watch mechanism module (321) according to one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a third output shaft (383) to which a third needle (314B) is attached, the third output shaft (383). rotating about an axis different from the central axis of the first output shaft (81) and the central axis of the second output shaft (382); and a third motor that drives the third output shaft (383). Movement (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) comprising a watch mechanism module (21, 121, 211, 321, 420, 521) according to one of claims 1 to 5. 7. Timepiece (1) comprising: a movement (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) according to claim 6; the first needle (12, 13, 18), and the second needle (14, 114, 314a). 8. Timepiece (1) according to claim 7, wherein the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft (82, 382) and the distal end of the second needle (14, 314A) is adjusted to greater than the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft (82, 382) and the first output shaft (81.481), and the rotation amplitude of the second needle (14, 314A) extends over a fan-shaped sector. The timepiece (1) according to claim 7, wherein the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft (182) and the distal end of the second needle (114) is adjusted to be smaller than that between the central axis of the second output shaft (182) and the first output shaft (81,481), and the rotation amplitude of the second hand (114) is circular. A timepiece (1) comprising: a movement (310) including the watch mechanism module (321) according to claim 5; the first needle (12, 13); the second needle (314A); and a third needle (314B). The timepiece (1) according to claim 10, wherein the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft (382) and the distal end of the second needle (314A) is adjusted to be larger than the distance between the central axis of the second output shaft (382) and the first output shaft (81), the distance between the central axis of the third output shaft (383) and the distal end of the third needle ( 314B) is adjusted to be greater than the distance between the central axis of the third output shaft (383) and the first output shaft (81), the amplitude of rotation of the second needle (314A) and the amplitude of rotation of the third needle (314B) extend over fan-shaped sectors, and the sum of the central angles corresponding respectively to the amplitude of rotation of the second hand (314A) and to the rotation amplitude of the third needle (314B) is larger than 360 °.