DE2340715A1 - Wall or desk clock for offices etc - is combined with calendar display with clock at centre - Google Patents

Abstract

The clock mechanism is located behind a display surface whiih has a central aperture for the clock drive, with the surface carrying a stack of removable paper sheets, each corresponding to one day in the year, or being made from plastics which can be marked to denote the data, and the markings subsequently erased. The clock drive is connected to hour and minute hands with the hour hand being broader than the minute hand and pref. diamond shaped. The clock face may be covered by a transparent dome.

Description

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Dlpl.-Ing. H. Schmitt Dlpl.-Ing. W. Mauohef _. _m . «._« «. -vr τ · »TE ·, λ 78 Freiburg I · Br.

Ernst Thomann M 73 310 _stac , _tetr . _1e a, Part.saie9 Architect Me-pa ..,

Säckingen- Wallbach August 10, 1973 Bündtenstr. 5

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The invention relates to a timepiece with a dial, preferably a wall or table clock. Such Timepieces are also used in offices or the like. Study used and should also have a decorative time display there enable. Usually, appointments and deadlines are also kept in such work areas, which are in separate Diaries or memos are recorded.

The object of the invention is to monitor the deadlines making timepieces easier.

As a solution, the invention proposes in particular that the dial has at least one area that can be written on and preferably at least this area is attached so as to be erasable and / or replaceable. On this dial you can thus dates or deadlines can be entered and easily monitored and, if necessary, deleted again.

For an easy and quick exchange of the exchangeable area of the dial, it can have a central perforation have to be attached to the area bearing the pointer.

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The pointers can be arranged within an at least partially transparent housing and the perforation of the exchangeable dial can correspond to the outer contour of the case.

The exchangeable area of the dial can expediently made of paper or the like. be made. If necessary, the area of the dial that can be written on also consist of writable plastic, from which the writing can be removed or erased again.

If necessary, the. Hour hand more extensive, in particular wider than the minute hand. Or an arrow-shaped part can be attached to the hour hand or be postponed. This means that even at greater distances it can be seen when the hour hand points to a written one Field and thus, for example, reminds you of an appointment entered there.

It is useful if the dial has an area for a date entry, in the area of the hour hand and away from This e.g. widening trapezoidally from the inside to the outside, for example Has lettering fields that are limited by the hour and preferably perforations for a shelf.

If necessary, a plug-in., Registry for note sheets or the like can be found below the dial. be arranged on what

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For example, more detailed or supplementary explanations of the entries on the dial can be noted.

It is also advantageous if an adjustable bell is provided. This ringing can be for one or more Appointments can be set at the same time.

The invention and its essential details are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. It shows:

1 shows the front view of a tent knife provided with a detachable dial and filing compartments and

2 shows this timepiece in a side view.

The figures show a timepiece designated as a whole by 1, hereinafter also referred to as appointment clock 1. This is with a detachable dial 2 is provided.

The dial 2 is exchangeable and is preferably made of paper. If necessary, a writable Plastic can be provided from which the writing can be removed again.

In the exemplary embodiment, the pointers 8 and 9 are within one visible or transparent round housing J5 arranged.

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The dial 2 with a corresponding central perforation is attached to it. In the area of the digits are Lines 4 which move away radially and in a star shape can be seen on the dial 2 through which trapezoidal lines widening Sehriftfeider 5 are formed. These title blocks 5 are suitable for noting appointments or the like. e.g. In each case in the area of the time at which they should be perceived.

A date can be entered in a corner area. This is facilitated by appropriately marked Fields; days 1 to 31 are also entered, so that only a marking to mark the corresponding working day is necessary. There are two holes 6 on the binding edge intended for filing before and / or after the relevant date.

Underneath the exchangeable dial 2 of the appointment clock, there is an insert register to supplement the notes in fields 5 7 for note sheets 13 or the like. arranged. To this More detailed writable note sheets can be noted in the fields 5 in brief form.

The hour hand 8 has a particularly large area, but is at least wider than the minute hand 9. On the hour hand 8 an arrow-shaped part can optionally also be attached. The hour hand 8 thus points from a distance

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recognizable on a writing field that is also recognizable from a distance 5. If necessary, a ringing system which is known per se and can be set simultaneously for several times can also be used for an acoustic reminder can be provided.

In the exemplary embodiment, the clockwork is Io with the pointers 8 and 9 and the dial 2 arranged on a stiffening plate 11, which in turn in a cross section here approximately triangular stand foot 12 with the Einsteckregistratur 7 is attached in one piece.

All of the features and construction details shown in the description, the following claims and the drawing can be essential to the invention both individually and in any combination with one another.

Expectations

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Claims (9)

Expectations (Y) Timepiece with a dial, preferably a wall or table clock, characterized in that the dial (2) has at least one inscribable area and preferably at least this area is detachable and / or replaceable. 2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the exchangeable area of the dial (2) a central Loohung for plugging on the pointer (8,9) carrying area. 3. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the pointers (8, 9) are arranged within an at least partially transparent housing (3) and the perforation of the replaceable dial (2) corresponds to the outer contour of the case. 4. Timepiece according to one or more of claims 1 to 2 » characterized in that the replaceable -2- 509807/0985 Area of the dial (2) made of paper or the like. manufactured is. 5. Timepiece according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the inscribable Area of the dial (2) consists of writable plastic, from which the writing again is removable. 6. Timepiece according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the hour hand (8) is larger, in particular wider, than the minute hand. 7. Timepiece according to claim 6, characterized in that an arrow-shaped part on the hour hand (8) is attached. 8. Timepiece according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the dial (2) an area for a date entry, in the area of the Hour hand (8) and from this e.g. trapezoidal widening from the inside to the outside, for example by the hour has limited writing fields (5) and preferably perforations (6) for storage. -3-509807 / 0985 9. Timepiece according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that below the dial (2) a plug-in registry (7) for note sheets (IJ) or the like. is arranged. Io. Timepiece according to one or more of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that an adjustable ringer is provided. Patent attorney OflIGiNAL INSPECTED 509807/0985