DE29502195U1 - Multifunction reversible wrist watch - Google Patents

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Multifunctional reversible watch

The invention relates to a wristwatch, in particular a reversible wristwatch with a movable housing part (reversible housing) which is rotatably attached to a base body. The reversible housing can be moved and rotated in the holder of the base body or swung up from a base body and rotated. Furthermore, a bracelet is attached to the base body, which performs the function of a base element, and the movable housing part contains a clockwork and at least one dial which shows the viewer the time in an analogue manner.

Reversible wristwatches were among the trend watches in the 1930s [Art Deco era].

Today, reversible wristwatches are known, for example, from the companies CHRONOSWISS UHREN [G 92 04 095.0] and JAEGER-LE COULTRE. The current main functions of a reversible wristwatch are based, in addition to the actual task of displaying the time, on

the mechanical technology of the turning process the view of a mechanical clockwork

by means of a transparent case back [depending on the model] the view of a second dial [depending on the model] a space for possible engraving designs of the optical design peculiarity of the wristwatch type.

According to the state of the art, paging services are services that basically enable one-way communication without voice transmission. Pagers are required for reception. In Germany, several companies operate terrestrial paging networks, such as Deutsche Telekom Mobilfunk. Companies that will soon be offering their paging services to the public, for which the license has been granted, are Deutsche Funkruf Gesellschaft and MiniRuf Gesellschaft.

According to the state of the art, pagers are known as wristwatch integrations, such as the Scaii/Cityruf pager from SWATCH and the VHF subcarrier technology pager from SEIKO. A flat screen display serves as the optical display medium. According to the state of the art, so-called liquid crystal displays [LCDs] are often used in watches. Other flat screen types known according to the state of the art are, for example, plasma displays and light emitting diode displays. The antenna of the pager is integrated in the watch case or in the wristband. The pager is powered by a battery.

Reversible wristwatches could also be enhanced by integrating radio paging technology.

The invention is based on the object of designing a reversible wristwatch in such a way that it can serve as a radio pager in addition to its actual intended use.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the reversible wristwatch is also designed as a radio call receiver. The purpose of a reversible wristwatch is thus sensibly expanded. The advantage achieved with the invention is in particular that it can be used twice, as a reversible wristwatch and radio call receiver. A flat screen display serves as the optical display medium. The antenna of the radio call receiver is integrated in the watch case or in the wristband. The radio call receiver is powered by a battery or a rechargeable battery.

This task is solved in a reversible wristwatch by the feature listed in the protection claim.

Advantageous embodiments are specified in claims 2 and 3.

Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

Show it:

Fig. 1 Base element of the base body

Part of the swiveled reversible wristwatch with an LC display of the integrated radio pager

Fig. 2 Movable housing part

Part of the swiveled reversible wristwatch with an LC display of the integrated radio pager

The LC display [4] is shown in plan view on the base element of the base body [3]. The operating elements [5] are mounted below the LC display [4]. The LC display [4] is mounted on the base element using additional parts in accordance with the known state of the art.

The bracelet [2] and the movable housing part [7] are connected to the base body [3]. The base body [3] and the movable housing part [7] are connected to one another using known state-of-the-art technology. Two possible axes of rotation [1, 6] on which the movable housing part [7} can be pivoted are shown schematically.

As an alternative to the base element of the base body [3], the LC display [9] can be integrated into the movable housing part [8] using additional parts according to the known state of the art. The top view shows the back [7] of the movable housing part [8]. This side has been replaced by the base plate [7], the operating elements [10] and the LC display [9]. The dial of the reversible wristwatch is located on the front of the movable housing part [S], clearly visible when the movable housing part is not swung up. The front of the movable housing part is not shown.

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Claims (3)

Daniel Riebartsch Page 1 Gerald Schiffmann Thomas Winkler Multifunctional reversible wristwatch PROTECTION CLAIMS 1. reversible wristwatch, is characterized by that it includes a built-in radio pager with a flat screen display for displaying alphanumeric characters and graphic symbols for the visual presentation of information. 2. Reversible wristwatch according to protection claim 1, characterized in that the flat screen display of the radio pager is mounted on the base element of the base body [3]. 3. Reversible wristwatch according to claim 1, characterized in that the flat screen display of the radio pager is integrated into the movable housing part [7].