DE8237142U1 - clock - Google Patents

Description

The innovation concerns a watch according to the generic term of Claim 1.

It is the purpose of the innovation, the implementation of ritual To facilitate acts of prayer by members of the Islamic religion.

In the countries of the Islamic religion, the devout Muslim is required to perform ritual prayer acts several times a day!

to undertake. These acts of prayer are in a body position facing Mecca, the central sanctuary of Islam As long as the Muslim is in a place known to him, this requirement does not pose a problem. j It is, however, when the Muslim is traveling and wants to perform his prescribed prayers, but he does don't know which way Mecca is. The believer in question must therefore first make cumbersome inquiries, before he can fulfill his religious obligations.

The DE-GM 78 04 448 is a clock according to the preamble j

of claim 1 known. However, this GM concerns one!

] Small watch, i.e. wristwatch in which the compass system is marked with ί

Magnetic needle roughly coaxial to the pointer axis in the cover glass of I.

Clock case is arranged. That is, the determination of the desired direction, especially to Mecca, is only possible and feasible with a horizontal operating position of the clock case.

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This reading position is acceptable for a watch worn on the arm, but it is suitable for table clocks, e.g. Alarm clocks or clocks, not suitable. In addition, it is not possible due to the clothes worn on the arm, a To get permanent indication of the desired direction, especially to Mecca. In addition, the mechanical structure the clock according to the GM is relatively complicated and confusing, as it is in addition to the ones provided for setting the index ring Setting means additional setting means for setting the pointer of the clockwork are necessary.

The innovation is therefore based on the task of developing the arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1 in such a way that that this is also suitable for use in watches that cannot be worn on the human body.

The innovation solves the problem posed by the measures listed in the characterizing part of claim 1.

A number of subclaims subordinate to claim 1 are used for the additional configuration of the arrangement Claim 1.

The watch according to the innovation allows a relatively precise display of the direction in which, with a simple structure Mecca is located.

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% Magnetic needle surrounding the index ring, which is next to the location

^v of Mekka-determining index has a number of further indexes and which according to the information of a table work on the

⁽ Position of the magnetic needle are adjustable. In these tables the indices of the index ring to be set are noted for all important geographical locations in the world for which a query of the display is conceivable. Geographical intermediate locations can be detected by approximation with sufficient accuracy.

There is therefore an adjustment of the setting ring taking into account the geographical location according to the information of the table work and according to the position of the magnetic needle, whereupon a flawless display of those pointing to Mecca Cardinal direction is possible through the index assigned to the adjustable index ring.

The innovation is explained in the form of an exemplary embodiment in the following description and shown in the accompanying drawings.
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Figure 1 a clock according to the innovation in an oblique Front view;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the display device according to the innovation;

Figure 3 is a sectional view of the display device with the adjustable index ring in one first embodiment;

FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of the display device with the adjustable index ring in one second embodiment.

In Fig. 1, which shows the complete clock ^ after the innovation, the watch case 2 with the dial 3 and the pointers 3a, 3b and the support feet 4 can be seen first.

On the housing top 5 an adjustable index ring 6 is now embedded, which has a magnetic needle 7 also in the Housing top S surrounds recessed compass. The arrangement is such that the adjustable index ring 6 is adjustable without limitation relative to the magnetic needle 7 or the housing plate forming the housing top 5.

FIG. 2 now shows a direct plan view of this i

I Display device for the compass direction you are looking for. The I

adjustable index ring 6 has an index 8, which is indicated by an f

Formation is formed.

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The adjustable index ring 6 η bears further indexes 9 along its periphery, and 2was several, e.g. lo, 12, 2o or 24, which are evenly distributed on your adjustable index ring 6. In the middle of the adjustable index ring 6 is located the magnetic needle 7, which can be pivoted about its bearing point 1o. Your storage point is, as usual, by a Formed needle pin 11, on which the magnetic needle 7 is angeoTdnet in equilibrium.

The adjustable index ring 6 has 9 in addition to its n-indices Designations 12, e.g. in the form of embossed or attached Numbers, e.g. 1 - 1o, 1 - 12, 1 - 2o or 1-24.

Fig. 3 now shows an e embodiment of the innovation. Here, the structure is made so that the adjustable index ring 6 with its approach 6a and the bottom 6b and the transparent cover 6c form a closed housing for the magnetic needle 7 and its storage 11 and thus a

represent independent display unit. I.

The adjustable index ring '6 is with its approach 6a in an opening 5a of the upper side 5 of the housing and held in this (5a) by a tension washer or spring 13 or guided, which is guided in a groove 6d on the shoulder 6a of the adjustable index ring 6.

To improve the grip of the adjustable index ring 6, this is at the edge with a knurling 6e or similar provided.

4, on the other hand, shows a different form of embodiment of the innovation. The adjustable index ring 6 is here as well with its extension 6a in an opening 5a, the top of the housing 5 forming housing plate and held by a tension washer or spring 13, which is in the groove 6d of the Approach 6a is performed. A transparent cover 6c is also provided within the adjustable index ring 6, through which the position and the functional play of the magnetic needle 7 can be observed. The magnetic needle 7 itself however, it is mounted on a cross member 14 which carries the needle pin 11. The traverse 14 is through with its ends 14a Rivets or screws 15 are attached to the housing plate forming the housing top 5.

The adjustable index ring 6 is now with its extension 6a in the opening 5a of the housing plate forming the housing top 5 rotatable against the slight friction caused by the tensioning disk or spring 13.

To handle the device, the clock 1 is now first in the place provided for this, in the apartment or Suite set up in accordance with its operational function.

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Then, according to the table of the tables described, which are expediently attached directly to the clock, e.g. inside the case, is added, one for the geographical place, εη to which the Clock is set up, identifying numerical value, i.e. a numerical value from the series 1 - Ie, 1 - 12 or 1 - 2o, 1 - 24 determined. These digit values are available as designations 12

^ applied to the adjustable index ring 6 next to the indexes 9.

The index 9 corresponding to the numerical value determined in the table is then set by manually turning the adjustable

* Index ring 6 exactly opposite the tip 7a of the magnetic needle 7 set, which swung freely during this process

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ί Once this setting has been made, the vert adjustable index ring 6 assigned and molded onto this

J ₁ index 8 exactly in the direction you are looking for, pointing to Mecca,

* in which the Muslim is to complete his ritual prayer

has to pull, βτ wants to observe the relevant regulations.

The setting described is therefore useful after a Table completed. This table, which includes worldwide data, so that, if necessary, each location can be referenced to the for this purpose in Question coming degrees of latitude can be recorded, expediently leads the setting values of all larger cities or other ι distinctive geographical points, according to which the adjustment of the adjustable index ring can then take place.

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Intermediate values can easily be set by approximation.

Depending on the number of n-indices 9 noted on the adjustable index ring 6, a greater or lesser accuracy can be achieved the setting of the cardinal direction pointing to Mecca can be achieved. So you have it in your hand, the setting accuracy to increase significantly. However, this procedure is due to the scope of the table and the necessary clarity Limits.

The innovation is particularly suitable for small table clocks, such as style alarm clocks, skeleton clocks, etc. Such clocks can be used in an apartment or hotel suite are used or removed from luggage if the Muslim guest for a long time, i.e. for several days, in one place stays and does not want to miss the objects of his familiar home environment around him. You enable immediately after their List the permanent determination of the direction of prayer to Mecca.

Since the setting of the adjustable index ring 6 after the position of the magnetic needle 7 is directed, this setting is completely independent of the way the clock is set up.

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The clock can thus be set up as appropriate is equivalent to. However, the location of the clock should be so level that the free functional play of the magnetic needle 7 is not affected.

The clock according to the innovation thus enables a Muslim to read the respective time - with the clock being useful is designed as an alarm clock in order to be able to acoustically preview the individual prayer times - as well as the determination the direction in which the acts of prayer are to be performed in order to comply with the relevant regulations to be able to.

Another advantage of the article after the innovation is that with a one-time setting of the adjustable Index ring 6 through the index 8 of which a permanent indication of the direction to Mecca is achieved at all times. One

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Clock leads to a permanent reference in the direction of the holy j

Site of Islam. Depending on the formation of the index 8, is also]

The direction display can still be recognized or defined from a distance from the watch. So the Muslim can during the Performing his ritual prayer act always convince himself of the correctness of his prayer posture.

Claims (1)

KIENINGER & OBERGFELL j j '·. "· · ·. * · '* · * Factory for technical * .. ■.:. ,;. '.. * * .. ** .. · Drives and apparatus GmbH & Co. St. Georgen / Black Forest ANR .: 1 878 816
File number: 338-AI Utility model registration clock Expectations J clock, in particular alarm clock, with an assigned magnetic compass system and with a device for determining a certain direction, in particular the one to Mecca, for which purpose in the vicinity of the magnetic needle at least approximately coaxial to the latter Axis of rotation, an index ring that is manually adjustable around its central axis relative to the watch case is arranged, j characterized by that the compass system with its magnetic needle (7) and the adjustable index ring (6) on the top of the housing (5) forming housing plate of the watch case (2) a j the table clock (1) is attached, that the adjustable index ring (6) with a shoulder (6a) in the housing plate forming the top of the housing (S) of the watch case (2) is guided, 9 and that the magnetic needle (7) with its bearing (11) is arranged sunk in the housing plate of the watch case (2) which forms the upper side of the case (5). I 2nd clock according to claim 1, marked by this, 1 that on the adjustable index ring (6) an index (8) I is molded on or off. I 3rd clock according to claim 2, I characterized by I that on the adjustable index ring (6) next to the one f index still further n-indices (9) in a uniform I arranged on or shaped. fc 4. clock according to claim 3, ι characterized, f that the adjustable index ring (6) close to each the η further indices (9) the inclusion of Has designations supporting parts serving form elements (12). 5. clock according to claim 3 and 4, characterized, (that the number of η further indices (9) and the Form elements (12) between 1o and 25 is. 6. clock according to one of claims 1 - 5,
characterized, that the ühx is designed as an electric quartz watch * 7. clock according to claim 6,
characterized, that the clock is designed as an electronic alarm clock. Js