EP0643340B1 - Analogue clock, in particular wristwatch - Google Patents

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EP0643340B1
EP0643340B1 EP94113866A EP94113866A EP0643340B1 EP 0643340 B1 EP0643340 B1 EP 0643340B1 EP 94113866 A EP94113866 A EP 94113866A EP 94113866 A EP94113866 A EP 94113866A EP 0643340 B1 EP0643340 B1 EP 0643340B1
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  • the present invention relates to an analog clock, in particular a wristwatch, with clock, pointer and motor drive means and with means additionally arranged in the watch case for measuring and displaying, in particular, atomic radiation.
  • analog clocks are no longer very marketable and analog clocks have become significantly more important, it is the object of the present invention to create an analog clock, in particular a wristwatch, which, in addition to the usual timer functions, is capable of precisely measure and display atomic radiation.
  • the means for measuring and displaying the radiation comprise a circuit board with flexible printed circuit traces, which is folded into the watch case and which is flat in the development, and which connects a measuring sensor to the display means via an amplifier and evaluation circuit, the folded one , Bendable circuit carrier encloses a first intermediate plate carrying the clockwork by bending surface parts protruding in the development of the circuit carrier and with a further surface part engages under a second intermediate plate carrying the primary battery for the clock drive, and wherein the switching means on the circuit carrier the primary battery and connect a secondary battery used for data backup to the amplifier and evaluation circuit.
  • the secondary battery for data backup via the amplifier and evaluation circuit is connected and cooperates with a detector to determine and display a voltage drop on the primary battery of the watch, respectively. perform an automatic switchover from the primary battery to the secondary battery.
  • the means for measuring and displaying the radiation can be connected to an external computer test and evaluation circuit and the means for displaying the radiation can be LCD displays.
  • the means for displaying the radiation can further comprise an additional pointer mechanism.
  • a connection between the motor of the clockwork and the dosimeter time base of the multiprocessor is also advantageous in order to ensure accurate time measurement values.
  • FIG. 1 first shows a model of an analog wristwatch according to the invention with a sensor 3 integrated in a housing 1 and LCD displays 16, 17 for measuring and displaying atomic radiation.
  • a sensor 3 integrated in a housing 1 and LCD displays 16, 17 for measuring and displaying atomic radiation.
  • an analog clock namely dial 21 and hands 22, are recognizable and carried out in the usual way.
  • Such a circuit carrier 2 can consist of polyimide, which is laminated on both sides with metal and which has structures or conductor tracks and corresponding plated-through holes 18 (FIG. 4) created by photomechanical means.
  • a first embodiment consists of the folded-in, bendable circuit carrier 2 enclosing a first intermediate plate 6 carrying the clockwork 5 by bending surface parts 7, 7 'protruding in the development of the circuit carrier 2, and a further surface part 8 second, engages under the primary battery 9 for the watch drive carrying intermediate plate 10.
  • intermediate plates 12 and an intermediate housing 23, preferably made of plastic, for accommodating all elements before installation in the watch housing 1 can be provided.
  • the intermediate plate 10 preferably has a protrusion 13 which serves to support the sensor 3, which is surrounded by an extension 14 of the watch case 3 (FIG. 1).
  • circuitry of the circuit carrier 2 connects the primary battery 9 and a further secondary battery 11, which is used for data backup, at least to the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4, as will be explained in more detail below with reference to the block circuit according to FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 4 the processing of the aforementioned circuit carrier 2 is shown schematically, whereas Figs. 5 and 6 show a photographic illustration of one and the other side of the circuit carrier 2 to illustrate the arrangement of the conductor tracks and the circuit elements.
  • the charge-sensitive amplifier 14 'for the sensor 3 which can be a PIN photodiode with a dimension of approximately 3 mm 2 detector area, serves as a charge-sensitive amplifier, for example a FET impedance converter, at the gate of which the anode of the Sensor 3 and a working resistor 15 (Fig. 7) are present.
  • the gamma radiation or the like impinging on the silicon of the sensor 3 generates charge shifts which change the electrical potential present at the resistor in such a way that a voltage arises at the gate which is caused by further resistors (not shown) adjusted quiescent current and generated electrical pulses. These pulses then arrive at the LCD displays 16 and 17 via the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4.
  • the aforementioned electrical pulses can act as a measure of the radiation absorbed on a further pointer mechanism in order to also display the radiation dose in an analog manner.
  • an advantageous feature is the arrangement of a secondary battery 11 for data backup, which is connected via the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4 and interacts with a detector (not shown in more detail) in order to determine a voltage drop on the primary battery 9 of the watch and display, respectively. perform an automatic switchover from the primary battery 9 to the secondary battery 11.
  • a further advantageous feature is the connection between the motor of the clockwork 5 and the dosimeter time base of the multiprocessor 4 in order to ensure accurate time measurement values.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a circuit carrier 2 'which can be folded in in another way and is bendable, which is flat in the development, which can be joined together in a ring around the axis a-a and can be fixed with an insertion flap 25.
  • a parting point 27 can be provided in part 26 of the processing to limit a shielding 26.
  • a protruding, bendable surface part 28 carries the sensor 3 here, whereas the ring body on both sides has switching components 29 and. carries the multiprocessor 4.
  • This measure makes it possible for the first time to provide an analog watch, in particular a conventional type of watch, with a dosimeter inside the watch case.
  • connection stage 25 (FIG. 3).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Analog-Uhr, insbesondere Armbanduhr, mit Uhr-, Zeiger- und motorischen Antriebsmitteln sowie mit zusätzlich im Uhrengehäuse angeordneten Mitteln zum Messen und Anzeigen insbesondere atomarer Strahlungen.The present invention relates to an analog clock, in particular a wristwatch, with clock, pointer and motor drive means and with means additionally arranged in the watch case for measuring and displaying, in particular, atomic radiation.

Durch die US-A-4 733 383, welche eine Digital-Uhr mit Dosimeter-Schaltung zum Gegenstand hat, ist bereits angedeutet, dass auch eine Analog-Uhr mit der beschriebenen Dosimeter-Schaltung ausgestattet werden kann, wobei dort dann eine der Zeitimpulsfrequenzen der Dosimeter-Schaltung einen Schrittmotor für die Zeiger der Analog-Uhr antreibt.US-A-4,733,383, which relates to a digital watch with a dosimeter circuit, has already indicated that an analog watch can also be equipped with the described dosimeter circuit, one of the time pulse frequencies then being shown there Dosimeter circuit drives a stepper motor for the hands of the analog clock.

Alle Bauteile der Dosimeter-Schaltung sind dabei auf einem flachen Träger angeordnet. Wie hingegen das Kaliber der Analog-Uhr im Gehäuse untergebracht sein soll, ist nicht erkenntlich.All components of the dosimeter circuit are arranged on a flat carrier. However, it is not clear how the caliber of the analog watch should be housed in the case.

Da weder die betreffende Digital-Uhr noch die Analog-Uhr je auf dem Markt erschienen sind, ist anzunehmen, dass solche Uhren in der Entwicklung stecken geblieben sind, nachdem es offensichtlich bisher nicht gelungen ist, die umfängliche Elektronik und Mechanik in einem Armbanduhr-Gehäuse unterzubringen.Since neither the relevant digital watch nor the analog watch have ever appeared on the market, it can be assumed that such watches have got stuck in development after the extensive electronics and mechanics in a wristwatch case have apparently not yet succeeded to accommodate.

Obwohl lange vor der genannten US-Patentschrift durch die JP-A-56 031 684 biegsame Träger für die Schaltungsmittel von Digital-Uhren bekannt waren, hat das bisher zu keiner brauchbaren Lösung geführt.Although flexible supports for the switching means of digital clocks were known long before the said US patent by JP-A-56 031 684, this has so far not led to a usable solution.

Nachdem zudem inzwischen Digital-Uhren nicht mehr sehr marktgängig sind und Analog-Uhren wieder erheblich an Bedeutung gewonnen haben, ist es nun Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Analog-Uhr, insbesondere Armbanduhr zu schaffen, die neben den üblichen Zeitgeberfunktionen in der Lage ist, eine atomare Einstrahlung exakt zu messen und anzuzeigen.In addition, since digital clocks are no longer very marketable and analog clocks have become significantly more important, it is the object of the present invention to create an analog clock, in particular a wristwatch, which, in addition to the usual timer functions, is capable of precisely measure and display atomic radiation.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäss zunächst dadurch erreicht, dass die Mittel zum Messen und Anzeigen der Strahlungen einen, in das Uhrengehäuse eingefalteten, biegefähigen, in der Abwicklung flächigen Schaltungsträger mit gedruckten Leiterbahnen umfassen, die einen Messfühler über eine Verstärkerund Auswertschaltung mit den Anzeigemitteln verbindet, wobei der eingefaltete, biegefähige Schaltungsträger eine erste, das Uhrwerk tragende Zwischenplatte durch Umbiegen von in der Abwicklung des Schaltungsträgers abragende Flächenteile umschliesst und mit einem weiteren Flächenteil eine zweite, die Primär-Batterie für den Uhrenantrieb tragende Zwischenplatte untergreift und wobei die Schaltungsmittel auf dem Schaltungsträger die Primär-Batterie sowie eine der Datensicherung dienende Sekundär-Batterie mit der Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung verbinden.According to the invention, this is first achieved by the fact that the means for measuring and displaying the radiation comprise a circuit board with flexible printed circuit traces, which is folded into the watch case and which is flat in the development, and which connects a measuring sensor to the display means via an amplifier and evaluation circuit, the folded one , Bendable circuit carrier encloses a first intermediate plate carrying the clockwork by bending surface parts protruding in the development of the circuit carrier and with a further surface part engages under a second intermediate plate carrying the primary battery for the clock drive, and wherein the switching means on the circuit carrier the primary battery and connect a secondary battery used for data backup to the amplifier and evaluation circuit.

Durch das geeignete Einfalten eines erfindungsgemäss biegefähigen Schaltungsträgers ist es nunmehr möglich, neben Uhren-Kaliber und Uhren-Batterie auch die umfangreichen Schaltungsmittel incl. Messfühler und Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung eines Dosimeters im Uhrengehäuse unterzubringen.By suitably folding in a circuit carrier that is flexible according to the invention, it is now possible to accommodate the extensive switching means including the measuring sensor and amplifier and evaluation circuit of a dosimeter in the watch case in addition to the watch caliber and watch battery.

Weiter ergibt sich eine kompakte Bauweise dadurch, dass eine der Zwischenplatten eine Abragung zur Abstützung des Messfühlers aufweist, der von einer Ausweitung des Uhrengehäuses umgeben ist.Furthermore, a compact design results from the fact that one of the intermediate plates protrudes to support the Has sensor, which is surrounded by an expansion of the watch case.

Von Vorteil ist zudem, dass die Sekundär-Batterie zur Datensicherung über die Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung geschaltet ist und mit einem Detektor zusammenwirkt, um einen Spannungsabfall an der Primär-Batterie der Uhr festzustellen und anzuzeigen, resp. eine automatische Umschaltung von der Primär-Batterie auf die Sekundär-Batterie vorzunehmen.It is also advantageous that the secondary battery for data backup via the amplifier and evaluation circuit is connected and cooperates with a detector to determine and display a voltage drop on the primary battery of the watch, respectively. perform an automatic switchover from the primary battery to the secondary battery.

Hierbei können die Mittel zum Messen und Anzeigen der Strahlungen an eine externe Computer-Prüf- und Auswertschaltung anschliessbar und die Mittel zum Anzeigen der Strahlung LCD-Displays sein. Weiter können die Mittel zur Anzeige der Strahlung ein zusätzliches Zeigerwerk umfassen.The means for measuring and displaying the radiation can be connected to an external computer test and evaluation circuit and the means for displaying the radiation can be LCD displays. The means for displaying the radiation can further comprise an additional pointer mechanism.

Von Vorteil ist ferner eine Verbindung zwischen dem Motor des Uhrwerkes und der Dosimeter-Zeitbasis des Multiprozessors, um genaue Zeit-Messwerte zu gewährleisten.A connection between the motor of the clockwork and the dosimeter time base of the multiprocessor is also advantageous in order to ensure accurate time measurement values.

Beispielsweise Ausführungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes sind nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert.For example, embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 in schaubildartiger Darstellung eine Analog-Armbanduhr mit im Gehäuse integrierten Messfühler zur Messung und LCD-Displays zur Anzeige von festgestellter atomarer Strahlung.Fig. 1 in a diagram-like representation of an analog wristwatch with a sensor integrated in the housing for measurement and LCD displays for displaying detected atomic radiation.
  • Fig. 2 in einer Explosiv-Darstellung die wesentlichsten Teile der Analog-Uhr gemäss Fig. 1;FIG. 2 shows the essential parts of the analog clock according to FIG. 1 in an exploded view; FIG.
  • Fig. 3 ein Block-Schaltbild der Messfühleranordnung mit integrierter Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung und Uhrenantrieb der Uhr gemäss Fig. 1;Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the sensor arrangement with integrated amplifier and evaluation circuit and Clock drive of the clock according to Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 eine Abwicklung des gemäss Fig. 2 verwendeten Schaltungsträgers mit gedruckter Schaltung und Schaltungsmitteln;FIG. 4 shows a development of the circuit carrier used according to FIG. 2 with a printed circuit and circuit means;
  • Fig. 5 und 6 eine fotographische Abbildung der einen und der anderen Seite des Schaltungsträgers gemäss Fig. 4; und5 and 6 show a photographic illustration of one and the other side of the circuit carrier according to FIG. 4; and
  • Fig. 7 eine Ausführungsvariante eines Schaltungsträgers in Teilabwicklung.Fig. 7 shows an embodiment variant of a circuit carrier in partial processing.

Fig. 1 zeigt zunächst ein Modell einer erfindungsgemässen Analog-Armbanduhr mit in einem Gehäuse 1 integrierten Messfühler 3 sowie LCD-Displays 16, 17 zum Messen und Anzeigen atomarer Strahlung. Daneben sind die üblichen Merkmale einer Analog-Uhr, nämlich Zifferblatt 21 und Zeiger 22, erkennbar und in gewohnter Art ausgeführt.1 first shows a model of an analog wristwatch according to the invention with a sensor 3 integrated in a housing 1 and LCD displays 16, 17 for measuring and displaying atomic radiation. In addition, the usual features of an analog clock, namely dial 21 and hands 22, are recognizable and carried out in the usual way.

Das Problem der Unterbringung der Schaltungsmittel für ein Dosimeter zum Messen und Anzeigen von Alpha-, Beta- oder Gamma-Strahlen ist nun gemäss der Darstellung in Fig. 2 dadurch gelöst, dass sich die Leiterbahnen und Schaltungsmittel auf einem in das Gehäuse der Uhr (hier nicht gezeigt) eingefalteten, biegefähigen, in der Abwicklung flächigen Schaltungsträger 2 befinden.The problem of accommodating the circuit means for a dosimeter for measuring and displaying alpha, beta or gamma rays is now solved according to the illustration in FIG. 2 in that the conductor tracks and circuit means are located on a foldable, bendable circuit board 2 that is flat in the development of the watch (not shown here).

Ein solcher Schaltungsträger 2 kann aus Polyimid bestehen, welches beidseitig mit Metall kaschiert ist und das auf fotomechanischem Weg erstellte Strukturen bzw. Leiterbahnen und entsprechende Durchkontaktierungen 18 (Fig. 4) aufweist.Such a circuit carrier 2 can consist of polyimide, which is laminated on both sides with metal and which has structures or conductor tracks and corresponding plated-through holes 18 (FIG. 4) created by photomechanical means.

Gemäss Fig. 2 besteht dabei eine erste Ausführungsform darin, dass der eingefaltete, biegefähige Schaltungsträger 2 eine erste, das Uhrwerk 5 tragende Zwischenplatte 6 durch Umbiegen von in der Abwicklung des Schaltungsträgers 2 abragende Flächenteile 7,7' umschliesst und mit einem weiteren Flächenteil 8 eine zweite, die Primär-Batterie 9 für den Uhrenantrieb tragende Zwischenplatte 10 untergreift.According to FIG. 2, a first embodiment consists of the folded-in, bendable circuit carrier 2 enclosing a first intermediate plate 6 carrying the clockwork 5 by bending surface parts 7, 7 'protruding in the development of the circuit carrier 2, and a further surface part 8 second, engages under the primary battery 9 for the watch drive carrying intermediate plate 10.

Weitere Zwischenplatten 12 sowie ein Zwischengehäuse 23 vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff zur Aufnahme aller Elemente vor Einbau in das Uhrengehäuse 1 können vorgesehen sein.Further intermediate plates 12 and an intermediate housing 23, preferably made of plastic, for accommodating all elements before installation in the watch housing 1 can be provided.

Vorzugsweise weist dabei die Zwischenplatte 10 eine Abragung 13 auf, welche der Abstützung des Messfühlers 3 dient, der von einer Ausweitung 14 des Uhrengehäuses 3 (Fig. 1) umgeben ist.The intermediate plate 10 preferably has a protrusion 13 which serves to support the sensor 3, which is surrounded by an extension 14 of the watch case 3 (FIG. 1).

Hierbei verbinden die Schaltungsmittel des Schaltungsträgers 2 die Primär-Batterie 9 sowie eine weitere, der Datensicherung dienende Sekundär-Batterie 11 mindestens mit der Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung 4, wie das nachfolgend anhand der Blockschaltung gemäss Fig. 3 noch näher erläutert ist.Here, the circuitry of the circuit carrier 2 connects the primary battery 9 and a further secondary battery 11, which is used for data backup, at least to the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4, as will be explained in more detail below with reference to the block circuit according to FIG. 3.

In Fig. 4 ist die Abwicklung des vorgenannten Schaltungsträgers 2 schematisch dargestellt, wogegen die Fig. 5 und 6 eine fotographische Abbildung der einen und der anderen Seite des Schaltungsträgers 2 zur Veranschaulichung der Anordnung der Leiterbahnen und der Schaltungselemente wiedergeben.In Fig. 4 the processing of the aforementioned circuit carrier 2 is shown schematically, whereas Figs. 5 and 6 show a photographic illustration of one and the other side of the circuit carrier 2 to illustrate the arrangement of the conductor tracks and the circuit elements.

Dosimeter-Schaltungen sind an sich bekannt. Gemäss dem in Fig. 3 veranschaulichten Block-Schaltbild dient als ladungsempfindlicher Verstärker 14' für den Messfühler 3, der eine PIN-Fotodiode mit einer Abmessung von ca. 3 mm2 Detektorfläche sein kann, beispielsweise ein FET-Impedanzwandler, an dessen Gate die Anode des Messfühlers 3 sowie ein Ar-beitswiderstand 15 (Fig. 7) anliegen. Die auf dem Silizium des Fühlers 3 auftreffende Gammastrahlung o. dgl. erzeugt Ladungsverschiebungen, welche das am Widerstand anliegende elektrische Potential derart verändern, dass am Gate eine Spannung entsteht, welche den durch weitere Widerstände (nicht gezeigt) eingestellten Ruhestrom verändert und elektrische Impulse generiert. Diese Impulse gelangen dann über die Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung 4 zur Anzeige an den LCD-Displays 16 und 17.Dosimeter circuits are known per se. According to the block diagram illustrated in FIG. 3, the charge-sensitive amplifier 14 'for the sensor 3, which can be a PIN photodiode with a dimension of approximately 3 mm 2 detector area, serves as a charge-sensitive amplifier, for example a FET impedance converter, at the gate of which the anode of the Sensor 3 and a working resistor 15 (Fig. 7) are present. The gamma radiation or the like impinging on the silicon of the sensor 3 generates charge shifts which change the electrical potential present at the resistor in such a way that a voltage arises at the gate which is caused by further resistors (not shown) adjusted quiescent current and generated electrical pulses. These pulses then arrive at the LCD displays 16 and 17 via the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4.

Bei einer anderen, nicht näher gezeigten Ausführungsform können erfindungsgemäss die vorgenannten elektrischen Impulse als ein Mass der aufgenommenen Strahlung auf ein weiteres Zeigerwerk einwirken, um auch die Strahlendosis analog anzuzeigen.In another embodiment, not shown in detail, according to the invention, the aforementioned electrical pulses can act as a measure of the radiation absorbed on a further pointer mechanism in order to also display the radiation dose in an analog manner.

Wie bereits angedeutet, besteht ein vorteilhaftes Merkmal in der Anordnung einer Sekundär-Batterie 11 zur Datensicherung, welche über die Verstärker- und Auswertschaltung 4 geschaltet ist und mit einem nicht näher gezeigten Detektor zusammenwirkt, um einen Spannungsabfall an der Primär-Batterie 9 der Uhr festzustellen und anzuzeigen, resp. eine automatische Umschaltung von der Primär-Batterie 9 auf die Sekundär-Batterie 11 vorzunehmen.As already indicated, an advantageous feature is the arrangement of a secondary battery 11 for data backup, which is connected via the amplifier and evaluation circuit 4 and interacts with a detector (not shown in more detail) in order to determine a voltage drop on the primary battery 9 of the watch and display, respectively. perform an automatic switchover from the primary battery 9 to the secondary battery 11.

Wie Fig. 3 zudem zeigt, besteht ein weiteres vorteilhaftes Merkmal in der Verbindung zwischen dem Motor des Uhrwerkes 5 und der Dosimeter-Zeitbasis des Multiprozessors 4, um genaue Zeit-Messwerte zu gewährleisten.As FIG. 3 also shows, a further advantageous feature is the connection between the motor of the clockwork 5 and the dosimeter time base of the multiprocessor 4 in order to ensure accurate time measurement values.

Die Einstellung aller Funktionen der erfindungsgemässen Analog-Uhr kann über übliche kronenförmige Stellmittel 20 (Fig. 1) erfolgen.All functions of the analog clock according to the invention can be set using conventional crown-shaped adjusting means 20 (FIG. 1).

Die in Fig. 7 veranschaulichte Ausführungsvariante veranschaulicht einen auf andere Weise einfaltbaren, biegefähigen, in der Abwicklung flächigen Schaltungsträger 2', welcher sich um die Axe a-a ringförmig zusammenfügen lässt und mit einer Einstecklasche 25 fixiert werden kann. Hierbei kann im Teil 26 der Abwicklung eine Trennstelle 27 vorgesehen sein zur Begrenzung einer Abschirmung 26. Ein abragender, wegbiegbarer Flächenteil 28 trägt hier den Messfühler 3, wogegen der Ringkörper beidseitig Schaltbausteine 29 resp. den Multiprozessor 4 trägt.The embodiment variant illustrated in FIG. 7 illustrates a circuit carrier 2 'which can be folded in in another way and is bendable, which is flat in the development, which can be joined together in a ring around the axis a-a and can be fixed with an insertion flap 25. In this case, a parting point 27 can be provided in part 26 of the processing to limit a shielding 26. A protruding, bendable surface part 28 carries the sensor 3 here, whereas the ring body on both sides has switching components 29 and. carries the multiprocessor 4.

Durch diese Massnahme ist es erstmals möglich, nunmehr eine Analog-Uhr, insbesondere Armbanduhr herkömmlicher Bauart mit einem Dosimeter innerhalb des Uhrengehäuses zu versehen.This measure makes it possible for the first time to provide an analog watch, in particular a conventional type of watch, with a dosimeter inside the watch case.

Über die Verbindungsstufe 25 (Fig.3) ist die erfindungsgemässe Anordnung an eine Computer-Prüf- und Auswerteinrichtung anschliessbar.The arrangement according to the invention can be connected to a computer test and evaluation device via connection stage 25 (FIG. 3).

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  1. Analogue clock, in particular wristwatch, having watch and dial means as well as motor-driven actuating means and battery in one housing and additional means for measuring and indicating, especially of nuclear radiation, disposed in the watch housing, characterized in that the means for measuring and indicating nuclear radiation include a circuitry carrier (2) with a printed circuit that is folded into the housing (1), flexible, and planar in its development, which circuitry carrier connects a measuring sensor (3) with the indicator means via an amplifier and evaluator circuit (4), whereby the folded-in, flexible circuitry carrier (2) encompasses a first intermediate plate (6) carrying the watch work (5) by bending of planar parts (7, 7') which project in the development of the circuitry carrier (2), and that with another planar part (8) it reaches under a second intermediate plate (10) carrying the primary battery (9) for the watch drive and whereby the circuitry means of the circuitry carrier (2) connect the primary battery (9) and a secondary battery (11) used for saving of data with the amplifier and evaluator circuit (4).
  2. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that one of the intermediate plates (6 or 10) includes a projection (13) for support of the measuring sensor (3) which is surrounded by an extension (14) of the watch housing (1).
  3. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the secondary battery (11) for saving of data is connected via the amplifier and evaluator circuit (4) and cooperates with a detector so as to detect and indicate a voltage drop at the primary battery (9) of the watch, and to perform an automatic switchover from the primary battery (9) to the secondary battery (11).
  4. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the means for indicating radiation are connected to a computer testing and evaluating unit.
  5. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the means for indicating radiation are LCD displays (16, 17).
  6. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the means for indicating radiation include an additional dial train.
  7. An analogue clock as claimed in claim 1, characterized by a connection between the motor of the watch work (5) and the dosimeter time base of the multiprocessor (4) to ensure exact time measurands.
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