EP1584000A2 - World timepiece - Google Patents

World timepiece

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EP1584000A2
EP1584000A2 EP03812544A EP03812544A EP1584000A2 EP 1584000 A2 EP1584000 A2 EP 1584000A2 EP 03812544 A EP03812544 A EP 03812544A EP 03812544 A EP03812544 A EP 03812544A EP 1584000 A2 EP1584000 A2 EP 1584000A2
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rotating ring
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Michael Vogt
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G04B27/08—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means by using parts of the case
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/22—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces
    • G04B19/221—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces mechanisms for correcting the hours hand only, i.e. independently for minutes and seconds hands
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/22—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces
    • G04B19/223—Arrangements for indicating different local apparent times; Universal time pieces with rotary disc, rotary bezel, or rotary dial
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • G04B19/286—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel with locking means to prevent undesired rotations in both directions

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  • these models also have a time zone ring that is attached and rotates either as a rotating ring or as a ring in the dial.
  • the time zone ring contains 24 destinations. This enables the user to read the time simultaneously in 24 time zones.
  • the disadvantage is that the reading of the individual time zones is complicated and does not correspond to the learned behavior pattern, so errors are often made when reading.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of developing the most complete and user-friendly world clock that has ever existed on a mechanical basis. This means the following:
  • This watch is to be driven by a mechanical gear train, which is located in a waterproof case.
  • the clock has a rotating ring with 24 place names.
  • the place names are listed according to their official deviation from the prime meridian and have an indication of whether there is an official DST (Daylight Saving Time) at this place.
  • the rotating ring can be turned both clockwise and in the opposite direction. It snaps into 24 positions according to the time zones. When turning clockwise, the hour hands move forward, when turning left, the hour hands move backward.
  • this principle can also be reversed, i.e. when turning the rotating ring to the right, the hour hands move backwards and when turning it to the left, they move forward.
  • the rotating ring can be locked so that the time zone cannot be changed accidentally.
  • the coupling process is operated via a lever on the housing. It is opened or closed via a device such as a lever connected to the housing.
  • the lever blocks the rotating ring via its shape and the shape of the rotating ring in the closed state. If the lever is not used to block the rotating ring, this is done using the shape of the handle. If the lever is open, the rotating ring can be turned in both directions.
  • the lever operates a pusher.
  • This lever in turn operates another lever, the clutch rocker, which engages and disengages the mechanism.
  • the mechanism When the lever is open, the mechanism is engaged and the user can turn the desired location on the rotating ring to 12h.
  • the time shown corresponds to that of the location on the rotating ring at 12 o'clock.
  • the 24-hour hand which rotates synchronously with the 12-hour hand, once in 24 hours and has its own number scale, provides the user with information about whether it is in the set destination, day or night.
  • Fig. 2 starting position of the clock, the mechanism is disengaged, the clock is set to London and shows the time from 07.30 in the morning.
  • Fig. 4 New time zone setting after the rotating ring has been rotated 3 raster steps to the right and the clock mechanism has thus been actuated.
  • the clock is set to Moscow and shows a time of 10:30 a.m.
  • Fig.5 Alternative construction of the gear train.
  • the time display When turning the rotating ring to the right, the time display is moved counterclockwise, when turning it to the left it is moved clockwise.
  • Fig. 6 cross section 3H of the clock. Shows how the water resistance was calibrated, as well as the principle of a rotating ring with an interchangeable insert.
  • Fig. 7 Special handle with cross-section and front cut.
  • the rotating ring in Fig.l has a bottom-fixed, spur gear (6) which drives a vertically mounted wheel (5) in the housing, which in turn drives a clutch wheel (4).
  • the drives (4,5) are connected to each other via a shaft.
  • 6 shows that the housing and the gearwheel were designed in such a way that this vertical wheel (5A) is 'hidden' inside the outside of the housing and is connected to a clutch wheel (4) via a sealed axis (5C). This ensures water resistance.
  • the cap (5B) closes the drive wheel to the outside.
  • the drive wheel (5A) is always connected to the ring gear ring (6).
  • Fig. 2 shows the starting position.
  • the lever (1) is closed and pushes the handle (2) inwards.
  • the pusher (2) in turn actuates the clutch rocker (3), which has disengaged the clutch drive (4) in this state.
  • the clock always shows the time on the destination that is set at 12h or 24h. hi Fig. 2 is selected London and the hands (15, 16, 17) show a time from 7.30 a.m.
  • Fig. 3 shows the clutch mechanism.
  • the lever (1) of the watch is opened. The following events occur:
  • the pusher (2) is released and pressed outwards by its own spring.
  • the clutch rocker (3) is pressed by the rocker switch spring with one end against the inner part of the handle (2). If the handle (2) moves outwards, the clutch rocker (3), when pressed by the rocker switch spring, takes the "engaged" position.
  • the other end of the rocker switch couples the clutch drive (4) or the clutch shaft into the first change gear (8).
  • the external gear (5) which is in engagement with the spur toothing (6) of the rotating ring, is firmly connected to this shaft.
  • the minute track (9) moves a 12-hour change wheel (10) and a 24-hour change wheel (11) at the same time.
  • This drive is firmly attached to the quarter tube of any base plant.
  • the double spring of the pliers (12) opens and the two catches each move by the number of cuts that correspond to the number of time zones on the rotating ring. Since the detent is firmly connected to the 12-hour wheel (l ⁇ ), the 24-hour wheel also rotates via the 12-hour-24-hour change wheel. Thus, the actual local time of the location that is on the rotating ring at 12 o'clock is always displayed.
  • the rotating ring (7) can be moved in both directions. In the example in FIG. 4, the rotating ring (7) is turned to the right except for the destination 'Moscow'. Each time you turn the hour hand (16) and the 24-hour hand (15) move forward in lh rhythm. The clock now shows a time in Moscow from 10.30 in the morning. The fine line to the left of Moscow on the rotating ring indicates that Moscow has daylight saving time + lh. The user must therefore make sure that it is winter or summer time. If daylight saving time occurs, the user moves the rotary ring (7) to the right once more. In this case the clock would display 11.30 a.m.
  • the clutch mechanism By closing the lever, the clutch mechanism is moved in the opposite direction and the clutch drive (4) is disengaged from engagement with the first change gear (8).
  • the shape and dimensions of the lever (l) and the coupling rocker (3) are selected so that the locking of the rotating ring (7) is only released when the mechanism is engaged. Or conversely, the rotating ring (7) is blocked first and then the mechanism is uncoupled. This prevents accidental desynchronization of the mechanism.
  • Fig. 1-4 the gear train was like this designed that the hour hand jumps forward when the rotating ring is turned to the right and backwards when it is turned to the left.
  • Fig. 5 shows the gear train in reverse form.
  • the watch was designed so that the gear train can also be coupled with another display, in particular the date, but also the day of the week, the month or the year.
  • the date jumps one day before or after, depending on the direction in which the rotating ring was turned, when the rotating ring is turned over the 24-hour limit.
  • the transmission mechanism in Fig.l can also be used so that the date, day of the week, month or year can be adjusted directly via the rotary ring without being linked to the time display.
  • the corresponding unit is adjusted on the rotating ring, e.g. 31 units for the display of the date, as well as the number of teeth on the ring gear and the gear train.
  • FIG.l Another application of the transmission mechanism in Fig.l is an integrated alarm clock, which can be set via the rotating ring with a 24-hour display.
  • Fig. 6 shows that the rotating ring consists of two parts. Of central importance is the rotating ring insert (19), which is attached using four screws (18). This construction enables the rotating ring insert (19) to be replaced quickly and easily.
  • the rotating ring insert can be personalized in that the destinations can be put together according to customer requirements. Depending on the customer's requirements, the world clock can contain all important business destinations for a business man and all important stock exchanges for a stockbroker included all islands for an island lover or the for a golfer
  • the transmission mechanism in Fig.l was built in such a way that it can be connected to existing clockworks or can function as part of a completely new type of clockwork.
  • the mechanism can also be connected to a chronograph movement.
  • the pushers are located on the left side of the housing.
  • the transmission mechanism can also be used to activate the chronograph functions by turning the rotating ring.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mechanical world timepiece, comprising a transfer mechanism which permits the direct adjustment of the time display, for example a 12-hour hour hand or a 24-hour hour hand using a turning ring with 24 time zones. The timepiece serves for the manual adjustment of the time zone, or for reading off the time in another time zone. Operation could not be simpler. After opening a lever the mechanism in fig 1 is automatically engaged. The toothed ring (6), fixed to the turning ring, drives a vertical drive wheel (5), connected to a coupling wheel (4), by means of a shaft. When the drive (4) is engaged, the above drives one or two gears (8, 9), which move a 12-hour wheel (10) and a 24-hour wheel (11) in a 1h cycle. The turning ring is thus simply turned to give the desired destination at 12 o'clock and the local time can be immediately read off. The turning ring is either now returned to the starting position, or the lever is simply locked. In the second case the time now continues to run according to the set destination. The slider (2) disengages the mechanism by means of a rocker (3) and in the closed state simultaneously fixes the toothed ring (6) and prevents an inadvertent adjustment of the time. The transfer mechanism can also be used for the adjustment or changing of other time displays, such as date, day of the week, month, year, minutes or for other functions such as an alarm.

Description

TITELTITLE
WeltzeituhrWorld Clock
BESCHREIBUNGDESCRIPTION
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Mechanische Weltzeit- oder auch GMT-Uhren gibt es einige, sowohl digitale als auch analoge. Die häufigsten Modelle mit einem mechanischen Werk haben einen zusätzlichen Zeiger, der auf einem 24h-Zifferblatt das Ablesen einer zweiten Zeitzone ermöglicht. Der Nachteil solcher Modelle ist die ungewohnte Zeitanzeige des zweiten Zeigers, denn das gelernte Verhaltensmuster ist das Ablesen der Zeit auf einem analogen 12h-Zifferblatt.There are some mechanical world time or GMT watches, both digital and analog. The most common models with a mechanical movement have an additional hand that enables a second time zone to be read on a 24-hour dial. The disadvantage of such models is the unusual time display of the second hand, because the learned behavior pattern is reading the time on an analog 12-hour dial.
Häufig haben diese Modelle auch einen Zeitzonenring, der entweder als Drehring oder als Ring im Zifferblatt befestigt ist und dreht. Der Zeitzonenring enthält 24 Destinationen. Dies ermöglicht dem Benutzer das gleichzeitige Ablesen der Zeit in 24 Zeitzonen. Der Nachteil ist aber wiederum, dass das Ablesen der einzelnen Zeitzonen kompliziert ist und nicht dem gelernten Verhaltensmuster entspricht, es kommt daher oft zu Irrtümern beim Ablesen.Often these models also have a time zone ring that is attached and rotates either as a rotating ring or as a ring in the dial. The time zone ring contains 24 destinations. This enables the user to read the time simultaneously in 24 time zones. The disadvantage, however, is that the reading of the individual time zones is complicated and does not correspond to the learned behavior pattern, so errors are often made when reading.
Seit ein paar Jahren gibt es auch GMT-Uhren mit einem Drücker, der es ermöglicht den Stundenzeiger durch Drücken im lh-Rhythmus vor- oder nachzustellen. Damit wurde die analoge Ablesbarkeit zwar verbessert, aber es besteht der Nachteil, dass diese GMT-Uhren nicht handlich sind und dass das sequentielle Umstellen der Zeit im lh-Rhythmus mühsam und langwierig ist.For a few years now, GMT watches have also been available with a pusher, which makes it possible to advance or readjust the hour hand by pressing in an hourly rhythm. The analog readability has been improved with this, but there is the disadvantage that these GMT watches are not handy and that the sequential change of the hourly rhythm is tedious and tedious.
Zielsetzung:objective:
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, die kompletteste und bedienerfreundlichste Weltzeituhr zu entwickeln, die es je auf mechanischer Basis gab. Dies bedeutet folgendes:The present invention is therefore based on the object of developing the most complete and user-friendly world clock that has ever existed on a mechanical basis. This means the following:
- Bestmögliche Bedienbarkeit: Der Benutzer muss auf einfachste und schnellste Weise in jede Zeitzone wechseln und die Zeit dort ablesen können. - Bestmögliche Ablesbarkeit: die Uhr muss die Zeit in der eingestellten Destination gemäss dem gelernten analogen Verhaltensmuster anzeigen.- Best possible usability: The user must be able to switch to any time zone in the simplest and fastest way and read the time there. - Best possible readability: the watch must show the time in the set destination according to the learned analog behavior pattern.
- Artisana Horlogere: Diese Uhr soll über ein mechanisches Räderwerk, das sich in einem wasserdichten Gehäuse befindet, angetrieben werden.- Artisana Horlogere: This watch is to be driven by a mechanical gear train, which is located in a waterproof case.
Anforderungen:Conditions:
Es soll immer nur eine Zeit angezeigt werden, d.h. es gibt entweder eine Home time oder Destination time.Only one time should be displayed at a time, i.e. there is either a home time or a destination time.
Die Uhr hat einen Drehring mit 24 Ortsbezeichnungen. Die Ortsbezeichnungen sind gemäss ihrer offiziellen Abweichung zum Nullmeridian aufgeführt und verfügen über einen Hinweis, ob es an diesem Ort eine offizielle DST (Daylight Saving time) gibt.The clock has a rotating ring with 24 place names. The place names are listed according to their official deviation from the prime meridian and have an indication of whether there is an official DST (Daylight Saving Time) at this place.
Der Drehring lässt sich sowohl im Uhrzeigersinn, als auch in die entgegengesetzte Richtung drehen. Er rastet gemäss den Zeitzonen an 24 Positionen ein. Beim Rechtsdrehen bewegen sich die Stundenzeiger vorwärts, beim Linksdrehen bewegen sich die Stundenzeiger rückwärts. Optional kann dieses Prinzip auch umgekehrt werden, d.h. bei Rechtsdrehen des Drehrings bewegen sich die Stundenzeiger rückwärts und beim Linksdrehen bewegen sie sich vorwärts.The rotating ring can be turned both clockwise and in the opposite direction. It snaps into 24 positions according to the time zones. When turning clockwise, the hour hands move forward, when turning left, the hour hands move backward. Optionally, this principle can also be reversed, i.e. when turning the rotating ring to the right, the hour hands move backwards and when turning it to the left, they move forward.
Der Drehring ist blockierbar, so dass die Zeitzone nicht versehentlich verstellt werden kann.The rotating ring can be locked so that the time zone cannot be changed accidentally.
Beim Drehen des Drehringes verstellen sich die Stundenzeiger direkt und synchron auf den sich bei 12 Uhr befindenden Ort auf dem Drehring.When turning the rotating ring, the hour hands move directly and synchronously to the location on the rotating ring at 12 o'clock.
Funktionsprinzip :Principle of operation:
Die erfϊndungsgemässe Lösung dieser Aufgaben ergibt sich aus den Merkmalen in Anspruch 1. Um die Interaktion zwischen Drehring und Stundenzeiger zu ermöglichen, wurde ein Räderwerk konzipiert und entwickelt, das sich von außerhalb des Gehäuses ein- und auskuppeln lässt und gleichzeitig die Wasserdichtigkeit gewährleistet. (Siehe Fig.6)The solution according to the invention of these tasks results from the features in claim 1. In order to enable the interaction between the rotating ring and the hour hand, a gear train was designed and developed that can be engaged and disengaged from outside the housing and at the same time ensures watertightness. (See Fig. 6)
Der Kupplungsvorgang wird über einen Hebel am Gehäuse betätigt. Er wird über eine Norrichtung wie zum Beispiel ein mit dem Gehäuse verbundenen Hebel geöffnet oder geschlossen.The coupling process is operated via a lever on the housing. It is opened or closed via a device such as a lever connected to the housing.
Der Hebel blockiert über seine Form und mit der Form des Drehrings im geschlossenen Zustand den Drehring. Falls der Hebel nicht zum Blockieren des Drehringes genutzt wird geschieht dies über die Form des Drückers. Ist der Hebel geöffnet, ist der Drehring in beide Richtungen drehbar.The lever blocks the rotating ring via its shape and the shape of the rotating ring in the closed state. If the lever is not used to block the rotating ring, this is done using the shape of the handle. If the lever is open, the rotating ring can be turned in both directions.
Der Hebel bedient einen Drücker. Dieser Drücker wiederum bedient einen weiteren Hebel, die Kupplungswippe, die den Mechanismus ein- und auskuppelt.The lever operates a pusher. This lever in turn operates another lever, the clutch rocker, which engages and disengages the mechanism.
Wenn der Hebel geöffnet ist, ist der Mechanismus eingekuppelt und der Benutzer kann den gewünschten Ort auf dem Drehring auf 12h drehen. Die angezeigte Zeit entspricht der des Ortes auf der Drehring bei 12 Uhr.When the lever is open, the mechanism is engaged and the user can turn the desired location on the rotating ring to 12h. The time shown corresponds to that of the location on the rotating ring at 12 o'clock.
Der 24-Stundenzeiger, der sich synchron zum 12 Stundenzeiger, einmal in 24 Stunden dreht und eine eigene Zahlenskala hat, gibt dem Benutzer Auskunft darüber, ob in der eingestellten Destination, Tag oder Nacht ist.The 24-hour hand, which rotates synchronously with the 12-hour hand, once in 24 hours and has its own number scale, provides the user with information about whether it is in the set destination, day or night.
Ein weitere Innovation ist die Berücksichtigung der Anzeige von Sommer- und Winterzeit (=DST, Daylight Saving Time). Alle Orte, welche eine gesetzliche Sommer- oder Winterzeit einführen, sind mit einem Symbol auf dem Drehring markiert. Wenn nun für einen Ort Sommerzeit herrscht, muss der Benutzer das DST- Symbol für den entsprechenden Ort auf 12 Uhr Position stellen und die aktuelle Zeit des Ortes wird über die Zeiger angezeigt. Verzeichnis der ZeichnungenAnother innovation is the consideration of the display of summer and winter time (= DST, Daylight Saving Time). All locations that introduce statutory summer or winter time are marked with a symbol on the rotating ring. If daylight saving time prevails for a location, the user must set the DST symbol for the corresponding location to 12 o'clock position and the current time of the location is indicated by the hands. List of drawings
Fig. 1 3D-Ansicht des UebertragungsmechamsmusFig. 1 3D view of the transmission mechanism
Fig. 2 Ausgangslage der Uhr, der Mechanismus ist ausgekuppelt, die Uhr ist auf London eingestellt und zeigt die Zeit von 07.30 morgens an.Fig. 2 starting position of the clock, the mechanism is disengaged, the clock is set to London and shows the time from 07.30 in the morning.
Fig. 3 Ausgangslage der Uhr, der Mechanismus ist eingekuppelt, der Drehring kann nun auf die gewünschte Destination bei 12h gedreht werden.Fig. 3 starting position of the clock, the mechanism is engaged, the rotating ring can now be turned to the desired destination at 12h.
Fig. 4 Neue Zeitzonen-Einstellung, nachdem der Drehring 3 Rasterstufen nach rechts gedreht wurde und somit den Mechanismus der Uhr betätigt wurde. Die Uhr ist auf Moskau eingestellt und zeigt eine Zeit von 10.30 Uhr morgens.Fig. 4 New time zone setting after the rotating ring has been rotated 3 raster steps to the right and the clock mechanism has thus been actuated. The clock is set to Moscow and shows a time of 10:30 a.m.
Fig.5 Alternative Konstruktion des Räderwerkes. Beim Rechtsdrehen des Drehrings wird die Zeitanzeige im Gegenuhrzeigersinn bewegt, beim Linksdrehen im Uhrzeigersinn.Fig.5 Alternative construction of the gear train. When turning the rotating ring to the right, the time display is moved counterclockwise, when turning it to the left it is moved clockwise.
Fig.6 Querschnitt 3H der Uhr. Zeigt wie die Wasserdichtigkeit eπeicht wurde, sowie das Prinzip eines Drehrings mit einem austauschbaren Einsatz.Fig. 6 cross section 3H of the clock. Shows how the water resistance was calibrated, as well as the principle of a rotating ring with an interchangeable insert.
Fig.7 Spezieller Drücker mit Querschnitt und Frontschnitt.Fig. 7 Special handle with cross-section and front cut.
Detaillierte Funktionsbeschreibung:Detailed functional description:
Der Drehring in Fig.l hat ein unten fixiertes, stirnverzahntes Zahnrad (6), das ein vertikal gelagertes Rad (5) im Gehäuse antreibt, welches seinerseits ein Kupplungsrad (4) antriebt. Die Triebe (4,5) sind über eine Welle miteinander verbunden. Die Fig.6 zeigt, dass das Gehäuse und das Zahnrad so konzipiert wurden, dass dieses vertikale Rad (5A) innerhalb der Aussenseite des Gehäuses ,versteckt' ist und über eine abgedichtete Achse (5C) mit einem Kupplungsrad (4) verbunden ist. Dadurch wird die Wasserdichtigkeit erzielt. Die Kappe (5B) verschliesst das Antriebsrad gegen aussen. Das Antriebsrad (5A) ist immer mit dem Zahnkranzring (6) verbunden. Fig. 2 zeigt die Ausgangslage. Der Hebel (1) ist geschlossen und drückt den Drücker (2) nach innen. Der Drücker (2) seinerseits betätigt die Kupplungswippe (3), die in diesem Zustand den Kupplungstrieb (4) ausgekuppelt hat. Die Uhr zeigt immer die Zeit auf derjenigen Destination, die bei 12h bzw. 24h eingestellt ist. hi Fig.2 ist London angewählt und die Zeiger (15,16,17) zeigen eine Zeit von 07.30 Uhr morgens.The rotating ring in Fig.l has a bottom-fixed, spur gear (6) which drives a vertically mounted wheel (5) in the housing, which in turn drives a clutch wheel (4). The drives (4,5) are connected to each other via a shaft. 6 shows that the housing and the gearwheel were designed in such a way that this vertical wheel (5A) is 'hidden' inside the outside of the housing and is connected to a clutch wheel (4) via a sealed axis (5C). This ensures water resistance. The cap (5B) closes the drive wheel to the outside. The drive wheel (5A) is always connected to the ring gear ring (6). Fig. 2 shows the starting position. The lever (1) is closed and pushes the handle (2) inwards. The pusher (2) in turn actuates the clutch rocker (3), which has disengaged the clutch drive (4) in this state. The clock always shows the time on the destination that is set at 12h or 24h. hi Fig. 2 is selected London and the hands (15, 16, 17) show a time from 7.30 a.m.
Fig. 3 zeigt den Einkupplungsmechanismus. Der Hebel (1) der Uhr wird geöffnet . Es ereignen sich folgende Vorgänge:Fig. 3 shows the clutch mechanism. The lever (1) of the watch is opened. The following events occur:
- Der Hebel (1) bewegt sich nach aussen.- The lever (1) moves outwards.
Der Drücker (2) wird freigegeben und durch seine eigene Feder nach aussen gedrückt.The pusher (2) is released and pressed outwards by its own spring.
- Dadurch wird die Blockierung des Drehringes (7) mit seinem Zahnkranz (6) freigegeben.- As a result, the blocking of the rotating ring (7) with its ring gear (6) is released.
- Die Kupplungswippe (3) wird durch die Schaltwippenfeder mit dem einen Ende gegen den inneren Teil des Drückers(2) gedrückt. Bewegt sich der Drücker (2) nach aussen, nimmt die Kupplungswippe (3), durch die Schaltwippenfeder gedrückt, die Position „eingekuppelt".- The clutch rocker (3) is pressed by the rocker switch spring with one end against the inner part of the handle (2). If the handle (2) moves outwards, the clutch rocker (3), when pressed by the rocker switch spring, takes the "engaged" position.
- Das andere Ende der Schaltwippe kuppelt den Kupplungstrieb (4) bzw. die Kupplungwelle in das erste Wechselrad (8) ein. An dieser Welle befindet sich fest verbunden das Aussenzahnrad (5), das mit der Stirnverzahnung (6) des Drehringes im Eingriff steht.- The other end of the rocker switch couples the clutch drive (4) or the clutch shaft into the first change gear (8). The external gear (5), which is in engagement with the spur toothing (6) of the rotating ring, is firmly connected to this shaft.
- Wird nun der Drehring bewegt, wird über das Aussenzahnrad (6) sowie die Triebe (4,5) die Minuterien (8,9) bewegt. Die Minuterien ihrerseits treiben die Stunden- Wechselräder (10 ,11). (siehe Fig. 1)- If the rotating ring is now moved, the minute dials (8,9) are moved via the external gear (6) and the drives (4,5). The minute dials in turn drive the hour change wheels (10, 11). (see Fig. 1)
- Die Minuterie (9) bewegt gleichzeitig ein 12-Stunden- Wechselrad (10) und ein 24-Stunden- Wechselrad (11).- The minute track (9) moves a 12-hour change wheel (10) and a 24-hour change wheel (11) at the same time.
In der Ausdrehung des 12-Stundenrades ist eine zangenartige Doppelfeder (= Doppelzange (12) in Fig. 1,2,3,4,5) so befestigt, dass diese mit ihren zwei Rasten in einen Antriebsstern (14) mit zwölf Zähnen/Einschnitten umgreift. Dieser Trieb ist fest auf dem Viertelrohr eines beliebigen Basiswerkes befestigt. - Wird das 12-Stundenrad (10) durch den beschriebenen Mechanismus bewegt, öffnet sich die Doppelfeder der Zange (12) und die beiden Rasten bewegen sich jeweils um die Anzahl der Einschnitte weiter, die der Anzahl der Zeitzonen auf dem Drehring entsprechen. Da die Raste mit dem 12- Stundenrad (lθ)fest verbunden ist, dreht sich über das 12-Stunden-24- Stunden- Wechselrad auch das 24-Stundenrad mit. Somit wird immer die tatsächliche Lokalzeit des Ortes angezeigt, der sich auf dem Drehring bei 12 Uhr befindet.A pliers-like double spring (= double pliers (12) in Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) is fastened in the turning of the 12-hour wheel in such a way that it has two catches in a drive star (14) with twelve teeth / incisions embraces. This drive is firmly attached to the quarter tube of any base plant. - If the 12-hour wheel (10) is moved by the mechanism described, the double spring of the pliers (12) opens and the two catches each move by the number of cuts that correspond to the number of time zones on the rotating ring. Since the detent is firmly connected to the 12-hour wheel (lθ), the 24-hour wheel also rotates via the 12-hour-24-hour change wheel. Thus, the actual local time of the location that is on the rotating ring at 12 o'clock is always displayed.
Der Drehring (7) kann in beiden Richtungen bewegt werden. Im Beispiel in Fig. 4 wird der Drehring (7) nach rechts gedreht bis auf die Destination ,Moscow'. Bei jedem Drehen bewegen sich der Stundezeiger (16) und der 24-Stundenzeiger (15) im lh-Rhythmus vorwärts. Die Uhr zeigt nun eine Zeit in Moscow von 10.30 morgens an. Der feine Strich links von Moscow auf dem Drehring zeigt an, dass Moscow eine Sommerzeit +lh hat. Der Benutzer muss sich also vergewissern, ob Winter- oder Sommerzeit herrscht. Heπscht Sommerzeit, bewegt der Benutzer den Drehring (7) noch einmal nach rechts. Die Uhr würde in diesem Falle 11.30 morgens anzeigen.The rotating ring (7) can be moved in both directions. In the example in FIG. 4, the rotating ring (7) is turned to the right except for the destination 'Moscow'. Each time you turn the hour hand (16) and the 24-hour hand (15) move forward in lh rhythm. The clock now shows a time in Moscow from 10.30 in the morning. The fine line to the left of Moscow on the rotating ring indicates that Moscow has daylight saving time + lh. The user must therefore make sure that it is winter or summer time. If daylight saving time occurs, the user moves the rotary ring (7) to the right once more. In this case the clock would display 11.30 a.m.
Durch Schliessen des Hebels wird der Kupplungsmechanismus in entgegensetzte Richtung bewegt und das Kupplungstrieb (4) aus dem Eingriff mit dem ersten Wechselrad (8) ausgekuppelt. Die Form und Abmessungen des Hebels (l)sowie der Kupplungswippe (3) sind so gewählt, dass die Blockierung des Drehringes (7) immer erst aufgehoben wird, wenn der Mechanismus eingekuppelt ist. Oder umgekehrt wird zuerst der Drehring (7) blockiert und dann der Mechanismus entkuppelt. So wird eine versehentliche Desynchronisierung des Mechanismus vermieden.By closing the lever, the clutch mechanism is moved in the opposite direction and the clutch drive (4) is disengaged from engagement with the first change gear (8). The shape and dimensions of the lever (l) and the coupling rocker (3) are selected so that the locking of the rotating ring (7) is only released when the mechanism is engaged. Or conversely, the rotating ring (7) is blocked first and then the mechanism is uncoupled. This prevents accidental desynchronization of the mechanism.
Damit beim geschlossenen Zustand des Hebels (1), der Drehring (7) nicht versehentlich bewegt werden kann wurde eine spezielle Drückerform konzipiert (siehe Fig.7), welche eine Doppelfunktion hat. Einerseits betätigt der Drücker die Kupplungswippe (3) in Fig. 1-5 und blockiert durch ihre Form den Zahnradkranz (6).In order that the rotating ring (7) cannot be accidentally moved when the lever (1) is closed, a special lever shape was designed (see Fig. 7), which has a double function. On the one hand, the pusher actuates the coupling rocker (3) in Fig. 1-5 and blocks the gear rim (6) due to its shape.
Je nach dem ob der Benutzer die Welt in Richtung Südpol oder Nordpol betrachtet, können die Destinationen umgekehrt werden. In Fig. 1-4 wurde das Räderwerk so konzipiert, dass beim Rechtsdrehen des Drehrings, die Stundenzeiger vorwärts springen und beim Linksdrehen rückwärts springen. Fig. 5 zeigt das Räderwerk in umgekehrter Form. Durch Weglassen einer Minuterie werden das 12-Stunden-Depending on whether the user views the world towards the South Pole or the North Pole, the destinations can be reversed. In Fig. 1-4 the gear train was like this designed that the hour hand jumps forward when the rotating ring is turned to the right and backwards when it is turned to the left. Fig. 5 shows the gear train in reverse form. By omitting a minute track, the 12-hour
Wechselrad (10) und das 24-Stundenwechselrad (11) direkt über die Minuterie (9) bewegt. Bei dieser Variante bewegen sich die Stundenzeiger im umgekehrten Sinn zurChange wheel (10) and the 24-hour change wheel (11) moved directly over the minute track (9). In this variant, the hour hand moves in the opposite direction
Drehrichtung. D.h. dass beim Rechstdrehen des Drehrings die Stundenzeiger rückwärts springen und beim Linksdrehen vorwärts. Der Drehring hat normalerweiseRotation. That that when you turn the rotating ring to the right, the hour hands jump backwards and when you turn it to the left, The rotating ring usually has
24 Destinationen, kann aber in alternativen Ausführungen auch mehr Destinationen haben oder weniger.24 destinations, but in alternative versions can also have more destinations or fewer.
Die Uhr wurde so konzipiert, dass das Räderwerk auch mit einer anderen Anzeige, insbesondere des Datums, aber auch des Wochentages, des Monats oder des Jahres gekoppelt werden kann. Bei der Koppelung des Räderwerks mit dem Datum, springt das Datum bei Drehen des Drehrings über die 24h-Grenze jeweils einen Tag vor oder nach, je nach dem in welche Richtung der Drehring gedreht wurde.The watch was designed so that the gear train can also be coupled with another display, in particular the date, but also the day of the week, the month or the year. When the gear train is linked to the date, the date jumps one day before or after, depending on the direction in which the rotating ring was turned, when the rotating ring is turned over the 24-hour limit.
Der Uebertragungsmechamsmus in Fig.l kann aber auch dazu verwendet werden, dass über den Drebring das Datum, der Wochentag, der Monat oder das Jahr direkt verstellt werden kann, ohne mit der Zeitanzeige gekoppelt zu sein. Bei diesen Anwendungen wird die entsprechende Einheit auf dem Drehring angepasst, zb. 31 Einheiten für die Anzeige des Datums, sowie die Anzahl Zähne auf dem Zahnkranz und dem Räderwerk.The transmission mechanism in Fig.l can also be used so that the date, day of the week, month or year can be adjusted directly via the rotary ring without being linked to the time display. In these applications, the corresponding unit is adjusted on the rotating ring, e.g. 31 units for the display of the date, as well as the number of teeth on the ring gear and the gear train.
Eine weitere Anwendung des Uebertragungsmechamsmus in Fig.l ist ein integrierter Wecker, der über den Drehring mit einer 24h- Anzeige eingestellt werden kann.Another application of the transmission mechanism in Fig.l is an integrated alarm clock, which can be set via the rotating ring with a 24-hour display.
Fig.6 zeigt, dass der Drehring aus zwei Teilen besteht. Von zentraler Bedeutung ist die Drehringeinlage (19), welche über vier Schrauben (18) befestigt wird. Diese Konstruktion ermöglicht ein schnelles und einfaches Austauschen der Drehringeinlage (19). Die Drehringeinlage kann so personalisiert werden, indem die Destinationen je nach Kundenwunsch zusammengestellt werden können. So kann die Weltzeituhr je nach Kundenwunsch für einen Geschätfsmann alle wichtigen Business Destinationen enthalten, für einen Börsenbroker alle wichtigen Börsenplätze enthalten, für einen Inselliebhaber alle Inseln enthalten oder für einen Golfspieler dieFig. 6 shows that the rotating ring consists of two parts. Of central importance is the rotating ring insert (19), which is attached using four screws (18). This construction enables the rotating ring insert (19) to be replaced quickly and easily. The rotating ring insert can be personalized in that the destinations can be put together according to customer requirements. Depending on the customer's requirements, the world clock can contain all important business destinations for a business man and all important stock exchanges for a stockbroker included all islands for an island lover or the for a golfer
Namen aller wichtigen Golfplätze auf der Welt enthalten.Includes names of all major golf courses in the world.
Der Uebertragungmechanismus in Fig.l wurde so gebaut, dass er mit bereits bestehenden Uhrwerken verbunden werden kann, oder als Bestandteil eines völlig neuartigen Uhrwerkes fungieren kann. Der Mechanismus kann zudem auch mit einem Chronographenwerk verbunden werden. Dabei sind die Drücker auf der linken Seite des Gehäuses angebracht. Alternativ kann der Uebertragungsmechanismus auch dazu verwendet werden, dass druch das Drehen des Drehrings die Chronographenfunktionen betätigt werden. The transmission mechanism in Fig.l was built in such a way that it can be connected to existing clockworks or can function as part of a completely new type of clockwork. The mechanism can also be connected to a chronograph movement. The pushers are located on the left side of the housing. Alternatively, the transmission mechanism can also be used to activate the chronograph functions by turning the rotating ring.

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1. Weltzeituhr dadurch gekennzeichnet,1. World clock characterized by
- dass mittels eines mechanischen Uebertragungssystems (Fig.l) die Zeitanzeige durch den Drehring verstellt wird, wobei auf der Unterseite des Drehringes ein Zahnkranz (6) befestigt ist, der ein Antriebsrad (5) antreibt, welches über eine Welle mit einem Kupplungsrad (4) verbunden ist und mindestens eine Minuterie (8) und/oder (9) antreibt, die ihrerseits eines oder mehrere Zeitanzeige-Räder (10,11) bewegen, und zwar im Rhythmus, der durch die Anzahl Zähne auf dem Sternkranz (14) bestimmt ist,- That by means of a mechanical transmission system (Fig.l) the time display is adjusted by the rotating ring, a gear rim (6) is attached to the underside of the rotating ring, which drives a drive wheel (5), which via a shaft with a clutch wheel (4th ) is connected and drives at least one minute track (8) and / or (9), which in turn move one or more time display wheels (10, 11), specifically in the rhythm determined by the number of teeth on the star ring (14) is
- dass der Drehring in beiden Richtungen drehbar ist,- that the rotating ring can be turned in both directions,
- dass sich die Zeitanzeige beim Verstellen durch den Drehring entweder in der gleichen oder falls die Minuterie (8) entfernt ist in der entgegengesetzten Richtung wie der Drehring bewegt,- that the time display moves either in the same direction or if the minute track (8) is removed in the opposite direction to the rotating ring when the rotating ring is used,
- dass der Drebring über eine Arretierungsvorrichtung aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird,that the rotary ring is activated or deactivated via a locking device,
- dass ein Räderwerk eingekuppelt oder ausgekuppelt wird- that a gear train is engaged or disengaged
- und dass die Uhr wasserdicht ist.- and that the watch is waterproof.
2. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für die Zeitanzeige ein 12-Stundenzeiger und/oder ein 24-Stundenzeiger und/oder eine Tageszeitscheibe mit mindestens zwei Tageszeiten und/oder ein Minutenzeiger und/oder eine 12-Stundenscheibe und/oder eine 24- Stundenscheibe verwendet wird.2. Clock according to claim 1, characterized in that for the time display a 12 hour hand and / or a 24 hour hand and / or a time slice with at least two times of day and / or a minute hand and / or a 12 hour slice and / or one 24 hour disc is used.
3. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aπetieπmgs- vorrichtung aus einem Hebel (1) besteht, der geöffnet/geschlossen wird und/oder den Drehring blockiert/entblockiert und/oder den Uebertragungsmechanismus einkuppelt/auskuppelt.3. Clock according to claim 1, characterized in that the device consists of a lever (1) which is opened / closed and / or which blocks / unblocks the rotating ring and / or engages / disengages the transmission mechanism.
4. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1 und 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drehring über ein speziellen Drücker blockiert wird gemäss Fig.7 , der unten abgerundet (2C) ist und somit nicht dreht und oben eine Nasenform (2A) hat, die sich in den Zahnkranz (6) einfügt und ihn so blockiert. 4. Clock according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that the rotating ring is blocked by a special pusher according to Figure 7, which is rounded at the bottom (2C) and thus does not rotate and has a nose shape (2A) at the top, which can be seen in the Inserts ring gear (6) and blocks it.
5. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1, dadurch gekenntzeichnet, dass als5. Clock according to claim 1, characterized in that as
Ein/ Auskupplungsmechanismus eine Kupplungswippe (3) gemäss Fig. 1,2,3,4,5 eingesetzt wird.A clutch mechanism (3) according to Fig. 1,2,3,4,5 is used.
6. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beim Ueberschreiten der 24h-Grenzen das Datum automatisch nach vorne oder zurück wechselt, indem dem Mechanismus ein zusätzliches Rad hinzugefügt wird, das mit dem Datum gekoppelt ist.6. Clock according to claims 1-3, characterized in that when the 24-hour limits are exceeded, the date automatically changes forwards or backwards by adding an additional wheel to the mechanism, which is coupled with the date.
7. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nicht nur ein Ort pro Zeitzone sondern auch mehrere Ortejnit der gleichen Zeitzone auf dem Drehring (7) angezeigt werden, indem auf dem Zahnkranzring (6) ein Sektor gefertigt wird ohne Zähne .7. Clock according to claim 1, characterized in that not only one location per time zone but also multiple locations with the same time zone are displayed on the rotating ring (7) by producing a sector on the ring gear ring (6) without teeth.
8. Uhr gemäss Anspruch lund 2 mit einem Drehring (7), bei dem man die Sommer- und Winterzeit ablesen und/oder einstellen kann.8. Clock according to claim lund 2 with a rotating ring (7), in which one can read and / or set the summer and winter time.
9. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1 mit einem Drehring gemäss Fig. 6 bestehend aus zwei Teilen, einem Hauptteil und einer austauschbaren Drehringeinlage (19).9. Clock according to claim 1 with a rotating ring according to FIG. 6 consisting of two parts, a main part and an exchangeable rotating ring insert (19).
10. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zeit auch im Halbstundenrhythmus angezeigt wird, indem die Anzahl Zähne auf jedem Uebertragungsrad entsprechend angepasst werden.10. Clock according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the time is also displayed in half-hourly intervals by the number of teeth on each transmission wheel being adjusted accordingly.
11. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drehring in Verbindung mit diesem Räderwerk auch für das Aendern oder Einstellen des Datums oder des Wochentages oder des Monats oder des Jahres verwendet wird.11. Clock according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the rotating ring in connection with this gear train is also used for changing or setting the date or the day of the week or the month or the year.
12. Uhr gemäss Anspruch 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drehring in Verbindung mit einem Räderwerk für das Einstellen insbesondere einer Weckerfunktion, oder das Einstellen von Minuten und Stunden oder des Aufzuges eines mechanischen Werkes oder für das Betätigen von Chronographenfunktionen oder ähnliches verwendet wird. 12. Clock according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the rotating ring is used in connection with a gear train for setting, in particular, an alarm function, or for setting minutes and hours or the movement of a mechanical movement, or for actuating chronograph functions or the like ,
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