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EP1584000B1
EP1584000B1 EP03812544A EP03812544A EP1584000B1 EP 1584000 B1 EP1584000 B1 EP 1584000B1 EP 03812544 A EP03812544 A EP 03812544A EP 03812544 A EP03812544 A EP 03812544A EP 1584000 B1 EP1584000 B1 EP 1584000B1
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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 turning ring or as a ring in the dial.
  • the time zone ring contains 24 destinations. This allows the user to read the time simultaneously in 24 time zones.
  • the disadvantage is again that the reading of the individual time zones is complicated and does not correspond to the learned behavior pattern, it is therefore often errors when reading.
  • An arrangement for pointing is off DE 2853911 or DE 1943087 known.
  • the watch has a rotary ring with 24 place names.
  • the place names are listed according to their official deviation to the prime meridian and have an indication of whether there is an official DST (Daylight Saving time) at this location.
  • the rotary ring can be rotated both clockwise and in the opposite direction. He snaps into 24 positions according to the time zones. When turning to the right, the hour hands move forward; when turning left, the hour hands move backwards. Optionally, this principle can also be reversed, i. Turning the rotary ring clockwise will cause the hour hands to move backwards and left to move forward.
  • the rotary ring is lockable, so that the time zone can not be accidentally adjusted.
  • the coupling process is actuated by a lever on the housing. It is opened or closed via a device such as a lever connected to the housing.
  • the lever locks on its shape and the shape of the rotary ring in the closed state, the rotary ring. If the lever is not used to block the rotating ring, this is done by the shape of the pusher.
  • the lever operates a pusher.
  • This pusher 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 rotary ring to 12h.
  • the displayed time corresponds to the place on the rotary ring at 12 o'clock.
  • the 24-hour hand which rotates in sync with the 12-hour hand, once every 24 hours and has its own number scale, informs the user whether the destination is set, day or night.
  • the turning ring in Fig.1 has a fixed at the bottom, front-toothed gear (6) which drives a vertically mounted wheel (5) in the housing, which in turn drives a coupling wheel (4).
  • the shoots (4,5) are connected by a shaft.
  • the Figure 6 shows that the housing and the gearwheel have been designed so that this vertical wheel (5A) is 'hidden' inside the outside of the housing and is connected to a coupling wheel (4) via a sealed axle (5C). As a result, the waterproofness is achieved.
  • the cap (5B) closes the drive wheel to the outside.
  • the drive wheel (5A) is always connected to the sprocket ring (6).
  • Fig. 2 shows the starting position.
  • the lever (1) is closed and pushes the trigger (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.
  • Fig.2 London is dialed and the hands (15,16,17) show a time of 7:30 in the morning.
  • the rotary ring (7) can be moved in both directions. In the example in Fig. 4 turn the rotary ring (7) to the right until the destination 'Moscow'. Each time you turn, the hour hand (16) and the 24-hour hand (15) move forward at 1 hour intervals. The clock now displays a time in Moscow from 10.30 am. The fine dash to the left of Moscow on the rotary ring indicates that Moscow has a summer time + 1h. The user must therefore make sure that winter or summer time prevails. If summer time prevails, the user moves the rotary ring (7) once more to the right. The clock would display 11:30 in the morning in this case.
  • the clutch mechanism By closing the lever, the clutch mechanism is moved in the opposite direction and the clutch drive (4) disengaged from engagement with the first change gear (8).
  • the shape and dimensions of the lever (1) and the clutch rocker (3) are chosen so that the blocking of the rotary ring (7) is always lifted only when the mechanism is engaged. Or vice versa First, lock the rotating ring (7) and then disengage the mechanism. This avoids accidental desynchronization of the mechanism.
  • Fig. 1-4 the gear train was designed so that when turning the turning ring clockwise, the hour hands jump forward and jump backwards when turning left.
  • Fig. 5 shows the gear train in reverse.
  • the 12-hour change wheel (10) and the 24-hour change wheel (11) are moved directly over the minute train (9).
  • the hour hands move in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. This means that when the turning ring is turned to the right, the hour hands will jump backwards and the left will turn forward.
  • the rotary ring usually has 24 destinations, but in alternative versions may also have more destinations or less.
  • the watch has been designed so that the gear train can also be linked to another display, in particular the date, but also the day of the week, the month or the year.
  • the date jumps one rotation before or after the 24h limit, one day before or after, depending on the direction in which the turn ring was turned.
  • the transmission mechanism in Fig.1 can also be used to directly adjust the date, day of the week, month or year via the rotating ring without being coupled with the time display.
  • the corresponding unit is adapted to the rotary ring, eg. 31 units for the display of the date, as well as the number of teeth on the sprocket and the gear train.
  • FIG.1 Another application of the transmission mechanism in Fig.1 is an integrated alarm clock, which can be adjusted via the rotary ring with a 24-hour display.
  • Figure 6 shows that the turning ring consists of two parts. Of central importance is the rotary ring insert (19), which is fastened by four screws (18). This design allows a quick and easy replacement of the rotary ring insert (19).
  • the rotary insert can be personalized in such a way that the destinations can be put together according to the customer's wishes.
  • the world time clock can contain all important business destinations for a businessman, contain all major stock exchanges for an exchange broker, contain all the islands for an island lover or contain the names of all important golf courses in the world for a golfer.
  • the transmission mechanism in Fig.1 has been designed to be connected to existing movements or to be part of a completely new movement.
  • the mechanism can also be connected to a chronograph movement.
  • the pushers are mounted on the left side of the housing.
  • the transmission mechanism may also be used to operate the chronograph functions by rotating the rotary ring.

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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.Mechanical World Time or GMT watches, there are some, both digital and analog. The most common models with a mechanical movement have an additional hand that allows a second time zone to be read on a 24-hour dial. The disadvantage of such models is the unfamiliar time display of the second pointer, because the learned behavioral pattern is the reading of time on an analog 12h 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 turning ring or as a ring in the dial. The time zone ring contains 24 destinations. This allows the user to read the time simultaneously in 24 time zones. The disadvantage, however, is again that the reading of the individual time zones is complicated and does not correspond to the learned behavior pattern, it is therefore often errors when reading.

Seit ein paar Jahren gibt es auch GMT-Uhren mit einem Drücker, der es ermöglicht den Stundenzeiger durch Drücken im 1h-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 1h-Rhythmus mühsam und langwierig ist.For a few years, there are also GMT watches with a pusher, which allows the hour hand by pressing in 1h-rhythm forward or readjust. Although the analog readability has been improved, but there is the disadvantage that these GMT clocks are not handy and that the sequential change of time in the 1h-rhythm is tedious and tedious.

Eine Anordnung zum Zeigerstellen ist aus DE 2853911 oder DE 1943087 bekannt.An arrangement for pointing is off DE 2853911 or DE 1943087 known.

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:

  • 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.
  • Artisana Horlogere: Diese Uhr soll über ein mechanisches Räderwerk, das sich in einem wasserdichten Gehäuse befindet, angetrieben werden.
The present invention is therefore based on the task of developing the most complete and user-friendly world time clock that ever existed on a mechanical basis. This means the following:
  • Best possible usability: The user must be able to change to any time zone in the simplest and fastest way and be able to read the time there.
  • Best possible readability: the clock must display the time in the set destination according to the learned analogue behavior pattern.
  • Artisana Horlogere: This timepiece will be powered by a mechanical gearing located in a watertight housing.

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 always be displayed, i. There is either a home time or 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 watch has a rotary ring with 24 place names. The place names are listed according to their official deviation to the prime meridian and have an indication of whether there is an official DST (Daylight Saving time) at this location.

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 rotary ring can be rotated both clockwise and in the opposite direction. He snaps into 24 positions according to the time zones. When turning to the right, the hour hands move forward; when turning left, the hour hands move backwards. Optionally, this principle can also be reversed, i. Turning the rotary ring clockwise will cause the hour hands to move backwards and left to move forward.

Der Drehring ist blockierbar, so dass die Zeitzone nicht versehentlich verstellt werden kann.The rotary ring is lockable, so that the time zone can not be accidentally adjusted.

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 rotary ring, the hour hand directly and synchronously adjust to the place located at 12 o'clock on the rotary ring.

Funktionsprinzip:How it works:

Die erfindungsgemässe Lösung dieser Aufgaben ergibt sich aus den Merkmalen in Anspruch 1.The solution according to the invention of these objects results from the features in claim 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)To enable interaction between the rotating ring and the hour hand, a gear train has been designed and developed that can be engaged and disengaged from outside the housing while at the same time ensuring watertightness. (Please refer Figure 6 )

Der Kupplungsvorgang wird über einen Hebel am Gehäuse betätigt. Er wird über eine Vorrichtung wie zum Beispiel ein mit dem Gehäuse verbundenen Hebel geöffnet oder geschlossen.The coupling process is actuated by 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.The lever locks on its shape and the shape of the rotary ring in the closed state, the rotary ring. If the lever is not used to block the rotating ring, this is done by the shape of the pusher.

Ist der Hebel geöffnet, ist der Drehring in beide Richtungen drehbar.When the lever is open, the rotary ring is rotatable 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 pusher 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 rotary ring to 12h. The displayed time corresponds to the place on the rotary 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 in sync with the 12-hour hand, once every 24 hours and has its own number scale, informs the user whether the destination is set, 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.Another innovation is the consideration of the display of summer and winter time (= DST, Daylight Saving Time). All places that introduce a statutory summer or winter time are marked with a symbol on the turntable marked. If summer time is required for a location, the user must set the DST icon for the location to 12 o'clock and the current time of the location will be displayed via the hands.

Verzeichnis der ZeichnungenList of drawings

  • Fig. 1 3D-Ansicht des Uebertragungsmechanismus Fig. 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 on London and indicates the time from 07.30 am.
  • 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 rotary ring can now be rotated 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 turning the rotary ring 3 rasters to the right, thus activating the mechanism of the clock. The clock is set on Moscow and shows a time of 10.30 in the morning.
  • Fig.5 Alternative Konstruktion des Räderwerkes. Beim Rechtsdrehen des Drehrings wird die Zeitanzeige im Gegenuhrzeigersinn bewegt, beim Linksdrehen im Uhrzeigersinn. Figure 5 Alternative construction of the gear train. When turning the rotary ring clockwise, the time display is moved counterclockwise, clockwise when turning counterclockwise.
  • Fig.6 Querschnitt 3H der Uhr. Zeigt wie die Wasserdichtigkeit erreicht wurde, sowie das Prinzip eines Drehrings mit einem austauschbaren Einsatz. Figure 6 Cross section 3H of the clock. Shows how the watertightness was achieved, as well as the principle of a rotary ring with a replaceable insert.
  • Fig.7 Spezieller Drücker mit Querschnitt und Frontschnitt. Figure 7 Special pusher with cross section and front cut.
Detaillierte Funktionsbeschreibung:Detailed functional description:

Der Drehring in Fig.1 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.The turning ring in Fig.1 has a fixed at the bottom, front-toothed gear (6) which drives a vertically mounted wheel (5) in the housing, which in turn drives a coupling wheel (4). The shoots (4,5) are connected by a shaft. The Figure 6 shows that the housing and the gearwheel have been designed so that this vertical wheel (5A) is 'hidden' inside the outside of the housing and is connected to a coupling wheel (4) via a sealed axle (5C). As a result, the waterproofness is achieved. The cap (5B) closes the drive wheel to the outside. The drive wheel (5A) is always connected to the sprocket ring (6).

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. In Fig.2 ist London angewählt und die Zeiger (15,16,17) zeigen eine Zeit von 07.30 Uhr morgens. Fig. 2 shows the starting position. The lever (1) is closed and pushes the trigger (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. In Fig.2 London is dialed and the hands (15,16,17) show a time of 7:30 in the morning.

Fig. 3 zeigt den Einkupplungsmechanismus. Der Hebel (1) der Uhr wird geöffnet. Es ereignen sich folgende Vorgänge:

  • Der Hebel (1) bewegt sich nach aussen.
  • Der Drücker (2) wird freigegeben und durch seine eigene Feder nach aussen gedrückt.
  • Dadurch wird die Blockierung des Drehringes (7) mit seinem Zahnkranz (6) freigegeben.
  • 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".
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Die Minuterie (9) bewegt gleichzeitig ein 12-Stunden-Wechselrad (10) und ein 24-Stunden-Wechselrad (11).
  • 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 (10)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.
Fig. 3 shows the engagement mechanism. The lever (1) of the clock is opened. The following processes occur:
  • The lever (1) moves outwards.
  • The pusher (2) is released and pushed outwards by its own spring.
  • As a result, the blocking of the rotary ring (7) with its sprocket (6) is released.
  • The clutch rocker (3) is pressed by the shift pad spring with one end against the inner part of the pusher (2). If the pusher (2) moves outwards, the clutch rocker (3), depressed by the gearshift pad spring, takes the position "engaged".
  • The other end of the rocker switch engages the clutch drive (4) or the clutch shaft in the first change gear (8). On this shaft is fixedly connected to the outer gear (5), which is in engagement with the spur toothing (6) of the rotary ring.
  • If now the rotary ring is moved, the minute gears (8,9) are moved via the external gear (6) and the drives (4,5). The minuteries in turn drive the hour change wheels (10,11). (please refer Fig. 1 )
  • The minute train (9) simultaneously moves a 12-hour change gear (10) and a 24-hour change gear (11).
  • In the recess of the 12-hour wheel is a pliers-like double spring (= double pliers (12) in Fig. 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 ) so that it engages with its two notches in a drive star (14) with twelve teeth / cuts. This shoot is firmly attached to the quarter tube of any base.
  • When the 12-hour wheel (10) is moved by the mechanism described, the double spring of the pliers (12) will open and the two detents will each move the number of slots corresponding to the number of time zones on the rotary ring. Since the catch is firmly connected to the 12-hour wheel (10), the 24-hour wheel also rotates via the 12-hour 24-hour change wheel. Thus, always the actual local time of the place is displayed, which is located on the rotary ring at 12 o'clock.

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 1h-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 +1h hat. Der Benutzer muss sich also vergewissern, ob Winter- oder Sommerzeit herrscht. Herrscht Sommerzeit, bewegt der Benutzer den Drehring (7) noch einmal nach rechts. Die Uhr würde in diesem Falle 11.30 morgens anzeigen.The rotary ring (7) can be moved in both directions. In the example in Fig. 4 turn the rotary ring (7) to the right until the destination 'Moscow'. Each time you turn, the hour hand (16) and the 24-hour hand (15) move forward at 1 hour intervals. The clock now displays a time in Moscow from 10.30 am. The fine dash to the left of Moscow on the rotary ring indicates that Moscow has a summer time + 1h. The user must therefore make sure that winter or summer time prevails. If summer time prevails, the user moves the rotary ring (7) once more to the right. The clock would display 11:30 in the morning in this case.

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 (1)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) disengaged from engagement with the first change gear (8). The shape and dimensions of the lever (1) and the clutch rocker (3) are chosen so that the blocking of the rotary ring (7) is always lifted only when the mechanism is engaged. Or vice versa First, lock the rotating ring (7) and then disengage the mechanism. This avoids 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).So that when the lever (1), the rotary ring (7) is closed, can not be moved accidentally, a special trigger shape was designed (see Figure 7 ), which has a dual function. On the one hand, the pusher actuates the clutch rocker (3) in Fig. 1-5 and blocked by its shape the gear rim (6).

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-Wechselrad (10) und das 24-Stundenwechselrad (11) direkt über die Minuterie (9) bewegt. Bei dieser Variante bewegen sich die Stundenzeiger im umgekehrten Sinn zur Drehrichtung. D.h. dass beim Rechstdrehen des Drehrings die Stundenzeiger rückwärts springen und beim Linksdrehen vorwärts. Der Drehring hat normalerweise 24 Destinationen, kann aber in alternativen Ausführungen auch mehr Destinationen haben oder weniger.Depending on whether the user views the world in the direction of the South Pole or North Pole, the destinations can be reversed. In Fig. 1-4 the gear train was designed so that when turning the turning ring clockwise, the hour hands jump forward and jump backwards when turning left. Fig. 5 shows the gear train in reverse. By omitting a minute train, the 12-hour change wheel (10) and the 24-hour change wheel (11) are moved directly over the minute train (9). In this variant, the hour hands move in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. This means that when the turning ring is turned to the right, the hour hands will jump backwards and the left will turn forward. The rotary ring usually has 24 destinations, but in alternative versions may also have more destinations or less.

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 has been designed so that the gear train can also be linked to another display, in particular the date, but also the day of the week, the month or the year. When linking the gear train with the date, the date jumps one rotation before or after the 24h limit, one day before or after, depending on the direction in which the turn ring was turned.

Der Uebertragungsmechanismus in Fig.1 kann aber auch dazu verwendet werden, dass über den Drehring 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.1 However, it can also be used to directly adjust the date, day of the week, month or year via the rotating ring without being coupled with the time display. In these applications, the corresponding unit is adapted to the rotary ring, eg. 31 units for the display of the date, as well as the number of teeth on the sprocket and the gear train.

Eine weitere Anwendung des Uebertragungsmechanismus in Fig.1 ist ein integrierter Wecker, der über den Drehring mit einer 24h-Anzeige eingestellt werden kann.Another application of the transmission mechanism in Fig.1 is an integrated alarm clock, which can be adjusted via the rotary 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 die Namen aller wichtigen Golfplätze auf der Welt enthalten. Figure 6 shows that the turning ring consists of two parts. Of central importance is the rotary ring insert (19), which is fastened by four screws (18). This design allows a quick and easy replacement of the rotary ring insert (19). The rotary insert can be personalized in such a way that the destinations can be put together according to the customer's wishes. Depending on the customer's requirements, the world time clock can contain all important business destinations for a businessman, contain all major stock exchanges for an exchange broker, contain all the islands for an island lover or contain the names of all important golf courses in the world for a golfer.

Der Uebertragungmechanismus in Fig.1 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.1 has been designed to be connected to existing movements or to be part of a completely new movement. The mechanism can also be connected to a chronograph movement. The pushers are mounted on the left side of the housing. Alternatively, the transmission mechanism may also be used to operate the chronograph functions by rotating the rotary ring.

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  1. World timepiece with a turning ring (7) for selectively setting a time zone displayed on the turning ring (7), by means of a mechanical transmission system (4, 5, 6, 9)
    - wherein on the bottom side of the turning ring is fastened a gear rim (6), which gear rim drives a drive wheel (5) connected by a shaft to a clutch wheel (4),
    - wherein the turning ring can be turned clockwise as well as counterclockwise,
    - wherein the time display, upon adjustment, is moved by the turning ring (7),
    - wherein the turning ring can be activated or deactivated via a locking device (1, 2),
    - wherein, for the interaction between the turning ring and an hour hand for displaying the hour, a wheel train is arranged and can be activated or deactivated from the outside of a watchcase of the world timepiece, and
    - wherein the timepiece is watertight.
  2. Timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the drive wheel (5) drives at least a motion work (8, 9) which one or more time display wheels (10, 11), notably in rhythm determined by the number of teeth on a star rim (14).
  3. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking device comprises a lever (1), which is able to open/close and/or lock/unlock the turning ring and/or engage/disengage the transmission mechanism.
  4. Timepiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement/disengagement mechanism is provided with a clutch rocker (3).
  5. Timepiece according to claim 4, wherein the shape and size of the lever (1) and of the clutch rocker (3) are chosen such that the locking of the turning ring (7) is only released once the engagement, and such that the disengagement can only happen once the turning ring (7) is locked.
  6. Timepiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the turning ring is locked by a push-piece, which presents a rounded part (2C), for preventing a rotation, and has a boss (2A), for meshing with the gear rim (6).
  7. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the turning ring (7) can be latch-locked in 24 positions in accordance with time zones.
  8. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein a time corresponding to the desired time zone, in the setting of the time zone displayed on the turning ring (7), can be set to the 12 o'clock position.
  9. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the turning ring (7) has a main part and an exchangeable turning ring insert (19).
  10. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein an additional wheel, engaged in a date display, is provided so that, when a 24h-threshold is breached, the date can automatically be advanced or put back by a turning of the turning ring (7).
  11. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the wheel train can be actuated with the turning ring (7), for setting an alarm function and/or for setting minutes and hours and/or for winding a mechanical clock movement and/or a chronograph function.
  12. Timepiece as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein, for the time display, a 12-hour hand and/or a 24-hour hand and/or a daytime disk having at least two daytimes and/or a minute hand and/or a 12-hour disk and/or a 24-hour disk is used.
  13. Timepiece according to any of claims 1, 2, 3, or 12, wherein hour is also displayed on a half-hour rhythm, wherein the number of teeth of the transmission wheels are adapted correspondingly.
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