JP2002357673A - Display member, timepiece dial using it, and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sufficient decorative effect by allowing the expression of a deep decorative pattern even when colored. SOLUTION: This timepiece dial 4 comprises a light transmitting upper decorative layer 14 laminated on a lower decorative layer 13 and a light emitting member 11 arranged on the lower side of the lower decorative layer 13. A pattern decorative pattern part 15 of a radial shape, a concentric circular shape, a lattice shape or the like is provided on the lower surface of the upper decorative layer 13, and the lower decorative layer 13 located on the lower side from the pattern decorative part 15 is colored. Since the pattern decorative part 15 can be seen through the upper decorative layer 14, a deep decorative pattern can be expressed. Further, the pattern decorative part 15 can be colored without being difficult to see by coloring the lower decorative layer 13 located on the lower side from the pattern decorative part 15, and the colored deep decorative pattern can be expressed to provide a sufficient decorative effect.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display member, a timepiece dial using the display member, and an electronic apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a wristwatch, a shaft insertion hole is provided substantially at the center of a timepiece dial, and a pointer shaft is inserted into the shaft insertion hole and protrudes upward. There is a pointer-type one in which hands such as an hour hand and a minute hand are attached, and this hand moves above a timepiece dial to know the time.

As a timepiece dial for such a wristwatch, a watch provided with a decorative layer having light transmittance on a metal plate,
Alternatively, in order to know the time even in a dark place, a light-emitting member is provided, a decorative layer having light transmittance is provided on the upper surface of this light-emitting member, and the light-emitting member emits light in a dark place to illuminate the upper part. is there. In this case, in any of the former and the latter decorative layers, in order to enhance decorativeness, the decorative layer is colored, and either one of the upper and lower surfaces thereof has an Asahi shape, a concentric shape, a lattice shape, or the like. An uneven pattern decoration section is provided.

[0004]

However, in such a timepiece dial, in both the former and the latter, only a single decorative layer is provided on the upper surface of the metal plate or the light emitting member. However, if an uneven pattern decorative portion is provided on the upper surface of the decoration layer, a deep uneven decorative pattern cannot be expressed, and if an uneven pattern decorative portion is provided on the lower surface of the decorative layer, Even if a certain decorative pattern can be expressed, the colored decorative layer makes it difficult to see the decorative pattern portion, and there is a disadvantage that a sufficient decorative effect cannot be obtained.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to be able to express a deep decorative pattern even when colored, and to obtain a sufficient decorative effect.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a display member comprising at least one or more light-transmitting upper decorative layers laminated on a lower decorative layer, wherein the uppermost decorative layer is provided. A display member characterized by providing a pattern decoration portion such as an asahi shape, a concentric shape, or a lattice shape on the lower surface side of the device, and coloring the decoration layer located below the pattern decoration portion. According to the present invention, since two or more decorative layers are laminated, the lower surface side of the uppermost decorative layer, that is, the lower surface of the uppermost decorative layer, or the decorative layer positioned thereunder, has By providing a pattern decorative portion having a shape, concentric shape, lattice shape, etc., it is possible to express a deep decorative pattern, and by coloring a decorative layer located below this pattern decorative portion, a pattern is formed. The decorative portion can be colored without becoming difficult to see, whereby a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and a sufficient decorative effect can be obtained.

In this case, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the decorative layer located below the pattern decorative portion is colored in a different color for each portion, so that each portion has a different color and a depth. Decorative patterns can be expressed, and various colors can be expressed. The invention according to claim 3 is that, by coloring the decoration layer located above the pattern decoration part with a light color, the color of the decoration layer located below the pattern decoration part is colored. On the other hand, the lightly colored color of the decoration layer located above it can be added, so that it hardly affects the appearance of the pattern decoration part. A color can be expressed, and if the two are different colors, a mixed color in which the two colors are mixed can be expressed. Furthermore, the invention described in claim 4 is:
Since the dot-shaped partial decorative portion is provided in the decorative layer located below the pattern decorative portion, the partial decorative portion does not hide the pattern decorative portion, so that the appearance of the pattern decorative portion is improved. The decorative effect by the partial decorative portion can be obtained without affecting the structure.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the lower decorative layer has a light-transmitting property, and at least one of a light emitting member and a solar panel is disposed below the lower decorative layer. Thus, for example, when a light emitting member is arranged, light from the light emitting member passes through each decoration layer in a dark place, so that the upper part can be brightly illuminated.When a solar panel is arranged, external light is emitted in a bright place. Since the light passes through each decoration layer and enters the solar panel, the electromotive force can be stored.
In this case, if the solar panel is of a light transmission type, a light emitting member can be disposed below the solar panel, and thereby both functions can be provided. The invention according to claim 6 can also express a metallic tone by the lower decorative layer having a structure in which a number of fine through holes are formed in a thin metal plate. Furthermore, the invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the lower decorative layer is non-light-transmitting to block light,
When only the decorative property is aimed at without the need for light transmission, a low-priced one can be provided.

The invention described in claim 8 is the first invention.
A timepiece wherein a pointer shaft is inserted into a central portion of the display member described in (1) and a shaft insertion hole protrudes upward, and a pointer attached to an upper portion of the pointer shaft moves above the display member. It is a letter board. According to the present invention, in addition to being able to know the time by the instruction of the hands moving above the display member, it is possible to express a deep decorative pattern by the display member, and the pattern decorative portion is not difficult to see. It can be colored, whereby a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and a sufficient decorative effect can be obtained. Further, an electronic device according to a ninth aspect is characterized in that the display member according to the first aspect is arranged in an equipment case. According to the present invention, since the display member is arranged in the device case, a deep decorative pattern can be expressed by the display member, and the pattern decorative portion can be colored without becoming difficult to see. A colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and a sufficient decorative effect can be obtained.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] A first embodiment of a wristwatch in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing an internal structure of a wristwatch. This wristwatch includes a watch case 1. A watch glass 2 is mounted on an upper part of the watch case 1 via a packing 3, and a watch dial 4 and a watch module 5 are housed inside the watch case 1 in an overlapping state. . A back cover 6 is attached to a lower portion of the watch case 1 via a waterproof ring 7.

The timepiece module 5 has at least an analog function having an analog movement 8 among the analog function and the digital function. The pointer shaft 9 of the analog movement 8 is provided at the center of the timepiece dial 4. It is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 4a from below and protrudes upward, and a hand 10 such as an hour hand, a minute hand, or a second hand is provided above the protruding hand shaft 9.
The hands 10 are configured to move above the timepiece dial 4.

The timepiece dial 4 is a display member.
As shown in the figure, the light emitting member 11 and the decorative member 12 provided on the upper surface of the light emitting member 11 are formed in a flat plate shape, and are disposed above the timepiece module 5. The light emitting member 11 is a planar light emitting body having a structure in which a large number of light emitting diodes are arranged on the lower surface of an EL element or a diffusion plate, or a structure in which light emitting diodes are arranged on the side surface of a light guide plate. It is configured to be emitted almost uniformly. As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative member 12 has a two-layer structure in which a lower decorative layer 13 having a light transmitting property and an upper decorative layer 14 having a light transmitting property are laminated.

The lower decorative layer 13 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin. The lower decorative layer 13 is almost uniformly colored with light transmittance by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment into the material. ing. The upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin, and a pattern decorative portion 15 is provided on a lower surface of the upper decorative layer 14. The pattern decorative portion 15 has a concavo-convex shape such as a concentric shape or a lattice shape in addition to the Asahi shape as shown in FIG. 3, and is formed by printing or etching. In addition, a display portion 16 such as a time character or a mark is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper decorative layer 14.

In such a timepiece dial 4, the decorative member 12 has a two-layer structure in which a light-transmitting lower decorative layer 13 and a light-transmitting upper decorative layer 14 are laminated. Since the pattern decoration portion 15 such as an Asahi shape is provided on the lower surface of the upper decoration layer 14 so as to be colored, in a bright place, the time can be known by the instruction of the pointer 10 and the pattern decoration portion 15 can be obtained through the upper decoration layer 14. 15 can be seen, whereby a deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and since the lower decorative layer 13 located below the pattern decorative portion 15 is colored, the pattern decorative portion 15 is difficult to see. Instead, it can be colored, and thereby a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed.

In the timepiece dial 4, when the light emitting member 11 emits light in a dark place, the light is transmitted to the lower decorative layer 13.
When the transmitted light passes through the upper decorative layer 14 and illuminates the upper part, the patterned decorative portion 15 appears to be colored by the colored lower decorative layer 13. Since a certain decorative pattern can be expressed and the upper part of the upper decorative layer 14 is illuminated, the time can be known by the instruction of the hands 10 even in a dark place.

In a wristwatch using such a timepiece dial 4, even if the timepiece dial 4 is arranged in the watch case 1, the timepiece is passed through the timepiece glass 2 arranged above the timepiece dial 4. Since the dial 4 can be seen, the time can be known well in a bright place or a dark place, and in particular, the colored lower decorative layer 13 and upper decorative layer 1 are colored.
The decorative pattern 15 provided on the lower surface of the fourth element 4 can express a colored and deep decorative pattern, thereby obtaining a sufficient decorative effect.

In the first embodiment, the entire lower decorative layer 13 is substantially uniformly colored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lower decorative layer 13 may be colored in different colors for each concentric portion. good. In this way, as shown in FIG. 4, a concentric color pattern of a different color can be expressed for each part, whereby a variety of colors can be expressed, and a more excellent decorative effect can be obtained. Obtainable.

In the first embodiment, the case where the light emitting member 11 is disposed below the lower decorative layer 13 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, the solar panel 17 may be arranged. In this way, the decorative effect is the same as that of the first embodiment. In addition, particularly in a bright place, external light passes through the upper decorative layer 14 and the lower decorative layer 13 and enters the solar panel 17. The solar panel 17 can generate and store electromotive force by light. In this case, if the solar panel 17 is a transmissive type, the light emitting member 11 may be arranged below the solar panel 17 as shown in FIG. In this way, both functions can be provided, so that the solar panel 17 can store the electromotive force in a bright place, and the light emitting member 11 emits light in a dark place to allow the upper part of the upper decorative layer 14 to be covered. Can be illuminated.

[Second Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG.
A second embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial will be described. The same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
The timepiece dial 20 has a structure in which a dot-shaped partial decorative portion 21 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13.
It has the same structure as the embodiment. That is, the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 21 has a structure in which a material such as ink having light transmittance is provided in the form of dots on the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13 by printing or painting. In addition to expressing light and shade, it expresses a pattern or a picture, for example, a concentric pattern as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The timepiece dial 20 has the same functions and effects as those of the first embodiment, and in particular, the lower decorative layer 13
Is provided on the upper surface of the display device, the shade of color can be expressed according to the dot density of the partial decorative portion 21, and the partial decorative portion 21 can be used as shown in FIG. A concentric pattern or the like, and the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 21
Since the pattern decoration portion 15 is located below the layer 5, the pattern decoration portion 15 does not become difficult to see, so that various decoration effects can be obtained as compared with the first embodiment.

[Third Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG.
A third embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial will be described. Also in this case, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. This timepiece dial 23 has a structure in which a pattern decoration portion 15 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decoration layer 13, and has the same structure as that of the first embodiment except for this. Also in this case, similarly to the first embodiment, the lower decorative layer 13 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin, and is entirely light-transmissive by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment into the material. And is almost uniformly colored. Also, the pattern decoration section 15
Is an uneven pattern such as an Asahi shape, a concentric shape, and a lattice shape, and is formed by printing or etching. Further, the upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin.

According to the timepiece dial 23, the light-transmitting lower decorative layer 13 is colored, and the upper surface of the colored lower decorative layer 13 has a pattern such as an Asahi shape, a concentric circle, or a lattice shape. Since the decorative portion 15 is provided, the first
As in the embodiment, the pattern decoration portion 15 can be seen through the upper decoration layer 14 in a bright place, and light from the light emitting member 11 transmits through the lower decoration layer 13 in a dark place, and the transmitted light is transmitted through the upper decoration layer 14. Illuminates the area above it, so that it is possible to express a colored and deep decorative pattern in a bright or dark place, and also to know the time by the instruction of the hands 10.

In the third embodiment, FIG.
As in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
3 may be colored in different colors for each concentric part,
Also, as in the second embodiment shown in FIG.
A dot-shaped partial decorative portion 21 may be provided on the lower surface of 3.
By doing so, the concentric pattern can be expressed as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. When the decorative portion 21 is provided, the shading of the color can also be expressed according to the density of the dots, so that more various decorative effects can be obtained.

In the first to third embodiments, the case where the upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent colorless sheet has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By painting or mixing a pigment into the material, it may be colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance. In this way, the lightly colored color of the upper decorative layer 14 can be added to the colored color of the lower decorative layer 13 without substantially affecting the appearance of the pattern decorative portion 15. For example, if both are of the same color system, a dark color can be expressed, and if they are different colors, a mixed color in which the two colors are mixed can be expressed.

[Fourth Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG.
A fourth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial will be described. Also in this case, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. The timepiece dial 25 uses a metal thin plate 26 as a lower decorative layer, and the fine through hole 2 is formed in the metal thin plate 26.
7 are formed, and a dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28 is provided on the upper surface of the thin metal plate 26 to be colored. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

That is, the metal sheet 26 serving as the lower decorative layer
Is made of metal such as stainless steel and has a thickness of 0.1
As shown in FIG. 9, many fine through holes 27 are formed. These through holes 27 are formed in the metal sheet 26.
By providing a mask portion on both upper and lower surfaces of the metal plate 26, and etching the metal thin plate 26 from both upper and lower surfaces through the mask portion,
The hole diameter is smaller than the thickness of the thin metal plate 26 and is formed to have substantially the same size in the vertical direction. Further, the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28 has a structure in which a material such as an ink having light transmittance is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13 by printing or painting in a dot shape, thereby coloring the metal thin plate 26, In addition to expressing the light and shade of the color in accordance with the dot density, it expresses a pattern or a picture, for example, a concentric pattern as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

In such a timepiece dial 25, the pattern decorative portion 15 appears to be concentrically colored by the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28 through the upper decorative layer 14 in a bright place, and the light emitting member 11 is darkened in a dark place. When the light is emitted, the light passes through a large number of through holes 27 of the metal thin plate 26 as the lower decorative layer, and when the transmitted light passes through the upper decorative layer 14 and illuminates the upper part, the dot-shaped partial decoration is formed. Since the pattern decorative portion 15 appears concentrically colored by the portion 28, it is possible to express a colored and deep decorative pattern in a dark place or a bright place, and also to know the time by the instruction of the hands 10. . In this case, since the through hole 27 of the metal thin plate 26 as the lower decorative layer is formed to have a hole diameter smaller than the thickness of the metal thin plate 26, even if a large number of through holes 27 are formed in the metal thin plate 26, 27 is inconspicuous, and a metal tone can be expressed by the thin metal plate 26 as the lower decorative layer.

In the fourth embodiment, the upper decorative layer 14 may be colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance by printing or painting, or by mixing a pigment in the material. By doing so, the upper decorative layer 15 is not affected by the color of the dot decorative section 28 provided on the thin metal plate 26 as the lower decorative layer, without substantially affecting the appearance of the pattern decorative section 15. Since the lightly colored color of the layer 14 can be added, for example, if both are the same color system, a dark color can be expressed, and if both are different colors, the two colors are mixed. The combined color can be expressed.

In the fourth embodiment, the metal sheet 2
6 are formed in the vertical direction with a hole diameter of substantially the same size in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG.
May be formed as shown in FIG. That is, the through-hole 30 of the modified example shown in FIG. 10 is provided with mask portions having different shapes from each other on the upper and lower surfaces of the metal thin plate 26, and by etching the metal thin plate 26 from both the upper and lower surfaces via these mask portions, The hole diameter of the hole 30a located on the upper surface side of the thin metal plate 26 is formed smaller than the hole diameter of the hole 30b located on the lower surface side of the thin metal plate 26. In this case, the shape of the hole 30a on the upper surface (for example, a shape such as a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon) and the shape of the hole 30b on the lower surface may be the same or different. Is also good.

According to the thin metal plate 26 in which the through holes 30 are formed, the hole diameter of the hole portion 30a located on the upper surface side can be formed smaller than that of the fourth embodiment. 30 can be made less noticeable, and since the hole diameter of the hole 30b located on the lower surface side is large, light from the light emitting member 11 can be sufficiently taken in by the hole 30b on the lower surface side. Accordingly, a sufficient amount of illuminance can be obtained even if the hole 30a on the upper surface is small, so that the upper part of the upper decorative layer 14 can be brightly illuminated.

Further, the through hole 3 of the modification shown in FIG.
1 is to provide mask portions having different shapes on both upper and lower surfaces of the thin metal plate 26, and to etch the thin metal plate 26 from both upper and lower surfaces via the mask portions, thereby forming the holes 31b located on the lower surface side of the thin metal plate 26. A plurality of (three in the figure) holes 31a located on the upper surface side of the thin metal plate 26 are formed in a corresponding size. According to the thin metal plate 26 in which such a through hole 31 is formed, in addition to the same operation and effect as the case where the above described through hole 30 is formed,
In particular, the upper hole 31a corresponding to the lower hole 31b.
By simply changing the number, the amount of transmitted light can be changed, thereby changing the illuminance.

Fifth Embodiment Next, referring to FIG. 12, a fifth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.
An embodiment will be described. Also in this case, FIGS.
The same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The timepiece dial 35 includes a light-transmitting intermediate decorative layer 3 between the lower decorative layer 13 and the upper decorative layer 14.
6 has a three-layer structure in which the light emitting member 11 is arranged below the lower decorative layer 13.

In this case, the intermediate decorative layer 36 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin,
Alternatively, by mixing a pigment into the material, the whole is almost uniformly colored with light transmittance. The upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent colorless sheet made of a synthetic resin, as in the first embodiment, and a pattern decorative portion 15 is provided on the lower surface thereof. The pattern decorative portion 15 is also an uneven pattern such as an Asahi shape, a concentric shape, and a lattice shape, and is formed by printing or etching. The lower decorative layer 13 is also a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin, as in the first embodiment, and has a light transmitting property as a whole by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment into the material. It is almost uniformly colored.

According to such a timepiece dial 35, similarly to the first embodiment, a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and in particular, a colored intermediate decorative layer 36 under the pattern decorative portion 15 is provided. And the colored lower decorative layer 13 is disposed, so that the lower decorative layer 13
Since the colored color of the intermediate decorative layer 36 can be added, for example, if both are of the same color, a dark color can be expressed without affecting the appearance of the pattern decorative portion 15 at all, and they can be different. If it is a color, a mixed color in which the two colors are mixed can be expressed.

In the fifth embodiment, the decorative pattern 15 is provided on the lower surface of the upper decorative layer 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative pattern 15 may be provided on the upper surface of the intermediate decorative layer 36. . Further, the intermediate decorative layer 36 has a structure in which a transparent or translucent colorless sheet, or a sheet obtained by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment with a material, is colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance. If so, the pattern decorative portion 15 may be provided on the lower surface of the intermediate decorative layer 36 or the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13. Even with this configuration,
In addition to the same functions and effects as the fifth embodiment,
A deep decorative pattern can be expressed.

[Sixth Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG. 13, there will be described a sixth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.
An embodiment will be described. In this case, the same parts as those of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. The timepiece dial 40 has a structure in which a dot-shaped partial decoration portion 41 is provided on the upper surface of an intermediate decoration layer 36, and has the same structure as that of the fifth embodiment except for this. That is, the dot-shaped partial decoration portion 41 has a structure in which a material such as a light-transmissive ink is provided in the form of dots on the upper surface of the intermediate decoration layer 36 by printing or painting. In addition to expressing light and shade of color, it expresses a concentric pattern like a pattern or a picture, for example, as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The timepiece dial 40 has the same functions and effects as those of the fifth embodiment.
Is provided with a dot-shaped partial decorative portion 41 on the upper surface of the device, so that the density of the color can be expressed in accordance with the dot density of the partial decorative portion 41, and the partial decorative portion 41 can be used to form a concentric pattern or the like. Since the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 41 is located in a lower layer than the pattern decorative portion 15, the pattern decorative portion 15 is not difficult to see, so that it has a wider variety of colors than the fifth embodiment. A decorative effect can be obtained.

In the sixth embodiment, the dot-shaped partial decoration portion 41 is provided on the upper surface of the intermediate decoration layer 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lower surface of the intermediate decoration layer 36 or the lower decoration layer 13 may be provided. The partial decorative portion 41 may be provided on the upper surface or the lower surface. Also in this case, if the pattern decorative portion 15 is located on the upper layer side than the partial decorative portion 41, the pattern decorative portion 15 is moved to the upper surface or the lower surface of the intermediate decorative layer 36, or similarly to the modification of the fifth embodiment. It may be provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13. Even with such a configuration, the same operational effects as in the sixth embodiment can be obtained.

In the fifth and sixth embodiments and their modifications, the case where the upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent colorless sheet has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 14 may be colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance by printing or painting, or by mixing a pigment into the material. In this way, the lightly colored color of the upper decorative layer 14 is added to the composite color of the lower decorative layer 13 and the intermediate decorative layer 36 without substantially affecting the appearance of the pattern decorative portion 15. For example, if the three persons are of the same color system, a deeper color can be expressed.
It is possible to express a mixed color in which the colors of the people are mixed.

[Seventh Embodiment] Referring to FIG. 14, a seventh embodiment in which the display member according to the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.
An embodiment will be described. Also in this case, the same parts as those in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. This timepiece dial 45 has a structure in which a metal thin plate 26 having a large number of fine through holes 27 formed therein is used as a lower decorative layer, similarly to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. It has the same structure as.

That is, the metal sheet 26 as the lower decorative layer
Is made of metal such as stainless steel, has a thickness of about 0.1 mm, and has many fine through holes 27 formed therein, as in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. These through holes 27
Is formed to have a hole diameter smaller than the thickness of the metal sheet 26 and to have substantially the same size in the vertical direction. The intermediate decorative layer 36 is a transparent or translucent sheet made of a synthetic resin, and is entirely uniformly colored with light transmittance by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment into the material. I have. The upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent colorless sheet made of a synthetic resin, as in the fifth embodiment, and a pattern decorative portion 15 is provided on the lower surface thereof. This pattern decoration part 15 also has an Asahi shape, a concentric shape,
It is an uneven pattern such as a lattice shape, and is formed by printing or etching.

In such a timepiece dial 45, the pattern decorative portion 15 appears to be colored by the intermediate decorative layer 36 through the upper decorative layer 14 in a bright place, and the light emitting member 1 in a dark place.
When 1 emits light, the light passes through a large number of through holes 27 of the metal sheet 26 as the lower decorative layer, and the transmitted light passes through the intermediate decorative layer 36 and the upper decorative layer 14 to illuminate the upper part. At this time, since the pattern decorative portion 15 looks colored by the intermediate decorative layer 36, it is possible to express a colored and deep decorative pattern in a dark place or a bright place, and
The time can also be known by the instruction of the pointer 10. In this case, the through hole 27 of the metal sheet 26 as the lower decorative layer is
Since the hole diameter is formed smaller than the thickness of the metal thin plate 26, even if a large number of through holes 27 are formed in the metal thin plate 26, the through holes 27 are inconspicuous, and the metal tone is reduced by the metal thin plate 26 as the lower decorative layer. Can be expressed.

In the seventh embodiment, the metal sheet 2
6, the through holes 27 are formed to have substantially the same hole diameter in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fourth hole 27 shown in FIG.
As in the modification of the embodiment, the through-hole 30 is formed such that the hole diameter of the hole 30a located on the upper surface side of the thin metal plate 26 is smaller than the hole diameter of the hole 30b located on the lower surface side of the thin metal plate 26.
The hole 31b located on the lower surface side of the thin metal plate 26, similarly to the modification of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG.
May be a through-hole 31 formed in a size corresponding to a plurality of holes 31a located on the upper surface side of the thin metal plate 26. Even with such a configuration, in addition to the same operation and effect as the seventh embodiment, there are also the same operation and effect as the above-described modified examples.

Also in the seventh embodiment, FIG.
As in the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a dot-shaped partial decorative portion 41 may be provided on the upper or lower surface of the intermediate decorative layer 36 or on the upper surface of the metal thin plate 26 as the lower decorative layer. With such a configuration, it is possible to express light and shade of color in accordance with the dot density of the partial decorative portion 41, and it is also possible to express a concentric pattern or the like by the partial decorative portion 41, Since the partial decorative portion 41 is located in a lower layer than the pattern decorative portion 15, the pattern decorative portion 15 does not become difficult to see, so that a decorative effect of various colors can be obtained as compared with the seventh embodiment.

Further, in the above-described seventh embodiment and its modifications, the case where the upper decorative layer 14 is a transparent or translucent colorless sheet has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance by coating, coating, or mixing a pigment with the material. By doing so, the pattern decoration unit 1
5 with little effect on the appearance of
Or the composite color of this color and the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 41 can be added with a lightly colored color of the upper decorative layer 14, so that, for example, if these are of the same color system, In this case, a deeper color can be expressed, and if these are different colors, a mixed color can be expressed.

In the fifth to seventh embodiments and their modifications, the three-layer structure in which the one-layer intermediate decoration layer 36 is provided between the lower decoration layer 13 and the upper decoration layer 14 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a multi-layer structure of four or more layers may be used, for example, by configuring the intermediate decoration layer with a plurality of layers. Even with such a multilayer structure, in addition to the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments and the modifications thereof, in particular, with the multilayer structure, a more abundant combination can be achieved, and various decorative effects can be obtained. be able to.

Further, in the above-described second to seventh embodiments and their modifications, the case where the light emitting member 11 is disposed below the lower decorative layer 13 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. As in the modification of the first embodiment, the light emitting member 1
Instead of 1, a solar panel 17 may be arranged. In this way, since external light passes through the upper decorative layer 14 and the lower decorative layer 13 and enters the solar panel 17 in a bright place, the incident light causes the solar panel 17 to generate and store an electromotive force. Can be. Also in this case, if the solar panel 17 is a transmissive type, the light emitting member 11 may be arranged below the solar panel 17 as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In this way, both functions can be provided, so that the solar panel 17 can store the electromotive force in a bright place, and the light emitting member 11 emits light in a dark place to allow the upper part of the upper decorative layer 14 to be covered. Can be illuminated.

[Eighth Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG. 15, an eighth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.
An embodiment will be described. In this case, FIGS.
The same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The timepiece dial 50 uses a non-light-transmitting metal plate 51 that blocks light as a lower decorative layer, and a dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28 is provided on the upper surface of the metal plate 51 for coloring. 14 is provided with a pattern decorative portion 15 on the lower surface, and does not include the light emitting member 11 and the solar panel 17. In this case, the dot-shaped partial decoration portion 2
Reference numeral 8 denotes a structure in which a material such as ink having optical transparency is provided in the form of dots on the upper surface of the lower decorative layer 13 by printing or painting, similarly to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. And expresses the shading of the color in accordance with the dot density, and expresses a concentric pattern, for example, as in the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4.

In such a timepiece dial 50, as in the first embodiment, the time can be known in accordance with the instruction of the hands 10 in a bright place, and the pattern decorative portion 15 can be seen through the upper decorative layer 14. Thereby, a deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and the dot decorative part 28 provided on the metal plate 51 which is a lower decorative layer located below the pattern decorative part 15 has the pattern decorative part. Since the patterns 15 are concentrically colored, the pattern decorative portion 15 can be colored without being difficult to see, so that a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed. In addition, since the timepiece dial 50 is not provided with the light-emitting member 11 or the solar panel 17, it cannot perform the light-emitting function or the solar function, but does not require light transmissivity and is intended only for decorativeness. If so, a low-priced product can be provided.

In the eighth embodiment, the non-light-transmitting metal plate 51 is used as the lower decorative layer.
Has been described with reference to a two-layer structure in which the upper decorative layer 14 is laminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. A three-layer structure provided with 36 may be used. In this case,
It is not always necessary to provide the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28, and the intermediate decorative layer 36 may be merely colored. Even in such a structure, as in the eighth embodiment, it is possible to know the time in a bright place, and to express a colored and deep decorative pattern without making the pattern decorative portion 15 difficult to see. Also in this case, the intermediate decoration layer may have a multilayer structure of four or more layers including a plurality of layers.

Also, in the eighth embodiment, the upper decorative layer 14 may be colored with a light color having sufficient light transmittance by printing, painting, or mixing a pigment into the material. In this manner, the upper decorative layer is not affected by the color of the dot-shaped partial decorative portion 28 on the metal plate 51 or the color of the intermediate decorative layer 36 without substantially affecting the appearance of the pattern decorative portion 15. Since 14 lightly colored colors can be added, for example, if they are the same color system, a dark color can be expressed, and if they are different colors, those colors are mixed. Mixed colors can be expressed. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial or a wristwatch is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to various electronic devices such as a mobile phone, an electronic organizer, and a mobile terminal. The present invention can be applied to a display member to be used, and also to various electronic devices in which such a display member is arranged in a device case.

[0052]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, at least one or more light-transmitting upper decorative layers are laminated on the lower decorative layer, and the uppermost decorative layer is formed. A decorative pattern with an Asahi shape, concentric shape, lattice shape, etc. is provided on the lower surface side of the layer, that is, on the lower surface of the uppermost decorative layer or on the lower decorative layer, so that a deep decorative pattern is expressed. In addition, by coloring the decoration layer located below the pattern decoration part, the pattern decoration part can be colored without becoming difficult to see, thereby expressing a colored and deep decorative pattern. Can be
A sufficient decorative effect can be obtained.

In this case, the decorative layer located below the pattern decorative portion is colored differently for each portion,
A deep decorative pattern can be expressed by different colors for each part, and a variety of colors can be expressed. In addition, by coloring the decoration layer located above the pattern decoration portion with a light color, it is possible to add the lightly colored color of the upper decoration layer to the colored color of the lower decoration layer. Since it is possible to do so, it has little effect on the appearance of the pattern decoration part. For example, if both are the same color system, a dark color can be expressed, and if both are different colors, a mixed color where both colors are mixed Can be expressed. Furthermore, by providing a dot-shaped partial decorative portion in the decorative layer located below the pattern decorative portion, the partial decorative portion does not hide the pattern decorative portion, and thus affects the appearance of the pattern decorative portion. The decorative effect of the partial decorative portion can also be obtained without the need.

Further, since the lower decorative layer has a light transmitting property and at least one of the light emitting member and the solar panel is disposed below the lower decorative layer, for example, when the light emitting member is disposed, Since the light from the light-emitting member passes through each decoration layer in a dark place, it can be brightly illuminated above,
Further, when the solar panel is arranged, external light passes through each decoration layer and enters the solar panel in a bright place, so that the electromotive force can be stored. In this case, if the solar panel is a light-transmitting type, the light emitting member can be disposed below the solar panel, thereby performing both functions.
Further, since the lower decorative layer has a structure in which a number of fine through holes are formed in a thin metal plate, a metallic tone can be expressed. In addition, since the lower decorative layer is non-light-transmitting, which blocks light, a low-cost material can be provided when only decorativeness is required without requiring light-transmitting property.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a shaft insertion hole into which the pointer shaft is inserted and protrudes upward is provided at the center portion of the display member according to the first aspect, and is mounted on the upper portion of the pointer shaft. By moving the pointer above the display member,
In addition to being able to know the time by the instruction of the hands, it is possible to express a deep decorative pattern by the display member, and it is possible to color the pattern decorative portion without making it difficult to see, so that it is colored and deep A decorative pattern can be expressed, and a sufficient decorative effect can be obtained. Further, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the display member according to the first aspect is disposed in the device case, a deep decorative pattern can be expressed by the display member, and the pattern decorative portion can be formed. Coloring can be performed without making it difficult to see, whereby a colored and deep decorative pattern can be expressed, and a sufficient decorative effect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing an internal structure of a first embodiment of a wristwatch in which a display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the timepiece dial of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the timepiece dial of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top view of a timepiece dial according to a modification of the first embodiment in which the lower decorative layer of FIG. 2 is colored with different colors for each concentric portion.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a modification of the first embodiment in which a solar panel is arranged below a lower decorative layer instead of the light emitting member of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing another modification in which a light emitting member is arranged below the solar panel of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a second embodiment in which the display member of the invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a third embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a fourth embodiment in which the display member of the invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a modified example of a through hole of a metal thin plate as a lower decorative layer in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing another modification of the through hole of the metal thin plate as the lower decorative layer in FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a fifth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a sixth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a seventh embodiment in which the display member of the invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing an eighth embodiment in which the display member of the present invention is applied to a timepiece dial.

FIG. 16 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a modification of the timepiece dial according to the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 15;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wristwatch case 2 Watch glass 4, 20, 23, 25, 35, 40, 45, 50 Clock face plate 4a Shaft insertion hole 5 Clock module 8 Analog movement 9 Pointer shaft 10 Pointer 11 Light emitting member 13 Lower decorative layer 14 Upper decoration Layer 15 Pattern decorative part 17 Solar panel 21, 28, 41 Dot-shaped partial decorative part 26 Metal thin plate 27, 30, 31 Fine through hole 36 Intermediate decorative layer 51 Metal plate

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A display member comprising at least one upper decorative layer having light transmittance on a lower decorative layer, wherein a lower surface side of the uppermost decorative layer has an Asahi shape and a concentric circle. A display member provided with a pattern decoration portion such as a shape and a lattice shape, and coloring the decoration layer positioned below the pattern decoration portion. 2. The display member according to claim 1, wherein the decoration layer located below the pattern decoration portion is colored differently for each portion. 3. The display member according to claim 1, wherein the decoration layer located above the pattern decoration portion is colored in a light color. 4. The display member according to claim 1, wherein a dot-shaped partial decorative portion is provided on the decorative layer located below the pattern decorative portion. . 5. The lower decorative layer has a light-transmitting property, and at least one of a light emitting member and a solar panel is disposed below the lower decorative layer. ~
5. The display member according to any one of 4. 6. The display member according to claim 5, wherein the lower decorative layer has a structure in which a number of fine through holes are formed in a thin metal plate. 7. The display member according to claim 1, wherein said lower decorative layer is non-light-transmitting for blocking light. 8. A display device according to claim 1, wherein a pointer shaft is inserted into a central portion of the display member, and a shaft insertion hole protruding upward is provided, and a pointer attached to an upper portion of the pointer shaft extends above the display member. A dial for a watch characterized by moving hands. 9. An electronic device, wherein the display member according to claim 1 is arranged in a device case.