JP2005106520A - Wrist watch - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wrist watch capable of imparting many functions while reducing a size, excellent in portability and an attaching property, and precluded from falling off in attaching and detaching. <P>SOLUTION: This wrist watch 100 of the present invention has a main part 110, and a band part 120 connected to the main part. The main part has a plurality of main blocks 111, 112, 113, the plurality of main blocks are connected each other in a configuration allowing selection between a stored condition and an extended condition, the plurality of main blocks are arranged to be overlapped each other under the stored condition, and the plurality of main blocks are arranged to be juxtaposed in parallel each other under the extended condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a wristwatch, and more particularly to a wristwatch structure suitable as a multi-function timepiece to which various functions are added.

In general, a wristwatch includes a main body portion constituted by a timepiece main body and a band portion connected thereto, and is used in a state of being fixed to an arm by the band portion. The structure of the band part is such that a pair of band pieces can be connected to each other using a connecting tool such as a beautiful tablet, the one piece of the band piece is configured to be stretchable, and the three-fold type folding. Those equipped with possible opening and closing tools are known.
On the other hand, there is an attempt to make a wristwatch multifunctional, and a wristwatch provided with a measurement function for measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and the like, and a communication function provided are known (the following non-patent documents 1 and 2). And Patent Document 1).
Wristomo information site (http://www.wristomo.com/top.html) "Future the SF Technology Japan Now Watch Type Communication Equipment (" Ultra Seven "etc.)" Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun August 19, 2003 Edition JP 2002-84575 A

  However, in the wristwatch described above, since the area and volume of the main body are limited to ensure wearability and design, even when various functions are added, there is a large space limitation. There is a problem that there is a limit to the functions that can be added. In addition, when various functions are added, the operation input unit becomes complicated due to the above-mentioned space restrictions, or the display information increases, so that the operation becomes difficult or the display becomes difficult to visually recognize. However, there is a problem that the usability becomes worse.

  In addition, when using a band part that can be connected to a pair of band pieces with a connecting tool in a wristwatch, the attachment / detachment operation must be performed with one hand other than the arm to be worn. There is a risk of dropping the watch. Similarly, in the wristwatch-type mobile phone shown in Non-Patent Document 1, the portion corresponding to the wristwatch body and the portion corresponding to the wristwatch band are both formed of a thick rigid body and correspond to the band. Since the portion to be attached is detachable, the attachment to the arm is insufficient, and there is a risk of dropping the device during attachment / detachment.

  Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the problem is that it can be miniaturized and can add many functions, and is excellent in portability and wearability, and it can be dropped at the time of attachment / detachment. The object is to provide a wristwatch that does not let you.

  The wristwatch of the present invention has a main body part and a band part connected to the main body part, the main body part has a plurality of main body blocks, and the plurality of main body blocks are in a stored state and an extended state. The plurality of main body blocks are arranged so as to overlap each other in the retracted state, and the plurality of main body blocks are arranged in parallel in the extended state. It is characterized by being.

  According to this invention, the main body part connected to the band part has a plurality of main body blocks, and it is possible to select a storage state in which these main body blocks are arranged so as to overlap each other and an extended state in which the main body blocks are arranged in parallel The main body part can be reduced in size by housing the main body block, and the main body part can be expanded by extending the main body part and arranging a plurality of main body blocks in parallel. Therefore, various functions can be added to the main body, and the area of the operation input surface and the display area can be sufficiently secured. Moreover, since the tightening state by the band part can be loosened by releasing the stored state of the main body part, the band part can be loosened, so that it is not necessary to remove the band part at the time of attachment / detachment. The risk of dropping the watch is also eliminated.

  In this invention, it is preferable that the said band is connected to the edge part of the said main body block arrange | positioned at the both ends of the said main body part in the said expansion | extension state, respectively. Thereby, when the main body portion is in the extended state, the length in the circumferential direction constituted by the main body portion and the band can be maximized, so that the wristwatch can be attached and detached more easily.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that three or more odd-numbered main body blocks are sequentially connected to each other in a foldable manner, and a pair of the main body blocks disposed at both ends in the extended state are connected to the band. According to this, three or more odd-numbered body blocks are sequentially connected to the opposite side so as to be foldable. For example, the three body blocks are configured in a three-fold shape so that the body portion and the band portion Without changing the connection state, the connecting portion of the main body block of the main body portion in the housed state is rotated and widened while being attached to the arm, so that it is possible to shift to the extended state very easily.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the plurality of main body blocks are connected to each other so as to be extendable and contractable by a nested structure or a sliding structure. According to this, since the other main body block can be inserted into and stored in one main body block, the main body portion can be made compact, and the other main body block can be pulled out from one main body block and widened easily. It becomes possible to move to.

  In this invention, it is preferable to have a display part in the surface part of the said main body block which can be visually recognized from the outside when it is in the said accommodation state. According to this, by providing a display portion that can be visually recognized from the outside in the storage state, it is possible to display a time display or the like as in a normal wristwatch. In this case, the display unit may be provided in the main body block exposed to the outside in the housed state, and the opening and window are provided in the block exposed to the outside, and the above-described through the opening and window are used. The display unit may be configured to be visible. For example, when the main body block is configured in a frame shape having an opening, the display unit may be configured to be visible through the opening inside the frame.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the plurality of main body blocks include an operation input block including an operation input unit and a display block including a display body. According to this, various input operations can be performed and the screen display can be visually recognized. Here, it is desirable that the operation input means of the operation input block and the display body of the display block are configured to be hidden inside in the stored state.

  In this invention, it is preferable to have an engagement holding means for holding the storage state. According to this, since the storage state can be held by the engagement holding means, the wristwatch can be carried without any trouble. Here, as the engagement holding means, as will be described later, there is one having a lock mechanism that holds the storage state and a release operation means such as a lock release button that can release the lock state by the lock mechanism. It is done. Moreover, the engagement holding means which can hold | maintain an engagement state lightly to such an extent that it can cancel | release by the normal wearer's operating force, for example, a snap engagement structure and a magnetic adsorption structure, may be sufficient.

  Next, an embodiment of a wristwatch according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a storage state of the wristwatch 100 of the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an intermediate state between the extended state and the storage state, and FIG. It is a schematic perspective view shown.

  The wristwatch 100 includes a main body part 110 and a band part 120. The main body 110 has a structure in which a plurality of main body blocks are connected. That is, the 1st main body block 111, the 2nd main body block 112, and the 3rd main body block 113 are connected so that rotation is possible sequentially. All the main body blocks are connected by hinge joint or the like. When the main body 110 is in the stored state as shown in FIG. 1, the display screen of the display body 112b corresponding to the above-described display section can be visually recognized as in the case of a normal wristwatch. For example, time information such as time is displayed. Visible. In the extended state shown in FIG. 3, the main body 110 has the first main body block 111 and the third main body block 113 arranged at both ends connected to the band section 120. The band unit 120 may be configured to be detachable by a connecting device such as a beautiful tablet as in the case of a normal wristwatch band, or a foldable opening / closing tool (for example, a three-fold shape similar to that of the main body unit 110). Or an opening / closing tool) or the like. However, in the present embodiment, the main body 110 is configured to be extendable and retractable as will be described later. Therefore, when the storage state of the main body 110 is released as shown in FIGS. Since it becomes possible, it may be configured as a single simple band connecting both ends of the main body 110 as in the illustrated example.

  On the surface of the first main body block 111, an operation input unit 111a such as an operation button is configured. The first main body block 111 corresponds to the operation input block. The second main body block 112 is provided with a display body (liquid crystal display panel) 112a, and a display screen is formed on the surface thereof. The second body block 112 is provided with the display body 112b on the surface opposite to the display screen of the display body 112a. The second main body block 112 corresponds to the display block. Further, the third main body block 113 is configured in a frame shape, and the inside of the frame is an opening 113a.

  A sound input means 111b such as a microphone is built in the end of the first main body block 111 on the band connection side (the side opposite to the connection side of the second main body block 112). Also, an audio output means 113b such as a speaker is built in the end of the third main body block 113 on the band connection side (the side opposite to the connection side of the second main body block 112).

  The first main body block 111 and the second main body block 112 are at least a posture (storage state) in which the display screen of the display body 112a shown in FIG. 1 and the operation surface are closed facing each other, and the display screen shown in FIG. And a posture (extension state) in which the operation surface is arranged in parallel with each other. Further, the second main body block 112 and the third main body block 113 are at least in a state where the display screen of the display body 112a shown in FIG. It is comprised so that rotation between the display screen shown and the attitude | position (extension | stretching state) where the frame-shaped structure or the opening part was located in parallel is comprised.

  In the present embodiment, in the storage state illustrated in FIG. 1, the first main body block 111, the second main body block 112, and the third main body block 113 are alternately overlapped (in a three-fold shape) and overlapped with each other. Therefore, the main body 110 has a compact structure and can be used as a normal wristwatch. In this stored state, the display body 112b is visible through the opening 113a of the third main body block 113, so that the time display, the incoming call display, and the like are visible by the display body 112b. Here, even in the housed state, the sound output means 113b provided in the third main body block 113 is exposed, so that sound can be output from here. Further, in the housed state, the voice input unit 111b is covered with the second main body block 112, whereby the voice input unit 111b can be protected.

  In addition, since the engagement between the first body block 111 and the second body block 112 is released by pressing the lock release buttons 112c provided on both sides of the end of the second body block 112 from both sides, Each body block can be opened as shown in FIG. In the intermediate state shown in FIG. 2, although it is difficult to use as a mobile phone, for example, it is possible to send and receive e-mails and to enter the contents of e-mail transmissions. At this time, you may hold | maintain the 2nd main body block 112 and the 3rd main body block 113 in the overlapping state by the engaging part etc. which are mentioned later. In this state, when the retracted state is released, the length of the body portion 110 and the band portion 120 in the circumferential direction becomes longer, so that attachment / detachment (attachment / detachment to / from the arm) can be performed. Become.

  By further opening each main body block from the state shown in FIG. 2, it is possible to shift to the extended state shown in FIG. In the extended state shown in FIG. 3, the main body 110 is elongated in the parallel direction of the main body blocks, so that the distance between the audio input means 111 b and the audio output means 113 b can be increased. Therefore, the voice input unit 111b can be brought close to the mouth, and the voice output unit 113b can be brought close to the ear, so that a call is facilitated.

  FIG. 4 is a side view (a) of the storage state showing the structure of the main body 110 in more detail, a partial sectional view (b) showing the lock mechanism, and a side view (c) showing the state when the lock state is released. is there.

  The locking mechanism is configured such that the engaging member 111c provided at the end of the first body block 111 and the engaging member 112d provided in the second body block 112 are engaged with each other. The two main body blocks 112 are configured to be held in the overlapping state shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the engaging member 111 c is a hook-like (hook-like) protrusion, and is introduced through the opening 112 f (see FIGS. 1 and 3) of the second main body block 112. The engaging member 112d is adapted to engage with an engaging member 111c introduced into the second main body block 112 through the opening 112f. A part of the engaging member 112d protrudes from the side portion of the second main body block 112, and constitutes the lock release button 112c. An elastic member 112e formed of a coil spring or the like is interposed between the pair of engaging members 112d, and the pair of engaging members 112d are urged by the elastic members 112e in a direction to engage with the engaging members 111c. Yes.

  In the above locking mechanism, when the first main body member 111 and the second main body member 112 are folded, the engaging member 111c is introduced into the second main body block 112 through the opening 112f and resists the elastic force of the elastic member 112e. As a result, the first main body member 111 and the second main body member 112 are kept folded.

  When the first main body member 111 and the second main body member 112 are in the folded state, the elastic member 112e is compressed by pressing the lock release button 112c as described above, and the engaging member 112d is engaged with the engaging member 111c. Since the engaged state is released, the first main body member 111 and the second main body member 112 are opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the second main body block 112 is provided with an engaging portion 112g, the third main body block 113 is provided with an engaging portion 113g, and the engaging portions 112g and 113g are engaged (fitted). ), The second main body block 112 and the third main body block 113 are held in an overlapped state. The engaging structure of the engaging portions 112g and 113g may be snap-engaged to maintain the engaged state, or may be attracted and held by magnetic force. Here, the end of the first main body block 111 on the second main body block 112 side and the third main body block 113 may be engaged and held.

  FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the main body portion in the extended state of the embodiment is viewed from the side. In this embodiment, the second main body block 112 incorporates a display body 112a on the inner surface (the surface facing the first main body block 111 in the housed state), and faces the third main body block 113 in the outer surface (the housed state). The display body 112b is built in the surface) side. Here, the display body 112a is composed of a liquid crystal display panel having a dot matrix type pixel array, for example, and the display body 112b is composed of a liquid crystal display panel having a segment type pixel array, for example. The first main body block 111 includes a timekeeping means (movement) 111x. The timekeeping means 111x displays time on the display body 112b of the second main body block 112. Here, the time measuring means may be accommodated in the second main body block 112.

  In the present embodiment described above, the main body 110 can be made compact by adopting the storage state shown in FIG. 1, so that it can be easily carried with the band 120 attached to the arm or the like. In this state, it can be used as a normal wristwatch. Moreover, by releasing the storage state as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, it can be attached to the arm or removed from the arm. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a connection tool or an opening / closing part in the band part 120 as in the prior art. Further, by setting the intermediate state shown in FIG. 2 and the extended state shown in FIG. 3, the main body 110 can be extended to perform various operations, and various displays can be visually recognized by the display body 112a. More specifically, in the case of this embodiment, it is possible to make an e-mail or make a call.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the main body 110 is configured in a three-fold shape, so that the storage state and the release state thereof can be performed by a very simple operation without changing the connection mode of the main body 110 and the band 120. Transition between (intermediate state or extended state) becomes possible.

  FIG. 6 is a side view showing a main body 110 ′ of a wristwatch 100 ′ according to a modification of the above embodiment. In this modified example, a first main body block 111 ′ having a main body portion 110 ′ and a band portion 120 ′, having an operation input means 111a ′ and a voice input means 111b ′, and a second main body block having a display body 112a ′. 112 'and the third embodiment is similar to the above embodiment in that it includes a third main body block 113' having an audio output means 113b '.

  In this embodiment, the second main body block 112 ′ is provided with a display body 112 a ′ that is visible only in an extended state or an intermediate state, and a display body having a display screen on the back side. Absent. Instead, a display body 113a ′ having a display screen is provided on the outer surface of the third main body block 113 ′ (the surface exposed to the outside in the housed state).

  In the wristwatch 100 ′, a predetermined display (time, incoming state, etc.) can be visually recognized by the display body 113 a ′ provided in the third main body block 113 ′ in the stored state. In the illustrated extended state, the display body 112a ′ of the second main body block 112 ′ and the display body 113 ′ of the third main body block 113 ′ are arranged in parallel, so that more display information can be visually recognized. Become. At this time, different display information may be displayed on the display bodies 112a ′ and 113a ′, or an integrated display image may be divided and displayed on the two display bodies 112a ′ and 113a ′. .

  The third main body block 113 'has a time measuring means (movement) 113x' built in, and the time measuring means 113x 'is configured to display the time on the display body 113a'. Here, the time measuring means may be accommodated in the first main body block 111 ′ or the second main body block 112 ′.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the appearance of another embodiment different from the above. The wristwatch 200 includes a main body part 210 and a band part 220, and the main body part 210 is similar to the above-described embodiment in that it includes a first main body block 211, a second main body block 212, and a third main body block 213. The voice input unit 211b, the opening 213a, and the voice output unit 213b are also the same as those in the above embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted. However, this embodiment differs from the above-described embodiment in that a display body 211 a serving as the display unit is provided in the first main body block 211 and an operation input unit 212 a is provided in the second main body block 212. In addition, you may provide a display body in the 3rd main body block 213 similarly to the modification shown in FIG.

  Here, the display unit 211a of the first main body block 211 displays time information such as a time display in the housed state. Further, the display may be switched in the illustrated expanded state, and other display information such as an e-mail may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, the second main body block 212 is configured to be accommodated in the first main body block 211 and can be pulled out, and the third main body block 213 can be accommodated in the second main body block 212. It is comprised, it is comprised so that extraction is possible, and it is mutually connected in this state. That is, the plurality of main body blocks are connected to the telescopic structure so as to be able to be put in and out. Even in this state, the main body 210 can be configured compactly in the storage state, and therefore can be carried, for example, like a normal wristwatch, and can be easily used as a communication device such as a mobile phone in the illustrated extended state. Is possible. Further, since the body portion 210 can be extended and detached with respect to the arm or the like, it is not necessary to provide the band portion 220 with a detachable structure.

  In FIG. 7, one of the adjacent main body blocks can be inserted into the other by a nested structure, but instead, one of the adjacent main body blocks can be slid so that it can be overlaid on or pulled out from the other. You may connect by the slide-type structure comprised in this. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the case of said nested structure can be acquired.

  Note that the wristwatch of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples described above, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, each constitutes a main body portion in which three main body blocks are connected. However, in the present invention, it is sufficient that there are a plurality of main body blocks constituting the main body portion, and an arbitrary number of main bodies other than three. The main body can be composed of blocks. However, as a wristwatch, it is most preferable to use a main body portion having two or three main body blocks in order to achieve both portability in the stored state and usability in the extended state.

  Moreover, although each said embodiment demonstrated as a wristwatch with which the communication function was added, this invention is not limited to such an aspect, Various functions other than a communication function, for example, GPS function, Various functions such as a heart rate coefficient function and a blood pressure measurement function may be added. Moreover, you may be what has no additional functions other than the function as a normal wristwatch.

The schematic perspective view which shows the accommodation state of embodiment. The schematic perspective view which shows the intermediate state of embodiment. The schematic perspective view which shows the expansion | extension state of embodiment. The side view (a) of a lock state which shows the lock mechanism of an embodiment, an enlarged partial sectional view (b), and the side view (c) of a release state. The side view of the main-body part which shows the expansion | extension state of embodiment. The side view of the main-body part which shows the expansion | extension state of a modification. The schematic perspective view which shows the expansion | extension state of different embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

100, 100 ', 200 ... wristwatch, 110, 110', 210 ... main body, 111 ... first main body block, 111a ... operation input means, 111b ... voice input means, 111c ... engagement member, 112 ... second main body block 112a ... display body, 112b ... display body, 112c ... lock release button, 112d ... engagement member, 112e ... elastic member, 112f ... opening, 112g ... engagement portion, 113 ... third body block, 113a ... opening 113b ... voice output means,

Claims (7)

In a wristwatch having a main body part and a band part connected to the main body part,
The main body portion has a plurality of main body blocks, and the plurality of main body blocks are connected to each other in a manner in which a storage state and an extended state can be selected,
The wristwatch, wherein the plurality of main body blocks are arranged so as to overlap each other in the housed state, and the plurality of main body blocks are arranged in parallel in the extended state.   2. The wristwatch according to claim 1, wherein the band is connected to an end portion of the main body block respectively disposed at both ends of the main body portion in the extended state.   3. The wristwatch according to claim 1, wherein three or more odd-numbered main body blocks are sequentially connected to the opposite side so as to be foldable.   The wristwatch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of main body blocks are connected to each other by a telescopic structure or a sliding structure so as to be extendable and contractible.   The wristwatch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a display portion on a surface portion of the main body block that is visible from the outside when in the storage state.   The wristwatch according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of main body blocks include an operation input block including an operation input unit and a display block including a display body. The wristwatch according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising engagement holding means for holding the storage state.

Images