JP2016217718A - alarm clock - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an alarm clock that prevents a user from becoming weary of it and allows the user to easily wake up.SOLUTION: The alarm clock includes a plurality of types of alarm generation sources 4 and 5 having different output methods. The alarm clock can be switched between single drive mode in which any one of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 singly operates and simultaneous drive mode in which at least two types of the plurality of types of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 simultaneously operate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to an alarm clock.

  As an alarm generation source mounted on the alarm clock, there are various output methods such as a mechanical sound source that uses mechanical sound generated by hitting phosphorus as an alarm and an electronic sound source that uses electronic sound generated from a sounding body as an alarm. It is used. However, in the alarm clock, if the alarm generated from the alarm source is limited, the user may become accustomed to the alarm due to long-term use, and the user may not be awakened.

  Thus, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration including switching means for switching between a position where the hit ball strikes phosphorus and a position where the hit ball is separated from phosphorus. According to this configuration, it is possible to generate a mechanical sound at a position where the hitting ball hits the phosphorus, and to generate a vibration at a position where the hitting ball is separated from the phosphorus. It is thought that it becomes difficult to get bored.

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  However, in the configuration of Patent Document 1 described above, there is still room for improvement in that the user is surely awakened. For example, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, an alarm can be output only by either one of mechanical sound and vibration output methods, so that there is a possibility that the user will be bored. In addition, there is a limit to the volume of the alarm generated from one alarm generation source, which also becomes a factor of getting tired by the user.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an alarm clock that makes it difficult for a user to get bored and allows the user to wake up easily.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the alarm clock according to the present invention includes a plurality of types of alarm generation sources having different output methods, and at least two types of the alarm generation sources among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources can be driven simultaneously. It is said that it is said.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to generate a stimulating alarm at a large volume, for example, by a combination of alarm sounds generated from alarm generation sources having different output methods. Thereby, while being able to wake up a user easily, the alarm clock which is hard to get tired even by long-term use can be provided.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, at least one of the plurality of types of alarm generation sources among the alarm generation sources, and a single drive mode in which any one of the alarm generation sources is driven independently. The simultaneous drive mode in which the two types of alarm generation sources are simultaneously driven may be configured to be switchable.
According to this configuration, since the single drive mode and the simultaneous drive mode can be switched, the alarm drive pattern can be changed, and an alarm clock that is less likely to be bored by the user can be provided.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, the first switch for switching between the simultaneous drive mode and the single drive mode, and the type of the alarm generation source to be driven among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources in the single drive mode are switched. And a second switch.
According to this configuration, switching between the simultaneous drive mode and the single drive mode and switching of the alarm generation source in the single drive mode are performed by separate switches, so that the user can easily recognize the switching method of each mode. it can. Thereby, operativity can be improved and generation | occurrence | production of a misoperation etc. can be suppressed.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, the first switch may be disposed on a time display surface in the housing, and the second switch may be disposed on a surface other than the time display surface in the housing. .
According to this configuration, since the first switch is arranged on the time display surface of the housing, the first switch can be made more conspicuous than the second switch. Thereby, the user can easily recognize the ON / OFF switching method of the simultaneous drive mode. Furthermore, since the first switch and the second switch are arranged apart from each other, it is possible to reliably suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation.

The alarm clock according to the present invention may include a notification unit that notifies a result of operation of the first switch.
According to this configuration, since the notification unit that notifies the operation result of the first switch is provided, the user can easily recognize the ON / OFF state of the simultaneous drive mode.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, each of the alarm generation sources may be any one of a mechanical sound source, an electronic sound source, a light emission source, a vibration source, and an odor source.
According to this configuration, since the alarm generation source includes any one of a mechanical sound source, an electronic sound source, a light emission source, a vibration source, and an odor source, it is possible to provide an alarm clock that is hard to get tired even after long-term use. .

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, the alarm generation source may include a first alarm generation source configured with a mechanical sound source and a second alarm generation source configured with an electronic sound source.
According to this configuration, the first alarm generation source is configured by a mechanical sound source, and the second alarm generation source is configured by an electronic sound source, so that alarm sounds of different output methods are superimposed in the simultaneous drive mode, resulting in a large volume. Can generate exciting alarms.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, even if at least a part of a transmission direction of an alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source and a transmission direction of an alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source coincide with each other. Good.
According to this configuration, at least a part of the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source coincide with each other. Can effectively transmit an alarm. Thereby, a user can be awakened more easily.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source are the same on the time display surface side of the housing. You may do it.
According to this configuration, an alarm can be transmitted more effectively to the user during normal use in which the clock display surface side is used toward the user, and the user can be awakened more easily.

In the alarm clock according to the present invention, the alarm generation source may be drivable with a plurality of types of driving patterns.
According to this configuration, since a plurality of types of drive patterns can be driven, an arbitrary drive pattern can be selected according to the user's mood and the like. Thereby, it is possible to provide an alarm clock that is hard to be bored even after long-term use.

  According to the present invention, it is difficult for the user to get bored and the user can be awakened easily.

It is a perspective view of the alarm clock which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the alarm clock shown in FIG. It is a top view of the alarm clock shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the alarm clock shown in FIG. It is a block diagram of an alarm clock.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Alarm Clock]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an alarm clock 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the alarm clock 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the alarm clock 1. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the alarm clock 1.
The alarm clock 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is an analog quartz table clock and has an oblong appearance. Specifically, the alarm clock 1 includes a clock body 2 (see FIG. 2) that measures time, a time display unit 3 that displays time, alarm generation sources 4 and 5 that generate alarms, a clock body 2 and time. The display part 3, the operation parts 11-15 which operate the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 and the control part 16 (refer FIG. 5) are provided. In addition, the alarm clock 1 is configured by mounting the above-described components on a housing 21. In the drawing, the arrow UP indicates a vertically upward direction, the arrow FR indicates the front, and the arrow LH indicates the left side when the front is viewed.

  The alarm clock 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with two types of alarm generation sources (first alarm generation source 4 and second alarm generation source 5) having different output methods as the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 described above. The alarm clock 1 switches between the single drive mode in which any one of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 is driven independently and the simultaneous drive mode in which the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are driven simultaneously. It is configured to be.

  The housing 21 includes a case main body 22 placed on the placement surface and a cover 23 covering the dial 31 disposed on the case main body 22. The case main body 22 includes a curved surface portion 22a that bulges upward and rearward, and an inclined wall (time display surface) 22b that continues to the front of the curved surface portion 22a and inclines downward toward the front. Yes. The left and right side walls 22c of the case body 22 are flat surfaces extending in the direction (vertical direction and front-rear direction) perpendicular to the left-right direction, and bridge the left and right end edges of the curved surface portion 22a and the inclined wall 22b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of discharge portions 24 that are recessed rearward are formed at the lower portions of the left and right sides of the inclined wall 22 b of the case body 22. A plurality of discharge holes 25 for discharging alarms generated from the second alarm generation source 5 to the outside of the case body 22 are formed in the bottoms of the discharge portions 24, respectively. The discharge holes 25 are formed in a slit shape extending in a direction intersecting in the vertical direction in a plan view as viewed from the front, and are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction.

  The cover 23 is made of a light-transmitting material (for example, a transparent or translucent material such as acrylic) and has a curved shape that bulges forward. The cover 23 covers the entire area of the inclined wall 22b of the case body 22 so as to avoid the discharge hole 25 and the first switch 11 described later.

The time display unit 3 includes a dial 31 indicating information related to time, and various hands 32 to 35 disposed in front of the dial 31.
The dial 31 is disposed at the center of the inclined wall 22 b of the case body 22 and is covered with a cover 23 so as to be visible.
The hands 32 to 35 include an hour hand 32, a minute hand 33, a second hand 34 and an alarm hand 35. Each of the pointers 32 to 35 is configured so that the base end portion thereof is coaxially disposed with respect to the axis C and is rotatable around the axis C.

  The watch body 2 includes a movement (not shown) that rotates the hour hand 32, the minute hand 33, and the second hand 34 around the axis C and a driving unit (not shown) that drives a movement such as a step motor, a crystal unit, and a circuit board. doing.

<Alarm source>
The alarm generation sources 4 and 5 have a first alarm generation source 4 configured by a mechanical sound source and a second alarm generation source 5 configured by an electronic sound source.
A pair of first alarm generation sources 4 are arranged on the left and right sides of the housing 21. Since each first alarm generation source 4 has a symmetrical configuration, one (left side) first alarm generation source 4 will be described in the following description, and description of the other first alarm generation source 4 will be omitted. To do.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the first alarm generation source 4 includes a phosphorus 41 and a striking unit 42 that strikes the phosphorus 41.
The phosphorus 41 has a hemispherical shape projecting outward in the left-right direction (left side), and is pivotally supported by a shaft member 43 extending from the side wall 22 c of the case body 22. In this case, the phosphorus 41 is attached to the case main body 22 with a gap left and right between the inner end edge (opening edge) in the left-right direction and the side wall 22 c of the case main body 22.
The striking part 42 is mounted on the rear part of the case body 22. The hitting unit 42 includes a drive motor (not shown), a hitting ball (not shown) that hits the phosphorus 41 from the outside by the rotation of the drive motor, and the like. In this case, when the phosphorus 41 is hit by the hit ball, the hitting sound (mechanical sound) is transmitted radially as an alarm sound from the phosphorus 41 or a gap between the phosphorus 41 and the side wall 22c. Each first alarm generation source 4 may change the frequency among the first alarm generation sources 4 by changing the thickness of the phosphorus 41 or the like. Further, the phosphorus 41 may be hit from the inside.

  The second alarm generation source 5 is disposed in the case main body 22 at a position corresponding to each discharge portion 24 described above (behind the discharge portion 24). Each second alarm generation source 5 includes a sounding body (not shown) that generates an electronic sound. In this case, the electronic sound generated from the sounding body is emitted toward the outside (front) of the case body 22 through the discharge hole 25 as an alarm sound. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source 4 and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source 5 (in front of the alarm clock 1 ( They coincide with each other on the inclined wall 22b side)).

<Operation unit>
The operation units 11 to 15 include a first switch 11, a second switch 12, a snooze / lighting switch 13, a main switch 14, an adjustment knob 15, and the like.
The first switch 11 is disposed at the center in the left-right direction (the part located between the discharge parts 24 in the left-right direction) at the lower part of the inclined wall 22b described above so that it can be pressed backward. The first switch 11 switches ON / OFF of the simultaneous drive mode by a pressing operation. A central portion of the first switch 11 is a light transmitting portion 11a made of a light transmissive material. The translucent part 11 a emits light emitted from a notification light source (not shown) (not shown) disposed behind the first switch 11 in the case body 22 toward the outside of the case body 22. The notification light source is interlocked with the operation of the first switch 11, and the user can visually recognize the operation result of the first switch 11. In addition, the notification light source may change color, lighting time, and the like depending on whether the first switch 11 is turned on or off.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it has the alerting | reporting sounding body which is not shown in figure as an alerting | reporting part which alert | reports the operation result of the 1st switch 11. FIG. The notification sounding body generates an electronic sound when the simultaneous drive mode is switched ON / OFF, and causes the user to recognize the operation result of the first switch 11 described later by hearing. In this case, the notification sound generator may change the melody, the operation time, and the like depending on whether the first switch 11 is turned on or off. Note that the sound generator for notification may notify by electronic sound that the operation of the first switch 11 is invalid when the first switch 11 is pressed while the main switch 14 is in the OFF state. .

  The second switch 12 is disposed in a stepped portion 22d formed in a curved surface portion (a surface other than the time display surface) 22a of the case main body 22, and is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction. The second switch 12 selects the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 to be operated in the single drive mode, and selects the volume (large volume or small volume) of the selected alarm generation sources 4 and 5. In the illustrated example, the stepped portion 22d has an L shape in a side view as viewed from the left-right direction, and is open upward and rearward.

  The snooze / lighting switch 13 is disposed in a portion of the curved surface portion 22a of the case main body 22 that is positioned in front of the stepped portion 22d so as to be pressed downward. The snooze / lighting switch 13 activates a snooze mode (a function for generating an alarm again at regular time intervals after the alarm is temporarily stopped) by a pressing operation when the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are driven. The snooze / lighting switch 13 activates a light source (not shown) mounted in the case body 22 by a pressing operation when the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are not driven. Thereby, the dial 31 is illuminated with the light emitted from the light source. Note that the snooze / lighting switch 13 can operate the alarm light source and the alarm sound generator by pressing the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 when the alarm sources 4 and 5 are not driven to notify the user of the ON / OFF state of the simultaneous drive mode. It doesn't matter.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main switch 14 is disposed in a recess 22e formed in the rear portion of the curved surface portion 22a, and is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction. The main switch 14 switches the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 on and off.
The adjustment knob 15 protrudes rearward from the recess 22e and is configured to be rotatable around an axis along the front-rear direction. The adjustment knob 15 adjusts the time and the alarm time by rotating operation, and rotates the various hands 32 to 35 described above.

<Control unit>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the alarm clock 1.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 16 includes an electronic circuit unit including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an interface circuit, and the like, and controls each component of the alarm clock 1 in an integrated manner. The control unit 16 includes, for example, an alarm detection unit, a drive mode setting unit, an alarm output unit, and the like.

The alarm detection unit detects an alarm signal notifying that it is time to drive the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 output from the clock body 2.
The drive mode setting unit switches the drive mode of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 based on the mode signal output from the first switch 11 and the second switch 12.
The alarm output unit outputs an alarm drive signal to the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 based on the detection result of the alarm detection unit and the setting result of the drive mode setting unit.

[How the alarm clock works]
Next, an operation method of the above-described alarm clock 1 will be described. In the following description, a case where the main switch 14 is in an ON state and the simultaneous drive mode is in an OFF state is assumed to be an initial state. In the following description, the adjustment knob 15 is rotated and an alarm is set in advance at a predetermined time.
First, the single drive mode will be described.
In the single drive mode, the second switch 12 is slid to select the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 to be operated among the alarm generation sources 4 and 5, and the volume of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 to be operated is selected. . The operation result of the second switch 12 is output as a mode signal to the control unit 16 (drive mode setting unit).

When the alarm set time is reached, an alarm signal is output from the clock body 2 to the control unit 16 (alarm detection unit). Then, the control unit 16 outputs an alarm drive signal toward the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 set by the drive mode setting unit. As a result, one of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 is driven, and an alarm with a predetermined volume is generated. The alarm sound generated from any one of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 is transmitted to the user, so that the user can be awakened.
In the first alarm generation source 4 of the present embodiment, the volume is adjusted by increasing the driving force by changing the rotation speed of the driving motor of the striking unit 42 or by increasing the current applied to the driving motor. It may be performed by hitting the phosphorus 41 strongly or by the number of the first alarm generation sources 4 to be driven.

Next, the simultaneous drive mode will be described.
First, the first switch 11 is pressed to switch from the single drive mode to the simultaneous drive mode. Then, the operation result of the 1st switch 11 is output to the control part 16 (drive mode setting part) as a mode signal. When receiving the mode signal, the control unit 16 outputs a switching signal to a not-illustrated notification light source or notification sounding body to operate the notification light source or notification sounding body. As a result, light for notifying the ON operation of the simultaneous drive mode is emitted through the translucent part 11a of the first switch 11, and the ON operation from the notification sounding body to the simultaneous drive mode is notified through the discharge hole 25 or the like. An electronic sound is emitted.

  When an alarm signal is output from the clock body 2 to the control unit 16 (alarm detection unit) to notify that it is time to drive the alarm generation sources 4 and 5, the control unit 16 causes each alarm generation source 4, An alarm drive signal is output to 5. As a result, both alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are driven, and a large volume of alarm sound is generated by superimposing alarm sounds of different output methods from the respective alarm generation sources 4 and 5. And the alarm sound which generate | occur | produced from both the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 is transmitted to a user, and a user's awakening can be aimed at.

  When switching from the simultaneous drive mode to the single drive mode, the first switch 11 is pressed again. Then, the operation result of the 1st switch 11 is output to the control part 16 (drive mode setting part) as a mode signal. Then, when receiving the mode signal, the control unit 16 outputs a switching signal to a not-illustrated notification light source or notification sounding body to operate the notification light source or notification sounding body. As a result, light for notifying the simultaneous drive mode OFF operation (switching to the single drive mode) is emitted through the light transmitting portion 11a of the first switch 11, and simultaneously from the sound generator for notification through the discharge hole 25 and the like. An electronic sound for notifying the OFF operation of the drive mode is emitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of alarm generation sources 4 and 5 having different output methods can be driven simultaneously.
According to this configuration, a combination of alarm sounds generated by the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 having different output methods can generate a stimulating alarm with a large volume in which alarm sounds having different output methods are superimposed. Thereby, while being able to wake up a user easily, the alarm clock 1 which is hard to get tired even by long-term use can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the single drive mode and the simultaneous drive mode can be switched, the alarm drive pattern can be changed, and the alarm clock 1 that is not easily bored by the user can be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, switching between the simultaneous drive mode and the single drive mode and switching of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 in the single drive mode are performed by separate switches 11 and 12, thereby switching between the modes. The user can easily recognize the method. Thereby, operativity can be improved and generation | occurrence | production of a misoperation etc. can be suppressed.
And since the 1st switch 11 is arrange | positioned on the inclined wall 22b used as a time display surface among the case main bodies 22, the 1st switch 11 should be made conspicuous rather than the 2nd switch 12 arrange | positioned at the curved-surface part 22a. Is possible. Thereby, the user can more easily recognize the ON / OFF switching method of the simultaneous drive mode. Furthermore, since the first switch 11 and the second switch 12 are arranged apart from each other, it is possible to reliably suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation.

  In addition, since a notification unit (notification light source or notification sound generator) for notifying the operation result of the first switch 11 is provided, the user can easily recognize the ON / OFF state of the simultaneous drive mode.

  Furthermore, by configuring the first alarm generation source 4 with a mechanical sound source and the second alarm generation source 5 with an electronic sound source, in the simultaneous drive mode, alarm sounds of different output methods are superimposed and stimulated with a large volume. Alarm can be generated.

  Further, since the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source 4 and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source 5 partially match, it is effective for the user. Can transmit alarm sound. Thereby, a user can be awakened more easily.

  Moreover, since the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source 4 and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source 5 coincide with each other toward the front of the alarm clock 1, the inclination During normal use in which the wall 22b side (the dial 31 side) is used toward the user, an alarm can be transmitted to the user more effectively, and the user can be awakened more easily.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which two types of alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are mounted has been described. However, a plurality of three or more types of alarm generation sources are mounted, and at least two types of these alarm generation sources are included. The alarm generation sources may be driven simultaneously.

Further, the driving patterns of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 can be appropriately changed as long as they are driven simultaneously in at least a part of the driving period in the simultaneous driving mode. That is, the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 may be configured such that the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are simultaneously driven during the entire driving period. Further, during the alarm driving period, the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are simultaneously driven in some periods, and any of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 are driven in other periods (respective alarm generation sources 4 and 5). May be driven at a time difference).
Each of the alarm generation sources 4 and 5 may have a plurality of types of driving patterns having different driving periods and melodies. According to this configuration, in each drive mode, an arbitrary drive pattern can be selected from a plurality of types of drive patterns according to the user's mood, etc., so that it is possible to provide the alarm clock 1 that is not easily bored even after long-term use. .

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration using the mechanical sound source and the electronic sound source as the alarm generation source has been described, but is not limited thereto. For example, a light emission source, a vibration source, and a odor source may be used. As an alarm generation source using an odor source, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an air freshener or the like contained in a cartridge is volatilized outside the case body 22 by rotating a fan at an alarm set time. it can.
As an alarm generation source, in addition to the various output methods described above, the casing 21 itself moves or the movable body mounted on the casing 21 moves relative to the casing 21 when the alarm setting time comes. You may employ | adopt the structure to do. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which the sound input to the sound input unit is generated as an alarm sound through the sound generator as the alarm generation source.
As described above, by simultaneously driving a plurality of types of alarm generation sources having different output methods, it is possible to provide the alarm clock 1 that is less likely to get tired even after long-term use.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the light source for notification or the sounding body for notification is used as the notification unit that notifies the ON / OFF state of the simultaneous drive mode has been described. Various configurations can be changed. Moreover, you may employ | adopt a vibration source and a odor source for an alerting | reporting part.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the analog quartz alarm clock 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to the digital alarm clock 1.
In the embodiment described above, the case where the simultaneous drive mode and the single drive mode are configured to be switchable has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the simultaneous drive mode may be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first alarm generation sources 4 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the housing 21 and the emission unit 24 is arranged on the front portion of the housing 21 has been described. The layout of the sources 4 and 5 can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including the first switch 11 that switches the simultaneous drive mode and the second switch 12 that switches the single drive mode has been described, but the configuration is not limited thereto. Various modes may be switched with a single switch.
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first switch 11 is configured to be pressed and the second switch 12 is configured to slide is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various configurations such as a rotation operation can be employed. is there. Furthermore, switching of various modes may be performed by a touch panel or the like instead of the mechanical switch as in the above-described embodiment.

  In addition, in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention, it is possible to replace suitably the component in the embodiment mentioned above by a known component, and you may combine each modification mentioned above suitably.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Alarm clock 4 ... 1st alarm generation source 5 ... 2nd alarm generation source 11 ... 1st switch 12 ... 2nd switch 21 ... Housing | casing 22a ... Curved surface part (surfaces other than a time display surface)
22b ... inclined wall (time display surface)

Claims (10)

Equipped with multiple types of alarm sources with different output methods,
An alarm clock characterized in that at least two types of alarm generation sources among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources can be driven simultaneously. Of the alarm generation sources, any one of the alarm generation sources is driven independently, and
2. The simultaneous drive mode in which at least two types of the alarm generation sources among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources are simultaneously driven can be switched. The listed alarm clock. A first switch for switching between the simultaneous drive mode and the single drive mode;
The alarm clock according to claim 2, further comprising: a second switch that switches a type of the alarm generation source to be driven among the plurality of types of alarm generation sources in the single drive mode. The first switch is disposed on a time display surface in the housing,
The alarm clock according to claim 3, wherein the second switch is disposed on a surface other than the time display surface of the housing.   The alarm clock according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying an operation result of the first switch.   6. The alarm generation source according to claim 1, wherein each of the alarm generation sources includes a mechanical sound source, an electronic sound source, a light emission source, a vibration source, and an odor source. Alarm clock. The alarm source is
A first alarm source comprising a mechanical sound source;
The alarm clock according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: a second alarm generation source configured by an electronic sound source.   At least a part of a transmission direction of an alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source and a transmission direction of an alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source coincide with each other. The alarm clock according to claim 7.   The transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the first alarm generation source and the transmission direction of the alarm sound generated from the second alarm generation source coincide with each other on the time display surface side of the housing. The alarm clock according to claim 8.   The alarm clock according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the alarm generation source can be driven by a plurality of types of driving patterns.

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