JP2020030215A - Decorative member, number plate and watch - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a decorative member, a number plate and a watch, having sufficient variation, excellent in decorativeness, excellent in productivity, and capable of achieving low price.SOLUTION: A decorative member comprises: a transparent base panel 10 comprising, on a top face, a plurality of sub display parts 11 and a plurality of display mark parts 14; and a decorative panel 15 being arranged on a lower face of the base panel 10 in an overlapped state and being formed of shell or precious stone into a thin plate shape. Therefore, the decorative panel 15 can be viewed from a top face side of the base panel 10 through the transparent base panel 10, so that decorativeness by feeling of the decorative panel 15 can be secured. In addition, the plurality of sub display parts 11 with complicated shape can be easily formed on the base panel 10, so that sufficient variation can be achieved, and it is only necessary to process the base panel 10 without hardly processing the expensive decorative panel 15 which is easily broken, so that good productivity and low price can be achieved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a decorative member used for a timepiece, a gauge, an electronic device, an ornament, or the like, a dial using the same, and a timepiece including the same.

  For example, in a wristwatch, as described in Patent Literature 1, a decorative member is provided by providing a thin decorative panel made of a shell on the upper surface of a base member, and the decorative member is used as a dial. The ones used are known.

JP 2007-278737 A

  The decorative member as a dial of such a wristwatch is provided with a concave portion or an opening in a decorative panel made of a shell to enhance decorativeness, but a decorative panel made of a shell is easily broken, The recess and the opening are provided by processing by etching or processing by a laser beam. For this reason, such a decorative member is difficult and difficult to process, and thus has a problem that the variation as a dial plate is poor, the productivity is low, and the member is expensive.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a decorative member that is rich in variations, is excellent in decorativeness, has good productivity, and can be manufactured at low cost, a dial plate using the decorative member, and a timepiece provided with the dial. It is to provide.

  The present invention provides a light-transmitting base panel having a plurality of display areas provided on a front surface thereof, a decorative panel arranged in a state of overlapping on the back surface of the base panel, and formed in a thin plate shape with shells or precious stones, It is a decorative member characterized by comprising:

  According to the present invention, even if a decorative panel is provided on the back surface of the base panel, the decorative panel can be viewed from the front side of the base panel through the light-transmitting base panel, so that the decorativeness due to the texture of the decorative panel can be reduced. Can be secured. In addition, since a plurality of display regions having a complicated shape can be easily formed on the base panel, the variation is abundant, and the expensive and fragile decorative panel is hardly processed. Since it is good, the productivity is good and the price can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view showing a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a wristwatch. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a dial of a timepiece module incorporated in the wristwatch shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the dial of the timepiece module shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a decorative panel of the dial shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a display mark part in the dial shown in FIG. 3. It is an expanded sectional view of the principal part showing the modification of the display mark part in a 1st embodiment shown in Drawing 5. It is an expanded sectional view of the important section showing the 2nd embodiment which applied this invention to the dial of the wristwatch. It is an expanded sectional view of the important section showing the 3rd embodiment which applied this invention to the dial of the wristwatch. It is an expanded sectional view of the important section showing the 4th embodiment which applied this invention to the dial of the wristwatch.

(1st Embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pointer-type wristwatch will be described below with reference to FIGS.
This wristwatch includes a wristwatch case 1 as shown in FIG. On the 12 o'clock side and the 6 o'clock side of the wristwatch case 1, band attachment portions 2 to which a watch band (not shown) is attached are provided, respectively. A switch unit 3 is provided on each of the 2 o'clock side, 3 o'clock side, 4 o'clock side, and 8 o'clock side of the watch case 1.

  A watch module 4 is provided inside the watch case 1 as shown in FIGS. The watch module 4 includes a housing 5 as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. A dial 6 described later is provided on the upper part of the housing 5. Although not shown, the housing 5 is provided with various components necessary for a clock function, such as a plurality of clock movements and a circuit board for driving the clock movements.

  In this case, one of the plurality of clock movements moves a hand 7 such as a second hand, a minute hand, or an hour hand above the dial 6 as shown in FIG. 1 and a date wheel (not shown). Is configured to be driven. Another timepiece movement is configured to move the first sub-hand 8a and the second sub-hand 8b above the dial 6. Still another timepiece movement is configured to move the third sub-hand 9 above the dial 6.

  Meanwhile, the dial 6 also serves as a decorative member, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, is provided with a plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13 and a plurality of display mark portions 14 representing hour characters. And a decorative panel 15 arranged on the lower surface of the base panel 10 so as to overlap the lower surface of the base panel 10. The base panel 10 is formed in a substantially disk shape using a transparent synthetic resin such as polycarbonate. The decorative panel 15 is formed of a shell or a precious stone into a circular thin plate having substantially the same size as the base panel 10.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the base panel 10 has a light transmittance of about 90%, and the decorative panel 15 has a thin plate shape with a light transmittance of about 50%. Thus, the decorative panel 15 is configured to be visible from above the base panel 10 even if it is arranged on the lower surface of the base panel 10.

  In this case, a first shaft hole into which a pointer shaft (not shown) to which the pointer 7 is attached is inserted into the center of the base panel 10 and the center of the decorative panel 15 as shown in FIGS. 16 are provided so as to penetrate vertically in a state corresponding to each other. A square date window hole 17 for displaying a date is provided between 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock on the peripheral edge of the base panel 10 and between 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock on the peripheral edge of the decorative panel 15. Are provided to penetrate vertically in a state corresponding to each other.

  Further, on the upper surface of the base panel 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13 and a plurality of display mark units 14 which are time characters are provided. Among the plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13, the first sub-display unit 11 is, for example, a word time display unit that indicates the time of any one of the cities in the world, and is located between the center and the outer periphery of the base panel 10. The first ring portion 18 is provided between 3 o'clock and the first sub-needle 8a moves in the area of the first ring portion 18.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the first ring portion 18 has a substantially mountain-shaped cross section in which the outer peripheral end is high and gradually decreases toward the inner peripheral end, and protrudes from the upper surface of the base panel 10. It is integrally formed in a state. Thus, the first ring portion 18 is formed so as to have a substantially mortar shape as a whole. On the upper surface of the first ring portion 18, a metal plate 19 for improving decorativeness is provided. The metal plate 19 is a scale plate having a scale on its upper surface.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a decorative layer 20 that expresses a hairline pattern by a number of fine grooves is provided on a part of the upper surface of the base panel 10 surrounded by the first ring portion 18. . As shown in FIG. 1, the first sub-hand 8a is a sub-hand such as a minute hand or an hour hand, and these are attached to a first sub-hand shaft (not shown). It is configured to move the hands in the area of the part 18.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, a portion of the base panel 10 located at the center of the first ring portion 18 and a portion of the decorative panel 15 corresponding to the center of the first ring portion 18 have A second shaft hole 21a into which one auxiliary needle shaft (not shown) is inserted is provided to penetrate vertically in a state corresponding to each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second sub-display unit 12 is, for example, a day / night display area indicating the time of morning and afternoon, among the plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13. The second sub-needle is provided in a small circular shape between the outer peripheral side located at the 7 o'clock side of the sub display unit 11 and the outer peripheral side located at the 5 o'clock side of the base panel 10, and within this small circular area, 8b is configured to move the hands. The second sub display unit 12 is provided with a semicircular arc-shaped afternoon display mark 12a indicating the time of the afternoon.

  Also in this case, the location of the base panel 10 located at the center of the second sub-display section 12 and the location of the decorative panel 15 corresponding to the center of the second sub-display section 12 are shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, third shaft holes 21b into which a second sub-needle shaft (not shown) is inserted are vertically penetrated in a state corresponding to each other.

  Further, among the plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13, the third sub-display unit 13 is a function display area indicating, for example, a day of the week or a mode, as shown in FIGS. It is provided in a circular shape between 8 o'clock on the outer peripheral side, and the third sub-needle 9 is configured to move in this circular area. The third sub-display unit 13 is provided with a semicircular day-of-the-week display unit 22 representing the day of the week in the function display.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the semicircular day-of-the-week display portion 22 has a substantially mountain-shaped cross-section in which the outer peripheral end is high and gradually decreases toward the inner peripheral end, similarly to the first ring portion 18. , Are integrally formed in a state protruding from the upper surface of the base panel 10. On the upper surface of the semicircular day display unit 22, a metal plate 22a for improving decorativeness is provided. The metal plate 22a is a day plate on which the day is displayed on the upper surface.

  In this case as well, the location of the base panel 10 located at the center of the third sub-display section 13 and the location of the decorative panel 15 corresponding to the center of the third sub-display section 13 are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a fourth shaft hole 23 into which a third sub-needle shaft (not shown) is inserted is provided so as to penetrate vertically in a state corresponding to each other.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the plurality of display mark portions 14, which are time characters, are provided at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the peripheral portion of the base panel 10. As shown in FIG. 5, the display mark portion 14 is formed of a synthetic resin and protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base panel 10, and is provided on the lower surface of the mark body 14 a and provided on the base panel 10. And a mounting projection 14b fitted to the fitting recess 10a.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the fitting recess 10a of the base panel 10 is formed to have a depth that is approximately half the thickness of the base panel 10, and the length of the base panel 10 in the radial direction is reduced. The display mark portion 14 is formed shorter than the length of the mark body 14a. The length of the mounting protrusion 14b of the display mark portion 14 protruding from the lower surface of the mark body 14a is substantially the same as the depth of the fitting recess 10a of the base panel 10, and the length in the longitudinal direction is equal to the fitting recess of the base panel 10. 10a is formed to have substantially the same length as the length in the radial direction.

  As a result, the mounting projection 14b of the display mark 14 is formed without protruding from the lower surface of the base panel 10 and not in contact with the upper surface of the decorative panel 15, as shown in FIG. For this reason, in the display mark portion 14, the mounting protrusion 14b is fitted into the fitting concave portion 10a of the base panel 10, and the mark main body portion 14a protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base panel 10. 14b is configured to be welded and fixed by a laser beam in the fitting recess 10a of the base panel 10.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 2, a positioning projection 24 for positioning the base panel 10 on the housing 5 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the base panel 10 so as to protrude from the outer periphery. As shown in FIG. 4, a positioning projection 25 for positioning the decorative panel 15 on the housing 5 and also positioning the decorative panel 15 with respect to the base panel 10 is also provided on the outer peripheral portion of the decorative panel 15. Are provided in correspondence with the positioning projections 24.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, when arranging the dial 6 in a state where the decorative panel 15 is superimposed on the lower surface of the base panel 10, the positioning projection 24 of the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 The base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are configured to be positioned relative to each other by overlapping the positioning projections 25 with each other.

  Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the dial 6 includes the first shaft hole 16, the date window hole 17, the second shaft hole 21 a provided in the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15, respectively. The third shaft hole 21b and the fourth shaft hole 23 correspond to the upper and lower sides, respectively, so that the centers of the respective holes coincide with each other.

Next, a case where such a dial 6 is incorporated in the watch case 1 will be described.
In this case, the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 of the dial 6 are manufactured in advance. That is, when the base panel 10 is manufactured, the first to third sub-display units 11 to 13 are formed on the upper surface of the base panel 10 by manufacturing the base panel 10 by using a molding die. A first shaft hole 16, a date window hole 17, a second shaft hole 21a, a third shaft hole 21b, and a fourth shaft hole 23 are formed.

  In this case, a first ring portion 18 is formed in the first sub-display portion 11 to have a substantially mountain-shaped cross section, and a metal plate 19 serving as a scale plate is attached to the upper surface of the first ring portion 18. Further, the afternoon display mark 12a is provided on the second sub display unit 12 by printing or the like. Further, the third sub-display unit 13 is provided with a semicircular arc-shaped day-of-the-week display unit 22, and a metal plate 22 a as a day-of-week display plate is also attached to the upper surface of the day-of-week display unit 22.

  Further, when the base panel 10 is manufactured by a molding die, a large number of fine groove decorative layers 20 are formed on the upper surface of the base panel 10 in the region of the first sub-display unit 11, and the base layer 10 is formed. A fitting recess 10 a for attaching the hourly display mark portion 14 is formed on the peripheral edge of the panel 10, and a positioning projection 24 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the base panel 10. In this state, the display mark portion 14 is attached to the fitting concave portion 10a of the base panel 10.

  At this time, the mounting projection 14b of the display mark portion 14 is fitted into the fitting recess 10a of the base panel 10, and in this state, the mounting projection 14b is melted and fixed to the fitting recess 10a by a laser beam. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the base panel 10 is manufactured.

  When the decorative panel 15 is manufactured, shells and precious stones are cut out into a thin plate having the same size as the base panel 10, and the first shaft hole 16, the date window hole 17, the second shaft hole 21a, The third shaft hole 21b and the fourth shaft hole 23 are formed by cutting, and the positioning projection 25 is formed on the outer periphery thereof. Thereby, the decorative panel 15 is manufactured as shown in FIG.

  When the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are incorporated into the watch case 1 as the dial 6, the decorative panel 15 is overlaid on the lower surface of the base panel 10, and the positioning projection 24 of the base panel 10 and the decoration are placed in this state. The base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are positioned relative to each other by overlapping the positioning projections 25 of the panel 15 with each other. Thus, the dial 6 is formed.

  In this case, the positioning is performed by the positioning projection 24 of the base panel 10 and the positioning projection 25 of the decoration panel 15, so that the first shaft holes 16 provided in the base panel 10 and the decoration panel 15, respectively. The date window hole 17, the second shaft hole 21a, the third shaft hole 21b, and the fourth shaft hole 23 correspond to the upper and lower sides, respectively, and the centers of the holes coincide with each other.

  Then, the dial 6 is arranged on the housing 5 of the timepiece module 4. At this time, the positioning projection 24 of the base panel 10 and the positioning projection 25 of the decorative panel 15 are used to position the housing 5. At this time, it is not necessary to bond the decorative panel 15 to the lower surface of the base panel 10, and the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are positioned and arranged on the housing 5.

  In this state, the pointer shaft (not shown) of the pointer 7 is inserted into the first shaft hole 16 from below, and a date wheel (not shown) is disposed below the date window 17. At this time, a first sub-needle shaft (not shown) in which the first sub-needle 8a is attached to the second shaft hole 21a is inserted from below, and the second sub-needle shaft is inserted into the third shaft hole 21b. A second auxiliary needle shaft (not shown) to which the auxiliary needle 8b is attached is inserted from below.

  Further, a third auxiliary needle shaft (not shown) in which the third auxiliary needle 9 is attached to the fourth shaft hole 23 is inserted from below. In this state, the watch module 4 is placed in the watch case 1. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 1, the dial 6 in which the decorative panel 15 is arranged on the lower surface of the base panel 10 is incorporated in the watch case 1.

  As described above, according to the dial 6 of the wristwatch, the transparent base panel 10 having the plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13 and the plurality of display mark portions 14 provided on the upper surface overlaps the lower surface of the base panel 10. By providing the decorative panel 15 arranged in a state and formed in a thin plate shape with shells or precious stones, the variation is abundant, the decorativeness is excellent, the productivity is good, and the price is reduced. Can be.

  That is, in the dial 6 of this wristwatch, even if the decorative panel 15 is provided on the lower surface of the base panel 10, the decorative panel 15 can be seen from the upper surface side of the base panel 10 through the transparent base panel 10. The texture of shells and precious stones can be expressed by the panel 15, so that even if the base panel 10 is made of synthetic resin, the decorativeness of the decorative panel 15 can be ensured. Can be increased.

  Further, in this dial, a plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13 and a plurality of display mark portions 14 having a complicated shape can be easily provided on the base panel 10, so that variations are abundant, expensive, and easily broken. Since it is only necessary to process the base panel 10 without processing the decorative panel 15, the productivity is good and the price can be reduced.

  In addition, the plurality of display areas of the base panel 10 include a plurality of circular sub-display sections 11 to 13 and a plurality of time-characters provided at equal intervals along the circumferential direction on the peripheral edge of the base panel 10. By having the display mark portions 14, even if the plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13 and the plurality of display mark portions 14 which are time characters have complicated shapes, they can be easily and easily formed on the base panel 10. It can be easily provided.

  For this reason, even if the plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13 and the plurality of display mark portions 14 which are time characters are provided on the base panel 10, almost no processing is required on the decorative panel 15. 15 can be easily manufactured, whereby the productivity of the dial 6 is good and the price of the dial 6 can be reduced.

  That is, the display mark portion 14 includes a mark main body 14a protruding from the upper surface of the base panel 10, and a mounting protrusion 14b provided on the lower surface of the mark main body 14a and fitted to the fitting concave portion 10a provided on the base panel 10. Since the decorative panel 15 does not need to be processed at all, it is only necessary to provide the fitting concave portion 10a in the base panel 10, so that the structure of the base panel 10 is simple and easy to manufacture. Can be.

  In this case, the depth of the fitting recess 10a of the base panel 10 is about half the thickness of the base panel 10, and the fitting projection 14b of the display mark portion 14 is fitted into the fitting recess 10a. Therefore, the display mark portion 14 can be securely and firmly fixed to the base panel 10, and the mark body 14 a of the display mark portion 14 protrudes from the upper surface of the base panel 10. Therefore, the plurality of display mark portions 14 that are time characters can be three-dimensionally represented.

  Further, among the plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13, the first sub-display unit 11 is integrally formed with the first ring portion 18 having a substantially mountain-shaped cross section projecting from the upper surface of the base panel 10. The first sub-display portion 11 can be three-dimensionally represented by the first ring portion 18 having a substantially mountain-shaped cross section, and the first sub-display portion 11 can be easily seen. In this case, since the metal plate 19 with the scale is provided on the upper surface of the first ring portion 18, the decorativeness can be enhanced by the metal plate 19.

  In the third sub-display unit 13 of the plurality of sub-display units 11 to 13, a semicircular arc-shaped day-of-the-week display unit 22 having a substantially mountain-shaped cross section protruding from the upper surface of the base panel 10 is integrally formed. Accordingly, the third sub-display unit 13 can be three-dimensionally represented by the semicircular arc-shaped day display unit 22 having a substantially mountain-shaped cross section, and the third sub-display unit 13 can be easily seen. it can. Also in this case, since the metal plate 22a on which the day of the week is provided is provided on the upper surface of the day display unit 22, the decorativeness can be enhanced by the metal plate 22a.

  In addition, since the decorative layer 20 that expresses the hairline pattern by a large number of fine grooves is provided on the upper surface of the base panel 10, the decorative layer 20 can add the decorative effect of the decorative panel 15. In other words, the decoration layer 20 can express the hairline pattern by a large number of fine grooves, and the decoration panel 15 can be seen through the decoration layer 20. Can be added, and the decorativeness can be further enhanced.

  In this case, the decorative layer 20 is formed in a part of the first sub-display unit 11 in the first ring part 18, but may be provided in the whole area in the first ring part 18 of the base panel 10. Further, the decorative layer 20 is not limited to the hairline pattern formed by a large number of fine grooves, and may express, for example, a satin pattern formed by a large number of fine irregularities.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the plurality of display mark portions 14 each having a time character have a mark body 14a and a mounting protrusion 14b provided on the lower surface of the mark body 14a. Although the case where 14b is fitted and fixed by welding into fitting recess 10a provided in base panel 10 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured, for example, as in a modification shown in FIG. good.

  That is, in this modified example, as shown in FIG. 6, two foot pins 14c are formed on the lower surface of the mark body 14a of the display mark portion 14, and these two foot pins 14c are provided on the base panel 10. You may comprise so that it may be inserted in two fitting holes 10b. In this case, the length of the foot pin 14c is equal to or slightly shorter than the thickness of the base panel 10, and two fitting holes 10b of the base panel 10 are provided to penetrate the base panel 10 up and down. Just do it. The two foot pins 14c of the mark body 14a of the display mark portion 14 are formed without projecting from the lower surface of the base panel 10 and without contacting the upper surface of the decorative panel 15.

  In this manner, even when a plurality of display mark portions 14 that are time characters are formed, the two foot pins 14 c of the display mark portion 14 are fitted into the two fitting holes 10 b of the base panel 10 to form a laser beam. By melting and fixing in the above, it is possible to securely and firmly attach. Also in this case, it is not necessary to provide a hole for inserting the foot pin 14c in the decorative panel 15, so that the productivity is good and the price can be reduced as in the first embodiment.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a wristwatch will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7, the dial 30 of the wristwatch has a configuration in which an additional color layer 31 is provided between the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. I have.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the additive layer 31 is formed in a thin film shape that transmits light by printing a single color or a plurality of colors on the lower surface of the base panel 10 or the upper surface of the decorative panel 15. Thus, the color-added layer 31 colorizes the base panel 10 located on the upper side thereof and the decorative panel 15 positioned below the base panel 10. It is configured to be visible from above 10.

  In such a dial 30, in addition to having the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment, the base panel 10 located above the base panel 10 is provided by the coloring layer 31 provided between the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15. The color can be added, and the decorative panel 15 located below the color can be added. In this case, since the color-added layer 31 is formed in the shape of a thin film that transmits light, the decorative panel 15 that has been colored by the color-added layer 31 can be viewed from above the base panel 10. The decorativeness can be improved as compared with the embodiment.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the case where the coloring layer 31 is provided between the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the coloring layer 31 may be provided on the lower surface of the decorative panel 15. A configuration in which the layer 31 is provided by printing may be used. In this case, since the decorative panel 15 has optical transparency, the coloring layer 31 can be seen through the decorative panel 15, so that the decorative panel 15 can be formed by the coloring layer 31 provided on the lower surface of the decorative panel 15. Color can be added.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a wristwatch will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this case, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8, the dial 35 of this wristwatch has a configuration in which the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are adhered to each other with an adhesive sheet 36, and a decorative layer 37 is provided on the upper surface of the base panel 10. Are configured substantially the same as in the first embodiment.

  In this case, the adhesive sheet 36 is a transparent double-sided adhesive tape having high light transmittance, and is configured to adhere the lower surface of the base panel 10 and the upper surface of the decorative panel 15 as shown in FIG. The decorative layer 37 expresses an aligned pattern formed by a large number of fine grooves or a satin pattern formed by a large number of fine irregularities, and is provided over substantially the entire upper surface of the base panel 10.

  According to such a dial 35, in addition to the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment, since the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are bonded by the adhesive sheet 36, the dial 35 is assembled to Since it is not necessary to separately assemble the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 when assembling the module 4, it is possible to improve the assembling workability. In addition, the adhesive sheet 36 also imparts impact resistance to the decorative panel 15.

  In this case, even if the base panel 10 and the decorative panel 15 are adhered to each other with the adhesive sheet 36, the adhesive sheet 36 is a transparent double-sided adhesive tape having high light transmittance, so that the adhesive sheet 36 is Even if provided, the decorative panel 15 can be viewed well from above the base panel 10.

  In the dial 35, the decorative effect of the entire decorative panel 15 can be enhanced by the decorative layer 37 provided over substantially the entire area of the upper surface of the base panel 10. That is, the decoration layer 37 can express a hairline pattern if it is, for example, a large number of fine grooves, so that the base panel 10 can be decorated with the hairline pattern, and through the decoration layer 37 having the hairline pattern. The decorative panel 15 can be seen, so that a hairline pattern can be added to the decorative panel 15.

  The decoration layer 37 can express a satin pattern, for example, if it has a large number of fine irregularities, so that the base panel 10 can be decorated with the satin pattern, and through the ornament pattern 37 having the satin pattern. The decorative panel 15 can be seen, so that a satin pattern can be added to the decorative panel 15.

  In this case, the upper surface of the base panel 10 may be provided in combination with a hairline pattern formed by a number of fine grooves and a matte pattern formed by a number of fine irregularities. For example, a hairline pattern with a number of fine grooves is provided on the upper surface of the base panel 10 corresponding to the plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13, and a matte pattern with a number of fine irregularities is provided on the entire upper surface of the base panel 10 other than this. May be.

  Also, for example, a matte pattern with a number of fine irregularities is provided on the upper surface of the base panel 10 corresponding to the plurality of sub-display portions 11 to 13, and a hairline pattern with a number of fine grooves is provided on the entire upper surface of the base panel 10 other than this. May be provided. With this configuration, the decorativeness can be further enhanced, and a product with high commercial value can be provided.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a wristwatch will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this case, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 9, the dial 40 of this wristwatch has a configuration in which the decorative panel 15 is formed integrally with the base panel 10, and is otherwise substantially the same as the first embodiment.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the decorative panel 15 is configured to be integrally formed with the base panel 10 by insert molding when the base panel 10 is molded by a molding die (not shown). ing. In this case, the decorative panel 15 is previously formed in a thin plate shape from shellfish or precious stone, and the decorative panel 15 has a first shaft hole 16, a date window hole 17, a second shaft hole 21a, and a third shaft hole. 21b and the fourth shaft hole 23 are formed by cutting.

  When the base panel 10 is molded with a molding die, the first shaft hole 16, the date window hole 17, the second shaft hole 21a, the third shaft hole 21b, and the fourth shaft hole 23 are formed. The decorative panel 15 on which is formed is placed in a molding die, and in this state, a resin is injected into the molding die to mold the base panel 10. Thus, the decorative panel 15 is formed integrally with the base panel 10 by insert molding.

  According to such a dial 40, in addition to the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment, the decorative panel 15 is formed integrally with the base panel 10 by insert molding, so that the decorative panel 15 is formed by the base panel 10. Can be satisfactorily protected, and the strength of the decorative panel 15 can be ensured.

  Further, in the dial plate 40, since it is not necessary to attach the decorative panel 15 to the base panel 10 with the adhesive sheet 36 as in the third embodiment, it is possible to reduce the number of components and to simplify the assembling work. As a result, productivity can be further improved, and further lower prices can be achieved.

  In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, a case has been described in which a plurality of time-character display mark portions 14 are individually manufactured and attached to the base panel 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration in which the display mark portion 14 is formed integrally with the base panel 10 may be employed. With this configuration, the number of components can be further reduced, and the assembling operation can be simplified, so that the productivity can be further improved.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments described above, the case has been described where the first ring portion 18 is integrally formed so as to protrude from the upper surface of the base panel 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is made of a separate member in the same manner as the plurality of display mark portions 14 which are time characters, and a mounting projection and a plurality of foot pins are formed on the lower surface of the main body and mounted on the base panel 10. Also in this case, the mounting projections and the plurality of foot pins of the first ring portion 18 may be formed without protruding from the lower surface of the base panel 10 and without being in contact with the upper surface of the decorative panel 15.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments described above, the case where the present invention is applied to a pointer-type wristwatch has been described. However, the present invention does not necessarily need to be a wristwatch. It can be applied to various watches. In addition, the present invention is not necessarily a watch, and can be applied to instruments such as meters and portable electronic devices. In addition, by using the dials 6, 30, 35, and 40 as decorative members, It can also be applied to figurines and the like.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, but includes the inventions described in the claims and equivalents thereof.
Hereinafter, the inventions described in the claims of the present application will be additionally described.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, a light-transmitting base panel having a plurality of display areas provided on a front surface thereof, and a light-transmitting base panel arranged on the back surface of the base panel and formed in a thin plate shape by a shell or precious stone. And a decorative panel.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to the first aspect, the plurality of display regions are provided at equal intervals along a circumferential direction of the plurality of sub-display portions or a peripheral portion of the base panel. A decorative member comprising a plurality of display mark portions provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to the first or second aspect, on the surface of the base panel, there is provided a decorative layer that expresses a pattern with a number of fine grooves or a number of fine irregularities. It is a decorative member characterized by being provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the first to third aspects, a coloring layer is provided on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel. It is a decorative member characterized by the above.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the decorative panel is bonded to a back surface of the base panel with an adhesive sheet. It is a member.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the display mark portion includes a mark main body protruding from a surface of the base panel and a back surface of the mark main body. A mounting portion provided on the base panel and fitted to a fitting portion provided on the base panel, wherein the mounting portion does not protrude from a lower surface of the base panel.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the display mark portion is integrally formed on the base panel so as to protrude from a surface thereof. It is a decorative member characterized by the above.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the second to seventh aspects, the sub display unit is configured such that a ring-shaped portion protrudes from the surface of the base panel on the base panel. It is a decorative member characterized by being formed integrally.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the decorative member according to any one of the first to fourth and sixth to eighth aspects, the decorative panel is formed integrally with the base panel by insert molding. It is a decorative member characterized by being done.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is a dial including the decorative member according to any one of the first to ninth aspects.

  An invention according to an eleventh aspect is a timepiece including the dial according to the tenth aspect.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, in the timepiece according to the eleventh aspect, the dial is provided at a center thereof and provided at a shaft hole into which a pointer shaft is inserted and at the center of the plurality of sub-display portions. A plurality of shaft holes into which the auxiliary needle shaft is inserted, and wherein the display mark portion is a time character provided at equal intervals along a peripheral portion of the dial. .

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 watch case 4 watch module 5 housing 6, 30, 35, 40 dial 7 pointer 8 a first sub-needle 8 b second sub-needle 9 third sub-needle 10 base panel 10 a fitting recess 10 b fitting hole 11- DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 1st-3rd sub-display part 14 Display mark part 14a Mark main body 14b Mounting projection part 14c Foot pin 15 Decorative panel 16, 21a, 21b, 23 Shaft hole 18 First ring part 19, 22a Metal plate 20, 37 Decoration Layer 22 Day of the week display 24, 25 Positioning protrusion 31 Coloring layer 36 Adhesive sheet

The present invention includes a base panel provided with a sub-display unit, wherein the sub-display unit is formed on the base panel in a state where a ring-shaped portion protrudes from a surface of the base panel. It is a member.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention , variation is abundant, it is excellent in decorativeness, it is good in productivity , and it can aim at price reduction.

Claims (12)

A light-transmitting base panel in which a plurality of display areas are provided on the surface,
A decorative panel arranged in a state of overlapping on the back surface of the base panel, and formed in a thin plate shape by shellfish or precious stone,
A decorative member comprising:   2. The decorative member according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of display regions include a plurality of sub-display portions or a plurality of display mark portions provided at equal intervals along a circumferential direction of a peripheral portion of the base panel. 3. A decorative member characterized in that:   3. The decorative member according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the base panel is provided with a decorative layer that expresses a pattern by a number of fine grooves or a number of fine irregularities. Decoration members.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a coloring layer is provided on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the decorative panel is adhered to a back surface of the base panel by an adhesive sheet.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the display mark portion is provided on the base panel, the mark body protruding from a surface of the base panel, and the mark body is provided on a back surface of the mark body. A mounting portion fitted to the fitting portion, wherein the mounting portion does not protrude from a lower surface of the base panel.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the display mark portion is integrally formed on the base panel so as to protrude from a surface thereof.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the sub-display unit is formed integrally with the base panel with a ring-shaped portion protruding from a surface of the base panel. Decorative member.   The decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and 6 to 8, wherein the decorative panel is formed integrally with the base panel by insert molding. Element.   A dial comprising the decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   A timepiece comprising the dial according to claim 10. 12. The timepiece according to claim 11, wherein the dial is provided at the center thereof and has a shaft hole into which a pointer shaft is inserted, and a plurality of dials provided at the center of the plurality of sub display portions and into which a sub-needle shaft is inserted. Wherein the display mark portion is a time character provided at equal intervals along a peripheral edge of the dial.

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