JP3312023B2 - Educational analog clock suitable for people with intellectual disabilities - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an analog clock, and in particular, it is difficult to learn analog clocks such as those who have not sufficiently learned how to read the time of an analog clock or those who have intellectual disabilities. The present invention relates to an analog clock for education, which makes it easy for a person who cannot learn to read the analog clock to easily understand how to read the time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Analog timepieces are usually represented by seconds and minutes in a hexadecimal system and hours in a decimal system, and the dial displays a scale representing these seconds and minutes and a scale representing time. . In addition, when a number is given to the time scale, a number with a time scale of 1 to 12 is generally given. A short hand indicating time and a long hand, which is a minute hand, are attached to the center axis of the dial, and a second hand is attached to the second hand as necessary. And the minute hand is 360
The hour hand, which is a time hand, advances for 1 hour and at an angle of 5 ° when rotated by 60 ° and advanced 60 minutes.

[0003]

In a conventional analog timepiece, it is difficult for a person with an intellectual disability or a young child who does not know how to read an analog timepiece to distinguish between time and minute. It is not easy to understand the relationship. Also, while reading the minute display, the minute hand may move and the minute display may be difficult to read. In addition, the range of the time indicated by the short hand is ambiguous, and the time may be misread, for example, a time scale number near the short hand is read as the time indicated by the short hand. When using the clock for people with intellectual disabilities, such as 10 minutes later, when the passage of time is told, which scale on the dial should the number 10 correspond to and memorize? There was a problem that it was hard to understand. Furthermore, for people with intellectual disabilities, young children, or those who have difficulty moving their hands and fingers, using an analog watch on their wrists will make the watch easy to understand, It is important that the mounting be safe and easy.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is an analog timepiece that can easily recognize the time and can easily learn the time for those who have not yet learned how to read the time. The purpose is to provide. Another object of the present invention is to provide an analog timepiece capable of accurately recognizing elapsed time when using the timepiece. Further, the present invention provides a wristwatch having an arm band that can be worn safely and easily for persons with intellectual disabilities, young children, or persons who have difficulty moving their hands and fingers. It is the purpose.

[0005]

The above object is achieved by the following means of the present invention.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the dial is provided outside the timepiece.
It is mounted rotatably around the circumference and has a time indicator and a time display.
The time display unit displays the elapsed time in minutes or hours.
Be provided with a display in which the number indicated by
Educational features with elapsed time display bezel
It is a nalog clock.

[0007] The elapsed time display bezel of the present invention is a time table.
The number displayed on the display increases sequentially in the counterclockwise direction
It is attached as follows. For example, if you want to know after 10 minutes have passed
Set the number 10 to the current hour hand,
If you know when you have reached the
It is time to know the set time without mistake
Can be.

[0008] The invention of claim 2 comprises a scale and numerals.
Minutes display and time display consisting of scales and numbers
Dial, long hand indicating minute and short hand indicating time
Provided that the long hand and the short hand are colored in different colors.
In addition, the minute display has the same color as the long hand, and the time display
Is the same color as the hour hand, and the movement range of the hour hand on the dial is
Education provided with a time area display section divided into fan-shaped sections every hour
Analog timepiece, which is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the dial outside the timepiece, and includes a time indicating unit and a time display unit, wherein the time display unit has a number indicating the elapsed time in minutes or hours. This is an analog analog timepiece for education in which an elapsed time display bezel having a display that sequentially increases in a counterclockwise direction is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of a dial outside the timepiece. According to the present invention,
In the invention, the hour and hour hands are colored differently, and the dial
The color of the display and time display is the same as the color of the hour hand and hour hand, respectively.
Minute display and time on the hour and hour hands and the respective dial
The display correspondence can be clearly expressed. Also time
Is provided in the time domain display section,
It is easy to understand the meaning of the instruction. In addition, the present invention
The elapsed time display bezel is the number displayed on the time display
Are added so as to sequentially increase in the counterclockwise direction.
For example, if you want to know after 10 minutes,
And the hour hand reaches the time indicator.
If you know the time, that time is the set time,
You can know the time you did without mistake .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the scale of the minute display is provided.
Starts with 00, and thereafter, up to 59 in 1 minute increments
3. The educational analog clock according to claim 2, which is sequentially attached.
It is.

According to the invention of claim 3, the starting point of the minute display is
00 means that the start of the long hand is 00
And to understand exactly.

[0011] The invention of claim 4 comprises a scale and numerals.
Minutes display and time display consisting of scales and numbers
Dial, long hand indicating minute and short hand indicating time
Provided that the long hand and the short hand are colored in different colors.
In addition, the minute display has the same color as the long hand, and the time display
Is the same color as the hour hand, and the movement range of the hour hand on the dial is
Education provided with a time area display section divided into fan-shaped sections every hour
Analog clock that is turned around the dial
Movably mounted, equipped with a time indicator and a time display,
The recording time display section indicates the elapsed time in minutes or hours.
Elapsed time with indication that the numbers increase sequentially in a counterclockwise direction
The display bezel is rotatably mounted around the dial outside the watch.
Watch worn and non-metallic with both ends attached to the watch
Form a bend at two places in the middle of the band with an interval
And a first outer surface between the two bent portions.
Region, adjacent to one of the bends, the first region
It is located on the same side and has the same area as the first area.
A hook-and-loop fastener is provided in the second area
Educational analog watch equipped with a wristwatch wearing band
is there.

[0012] The educational analog timepiece of the present invention comprises the above timepiece.
In addition to the function of, further, has a characteristic wearing band, just
Pass the arm through the band of the band in the spread state and connect the hook-and-loop fastener.
Can be fastened to the arm simply by fitting together, making mounting easy
It is. In addition, it is non-metallic, especially the locking mechanism of the metal fittings
An unnecessary and highly safe educational analog clock can be obtained.
Wear.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings to explain the present invention in more detail. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an educational analog wristwatch when the present invention is applied to a wristwatch.

The educational analog wristwatch of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as an analog wristwatch)
A wristwatch 1) includes a frame 2, a dial 3, and a long hand 4 and a short hand 5 attached to the center axis of the dial 3, similarly to a conventional ordinary wristwatch. In the present embodiment, the long hand 4 is colored differently from red and the short hand is colored blue. A minute display 31 is displayed on the outer periphery of the dial 3 in one-minute increments with graduations and numerals, and a time display 3 is displayed inside the minute display 31.
2 is indicated by a scale and a number in one-hour increments. The minute display 31 and the time display 32 are displayed in the same color as the long hand 4 and the short hand 5, respectively, that is, the minute display 31 is displayed in red and the time display 32 is displayed in blue. Here, the minute display 31 in one-minute increments starts from 00 and is set as a start point (positive zero time or positive 12 o'clock position of the time display).
-58 and 59 are displayed in 1 minute increments, and the display returns to 00. The point that the number at the start point of the minute display is set to 00 is one of the feature points of the present invention. That is, in the case of adding a number to the minute display, conventionally, the number of 1 to 60 is added, and therefore, those who do not fully understand how to read the time are required to start the long hand 4 at the starting point (positive zero or 12:00). It is not uncommon for the minute reading when it comes to the position to be incorrectly read as 60 minutes. By setting the start point of the minute display to 00 as shown in this embodiment, it is easy to understand that the minute reading when the long hand is at the 00 position is 0 minute.

The dial 3 of the present embodiment further has the following characteristic display.

Inside the time display 32, a generally circular time area display section 33 having a radius substantially equal to the length of the short hand 5 is provided. The time domain display section 33 is composed of section displays divided into twelve sector sections, and blue sector sections 33a and white sector sections 33b are alternately arranged. These sector portions 33a and 33b are used to indicate the indicated range of the short hand 5 in a region. For example, in FIG. 1, the sector portion 33a illustrated as an example of a blue sector portion is a region where the time is 10 o'clock. In addition, the sector 33b, which is shown as an example of a white sector, indicates a region where the time is 5 o'clock.
As described above, by providing the time area display 33, it is possible to easily learn how to read the short hand by understanding that the time is the same while the short hand is in each sector.

The frame 2 has a cylindrical accommodation chamber for accommodating the timepiece mechanism and the dial 3, and has an annular edge 6 extending inward on the upper surface of the accommodation chamber. The wristwatch 1 of the present embodiment has a scale 6 on its edge 6 in one-minute intervals.
1 is provided, and a bezel 7 for displaying the elapsed time for recognizing the elapsed time is mounted. The bezel 7 has six display portions 71 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction at a position facing the scale 61, one of which is a time indication portion 72 with an indication mark, and the other five are, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 40 minutes 5 every 10 minutes in a counterclockwise direction
The time instruction unit 73 displays 0 minutes. The bezel 7 has a latch mechanism (not shown) formed between the bezel 7 and the sliding surface of the side wall of the edge 6, and only in the counterclockwise direction.
Further, it is rotatably mounted so that it can be locked corresponding to the scale 61. In this embodiment, the bezel 7 including the display portion 71 is yellow, and the edge 6 of the frame 2 is blue.

This bezel 7 is used when it is necessary to accurately recognize the elapsed time from a certain time, for example, 10 minutes after the current time. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the time display unit 73 is combined. In this state, the long hand 4 advances and the time indicator 72
Is reached when 10 minutes have elapsed, and the set elapsed time can be recognized when the long hand 4 reaches the time indicating section 72. Conventionally, the time display of this kind of bezel for elapsed time recognition has been sequentially displayed in the clockwise direction as 10 minutes, 20 minutes ... 50 minutes, especially for people with intellectual disabilities, as time elapses, There was an inconvenience of forgetting how many minutes later it was set. In this embodiment, since the time is sequentially displayed in the counterclockwise direction, the time is the set elapsed time when the long hand 4 reaches the time indicating unit 72, and the above-described inconvenience does not occur.

As described above, in the wristwatch 1 of this embodiment, the hour hand 4 and the hour hand 5 have different colors, the minute display of the dial 3 has the same color as the hour hand, and the time display has the same color as the hour hand 5. Since the color can be identified by the color, it is easy to learn to read the time while distinguishing between hours and minutes.

Further, since the time range display section in which the moving range of the short hand 5 is distinguished every hour by the area is provided, the meaning indicated by the short hand can be easily understood.

Further, the wristwatch 1 of this embodiment is provided with a bezel 7 for indicating the elapsed time, and the time display of the bezel is
Since the time display section starting from the time indicating section and increasing sequentially in the counterclockwise direction is provided, it is easy to grasp the elapsed time since the setting.

As described above, the example in which the educational analog clock of the present invention is applied to a wristwatch has been described. However, the present invention can be applied not only to a wristwatch but also to a table clock and a wall clock. Further, the elapsed time display bezel of the above-described embodiment indicates the elapsed time in minutes, but may be a time display instructing the elapsed time in units of time. Further, these time displays are, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 in the case of minute display.
0, 15, etc. may be displayed every 1 minute or every 5 minutes,
An appropriate time display can be given according to the assumed use purpose.

The wristwatch 1 of this embodiment has a band 100 that is easy to wear and highly secure when worn on an arm. Hereinafter, the wristwatch wearing band 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the wearing band 100 is spread, and FIG. 2B is a partially enlarged view illustrating a tightened state of the wearing band 100.
FIG. 2C is a diagram showing a state of the wearing band when worn on an arm.

The wearing band 100 is made of one continuous synthetic fiber, and is attached to the band attaching portion of the timepiece frame 2 at both ends 101 and 102 in the same manner as a normal wristwatch. The mounting band 100 has bent portions 103 and 104 formed at two places in the middle part. Bent part 103, 1
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the band 04 can be formed by bending the band so that the band can be maintained in a bent state by using, for example, an adhesive or by heat fusion.

An engaging portion 105a constituting the hook-and-loop fastener 105 is provided on an outer portion of the band between the two bent portions 103 and 104, and a portion adjacent to the bent portion 104 has the same length as the engaging portion 105a. A locking portion 105b that forms a hook-and-loop fastener is provided in combination with the locking portion 105a.

When the wristwatch 1 is worn on the wrist, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2 (a), pass through the arm in the spread state, and FIG.
As shown by the arrow in FIG.
5a and 105b are pressed together to join. As a result, the hook-and-loop fastener 105 portion of the mounting band 100 is in a folded state, and has a reduced diameter as shown in FIG. 2C, and can be worn in a state of fitting to the arm. In the drawing, reference numeral 106 denotes an adjusting member for adjusting the length of the entire mounting band 100.

The wearing band 100 according to the present embodiment is already in a closed loop when attached to the wristwatch 1. At the time of wearing, the arm is inserted and the hook-and-loop fastener portion is simply joined. Therefore, it is very easy to wear, and it is very convenient for infants, people who have difficulty moving their hands and fingers, or people with disabilities. In addition, the wearing band of the present embodiment is not necessarily limited to synthetic fibers, but may be relatively flexible leather, synthetic leather, or the like.

As described above, the wristwatch of the present embodiment is provided with an easy-to-wear wearing band in addition to the characteristic structure of the dial described above. It can be an excellent watch for daily use.

[0029]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the set process is performed.
We can know without mistake in time .

[0030] According to the second aspect of the present invention , the long needle is further provided.
The hour hand is colored differently and the minute and hour
Since the color is the same as the color of the long hand and the short hand,
Correspondence between minute display and time display on hands, hour hands and respective dials
Can be clearly represented. Also, when the time is shown in the area
The meaning of the indication of the short hand is
It is easy to understand.

According to the third aspect of the present invention , the minute display is further provided.
Is set to 00, the start of the long hand is 00
To understand exactly that.

According to the invention of claim 4, the function of the timepiece
In addition, simply pass your arm through the band's loop
Just by joining the fastener, it can be tightened on the arm, operation
Is easy. It is also non-metallic, especially for metal
No mechanism required, high safety, movement of young children, hands and fingers
For people with disabilities who can use it with peace of mind
Total .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing a wristwatch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a wristwatch wearing band according to an embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows the whole structure, (b) is a partial enlarged view showing a hook-and-loop fastener part, and (c) is a figure showing a state where the diameter of the band when worn on the arm is reduced.

[Description of Signs] 1 Wristwatch 2 Frame 3 Dial 33 Time area display section 4 Long hand 5 Short hand 6 Edge 7 Bezel 72 Time indication section 73 Time display section 100 Wearing band 105 Surface fastener

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A timepiece is mounted rotatably around the dial outside the timepiece.
A time indication unit and a time display unit.
The part indicates the elapsed time in minutes or hours.
Characterized by having a display that sequentially increases in a clockwise direction.
Educational analog clock with overtime display bezel. (2)Minute display and scale consisting of scales and numbers
And a dial with a time display consisting of
And a short hand for indicating time.
And the hour hand in different colors and the minute display
Is the same color as the long hand, and the time display is the same color as the short hand.
age, Divide the hour hand on the dial into a sector every hour.
Educational analog clock with a time zone display
hand,  The watch is rotatably mounted on the outside of the dial outside of the watch.
Display unit and a time display unit, wherein the time display unit is an elapsed time
In minutes or hours increments counterclockwise.
Elapsed time display bezel with additional display
Educational analog attached to the outer periphery of the dial to be rotatable
Total. 3. The minute display scale starts from 00.
After that, numbers up to 59 are sequentially added in one minute increments
The educational analog clock according to claim 2 . 4. A minute display and scale comprising a scale and a number.
And a dial with a time display consisting of
And a short hand for indicating time.
And the hour hand in different colors and the minute display
Is the same color as the long hand, and the time display is the same color as the short hand.
And divided into fan-shaped segments every hour in the range of movement of the hour hand on the dial.
Educational analog clock with a time zone display
The watch is rotatably mounted on the outside of the dial
Display unit and a time display unit, wherein the time display unit is an elapsed time
In minutes or hours increments counterclockwise.
Elapsed time display bezel with additional display
The watch is rotatably mounted on the outer circumference of the dial and both ends are arms
Two places in the middle of the non-metallic band attached to the meter
Form a bend at an interval, and between the two bends
The first area, which is the outer surface, and one of the bends
Adjacent and located on the same side as the first area,
A hook-and-loop fastener in a second area having the same area as one area
Equipped with a wristwatch band with locking parts
Educational analog clock.