JPH0537272Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention relates to clocks with improved dials, such as table clocks placed on desks or tables, and wall clocks. There are no numbers or symbols to mark the time, and the purchaser of the watch can freely determine the position of the time display by attaching a time display piece to the dial.For example, This invention relates to a clock that can simultaneously display the time in two countries with different time differences.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, watches in which the position of the time display on the dial can be freely changed are described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-20863 and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-35811.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) The above-mentioned conventional watches described in Publication of Utility Model Publication No. 49-20863 and Publication of Utility Model Publication No. 49-35811 can freely change the position of the time display on the dial. Since it is a clock that can be used in conjunction with other clocks, it is possible to freely set the 12 o'clock position and display different times by placing the clocks side by side.

However, simply arranging the above-mentioned clocks in parallel to display different times is possible even with ordinary clocks, and requires space, which is uninteresting.

Furthermore, it has been impossible to arrange the above-mentioned clocks in parallel to form a single clock due to the shape of the clock.

This invention was made to solve this problem, and the purpose of this invention is to provide a timepiece that can be made to look like a single timepiece even when combined with timepieces displaying different times.

(Means for solving the problem) The clock according to this invention is a clock used as a table clock or a wall clock, and has characters/symbols representing the time on the surface. A single watch is constructed by forming a dial that does not display numbers etc. into a 1/4 circular plate, and is constructed by combining a pair of single watches so that the straight parts of the dial match, and A watch characterized by having a time display piece attached to the surface of the dial to display different times.

(Function) The clock of this invention consists of a dial that does not display any characters, symbols, numbers, etc. representing the time on its surface, which is formed into a 1/4 circular plate, and the straight part of the dial is It was constructed by combining a pair of individual clocks so that they matched, and a time display piece was attached to the dial surface of each individual clock to display different times, so it was possible to construct a clock by combining individual clocks. You can also freely display the time you want to display on each dial by attaching a time display piece to the dial of each individual watch.

In addition, the dial of the watch itself is formed into a 1/4 circular plate,
In addition, since the watches are constructed by combining the straight parts of the dials so that the straight parts of the dials match, even if the watches display different times, they will appear as one.
It can be made to look like an individual clock.

(Example) Fig. 1 is a front view of a watch body constituting the watch of this invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of the watch itself constituting the watch body, and Fig. 3 is a side view of the same.

In the figure, 1 is the watch body, and this watch body 1
It is used as a table clock placed on a desk or table, or as a wall clock hung on a wall.

In addition, this watch body 1 includes a pair of watch units 1A.
Each watch 1A has its own dial 2.

This dial 2 includes a board 2A and time display pieces 2B, 2.
The substrate 2A is formed from a fan-shaped synthetic resin plate obtained by cutting a circle into 1/4.

Furthermore, an abstract pattern 2a is printed on the surface of the substrate 2A. In this example, a grid pattern of white vertical and horizontal straight lines is printed on a black background.

However, the pattern 2a of the substrate 2A is not limited to such a grid pattern, but may be a radial pattern or a combination of a grid pattern and a radial pattern. 2B, 2B... are small sheet-like pieces made of synthetic resin that indicate time display pieces, and the time display piece 2B that indicates the reference 12 o'clock position is circular to distinguish it from other time displays; The time display pieces 2B, 2B, and 2B indicating 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 are formed in a rectangular shape.

The color of the surface of these time display pieces 2B, 2B...
In order to make the display easier to see, it is preferable to use a color opposite to that of the substrate 2A or a color different from that of the substrate 2A.

Further, the back surfaces of the time display pieces 2B, 2B, . . . serve as attachment surfaces for attachment to the substrate 2A, and are coated with adhesive or adhesive.

Reference numeral 3 indicates a clock hand consisting of a long hand, a short hand, and a second hand, which is attached to the substrate 2A of the dial 2 and is formed to rotate on the surface of the substrate 2A.

The front frame 4 is a fan-shaped frame slightly smaller than the dial 2.
The front frame 4 is attached to the dial 2 via mounting rods 4A, 4A provided on both ends of the arc of the sector and on the back of the pivot part. The front frame 4 is provided to protect the clock hands 3 and to decorate the front of the watch.

In the figure, reference numeral 5 indicates a driving part of the clock provided on the back surface of the dial 2, and reference numeral 6 indicates a clasp for hanging the clock on a wall.

Next, the usage state of the timepiece body 1 according to the combination of the pair of timepiece units 1A shown in FIG. 1 will be explained.

First, decide how you want to place the watch on your desk, etc.
Checkered pattern 2 printed on the surface of dial 2
Set the time at 12 o'clock at the appropriate position above a, 6 o'clock at the bottom, and 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock on the left and right sides. When determining the position at this time, the grid pattern 2a helps in positioning. In addition, when determining the time using the clock hands 3, the grid pattern 2a also serves as a guide for checking the time.

Next, if adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive is not applied to the back side of the time display pieces 2B, 2B..., apply adhesive and place the time display pieces 2B, 2B... on the positions where the scale positions are determined. Paste.

In addition, if the back side of the time display pieces 2B, 2B... is coated with adhesive used in cellophane tape or double-sided tape in advance, the time display pieces 2B, 2B...
Since a release paper is pasted on the back side of the time display pieces 2B, 2B..., the release paper is peeled off and the time display pieces 2B, 2B... are pasted on the dial 2 using the above procedure.

The time display pieces 2B, 2B, etc. are formed in a circular shape for the time display piece 2B indicating the 12 o'clock position, and a rectangular shape for the other time display pieces 2B, but the time display pieces 2B, 2B, etc. are not limited to this shape, and may have other shapes, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, etc. It may also be a sheet piece with numbers drawn on it.

Further, in the above embodiment, a synthetic resin plate was used for the substrate 2A of the dial 2, but the substrate 2A was made of steel and the time display pieces 2B, 2
If a permanent magnet is used instead of B..., it is possible to provide a clock in which the time display on the dial can be freely changed.

As described above, the present invention allows the time display on each dial 2 of the watch body 1 to be freely determined, so that the watch body 1 can display the time in two countries with different time differences, and It can be made to look like a single clock.

(Effects of the invention) As explained above, the clock of this invention consists of a clock face that does not display any characters, symbols, numbers, etc. indicating the time on the surface thereof, formed into a 1/4 circular plate, and It is constructed by combining a pair of individual watches so that the straight parts of the dials are aligned, and a time display piece is attached to the dial surface of each individual watch to display different times. Even if they are combined to form a watch, the time that you want to display on each dial can be freely displayed by attaching a time display piece to the dial of each watch alone.

Therefore, the time in countries with different time differences can be displayed in a clock that appears as if it were one clock.

In addition, the dial of the clock itself is formed into a quarter circular plate,
In addition, because the clocks are assembled so that the straight lines of the dials are aligned, even if the clocks display different times, they are displayed as if they were one clock.
It can be made to look like a separate clock.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of the timepiece body constituting the timepiece of this invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the timepiece unit constituting the timepiece body, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the timepiece unit. 1... Watch body, 2... Dial, 2A... Board, 2B... Time display piece.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] For watches used as table clocks or wall clocks, the clock face is formed into a 1/4 circular plate with no characters, symbols, numbers, etc. indicating the time on the surface, and the straight part of the dial is A timepiece characterized in that it is constructed by combining a pair of timepieces so that they match, and that a time display piece is attached to the dial surface of each individual timepiece to display different times.