JPH0672082U - Horizontal multifunction watch - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a multifunctional wristwatch that can display accessory functions with satisfactory performance in a sufficient area while giving top priority to checking the time. At this time, I pursue aesthetic sense as much as possible. [Structure] The time function unit (2) is on the right side of the horizontally long case (1).
And an accessory function unit (3) on the left side.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a multifunctional wristwatch in which a wristwatch is provided with other functions.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, some wristwatches have functions other than time. For example, chronographs, monthly meters, thermometers, data banks, hydrobarometers, age indicators, etc.

[0003]

[Issues that the device is trying to solve]

 This had the following drawbacks. (1) The area for displaying the additional function is small and it is difficult to see. For example, in the case of analog clocks, the vacant part or part of the dial was cut away and a month / day counter, chronograph, chronometer, liquid crystal, etc. In this case, the display area becomes small, and it may be difficult to see because it is hidden by the long and short hands. In the case of digital clocks, additional functions are displayed along with the time display, so the time display was enlarged and the additional function display was reduced. Therefore, the display of the additional functions was difficult to understand. (2) The volume that accommodates the additional functions was small, and it was not possible to mount the one that could demonstrate satisfactory performance. (3) Since additional functions are displayed, it is difficult to see the time and it is not aesthetic. (4) In order to secure a space for accommodating additional functions, the timepiece itself may have been downsized and its performance degraded. (5) Even when switching the time display and the additional function display with buttons etc. on a digital clock, it was inconvenient because the time could not be confirmed while using the additional function. Also, when switching to the time display without terminating the additional function, it was sometimes forgotten. (6) Due to the addition of additional functions, the watch case becomes distorted and thick, making it unaesthetic. The present invention has been made to eliminate these drawbacks.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 Now, to explain its configuration, (a) the case of the watch is made horizontally long. Alternatively, the ratio is set to 9:16 in the length and width or 1: 1.618 in the length and width. (B) A clock function is provided on the right side of the case. (C) An additional function is provided on the left side of the case. (D) In some cases, the clock function section and the additional function section are golden section. It is configured as described above.

[0005]

[Action]

 Put on your belt and put it on your left hand. When fitted in the right hand, a clock function is provided on the left and an additional function is provided on the right.

[0006]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described. (B) Make the watch case horizontal. Alternatively, the ratio is set to 9:16 (FIG. 5) or 1: 1.618 (FIG. 6). This was devised in order to realize the pursuit of an aesthetic sense as a wristwatch case and to obtain a large storage volume and a large display area required to store additional functions. Human arms are often elongated. In the form that suits this elongated human arm, we studied a case that satisfies the following conditions. 1, a case with a larger storage space and display area than the previous cases 2, a case 3 that does not get in the way even when worn on the arm 3, and an aesthetic case. As a result, it was the oblong case (1).

Then, in order to make this more aesthetic, the aesthetic ratios used in movies and plane geometry are applied. The ratio of vertical to horizontal 9 to 16 (Fig. 5) is the same as the ratio for high-definition broadcasting, and is the ratio at which humans feel most powerful and realistic. It is also used in movies and is said to be the limit of the field of view that humans can see at once. This ratio can be the most powerful and beautiful in the rectangle. 1 to 1. The ratio of 618 (Fig. 6) is the most beautiful ratio in the plane geometry since the days of ancient Greece, and is called the golden section. The golden section is also used in Greek sculpture Venus de Milo. When the line segment is divided into two, the ratio of the long part to the short part is equal to the ratio of the whole part to the long part, which is a ratio of 1: 1.618. This ratio gives a feeling of aesthetics and harmony, and the rectangle made with this ratio is said to be the most beautiful.

The case made with the above two ratios has a high level of aesthetic sense while fitting perfectly to a slender human arm, and has a larger display area and a larger storage capacity than ever before. So, if you are looking for a more aesthetic sense, watch cases are made with these ratios. However, the shape is not limited to a rectangle, and may be an ellipse, one may be circular and one may be rectangular, as long as the ratio is the same. Also, the ratio itself is only a guideline, and it is possible to use an intermediate ratio between the two ratios, or a slightly longer or shorter ratio.

(B) A clock function is provided on the right side of this case. This was devised in order to make the time as easy as possible to understand by giving top priority to checking the time, which is the first function of the clock. When you wear your watch in your left hand, the right side of the case is the one that is most hidden from the sleeves of your clothes and is easily visible. On the other hand, the left side of the case is usually hidden behind the sleeves of the clothes and cannot be seen. If you have a clock here, you have to turn over your sleeves to see the time. This is very troublesome. Therefore, the clock function unit (2) is placed on the right side of the case. By doing so, it is possible to easily check the time, and further divide the time display part and the additional function display part to clarify which part is the time display.

The clock function may be either an analog clock or a digital clock, but as the best embodiment, an analog clock or a digital clock with an analog display is provided. This was devised to remember the time as long as possible and to make it easier to understand the passage of time. The reason lies in the human brain. The human brain is divided into a left brain and a right brain, the left brain controls language and number, and the right brain controls graphics and images. An analog clock knows time with a graphical sensation in the right brain, and a digital clock knows time with a linguistic sensation in the left brain. It is said that it is easier for humans to grasp time with the right brain and to have a longer memory time. As a test, I did not pay too much attention to a test to know the time with an analog clock and a digital clock, but the analog clock has a longer memory time, and it is easier to grasp the elapsed time and how many minutes have passed. Therefore, I thought it was best to store an analog clock as the clock. However . This does not mean that digital clocks are disabled, it does not matter if they are digital clocks, but that analog clocks are better. Also, a digital clock with an analog display may be added.

(C) An additional function is provided on the left side of the case. On the left side of the case, there is enough storage capacity and display area to mount additional functions. This is an additional function part (3), and the additional function is stored. Electronic functions such as a microcomputer, liquid crystal display, and sensor can be housed here to provide various functions. For example, digital clock functions, timers, stopwatches, alarms, chronographs, calendars, data banks, thermometers, depth gauges, pulse meters, water pressure barometers, age indicators, solar cells, biorhythm meters, calorie consumption meters, pagers. There are many types such as functions and game functions. In addition, it can store mechanical chronographs and chronometers. The horizontal case is convenient for adding these additional functions because it has a large storage capacity and a large display area.

The best mode for implementing the additional function is to use a microcomputer. The reason is that various additional functions can be realized by electronic control simply by programming the ROM built into the microcomputer. The degree of completion of additional functions by electronic control is high and there are many types. For example, with the calendar function, it is possible to program the leap year and the presence / absence of 31 days without problems in the program. Since liquid crystal can be used for display, pictures and graphs can be displayed in addition to numbers and letters. Moreover, the crystal oscillator used as the oscillation source of the microcomputer may be used for the clock signal of the clock.

(D) In some cases, the timepiece function unit and the additional function unit are golden section. This was devised to further enhance the aesthetics of this watch. The display areas of the clock function section and the additional function section of this wrist watch are inversely proportional to each other. It is also possible to make this into a golden section. By making the clock function part and the additional function part golden section, aesthetics and harmony are given to the watch.

The present invention has the structure as described above, and the following can be considered as examples. The analog clocks used in this plan can be of various types, from normal to jeweled types, diver's watches with a rotating bezel, and military watches.

The type in which an analog display timepiece is provided on the right side and electronic parts such as a microcomputer are provided on the left side in claim 3 is considered to be the best among the embodiments of the timepiece. This is because the right brain can check the time and can be equipped with an additional function of electronic control by a microcomputer.

Many types of timepieces can be devised by combining the additional function unit and the analog timepiece. Simple analog clock, business type with data bank, timer, alarm, calculator, calendar, world time function, diver's watch with rotating bezel, depth gauge, thermometer, age indicator, timer, chronograph, etc. In addition to the marine sports type installed, there are many types such as combat type, outdoor type, and type that can be used for both marine sports and work.

Further, a digital timepiece in which the entire display surface of the timepiece is an entire liquid crystal screen, time is displayed on the right side, and additional functions are displayed on the left side can be considered.

In addition, since this watch has a large storage capacity, it is possible to divide the power supply for the timepiece function part and the additional function part into two, or to store it by combining a solar cell with a capacitor, and thus the life of the watch Can be extended further.

Further, as a lighting device for a timepiece, when the power source is turned on with the light bulb, it is possible to turn on the power source exclusively for the light bulb or store a plurality of light bulbs.

The belt of the timepiece may be thicker than that of the timepiece from the same belt as a commercially available belt.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

The display area of the additional function is increased, and a display that is easy to see and understand is possible.

The hands of an analog clock no longer hide the display of additional functions.

[0024] The storage capacity for additional functions has increased, and it has become possible to mount products with satisfactory performance.

The display of additional functions makes it difficult to see the time, and what is not aesthetic is divided into time and additional functions to make it easier to see.

There is no longer any need to reduce the size of the watch to reduce its performance because it is equipped with additional functions.

Since time confirmation is given the highest priority as a clock, it is easy to use as a clock.

Additional functions can be used while checking the time.

Since the additional function is provided, it is possible to prevent the timepiece from becoming thick or having a distorted shape.

Since the power source storage volume of the timepiece is also increased, it is possible to prolong the service life.

It has become possible to use an independent power source for a timepiece lighting device and store a plurality of lighting devices.

Many functions required for modern society can be carried with a wristwatch.

More functions can be installed than the conventional multi-function wrist watch.

It is possible to make a wristwatch with high performance and abundant functions according to the use and occupation.

In the timepiece according to the second aspect, it is possible to experience the aesthetic feeling of the case made with the golden section or the ratio of 9:16, and to give the timepiece a further aesthetic feeling.

In the timepiece according to the third aspect, the time can be confirmed by the right brain, and various additional functions of electronic control can be mounted.

In the timepiece according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to experience the aesthetic ratio and the golden fraction that have been used since ancient Greece, and it is possible to give the timepiece a feeling and harmony.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention. The time function part and the additional function part are golden section.

FIG. 2 is a front view of another embodiment of the present invention. 9 to 16
In case of with rotating bezel

FIG. 3 is a front view of another embodiment of the present invention. In the case of the golden section, the clock function section and the additional function section are in the golden section.

FIG. 4 is a front view of another embodiment of the present invention. For full-screen LCD digital clock

FIG. 5 is a rectangular view of the 9:16 ratio.

FIG. 6 is a rectangular diagram with a ratio of 1: 1.618.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Horizontal case 2 Clock function part 3 Additional function part 4 Belt

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A multi-functional wristwatch having a horizontally long case (1), a clock function (2) provided on the right side, and an additional function (3) provided on the left side. (If you put it in the right hand, if you put it in the right hand 2. A horizontally long multifunction watch according to claim 1, wherein the ratio of the horizontally long case is set to 9:16 or 1: 1.618. 3. A multifunctional wristwatch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an analog display type timepiece is provided on the right side and an integrated circuit such as a microcomputer is provided on the left side. 4. A horizontally long multifunction wristwatch according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the ratio of the time function part to the additional function part is set to be golden section.