JPH08304562A - Clock having dial plate printed by shift photoprinting - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To perform an instantaneous switchover of a 24-hour system and an a.m./p.m. system by a method wherein two time indications of the 24-hour system and the a.m/p.m. system are printed at each hour position of a clock dial plate by shift photoprinting so that they can be seen in a shifting manner when positions of eyes are changed. CONSTITUTION: Different picture elements 4 of A and B are formed under each one of semicylindrical tops 3 of lenticular lenses 2 formed of cylindrical lenses 1 each having a prescribed curvature and a small width and being arranged at the same pitch. When the picture elements 4 are seen through the lenses 2 with positions 6 and 7 of eyes changed, A and B are seen separately in a shifting manner. By this shift photoprinting, 1 and 13, 2 and 14, 3 and 15, 4 and 16, 5 and 17, 6 and 18, 7 and 19, 8 and 20, 9 and 21, 10 and 22, 11 and 23 and 12 and 24 are printed at individual prescribed positions 9 of a clock dial plate 8 indicating hours respectively. According to this constitution, 1 is seen in (A) and 13 in (B), for instance, according to the positions 6 and 7 of the eyes.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable photographic print dial clock which displays 1 o'clock to 12 o'clock and 13 o'clock to 24 o'clock at the same predetermined position (9).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the time display of a clock is 1 for 60 seconds.
Because of the scale of 1 hour for 60 minutes and 60 minutes, the guideline has made one turn, and I have lived for 12 hours, with 12 o'clock as the starting point, divided into morning and afternoon. This is common to all countries around the world due to time differences. However, with the times, all kinds of transportation have been developed, and they cover a wide range, including trains, buses, ships, and aircraft. If the service timetable is divided into morning and afternoon, the diagram becomes complicated due to the connection of the timetables, and it is easy to make an error, so the display of AM: PM is not used. This is also common to all countries in the world. However, when we look at the timetables between 13:00 and 24:00, we think once in our heads, what time in the afternoon we fix it. This is wrong and very inconvenient. In addition, the diagrams of the aircraft, etc., have time differences and should not be misunderstood, so it is a finishing step to check many times.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] For example, when looking at the timetable of 21:45, it can be instantly realized by experience that which one of 45 hours is within 1 hour, but at 21:00 Exactly, I can't really feel what time of the day it is. It is different from the feeling at the moment when it was called PM: 9:00. I calculate once in my head and fix the time from 9pm to 9pm to gain time. I can't make a mistake in the diagram of the aircraft, so I get nervous and check it many times. Moreover, there is a time difference if you fly for a while, and there are times when you adjust the time difference many times. At this time, there are many misunderstandings because of the time difference blurring. In the end, I don't know how many hours I flew. I would like to have a clock that displays from 1 o'clock to 24 o'clock at such a time, but even if it is displayed, it is digitally the same as the timetable, and after 13:00 it is necessary to calculate in my head. . For the same reason, digital clocks were rarely used and returned to their original analog form. There are watches with both analog and digital, but it is better that you can instantly feel the analog after 13:00 and be sure that it is analog. However, putting all of them in parallel on the dial until 24:00 is not very good from an aesthetic sense. Moreover, in modern times, some watches do not have numbers written because of their aesthetic sense. The present invention has been invented to solve these drawbacks.

[0004]

A cylindrical lens (1) having a predetermined curvature and having an extremely short width is arranged under one heap-shaped mountain (3) of a lenticular lens (2) arranged at the same pitch. , An image (5) consisting of two or more different striped pixels (4), such as A and B as shown in FIG. When (5) is observed through the lenticular lens (2) with the eye positions (6, 7) changed, two pictures or characters, such as A and B, appear to change separately. Photographs are printed at 1 and 13, 2 and 14, 3 and 15, 4 and 16, 5 and 17, 6 and 18, 7 on each of the predetermined positions (9) displaying the time on the clock dial (8). 19, 8 and 20, 9 and 21, 10 and 22, 11 and 23,
12 and 24 are formed by substituting the above A and B.
This change photo printing will be described in detail. (B) As shown in FIG. 3, the lenticular lenses (2) in which the cylindrical lenses (1) having a predetermined curvature and having an extremely short width are arranged at the same pitch have a width of one pitch of 0,
It is about 2 to 0.4 mm, but it is ideal that it is as small as possible. (B) Two or more different stripes, such as A and B, which are adhered to each other with a transparent adhesive under one heap-shaped mountain (3) of the lenticular lens (2). Forming a pixel (4). As shown in FIG. 3, the pixels A (4) and B (4) overlap each other at the same position, but in reality, they are in a striped pattern and the printing does not overlap. In line of sight (6) and line of sight (7), due to the curvature of the lenticular lens (2), the striped pixel (4) of A disappears, and an integral B image can be seen, or a striped pixel of B. (4) disappears and you can see the A image. In the case of a wristwatch, what is printed at the same position looks different because of a slight tilt of the arm. FIG. 1 shows refraction of a visual line of three changes due to the curvature of one cylindrical lens (1). With current technology, up to 4 changes are possible. The present invention is a variable photographic printing dial clock having the above-mentioned configuration. The edge (10) of the metal portion of the outer case of the timepiece dial (8) according to claim 2 is provided with a function capable of freely rotating, and there is 1/13, 2/143 as shown in FIGS.
/ 15, 4/16, 5/17, 6/18, 7/19, 8
/ 20, 9/21, 10/22, 11/23, 12/2
Engraved in parallel with 4,

[0005]

[Function] Among watches, a wrist watch is most suitable for this watch. This is because the watch can be tilted. Pocket watches are also suitable, although there are times when they are fast and slippery. Since the pocket watch is larger than the wrist watch, the essence of the watch of the present invention can be gathered. It is to make the best use of the four variations of variation photo printing. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the outermost part of the timepiece dial is changed to a position (9) at a normal time, which is shifted to 24 hours in Japan and 24 hours in New York by a time difference from Japan. To do. That's four changes. Next, as shown in FIG. 5, inside the predetermined position (9) at the above-mentioned time, change photographs are printed at positions where 24 hours in Los Angeles and 24 hours in London are respectively shifted by the time difference from Japan. This is 8 changes. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, inside the double predetermined position (11) for displaying the above time, 24 hours in Berlin and Hong Kong are shifted by the time difference from Japan, and the photograph is printed. To do. This is a triple predetermined position (12) for time display. This is a total of 12 changes. Of course, near the center of the dial, country name, city name (13)
According to the time display, change photo print at the same time,
Make sure you understand what you are looking at. And
If a time difference clock of the concept derived from claim 2 and claim 1 is added, it is complete. This makes the edge (10) of the metal part of the outer case freely rotatable,
As shown in Fig. 5 and 6, there are 1/13, 2/14, 3/1.
5,4 / 16,5 / 17,6 / 18,7 / 19,8 / 2
0, 9/21, 10/22, 11/23, 12/24,
If you set the toll-free dial engraved in parallel with the time difference of your intended country or city, you will have a truly international watch.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. 1 and 13, 2 and 14, 3 and 15, 4 and 16, 5 and 1 are provided at respective predetermined positions (9) for displaying the time on the clock dial (8).
7 and 6 and 18, 7 and 19, 8 and 20, 9 and 21, 10 and 22, 11 and 23, 12 and 24, and change photo printing. With this multiple function of changing photo printing,
Design examples are listed below. (A) As shown in FIG. 4, this is a standard prototype. A lenticular is connected in a band at a predetermined position (9) for displaying the time, and is formed into a circular shape.
Change photo printing from 3 o'clock to 24 o'clock time (2 changes, Japan time) (b) As shown in FIG. 5, another lenticular belt-shaped circle is arranged side by side inside the embodiment of (a). Then, change photographs are printed by shifting the time from 1 am to 12:00 and 13:00 to 24:00 in a specific foreign country by the time difference from Japan. (4 changes, 2 countries time) (c) Since this change photo printing can be performed up to 4 changes, a different strip is formed on each of the double strip-shaped circles (11) of the embodiment (b). Change the time of two foreign countries by the time difference from Japan and print the change photo. (8 changes, 4 countries time) (d) As shown in FIG. 6, another lenticular belt-shaped circle (12) is provided in parallel inside the embodiment of (c).
Specified 2 foreign countries from 1:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 24
Change photos are printed by shifting the time to the hour by the time difference from Japan. (12 changes, 6 countries time) (e) As shown in Fig. 7, a predetermined position for displaying the time (9)
Each one is made independent and designed like a jewelry watch,
Change photo print. This is also possible up to about 12 changes as in the examples of (b), (c) and (d). (F) As shown in FIG. 4, a design that changes the color of the other part (14) of the predetermined position (9) for displaying the time, for example, white, black, gold, silver, blue, purple, green, etc. ,
Other intermediate colors are changed by 2 changes, 3 changes, and 4 changes. Alternatively, a color change photograph is printed by using several colors in a pattern on one display surface. (G) As shown in FIG. 5, change photographs of 2 changes, 3 changes, and 4 changes of characters to be put on the dial of the watch are printed. For example, at the same position, the brand name and made-in model are changed and printed (15), and they are shown by the inclination. or,
At a position (13) different from the above, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, changes in country and city names according to the time difference of each country or city,
Change photo print. (H) Print a change photo with the number of time using luminous paint. (I) As shown in FIG. 8, a change photograph of the picture is printed on the other portion (14) of the predetermined position (9) for displaying the time. (E) A combination photograph is printed by combining the various embodiments described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a combination of (a), (f), and (g) is printed with a variable photograph. (L) The time difference clock according to claim 2 is a clock derived from a variable photo printing dial clock, and the edge (10) of the metal portion on the outside of the dial is provided with a function that allows it to freely rotate.
・ 6, 1/13, 2/14, 3/15, 4/1
6, 5/17, 6/18, 7/19, 8/20, 9/2
By engraving 1, 10/22, 11/23, 12/24 in parallel, you can set the time difference of your intended foreign country or city. The present invention has the above configuration. When the present invention is used, either of them can be seen by slightly inclining in the vertical direction with respect to the lateral pitch of the lenticular. If you tilt it a little in the opposite direction, you can see different numbers, letters, or colors. When this is seen from a distance from a third party, the position of time seems to shine and the ground color of the wristwatch is clear and changes when the arm is moved. The directions of inclining 3 changes and 4 changes are the same. Then, regarding how to read this clock, only in foreign countries where there is a time difference, look at the time with the short hand and see the minute and second in the outermost 12 o'clock 24 o'clock with the long hand in Japan (main) .

[0007]

【The invention's effect】

(B) By looking at this clock, the time from 13:00 to 24:00 on the timetable will instantly tell you what time it is in the habit of your lifestyle. (2 changes) (b) Changes By using the four changes in photo printing, it is possible to instantly understand the 24-hour time difference of a foreign country. (4 changes) Especially when traveling abroad, there is a time difference, and moreover, we face many timetables.
At this time, you will experience more benefits. (C) In a conventional timepiece, one set of information is input on the timepiece dial, but in the timepiece of the present invention, four to thirteen sets of information are input and two directions are set at the same position. With a slight inclination of, one of the information is instantly picked up, and the right brain is analogously viewed. And it has the feature that it can be compared with other sets of information by inclining them. This tilt should be considered as a switch. (D) Next, users who have the merit of using this watch a) Overseas travelers b) Overseas business travelers c) Residents coming to Japan from foreign countries d) Trade relations e) Foreign ambassadors f) Politicians and secretaries g) People working in the diring room h) People working in transportation, especially aviation-related i) Children's teaching material clock (after 13:00, time difference with foreign countries) j) Children's clock (time and picture change) Mysterious clocks) k) Fashion watches (especially changes in the color of the ground color) If you want to make luxury watches especially for aviation, diring rooms, and trade, it will be popular with the general public as a status symbol.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a cylindrical lens of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of a lenticular lens of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a lenticular lens of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Cylindrical lens 2 Lenticular lens 3 Kamaboko-shaped mountain 4 Pixel (A / B / C) 5 Image 6 Line of sight (A image is visible) 7 Line of sight (B image is visible) 8 Dial 9 Predetermined position for displaying time 10 Metal part Edge 11 Double predetermined position for displaying time 12 Triple predetermined position for displaying time 13 Country / city name 14 Other parts of predetermined position for displaying time 15 Brand name / Made in / Model

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A lenticular lens (2) in which cylindrical lenses (1) having a predetermined curvature and having an extremely short width are arranged at the same pitch.
Underneath, such as A and B, which are adhered with an adhesive,
An image (5) composed of two or more different stripe-shaped pixels (4) is formed, and the image (5) is passed through the lenticular lens (2) to the eye position (6.7). ), The two pictures or letters appearing to be different, such as A and B, are printed on each of the predetermined positions (9) that display the time on the clock dial (8). 1 and 13, 2 and 143 and 15, 4 and 16, 5 and 17, 6 and 1
8, 7 and 19, 8 and 20, 9 and 21, 10 and 22, 11
And 23, 12 and 24 are replaced with A and B described above. Change photo printing dial clock with the above configuration 2. The edge (10) of the metal portion of the case outside the timepiece dial (8) is provided with a function that allows it to freely rotate.
/ 13, 2/14, 3/15, 4/16, 5 / 17,6
/ 18, 7/19, 8/20, 9/21, 10/22,
11. The variable photographic printing dial plate clock according to claim 1, wherein it is engraved in parallel with 11.23, 12/24.