JPH10268819A - Tricked clock device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tricked clock device rich in unexpectedness and compact, mutually linking with plural movable bodies, by providing a second movable body ordinarily provided in front of a first movable body and moving the whole of the first movable body in the visible direction when a prescribed time has come. SOLUTION: A mounting stand 6 is pushed out frontward from a tricked clock device 1, and by linking with this movement, a pendulum 5 is elevated to a prescribed position with a timing so that a decorative body provided on the mounting stand 6 is not brought into contact with the pendulum 5. Namely, at the time of e.g. stricking a time, since a door 4 is opened, the decorative body hidden behind is pushed out in front and the pendulum 5, swung until then, is hidden, the tricked clock device having sufficiently decorative property with unexpectendness is realized. Since the pendulum 5 of the tricked clock device 1 is ordinarily provided in front of the mounting stand 6 on which the decorative body is provided in the device, it is withdrawn to a prescribed position e.g. at the time of stricking a time, the tricked mechanism 11 is made to be compact.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mechanical timepiece having a mechanical mechanism constituted by two movable bodies for performing a predetermined operation together with a timepiece.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A timepiece device having a pendulum which is swung by a timepiece mechanism is generally known. On the other hand, at the time of reporting, for example, a mechanical clock device provided with a mechanical device that imitates a kind of stage performance, in which a decorative body having a plurality of doll bodies can protrude in front of the clock device, is known. Have been. For example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Hei 5-12787 proposes a mechanical timepiece in which the decorative body slides at a predetermined time, and Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 8-68869 discloses that the entire decorative body is usually hidden by a dial. There has been proposed a mechanical timepiece in which the dial is movable at a predetermined time so that a decorative body arranged on the back of the dial can be visually recognized.

[0003]

Conventionally, there has been a demand for a timepiece device that is rich in fun, hobby, surprisingness, etc., that is, a timepiece device that satisfies the tastes of purchasers.
A timepiece device having only a swinging pendulum as described above has a pendulum movement at all times and responds to the taste of the purchaser in a sense, but has the disadvantage that the movement is constant and monotonous. is there. On the other hand, if the mechanism described above is provided in the timepiece device in addition to the pendulum in order to eliminate such a drawback, a change occurs in the movement, so that the preference of the purchaser is further satisfied. . However,
If a mechanical device having a large operation is provided in addition to the pendulum, it is disadvantageous that the clock device becomes large. In addition, if the pendulum and the mechanism are moved independently of each other, the effect of providing the pendulum and the mechanism is small in terms of unexpectedness and the like. Further, driving the pendulum and the mechanism is disadvantageous in that the number of driving mechanisms increases and the timepiece increases in size. further,
As mentioned above, the whole decorative body is hidden by the dial,
If the dial is movable and shows the entire decorative body at a predetermined time such as the hour, the decorative body cannot be recognized at all except at the hour, so even if it is displayed at a store or the like, it is a mechanism clock for the purchaser. There is also a drawback that it is not known.

The present invention relates to a timepiece device having a mechanism that includes a plurality of movable bodies such as a pendulum and a decorative body,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a compact mechanical timepiece device which is rich in unexpectedness and the like by a plurality of movable bodies interlocking with each other and is compact.

[0005]

A mechanical timepiece device according to the present invention is a mechanical timepiece device having a mechanical mechanism for performing a predetermined operation, a first movable body performing a predetermined operation at a predetermined time, Usually, the second movable body is provided in front of the first movable body so as to hide a part of the first movable body, and moves in a direction in which the entirety of the first movable body becomes visible at a predetermined time. And a movable body. Thus, at a predetermined time, the entirety of the second movable body, a part of which is hidden by the second movable body, appears, and the mechanism is rich in fun, hobby, unexpectedness, etc., and is excellent in decorativeness. Becomes

[0006] The first movable body is preferably provided so as to be slidable from inside the housing of the timepiece device to the outside.

The second movable body is preferably a pendulum mechanism, which normally swings, and is supported so as to be able to move up and down at a predetermined time.

[0008] In the timepiece apparatus according to the present invention, preferably, the first movable body is driven in a predetermined direction, and the second movable body is moved to a predetermined position in the housing together with the movement of the first movable body. And a drive mechanism for retracting and returning to the position. This allows the second movable body to retreat and return according to the operation of the first movable body, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the mechanism, and to enhance the enjoyment, hobbies, and unexpectedness of the watch. Device.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a mechanical timepiece device of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a mechanical timepiece device 1 basically includes a timepiece unit 3 provided on an upper side of a housing 2 and a mechanical mechanism unit 11 provided on a lower side of the housing 2. Mechanism mechanism 11 shown in FIG.
Is a state in which the door 4 is closed, and the pendulum 5
An installation table 6 provided with a decorative body is provided.

FIG. 2 is a view of the inside of the mechanical timepiece device 1 as viewed from the rear side. As shown in FIG. 2, a timepiece movement 7 that drives the hands of the timepiece unit 3 is installed inside the mechanism timepiece device 1. A drive section 7a for swinging the pendulum 5 is formed at the upper end of the timepiece movement 7, and an axial swing member 9 is supported by the drive section 7a. The swing member 9 swings at a predetermined cycle by a driving force from a driving unit 7a of the timepiece movement 7.
A connecting member 8 for connecting the pendulum 5 and the swing member 9 is fixed to a lower end portion of the swing member 9.

The connecting member 8 for connecting the pendulum 5 and the timepiece movement 7 is formed with a guide groove 8a, and the engaging pin 5a formed on the pendulum 5 is engaged with the guide groove 8a, whereby the pendulum is formed. 5 is movably guided in the directions of arrows B1 and B2. The engagement pin 5a of the pendulum 5 is usually located at the lower end of the guide groove 8a by the weight of the pendulum 5, but can move to a position above the mechanism mechanism 11 as shown by a virtual line in FIG. By the swing of the swing member 9 at a predetermined cycle, the connecting member 8 and the pendulum 5 are moved by the swing member 9.
Swings in the directions of arrows C1 and C2. 2, the details of the mechanism mechanism 11 are omitted.

On the other hand, from the state in which the door 4 shown in FIG. 1 is closed, as shown in FIG. 3, the mechanism 4 opens the door 4 and visually recognizes the installation table 6 provided with the decorative body installed therein. I can do it. Also, as described below,
The installation table 6 provided with the decorative body slides forward of the mechanical timepiece device 1 to approach. The pendulum 5 described above is linked with the movement of the mounting table 6
The engagement pin 5a is moved by the elevating plate, which will be described later, to the guide groove 8a.
While being guided upwards. Hereinafter, an installation table 6 provided with a decorative body
The drive mechanism of the pendulum 5 will be specifically described.

4 to 8 are explanatory views showing the structure of the mechanism 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a top view of the mechanism 11 and FIG. 5 is a line AA of FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view, FIG. 6 is a top view of a state where the installation base 6 on which the decorative body of the mechanism 11 is protruded forward and the pendulum 5 is moved upward, and FIG. 7 is a rear view of the mechanism 11. FIG. 8 is a rear view showing a state in which the installation base 6 of the decorative body has protruded forward and the pendulum 5 has moved upward.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a motor M for driving the mechanism and a gear 20 fixed to the drive shaft of the motor M are provided on a casing 12 of the mechanism 11.
A gear 21 in which small-diameter teeth and large-diameter teeth are fixed to the rotating shaft, wherein the large-diameter teeth mesh with the gear 20; and a gear 22 in which small-diameter teeth and large-diameter teeth are fixed to the rotating shaft. In this case, a gear 22 whose large-diameter teeth mesh with the small-diameter teeth of the driven gear 21 and a gear 23 that meshes with the small gear of the driven gear 22 are provided. A gear 24 is fixed to an end of a shaft 29 to which the gear 23 is fixed. The gear 24 meshes with one of two gears 25 provided at both ends of the shaft 30. The two gears 25 mesh with two rack gears 28 provided in parallel on the installation base 6 of the decorative body. As shown in FIG. 7, the installation table 6 is slidably provided in the housing by two parallel sliders 61. The rack gear 28 meshes with the gear 25 and also meshes with the gear 26. Gear 26
Is a gear 27 fixed to the shaft 31 supporting the arm 53
Is engaged.

The arm 53 is formed in a U-shape, and both ends are supported by the shaft 31, and can be turned by rotation of the shaft 31. On the arm 53, both ends are sandwiched between two guide members 51, and these guide members 5
Elevating plate 55 that can be moved up and down by being guided in the elevating direction by 1
Is provided. The elevating plate 55 moves up and down along the guide member 51 according to the turning operation of the arm 53.
As shown in FIG. 4, a rectangular cutout 55a is formed in the elevating plate 55.
The pendulum 5 is suspended in front of a decorative body provided on the installation base 6 through the cutout portion 55a. As shown in FIG. 7, the elevating plate 55 supports an engaging pin 5 a formed on the pendulum 5 from below, and the pendulum 5 is moved up and down (slid) by the elevating operation of the elevating plate 55.

The mechanism 11 constructed as described above
The mechanism clock device 1 is configured by being located at a predetermined position in the housing of the mechanism clock device 1. next,
The operation of the mechanism 11 configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, when the door 4 is in a closed state and the installation base 6 is housed in the timepiece device, for example, when a time operation is started, the motor M is driven, The gear 20 rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. The rotation of the gear 20 causes the gears 22, 21 and 23 to rotate.
Rotates in the direction of the arrow, and meshes with the gear 22.
Rotates about the axis 30 in the direction of the arrow. Due to the rotation of the gear 25 in the direction of the arrow, the installation table 6 provided with the rack gear 28 that meshes with the gear 25 slides in the direction of the arrow B and approaches the front of the timepiece device.

On the other hand, when the mounting table 6 slides in the direction of the arrow B, the gear 26 rotates in the direction of the arrow, and the gear 26 rotates.
Is rotated in the direction of the arrow. By the rotation of the gear 27 in the direction of the arrow, the arm 53 performs a turning operation as indicated by a virtual line. As a result, the lift plate 55 is pushed up by the arm 53 and rises in the direction of arrow C.

As shown in FIG. 6, the mounting table 6 and the door 4 are engaged with each other by an engaging portion 4a formed on the door 4. When the mounting table 6 approaches the front of the timepiece, the door 4 is closed. Is the installation table 6
Open in conjunction with the slide of. Further, the pendulum 5 is raised from the state shown in FIG. 7 to a position as shown in FIG. The sliding of the mounting table 6 and the lifting of the pendulum 5 are performed at timing when the decorative body provided on the mounting table 6 does not contact the pendulum 5.

When the mounting table 6 and the pendulum 5 move to predetermined positions, the rotation of the motor M is stopped. At this time, as shown in FIG.
The door 4 is opened, the mounting table 6 is protruding forward, and the pendulum 5 is invisible from the front of the mechanism clock device 1.

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 3, the motor M is driven to rotate in the reverse direction, the mounting table 6 is housed in the mechanical timepiece device, and the pendulum 5 is As shown in FIG. 1, the mechanism clock 1 returns to a position where it can be seen from the front.

As described above, according to the mechanical timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment, the mounting table 6 protrudes forward of the mechanical timepiece device 1, and the decorative body provided on the mounting table 6 in conjunction with this movement. The pendulum 5 rises to a predetermined position at a timing when the pendulum 5 and the pendulum 5 do not contact each other. That is, for example, at the time of reporting of the mechanism clock device 1, the decorative body that was opened behind the door 4 and was hidden behind the door 4 came forward, and the pendulum 5 that had been swinging until then was hidden. The mechanical timepiece device 1 can be rich in decorativeness such as unexpectedness. In addition, the pendulum 5 of the mechanical timepiece device 1 is usually provided inside the device and in front of an installation table 6 provided with a decorative body,
For example, since the mechanism clock device 1 is retracted to a predetermined position when reporting, the mechanism mechanism 11 of the mechanism clock device 1 can be made compact.

In the present embodiment, the decorative body provided on the installation base 6 of the mechanical timepiece device 1 is fixed, but a drive device for driving the decorative body is provided to perform a predetermined movement. If the decorative body is operated when the door 4 is opened and the decorative body is protruding forward, the mechanical timepiece device 1 with higher decorativeness can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the mounting table 6 as the first movable body is provided so as to be able to slide out from the inside of the housing of the apparatus and to protrude to the outside. It is also possible to simply move the decorative body provided on the installation table 6 without operating it. Thus, in addition to the operation of raising and lowering the pendulum 5, the operation of the decorative body is provided, so that a mechanical timepiece device with high decorativeness can be provided. Although the case where the pendulum 5 is used as the second movable body has been described, a hanging curtain supported so as to be able to move up and down may be provided in front of the installation table 6 instead. As a result, the hanging curtain rises at a predetermined time, and the installation table 6 behind it performs a protruding operation, so that it is possible to provide a highly decorative mechanical timepiece that imitates a stage performance.

In the present embodiment, the drive mechanism for driving the pendulum 5 and the mounting table 6 is configured to perform the sliding of the mounting table 6 and the lifting and lowering of the pendulum 5 in conjunction with a single motor M as a drive source. However, in addition to this,
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the sliding of the pendulum and the lifting and lowering of the pendulum 5 are performed by driving mechanisms that respectively drive the installation table 6 and the pendulum using separate driving sources. In this case,
The slide of the installation table 6 and the pendulum 5 as in the present embodiment.
Since a mechanism for interlocking the lifting and lowering is not required, the driving mechanism can be simplified.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By linking a plurality of movable bodies, a compact mechanical timepiece device which is rich in decorativeness such as unexpectedness and is compact can be obtained. Further, according to the present invention, since the second movable body is provided so as to cover a part of the first movable body, even when the first and second movable bodies are not operating. , The first and second movable bodies can be recognized, and it can be recognized at a glance that the device is a mechanical timepiece device. Further, even if the second movable body is arranged in front of the first movable body, the first movable body and the second movable body do not collide with each other, and the timepiece device can be reduced in size.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a mechanical timepiece device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the mechanical timepiece device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the decorative body is protruding in the mechanical timepiece device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the mechanical timepiece device in the state shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the mechanical timepiece device in the state shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a rear view showing a mechanism mechanism of the mechanical timepiece device shown in FIG. 1;

8 is a rear view showing a state in which a decorative body of a mechanism mechanism of the mechanism mechanism shown in FIG. 7 is protruding;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mechanical clock device 2 ... Housing | casing 3 ... Clock mechanism part 4 ... Door 5 ... Pendulum 5a ... Engagement pin 6 ... Installation base 7 ... Clock movement 8 ... Connecting member 9 ... Oscillating member 11 ... Mechanical mechanism unit 12 ... Housing Body 20 to 27 Gear 28 Rack gear 29, 30 Shaft 51 Guide member 53 Arm 55 Installation plate 55a Cutout 61 Slider

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A mechanical timepiece provided with a mechanical mechanism for performing a predetermined operation, wherein a first movable body for performing a predetermined operation at a predetermined time and a part of the first movable body are normally hidden. A second movable body that is provided in front of the first movable body and moves in a direction in which the entirety of the first movable body can be visually recognized at a predetermined time. 2. The timepiece mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first movable body is provided so as to be slidable from inside the housing of the timepiece apparatus to the outside. 3. The first movable body is driven in a predetermined direction,
3. The timepiece device according to claim 2, further comprising a drive mechanism for retracting and returning the second movable body to a predetermined position in the housing with the movement of the first movable body. 4. The mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the second movable body is a pendulum mechanism, which normally swings and is supported so as to be able to move up and down at a predetermined time.