JPS58149Y2 - Watch with multiple buttons - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention is a wristwatch with a multi-button button, and more specifically, a multi-button wristwatch that has multiple functions such as calculation, chronobluff, alarm, local time, etc., and is suitable for display on a liquid crystal or LED. This invention relates to a wristwatch with a button.

Conventionally, such a multi-button wristwatch is known, for example, as shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 53-13170.

In this structure, as shown in FIG. 1, a bushing button holder 3 is mounted on an inner body 1 via an elastic body 2, and a bushing button 4 with a collar is inserted into an insert 3a of this bushing button holder 3. The decorative plate 5 is fixed to the surface of the button holder 3 with an adhesive or the like, and the button holder 3 and the decorative plate 5 are clamped and fixed by the collar 6a of the outer body 6.

However, with this structure, when using outer bodies 6 of various shapes and sizes in order to diversify designs, it is necessary to prepare a matching button holder 3 and decorative plate 5, which makes it difficult to mass-produce. It has the disadvantage of being inferior and high in cost.

In order to eliminate such conventional drawbacks, the applicant of the present application has proposed a technique for mass production by always using standard products for button holders and decorative plates, regardless of the type of outer body, as shown in Utility Application No. 53-90284. By fixing the button holder to the outer shell using an upper shell that can be applied to various outer shells, it is possible to easily respond to diversification of designs.

The present invention, like the previous application, has excellent assembly workability, can achieve design diversification with a mass-produced and inexpensive structure, and provides a multi-button wristwatch with even more excellent features. With the goal.

The present invention will be explained below with reference to illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the button mechanism.

Reference numeral 10 designates a button that is operated from the outside, and has an arcuate collar portion 10a on a portion of the lower side surface.

Reference numeral 11 designates a bushing button holder, in which a plurality of holes 11a larger than the outer shape of the bushing button 10 are formed, and a round hole 11b smaller than the outer shape of the bushing button 10 is formed in the center of the trenches 11a. Button 1 provided
It has stopped dropping to 0.

Further, on the outer periphery of the button holder 11, a collar portion 11C is provided on the upper side, and a hook portion 11d is provided on the lower side.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a decorative plate having a hole 12a smaller in shape than the brim portion 10a of the bushing button 10, and protrusions 12b are provided on both sides of the center in the longitudinal direction.

Reference numeral 13 denotes an upper body for holding and fixing the button holder 11 to the outer body 14. Below the inner periphery, there is an inner collar portion 13a that engages with the hook portion 11d of the button holder 11. Above the inner periphery is a projection 12 of the decorative board 12.
The outer flange 13C that engages with the flange 14a of the outer shell 14 is provided on the outer periphery.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an inner shell, to which the outer shell 14 is fixed via a spring 16.

17C An elastic body holder placed on the stepped portion 15a formed in the inner body 15, which is inserted into the round hole 1 of the button button holder 11.
A hole 17a is provided at a position corresponding to 1b.

18 is a conductive rubber for energizing the contact pattern formed on the upper surface of the module 19, and a protrusion 18a faces the hole 17a of the elastic body holder 17.

20 is a waterproof gasket, which has a protrusion 20a that pushes the button button 10 upward through the round hole 11b of the button button holder 11, and its outer periphery is clamped and fixed between the upper body 13 and the elastic body holder 17. be done.

Next, the assembly of a wristwatch with such a configuration will be explained.

First, assemble the button mechanism before assembling it into the case.

To assemble the button button mechanism, use the button holder 1.
The button holder 11 and the upper body 13 are integrated by engaging the hook portion 11 d of the button holder 11 with the inner flange 13 a of the upper body 13 , and the button 10 is inserted into the groove 11 a of the button boulder 11 . insert the protrusion 12b of the decorative plate 12 into the groove 13 of the upper body 13 from the top surface of the button holder 11.
b, and by engaging the protrusion 12b with the groove 13b, the button has a one-back structure.

In this state, the bushing button 10 can be moved up and down inside the bushing button holder 11, and the round hole 1
The flange 10a of the button 10 engages with the flange 11e of the button 1b and the decorative plate 12 above to prevent it from being removed.

The preparation work is now complete, and the next step is to attach it to the case.

After placing the elastic body holder 17 on the stepped portion 15a of the inner body 15 and placing the conductive rubber 18 and waterproof packing 20 thereon, the one-back button mechanism as described above is further placed on top of the elastic body holder 17. Place the attached upper shell 13 on the outer shell 14.
is assembled by securing and fixing it to the inner shell 15 via a spring 16.

In this way, since the button mechanism is one-back, assembly work efficiency can be improved.

In addition, in order to apply to outer shells 14 of various shapes and sizes, it is sufficient to prepare only the upper shell 13 according to the outer shell, and standard products should always be used for the button holder 11 and the decorative plate 12. Because it is possible to produce inexpensive products in mass production,
It can quickly respond to the diversification of designs.

In addition to the features described above, the present invention also has the following excellent features.

The button holder 11 has hook portions 11 on both sides.
At d, the inner side of the upper body 13 is engaged with the part 13a, but since the center part of the button button holder 11 is completely free, the button can be pressed by the repulsive force of the conductive rubber 18 and the waterproof packing 20. The holder 11 warps, and thereby the decorative board 12 also warps.

However, in the previous application filed by the present applicant, the decorative laminate 12 is fixed to the button holder 11 with an adhesive or the like, so the laminate 12 is fixed to the button holder 11 and the decorative laminate 12.
There was a risk that the adhesive would peel off due to warpage.

In this regard, in the present invention, the protrusion 12 b provided on the side surface of the central portion in the longitudinal direction where the decorative board 12 is most likely to warp is replaced by the upper body 13 .
Since the projection 12b is pressed by the upper flange 13d of the groove 13b, warpage of the button holder 11 and the decorative plate 12 is suppressed, and the button holder 11 and the decorative plate 12 are It is firmly fixed to the outer shell 14.

Furthermore, since no adhesive is used, workability is also excellent.

Note that the number of protrusions 12b is not particularly limited, and three or more may be provided.Also, the groove 13b of the upper body 13 is provided around the entire circumference, and the entire or part of the outer circumference of the decorative board 12 is in the groove 13b. The upper part 13d of the groove 13b may be used to press the groove 13b.

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the protrusion 12b provided on the decorative board 12 is connected to the groove 13b.
However, in this embodiment, the decorative plate 12 is pressed and fixed to the button button holder 11 using a fixing member 21 such as an L-shaped hard gasket that engages with the groove 13b of the upper body 13. It becomes.

Even with this configuration, the same effects as those of the embodiment described above can be achieved.

FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.

A plurality of claws 11 f that engage with the upper surface of the decorative plate 12 are provided on the upper outer periphery of the button holder 11 or around the entire circumference, and the decorative plate 12 is engaged with the claws 11 f, and the button holder 11 is raised upward. When the body 13 is press-fitted from above, the flanges 13a on both sides of the upper body 13 engage with the hook portions 11d of the button holder 11, and the flanges 1 at the upper part of the groove 13b of the upper body 13 engage with the hook portions 11d of the button holder 11.
3d presses the upper surface of the nail 11f, and the decorative plate 12 presses the upper surface of the nail 11f.
It is securely fixed by the upper body 13 via f in the same manner as in each of the above embodiments.

FIG. 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment has a slightly different structure from each of the embodiments described above.

That is, the upper body 13 does not have the inner flange 13a shown in FIG. 2, but is provided with a groove 13e below the lower surface of the upper flange 13d by the thickness of the decorative board 12, and this groove 13e has an L-shaped groove. The pawl 22a of the gasket 22 is adapted to engage with the pawl 22a.

Further, the bush button holder 11 is press-fitted into the inner periphery of the L-shaped packing 22, and is provided with a hook portion 11d at the lower side as shown in FIG. 2.

Therefore, in order to assemble the button mechanism in this embodiment, when the decorative plate 12 is inserted from the lower part of the upper body 13 and the claw 22a of the L-shaped gasket 22 is engaged with the groove 13e, the decorative plate 12 is attached to the upper body. 13 upper brim portion 13d and L-shaped packing 22
held between.

Next, when the button holder 11 with the button 10 inserted into the hole 11a is press-fitted into the L-shaped packing 22 from the lower part of the upper body 13, the decorative plate 12 is attached to the upper brim of the upper body by the upper surface of the button holder 11. It is pressed against the portion 13d and is securely fixed in the same manner as in each of the above embodiments.

Further, the hook portion 11 d of the button holder 11 is engaged with the lower surface of the upper body 13 .

As is clear from the above description, according to the multi-button wristwatch according to the present invention, the button mechanism is constructed in one pack, so that assembly workability is excellent.

In addition, standard products can be used for the button holder and the decorative plate, and only the upper body needs to be prepared in accordance with the outer body, so diversification of designs can be achieved in mass production at low cost.

Furthermore, since the decorative board is fixed to the button holder by the upper body directly or via an indirect member without using an adhesive, the decorative board is securely fixed and has excellent workability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a sectional view of the main parts of a conventional multi-button watch.
Fig. 2 is a sectional view of essential parts showing the first embodiment of the multi-button wristwatch according to the invention, Fig. 3 is a front view of the button mechanism, and Figs. 4, 5, and 6 are respectively the invention of the invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a bush button mechanism showing second, third, and fourth embodiments of the present invention. 10...button, 10 a...
・Brim part, 11...Button button holder, 1
1 a... Hori, 11C... Brim,
11d...Hook part, 11e...Brim part, 11f...Claw, 12...Decorative board, 12b...Protrusion , 13... Upper body, 13a... Inner collar, 13b...
Groove, 13C...Outer collar, 13d...
・Upper brim, 14...Outer body, 15...
・Inner body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A plurality of button buttons operated from the outside, a button holder in which the buttons can be moved up and down, and a button holder arranged on the top surface of the button holder to prevent the buttons from being removed. and an upper body that is attached to the outer periphery of the button holder and fixed by an outer body, and the decorative plate is fixed to the button holder directly or through an indirect member by the upper body. A wristwatch with a multi-button button.