JP2004061475A - Portable decorating watch - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive portable decorating watch in which a lens, mirrors and a watch body are integrated. <P>SOLUTION: The portable decorating watch has at least one lens and at least one lens frame attached by the lens, at least one mirror, and the watch body. The lens frame and the watch body are mutually connected with an axis freely opening. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable decorative watch having a lens and a mirror, and more specifically, to a pendant watch, a pocket watch, a small portable device that can be attached to a mobile phone or carried in a small portable device such as a handbag. The present invention relates to a clock and a portable decorative clock applied to a small clock or the like which can be used as a mini clock on a desk or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Portable decorative watches applied to pendant watches, pocket watches, etc. are often thin, small and light because they are carried not only to see the display of the watch when you want to know the time but also as fashion. Is required. In the case where emphasis is placed on decorativeness, the timepiece body becomes small, and the time display on the time display unit is small, so that it is often difficult to read the time.
[0003]
4 to 6 are views for explaining a conventional pendant watch, FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view thereof, FIG. 5 is a front view as viewed from the dial side, and FIG. 6 is a front view as viewed from the back cover side.
[0004]
4 to 6, reference numeral 100 denotes a timepiece, 101 denotes a character version, 102 denotes a back cover, 103 denotes a case body, 104 denotes a crown, and 105 denotes a ring.
[0005]
The user of the watch carries the watch body 100 of FIG. 4 around the neck with a chain (not shown) made of a noble metal such as 18-karat gold or platinum via a ring 105, and carries the watch body 100 as an ornament and watch.
[0006]
Since the pendant watch has a strong decorative element, the dial 101 of the timepiece body 100 is often made small to decorate the case body 103 in many cases. The dial 101 and the back cover 102 are sometimes decorated. Although not shown, a decorative cover is often arranged on the dial 101 to enhance the image as a complete ornament without displaying the image as a clock in many cases.
[0007]
Although these various variations can be adopted, small, thin, and lightweight are strongly demanded from the function as the pendant.
[0008]
When the timepiece is made smaller, middle-aged or older users who do not have very high visual acuity often cannot read the time accurately unless they use reading glasses or magnifying glasses to read the time of the small time display.
[0009]
There are also many needs for carrying a mirror or lens in everyday life. For example, a mirror or lens is useful when you want to make up your makeup inconspicuously, look at a part of your face, enlarge a part of your face, or read a small character with low vision. It is.
[0010]
For this reason, there are many desires to carry watches, mirrors, reading glasses and magnifying glasses smartly.
[0011]
In view of such a demand, the present inventor has proposed a portable decorative article in which a lens and a mirror are pivotally mounted so as to be freely opened and closed.
[0012]
However, despite the proposal of the portable ornaments described above, there is no idea to manufacture a pendant watch or a pocket watch in which a lens and a mirror are freely opened and closed, and such a watch is currently on the market. Not.
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As mentioned above, it is often convenient to carry a fashionable pendant, pocket watch, mirror, reading glasses or magnifying glass, but carrying all of them requires at least two solids, a watch and a mirror with a convex lens. There is a problem that it is necessary to carry, and the size of the belongings increases accordingly, and when it is necessary to attach importance to fashionability or to reduce the number of the belongings as much as possible, it is often necessary to give up one of the carrying.
[0014]
Further, in such a conventional situation, there is a problem that the price of the watch and the mirror with the convex lens is high.
[0015]
On the other hand, in particular, middle-aged people and users with low visual acuity often do not want to let others know that such small time display and characters cannot be read without using reading glasses or a magnifying glass.
[0016]
The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable decorative clock in which a lens, a mirror, and a clock are integrated, such as a pendant watch, a pocket watch, and a small bag such as a handbag. It is an object of the present invention to provide a small, lightweight, and thin portable decorative clock such as a small clock that can be inserted and carried around, and a small clock that can be used as a mini clock when placed on a desk or the like.
[0017]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a portable decorative timepiece according to the present invention has at least one lens, at least one lens frame to which the lens is attached, at least one mirror, and a clock body, wherein the lens A major feature is that the frame and the timepiece are pivotally attached to each other so as to be freely opened and closed.
[0018]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention has a decorative lid, and the decorative lid is pivotally attached to the lens frame and the clock body so as to be freely openable and closable.
[0019]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that at least one of the mirrors is arranged so as to be able to face at least one of the lenses (that is, to be superimposable). .
[0020]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the lens is a convex lens or a lens having the function of a convex lens.
[0021]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the lens is a Fresnel lens.
[0022]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the lens is made of inorganic glass.
[0023]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the lens is made of a synthetic resin such as acrylic glass.
[0024]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the lens is made of precious stone such as sapphire glass.
[0025]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the mirror is arranged on the watch body.
[0026]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece according to the present invention is characterized in that the mirror is attached to a back cover of the timepiece.
[0027]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that a portion of the back cover of the timepiece body where the mirror is arranged is formed as a concave portion that is more depressed than its surroundings.
[0028]
The example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is formed such that the portion of the back cover that is not the concave portion functions without the back cover opening / closing jig touching the mirror when the back cover of the watch body is attached or detached. It is characterized by having.
[0029]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that a space for using a screw required for attaching and detaching the back cover is provided in a portion other than the concave portion of the back cover.
[0030]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that a main part of the mirror is formed by forming a reflector on the back of a precious stone such as sapphire glass.
[0031]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the mirror is formed integrally with the back cover of the timepiece.
[0032]
An example of the portable decorative watch of the present invention is characterized in that the portable decorative watch has at least two mirrors.
[0033]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is characterized in that the portable decorative timepiece has at least two lenses.
[0034]
An example of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention is such that when the at least one mirror and the at least one lens are pulled out, the mirror that is pulled out and the lens that is drawn out can be used in an overlapping manner. And the lens is attached.
[0035]
The portable decorative timepiece of the present invention also includes a watch having a combination of the above-described features as appropriate.
[0036]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, each invention of this application will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the drawings used in the description schematically show the dimensions, shapes, arrangement relations, and the like of the components so that the inventions can be understood. Further, in each of the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping description may be omitted.
[0037]
FIGS. 1 to 3 are diagrams illustrating an example of a portable decorative timepiece according to an embodiment of the present invention, and are diagrams illustrating a pendant watch as an example of the portable decorative timepiece. FIGS. 1 and 2 are front views of the portable decorative timepiece of the present invention when the timepiece body, the lens frame, and the decorative cover are opened in a double-page spread state, and FIG. 3 is a timepiece body of the portable decorative timepiece. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view in a state where the lens, the lens frame, and the decorative lid are closed.
[0038]
1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a portable decorative timepiece, 2 denotes a clock body, 3 denotes a lens frame, 4 denotes a decorative cover, 5 denotes a clock body 2, a lens frame 3, and a decorative cover 4. Reference numeral 21 denotes a dial of the watch body 2, reference numeral 22 denotes a long hand, reference numeral 23 denotes a short hand, reference numerals 24a and 24b denote case bodies, also referred to as sides, reference numeral 25 denotes a back cover, reference numeral 26 denotes a battery, reference numeral 27 denotes a circuit block, reference numeral 31 denotes a lens. , 32 are frame portions of the lens frame 3 holding the lens 31, 41a is a decoration portion of the decoration lid, 41b is a back portion of the decoration lid, 40 is a mirror attached to the back portion 41b, 51a is The connecting portion of the decorative cover 4, 51b is the connecting portion of the lens frame 3, 51c is the connecting portion of the clock body 2, 52a and 52b are pins having screws for screwing the connecting portions 51a to 51c, 53 is a ring, Reference numeral 54 denotes a ring connecting plate having a hole 55 for inserting and holding the ring 53. The coupling portions 51a to 51c are collectively referred to as a coupling portion 51, and the pins 52a and 52b are also generically referred to as a pin 52.
[0039]
FIGS. 1 and 2 are front views in which the timepiece 2, the lens frame 3, and the decorative cover 4 are rotated around the pin 52 and opened in a two-page spread state for convenience of description. FIG. 2 is a front view of the timepiece 2 viewed from the back cover side, as viewed from the decorative cover side.
[0040]
In FIG. 1, the watch body 2 and the lens frame 3 having the lens 31 are open about 90 degrees around the pin 52, and the lens frame 3 and the decorative cover 4 are also opened about 90 degrees about the pin 52 as the rotation center. It is in the state that it was. FIG. 2 shows this as viewed from the back.
[0041]
FIG. 3 shows that, from the state of FIG. 2, the clock body 2 is rotated clockwise about the pin 52 by 90 degrees clockwise, and the decorative cover 4 is rotated counterclockwise about the pin 52 by 90 degrees. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XY in FIG.
[0042]
1 and 2 are views in which the clock body 2, the lens frame 3, and the decorative cover 4 are rotated around the pins 52 and pulled out, but actually, the clock body 2, the lens frame 3 And the decorative lid 4 can be arbitrarily rotated around the pin 52 and pulled out and used independently of each other. Depending on the application, one or two of these may be pulled out and used. There are many.
[0043]
That is, the watch body 2, the lens frame 3, and the decorative lid 4 are rotatably fixed or pivotally mounted around the pin 52 by passing the joint portion 51 through the pin 52, and the portable From the decorative timepiece 1, for example, the timepiece body 2 is rotated around the pin 52 to open the dial 21 so that the dial 21 can be seen, or the lens frame 3 is similarly opened to be used for viewing small characters or the like. The lens frame 3 and the decorative cover 4 are opened and overlapped, and the mirror 40 and the lens on the back of the decorative cover 4 are used as magnifying glasses to view eyelashes or the like, or the watch body 2 and the lens frame are used. The numerals 3 and the like on the dial 21 can be enlarged to make them easier to see by using the lens 31 as a magnifying glass by opening and overlapping the lenses 3.
[0044]
In FIG. 3, reference numerals 56a and 56b are packings. For example, packings 56a and 56b as shown in FIG. 3 are provided at the joints (axial attachment portions) between the decorative cover 4 and the lens frame 3 and between the lens frame 3 and the watch body 2, respectively. In addition to being able to rotate the lens frame and the watch body smoothly, and being able to be opened at an arbitrary angle, the opening / closing angle of the decorative lid, the lens frame and the watch body can be controlled. Reference numeral 28 denotes a cover glass.
[0045]
The portable decorative watch 1 is used as a pendant watch, for example, by hanging the ring 53 through a decorative chain or the like (not shown) and hanging it around the neck. In many cases, emphasis is placed on decorative elements, and the watch body is preferably made as small, thin and light as possible. Even in portable decorative watches other than pendant watches, making them small, thin, and light is an important factor.
[0046]
From this viewpoint as well, in many cases, the timepiece body 2, the lens frame 3 including the lens 31, and the decorative lid 4 including the mirror 40 are made as thin and light as possible, and furthermore easily made. In particular, in the case of high-end products, demands from these viewpoints are strong.
[0047]
In terms of lenses, in order to reduce manufacturing costs and reduce scratches during use, lenses are made of inorganic crows. It can be made of a synthetic resin such as acrylic glass, or the lens can be a flat Fresnel lens.
[0048]
In addition, although it is particularly important for high-end products, there is a case where it is required to be hardly damaged and to have an image of valuables. For example, with respect to lenses, the lenses can be formed of precious stones such as sapphire glass to satisfy requirements from the viewpoint of upgrading.
[0049]
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and many variations are possible.
[0050]
For example, without using a decorative cover, decorating one or both of the watch body and the lens frame, placing a mirror on the back cover of the watch body, and making a lens with the lens facing the back cover Can be. In addition, as a decorative lid, use lacquer, cloisonne, mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell, etc. decorated using traditional crafts technology, or decorate using openwork to lighten the entire watch, watch case And the like can be made of a titanium alloy, and a decorative lid and other parts can be manufactured by using an electroforming technique, and various improvements can be made.
[0051]
As for the arrangement of the lens, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a method of arranging the lens between the decorative cover and the watch body, and providing a mirror on the back cover of the watch body and facing the mirror. There are various variations such as a method of arranging the lenses, a method of providing two or more lenses, for example, providing the lenses on the dial side and the back cover side of the watch body.
[0052]
By forming at least one of the lenses as a convex lens, it can serve as a magnifying glass.
[0053]
In addition, by using at least one lens as a concave lens, the use of the lens can be widened.
[0054]
By using a plane mirror or a concave mirror as a mirror and appropriately combining it with a lens, various usages of the timepiece can be proposed.
[0055]
In the example of FIG. 3, since the mirror 40 is mounted on the decorative cover 4, there is no need to worry about breakage of the mirror when opening and closing the back cover of the watch body. In the case of arrangement in the order of frames, a mirror can be attached to the back cover, the lens can be used as a magnifying mirror by overlapping the lens on the mirror, and special attention should be paid to the breakage of the mirror when opening and closing the back cover. Must-have.
[0056]
In other words, except for the case where the outer periphery of the back cover is a screw type, or the case where the body and the back cover are directly screwed at the four corners with screws, It is necessary to arrange the mirror so that the lid opening / closing jig functions regardless of the presence of the mirror. As one of the methods, a concave portion into which a mirror can be fitted is formed in the back cover, and the mirror can be arranged in the concave portion.
[0057]
By using a mirror as part of the back cover or dial of the watch body, it is possible to further reduce the size or create commercial value.
[0058]
There are various ways to use the lens, such as pulling out only the lens and using it as reading glasses or magnifying glass, or pulling out the lens and mirror and arranging them so that they can be used to see part of the face. Is possible.
[0059]
As mentioned above, the example of the embodiment of the present invention using the watch using the battery has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applied to the portable decorative watch using no battery. Is apparent from the features of the present invention as described above.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, the present invention realizes a novel portable decorative watch equipped with a watch, a lens and a mirror, and does not impair the fashionability of the conventional portable decorative watch. In addition to the use of watches, seeing women's makeup tools, reading glasses for middle-aged and elderly and magnifying glasses for adolescents who want to enlarge by one inch, new users can use it for all tiers of users. To provide a thin, compact and lightweight portable decorative watch with a function that is suitable for mass production, and that the lens is exposed on the surface and there is no danger of ignition by sunlight. It is also considered from the viewpoint of disaster prevention, and has many effects, such as being able to enhance the fashionability, as the lens is mounted so that it is difficult to see directly. It is intended.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a portable decorative timepiece as an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating a portable decorative timepiece as an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view illustrating a portable decorative timepiece as an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view of a conventional portable decorative timepiece.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a conventional portable decorative timepiece.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a conventional portable decorative timepiece.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: portable decorative timepiece 2, 100: watch body 3: lens frame 4: decorative cover 5, shaft attachment parts 21, 101: dial plate 22, long hand 23: short hands 24a, 24b, 103: case body 25, 102: Back cover 26: Battery 27: Circuit block 31: Lens 32: Frame portion 41a: Decorative portion 41b of decorative lid: Back portion 40 of decorative lid: Mirrors 51, 51a, 51b, 51c: Coupling portions 52, 52a, 52b: Pins 53, 105: Ring 54: Ring connecting plate 55: Holes 56a, 56b: Packing

Claims (18)

At least one lens, at least one lens frame to which the lens is attached, at least one mirror, and a clock body, wherein the lens frame and the clock body are pivotally mounted so as to be openable and closable with each other. A portable decorative clock characterized by the following. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the portable decorative timepiece has a decorative lid, and the decorative lid is pivotally mounted on the lens frame and the clock body so as to be openable and closable with each other. A portable decorative clock characterized by the above. 3. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the mirrors is arranged so as to be able to face at least one of the lenses. 4. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lens is a convex lens or a lens having a function of a convex lens. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lens is a Fresnel lens. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lens is made of inorganic glass. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lens is made of a synthetic resin such as acrylic glass. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lens is made of precious stone such as sapphire glass. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mirror is arranged on the clock body. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 9, wherein the mirror is attached to a back cover of the watch body. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 10, wherein a portion of the back cover of the timepiece body where the mirror is arranged is formed as a concave portion that is recessed from its periphery. . The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 11, wherein the non-recessed portion of the back cover is formed such that the back cover opening / closing jig functions without touching the mirror when the back cover of the watch body is attached or detached. A portable decorative clock characterized by the following. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 11, wherein a space for using a screw required for attaching and detaching the back cover is provided in a portion of the back cover that is not the concave portion. 13. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 9, wherein a main part of the mirror is formed of precious stone such as sapphire glass. The portable decorative timepiece according to claim 10, wherein the mirror is formed integrally with a back cover of the timepiece body. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the portable decorative timepiece has at least two mirrors. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the portable decorative timepiece has at least two lenses. The portable decorative timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein when the at least one mirror and the at least one lens are pulled out, the pulled-out mirror and the pulled-out lens are used in an overlapping manner. A portable decorative timepiece, wherein the mirror and the lens are mounted so as to be able to perform the operation.

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