JP4256348B2 - Study clock - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a learning watch. In particular, lower-grade children, people who have not sufficiently learned how to read analog clocks, people with intellectual disabilities, etc. can understand the concept of clocks accurately and learn the concepts of angles and fractions together. It relates to a learning clock.

Conventionally, there are learning clocks for younger children, people who have not sufficiently learned how to read analog clocks, and persons with intellectual disabilities to understand and acquire the concept of clocks.
Usually, the instructor sets the learning clock hands, and the learner learns how to read the clock by reading the scale on the dial pointed to by the set hands. In order to make it easier to read the scale on the dial, for example, a time domain display section is provided in which the range of movement of the short hand of the dial is divided into sectors every hour, and a number is added to the range of movement of the long hand every minute. There is an engraved learning clock (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, although it is not a learning watch, in order to improve the aesthetics of the watch dial, a plurality of constituent pieces constituting the watch dial are formed in an arbitrary shape, and different colors are applied to the respective constituent pieces. There is one in which each component piece is joined and combined to form a dial (see Patent Document 2).
Furthermore, although it is not a learning timepiece, there is a timepiece dial that displays a time display such as letters on a plurality of transparent components from the decorative point of view of the timepiece (see Patent Document 3).

JP 2001-349963 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 52-76362 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-2990

The analog timepiece for education described in Patent Document 1 has a time domain display section that is fan-divided every hour in the moving range of the short hand of the dial so as not to make a mistake in how to read the time elapsed by persons with intellectual disabilities. In addition, a time indication unit and a time display unit are provided on the outer periphery of the dial. However, the learner cannot remove the dial, combine it, disassemble or assemble the clock, and it cannot be said that the learning effect on how to read the clock is high.
Patent Document 2 aims to display time by color difference, thereby eliminating the need for time display characters and abbreviations, simplifying the manufacturing process, and providing a decorative effect with a variety of colors. It is. However, Patent Document 2 is not intended for learning how to read a watch. By bonding the two side surfaces of each component piece to each other and adhering with an adhesive, a different color is applied every 5 minute intervals, and each step portion represents a 5 minute interval. The time can be clearly recognized from the level difference. That is, the user or learner does not remove or assemble the component pieces.
Patent Document 3 aims to provide a novel dial plate that can visually display a time display in three dimensions. However, Patent Document 3 is not intended for learning how to read a watch.
By the way, those who have already mastered how to read the clock are not only the concept of the 60 decimal number and the concept of the decimal time, but 10 minutes is one sixth of an hour and 15 minutes is one hour. They often understand the concept of how to read time in relation to the concept of fractions, such as one-quarter, 20-minute is one-third of an hour, and 30-minute is one-half of an hour. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a learning watch that can learn while enjoying the concept of how to read time as if it were a puzzle.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a learning clock used for teaching the concept of how to read time.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention uses the following learning timepiece.
That is, pattern pieces (401 to 404; 501 to 512; 601 to 606; 701 to 703; 801 to 802) divided into a plurality of parts for picture matching and the pattern pieces are arranged on the learning clock (1). A main body (3) having a storage portion (31), a transparent plate member (2) that can be removably attached to the main body (3), a long needle (22) and a short needle ( 23).
The pattern piece has a substantially sector shape obtained by dividing a substantially disk-shaped plate at equal intervals, and the storage portion (31) may have a cylindrical shape.
A plurality of sets of picture pieces (4; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900) may be provided for a plurality of picture matching.
The depth of the storage portion may be set large so that a plurality of sets of picture pieces (4; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900) can be stacked and placed in the storage portion (31).
An angle should be displayed on the back of the pattern piece.
It is good to draw the number showing time on the transparent plate member (2). Moreover, you may draw the number showing a minute. Characters and symbols other than numbers may be drawn to represent hours or minutes.
A plurality of legs (24) may be provided on the back surface of the transparent plate member (2). The plurality of legs (24) are fitted into fitting holes (35) provided on the top surface of the main body (3) when the transparent plate member (2) is attached to the main body (3). By pulling the transparent plate member (2), the transparent plate member (2) can be easily detached from the main body (3).
It is good to provide the hollow part (33) which can insert a finger | toe when removing a pattern piece around the accommodating part (31) of a main body (3).
You may provide the dowel (34) and center axis | shaft (32) for aligning the position of a pattern piece in the accommodating part (31) of a main body (3).

According to the present invention, since the picture piece divided into a plurality of parts for picture matching is used for the learning clock, the concept of how to read the clock can be learned by puzzle (picture matching) play.
By making the picture piece into a substantially fan shape obtained by dividing a substantially disk-shaped board at equal intervals, the concept of fractions can be learned together with the concept of how to read a clock.
By preparing a plurality of sets of pattern pieces for a plurality of picture matching, a plurality of types of concepts and fractional concepts can be learned more effectively.
By increasing the depth of the storage section, a plurality of sets of picture pieces can be placed on top of the storage section.
If the angle is displayed on the back of the picture piece, the concept of angle can be learned together with the concept of how to read a clock and the concept of fraction.
By providing a plurality of legs on the back surface of the transparent plate member and providing fitting holes for fitting with these legs in the main body, the transparent plate member can be easily attached to and detached from the main body. This facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the learning timepiece, so that the pictures can be repeatedly matched and the learning effect can be enhanced.
By providing a recess around the housing portion of the main body, the picture piece can be easily removed by inserting a finger into the recess.
By providing a dowel and a central axis for aligning the position of the pattern piece in the storage section of the main body, it is possible to more easily fit the pattern piece into the storage section.
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, not only the concept of 60-minute system and the concept of 12-decimal system but also 5 minutes is 1 / 12th of 1 hour and 10 minutes is 6 of 1 hour. Understand the concept of fractions, such as minutes, 15 minutes is one quarter of an hour, 20 minutes is one third of an hour, and 30 minutes is one half of an hour. Can do. Furthermore, according to the embodiment in which the angle is displayed on the back side of the picture piece, 5 minutes is 30 ° in 1/12 of 1 hour, 10 minutes is 60 ° in 1/6 of 1 hour, and 15 minutes is 1 hour. With the concept of how to read time and the concept of fractions, such as 90 ° for one quarter of the year, 120 ° for one third of the hour for 20 minutes, and 180 ° for one half of the hour for 30 minutes. It can be understood in connection with the concept of angle.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like of the components described in the following embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to those unless otherwise specified. Absent.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a learning watch 1 according to the present invention. The learning timepiece 1 includes a transparent plate member 2 to which a pointer is attached, a main body 3 provided with a round hole, and a plurality of picture pieces 4 arranged in the round hole of the main body 3. The learning timepiece 1 can be stored in a case 7 including a case body 5 and a case lid 6. In FIG. 1, the case lid 6 is removed, and the learning timepiece 1 is housed in the case body 5.
The main body 3 may be fixed to the case main body 5 integrally. This facilitates clean-up of the learning timepiece 1.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view of the main body 3. The main body 3 is provided with a round cylindrical hole (housing portion) 31. The hole 31 is configured so that a plurality of pattern pieces 4 can be fitted therein. A shaft 32 is provided at the center of the hole 31. In this embodiment, the shaft 32 is fixed to the main body 3. However, the shaft 32 may be provided so as to be removable from the main body 3. Alternatively, the shaft 32 may not be provided. Four indentations 33 are provided around the hole 31 at equal intervals. The indented portion 33 is used to easily remove the picture piece 4 by inserting a finger into the indented portion 33 when removing the picture piece 4 fitted in the hole 31. An alignment dowel 34 is provided at one location around the hole 31 to indicate the position of the clock at 12:00. Four fitting holes 35 for receiving the four legs of the transparent plate member 2 are provided at the four corners of the main body 3.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the plurality of picture pieces 4. A plurality of picture pieces 4 shown in FIG. 3 are drawn in four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, respectively, and four picture pieces 401, 402, 403, And 404 constitute one fitting picture. In FIG. 3, although the color is not displayed, it is preferable to draw a summer tree with a fresh green color and an autumn tree with a red color of autumn leaves. Each of the four picture pieces 401 to 404 has a fan shape with an angle of 90 degrees, and indicates a time range of 3 hours in a time unit and 15 minutes in a minute unit. By combining the four pattern pieces 401 to 404, a disk shape of 360 degrees is obtained, and the time range is 12 hours, and the time range is 60 minutes.
The pattern pieces 401 and 404 are provided with arc-shaped notches 401 c and 404 c for engaging with the alignment dowel 34 of the main body 3. By the alignment dowel 34 and the notches 401c and 404c, the fitting picture can be arranged with 12:00 at the top.
Each of the pattern pieces 401 to 404 is provided with arc-shaped notches 401 d, 402 d, 403 d, and 404 d for engaging with the shaft 32 of the main body 3. The shaft 32 and the notches 401d, 402d, 403d, and 404d facilitate the alignment of the picture pieces. Further, the cut-out portions 401d, 402d, 403d, and 404d are provided in the pattern pieces 401 to 404, whereby the fan-shaped pointed tip portion can be eliminated.
In addition, when not providing the axis | shaft 32 in the main body 3, of course, it is not necessary to provide the notches 401d, 402d, 403d, and 404d in the pattern pieces 401-404.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the back surface of the picture piece 401. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the fitting picture is drawn on the front surface 401 a of the picture piece 401, but an angle “90” is displayed on the back surface 401 b of the picture piece 401. . Similarly to the back surface 401b of the pattern piece 401, an angle of “90” is also displayed on the back surfaces of the pattern pieces 401, 402, 403, and 404.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a side surface of the picture piece 401. Since the picture pieces 401 to 404 are made of wood and have a thickness t of about 3 mm to 7 mm, they have a texture when held by hand. Therefore, when students understand the concept of 15 minutes of time, 1/4 of a fraction, and 90 ° of an angle, the student holds the picture piece 401 by hand, so that the hand feels 15 minutes and a quarter. And 90 ° can be grasped.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the transparent plate member 2. The transparent plate member 2 is a timepiece dial made of a transparent resin material. On the transparent plate member 2, numerals 1, 2, 3,... 12 indicating time and numerals 5, 10, 15,. The numbers 5, 10, 15,... 60 indicating the minutes are drawn for easy reading of the clock. In addition, in order to express time or minutes, you may draw characters and symbols other than a number.
In this embodiment, numbers indicating time and minutes are drawn on the transparent plate member 2, but instead of drawing on the transparent plate member 2, numbers or symbols indicating time and minutes may be drawn on the main body 3. Of course.
The transparent plate member 2 is provided with a short hand 21 and a long hand 22 so as to be rotatable. The short hand 21 and the long hand 22 are rotated by 60 minutes, that is, 360 ° (one rotation) by the gear train (not shown) provided in the gear mechanism 23 as in the case of an actual timepiece. ° Configured to rotate.
In this embodiment, the gear mechanism 23 to which the short hand 21 and the long hand 22 are attached is fixed to the transparent plate member 2, but the gear mechanism 23 may be detachable from the transparent plate member 2. .
Four legs 24 are provided at the four corners on the back surface of the transparent plate member 2. When the transparent plate member 2 is attached to the main body 3, the legs 24 are inserted into the fitting holes 35 provided in the main body 3. Thereby, even when the learning timepiece 1 is leaned against the wall, the transparent plate member 2 is not detached from the main body 3. When the transparent plate member 2 is pulled by hand, the transparent plate member 2 can be easily detached from the main body 3.

Next, an example of how to use the learning timepiece 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
With the transparent plate member 2 of the learning watch 1 removed and the pattern piece removed, the student is instructed to fit the pattern piece into the hole 31 of the main body 3 so that the pattern fits.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a state in which the picture piece 401 is fitted in the hole 31 of the main body 3. The notch 401 c of the pattern piece 401 is aligned with the alignment dowel 34 of the main body 3, the notch 401 d of the pattern piece 401 is aligned with the shaft 32 of the main body 3, and the pattern piece 401 is fitted into the hole 31 of the main body 3. Match. The picture pieces 402, 403, and 404 are also fitted into the holes 31 of the main body 3.
FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which four pattern pieces 401 to 404 are fitted in the hole 31 of the main body 3. In this way, the student learns that a quarter of 360 degrees is 90 degrees by fitting the four pattern pieces 401 to 404 into the holes 31 of the main body 3.

  The transparent plate member 2 is overlaid thereon. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the learning timepiece 1 in which the transparent plate member 2 is superimposed on the main body 3 on which the picture pieces are fitted. By overlapping the transparent plate member 2, it can be seen that each of the picture pieces 401 to 404 has a size indicating an interval of 15 minutes. In this way, we can learn that 90 degrees corresponds to 15 minutes.

In the present invention, the pattern pieces are not limited to the four equal pattern pieces 401 to 404 as shown in FIG. 3, but as shown in FIGS. It is possible to provide picture pieces, six pieces of six pieces, three pieces of three pieces, and two pieces of two pieces.
In addition, although not shown in the figure, it is possible to provide eight picture pieces of eight equal parts.

  FIG. 10 is a plan view of twelve equally divided picture pieces 500. In the picture piece 500, twelve constellations such as Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer are drawn, and the twelve picture pieces 501 to 512 constitute one fitting picture. . Each of the twelve picture pieces 501 to 512 has a fan shape with an angle of 30 degrees, and indicates a time range of 1 hour in a time unit and 5 minutes in a minute unit. By combining the twelve pattern pieces 501 to 512, a disk shape of 360 degrees is obtained, and the time range is 12 hours, and the time range is 60 minutes.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the back surface of the pattern piece 503. On the front surface 503a of the pattern piece 503, a part of the fitting picture is drawn as shown in FIG. 10, but on the back surface 503b of the pattern piece 503, an angle "30" is displayed. . Similarly to the back surface 503b of the pattern piece 503, an angle of “30” is also displayed on the back surfaces of the pattern pieces 501, 502, and 504 to 512.

  Like the picture pieces 401 to 404, the picture pieces 501 to 512 are made of wood and have a thickness t of about 3 mm to 7 mm, so that they have a texture when held by hand. Therefore, when understanding the concept of 5 minutes of time, one-tenth of a fraction, and 30 ° of an angle, the students can hold the pattern piece 503 with their hands, so that the sense of hand is also 5 minutes and 12 minutes. 1 and 30 ° can be grasped.

  FIG. 12 is a plan view of six picture pieces 600 divided into six equal parts. The picture piece 600 is drawn with snow crystals, and the six piece pieces 601 to 606 constitute one fitting picture. Each of the six pattern pieces 601 to 606 has a fan shape with an angle of 60 degrees, and indicates a time range of 2 hours in time units and 10 minutes in minute units. By combining the six pattern pieces 601 to 606, a 360-degree disk shape is obtained, and the time range is 12 hours, and the time range is 60 minutes.

  FIG. 13 is a view showing the back surface of the pattern piece 602. On the front surface 602a of the pattern piece 602, a part of the fitting picture is drawn as shown in FIG. 12, but on the back surface 602b of the pattern piece 602, an angle of “60” is displayed. . Similarly to the back surface 602b of the pattern piece 602, an angle of “60” is also displayed on the back surfaces of the pattern pieces 601, 603 to 606.

  Like the picture pieces 401 to 404, the picture pieces 601 to 606 are made of wood and have a thickness t of about 3 mm to 7 mm, and thus have a texture when held by hand. Therefore, when students understand the concept of 10 minutes of time, 1/6 of a fraction, and 60 ° of an angle, the students can hold the pattern piece 602 by hand, so that the hand feels 10 minutes and 1/6. And 60 ° can be grasped.

  FIG. 14 is a plan view of three pattern pieces 700 divided into three equal parts. The picture piece 700 depicts a day of night, morning, and noon, and three picture pieces 701 to 703 constitute one fitting picture. Each of the three pattern pieces 701 to 703 has a fan shape with an angle of 120 degrees, and indicates a time range of 4 hours in time units and 20 minutes in minutes units. By combining the three pattern pieces 701 to 703, a disk shape of 360 degrees is obtained, and the time range is 12 hours, and the time range is 60 minutes.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the back surface of the pattern piece 701. As shown in FIG. 14, a part of the fitting picture is drawn on the front surface 701 a of the picture piece 701, but the angle “120” is displayed on the back surface 701 b of the picture piece 701. . Similarly to the back surface 701 b of the pattern piece 701, an angle of “120” is also displayed on the back surfaces of the pattern pieces 702 and 703.

  The pattern pieces 701 to 703 are also made of wood and have a thickness t of about 3 mm to 7 mm, like the pattern pieces 401 to 404, and thus have a texture when held by hand. Therefore, when understanding the concept of 20 minutes of time, 1/3 of a fraction, and 120 ° of an angle, the student holds the picture piece 701 by hand, so that the hand feels 20 minutes, 1/3. And 120 ° can be grasped.

  FIG. 16 is a plan view of two image pieces 800 divided into two equal parts. A pair of shoes is drawn on the picture piece 800, and two picture pieces 801 and 802 constitute one fitting picture. Each of the two picture pieces 801 and 802 has a semicircular shape with an angle of 180 degrees, and indicates a time range of 6 hours in the hour unit and 30 minutes in the minute unit. By combining the two picture pieces 801 and 802, a disk shape of 360 degrees is formed, and the time range is 12 hours, and the time range is 60 minutes.

  FIG. 17 is a view showing the back side of the pattern piece 801. As shown in FIG. 16, a part of the fitting picture is drawn on the front surface 801a of the picture piece 801. On the back surface 801b of the picture piece 801, an angle "180" is displayed. . Similarly to the back surface 801b of the pattern piece 801, an angle "180" is also displayed on the back surface of the pattern piece 802.

  The pattern pieces 801 and 802 are also made of wood and have a thickness t of about 3 mm to 7 mm, similarly to the pattern pieces 401 to 404, and thus have a texture when held by hand. Therefore, in understanding the concept of 30 minutes of time, half of a fraction, and 180 ° of an angle, the student holds the picture piece 801 by hand, so that the hand feels 30 minutes, half and 180. Can grasp °.

  Although not shown in the drawings, an understanding of 45 ° is important as a concept of angle, and therefore eight picture pieces divided into eight may be provided.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the main body 3. A state is shown in which a set of picture pieces 701 to 703 are fitted into the round cylindrical hole 31 of the main body 3. The cylindrical hole 31 is formed to a depth at which not only one set of pattern pieces but also all sets of pattern pieces can be fitted. In other words, the pattern pieces 900 of eight equal parts (45 °) can be overlapped and fitted on the set of pattern pieces 700. Furthermore, a pattern piece 800 of two equal parts (180 °, 30 minutes) can be overlapped and fitted on the pattern piece 900. In this way, different sets of pattern pieces can be fitted in order. Thereby, the concept of how to read time, the concept of fraction, and the concept of angle can be learned while fitting a plurality of sets of picture pieces.

FIG. 19 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body 3 in which all sets of picture pieces are fitted. The holes 31 of the main body 3 are divided into eight equal (45 °) pattern pieces 900, two equal (180 °, 30 minutes) pattern pieces 800, three equal (120 °, 20 minutes) pattern pieces 700, six. The pattern piece 600 of equal parts (60 °, 10 minutes), the picture piece 500 of 12 parts (30 °, 5 minutes), and the picture piece 4 of four parts (90 °, 15 minutes) can be overlapped and fitted. It has a possible depth D.
In the present embodiment, when the six sets of picture pieces (4, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) are overlapped and fitted into the hole 31 of the main body 3, the top surface of the top picture piece 4 is obtained. The depth D of the hole 31 is set so that the top surface of the main body 3 is substantially the same height.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the back surfaces of a plurality of types of pattern pieces are arranged. Thus, the angle can be learned by arranging the pattern pieces while observing the angle display on the back side of the pattern pieces.

  In the present embodiment, the picture piece is described as being made of wood, but the material of the picture piece is not limited to wood, and it is needless to say that the picture piece may be made of a resin material or other materials. Further, the transparent plate member need not be limited to the resin material, and may be made of other materials.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the features thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiment is merely an example in all respects and should not be interpreted in a limited manner. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims, and is not restricted by the text of the specification. Further, all modifications and changes belonging to the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

The perspective view of the timepiece for learning by this invention. The top view of the main body of the clock for learning. The top view of a some pattern piece. The back view of a picture piece. The side view of a picture piece. The top view of the transparent board member 2. FIG. The figure which shows the state which fitted the pattern piece 401 in the hole 31 of the main body 3. FIG. The figure which shows the state which fitted the four pattern pieces 401-404 in the hole 31 of the main body 3. FIG. The figure which shows the timepiece 1 for learning which overlap | superposed the transparent board member 2 on the main body 3 by which the pattern piece was fitted. The top view of the twelve equally divided picture pieces. The figure which shows the back surface of the twelve equally divided pattern piece. A plan view of six pattern pieces divided into six equal parts. The figure which shows the back surface of the pattern piece divided into six equal parts. The top view of three picture pieces divided into three equal parts. The figure which shows the back surface of the pattern piece divided into three equal parts. The top view of the two pattern pieces divided into two equal parts. The figure which shows the back surface of the pattern piece divided into two equal parts. The perspective view of a main body. The fragmentary sectional view of the main body which fitted the pattern pieces of all the groups. The figure which shows the state which arranged the back surface of the multiple types of pattern piece.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Learning clock 2 Transparent plate member 3 Main body 4, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 Set of picture pieces 401 to 404, 501 to 512, 601 to 606, 701 to 703, 801 to 802 Picture pieces 22 Long hand 23 Short hand 24 feet 31 storage portion 32 shaft 33 indentation portion 34 alignment dowel 35 fitting hole

Claims (7)

Pattern pieces divided into multiple parts for picture matching,
A main body having a storage portion in which the pattern piece is arranged and a plurality of fitting holes ;
A transparent plate member that is provided with a long needle and a short hand on the front surface, a plurality of feet on the back surface, and the plurality of feet are received in the plurality of fitting holes of the main body so as to be detachably attached to the main body. It equipped with a door,
The storage portion of the main body is provided with a dowel and a center axis for aligning the position of the pattern piece, and each of the plurality of pattern pieces is provided with a notch that engages with the center axis. A learning timepiece in which two of the plurality of picture pieces are provided with a notch that engages with the dowel .   2. The learning timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the pattern piece has a substantially sector shape obtained by dividing a substantially disk-shaped plate at equal intervals, and the storage portion has a cylindrical shape.   The learning timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of sets of the picture pieces are provided for a plurality of picture matching.   4. The learning timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sets of picture pieces can be stacked and arranged in the storage unit. 5.   5. The learning timepiece according to claim 1, wherein an angle is displayed on a back surface of the picture piece.   6. The learning timepiece according to claim 1, wherein a number representing time is drawn on the transparent plate member. Around the housing portion of the main body, learning timepiece according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that part depression can be inserted a finger is provided when removing a pattern piece.

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