An anti-shock watch

By introducing shock absorbing components into the watch and cushioning power with elastic rings, the problem of poor shock resistance is solved and the watch's shock resistance performance and service life are improved.

CN111176098BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08TIAN WANG ELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN201911327628.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-12-20
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2039-12-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing watches have poor shock resistance, and the movement is directly rigidly connected to the case, which is easy to be damaged when falling.

Method used

The shock absorbing assembly is adopted, including a mounting ring, the first and second elastic rings. The movement is elastically connected to the case through the shock absorbing assembly, and the vibration is buffered by the elastic force of the elastic ring.

Benefits of technology

Effectively reduce the vibration force on the movement, improve the shock resistance of the watch, and extend the service life.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of watches, and provides a shockproof watch, which includes: a watch case, a movement, and a shock-absorbing component. The movement is arranged in the watch case through the shock-absorbing component. The shock-absorbing component includes an installation ring, and a first elastic ring and a second elastic ring respectively inclined at both ends of the installation ring. Both the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring are connected to the inner side wall of the watch case and there is a gap between the installation ring and the inner side wall of the watch case. The movement is installed in the installation ring. There is a gap between the installation ring and the inner side wall of the watch case, which is used to provide elastic space for the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring, so as to realize elastic connection between the movement and the watch case. When the watch case is dropped or affected by other shock forces, the elastic forces of the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring can play a good shock-absorbing role for the movement, so that the shockproof watch has good shockproof ability and ensures the service life of the watch.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of watches, and particularly to a shock-resistant watch. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, wristwatch products such as smart watches have been widely used in life. Especially, more people are keen on sports, and at this time, watches are required to have high shock resistance.

[0003] Current watches generally include a watch case, a movement, a front glass cover and a back cover. To meet the requirement of a small watch volume, the watch case, the front cover and the back cover are all required to be relatively thin, thus reducing the drop resistance of the watch. Moreover, the movement is generally directly fixed in the watch case, and the movement is rigidly connected to the inside of the watch case, so the shock resistance is relatively poor. When a watch, especially a business watch, accidentally drops, the internal parts and the pointer of the movement are likely to become loose, causing damage to the watch. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a shock-resistant watch, aiming to solve the technical problem of poor shock resistance of watches in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a shock-resistant watch, including: a watch case, a movement and a shock-absorbing component. The movement is arranged in the watch case through the shock-absorbing component. The shock-absorbing component includes a mounting ring, a first elastic ring and a second elastic ring which are respectively inclined at both ends of the mounting ring. The first elastic ring and the second elastic ring are both connected to the inner side wall of the watch case and there is a gap between the mounting ring and the inner side wall of the watch case. The movement is installed in the mounting ring.

[0006] In one embodiment, a trapezoidal convex ring is radially protruded on the inner side wall of the watch case. Both end faces of the trapezoidal convex ring in the axial direction of the watch case are inclined surfaces. The first elastic ring and the second elastic ring are respectively movably attached to the corresponding inclined surfaces, and the included angle between the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring is smaller than the included angle between the two inclined surfaces.

[0007] In one embodiment, the mounting ring includes an outer ring and an inner ring which are detachably connected. The outer ring is connected to the first elastic ring, the inner ring is connected to the second elastic ring, the inner ring and the outer ring are axially overlapped and clamped, and the movement is installed in the inner ring.

[0008] In one embodiment, a convex block is arranged on the inner side wall of the outer ring, and a groove for clamping the convex block is arranged on the outer side wall of the inner ring.

[0009] In one embodiment, a convex ring is radially protruded from the inner side wall of the inner ring, an installation convex ring that overlaps on one end face of the convex ring is radially protruded from the outer side wall of the movement, a connecting piece that fits on the movement is provided on the other end face of the convex ring, the connecting piece and the movement are connected by a fastener, and the convex ring is installed between the installation convex ring and the connecting piece.

[0010] In one embodiment, a positioning groove for accommodating the connecting piece is provided on the movement.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first elastic ring includes a plurality of first elastic pieces that are circumferentially and spaced apart on the outer ring, and the second elastic ring includes a plurality of second elastic pieces that are circumferentially and spaced apart on the inner ring.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer ring and the first elastic ring are integrally formed, and the inner ring and the second elastic ring are integrally formed.

[0013] In one embodiment, the shock-absorbing component is a metal part or a plastic part.

[0014] In one embodiment, the shock-proof watch further includes a front cover and a back cover. The front cover is provided at the upper end of the watch case, the back cover is provided at the lower end of the watch case, and the movement is provided in the watch case through the shock-absorbing component and is respectively arranged at a gap with the front cover and the back cover.

[0015] Advantages of the present invention:

[0016] For a shock-proof watch provided by the present invention, there is a gap between the installation ring and the inner side wall of the watch case, which is used to provide an elastic space for the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring, so that an elastic connection is achieved between the movement and the watch case. When the watch case is dropped or affected by other shock forces, the elastic forces of the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring can play a good shock-absorbing role on the movement, so that the shock-proof watch has good shock-proof ability and ensures the service life of the watch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the shock-proof watch provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of part A in

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic cross-sectional structure view of the watch case of the shock-proof watch provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 Explosion diagram of the shock-absorbing component of the shock-proof watch provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1, watch case; 11, trapezoidal convex ring; 111, inclined surface; 2, movement; 21, mounting convex ring; 22, positioning groove; 23, dial; 3, shock-absorbing component; 31, mounting ring; 311, outer ring; 3111, convex block; 312, inner ring; 3121, groove; 3122, convex ring; 32, first elastic ring; 321, first elastic piece; 33, second elastic ring; 331, second elastic piece; 4, connecting piece; 5, fastener; 6, front cover; 7, back cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "linked", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] As Figures 1-3 shown, a shock-proof watch includes: a watch case 1, a movement 2, and a shock-absorbing assembly 3, wherein the movement 2 is elastically disposed in the watch case 1 through the shock-absorbing assembly 3. Specifically, as Figures 2-4 shown, the shock-absorbing assembly 3 includes an installation ring 31, a first elastic ring 32 and a second elastic ring 33 respectively inclined at both ends of the installation ring 31. In the axial direction of the installation ring 31, both the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 are in a flared structure. In the radial direction of the installation ring 31, the first elastic ring 32, the installation ring 31, and the second elastic ring 33 are in a flared structure. Both the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 are connected to the inner side wall of the watch case 1 and there is a gap between the installation ring 31 and the inner side wall of the watch case 1, and the movement 2 is installed in the installation ring 31.

[0028] For the shock-proof watch provided by the embodiment of the present invention, there is a gap between the installation ring 31 and the inner side wall of the watch case 1, which is used to provide an elastic space for the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33, so that an elastic connection is achieved between the movement 2 and the watch case 1. When the watch case 1 is dropped or subjected to other shock forces, the elastic forces of the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 can play a good shock-absorbing role on the movement 2, ensuring that the movement 2 is not damaged, so that the shock-proof watch has good shock-proof ability and guarantees the service life of the watch.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figures 2-4 shown, a trapezoidal convex ring 11 is radially convex on the inner side wall of the watch case 1. Both end faces of the trapezoidal convex ring 11 in the axial direction of the watch case 1 are inclined surfaces 111, and the extension lines of the two inclined surfaces 111 intersect towards the axis of the watch case 1. In this embodiment, the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 are respectively movably attached to the corresponding inclined surfaces 111, and the included angle between the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 is smaller than the included angle between the two inclined surfaces 111. The first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 are inclined to ensure that the contact areas of the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 with the inclined surfaces 111 are large enough, so as to ensure their load-bearing capacity and elastic capacity, and further ensure the stability of the installation of the movement 2.

[0030] When the movement 2 is subjected to a vibration force in the radial direction, the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 slide while fitting on the inclined surface 111. Since the included angle between the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 is smaller than the included angle between the two inclined surfaces 111, during the sliding process, the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 will open to make the included angle between them larger. During the opening process, the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 deform and generate a deformation force, which is used to prevent the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 from continuing to slide, thereby gradually offsetting the vibration force and achieving the purpose of shock absorption. When the vibration force disappears, the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 return to their original states. When the movement 2 is subjected to a vibration force in the axial direction, the first elastic ring 32 or the second elastic ring 33 will deform axially due to the gravity of the movement 2, and a deformation force will be generated during the deformation to offset the vibration force, achieving the purpose of shock absorption. Therefore, through the first elastic ring 32, the safety ring, and the second elastic ring 33, the movement 2 can be shock-absorbed in all directions, and has a good shock-absorbing and protective effect on the movement 2.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the mounting ring 31 includes an outer ring 311 and an inner ring 312 that are detachably connected. The outer ring 311 is connected to the first elastic ring 32, and the inner ring 312 is connected to the second elastic ring 33. The inner ring 312 and the outer ring 311 are axially overlapped and clamped. The mounting ring 31 is set as the detachable outer ring 311 and inner ring 312, which is used to conveniently fit the first elastic ring 32 and the second elastic ring 33 on the inclined surface 111 inside the watch case 1 respectively.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, a convex block 3111 is provided on the inner side wall of the outer ring 311, and a groove 3121 for clamping the convex block 3111 is provided on the outer side wall of the inner ring 312. The groove 3121 is an annular groove. The outer ring 311 and the inner ring 312 are connected by the way of clamping the convex block 3111 in the groove 3121, so as to facilitate the assembly of the mounting ring 31. In other embodiments, the convex block 3111 is provided on the outer side wall of the inner ring 312, and the groove 3121 is provided on the inner side wall of the outer ring 311. A plurality of convex blocks 3111 are arranged at equal intervals, and the convex block 3111 is a triangular convex block. In this way, by using the inclined surface of the triangular convex block, it is more convenient for the convex block 3111 to be clamped in the groove 3121. In other embodiments, the convex block 3111 can be replaced by a convex ring 3122.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a convex ring 3122 protrudes radially from the inner side wall of the inner ring 312, and an installation convex ring 21 that overlaps on one end face of the convex ring 3122 protrudes radially from the outer side wall of the movement 2. A connecting piece 4 that fits on the movement 2 is provided on the other end face of the convex ring 3122. The connecting piece 4 and the movement 2 are connected by a fastener 5. The convex ring 3122 is located between the installation convex ring 21 and the connecting piece 4. The setting of the connecting piece 4 facilitates the installation and disassembly of the movement 2 and the installation ring 31.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, a positioning groove 22 for accommodating the connecting piece 4 is provided on the movement 2. The positioning groove 22 is used to quickly install the movement 2 and also to prevent the movement 2 from rotating relative to the installation ring 31, ensuring the firmness of the movement 2 installed in the installation ring 31.

[0035] In this embodiment, two connecting pieces 4 are provided, and two corresponding positioning grooves 22 are provided. The two connecting pieces 4 can be symmetrically arranged with respect to the axis of the installation ring 31 or asymmetrically arranged. In other embodiments, three, four, or five connecting pieces 4 are provided.

[0036] The process of installing the movement 2 in the watch case 1 is as follows: First, install the inner ring 312 and the second elastic ring 33 in the watch case 1, then assemble the movement 2 in the inner ring 312 and place the installation convex ring 21 on the convex ring 3122, or first place the installation convex ring 21 of the movement 2 on the convex ring 3122 of the inner ring 312, and then install the inner ring 312, the second elastic ring 33, and the movement 2 together in the watch case 1; then install the outer ring 311 and the first elastic ring 32 in the watch case 1 and make the convex block 3111 snap into the groove 3121, and the connecting piece 4 is accommodated in the positioning groove 22. Then use the fastener 5 to firmly connect the connecting piece 4 and the movement 2, thus completing the installation of the movement 2. The entire installation process is fast and simple, improving the assembly efficiency of the watch.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the first elastic ring 32 includes a plurality of first elastic pieces 321 that are circumferentially and spaced apart on the outer ring 311. There is a gap between two adjacent first elastic pieces 321, so that the elastic deformation response of the first elastic piece 321 is rapid; the second elastic ring 33 includes a plurality of second elastic pieces 331 that are circumferentially and spaced apart on the inner ring 312. There is a gap between two adjacent second elastic pieces 331, so that the elastic deformation response of the second elastic piece 331 is rapid. By using the first elastic piece 321 and the second elastic piece 331 for shock absorption, it has the advantages of good elasticity and rapid response.

[0038] In this embodiment, the outer ring 311 and the first elastic ring 32 are integrally formed, and the inner ring 312 and the second elastic ring 33 are integrally formed. The purpose of this setting is to reduce the assembly process of the shock-absorbing component 3 itself and facilitate the mass production of the shock-absorbing component 3, thereby reducing the production cost of the watch.

[0039] In this embodiment, the shock-absorbing component 3 is a metal part. Specifically, the shock-absorbing component 3 is made of steel material. In this embodiment, the connecting piece 4 is a metal sheet, and the connecting piece 4 is integrally formed or welded with the inner ring 312. In other embodiments, the shock-absorbing component 3 is a plastic part. Specifically, the shock-absorbing component 3 is injection-molded from plastic material, and the connecting piece 4 is a plastic sheet, and the connecting piece 4 is integrally formed with the inner ring 312. In this embodiment, the fastener 5 is a screw.

[0040] In this embodiment, the shock-resistant watch further includes a front cover 6 and a rear cover 7. The front cover 6 is a transparent glass front cover. The front cover 6 is provided at the upper end of the watch case 1, and the rear cover 7 is provided at the lower end of the watch case 1. The movement 2 is disposed in the watch case 1 through the shock-absorbing component 3 and is spaced apart from the front cover 6 and the rear cover 7 respectively. Thus, when the movement 2 is subjected to a shock force, it will not collide with other parts of the watch, so that the movement 2 is not easily damaged. Specifically, a dial 23 and a pointer are further provided on the side of the movement 2 close to the front cover 6, and the pointer is spaced apart from the front cover 6, which can ensure that the pointer can work normally.

[0041] The shock-resistant watch provided by the embodiment of the present invention elastically disposes the movement 2 in the watch case 1 through shock absorption, effectively ensuring that the movement 2 is not affected by the shock force and ensuring its service life.

[0042] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An anti-shock watch, characterized in that, Comprising: A watch case, a movement and a shock-absorbing component. The movement is disposed in the watch case through the shock-absorbing component. The shock-absorbing component includes a mounting ring, a first elastic ring and a second elastic ring which are respectively inclined at two ends of the mounting ring. The first elastic ring and the second elastic ring are both connected to the inner side wall of the watch case and there is a gap between the mounting ring and the inner side wall of the watch case. The movement is installed in the mounting ring. The inner side wall of the watch case is radially convex with a trapezoidal convex ring. Both end faces of the trapezoidal convex ring in the axial direction of the watch case are inclined surfaces. The first elastic ring and the second elastic ring are respectively movably attached to the corresponding inclined surfaces. The included angle between the first elastic ring and the second elastic ring is smaller than the included angle between the two inclined surfaces. The shockproof watch further includes a front cover and a back cover. The front cover is disposed at the upper end of the watch case, and the back cover is disposed at the lower end of the watch case. The movement is disposed in the watch case through the shock-absorbing component and is respectively spaced from the front cover and the back cover. A dial and a pointer are further provided on one side of the movement close to the front cover. The pointer is spaced from the front cover.

2. The shockproof watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting ring includes a detachable outer ring and an inner ring. The outer ring is connected to the first elastic ring, and the inner ring is connected to the second elastic ring. The inner ring and the outer ring are axially overlapped and clamped. The movement is installed in the inner ring.

3. A shock-proof watch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the outer ring is provided with a convex block, and the outer side wall of the inner ring is provided with a groove for clamping the convex block.

4. The shock-proof watch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the inner ring is radially convex with a convex ring. The outer side wall of the movement is radially convex with a mounting convex ring lapped on one end face of the convex ring. A connecting piece is provided on the other end face of the convex ring and attached to the movement. The connecting piece and the movement are connected by a fastener. The convex ring is installed between the mounting convex ring and the connecting piece.

5. The shockproof watch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movement is provided with a positioning groove for accommodating the connecting piece.

6. The shock-proof watch according to claim 2, wherein: The first elastic ring includes a plurality of first elastic pieces circumferentially spaced on the outer ring. The second elastic ring includes a plurality of second elastic pieces circumferentially spaced on the inner ring.

7. The shockproof watch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer ring and the first elastic ring are integrally formed, and the inner ring and the second elastic ring are integrally formed.

8. The shock-proof watch according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing component is a metal part or a plastic part.

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