Watchband and timepiece

Abstract

A watch band and a timepiece, whether as a wristwatch or as a desk clock, are used conveniently. The timepiece has a watch band and a main body portion having a lug that engages with the watch band, and a leg portion that contacts a placement surface near a portion where the watch band engages with the lug when the main body portion is erected and the watch band is placed downward.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a watch band and a timepiece provided with the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] For example, a timepiece which can be used as a table clock as well as a wristwatch is disclosed in Patent Document 1. According to this document, a timepiece is constituted by a timepiece main body and one band having elasticity, two connecting portions which connect the timepiece main body and the band are provided at opposite corners of the timepiece main body, and the band is formed in a Mobius curve shape which extends in opposite directions from each of the connecting portions along the timepiece main body. When worn, only the arm passes through the band, and when removed, it can be used as a table clock by being placed on a desk in the same state.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP A) No. 2006-334308

[0004] However, in the wristwatch of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that use is inconvenient. In detail, since one band is used as a watch band, when placed on a flat surface such as a desk as a table clock, the curved portion of the band shakes and it is difficult to place stably. In addition, when used as a wristwatch, the feeling of wearing the band is not preferable.

[0005] That is, a timepiece which is convenient to use is required regardless of whether it is a wristwatch or a table clock. SUMMARY

[0006] A timepiece of one embodiment of the present application includes a band and a main body portion including a lug which engages with the band, and the timepiece includes a leg portion which contacts a placement surface near a portion where the band engages with the lug when the band is placed downward in a state where the main body portion is upright.

[0007] A band of one embodiment of the present application is a band which engages with a main body portion including a lug, and the band includes a leg portion which contacts a placement surface near a portion where the band engages with the lug when the band is placed downward in a state where the main body portion is upright. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a timepiece of Embodiment 1.

[0009] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a front view of the timepiece.

[0010] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a plan view of the band.

[0011] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a front view of a timepiece of Embodiment 2.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a front view of a timepiece of Embodiment 3.Figure 5 is a front view of the watch of Embodiment 3.

[0013] Figure 6 is a configuration mode view of the leg portion on the placement surface.

[0014] Figure 7 is a different mode view of the leg portion.

[0015] Figure 8 is a different mode view of the leg portion.

[0016] Figure 9 is a different mode view of the leg portion.

[0017] Figure 10 is a different mode view of the leg portion.

[0018] Explanation of Reference Signs

[0019] 1: second hand; 2: minute hand; 3: hour hand; 5: dial; 10: band; 10a: front surface; 10b: back surface; 10t: size; 11, 12: leg portion; 13: small hole; 14: leg portion; 15: leg portion; 16: leg portion; 17: leg portion; 18: leg portion; 19: leg portion; 20: band; 30: case; 31, 32, 33, 34: lugs; 40: stem; 50: main body portion; 60: placement surface; 70: through hole; 71: spring bar; 72: center line; 100: watch; 100b: watch; 100c: watch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Embodiment 1

[0021] ***Clock Outline***

[0022] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the watch of the present embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view in a state of a table clock.

[0023] The watch 100 of the present embodiment is a 3-handed analog watch, and can be used as a wristwatch if worn on a wrist using the bands 10, 20. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, in a state in which the main body portion 50 is stood up, if the band 10 is placed downward on a table or the like, it can also be used as a table clock. In particular, since a pair of leg portions 11, 12 are provided in the width direction of the band 10, it is possible to place the main body portion 50 in a stable state. In addition, it is not limited to an analog watch, but can be any watch that displays time in a standard state, such as a digital watch, a mixed watch in which an analog display and a digital display are mixed, or a hybrid watch. Figure 1

[0024] ​The timepiece 100 is composed of a main body 50 which is a main body of the timepiece, a band 10 attached to the 6 o'clock side, a band 20 attached to the 12 o'clock side, and the like.

[0025] The main body 50 is composed of a case 30, a dial 5, a second hand 1, a minute hand 2, a hour hand 3, a stem 40, and the like. The timepiece 100 indicates time by the hour hand 3, the minute hand 2, and the second hand 1. The stem 40 is provided at the 3 o'clock side, and if it is pulled by one stage, time correction can be performed.

[0026] The case 30 is a housing composed of a hard metal such as stainless steel or titanium, or a resin such as plastic. In addition, a movement (not shown) for driving the hands is housed in the back of the dial 5 in the case 30. In addition, a windshield and a back cover are attached to the case 30, but the illustration is omitted.

[0027] A pair of lugs 31, 32 for attaching the band 10 and a pair of lugs 33, 34 for attaching the band 20 are provided in the case 30.

[0028] The lug 31 is a portion protruding from the circular case 30, and is provided in the substantially 5 o'clock direction.

[0029] Similarly, the lug 32 is provided in the substantially 7 o'clock direction, the lug 33 is provided in the substantially 11 o'clock direction, and the lug 32 is provided in the substantially 1 o'clock direction.

[0030] In the band 10, the side of the dial 5 is set as a front surface 10a, and the side opposite to the front surface 10a and contacting the arm is set as a back surface 10b.

[0031] Figure 3 is a plan view of the front surface 10a side of the band 10.

[0032] The band 10 is a band-shaped band for wearing on the arm, and a through-hole 70 for the spring rod 71 to pass through is provided at one end attached to the case 30. The spring rod 71 is an attachment pin for attaching the band 10 to the lugs 31, 32, and the end portion has elasticity. A lug hole (not shown) into which the spring rod 71 is inserted is provided in the lugs 31, 32. When the band 10 is attached to the lugs 31, 32 by the spring rod 71, as shown in Figure 1 , the band 10 is connected to the case 30.

[0033] Similarly, one end of the band 20 is also attached to the lugs 33, 34 by the spring rod 71.

[0034] *** Details of the band and the leg portion ***

[0035] A decorative clasp (not shown) as an attachment fitting is provided at the other end of the band 20, and by inserting a rod provided with the decorative clasp into the small hole 13 of the band 10, it can be worn on the arm.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment, the band 10 is composed of an elastic body. As the elastic body, a material capable of injection molding is preferable, and for example, a silicone resin, a polyurethane resin can be used. Also the same applies to the band 20.

[0037] In Figure 2 , the center line 72 is the center line of the spring rod 71.

[0038] Here, the dimension 10t indicates the thickness dimension of the band from the center line 72 of the spring rod 71 to the back surface 10b of the band 10. As Figure 2 indicated, the back surface 10b of the band 10 is in contact with the watch case 30, and the dimension from the center line 72 of the spring rod 71 to the watch case 30 is also set to be substantially the same as the dimension 10t. This is because, as Figure 1 indicated, in order to make the main body portion 50 stand up, it is necessary to support the watch case 30 with the thickness of the band 10. Further, the dimension 10t of the band 10 can be appropriately set to a dimension suitable for maintaining the standing state in accordance with the hardness of the band 10 and the weight of the main body portion 50.

[0039] Furthermore, a pair of leg portions 11, 12 are provided on the front surface 10a of the band 10. The leg portions 11, 12 are separately arranged in the width direction of the band 10, and are in contact with the placement surface 60 such as a table. The leg portions 11, 12 are legs composed of a pair of protrusions separately provided on the front surface 10a of the band 10, which is a curved surface formed to gently bulge in the width direction. In other words, the leg portions 11, 12 are protrusions protruding from the front surface 10a of the band 10. The leg portions 11, 12 are uniform in height, and the leg portions 11, 12 are in contact with the placement surface 60 as legs, thereby supporting the band 10 and the main body portion 50.

[0040] As Figure 3 indicated, the leg portions 11, 12 are rectangular protrusions arranged with the long sides in the width direction of the band 10 when viewed from above. The leg portions 11, 12 are separately arranged along the center line 72 in the vicinity of the center line 72 of the spring rod 71. In the preferred embodiment, the leg portions 11, 12 are protrusion shapes integrally molded with the main body of the band 10. In other words, the leg portions 11, 12 are composed of the same material as the band 10.

[0041] Returning Figure 1 .

[0042] With this structure, when the main body 50 is upright and the watch strap 10 is placed face down on a table or other mounting surface 60, the support legs 11 and 12 act as front support legs, and the extension portion of the watch strap 10 with the small hole 13 acts as a rear support leg, thereby stably supporting the main body 50. Furthermore, the upright state of the main body 50 refers to the state where the angle between the mounting surface 60 and the dial 5 is an acute angle. Additionally, the watch strap 20 functions as a support rod supporting the main body 50 by abutting against the back surface 10b of the watch strap 10 at its other end. Thus, with the watch strap 10 as the base, the main body 50 and the watch strap 20 form a truss shape. Furthermore, at this time, the lugs 31 and 32 are set not to contact the mounting surface 60. In other words, the watch 100 has legs 11 and 12 such that when the main body 50 is upright and the watch strap 10 is placed downwards, the legs 11 and 12 contact the mounting surface 60 near the part where the watch strap 10 engages with the lugs 31 and 32.

[0043] As described above, the clock 100 according to this embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0044] The watch 100 has legs 11 and 12. When the watch strap 10 is placed with the main body 50 upright and the watch strap 10 facing down, the legs 11 and 12 contact the mounting surface 60 near the part where the watch strap 10 engages with the lugs 31 and 32.

[0045] Therefore, by providing the support legs 11 and 12, the clock 100 can be placed stably on a table or other mounting surface 60. In addition, unlike conventional clocks that use a wire as a strap, the clock 100 has a strap, which provides a comfortable fit on the arm.

[0046] Therefore, a clock 100 that is convenient to use whether as a watch or a table clock can be provided.

[0047] In addition, the watch strap 10 has support legs 11 and 12, which are protrusions that protrude from the front 10a of the watch strap 10.

[0048] Therefore, since the legs 11 and 12 are in contact with the mounting surface 60, damage to the front 10a of the watch strap 10 can be prevented.

[0049] Furthermore, when the watch strap 10 is placed face down with the main body 50 upright, the lugs 31 and 32 do not contact the mounting surface 60.

[0050] This prevents damage to the watch case 30, which includes the lugs 31 and 32.

[0051] In addition, the legs 11 and 12 are made of the same material as the watch strap 10.

[0052] Therefore, the support legs 11 and 12 can be formed together in the manufacturing process of the watch strap 10, so the number of parts is small and the manufacturing time can be reduced.

[0053] Furthermore, according to the watch 100, when the watch strap 10 is placed on the mounting surface 60 with the back side of the main body 50, it can be stably placed in the width direction of the watch strap 10.

[0054] Therefore, a clock 100 that is convenient to use whether as a watch or a table clock can be provided.

[0055] Implementation Method 2

[0056] ***The support legs of the watch lug***

[0057] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the clock according to this embodiment, and... Figure 2 correspond.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the front support legs are described as support legs 11 and 12 of the watch strap 10, but any support leg that contacts the mounting surface 60 near the part where the watch strap 10 engages with the lugs 31b and 32b is acceptable.

[0059] In the clock 100b of this embodiment, it is configured to have lugs 31, 32 with a protruding length greater than that of Embodiment 1. Figure 2 The long lugs 31b and 32b function as front support legs. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in Embodiment 1, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0060] and Figure 2 Compared to the 31 and 32, Figure 4 The protruding lengths of the lugs 31b and 32b extending from the watch body 30 are set to be relatively long and contact the mounting surface 60. Furthermore, the watch strap 10 does not have support legs, and a gap exists between the watch strap 10 and the mounting surface 60. That is, the extended portions of the lugs 31b and 32b become support legs; in other words, the lugs 31b and 32b have support legs. Apart from these points, the description is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0061] Even with this structure, when the main body 50 is upright and the watch strap 10 is placed face down on a table or similar surface, the lugs 31b and 32b act as front supports, and the extension of the small hole 13 formed in the watch strap 10 serves as a rear support, thereby stably supporting the main body 50.

[0062] As described above, the clock 100b according to this embodiment can achieve the following effects in addition to those in Embodiment 1.

[0063] The clock 100b has lugs 31b and 32b that extend to form legs.

[0064] Therefore, when the main body 50 is upright and the watch strap 10 is placed face down on a table or similar surface, the lugs 31b and 32b act as front supports, and the extension of the small hole 13 formed in the watch strap 10 acts as a rear support, thereby stably supporting the main body 50.

[0065] Therefore, it is possible to provide a clock 100b that is convenient to use whether as a watch or a table clock.

[0066] Implementation Method 3

[0067] ***Combined support legs of the protrusion and lug***

[0068] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the clock according to this embodiment, and... Figure 2 , Figure 4 correspond. Figure 6 This is a top view showing the grounding state of the support legs on the mounting surface.

[0069] In the above embodiment, the case where the front support has two support legs is described, but multiple support legs can be provided, for example, four support legs can also be provided.

[0070] In the watch 100c of this embodiment, in addition to the lugs 31b and 32b that function as support legs in Embodiment 2, support legs 11 and 12 formed by the protrusions of the watch strap 10 are also provided. That is, four support legs are provided as front support legs. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in Embodiment 1, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0071] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The P-direction view is a diagram showing the grounding status of the four support legs on the mounting surface 60. (See diagram for example.) Figure 6 As shown, lugs 31b and 32b are positioned at the front of the main body, and legs 11 and 12 are positioned at the rear of the main body, and are configured to form a trapezoid when the four legs are connected by imaginary lines. Apart from these points, the description is the same as in the above embodiment.

[0072] As described above, the clock 100c according to this embodiment can achieve the following effects in addition to the effects described in the above embodiment.

[0073] The clock 100c has multiple support legs. Specifically, lugs 31b and 32b are located at the front of the main body, and support legs 11 and 12 are located at the rear of the main body. Furthermore, the four support legs are located at the apex of the trapezoid.

[0074] Therefore, when the main body 50 is upright and the watch strap 10 is placed face down on a table or similar surface, the lugs 31b and 32b and the support portions 11 and 12 serve as front support legs, and the extension portion of the watch strap 10 with the small hole 13 acts as a rear support leg, thereby stably supporting the main body 50.

[0075] Therefore, it is possible to provide a clock 100c that is convenient to use whether as a watch or a table clock.

[0076] ***Variation Example**

[0077] Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 This is a top view showing different shapes of the support legs, and... Figure 3 correspond.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the support portion provided on the watch strap 10 is described with two small rectangular support portions 11 and 12, but it is not limited to this, as long as the support portion is composed of a protrusion.

[0079] For example, Figure 7 The support leg 14 is rod-shaped and extends along the width of the strap 10.

[0080] Additionally, a rod-shaped support 15, slightly shorter than the support 14, is provided next to the support 14. Furthermore, the number of support 15 is not limited to two; it can also be three or more.

[0081] Figure 8 The support leg 16 is a rod-shaped part extending along the length of the watch strap 10 and is provided on one side of the watch strap 10. The support leg 17 is the same rod-shaped part as the support leg 16 and is provided on the other side of the watch strap 10. In addition, the number of support legs is not limited to two, and can also be three or more.

[0082] Figure 9 The support leg 18 is made of thin line segments Figure 3 The shape is formed by connecting the support parts 11 and 12. The bulges at both ends function as support parts. Thin lines are a key design element.

[0083] in addition, Figure 10 The support leg 19 is provided with a "LOGO" text composed of raised parts as a support leg. In addition, it is not limited to this text, for example, the product name, model, brand and other logos can also be used.

[0084] Even these support legs can stably support the main body 50 in the same way as described above. Furthermore, the ability to implement diverse designs enhances design flexibility.

[0085] Furthermore, while the material of the watch strap 10 was described as an elastomer in the above embodiments, it is not limited to this. For example, the watch strap may also be made of leather, fabric, metal, or the like. Even using these materials, the same effects as in the embodiments described above can be achieved.

[0086] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the protrusion that will become the support leg is described as being integrally formed with the watch strap, but the support leg can also be formed from other materials. For example, if the watch strap is made of leather, the support leg can be formed by stitching. Alternatively, a silicone support leg formed separately from the watch strap can be attached to the watch strap. Moreover, it is not limited to silicone; any elastic component can be used, such as rubber or an elastomer. In other words, the support leg can also be made of a different material than the watch strap. This allows for diverse designs and thus improves design flexibility.

Claims

1. A clock, wherein, The clock has the following features: First watch strap; Second watch strap; The main body has a first lug that engages with the first watch strap at the 12 o'clock position and a second lug that engages with the second watch strap at the 6 o'clock position; The housing, which constitutes the outer casing of the main body; and When the main body is upright and the second watch strap is placed face down on the mounting surface, the support leg contacts the mounting surface. With the main body upright, when the second watch strap is placed face down on the mounting surface, the back of the second watch strap contacts the side of the housing, and the second watch lug does not contact the mounting surface. The support leg is a protrusion formed on the second watch strap near the part where the second watch strap engages with the second watch lug and protrudes from the front of the second watch strap.

2. The clock according to claim 1, wherein, The support leg is provided with multiple legs.

3. The clock according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The support portion of the second watch strap is made of the same material as the second watch strap.

4. The clock according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The support portion of the second watch strap is made of a different material than the second watch strap.

5. The clock according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second strap is made of any one of elastomer, leather, fabric, and metal.

6. A watch strap, wherein, The watch strap engages with the lugs located at the 6 o'clock position on the main body of the watch. The watch strap has a support leg portion, which contacts the mounting surface when the main body is upright and the watch strap is placed face down. With the main body upright and the watch strap placed face down on the mounting surface, the back of the watch strap contacts the side of the housing, while the lugs do not contact the mounting surface. This housing constitutes the outer casing of the main body. The support leg is a protrusion formed on the watch strap near the part where the watch strap engages with the lugs and protrudes from the front of the watch strap.

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