A gravity gyroscope mechanism for a mechanical timer

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of gravity rotor technology, and more particularly to a gravity rotor mechanism for a mechanical timer. The mechanism includes a housing, a timer body, a long axis, a short axis, a rotating frame, a rotating shaft, and the gravity rotor body. The timer body is connected to the housing. Several long axes and several short axes are connected to the front sides of both the housing and the timer body. The long and short axes are positioned correspondingly, and a rotating frame and a rotating shaft are rotatably connected between these corresponding axes. The rotating shaft rotates through the rotating frame, and the gravity rotor body is connected to the rotating shaft within the rotating frame. This invention, through the cooperation of the housing, long and short axes, rotating frame, rotating shaft, gears, arc-shaped rack, gravity rotor body, decorative blocks, locking components, and pulling components, allows the user to switch between different colored decorative blocks simply by shaking their hand. The operation is simple and convenient, solving the problems of existing technologies lacking the ability to switch decorations, having fixed decorations, and having low entertainment value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of gravity gyroscope technology, and more particularly to a gravity gyroscope mechanism for a mechanical timer. Background Technology

[0002] A mechanical timer is a device that measures time using specific principles. Mechanical timers have a user-friendly interface and provide basic timing control functions, including: start timing, stop timing, continue timing, reset timing, and adjust timing. A gravity gyroscope, also known as a gravitational gyroscope, is used to study the rotational motion and stability of rigid bodies. It consists of a freely rotating axis and a suspended object connected to the axis.

[0003] Existing mechanical timers not only have practical timekeeping functions, but also serve as decorative accessories to suit everyday wear. Therefore, many mechanical timers feature elaborate decorative designs. However, the decorations on existing mechanical timers are fixed and lack the ability to change them. As users spend more time using them, they easily become bored, resulting in low enjoyment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing gravity rotors with fixed decorations and no function to switch decorations, the purpose of this invention is to provide a gravity rotor mechanism for a mechanical timer with the function of switching decorations.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A gravity rotor mechanism for a mechanical timer includes a shell, a timer body, a long shaft, a short shaft, a rotating frame, a rotating shaft, and a gravity rotor body. The timer body is connected to the shell. Several long shafts are connected to the front side of the shell and the front side of the timer body. Several short shafts are connected to the front side of the shell and the front side of the timer body. The long shafts and short shafts are positioned correspondingly. A rotating frame and a rotating shaft are rotatably connected between the corresponding long shafts and short shafts. The rotating shaft rotates through the rotating frame. The gravity rotor body is connected to the rotating shaft at a position inside the rotating frame. The invention is characterized by further including decorative blocks, an arc-shaped rack, a gear, a locking component, and a pulling component. Decorative blocks are evenly spaced on the gravity rotor body. Arc-shaped racks that slide with the rotating frame are connected to the bottom of the front long shaft and short shaft. A gear that meshes with the arc-shaped rack is connected to the rotating shaft through a one-way clutch. A locking component for locking the rotating shaft is provided between the rotating frame and the rotating shaft. A pulling component is provided between the timer body and the locking component.

[0006] To further explain, the locking component includes a retaining ring, a fixing block, a locking block, and an elastic element. The retaining ring is connected to the rear side of the rotating shaft. The retaining ring has a number of slots that are evenly spaced and correspond to the decorative blocks on the gravity rotor body. The fixing block is connected to the lower rear side of the inner side of the rotating frame. The locking block has a locking block that can slide through it and be inserted into the locking slot to fix the retaining ring. An elastic element connects the locking block and the fixing block.

[0007] To further explain, the pulling assembly includes a handle, a pull rope, pulley seat one, pulley seat two, pulley seat three, and pulley seat four. A handle is placed on the top front side of the timer body. A pull rope is connected between the bottom of the locking block and the bottom of the handle. The pull rope slides through the timer body, the rear rotating shaft and short shaft, and the rotating frame. Pulley seat one is connected to the lower rear side of the rotating frame. Pulley seat two and sliding seat three are connected to the top of the rear long shaft. A number of pulley seats four corresponding to the number of rear short shafts are evenly spaced on the upper front side of the timer body. The pull rope is connected to pulley seat one, pulley seat two, pulley seat three, and pulley seat four in sequence.

[0008] To further explain, it also includes fun components, which include mounting plates and bells. Mounting plates are provided on both sides of the rotating frame, and bells are connected to the mounting plates.

[0009] To further explain, it also includes a load-bearing component, which includes a mounting ring and a counterweight. The mounting ring is connected to the lower part of the rotating frame, and the counterweight is connected to the mounting ring to increase the weight of the rotating frame.

[0010] To further explain, the decorative blocks on the gravity rotor body are of different colors.

[0011] To further explain, the elastic element is an elastic rope.

[0012] To further clarify, the counterweight is a metal casting.

[0013] To further explain, the decorative block located at the bottom of the gravity rotor is heavier than the other decorative blocks.

[0014] To further explain, the mounting ring is connected to the rotating frame by bolts.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The present invention, through the cooperation of the outer shell, long shaft, short shaft, rotating frame, rotating shaft, gear, arc rack, gravity gyroscope body, decorative block, locking component and pulling component, allows the user to switch different colored decorative blocks simply by shaking their hand. The operation is simple and convenient, and solves the problems of existing technologies that do not have the function of switching decorations, the decorations are fixed and have low fun.

[0016] 2. The ringing component allows the rotating frame to shake and ring when the user shakes their hand to switch between different colored decorative blocks. The ringing sound adds fun and optimizes the user experience.

[0017] 3. By using a counterweight component, the weight of the rotating frame can be increased, ensuring that the rotating frame remains perpendicular to the ground and preventing it from wobbling during the switching of decorative blocks, thus allowing the switching operation to proceed smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first partial structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second partial structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the pull component of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 Enlarged view of part B.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking component and the pulling component of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the locking and pulling components of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fun component and the load-bearing component of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of the load-bearing component of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing component of the present invention.

[0031] In the attached diagrams: 1: Outer shell, 2: Timer body, 3: Long shaft, 4: Short shaft, 5: Rotating frame, 6: Rotating shaft, 7: Gravity rotor body, 8: Decorative block, 9: Arc rack, 10: Gear, 11: Locking component, 111: Locking ring, 112: Fixing block, 113: Locking block, 114: Elastic component, 12: Pulling component, 121: Handle, 122: Pull rope, 123: Pulley seat one, 124: Pulley seat two, 125: Pulley seat three, 126: Pulley seat four, 13: Fun component, 131: Mounting plate, 132: Bell, 14: Weight-bearing component, 141: Mounting ring, 142: Counterweight block. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which presently preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated. However, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided for thoroughness and completeness and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Example 1: A gravity rotor mechanism for a mechanical timer, as shown in the attached figure. Figures 1-10 The device includes a housing 1, a timer body 2, long shafts 3, short shafts 4, a rotating frame 5, a rotating shaft 6, a gravity rotor body 7, a decorative block 8, an arc-shaped rack 9, a gear 10, a locking assembly 11, and a pulling assembly 12. The timer body 2 is connected to the housing 1. Several long shafts 3 are connected to the front of both the housing 1 and the timer body 2. The long shafts 3 on the housing 1 and the timer body 2 are staggered. Several short shafts 4 are connected to the front of both the housing 1 and the timer body 2. The short shafts 4 on the housing 1 and the timer body 2 are staggered. A rotating frame 5 is rotatably connected between adjacent long shafts 3 and short shafts 4. A rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected between adjacent long shafts 3 and short shafts 4. The rotating shaft 6 rotates through the rotating frame 5. A gravity rotor body 7 is connected to the rotating shaft 6 and is located within the rotating frame. Inside the 5, the short shaft 4 and long shaft 3 on the outer shell 1 are located on the front side of the gravity rotor body 7, and the short shaft 4 and long shaft 3 on the timer body 2 are located on the rear side of the gravity rotor body 7. Decorative blocks 8 are evenly spaced on the gravity rotor body 7 for decoration. The decorative block 8 at the bottom of the gravity rotor body 7 is heavier than the other decorative block 8. The decorative blocks 8 on the gravity rotor body 7 are of different colors, such as red, yellow, green, and blue. The bottom of the long shaft 3 and the short shaft 4 on the front side are connected to the arc-shaped rack 9. The arc-shaped rack 9 slides with the rotating frame 5. The front side of the rotating shaft 6 is connected to the gear 10 that meshes with the arc-shaped rack 9 through a one-way clutch. A locking component 11 for locking the rotating shaft 6 is provided between the rotating frame 5 and the rotating shaft 6. A pulling component 12 is provided between the timer body 2 and the locking component 11.

[0034] As attached Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The locking component 11 includes a retaining ring 111, a fixing block 112, a locking block 113, and an elastic element 114. The retaining ring 111 is connected to the rear side of the rotating shaft 6. The retaining ring 111 has slots at even intervals corresponding to the number of decorative blocks 8 on the gravity gyroscope body 7. The fixing block 112 is connected to the lower rear side of the interior of the rotating frame 5. The locking block 113 slides through the fixing block 112. The locking block 113 engages with the retaining ring 111 through the slots. An elastic element 114, which is an elastic rope, is connected between the locking block 113 and the fixing block 112.

[0035] As attached Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The pull assembly 12 includes a handle 121, a pull rope 122, a pulley seat 123, a pulley seat 2 124, a pulley seat 3 125, and a pulley seat 4 126. The handle 121 is placed on the top front side of the timer body 2. The pull rope 122 is connected between the bottom of the locking block 113 and the bottom of the handle 121. The pull rope 122 slides through the timer body 2, the rear rotating shaft 6, the short shaft 4, and the rotating frame 5. The lower rear side of the rotating frame 5 is connected to the pulley seat 1. 123, pulley seat 123 passes through the rotating frame 5, pulley seat 2 124 is connected to the top front side of the rear long shaft 3, pull rope 122 passes around pulley seat 123 and pulley seat 2 124, pulley seat 3 125 is connected to the top rear side of the rear long shaft 3, and pulley seat 4 126 is evenly spaced on the front upper side of the timer body 2, with a number corresponding to the number of rear short shafts 4, pull rope 122 passes around the adjacent pulley seat 3 125 and pulley seat 4 126.

[0036] In use, the watch strap is attached to the case 1, and the gravity rotor mechanism is worn through the strap. When it is necessary to switch the decorative block 8 on the gravity rotor body 7, the hand is turned to the lower right. The user's hand causes the gravity rotor mechanism to rotate together. At this time, because the gravity rotor body 7 itself has a fixed axis and a certain weight, the gravity rotor body 7 will press against the rotating frame 5 and gear 10 through the rotating shaft 6, so that the rotating frame 5 does not rotate with the user's hand, making the rotating frame 5 perpendicular to the ground. During the rotation of the front long shaft 3 and short shaft 4, the arc-shaped rack 9 will rotate, and the arc-shaped rack 9 will drive the gear 10 to rotate. At this time, under the action of the one-way clutch, the gear 10 will not drive the rotating shaft 6 to rotate through the one-way clutch, so the gear 10 rotates on its own. At the same time, the pulling component 12 rotates. During the process, because the outer shell 1 remains perpendicular to the ground and stationary, the pull cord 122 in the pulling assembly 12 rotates and is pushed by the frame, causing the pull cord 122 to pull the locking block 113 away from the locking ring 111, so that the locking block 113 disengages from the locking slot and no longer locks the rotating shaft 6 through the locking ring 111. The elastic element 114 stretches, and when the outer shell 1 rotates to the lower right to the appropriate position, the user rotates the hand in the opposite direction to return it to the center position. The user's hand drives the gravity rotor mechanism to rotate in the opposite direction. During the reverse rotation of the front long shaft 3 and short shaft 4, the arc rack 9 will rotate in the opposite direction. The arc rack 9 will drive the gear 10 to rotate in the opposite direction. At this time, after the gear 10 rotates in the opposite direction, it will drive the rotating shaft 6, the locking ring 111, the gravity rotor body 7 and the decorative block 8 to rotate through the one-way clutch. At the same time, the pull cord 122... 2. After reversal, the rotating frame 5 no longer pushes the pull cord 122, releasing the pull cord 122. This causes the elastic element 114 to reset and move the locking block 113 and the pull cord 122 closer to the locking ring 111. During this movement, the locking block 113 is held in place by the locking ring 111, and the elastic element 114 remains stretched. Then, when the outer casing 1 reverses and returns to center with the user's hand, the decorative blocks 8 of different colors are now positioned directly above the gravity rotor body 7, and the locking block 113 aligns with the slot on the locking ring 111. The elastic element 114 continues to reset, causing the locking block 113 to move upwards and lock the locking ring 111 and the rotating shaft 6 through the slot, thus fixing the rotating shaft 6, the gravity rotor body 7, and the decorative blocks 8 in their current positions. This is achieved through the above operations. The device allows for easy switching between different colored decorative blocks 8 with a simple hand shake, solving the problems of fixed decorations and low engagement in existing technologies. To return the decorative block 8 to its original position, pull the pull cord 122 upwards via the handle 121. This pull cord 122 then pulls the locking block 113 downwards, disengaging it from the locking ring 111. The elastic element 114 stretches, and because one of the decorative blocks 8 on the gravity rotor body 7 is heavier, gravity causes the heavier block 8 to rotate downwards, along with the other decorative blocks 8 and the rotating shaft 6, until the heavier block 8 is below the gravity rotor body 7. At this point, the decorative blocks 8 on the gravity rotor body 7 have returned to their original positions.Next, releasing handle 121 causes elastic element 114 to reset, moving locking block 113 upwards and engaging locking ring 111 through the slot. Simultaneously, pulling rope 122 pulls handle 121 downwards, thus returning decorative block 8 to its original position.

[0037] Example 2: Based on Example 1, as shown in the attached... Figure 1 and Figure 11 It also includes a fun component 13, which includes a mounting plate 131 and a bell 132. The mounting plate 131 is connected to both sides of the rotating frame 5, and the bell 132 is connected to the mounting plate 131. The bell 132 can make a sound when the rotating frame 5 is shaken to add fun.

[0038] When the user shakes their hand to switch between different colored decorative blocks 8, the rotating frame 5 will shake the bell 132 via the mounting plate 131. The bell 132 will make a sound after being shaken, which can add fun and optimize the user experience.

[0039] As attached Figure 1 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 It also includes a load-bearing component 14, which includes a mounting ring 141 and a counterweight 142. The mounting ring 141 is bolted to the lower part of the rotating frame 5 and is fitted onto the rotating frame 5. The counterweight 142 for increasing the weight of the rotating frame 5 is connected to the mounting ring 141. The counterweight 142 is located below the rotating frame 5 and is a metal casting product with a large weight.

[0040] During use, the counterweight 142 increases the weight of the rotating frame 5, ensuring that the rotating frame 5 remains perpendicular to the ground and preventing the rotating frame 5 from wobbling during the switching of the decorative block 8, thus allowing the switching operation to proceed smoothly.

[0041] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made to this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the above embodiments, but should be defined not only by the appended claims, but also by their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gravity escapement of a mechanical timepiece, comprising a housing (1), a timepiece body (2), a long shaft (3), a short shaft (4), a rotating frame (5), a rotating shaft (6) and a gravity escapement body (7), the timepiece body (2) is connected to the housing (1), a plurality of long shafts (3) are connected to the front side of the housing (1) and the front side of the timepiece body (2), a plurality of short shafts (4) are connected to the front side of the housing (1) and the front side of the timepiece body (2), the long shafts (3) correspond to the short shafts (4) in position, the rotating frame (5) and the rotating shaft (6) are rotatably connected between the long shafts (3) and the short shafts (4) corresponding in position, the rotating shaft (6) rotatably penetrates the rotating frame (5), the gravity escapement body (7) is connected to the position of the rotating shaft (6) in the rotating frame (5), characterized in that, The gravity top (7) is connected with the decorative blocks (8) at equal intervals, the front long shaft (3) and the short shaft (4) are connected with the arc-shaped racks (9) which are in sliding fit with the rotating frame (5) at the bottom, the rotating shaft (6) is connected with the gear (10) which is in mesh with the arc-shaped rack (9) through the one-way clutch, the rotating frame (5) and the rotating shaft (6) are provided with the clamping assembly (11) for clamping the rotating shaft (6), and the timer body (2) and the clamping assembly (11) are provided with the pulling assembly (12).

2. A gravity escapement for a mechanical timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that The clamping assembly (11) comprises the clamping ring (111), the fixed block (112), the clamping block (113) and the elastic member (114), the rotating shaft (6) is connected with the clamping ring (111) at the back, the clamping ring (111) is uniformly and spacedly provided with the clamping grooves corresponding to the decorative blocks (8) on the gravity top (7), the inside back of the rotating frame (5) is connected with the fixed block (112), the clamping block (113) which can be inserted into the clamping groove is slidably penetrated through the fixed block (112) to fix the clamping ring (111), and the clamping block (113) and the fixed block (112) are connected with the elastic member (114).

3. A gravity escapement for a mechanical timepiece according to claim 2, characterized in that The pulling assembly (12) comprises the handle (121), the pulling rope (122), the pulley seat one (123), the pulley seat two (124), the pulley seat three (125) and the pulley seat four (126), the handle (121) is placed at the top of the timer body (2), the pulling rope (122) is connected between the bottom of the clamping block (113) and the bottom of the handle (121), the pulling rope (122) is slidably penetrated through the timer body (2), the back rotating shaft (6), the short shaft (4) and the rotating frame (5), the rotating frame (5) is connected with the pulley seat one (123) at the back bottom, the back long shaft (3) is connected with the pulley seat two (124) and the pulley seat three (125) at the top, the timer body (2) is connected with the pulley seat four (126) at equal intervals at the front top, and the pulling rope (122) is sequentially slid through the pulley seat one (123), the pulley seat two (124), the pulley seat three (125) and the pulley seat four (126).

4. A gravity escapement mechanism for a mechanical timepiece according to claim 1, wherein The interesting assembly (13) comprises the mounting plate (131) and the ringer (132), and the mounting plate (131) is connected to the both sides of the rotating frame (5) and connected with the ringer (132).

5. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weight-bearing assembly (14) comprises the mounting ring (141) and the counterweight (142), and the mounting ring (141) is arranged on the lower part of the rotating frame (5) and connected with the counterweight (142) for increasing the weight of the rotating frame (5).

6. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative blocks (8) on the gravity top (7) are different in color.

7. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic member (114) is an elastic rope.

8. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The counterweight (142) is a metal casting product.

9. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative block (8) at the bottom of the gravity top (7) is heavier than the other decorative blocks (8).

10. A mechanical timer's gravity wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting ring (141) is connected to the rotating frame (5) through bolts.

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