Flip watch

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of electronic timer, and discloses a flip watch, which comprises a tray, a watch body and a clamping mechanism, the watch body is arranged on the top surface of the tray, one end of the watch body is rotationally connected with one end of the tray through a rotating shaft, so that the watch body can be flipped relative to the tray, the clamping mechanism is arranged on the other end of the watch body, and has a limiting state of clamping the watch body to the tray and an unlocking state of canceling clamping of the watch body, the clamping mechanism is provided with an anti-misoperation structure, which is used for limiting automatic flipping of the watch body when the clamping mechanism cancels clamping, and making the watch body in a pre-flipping state. The present application aims to prevent the watch body of the flip watch from automatically flipping when a press key is misoperated, and reduce the risk of damage of the watch body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic timers, and particularly to a flip-top watch. Background Technology

[0002] To meet the multifunctional needs of electronic watches, flip-top watches are currently available. The dial of a flip-top watch can be flipped up for taking photos, scanning, and other functions. A flip-top watch consists of a case and a tray. The case is connected to the tray via a pivot at one end and a latch at the other. A push button is located on one side of the latch; pressing the button disengages the case from the tray, and the case automatically flips due to the torsion spring at the pivot.

[0003] However, this structure is prone to accidental activation. When a user accidentally touches the button, or when an external object such as a table or wall inadvertently presses the button, the watch body will automatically open, posing a risk of damage to the watch body. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a flip watch that prevents the watch body from automatically flipping over when a button is accidentally pressed, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the watch body.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the flip-top watch proposed in this invention includes:

[0006] tray;

[0007] The watch body is located on the top surface of the tray, and one end of the watch body is rotatably connected to one end of the tray via a pivot, so that the watch body can be flipped relative to the tray.

[0008] The retaining mechanism is located at the other end of the watch body and has a limiting state for retaining the watch body to the tray and an unlocking state for releasing the retaining of the watch body. The retaining mechanism is provided with an anti-accidental touch structure, which is used to restrict the watch body from automatically flipping when the retaining mechanism releases the retaining and to keep the watch body in a pre-flipping state.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface of the watch body is recessed inward at one end away from the rotating shaft, the groove and the tray surround to form a placement position, and the holding mechanism is located in the placement position.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flip watch further includes a push button, which is movably disposed at one end of the tray. The locking mechanism includes a first hook and a second hook. The first hook is movably connected to the top surface of the tray, and the second hook is fixed to the side of the watch body facing the tray. The first hook and the second hook hook each other. The push button drives the first hook to swing away from the second hook, so that the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first hook includes a first connecting portion and a first hook holding portion. The first connecting portion protrudes from the top surface of the tray and can swing away from the second hook. The first hook holding portion protrudes from the side of the first connecting portion away from the rotating shaft.

[0012] The second hook includes a second connecting part and a second hook holding part. The second connecting part protrudes from the bottom surface of the groove and is located on the side of the first hook away from the rotating shaft. The second hook holding part protrudes from the side of the second connecting part facing the first hook.

[0013] The bottom surface of the first hooking part and the top surface of the second hooking part hook each other.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, a guide slope is provided on the bottom side of the first hook portion near the second connecting portion, and a groove is recessed on the side of the second hook portion facing the first connecting portion. The groove forms a top slope and a bottom slope, and the guide slope, the bottom slope and the top slope constitute the anti-accidental contact structure.

[0015] When in the pre-flipped state, the bottom slope abuts against the guide slope to restrict the watch body from continuing to rotate upward.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top surface of the first hook portion is provided with a chamfer on the side near the second connecting portion.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top of the tray is provided with two protrusions, the protrusions are located at the placement position, and the bottom ends of the first hook are provided with protruding shafts, the protruding shafts are rotatably connected to the protrusions, and the outer side of the protruding shafts is provided with a first torsion spring, the two ends of the first torsion springs are respectively connected to the protrusions and the first hook, so that the first hook can swing towards the direction of the second hook.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, a key groove is recessed at one end of the tray away from the rotating shaft, and an opening is formed in the bottom wall of the key groove that extends to the placement position. The pressing key is located in the key groove, and a pushing rod is protruding from the side of the pressing key facing the placement position. The pushing rod passes through the opening and extends into the placement position.

[0019] The pressing button is pressed towards the placement position, causing the push rod to push the first hook to move away from the second hook, thereby releasing the second hook from its grip.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a roller is provided at the end of the push rod away from the press button, and the roller contacts the first hook.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, a second torsion spring is provided at both ends of the rotating shaft, and the two ends of the second torsion spring are respectively connected to the watch body and the tray.

[0022] The flip-top watch proposed in this invention includes a tray, a watch body, and a locking mechanism. The watch body is located on the top surface of the tray, and one end of the watch body is rotatably connected to one end of the tray via a pivot, allowing the watch body to flip relative to the tray. The locking mechanism is located at the other end of the watch body and has a limiting state for locking the watch body to the tray and an unlocking state for releasing the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is equipped with an anti-accidental touch structure, which prevents the watch body from automatically flipping when the locking mechanism is released, and keeps the watch body in a pre-flipping state. When an external object accidentally presses the button, the watch body will not automatically flip out, but will remain in the pre-flipping state. At this time, the watch body can be manually pressed back to its original position, preventing the flip-top watch body from automatically flipping when the button is accidentally pressed, thus reducing the risk of damage to the watch body. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the flip-top watch of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the separation of the watch.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating how to flip a watch.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a watch.

[0028] Figure 5 Pre-flipped state view of the watch;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a magnified view of point A.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

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[0033] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three parallel solutions; taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The flip-type watch 1000 of this invention includes a tray 10, a watch body 20, and a locking mechanism 30. The watch body 20 is disposed on the top surface of the tray 10, and one end of the watch body 20 is rotatably connected to one end of the tray 10 via a pivot 21, allowing the watch body 20 to flip relative to the tray 10. The locking mechanism 30 is located at the other end of the watch body 20 and has a limiting state for locking the watch body 20 to the tray 10 and an unlocking state for releasing the locking of the watch body 20. The locking mechanism 30 is provided with an anti-accidental touch structure, which is used to restrict the automatic flipping of the watch body 20 when the locking mechanism 30 is released, and to keep the watch body 20 in a pre-flipping state. When an external object accidentally presses the button 33, the watch body 20 will not automatically flip out, but will be in a pre-flipping state. At this time, the watch body 20 can be manually pressed back to its original position to prevent the flip-type watch 1000 from automatically flipping when the button 33 is accidentally pressed, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the watch body 20. The pre-flipped state is when the tray 10 and the watch body 20 are no longer locked together and can be opened directly by hand. The anti-accidental touch structure can prevent the watch body 20 from opening automatically by mutual squeezing between the watch body 20 and the tray 10, or it can be that a slope is set on the tray 10 so that the watch body 20 abuts against the slope when in the unlocked state, so as to achieve the pre-flipped state.

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 6 , refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, a groove 22 is recessed inward at the bottom surface of the watch body 20 away from the pivot 21. The groove 22 and the tray 10 enclose a placement position 23, and the holding mechanism 30 is located in the placement position 23. By providing a groove 22 on the watch body 20 to enclose the tray 10 and form the placement position 23, and by accommodating the holding mechanism 30 in the placement position 23, the part of the holding mechanism 30 is avoided from being located on the outside of the watch, which improves the aesthetics of the product and can also reduce the size of the product.

[0040] Reference Figures 3 to 6In one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-type watch 1000 further includes a press button 33, which is movably disposed at one end of the tray 10. The locking mechanism 30 includes a first hook 31 and a second hook 32. The first hook 31 is movably connected to the top surface of the tray 10, and the second hook 32 is fixed to the side of the watch body 20 facing the tray 10. The first hook 31 and the second hook 32 hook each other. The press button 33 drives the first hook 31 to swing away from the second hook 32, so that the locking mechanism 30 is in an unlocked state. By setting the first hook 31 and the second hook 32 in this way, and by setting the press button 33 to control the first hook 31 to disengage from the second hook 32, it is ensured that the watch body 20 and the tray 10 are in a limited state and an unlocked state.

[0041] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the first hook 31 includes a first connecting portion 311 and a first hooking portion 312. The first connecting portion 311 protrudes from the top surface of the tray 10 and can swing away from the second hook 32. The first hooking portion 312 protrudes from the side of the first connecting portion 311 away from the rotating shaft 21. The second hook 32 includes a second connecting portion 321 and a second hooking portion 322. The second connecting portion 321 protrudes from the bottom surface of the groove 22 and is located on the side of the first hook 31 away from the rotating shaft 21. The second hooking portion 322 protrudes from the side of the second connecting portion 321 facing the first hook 31. The bottom surface of the first hooking portion 312 and the top surface of the second hooking portion 322 hook each other. This arrangement ensures the hooking stability between the first hook 31 and the second hook 32.

[0042] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, a guide slope 3121 is provided on the bottom side of the first hook portion 312 near the second connecting portion 321, and a groove 22 is recessed on the side of the second hook portion 322 facing the first connecting portion 311. The groove 22 forms a top slope 3221 and a bottom slope 3222. The guide slope 3121, the bottom slope 3222 and the top slope 3221 form an anti-accidental touch structure. When in the pre-flipping state, the bottom slope 3222 abuts against the guide slope 3121 to limit the watch body 20 from continuing to rotate upward.

[0043] When in the limit position, pressing the button 33 pushes the first hook 31 to swing away from the second hook 32. The first hook part 312 disengages from the second hook part 322. The second hook 32 swings upward due to the automatic flipping of the watch body 20. At this time, the bottom slope 3222 of the second hook part 322 abuts against the guide slope 3121 of the first hook part 312, which is in a pre-flipping state. In the pre-flipping state, the watch body 20 can be manually pried open. With this design, if the button 33 is accidentally touched or pressed by an external object such as a table or wall, the watch body 20 will not automatically flip, but will be in the pre-flipping state mentioned above, reducing the risk of damage to the watch body 20 and making it easier to open the watch body 20.

[0044] When the pressing button 33 pushes the first hook 31 to its farthest distance, the end of the first hook holding part 312 facing the second hook 32 is just separated from the end of the second hook holding part 322 facing the first hook 31. At this time, the second hook 32 swings upward at a certain angle, so that the second hook 32 is slightly closer to the first hook 31, so that the bottom slope 3222 fits with the guide slope 3121.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, when in the pre-flipping state, the bottom inclined surface 3222 and the guide inclined surface 3121 have the same angle, that is, the bottom inclined surface 3222 and the guide inclined surface 3121 are in contact.

[0046] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, a chamfer 3122 is provided on the top surface of the first hook portion 312 near the second connecting portion 321. With the chamfer 3122 provided, when the watch body 20 is reset from the open state, the second hook portion 322 pushes the chamfer 3122, causing the first latch 31 to swing away from the second latch 32. When the second hook portion 322 moves below the first hook portion 312, the first latch 31 swings back to its original position, locking the second latch 32. The watch body 20 can be returned to its original position without needing to press the button 33 again.

[0047] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, two protrusions 35 are provided on the top of the tray 10, and the protrusions 35 are located at the placement position 23. Both ends of the bottom of the first hook 31 are provided with protruding shafts 34, which are rotatably connected to the protrusions 35. A first torsion spring 36 is provided on the outside of the protruding shaft 34, and both ends of the first torsion spring 36 are respectively connected to the protrusions 35 and the first hook 31, so that the first hook 31 can swing towards the second hook 32. The two protrusions 35 avoid the need to drill holes in the top of the tray 10 to install the protruding shafts 34, improving the stability of the product. Furthermore, the first torsion spring 36 ensures the reset performance of the first hook 31.

[0048] Reference Figures 4 to 6In one embodiment of the present invention, a key groove is recessed at the end of the tray 10 away from the pivot 21. An opening extending through to the placement position 23 is formed in the bottom wall of the key groove. A pressing key 33 is partially located in the key groove. A pushing rod 37 protrudes from the side of the pressing key 33 facing the placement position 23, passing through the opening and extending into the placement position 23. When the pressing key 33 is pressed towards the placement position 23, the pushing rod 37 pushes the first latch 31 to move away from the second latch 32, thereby releasing the latch from the second latch 32. The key groove and the placement of the pressing key 33 within it enhance the product's aesthetics.

[0049] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, a roller 38 is provided at the end of the push rod 37 away from the press button 33, and the roller 38 contacts the first hook 31. The roller 38 is provided to avoid damage to the surface when the push rod 37 pushes the first hook 31, and can reduce the pressing force and pressing smoothness of the pressing component.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, a second torsion spring 24 is provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 21, and the two ends of the second torsion spring 24 are respectively connected to the watch body 20 and the tray 10. The second torsion spring 24 is used to enable the watch body 20 to rotate, which is simple in structure and relatively stable.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flip-top watch, characterized in that, The flip-top watch includes: tray; The watch body is located on the top surface of the tray, and one end of the watch body is rotatably connected to one end of the tray via a pivot, so that the watch body can be flipped relative to the tray. A retaining mechanism is located at the other end of the watch body. It has a limiting state for retaining the watch body to the tray and an unlocking state for releasing the retaining of the watch body. The retaining mechanism is provided with an anti-accidental touch structure. The anti-accidental touch structure is used to restrict the watch body from automatically flipping when the retaining mechanism releases the retaining and to keep the watch body in a pre-flipping state. The bottom surface of the watch body is recessed inward at the end away from the rotating shaft, and the groove and the tray surround to form a placement position, and the holding mechanism is located in the placement position; The flip-top watch also includes a push button, which is movably located at one end of the tray. The locking mechanism includes a first hook and a second hook. The first hook is movably connected to the top surface of the tray, and the second hook is fixed to the side of the watch body facing the tray. The first hook and the second hook hook each other. The push button drives the first hook to swing away from the second hook, so that the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state. The first hook includes a first connecting part and a first hook holding part. The first connecting part protrudes from the top surface of the tray and can swing away from the second hook. The first hook holding part protrudes from the side of the first connecting part away from the rotating shaft. The second hook includes a second connecting part and a second hook holding part. The second connecting part protrudes from the bottom surface of the groove and is located on the side of the first hook away from the rotating shaft. The second hook holding part protrudes from the side of the second connecting part facing the first hook. Wherein, the bottom surface of the first hooking part and the top surface of the second hooking part hook each other; A guide slope is provided on the bottom side of the first hook part near the second connecting part, and a groove is recessed on the side of the second hook part facing the first connecting part. The groove forms a top slope and a bottom slope. The guide slope, the bottom slope, and the top slope constitute the anti-accidental contact structure. When in the pre-flipped state, the bottom slope abuts against the guide slope to restrict the watch body from continuing to rotate upward.

2. The flip-top watch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the first hook portion has a chamfered angle on the side near the second connecting portion.

3. The flip watch as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, The tray has two protrusions on its top, which are located at the placement position. The bottom ends of the first hook are provided with convex shafts, which are rotatably connected to the protrusions. A first torsion spring is provided on the outside of the convex shafts, and the two ends of the first torsion spring are respectively connected to the protrusions and the first hook, so that the first hook can swing towards the second hook.

4. The flip watch as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, The tray has a key groove recessed at one end away from the pivot. The bottom wall of the key groove has an opening that extends to the placement position. The pressing key is located in the key groove. The pressing key has a protruding push rod on the side facing the placement position. The push rod passes through the opening and extends into the placement position. The pressing button is pressed towards the placement position, causing the push rod to push the first hook to move away from the second hook, thereby releasing the second hook from its grip.

5. The flip-top watch as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the push rod away from the press button is provided with a roller, and the roller is in contact with the first hook.

6. The flip-top watch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the rotating shaft are provided with a second torsion spring, and the two ends of the second torsion spring are respectively connected to the watch body and the tray.

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