A watch time display structure and a driving structure thereof

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of watch indicating structure, and discloses a watch time display structure and a driving structure thereof, wherein the watch time display structure comprises a main deck, a scale bar arranged on the main deck, a scale arranged on the scale bar, the scale bar being connected by a first arc-shaped bar, a second arc-shaped bar, a third arc-shaped bar, a fourth arc-shaped bar, a fifth arc-shaped bar and a sixth arc-shaped bar connected in sequence from the head to the tail, wherein the first arc-shaped bar intersects with the third arc-shaped bar at a first intersection point, and the fourth arc-shaped bar intersects with the sixth arc-shaped bar at a second intersection point, and a first pointer rotating and moving relative to the main deck, the needle point of the first pointer facing the scale bar, and the needle point of the first pointer moving along the scale bar. Through the technical scheme, the problems of single watch indicating structure, single clock market product and consumer aesthetic fatigue in the prior art are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of watch indicator structure technology, specifically to a watch time display structure and its driving structure. Background Technology

[0002] Since the mid-19th century, when someone attached a leather strap to a pocket watch and wore it on their wrist, wristwatches have gradually improved, become smaller, and more aesthetically pleasing, evolving into the modern wristwatch. A wristwatch is a precision instrument used to indicate time. Its principle utilizes a system of continuous, periodic vibrations and an escapement system as its timekeeping standard. It consists of a strap and a watch head; the watch head comprises components such as the movement, case, case back, crystal, dial (commonly referred to as the dial), and hands.

[0003] Nowadays, watches are no longer just simple timekeeping tools, but are more often seen as accessories owned by consumers. Ordinary watches use traditional analog displays: the hour hand indicates the hours, the minute hand indicates the minutes, and the second hand indicates the seconds; the time is read by the markings on the dial below the hands.

[0004] As people's desire for novelty and uniqueness continues to evolve, they are no longer satisfied with the conventional way watches indicate time. However, the current watch display structure is too simple, with the hour, minute, and second hands moving in a circle on the dial along the same axis to display the time, which can easily lead to aesthetic fatigue for consumers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention proposes a watch time display structure and its driving structure, which solves the problems of simple watch indication structures, the uniformity of watch products in the clock market, and the tendency for consumers to experience aesthetic fatigue in related technologies.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A watch time display structure, including

[0008] Main deck;

[0009] A scale bar, disposed on the main deck, has graduations. The scale bar is formed by connecting a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth arc-shaped bar sequentially. The first and third arc-shaped bars intersect at a first intersection point, and the fourth and sixth arc-shaped bars intersect at a second intersection point.

[0010] A first pointer rotates and moves relative to the main deck, with its tip pointing toward the scale bar and moving along the scale bar.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the second arc-shaped strip and the fifth arc-shaped strip intersect and have two intersection points, namely the third intersection point and the fourth intersection point; the first arc-shaped strip and the sixth arc-shaped strip are symmetrically arranged; the second arc-shaped strip and the fifth arc-shaped strip are symmetrically arranged; and the third arc-shaped strip and the fourth arc-shaped strip are symmetrically arranged.

[0012] A further technical solution also includes a transmission mechanism, which drives the first pointer to rotate and move. The transmission mechanism includes...

[0013] Fixed gears, mounted on the main deck; and

[0014] A planetary gear is rotatably mounted around the fixed gear, and the planetary gear meshes with the fixed gear. The first pointer is fixedly mounted on the planetary gear.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the transmission mechanism also includes

[0016] The drive gear shaft is coaxially arranged with the fixed gear;

[0017] The connector has one end connected to the drive gear shaft and the other end connected to the planetary gear; and

[0018] A connecting shaft is rotatably mounted on the connecting member. One end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the planetary gear, and the other end is connected to the first pointer.

[0019] As a further technical solution, the connector includes

[0020] A follower component is disposed on the drive gear shaft, and the follower component is located above the fixed gear; and

[0021] An end cap is attached to the rotating component, and the connecting shaft is rotatably mounted on the end cap.

[0022] Further technical solutions also include

[0023] The second pointer is fixedly mounted on the main deck hull; and

[0024] Rotate the dial, which is mounted on the main deck. After the dial is rotated, the tip of the second pointer points to different graduations.

[0025] Further technical solutions also include

[0026] The first linkage gear is rotatably mounted on the drive gear shaft; and

[0027] The second linkage gear is coaxially disposed at the bottom of the rotating dial. The second linkage gear meshes with the first linkage gear, and the second linkage gear is connected to the drive gear shaft through a mechanism.

[0028] As a further technical solution, the fixed gear can be an irregularly shaped gear with a center point.

[0029] A driving structure for a watch time display includes

[0030] Fixed gears, mounted on the main deck; and

[0031] Planetary gears, rotatably arranged about the fixed gear, the planetary gears meshing with the fixed gear; and

[0032] The first pointer is fixedly mounted on the planetary gear.

[0033] The working principle and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0034] 1. In this invention, the time display structure of the watch is composed of six arc-shaped segments connected end-to-end: a first arc-shaped segment, a second arc-shaped segment, a third arc-shaped segment, a fourth arc-shaped segment, a fifth arc-shaped segment, and a sixth arc-shaped segment. These segments form a closed loop structure, with each arc-shaped segment containing 10 graduations. When connected end-to-end, the 60 graduations are arranged sequentially. The first hand is either a minute hand or a second hand; in this application, the first hand is used as an example of a minute hand. The tip of the first hand moves sequentially along the first arc-shaped segment to the sixth arc-shaped segment, finally returning to the end of the sixth arc-shaped segment (the starting point of the first arc-shaped segment) to begin the next hour. The rotation of the first hand is a multi-circle motion, not a simple circle, thus enriching the time display structure of existing watches. The graduations on the scale are also read sequentially along the six arc-shaped segments, not in a simple circular motion, satisfying people's desire for novelty when reading the time.

[0035] 2. In the driving structure of the watch time display structure of the present invention, one end of the first pointer is fixed to the planetary gear. The first pointer is arranged radially along the planetary gear. The planetary gear meshes and rotates around the fixed gear, causing the planetary gear to revolve around the axis of the fixed gear while simultaneously rotating on its own axis. This causes the first pointer fixed on the planetary gear to perform a compound motion, completing the winding motion of the pointer tip. The trajectory of the first pointer tip is the same in shape and size as the trajectory of the scale bar in the time display structure. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the integral structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Main view of the structure;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention at the 8th minute;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the invention at the 13th minute;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the invention at the 16th minute;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the 22nd half-section structure of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the 28th half-section structure of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the invention at the 37th minute (without end cap);

[0045] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Main view of the structure;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the 47th section (without end cap) of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the scale bar structure of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first pointer tip movement of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention (without end caps and main deck);

[0050] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the transmission mechanism of the present invention;

[0052] In the diagram: 10. Main deck; 20. Scale bar; 21. First arc-shaped bar; 22. Second arc-shaped bar; 23. Third arc-shaped bar; 24. Fourth arc-shaped bar; 25. Fifth arc-shaped bar; 26. Sixth arc-shaped bar; 31. First intersection point; 32. Second intersection point; 33. Third intersection point; 34. Fourth intersection point; 40. First pointer; 51. Fixed gear; 52. Planetary gear; 53. Drive gear shaft; 54. Connecting component; 541. Follower component; 542. End cap; 55. Connecting shaft; 60. Second pointer; 61. Rotating scale; 70. First linkage gear; 80. Second linkage gear. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all 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.

[0054] Example 1

[0055] like Figures 1-15 As shown, this embodiment proposes a watch time display structure, including...

[0056] Main deck 10;

[0057] A graduation strip 20 is disposed on the main deck 10. The graduation strip 20 has 60 graduations and is formed by connecting a first arc-shaped strip 21, a second arc-shaped strip 22, a third arc-shaped strip 23, a fourth arc-shaped strip 24, a fifth arc-shaped strip 25, and a sixth arc-shaped strip 26 sequentially. The first arc-shaped strip 21 and the third arc-shaped strip 23 intersect at a first intersection point 31, and the fourth arc-shaped strip 24 and the sixth arc-shaped strip 26 intersect at a second intersection point 32.

[0058] The first pointer 40 rotates and moves relative to the main deck 10, with its tip pointing toward the scale bar 20 and moving along the scale bar 20.

[0059] In this embodiment, to address the issues of the monotonous display structure of watches and the lack of variety in watch products, which can easily lead to consumer fatigue, a new watch time display structure is designed. The scale bar 20 is composed of six arc-shaped segments connected end-to-end: a first arc-shaped segment 21, a second arc-shaped segment 22, a third arc-shaped segment 23, a fourth arc-shaped segment 24, a fifth arc-shaped segment 25, and a sixth arc-shaped segment 26. These segments form a closed loop structure, with each arc-shaped segment holding 10 graduations. When the segments are connected end-to-end, the 60 graduations are arranged sequentially. The first hand 40 is either a minute hand or a second hand; in this application, the first hand 40 is used as a minute hand. The tip of the first hand 40 moves sequentially from the first arc-shaped segment 21 to the sixth arc-shaped segment 26, finally returning to the end of the sixth arc-shaped segment 26 (the starting point of the first arc-shaped segment 21) to begin the next hour. The rotation of the first hand 40 is a multi-circle motion, not a simple circle, thus enriching the existing watch time display structure. The scale on the scale bar 20 is read sequentially along with the six arc-shaped bars, rather than simply by reading the circular scale, which satisfies people's desire for novelty when reading the scale.

[0060] like Figures 1-15 As shown, the second arc-shaped strip 22 and the fifth arc-shaped strip 25 intersect and have two intersection points, namely the third intersection point 33 and the fourth intersection point 34. The first arc-shaped strip 21 and the sixth arc-shaped strip 26 are symmetrically arranged; the second arc-shaped strip 22 and the fifth arc-shaped strip 25 are symmetrically arranged; and the third arc-shaped strip 23 and the fourth arc-shaped strip 24 are symmetrically arranged.

[0061] In this embodiment, to ensure a rich variety of structures and make the display structure both aesthetically pleasing and practical, the second arc bar 22 and the fifth arc bar 25 intersect, so that the circular structure of the scale bar 20 has 4 intersection points. Each intersection point is passed twice. The running path of the first pointer 20 is: the starting point of the first arc bar 21, the first intersection point 31, the starting point of the second arc bar 22, the third intersection point 33, the fourth intersection point 34, the starting point of the third arc bar 23, the first intersection point 31, the starting point of the fourth arc bar 24, the second intersection point 32, the starting point of the fifth arc bar 25, the fourth intersection point 34, the third intersection point 33, the starting point of the sixth arc bar 26, the second intersection point, and then back to the starting point of the first arc bar 21, to perform the minute hand movement of the next hour. This cycle repeats, creating a strong sense of rhythm and aesthetics, satisfying people's curiosity.

[0062] like Figures 1-15 As shown, it also includes a transmission mechanism, which is used to drive the first pointer 40 to rotate and move. The transmission mechanism includes...

[0063] Fixed gear 51, disposed on the main deck 10; and

[0064] Planetary gear 52 is rotatably arranged around the fixed gear 51, and the planetary gear 52 meshes with the fixed gear 51. The first pointer 40 is fixedly arranged on the planetary gear 52.

[0065] In this embodiment, in order to achieve the compound motion of the first pointer 40, one end of the first pointer 40 is fixed on the planetary gear 52. The first pointer 40 is arranged along the radial direction of the planetary gear 52. The planetary gear 52 meshes and rotates around the fixed gear 51, so that the planetary gear 52 revolves around the axis of the fixed gear 51. At the same time, the planetary gear 52 is also rotating on its own axis, thereby causing the first pointer 40 fixed on the planetary gear 52 to perform a compound motion, completing the winding motion of the needle tip of the first pointer 40. The scale bar 20 is set sequentially along the movement direction of the tip of the first pointer 40. The spacing between the scales on the scale bar 20 is not equal because when the planetary gear 52 rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, the distance the tip of the first pointer 40 rotates is not the same after the planetary gear 52 rotates the same distance around the sun. The unequal spacing between the scales on the scale bar 20 ensures that the time between adjacent scales is consistent. While ensuring the accuracy of time, it changes the shape of the reading and the distance between adjacent scales, which greatly enriches the display structure of the watch. The scale can be directly printed on the main plate 10, that is, the scale bar 20 is made invisible.

[0066] like Figures 1-15 As shown, the transmission mechanism also includes

[0067] A drive gear shaft 53 is coaxially arranged with the fixed gear 51, and the drive gear shaft 53 is rotatably mounted on the main deck 10;

[0068] Connector 54, one end of which is connected to the drive gear shaft 53, and the other end of which is used to connect to the planetary gear 52; and

[0069] A connecting shaft 55 is rotatably mounted on the connecting member 54. One end of the connecting shaft 55 is fixedly connected to the planetary gear 52, and the other end is connected to the first pointer 40.

[0070] In this embodiment, to achieve the rotation and revolution of the planetary gear 52, a drive gear shaft 53 is provided on the main deck 10. A fixed gear 51 is coaxially arranged with the drive gear shaft 53 and fixed on the main deck 10. The drive gear shaft 53 rotates and passes through the axis of the fixed gear 51. A connector 54 is fixedly arranged at the output end of the drive gear shaft 53, so that the rotation of the drive gear shaft 53 drives the planetary gear 52 to rotate around the fixed gear 51. A connecting shaft 55 fixes the planetary gear 52 and the first pointer 40 together, so that the rotation and revolution of the planetary gear 52 drive the first pointer 40 to move and rotate, thereby making the running trajectory of the tip of the first pointer 40 the same as that of the scale bar 20, which facilitates minute reading.

[0071] like Figures 1-15 As shown, the connector 54 includes

[0072] A follower component 541 is disposed on the drive gear shaft 53, and the follower component 541 is located above the fixed gear 51; and

[0073] End cap 542 is connected to the follower 541, and the connecting shaft 55 is rotatably mounted on end cap 542.

[0074] In this embodiment, to ensure aesthetics, the connector 54 is configured as a separate part, including a follower component 541 that is fixed to the drive gear shaft 53 by bolts. This makes the installation of the drive gear shaft 53 and the follower component 541 simple and easy to disassemble. The end cap 542 is circular and located above the fixed gear 51, thus shielding the transmission mechanism. This ensures that only the first pointer 40 is visible on the main deck 10, making the reading intuitive and preventing the view from being obstructed by the rotation of gears or other components in the transmission mechanism.

[0075] like Figures 1-15 As shown, it also includes

[0076] The second pointer 60 is fixedly mounted on the main deck 10; and

[0077] Rotate the dial 61, which is rotatably mounted on the main deck 10. After the dial 61 is rotated, the tip of the second pointer 60 points to different graduations.

[0078] In this embodiment, to meet the functional requirements of time reading in a watch, a second pointer 60 and a rotating dial 61 are provided on the main deck 10. The rotating dial 61 has 12 clock markings for reading. The rotating dial 61 rotates, causing the pointer 60 to point to different clock markings for hour determination; then, the minute is determined by the reading of the first pointer 40 on the scale bar 20, thus obtaining accurate time. The structure is aesthetically pleasing, and the reading indication method differs from the circular reading method in existing technologies, enriching the structural style of watch indication.

[0079] like Figures 1-15 As shown, it also includes

[0080] The first linkage gear 70 is rotatably mounted on the drive gear shaft 53; and

[0081] The second linkage gear 80 is coaxially disposed at the bottom of the rotating dial 61. The second linkage gear 80 meshes with the first linkage gear 70, and the second linkage gear 80 is connected to the drive gear shaft 53 through a mechanism.

[0082] In this embodiment, in order to achieve the linkage between the hour and minute hands, so that the reading on the rotating dial 61 rotates by one scale (one hour) after the minute hand has rotated for 60 minutes, a second linkage gear 80 is connected and arranged below the rotating dial 61, and a first linkage gear is rotatably arranged on the drive gear shaft 53. The second linkage gear 80 and the drive gear shaft 53 are connected through a mechanism, so that the reading on the rotating dial 61 rotates by one scale after the minute hand has rotated for 60 minutes.

[0083] Example 2

[0084] Based on the same technical concept as in Embodiment 1, a driving structure for a watch time display structure is provided, including:

[0085] Fixed gear 51, mounted on main deck 10; and

[0086] Planetary gear 52 is rotatably disposed about the fixed gear 51, and the planetary gear 52 meshes with the fixed gear 51; and

[0087] The first pointer 40 is fixedly mounted on the planetary gear 52.

[0088] In this embodiment, one end of the first pointer 40 is fixed to the planetary gear 52. The first pointer 40 is arranged radially along the planetary gear 52. The planetary gear 52 meshes and rotates around the fixed gear 51, causing the planetary gear 52 to revolve around the axis of the fixed gear 51 while simultaneously rotating on its own axis. This causes the first pointer 40 fixed on the planetary gear 52 to perform a compound motion, completing the winding motion of the tip of the first pointer 40. The trajectory of the tip of the first pointer 40 has the same shape and is the same or nearly the same size as the trajectory of the scale bar 20 in the time display structure.

[0089] Example 3

[0090] Based on the same technical concept as in Embodiment 1, the fixed gear 51 can be a non-circular gear with a center point.

[0091] In this embodiment, the fixed gear 51 can be an elliptical gear or a polygonal gear.

[0092] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A time display structure for a wristwatch, characterized in that, include Main deck (10); A scale bar (20) is provided on the main deck (10). The scale bar (20) has scales and is composed of a first arc-shaped bar (21), a second arc-shaped bar (22), a third arc-shaped bar (23), a fourth arc-shaped bar (24), a fifth arc-shaped bar (25), and a sixth arc-shaped bar (26) connected end to end. The first arc-shaped bar (21) intersects the third arc-shaped bar (23) at a first intersection point (31), and the fourth arc-shaped bar (24) intersects the sixth arc-shaped bar (26) at a second intersection point (32). The first pointer (40) rotates and moves relative to the main deck (10), with the tip of the first pointer (40) pointing toward the scale bar (20) and the tip of the first pointer (40) moving along the scale bar (20).

2. The watch time display structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second arc-shaped strip (22) and the fifth arc-shaped strip (25) intersect and have two intersection points, namely the third intersection point (33) and the fourth intersection point (34). The first arc-shaped strip (21) and the sixth arc-shaped strip (26) are symmetrically arranged; the second arc-shaped strip (22) and the fifth arc-shaped strip (25) are symmetrically arranged; the third arc-shaped strip (23) and the fourth arc-shaped strip (24) are symmetrically arranged.

3. A watch time display structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transmission mechanism for driving the first pointer (40) to rotate and move, the transmission mechanism including A fixed gear (51) is disposed on the main deck (10); and Planetary gear (52) is rotatably disposed around the fixed gear (51), the planetary gear (52) meshes with the fixed gear (51), and the first pointer (40) is fixedly disposed on the planetary gear (52).

4. The watch time display structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism also includes The drive gear shaft (53) is coaxially arranged with the fixed gear (51); The connector (54) has one end connected to the drive gear shaft (53) and the other end connected to the planetary gear (52); and A connecting shaft (55) is rotatably mounted on the connecting member (54). One end of the connecting shaft (55) is fixedly connected to the planetary gear (52), and the other end is connected to the first pointer (40).

5. A watch time display structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector (54) includes A follower component (541) is disposed on the drive gear shaft (53), and the follower component (541) is located above the fixed gear (51); and An end cap (542) is connected to the rotatable component (541), and the connecting shaft (55) is rotatably mounted on the end cap (542).

6. A watch time display structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes The second pointer (60) is fixedly mounted on the main deck (10); and Rotate the dial (61), which is rotatably mounted on the main deck (10). After the dial (61) rotates, the tip of the second pointer (60) points to different scales.

7. A watch time display structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes The first linkage gear (70) is rotatably mounted on the drive gear shaft (53); and The second linkage gear (80) is coaxially disposed at the bottom of the rotating dial (61). The second linkage gear (80) meshes with the first linkage gear (70), and the second linkage gear (80) is connected to the drive gear shaft (53) through a mechanism.

8. A watch time display structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed gear (51) is a non-circular gear with a center point.

9. A driving structure for driving the watch time display structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive structure includes A fixed gear (51) is mounted on the main deck (10); and A planetary gear (52) is rotatably disposed about the fixed gear (51), and the planetary gear (52) meshes with the fixed gear (51); and The first pointer (40) is fixedly mounted on the planetary gear (52).

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