Watch

By designing a switchable snap mechanism and adhesive fixture in the watch, the decorative cover is easily removed and replaced, solving the problem that the decorative cover of the existing watch cannot be replaced and extending the service life of the watch.

CN222281063UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420972042.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing watch decorative cover cannot be removed or replaced, which affects the service life of the watch.

Method used

A watch including a middle frame, a decorative cover and a fixture is designed. Through the buckle mechanism of the first snap and the second snap, the decorative cover and the middle frame are switched in different states, allowing the decorative cover to be removed and replaced. , and facilitate easy assembly and disassembly by attaching fixtures.

Benefits of technology

It realizes easy disassembly and replacement of decorative covers, extending the service life of the watch without the need for professional tools.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a watch. The watch comprises a middle frame, a decorative cover and a fixing piece which are fixed together. The fixing piece is fixed on the decorative cover and comprises a first buckle, the middle frame comprises a second buckle, and the first buckle and the second buckle are buckled and fixed to fix the decorative cover and the middle frame. When the first buckle is not buckled with the second buckle, the decorative cover and the middle frame can be separated, and the decorative cover can be detached and replaced; meanwhile, due to the arrangement of the first buckle and the second buckle, the decorative cover can be disassembled without a professional tool, and the decorative cover is convenient to disassemble and assemble.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of watches. Background Art

[0002] In 2021, the global economy gradually recovered, the demand for smart watches increased, and global shipments exceeded 100 million units, a year-on-year increase of 1.28%. The rise of the smart watch market has inspired innovative ideas from leading companies in the industry. With the combination of smart voice, remote photography, smart positioning, mobile payment and other functions with smart watches, some product functions are comparable to those of smart phones, and its advantages such as fit to the human body, freeing hands, and being portable and compact have expanded its consumer group and increased consumption. In the first half of 2023, global smart watch shipments were 68 million units, which has exceeded the average level of previous years. However, the decorative covers of existing watches cannot be removed or replaced, which affects the service life of the watches. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a watch with a detachable decorative cover.

[0004] The present application provides a watch, comprising a middle frame, a decorative cover and a fixing piece fixed together, the fixing piece being fixed on the decorative cover and comprising a first buckle, the middle frame comprising a second buckle, the first buckle and the second buckle being buckled and fixed to fix the decorative cover and the middle frame, and the decorative cover and the middle frame can be separated when the first buckle is disengaged from the buckle of the second buckle.

[0005] Furthermore, the fixing piece is fixed to the decorative cover by bonding.

[0006] Furthermore, the decorative cover is provided with a first groove portion and a second groove portion further recessed from the first groove portion, the fixing member includes a base portion, the first buckle is formed by extending from the base portion, the base portion is accommodated in the first groove portion, and the second groove portion is used to accommodate adhesive to adhere and fix the fixing member and the decorative cover.

[0007] Furthermore, the decorative cover is provided with a third groove portion located at one side of the first groove portion, and the fixing member includes a protruding portion protruding from the base portion, and the protruding portion is received in the third groove portion.

[0008] Furthermore, after the fixing member is assembled to the decorative cover, the protruding direction of the protruding portion is perpendicular to the recessed direction of the second groove portion, and the extending direction of the first buckle from the base portion is opposite to the recessed direction of the second groove portion.

[0009] Furthermore, the watch includes a connecting piece, the fixing piece is provided in a plurality and all are fixed on the connecting piece, the connecting piece and the plurality of fixing pieces form a ring, and the first buckle protrudes toward the space enclosed by the ring.

[0010] Further, the middle frame includes a main body and a third buckle extending outward from the main body, the second buckle is formed by extending outward from the main body, the third buckle and the second buckle are adjacently arranged along the circumferential direction of the main body, the protruding length of the third buckle is greater than the protruding length of the second buckle, the decorative cover and the middle frame can be switched between a first fixed state and a second fixed state, in the first fixed state, the first buckle is buckled with the second buckle, and when the decorative cover is rotated to the second fixed state, the first buckle is buckled with the third buckle.

[0011] Furthermore, when the decorative cover and the middle frame are disassembled, the first buckle and the second buckle are separated in the first fixed state.

[0012] Furthermore, the first buckle can be elastically deformed when subjected to force.

[0013] Furthermore, the first buckle is provided with a first guide portion, and the second buckle is provided with a second guide portion, and when the decorative cover is assembled to the middle frame, the first guide portion moves along the second guide portion.

[0014] The watch of the embodiment of the present application includes a middle frame, a decorative cover and a fixing piece fixed together, the fixing piece is fixed on the decorative cover and includes a first buckle, the middle frame includes a second buckle, the first buckle and the second buckle are buckled and fixed to fix the decorative cover and the middle frame, when the first buckle is disengaged from the buckle of the second buckle, the decorative cover and the middle frame can be separated, and the decorative cover can be removed and replaced; at the same time, the setting of the first buckle and the second buckle allows the decorative cover to be removed without using professional tools, and the decorative cover is convenient to disassemble and assemble. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembled decorative cover, fixing parts and middle frame of the watch according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the schematic diagram shown;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the decorative cover shown;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the circled portion at A of the decorative cover shown;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the fixing member and the connecting member after being fixed;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of the circled portion at B of the schematic diagram shown;

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the decorative cover and the fixing parts after assembly shown;

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the circled portion at C of the schematic diagram shown;

[0023] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of the schematic diagram shown;

[0024] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 An enlarged view of the circled portion at D of the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown;

[0025] Fig.11 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the middle frame shown;

[0026] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 An enlarged view of the circled portion at E of the schematic diagram shown;

[0027] Fig.13 yes Fig.11 A top view of the midframe is shown;

[0028] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 An enlarged view of the circled portion at F of the top view shown;

[0029] Fig.15 yes Figure 2 The top view of the fixing member after being assembled with the middle frame is shown;

[0030] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 An enlarged view of the circled portion at G of the top view shown;

[0031] Fig.17 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the schematic diagram shown;

[0032] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 An enlarged view of the circled portion at H in the schematic diagram shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0034] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantitative limit, but indicate that there is at least one. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are only for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] The watches of the present application include ordinary watches and smart watches, which can be worn on the wrist, on the arm, or in other ways. The present application does not limit the wearing method of the watches.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the watch includes a middle frame 1, a decorative cover 2 and a fixing member 3 fixed together. In some embodiments, the decorative cover 2 can be made of metal, such as stainless steel; the middle frame 1 can be made of metal, such as aluminum alloy. This application imposes restrictions on the materials of the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1.

[0037] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 is first fixed to the decorative cover 2 and then fixed to the middle frame 1 to achieve the fixing of the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1. The fixing member 3 and the middle frame 1 are detachable, so that the decorative cover 2 can be removed and replaced to extend the service life of the watch.

[0038] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2 are fixed by adhesive bonding, the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2 may also be fixed by welding or the like, or the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2 may be detachable.

[0039] See also Figure 3 to Figure 4 As shown, the decorative cover 2 is annular, and includes an annular top plate 21 and an annular side edge 22 extending downward from the top plate 21 .

[0040] The side edge 22 is provided with a first groove portion 221 and a second groove portion 222 further recessed from the first groove portion 221. The side edge 22 includes a first rib 223, a second rib 224, and a third rib 225 connected together. The first rib 223 is connected to the top plate 21, and the second rib 224 connects the first rib 223 and the third rib 225. In some embodiments, the first rib 223 is parallel to the third rib 225, and the second rib 224 is perpendicular to the first rib 223 and the third rib 225.

[0041] The first rib 223, the second rib 224 and the third rib 225 form the first groove 221. The second groove 222 is formed by being recessed from the second rib 224. The side edge 22 is further provided with a third groove 226 recessed from the first rib 223. The third groove 226 is located at one side of the first groove 221.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first groove portion 221 is annular, and the second groove portion 222 and the third groove portion 226 are both provided in plurality, wherein the plurality of second groove portions 222 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the side edge 22 ; and the plurality of third groove portions 226 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the side edge 22 .

[0043] In some embodiments, after the decorative cover 2 is assembled to the middle frame 1 , the third groove 226 is located above and inside the second groove 222 .

[0044] See also Figures 5 and 6 As shown, the fixing member 3 includes a base 31 and a first buckle 32 and a protruding portion 33 extending from the base 31 .

[0045] In some embodiments, the protrusions 33 are provided in plurality and are spaced apart along the length direction of the base 31 .

[0046] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 is provided in plurality.

[0047] In some embodiments, the watch includes a connecting member 4, the fixing member 3 is provided in a plurality and all are fixed on the connecting member 4, the connecting member 4 and the plurality of fixing members 3 form a ring, and the first buckle 32 protrudes toward the space surrounded by the ring. The plurality of fixing members 3 are fixed together to facilitate the assembly of the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2.

[0048] The inner diameter of the ring formed by the connecting member 4 is smaller than the inner diameter of the ring formed by the second rib 224 , so as to facilitate the assembly of the connecting member 4 to the decorative cover 2 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the connecting member 4 may be provided in plurality to fix the plurality of fixing members 3 together, or the connecting member 4 may be provided in one piece. In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 may be provided integrally with the connecting member 4, or may be provided separately, for example, by welding or bonding.

[0050] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 and the connecting member 4 are made of plastic, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the materials of the fixing member 3 and the connecting member 4.

[0051] See also Figures 7 to 10 As shown, after the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2 are assembled, the base 31 and the connecting member 4 are received in the first groove 221; the protrusion 33 is received in the third groove 226; the second groove 222 is used to receive glue to adhere and fix the fixing member 3 and the decorative cover 2; the first buckle 32 extends out of the first groove 221.

[0052] After the fixing member 3 is assembled to the decorative cover 2 , the protruding direction of the protrusion 33 is perpendicular to the recessed direction of the second groove 222 , and the extending direction of the first buckle 32 from the base 31 is opposite to the recessed direction of the second groove 222 .

[0053] See also Figures 11 to 14 As shown, the middle frame 1 includes a main body 11 and a second buckle 12 and a third buckle 13 extending outward from the main body 11 .

[0054] The middle frame 1 further includes a boss 14 extending from the main body 11. The second buckle 12 and the third buckle 13 and the boss 14 form an annular limiting groove 141. Fig.18As shown, after the decorative cover 2 is assembled to the middle frame 1, the top plate 21 is located above the main body 11, the side edge 22 is located above the boss 14, the first buckle 32 of the fixing member 3 is located in the limiting groove 141 and the fixing member 3 can move along the limiting groove 141.

[0055] The main body 11 is annular, and the third buckle 13 and the second buckle 12 are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction of the main body 11. The protruding length of the third buckle 13 is greater than the protruding length of the second buckle 12.

[0056] In some embodiments, the third buckle 13 is provided in plurality and is evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the main body 11 .

[0057] In some embodiments, the second buckle 12 is provided in plurality and is evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the main body 11 .

[0058] In some embodiments, a length of the third buckle 13 along the circumferential direction of the main body 11 is greater than a length of the second buckle 12 along the circumferential direction of the main body 11 .

[0059] See also Figures 15 to 18 As shown, the distance between the third buckle 13 and its adjacent second buckle 12 is smaller than the length of the first buckle 32 .

[0060] The decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1 can be switched between a first fixed state and a second fixed state. In the first fixed state, the first buckle 32 is buckled with the second buckle 12 to fix the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1; when the decorative cover 2 is rotated to the second fixed state, the first buckle 32 is buckled with the third buckle 13.

[0061] In the first fixed state, the first buckle 32 is located below the second buckle 12. When the decorative cover 2 is rotated, the first buckle 32 moves below the third buckle 13. Since the protruding length of the third buckle 13 is greater than the protruding length of the second buckle 12, in the first fixed state, the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12 are conveniently fastened and separated. In the second fixed state, the fastening force between the first buckle 32 and the third buckle 13 is greater, which can prevent the first buckle 32 from being separated from the third buckle 13, so as to ensure that the decorative cover 2 does not fall.

[0062] When the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1 are disassembled, the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12 are separated in the first fixed state, so that the decorative cover 2 is easily disassembled.

[0063] exist Fig.13 In the embodiment, the second buckle 12 and the third buckle 13 are both set in three numbers. After the first buckle 32 is buckled with the second buckle 12, the decorative cover 2 is rotated by a first angle a (for example, a can be less than 120°) to achieve the buckling of the first buckle 32 and the third buckle 13. The decorative cover 2 can be removed after continuing to rotate by a second angle b (for example, b is equal to 120°-a) or rotating back to the first angle a.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first buckle 32 can be elastically deformed when subjected to force, so as to facilitate the buckling and separation with the second buckle 12.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first buckle 32 itself can be elastically deformed; in some embodiments, the fixing member 3 can be elastically deformed relative to the connecting member 4, so that the first buckle 32 can be elastically deformed when subjected to force.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first buckle 32 is provided with a first guide portion 321, and the second buckle 12 is provided with a second guide portion 121. When the decorative cover 2 is assembled to the middle frame 1, the first guide portion 321 moves along the second guide portion 121 to facilitate the buckling of the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12.

[0067] When assembling the middle frame 1, the decorative cover 2 and the fixing member 3 of the watch of the embodiment of the present application, firstly, the second groove 222 of the decorative cover 2 is filled with glue, and then the connecting member 4 with the fixing member 3 fixed thereto is assembled into the first groove 221, and the fixing member 3 is fixed to the decorative cover 2 by glue; then, see Fig.18 As shown, align the first buckle 32 of the fixing member 3 with the second buckle 12 of the middle frame 1, press downward with your fingers, so that the fixing member 3 is buckled on the middle frame 1, and then the decorative cover 2 can be rotated in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions (the rotation angle must be less than 120°). At this time, the first buckle 32 is buckled with the third buckle 13, and the decorative cover 2 is fixed on the middle frame 1. When the decorative cover 2 needs to be removed, rotate the decorative cover so that the first buckle 32 is rotated to buckle with the second buckle 12. At this time, see Fig.18 As shown, the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12 can be separated by applying force upwards, and the decorative cover 2 can be removed.

[0068] The watch of the embodiment of the present application includes a middle frame 1, a decorative cover 2 and a fixing member 3 fixed together, the fixing member 3 is fixed on the decorative cover 2 and includes a first buckle 32, the middle frame 1 includes a second buckle 12, the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12 are buckled and fixed to fix the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1, when the first buckle 32 is disengaged from the buckle of the second buckle 12, the decorative cover 2 and the middle frame 1 can be separated, and the decorative cover 2 can be disassembled for replacement; at the same time, the setting of the first buckle 32 and the second buckle 12 allows the decorative cover 2 to be disassembled without using professional tools, and the decorative cover 2 is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0069] The above is only a preferred implementation mode of the present application, and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. Although the present application has been disclosed as a preferred implementation mode as above, it is not used to limit the present application. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent implementation modes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above implementation modes based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A watch, characterized in that: It includes a middle frame, a decorative cover and a fixing piece fixed together, the fixing piece is fixed on the decorative cover and includes a first clip, the middle frame includes a second clip, the first clip and the second clip are fastened and fixed to fix the decorative cover and the middle frame, and when the first clip is disengaged from the fastening of the second clip, the decorative cover and the middle frame can be separated.

2. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing piece is glued and fixed to the decorative cover.

3. The watch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The decorative cover is provided with a first groove and a second groove further recessed from the first groove, the fixing member includes a base, the first buckle is formed extending from the base, the base is accommodated in the first groove, and the second groove is used to accommodate adhesive to adhere and fix the fixing member and the decorative cover.

4. The watch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative cover is provided with a third groove portion located at one side of the first groove portion, and the fixing member includes a protruding portion protruding from the base portion, and the protruding portion is received in the third groove portion.

5. The watch according to claim 4, characterized in that: After the fixing member is assembled to the decorative cover, the protruding direction of the protruding portion is perpendicular to the recessed direction of the second groove portion, and the extending direction of the first buckle from the base portion is opposite to the recessed direction of the second groove portion.

6. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The watch comprises a connecting piece, the fixing pieces are provided in a plurality and are all fixed on the connecting piece, the connecting piece and the plurality of fixing pieces form a ring, and the first buckle protrudes toward the space enclosed by the ring.

7. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle frame includes a main body and a third buckle extending outward from the main body, the second buckle is formed by extending outward from the main body, the third buckle and the second buckle are adjacently arranged along the circumferential direction of the main body, the protruding length of the third buckle is greater than the protruding length of the second buckle, the decorative cover and the middle frame can be switched between a first fixed state and a second fixed state, in the first fixed state, the first buckle is buckled with the second buckle, and when the decorative cover is rotated to the second fixed state, the first buckle is buckled with the third buckle.

8. The watch according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the decorative cover and the middle frame are disassembled, the first buckle and the second buckle are separated in the first fixed state.

9. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buckle can be elastically deformed when subjected to force.

10. The watch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The first buckle is provided with a first guide portion, and the second buckle is provided with a second guide portion. When the decorative cover is assembled to the middle frame, the first guide portion moves along the second guide portion.