Moving couple dial plate structure and watch thereof

By designing a dynamic dial structure and utilizing the coordination of active and passive gears and magnets, the chain can move in a serpentine manner under the action of magnetic field force, solving the problem of mechanical watches lacking dynamic visual experience and enhancing the watch's ornamental and technological sense.

CN223413621UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03GUANGZHOU ZHENBAOLAI WATCH IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423052089.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing mechanical watches lack an automatically moving puppet structure and are unable to provide a dynamic and beautiful visual experience.

Method used

A dynamic dial structure is designed, which includes a dynamic part and a transmission part. Through the cooperation of the driving dynamic gear, the driven dynamic gear, the chain, the magnet and the magnetic attraction part, the magnetic field force is used to make the chain move in a serpentine shape along a predetermined path, and the animation effect is formed in combination with the rotation of the mechanical gears.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a perfect combination of mechanics and magnetism. Under the action of the magnetic field force, the chain moves stably and smoothly along the predetermined path, forming a dynamic and beautiful animation effect, which enhances the watch's ornamental value and sense of technology.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a moving couple dial plate structure, which is characterized in that the moving couple dial plate structure comprises a moving couple part, a transmission part and a fixing structure, the moving couple part is positioned at the upper part of a dial plate, the transmission part is positioned at the lower part of the dial plate, the transmission part transmits power to the moving couple part, and the fixing structure fixes the moving couple part and the transmission part. According to the dynamic couple dial plate structure and the watch thereof, a transmission part is connected with a driving couple gear of a dynamic couple part to provide power for the dynamic couple part; gaps among the guide column, the inner track disc and the outer track disc are motion paths of the chain, and the chain moves forwards along the preset motion paths under the action of magnetic field force along with precise cooperative rotation of the driving couple gear and the driven couple gear. Therefore, the chain is in a snake shape and moves along the movement path in a snake shape. According to the dynamic couple dial plate structure and the watch thereof, mechanical gear rotation is converted into an ornamental animation form, and perfect combination of machinery and magnetic force is also shown.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical watches and relates to an animate dial structure and a watch thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology and the continuous development of watchmaking, people have higher expectations for the functionality and appearance of watches. In the field of watchmaking, an animate doll refers to an animate doll that can move automatically. This is one of the highest levels of complexity in mechanical timepieces. It not only satisfies people's pursuit of a high quality of life, but also becomes a symbol of identity and status.

[0003] Through innovative technology and design, the utility model proposes an animal dial structure and a watch thereof, which brings a brand new visual experience to people. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A dynamic dial structure includes a dynamic part, a transmission part, and a fixing structure. The dynamic part is located at the upper part of the dial, the transmission part is located at the lower part of the dial, the transmission part transmits power to the dynamic part, and the fixing structure fixes the dynamic part and the transmission part.

[0006] The dynamic couple part includes an active pair gear, several driven pair gears, a chain, a magnet, a magnetic attraction part, a guide column, an inner track disk and an outer track disk. The active pair gear and several driven pair gears are meshed to form a circular ring. The lower ends of the active pair gear and the driven pair gear are provided with the magnet, the chain is provided with the magnetic attraction part, the guide column is provided at the center of the upper surface of the dynamic pair gear, the outer track disk is a circular ring structure located on the upper surface of the gear, the inner track disk and the outer track disk are horizontally arranged and located at the center of the dial, and the chain moves along the gap between the guide column and the inner track disk and the gap between the guide column and the outer track disk.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: the inner track plate and the outer track plate are respectively provided with arc convex strips extending along the movement direction of the chain.

[0008] As a further solution of the present utility model: the transmission part includes a clockwork mechanism, the clockwork mechanism includes a ring gear, a first gear, a second gear, a third gear, a first transmission tooth assembly and a clockwork wheel, the first gear is arranged vertically to the ring gear, the first gear is meshed with the ring gear, the first gear is coaxially connected to the second gear, the second gear is connected to the clockwork wheel through the first transmission tooth assembly, the third gear is coaxially connected to the active paired gear, and the clockwork wheel is connected to the active paired gear through the third gear.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: the transmission part also includes a differential mechanism, the differential mechanism includes a differential wheel, a differential member and a second transmission tooth assembly, the third gear is connected to the differential wheel through the second transmission tooth assembly, and the differential wheel is connected to the differential member.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: the differential member is provided with a plurality of bosses, and the gear teeth of the differential wheel are in contact with the bosses.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: the transmission part includes a harmonizing mechanism, and the harmonizing mechanism includes a crown, a first paddle, a column wheel, a second paddle and a third paddle. The second paddle is provided on the first paddle, the crown is in contact with and connected to the first paddle, the second paddle is in contact with and connected to the column wheel, and both ends of the third paddle are respectively in contact with and connected to the column wheel and the differential.

[0012] As a further solution of the present invention: the adjusting mechanism further includes a spring piece, and the first paddle, the second paddle and the third paddle are respectively connected to the spring piece.

[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: the transmission part includes a backflow prevention mechanism, the backflow prevention mechanism includes a backflow prevention member, and the backflow prevention member is connected to the ring gear.

[0014] As a further solution of the present invention: the transmission part further includes a check ring, the check ring is sleeved on the inner side of the ring gear, and a plurality of the check members are arranged on the check ring at intervals.

[0015] A watch comprises a movement, a pointer structure, a watch fixing structure and any one of the above-mentioned animate dial structures, wherein the movement is connected to the pointer structure, and the watch fixing structure fixes the movement, pointer structure and animate dial structure together.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0017] A dynamic dial structure and its associated watch, wherein a transmission unit is connected to the active gear of the dynamic unit, providing power to the unit. The gap between the guide post, inner track disc, and outer track disc forms the chain's motion path. As the active and driven gears rotate in precise coordination, the chain advances along the predetermined motion path under the influence of magnetic field forces. As a result, the chain assumes a serpentine-like form as it moves along the motion path. This dynamic dial structure and its associated watch not only transforms the mechanical gear rotation into a visually appealing animation but also showcases the perfect integration of mechanics and magnetism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an animate dial structure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dynamic part of the dynamic dial structure Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dynamic part of the dynamic dial structure Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of an animate dial structure. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of an animate dial structure. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of an animate dial structure. Figure 3 ;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the differential mechanism structure of a dynamic-coupled dial structure;

[0025] As shown in the figure: 101-driving gear, 102-driven gear, 103-chain, 104-magnet, 105-magnetic element, 106-guide post, 107-inner track plate, 108-outer track plate, 109-arc convex strip,

[0026] 211-ring gear, 212-first gear, 213-second gear, 214-third gear, 215-first transmission gear assembly, 216-spring wheel, 217-ring mouth,

[0027] 221-differential wheel, 222-differential member, 222a-boss, 223-second transmission gear assembly,

[0028] 231-crown, 232-first paddle, 233-column wheel, 234-second paddle, 235-third paddle, 236-spring,

[0029] 241- anti-return piece, 242- anti-return ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the example embodiments disclosed herein. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0034] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a dynamic dial structure includes a dynamic part, a transmission part and a fixed structure. The dynamic part is located at the upper part of the dial, the transmission part is located at the lower part of the dial, the transmission part transmits power to the dynamic part, and the fixed structure fixes the dynamic part and the transmission part.

[0035] The dynamic couple part includes an active pair gear 101, several driven pair gears 102, a chain 103, a magnet 104, a magnetic member 105, a guide post 106, an inner track disk 107 and an outer track disk 108. The active pair gear 101 and the several driven pair gears 102 are meshed to form a circular ring. The active pair gear 101 and the driven pair gear 102 are provided with magnets 104 at the lower ends, and the chain 103 is provided with a magnetic member 105. A guide post 106 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the dynamic pair gear. The outer track disk 108 is a circular structure located on the upper surface of the gear. The inner track disk 107 and the outer track disk 108 are horizontally arranged and located in the center of the dial. The chain 103 moves along the gap between the guide post 106 and the inner track disk 107 and the gap between the guide post 106 and the outer track disk 108.

[0036] A dynamic puppet dial structure and its associated watch, wherein a transmission unit is connected to the active dynamic puppet gear 101 of the dynamic puppet unit, providing power to the dynamic puppet unit. The gap between the guide post 106, the inner track disk 107, and the outer track disk 108 forms the motion path of the chain 103. As the active dynamic puppet gear 101 and the slave dynamic puppet gear 102 rotate in precise coordination, the chain 103 advances along a predetermined motion path under the action of a magnetic field force. As a result, the chain 103 assumes a snake-like form and moves along the motion path. This dynamic puppet dial structure and its associated watch not only transforms the mechanical gear rotation into an enjoyable animation, but also demonstrates the perfect combination of mechanics and magnetism.

[0037] The chain 103 operates under the following principles: the transmission unit, through a precise mechanical structure, stably transmits power to the active gearwheel 101, which then drives the other connected driven gearwheels 102 to achieve synchronous and coordinated rotation. Magnets 104 are embedded in or connected to the active gearwheel 101 and each driven gearwheel 102. These magnets 104 interact with each other to create a strong magnetic field. The chain 103 itself is also designed with a magnetic attraction element 105. This design allows the chain 103 to be precisely and powerfully attracted and attached to the next active gearwheel 101 or driven gearwheel 102 under the influence of the magnetic field. As the active gearwheel 101 and driven gearwheel 102 rotate continuously and uninterruptedly, the chain 103, guided by the magnetic force, can move smoothly and stably along a predetermined path, following the direction of rotation of the active gearwheel 101 and driven gearwheel 102.

[0038] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and 2As shown, the inner track disc 107 and the outer track disc 108 each have arcuate ridges 109 extending in the direction of movement of the chain 103. Specifically, there are 12 driving and driven gears 101 and 102, with the outer track disc 108 having 12 arcs and the inner track disc 107 having 12 arcs, with the driving and driven gears 101 and 102 embedded between the arcs. An arcuate ridge 109 is provided every other arc to serve as a guide for the movement of the chain 103.

[0039] In this embodiment, if Figure 3-7 As shown, the transmission unit includes a spring mechanism, which includes a ring gear 211, a first gear 212, a second gear 213, a third gear 214, a first transmission gear assembly 215, and a spring wheel 216. The first gear 212 is arranged perpendicular to the ring gear 211, meshes with the ring gear 211, is coaxially connected to the second gear 213, and the second gear 213 is connected to the spring wheel 216 through the first transmission gear assembly 215. The third gear 214 is coaxially connected to the active even gear 101, and the spring wheel 216 is connected to the active even gear 101 through the third gear 214. Specifically, the spring wheel 216 is wound by the ring gear 211. The outer side of the ring gear 211 is sleeved with a patterned ring as a ring opening 217. Manually rotating the ring opening 217 drives the ring gear 211 to rotate, and the power is transmitted through the first gear 212, the second gear 213, and the first transmission gear assembly 215 to store kinetic energy in the spring wheel 216. When the spring wheel 216 releases kinetic energy, the spring wheel 216 drives the active pair gear 101 to rotate through the third gear 214, thereby moving the moving pair part. After the kinetic energy of the spring wheel 216 is released, the moving pair part stops moving.

[0040] In this embodiment, if Figure 3-7 As shown, the transmission unit also includes a differential mechanism, which includes a differential wheel 221, a differential member 222, and a second transmission tooth assembly 223. The third gear 214 is connected to the differential wheel 221 via the second transmission tooth assembly 223, and the differential wheel 221 is connected to the differential member 222. The differential member 222 is provided with a plurality of bosses 222a, and the teeth of the differential wheel 221 contact the bosses 222a. Specifically, to ensure that the mainspring wheel 216 releases power at a uniform rate, a differential mechanism is provided. The differential member 222 can control the rotation speed of the differential wheel 221, and thus, the speed at which the mainspring mechanism releases kinetic energy, via the second transmission tooth assembly 223.

[0041] In this embodiment, if Figure 3-6As shown, the transmission unit includes a harmonizing mechanism, which includes a crown 231, a first paddle 232, a column wheel 233, a second paddle 234, and a third paddle 235. The first paddle 232 is provided with the second paddle 234. The crown 231 is in contact with the first paddle 232, the second paddle 234 is in contact with the column wheel 233, and the third paddle 235 is in contact with the column wheel 233 and the differential 222 at both ends. Specifically, because the harmonizing mechanism is a switch of a spring mechanism, when the crown 231 is pressed, the first paddle 232 drives the second paddle 234 to move the column wheel 233. The column wheel 233 rotates, driving the third paddle 235 away from the differential 222, causing the differential 222 to move and the spring mechanism to release kinetic energy. The harmonizing mechanism also includes a spring 236, which is connected to the first paddle 232, the second paddle 234, and the third paddle 235. The spring piece 236 ensures that the first paddle 232 , the second paddle 234 and the third paddle 235 return to their original positions.

[0042] In this embodiment, if Figure 3-6 As shown, the transmission unit includes a backflow prevention mechanism, which includes a backflow prevention member 241 connected to the ring gear 211. The transmission unit also includes a backflow prevention ring 242, which is sleeved on the inner side of the ring gear 211. Several backflow prevention members 241 are spaced apart on the backflow prevention ring 242. Specifically, the backflow prevention ring 242 rotates synchronously with the ring gear 211. Three backflow prevention members 241 are evenly spaced on the backflow prevention ring 242. When the ring ring 217 drives the ring gear 211 to rotate, the backflow prevention members 241 engage the backflow prevention ring 242, preventing the ring gear 211 from rotating, thereby stabilizing the winding of the mainspring wheel 216.

[0043] In this embodiment, all the components mentioned are fixed by a fixing structure, which includes a table base, a base plate, various fasteners, etc.

[0044] In this embodiment, the gears mentioned are all provided with bearings, and the gears include the driving paired gear 101, the driven paired gear 102, the first gear 212, the second gear 213, the third gear 214, the differential gear 221, the column wheel 233, the gears of the first transmission gear assembly 215 and the gears of the second transmission gear assembly 223, etc.

[0045] In this embodiment, Figure 1-2 and Figure 3-7 The guide post 106 and the crown 231 are slightly different. Figure 1-2 The guide pillar 106 shown has a pattern added thereto to improve the aesthetics of the guide pillar. Figure 1-2 The crown 231 shown has an external thread added to facilitate rotating or pressing the crown. Both designs fall within the scope of protection of this article.

[0046] A watch, such as Figure 1 and 2As shown, it includes a movement, a pointer structure, a watch fixing structure and the above-mentioned animate dial structure. The movement is connected to the pointer structure, and the watch fixing structure fixedly connects the movement, the pointer structure and the animate dial structure.

[0047] In this embodiment, the other unmarked crown is the crown for adjusting the movement, and the mechanisms at both ends of the dial are watch strap brackets.

[0048] Since an animate dial structure has the above-mentioned technical effects, a watch including an animate dial structure should also have corresponding technical effects, which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0050] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An animal dial structure, characterized in that: The movable part comprises a driving part, a transmission part and a fixing structure. The movable part is located on the upper part of the dial, the transmission part is located on the lower part of the dial, the transmission part transmits power to the movable part, and the fixing structure fixes the movable part and the transmission part. The dynamic couple part includes an active pair gear, several driven pair gears, a chain, a magnet, a magnetic attraction part, a guide column, an inner track disk and an outer track disk. The active pair gear and several driven pair gears are meshed to form a circular ring. The lower ends of the active pair gear and the driven pair gear are provided with the magnet, the chain is provided with the magnetic attraction part, the guide column is provided at the center of the upper surface of the dynamic pair gear, the outer track disk is a circular ring structure located on the upper surface of the gear, the inner track disk and the outer track disk are horizontally arranged and located at the center of the dial, and the chain moves along the gap between the guide column and the inner track disk and the gap between the guide column and the outer track disk.

2. The animal dial structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner track plate and the outer track plate are respectively provided with arc convex strips extending along the movement direction of the chain.

3. The animal dial structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The transmission part includes a clockwork mechanism, which includes a ring gear, a first gear, a second gear, a third gear, a first transmission gear assembly and a clockwork wheel. The first gear is arranged vertically with the ring gear, the first gear is meshed with the ring gear, the first gear is coaxially connected with the second gear, the second gear is connected to the clockwork wheel through the first transmission gear assembly, the third gear is coaxially connected with the active paired gear, and the clockwork wheel is connected to the active paired gear through the third gear.

4. The animal dial structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission part further includes a differential mechanism, which includes a differential wheel, a differential member, and a second transmission gear assembly. The third gear is connected to the differential wheel through the second transmission gear assembly, and the differential wheel is connected to the differential member.

5. The animal dial structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The differential member is provided with a plurality of bosses, and the gear teeth of the differential wheel are in contact with the bosses.

6. The animal dial structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission part includes a harmonizing mechanism, which includes a crown, a first paddle, a column wheel, a second paddle and a third paddle. The second paddle is provided on the first paddle, the crown is in contact with and connected to the first paddle, the second paddle is in contact with and connected to the column wheel, and both ends of the third paddle are respectively in contact with and connected to the column wheel and the differential.

7. The animal dial structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The blending mechanism further includes a spring piece, and the first paddle, the second paddle and the third paddle are respectively connected to the spring piece.

8. The animal dial structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission portion includes a backflow prevention mechanism, the backflow prevention mechanism includes a backflow prevention member, and the backflow prevention member is connected to the ring gear.

9. The animal dial structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transmission part further comprises a check ring, which is sleeved on the inner side of the ring gear, and a plurality of check members are arranged on the check ring at intervals.

10. A watch comprising a movement, a pointer structure, a watch fixing structure and an animate dial structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The movement is connected to the pointer structure, and the watch fixing structure fixedly connects the movement, the pointer structure, and the animate dial structure.