Timepiece
The integration of a light-emitting assembly in a timepiece enables decorative lighting and shadow effects, enhancing its practicality and aesthetic value by providing both functional time display and decorative features.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2024000695
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-01-11
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Conventional timepieces lack decorative and artistic value, particularly in sleep mode when the screen is turned off, which diminishes their economic value and user experience.
Incorporating a light-emitting assembly within the case of a timepiece to project light onto the interior and surface, allowing for decorative light and shadow effects while displaying time information.
Enhances the timepiece's practicality and aesthetic appeal by providing both functional time display and decorative lighting, improving its artistic and economic value.
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TECHNICAL FIELD [1] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic product technology, and in particular to a timepiece. BACKGROUND [2] With continuous improvement of living standards, people have higher expectations for electronic products. At present, timepieces (such as watches) only embody their timing functions during use. Especially for screen-type electronic watches, the decorative function is insufficient in sleep mode when the screen is turned off, which is not conducive to demonstrating an economic value of the timepiece and improving user experience of the timepiece. SUMMARY [3] In view of this, a timepiece is provided in the present disclosure. The timepiece includes a case and a light-emitting assembly. The case defines a receiving chamber at one side of the case. The light-emitting assembly is disposed in the receiving chamber. The light-emitting assembly is configured to emit light. The light is allowed to be projected onto the interior of the case to indicate time information, and pass through the case. [4] For the timepiece provided in the present disclosure, by the cooperation of the case and light-emitting assembly, the timepiece can have a decorative light and shadow effect. Specifically, the case defines the receiving chamber at one side of the case. The light-emitting assembly is disposed in the receiving chamber. The light-emitting assembly can emit light. When the light-emitting assembly emits the light, the time information can be obtained by projecting the light onto the interior of the case. In addition, the light can also pass through the case, such that the surface of the timepiece presents gorgeous light and shadow. [5] In summary, by disposing the light-emitting assembly in the case of the timepiece, during the use of the timepiece, the timepiece can not only display the time information, but also have a decorative light and shadow effect. Therefore, the timepiece is both practical and decorative, and the artistic value and the economic value of the timepiece are improved. [6] The case includes a decorative member covering an opening of the receiving chamber. The case is optically transparent. A material of the decorative member includes metal, plastic, stone, wood, fabrics, a leather material, a luminous material, a transparent or translucent element, or an optical lens composite material. [7] The decorative member includes a first portion and a second portion disposed at an outer periphery of the first portion. The first portion is configured to block light and conceal the light-emitting assembly, or the first portion is optically transparent. The second portion is optically transparent. [8] The case includes a decorative member and a bottom case. The bottom case defines the receiving chamber. The decorative member is detachably connected to the bottom case. [9] The case further defines a window. The light projected onto the interior of the case can be observed by a user through the window.
[10] The receiving chamber further includes a side wall and a bottom wall. The light is projected onto the side wall or the bottom wall.
[11] The side wall of the receiving chamber is inclined relative to the bottom wall of the receiving chamber. An inner diameter of the receiving chamber gradually increases from the bottom wall to an opening of the receiving chamber.
[12] The light-emitting assembly includes a first light-emitting member. The first lightemitting member is configured to emit a first light towards a side wall of the receiving chamber. The first light is used for indicating positional information of an hour hand.
[13] The light-emitting assembly further includes a second light-emitting member. The second light-emitting member is configured to emit a second light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber. The second light is used for indicating positional information of a minute hand.
[14] The light-emitting assembly further includes a third light-emitting member. The third light-emitting member is configured to emit a third light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber. The third light is used for indicating positional information of a second hand.
[15] The first light-emitting member includes a first rotating shaft, a first tube disposed on the first rotating shaft, and a first light-emitting portion. The first rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of a motor, and drive the first tube to rotate relative to the side wall. A first cavity is defined in the first tube. The first light-emitting portion is disposed in the first cavity.
[16] The second light-emitting member further includes a second rotating shaft, a second tube disposed on the second rotating shaft, and a second light-emitting portion. The second rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the second tube to rotate relative to the side wall. A second cavity is defined in the second tube. The second lightemitting portion is disposed in the second cavity.
[17] The third light-emitting member further includes a third rotating shaft, a third tube disposed on the third rotating shaft, and a third light-emitting portion. The third rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the third tube to rotate relative to the side wall. A third cavity is defined in the third tube. The third light-emitting portion is disposed in the third cavity.
[18] The first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft are sleeved with one another.
[19] The first light-emitting member further includes a first lens disposed in the first cavity. The first lens is farther away from the first rotating shaft than the first light-emitting portion. The first lens is configured such that light emitted by the first light-emitting portion generates a halo.
[20] The second light-emitting member further includes a second lens disposed in the second cavity. The second lens is farther away from the second rotating shaft than the second light-emitting portion. The second lens is configured such that light emitted by the second lightemitting portion generates a halo.
[21] The third light-emitting member further includes a third lens disposed in the third cavity. The third lens is farther away from the third rotating shaft than the third light-emitting portion, the third lens is configured such that light emitted by the third light-emitting portion generates a halo.
[22] The first tube is rotatable relative to an axis of the first rotating shaft, such that at least part of the first light emitted by the first light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member.
[23] The second tube is rotatable relative to an axis of the second rotating shaft, such that at least part of the second light emitted by the second light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member.
[24] The third tube is rotatable relative to an axis of the third rotating shaft, such that at least part of the third light emitted by the third light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member.
[25] The timepiece further includes a fourth light-emitting member. The fourth lightemitting member is configured to emit a fourth light towards the decorative member. The fourth light is allowed to pass through the decorative member. The fourth light-emitting member is disposed in the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft.
[26] The light-emitting assembly further includes a first annular assembly. The first lightemitting member is disposed in the first annular assembly. The first annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the first light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the hour hand.
[27] The light-emitting assembly further includes a second annular assembly. The second light-emitting member is disposed in the second annular assembly. The second annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the second light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the minute hand.
[28] The light-emitting assembly further includes a third annular assembly. Third lightemitting member is disposed in the third annular assembly. The third annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the third light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the second hand.
[29] The light-emitting assembly further includes a first annular member. The first annular member includes at least one first light-emitting element. The at least one first light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the first annular member.
[30] The light-emitting assembly further includes a second annular member. The second annular member includes at least one second light-emitting element. The at least one second light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the second annular member.
[31] The light-emitting assembly further includes a third annular member. The third annular member includes at least one third light-emitting element. The third light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the third annular member.
[32] The light-emitting assembly is further configured to emit light towards the bottom wall of the receiving chamber, to project and form an image.
[33] The time information is displayed in an analog manner or a digital manner.
[34] The timepiece of further includes a prism disposed in the receiving chamber. The prism is disposed around the decorative member at one side of the decorative member close to a bottom wall of the receiving chamber. The prism is disposed between the light-emitting assembly and a side wall of the receiving chamber, such that the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly passes through the prism, gets scattered, and projects onto the side wall.
[35] The prism is rotatable about an axis of the prism and / or relative to an axis of the decorative member.
[36] The prism has a continuous-ring structure, or a segmented-ring structure.
[37] The timepiece further includes a sensor and a processor that are electrically connected. The sensor is disposed at the other side of the case defining the receiving chamber. The sensor is configured to monitor body information of a user. The processor is configured to determine a user status according to the body information of the user, and adjust a lighting parameter according to the user status. The lighting parameter includes at least one of brightness of the light, a colour of the light, a direction of the light, and duration of the light.
[38] The sensor is further configured to monitor environmental information. The processor is configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to the environmental information.
[39] The processor is further configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to control information.
[40] The timepiece further includes a synchronization device. The synchronization device is configured to receive synchronized time information from a server when the timepiece is restored to power, and drive the light-emitting assembly of the timepiece to display automatically synchronized time information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[41] In order to describe the technical solution in implementations of the present disclosure more clearly, accompanying drawings required for use in the implementations of the present disclosure will be described below.
[42] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure.
[43] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 1.
[44] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 2.
[45] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure.
[46] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure.
[47] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure.
[48] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure.
[49] FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 7.
[50] FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure.
[51] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure.
[52] FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure.
[53] FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 8.
[54] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure.
[55] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 13.
[56] FIG. 15 is a top view of the light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 14.
[57] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a light-emitting assembly in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 13.
[58] FIG. 17 is a top view of the light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 16.
[59] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure.
[60] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5.
[61] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5 from another angle of view.
[62] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of another decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5.
[63] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure.
[64] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[65] The following are preferred implementations of the present disclosure. It may be noted that those of ordinary skill in the art may further make improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present disclosure, and these improvements and modifications shall also belong to the scope of protection of the present disclosure.
[66] Prior to introducing the technical solution of the present disclosure, the background problems in the related art are further introduced in detail.
[67] With development of science and technology and improvement of living conditions, aesthetic levels of people are also constantly improved, and requirements for wearable devices are also getting higher and higher. Timepiece industry has characteristics of high added value, technology intensity, etc., and the industry has a relatively long development history. In recent years, with the recovery of global economy, the timepiece industry has shown a trend of accelerating growth. Consumers continuously update the demand of the timepiece, and have higher requirements for design, decoration, and other aspects. However, a conventional timepiece usually only has a function of displaying time, and is not very decorative, which is not conducive to demonstrating the user experience of the timepiece and improving the economic value of the timepiece.
[68] In addition, in order to make time discernable in a dim environment, an existing timepiece usually has a luminous function. That is, it is necessary to apply some luminous materials such as fluorescent powder and phosphorescent substances to the timepiece, such that the timepiece glows at night by using characteristics that the luminous materials can absorb energy under illumination and then emit light in the dark.
[69] In order to solve the above problems, a timepiece, such as a watch, a pocket watch, a clock, or a wearable device, is provided in the present disclosure. Reference can be made to FIG. 1, which is a perspective view of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure. The timepiece 1 provided in this implementation includes a case 10 and a light-emitting assembly 30. The case 10 defines a receiving chamber 11 at one side of the case 10. The light-emitting assembly 30 is disposed in the receiving chamber 11. The light-emitting assembly 30 is configured to emit light. The light is allowed to be projected onto the interior of the case 10 to indicate time information, and pass through the case 10.
[70] The timepiece 1 is a timing device. Time information is obtained by reading a time mark corresponding to projected light on a dial of the timepiece 1.
[71] The case 10 may define the receiving chamber 11 at one side of the case 10. Electronic elements of the timepiece 1 are accommodated in the receiving chamber 11. The lightemitting assembly 30 is disposed in the receiving chamber 11. The light-emitting assembly 30 can emit the light and the light propagates in the receiving chamber 11. For example, when the light-emitting assembly 30 emits two beams of light, the two beams of light will be projected onto a side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11, and the two beams of light will be finally projected onto the side wall 13 to form light points, light spots, or patterns, respectively. These two light points, two light spots, or two patterns can then be used for indicating the time information of hours, minutes, seconds, etc., such as a position of an hour hand and a position of a minute hand.
[72] The time information can be obtained according to the position of the light projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. In addition, the light is also allowed to pass through the case 10, such that a surface of the timepiece 1 presents a decorative light and shadow, and the light can cooperate with the case 10 to provide a light and shadow effect, to indicate various information including the time information.
[73] In the related art, the timepiece 1 is often used for displaying time, and is not very decorative or artistic. The artistic value and the economic value of the timepiece 1 cannot be fully embodied. In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 is disposed on the case 10 of the timepiece 1, such that the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can be projected onto the interior of the case 10, and the time information can be obtained. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can also be projected onto and pass through the surface of the case 10, such that optical phenomena such as refraction and reflection occur inside the case 10, and the light is finally emitted into air from the surface of the case 10, thereby causing the timepiece 1 to present the decorative light and shadow. During the use of the timepiece 1, the timepiece 1 cannot only be used for displaying the time information, but also can have the decorative light and shadow effect. Therefore, the timepiece 1 is both practical and decorative, and the artistic value and the economic value of the timepiece 1 are improved. Meanwhile, even if the timepiece 1 is in a sleep mode where the time is not displayed, the case 10 can still provide a decorative function for the timepiece 1.
[74] Reference can be made to FIG. 1 to FIG. 2 together, where FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 1. In this implementation, the case 10 includes a decorative member 20 covering an opening 12 of the receiving chamber 11. At least part of the case 10 is optically transparent.
[75] The decorative member 20 is mounted on the case 10, and the decorative member 20 can cover the opening 12 of the receiving chamber 11. At least part of the decorative member 20 is optically transparent or the decorative member 20 is completely opaque. When the at least part of the decorative member 20 is optically transparent, the decorative member 20 can allow the light to pass through. When the decorative member 20 is passed through by the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30, the optical phenomena such as refraction, scattering, reflection, etc., will occur inside the decorative member 20, such that the decorative member 20 can present a gorgeous light and shadow effect. Optionally, the decorative member 20 may be a diamond, a coloured gem, a jade, an agate, a crystal, or the like. In this implementation, only an example that the decorative member 20 is the diamond is taken for schematic illustration. Of course, in other implementations, the decorative member 20 may also be opaque, such that light exits from an optically transparent region of a bottom case 17 of the case 10, such as a window 16.
[76] Optionally, a shape of the decorative member 20 may be a known gem cutting shape, including, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, a water-drop shape, a heart shape, a triangle, a square, a hexagon, and an octagon. Optionally, the surface of the decorative member 20 may define openings, such as grids, holes, windows, and the like, such that the decorative member 20 is optically transparent. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can be set according to a position of a facet of the gem, such as at an angle and a position at which the light can be reflected and refracted to the maximum or strongest, so as to produce a better light and shadow effect. On condition that the decorative member 20 is the diamond, when the light enters the diamond, the light will continuously be reflected and refracted inside the diamond until the light passes through a surface of the diamond and enters the air, such that the diamond has a shining effect, thereby causing the timepiece 1 to have a gorgeous light and shadow effect. Especially, when the timepiece 1 is in a mode where the time information is not displayed, the timepiece 1 can be more decorative.
[77] Optionally, the case 10 includes a decorative member 20 and a bottom case 17. The bottom case 17 defines the receiving chamber 11. The decorative member 20 covers the bottom case 17. The decorative member 20 is detachably connected to the bottom case 17.
[78] In this implementation, the decorative member 20 is detachably connected to the bottom case 17. A connection manner of the decorative member 20 and the bottom case 17 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fitting, adhesion, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the decorative member 20 is connected to the bottom case 17 in a snap-fit manner is taken for schematic illustration. The decorative member 20 can be separated from the base case 17, such that the decorative member 20 can be replaced by other kinds of decorative members 20, thereby causing the timepiece 1 to have different light and shadow effects under the same light.
[79] Optionally, the wavelength and amount of the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can have less irritation to eyes and protect the eyes from light damage, or the light emitted can play a therapeutic role and be beneficial to the eyes.
[80] Reference can be made to FIG. 2 to FIG. 3 together, where FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 2. In this implementation, the decorative member 20 includes a first portion 22 and a second portion 23 disposed at an outer periphery of the first portion 22. The first portion 22 is configured to block light and conceal the light-emitting assembly 30, or the first portion 22 is optically transparent. The second portion 23 is optically transparent.
[81] In this implementation, the decorative member 20 includes a first portion 22 and a second portion 23. The first portion 22 is disposed at the middle of the decorative member 20. The second portion 23 is disposed at the periphery of the decorative member 20, that is, the second portion 23 is disposed at the outer periphery of the first portion 22. The first portion 22 can block the light, that is, the first portion 22 is opaque, so as to conceal the light-emitting assembly 30 and block the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30, such that the user cannot see the light-emitting assembly 30 inside. The second portion 23 is optically transparent, that is, the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can pass through the second portion 23 to be observed by the user. In this implementation, the first portion 22 at the middle of the decorative member 20 is opaque, and the second portion 23 at the periphery of the decorative member 20 is optically transparent. In other words, the middle is opaque, the edge is optically transparent. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 at the middle of the decorative member 20 and the light-emitting assembly 30 can be blocked, such that the light exits only from the periphery of the decorative member 20.
[82] In other implementations, all regions of the decorative member 20 may be optically transparent or be opaque. Optionally, the material of the decorative member 20 includes, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, stone, wood, fabrics, a leather material, a luminous material, a transparent or translucent element, or an optical lens composite material, etc.
[83] With reference to FIG. 1 and 4 together, where FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the case 10 further defines a window 16. The light projected onto the interior of the case 10 can be observed by the user through the window 16.
[84] In this implementation, the case 10 defines the window 16. The window 16 is defined around a wall surface of the case 10. When the light-emitting assembly 30 in the case 10 emits the light, and the light is projected onto the interior of the case 10 to indicate the time information, part of the light exits the case 10 through the window 16 on the case 10, and the user can observe a position of the light in the case 10 through the window 16. Thus, the time information indicated by the light can be obtained. Optionally, an outer wall surface of the case 10 may be uniformly provided with twelve numbers representing twelve hours. According to the position indicated by the light observed through the window 16, supplemented with the twelve numbers, the user can obtain real-time time. Optionally, an optically transparent member can be disposed in the window 16, such that the user can observe the light projected onto the interior of the case 10 through the optically transparent member, and parts inside the case 10 can be protected.
[85] Reference can be made to FIG. 5 to FIG. 6, where FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the receiving chamber 11 includes a side wall 13 and a bottom wall 15. The light is projected onto the side wall 13 or the bottom wall 15.
[86] In this implementation, the receiving chamber 11 includes the side wall 13 and the bottom wall 15. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 may be directly projected onto the side wall 13 or directly projected onto the bottom wall 15. As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the light-emitting assembly 30 directly illuminates the side wall 13, the light is projected onto the side wall 13 to indicate the time information, and the light is reflected by the side wall 13 and finally exits through an optically transparent portion of the decorative member 20 or an optically transparent portion of the bottom case 17, so as to realize the indication of the time information and produce a gorgeous light and shadow effect. Alternatively, the side wall 13 may be provided with a luminous layer made of a luminous material, when the light is projected onto the side wall 13, the luminous layer can absorb the light and emit light again.
[87] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the light-emitting assembly 30 directly illuminates the bottom wall 15, so as to indicate time, and the light is reflected to the decorative member 20 and finally exits through the optically transparent portion of the decorative member 20 or the optically transparent portion of the case 10, so as to indicate the time information and produce a gorgeous light and shadow effect.
[88] Referring to FIG. 5 again, in this implementation, the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11, and an inner diameter of the receiving chamber 11 gradually increases from the bottom wall 15 to the opening 12 of the receiving chamber 11.
[89] In this implementation, the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In addition, the size of the receiving chamber 11 increases from the bottom wall 15 to the opening 12 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, in a vertical direction, the size of the receiving chamber 11 increases as the height increases. In this implementation, the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 is inclined, such that when the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 is projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11, the light projected can be reflected by the side wall 13 to change a light path. Therefore, the light can be projected onto and pass through the decorative member 20, thereby facilitating the user to read the time indicated by the light.
[90] Reference can be made to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 together, where FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure, and FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 7. In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 includes a first light-emitting member 31. The first light-emitting member 31 is configured to emit a first light 314 towards the side wall 13. The first light 314 is used for indicating a position of an hour hand.
[91] In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 includes the first light-emitting member 31. The first light-emitting member 31 can emit a single beam of light, that is, the first light 314. The first light 314 can be emitted towards the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The first light 314 can indicate the position of the hour hand when the first light 314 is projected onto the interior of the case 10. For the timepiece 1 provided in this implementation, the user can know time only by light, and there is no need to dispose an additional mechanical clock structure in the timepiece 1. Therefore, not only is the structure of the timepiece 1 simplified and the cost reduced, but also the user can clearly see the time in a low light or dark environment.
[92] Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the lightemitting assembly 30 includes a second light-emitting member 32. The second light-emitting member 32 is configured to emit a second light 324 towards the side wall 13. The second light 324 is used for indicating a position of a minute hand.
[93] In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes the second light-emitting member 32. The second light-emitting member 32 can emit a single beam of light, that is, the second light 324. The second light 324 can be emitted towards the side wall 13 of the case 10. The second light 324 can indicate the position of the minute hand when the second light 324 is projected onto the interior of the case 10.
[94] Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 includes a third light-emitting member 33. The third light-emitting 33 is configured to emit a third light 334 towards the side wall 13. The third light 334 is used for indicating a position of a second hand.
[95] In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes the third lightemitting member 33. The third light-emitting member 33 can emit a single beam of light, that is, third light 334. The third light 334 can be emitted towards the side wall 13 of the case 10. The third light 334 can indicate the position of the second hand when the third light 334 is projected onto the interior of the case 10.
[96] Optionally, twelve numbers, representing twelve hours, may further be uniformly disposed on a peripheral side of the case 10. According to a light point, a light spot, or a pattern, supplemented with the twelve numbers, the user can obtain real-time time.
[97] In other implementations, the light-emitting assembly 30 may also include one lightemitting member. The light-emitting member emits one beam of light. However, one beam of light may be split into three beams of light by a light splitting component such as a light splitter. The three beams of light may be further refracted or reflected, where one is for indicating an hour hand, another is for indicating a minute hand, and the third is for indicating a second handle. Of course, in other implementations, the light-emitting assembly 30 may also include more light-emitting members, which will be described in detail later in the present disclosure.
[98] Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the first lightemitting member 31 includes a first rotating shaft 310, a first tube 311 disposed on the first rotating shaft 310, and a first light-emitting portion 312. The first rotating shaft 310 is configured to rotate under the control of a motor 60 and drive the first tube 311 to rotate relative to the side wall 13. A first cavity 3110 is defined in the first tube 311. The first light-emitting portion 312 is disposed in the first cavity 3110.
[99] In this implementation, the first light-emitting member 31 includes the first rotating shaft 310, the first tube 311, and the first light-emitting portion 312. The first rotating shaft 310 is a cylinder for driving the first tube 311 and the first light-emitting portion 312 to rotate relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The first rotating shaft 310 is connected to the motor 60, such that under the action of the motor 60, the first rotating shaft 310 rotates relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. One end of the first tube 311 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 310, such that when the first rotating shaft 310 rotates, under the action of the first rotating shaft 310, the first tube 311 can be driven to rotate synchronously relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The cavity is defined in the first tube 311. The first light-emitting portion 312 is disposed in the cavity. The first light-emitting portion 312 is configured to emit the first light 314. The first light 314 exits from an end of the first tube 311 away from the first rotating shaft 310, and finally is projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. Meanwhile, the first light 314 is rotated with the first light-emitting portion 312 relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 synchronously, such that a position of the first light 314 projected onto the side wall 13 changes with time. For example, when the time is 6:00, the first rotating shaft 310 drives the first tube 311 to rotate to point directly downwards, and the first light 314 points directly downwards, thereby indicating 6:00. When the time is 8:00, the first rotating shaft 310 drives the first tube 311 to rotate to point to the lower left, and the first light 314 points to the lower left, thereby indicating 8:00.
[100] Optionally, the first rotating shaft 310 and the first tube 311 may be of an integral structure or a split structure. In this implementation, only an example that the first rotating shaft 310 and the first tube 311 are of the split structure is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, a connection manner of the first rotating shaft 310 and the first tube 311 includes, but is not limited to, threaded fixing, gluing, interference fit, welding, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the first rotating shaft 310 and the first tube 311 are fixed by welding is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, the first rotating shaft 310 is perpendicular to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the first rotating shaft 310 is disposed vertically. The first tube 311 is perpendicular to the first rotating shaft 310, that is, the first tube 311 is parallel to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the first tube 311 is disposed horizontally. The space in the receiving chamber 11 can be utilized to a greater extent, the size of the timepiece 1 can be reduced, and the timepiece 1 has a certain aesthetic.
[101] Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the second light-emitting member 32 further includes a second rotating shaft 320, a second tube 321 disposed on the second rotating shaft 320, and a second light-emitting portion 322. The second rotating shaft 320 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60, and drive the second tube 321 to rotate relative to the side wall 13. A second cavity 3210 is defined in the second tube 321. The second light-emitting portion 322 is disposed in the second cavity 3210.
[102] In this implementation, the second light-emitting member 32 further includes the second rotating shaft 320, the second tube 321 disposed on the second rotating shaft 320, and the second light-emitting portion 322. The second rotating shaft 320 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60 and drive the second tube 321 to rotate relative to the side wall 13. The second cavity 3210 is defined in the second tube 321. The second light-emitting portion 322 is disposed in the second cavity 3210.
[103] In this implementation, the second light-emitting member 32 includes the second rotating shaft 320, the second tube 321, and the second light-emitting portion 322. The second rotating shaft 320 is also a cylinder for driving the second tube 321 and the second light-emitting portion 322 to rotate relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The second rotating shaft 320 is connected to the motor 60, such that under the action of the motor 60, the second rotating shaft 320 rotates relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. One end of the second tube 321 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 320, such that when the second rotating shaft 320 rotates, under the action of the second rotating shaft 320, the second tube 321 can be driven to rotate synchronously relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The cavity is defined in the second tube 321. The second light-emitting portion 322 is disposed in the cavity. The second light-emitting portion 322 is configured to emit the second light 324. The second light 324 exits from an end of the second tube 321 that is away from the second rotating shaft 320, and finally is projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. Meanwhile, the second light 324 is rotated with the second light-emitting portion 322 relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 synchronously, such that a position of the second light 324 projected onto the side wall 13 changes with time. For example, when the time is 6:30, the second rotating shaft 320 drives the second tube 321 to rotate to point directly downwards, and the second light 324 points directly downwards. When the time is 6:45, the second rotating shaft 320 drives the second tube 321 to rotate to point to the lower left, and the second light 324 points to the lower left.
[104] Optionally, the second rotating shaft 320 and the second tube 321 may be of an integral structure or a split structure. In this implementation, only an example that the second rotating shaft 320 and the second tube 321 are of the split structure is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, a connection manner of the second rotating shaft 320 and the second tube 321 includes, but is not limited to, threaded fixing, gluing, interference fit, welding, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the second rotating shaft 320 and the second tube 321 are fixed by welding is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, the second rotating shaft 320 is perpendicular to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the second rotating shaft 320 is disposed vertically. The second tube 321 is perpendicular to the second rotating shaft 320, that is, the second tube 321 is parallel to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the second tube 321 is disposed horizontally. The space in the receiving chamber 11 can be utilized to a greater extent, the size of the timepiece 1 can be reduced, and the timepiece 1 has a certain aesthetic.
[105] Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the third light-emitting member 33 further includes a third rotating shaft 330, a third tube 331 disposed on the third rotating shaft 330, and a third light-emitting portion 332. The third rotating shaft 330 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60 and drive the third tube 331 to rotate relative to the side wall 13. A third cavity 3310 is defined in the third tube 331. The third lightemitting portion 332 is disposed in the third cavity 3310.
[106] In this implementation, the third light-emitting member 33 further includes the third rotating shaft 330, the third tube 331 disposed on the third rotating shaft 330, and the third lightemitting portion 332. The third rotating shaft 330 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60, and drive the third tube 331 to rotate relative to the side wall 13. The third cavity 3310 is defined in the third tube 331. The third light-emitting portion 332 is disposed in the third cavity 3310.
[107] In this implementation, the third light-emitting member 33 includes the third rotating shaft 330, the third tube 331, and the third light-emitting portion 332. The third rotating shaft 330 is also a cylinder for driving the third tube 331 and the third light-emitting portion 332 to rotate relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The third rotating shaft 330 is connected to the motor 60, such that under the action of the motor 60, the third rotating shaft 330 rotates relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. One end of the third tube 331 is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft 330, such that when the third rotating shaft 330 rotates, under the action of the third rotating shaft 330, the third tube 331 can be driven to rotate synchronously relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The cavity is defined in the third tube 331. The third light-emitting portion 332 is disposed m the cavity. The third lightemitting portion 332 is configured to emit the third light 334. The third light 334 exits from an end of the third tube 331 that is away from the third rotating shaft 330, and finally is projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. Meanwhile, the third light 334 is rotated with the third light-emitting portion 332 relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 synchronously, such that a position of the third light 334 projected onto the side wall 13 changes with time. For example, when the time is 6:30:30, the third rotating shaft 330 drives the third tube 331 to rotate to point directly downwards, and the third light 334 points directly downwards. When the time is 6:45:45, the third rotating shaft 330 drives the third tube 331 to rotate to point to the lower left, and the third light 334 points to the lower left.
[108] Optionally, the third rotating shaft 330 and the third tube 331 may be of an integral structure or a split structure. In this implementation, only an example that the third rotating shaft 330 and the third tube 331 are of the split structure is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, a connection manner of the third rotating shaft 330 and the third tube 331 includes, but is not limited to, threaded fixing, gluing, interference fit, welding, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the third rotating shaft 330 is fixed to the third tube 331 by welding is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, the third rotating shaft 330 is perpendicular to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the third rotating shaft 330 is disposed vertically. The third tube 331 is perpendicular to the third rotating shaft 330, that is, the third tube 331 is parallel to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, the third tube 331 is disposed horizontally. The space in the receiving chamber 11 can be utilized to a greater extent, the size of the timepiece 1 can be reduced, and the timepiece 1 has a certain aesthetic.
[109] Reference can be made to FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 together, where FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to an implementation of the present disclosure, FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to another implementation of the present disclosure, and FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the partial structure of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 are sleeved with one another. That the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 are sleeved with one another can be understood as follows. The first rotating shaft 310 may be sleeved on an outer wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 may be sleeved on an outer wall surface of the first rotating shaft 310 or an inner wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320. Alternatively, the first rotating shaft 310 may be sleeved on the inner wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 may be sleeved on an inner wall surface of the first rotating shaft 310 or the outer wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320. Alternatively, the first rotating shaft 310 may be sleeved on an outer wall surface of the third rotating shaft 330, and the third rotating shaft 330 may be sleeved on the outer wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320. Alternatively, the second rotating shaft 320 may be sleeved on the outer wall surface of the third rotating shaft 330, and the third rotating shaft 330 may be sleeved on the outer wall surface of the first rotating shaft 310. Any two of the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 can rotate relative to each other. In this implementation, only an example that the first rotating shaft 310 is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the second rotating shaft 320 is taken for schematic illustration, and the second rotating shaft 320 is sleeved on the outer wall surface of the third rotating shaft 330. The space in the case 10 can be saved, thereby reducing the size of the timepiece 1. Meanwhile, it can help simplify the structure, reduce the processing difficulty, and have a certain aesthetic.
[110] Optionally, the first tube 311, the second tube 321, and the third tube 331 are disposed horizontally, such that the first light 314, the second light 324, and the third light 334 can be horizontally projected onto an inner wall surface of the case 10, thereby facilitating the user to read the position of the light to obtain the time information. [Ill] Optionally, the length of the first tube 311, the length of the second tube 321, and the length of the third tube 331 may be set according to needs of the user. When more parts are disposed in the tube, the length of the tube may be lengthened. When less parts are disposed in the tube, the length of the tube may be shortened. In this implementation, only an example that the length of the first tube 311 is less than the length of the second tube 321, and the length of the second tube 321 is less than the length of the third tube 331 is taken for schematic illustration.
[112] It is noted that in the above implementation, the first rotating shaft 310 in a first rotating member, the second rotating shaft 320 in a second rotating member, and the third rotating shaft 330 in a third rotating member each can be controlled by the motor 60 to rotate. A motor 60 for controlling the first rotating shaft 310, a motor 60 for controlling the second rotating shaft 320, and a motor 60 for controlling the third rotating shaft 330 may be the same motor 60, or different motors 60. In other words, the timepiece 1 may have a single-motor structure or of a dual-motor structure.
[113] In this implementation, an example that the timepiece 1 is provided with a first rotating shaft 310, a second rotating shaft 320 and a third rotating shaft 330 is taken for schematic illustration. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when the timepiece 1 has the singlemotor structure, the timepiece 1 has only one motor 60. In addition to the motor 60, the timepiece 1 may further include a first gear assembly 40 and a second gear assembly 50. The first gear assembly 40, the second gear assembly 50, and the motor 60 are disposed at the other side of the case 10 defining the receiving chamber 11. The first gear assembly 40 has a first output end 41 and a first input end 42. The second gear assembly 50 has a second output end 51 and a second input end 52. One of the first gear assembly 40 and the second gear assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the motor 60. The first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the second gear assembly 50. The first gear assembly 40 and the second gear assembly 50 have different gears engaged with each other, such that a differential mechanism is formed, and the first light-emitting portion 312 and the second light-emitting portion 322 have different rotational speeds.
[114] Specifically, when the first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the motor 60 and the first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the second gear assembly 50, the first input end 42 of the first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the motor 60, the first output end 41 is rotatably connected to the second input end 52 of the second gear assembly 50, the first output end 41 is also rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 310, and the second output end 51 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 320. Thus, when the motor 60 rotates, the first gear assembly 40 is driven to rotate first, the first rotating shaft 310 and the second gear assembly 50 are driven by the first gear assembly 40 to rotate, and the second rotating shaft 320 is driven by the second gear assembly 50 to rotate. Thus, under the action of the motor 60, the first gear assembly 40 and the second gear assembly 50 simultaneously drive the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 to rotate, such that the first tube 311, the first lightemitting portion 312 disposed in the first tube 311, the second tube 321, and the second lightemitting portion 322 disposed in the second tube 321 rotate relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. Therefore, the position of the light emitted by the first light-emitting portion 312 on the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 can accurately represent the position of the hour hand, and the position of the light emitted by the second light-emitting portion 322 on the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 can accurately represent the position of the minute hand.
[115] As illustrated in FIG. 10, when the timepiece 1 has the dual-motor structure, the timepiece 1 includes a first motor 61 and a second motor 62, and further includes a first gear assembly 40 and a second gear assembly 50. The motor 60 includes the first motor 61 and the second motor 62. The first gear assembly 40, the second gear assembly 50, the first motor 61, and the second motor 62 are disposed at the other side of the case 10 defining the receiving chamber 11. The first gear assembly 40 includes a first output end 41 and a first input end 42. The second gear assembly 50 includes a second output end 51 and a second input end 52. The first input end 42 of the first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the first motor 61. The second input end 52 of the second gear assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the second motor 62. The first gear assembly 40 and the second gear assembly 50 are independently disposed from each other. The first input end 42 of the first gear assembly 40 is rotatably connected to the first motor 61, the first output end 41 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 310, the second input end 52 of the second gear assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the second motor 62, and the second output end 51 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 320. Thus, when the first motor 61 and the second motor 62 rotate, the first motor 61 drives the first gear assembly 40 to rotate, and drives the first rotating shaft 310 to rotate through the first gear assembly 40. The second motor 62 drives the second gear assembly 50 to rotate, and drives the second rotating shaft 320 to rotate through the second gear assembly 50. Thus, under the action of the first motor 61 and the second motor 62, the first gear assembly 40 and the second gear assembly 50 respectively drive the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 to rotate, such that the first tube 311, the first light-emitting portion 312 disposed in the first tube 311, the second tube 321, and the second light-emitting portion 322 disposed in the second tube 321 rotate relative to the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. The first motor 61 and the second motor 62 have different rotational speeds, such that the first light-emitting portion 312 and the second light-emitting portion 322 have different rotational speeds. Therefore, the position of the light emitted by the first light-emitting portion 312 on the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 can accurately represent the position of the hour hand, and the position of the light emitted by the second light-emitting portion 322 on the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11 can accurately represent the position of the minute hand.
[116] Optionally, the first light-emitting portion 312, the second light-emitting portion 322, and the third light-emitting portion 332 each may be a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp, a projector, and the like.
[117] Optionally, the timepiece 1 further includes an hour-hand calibration device, a minute-hand calibration device, and a second-hand calibration device. The hour-hand calibration device is configured to calibrate the hour hand. The minute-hand calibration device is configured to calibrate the minute hand. The second-hand calibration device is configured to calibrate the second hand.
[118] Optionally, the timepiece 1 further includes a wireless charging coil 86 and a battery 83. The battery 83 is configured to power electronic elements such as the motor 60 in the timepiece 1. The wireless charging coil 86 is configured to be connected to an external charging device to power the battery 83.
[119] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the first light-emitting member 31 further includes a first lens 313 disposed in the first cavity 3110. The first lens 313 is farther away from the first rotating shaft 310 than the first light-emitting portion 312. The first lens 313 is configured such that light emitted by the first light-emitting portion 312 generates a halo.
[120] In this implementation, the first lens 313 is disposed in the cavity of the first tube 311. The first lens 313 is farther away from the first rotating shaft 310 than the first light-emitting portion 312. In other words, the first light-emitting portion 312 is disposed between the first lens 313 and the first rotating shaft 310, such that the light emitted from the first light-emitting portion 312 can pass through the first lens 313 and finally be projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. In this implementation, the first lens 313 is further disposed, such that the light emitted by the first light-emitting member 31 becomes the halo.
[121] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the second light-emitting member 32 further includes a second lens 323 disposed in the second cavity 3210. The second lens 323 is farther away from the second rotating shaft 320 than the second light-emitting portion 322. The second lens 323 is configured such that light emitted by the second light-emitting portion 322 generates a halo.
[122] The second lens 323 is disposed in the cavity of the second tube 321. The second lens 323 is farther away from the second rotating shaft 320 than the second light-emitting portion 322. In other words, the second light-emitting portion 322 is disposed between the second lens 323 and the second rotating shaft 320, such that the light emitted from the second light-emitting portion 322 can pass through the second lens 323 and finally be projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. In this implementation, the second lens 323 is further disposed, such that the light emitted by the second light-emitting member 32 becomes the halo.
[123] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the third light-emitting member 33 further includes a third lens 333 disposed in the third cavity 3310. The third lens 333 is farther away from the third rotating shaft 330 than the third light-emitting portion 332. The third lens 333 is configured such that light emitted by the third light-emitting portion 332 generate a halo.
[124] In this implementation, the third lens 333 is disposed in the cavity of the third tube 331. The third lens 333 is farther away from the third rotating shaft 330 than the third lightemitting portion 332. In other words, the third light-emitting portion 332 is disposed between the third lens 333 and the third rotating shaft 330, such that the light emitted from the third lightemitting portion 332 can pass through the third lens 333 and finally be projected onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. In this implementation, the third lens 333 is further disposed, such that the light emitted by the third light-emitting member 33 becomes the halo.
[125] The halo mentioned in the above implementations is an aureole, a light spot, or a flare with blurred edges, which is because when the light passes through the medium, multiple times of refraction, reflection, interference and other phenomena will occur, and finally the halo will be formed. Therefore, a projected position of the first light 314 on the side wall 13 can be easily read by the user and a gorgeous light and shadow effect can be produced.
[126] Optionally, the first lens 313 and the first tube 311 may be fixed to each other by gluing, interference fit, etc. The second lens 323 and the second tube 321 may be fixed to each other by gluing, interference fit, etc., The third lens 333 and the third tube 331 may be fixed to each other by gluing, interference fit, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the first lens 313 and the first tube 311 are fixed to each other by gluing, the second lens 323 and the second tube 321 are fixed to each other by gluing, and the third lens 333 and the third tube 331 are fixed to each other by gluing is taken for schematic illustration.
[127] Optionally, the first lens 313 may be formed by multiple sub-lenses cooperated with each other, and the light passes through the multiple sub-lenses to finally obtain a desired light and shadow effect. The second lens 323 may be formed by multiple sub-lenses cooperated with each other, and the light passes through the multiple sub-lenses to finally obtain a desired light and shadow effect. The third lens 333 may be formed by multiple sub-lenses cooperated with each other, and the light passes through the multiple sub-lenses to finally obtain a desired light and shadow effect. In this implementation, only an example that the first lens 313 or the second lens 323 or the third lens 333 includes a concave lens and a convex lens is taken for schematic illustration. For example, the convex lens is disposed close to the first light-emitting portion 312 or the second light-emitting portion 322 or the third light-emitting portion 332, and the concave lens is disposed away from the first light-emitting portion 312 or the second light-emitting portion 322 or the third light-emitting portion 332, such that a clear halo can be obtained, thereby facilitating the user to read the time.
[128] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the first tube 311 is rotatable relative to the first rotating shaft 310 about an axis of the first rotating shaft 310, such that at least part of the first light 314 emitted by the first light-emitting portion 312 pass through the decorative member 20.
[129] In this implementation, the first tube 311 is rotatable relative to the first rotating shaft 310 about an axial direction of the first rotating shaft 310, that is, about a vertical direction (as illustrated in DI in FIG. 8), such that the at least part of the first light 314 emitted from the first tube 311 can be projected onto the decorative member 20, and then be emitted into the air after optical phenomena such as refraction, reflection, etc., occur inside the decorative member 20. In this implementation, the first tube 311 can rotate relative to the first rotating shaft 310, such that at least part of the light emitted by the first light-emitting portion 312 passes through the decorative member 20, thereby obtaining a decorative light and shadow effect.
[130] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the second tube 321 is rotatable relative to the second rotating shaft 320 about an axis of the second rotating shaft 320, to make at least part of the second light 324 emitted by the second light-emitting portion 322 pass through the decorative member 20.
[131] In this implementation, the second tube 321 is rotatable relative to the second rotating shaft 320 about an axial direction of the second rotating shaft 320, that is, about the vertical direction, such that the at least part of the second light 324 emitted from the second tube 321 can be projected onto the decorative member 20, and then be emitted into the air after optical phenomena such as refraction, reflection, etc., occur inside the decorative member 20.
[132] In this implementation, the second tube 321 is rotatable relative to the second rotating shaft 320, such that at least part of the light emitted by the second light-emitting portion 322 passes through the decorative member 20, thereby obtaining a decorative light and shadow effect.
[133] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 again, in this implementation, the third tube 331 is rotatable relative to the third rotating shaft 330 about an axis of the third rotating shaft 330, such that at least part of the third light 334 emitted by the third light-emitting portion 332 passes through the decorative member 20.
[134] In this implementation, the third tube 331 is rotatable relative to the third rotating shaft 330 about an axial direction of the third rotating shaft 330, that is, about the vertical direction, such that the at least part of the third light 334 emitted from the third tube 331 can be projected onto the decorative member 20, and then be emitted into the air after optical phenomena such as refraction, reflection, etc., occur inside the decorative member 20.
[135] In this implementation, the third tube 331 is rotatable rotate relative to the third rotating shaft 330, such that at least part of the light emitted by the third light-emitting portion 332 passes through the decorative member 20.
[136] Reference can be made to FIG. 8 and FIG. 12 together, where FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged view of the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 8. In this implementation, the timepiece 1 further includes a fourth light-emitting member 34. The fourth light-emitting member 34 is configured to emit a fourth light 342 towards the decorative member 20. The fourth light 342 is allowed to pass through the decorative member 20. The fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330.
[137] In this implementation, the fourth light-emitting member 34 is configured to emit the fourth light 342. The fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330. It can be understood that the first rotating shaft 310, the second rotating shaft 320, and the third rotating shaft 330 are sleeved with one another. When the first rotating shaft 310 is disposed in the second rotating shaft 320 and the third rotating shaft 330, the fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the first rotating shaft 310. When the second rotating shaft 320 is disposed in the first rotating shaft 310 and the third rotating shaft 330, the fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the second rotating shaft 320. When the third rotating shaft 330 is disposed in the second rotating shaft 320 and the first rotating shaft 310, the fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the third rotating shaft 330. In this implementation, only an example that when the third rotating shaft 330 is disposed in the second rotating shaft 320 and the first rotating shaft 310, the fourth light-emitting member 34 is disposed in the third rotating shaft 330 is taken for schematic illustration. The fourth light 342 emitted by the fourth light-emitting member 34 is emitted away from the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11, that is, emitted vertically upwards, such that the fourth light 342 can be projected onto the decorative member 20, thereby causing the decorative member 20 to present a gorgeous light and shadow effect.
[138] Optionally, the fourth light-emitting member 34 includes, but is not limited to, a LED lamp, an incandescent lamp, a laser, or a luminous material which is harmless to human body.
[139] Reference can be made to FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 together, where FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a top view of the light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 14. In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes a first annular assembly 315. The first light-emitting member 31 is disposed in the first annular assembly 315. The first annular assembly 315 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60, to make the first light-emitting member 31 indicate the positional information of the hour hand.
[140] In this implementation, the first light-emitting member 31 for emitting the first light 314 is disposed in the first annular assembly 315. The first annular assembly 315 can be driven by the motor 60 in the timepiece 1 to rotate. When the first annular assembly 315 rotates, the first light-emitting member 31 inside the first annular assembly 315 also rotates with the first annular assembly 315. Therefore, the rotation of the annular assembly can be used for indicating the change of time, thereby indicating the positional information of the hour hand. Optionally, the first annular assembly 315 may be circular, rectangular, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the first annular assembly is circular is taken for schematic illustration.
[141] Referring to FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 again, in this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes a second annular assembly 325. The second light-emitting member 32 is disposed in the second annular assembly 325. The second annular assembly 325 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60, such that the second light-emitting member 32 indicates the positional information of the minute hand.
[142] In this implementation, the second light-emitting member 32 for emitting the second light 324 is disposed in the second annular assembly 325. The second annular assembly 325 can be driven by the motor 60 in the timepiece 1 to rotate. When the second annular assembly 325 rotates, the second light-emitting member 32 inside the second annular assembly 325 also rotates with the second annular assembly 325. Therefore, the rotation of the annular assembly can be used for indicating the change of time, thereby indicating the positional information of the minute hand. Optionally, the second annular assembly 325 may be circular, rectangular, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the second annular assembly is circular is taken for schematic illustration.
[143] Referring to FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 again, in this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes a third annular assembly 335. The third annular assembly 335 is disposed in the third annular assembly 335. The third annular assembly 335 is configured to rotate under the control of the motor 60, such that the third light-emitting member 33 indicates the positional information of the second hand.
[144] In this implementation, the third light-emitting member 33 for emitting the third light 334 is disposed in the third annular assembly 335. The third annular assembly 335 can be driven by the motor 60 m the timepiece 1 to rotate. When the third annular assembly 335 rotates, the third light-emitting member 33 inside the third annular assembly 335 also rotates with the third annular assembly 335. Therefore, the rotate of the annular assembly can be used for indicating the change of time, thereby indicating the positional information of the second hand. Optionally, the third annular assembly 335 may be circular, rectangular, etc. In this implementation, only an example that the third annular assembly is circular is taken for schematic illustration.
[145] Reference can be made to FIG. 13, and FIG. 16 to FIG. 17 together, where FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a light-emitting assembly in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 13, and FIG. 17 is a top view of the light-emitting assembly illustrated in FIG. 16. In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 further includes a first annular member 316. The first annular member 316 includes at least one first light-emitting element 431. The at least one first lightemitting element 431 is uniformly disposed in the first annular member 316.
[146] In this implementation, the at least one first light-emitting element 431 for indicating the time information may be disposed in the first annular member 316. In this implementation, only an example that twelve first light-emitting elements 431 are disposed in the first annular member 316 is taken for schematic illustration. The twelve first light-emitting elements 431 are disposed in the first annular member 316, and the twelve first light-emitting elements 431 are uniformly annularly disposed in the first annular member 316. The first annular member 316 is stationary relative to the case 10. At different times, the first light-emitting elements 431 at different positions emit light in turn, thus representing the position of the hour hand. When the first annular member 316 indicates 12:00, among the twelve first light-emitting elements 431, a first light-emitting element 431 located directly above emits light to represent 12:00.
[147] Referring to FIG. 13, and FIG. 16 to FIG. 17 again, in this implementation, the 1 ight- emitting assembly 30 further includes a second annular member 326. The second annular member 326 includes at least one second light-emitting element 432. The at least one second light-emitting element 432 is uniformly disposed in the second annular member 326.
[148] In this implementation, the at least one second light-emitting element 432 for indicating the time information may be disposed in the second annular member 326. In this implementation, only an example that twelve second light-emitting elements 432 are disposed in the second annular member 326 is taken for schematic illustration. The twelve second lightemitting elements 432 are disposed in the second annular member 326, and the twelve second light-emitting elements 432 are uniformly annularly disposed in the second annular member 326. The second annular member 326 is stationary relative to the case 10. At different times, the second light-emitting elements 432 at different positions emit light in turn, thus representing the position of the minute hand. When the second annular member 326 indicates sixty minutes, among the twelve second light-emitting elements 432, a second light-emitting element 432 located directly above emits light to represent sixty minutes.
[149] Referring to FIG. 13, and FIG. 16 to FIG. 17 again, in this implementation, the lightemitting assembly 30 further includes a third annular member 336. The third annular member 336 includes at least one third light-emitting element 433. The at least one third light-emitting element 433 is uniformly disposed in the third annular member 336.
[150] In this implementation, the at least one third light-emitting element 433 for indicating the time information may be disposed in the third annular member 336. In this implementation, only an example that the twelve third light-emitting elements 433 are disposed in the third annular member 336 is taken for schematic illustration. The twelve third light-emitting elements 433 are disposed in the third annular member 336, and the twelve third light-emitting elements 433 are uniformly annularly disposed in the third annular member 336. The third annular member 336 is stationary relative to the case 10. At different times, the third light-emitting elements 433 at different positions emit light in turn, thus representing the position of the second hand. When the third annular member 336 indicates sixty seconds, among the twelve third lightemitting elements 433, a third light-emitting element 433 located directly above emits light to represent sixty seconds.
[151] Reference can be made to FIG. 18, where FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the light-emitting assembly 30 is further configured to emit light towards the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11, to form an image. In this implementation, the lightemitting assembly 30 can also emit the light towards the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. In other words, in the vertical direction, the first tube 311 and the second tube 321 can rotate relative to the first rotating shaft 310 or the second rotating shaft 320. When an opening of the first tube 311 and an opening of the second tube 321 face the bottom wall 15, the first light 314 is emitted from the first tube 311, and finally can be projected onto the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11, and the second light 324 is emitted from the second tube 321, and finally can be projected onto the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11.
[152] Optionally, a proj ector is further disposed in each of the first tube 311 and the second tube 321, such that an image can be formed on the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11, and the user can obtain various information such as time information, text information, pattern information, etc., according to the image.
[153] Referring to FIG. 18 again, in this implementation, the time information is displayed in an analog manner or a digital manner. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 can be used for indicating the time information, where the time information may be in the analog manner or the digital manner. In other words, a physical pointer can be replaced by a light beam that is emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30. When the light beam is projected onto the interior of the case 10, the time is indicated by reading the position of the light beam on the interior of the case 10. In addition, a digital light beam may also be emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30, and the digital light beam is projected onto the interior of the case 10, such that the time information can also be obtained by reading the digit.
[154] Reference can be made to FIG. 5, and FIG. 19 to FIG. 20 together, where FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5 from another angle of view. In this implementation, the timepiece 1 further includes a prism 21 disposed in the receiving chamber 11. The prism 21 is disposed around the decorative member 20 at one side of the decorative member 20 close to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11. The prism 21 is disposed between the light-emitting assembly 30 and the side wall 13. The light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 passes through the prism 21, gets scattered, and projects onto the side wall 13.
[155] In this implementation, the prism 21 is disposed in the receiving chamber 11, fixedly connected to one side of the decorative member 20 close to the bottom wall 15 of the receiving chamber 11, that is, a lower surface of the decorative member 20. The prism 21 is disposed around the decorative member 20 and is disposed between the light-emitting assembly 30 and the side wall 13. It can be understood that when the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 is continuously rotated around the rotating shaft, the light can always project onto one side of the prism 21, and after passing through the prism 21 and getting scattered, the light can finally project onto the side wall 13 of the receiving chamber 11. In this implementation, the prism 21 is disposed in the receiving chamber 11, such that the light may get scattered when passing through the prism 21. In other words, after the light enters the prism 21 from one wall surface of the prism 21, the light may be diverged inside the prism 21, such that the light may become colourful light patterns when the light exits the prism 21, thereby improving the decoration of the timepiece 1.
[156] Optionally, the prism 21 and the decorative member 20 may be of an integral structure or a split structure. In this implementation, only an example that the prism 21 and the decorative member 20 are of the integral structure is taken for schematic illustration. Optionally, the prism 21 includes, but is not limited to, a triangular prism 21, a square prism 21, etc.
[157] Reference can be made to FIG. 5 and FIG. 21 together, where FIG. 21 is a perspective view of another decorative member in the timepiece illustrated in FIG. 5. In this implementation, the prism 21 has a continuous-ring structure, or a segmented-ring structure. The prism 21 may have a complete-ring structure, such as a circular ring. The prism 21 surrounds the center of the decorative member 20 and is disposed on a wall surface of the decorative member 20 close to the light-emitting assembly 30. The prism 21 may also have a segmented-ring structure. In other words, the prism 21 may include multiple sub-prisms. The multiple sub-prisms are disposed at intervals around the center of the decorative member 20, and disposed on the wall surface of the decorative member 20 close to the light-emitting assembly 30.
[158] Optionally, the multiple sub-prisms can rotate around their own axes and / or relative to the axis of the decorative member 20. It can be understood that when prism 21 includes multiple segmented sub-prisms, a rotation rule of each sub-prism satisfies at least one of following manners. Each sub-prism can rotate by taking its own axis as a rotation center. Each sub-prism can revolve around the axis of the decorative member 20. For example, each sub prism can rotate around its own axis and revolve around the axis of the decorative member 20 as the rotation center, such that the direction of the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 is constantly changed under the reflection and refraction of the prism 21, so as to achieve a gorgeous light and shadow effect.
[159] Reference can be made to FIG. 22, where FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the timepiece 1 further includes a sensor 81 and a processor that are electrically connected. The sensor 81 is disposed at the other side of the case 10 defining the receiving chamber 11. The sensor 81 is configured to monitor body information of a user. The processor is configured to determine a user status according to the body information of the user, and adjust a lighting parameter according to the user status. The light parameter includes at least one of brightness of the light, a colour of the light, a direction of the light, and duration of the light.
[160] In this implementation, the sensor 81 and the processor are disposed in the case 10, such that the body information of the user is monitored by the sensor 81, and the lighting parameter is adjusted by the processor according to the user data obtained by the processing. The sensor 81 and the processor are disposed at one side of case 10 away from the receiving chamber 11, that is, the lower half of the case 10. The sensor 81 is configured to monitor the body information of the user, such as heartbeat, blood pressure, body temperature, etc. The processor is electrically connected to the sensor 81 and the light-emitting assembly 30. The processor can determine the user status according to the user information monitored by the sensor 81, and adjust the lighting parameter emitted by the light-emitting assembly 30 accordingly. For example, when the user is in a social and party situation, the timepiece 1 can monitor the mood and status of the user, and use different colours of light according to different moods and status. When the user is angry, the light of the timepiece 1 turns red. When the user is happy, the light of the timepiece 1 turns earthy yellow. When the user is nervous, the light of the timepiece 1 turns orange. When the user is sick, the light of the timepiece 1 turns green. When the user is surprised, the light of the timepiece 1 turns baby blue. When the user is sad, the light of the timepiece 1 turns dark blue. When the user is tired, the light of the timepiece 1 turns mauve. When the user acts cute, the light of the timepiece 1 turns blue purple. When the user is filled with love, the light of the timepiece 1 turns pink.
[161] Referring to FIG. 22 again, in this implementation, the sensor 81 is further configured to monitor environmental information. The processor is configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to the environmental information.
[162] In this implementation, the sensor 81 is further configured to monitor environmental information such as environmental temperature, pressure, altitude, brightness, sound, etc., and input the environmental information to the processor for processing, thereby adjusting the light of the timepiece 1. For example, when the environmental temperature is relatively high, the light gradually turns warm. When the environmental temperature is relatively low, the light gradually turns cold. For example, when the noise exceeds a hearing protection range of the user, the processor can change the duration of the light, such that continuously emitted light is changed into flashing light, that is, the timepiece 1 generates the flashing light to prompt the user. Optionally, the flashing light may also be combined with vibration to further improve a prompt effect.
[163] Reference can made to FIG. 22 to FIG. 23 together, where FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a timepiece according to yet another implementation of the present disclosure. In this implementation, the processor is further configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to control information.
[164] In this implementation, the processor can also adjust the lighting parameter according to the control information manually set by the user. For example, the control information is input though a button disposed on the timepiece 1, or through touch input. The processor adjusts light parameters according to the control information input. For example, the user can manually set the timepiece 1 as an alarm clock and use timepiece 1 as the alarm clock. The user can also manually set different thematic modes to adjust the light parameters. The timepiece 1 has a thematic mode such as a party mode, a quiet mode, etc. For example, when the user sets the timepiece 1 to be in a party mode, a gathering mode, or a stage light mode, the light-emitting assembly 30 will no longer serve as the hour hand to indicate time under the control of the control information. In other words, the timepiece 1 is in a non-time display mode, in which the duration of the light can be controlled. For example, the duration of the light is shortened, that is, the light flashes continuously. At the same time, a direction of the light can be constantly changed at random, so as to produce a gorgeous light and shadow effect. Optionally, an angle of the light-emitting assembly 30 can be changed, such that the light exits at different angles and in different directions, or the prism 21 can rotate and / or revolve, so as to produce a gorgeous light and shadow effect.
[165] Optionally, structures inside the timepiece 1 are, from top to bottom, the decorative member 20, the light-emitting assembly 30, a mechanical module 70, and a control module 80.
[166] Further optionally, the mechanical module 70 may be an electric gear to drive the gear assembly to move, or may be a clockwork structure. The clockwork structure may be manually winded, such that the clockwork structure drives the gear assembly to move. The clockwork structure may also be automatically winded by the shaking of the arm. When the clockwork structure in the mechanical module 70 is automatically winded, a gear module is disposed at the bottom of the case 10, such that the user can see the size structure through the transparent material on the case, thereby improving an appearance effect of the timepiece 1.
[167] Further optionally, the control module 80 includes a sensor 81, a circuit board 82, a battery 83, and a motor 60. The sensor 81, the processor, the battery 83, and the motor 60 each are electrically connected to the circuit board 82.
[168] Further optionally, the control module 80 further includes a wireless charging coil 86. The wireless charging coil 86 is disposed at one side of the sensor 81 away from the lightemitting assembly 30, that is, at the lower portion of the circuit board 82, so as to facilitate wireless charging of the timepiece 1.
[169] Referring to FIG. 22 to FIG. 23 again, in this implementation, the timepiece 1 further includes a synchronization device 85. The synchronization device 85 is configured to receive synchronized time information from a server when the timepiece 1 is restored to power, and drive the light-emitting assembly 30 of the timepiece 1 to display the automatically synchronized time information.
[170] In this implementation, the synchronization device is configured to synchronize the time information, such that the light-emitting assembly 30 indicates correct time. When the timepiece 1 loses power due to problems such as power exhaustion, mechanical energy exhaustion leading to shutdown, etc., the light-emitting assembly 30 stop running. When the timepiece 1 is restored to power by, such as changing the battery, charging, manually winding, or automatically winding, the light-emitting assembly 30 may indicate wrong time. In this case, the synchronization device 85 can communicate with the server and receive the correct time information from the server, so as to adjust operation of the light-emitting assembly 30 to synchronize with the time information of the server, such that the light-emitting assembly 30 indicates the correct time information.
[171] In the description of the present disclosure, it is necessary to understand that orientation or positional relations indicated by terms such as “center”, “longitudinal”, “transverse”, “length”, “width”, “thickness”, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, “clockwise”, “counter-clockwise” are orientation or positional relations based on the accompanying drawings, are only for facilitating description of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred devices or elements must be in a particular orientation or constructed or operated in the particular orientation, and therefore they should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.
[172] In addition, terms “first”, “second”, and the like are only used for description and cannot be understood as explicitly or implicitly indicating relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features referred to herein. Therefore, features restricted by terms “first”, “second”, and the like can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the context of the disclosure, unless stated otherwise, “multiple” refers to “at least two”, such as two, three, and the like. Moreover, the terms “include”, “comprise”, and “have” as well as variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[173] Unless stated otherwise, in the disclosure, terms “mounting”, “coupling”, “connecting”, “fixing”, and the like referred to herein may be understood in broader sense. For example, coupling may be a fixed coupling, a detachable coupling, or an integrated coupling, may be a mechanical coupling, an electrical coupling, and may be a direct coupling, an indirect coupling through a medium, or a communication coupling between two components or an interaction coupling between two components, unless stated otherwise. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific situations.
[174] The contents provided in implementations of the present disclosure are described in detail above, and the principle and implementations of the present disclosure are illustrated and explained herein. The above description is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present disclosure. However, the contents of the specification should may be construed as limitations on the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. These modifications and variations of the present disclosure are within the scope of the claims of the present disclosure and the equivalent technologies thereof.
[175] Respective aspects and features are defined by the following numbered clauses: 1. A timepiece, comprising: a case defining a receiving chamber at one side of the case; and a light-emitting assembly disposed in the receiving chamber, wherein the light-emitting assembly is configured to emit light, and the light is allowed to be projected onto the interior of the case to indicate time information, and pass through the case. 2. The timepiece of clause 1, wherein the case comprises a decorative member covering an opening of the receiving chamber, and the case is optically transparent; and a material of the decorative member comprises metal, plastic, stone, wood, fabrics, a leather material, a luminous material, a transparent or translucent element, or an optical lens composite material. 3. The timepiece of clause 2, wherein the decorative member comprises a first portion and a second portion disposed at an outer periphery of the first portion, the first portion is configured to block light and conceal the light-emitting assembly, or the first portion is optically transparent; and the second portion is optically transparent. 4. The timepiece of clause 1, wherein the case comprises a decorative member and a bottom case, the bottom case defines the receiving chamber, and the decorative member is detachably connected to the bottom case. 5. The timepiece of clause 1, wherein the case further defines a window, and the light projected onto the interior of the case can be observed by a user through the window. 6. The timepiece of clause 1, wherein the receiving chamber comprises a side wall and a bottom wall, and the light is projected onto the side wall or the bottom wall. 7. The timepiece of clause 6, wherein the side wall of the receiving chamber is inclined relative to the bottom wall of the receiving chamber, and an inner diameter of the receiving chamber gradually increases from the bottom wall to an opening of the receiving chamber. 8. The timepiece of clause 2, wherein the light-emitting assembly comprises a first lightemitting member, the first light-emitting member is configured to emit a first light towards a side wall of the receiving chamber, and the first light is used for indicating positional information of an hour hand. 9. The timepiece of clause 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a second light-emitting member, the second light-emitting member is configured to emit a second light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber, and the second light is used for indicating positional information of a minute hand. 10. The timepiece of clause 9, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a third light-emitting member, the third light-emitting member is configured to emit a third light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber, and the third light is used for indicating positional information of a second hand. 11. The timepiece of clause 10, wherein the first light-emitting member comprises a first rotating shaft, a first tube disposed on the first rotating shaft, and a first light-emitting portion, the first rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of a motor, and drive the first tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a first cavity is defined in the first tube, and the first lightemitting portion is disposed in the first cavity. 12. The timepiece of clause 11, wherein the second light-emitting member further comprises a second rotating shaft, a second tube disposed on the second rotating shaft, and a second light-emitting portion, the second rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the second tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a second cavity is defined in the second tube, and the second light-emitting portion is disposed in the second cavity. 13. The timepiece of clause 12, wherein the third light-emitting member further comprises a third rotating shaft, a third tube disposed on the third rotating shaft, and a third lightemitting portion, the third rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the third tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a third cavity is defined in the third tube, and the third light-emitting portion is disposed in the third cavity. 14. The timepiece of clause 13, wherein the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft are sleeved with one another. 15. The timepiece of clause 11, wherein the first light-emitting member further comprises a first lens disposed in the first cavity, the first lens is farther away from the first rotating shaft than the first light-emitting portion, and the first lens is configured such that light emitted by the first light-emitting portion generates a halo. 16. The timepiece of clause 12, wherein the second light-emitting member further comprises a second lens disposed in the second cavity, the second lens is farther away from the second rotating shaft than the second light-emitting portion, and the second lens is configured such that light emitted by the second light-emitting portion generates a halo. 17. The timepiece of clause 13, wherein the third light-emitting member further comprises a third lens disposed in the third cavity, the third lens is farther away from the third rotating shaft than the third light-emitting portion, the third lens is configured such that light emitted by the third light-emitting portion generates a halo. 18. The timepiece of clause 11, wherein the first tube is rotatable about an axis of the first rotating shaft, such that at least part of the first light emitted by the first light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member. 19. The timepiece of clause 12, wherein the second tube is rotatable about an axis of the second rotating shaft, such that at least part of the second light emitted by the second lightemitting portion passes through the decorative member. 20. The timepiece of clause 13, wherein the third tube is rotatable about an axis of the third rotating shaft, such that at least part of the third light emitted by the third light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member. 21. The timepiece of clause 13, further comprising a fourth light-emitting member, wherein the fourth light-emitting member is configured to emit a fourth light towards the decorative member, the fourth light is allowed to pass through the decorative member, and the fourth light-emitting member is disposed in the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft. 22. The timepiece of clause 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a first annular assembly, the first light-emitting member is disposed in the first annular assembly, and the first annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the first light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the hour hand. 23. The timepiece of clause 9, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a second annular assembly, the second light-emitting member is disposed in the second annular assembly, and the second annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the second light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the minute hand. 24. The timepiece of clause 10, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a third annular assembly, the third light-emitting member is disposed in the third annular assembly, the third annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the third light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the second hand. 25. The timepiece of clause 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a first annular member, the first annular member comprises at least one first light-emitting element, and the at least one first light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the first annular member. 26. The timepiece of clause 9, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a second annular member, the second annular member comprises at least one second light-emitting element, and the at least one second light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the second annular member. 27. The timepiece of clause 10, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a third annular member, the third annular member comprises at least one third light-emitting element, and the third light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in the third annular member. 28. The timepiece of clause 6, wherein the light-emitting assembly is further configured to emit light towards the bottom wall of the receiving chamber, to project and form an image. 29. The timepiece of clause 1, wherein the time information is displayed in an analog manner or a digital manner. 30. The timepiece of clause 2, further comprising a prism disposed in the receiving chamber, wherein the prism is disposed around the decorative member at one side of the decorative member close to a bottom wall of the receiving chamber, and the prism is disposed between the light-emitting assembly and a side wall of the receiving chamber, such that the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly passes through the prism, gets scattered, and projects onto the side wall. 31. The timepiece of clause 30, wherein the prism is rotatable about an axis of the prism and / or relative to an axis of the decorative member. 32. The timepiece of clause 30 or 31, wherein the prism has a continuous-ring structure, or a segmented-ring structure. 33. The timepiece of clause 1, further comprising a sensor and a processor that are electrically connected, wherein the sensor is disposed at the other side of the case defining the receiving chamber, the sensor is configured to monitor body information of a user, and the processor is configured to determine a user status according to the body information of the user, and adjust a lighting parameter according to the user status; and wherein the lighting parameter comprises at least one of brightness of the light, a colour of the light, a direction of the light, and duration of the light. 34. The timepiece of clause 33, wherein the sensor is further configured to monitor environmental information, and the processor is configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to the environmental information. 35. The timepiece of clause 33, wherein the processor is further configured to adjust the lighting parameter according to control information. 36. The timepiece of clause 1, further comprising a synchronization device, wherein the synchronization device is configured to receive synchronized time information from a server when the timepiece is restored to power, and drive the light-emitting assembly of the timepiece to display the automatically synchronized time information.
[176] Description of reference signs of the accompanying drawings: timepiece 1, case 10, receiving chamber 11, opening 12, side wall 13, bottom wall 15, window 16, bottom case 17, decorative member 20, prism 21, first portion 22, second portion 23, light-emitting assembly 30, first light-emitting member 31, first rotating shaft 310, first tube 311, first cavity 3110, first light-emitting portion 312, first lens 313, first light 314, first annular assembly 315, first annular member 316, second light-emitting member 32, second rotating shaft 320, second tube 321, second cavity 3210, second light-emitting portion 322, second lens 323, second light 324, second annular assembly 325, second annular member 326, third light-emitting member 33, third rotating shaft 330, third tube 331, third cavity 3310, third light-emitting portion 332, third lens 333, third light 334, third annular assembly 335, third annular member 336, fourth light-emitting member 34, first gear assembly 40, first output end 41, first input end 42, first light-emitting element 431, second light-emitting element 432, third light-emitting element 433, second gear assembly 50, second output end 51, second input end 52, motor 60, first motor 61, second motor 62, mechanical module 70, control module 80, sensor 81, circuit board 82, battery 83, synchronization device 85, wireless charging coil 86.
Claims
1. A timepiece, comprising:a case defining a receiving chamber at one side of the case; anda light-emitting assembly disposed in the receiving chamber, wherein the light-emitting assembly is configured to emit light, and the light is allowed to be projected onto the interior of the case to indicate time information, and pass through the case.
2. The timepiece of claim 1, wherein the case comprises a decorative member covering an opening of the receiving chamber, and the case is optically transparent; and a material of the decorative member comprises metal, plastic, stone, wood, fabrics, a leather material, a luminous material, a transparent or translucent element, or an optical lens composite material.
3. The timepiece of claim 2, wherein the decorative member comprises a first portion and a second portion disposed at an outer periphery of the first portion, the first portion is configured to block light and conceal the light-emitting assembly, or the first portion is optically transparent; and the second portion is optically transparent.
4. The timepiece of claim 1, wherein the case comprises a decorative member and a bottom case, the bottom case defines the receiving chamber, and the decorative member is detachably connected to the bottom case.
5. The timepiece of claim 1, wherein the case further defines a window, and the light projected onto the interior of the case can be observed by a user through the window.
6. The timepiece of claim 1, wherein the receiving chamber comprises a side wall and a bottom wall, and the light is projected onto the side wall or the bottom wall.
7. The timepiece of claim 6, wherein the side wall of the receiving chamber is inclined relative to the bottom wall of the receiving chamber, and an inner diameter of the receiving chamber gradually increases from the bottom wall to an opening of the receiving chamber.
8. The timepiece of claim 2, wherein the light-emitting assembly comprises a first lightemitting member, the first light-emitting member is configured to emit a first light towards a side wall of the receiving chamber, and the first light is used for indicating positional information of an hour hand.
9. The timepiece of claim 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a second light-emitting member, the second light-emitting member is configured to emit a second light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber, and the second light is used for indicating positional information of a minute hand.
10. The timepiece of claim 9, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises a third light-emitting member, the third light-emitting member is configured to emit a third light towards the side wall of the receiving chamber, and the third light is used for indicating positional information of a second hand.
11. The timepiece of claim 10, wherein the first light-emitting member comprises a first rotating shaft, a first tube disposed on the first rotating shaft, and a first light-emitting portion, the first rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of a motor, and drive the first tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a first cavity is defined in the first tube, and the first lightemitting portion is disposed in the first cavity.
12. The timepiece of claim 11, wherein the second light-emitting member further comprises a second rotating shaft, a second tube disposed on the second rotating shaft, and a second lightemitting portion, the second rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the second tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a second cavity is defined in the second tube, and the second light-emitting portion is disposed in the second cavity.
13. The timepiece of claim 12, wherein the third light-emitting member further comprises a third rotating shaft, a third tube disposed on the third rotating shaft, and a third light-emitting portion, the third rotating shaft is configured to rotate under the control of the motor, and drive the third tube to rotate relative to the side wall, a third cavity is defined in the third tube, and thethird light-emitting portion is disposed in the third cavity.
14. The timepiece of claim 13, wherein the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft are sleeved with one another.
15. The timepiece of claim 11, wherein the first light-emitting member further comprises a first lens disposed in the first cavity, the first lens is farther away from the first rotating shaft than the first light-emitting portion, and the first lens is configured such that light emitted by the first light-emitting portion generates a halo.
16. The timepiece of claim 12, wherein the second light-emitting member further comprises a second lens disposed in the second cavity, the second lens is farther away from the second rotating shaft than the second light-emitting portion, and the second lens is configured such that light emitted by the second light-emitting portion generates a halo.
17. The timepiece of claim 13, wherein the third light-emitting member further comprises a third lens disposed in the third cavity, the third lens is farther away from the third rotating shaft than the third light-emitting portion, the third lens is configured such that light emitted by the third light-emitting portion generates a halo.
18. The timepiece of claim 13, wherein the first tube is rotatable about an axis of the first rotating shaft, such that at least part of the first light emitted by the first light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member; wherein the second tube is rotatable about an axis of the second rotating shaft, such that at least part of the second light emitted by the second lightemitting portion passes through the decorative member; and wherein the third tube is rotatable about an axis of the third rotating shaft, such that at least part of the third light emitted by the third light-emitting portion passes through the decorative member.
19. The timepiece of claim 13, further comprising a fourth light-emitting member, wherein the fourth light-emitting member is configured to emit a fourth light towards the decorative member, the fourth light is allowed to pass through the decorative member, and the fourth 1 ight-emitting member is disposed in the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft.
20. The timepiece of claim 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises at least one annular assembly, a light-emitting member is disposed in each of the at least one annular assembly, and each of the at least one first annular assembly is configured to rotate under the control of a motor such that the light-emitting member indicates the positional information of the hour hand, the minute hand, or the second hand.
21. The timepiece of claim 8, wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises at least one annular member, each of the at least one annular member comprises at least one lightemitting element, and the at least one light-emitting element is uniformly disposed in each of the at least one annular member.
22. The timepiece of claim 2, further comprising a prism disposed in the receiving chamber, wherein the prism is disposed around the decorative member at one side of the decorative member close to a bottom wall of the receiving chamber, and the prism is disposed between the light-emitting assembly and a side wall of the receiving chamber, such that the light emitted by the light-emitting assembly passes through the prism, gets scattered, and projects onto the side wall.
23. The timepiece of claim 22, wherein the prism is rotatable about an axis of the prism and / or relative to an axis of the decorative member.
24. The timepiece of claim 1, further comprising a sensor and a processor that are electrically connected, wherein the sensor is disposed at the other side of the case defining the receiving chamber, the sensor is configured to monitor body information of a user, and the processor is configured to determine a user status according to the body information of the user, and adjust a lighting parameter according to the user status; and wherein the lighting parameter comprises at least one of brightness of the light, a colour of the light, a direction of the light, and duration of the light.
25. The timepiece of claim 1, further comprising a synchronization device, wherein the synchronization device is configured to receive synchronized time information from a server when the timepiece is restored to power, and drive the light-emitting assembly of the timepiece to display the automatically synchronized time information.Application No: GB2400695.9Examiner: Aizaz JabbarClaims searched: 1-25Date of search: 18 June 2024Patents Act 1977: Search Report under Section 17Documents considered to be relevant:Category Relevant to claims Identity of document and passage or figure of particular relevance X 1-3, 5, and 6 JP2009250871 A (IWANAGA et al.) See paragraph 7, 8, 11, 14, 17 and figure 2 X 1, 5, 6 and 7 JPH1172574 A (GOTO) See paragraphs 12, 14, 15, 17 and figures 1, 2 and 10. X 1-3, 5, and 6 US2768606 A (WILLIAM et al.) See figure 1, 2 and associated text. v A 1, 5 US2006 / 262653 Al (SU) See figures 3, 5, and 6 and associated text. A - CA2792438 Al (WANG E) See figure 1, 2, 5 and 6 and associated text.Categories:X Document indicating lack of novelty or inventive step A Document indicating technological background and / or state of the art. Y Document indicating lack of inventive step if p Document published on or after the declared priority date but combined with one or more other documents of same category. before the filing date of this invention. & Member of the same patent family E Patent document published on or after, but with priority date earlier than, the filing date of this application.Field of Search:Search of GB, EP. WO &US patent documents classified in the following areas of the UKCX :International Classification:Subclass Subgroup Valid From G04B 0019 / 30 01 / 01 / 2006 F21V 0033 / 00 01 / 01 / 2006 G04B 0045 / 00 01 / 01 / 2006 G04C 0017 / 02 01 / 01 / 2006 G04G 0009 / 00 01 / 01 / 2006 G04G 0011 / 00 01 / 01 / 2006
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