Display device and timepiece

Abstract

To prevent each component constituting an apparatus from being damaged.SOLUTION: A timepiece 100 including a display device 10 includes an hour character member 22 provided in an outer peripheral part of a display area IA so as to project from the outer peripheral part side to a center part of the display area IA, and a decorative member 3 arranged in the display area IA. At least a part of the hour mark member 22 is arranged so that the hour mark member 22 and the decorative member 3 are overlapped in a plan view. Therefore, the rigidity of the display apparatus 10 as a whole can be enhanced. Further, the decorative member 3 can be pressed at a position close to the center of the display area IA by using the hour members 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device and a timepiece. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, some devices such as wristwatches have been designed to prevent damage to the dial, internal module (movement), etc., from impacts such as being dropped. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a display panel in which the window frame member does not fall off the display panel even if the display panel itself is elastically deformed by the load of an impact, and the window frame member can be firmly fixed to the display panel without applying a large mechanical load to the display panel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-249492 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When devices such as wristwatches receive external impact, they are prone to bending deformation, particularly in the center in the in-plane direction. For example, in an analog watch with hands, the stalk supporting the hands protrudes in the center in the in-plane direction, and if bending deformation occurs in the center, the stalk or the hands supported by the stalk may rise up and collide with a crystal member made of glass or the like, potentially damaging each part. However, the configuration described in Patent Document 1 does not address such bending deformation of devices.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and provides a display device and a timepiece that can prevent damage to the components that make up the device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, the display device of the present invention comprises hour-character elements arranged at the outer periphery of the display area so as to extend from the outer periphery toward the center of the display area, and decorative elements arranged within the display area, and at least a portion of the hour-character elements is arranged so that the hour-character elements and the decorative elements overlap in a planar view. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, damage to the components constituting the device can be prevented. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a timepiece equipped with a display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the timepiece shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a main part of the decorative member according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] 2 is a plan view of the essential parts of the display device shown in FIG. 1 with the hands, the partition member, and the hour ring removed. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a plan view of the essential parts of the display device shown in FIG. 1 with the pointers and the parting member removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An embodiment of a display device and a timepiece according to the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Note that the embodiment described below is subject to various limitations that are technically preferable for carrying out the present invention, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment and illustrated examples.

[0010] In the embodiment, the display device 10 is a display unit provided in a device such as a timepiece 100 (e.g., a wristwatch). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the timepiece 100 includes a device case 7, and the display device 10 is housed within the device case 7. The device case 7 is formed from a metal material such as stainless steel (SUS), titanium, gold, or aluminum. While the device case 7 is preferably relatively strong, the material constituting the device case 7 is not limited to those exemplified herein. The device case 7 may be formed from, for example, various synthetic resins. As shown in FIG. 2, the device case 7 in the embodiment is formed in the shape of a hollow short column with openings on the top and bottom (top and bottom in the height direction H in FIG. 2). The opening on the front side of the device case 7 (the viewable side of the timepiece, the upper side in FIG. 2) is closed by a windshield member 71. The windshield member 71 is a transparent member (cover member) formed from, for example, glass or a transparent resin material. A bezel 73 is attached to the front side (the viewable side of the timepiece) of the device case 7 so as to surround the outer periphery. Meanwhile, the opening on the back side of the device case 7 (the non-viewing side of the timepiece, the upper side in FIG. 2) is closed by a back cover member 72. The back cover member may be formed integrally with the device case 7.

[0011] The hollow portion inside the device case 7 forms a storage space for storing various components. A module 70 is disposed in the hollow portion inside the device case 7. The module 70 includes, for example, circuit boards and various electronic components (not shown), and is a functional unit that operates the watch 100. The device case 7 is provided with various operation units 74, which allow the user to perform various input operations, on the outer portion in FIG. 2 or elsewhere. The operation unit 74 is, for example, a push button or a crown, and has an operating shaft that is inserted into the module 70. The specific configuration of the module 70 is not particularly limited. The shape and configuration of the device case 7 are not particularly limited as long as it has an internal storage space. In FIG. 1, the device case 7 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the operation unit 74 and other elements are not shown. In the illustrated example, the device case 7 and the watch 100 equipped with it are shown as being substantially circular in plan view, but the shapes of the device case 7 and the watch 100 are not limited to circular and may be, for example, elliptical or rectangular.

[0012] The display device 10 is disposed within the device case 7 and superimposed on the upper surface of the module 70 (the surface side of the watch, the viewing side), and constitutes the face (front face portion) of the timepiece 100. As shown in FIG. 4 and other figures, the display device 10 includes, for example, a base member 6, a date wheel 5, a dial 4, a decorative member 3, an hour ring 2, and a parting member 1. The display device 10 is superimposed in the following order from the bottom side (the side in contact with the module 70) shown in FIG. 4: the base member 6, the date wheel 5, the dial 4, the decorative member 3, the hour ring 2, and the parting member 1. In this embodiment, the base member 6 is a substantially disc-shaped member that serves as the foundation of the display device 10, and is made of resin or the like. Note that the material from which the base member 6 is formed is not particularly limited. A pointer shaft 61 that protrudes upward from the module 70 side (upward in FIG. 1) is inserted into approximately the center of the base member 6. At least one hand 8 is supported on the free end side of the hand shaft 61 (the upper end side in the height direction H in Figure 2 etc.). In the illustrated example, three hands 8 are supported on the hand shaft 61. The three hands 8 are, for example, an hour hand, a minute hand, and a second hand. However, the hands 8 are not limited to this.

[0013] The date wheel 5 also includes a substantially annular first frame 51 and a second frame 52 that has the same axial center as the first frame 51 and is positioned inside the first frame 51. A toothed portion 521 that meshes with a gear of a train wheel mechanism (not shown) is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second frame 52. A character portion 53 is provided between the first frame 51 and the second frame 52. The character portion 53 is a portion on which the numbers "1" to "31" that indicate the dates of one month are displayed. The date wheel 5 is formed, for example, from a metal material. Note that the configuration and material from which the date wheel 5 is formed are not limited to this.

[0014] The dial 4 is formed from a material such as resin and is placed above the date wheel 5. The material for forming the dial 4 is not limited to resin and may be various metals. A pivot hole 41 is formed in the approximate center of the dial 4, through which the pivot 61 passes. The dial 4 is a plate-shaped portion with a diameter sufficient to overlap the outer edge of the base member 6. The dial 4 of this embodiment has cutouts 42 cut out from the dial 4 except for the 12 o'clock, 6 o'clock, 3 o'clock, and 9 o'clock sides of the timepiece. The date wheel 5 (the letter portion 53 of the date wheel 5) located below the dial 4 is exposed where the cutouts 42 are formed. Furthermore, a date cutout 43 is formed at the outer edge of the dial 4 on the 6 o'clock side, at a position corresponding to the date window frame 23 (described below). This allows the letter portion 53 of the date wheel 5, which displays the numbers corresponding to the date, to be exposed to the viewing side, as shown in FIG. 1 . It is not essential that the date window frame 23 be positioned on the 6 o'clock side of the timepiece. If the date window frame 23 is to be provided at a different position (for example, the 3 o'clock position or the 5 o'clock position), the date cutout portion 43 is formed in accordance with that position.

[0015] The decorative member 3 is disposed within the display area IA (see FIG. 1) on the dial 4 and decorates the face of the timepiece 100. The decorative member 3 is formed from a metal material such as stainless steel (SUS), titanium, gold, or aluminum. Note that the material from which the decorative member 3 is formed is not limited to these. For example, various resins or ceramics may also be used. In this embodiment, the decorative member 3 is formed by combining multiple components. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5, the decorative member 3 includes a first decorative member 31 extending in a first in-plane direction of the display area IA and a second decorative member 32 extending in a second in-plane direction of the display area IA, which is a direction intersecting the first in-plane direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the first in-plane direction is the 12-6 o'clock direction on the timepiece (the up-down direction in FIG. 1). The second in-plane direction may be any direction intersecting the 12-6 o'clock axis, and is not particularly limited. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the second in-plane direction is the 3-9 o'clock direction, which is perpendicular to the 12-6 o'clock axis. The first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 abut against each other. Near the center of the first decorative member 31, a shaft hole 311 is formed through which the pointer shaft 61 is inserted.

[0016] In the illustrated example, the first decorative member 31 extends over almost the entire display area IA in the 12 o'clock-6 o'clock direction, and both ends of the first decorative member 31 located on the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock sides are formed in a roughly arc shape that follows the inner circumference of the base member 6 of the embodiment. Also, in the embodiment, the second decorative member 32 includes a second decorative member 32a that is perpendicular to the first decorative member 31 on the 12 o'clock side of the first decorative member 31, and a second decorative member 32b that is perpendicular to the first decorative member 31 on the 6 o'clock side of the first decorative member 31. Note that hereinafter, when simply referring to the "second decorative member 32," this includes both the second decorative member 32a and the second decorative member 32b.

[0017] Recesses 316a and 316b are formed on the top surface of the first decorative member 31 at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock sides in the longitudinal direction, respectively, at positions corresponding to the second decorative member 32, across the width direction (3 o'clock-9 o'clock direction) of the first decorative member 31. The recesses 316a and 316b are grooves with widths corresponding to the width of the second decorative member 32. As shown in FIG. 5, the second decorative member 32a is fitted into the recess 316a, and the second decorative member 32b is fitted into the recess 316b. In this embodiment, the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 are fitted together and arranged in the display area IA in a substantially integrated fitted state. Note that by increasing the depth of the recesses 316a and 316b in the height direction H, the second decorative member 32 sinks deeply when fitted, thereby reducing the height (thickness) of the decorative member 3 as a whole. Furthermore, recesses (grooves) that fit into the recesses 316a, 316b may also be formed on the underside of the second decorative member 32. In this case, by fitting the recesses 316a, 316b on the first decorative member 31 with the recesses on the second decorative member 32, it is possible to absorb the height (thickness) of the second decorative member 32, and when the second decorative member 32 is fitted into the recesses 316a, 316b of the first decorative member 31, the surface side of the decorative member 3 can be made flush.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 5, the first decorative member 31 has a step 312 formed in a position corresponding to the first hour member 22a located at the 12 o'clock position of the hour ring 2 (described later). The first hour member 22a of the hour ring 2 is superimposed on the 12 o'clock side of the first decorative member 31 from above. The step 312 is formed in the area where the first hour member 22a is superimposed, and is thinner in the height direction H than other parts. A notch 313 is formed in the approximate center of the step 312, penetrating through in the thickness direction. The first decorative member 31 also has a notch 314 formed in a position corresponding to the date window frame 23 located at the 6 o'clock position of the hour ring 2, corresponding to the date window frame 23. A step 315 is formed around the notch 314, which is thinner in the height direction H than other parts. The hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 are overlapped at the stepped portions 312 and 315 .

[0019] As shown in FIG. 5 , a step 321 is formed on the second decorative member 32a at a position corresponding to where the hour-character member 22b of the hour ring 2 will overlap when assembled. Similarly, a step 321 is formed on the second decorative member 32b at a position corresponding to where the hour-character member 22b of the hour ring 2 will overlap when assembled. Like the step portions 312 and 315 on the first decorative member 31, the step 321 is thinner in the height direction H than other portions. As will be described later, some of the hour-character members 22 are positioned so that they overlap the decorative member 3 from above. By providing the step 321 on the decorative member 3 at the position where the hour-character member 22 will be positioned, when the hour-character member 22 is positioned from above the decorative member 3 and the hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 overlap in the height direction, the height of the overlapping area is lower than the sum of the heights of the hour-character members and the decorative member, thereby reducing the dimension of the timepiece 100 in the height direction H. Furthermore, by arranging the hour-shaped members 22 within the stepped portion 321, the decorative member 32 is less likely to slip or come off and can be reliably held in place by the hour-shaped members 22. As shown in Fig. 1 etc., the hour-shaped members 22 are arranged so that they bite into one side of the decorative member 32 from an oblique direction. This effectively prevents slippage, particularly in the height direction H and in the 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock directions of the watch.

[0020] The hour ring 2 includes hour-character elements 22 that serve as indicators for displaying the time. As shown in FIG. 1 , multiple hour-character elements 22 are provided at predetermined intervals around the display area IA. The multiple hour-character elements 22 are connected by being engaged with the annular element 21 on the outer periphery of the display area IA, and extend from the outer periphery toward the center of the display area IA (i.e., the annular center of the hour ring 2). In this embodiment, the hour-character elements 22 include a first hour-character element 22a located on the 12 o'clock side and second hour-character elements 22b located between 1 and 5 o'clock and between 7 and 11 o'clock. Since the 12 o'clock position is the reference point in a timepiece, the first hour-character element 22a located at the 12 o'clock position is larger and more conspicuous than the other hour-character elements 22b. In this embodiment, the date is displayed at the 6 o'clock position of the timepiece, and a date window frame 23 is provided on the 6 o'clock side of the hour ring 2 instead of the hour-character element 22. In the assembled state, one of the character portions 53 (character portion 53 corresponding to the date) of the date wheel 5 is exposed from the date window frame 23 to indicate the date.

[0021] The hour-shaped members 22 are arranged so that at least a portion of them overlaps the decorative member 3 in a planar view. Here, "overlapping the decorative member 3 in a planar view" includes cases where the hour-shaped members 22 and the decorative member 3 are arranged with a gap between them. Even if there is a gap between them, the decorative member 3 will hit the hour-shaped member 22 upon impact and will not be able to rise any further. This allows the decorative member 3 to be held down. In this embodiment, of the multiple hour-shaped members 22, the hour-shaped members 22 arranged in a position overlapping the decorative member 3 from above (at least a portion, such as a portion near the center of the hour-shaped member 22) are arranged so that the hour-shaped members 22 and the decorative member 3 form an overlapping area in the height direction H. Here, the "overlapping area" also includes a two-dimensional area (plane) where the overlapping area is only in a planar view. In the illustrated example, the first hour-shaped member 22a located at the 12 o'clock position overlaps the 12 o'clock side end of the first decorative member 31 from above. In addition, at least the ends of the second hour-shaped member 22b located at the 1 o'clock position and the second hour-shaped member 22b located at the 11 o'clock position, which are closest to the annular center, overlap the second decorative member 32 from above. Furthermore, at least the ends of the second hour-shaped member 22b located at the 5 o'clock position and the second hour-shaped member 22b located at the 7 o'clock position, which are closest to the annular center, overlap the second decorative member 32 from above. In this way, by overlapping the hour-shaped members 22 from above the decorative member 3, the decorative member 3 is prevented from floating upward in the height direction H. As mentioned above, the upper surface of the decorative member 3 corresponding to the overlapping area where the hour-shaped member 22 and the decorative member 3 overlap has stepped portions 312, 315, and 321 that are thinner in the height direction than other portions. The hour-shaped member 22 and the decorative member 3 overlap at the stepped portions 312, 315, and 321. This allows the thickness of the overlapping area (height in the height direction H) to be kept low. Furthermore, the hour-shaped member 22 fits into the stepped portions 312, 315, and 321 of the decorative member 3 to hold down the decorative member 3, allowing the hour-shaped member 22 and the decorative member 3 to overlap (bend from the side) even in a side view (a state in which they are sandwiched together from the side). This also prevents the hour-shaped member 22 from shifting in the in-plane direction, such as in the 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock direction.

[0022] As described above, the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 in this embodiment are fitted together and arranged in the display area IA in a generally integrated, fitted state. At least a portion of the hour-character member 22 is arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the decorative member 3 that is arranged above the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 that are fitted together in the height direction H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the second decorative member 32 is arranged above the first decorative member 31. The hour-character members 22b arranged at the 1, 11, 5, and 7 o'clock positions are fitted from above into the stepped portions 321 formed on the second decorative member 32 arranged above. This makes it possible to hold down the second decorative member 32 while also holding down the first decorative member 31 arranged below.

[0023] The parting member 1 is an annular member positioned from above the hour ring 2, and comprises an outer circumferential portion 11 that covers the annular member 21 of the hour ring 2, and a canopy portion 12 that protrudes inward from the outer circumferential portion 11. The canopy portion 12 has slits 13 formed in it that correspond to the hour members 22a, 22b and the date window frame 23 of the hour ring 2, and the hour members 22a, 22b and the date window frame 23 are exposed from each slit 13. The outer circumferential portion 11 of the parting member 1 also presses the dial 4 and the outer circumferential edge of the decorative member 3 placed thereon (in this embodiment, the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock edges of the first decorative member 31). This results in a state in which the date wheel 5, dial 4, decorative member 3, hour ring 2, and parting member 1 are superimposed in this order on the base member 6 (as shown in Figure 1).

[0024] Next, the operation of the display device 10 and timepiece 100 according to this embodiment will be explained. When assembling the display device 10 of this embodiment, the date wheel 5 is placed on the base member 6, and the dial 4 is placed on top of that. At this time, one of the numbers on the character section 53 of the date wheel 5 corresponds to the date cutout section 43 formed on the dial 4. Next, the decorative member 3 is placed on top of the dial 4. The decorative member 3 is previously formed by fitting the second decorative members 32a and 32b into the first decorative member 31, creating an integrated state. Once the decorative member 3 is in place, the hour ring 2 with the hour-character members 22 is placed on top of it.

[0025] At this time, the first hour-character element 22a is placed in the stepped portion 313 formed on the 12 o'clock side of the first decorative element 31, and the date window frame 23 is placed in the stepped portion 315 formed on the 6 o'clock side of the first decorative element 31. Furthermore, the second hour-character elements 22b on the 1 o'clock and 11 o'clock sides are placed in the stepped portions 321 formed on the second decorative element 32a, and the second hour-character elements 22b on the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock sides are placed in the stepped portions 321 formed on the second decorative element 32b. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the first hour-character element 22a presses down the area Ar1 on the 12 o'clock side of the first decorative element 31. Furthermore, the date window frame 23 presses down the area Ar2 on the 6 o'clock side of the first decorative element 31. Furthermore, the second hour-character element 22b presses down the area Ar3 of the second decorative element 32a. Furthermore, the parting element 1 is placed above the hour-character ring 2. Since the outer peripheral portion 11 of the parting member 1 is disposed on the outermost periphery of the display device 10, the area Ar4 is pressed by the parting member 1 as shown in FIG.

[0026] When assembling the timepiece 100, the module 70 is housed inside the device case 7, and operating elements 74 such as a crown and push buttons are attached to the exterior of the device case 7. The assembled display device 10 is then placed on the viewing side of the module 70. At this time, the hand pivot 61 protruding from the module 70 side is inserted into the center of the display device 10. The hand pivot 61 protrudes from the base member 6 and is inserted into the pivot hole 41 of the dial 4 and the pivot hole 311 of the first decorative member 31. The hands 8 are then attached to the hand pivot 61 protruding from the module 70 side to the viewing side of the timepiece 100, and the opening on the viewing side is closed with the crystal member 71. This completes the timepiece 100.

[0027] As described above, in the display device 10 according to the embodiment, the decorative member 3 is held down from above by the hour-character member 22 and the date window frame 23 in areas Ar1 to Ar3 (the shaded areas in FIG. 6). Furthermore, area Ar4 (the shaded area in FIG. 7) is held down from above by the parting member 1. By placing the decorative member 3 made of a metal material or the like on the dial 4, rigidity is enhanced, making it less likely for the dial 4 to bend or deform even when the timepiece 100 receives an external impact. Furthermore, by placing such a display device 10 on the top surface of the module 70 inside the device case 7, it is possible to prevent the entire module 70 from lifting or being bent or deformed. Therefore, even if the gap α from the top of the pivot 61 to the underside of the crystal member 71 is set small, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to prevent the pivot 61 or the hands 8 attached thereto from colliding with the crystal member 71 and being damaged, or the dial 4 or the decorative member 3 placed thereon from colliding with the hands 8 or the crystal member 71 and being damaged, or the module 70 from being significantly bent or deformed.

[0028] As described above, the timepiece 100 of this embodiment includes hour-character elements 22 that extend from the outer periphery of the display area IA toward the center of the display area IA, and decorative elements 3 that are arranged within the display area. At least a portion of the hour-character elements 22 are arranged so that they overlap (are superimposed) with the decorative elements 3 in a plan view. Arranging the decorative elements 3, made of a metal material or the like, on the dial 4 increases the rigidity of the display device 10 as a whole. Furthermore, the hour-character elements 22 can be used to hold the decorative elements 3 in place near the center of the display area IA. In this embodiment, the hour-character elements 22 are arranged so that they overlap with the decorative elements 3 even in a side view. That is, the hour-character elements 22 are arranged so that they dig into the decorative elements 3, and therefore overlap when viewed from the side. This prevents the decorative elements 3 from shifting in an in-plane direction, such as from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the watch. Furthermore, the hour-character elements 22 are arranged so that they hold the decorative elements 3 from above in the height direction H. This reliably prevents the decorative member 3 from floating upward.

[0029] The central portion of the timepiece 100 is most susceptible to bending (near the center of the display area IA), and the greater the distance between this bending-prone portion and the clamping portion, the greater the amount of bending. Therefore, rather than clamping the decorative member 3 only with the underside of the parting strip 1 near the periphery, clamping it as close to the center as possible can enhance the effect of suppressing bending. In this regard, because the hour-character members 22 are arranged to extend toward the center of the display area IA, clamping the decorative member 3 using the hour-character members 22 allows clamping near the center of the display area IA, making bending deformation of the module 70 less likely to occur. Furthermore, this effectively prevents the center 61 and the hands 8 attached thereto from colliding with the crystal member 71 and being damaged, and prevents the dial 4 and the decorative members 3 arranged thereon from colliding with the hands 8, the crystal member 71, etc. Furthermore, by suppressing bending deformation of the module 70 and other components and lifting of the components arranged in the display area IA, the gap α (see FIG. 3 ) between the top of the center 61 and the underside of the crystal member 71 can be set small. This allows the size in the height direction H (thickness direction) of the display device 10 or the watch 100 equipped with the display device 10 to be reduced, thereby enabling the display device 10 and the watch 100 to be made thinner. Also, by using the hour-character members 22 to hold the decorative member 3, the hour-character members 22 can be used effectively and proactively. Furthermore, even when the decorative member 3 is constructed by fitting multiple parts together as in the embodiment, the decorative member 3 will not come apart or come off when subjected to impact. For this reason, a decorative member 3 made up of multiple parts can be attached to the display device 10 that forms the face of the watch 100, improving the design of the display device 10 and the watch 100 equipped with it.

[0030] From the standpoint of design and light reception, there is a desire to expose the date wheel 5 and the solar panel (not shown) located directly below the date wheel 5 as much as possible. However, if the width of the first decorative member 31 is too large, the date wheel 5 and the solar panel will be hidden, which is inconvenient. On the other hand, from the standpoint of impact resistance, there is a desire to have the hour-character members 22 extend into the center of the display area IA and be used to hold the decorative member 3 in place. That is, while it is desirable to narrow the width of the first decorative member 31 somewhat, there are also limitations on the shape of the hour-character members 22, such as not making them excessively large so as not to reduce the visibility of the time. For this reason, it is preferable to provide separate areas of the decorative member 3 that can be held in place by the hour-character members 22 in areas that the hour-character members 22 cannot directly reach. Therefore, in this embodiment, the width of the first decorative member 31 is narrowed as much as possible, and a second decorative member 32 extending in the 3 o'clock-9 o'clock direction is provided so as to overlap the first decorative member 31, and the second decorative member 32 is held in place by the hour-character members 22. As a result, simply pressing down the second decorative member 32 also presses down the first decorative member 31, and a deflection suppression effect can be expected. Furthermore, pressing down the first decorative member 31 with the hour-character member 22 via the second decorative member 32 allows for more distributed pressing in the center and circumferential direction of the display area IA, rather than pressing down the first decorative member 31 only with the underside of the parting member 1. This allows for a greater deflection suppression effect.

[0031] In the embodiment, step portions 312, 315, and 321, which are thinner in the height direction H than other portions, are formed on the upper surface of the decorative member 3 corresponding to the overlapping area where the hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 overlap. The hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 overlap at the step portions 312, 315, and 321. This allows the height direction H to be lower than when the hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 are simply overlapped, thereby enabling the display device 10 and the watch 100 to be made thinner. Furthermore, overlapping the hour-character member 22 and the decorative member 3 at the step portions 312, 315, and 321 reduces in-plane misalignment and securely holds the decorative member 3 in place. In particular, the hour-character member 22 protrudes obliquely from its outer periphery toward its center, and as shown in FIG. 1 and elsewhere, it diagonally engages with the step portion 321. This effectively prevents the decorative member 3 from shifting, as if a wedge were being driven in. By fitting together the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 using the stepped portions 312, 315, 321 in this way, it is not necessary to bond the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 together with an adhesive or the like, and furthermore positioning can be easily performed.

[0032] A plurality of hour-character members 22 are provided at predetermined intervals to surround the display area IA, and the plurality of hour-character members 22 are connected on the outer periphery of the display area IA by annular members 21. This allows the force holding down the decorative member 3 to be stronger than when the hour-character members 22 are provided individually.

[0033] The decorative member 3 includes a first decorative member 31 extending in a first in-plane direction (12 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA and a second decorative member 32 extending in a second in-plane direction (3 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA that intersects the first in-plane direction, and the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 abut against each other. The first in-plane direction (12 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA in which the first decorative member 31 extends may be perpendicular to the second in-plane direction (3 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA in which the second decorative member 32 extends. By assembling the decorative member 3 by combining multiple components arranged in intersecting directions, a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and design can be achieved than when the decorative member 3 is made into a single component.

[0034] The decorative member 3 includes a first decorative member 31 extending in a first in-plane direction (12 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA and a second decorative member 32 extending in a second in-plane direction (3 o'clock-6 o'clock direction) of the display area IA, which intersects with the first in-plane direction. A recess is formed in either the first decorative member 31 or the second decorative member 32, and the other of the first decorative member and the second decorative member is fitted into the recess, resulting in a substantially integrated, fitted state. This makes it difficult for the components to come apart, even when the decorative member 3 is composed of multiple components. Furthermore, by fitting the components into the recesses to align them, the height dimension H can be reduced compared to simply stacking them, allowing for a smaller, thinner product.

[0035] At least a portion of the hour-character member 22 overlaps with at least a portion of the decorative member 3 that is positioned above the first decorative member 31 and the second decorative member 32 in the height direction H, and is positioned to form an overlapping area. In this way, by pressing down the upper member of the overlapping members, it is expected that the effect of preventing the lower member from shifting position can also be expected.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and that various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0037] For example, in this embodiment, in the overlapping area where the hour-shaped member 22 and the decorative member 3 are overlapped, the step portions 312, 315, 321 are provided on the upper surface of the decorative member 3, but step portions that are thinner in the height direction than other parts may also be provided on the lower surface of the hour-shaped member 22. In this case, too, it is possible to prevent the dimension in the height direction H from becoming too large in the overlapping area.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the decorative member 3 is illustrated as being composed of a first decorative member 31 and a second decorative member 32, but it is not essential that the decorative member 3 be composed of multiple members. For example, the decorative member 3 may be a single member. The decorative member 3 may also be divided into smaller pieces or combined in a complex manner. For example, the first decorative member 31 may be further divided into two or three pieces. In this case, too, it is preferable to adopt a structure in which recesses or the like are formed and fitted together as appropriate, so that each member can be securely held in place even if there are only a few positions to be held down by the hour-character members 22, etc.

[0039] In addition, in this embodiment, the second decorative member 32 of the decorative member 3 is arranged approximately perpendicular to the first decorative member 31, but the second decorative member 32 is preferably arranged intersecting the first decorative member 31, but it does not have to be perpendicular. The second decorative member 32 may also be arranged diagonally to the first decorative member 31. Furthermore, the second decorative members 32 do not have to be parallel to each other. For example, the second decorative member 32a may be approximately perpendicular to the first decorative member 31, and the second decorative member 32a may intersect the first decorative member 31 at an angle.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first decorative member 31 of the decorative member 3 is provided over almost the entire area from the 12 o'clock side to the 6 o'clock side of the base member 6, with its end portion held down by the parting member 1, but the first decorative member 31 is not limited to the type shown in the embodiment. For example, like the second decorative member 32, the first decorative member 31 may also be a short member that does not reach the inner peripheral surface of the base member 6. In this case, since the end portion cannot be held down by the parting member 1, the first decorative member 31 is also held down near the center of the display area IA by the hour-character member 22 or the like.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example has been given in which the hour-shaped member 22 is engaged with and connected to the annular member 21, but it is not essential that the multiple hour-shaped members 22 are connected to each other, and they may be provided individually.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 10 is applied to a watch 100, but the devices to which the display device 10 can be applied are not limited to this. For example, the display device 10 as shown in this embodiment may be widely applied to devices that house components inside the device case 7 that are susceptible to deformation or damage due to impact.

[0043] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 3 Decorative parts, 10 Display devices, 22 Hour character parts, IA Display area

Claims

1. an hour-character member provided at the outer periphery of the display area so as to protrude from the outer periphery toward the center of the display area; a decorative member disposed within the display area; Equipped with At least a portion of the hour-shaped member is arranged so that the hour-shaped member and the decorative member overlap each other in a plan view. A display device characterized by:

2. The hour-shaped member is arranged so as to overlap the decorative member in a side view.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

3. A step portion having a thickness in the height direction thinner than other portions is formed on at least one of the lower surface side of the hour-shaped member or the upper surface side of the decorative member corresponding to the position where the hour-shaped member and the decorative member overlap in a plan view, The hour-character member and the decorative member are overlapped at the step portion.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

4. The hour-character members are provided at predetermined intervals so as to surround the display area, and the hour-character members are connected by an annular member on the outer periphery side of the display area.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

5. the decorative member includes a first decorative member extending in a first in-plane direction of the display area, and a second decorative member extending in a second in-plane direction of the display area that is a direction intersecting the first in-plane direction; The first decorative member and the second decorative member abut each other.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

6. the decorative member includes a first decorative member extending in a first in-plane direction of the display area, and a second decorative member extending in a second in-plane direction of the display area that is a direction perpendicular to the first in-plane direction; The first decorative member and the second decorative member abut each other.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

7. the decorative member includes a first decorative member extending in a first in-plane direction of the display area and a second decorative member extending in a second in-plane direction of the display area; A recess is formed in either the first decorative member or the second decorative member, and the other of the first decorative member and the second decorative member is fitted into the recess, thereby forming a fitted state in which the first decorative member and the second decorative member are substantially integrated.

2. The display device according to claim 1.

8. At least a portion of the hour-character member is arranged to overlap, in a plan view, with a portion of the decorative member that is arranged above the first decorative member and the second decorative member that are in the fitted state in the height direction.

8. The display device according to claim 7.

9. A display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; Modules and A watch characterized by comprising:

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