Watch hanger

Abstract

The objective is to provide a watch hanger that can be selectively used as a tabletop or wall-mounted stand, allows for easy hanging regardless of the type of watch strap, and ensures good visibility of the dial while the watch is held. [Solution] A horizontal bar 2 for hanging the strap of a wristwatch has at least one end open, and its back side is connected to the vertical surface 4 of the main body by a support part 3. A surface 5 for placing a wristwatch is provided below the horizontal bar 2 and connected to the vertical surface 4 of the main body, and the surface 5 described above has its lower end protruding forward and has a contact part 6 on its bottom surface.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hanger for a wristwatch.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when displaying or storing a wristwatch, a hanger for hanging it is generally one that combines a portion for hanging an annular belt and a portion for placing a case, i.e., a dial, as shown in Patent Document 1. Or there is also one that simply hooks an annular belt on a horizontally long bar-shaped hook.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, for a hanger that combines a portion for hanging an annular belt and a portion for placing a case, in the case of a wristwatch of a type where the belt separates at the upper and lower parts of the case, after removing the wristwatch from the wrist, the belt cannot be stably held unless the belt is once arranged in a ring shape with a buckle. Also, even in the case of a belt that can be easily arranged in a ring shape like a triple-fold buckle, due to the wide width of the portion through which the belt passes, caution is required to prevent it from getting caught when passing through.

[0005] For hangers that simply use a horizontal bar-shaped hook to hang a ring-shaped belt, the width of the belt threading section can be narrowed, eliminating the need for careful handling to prevent snagging. However, similar to hangers that combine the belt-hanging section and the case-holding section, for watches where the belt separates into upper and lower parts of the case, the watch cannot be held stably unless the belt is first re-formed into a ring using the buckle after removing the watch from the wrist. While the watch can be held without re-forming the belt if the hook is placed close to the wall, the sebum on the belt may stain the wall. Also, the dial will be almost vertical or facing downwards, making the dial difficult to read, especially when used on a tabletop. Furthermore, all types are designed for either tabletop or wall mounting and are not selectively usable. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve these problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a watch hanger in which, at least one side of the tip is open, a horizontal bar for hanging the watch strap is connected to the vertical surface of the main body by a support on its back side, a surface for placing the watch case is provided below the horizontal bar and connected to the vertical surface of the main body, the aforementioned surface has a downward projection and a bottom surface that can touch the ground.

[0007] Furthermore, it features a configuration that allows for selective use as a tabletop or wall-mounted unit, as the mounting plate is fixed to the wall and the main unit is fitted to cover the mounting plate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The watch hanger, according to an embodiment of the present invention, can stably hold a watch even if the strap is of a type where the strap is separated at the top and bottom of the case, without having to arrange the strap into a loop with the buckle. Furthermore, because the horizontal bar for hanging the strap can be made thinner, the strap can be easily inserted through the horizontal bar even when it is arranged into a loop.

[0009] Furthermore, because the mounting surface for the watch case is connected to the vertical surface of the main body and is positioned below the horizontal bar with the lower side protruding forward, the watch is held in a three-dimensional manner, and the dial is more likely to face upwards than vertically, resulting in good visibility of the dial when held. Since the vertical surface of the main body is on the back side of the horizontal bar, even when installed on a wall, the wall will not be stained by sebum from the strap.

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention, a watch hanger, can be used for both wall mounting and tabletop placement. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the watch hanger body according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Example of use of the watch hanger in the first embodiment [Figure 3] Rear perspective view of the watch hanger body according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] Rear perspective view of the watch hanger of the first embodiment (with the mounting plate fitted). [Figure 5] Perspective view of the mounting plate of the first embodiment [Figure 6] Perspective view of the watch hanger body of the second embodiment [Figure 7] Example of use of the watch hanger in the second embodiment [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the watch hanger body 1, which is the first embodiment of the present invention. The watch hanger body 1, which is the first embodiment of the present invention, is intended to be integrally molded by injection molding of synthetic resin. Figure 2 shows an example of use in which a watch 12 is hung on the watch hanger, which is the first embodiment of the present invention. At the top of the hanger body 1 is a horizontal bar 2 that serves as a hook for hanging the watch 12. The side where this horizontal bar 2 appears long and wide is considered the front side. The horizontal bar 2 is on the front side of the hanger body 1, and the part of the hanger body 1 on the back side of the horizontal bar 2 is a vertical surface 4, making it easy to hang the watch on the horizontal bar 2 while holding the case 13 of the watch 12 and letting the strap 15 hang down.

[0014] In this example, the left side of the horizontal bar 2 is connected to the vertical surface 4 by the support part 3, while the right side is open. Therefore, the wristwatch 12 is inserted by passing the belt 15 between the vertical surface 4 and the horizontal bar 2 from the right side of the hanger body 1. The support of the horizontal bar 2 may be on the right side depending on preference, or the center of the long horizontal bar 2 may be supported so that the wristwatch 12 can be hung on both the left and right sides of the support part 3. In any case, when the wristwatch 12 is held, the belt 15 is in contact with the vertical surface 4 and the mounting surface 5 described later, and when the hanger is installed on a wall, the belt 15 is not held in contact with the wall, so the possibility of the wall being stained by sebum on the belt 15 is reduced.

[0015] The horizontal bar 2 has a flat cross-section, taking into consideration its moldability in injection molding and its strength during use. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional dimensions of the horizontal bar 2 are thin, with a height of 8 mm and a thickness of 4 mm, making it less likely to snag when inserting the watch 12. The tip is bent forward to avoid the hanger body 1, so that there is more space between the vertical surface 4 on the back side when inserting the watch 12. The tip is also bent upward, which helps to stabilize the watch 12 after insertion. The width of the hanger body 1 is longer than the horizontal bar 2, and when viewed from the front, the outer circumference of the hanger body 1 protrudes beyond the tip of the horizontal bar 2, so the belt 15 is less likely to snag on the outer circumference of the hanger body 1 when inserting the watch 12. Therefore, after removing the watch 12 from the wrist, the watch 12 can be easily hung on the hanger body 1 without stress. Furthermore, even when the watch hangers of this embodiment of the present invention are installed side by side, each can be used to hang a watch 12.

[0016] The front of the hanger body 1 is sloped downwards from the upper vertical surface 4, with the lower part protruding forward. This sloped portion is the mounting surface 5 for the watch case 13 of the wristwatch 12. In reality, the case 13 is not directly mounted; the belt 15 contacts the mounting surface 5 and is pushed forward as it goes down, causing the case 13, connected to the belt 15, to be held slightly upward at the front of the mounting surface 5. The wristwatch hanger in this embodiment is intended for use on a table or hanging on a wall, but in either case, unless it is installed above eye level, the slightly upward-facing position of the case 13 improves the visibility of the dial 14. Furthermore, for a wristwatch 12 that can be charged by light shining on the dial 14, it is possible to hold it in a state that allows for more efficient charging.

[0017] The vertical surface 4 and the placement surface 5 of the hanger body 1 may be separate parts or may be formed on a single part with independent shapes, but by connecting them integrally as in the first embodiment, it is difficult to catch when inserting the wristwatch 12, and it can be placed smoothly. Also, when the hanger body 1 is manufactured by injection molding, the mold structure is simplified, and a product with few design components can be manufactured at a low cost. Also, the placement surface 5 does not necessarily have to be an inclined surface, and if the belt 15 touches and the case 13 faces upward vertically, it can be determined according to the design purpose, such as a stepped shape.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface of the hanger body 1 of the wristwatch according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back surface in a state where the mounting plate 9 is fitted to the hanger of the wristwatch according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a state of the mounting plate 9 viewed obliquely from the front. The hanger of the wristwatch according to the embodiment of the present invention has a structure that can be used so that the fixing structure to the wall is not visible by fitting the hanger body 1 so as to cover the mounting plate 9 after fixing the mounting plate 9 to the wall. Also, since it is not a structure in which the hanger body 1 is hung on an existing hook, it can be installed to fit exactly along the wall and there is no rattling.

[0019] To fix the mounting plate 9 to the wall, for example, there is a method of using double-sided tape. Attach double-sided tape to the back surface of the mounting plate 9 visible in FIG. 4 and attach the opposite surface of the double-sided tape to the wall. When using double-sided tape with a tab portion without an adhesive, if the tab protrudes under the mounting plate 9, the tab will also become invisible when the hanger body 1 covers the mounting plate 9. If the hanger body 1 is removed and the tab is pulled, the mounting plate 9 can be peeled off the wall. Such a usage is also possible by connecting the vertical surface 4 and the placement surface 5 of the hanger body 1 integrally.

[0020] When the wall is made of gypsum board, as another method of fixing the mounting plate 9 to the wall, fixing pins can be used. Insert the pin into the pin hole 11 shown in Fig. 5 and at the same time insert it into the wall for fixing. The periphery of the pin hole 11 is recessed so that when the hanger body 1 covers the mounting plate 9, the hanger body 1 and the head of the pin do not interfere with each other. When there are irregularities on the wallpaper, the adhesive force of the double-sided tape decreases, so this method is effective when the wall is made of gypsum board. When using screws for fixing, it is only necessary to increase the thickness of the vertical surface 4 of the hanger body 1 to ensure a gap with the mounting plate 9. In the hanger for a wristwatch which is an embodiment of the present invention, in this way, nothing that may adversely affect the performance of the wristwatch such as a magnet is used, and a reliable fixing method can be selected according to the wall specifications for installation.

[0021] On the back surface of the hanger body 1, there is provided a mounting plate fitting claw 7, and on the mounting plate 9, there is provided a claw storage portion 10 at a portion facing it. Their respective shapes are designed to fit by covering the mounting plate 9 with the hanger body 1 and sliding it downward. Since the slide during installation is in the vertical direction, the hanger for a wristwatch which is an embodiment of the present invention has a structure that is easy to install a plurality of them side by side.

[0022] The bottom surface of the hanger body 1 of the wristwatch which is the first embodiment of the present invention is a flat surface, and is designed such that when installed on a tabletop with the bottom surface as the grounding portion 6, the vertical surface 4 is almost upright. However, due to design considerations and the like, the vertical surface 4 does not need to be completely vertical, and inclination is allowed within a range that does not hinder the operation of hanging the wristwatch 12. With such a configuration, it is possible to selectively use wall mounting or tabletop use. It is advisable to provide an anti-slip device or the like on the grounding portion 6 as needed.

[0023] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the watch hanger body 1, which is a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 shows an example of using the watch hanger, which is a second embodiment of the present invention, with a watch 12 hanging on it. In the second embodiment as well, the watch 12 can be held with its strap 15 in a ring shape, as shown in Figure 2. Furthermore, even if the watch 12 is of the type shown in Figure 7, where the strap 15 is divided into upper and lower parts of the case 13 and wrapped around the wrist in a ring shape with a buckle 16, it can be held in the first embodiment. However, in this case, when the watch hanger body 1 is placed on a table, the end of the lower strap 15 extends forward, which can be cumbersome or unsightly.

[0024] Therefore, in the second embodiment of the present invention, a watch hanger, the ground contact portion 6 is provided near the left and right ends of the bottom surface of the main body, so that when the hanger body 1 is placed on a table, the left and right central portion 8 of the bottom surface of the main body is elevated. This allows the tip of the lower belt 15 to be placed in the elevated portion of the bottom surface, so that the watch 12 can be held neatly and without getting in the way. In this embodiment, the ground contact portion 6 is made up of two long front-to-back sections on the left and right sides of the bottom surface, but any shape is possible within the scope of the claims, such as providing legs at the four corners of the bottom surface to serve as ground contact portions.

[0025] As described above, the watch hanger, which is an embodiment of the present invention, has a configuration that allows for selective use on a tabletop or wall, and there is no risk of soiling the wall when used as a wall hanger. In addition, regardless of the type of strap 15 of the watch 12, it can be hung with a simple operation after being removed from the wrist, and the visibility of the dial 14 is good when the watch is held, making it easy to use. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0026] 1. Hanger body 2 horizontal bars 3 Support part 4 Vertical plane 5 Mounting surface 6 Grounding part 7. Mounting plate interlocking tabs 8. Center of the bottom in the left-right direction 9 Mounting plate 10 Claw storage section 11 pin holes 12 Wristwatches 13 cases 14 Dial 15 belts 16 buckles

Claims

1. A watch hanger characterized in that a horizontal bar for hanging the strap of a watch is connected to the vertical surface of the main body by a support, with at least one end of the bar open, and a surface for placing the watch below the horizontal bar, the surface for placing the watch protruding forward at the bottom.

2. The watch hanger according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting surface is integrally connected to the vertical surface of the main body.

3. The watch hanger according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the back side of the vertical surface of the main body is fitted to cover a mounting plate that is fixed to a wall.

4. A watch hanger according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bottom surface of the main body is flat, or it is provided with a contact part that allows the main body to be placed on a flat surface.

5. The watch hanger according to claim 4, characterized in that the contact portion is provided near the left-right ends of the bottom surface of the main body, and when the main body is placed on a flat surface, the left-right central part of the bottom surface of the main body is floating.

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