Decorative Clock "Solar Eclipse"

Abstract

This utility model relates to the production of household clocks, more specifically, to the manufacture of decorative wall or table clocks that can be used as souvenirs or exclusive items that create a dynamic and positive mood for those present in the room where the proposed clock is located. The technical result of the utility model is a simplified design and assembly technology for decorative wall or table clocks, which allows for an expansion of the range and scope of application of the proposed souvenir models with unique educational, aesthetic, and anti-stress properties. The technical result is achieved in that the decorative clock, comprising a case with a base in the form of a round dial, includes hour and minute hands, designed in the form of round geometric shapes symbolizing a miniature model of the solar system,According to the utility model, the hour and minute hands of the decorative clock are made in the form of solid golden and silver disks symbolizing the Sun with prominences and the Moon to simulate a total and partial solar eclipse, and at the end of the thin straight second hand a stylized image of the first artificial Earth satellite is fixed, wherein the diameter of the solar disk is equal to 0.15-0.6 of the diameter of the dial, the diameter of the lunar disk is smaller than the solar disk by the height of its prominences, each of the disks of the hour and minute hands is fixed on a support frame with a sleeve for their stable and precise fixation on the axes of the electronic-mechanical drive unit located on the back side of the base of the dial, on the front side of which an image of the Earth's disk and / or the starry sky is applied. In addition, the decorative clock can be made in the form of a souvenir wall, table, wrist, pocket watch or in the form of a pendant. 1 ill.,

Description

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of production of household clocks, more specifically to the production of decorative wall or table clocks, which can be used as souvenirs or exclusive products that set the dynamics and positive mood for people present in the room with the clock.

[0002] The production of household clocks in Russia includes wristwatches, wall clocks, table clocks, and exclusive interior clocks. Leading domestic manufacturers such as Raketa, Vostok, Slava, Rubin, and others combine classical traditions with modern technologies to create highly artistic examples of watchmaking. Raketa wristwatches include exclusive models such as the "Copernicus," "Space," "Copernicus Day," and others.

[0003] The closest technical solution to this is a decorative watch containing a case with a base in the form of a round dial, including hour and minute hands, made in the form of round geometric figures symbolizing the planets of the solar system (see the watch "Raketa. Copernicus Day". Article M5417, GOST 10733-73, manufacturer Petrodvorets Watch Factory "Raketa", produced in 1987 - prototype).

[0004] The peculiarity of the famous decorative wristwatch "Raketa. The uniqueness of the "Raketa. Copernicus Day" watch lies in its uniqueness and the high precision of its caliber 2609 movement with 19 ruby ​​stones. The watch was released in honor of N. Copernicus and his revolutionary work "On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres." Cosmonaut A. Ivanchenkov participated in its design. This famous model uses an unusual design of the hands, transforming the dial into a symbolic miniature model of the solar system: the minute hand is made in the form of a large black ring, personifying the Earth; the hour hand is a gilded disk, reminiscent of Jupiter, slowly moving in its orbit; the second hand is a thin black line, setting the rhythm of this cosmic system. The "Raketa. Copernicus Day" model is not just a timepiece, but a true work of horological art, reflecting the achievements of the Soviet watchmaking school and an aesthetic vision of space, contributing to the emergence of a positive mood in the observer.

[0005] The disadvantages of the known technical solution include the complexity and high price of these decorative clocks. The complex design of the high-precision clock mechanism also requires stringent assembly technology. This hinders the widespread use of such clocks as decorative wall or table clocks. Furthermore, the well-known "Raketa. Copernicus Day" clock model contains inconsistencies in the symbolism used with the generally accepted model of the solar system: the minute hand, representing Earth, is unnaturally shaped as a black ring, and the hour hand, representing Jupiter, has an uncharacteristic gilded disk.

[0006] The technical result of the utility model is the simplification of the design and assembly technology of wall or table decorative clocks with round hour and minute hands, which makes it possible to expand the range and scope of application of souvenir models with unique educational, aesthetic and anti-stress characteristics.

[0007] The specified technical result is achieved in that a decorative watch comprising a case with a base in the form of a round dial including hour and minute hands made in the form of round geometric figures symbolizing a miniature model of the solar system, according to the utility model, the hour and minute hands of the decorative watch are made in the form of solid golden and silver disks symbolizing the Sun with prominences and the Moon to simulate a total and partial solar eclipse, and at the end of a thin straight second hand a stylized image of the first artificial Earth satellite is fixed, and the diameter of the solar disk is equal to 0.15-0.6 of the diameter of the dial, the diameter of the lunar disk is smaller than the solar disk by the height of its prominences, each of the disks of the hour and minute hands is fixed on a support frame with a sleeve for their stable and precise fixation on the axes of the electronic-mechanical drive unit located on the back side of the base dial,The front side of which features an image of the Earth and / or the starry sky. Decorative clocks can also be made as souvenir wall clocks, table clocks, wristwatches, pocket watches, or pendants.

[0008] The design and assembly technology of this decorative clock model are simplified by using a simple electromechanical drive unit for the hour, minute, and second hands. This unit is based on a modified, inexpensive and reliable compact clock manufactured in China (the "GoldenBlack" table clock, Union Source Co. LTD, China). The "GoldenBlack" clock is sold in Russia at an extremely low price point, measures 55 x 55 x 15 mm, and weighs approximately 50 g. After removing the factory hands, the "GoldenBlack" clock case becomes a drive unit for the round hands of this decorative clock model. This simplifies the installation and construction of the decorative clock without any additional design modifications. To ensure a stable and secure attachment of the golden sun and silver moon discs, the clock uses two specially designed support frames instead of the unstable thin hands of the "GoldenBlack" clock.This simplifies the assembly process and increases the reliability, stability, and accuracy of the disc hands in decorative clocks. The specified solar disc diameter range of 0.15-0.6 times the dial diameter was chosen because, with solar disc diameters less than 0.15 times the dial diameter, the visual effect of a total or partial solar eclipse is significantly reduced due to the large relative area of ​​the dial depicting the starry sky or the Earth's disk. Conversely, exceeding this ratio of 0.6 results in excessive obscuring of the dial area and the intersection of the discs outside the phase of a total or partial solar eclipse. To enhance the visual effect of a total solar eclipse in decorative clocks, the lunar disc diameter is chosen to be smaller than the solar disc by the height of its prominences.

[0009] Fig. 1 shows a model of a decorative wall clock with a rectangular case and a round dial depicting the night sky.

[0010] Fig. 2 shows a photograph of a tabletop model of a decorative clock.

[0011] The utility model of the decorative clock "Solar Eclipse" (Fig. 1) comprises a plastic rectangular decorated case 1 with a base in the form of a round dial 2 with diamond-shaped and round digital markers. The dial contains hour and minute hands made in the form of round disks 3, 4, symbolizing a miniature model of the solar system. In the decorative clock, these disks are made in the form of solid golden and silver disks 3, 4, symbolizing the Sun with prominences and the Moon. In Fig. 1, disks 3, 4 are depicted at the moment of their combination, in which the golden disk 3 of the Sun is almost completely covered by the silver disk 4 of the Moon, with the exception of the prominences, which characterizes the phase of a total solar eclipse in the decorative clock. On the back side of the base of the dial 2 there is a rectangular electronic-mechanical unit 5 for driving the round hour and minute hands 3, 4.A modified electro-mechanical unit 5 from the GoldenBlack watch is used, shown in Fig. 1 as a dashed-dotted line. Round hour and minute hands 3, 4 are located on a common radius of the dial 2. Rectangular support frames 6 are glued to the back of the disks for precise, reliable, and stable fixation of these hands on the axes of the drive unit 5. At the end of the thin straight second hand 7, driven by the mechanism of the unit 5, is fixed a stylized image of the first artificial satellite 8 of the Earth or, alternatively, a model of the International Space Station. Moreover, on the front side of the dial 2 is an image of the night starry sky 9 with several constellations, creating a sense of cosmic perception of a miniature solar system. In Fig. 1 The diameter of the solar golden disk 3 is approximately equal to 0.5 of the diameter of the dial, and the diameter of the lunar disk 4 is less than the solar disk 3 by the height of its prominences.The supporting frames 6, discs 3, 4, hand 7, and satellite 8 are made of 0.1-0.2 mm thick sheet brass with gold and silver plating. In accordance with the inventive concept, within the scope of the utility model formula, decorative clocks can also be realized as unique handmade souvenirs in the form of table watches, wristwatches, or exclusive pocket watches, using precious metals, stones, and rare woods.

[0012] The manufacturing and use of the decorative wall clock shown in Fig. 1 is carried out as follows.

[0013] A rectangular watch case 1 is prefabricated, for example, from decorated plastics. Then, a round plastic dial 2 is assembled with the electronic-mechanical unit 5 for driving the watch hands. The thin hands of the "GoldenBlack" watch are removed from the axes of the watch in advance, and the resulting drive unit 5 is secured to the back of the dial base 2 opposite the through central hole in the dial for the said axes. Prefabricated rectangular support frames 6 are glued to the back of the disks of the hour and minute hands 3, 4 to ensure precise (without distortion) geometric fixation of these hands on the axes of the drive unit 5. As indicated above, in Fig. 1 disks 3, 4 are depicted at the moment of their coincidence, when the golden disk 3 of the Sun is completely covered by the silvery disk 4 of the Moon, with the exception of prominences, which characterizes the phase of a total solar eclipse.For this purpose, an electro-mechanical hand drive unit 5 is used, shown in Fig. 1 as a dashed-dot line. A stylized image of the first artificial Earth satellite 8 is fixed to the end of a thin straight second hand 7, driven by the mechanism of unit 5. Moreover, an image of the starry sky with constellations is applied to the front side of the dial 2, creating a sensation of the cosmic perception of a miniature solar system. In Fig. 1, the diameter of the golden solar disk 3 is approximately equal to 0.5 of the dial diameter, and the diameter of the lunar disk 4 is smaller than the solar disk 3 by the height of its prominences. Setting the finished decorative clock includes the initial setting of the round hour and minute hands 3, 4 to the 12 o'clock position, after which these hands are set to the current time using the adjustment mechanism (not shown) on the hand drive unit 5.The decorative clock is activated by inserting a 5-cell AA battery (not shown) into the drive unit. The daily movement of the 3- and 4-cell round hour and minute hands is accompanied by their alignment every hour. At this point, the golden disk of the 3-cell Sun is completely obscured by the silver disk of the 4-cell Moon, which characterizes the phase of a total solar eclipse. This occurs 24 times a day, during two full rotations of the hourly solar disk 3, at intervals when the minute hand of the silver disk of the 4-cell Moon moves to the 12 o'clock position. Thus, the owner of the decorative clock observes a total and partial solar eclipse every hour, which occurs with a continuous or fleeting glance at the miniature model of the solar system. This instills in the mind of a child or adult a sense of the uniqueness of each moment of existence and an awareness of the unity of man with nature and our solar system.The Solar Eclipse decorative clock reinforces the innate human desire for knowledge and a positive aesthetic perception of cosmic phenomena.

[0014] The utility model of the decorative table clock "Solar Eclipse", shown in Fig. 2, comprises a vertical post with a horizontal stand, made of wooden planks. A rectangular electronic-mechanical drive unit for the round hour and minute hands is fixed to the vertical post of the clock, as in Fig. 1. The dial of the table clock is a black metal ring fixed to the vertical post with radial brass rods welded to it in the form of Roman numerals I-XII. The hour and minute hands are made similar to Fig. 1 in the form of round metal or plastic disks, symbolizing the golden Sun and the silvery Moon in the phase of a total or partial solar eclipse. From the back side, the disks of the hour and minute hands are glued to the support frames for their fixation on the axes of the drive unit for these hands, as in Fig. 1. The front side of the dial features a stylized image of the Earth's disk against the background of the night sky.In Fig. 2, the diameter of the sun's golden disk is approximately 0.3 times the diameter of the dial. The use and adjustment of the decorative table clock are similar to the decorative wall clock example given above, taking into account the design features of the table clock shown in Fig. 2.

[0015] This utility model decorative clock boasts a combination of new, significant features and industrial applicability. Using the "Solar Eclipse" decorative clock instills a respect for science and fosters an aesthetic vision of the cosmos, helping to relieve stress during the workday. The decorative design of the "Solar Eclipse" clock, with its scientific playful elements, fits perfectly into an office interior and makes a great gift or souvenir for colleagues. This decorative designer clock creates a dynamic atmosphere and visually transforms any room. According to the inventive concept, within the scope of the utility model formula, the decorative clock can be made as a souvenir wall clock, table clock, wristwatch, or other exclusive timepiece using fine wood, precious metals, stones, and ceramics.

Claims

1. A decorative clock comprising a case with a base in the form of a round dial including hour and minute hands made in the form of round geometric figures symbolizing a miniature model of the solar system, characterized in that the hour and minute hands of the decorative clock are made in the form of solid golden and silver disks symbolizing the Sun with prominences and the Moon to simulate a total and partial solar eclipse, and at the end of a thin straight second hand a stylized image of the first artificial Earth satellite is fixed, and the diameter of the solar disk is equal to 0.15-0.6 of the diameter of the dial, the diameter of the lunar disk is smaller than the solar disk by the height of its prominences, each of the disks of the hour and minute hands is fixed on a support frame with a sleeve for their stable and precise fixation on the axes of the electronic-mechanical drive unit located on the back side of the base of the dial,on the front side of which is depicted an image of the earth's disk and / or the starry sky, 2. Decorative clocks according to paragraph 1, characterized in that they are made in the form of a souvenir wall, table, wrist, pocket watch or in the form of a pendant.

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