Visual Indication TRIZ Cases
- Wristwatch Pointer Thick Section for Luminous Member Volume
A wristwatch pointer embeds a luminous member in a thick section accommodation zone to increase light-emitting capacity.
- Spherical Clock With Curved Hands For 360-Degree Visibility
Curved time hands and nested gears adapt to a spherical case, resolving limited viewing options in opaque watches.
- Active Matrix Substrate Shielding Electrodes for Parasitic Capacitance Reduction
Shielding electrodes overlap source detour portions to reduce parasitic capacitance, enabling smaller non-display areas without degrading display quality.
- Mother-of-Pearl Dial Surface Morphology via Sandblasting and PVD
Sandblasted mother-of-pearl sheets receive metallic physical vapour deposition coatings to replicate unique surface morphology.
- Digital Display Surface 3D Relief Patterns
A digital display surface features decorative patterns with varying thicknesses to create a three-dimensional visual effect.
- Watch Dial Fabrication Using Sacrificial Metal Layers
A watch dial fabrication method using sacrificial metal layers and ultrashort pulse laser etching.
- Timepiece Bezel Retention Mechanism with Dynamic Lock
A dynamic lock member secures the bezel against careless rotation while enabling smooth bidirectional adjustment.
- Retrograde Horological Display Mechanism with Disconnection Lever
A dragging type retrograde horological display mechanism uses a disconnection lever to relax tension during the return phase.
- Watch Component Positioning with Conical Screw Imprint
Conical head screw imprints adjustment position on watch component edge, enabling reproducible reassembly without manual re-indexing.
- On-demand watch display mechanism for multi-quantity clarity
A mechanical display mechanism uses a user-operated actuator to select and show specific quantities on shared hands or discs.
- Watch Winder Illumination Using UV Recharge and Shutter Control
Ultraviolet illumination recharges luminescent watch displays while a dynamic shutter eliminates reflections during imaging operations.
- Coaxial Pattern Selection Device for Payment Watch
A coaxial device uses two rotating disks to select payment patterns through a window.
- Optical Finger Detection on Watch Glass
Collimated light source and sensor detect finger contact on watch glass, replacing capacitive touch keys to enable underwater operation.
- Embossed Decoration Envelope with Internal Attachment
A thin envelope structure reduces material costs by separating the visible external surface from internal attachment points.
- Timepiece Component Surface Treatment via Laser Remelting
Superficial laser remelting eliminates pores and striations in additively manufactured timepiece components, preserving complex geometries.
- Electronic Timepiece Light Emitting Section Gradual Brightening Control
Gradually increasing light emission prevents sudden dazzling and eye strain while maintaining high visibility for the display surface.
- Metal Decoration on Domed Ceramic Dial via UV LIGA
UV LIGA replaces synchrotron equipment to fabricate metal decorations on domed ceramic dials, resolving high device complexity.
- Single-Hand Timepiece with Counter-Rotating Minute Disc
A single hand indicates hours while a counter-rotating minute disc provides minute readings.
- Amorphous Metal Assembly via Thermal Shaping
Amorphous metal parts soften above glass transition temperature for precise thermal shaping, eliminating complex clamping and adhesive degassing.
- Rotating Bezel Kinematic Link for Polarized Lens Actuation
A rotating bezel drives polarized lenses via a multi-plane gear train, reducing construction complexity and sealing issues.
- Transparent Watch Case Light Guide Aesthetic Illumination
A transparent watch case cylinder guides internal light to escape through translucent casing elements for unique visual effects.
- Dewar Watch Thermal Insulation and Dynamic Contrast Control
A Dewar watch casing uses thermal insulation to protect internal electronics from extreme temperatures.
- Electronic Timepiece Hand Movement Control for Power Display
A display controller moves an indicating hand to a reference position and switches rotation direction to show remaining power.
- Watch Movement Triggering Mechanism Instantaneous Chronograph
A triggering mechanism repositions an actuating member to drive an auxiliary energy source for instantaneous chronograph display disc jumps.
- Optical Guide with Sequentially Illuminated Extractors for Watch Displays
Reflective optical extractors on a light guide form figurative images, reducing manufacturing costs and electrical complexity compared to liquid crystal valves.
- Metallic Inlay in Ceramic Watch Bezel
Galvanic filling of etched ceramic recesses with metallic layers eliminates transparency issues and improves visual contrast.
- Timepiece Faceplate Asperities for Light Transmission
Surface asperities on transparent plate members reflect and scatter light, resolving the contradiction between aesthetic appearance and optical transmission.
- Compact Date Display Mechanism Using Dual-Tooth Control Wheel
Dual-tooth control wheels merge drive functions to reduce component count and thickness in date displays.
- Coplanar Date Disc Mechanism for Wristwatch Readability
A coplanar date display mechanism rotates two discs in opposite directions to present markers through a single aperture.
- Time Display Device Ratio Remaining Time Threshold
A time display device switches between ratio and remaining time views based on elapsed measurement status.
- Ring-Shaped Corrector Transmission for Timepiece Space Optimization
A ring-shaped corrector transmission frees central plate space in mechanical watches by surrounding counter shafts within its internal toothing.
- Watch Holding Indexing Device Axial Preload
Axially sliding indexing ring engages lateral toothing via elastic preload force for precise watch component positioning.
- Electronic Timepiece Analog Display Measurement Data
A segmented display mechanism associates measurement results with timestamps using independent hands, reducing storage capacity needs.