Transmissive Case-Back Wristwatch Strap Decoration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The decorativeness of a watch is compromised when it is attached to an arm mounting tool due to the visibility of the supporting member from the cover glass side.
Innovation Solution
A wrist watch design featuring a strap with a base that includes a decoration overlapping the transmissive region of the case back, allowing the decoration to be visually recognized through a transmissive cover member, enhancing decorativeness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the watch is attached to an arm mounting tool with a supporting member, then the watch can be displayed or mounted, but the supporting member becomes visually recognizable from the cover glass side, lowering the decorativeness of the watch
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the visual presence of the supporting member by placing a decoration on the strap base that overlaps with the transmissive region of the case back. This decoration serves as a visual substitute that removes the distracting appearance of the supporting member while preserving the mounting functionality. The decoration is positioned specifically to cover the area where the supporting member would be visible, thereby eliminating the harmful visual element.
Solution Approach 2:
The decoration on the strap base acts as an intermediary element between the supporting member and the external view. Instead of allowing the supporting member to be directly visible, the decoration serves as a mediator that blocks the view of the supporting member while still allowing light transmission through the transmissive region. This intermediary element resolves the contradiction by providing a visual barrier that maintains both functionality and aesthetics.
2Shape
If the case back includes a transmissive region to allow visual recognition of the movement, then the watch exhibits decorativeness, but the supporting member becomes visible through this region, compromising the overall aesthetic
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies local quality by positioning the decoration specifically on the strap base at the location that overlaps with the transmissive region of the case back. Rather than modifying the entire case back or strap, the decoration is locally placed only where needed to block the visual interference from the supporting member. This localized approach preserves the transmissive region's functionality while addressing the specific aesthetic problem at the critical location.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design enhances the decorativeness of the wrist watch by allowing the decoration on the strap base to be seen through the cover member, improving visual appeal.
Implementation Method 1
a case back covering the other opening of the case body and including a transmissive region... the decoration can be visually recognized through the transmissive region of the cover member
Data Source
AI summary
A watch body and a strap are included. The watch body includes a case body having a cylindrical shape, a movement disposed inside the case body, a cover member covering one opening of the case body, and a case back covering the other opening of the case body and including a transmissive region through which the movement can be visually recognized from the outside and the movement can be visually recognized through the cover member. The strap is attached to the watch body and includes a base facing the case back of the watch body and a strap body coupled to the base. The base includes a decoration at a position overlapping at least a part of the transmissive region, and the decoration can be visually recognized through the cover member.