JPH0435835Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] (Industrial application field) This invention takes in outside light rays from the light ray intake port at a preset time, and when necessary, the doll pops out from inside and when the outside world is bright (for example, during the daytime). )
Scheduled audio (time, music, etc.) only on
Concerning a voice clock that allows the sound to be emitted.

(Prior art) Conventionally, an opening/closing door was provided on one side of the time display section.
A cuckoo clock is known as a clock in which a shaped object protrudes from the part. In addition, cuckoo clocks, table clocks, and wall clocks that emit sounds at predetermined times have become commonplace.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) In conventional clocks, the generation of sound is directly controlled by a timer, and at a preset time (usually every 30 minutes or every hour), the sound is emitted regardless of day or night. Emitted. For this reason, there is a problem in that it disturbs a good night's sleep.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The audio clock of this invention is provided with a time display section and a light beam response means (for example, an opening/closing door, hereinafter referred to as a door) in the casing, and a doll corresponding to the door is provided in the casing. At the same time, a light sensor that receives light when the door is opened is installed, and the sensor is incorporated into a sound generation circuit so that a sound is emitted when the door is opened. Therefore, the above problem was solved.

That is, in this invention, a time display section is provided on one side of the casing, a light ray inlet from the outside world is provided on the other side, a corresponding means for transmitting or blocking the light is attached to the light ray inlet, and A molded object that moves in and out of the light beam intake port is installed in the casing in response to the operation of the corresponding means at each predetermined time, and furthermore, an optical sensor is mounted inside the light beam intake port in response to the operation of the response means at predetermined time intervals. The optical sensor is incorporated into a sound generation circuit having a sound source, a speaker, and a power source, so that a sound is emitted when the optical sensor is activated. In addition, the light sensor was placed in front of the doll that entered and exited through the light intake port, or the light sensor and sound source were incorporated into a replaceable card, and the light sensor was installed in one or more voice clocks. It is.

The sound generation circuit has a sound source, a speaker, and a power source. The optical sensor may be attached to the doll, or may be attached opposite the light beam inlet in the casing, or may be incorporated into a single card together with the sound source. Incidentally, the sound source may be an ordinary recording tape and may be mounted on an external deck. Further, instead of the door, a plate using liquid crystal may be provided, and the plate may be changed to be transparent or opaque in front of the light intake port by voltage control.

Further, one or more doors may be provided, and a different door may be opened and a different sound may be emitted at each set time. The sensitive card or recording tape in the above can be freely replaced.

(Function) In this invention, when the door opens at a preset time, light rays pass through. Then, during the daytime or when the light is on, when the light sensor receives light and the sound generation circuit is turned on, a sound is emitted. On the other hand, when the lights are turned off at night, the light sensor does not work even if the door is opened, and the sound generation circuit does not work.
Since the OFF state is maintained, no sound is emitted.

Therefore, there is no risk that the sound of the clock will disturb your sleep.

Examples of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Example 1) On the front surface of a casing 1 of a table clock, together with a dial 2, there are six doors 3 that open at set times, and each door 3 is attached via a hinge 23 so that it can be opened and closed. In addition, a door 3 is provided in the casing 1.
The doll 4 is controlled by a timer to enter and exit through the door 3 correspondingly.

An IC card 6 is set in a holder 5 provided in the casing 1 corresponding to the door 3, and the IC card
The card is detachably mounted with its surface parallel to the door 3. The IC card 6 has an optical sensor (Cds
A sensor) 7 and a memory 8 in which music is stored are incorporated.

A power source 9 and a speaker 10 are connected to the holder 5, and together with the optical sensor 7 and memory 8, constitute a sound generation circuit.

The mounting structure of the doll 4 is as shown in FIG. 2, for example. That is, a cylindrical permanent magnet 12 is installed in the bobbin 11a of the electromagnet 11 horizontally installed in the casing 1, and the permanent magnet 12
At the same time, the permanent magnet 12 is fixed to the tip of the doll 4.
One end of a spring 21 that urges the permanent magnet 12 toward the backward side is fixed to the base end of the spring 21. When the electromagnet 11 is excited, the electromagnet 11 and the permanent magnet 12 repel each other, causing the permanent magnet 12 to move in the direction of the arrow. Move in 14 directions,
The doll 4 is designed to push open the door 3 and jump out.

Further, the electromagnet 11 is connected to a timer (not shown), and is energized by a command from the timer.

In addition to the doll mounting structure shown in FIG. 2, the doll is attached to the tip of a rack gear 15, and the rack gear 15 is moved forward and backward by a pinion gear 17 attached to a motor 16, as shown in FIG. However, other suitable structures can be used. 18 in FIG. 1 is a card insertion slot.

In this embodiment, when a preset time comes, the electromagnet 11 is energized by a command from a timer, and the doll 4 opens the door 3 and jumps out. At this time, if it is daytime or when the lights are on, the opening 13 of the door 3
Light enters the casing from Therefore, the optical sensor 7 is activated, the sound generation circuit is turned on, and the music is emitted from the music speaker 10 stored in the memory 8. After that, the electromagnet 11 is
When the excitation is released, the permanent magnet 12 is pulled back by the spring 21, the doll 4 is housed in the casing 1, and the door 3 is closed (the door 3 is biased toward the closing side). Therefore, light is blocked from inside the casing 1, so the sound generation circuit is turned off in response to a command from the optical sensor 7, and the music stops.

On the other hand, when the lights are turned off at night, no light enters the casing even if the door 3 is opened, so the sound generation circuit remains OFF even when the door 3 is opened or closed, and no music is emitted.

According to this embodiment, since six doors are provided, a timer can be set to sequentially open and close each door, for example every two hours, and different music can be stored in the holder 5 corresponding to each door. By attaching the IC card 6, different music is emitted every two hours. Therefore, by storing music corresponding to each time, it is possible to know the time without looking at the dial.

Also, since the music was stored on the IC card,
By exchanging cards, the music can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, since the optical sensor is also incorporated into the IC card, there are fewer electrical problems.
It has advantages such as low cost.

In the above embodiment, only the memory 8 storing music may be incorporated in the IC card, and the optical sensor 7 may be fixedly installed inside the casing or on the doll. At this time, since the IC card does not need to receive light, there are no restrictions on its mounting position.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 5 shows a circuit of an embodiment in which a sound source and a speaker are separated.

That is, an optical sensor 7 and a power source 9 are installed inside the casing 1, and an external tape recorder 20 is connected via a relay 19.

In this embodiment, since a normal recorded tape is used as the sound source, the selection range of sounds to be generated is extremely wide. Further, since the location and number of tape recorders 20 can be appropriately selected using external wiring, it is possible to know the time at a location away from the clock or at a plurality of locations using one clock.

(Embodiment 3) In the embodiment shown in FIG.
A liquid crystal panel 22 is installed instead. By applying different voltages to the liquid crystal plate 22 under timer control, the liquid crystal plate can be made transparent or opaque to transmit or block external light.

(Effects of the invention) According to this invention, a door is provided in the casing, and an optical sensor that receives light when the door is opened is arranged.
Since the sound generation circuit is controlled by the signal from the optical sensor, sound can be generated at a predetermined time during the day and when the lights are on, and no sound is generated when the lights are off at night. Therefore, there is no risk that the sound emitted by the watch will disturb your sleep.

In addition, we installed a light sensor corresponding to the door, so
Since the optical sensor does not appear on the watch surface, there are no restrictions on the design of the watch, allowing for free design.

Furthermore, since the dolls are made to pop out when the door is opened, the time signal can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of this invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view, Fig. 3 is an enlarged side view showing another embodiment of the doll mounting structure, and Fig. 4 is an explanation of the circuit. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a circuit of another embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an embodiment using a liquid crystal plate instead of a door. 1...Casing, 2...Dial, 3...Door,
4... Doll, 6... IC card, 7... Light sensor,
8...Memory, 9...Power supply, 10...Speaker,
11...electromagnet, 12...permanent magnet, 20...tape recorder.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claims for utility model registration] 1. A time display section is provided on one side of the casing,
A light beam inlet from the outside world is provided on the other side, and a corresponding means for transmitting or blocking the light beam is attached to the light beam inlet, and in the casing, a corresponding means for transmitting or blocking the light beam is installed.
In response to the activation of the response means at each predetermined time,
A molded object that can move freely in and out of the light beam intake is attached, and an optical sensor is disposed inside the light beam intake in correspondence with the light beam intake, and the optical sensor is a sound generator having a sound source, a speaker, and a power source. A voice clock built into a circuit that emits a sound when a light sensor is activated. 2. The arrangement of the optical sensor is the front of the doll that enters and exits through the light intake port.
Audio clock as described in section. 3. The audio clock according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensor and the sound source are incorporated into a replaceable card. 4. The audio clock as set forth in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, in which the number of light ray intake ports is one or more. 5. The audio clock according to claim 1, wherein the light ray response means is a shielding plate that becomes transparent or opaque depending on the opening and closing of the door or changes in voltage.