JPH09101379A - Wrist watch with raisable time display surface - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wrist watch which can be placed on the side surface part of the thumb side of wrist and is raised by inclining the display surface of time simply by placing it on the wrist. SOLUTION: In the wrist watch 1 with an outer body 3 and a watch body 2 which houses a module and has at least time display surface 2A on the surface side of the module, the outer body 3 is divided into a fixed-side outer body 12 which is adhered to the six o'clock side of the watch body 2 and a movable side outer drum 14 with a watch body housing part 19 and a pair of arm parts 20 for forming the watch body housing part 19 in the direction of 3 o'clock-9 o'clock. The movable side outer body 14 is mounted to the clock body 2 so that it can be rotated by a pin 13 which can rotate in the direction of 3 o'clock-9 o'clock of the watch body 2 at the arm parts 20 and the site of the 12 o'clock side of the watch body is housed in the clock body housing part 19.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wristwatch capable of easily visually recognizing the time of day for a driver of an automobile, a motorcycle, etc., and especially for a wearer who must always keep his eyes on the front like a motorcycle rider. In particular, the present invention relates to a wristwatch that rises with an inclined time display surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Usually, a wristwatch is placed on a flat part of the wrist.
It is carried with a case having a time display surface in close contact.
However, while driving a car or motorcycle,
Since the side surface on the thumb side of the wrist holding the handle faces upward, the time display surface of the wristwatch is hidden by the wrist itself, and it is extremely difficult to visually recognize the time.

In order to solve this problem, the actual exploitation 64-64
In the wristwatch disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 0084, the wrist mounting surface of the wristwatch is curved according to the shape of the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side so that the display surface is positioned on the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side. In addition, it is also the actual development 64-8687
In the wristwatch disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication, a part of the timepiece main body is fixed to the right end portion of the frame portion to which the left and right bands are connected via a rewinding portion, and the rewinding portion is used as a center for the timepiece. The main body is tilted at an arbitrary angle with respect to the plane of the band from the state of being gripped by the frame portion.

[0004]

However, the wristwatch disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-40084 is insufficient for easily visually recognizing the time while driving an automobile or a motorcycle. In particular, for a wearer who always has to look carefully forward, such as a motorcycle rider, it is desirable that the time display surface of a wrist watch mounted on the side of the wrist on the thumb side rises with a further inclination. .

Further, the wristwatch disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-8687 can raise the time display surface by inclining the time display surface. However, the wristwatch is mounted on the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side. The body is stretched and the fit is extremely poor. Above all, in order to raise the time display surface by inclining it, it is necessary to hold the timepiece main body with fingers to wake it up, which is a troublesome operation.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose thereof is that it can be mounted on the side surface of the wrist on the side of the thumb, and is simply mounted on the wrist. The purpose is to provide a wristwatch that rises with a tilted time display surface.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 accommodates a module in an outer case and an inner case, and a display surface of at least the time is provided on the front side of the module. In a wristwatch including a timepiece main body, a fixed-side outer body fixed to the 6 o'clock side of the timepiece main body, a timepiece main body accommodating portion, and a pair of arms forming the timepiece main body accommodating portion. 3 on the movable side outer body with
The timepiece is divided in the hour-9 o'clock direction, and the movable outer body is rotatably attached to the timepiece main body by providing a pivoting fulcrum in the arm portion thereof in the 3 o'clock-9 o'clock direction of the timepiece main body. It is characterized in that the 12 o'clock side portion of the timepiece main body is accommodated in the main body accommodating portion.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 2 is the wristwatch according to claim 1, wherein the fixed outer body has a split end portion separated from the movable outer body. An eaves-shaped portion is provided to cover a step and a gap generated between the divided end portion and the divided end portion of the movable outer case.

In order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 3 is the wristwatch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fixed outer shell and the movable outer shell are divided. The part is provided with a click mechanism for holding the movable side outer case at a desired angle with respect to the fixed side outer case.

In order to achieve the above object, a wristwatch according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the wristwatch according to the third aspect, wherein the click mechanism is biased by a spring and a part of the holding member is a holding member. The click ball is projected from the opening, and a plurality of click grooves are engaged with the click ball in a detachable manner.

In order to achieve the above object, a wristwatch according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the wristwatch according to the third aspect, wherein the click mechanism includes an elastic engaging body.
The engaging body is composed of a plurality of click grooves that are removably engaged.

In order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 6 is the wristwatch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable outer case is detachable from the timepiece body. A lock mechanism for fixing is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 7 is the wristwatch according to claim 6, wherein the lock mechanism is biased by a spring and a part of the holding member is a holding member. It is composed of a lock ball protruding from the opening and a lock hole with which the lock ball is removably engaged.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 8 is the wristwatch according to claim 6, wherein the lock mechanism is a rotation fulcrum of the movable side outer case. A pin fixed to the timepiece main body, a holding member fixed to the movable side outer case and having a detent, and an end of the pin slidably and non-rotatably in the axial direction of the pin. A push button having an engaging portion that engages with the rotation preventing portion in a disengageable manner, and a push button that urges the push button outward to engage the engagement portion with the rotation preventing portion in a detachable manner. It consisted of means and means.

In order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 9 is the wristwatch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable outer case is substantially parallel to the timepiece body. It was equipped with a return mechanism to return to.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 10 is the wristwatch according to claim 9, wherein the return mechanism is a pivotal fulcrum of the movable outer case. One end of the return spring is locked to the pin fixed to the timepiece body, and the other end of the return spring is locked to the movable outer case.

[0017]

In the wristwatch according to the present invention, when this wristwatch is mounted on the side surface of the wrist of the wearer's left arm on the thumb side, the side surface is rounded, so that the outside of the movable side The body will bend along the roundness of the side part with respect to the timepiece fulcrum, and with this, along with this,
The watch body rises with the display surface at that time inclined.

Therefore, when driving a car or a motorcycle, especially for a rider such as a motorcycle rider who must always keep a close eye on the front, the time of a wristwatch worn on the side of the wrist on the thumb side can be adjusted. Since the display surface of is tilted up and rises, the time can be easily visually recognized.

Further, due to the rotation of the movable side outer body, the inner diameter of the outer body formed by the movable side outer body and the fixed side outer body changes, so that the arm can be stably mounted on a thick part or a thin part of the arm. become.

Further, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 2 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 described above, but also the divided end portion of the fixed outer body and the movable portion. It is possible to cover the step and the gap formed between the side outer body and the divided end portion with the eave-shaped portion, and the appearance is improved.

In addition, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 3 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but also has the click mechanism. Even when the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side, or even when the wristwatch is attached, the movable outer case can be held at a desired angle with respect to the fixed outer case.

In addition, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 4 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but also has the click mechanism. Even when the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side, or even when the wristwatch is attached, the click ball fits in the click groove, so that the movable outer shell is fixed to the fixed outer shell. Can be held at a desired angle with respect to.

Further, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 5 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but also has the click mechanism. When the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface on the thumb side of the wrist, and even when it is attached, the movable outer case is fixed to the fixed side because the elastic engaging body is fitted in the click groove. It can be held at a desired angle with respect to the outer case.

Further, in the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 6, not only the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be achieved, but also because the lock mechanism is provided, When mounted on a flat part of the wrist of a wristwatch, the movable outer body can be fixed to the watch body, and the time display surface of this watch body is rocked (rattled) by an external load, and It is possible to prevent a problem that it is difficult to visually recognize.

Further, in the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 7, not only the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be obtained, but also on the flat part of the wrist of the wristwatch. When mounted, the lock ball of the lock mechanism engages with the lock hole to fix the movable outer case to the watch body. Therefore, even if the timepiece is applied with a load from the outside, the time display surface of the timepiece body does not sway (rattle), and the time can be visually recognized easily.

Further, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 8 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but can also be applied to the flat part of the wrist of the wristwatch. At the time of mounting, the rotation preventing portion engages with the engaging portion of the push button to fix the movable side outer case to the timepiece main body. Therefore, even if it is applied to the watch body by an external load, the time display surface of the watch body sways (rattles).
And the time can be easily recognized.

When the lock of the movable outer case to the timepiece main body is released, the push button is pushed against the biasing means so that the engaging portion of the push button is locked to the rotation preventing portion. The engagement is released so that the movable outer shell can rotate around the pin.

In addition, the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 9 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but the wristwatch has a reset mechanism. When removed from the wrist, the movable outer case can be returned substantially parallel to the timepiece body, and operability is improved.

The wristwatch according to the invention of claim 10 can not only exhibit the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2, but also the thumb of the wrist of the wearer's left arm. When mounted on the side surface part of the side, since the side surface is rounded, the movable outer body bends along the roundness of the side surface with the pin as a fulcrum with respect to the timepiece main body, and the return is performed. The spring is compressed. Along with this,
The watch body rises with the display surface at that time inclined. Then, when the wristwatch is removed from the wrist, the movable outer case is returned substantially parallel to the timepiece body by the spring force of the return spring.

In this way, when the wristwatch is removed from the wrist, the spring force of the return spring automatically returns the movable outer case, so that the operation is simple and convenient.

[0031]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) A wristwatch 1 is provided with a timepiece body 2 and an outer case 3 as shown in FIG.
Accommodates the module 2B in the inner body 4, and provides the time display surface 2A on the front side of the module 2B.
The needle shaft 5 of the double shaft structure provided on the display shaft 2A is passed through the display surface 2A, and the hour hand 6 is attached to the outer shaft (not shown) of the needle shaft 5 and the minute hand 7 is attached to the inner shaft (not shown). Installation, the inner body 4
Attach the back cover 8 to the bottom side of the windshield glass 9 on the front side of the inner case 4.
It is configured by wearing. Further, the crown 10 is provided around the inner body 4 in the 12 o'clock direction,
Screw holes 11 are provided in the peripheral portion of the inner case 4 in the 3 o'clock direction and the 9 o'clock direction. The outer peripheral portion of the inner case 4 in the 12 o'clock direction has an arc surface 4 centered on the screw hole 11 as shown in FIG.
Processed to A.

The outer case 3 is divided into a fixed side outer case 12 for fixing the timepiece main body 2 and a movable side outer case 14 rotatably attached to the timepiece main body 2 by a pin 13 serving as a rotation fulcrum. Has been done. That is, the fixed-side outer case 12 has the band attachment portion 15 on the base end side thereof, the substantially semicircular watch body fixing portion 16 and the pair of arm portions 17 forming the timepiece body fixing portion 16 on the front side. I have each. The movable outer case 14 has a band mounting portion 18 on the base end side thereof, a substantially semicircular watch body housing portion 19 on the front side, and a pair of arm portions 20 forming the watch body housing portion 19. Have,
A pin hole 21 is formed at the end of the arm portion 20.
The surface portion of the timepiece main body accommodating portion 19 is machined into an arcuate surface 19A centered on the pin hole 21.

The timepiece body 2 is fixed to the fixed side outer body 12 by fixing the inner body 4 at the 6 o'clock position to the timepiece body fixing portion 16. 1
The reference numeral 4 indicates that the pin 13 inserted into the pin hole 21 of the arm portion 20 is screwed into the screw hole 11 and attached to the timepiece main body 2.
Further, the 12 o'clock portion of the inner case 4 of the timepiece main body 2 is accommodated. In this state, the circular arc surface 19A of the timepiece main body accommodating portion 19 faces the circular arc surface 4A of the outer peripheral portion of the inner case 4 in the 12 o'clock direction with a predetermined gap t, and the gap t is the crown 10 The size of the crown 10 is large enough to accommodate the crown 10 and the crown 10 is contained in the gap t. One of the watch bands 23 is attached to the band mounting portion 15 of the fixed outer body 12, and the other watch band 24 is attached to the band mounting portion 18 of the movable outer body 14.
Is attached to each.

Next, the wrist watch 1 configured as described above.
Is attached to the side surface 26 on the thumb side of the wrist 25 of the left arm of the wearer. In this case, since the side surface portion 26 is rounded, as shown in FIG.
Along the roundness of 6, the pin 13 serves as a fulcrum to bend with respect to the timepiece body 2 and the fixed-side outer case 12 fixed to the timepiece body 2, and accordingly, the timepiece body 2 is bent.
However, the display surface 21A at that time is inclined and gets up.
Since the predetermined gap t is provided between the arcuate surface 4A and the arcuate surface 19A, the movable outer case 14 and the timepiece main body 2 do not come into contact with each other and are bent. For example, the arcuate surface 19A is a concentric arc centered on the pin hole 21 like the arcuate surface 4A, and may be an arc having a radius longer than the radius of the arcuate surface 4A by a gap t.

Thus, the side surface 2 of the wrist 25 on the thumb side
6 can be mounted on the wrist, and by simply mounting it on the wrist 25, the time display surface 2A can be easily tilted and raised. Therefore,
While driving a car or a motorcycle, especially for a rider such as a motorcycle rider who needs to keep a close eye on the front, the time display of the wristwatch 1 mounted on the side surface 26 of the wrist 25 on the thumb side is displayed. Since the surface 2A is inclined and is raised, the time can be easily visually recognized.

By the rotation of the movable side outer case 14,
Since the inner diameter R of the outer body 3 formed by the movable outer body 14 and the fixed outer body 12 changes, it is possible to stably mount the arm on a thick part or a thin part of the arm.

(Embodiment 2) In the wristwatch 1 of the practical example 2, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the upper ends of the pair of arm portions 17 forming the timepiece body fixing portion 16 of the fixed outer case 12 are provided. The eaves-shaped portion 27 is formed on the upper surface of the armature 20. The eaves-shaped portion 27 covers the distal end of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer case 14 so that the arm portions 17 and 20 are visible when the wristwatch 1 is viewed from above. The upper surface 27a of the eaves-shaped portion 27 is on the extension of the upper surface 17a of the arm portion 17, and the lower surface of the eaves-shaped portion 27 is hidden. 27b is an arc surface 20 at the tip of the arm portion 20.
The curved surface has a curvature that is substantially the same as a. And
Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the wristwatch 1 of the first embodiment described above. For example, the circular arc surface 20a and the lower surface portion 27b of the eaves-shaped portion 27 are concentric circular arcs centered on the pin hole 21, and the lower surface portion 27b has a radius longer by the gap S than the radius of the circular arc surface 20a. It is good to form. Since the gap S is provided, the arm portion 17 and the arm portion 20 can be bent without contacting each other.

(Embodiment 3) In the wristwatch 1 of the practical example 3, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the click mechanism 28 is provided on the arm portion 17 of the fixed outer body 12 and the arm portion 20 of the movable outer body 14. The click mechanism 28 is provided with a fixed side outer body 1
It is composed of a ball click 29 provided on the tip surface 17b of the second arm portion 17 and a click groove 30 formed on the arc surface 20a of the tip portion of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer case 14. That is, the ball click 29 has the spring ball body 31 which is a holding member inserted in the hole portion 17c formed in the tip surface 17b of the arm portion 17 and the click ball 3.
2 and a spring 33A that partially projects the click ball 32 from the opening 31a of the spring cylinder 31. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the click groove 30 is formed on a circular arc surface 20a at the tip of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer shell 14, and on the circular arc surface 20a, a convex portion having a triangular cross section downward from the center. The click ball 32 is fitted in the click groove 30.

Therefore, the other structure and operation are the same as those of the wristwatch 1 of the first and second embodiments described above,
With the click mechanism 28, the wristwatch 1 is not attached to the side surface portion 26 of the wrist 25 on the thumb side, and
Even in the mounted state, since the click ball 32 is fitted into the click groove 30, the movable side outer case 14 can be held at a desired angle with respect to the fixed side outer case 12. .

As another embodiment of the click mechanism 28, as shown in FIG. 11, the click 33 provided on the tip surface 17b of the arm portion 17 of the fixed outer barrel 12 and the arm portion of the movable outer barrel 14 are provided. It is composed of a click groove 34 formed in the circular arc surface 20a at the tip of 20. That is, the click 33 corresponds to the tip surface 17b of the arm portion 17.
And a fitting groove 35 having upper and lower engaging recesses 35A and 35B, and an engaging body 39 in which a spring plate material is bent into a semicylindrical shape and engaging portions 37 and 38 are formed at upper and lower ends. The engaging portion 37 is inserted into the engaging concave portion 35A with a play (gap) 36, and the engaging portion 38 is inserted into the engaging concave portion 35B to provide the engaging body 39 in the fitting groove 35. I am doing it.

The click groove 34 is provided on the arc surface 20a at the tip of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer case 14 with a plurality of convex portions 41 having a triangular cross section downward from the center of the arc surface 20a. The engaging body 3 is formed and configured.
9 is fitted in the click groove 34. The play (gap) 36 absorbs the escape when the engaging body 39 is compressed when the engaging body 39 exceeds the convex portion 41.

As another embodiment of the click mechanism 28, as shown in FIG. 12, in the click mechanism 28 shown in FIG. 11, the engaging body 39 is made of elastic rubber, and the engaging body 39 is provided with the click groove 34. May be fitted.

(Embodiment 4) In the wristwatch 1 of the practical example 4, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the wristwatch 25 of the wristwatch 1 is mounted on the flat portion of the wrist 25, the wristwatch 1 is loaded by an external load. In order to prevent the case where the display surface 2A of the main body 2 swings (rattles) and the time is difficult to be visually recognized, the timepiece main body 2 is provided with a lock mechanism 42 that locks the movable outer case 14. Further, the circular arc surface 19A of the timepiece main body accommodating portion 19 and the inner body 4
The gap t between the outer circumferential surface 4A in the 12 o'clock direction is narrower than that in the case of the wristwatch 1 of the first embodiment. An open concave portion 43 is formed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the lock mechanism 42 is composed of a ball lock 44 provided on the movable outer case 14 and a locking hole 45 provided on the inner case 4 of the timepiece body 2. That is, the ball lock 44 inserts the spring tubular body 47 into the hole portion 46 formed in the arc surface 19A of the timepiece main body accommodating portion 19 at a position apart from the recess 43, and locks the spring tubular body 47 with the spring tubular body 47. A ball 48 and a spring 49 for partially protruding the lock ball 48 from the opening 47a of the spring cylinder 47 are inserted. The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

When the wrist 1 of the wristwatch 1 is mounted on the flat portion of the wrist 25, the lock ball 48 is locked by the lock hole 45.
And the movable outer case 14 is fixed to the timepiece main body 2.
Therefore, even if it is added to the watch body 2 by a load from the outside,
The display surface 2A of the timepiece body 2 does not swing (rattle), and the time can be easily recognized.

Another embodiment of the lock mechanism 42 is shown in FIG.
5 (1) to (4). The lock mechanism 42 is the pin 13 and a recess 51 formed on the outer surface of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer shell 14 and concentric with the pin hole 21, and a biasing means housed in the recess 51. Spring 52
And a push button 53 and a donut-shaped pressing plate 54 fixed to the opening of the recess 51.

That is, the push button 53 has a cylindrical button body 56 having two chamfered portions 55 inside.
The flange 57 is formed at the end of the
Is formed by forming a notch 58B on the outer surface of the pin 13, two chamfers 61 are formed on the tip of the pin 13, and a ridge 59A and a protrusion are formed on the inner surface of the pressing plate 54. A detent portion 59 composed of the portion 59B is provided. Further, on the outer peripheral edge of the opening of the recess 51, concentric with the pin hole 21,
Further, the circular step portion 51A, which is larger than the recess 51 and has a diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the pressing plate 54, is provided in the arm portion 2.
The outer surface of 0 is recessed by a thickness of the pressing plate 54, and the step portion 51A is formed with two grooves 51B with which the protrusions 59A engage.

Then, the tip portion of the pin 13 is slidably inserted into the push button 53 to form the chamfered portion 6.
1, the chamfered portion 55 is slidably contacted, and the push button 53 is biased outward by the spring 52, so that the push button 53 is slidable in the axial direction of the pin 13 and along the outer circumference of the pin 13. The rotation of the push button 53 is restricted, the button body 56 of the push button 53 is projected outward from the pressing plate 54, and the pressing plate 54 is stepped so that the ridges 59A engage with the grooves 51B. Fixed to.
At this time, the movable outer shell 14 is locked to the timepiece body 2 by engaging the protrusion 59B with the notch 58B. The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

When the wristwatch 1 is mounted on the flat part of the wrist 25, the notch 58B of the push button 53 is provided.
The movable side outer case 14 is fixed to the timepiece body 2 by engaging the protrusion 59B with the. Therefore, even if it is applied to the timepiece main body 2 by a load from the outside, the pressing plate 54 fixed to the arm portion 20 and the push button 53 are engaged so as not to rotate, and the push button 53 is fixed to the timepiece main body 2. Since it engages with the fixed pin 13 so as not to rotate, as a result, the movable outer case 14 and the pin 1 of the watch body 2
The rotations around 3 are restricted and do not break each other. Therefore, the display surface 2A of the timepiece body 2 does not swing (rattle), and the time can be easily recognized.

When the movable outer case 14 is unlocked from the timepiece main body 2, the push button 53 is pushed against the spring 52 to form the notch 58.
B is removed from the protrusion 59B so that the movable outer case 14 can rotate around the pin 13.

(Fifth Embodiment) In the wristwatch 1 of the fifth embodiment, when the wristwatch 1 of the wristwatch 1 is detached, the movable outer case 14 is returned substantially parallel to the timepiece body 2. A return mechanism 63 for the above is provided, and other configurations and operations are similar to those of the above-described first embodiment. As shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 16, the return mechanism 63 has a concave portion 64 formed in the peripheral portion of the pin hole 21 on the inner surface of the arm portion 20 of the movable outer barrel 14, and The return spring 65 is housed in the recess 64.

That is, the flat surface portion 66 is formed on the upper portion of the concave portion 64, and the engaging hole 6 is formed in the pin 13.
7 is provided, the return spring 65 is wound around the pin 13, the engaging portion 68A at one end of the return spring 65 is engaged with the engaging hole 67, and the return spring 65 is inserted into the recess 64. The engaging portion 68B at the other end of the return spring 65 is engaged with the flat surface portion 66.

Therefore, when it is attached to the thumb side surface 26 of the wrist 25 of the wearer's left arm, since the side surface 26 is rounded, the movable outer torso 14 has the side surface 26.
Along the roundness of the watch body 2 with the pin 13 as a fulcrum
And the return spring 65 is compressed.
Along with this, the timepiece main body 2 displays the display surface 2 at that time.
Tilt A and get up. Then, wear the wristwatch 1 on the wrist 2
When removed from 5, the movable outer case body 14 returns substantially parallel to the timepiece body 2 by the spring force of the return spring 65. As described above, when the wristwatch 1 is removed from the wrist 25, the movable outer shell 1 is caused by the spring force of the return spring 65.
Since 4 automatically returns, the operation becomes simple and convenient.

[0055]

As described above, according to the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1, the timepiece main body is provided with the outer case and the module in the inner case, and at least the time display surface is provided on the front side of the module. And a fixed side outer body fixed to the 6 o'clock side of the timepiece main body,
The timepiece main body accommodating part and the movable side outer case having a pair of arm parts forming the timepiece main body accommodating part are divided in the direction from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock, and the movable side outer case is divided by the arm parts. By providing a rotation fulcrum in the 3 o'clock-9 o'clock direction of the main body and rotatably attached to the timepiece main body, and by accommodating the 12 o'clock side portion of the timepiece main body in the timepiece main body accommodating portion, When worn on the side of the wrist of the wearer's left wrist that is on the thumb side, this side is rounded, so that the outer shell of the movable side moves along the roundness of the side around the pivot point of the watch body. As a result, the timepiece body rises with the display surface at that time inclined.

Therefore, when driving a car or a motorcycle, especially for a rider who must always keep a close eye on the front like a motorcycle rider, the time of a wristwatch worn on the side of the wrist on the thumb side can be adjusted. Since the display surface of is tilted up and rises, the time can be easily visually recognized.

Further, due to the rotation of the movable side outer body, the inner diameter of the outer body formed by the movable side outer body and the fixed side outer body changes, so that the arm can be stably mounted on the thick or thin part of the arm. become.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the wristwatch according to the first aspect, at the split end of the fixed outer shell and the movable outer shell, the split end and the movable shell are provided. By providing the eaves-shaped portion for concealing the step and the gap formed between the side outer body and the divided end portion, not only the same effect as the wristwatch according to the invention of the above-mentioned claim 1 can be obtained, but also the fixing. A step and a gap generated between the divided end of the side outer case and the divided end of the movable side case can be covered with the eaves-like part, and the appearance can be improved.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the wristwatch according to the first aspect or the second aspect, the movable side outer body is provided at the split portion of the fixed side outer body and the movable side outer body. By providing the click mechanism for holding the body at a desired angle with respect to the fixed side outer body, not only the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be achieved, but also the click Due to the mechanism, it is possible to keep the movable outer body at a desired angle with respect to the fixed outer body even when the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side, or even when it is attached. You can

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wristwatch according to the third aspect, wherein the click mechanism is biased by a spring so that a part of the click mechanism is projected from the opening of the holding member. Since the ball and the plurality of click grooves with which the click ball is removably engaged are configured, not only the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of the above-mentioned claim 1 or claim 2 can be achieved,
Due to the click mechanism, the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface of the wrist on the thumb side, and even when the wristwatch is attached, the click ball fits in the click groove, so The side outer case can be held at a desired angle with respect to the fixed side outer case.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wristwatch according to the third aspect, wherein the click mechanism includes a plurality of elastic engaging members and a plurality of engaging members that engage and disengage the engaging members. By configuring with click groove,
Not only the same operation as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be achieved, but also the wristwatch is not attached to the side surface on the thumb side of the wrist due to the click mechanism, or is attached. However, since the elastic engaging body is fitted in the click groove, the movable outer case can be held at a desired angle with respect to the fixed outer case.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the wristwatch according to the first or second aspect, a lock mechanism is provided for removably fixing the movable outer case to the timepiece body. As a result, not only the same operation as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be achieved, but also the movable side can be attached when the wristwatch is attached to a flat part of the wrist because of the lock mechanism. The outer case can be fixed to the timepiece main body, and it is possible to prevent a problem that the time display surface of the timepiece main body is rocked (rattled) by the load from the outside and it is difficult to visually recognize the time.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the wristwatch according to the sixth aspect, the lock mechanism is biased by a spring so that a part of the lock mechanism is protruded from the opening of the holding member. Not only can the wristwatch of the wristwatch of the present invention be provided with the same action as the wristwatch according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, by comprising the ball and the lock hole with which the lockball is removably engaged. The lock ball of the lock mechanism engages with the lock hole during mounting on the flat portion of the, and fixes the movable outer case to the watch body. Therefore, even if it is applied to the watch body by an external load, the time display surface of the watch body sways (rattles).
And the time can be easily recognized.

Further, according to the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 8, in the wristwatch according to claim 6, the lock mechanism is a pin which is fixed to the timepiece main body at a rotation fulcrum of the movable side outer case. A pressing member fixed to the movable side outer body and having a rotation preventing portion, and provided at an end portion of the pin slidably and non-rotatably in the axial direction of the pin, and disengageable from the rotation preventing portion. A push button having an engaging portion that engages movably, and an urging means that urges the push button outward to engage the engaging portion with the rotation stopping portion in a disengageable manner. As a result, not only can the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 be exerted, but also when the wristwatch of the wristwatch is mounted on a flat portion of the wristwatch, a detent portion is provided at the engaging portion of the push button. The movable outer shell is engaged and the main body of the watch is It is fixed. Therefore, even if the timepiece is applied with a load from the outside, the time display surface of the timepiece body does not sway (rattle), and the time can be visually recognized easily.

Further, when the lock of the movable side outer case to the timepiece main body is released, the push button is pushed against the biasing means so that the engagement portion of the push button is prevented from rotating. The engagement is released so that the movable outer shell can rotate around the pin.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wristwatch according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein the movable outer shell is returned to the watch body in a substantially parallel manner. By providing the above, not only the same action as the wristwatch according to the invention of claim 1 or 2 can be obtained, but also when the wristwatch of the wristwatch is removed by the return mechanism, the movable outer case The watch can be returned substantially parallel to the watch body, and the operability is improved.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the wristwatch according to the ninth aspect, the return mechanism is a pin fixed to the timepiece main body at a pivot fulcrum of the movable side outer case. The invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 is characterized in that one end of the twisted bar is locked and the other end of the twisted bar is locked to the movable outer shell part. Not only can it perform the same function as a wristwatch, but when it is attached to the side of the wrist of the wearer's left wrist that is on the thumb side, the outer side of the movable side body is rounded because the side is rounded. Along with the pin as a fulcrum, the return spring is compressed by bending with respect to the timepiece main body. Along with this, the timepiece main body rises with the display surface at that time inclined. Then, when the wristwatch is removed from the wrist, the movable outer case is returned substantially parallel to the timepiece body by the spring force of the return spring.

Thus, when the wristwatch is removed from the wrist, the movable outer shell is automatically returned by the spring force of the return spring, so that the operation is simple and convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a wrist watch (embodiment 1) according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the wristwatch (Example 1).

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a wristwatch (embodiment 1) according to the present invention mounted on a wrist of an arm.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a wristwatch (Example 2) according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion C in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a front view of a wristwatch (Example 3) according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion D in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the click mechanism in an exploded state.

FIG. 11 (1) is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the click mechanism. (2) is an enlarged view of a portion E of (1).

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the click mechanism.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of a wristwatch according to the present invention (Example 4) with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a partial cross section of a lock mechanism in the wristwatch (Example 4).

FIG. 15 (1) is a sectional view of another embodiment of the lock mechanism. (2) is a sectional view of a pin in the lock mechanism. FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the lock mechanism in an exploded state. (4) is a perspective view of the arm portion of the movable outer case.

FIG. 16 (1) is a wristwatch according to the present invention (Example 5).
3 is a cross-sectional view of the return mechanism in FIG. (2) is F of (1)
It is sectional drawing which follows the -F line. (3) is a perspective view of a recess in the return mechanism. (4) is an explanatory view of a state where the return spring is attached to the pin.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Wrist Watch 2 Watch Body 2A Display Surface 3 Outer Body 4 Inner Body 12 Fixed Side Outer Body 13 Pins (Rotation Support) 14 Movable Side Outer Body 19 Watch Body Housing

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A wristwatch having an outer case and a timepiece main body in which a module is housed in the inner case and at least a time display surface is provided on the front side of the module. The movable side outer case body fixed to the side and the movable side outer case body having the timepiece main body accommodating portion and the pair of arm portions forming the timepiece main body accommodating portion are divided in the direction of 3 to 9 o'clock, and the movable With the arm part of the side outer body at 3 o'clock of the timepiece main body-
A rotation fulcrum is provided in the 9 o'clock direction and is rotatably attached to the timepiece main body so that the timepiece main body can be attached to the timepiece main body 1
A wristwatch characterized by accommodating a part on the 2 o'clock side. 2. An eaves for concealing a step and a gap generated between the divided end portion of the fixed outer casing and the movable outer casing between the divided end portion and the movable outer casing. The wristwatch according to claim 1, wherein a wrist portion is provided. 3. A click mechanism for holding the movable side outer case at a desired angle with respect to the fixed side outer case is provided in a divided portion between the fixed side outer case and the movable side outer case. Alternatively, the wristwatch according to claim 2. 4. The click mechanism comprises a click ball biased by a spring and a part of which protrudes from an opening of a holding member, and a plurality of click grooves with which the click ball is removably engaged. The wristwatch according to claim 3, which is configured. 5. The wristwatch according to claim 3, wherein the click mechanism comprises an elastic engagement body and a plurality of click grooves with which the engagement body is engageably and disengageably engaged. 6. A lock mechanism for removably fixing the movable outer case to the timepiece body.
The wristwatch described. 7. The lock mechanism comprises a lock ball which is biased by a spring and a part of which protrudes from an opening of a holding member, and a lock hole into which the lock ball is detachably engaged. The wristwatch according to claim 6. 8. The lock mechanism includes: a pin fixed to the timepiece main body, which is a rotation fulcrum of the movable outer case, a pressing member fixed to the movable outer case, and having a rotation preventing portion. A push button that has an engaging portion that is slidably and non-rotatably provided in the end portion of the pin in the axial direction of the pin and that engages with the rotation stopping portion in a disengageable manner; 7. An urging means for urging the engaging portion to engage with the rotation stopping portion in a disengageable manner.
The wristwatch described. 9. The wristwatch according to claim 1, further comprising a returning mechanism for returning the movable outer case to be substantially parallel to the timepiece main body. 10. The return mechanism is configured such that one end of the return spring is locked to a pin fixed to the timepiece main body at a pivotal fulcrum of the movable side outer case, and the other end of the return spring is fixed. 10. A structure in which the movable outer shell is locked to the outer shell.
The wristwatch described.