| WO/2006/078080 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR TIMEPIECE, MOVEMENT, AND TIMEPIECE |
| JP60015582 | ANALOGUE DISPLAY TIMEPIECE |
MESCHINO, Anna (Piazza Prati Degli Strozzi 26, ROME, 00195, IT)
MESCHINO, Anna (Piazza Prati Degli Strozzi 26, ROME, 00195, IT)
| CLAIMS
1. Modular construction, of linear type for heavy and micron mechanisms for the measurement of: distance, size, weight, gaseous and liquid fluids, speed and time, for the movement of : weights, objects, structures, loads, people and animals. It is suitable both as an instrument and as a product for use in the operational sectors: industry, artisan crafts and commerce.
The complex of gears to protect comprise: a crankshaft emerging from a mechanical or electronic machine of common use powers the linear dynamic of the linear module, which crankshaft integrates with the pivot inside the module which itself engages the first crown to which it gives an anticlockwise rotation . This crown engages via partial teeth in its inside circumference with the two wheels, giving each an alternating anticlockwise movement. The two wheels by engaging each other push each other with opposing rotations, that is, when the crown gives one wheel an anticlockwise movement, the other wheel moves clockwise. As the crown engages the two wheels, these are given an interrupted movement. This is due to the fact that the number of partial teeth on the inner cuircumference of the crown are less than half , hence the first crown produces an interrupted movement, alternatively to each wheel. The two pinions on the bridge engaging with the wheels emerging from the plate engage with the rack n the plane which houses the wheel with the integral pin for carrying the linear indicator.
2. Linear System for measuring liquid and gaseous fluids in accordance with claim 1 by applying the following to the linear module: propeller blades to integrate with a pin penetrating the hole at the bottom of the linear module, which becomes in turn integral with the pinion inside the module in accordance with claim 1. The pivot entering the linear module is made waterproof and airtight , that is, impermeable, so as to not permit any penetration by liquid or gaseous fluids into the mechanisms of the module of . The indicator in the module will linearally measure the pressure produced by the liquid and gaseous fluids as they come into contact with the propeller .in accordance with claim 1.
3. System suitable for lifting or moving in horizontal, vertical and diagonal planes of: loads, manufactured goods, people, animals and structures, in accordance with claim 1. The pin on the upper body of the linear module is madde integral with a platform which can transport its load through a linear trajectory and perform rotations of 180 °. Such a plane united to the linear module is useful for transporting objects, cargo facilities, tools, people or animals in different positions, sizes and forms of use, in appropriate horizontal, vertical and diagonal directions and would be an operational tool, and commercial product, for industries, laboratories, construction sites and commerce, in accordance with claim 1.
4. System for measuring size in accordance with claim 1 : by applying a wheel with a fixed pin at its centre of appropriate size and shape according to the use envisaged, which enters into the linear mechanism through the hole and links the wheel to the internal mechanic. The wheel enabes the module to measure distances, heights, widths and speed. The measurement is made through the . pivot with the indicator in accordance with claim 1.
5. System for the measurement of the speed of motor vehicles and motorcycles , in accordance with claim 1. To replace traditional measurements of speed of vehicles transporting people, animals, goods or cargoes, simply insert the pin of the speed dial quadrant of the vehicle into the hole positioned under the linear module and it will indicate speed on the speed dial in accordance with claim 1.
6. System for measuring speed and height in accordance with claim 1 for mechanical or electronic quadrants with a pin port indicator for aircraft by replacing the indicator on the pin placed on the dial of the aircraft with the linear module and introducing the pin into the hole in the linear module so that the pin becomes integral with the mechanical module making it useful for linear measurement in accordance with claim 1.
7. System for measuring weights in accordance with claim 1. By replacing the indicator mounted on the pivot of traditional instruments for weighing people things and animal cargo, with the module of the invention. Introduce the pivot of these instruments for weighing, into the hole positioned under the module and thus obtain a linear measurement via the indicator inserted on the pin of the module in accordance with claim 1.
8. Mechanical module for containers of timepiece mechanisms of the automatic type, in accordance with claim 1. By applying through the orifice positioned below the base of the body of the module the pin of any common motor/mechanism embedded within the container box of watches, a linear movement will be produced. Applying , a disk of any size and material used to connect wristwatches through their strap to the pivot emerging from the bridge closing platethis will give them such movement as will wind them up automatically, in accordance with claim 1, even if they are not worn.
9. Mechanical module for the navigation of vessels and for measuring depth of immersion, in accordance with claim 1 in order to replace with the linear dial traditional quadrants for measuring speed or depth. As the old indicators have a pin, this can be mounted on the linear module, which receives the necessary dynamic energy, to then indicate measurements in accordance with claim 1.
10. Mechanism for the measurement of time in accordance with claim 1 by applying the module to a mechanical or electrical coaxial timepiece mechanism so as to provide dynamic power to a linear module.An escapment entering the hole placed underneath the linear module, becomes integral with the internal pinion, thus permitting use of the module as an adjunct in micron and heavy timepieces , with sinusoidal cases and asymmetrical shape, in accordance with claim 1.
11. Modular linear construct for creating moving jewellery and costume jewellery or jewellery and costume jewellery with ornamental parts showing linear movement and rotations in accordance with claim 1. By means of its pin, the linear module is equipped with settings or appropriate structures of jewels or costume jewellery so as to make these dynamic via linear movement in accordance with claim 1.
12. Mechanical system for ornamental use of dynamic linear movement in acccordance with claim 1. Given the dynamic linear characteristics and possibilities of expressive innovation the mechanism can achieve, it can be used to produce apparatus of every type for publicity and advertisingpurposes, with parts in linear movement as produced by the invention. The size of these mechanical devices will be dictated by their use in accordance with claim 1. |
DESCRIPTION
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TO PRODUCE LINEAR MOVEMENT IN LARGE AND MICRON MECHANISMS.
The above invention is a modular construction to produce linear movement in large and micron mechanisms, for the measurement of weight, distance, speed, time, liquid and gaseous fluids, and for the horizontal, vertical and diagonal transport and lifting of loads, objects, structures, weights, people and animals for operational purposes and, as a commercial product, for use in industrial, artisan and commercial sectors. Also, due to its intrinsic characteristics, the module allows technical and aesthetic innovation in the field of design and fashion. The module consists primarily of crowns, rack and pinions, and special wheels.
The object of the present discovery is the invention of a linear system for heavy and micron mechanisms for the horizontal, vertical or diagonal transport and lifting of loads, objects, structures, weights, people and animals. For operational purposes as machine and as a tool or use in industrial, artisan and commercial sectors and as a commercial product.
The module consists primarily of crowns, rack and special wheels. Although the ambit of the invention is wider, it is partcularly suitable or the watch, goldsmith, jewelry and costume jewelry industries, giving them the opportunity to create precious dynamics and jewelry, which are structurally characterised by displacements of stones, parts in precious metal or high quality artefacts of artistic or artisan quality, for watches with linear measurement, in traditional form cases or innovative cases with asymmetric or sinusoidal forms.
For the sake of clarity and simplicity and, we describe below the linear modular system of the invention in question, in its primary application in the micron mechanism of time pieces, it being understood that this application should not be considered as limiting the ambit of the invention since the performance and use of the linear, module is further applicable in other areas. Referring therefore to micron timepieces, the ingenious subject of the invention, the linear mechanism, can in turn be powered by energy from familiar wind-up coaxial timepiece units : manual oi; automatic, from a quartz battery or run by electrial , solar or other innovative forms of energy^. Applying therefore the form of the object to any common coaxial mechanism, which has an escapement, or a pivot emerging from the same body, this would penetrate into the hole underneath the linear module, activate automatically , replacing the coaxial mechanism in old methods for measuring time, producing a new way of recording the passage of time by use of a linear movement. The innovations that are the subject of the present invention will be better illustrated below, through the description of a prototype which is illustrated purely by way of example and without limiting them to this instance of of implementation of the invention which includes any variant of this implementation,. Described below is the invention in the form of a linear mechanism, with reference to the following figure drawings, in which:
The drawing in Figure 1 represents a view of the plate which contains the mechanisms of the linear module . The plate is composed of: a plate "A", a rim "A5" to contain the entire mechanism of the linear module, a plate "A4" with 4 threaded holes "X" for flat bottomed screws to hold down the closing bridge plate (cover) "N" of the linear module (the two faces of which can be seen in figures 9 and 11), plate "A3" which contains the second plate "H" (seen in figure 4), two areas "A2" on which to place plate "E" (as seen in figure 5), 2 pivots "C" centrally positioned in plate "A" for 2 wheels "Cl and "C2", crown. "C3" which is positioned between the two areas "A2" and is pushed by wheel "B", wheel "B" which has a tooth "Bl" on it's internal circumference "B2" which tooth renders wheel "B" integral with escapment "K" which emerges from under plate "A" through hole
"S" (seen in figure 2), pivot "Al" located in line with "B" and the two pivots "C". Crown "C3" is partially teethed inside with teeth "C4".
Figure 2 represents a section of wheel "B", and hole "S" through which escapement "K" integral with the coaxial mechanism underneath penetrates into plate "A" and is integral with wheel "B" via tooth "Bl".
Figure 3 represents a view of wheel "B" integral with escapement "K" via tooth "Bl" positioned on the internal circumference "B2"
Figure 4 represents a view of all the internal mechanism : bridge plate "E" (seen in figure 5) which supports plate "F" as it moves with its rack "Fl" , together with wheel "G" which is inserted in pivot "Gl" which is part of "F" (see Figure 7 and 8 ). Crown "H" through its internal teeth "Hl" engages with wheel "I" (figure 6) . Wheel "G" engages with teeth "H2" on the internal circumference of "H" . Arms "H3" on the internal circumference of "H" act to place teeth "H4" towards the centre of "H", which teeth engage with their respective wheels "M" (Figure 10) .
Wheels "M" are mounted on the pins designated "N4". Wheels "L" and "L2" are mounted on two internally threaded pins "E4" (figure 5) for the two screws "L3" and "Ll" used to hold the said wheels. Wheels "L" and "L2" engage with their respective racks "Fl".
Figure 5 represents a view of bridge plate "E" which supports plate "F" as it moves with its rack
"Fl" , two rims "El", two pins "E4" two threaded holes, E5 , area E2 which is lower than E, two half circlar holes E2,.
Figure 6: represents a sectional view of wheel I mounted on pin Al of plate A kept in place by bridge plate M (see also figure 1 and 4)
Figure 7 : represents a view of pivot Gl including its conical section, cavity G2 on the circumference of the pivot, wheel G integral with the pivot, plate F with which wheel G moves , bridge plate E, rim El, area A2, side A4 of plate A, bridge plate N, slot Nl, hole N2 (see also figure
9,11,12).
Figure 8: represents a sectional view of pivot Gl including its conical section, cavity G2 on the circumference of the pivot, wheel G integral with the pivot, plate F with which wheel G moves , bridge plate E, rim El, area A2, side A4 of plate A, bridge plate N, slot Nl, hole N2 (see also figure
9,11,12)., pin F5 integral with plate F on which wheel G is mounted, small cylinder Z integral with indicator inserted on pivot Gl
Figure 9 : represents a view underside of bridge plate N which is composed of : two half circular pins N5 which press on bridge plate E (figure 5) when plate N is placed on top of the same plate E
(figure 5), two holes N2 at the ends of slot Nl, four holes X for flat screws W (see figure 11) to hold down this closing bridge plate (cover) N of the linear module, two pins N3 each with a smaller diameter protrusion N4 (see figure 10)
Figure 10 : represents: in view A a view of one of the two wheels M which mounts on one of the two pin N3 of bridge plate N. Each wheel has a hole M2 on the circumference of which a semicircular protrusion Ml integral with M is located ; in view B, a view of a pin N3 on which a wheel M is mounted, Ml entering into a hole F2 in plate F (when wheel M enters into a hole F2 it moves along its respective slot F3 to reach a hole F4); in view C , a sectional view of pin N3.
Figure 11 : a view of the upper face of bridge plate N : four flat bottomed screws W, border A5 of plate A, slot Nl , hole N2, indicator Z (see also figure 7, 8)
Figure 12 : view of a portion of slot Nl showing the passage of pin G2 along Nl and pin G2 in hole N2 (see also figure 4, 7, 8)
Following is the description of the mechanism of the linear module, of all its parts acting to create linear and rotational movement in the indicator.
The linear module acts to move the indicator indicating the hour, minutes or seconds from left to right and then from right to left as needed in a straight line and at the end of each linear movement to rotate the indicator 180 degrees.
For the following explanation reference is made to figure 1. Wheel B of plate A is integral with escapment K which can be of any common coaxial mechanism placed under plate A and which passes through hole S (which can be seen in figure 2). Crown C3 fits into the space bordered by A3. Crown C engages wheel B via the teeth on its external circumference. Escapment K turns wheel B clockwise and wheel B tursn crown C. The two pins C integral with plate A mount the two wheels Cl and C2..The two wheels Cl and C2 engage with the partial teeth (C4) on the internal circumference of crown C3. As C3 rotates and the partial teeth C4 engage with one of the wheels Cl or C2 that wheel rotates and causes the other wheel Cl or C2 to rotate in the opposite direction. Since the teeth C4 only cover partially the inner circumference of crown C3 there will be a pause in the movment of wheels Cl and C2 at given times in the rotation of said crown C3. Wheels Cl and C2 are thicker than crown C3. The lower part of their thickness engages with crown C3 and the upper part engages with wheel L and wheel L2 (see figure 4).
For the following explanation please refer to figure 4. The upper part of wheels L and L2 simultaneaously engage with rack Fl of plate F . Wheels L and L2 (when pushed by wheels Cl or C2) will cause rack Fl to move, alternatively left or right, according to the rotation of such wheels as turned by wheels Cl or C2. These wheels are mounted on pins E4 (see figure 5) which are integral with the areas E2 which extend beyond the sides of plate E, are lower than plate E and rest on plate A.Plate E rest on the two pins C (as seen in figure 1) . Wheels L and L2 (seen in figure 4) each engage respectively with wheel Cl and C2 (seen in figure 1) each through a semicircular opening E3 (seen in figure 5). When the rack Fl moves so does wheel G which is mounted on pin Gl which is integral with F of which Fl is part. In such movement, wheel G does not move outside the internal circumference of special crown H. Special crown H rests on A3 of plate A (figure 1) jn order to keep it above racks Fl so as not to block rack Fl and consequently plate F. Special crown H is continuosly rotated clockwise by a dynamic push received from wheel I which moves in an anticlockwise direction.. Wheel is of such thickness that its upper part engages with special crown H while its inferior part engages with pin B which is integral with escapment K (as seen in figure 1) which pin B confers a dynamic push on wheel I rotating it in an anticlockwise direction. Partial teeth Fl on the internal circumference of special crown H engage with wheel G, which is mounted on pin F5, twice, as wheel G is transported up and down by plane F and special crown H rotates into position When wheel G engages with partial teeth Fl wheel G completes a 180 degree rotation. In order to permit wheel G to accomplish these rotations, plane F ceases to move as L and L2 stop moving and the two wheels M simultaneously each stop moving hence blocking plate F all for the period of time necesssary to allow wheel G to accomplish a 180 degree rotation (see also figure 10). For the following explanation please refer to figure 10. Each wheel M has a semicircular structure Ml underneath. Views B and C are respectively a side view and a cross section of view A of a wheel M. Each wheel M mounted on part N4 of pin N3 which is integral with plane N (see also figure 9) moves along slot F3 starting either in holes F2 or F4 and ending up in respective hole F4 or F2 (see also figure 4).
For the following explanation please refer to figure 9. Semicircular pins N5 are integral with plane N and press on bridge plate E (figure 5) .
For the following explanation please refer to figure 11 : Bridge cover plane N is fixed to plane A by four flat bottomed screws W which screw into four threaded holes X located in plane A (see figure 1 ) and also kept in place by rim A5 which is integral with plane A. For the following explanation please refer to figure 12