JPS5820954Y2 - electronic clock lighting device - Google Patents

electronic clock lighting device

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Publication number
JPS5820954Y2
JPS5820954Y2 JP1976166123U JP16612376U JPS5820954Y2 JP S5820954 Y2 JPS5820954 Y2 JP S5820954Y2 JP 1976166123 U JP1976166123 U JP 1976166123U JP 16612376 U JP16612376 U JP 16612376U JP S5820954 Y2 JPS5820954 Y2 JP S5820954Y2
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lamp
lighting device
circuit board
lead plate
recess
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JP1976166123U
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JPS5382376U (en
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紀幸 上條
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セイコーエプソン株式会社
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Description

【考案の詳細な説明】 本考案は、LCDを表示体とするテ゛イジタル時計の照
明構造に関するものである。
[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a lighting structure for a digital watch using an LCD as a display body.

指針式の所謂アナログ時計は、電気式のアナログ時計9
機械式のアナログ時計共に、構造的に照明装置を設ける
ことは難しく、実用化されたものは少なかったが、LC
Dを用いたディジタル時計は、殆どの機種がランプを用
いた照明装置を備えており、夜間、照明設備のない場所
でも時刻の判続ができるという便利さを備えてきている
The so-called analog clock with pointers is an electric analog clock 9
It was structurally difficult to provide a lighting device for both mechanical and analog clocks, and few were put into practical use, but LC
Most digital clocks using D are equipped with lighting devices using lamps, and have become convenient in that they can tell the time at night, even in places without lighting equipment.

然るに、この照明装置は、現在種々な構造が採用されて
おり、それぞれ、構造は複雑だが、信頼性は高い、又は
、コストが安く、アフターサービスも容易だが信頼性に
難がある等、それぞれ一長一短があった。
However, various structures are currently being adopted for this lighting device, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages, such as complex structures but high reliability, or low costs and easy after-sales service but low reliability. was there.

本発明による照明装置は、上記欠点の改善を目的として
おり、以って実用効果の高い照明装置を提供せんとする
ものある。
The lighting device according to the present invention is intended to improve the above-mentioned drawbacks, thereby providing a lighting device with high practical effects.

以下に、図をもって本考案の一実施例について説明する
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

第1図は、本考案の一実施例を示す組立平面図で、1は
回路ケース。
FIG. 1 is an assembled plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and 1 is a circuit case.

該回路ケースは、時計の機枠として他要素の保持構造の
中枢的役割を果たしている。
The circuit case plays a central role in the structure for holding other elements as the frame of the watch.

2は回路基板で、回路ケースに植立するピン(図示せず
)により案内されており、回路基板に対向する面と反対
側の面にはエツチングされた銅箔パターン2aが設けら
れ、MOS−IC7とワイヤーボンディングにより電気
接続されている。
Reference numeral 2 denotes a circuit board, which is guided by pins (not shown) planted in the circuit case, and an etched copper foil pattern 2a is provided on the surface opposite to the surface facing the circuit board. It is electrically connected to IC7 by wire bonding.

そしてMOS−IC、電子素子9等を介して電池(図示
せず)に導通している。
It is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) via the MOS-IC, electronic element 9, and the like.

又、パターン2aの一部は、回路基板の外周へのびてい
て、該部分にスイッチ板6がハンダ付けされており、ラ
ンプを点滅するスイッチの一端子を威している。
Further, a part of the pattern 2a extends to the outer periphery of the circuit board, and a switch board 6 is soldered to this part, and serves as one terminal of a switch for blinking the lamp.

一方、電池の他端は、時計のケースへアースされており
、外装部品であり、且、外部操作部材であるボタン8を
同電位にしている。
On the other hand, the other end of the battery is grounded to the case of the watch, making the button 8, which is an exterior component and an external operating member, at the same potential.

回路基板の上にパネル受3が組込まれるが、該パネル受
には、反射板10、表示パネル11とが組込まれる凹部
とランプリード板4、ランプ5が組込まれる凹部が備え
られている。
A panel holder 3 is installed on the circuit board, and the panel holder is provided with a recess into which a reflection plate 10 and a display panel 11 are installed, and a recess into which a lamp lead plate 4 and a lamp 5 are installed.

ランプリード板4は該凹部に収納され、それぞれ、パネ
ル受と一体で形成されたダボ3 a 、3 b 、3
Cにより固定される。
The lamp lead plate 4 is housed in the recess, and each dowel 3 a , 3 b , 3 is formed integrally with the panel holder.
Fixed by C.

該ランプリード板は、ランプ5が溶接される折曲げ部と
、他端の前記パターンへの接触部とより構成されており
、該接触部は、パネル受の下面より露呈しているためパ
ネル受を回路基板上に載せ、ネジ等で1定することによ
りパターン2aとバネ性をもって電気的接続を威すこと
になる。
The lamp lead plate is composed of a bent portion to which the lamp 5 is welded, and a contact portion at the other end that contacts the pattern, and the contact portion is exposed from the bottom surface of the panel holder, so that it does not interfere with the panel holder. By placing it on a circuit board and fixing it with a screw or the like, electrical connection can be established with the pattern 2a with a spring property.

図に示されるとおり、ランプの近傍には反射板10が設
置されている。
As shown in the figure, a reflector 10 is installed near the lamp.

該反射板は透明プラスチックで作られており、下面は蒸
着により微細な凹凸のある梨地面に仕上げられている。
The reflector is made of transparent plastic, and the bottom surface is finished with a pear-like surface with fine irregularities by vapor deposition.

このため、ランプ点燈時には、ランプからの光が該反射
板の内部で乱反射されながら、平面図の右端へ導かれる
と共に、上方へ照射される。
Therefore, when the lamp is turned on, the light from the lamp is diffusely reflected inside the reflecting plate and is guided to the right end in the plan view and irradiated upward.

一方、反射板の上方には表示パネル11が設けられてい
るため、前記照射光により夜間でもその表示面にハツキ
リと表示を表わす。
On the other hand, since the display panel 11 is provided above the reflector, the irradiated light makes it possible to clearly display the display on the display surface even at night.

このように、夜間、時計使用者がボタン8を押すと、ボ
タン先端はやがて前記スイッチ板6に接触する。
In this manner, when the watch user presses the button 8 at night, the tip of the button eventually comes into contact with the switch plate 6.

すると前述の回路が構成され、電流が流れてランプ5が
点燈し、前述の効果が得られる。
Then, the above-mentioned circuit is constructed, a current flows, the lamp 5 lights up, and the above-mentioned effect is obtained.

本考案はこのように、一般的に回路基板の上方に位置し
、パネル、反射板等を位置決め、案内するパネル受にラ
ンプリード板、ランプを設けたことが特徴で、こうする
ことにより従来形式のように、ランプを固定した基板等
を回路基板にネジ止めして固定すると共に、電気導通さ
せる等のわずられしさもなく、又、組立性の向上・コス
トダウン等、大きな利点を有するものである。
The present invention is characterized by the provision of lamp lead plates and lamps on the panel holder, which is generally located above the circuit board and which positions and guides panels, reflectors, etc. As shown in the figure, the board on which the lamp is fixed can be fixed to the circuit board by screwing it, and there is no need for electrical conduction, and it has great advantages such as improved assembly and cost reduction. It is.

又、従来は、ランプを前述の様にネジ止めにより、若し
くはハンダ付により導通させていたが、本考案の様に、
ランプをランプリード板に固定し、該ランプリード板の
バネ力による導通方法にしたとしても、何らの弊害もな
く、充分なる作動をするものである。
In addition, conventionally, the lamp was made conductive by screwing or soldering as described above, but as in the present invention,
Even if the lamp is fixed to a lamp lead plate and conduction is performed using the spring force of the lamp lead plate, there is no problem and the lamp operates satisfactorily.

本考案は、パネル受けのネジ締め固定により、ランプリ
ード板の端子と所定の回路基板パターンとの接触が図れ
ると共に、ランプ単体の交換も容易という優れた特徴を
有するものである。
The present invention has an excellent feature in that the terminals of the lamp lead plate can be brought into contact with a predetermined circuit board pattern by fixing the panel holder with screws, and the lamp itself can be easily replaced.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図は、本考案の一実施例を示す組立平面図。 第2図は、第1図の組立断面図。 1は回路ケース、2は回路基板、3はパネル受、4はラ
ンプリード板、5はランプである。
FIG. 1 is an assembled plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an assembled sectional view of FIG. 1. 1 is a circuit case, 2 is a circuit board, 3 is a panel holder, 4 is a lamp lead plate, and 5 is a lamp.

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】[Scope of utility model registration request] 回路基板の上面に液晶パネルが収納されるパネル受を載
置するとともに、前記液晶パネルを照明するためのラン
プを有する電子時計の照明装置において、前記パネル受
は前記液晶パネル及び反射板を収納位置決めする第1の
凹所と前記ランプを収納位置決めする第2の凹所を有す
るとともに、前記ランプが装置されるリード板が固定さ
れており、前記リード板の一端は前記パネル受が前記回
路基板に対して位置決め固定されたとき、前記回路基板
のパターンと弾性接触して導通をとるよう構成されたこ
とを特徴とする電子時計の照明装置。
In an illumination device for an electronic watch, a panel holder for storing a liquid crystal panel is placed on the top surface of a circuit board, and a lamp for illuminating the liquid crystal panel is provided. a first recess for accommodating and positioning the lamp; and a lead plate on which the lamp is mounted is fixed, and one end of the lead plate has a first recess for accommodating and positioning the lamp. 1. A lighting device for an electronic timepiece, characterized in that the lighting device is configured to come into elastic contact with the pattern of the circuit board to establish electrical conduction when the lighting device is positioned and fixed against the circuit board.
JP1976166123U 1976-12-10 1976-12-10 electronic clock lighting device Expired JPS5820954Y2 (en)

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