Abstract: A timepiece component for a timepiece case or for a timepiece includes a first ring, at least one decorative and/or display element, a second ring, and an elastic element mounted so as to bear on the first ring and to urge the at least one decorative and/or display element toward the second ring.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a case including a protrusion protruding inward from an inner wall, a crown including a shaft passing through the side surface of the case, a head provided at one end of the shaft, and a drive wheel provided at the other end opposite from the one end of the shaft, an internal rotary ring provided in a position where the internal rotary ring overlaps with the protrusion in the plan view and having teeth that engage with the drive wheel, and elastic members disposed between the protrusion and the internal rotary ring and each including a convex section that engages with the teeth.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a case body configured to accommodate a movement, and a rotating bezel attached to the case body. The rotating bezel includes a bezel body having an annular shape, and a display plate detachably attached to the bezel body. An engagement protrusion protruding toward the bezel body and being continuous in a circumferential direction is provided at the display plate. A plastic gasket having an annular shape is disposed between the bezel body and the engagement protrusion. A first recessed portion is provided in an outer circumference of the display plate. A second recessed portion is provided in the engagement protrusion of the display plate so as to correspond to a position of the first recessed portion.

Abstract: A case including a case main body, a first exterior case which is arranged around an outer circumferential portion of the case main body, and a second exterior case which includes an impact receiving portion that is opposed to an inner circumferential portion of at least one of an upper part and a lower part of the first exterior case, and is attached to at least one of the upper part and the lower part of the first exterior case.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing including a window member facing a first direction, a rear housing facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and a side member encompassing the space between the window member and the rear housing. The electronic device also includes a display that is visible through at least a part of the window member and a speaker assembly disposed in the space. The speaker assemble includes a speaker diaphragm. The side member includes a resonance space including a shape a recessed form in a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction. A through hole is formed in the third direction in a part of the resonance space that is closer to the rear housing than to the window member. A part of the resonance space can be disposed so as to overlap the speaker diaphragm.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device including a housing, a plate coupled to one surface of the housing, and an adhesive member at least partially disposed in a coupling portion between the housing and the plate and including a plurality of layers. The adhesive member includes at least one waterproof-ventilation layer to perform a ventilation function and a waterproof function.

Abstract: An annular rotating bezel system intended to be rotatably mounted on a middle part of a watch case inside which is housed a timepiece movement which extends in a plane, including a rotating bezel, an annular holding ring, a toothed ring, and at least one elastic arm of which a free end is elastically and radially meshed with the toothed ring, said toothed ring and said at least one elastic arm being held in an axial direction perpendicular to the plane of the movement in the bezel by the annular holding ring, either the toothed ring or the elastic arm being arranged to be angularly joined to the rotating bezel, and other being arranged to be angularly joined to the case middle; wherein the elastic arm is formed of a flat strip-spring mounted in a cantilever arrangement in the system.

Abstract: The watch bezel system includes a bezel that is removable and replaceable with another bezel. The bezel is removed by pushing a button on the side of the watch case that retracts a pin residing in the case of the watch. At the same time, the user grasps the bezel with their other hand and twists the bezel clockwise and pulls the bezel away from the case of the watch. The replacement of the bezel is done by aligning the interlocking mechanism of the bezel with the interlocking mechanism of the case of the watch, then pushing the bezel against the case, and twisting counterclockwise. The bezel will self-lock in place with the pin attached to the case. When the button is released, the pin will automatically enter a recess in a slot in the bezel, locking the bezel in place, and keep the bezel from rotating or coming off the watch case. Additionally, the interlocking mechanisms on the case and bezel also keep the bezel from coming off the watch case.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, an upper housing surrounding at least a portion of a periphery of the display, a lower housing coupled to the upper housing, and a window waterproof member disposed between at least a portion of a periphery of the display and the upper housing to seal an aperture between the upper housing and the display. The window waterproof member includes an inner core having a specific strength, and an outer sheath having a specific elasticity, and an outer peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the upper housing and an inner peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the display while the outer sheath surrounding at least a portion of the inner core.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a gyratory sensing system (GSS) for extending the human machine interface (HMI) of an electronic device, particularly small form factor, wearable devices. The gyratory sensing system may include a gyratory sensor and a rotatable element to engage the gyratory sensor. The rotatable element may be sized and configured to be easily manipulated by hand to extend the HMI of the electronic device such that the functions of the HMI may be more accessible. The rotatable element may include one or more rotatable components, such as a body, edge or face of a smart watch, that each may be configured to perform a function upon rotation, such as resetting, selecting, and/or activating a menu item.

Abstract: Provided herein may be a smart watch. The smart watch may include a display device configured to display an image; a bezel disposed on the perimeter of the display device and configured to rotate; a main body configured to support the display device; and a band coupled to the main body. The main body includes a bezel sensing unit configured to sense movement of the bezel, and a control unit configured to authenticate a user based on information received from the bezel sensing unit and configured to unlock the smart watch in response to the control unit authenticating the user.

Abstract: Signals based on touch operation can be easily separated from a signal output by a touch panel. A peripheral edge of a touch panel and a touch surface is surrounded by a dial part. The dial part is located at a position higher than a position of the touch surface.

Abstract: With regard to a learning method for a smartwatch to prevent a metal hand from lightening the screen by unintended touch, a mainboard chip firstly finds and learns points which unintendedly touch the screen. Then, the mainboard chip reserves the time Tm which leads to unintended touch on the screen. The mainboard chip judges the present state: at the reserved time Tm, if the display screen is in an ON state, the display screen will keep the ON state. If the display screen is in an OFF state, the display screen will keep the OFF state.

Abstract: A timepiece is equipped with a case that includes a case middle, a pusher, and a locking device for this pusher. The pusher is arranged movably in a translational manner in an actuation axis. The locking device contains a blocker that is movable in a translational manner along the actuation axis and with the ability to be displaced between a locking position and an unlocking position, in which positions the pusher is respectively to the locking and unlocking positions blocked and free in translation. The locking device contains in addition a control rotatably mounted in a general plane of the case between a first position and a second position corresponding respectively to the locking and unlocking positions for the blocker, this control containing structure for driving the blocker between its locking and unlocking positions.

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a housing; a display device mounted on a surface of the housing; a bezel, which is rotatably coupled to the housing, and which rotates along the circumference of the display device; and elastic portions provided on the housing so as to provide the bezel with an elastic force in a first direction. The above electronic device may be implemented variously according to embodiments.

Abstract: A waterproof electronic device includes a waterproof case in which electronic components are embedded and a display which is able to display and which is placed in an opening of the waterproof case in an air tight manner. The waterproof electronic device includes a space for waterproof testing therein and the waterproof electronic device includes a window for waterproof testing at positions (i) corresponding to the space for waterproof testing and (ii) avoiding the display.

Abstract: Various example embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device including: a housing including a substantially circular opening and a first surface facing in a first direction; a wearing structure configured to enable the electronic device to be removably worn on a part of a human body and connected to the housing; a display disposed in the opening; an annulus installed on the first surface and configured to be rotatable along a periphery of the opining, the annulus including a second surface facing a second direction opposite the first direction; at least one spacer interposed between a part of the first surface and the second surface of the annulus; and a circuit configured to detect a rotation of the annular member and to change the display at least in part based on the rotation.

Abstract: A watch and a method of ultrasonic welding a bezel to the watch at a middle part. The watch includes: a middle part which, with a crystal, delimits a watch case, the crystal being bonded to a shoulder arranged in the watch middle part; and a bezel ultrasonically welded both to the crystal and to the watch middle part.

Abstract: The invention concerns a timepiece including a case, formed by a middle part 5 closed by a back cover and by a crystal 9, said crystal 9 being supported on a bearing surface of the middle part 5, parallel to said back cover, said case forming a housing in which an electronic module 13 is placed; said timepiece further includes a display module fixed to the crystal 9, the electronic module 13 and the display module include an identical number of connection points so that electrical connection means can connect the connection points of the electronic module 13 to the connection points of the display module in pairs.

Abstract: A watch with a time-setting bezel includes a watch face containing a time-telling mechanism including at least one hand, the watch face enclosed in a casing, a rotatable bezel mounted on an annular shoulder of the casing, the rotatable bezel having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the watch face, the rotatable bezel having a cylindrical gear element fixed to the rotatable bezel and projecting into the casing, and a shaft having an axis of rotation substantially orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the rotatable bezel, the shaft mechanically coupled to the cylindrical gear so that the rotation of the bezel drives the rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a timepiece. The time piece comprises a ring-shaped mounting member formed of an elastic material and positioned between the annular shell and the ring-shaped bezel. The ring-shaped mounting member includes an engaging portion having a second engagement surface configured to engage with a first engagement surface formed in the annular shell to restrict the ring-shaped bezel from moving relative to the annular shell in a first axial direction to prevent the ring-shaped bezel from separating from the annular shell. The ring-shaped mounting member is deformable with a force, so that the second engagement surface can slide along the first engagement surface to release ring-shaped bezel from the annular shell.

Abstract: A structure includes a wristwatch case; an inner frame arranged inside the wristwatch case and having an upper surface provided with a positioning fitting recess; a timepiece module arranged as being positioned inside the inner frame; and a parting plate which is provided with a positioning pin that is provided on a lower surface of the parting plate facing the upper surface of the inner frame, and that is fitted into the positioning fitting recess of the inner frame, thereby positioning the parting plate with respect to respect to the inner frame. As a result, in a state where the timepiece module is arranged and positioned inside the inner frame arranged in the wristwatch case, the positioning pin of the parting plate can be fitted into the positioning fitting recess of the inner frame. Accordingly, the parting plate can be accurately positioned with respect to the inner frame.

Abstract: Case (1) for a timepiece (1000), including a middle part (2) with an upper portion (21) for receiving a movement (100) surmounted by a dial (3) carrying an upper sub-assembly (4) or a crystal (40), and a lower portion (22) cooperating with a back cover (5). This middle part (2) includes a device (10) for the removal or adjustment of this upper sub-assembly (4) or crystal (40), which includes a plurality of pushers (6) each movable in relation to this middle part (2) in a sink (7) of this middle part (2) parallel to an axial direction (D), to transmit, directly or indirectly via a push plate (8), only to this dial (3), a force applied to each pusher (6) in this direction (D) from this lower portion (22) and transmitted by this dial (3) to this upper sub-assembly (4) or crystal (40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a member (1) comprising a ceramic element (3) intended to be fitted against a body (5). According to the invention, the member includes a cooperation device (7) comprising a deformable insert (2) for locking the fit between the ceramic element (3) and the body (5), and a means of adherence (13) between the insert (2) and the ceramic element (3), in order to decrease the relative movement between said ceramic element (3) and said insert (2). The invention concerns the field of external elements for timepieces.

Abstract: A case unit includes a resin case main body including an outer peripheral surface and an opening forming surface enclosed by the outer peripheral surface and being formed with an opening. A step is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the opening to face an entrance of the opening. An elastic member is provided along the inner peripheral surface of the opening and mounted on the step. A light transmission member is press-fitted in the opening via the elastic member and covers the opening. And, a fitting part of a frame member is fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the resin case main body to make an elastic member pressing part extending from the fitting part toward the entrance of the frame member cover at least a part of the elastic member at the entrance of the opening.

Abstract: Method of fastening a glass to a watch bezel, wherein the glass has a plurality of studs or a plurality of holes or a plurality of studs and holes and the bezel has a plurality of studs or a plurality of holes or a plurality of studs and holes. The method is characterized in that it comprises a step of pressing the studs into the holes.

Abstract: A solar cell electronic device includes a cover glass fitted into a case opening of an exterior case via a glass packing, and a solar panel disposed on the back face of the cover glass with a predetermined distance from the cover glass. The case opening has a base portion on the inner periphery thereof for mounting an outer peripheral portion of the cover glass and for positioning the solar panel in a plane direction. The glass packing includes a packing main body interposed between the case opening and the cover glass, and a flange portion that extends from an end on the base portion side of the packing main body and that is interposed between the cover glass and the base portion. The base portion has a base opening through which at least a part of the flange portion is exposed.

Abstract: Watch comprising a middle part (2), which, with a crystal (4), delimits a watch case (1), the crystal (4) being bonded to a shoulder (10) arranged in the watch middle part (2), the watch being characterized in that it comprises a bezel (14) ultrasonic welded both to the crystal (4) and to the watch middle part (2). The invention also concerns method of ultrasonic welding a bezel (14) to the watch middle part (2).

Abstract: Method of securing a watch bezel 1 including a case 3 and a crystal 2, characterized in that it includes a step of snap fitting the bezel 1 onto the crystal 2, during which snap fit means 6 are guided by guide means 5 arranged on case 3.

Abstract: A watch case (9; 19; 29) comprising: a middle (2; 12; 22), a bezel (3; 13; 23) mounted to turn on the middle, a ring (5; 15; 25) interfacing between the middle and the bezel, and a first indexing element (1; 11) and a second indexing element (3a; 13a; 23a) which collaborate in such a way as to index the bezel in position relative to the middle, the watch case comprising a first elastic element (4b, 4c, 4d; 15; 25) pressing the bezel against the middle and a second elastic element (4a) pressing the first indexing element against the second indexing element (3a; 13a; 23a), the ring comprising an opening (5a; 15a) through which the first or the second indexing element is arranged.

Abstract: This invention discloses a watch comprising a housing comprising a watch case and a fixed attached watch glass, a first annular flange and a second concentric annular flange arranged outside the first flange, thereby defining a groove containing at least one moveable element, wherein said watch glass is attached to one of said flanges and where said watch glass is attached to the first flange, that said watch further comprises a cover element having a top ring with first connection means enclosing a cover glass, that said second flange is provided with second connection means releaseably cooperating with said first connection means and that said cover glass covers said watch glass and said groove.

Abstract: A bezel member rotatably mounted to a case band member is provided with an accommodating groove, a pair of passing portions continuous with the accommodating groove at positions spaced apart by approximately 180°, and a pair of escape grooves continuous with both passing portions from the center side of the bezel member and open to the exterior of the case band member. The case band member is provided with engagement grooves arranged in a ring-like fashion so as to be opposed to the accommodating groove, and a ring-like reception groove surrounded by the engagement grooves and continuous with the engagement grooves. A lock member retains the bezel member at an arbitrary rotating position.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a movement contained in a timepiece exterior assembly. A panel is fixed onto the movement. Upward engagement convex portions having pressing portions in upper portions thereof are formed in a plurality of locations of the ring member, and a ring member is fixed to the peripheral portion of the movement. A display plate has a plurality of reception portions in a peripheral portion thereof with which the pressing portion comes into contact from above. The reception portions are vertically interposed by an upper surface of the ring member and the pressing portions, the display plate is attached to the ring member, and the panel is covered with the display plate.

Abstract: An decorative element container module and a watch assembly incorporating the module are provided. The decorative element case module may include as walls lower and upper crystals, an outer ring for receiving an upper lip of the watch case body so as to secure the outer ring and for securing the upper crystal, and an inner ring including an upper portion for holding the upper crystal and a lower portion for securing the lower crystal. The outer and inner rings may have annular sloping walls to provide a unified reflecting surface for reflecting light to the decorative element container. The components of the module may be secured together and to the watch assembly without adhesive or glue, and may be disassemblable to facilitate removing and/or replacing decorative elements contained inside. The upper and lower crystals may have an anti-static coatings for discharging static electricity.

Abstract: The invention comprises a timepiece including a middle part (4) and a bezel (6) capable of rotating on the middle part (4), the bezel (6) and the middle part (4) delimiting between them an annular chamber (38) in which there is arranged a sealing gasket (40) with a U-shaped profile. A compression member (42) such as an O-ring type joint with a smooth external surface is housed in the sealing gasket (40).

Abstract: Structures are disclosed that can improve the visibility of instrument displays. With some implementations, an instrument is provided with a bezel surrounding a crystal, wherein the upper surface of the bezel extends above the upper surface of the crystal. Also, a guard system may be embedded into and/or otherwise provided at portions of the crystal, wherein an upper surface of the guard also extends above the upper surface of the crystal.

Abstract: A wrist-worn timepiece may have a case, a timing element, and a wristband. The case includes a body, a crystal, and a bezel. The body may define a depression and a channel. The timing element is positioned within the depression, and the channel is located to extend at least partially around the depression. The crystal is located within the depression and adjacent to the timing element, and the bezel is at least partially located within the channel. The body may be formed from a polymer material and the bezel may be formed from a metal material.

Abstract: A timepiece having a movement, a substantially cylindrical case that houses the movement, a bezel that holds the outside edge part of a crystal and is fastened to the case, and a back cover that is fastened to the opposite side of the case as the side to which the bezel is disposed. The case has a plurality of movement fastening units for fastening the movement by means of screws, a plurality of bezel fastening units for fastening the bezel by means of screws, and a plurality of back cover fastening units for fastening the back cover by means of screws. The screws disposed to the movement fastening units, the bezel fastening units, and the back cover fastening units are substantially aligned with the axial direction of the case.

Abstract: This watch case comprises a protective casing surrounded by a middle (5) and a bezel (9). The protective casing includes a glass (3), a side wall (2) and a bottom (1). A planar peripheral surface extending along the entire edge of the inner face of the glass is in contact with a similar bearing surface on the side wall (2), at least part of which forms the width of the cross section of a pressure resistant structure having parallel lateral faces (SR) perpendicular to the bearing surface, and which extends without a gap as far as the bottom (1) of the casing. The components of the casing are secured and sealed with at least one annular seal (4) surrounding the lateral face of the glass (3) and the outer lateral face of the side wall (2) of the casing, and this seal is clamped.

Abstract: Structures are disclosed that can improve the visibility of instrument displays. With some implementations, an instrument is provided with a bezel surrounding a crystal, wherein the upper surface of the bezel extends above the upper surface of the crystal. Also, a guard system may be embedded into and/or otherwise provided at portions of the crystal, wherein an upper surface of the guard also extends above the upper surface of the crystal.

Abstract: Method of fastening a glass (2) to a watch bezel (1), wherein the glass (2) has at least one protruding part (3) and/or a recess (4) and the bezel (1) has at least one protruding part (3) and/or a recess (4). The method is characterised in that it comprises a step of pressing the protruding part (3) into the recess (4).

Abstract: An decorative element container module and a watch assembly incorporating the module are provided. The decorative element case module may include as walls lower and upper crystals, an outer ring for receiving an upper lip of the watch case body so as to secure the outer ring and for securing the upper crystal, and an inner ring including an upper portion for holding the upper crystal and a lower portion for securing the lower crystal. The outer and inner rings may have annular sloping walls to provide a unified reflecting surface for reflecting light to the decorative element container. The components of the module may be secured together and to the watch assembly without adhesive or glue, and may be disassemblable to facilitate removing and/or replacing decorative elements contained inside. The upper and lower crystals may have an anti-static coatings for discharging static electricity.

Abstract: The crystal (10), in the inner surface of which contact zones (17) are structured, includes close to its edge a hollow (14) machined in one of its faces (11, 12) or a groove (25) machined in its thickness and provided with an enamel deposition (20) for concealing said contact zones (17) after bonding.

Abstract: A wrist-worn timepiece may have a case, a timing element, and a wristband. The case includes a body, a crystal, and a bezel. The body may define a depression and a channel. The timing element is positioned within the depression, and the channel is located to extend at least partially around the depression. The crystal is located within the depression and adjacent to the timing element, and the bezel is at least partially located within the channel. The body may be formed from a polymer material and the bezel may be formed from a metal material.

Abstract: A wrist-worn timepiece may have a case, a timing element, and a wristband. The case includes a body, a crystal, and a bezel. The body may define a depression and a channel. The timing element is positioned within the depression, and the channel is located to extend at least partially around the depression. The crystal is located within the depression and adjacent to the timing element, and the bezel is at least partially located within the channel. The body may be formed from a polymer material and the bezel may be formed from a metal material.

Abstract: A wristwatch that includes a concave lens and concave dial contained within a bezel and housing. The concave shape of the lens causes the upper most surface of the wristwatch to be the bezel, so the upper surface of the lens cannot be scratch if the user places the watch face down on a surface. The concave shape of the dial causes an increase in surface area for time marking indicia on the dial face. This effect combines with the concave angle of the lens to increase the appearance of the indicia and reduce glare.

Abstract: A timepiece has a case body and a bezel rotatably and detachably connected to the case body. A ring-shaped guide groove formed in the bezel opposes a ring groove formed in the case body, and a plurality of holding members are slidable in the guide groove into and out of the ring groove to respectively prevent and permit detachment of the bezel from the case body. A plurality of operating screws are screwed into the bezel from an outer side thereof and are rotatably connected at their front end portions to respective holding members. Rotation of the operating screws in tightening and loosening directions moves the holding members into and out of the ring groove.

Abstract: A watch design that has a movable of fixed case that keeps the face of the watch visible regardless of the position of the wrist. In this way, a user can quickly see the watch face in the proper orientation so that the time can be quickly and correctly determined. The watch face is offset from the watchcase to provide space for the user's wrist when the face is turned in a viewing position. In this way, a viewer can see the watch face without discomfort caused by the watch face rubbing against the user's wrist. The watch has a display that can be angled for viewing by either forming an angled housing or by using a prism to project the display.

Abstract: Timepiece, particularly of the wristwatch (1) type, forming a navigational aid for aviators or navigators, characterized in that it includes at least two concentric bezels (38, 46), at least one (46) of which rotates, one of said bezels (46) bearing first indications (48) corresponding to the speed of an aircraft, or respectively a boat, and the other (38) bearing indications (50) relating to the heading correction to be applied in the event of a crosswind, a nomogram (58) for the heading correction calculation being added to the back of the watch (1) or to a separate card.

Abstract: The timepiece includes a case formed of a back cover and a middle part closed by a glass arranged above a dial with an analogue or digital display, delimiting the housing of a watch movement, said glass being surrounded by two external rotating top and bottom bezels, superposed on a shoulder of the middle part. It is characterized in that the two bezels and the shoulder have identical or similar non-circular or non-symmetrical contours in relation to the center of the dial in the superposed position, and in that the bezels can occupy a first rest position in which concealed parts of the shoulder and/or concealed parts of the bottom bezel are made visible after rotation of at least one bezel.