The present disclosure generally relates to timepieces, and more particularly, to timepieces including a movable case.
Generally, timepieces do not provide a movable or a rotatable case. Timepieces that provide a case with the ability to move or rotate typically require complex structures and more components than timepieces without movable or rotatable cases. As a result, timepieces including a movable or a rotatable case lack versatility in both forming multiple timepiece structures and in providing various timepiece orientations. Additionally, timepieces that provide a movable or a rotatable case include an arrangement of components that detrimentally wear the timepiece, thus diminishing the life and aesthetic value of the timepiece within a short period of time. Based on the foregoing, there is a need for a timepiece with a movable or a rotatable case as provided herein.
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a timepiece that may include a movable case. The movable case may include a first interior portion and may provide a second interior portion. The first interior portion may be parallel to the second interior portion. Additionally, the first interior portion may be provided in a first side of the case, and the second interior portion may be provided in a second side of the case. Further, the first interior portion and the second interior portion may be provided equidistant from a center of the case. The timepiece may further include at least one time indicator provided on the case to display a time. A first pair of tracks may be provided in the first interior portion, and a second pair of tracks may be provided in the second interior portion. A first link may be provided in an interlocking position with both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. Both a first pin of the first link and a second pin of the first link may engage a first portion of an interior perimeter of the case, and the first portion of the interior perimeter may be provided proximate the first link. A second link may be provided in the interlocking position with both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. Both a first pin of the second link and a second pin of the second link may engage a second portion of the interior perimeter of the case, and the second portion of the interior perimeter may be provided proximate the second link. The first portion of the interior perimeter of the case may be provided parallel to the second portion of the interior perimeter of the case. Further, the first portion of the interior perimeter of the case and the second portion of the interior perimeter of the case may be provided equidistant from the center of the case. The timepiece may comprise a first position in which both the first link and the second link are provided in the interlocking position. The timepiece also may include a second position in which the case is rotated approximately 180 degrees with respect to the first position. Both the first link and the second link may slidably engage both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. The first interior portion may be provided within a first recessed area of the case, and the second interior portion may be provided within a second recessed area of the case. The timepiece may further comprise a plurality of extension members comprising one of the plurality of extension members interconnected with the first link through a first opening, wherein the case is parallel and proximate the first link and wherein the first link is parallel and proximate the one of the plurality of extension members, and a second one of the plurality of extension members interconnected with the second link through a second opening, wherein the case is parallel and proximate the second link and wherein the second link is parallel and proximate the second one of the plurality of extension members. The case may rotate approximately 360 degrees about both the first link and the second link, and the case may lock with both the first link and the second link with approximately each 180-degree rotation of the case.
Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a movable case that may include a first link provided in an interlocking position with both a first pair of tracks and a second pair of tracks. The first link may include first pin and a second pin. Both the first pin and the second pin of the first link may engage a first portion of an interior perimeter of the case, and the first portion of the interior perimeter may be provided proximate the first link. A second link may be provided in the interlocking position with both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. The second link may provide a first pin and a second pin where both the first pin and the second pin of the second link may engage a second portion of the interior perimeter of the case, and the second portion of the interior perimeter may be provided proximate the second link. The first portion of the interior perimeter of the case may be parallel to the second portion of the interior perimeter of the case. Further, the first portion of the interior perimeter of the case and the second portion of the interior perimeter of the case may be equidistant from a center of the case. The movable case may further comprise a first interior portion provided in a first side of the case, the first interior portion including the first pair of tracks, and a second interior portion provided in a second side of the case, the second interior portion including the second pair of tracks, wherein the first interior portion is parallel to the second interior portion, and the first interior portion and the second interior portion are equidistant from the center of the case. The movable case may further comprise a first position in which both the first link and the second link are provided in the interlocking position. The movable case also may comprise a second position in which the case is rotated approximately 180 degrees with respect to the first position. The first link and the second link may each slidably engage both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. The first side of the case and the second side of the case may be recessed. The movable case may further comprise a plurality of extension members comprising one of the plurality of extension members interconnected with the first link through a first opening, wherein the case is parallel and proximate the first link and wherein the first link is parallel and proximate the one of the plurality of extension members, and a second one of the plurality of extension members interconnected with the second link through a second opening, wherein the case is parallel and proximate the second link and wherein the second link is parallel and proximate the second one of the plurality of extension members. The case may rotate approximately 360 degrees about both the first link and the second link, and the case may lock with both the first link and the second link with approximately each 180-degree rotation of the case.
The foregoing summary is only intended to provide a brief introduction to selected features that are described in greater detail below in the detailed description. Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following drawings, descriptions and claims. As such, this summary is not intended to identify, represent, or highlight features believed to be key or essential to the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, this summary is not intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
Various exemplary embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:
The present disclosure generally provides a timepiece that may include a movable case that may rotate approximately 180 degrees with respect to both a first link and a second link. Each link may be attached to opposite sides of the case, so that the first link and the second link may be arranged proximate opposite sides of the case. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. It will become apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that various embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with an equivalent arrangement.
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It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like.
While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, as defined by the following claims.
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