Multifunctional rotating ring in a timepiece

Details Multifunctional rotating ring in a timepiece Multifunctional rotating ring in a timepiece

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Miska, Vit W. (Department: 2841)

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

With calendar indicator

Movable ring or disk

C368S107000, C368S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07027362

ABSTRACT:
A timepiece having a display for displaying a digit provided on a ring which itself has a plurality of digits provided thereon, wherein the timepiece comprises an integrated circuit operable in at least (i) a date display mode and (ii) a counting mode; a gearing assembly comprising one or more wheels, being meshingly coupled to the ring so that the rotation of the one or more wheels causes the rotation of the ring; a motor, the motor rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the gearing assembly, wherein the motor has a rotatable member such that the rotation thereof causes the ring to rotate; and mode selecting means for selecting between at least the date display mode and the counting mode; wherein when in the date display mode the ring rotates at a first rate and when in the counting mode the ring rotates at a second rate different from the first rate.

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