Timepiece with reversible watch case
AssigneeNove Limited
InventorAlexander Meerovitsch
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Abstract
A timepiece includes a base, a case, a frame, and a gimbal coupling mechanism. The case holds a time display. The case is pivotably connected to the frame for rotation about a first axis. The frame is pivotably connected to the base for rotation about a second axis between an extended and a retracted position. The frame form a two-axis gimbal supporting the case. The gimbal coupling mechanism operably couples the frame and the case whereby rotation of the frame from the retracted position to the extended position then back to the retracted position rotates the case about the first axis to facilitate flipping of the case so as to selectively hide or show the time display.
Claims14
A timepiece comprising:
- a base;
- a case holding a time display;
- a frame to which the case is pivotably connected for rotation about a first axis, the frame pivotably connected to the base for rotation about a second axis between an extended and a retracted position, the frame forming a two-axis gimbal supporting the case;
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- a gimbal coupling mechanism operably coupling the frame and the case whereby rotation of the frame from the retracted position to the extended position then back to the retracted position rotates the case about the first axis to facilitate flipping of the case so as to selectively hide or show the time display.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.