DE20207177U1 - Display registration system for secret numbers and scores - Google Patents

Description

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ZELIMIR DUGI

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Display recording system especially for PIN numbers and scores

The present invention relates primarily to a display-recording system for secret numbers and games with a counting function, which allows the user to change and read the status at any time. The invention also enables the recording and remembering of an appointment, such as a wedding anniversary or the assignment of a horoscope sign.

Games such as tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis and golf are generally known as racket games. The games are played by two teams playing against each other. Depending on the type of game, there is a scoring system for determining the winners. In games such as tennis, with a long playing phase and an irregular scoring system, it is more common for differences to arise between players over the score. The scoring systems that exist are limited to scoreboards at the edge of the court and are usually only used for important games.

Number combinations are used in credit cards, locks, etc. It is important to remember the number combination without allowing others access.

Switches with rotary devices are available on the market in various designs and applications. The rotary movement can be achieved by directly turning the switching element or via an indirect pressure device,

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which mechanically generates rotary movements. Very often, locking points are used for each switching state to fix it. A rotary indicator is used, among other things, on analogue wristwatches to set the rotating bezel in relation to the pointer field or on analogue display panels (e.g. rotating disks and viewing windows). Both systems are divided into η parts around the circumference, which generate a display or a switching state and contain corresponding labels or designations. Rotating rings are known from the area of ball bearings, watches, the jewellery industry, etc. (a rotating ring is wound over a bearing ring - with and without rotating aids (e.g. balls)).

The invention is based on the object of constructing a simple and lightweight display and recording system for numbers and characters that the user can carry with him and change and read at any time. 15

This task is solved by attaching at least one rotary switch/rotary indicator to a base body, and by both components having a designation system which enables numbers, letters, characters and symbols to be set in a position relative to one another and also to be held in that position.

The advantage is that the display detection system can have a mechanism that allows rotation in only one direction, thus recording the game progress and avoiding errors.

A further advantage is that the mechanics of the display detection system for the detection position has a fixation system which fixes the position and prevents the position from being accidentally adjusted by body movement.

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It is also advantageous that the base body has additional rotary switches/rotary indicators in order to detect several assignment states.

It is also advantageous that the base body has a fastening system which enables the display detection system to be attached to a game racket, watch, key ring or wrist, so that the system is within the immediate reach of the player during the game.

The invention relates to a detection and display system for combinations of numbers, letters, characters and symbols according to one of claims 1 to 6. Such a detection and display system can be used both on its own and in combination with a large number of commercially available tennis rackets, squash rackets, betting rackets, table tennis rackets, watches, rings, bracelets and other pieces of jewelry.

The invention is described in more detail below using preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. Herein:

Fig. 1 - Top view of a tennis display detection system

Fig. 2 - Section of a display detection system for tennis

Fig. 3 - Longitudinal section through one of the rotary switches/rotary indicators of the

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Fig. 4 - Cross section through one of the rotary switches/rotary indicators of the

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Fig. 5 - Top and bottom view of a display detection system in

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Fig.6 - Longitudinal section through Fig. 5 in the area of a

Rotary switch/rotary indicator

Fig.7 - a collapsed partial cross-section through Fig. 5 in

Range of a rotary switch/rotary indicator

Fig. 8 - Section of a part of the display/detection system with

Screws/rivets element
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Fig. 9 - Top view of the display detection system with

Screws/rivets element of Fig. 4

Fig. 10 - Side view of three alternative designs of the display/

Ring-shaped detection system

Fig. 11 - Top view of a display/detection system for golf and

PIN numbers integrated into a wristwatch

Fig. 12 - Alternative version of Fig. 11

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Identical elements or identical functions are designated with identical reference numbers in Fig. 1 and Fig. 12. The partially

The attached letters distinguish variants or groups.

Fig. 1 shows the top view of a display/recording system as a scoreboard for tennis matches. Four rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) are mounted on the base body (1).

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In this case, the shape and size of the base body is based on the head end of a tennis racket. Other shapes and sizes are also conceivable. The thickness of the base body (1) is designed to ensure the use and connection of the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). It is also conceivable to use the handle head end of the racket as the base body (1). The marking symbol (5) between the opposite rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) is the link to the designation (4) on the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The reverse design, i.e., marking symbol (5) on the switches (2) and the designation (4) on the base body (1), is possible in the same way as the first. For the tennis game, the result recording is limited to the current game / tiebreak with the designation (0, 15 or 5, 30 or 3, 40 or 4, V or A, 5, 6) and the set score description (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Additional rotary switches / rotary indicators (2) that show the set scores (e.g. 1, 2, 3 or 1, 2, 3. 4, 5) would also be conceivable.

Thus, in the lower rotary switch/rotary indicator group (2a) the score is set to 30 to 15 and in the upper rotary switch/rotary indicator group (2b) the current set score is set to 2 to 5. As in the designation (4), the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) is held in the set position by a locking system. All known systems from switch construction can be used in the same way. It is also conceivable to use the system of the rotating outer ring/bezel (hereinafter referred to as the bezel) known from wristwatches. The rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) can only ever be rotated in one direction. The rotation direction of the respective groups can be the same or opposite or a combination of both. The switch handle (3) is designed as a projection and is used for better handling. In this case, notched surfaces (3a) on the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) are also possible as an aid, or a push-button device that rotates the counting disc of the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) by one position at the push of a button via an inclined plane and analogue gearing on the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). A side push button with a spring-loaded push element, which engages in the gearing, can also rotate the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) by one position (possible application for wristwatches). Since all of these systems

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known and tried and tested in many applications, further description is omitted. The results of the opponents are separated by the marking symbol (5) and are colored differently. The function of the switches (2) for other racket games is analogous to that for tennis, but with a different division, designation (4) and the corresponding locking points. Usually only two switches are required to display the set score. The switches (2) can be circular or polygonal. Other designations (4) and corresponding locking points are also conceivable, which can represent a secret number combination or a date or time or enable hole counting in a game of golf or a star sign assignment or lottery number drawing.

Fig. 2 shows a section through the scoreboard in the area of the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The base body (1) has a connecting link (8) which serves as a bearing for the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) and has teeth around the circumference. The number of teeth is equal to the number of required engagement points (e.g. tennis = 7). The switch is held rotatably on the connecting link using a tongue and groove system (8b). A locking tongue (9b) on the connecting element (8) which engages in the teeth (9a) on the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) enables the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) to be positioned and rotated around the central axis in only one direction. There are numerous solutions known on the market for these problems and alternatives can also be used (e.g. rotating watch bezels, plastic cable ties). Another design of the connecting element (8) with the base body (1) is also conceivable. There are enough mechanisms that can be used for this in both switch construction and in the fastener sector. A Velcro fastener (6) is attached to the underside of the base body (1), which enables the score indicator to be connected to the underside of the racket handle, to which a Velcro fastener (6) is also attached. The score indicator can also be attached using adhesives, screws, rivets, plug-in and clamp connections, and other known methods.

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The score indicator can be connected using special connection techniques or it can be an integrated part of another body, such as a tennis racket. It is also conceivable to attach the score indicator to a watch strap or bracelet using suitable plug-in and clamp connections or using Velcro. The score indicator can be integrated into wristwatches in a similar way, with the clockwork being used as the base body (1) to which the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) is attached and the rotation process is carried out using an external push button. The score indicator can also be integrated into a piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet or ring. With a bracelet, the individual rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) can be designed with the base body (1) as one link of the bracelet, with a connecting element (6) connecting the base bodies (1). With a ring, a wider lower ring can serve as the base body (1), on which a rotating upper ring represents the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The display detection systems are made of plastic or metal. When integrating the display detection system into a piece of jewelry, precious metals are used as material and gemstones as design and designation extension (4 + 5).

Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section through one of the rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) of Fig. 2 and serves to better understand the description in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 shows a cross section through one of the rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) of Fig. 2 and serves to better understand the description in Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 shows a top view of a display/detection system in ring form from both sides. A wider lower ring (1), which has a widening on the outer edges towards the outside compared to the ring thickness, serves as the base body (1). At least one further upper ring (2) is attached above the base body (1), which takes over the function of the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The lower ring (1) has a surrounding groove (8c) on the upper side of the casing, in which a metal spring (8d) is anchored and guided (principle of a rotating bezel on a

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Wristwatch). The upper ring (2) has circumferential grooves (8c) on its underside, which have a toothing (9a) inside, into which an end part (9b) of the spring of the lower ring (1) engages, which fixes both rings in position relative to each other and enables portioned rotation. Of course, the rotation of the spring and toothing in their lower ring / upper ring position is also conceivable.

Several upper rings (2) on a lower ring enable various combinations. The division of the steps of this gearing can vary from upper ring to upper ring. To set a date, at least one rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) with 31 teeth is required. For the time, a rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) with 12 teeth (or multiples thereof) is required. For a secret number, at least 4 rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) with 10 grid points (0-9) are required. The designations (4) and analogous rotation division for tennis (=7), squash (=10), badminton (=16), table tennis (=22) and golf (=72) can be taken from the game-specific counting systems and can be partially replaced by subsets, partial designations, characters or symbols. The combination of different individual systems is conceivable. Fig. 3 shows an example of a ring with 4 upper rings, 2 outer rings in a circular shape and 2 middle rings in a polygonal shape. The designation (4) is attached to the widened outside of the lower ring (1) and is different on both sides. The widening has an additional security function in relation to the upper rings and the different designation increases the functional and combination options. The marking symbols (5) are located on the upper rings (2) and are represented by colored gemstones or symbols or material accents. An upper ring (2) can contain several marking symbols (5), which can also be different from one another. Of course, the reverse designation (4) and marking (5) on the upper and lower rings is conceivable. The designation (4) is possible in all conceivable variants and combinations of numbers, letters, characters and symbols (e.g. star signs). Here a watch designation is attached to the ring side (2a). The elements 12 (or 0 ), 3,6,9 can also be replaced by colored elements (e.g. gemstones) or other symbols.

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This has the advantage that the set number combination (e.g. PIN number) cannot be understood by outsiders.

Fig. 6 shows a longitudinal section through Fig. 5 through a rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) and serves to better understand the description of Fig. 5. In an extension of the principle of the rotating bezel on a wristwatch, the connecting spring (8d) at the locking end (9b) and the teeth (9a) are bevelled on both sides so that a positioned rotation in both directions is possible.

Fig. 7 shows a collapsed partial cross-section through Fig. 5 in the area of a rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) and serves to better understand the description of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 shows a section through part of the display/detection system, whereby the function of the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) is made possible by the screw-rivet element (2g). The base body (1) can be a ring, bangle, link of a bracelet, plate of a key chain, etc. The screw-rivet element (2g) has the shape of a screw in the upper part and an anchor-like/rivet-like fastening in the lower part. The screw-rivet element (2g) is thus rotatably mounted in the base body (1).

The screw-rivet element (2g) is held in the setting position by the friction forces (9). The screw head has the marking symbol (5g) and switching aid (3g). The screw head can be embedded in the base body (1) or can sit on top of it. Several screw-rivet elements (2g) can be attached to a base body (1) or several base bodies (!) can be put together to form an overall element (e.g. bracelet / watch strap).

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Fig. 9 shows a top view of the display detection system described in Fig. 8. The screw head has a gap which is used as a marking symbol (5g) and switching aid (3g) (for screwdriver).

A design as a Phillips screw, hexagon screw, etc. with an allocation symbol (5) is also conceivable. Designation symbols (4g) with allocation symbols (5) are attached to the base body (1). The division is made in 12 parts (analogous to a clock division of 12 hours). A number 0-11 or 1-12 can be set with each screw-rivet element (2g). The set number is not immediately comprehensible to outsiders, as the user can also mentally select the 12/0 o'clock marking, for example, opposite the marking symbol (5). The set number is then determined analogously to the clock display.

Fig. 10 shows three alternative side views of a ring-shaped display/detection system. The top two versions A and B refer to the version described in Fig. 5. These versions have three ring-shaped rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) with a designation system (4), whereby in the top versions the designation (4) is partially implemented using colored gemstones.

Letters or star signs are also conceivable as designation elements. In version B, all three rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) have numerical designations (4). In conjunction with the designation system (4) on the ring edge described in Fig. 5, 3 rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) result in a 3-5 digit setting code (4 rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) = 4-6 digits, etc.). The bottom side view C refers to the variant from Fig. 8 + Fig. 9. Here, each rotary switch/rotary indicator (2g) is set to a position and provides a code number. The secret number is then composed of the individual positions of several display elements. Of course, individual elements of both systems can be combined with one another in any conceivable combination, arrangement and number.

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Fig. 11 shows an analog wristwatch with two bezels (2) = rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The first bezel (2a) is rotatably mounted on the watch case (l) = base body (1) and has the usual components. In contrast to the usual division of the gearing of a watch bezel into 60 parts, both bezels (2a + 2b) are divided into 72 parts. The second bezel (2b) is rotatable on the first (bezel (2a) = base body (1) for bezel (2b)), mounted in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the first bezel (2a) and also has the usual components of a watch bezel mechanism. The marking symbol (5a) is also a turning aid and can be located on the outside of the bezel (2b) and can also take on other forms. The bezel (2b) has a designation system (4b) consisting of numbers and individual step markings in between. The bezel (2a) is used to set the handicap and the bezel (2b) is used to count the strokes in the game. It is also possible to record one player per bezel (2a, 2b), starting at e.g.

12 o'clock display point. The bezel (2b) has a slight toothing on the outside (e.g. 72 parts) to help with turning and 6 elements (2g) are attached to it as rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) similar to Fig. 8 + 9, which can be used to set a secret number.

Fig. 12 represents an alternative to the design of Fig. 7. The wristwatch here has only one bezel (2b) with a 72 division as a rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). The second rotary switch/rotary indicator (2) is a rotary disk (2a) inside the watch glass, which has the corresponding designation system (4a) for golf (72 parts) on the outer edge. The rotary disk (2a) is rotated by 1/72 each time it is pressed using a push button (3a). In this case, the rotation of the rotary disk (2a) in the direction of rotation and against the direction of rotation of the bezel (2b) is conceivable. The design can also be made without a bezel (2b), whereby the bezel function (2b) is replaced by a second rotary disk (2a) with a smaller diameter, similar to the first. A marking device (e.g. similar to a timer) is also conceivable, which has a toggle or slide switch with two

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switching states and thus marks the hole on the rotary switch/rotary indicator (2). This gives the player information about the strokes per hole. Additional rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) can be used to record other games, e.g. tennis (2c + 3d : rotation step = 1/7) or to set a horoscope (rotation step = 1/12), a secret number (rotation step = 1/10), etc. Smaller display disks (2c, 2d) can be used, as can several rotary disks (2) one above the other across the entire width of the dial, but with a reduced diameter so that only the edge with the designation system (4) is visible. The rotary disks (2) can be visible or covered by the dial, with the assignment being shown in a viewing window (5d). As all of these elements and mechanical functions (for other reasons, e.g. date display) are known and tried and tested in watch manufacturing, further technical details have been dispensed with. On the watch strap there are further rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) as screw-rivet elements (2g), which serve both as a design element and for setting a secret number (analogous to Fig. 8, Fig. 9)·

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The following areas of application and at least divisions into rotary parts (gearing parts) are required: Tennis = 7 parts, Squash or PIN number = 10 parts, Clock or PIN number 12 or 24 parts, Basketball = 16 parts, Table tennis = 22 parts, Date = 31 parts, Lotto numbers = 49, Golf = 72 parts. The designation system is taken from the game-specific counting systems or number sequences and can be partially replaced by subsets, partial designations, characters, symbols, color markings and marking bodies. It is conceivable to combine different individual systems with one another. In systems for recording scores, the system can be designed so that it only records its own scores or also takes into account those of the opposing party. At least 3 rotary switches/rotary indicators (2) are required to set a PIN number.

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1. Display detection system consisting of a base body ( 1 ) with at least one rotary switch/rotary indicator ( 2 ), characterized in that the rotary switch/rotary indicator ( 2 ) is rotatably connected to the base body ( 1 ). 2. Display detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a designation system (4 + 5). 3. Display detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotary switch/rotary indicator ( 2 ) with the base body ( 1 ) has a device ( 9 ) which ensures the fixing of the set positions to one another. 4. Display detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotary switch/rotary indicator ( 2 ) in connection with the base body ( 1 ) has a device ( 9 ) which in turn has locking elements (9a + 9b) evenly distributed over the circumference of rotation, which are related to the designation system (4 + 5). 5. Display detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the display detection system has further components according to claims 1 to 4. 6. Scoreboard according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body ( 1 ) has connecting elements ( 6 ). 7. Tennis scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 7/7 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/7. 8. Golf scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 72/72 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/72. 9. Scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 10/10 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/10. 10. Scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 16/16 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/16. 11. Scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 22/22 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/22. 12. Scoreboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 22/22 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/22. 13. PIN indicator according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 10/10 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/10. 14. PIN indicator according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 12/12 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/12. 15. PIN indicator according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the designation system (4 + 5) has a uniform 12/12 marking division distributed over the circumference. 16. Lotto game number determination system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 49/49 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/49. 17. Zodiac sign assignment system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device ( 9 ) has a 12/12 locking division, which allows rotation steps of 1/12. 18. Tennis racket according to one of claims 1 to 17 19. Squash racket according to one of claims 1 to 17. 20. Badminton racket according to one of claims 1 to 17 21. Table tennis racket according to one of claims 1 to 17 22. A watch according to any one of claims 7 to 17 23. A watch rotating bezel according to any one of claims 5 to 17. 24. A watch strap according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 25. A bangle according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 26. A bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 27. A ring according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 28. A key chain according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 29. A pendant according to any one of claims 1 to 17.