Citizen Watch Company, Ltd.

Mitsuo Saitoh

Mitsuhiro Murata

Yasuo Kamiyama

An analog-type electronic wristwatch structure comprising a main plate having a central area and first to third areas surrounding the central area. A wheel train mechanism is disposed in the central area, and a time correction mechanism is disposed in the first area. An electronic circuit block is disposed in the second area, and an electromechanical transducer is disposed in the third area. A flat battery is disposed over the wheel train mechanism, the time correction mechanism, the electronic circuit block and the electromechanical transducer.

Arrangement of analog-type electronic wristwatch

An analog-type electronic wristwatch structure, in which a main plate is made of an insulating material and has one side including a first area formed with a cutout, and second and third areas. A wheel train bridge is secured to one side of said main plate above said cutout to form therein a space, and a wheel train mechanism is disposed in said space. A flexible circuit board is disposed in the second area of said main plate and has its lower surface facing said main plate, said lower surface being provided with a printed circuit pattern. The flexible circuit board carries electronic components composed of at least a time base vibrator and an IC chip. An electromechanical transducer drive coil is disposed in the third area of said main plate. The main plate has recesses for accommodating at least portions of said electronic components.

A movement structure for an analog display type electronic watch powered by a coin-shaped lithium cell. The movement structure comprises a base plate of a synthetic resin. The base plate has an integral lug portion which engages with and support the battery cell in a fixed place.

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Tanashi, Japan

Mitsuo Saitoh