CA1124096A - Watchbands attachment to a wristwatch - Google Patents
Watchbands attachment to a wristwatchInfo
- Publication number
- CA1124096A CA1124096A CA344,971A CA344971A CA1124096A CA 1124096 A CA1124096 A CA 1124096A CA 344971 A CA344971 A CA 344971A CA 1124096 A CA1124096 A CA 1124096A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- watchband
- case
- pin
- support structure
- wristwatch
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
- G04B37/00—Cases
- G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
- G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
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- Electric Clocks (AREA)
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Watchband attachment to a wristwatch is described in which support structure having a pin mounted thereon is connected to the watch case. An end of the watchband is wrapped around the pin and includes a slot for passage of the support structure, which includes a channel between the pin and the watch case for passage of the watchband.
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Watchband attachment to a wristwatch is described in which support structure having a pin mounted thereon is connected to the watch case. An end of the watchband is wrapped around the pin and includes a slot for passage of the support structure, which includes a channel between the pin and the watch case for passage of the watchband.
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Description
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The present invention relates to improvements in means for attaching a watchband to a wristwatch.
In most wristwatches including a watchband, each end of the band is wound around a pin attached to twin spaced-apart supports connected to the case. The presence of these two supports on the case imposes a number of limitations on the aesthetic design of wristwatches.
Accordingly it has been considered desirable to find a means for concealing these supports and, in general, any band-fasten1ng device, in order to improve upon the aesthetic appearance of a wristwatch and band.
Thus, in Swiss Patent NoO 123,764 (Gerber), a wristwatch is proposed ~Figures 1 and 2) with case 1 equipped with a T-shaped band-fastening part 2. This part is mounted on the watch case by its central member 3.
Watchband 4 is wrapped around two side arms 5 of the band-fastening part and for this purpose has a slot 6 providing a passage for the central member. When watchband 4 is disposed in the plane of the case, it conceaIs T-shaped fastening part 2. However, when it is inclined with respect to the plane of the watch, as shown in Figure 1, which is generally the case when the watch is being worn on the wrist, slot 6 and the corresponding support part are visible.
Accordingly, the principal ob~ect of the present invention is to overcome the above disadvantage by providing means for conc~aling the watch-fastening system from the eyes of the wearer, even when the watchband is inclined with respect to the plane of the watch case.
o The present invention resides in a watchband attachment to a wristwatch wherein the wristwatch includes a case having support structure including pin mounting means B connected thereto and a pin secured in the pin mounting means, ~ z~
the watchband including an end wrapped around the ` pin and a slot adapted for passage of the support structure therethrough. The support structure includes a portion ; disposed below the level of the pin to define a channel between the pin mounting means and the case for passage of the watchband.
In one particularly attractive embodiment of the ~: invention, the support structure includes a base extending further from the case than the pin, in order, as will be explained more fully below, to permit the length of said slot to be decreased in order to increase the degree of inclination the watchband may assume without revealing the slot and support structure visible therethrough.
This arrangement also enables the contact surface between ; the support structure and the watchband to be increased .~ and hence the holding ability of the latter to be improved.
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In another particularly attractive embodiment of the invention, the watch case is provided with a generally ~ 20 arcua~e cavi.ty substantially matching or complementary ::' to the shape of the watchband. This arrangement makes it possible for the part of the watchband having the slot to be masked from view with the aid of the case, and ; enables the inclination the watchband may assume to be increased without revealing the slot. It also improves the holding ability of the watchband.
The above and other features of the invention will become apparen~ from the following description and claims, : with reference to the accompanying drawings,in which:
Figure 1 is a partial sectional view through a wristwatch of a known type;
Figure 2 is a top view on a reduced scale o the
The present invention relates to improvements in means for attaching a watchband to a wristwatch.
In most wristwatches including a watchband, each end of the band is wound around a pin attached to twin spaced-apart supports connected to the case. The presence of these two supports on the case imposes a number of limitations on the aesthetic design of wristwatches.
Accordingly it has been considered desirable to find a means for concealing these supports and, in general, any band-fasten1ng device, in order to improve upon the aesthetic appearance of a wristwatch and band.
Thus, in Swiss Patent NoO 123,764 (Gerber), a wristwatch is proposed ~Figures 1 and 2) with case 1 equipped with a T-shaped band-fastening part 2. This part is mounted on the watch case by its central member 3.
Watchband 4 is wrapped around two side arms 5 of the band-fastening part and for this purpose has a slot 6 providing a passage for the central member. When watchband 4 is disposed in the plane of the case, it conceaIs T-shaped fastening part 2. However, when it is inclined with respect to the plane of the watch, as shown in Figure 1, which is generally the case when the watch is being worn on the wrist, slot 6 and the corresponding support part are visible.
Accordingly, the principal ob~ect of the present invention is to overcome the above disadvantage by providing means for conc~aling the watch-fastening system from the eyes of the wearer, even when the watchband is inclined with respect to the plane of the watch case.
o The present invention resides in a watchband attachment to a wristwatch wherein the wristwatch includes a case having support structure including pin mounting means B connected thereto and a pin secured in the pin mounting means, ~ z~
the watchband including an end wrapped around the ` pin and a slot adapted for passage of the support structure therethrough. The support structure includes a portion ; disposed below the level of the pin to define a channel between the pin mounting means and the case for passage of the watchband.
In one particularly attractive embodiment of the ~: invention, the support structure includes a base extending further from the case than the pin, in order, as will be explained more fully below, to permit the length of said slot to be decreased in order to increase the degree of inclination the watchband may assume without revealing the slot and support structure visible therethrough.
This arrangement also enables the contact surface between ; the support structure and the watchband to be increased .~ and hence the holding ability of the latter to be improved.
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In another particularly attractive embodiment of the invention, the watch case is provided with a generally ~ 20 arcua~e cavi.ty substantially matching or complementary ::' to the shape of the watchband. This arrangement makes it possible for the part of the watchband having the slot to be masked from view with the aid of the case, and ; enables the inclination the watchband may assume to be increased without revealing the slot. It also improves the holding ability of the watchband.
The above and other features of the invention will become apparen~ from the following description and claims, : with reference to the accompanying drawings,in which:
Figure 1 is a partial sectional view through a wristwatch of a known type;
Figure 2 is a top view on a reduced scale o the
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case of the wristwatch of Figure 1, before attachment of , the watchband;
Figure 3 is a partial sectional view through a wristwatch according to the present invention;
Figure 4 is a partial sectional view through a , wristwatch illustra-tive of a further embodiment of the invention;
,i Figure 5 is a partial sectional view through a .~ .
wristwatch illustrative of yet another embodiment of the invention;
Figures 6 and 7 are top plan views on a reduced ;' scale of the watches of Figures 3 and 4, respectively, before the watchband has been fitted to the watch;
Figure 8 is a partial sectional view through a ' watch according to a' still further embodiment of the invention;
,' and Figure 9 is a perspective view of a wristwatch -'~ according to the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE_PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to the drawings, in Figures 3 and 6 ,~ it will be seen -that each side of case 10 of the watch :'.
~ is provided with a support 11 having a base portion integral `, with case 10 and an upper pa,rt which is separated from the case by a channel 12. The support is provided with a ,, hole 13 into which a pin 14 is force-f'itted. A leather ,t watchband 15 is wrapped around pin 14 and support 11.
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;; For this purpose watchband 15 is provided with a slot ~' 16 allowing support 11 to pass through, and the band is ~, sufficiently wide at its end so that the pin does not protrude therefrom. By contrast with know wristwatches (shown schematically in Figures 1 and 2) and as shown in Figure 3, it is possible to incline watchband 15 with :~j,
case of the wristwatch of Figure 1, before attachment of , the watchband;
Figure 3 is a partial sectional view through a wristwatch according to the present invention;
Figure 4 is a partial sectional view through a , wristwatch illustra-tive of a further embodiment of the invention;
,i Figure 5 is a partial sectional view through a .~ .
wristwatch illustrative of yet another embodiment of the invention;
Figures 6 and 7 are top plan views on a reduced ;' scale of the watches of Figures 3 and 4, respectively, before the watchband has been fitted to the watch;
Figure 8 is a partial sectional view through a ' watch according to a' still further embodiment of the invention;
,' and Figure 9 is a perspective view of a wristwatch -'~ according to the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE_PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to the drawings, in Figures 3 and 6 ,~ it will be seen -that each side of case 10 of the watch :'.
~ is provided with a support 11 having a base portion integral `, with case 10 and an upper pa,rt which is separated from the case by a channel 12. The support is provided with a ,, hole 13 into which a pin 14 is force-f'itted. A leather ,t watchband 15 is wrapped around pin 14 and support 11.
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;; For this purpose watchband 15 is provided with a slot ~' 16 allowing support 11 to pass through, and the band is ~, sufficiently wide at its end so that the pin does not protrude therefrom. By contrast with know wristwatches (shown schematically in Figures 1 and 2) and as shown in Figure 3, it is possible to incline watchband 15 with :~j,
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respect to the case without revealing slot 16 to view.Thus, when the watch is in place on the wearer's wrist, the entire watchband fastening device is concealed by the watchband.
In Figures 4 and 7, each side of case 30 of the watch is provided with two supports 31,32. The supports include base portions 33 integral with case 30 and upper parts 34 separated from case 30 by a channel 35. The supports are each provided with holes 36 wherein a single pin 37 is force-fitted. Channel 35 includes a base portion 38 wider than the portion between case 30 and pin 37. A
metal watchband 39 wider at its end than pin 37 is wrapped therearound and around supports 31,32. The band has two slots 40 adapted for passage of the supports 31,320 It will be seen that widening base portion 38 of channel 35 allows the~length of slots 40 to be decreased and the in-clination that can be conferred on the watchband with respect to the surface of the watch case to be increased without revealing the slots 40. This also enables the contact surface between supports 31 and 32 and watchband 39 to be increased and the holding ability of the latter ; to be improved.
As shown in Figure 5, case 50 can be shaped such as to provide channel 51 of ~enerally arcuate shape, thus enabling watchband 52 to fit into the channel so that the upper angled portion 53 of the case masks the part of the ~` watchband located immediately below, which part is provided with slot 54. This arrangement enables the inclination that can be conferred thereon to be increased without revealing slot 54. The holding ability of the watchband is improved in this way, since the watchband is guided on both sides by the two complementary walls .,~",~
of channel 51.
- Also, as shown in Figure 8, a support 60 not integral with case 61, but fastened thereto by a fasten-ing means such as a screw 62, can be used.
In Figure 9 there can be seen the overall aesthetically pleasing appearance in a watchband attachment to a wristwatch utilizing the features of the present ; invention.
While various aspects of the invention have been illustrated by the foregoing detailed embodiments, it is to be understood that various substitutions of equivalents may be made without departing from the spirit ,~ and scope of the invention.
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respect to the case without revealing slot 16 to view.Thus, when the watch is in place on the wearer's wrist, the entire watchband fastening device is concealed by the watchband.
In Figures 4 and 7, each side of case 30 of the watch is provided with two supports 31,32. The supports include base portions 33 integral with case 30 and upper parts 34 separated from case 30 by a channel 35. The supports are each provided with holes 36 wherein a single pin 37 is force-fitted. Channel 35 includes a base portion 38 wider than the portion between case 30 and pin 37. A
metal watchband 39 wider at its end than pin 37 is wrapped therearound and around supports 31,32. The band has two slots 40 adapted for passage of the supports 31,320 It will be seen that widening base portion 38 of channel 35 allows the~length of slots 40 to be decreased and the in-clination that can be conferred on the watchband with respect to the surface of the watch case to be increased without revealing the slots 40. This also enables the contact surface between supports 31 and 32 and watchband 39 to be increased and the holding ability of the latter ; to be improved.
As shown in Figure 5, case 50 can be shaped such as to provide channel 51 of ~enerally arcuate shape, thus enabling watchband 52 to fit into the channel so that the upper angled portion 53 of the case masks the part of the ~` watchband located immediately below, which part is provided with slot 54. This arrangement enables the inclination that can be conferred thereon to be increased without revealing slot 54. The holding ability of the watchband is improved in this way, since the watchband is guided on both sides by the two complementary walls .,~",~
of channel 51.
- Also, as shown in Figure 8, a support 60 not integral with case 61, but fastened thereto by a fasten-ing means such as a screw 62, can be used.
In Figure 9 there can be seen the overall aesthetically pleasing appearance in a watchband attachment to a wristwatch utilizing the features of the present ; invention.
While various aspects of the invention have been illustrated by the foregoing detailed embodiments, it is to be understood that various substitutions of equivalents may be made without departing from the spirit ,~ and scope of the invention.
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Claims (6)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. In a watchband attachment to a wristwatch wherein said wristwatch includes a case having support structure including pin mounting means connected thereto and a pin secured in said pin mounting means, said watchband including an end wrapped around said pin and a slot adapted for passage of said support structure therethrough, the improvement in which said support structure includes a portion disposed below the level of said pin to define a channel between said pin mounting means and said case for passage of said watchband.
2. The invention according to claim 1, in which the width of the support structure is less than the width of said end of said watchband.
3. The invention according to claim 1, in which said support structure includes a base extending further from said case than said pin.
4. The invention according to claim 1, in which said channel is of substantially arcuate configuration, substantially complementary to said watchband.
5. The invention according to any of claims 1, 2 or 3, in which said support structure is integral with said case.
6. The invention according to any of claims 1, 2 or 3, in which said support structure comprises a member separate from said case and rigidly locked thereto.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR7902743A FR2448173A1 (en) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-02-02 | IMPROVEMENTS ON WRISTWATCHES |
| FR7902743 | 1979-02-02 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1124096A true CA1124096A (en) | 1982-05-25 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA344,971A Expired CA1124096A (en) | 1979-02-02 | 1980-02-04 | Watchbands attachment to a wristwatch |
Country Status (14)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0014641B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPS60845B2 (en) |
| AR (1) | AR226426A1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE985T1 (en) |
| BE (1) | BE881474A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR8000552A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1124096A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE3060349D1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES254339Y (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2448173A1 (en) |
| HK (1) | HK29485A (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1172873B (en) |
| MX (1) | MX149634A (en) |
| SG (1) | SG85684G (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH647123GA3 (en) * | 1981-12-12 | 1985-01-15 | Christian Glauser | Wristwatch |
| JPS592213U (en) * | 1982-06-29 | 1984-01-09 | 塩尻工業株式会社 | Watch band fixing structure |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH123764A (en) * | 1927-02-16 | 1927-12-16 | Freres Gerber | Wristwatch box. |
| DE1746986U (en) * | 1957-02-16 | 1957-06-13 | Robert Metzger Fa | CLOCK IMPACT. |
| JPS5915460Y2 (en) * | 1978-10-03 | 1984-05-08 | 松下電器産業株式会社 | high frequency transformer |
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1979
- 1979-02-02 FR FR7902743A patent/FR2448173A1/en active Granted
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1980
- 1980-01-22 AR AR279709A patent/AR226426A1/en active
- 1980-01-29 BR BR8000552A patent/BR8000552A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1980-01-30 MX MX181012A patent/MX149634A/en unknown
- 1980-01-31 AT AT80400151T patent/ATE985T1/en active
- 1980-01-31 DE DE8080400151T patent/DE3060349D1/en not_active Expired
- 1980-01-31 BE BE0/199208A patent/BE881474A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1980-01-31 EP EP80400151A patent/EP0014641B1/en not_active Expired
- 1980-01-31 IT IT67138/80A patent/IT1172873B/en active
- 1980-02-01 ES ES254339U patent/ES254339Y/en not_active Expired
- 1980-02-01 JP JP55011946A patent/JPS60845B2/en not_active Expired
- 1980-02-04 CA CA344,971A patent/CA1124096A/en not_active Expired
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1984
- 1984-11-29 SG SG856/84A patent/SG85684G/en unknown
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1985
- 1985-04-11 HK HK294/85A patent/HK29485A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| SG85684G (en) | 1985-09-13 |
| ES254339Y (en) | 1988-10-16 |
| DE3060349D1 (en) | 1982-06-24 |
| AR226426A1 (en) | 1982-07-15 |
| BE881474A (en) | 1980-07-31 |
| IT8067138A0 (en) | 1980-01-31 |
| IT1172873B (en) | 1987-06-18 |
| HK29485A (en) | 1985-04-19 |
| ATE985T1 (en) | 1982-05-15 |
| JPS5636905A (en) | 1981-04-10 |
| FR2448173B1 (en) | 1983-01-28 |
| MX149634A (en) | 1983-12-06 |
| EP0014641B1 (en) | 1982-05-05 |
| ES254339U (en) | 1981-10-16 |
| FR2448173A1 (en) | 1980-08-29 |
| JPS60845B2 (en) | 1985-01-10 |
| BR8000552A (en) | 1980-10-21 |
| EP0014641A1 (en) | 1980-08-20 |
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