CH715180A2 - Timepiece or jewelry. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a timepiece or jewelry (2000) comprising a structure (1000) with a set of horns (1500; 1600) carrying a bar receiving a removable carabiner (20) fixed to a strand (40), which bar includes, at a distance from each of the fixing points (1100) to the set of horns (1500; 1600), a groove (11) comprising two sides limiting the lateral travel of a beak (22) of the carabiner (20), and limiting the angular travel of the carabiner (20) relative to the bar, so as to prevent any contact between the carabiner (20) and this set of horns (1500; 1600) to which said bar is fixed.

Description

Description Field of the Invention The invention relates to a timepiece or a jewelry item comprising a structure which comprises at least one set of horns, and at least one elongated first bar, fixed or removable with respect to the first points. of attachment to a first set of horns, which first bar is arranged to removably receive a carabiner attached to a first end of a first strand that comprises said timepiece or jewelry, said carabiner comprising, on the one hand a hook comprising a curved spout arranged to surround said first bar over a part of its circumference, and on the other hand an elastic latch or elastically fixed to said hook and defining with it an eye, and arranged to authorize the insertion of said first bar in said eye of said carabiner by pressing in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of said first bar, e t to prohibit its extraction from said carabiner in the absence of manipulation by a user.

The invention relates to the field of security fasteners and closures for portable timepieces such as watches, and for jewelry pieces, in both cases as well for direct wearing by the user, on the wrist for example, or for wearing on a particular item of clothing or equipment worn by the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The attachment of a watch or a piece of jewelry to a bracelet or to clothing requires precautions to guarantee the maintenance of the object, and to prevent the object from being injured. by friction or scratch caused by the holding and safety mechanism.

The interchangeable attachment of a watch or jewelry to a bracelet, or to a piece of clothing, creates additional constraints because the object must be easily removable, without its safety or protection being compromised.

Claims (17)

Summary of the invention [0005] The invention proposes to improve the protection of an object such as a watch or jewel in relation to its own holding instrument, while guaranteeing flawless security. To this end, the invention relates to a timepiece or jewelry according to claim 1. Brief description of the drawings [0007] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings, where: fig. 1 shows, schematically and in plan, a timepiece according to the invention, here a watch, comprising a structure equipped with sets of horns, each set carrying a bar, one of the bars having a substantially central groove receiving a spout a carabiner, which carabiner carries a strand of bracelet, this groove being arranged to limit the lateral and angular movement of this beak, the other bar carrying two straps superimposed on a strand of bracelet and fixed one to the other by hook and loop velvet, just like the strand carried by the carabiner; fig. 2 shows, similarly to FIG. 1, a piece of jewelry according to the invention, comprising at each set of horns such a throat bar for the reception of such a carabiner; fig. 3 shows, schematically and in longitudinal section, a variant of FIG. 1, with a bracelet comprising two strands assembled by a clasp or the like; fig. 4 shows, similarly to FIG. 2, a variant of FIG. 1, with a bracelet comprising a single strand; fig. 5 shows, similarly to FIG. 2, another timepiece or jewelry comprising at each set of horns such a throat bar for the reception of such a carabiner, for its attachment to a garment, a strand being assembled by rivet or press button, l other being sewn; fig. 6 shows, schematically and in plan view, the strand of the bracelet that comprises the part of FIG. 1 on the side of the carabiner; fig. 7 is a view of the strand of FIG. 6, with its carabiner comprising a hook carrying an elastic latch and together defining an eye for housing the bar; fig. 8 shows, schematically and in plan, a detail showing the cooperation between a straight throat bar and the carabiner; fig. 9 shows, schematically, a section between the horns of a part according to the invention, with a flared bar, and the beak of the carabiner; fig. 10 similar to FIG. 9, illustrates a variant with a bar with a straight groove, and the beak of the carabiner; fig. 11 similar to FIG. 9, illustrates another variant with a v-shaped throat bar, and the spout of the carabiner, the latter being shown in an extreme warped position, limited by the cooperation of its spout with the throat of the bar, and showing a first safety distance between the horns and the carabiner; fig. 12 similar to FIG. 8, illustrates the same part with a throat bar with a straight profile, and the beak of the carabiner, the latter being shown in an extreme position of movement in the plane of the horns, limited by the cooperation of its beak with the throat of the bar , and showing a second safety distance between the horns and the carabiner. Detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The invention relates to a timepiece or jewelry 2000 having a structure 1000, such as a watch case, a jewel casing or the like. This structure 1000 comprises at least one set of horns 1500, 1600, and, more particularly as in the case of the variants illustrated in the figures, two sets of horns 1500 and 1600 on either side of this structure. The structure 1000 comprises at least a first strip 10, elongated, fixed or removable relative to the first attachment points 1100 to a first set of horns 1500. In the non-limiting variant of the figures, the structure 1000 also comprises at at least a second strip 60, elongated, fixed or removable with respect to second first attachment points 1200 to a second set of horns 1600. This first bar 10 is arranged to removably receive a carabiner 20 fixed to a first end 41 of a first strand 40 that includes the timepiece or piece of jewelry 2000. This carabiner 20 comprises, on the one hand a hook 21 comprising a curved spout 22 arranged to surround the first bar 10 over a part of its circumference, and on the other hand a latch 23 elastic or elastically fixed to the hook 21 and defining with it an eye 24. The latch 23 is arranged to authorize the insertion of the first bar 10 into the eye 24 of the carabiner 20 by pressing in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first bar 10, and to prohibit its extraction from the carabiner 20 in the absence of a manipulation by a user. The triangular carabiner 20 illustrated in the variant figures has the same shape as the safety carabiners designed to be used on the moon in Apollo missions on the safety lines connecting the astronaut to the lunar module, and, for some, left on lunar soil. More particularly, it is made of titanium alloy. According to the invention, the first bar 10 comprises, at a distance from each of the first attachment points 1100 to the structure 1000, a groove 11, of LG width, comprising two sides 12, 13, which are arranged to limit the lateral stroke of the beak 22, and to limit the angular stroke of the carabiner 20 relative to the first bar 10, so as to prevent any contact between the carabiner 20 and the first set of horns 1500 to which the first bar 10 is fixed, such as visible in fig. 11 and 12. More particularly, the first strand 40 is a strand of a bracelet 100 that includes the timepiece or jewelry 2000. In a particular variant, and as visible in FIG. 5, the first strand 40 is arranged to be fixed to a piece of clothing 500 of the user, by a seam 550, or a mechanical fixing 450 such as a rivet, press button, or the like. More particularly, the hook 21 is more rigid than the latch 23. For example, the hook 21 is metallic, steel, precious alloy, titanium alloy, or the like, and the latch 23 is made of spring steel or piano or carbon string, or other. More particularly, the first strand 40 has, at its first end 41, a first loop 45 which is arranged to be fixed to the hook 21 opposite the spout 22. For this purpose the hook 21 comprises in particular, at l 'opposite the spout 22, a housing 25, which is arranged to receive the first loop 45 of the first strand 40; more particularly, the width LL of the housing 25, in the direction of extension of the first bar 10, is greater than three times the width LB of the spout 22 in the longitudinal direction of the first bar 10. More particularly, the first loop 45 defines a first upper strap 46 and a first lower strap 47 superimposed on each other and arranged to be fixed Tune to each other by complementary fixing means. In particular, the additional fastening means comprise velvet-hook for the adjustment of the length adjustment of the bracelet 100 according to the morphology of its user or of his clothing, and for the fastening of the first to each other. upper strap 46 and the first lower strap 47. The figures illustrate such an assembly, with grid areas for the velvet, and hatched areas for the hooks, or vice versa. More particularly, as in the nonlimiting variants illustrated by the figures, the structure 1000 comprises a second slender bar 60, fixed or removable with respect to second attachment points 1200 to a second set of horns 1600 of the structure 1000 , which second bar 60 is arranged to detachably receive, or else another carabiner 20 fixed to a second end 42 that comprises the first strand 40 or that comprises a second strand 50 arranged to be fixed to the first strand 40, or else a second loop 55 which comprises the first strand 40, or which comprises a second strand 50 arranged to be fixed to the first strand 40. More particularly, the second bar 60 is arranged to removably receive a second loop 55, which defines a second upper strap 56 and a second lower strap 57 superimposed on each other and arranged to be fixed Tune to the other by complementary fixing means. In particular, the additional fastening means comprise velvet-hook for the adjustment of the length adjustment of the bracelet 100 according to the morphology of its user or of his clothing, and for the fastening of the second to one another. upper strap 56 and second lower strap 57. More particularly, the first set of horns 1500 is a first pair of horns arranged to receive the first bar 10, and the second set of horns 1600 is a second pair of horns arranged to receive the second bar 60. More particularly, like the first bar 10, the second bar 60 comprises, at a distance from each of the second fixing points 1200, and over a length LG of less than a third of the distance LF between the second fixing points 1200, a groove 11 comprising two sides 12; 13 arranged to limit the lateral stroke of the beak 22, and to limit the angular stroke of the carabiner 20 relative to the second bar 60, so as to prevent any contact between the carabiner 20 and the second set of horns 1600 to which the second is fixed bar 60. The groove 11 of the bar 10 or 60 can take different forms. In the variant of FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 and 12, the groove 11 has two sides 12 and 13 which are substantially parallel, and the clearance between the groove 11 and the spout 22 is calculated for operation without lateral friction in the thermal domain d 'use, and is limited to a minimum value so as to constrain the movement of the hook 21 substantially perpendicular to the elongation of the bar 10. In the variant of FIGS. 9 (radiated) and 11 (vee), the groove 11 is flared with its two sides 12 and 13 not parallel, and / or the clearance between the groove 11 and the spout 22 is calculated for operation without lateral friction in the field thermal use, and is arranged to allow oblique movements of the hook 21 relative to a plane perpendicular to the elongation of the bar 10 at the contact area between the spout 22 and the first bar 10. The flexibility of use on slopes allows easy carrying of the 2000 piece over a non-cylindrical surface, for example on a sleeve in the shape of a truncated cone, and tolerates without any damage a twist caused by the movements of the 'user. Use on a diving suit, pilot, skier, radioactive installation controller, or the like, is thus greatly facilitated. In a variant, the first lower strap 47, and / or the second lower strap 57, comprises, on the side of the user or his clothing, a lower friction coating, such as rubber, elastomer, textile, trellis, or the like, to keep it in place. More particularly, the groove 11 has a length LG of less than a third of the distance LF between the fixing points 1100, 1200, of the set of horns 1500, 1600, to which the bar 10, 60 is fixed, and the width LB of the spout 22 in the direction of extension of the bar 10, 60, is less than or equal to the length LG of the groove 11. [0026] FIG. 11 illustrates a tilted position of the carabiner 20 with respect to a bar 10, at an angle of slope a, the spout 22 of the carabiner 20 is shown in an extreme warped position, limited by the cooperation of the spout 22 with the groove 11 of the bar 10, in which there is a first non-zero safety distance SA between the horns 1500 and the carabiner 20. [0027] FIG. 12 illustrates a position in flat rotation of the carabiner 20 in the plane of the horns 1500 at an angle of rotation p, the beak 22 of the carabiner 20 is in an extreme position of movement in the plane of the horns, limited by the cooperation of the beak 22 with the groove 11 of the bar 10, and in which there is a second safety distance SB between the horns and the carabiner. Thus, the user is assured of never injuring either the 1500.1600 horns or the structure 1000 which carries them, with the carabiner 20 or the end of the bracelet. The combination between the use of an easy length adjustment, in particular by the use of velvet-hook, at the level of one of the pairs of horns, with an adjustment stroke which can be significant and guarantees the comfort of the user. , and a safety carabiner on the other pair of lugs guarantees easy use, even in extreme conditions, for example when wearing a timepiece over a special combination of very large volume, with the double guarantee against the loss of the timepiece and against its damage. In a variant, the timepiece or jewelry 2000 is a watch. In another variant, the timepiece or jewelry item 2000 is a jewel. claims 1. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) comprising a structure (1000) which comprises at least one set of horns (1500; 1600), and at least one elongated first bar (10), fixed or removable with respect to first attachment points (1100) to a first set of horns (1500), which first strip (10) is arranged to removably receive a carabiner (20) fixed to a first end (41) of a first strand (40 ) that comprises said timepiece or jewelry (2000), said carabiner (20) comprising, on the one hand a hook (21) comprising a bent (22) curved arranged to surround said first bar (10) on a part of its circumference, and on the other hand a latch (23) elastic or fixed elastically to said hook (21) and defining with it an eye (24), and arranged to allow the insertion of said first bar (10) in said eye (24) of said carabiner (20) by pressure in a plane substantially pe perpendicular to the axis of said first bar (10), and to prevent its extraction from said carabiner (20) in the absence of manipulation by a user, characterized in that said first bar (10) comprises, at a distance from each of said first attachment points (1100) to said structure (1000), a groove (11) comprising two sides (12; 13) arranged to limit the lateral travel of said spout (22), and to limit the angular travel of said carabiner (20) relative to said first bar (10), so as to prevent any contact between said carabiner (20) and said first set of horns (1500) to which said first bar (10) is fixed. 2. timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 1, characterized in that said first strand (40) is a strand of a bracelet (100) that comprises said timepiece or jewelry (2000) . 3. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 1, characterized in that said first strand (40) is arranged to be fixed to a piece of clothing (500) of the user. 4. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said hook (21) is more rigid than said latch (23). 5. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said first strand (40) comprises, at its said first end (41), a first loop (45) arranged to be fixed to said hook (21) opposite said spout (22). 6. timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 5, characterized in that said hook (21) comprises, opposite said spout (22), a housing (25) arranged to receive said first loop (45) of said first strand (40), and in that the width LL of said housing (25), in the direction of extension of said first strip (10), is greater than three times the width LB of said spout (22) in the longitudinal direction of said first strip (10). 7. timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 6, characterized in that said first loop (45) defines a first upper strap (46) and a first lower strap (47) superimposed one to the other and arranged to be fixed to each other by complementary fixing means. 8. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 7, characterized in that said complementary fastening means comprise velvet-hook for adjusting the length adjustment of said bracelet (100) according to the morphology of its user or his clothes, and for fixing to each other said first upper strap (46) and said first lower strap (47). 9. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said structure (1000) comprises a second strip (60) elongated, fixed or removable relative to second points of attachment (1200) to a second set of horns (1600) which comprises said structure (1000), which second strip (60) is arranged to receive removably, or else another said carabiner (20) fixed to a second end ( 42) that comprises said first strand (40) or that comprises a second strand (50) arranged to be fixed to said first strand (40), or else a second loop (55) that comprises said first strand (40) or that comprises a second strand (50) arranged to be fixed to said first strand (40). 10. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 9, characterized in that said second bar (60) is arranged to removably receive a said second loop (55) which defines a second upper strap (56) and a second lower strap (57) superimposed on each other and arranged to be fixed to each other by complementary fixing means. 11. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to claim 10, characterized in that said complementary fastening means comprise velvet-hook for adjusting the length adjustment of said bracelet (100) according to the morphology of its user or his clothes, and for fixing to one another said second upper strap (56) and said second lower strap (57). 12. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that said first set of horns (1500) is a first pair of horns arranged to receive said first bar (10), and in that said second set of horns (1600) is a second pair of horns arranged to receive said second bar (60). 13. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that said second bar (60) comprises, at a distance from each of said second fixing points (1200), and on a length LG less than a third of the distance LF between said second fixing points (1200), a groove (11) comprising two sides (12; 13) arranged to limit the lateral travel of said spout (22), and to limit the angular travel said carabiner (20) relative to said second bar (60), so as to prevent any contact between said carabiner (20) and said second set of horns (1600) to which said second bar (60) is fixed. 14. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that said groove (11) comprises two said flanks (12; 13) which are substantially parallel, and in that the clearance between said groove (11) and said spout (22) is calculated for operation without lateral friction in the thermal range of use, and is limited to the minimum value so as to constrain the movement of said hook (21) substantially perpendicular to the elongation of said strip (10). 15. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that said groove (11) is flared with its two said flanks (12; 13) not parallel, and / or in that the clearance between said groove (11) and said spout (22) is calculated for operation without lateral friction in the thermal range of use, and is arranged to allow oblique movements of said hook (21) relative to a plane perpendicular to the elongation of said strip (10) at the level of the contact zone between said spout (22) and said first strip (10). 16. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that said groove (11) has a length LG less than a third of the distance LF between the fixing points (1100; 1200) of the set of horns (1500; 1600) to which said strip (10; 60) is fixed, and in that the width LB of said spout (22) in the direction of extension of said strip (10; 60), is less than or equal to said length LG of said groove (11). 17. Timepiece or jewelry (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that said timepiece or jewelry (2000) is a watch.