EP0066536A1 - Wrist watch - Google Patents

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EP0066536A1
EP0066536A1 EP82810208A EP82810208A EP0066536A1 EP 0066536 A1 EP0066536 A1 EP 0066536A1 EP 82810208 A EP82810208 A EP 82810208A EP 82810208 A EP82810208 A EP 82810208A EP 0066536 A1 EP0066536 A1 EP 0066536A1
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  • the present invention relates to watch cases, and it relates more particularly to the means for attaching a strap to these watch cases.
  • one of the objects of the invention is to propose a watch case perfectly adapted to receive both a metal bracelet and a flexible bracelet mounted by means of spring bars.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a watch case equipped with a removable metal strap, easily replaceable by a flexible strap.
  • the watch case 1 has opposite side walls 2, 3 provided with projections 4, 5 capable of ensuring, in a manner known per se, the attachment to the box of the ends of the two strands of a flexible bracelet by means of spring bars 14, 15 engaged in the projections 4, 5 in the immediate vicinity of the side walls 2 and 3.
  • immediate vicinity we mean at a sufficiently small distance from these walls so that the gap formed between the box and the bar can be substantially filled by passing the end of a strand of flexible bracelet.
  • the projections 4, 5 may form both horns between which the bars will be mounted as well as cover-handles on either side of which the ends of these bars will project.
  • the upper surface 6, 7 of the projections 4, 5 is connected to the side walls 2, 3, along a connection line 8, 9, in a median portion of these walls 2, 3 of so as to reserve between the connection line 8, 9 and the upper part 10, 11 of the walls 2, 3 a height H corresponding substantially to the thickness of a metal bracelet.
  • this height could be of the order of 1 mm or more.
  • the advantage of this configuration is that it allows the installation, over the projections 4, 5, of a metal bracelet which masks these projections, as well as the means of fixing the bracelet to these projections, and also of th finish the inclination of the bracelet portion connecting to the box by resting on the surfaces 6, 7.
  • FIG 2 there is shown the box of Figure 1 equipped with a metal bracelet whose end 12 of one of the strands has been symbolized by the links 13.
  • This end 12 is supported on the upper surface 7 of the projection 5, and it is subject to the bar 15 removably by means of at least one connecting piece 16.
  • the connecting piece 16 preferably has a section comprising an annular part surrounding the bar 15 and extended by a part rectilinear 17 which projects towards the side wall 3, and which is secured to the underside of the end 12, for example by welding, between the projections 5. In this way the dimensions of the connecting piece 16 are reduced at a minimum, and the bracelet can be fixed to the box despite the small distance provided between the bar 15 and the side wall.
  • the upper surface of these is protected from any contact with the metal bracelet by means of protective pads 18, glued for example on the portions of the face lower ends of the strands located opposite the projections 5.
  • the metal bracelet could be rigidly secured to the upper surface of the projections 5, for example by welding. In this case, however, the bracelet will no longer be removable and replaceable by a flexible bracelet. This building still preserves the ability to choose the type of bracelet m p ment of assembling the watch, using only one type of box at the start.
  • Figure 3 shows the watch case of Figure 2 after replacing the metal strap with a flexible strap.
  • the end of the strands such as the strand 20 forms a loop passing between the side wall ' 3 of the box 1 and the bar 15.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show the general appearance in top view of the watch case of FIGS. 1 to 3, fitted respectively with a metal bracelet and a flexible bracelet. It can thus be seen that the invention makes it possible to very significantly differentiate the appearance of the watch according to the type of bracelet with which it is fitted, without any adverse repercussions on its aesthetics, whatever the type of bracelet adopted.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 watches similar to that of FIG. 5 have been represented, but in which the projections 4, 5 also include a central horn 21 disposed on each side of the case between two lateral horns (FIG. 6), or are formed of cover handles 22 on either side of which are projected bars for fixing the bracelet (Figure 7).
  • a metal bracelet can be fixed to the box in the same way as above, by simply providing connecting pieces adapted to come and wrap around the portions of the bars included on either side, ie horns. nes central 21 or handle covers 22.

Abstract

1. Watch comprising a bracelet, a case (1) which includes a caseband and bracelet attaching lugs (4, 5), and bars (15) for assembling the bracelet with the case, in which said caseband includes opposed lateral walls two of which (2, 3) each bear at least one of said attaching lugs (4, 5) which extends over the lower part of the wall (2, 3) in the caseband thickness towards the case exterior, and in which the ends (12) of said bracelet cover said attaching lugs (4, 5) characterized in that the bracelet is of metal and includes links (13) the thickness of which is substantially equal to the space (H) comprised between said attaching lugs (4, 5) and the upper edge (10, 11) of said lateral walls (2, 3).

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La présente invention concerne les boites de montres, et elle concerne plus particulièrement les moyens de fixation d'un bracelet à ces boîtes de montres.The present invention relates to watch cases, and it relates more particularly to the means for attaching a strap to these watch cases.

Alors que la fixation de bracelets souples, par exemple en cuir, peau, matière plastique etc., ne pose guère de difficultés puisqu'il suffit de prévoir sur deux côtés opposés de la boite des projections latérales du type des cornes ou des couvre-anses dans lesquelles on pourra engager des barrettes à ressort qui maintiendront les extrémités des brins du bracelet au voisinage immédiat des parois de la boîte, la fixation des bracelets métalliques se révèle plus délicate.Whereas the attachment of flexible straps, for example leather, skin, plastic material, etc., poses hardly any difficulties since it suffices to provide on two opposite sides of the box lateral projections of the type of the horns or cover handles in which it will be possible to engage spring bars which will hold the ends of the strands of the bracelet in the immediate vicinity of the walls of the box, the fixing of the metal bracelets is more delicate.

En particulier, il est souvent essentiel dans ce type d'assemblage que les extrémités des brins du bracelet s'intègrent parfaitement à la ligne de la boîte de manière en quelque sorte à la prolonger sans faire apparaître de discontinuité. C'est pourquoi il faut généralement veiller à ce que les extrémités des brins viennent s'appliquer au plus prêt contre les parois latérales de la carrure, à ce que leur face supérieure affleure à la partie supérieure de ces mêmes parois latérales, et à ce que leur inclinaison à leur point de jonction avec la boîte soit bien définie.In particular, it is often essential in this type of assembly that the ends of the strands of the bracelet integrate perfectly with the line of the box so as to extend it without causing discontinuity to appear. This is why it is generally necessary to ensure that the ends of the strands come to be applied as close as possible against the side walls of the middle part, so that their upper face is flush with the upper part of these same side walls, and to this their inclination at their junction point with the box is well defined.

De nombreuses solutions ont déjà été proposées dans ce sens, mais toutes nécessitent de telles adaptations tant au niveau de la forme de la boîte qu'en ce qui concerne les organes de fixation liées à cette boîte qu'elles ne permettent pas de remplacer simplement le bracelet métallique par un bracelet en cuir par exemple. Même dans les cas où le bracelet métallique est assujetti par l'intermédiaire de barrettes engagées entre des projections latérales de la boîte, les difficultés susmentionnées ne peuvent être résolues qu'en prévoyant un écartement suffisant entre les barrettes et la boîte, qui n'est plus acceptable lorsqu'un bracelet,par exemple en cuir, est monté au moyen de ces barrettes.Many solutions have already been proposed in this sense, but all of them require such adaptations both in terms of the shape of the box and as regards the fixing members linked to this. box they do not allow to simply replace the metal bracelet with a leather strap for example. Even in cases where the metal bracelet is secured by means of bars engaged between lateral projections of the box, the above-mentioned difficulties can only be resolved by providing a sufficient distance between the bars and the box, which is not more acceptable when a strap, for example leather, is mounted by means of these bars.

C'est pourquoi l'un des objets de l'invention est de proposer une boite de montre parfaitement adaptée pour recevoir aussi bien un bracelet métallique qu'un bracelet souple monté au moyen de barrettes à ressort.This is why one of the objects of the invention is to propose a watch case perfectly adapted to receive both a metal bracelet and a flexible bracelet mounted by means of spring bars.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de proposer une boîte de montre équipée d'un bracelet métallique amovible, aisément remplaçable par un bracelet souple.Another object of the invention is to provide a watch case equipped with a removable metal strap, easily replaceable by a flexible strap.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description faite en relation avec les dessins joints parmi lesquels:

  • - la figure 1 est une vue schématique d'une boîte de montre selon l'invention;
  • - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe partielle de la boîte de la figure 1, équipée d'un bracelet métallique;
  • - la figure 3 est une vue en coupe partielle de la boîte de montre de la figure 1, équipée d'un bracelet souple;
  • - la figure 4 est une vue de dessus de la boite de la figure 2;
  • - la figure 5 est une vue de dessus de la boîte de la figure 3;
  • - les figures 6 et 7 représentent, en vue de dessus, des boîtes de montres selon deux autres modes de réalisation de l'invention, équipées d'un bracelet souple.
The invention will be clearly understood on reading the description made in relation to the accompanying drawings, among which:
  • - Figure 1 is a schematic view of a watch case according to the invention;
  • - Figure 2 is a partial sectional view of the box of Figure 1, equipped with a metal bracelet;
  • - Figure 3 is a partial sectional view of the watch case of Figure 1, equipped with a flexible strap;
  • - Figure 4 is a top view of the box of Figure 2;
  • - Figure 5 is a top view of the box of Figure 3;
  • - Figures 6 and 7 show, in top view, boxes watches according to two other embodiments of the invention, equipped with a flexible strap.

Comme on le voit au mieux dans la figure 1, la boite de montre 1 selon l'invention comporte des parois latérales opposées 2, 3 munies de projections 4, 5 susceptible d'assurer, de manière connue en soi, la fixation à la boîte des extrémités des deux brins d'un bracelet souple au moyen de barrettes à ressort 14, 15 engagées dans les projections 4, 5 au voisinage immédiat des parois latérales 2 et 3. Par voisinage immédiat, on entendra à une distance suffisamment faible de ces parois pour que l'intervalle formé entre la boite et la barrette puisse être sensiblement comblé par le passage de l'extrémité d'un brin de bracelet souple. Les projections 4, 5 pourront former aussi bien des cornes entre lesquelles seront montées les barrettes que des couvre-anses de part et d'autre desquels se projetteront les extrémités de ces barrettes.As best seen in Figure 1, the watch case 1 according to the invention has opposite side walls 2, 3 provided with projections 4, 5 capable of ensuring, in a manner known per se, the attachment to the box of the ends of the two strands of a flexible bracelet by means of spring bars 14, 15 engaged in the projections 4, 5 in the immediate vicinity of the side walls 2 and 3. By immediate vicinity, we mean at a sufficiently small distance from these walls so that the gap formed between the box and the bar can be substantially filled by passing the end of a strand of flexible bracelet. The projections 4, 5 may form both horns between which the bars will be mounted as well as cover-handles on either side of which the ends of these bars will project.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, la surface supérieure 6, 7 des projections 4, 5 vient se raccorder sur les parois latérales 2, 3, selon une ligne de raccordement 8, 9, dans une portion médiane de ces parois 2, 3 de manière a réserver entre la ligne de raccordement 8, 9 et la partie supérieure 10, 11 des parois 2, 3 une hauteur H correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur d'un bracelet métallique. Par exemple, cette hauteur pourra être de l'ordre de 1 mm ou plus.According to a characteristic of the invention, the upper surface 6, 7 of the projections 4, 5 is connected to the side walls 2, 3, along a connection line 8, 9, in a median portion of these walls 2, 3 of so as to reserve between the connection line 8, 9 and the upper part 10, 11 of the walls 2, 3 a height H corresponding substantially to the thickness of a metal bracelet. For example, this height could be of the order of 1 mm or more.

Comme on le verra plus loin, l'intérêt de cette configuration est de permettre la mise en place, par dessus les projections 4, 5, d'un bracelet métallique qui vient masquer ces projections, ainsi que les moyens de fixation du bracelet à ces projections, et également de définir l'inclinaison de la portion de bracelet se raccordant à la boîte en prenant appui sur les surfaces 6, 7.As will be seen below, the advantage of this configuration is that it allows the installation, over the projections 4, 5, of a metal bracelet which masks these projections, as well as the means of fixing the bracelet to these projections, and also of th finish the inclination of the bracelet portion connecting to the box by resting on the surfaces 6, 7.

Dans la figure 2, on a représenté la boîte de la figure 1 équipée d'un bracelet métallique dont l'extrémité 12 de l'un des brins a été symbolisée par les maillons 13. Cette extrémité 12 prend appui sur la surface supérieure 7 de la projection 5, et elle est assujettie à la barrette 15 de façon amovible au moyen d'au moins une pièce de liaison 16. La pièce de liaison 16 présente de préférence une section comportant une partie annulaire entourant la barrette 15 et prolongée par une partie rectiligne 17 qui se projette en direction de la paroi latérale 3, et qui est assujettie à la face inférieure de l'extrémité 12, par exemple par soudage, entre les projections 5. De cette façon les dimensions de la pièce de liaison 16 sont réduites au minimum, et le bracelet peut être fixé à la boîte malgré la faible distance prévue entre la barrette 15 et la paroi latérale.In Figure 2, there is shown the box of Figure 1 equipped with a metal bracelet whose end 12 of one of the strands has been symbolized by the links 13. This end 12 is supported on the upper surface 7 of the projection 5, and it is subject to the bar 15 removably by means of at least one connecting piece 16. The connecting piece 16 preferably has a section comprising an annular part surrounding the bar 15 and extended by a part rectilinear 17 which projects towards the side wall 3, and which is secured to the underside of the end 12, for example by welding, between the projections 5. In this way the dimensions of the connecting piece 16 are reduced at a minimum, and the bracelet can be fixed to the box despite the small distance provided between the bar 15 and the side wall.

Pour permettre ultérieurement le remplacement du bracelet métallique par un bracelet souple découvrant les projections 5, la surface supérieure de celles-ci est protégée de tout contact avec le bracelet métallique au moyen de pastilles de protection 18, collées par exemple sur les portions de la face inférieure des extrémités des brins situées en regard des projections 5.To subsequently allow the replacement of the metal bracelet by a flexible bracelet revealing the projections 5, the upper surface of these is protected from any contact with the metal bracelet by means of protective pads 18, glued for example on the portions of the face lower ends of the strands located opposite the projections 5.

A titre de variante, le bracelet métallique pourrait être rigidement assujetti à la surface supérieure des projections 5, par exemple par soudage. Dans ce cas toutefois le bracelet.ne sera plus amovible et remplaçable par un bracelet souple. Cette construction préserve néanmoins la possibilité de choisir le type de bracelet au mpment de l'assemblage de la montre, en n'utilisant au départ qu'un seul type de boites.Alternatively, the metal bracelet could be rigidly secured to the upper surface of the projections 5, for example by welding. In this case, however, the bracelet will no longer be removable and replaceable by a flexible bracelet. This building still preserves the ability to choose the type of bracelet m p ment of assembling the watch, using only one type of box at the start.

La figure 3 représente la boîte de montre de la figure 2 après remplacement du bracelet métallique par un bracelet souple. D'une façon connue, l'extrémité des brins, tel le brin 20, forme une boucle passant entre la paroi latérale '3 de la boite 1 et la barrette 15. La position de cette dernière barrette au voisinage immédiat de la paroi 3, que la construction selon la figure 1 permet de maintenir, garantit une esthétique parfaite de l'ensemble boîte-bracelet souple également.Figure 3 shows the watch case of Figure 2 after replacing the metal strap with a flexible strap. In a known manner, the end of the strands, such as the strand 20, forms a loop passing between the side wall ' 3 of the box 1 and the bar 15. The position of the latter bar in the immediate vicinity of the wall 3, that the construction according to Figure 1 allows to maintain, guarantees a perfect aesthetic of the flexible bracelet-box assembly also.

A titre d'exemple, les figures 4 et 5 montrent l'aspect général en vue dessus de la boite de montre des figures 1 à 3, munie respectivement d'un bracelet métallique et d'un bracelet souple. On voit ainsi que l'invention permet de différencier très sensiblement l'aspect de la montre selon le type de bracelet dont elle est équipée, sans aucune répercussion défavorable sur son esthétique, quel que soit le type de bracelet adopté.By way of example, FIGS. 4 and 5 show the general appearance in top view of the watch case of FIGS. 1 to 3, fitted respectively with a metal bracelet and a flexible bracelet. It can thus be seen that the invention makes it possible to very significantly differentiate the appearance of the watch according to the type of bracelet with which it is fitted, without any adverse repercussions on its aesthetics, whatever the type of bracelet adopted.

Dans les figures 6 et 7 ont été représentées des montres similaires à celle de la figure 5, mais dans lesquelles les projections 4, 5 comportent également une corne centrale 21 disposée de chaque côté de la boîte entre deux cornes latérales (figure 6), ou sont formées de couvre-anses 22 de part et d'autre desquels se projettent des barrettes pour la fixation du bracelet (figure 7).In FIGS. 6 and 7, watches similar to that of FIG. 5 have been represented, but in which the projections 4, 5 also include a central horn 21 disposed on each side of the case between two lateral horns (FIG. 6), or are formed of cover handles 22 on either side of which are projected bars for fixing the bracelet (Figure 7).

Dans ces modes de réalisation, un bracelet métallique pourra être fixé à la boîte de la même façon que précédemment, en prévoyant simplement des pièces de liaison adaptées pour venir s'enrouler autour des portions des barrettes comprises de part et d'autres soit des cornes centrales 21 soit des couvre-anses 22.In these embodiments, a metal bracelet can be fixed to the box in the same way as above, by simply providing connecting pieces adapted to come and wrap around the portions of the bars included on either side, ie horns. nes central 21 or handle covers 22.

Bien qu'elle ait été décrite en liaison avec quelques modes de réalisation seulement, la présente invention est susceptible de nombreuses modifications et variantes qui apparaîtront à l'homme de l'art.Although it has been described in connection with only a few embodiments, the present invention is susceptible of numerous modifications and variants which will appear to those skilled in the art.

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1. Boite de montre comprenant notamment des parois latérales opposées munies de projections susceptibles d'assurer, de manière connue en soi, la fixation à la boite des extrémités des deux brins formant un bracelet de montre souple au moyen de barrettes à ressort engagées dans les projections, au voisinage immédiat des parois latérales, caractérisée en ce que la surface supérieure des projections vient se raccorder sur les parois latérales de la boîte dans une portion médiane de celles-ci, de manière à réserver entre la ligne de raccordement et la partie supérieure de ces parois une hauteur correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur d'un bracelet métallique.1. Watch case comprising in particular opposite side walls provided with projections capable of ensuring, in a manner known per se, the attachment to the case of the ends of the two strands forming a flexible watch strap by means of spring bars engaged in the projections, in the immediate vicinity of the side walls, characterized in that the upper surface of the projections is connected to the side walls of the box in a median portion of them, so as to reserve between the connection line and the upper part of these walls a height substantially corresponding to the thickness of a metal bracelet. 2. Boite de montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ladite hauteur est de l'ordre de 1 mm ou plus.2. Watch case according to claim 1, characterized in that said height is of the order of 1 mm or more. 3. Boite de montre selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte en plus un bracelet métallique dont l'extrémité des brins prend appui sur la surface supérieure des projections.3. Watch case according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises a metal bracelet whose ends of the strands bears on the upper surface of the projections. 4. Boite de montre selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que le bracelet métallique est assujetti de façon amovible à 1ft boîte au moyen de barrettes à ressort engagées dans les projections.4. Watch case according to claim 3, characterized in that the metal strap is removably secured to 1ft box by means of spring bars engaged in the projections. 5. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que les extrémités des brins du bracelet portent, sur leur face inférieure, des pièces de liaison dont la section comporte une partie annulaire entourant la barrette, et prolongée par une partie rectiligne par laquelle elles sont assujetties au bracelet.5. Watch case according to claim 4, characterized in that the ends of the strands of the bracelet carry, on their underside, connecting pieces whose section includes an annular part surrounding the bar, and extended by a straight part by which they are subject to the bracelet. 6. Boite de montre selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que la partie rectiligne des pièces de liaison se projette en direction des parois latérales de la boîte.6. Watch case according to claim 5, characterized in that the rectilinear part of the connecting pieces projects in the direction of the side walls of the case. 7. Boite de montre selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisée en ce que des pastilles de protection sont interposées entre la surface supérieure des projections et les portions en regard de la face inférieure de l'extrémité des brins.7. Watch case according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that protective pads are interposed between the upper surface of the projections and the facing portions of the underside of the end of the strands. 8. Boite de montre selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que les pastilles de protection sont collées sur les dites portions de la face inférieure de l'extrémité des brins.8. Watch case according to claim 7, characterized in that the protective pads are glued to said portions of the underside of the end of the strands. 9. Boîte de montre selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que le bracelet métallique est soudé sur la surface supérieure des projections.9. Watch case according to claim 3, characterized in that the metal strap is welded to the upper surface of the projections.
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