EP0167891A1 - Bracelet, the members of which are connected together by means of two flexible ties - Google Patents

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EP0167891A1
EP0167891A1 EP85107524A EP85107524A EP0167891A1 EP 0167891 A1 EP0167891 A1 EP 0167891A1 EP 85107524 A EP85107524 A EP 85107524A EP 85107524 A EP85107524 A EP 85107524A EP 0167891 A1 EP0167891 A1 EP 0167891A1
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Pierre-André Aellen
Gaston Gagnebin
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    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
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  • the present invention relates to a watch bracelet comprising a plurality of elements articulated one after the other, at least one of the elements carrying a timepiece and the other elements constituting the links of the bracelet.
  • hinges are generally used to articulate the elements.
  • a large number of constructions are known which make use of spring bars or more simply pins which are threaded into the elements.
  • Watch straps are also known in which a fastening cord is used which passes through a peripheral channel formed in the box.
  • Document CH-A 197 915 shows such an embodiment where however the bracelet is devoid of links, which gives this achievement a rigid aesthetic appearance, which greatly limits the desirable variants.
  • Document CH-A-318 558 presents a wristwatch whose elements are connected together by at least one flexible link and where each element comprises two lateral channels arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the bracelet and in which passes a strand of the flexible link.
  • each element comprises two lateral channels arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the bracelet and in which passes a strand of the flexible link.
  • there are sliding rings which surround the adjacent parts of the flexible link included between the successive elements of the bracelet, which means that said elements are not nested one after the other, thus preventing an aesthetic form corresponding to a classic embodiment of a link bracelet.
  • the disclosure CH-A-537 167 describes a flexible self-tightening bracelet, composed of removable elements threaded on at least one prefabricated longitudinal spring.
  • One of the elements can be hollowed out to receive a watch case.
  • this bracelet does not provide for fitting of a link on the other so that it is necessary to provide a clearance between the various removable elements to ensure sufficient flexibility for said bracelet, which leads to discontinuities in the line. longitudinal of the bracelet.
  • the design of the cited document shows that curved links were used.
  • the two hardened wires forming a spring are no longer apparent, as is the case in the present invention.
  • the present invention is characterized in that the watch bracelet comprises elements fitted end to end and held together at by means of two flexible links not extensible passing through channels formed in each of the elements and arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap, the longitudinal ends of said elements being shaped so that the links are made partially visible when they pass through 'One element to another, said wristwatch further comprising at each end of the bracelet an end piece provided with means for anchoring said flexible links.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a watch strap according to the invention and according to a first embodiment. It is formed mainly of elements articulated one after the other. One of these elements 1 carries a timepiece symbolized here by hands 2 displaying the hour and the minute. The other elements constitute the links 3 of a two-part bracelet 4 and 5. All of the named elements are fitted into each other as can be seen in FIG. 2. They are held together by means of two flexible links 6 and not extensible which are arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap. These links 6 pass through channels (7,8) formed in each of the elements as can be seen in dotted lines on the two lower half-parts of FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 also shows that each of the ends of the bracelet includes an end piece 9 which is provided with anchoring means 10 for the links, as will appear further on when FIGS. 4 and 5 are discussed.
  • the elements are articulated one after the other by fitting a semi-cylindrical longitudinal boss 11 carried for example by the element 12 with a semi-cylindrical longitudinal groove 13 carried by the element 1 facing it.
  • a semi-cylindrical longitudinal boss 11 carried for example by the element 12
  • a semi-cylindrical longitudinal groove 13 carried by the element 1 facing it.
  • the flexible links 6 are arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap.
  • the elements 3 forming the links of the bracelet are provided with narrowing 14 at the location of their two longitudinal ends. In each of these narrowing is practiced the channel 7 in which the link is maintained 6. This arrangement, in addition to leaving apparent the link between two elements - which can be exploited aesthetically - leaves perfect freedom for relative movement links. It should also be mentioned that the narrowed parts of the elements 3 can bear a decorative pattern as shown in 15 of FIG. 1.
  • the element 1 which carries the timepiece is provided with two lateral channels 8 formed on either side of the movement of the timepiece.
  • the element 1 wears at six and twelve o'clock ears 16 which form part of the watch case and which, as regards their shape, remind the appearance of the links of the bracelet.
  • the channel 8 is first presented in the form of a hole made in the ear and then in the form of an open conduit surrounding the movement.
  • the Figure 3 shows how the link 6 is arranged in the channel 8 which, in this case, is practiced in the middle part 17 carrying the timepiece 18. This way of making allows the element 1 to be molded in one piece as it will appear below.
  • the two flexible links are, as we have seen, brought to an end piece 9 disposed at each end of the bracelet.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show a possible embodiment of this end piece 9 which is only partially drawn.
  • the link 6 coming from the last link, not shown enters the end piece 9 (top view) through the hole 19.
  • the link 6 is anchored on the piece 9 by means of a screw 20.
  • Figure 5 which is a section along the line VV in Figure 4
  • the screw 20 is terminated by a bowl 21 which cuts the link and keeps it securely in place.
  • the end piece 9 includes provisions for connecting it to a clasp.
  • the blind hole 22 is intended to receive a bar for attaching said bar to a clasp arm, for example of the type described in document CH-A-633 698.
  • the elements 1 and 3 will preferably be made of plastic. If this plastic material is also loaded with carbon fibers, we will have produced a unit that is both functional and aesthetic. In this case the element 1 which carries the timepiece will be molded in one piece.
  • plastic will also preferably be used.
  • the type of material will be chosen to meet the requirements of flexibility and solidity. Particularly welcome and perfectly similar in color to carbon fiber, a plastic wire impregnated with graphite as we know it for the stringing of tennis rackets meets these requirements.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 finally show a second embodiment of the invention in which only the element of the wristwatch which carries the timepiece has been shown.
  • This element comprises a steel middle part 25 whose periphery and the flexible links 6 which surround it are overmolded with plastic material 26 loaded with carbon fibers.
  • the ears 16 which are part of this overmolding are executed in the same way as above to fit together with the first links of the bracelet. This embodiment allows the watch proper to stand out more from the watch strap.

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Le bracelet-montre comprend une pluralité d'éléments articulés les uns à la suite des autres. Un de ces éléments (1) porte une pièce d'horlogerie et les autres éléments (3) constituent les maillons du bracelet. Les éléments (1,3) sont emboîtés bout à bout et tenus ensemble au moyen de deux liens souples (6) non extensibles passant par des canaux (7, 8) pratiqués dans chacun des éléments et disposés de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet-montre. Le bracelet-montre comprend également à chacune des extrémités du bracelet une pièce terminale (9) pourvue de moyens d'ancrage desdits liens souples. Les éléments (1,3) peuvent être réalisés en matière synthétique chargée de fibres de carbone et les liens (6) en matière synthétique imprégnée de graphite.The watch strap comprises a plurality of elements articulated one after the other. One of these elements (1) carries a timepiece and the other elements (3) constitute the links of the bracelet. The elements (1,3) are nested end to end and held together by means of two flexible links (6) non-extensible passing through channels (7, 8) formed in each of the elements and arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap. The watch strap also comprises at each end of the strap an end piece (9) provided with means for anchoring said flexible links. The elements (1,3) can be made of synthetic material loaded with carbon fibers and the links (6) of synthetic material impregnated with graphite.

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La présente invention est relative à un bracelet-montre comprenant une pluralité d'éléments articulés les uns à la suite des autres, au moins un des éléments portant une pièce d'horlogerie et les autres éléments constituant les maillons du bracelet.The present invention relates to a watch bracelet comprising a plurality of elements articulated one after the other, at least one of the elements carrying a timepiece and the other elements constituting the links of the bracelet.

Pour attacher les uns aux autres les différents éléments que comprend un bracelet-montre on fait généralement appel à des charnières qui permettent l'articulation des éléments. On connaît une grande quantité de constructions qui font usage de barettes à ressort ou plus simplement de goupilles qui sont enfilées dans les éléments.To attach to each other the various elements that a watch bracelet comprises, hinges are generally used to articulate the elements. A large number of constructions are known which make use of spring bars or more simply pins which are threaded into the elements.

Pour éviter cette forme de liaison coûteuse en matériel et en temps de travail, on a déjà proposé, pour relier les éléments entre eux, d'utiliser un ou plusieurs liens qui maintiennent les maillons d'un bracelet - en assemblage, chaque lien traversant longitudinalement une pluralité de maillons consécutifs. Les liens sont ancrés dans des pièces terminales diposêes de chaque côté de la pluralité de maillons. Le document CH-A-558 639 décrit une telle forme d'exécution et fait en particulier usage de liens en matière plastique souple non extensible et partiellement filetée. Cette exécution présente plusieurs inconvénients. Celui d'abord de fileter les liens et de les ancrer au moyen d'écrous noyés dans les maillons, ce qui amène à prévoir des maillons d'une certaine épaisseur. Celui ensuite de devoir pratiquer des perçages présentant à leur embouchure une dimension quelque peu supérieure au diamètre du lien fileté pour que le mouvement relatif des maillons soit possible. Celui enfin de ne pas offrir une esthétique intégrée du bracelet à la boite qu'il soutient puisqu'il n'y a pas continuité du lien d'un bout à l'autre des deux parties du bracelet.To avoid this form of connection which is costly in material and in working time, it has already been proposed, to connect the elements together, to use one or more links which hold the links of a bracelet - in assembly, each link crossing longitudinally a plurality of consecutive links. The links are anchored in end pieces available on each side of the plurality of links. The document CH-A-558 639 describes such an embodiment and makes use in particular of flexible plastic links which are not extensible and partially threaded. This execution has several drawbacks. The first is to thread the links and anchor them by means of nuts embedded in the links, which leads to the provision of links of a certain thickness. Then that of having to drill holes having at their mouth a dimension somewhat greater than the diameter of the threaded link so that the relative movement of the links is possible. Finally, that of not offering an integrated aesthetic of the bracelet to the box that it supports since there is no continuity of the link from one end to the other of the two parts of the bracelet.

On connaît aussi des bracelets-montre dans lesquels on utilise un cordonnet d'attache qui passe dans un canal périphérique pratiqué dans la boite. Le document CH-A 197 915 montre une telle réalisation où toutefois le bracelet est dépourvu de maillons, ce qui donne à cette réalisation un aspect esthétique rigide, ce qui limite dans de fortes proportions les variantes d'exécution souhaitables.Watch straps are also known in which a fastening cord is used which passes through a peripheral channel formed in the box. Document CH-A 197 915 shows such an embodiment where however the bracelet is devoid of links, which gives this achievement a rigid aesthetic appearance, which greatly limits the desirable variants.

Le document CH-A-318 558 présente un bracelet-montre dont les éléments sont reliés ensemble par au moins un lien souple et où chaque élément comprend deux canaux latéraux disposés de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet et dans lesquels passe un brin du lien souple. Cependant, dans cette exécution on trouve des anneaux coulissants qui entourent les parties adjacentes du lien souple comprises entre les éléments succcessifs du bracelet, ce qui fait que lesdits éléments ne sont pas emboîtés les uns à la suite des autres, empêchant ainsi une forme esthétique répondant à une réalisation classique d'un bracelet à maillons.Document CH-A-318 558 presents a wristwatch whose elements are connected together by at least one flexible link and where each element comprises two lateral channels arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the bracelet and in which passes a strand of the flexible link. However, in this embodiment there are sliding rings which surround the adjacent parts of the flexible link included between the successive elements of the bracelet, which means that said elements are not nested one after the other, thus preventing an aesthetic form corresponding to a classic embodiment of a link bracelet.

L'exposé d'invention CH-A-537 167 décrit un bracelet souple auto-serrant, composé d'éléments amovibles enfilés sur au moins un ressort longitudinal préfaçonné. Un des éléments peut être évidé pour recevoir une boite de montre. Cependant, ce bracelet ne prévoit aucun emboîtage d'un maillon sur l'autre de telle sorte qu'il est nécessaire de ménager un jeu entre les divers éléments amovibles pour assurer une souplesse suffisante audit bracelet, ce qui amène à des discontinuités dans la ligne longitudinale du -bracelet. Pour corriger tant soit peu ce défaut, le dessin du document cité montre qu'on a fait appel à des maillons incurvés. Enfin, lorsque le bracelet est disposé autour du poignet, les deux fils trempés formant ressort ne sont plus apparents, comme c'est le cas dans la présente invention.The disclosure CH-A-537 167 describes a flexible self-tightening bracelet, composed of removable elements threaded on at least one prefabricated longitudinal spring. One of the elements can be hollowed out to receive a watch case. However, this bracelet does not provide for fitting of a link on the other so that it is necessary to provide a clearance between the various removable elements to ensure sufficient flexibility for said bracelet, which leads to discontinuities in the line. longitudinal of the bracelet. To correct this defect somewhat, the design of the cited document shows that curved links were used. Finally, when the bracelet is placed around the wrist, the two hardened wires forming a spring are no longer apparent, as is the case in the present invention.

Enfin, si l'on se reporte au document CH-A-490 827, on constate que les divers éléments du bracelet sont emboîtés les uns aux autres par des articulations et retenus ensemble par deux liens souples. Dans ce document toutefois on s'aperçoit que l'angle d'articulation d'un maillon sur l'autre est très limité et que les liens ne passent pas par le boîtier de la montre, pas plus qu'il ne sont visibles comme cela sera apparent de la description qui va suivre.Finally, if we refer to document CH-A-490 827, we see that the various elements of the bracelet are fitted to each other by joints and held together by two flexible links. In this document, however, we see that the articulation angle of one link on the other is very limited and that the links do not pass through the watch case, any more than they are visible like this. will be apparent from the description which follows.

Pour palier les inconvénients cités et proposer un bracelet-montre à la fois simple à fabriquer et présentant un aspect esthétique nouveau et attractif, la présente invention est caractérisée par le fait que le bracelet-montre comprend des éléments emboîtés bout à bout et tenus ensemble au moyen de deux liens souples non extensibles passant par des canaux pratiqués dans chacun des éléments et disposés de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet-montre, les extrémités longitudinales desdits éléments étant conformés de telle façon que les liens sont rendus partiellement visibles lorsqu'ils passent d'un élément à l'autre, ledit bracelet-montre comprenant en outre à chacune des extrémités du bracelet une pièce terminale pourvue de moyens d'ancrage desdits liens souples.To overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a watch bracelet that is both simple to manufacture and that presents a new and attractive aesthetic appearance, the present invention is characterized in that the watch bracelet comprises elements fitted end to end and held together at by means of two flexible links not extensible passing through channels formed in each of the elements and arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap, the longitudinal ends of said elements being shaped so that the links are made partially visible when they pass through 'One element to another, said wristwatch further comprising at each end of the bracelet an end piece provided with means for anchoring said flexible links.

L'invention sera expliquée maintenant dans la description qui suit et à l'aide du dessin qui l'illustre et qui donne à titre d'exemple deux modes de réalisation de l'invention dans lesquels:

  • La figure 1 est une vue en plan du bracelet-montre selon l'invention et selon un premier mode d'exécution;
  • La figure 2 est une vue en élévation du bracelet-montre de la figure 1, présentée à échelle agrandie;
  • La figure 3 est une coupe selon la ligne III-III de la figure 2;
  • La figure 4 est une vue de dessus partielle d'une des pièces terminales référencées sur la figure 1;
  • La figure 5 est une coupe selon la ligne V-V de la figure 4;
  • La figure 6 est une vue en plan partielle du bracelet-montre selon l'invention et selon un second mode d'exécution; et
  • La figure 7 est une coupe selon la ligne VII-VII de la figure 6.
The invention will now be explained in the description which follows and with the aid of the drawing which illustrates it and which gives by way of example two embodiments of the invention in which:
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of the wristwatch according to the invention and according to a first embodiment;
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view of the watch strap of Figure 1, shown on an enlarged scale;
  • Figure 3 is a section along line III-III of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a partial top view of one of the end pieces referenced in Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is a section along the line VV of Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a partial plan view of the wristwatch according to the invention and according to a second embodiment; and
  • Figure 7 is a section along line VII-VII of Figure 6.

Les figures 1 et 2 présentent un bracelet-montre selon l'invention et selon un premier mode d'exécution. Il est formé principalement d'éléments articulés les uns à la suite des autres. Un de ces éléments 1 porte une pièce d'horlogerie symbolisée ici par des aiguilles 2 affichant l'heure et la minute. Les autres éléments constituent les maillons 3 d'un bracelet en deux parties 4 et 5. Tous les éléments nommés sont emboîtés les uns dans les autres comme on le voit bien sur la figure 2. Ils sont tenus ensemble au moyen de deux liens 6 souples et non extensibles qui sont disposés de part et d'autres de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet-montre. Ces liens 6 passent par des canaux (7,8) pratiqués dans chacun des éléments comme on le voit en pointillé sur les deux demi-parties inférieures des figures 1 et 2. La figure 1 montre encore que chacune des extrémités du bracelet comprend une pièce terminale 9 qui est pourvue de moyens d'ancrage 10 pour les liens, comme cela apparaîtra plus loin quand seront discutées les figures 4 et 5.Figures 1 and 2 show a watch strap according to the invention and according to a first embodiment. It is formed mainly of elements articulated one after the other. One of these elements 1 carries a timepiece symbolized here by hands 2 displaying the hour and the minute. The other elements constitute the links 3 of a two-part bracelet 4 and 5. All of the named elements are fitted into each other as can be seen in FIG. 2. They are held together by means of two flexible links 6 and not extensible which are arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap. These links 6 pass through channels (7,8) formed in each of the elements as can be seen in dotted lines on the two lower half-parts of FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 also shows that each of the ends of the bracelet includes an end piece 9 which is provided with anchoring means 10 for the links, as will appear further on when FIGS. 4 and 5 are discussed.

Comme cela apparait plus particulièrement en figure 2 et selon une forme préférée de l'invention, les éléments sont articulés les uns à la suite des autres par emboîtage d'un bossage longitudinal semi-cylindrique 11 porté par exemple par l'élément 12 avec une gorge longitudinale semi-cylindrique 13 portée par l'élément 1 lui faisant face. Cette façon de faire permet ainsi d'éviter toute charnière articulée au moyen de barettes, tout charneron, et ceci même à l'endroit où les bracelets sont attachés à la boîte de montre. On obtient ainsi une application parfaite des éléments les uns contre les autres ainsi qu'une continuité de ligne qui est remarquable. Ces avantages apparaissent plus particulièrement sur les deux demi-parties supérieures des figures 1 et 2 où les canaux 7 et 8 n'ont pas été représentés et où le bracelet-montre se présente tel qu'il apparaît réellement.As appears more particularly in Figure 2 and according to a preferred form of the invention, the elements are articulated one after the other by fitting a semi-cylindrical longitudinal boss 11 carried for example by the element 12 with a semi-cylindrical longitudinal groove 13 carried by the element 1 facing it. This way of doing so makes it possible to avoid any hinge articulated by means of bars, any knuckle, and this even at the place where the straps are attached to the watch case. We thus obtain a perfect application of the elements against each other as well as a continuity of line which is remarkable. These advantages appear more particularly in the two upper half-parts of FIGS. 1 and 2 where the channels 7 and 8 have not been shown and where the wristwatch appears as it actually appears.

On a dit plus haut que les liens souples 6 sont disposés de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet-montre. Dans une version préférée de l'invention les éléments 3 formant les maillons du bracelet sont pourvus de rétrécissements 14 à l'endroit de leurs deux extrémités longitudinales. Dans chacun de ces rétrécissements est pratiqué le canal 7 dans lequel est maintenu le lien 6. Cette disposition, en plus qu'elle laisse apparent le lien entre deux éléments - ce qui peut être exploité esthétiquement -, laisse une parfaite liberté pour le mouvement relatif des maillons. Il faut mentionner également que les parties rétrécies des éléments 3 peuvent porter un motif décoratif comme cela est montré en 15 de la figure 1.It was said above that the flexible links 6 are arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch strap. In a preferred version of the invention, the elements 3 forming the links of the bracelet are provided with narrowing 14 at the location of their two longitudinal ends. In each of these narrowing is practiced the channel 7 in which the link is maintained 6. This arrangement, in addition to leaving apparent the link between two elements - which can be exploited aesthetically - leaves perfect freedom for relative movement links. It should also be mentioned that the narrowed parts of the elements 3 can bear a decorative pattern as shown in 15 of FIG. 1.

Pour sa part, l'élément 1 qui porte la pièce d'horlogerie est pourvu de deux canaux latéraux 8 pratiqués de part et d'autre du mouvement de la pièce d'horlogerie. Comme on le voit en figure 1 l'élément 1 porte à six et douze heures des oreilles 16 qui font partie de la boite de montre et qui rappellent quant à leur forme l'allure des maillons du bracelet. Dans cette exécution le canal 8 se présente d'abord sous la forme d'un trou pratiqué dans l'oreille puis sous la forme d'un conduit ouvert entourant le mouvement. La figure 3 montre comment est disposé le lien 6 dans le canal 8 qui, dans ce cas, est pratiqué dans la carrure 17 portant la pièce d'horlogerie 18. Cette manière de faire permet de mouler l'élément 1 d'une seule pièce comme cela apparaîtra plus bas.For its part, the element 1 which carries the timepiece is provided with two lateral channels 8 formed on either side of the movement of the timepiece. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the element 1 wears at six and twelve o'clock ears 16 which form part of the watch case and which, as regards their shape, remind the appearance of the links of the bracelet. In this embodiment the channel 8 is first presented in the form of a hole made in the ear and then in the form of an open conduit surrounding the movement. The Figure 3 shows how the link 6 is arranged in the channel 8 which, in this case, is practiced in the middle part 17 carrying the timepiece 18. This way of making allows the element 1 to be molded in one piece as it will appear below.

Les deux liens souples sont, on l'a vu, amenés sur une pièce terminale 9 disposée à chacune des extrémités du bracelet. Les figures 4 et 5 montrent une forme de réalisation possible de cette pièce terminale 9 qui n'est dessinée que partiellement. Sur la figure 4, le lien 6 en provenance du dernier maillon, non représenté pénètre dans la pièce terminale 9 (vue de dessus) par le trou 19. Le lien 6 est ancré sur la pièce 9 au moyen d'une vis 20. Comme on le voit mieux sur la figure 5, qui est une coupe selon la ligne V-V de la figure 4, la vis 20 est terminée par une cuvette 21 qui entaille le lien et le maintient solidement en place. La pièce terminale 9 comprend des dispositions pour la relier à un fermoir. Ici le trou borgne 22 est destiné à recevoir une barette pour attacher ladite barette à un bras de fermoir par exemple du type décrit dans le document CH-A-633 698.The two flexible links are, as we have seen, brought to an end piece 9 disposed at each end of the bracelet. Figures 4 and 5 show a possible embodiment of this end piece 9 which is only partially drawn. In FIG. 4, the link 6 coming from the last link, not shown, enters the end piece 9 (top view) through the hole 19. The link 6 is anchored on the piece 9 by means of a screw 20. As best seen in Figure 5, which is a section along the line VV in Figure 4, the screw 20 is terminated by a bowl 21 which cuts the link and keeps it securely in place. The end piece 9 includes provisions for connecting it to a clasp. Here the blind hole 22 is intended to receive a bar for attaching said bar to a clasp arm, for example of the type described in document CH-A-633 698.

Bien que pouvant être réalisés en n'importe quelle matière convenable, les éléments 1 et 3 seront de préférence exécutés en matière plastique. Si cette matière plastique est de plus chargée de fibres de carbone, on aura réalisé un ensemble à la fois fonctionnel et esthétique. Dans ce cas l'élément 1 qui porte la pièce d'horlogerie sera moulé d'une seule pièce.Although it can be made of any suitable material, the elements 1 and 3 will preferably be made of plastic. If this plastic material is also loaded with carbon fibers, we will have produced a unit that is both functional and aesthetic. In this case the element 1 which carries the timepiece will be molded in one piece.

Quant aux liens souples 6, on utilisera de préférence de la matière plastique également. Le type de matière sera choisi pour répondre aux exigences de souplesse et de solidité. Particulièrement bienvenu et s'apparentant parfaitement du point de vue couleur à la fibre de carbone, un fil en plastique imprégné de graphite tel qu'on le connaît pour le cordage des raquettes de tennis répond à ces exigences.As for the flexible links 6, plastic will also preferably be used. The type of material will be chosen to meet the requirements of flexibility and solidity. Particularly welcome and perfectly similar in color to carbon fiber, a plastic wire impregnated with graphite as we know it for the stringing of tennis rackets meets these requirements.

Les figures 6 et 7 montrent enfin un second mode d'exécution de l'invention où n'a été représenté que l'élément du bracelet-montre qui porte la pièce d'horlogerie. Cet élément comporte une carrure en acier 25 dont le pourtour et les liens souples 6 qui l'entourent sont surmoulés avec de la matière plastique 26 chargée de fibres de carbone. Les oreilles 16 qui font partie de ce surmoulage sont exécutées de la même façon que plus haut pour s'emboîter avec les premiers maillons du bracelet. Cette réalisation permet de faire ressortir davantage la montre proprement dite du bracelet-montre.FIGS. 6 and 7 finally show a second embodiment of the invention in which only the element of the wristwatch which carries the timepiece has been shown. This element comprises a steel middle part 25 whose periphery and the flexible links 6 which surround it are overmolded with plastic material 26 loaded with carbon fibers. The ears 16 which are part of this overmolding are executed in the same way as above to fit together with the first links of the bracelet. This embodiment allows the watch proper to stand out more from the watch strap.

En mettant à profit ce qui a été expliqué dans la description ci-dessus, on obtient un bracelet-montre d'un nouveau style, élégant, simple à mettre en oeuvre et bon marché. Si, de surcroît, des matières synthétiques chargées de fibres de carbone sont utilisées pour sa réalisation, on obtiendra un ensemble de couleur noire mate du plus bel effet.By taking advantage of what has been explained in the description above, we obtain a watch strap of a new style, elegant, simple to implement and inexpensive. If, in addition, synthetic materials loaded with carbon fibers are used for its production, we will obtain a set of matt black color with the most beautiful effect.

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1. Bracelet-montre comprenant une pluralité d'éléments articulés les uns à la suite des autres, au moins un des éléments (1) portant une pièce d'horlogerie et les autres éléments (3) constituant les maillons du bracelet, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits éléments sont emboîtés bout à bout et tenus ensemble au moyen de deux liens souples non extensibles (6) passant par des canaux (7, 8) pratiqués dans chacun des éléments et disposés de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal du bracelet-montre, les extrémités longitudinales desdits éléments étant conformés de telle façon que les liens sont rendus partiellement visibles lorsqu'ils passent d'un élément à l'autre, ledit bracelet-montre comprenant en outre à chacune des extrémités du bracelet une pièce terminale (9) pourvue de moyens d'ancrage (10) desdits liens souples.1. Watch strap comprising a plurality of elements articulated one after the other, at least one of the elements (1) carrying a timepiece and the other elements (3) constituting the links of the bracelet, characterized by the fact that said elements are fitted end to end and held together by means of two non-extensible flexible links (6) passing through channels (7, 8) formed in each of the elements and arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the watch bracelet, the longitudinal ends of said elements being shaped so that the links are made partially visible when they pass from one element to another, said watch bracelet further comprising at each end of the bracelet a piece terminal (9) provided with anchoring means (10) of said flexible links. 2. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les éléments sont articulés les uns à la suite des -autres par emboîtage d'un bossage longitudinal semi-cylindrique (11) porté par. un élément (12) avec une gorge longitudinale semi-cylindrique (13) portée par l'élément lui faisant face (1).2. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements are articulated one after the other by fitting a semi-cylindrical longitudinal boss (11) carried by. an element (12) with a semi-cylindrical longitudinal groove (13) carried by the element facing it (1). 3. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément portant la pièce d'horlogerie est pourvu de deux canaux latéraux (8) pratiqués de part et d'autre du mouvement de ladite pièce d'horlogerie.3. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the element carrying the timepiece is provided with two lateral channels (8) formed on either side of the movement of said timepiece. 4. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les éléments (3) constituant les maillons du bracelet sont pourvus de rétrécissements (14) à l'endroit de leurs deux extrémités longitudinales et qu'un canal (7) est pratiqué dans chacun desdits rétrécissements pour recevoir un desdits liens souples (6).4. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements (3) constituting the links of the bracelet are provided with narrowing (14) at the location of their two longitudinal ends and that a channel (7) is practiced in each of said narrowing to receive one of said flexible links (6). 5. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que chacun desdits rétrécissements porte un motif décoratif (15).5. Watch strap according to claim 4, characterized in that each of said narrowing carries a decorative pattern (15). 6. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les liens souples (6) sont ancrés sur les pièces terminales (9) au moyen de vis à cuvette (20).6. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible links (6) are anchored on the end pieces (9) by means of cup screws (20). 7. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits éléments (1,3) sont réalisés en matière plastique chargée de fibres de carbone.7. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that said elements (1,3) are made of plastic material loaded with carbon fibers. 8. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les liens souples (6) sont réalisés en matière plastique imprégnée au graphite.8. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible links (6) are made of plastic material impregnated with graphite. 9. Bracelet-montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément portant la pièce d'horlogerie comporte une carrure en acier (25) dont le pourtour et les liens souples (6) qui l'entourent sont surmoulés avec de la matière plastique (26) chargée de fibres de carbone.9. Watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that the element carrying the timepiece comprises a steel middle part (25) whose periphery and the flexible links (6) which surround it are overmolded with the plastic material (26) loaded with carbon fibers.
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