EP0294320A1 - Assembly comprising a case fastened to a support - Google Patents

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EP0294320A1
EP0294320A1 EP88810089A EP88810089A EP0294320A1 EP 0294320 A1 EP0294320 A1 EP 0294320A1 EP 88810089 A EP88810089 A EP 88810089A EP 88810089 A EP88810089 A EP 88810089A EP 0294320 A1 EP0294320 A1 EP 0294320A1
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François Proellochs
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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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    • 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
    • G04B37/1406—Means for fixing the clockwork pieces on other objects (possibly on walls)
    • G04B37/1433—Fixation on items of clothing, e.g. with clips

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  • the present invention relates to an assembly comprising a housing fixed on a support.
  • the case of the assembly contains a watch movement.
  • the time indicator function of the accessory watch remains important. However, in the same way as a scarf, a tie or a handbag, it has become common to have several watches, which we match with the clothes we wear, or that we adapt to our activity momentary. In particular, watches whose straps can be changed easily are an easy way to adapt.
  • a watch designed so as to allow a change of bracelet is described in the European patent application published under number 0198801.
  • This patent application describes an assembly comprising a flat case fixed on a textile or a synthetic or natural thin material.
  • the textile or the thin material comprises a ring crimped on the periphery of a hole previously made in the textile at a predetermined location, the housing having a circular bottom introduced into the ring and substantially the same thickness as the latter. .
  • the housing and the ring have cooperating retaining means for ensuring a removable fixing of the housing on the textile.
  • the watch produced using the assembly described in European patent application No. 0198801 fulfills well the watch-accessory function mentioned above. Indeed, the variety of textiles or synthetic materials serving as a bracelet on which the watch case can be attached are numerous and varied. However, the cost of manufacturing such bracelets is relatively high, since it is necessary to crimp a ring around the periphery of a hole previously made in the textile or other material constituting the bracelet. This cost is all the higher as said crimping must be carried out on an elastic material.
  • the object of the invention is to propose an assembly allowing the removable fixing of a case, in particular a watch case, on a support, making it possible to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above.
  • the invention relates to an assembly comprising a housing fixed on a support, in which the housing and the support comprise retaining means cooperating to ensure a removable fixing of the housing on the support, said retaining means being arranged to allow the interposition of a fabric or a synthetic or natural thin material between the housing and the support.
  • the support is in the form of a rigid bracelet, having a flat part having an opening in which the case is fixed.
  • the bracelet can be covered with a removable sheath in elastic fabric. It can be made of a deformable material, such as for example special spring steel, allowing adjustment to the wrist without closure.
  • the bracelet may include a ring element spot welded under the flat part of the bracelet.
  • the support is in the form of an annular element.
  • the assembly can be carried out on a clothing item. It can also be made on an elastic fabric, comprising a thinner zone at the point of attachment of the housing to the annular element.
  • the means for retaining the housing on the support may comprise a wire-spring element of steel or of plastic or synthetic material arranged in a groove provided on the periphery of the housing and the outside diameter of which is, at rest, substantially greater the inside diameter of the opening of the support, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after the housing has been fitted by pressure into the opening of the support.
  • the wire-spring element can be replaced by a tension ring made of steel or plastic or synthetic material, arranged in a groove provided on the periphery of the case at the level of the winder and the diameter of which is, at rest, substantially greater than the inside diameter of the support opening, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after the casing has been snapped into the opening of the support, the tension ring having a slot whose edges are located on either side of the winder.
  • the housing can be made of plastic and include a lower part and an upper part, the upper part forming the glass and the lower part the middle part, the outer plan dimensions of the upper part, transparent, being greater than those of the lower part. , the upper part of the housing having on its periphery a rim which rests on the support.
  • the case may contain a watch movement or a compass.
  • the dial indexes can be an integral part of the upper part of the case.
  • FIG. 1 shows a bracelet 1 constituting a first embodiment of the support of the assembly.
  • Bracelet 1 is made up of a set of stainless steel, for example special spring steel, allowing adjustment to the wrist without closure. It comprises a basic element 2, shown in FIG. 2, produced by cutting from a thin steel plate and has a circular hole 3 in its center, intended to receive a housing.
  • a ring 4 is spot welded to the base element of the bracelet.
  • This ring 4, shown in Figures 3 to 5 is of greater thickness than that of the base element. It has in its center a hole 5 of the same diameter as that of the base element.
  • This ring has on one of its faces a plurality of rounded protrusions 6 produced by stamping, and regularly distributed around the hole 5.
  • the spot welding of the ring on the base element of the bracelet is carried out at the level of these prominences.
  • the side parts 7,7 ⁇ of the base element of the bracelet are then folded so as to obtain the curvature shown in FIG. 1. This bracelet adapts after individual shaping to all the wrists.
  • the bracelet is covered with an elongated sheath (not shown in the drawings) in elastic fabric.
  • This sheath completely covers the bracelet, including the central hole of the bracelet. It is removable and replaceable. In fact, it has an invisible buttonhole, located near one of its ends. This buttonhole makes it possible to introduce the bracelet into the sheath by introducing the end of one of the 7.7 ⁇ lateral parts of the bracelet into the buttonhole of the sheath.
  • a large choice of sheaths in elastic fabric of various qualities and various colors, which may include various patterns, can be offered, in order to allow the watch to be adapted to suit the clothing of the wearer.
  • the housing shown in Figures 6 and 7 is generally cylindrical in shape and can be made of plastic. It has a transparent upper part 8 which forms the glass and a lower part 9 which can contain a watch movement.
  • the lower part 9 comprises an upper ring 10 arranged so as to be able to fit into a groove 11, produced in the base of the upper part 8, around its entire periphery.
  • the crown 10 and the groove 11 are arranged so as to ensure the closure of the case.
  • the crown 10 has an outer rim 12 intended to cooperate with an inner rim 13 of the groove 11, in order to keep the housing in the closed position after the crown 10 has been introduced by pressure into the groove 11.
  • an O-ring seal 14 in rubber is placed in the bottom of the groove 11.
  • the upper part 8 of the housing, the upper surface is rounded has an overhanging part 15, the outside diameter of which is greater than the outside diameter of the lower part 9 of the housing.
  • This projecting part 15 has a flat lower rim 16.
  • the lower part 9 of the case has a lateral groove 17 on its periphery, located at the frame 18 of the winder, in order to limit the thickness of the case.
  • a tension ring 19, shown in FIG. 8, is placed in the lateral groove 17 of the lower part of the housing.
  • This tension ring has a transverse slot 20, the edges of which are arranged on either side of the frame 18 of the winder.
  • the outside diameter of the tension ring is substantially greater than the inside diameter of the hole 5 of the bracelet ring, so as to be retained against the underside of said ring after the case has been fitted by pressure in the hole of the bracelet.
  • the tension ring 19 may be made of steel or of plastic or synthetic material.
  • the fixing of the case to the bracelet covered with the fabric sheath is carried out by simple pressure of the thumbs on the upper surface of the case, the case being placed against the fabric in line with the hole 3 of the bracelet.
  • pressure is applied using the thumbs on the lower surface of the case, this pressure being effected through the fabric.
  • the rim 16 of the projecting part 15 of the upper part of the case bears against the flat surface 21 of the bracelet which surrounds the hole 3.
  • the projecting part 15 of the upper part of the case being transparent, the fabric which covers the bracelet and which is under this projecting part is visible by transparency. The resulting aesthetic appearance is most beautiful.
  • the lateral groove 17 of the lower part of the housing is located below the winding frame.
  • the tension ring 19 can be replaced by a wire-spring element made of steel or of plastic or synthetic material fulfilling the same function as the ring 19.
  • the bracelet is made of stainless steel.
  • this bracelet can also be made of any other material, whether this material is deformable or not, the shape of the bracelet can be produced according to many variants.
  • these are made of elastic fabric.
  • any other fabric or synthetic material of small thickness can also be used for the production of these sheaths, whether they are elastic or not.
  • the support is in the form of an annular element, for example a ring of the type of that shown in fig 3, but not stamped.
  • the assembly can use the same case as that described above, on all relatively fine fabrics such as for example on a shirt, sweater, pants, blouse, scarf or any other piece of clothing.
  • To assemble simply place the ring on one side of the fabric, the housing being placed on the other side and introduce the housing into the hole in the ring by pressing with your thumbs on the upper surface of the case, the ring being held by two other fingers. This assembly allows for a universal clip watch.
  • the assembly can be carried out on any piece of fabric, for example on a strip of elastic terry cloth having a portion of reduced thickness at the location fixing the housing to the fixing ring.
  • the headband being elastic, it allows thus constituting a wristwatch adapting to all wrists.
  • the possibilities of carrying out the assembly of the invention are numerous and varied, given that this assembly can be carried out on any fabric, whether this fabric constitutes a piece of clothing or has another function.
  • the assembly can be carried out at any point of this fabric, without requiring a particular arrangement of the fabric at the place where it is desired to carry out the assembly.
  • the assembly of the invention does not damage the fabrics on which it is made and leaves no trace on the fabric when it has been dismantled.

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An assembly comprising a bracelet (1) in special spring steel, adjustable by individual shaping on every wrist, and comprising a circular hole (3) in its flat central part (21). The bracelet is covered with an removable and replaceable elongated sheath consisting of a single piece of elastic fabric. A case is interlocked in the hole (3), the fabric of the sheath being interposed between the case and the bracelet, without damage to the fabric. A tension ring situated in a lateral groove (17) provided on the periphery of the case cooperates with the lower surface of the flat part (12) of the bracelet for the removable fixing of the case on the bracelet.

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La présente invention a pour objet un assemblage comprenant un boîtier fixé sur un support. Selon un mode d'exécution préféré, le boîtier de l'assemblage contient un mouvement de montre.The present invention relates to an assembly comprising a housing fixed on a support. According to a preferred embodiment, the case of the assembly contains a watch movement.

L'évolution des techniques horlogères, notamment dans le domaine des montres à quartz, a permis de diminuer fortement les coûts de production des montres. Ainsi, parallèlement au marché de la montre-bijou, le plus souvent en or ou en un autre métal précieux, généralement de grande valeur, s'est développé un important marché de la montre-accessoire.The evolution of watchmaking techniques, particularly in the field of quartz watches, has made it possible to greatly reduce the production costs of watches. Thus, in parallel with the jewelry watch market, most often made of gold or another precious metal, generally of great value, an important watch accessory market has developed.

La fonction d'indicateur du temps de la montre-­accessoire conserve toute son importance. Cependant, au même titre qu'un foulard, une cravate ou un sac à main, il est devenu courant de posséder plusieurs montres, que l'on accorde avec les vêtements que l'on porte, ou que l'on adapte à notre activité momentanée. En particulier, les montres dont les bracelets peuvent être changés facilement, constituent un moyen facile d'adaptation.The time indicator function of the accessory watch remains important. However, in the same way as a scarf, a tie or a handbag, it has become common to have several watches, which we match with the clothes we wear, or that we adapt to our activity momentary. In particular, watches whose straps can be changed easily are an easy way to adapt.

Une montre conçue de façon à permettre un changement de bracelet est décrite dans la demande de brevet européen publiée sous no 0198801. Cette demande de brevet décrit un assemblage comprenant un boîtier plat fixé sur un textile ou une matière mince synthétique ou naturelle. A cet effet, le textile ou la matière mince comprend une bague sertie sur le pourtour d'un trou préalablement réalisé dans le textile à un emplacement prédéterminé, le boîtier présentant un fond circulaire introduit dans la bague et sensiblement de même épaisseur que celle-ci. Le boîtier et la bague présentent des moyens de retenue coopérant pour assurer une fixation amovible du boîtier sur le textile.A watch designed so as to allow a change of bracelet is described in the European patent application published under number 0198801. This patent application describes an assembly comprising a flat case fixed on a textile or a synthetic or natural thin material. To this end, the textile or the thin material comprises a ring crimped on the periphery of a hole previously made in the textile at a predetermined location, the housing having a circular bottom introduced into the ring and substantially the same thickness as the latter. . The housing and the ring have cooperating retaining means for ensuring a removable fixing of the housing on the textile.

La montre réalisée à l'aide de l'assemblage décrit dans la demande de brevet européen no 0198801 remplit bien la fonction de montre-accessoire mentionnée ci-dessus. En effet, la variété de textiles ou matières synthétiques tenant lieu de bracelet sur lesquels le boîtier de la montre peut être fixé sont nombreuses et variées. Toutefois, le coût de fabrication de tels bracelets est relativement élevé, puisqu'il est nécessaire de sertir une bague sur le pourtour d'un trou préalablement réalisé dans le textile ou autre matière constituant le bracelet. Ce coût est d'autant plus élevé que ledit sertissage doit être réalisé sur une matière élastique.The watch produced using the assembly described in European patent application No. 0198801 fulfills well the watch-accessory function mentioned above. Indeed, the variety of textiles or synthetic materials serving as a bracelet on which the watch case can be attached are numerous and varied. However, the cost of manufacturing such bracelets is relatively high, since it is necessary to crimp a ring around the periphery of a hole previously made in the textile or other material constituting the bracelet. This cost is all the higher as said crimping must be carried out on an elastic material.

Le but de l'invention est de proposer un assemblage permettant la fixation amovible d'un boîtier, en particulier d'un boîtier de montre, sur un support, permettant de remédier aux inconvénients cités plus haut.The object of the invention is to propose an assembly allowing the removable fixing of a case, in particular a watch case, on a support, making it possible to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un assemblage comprenant un boîtier fixé sur un support, dans lequel le boîtier et le support comportent des moyens de retenue coopérant pour assurer une fixation amovible du boîtier sur le support, lesdits moyens de retenue étant agencés pour permettre l'interposition d'un tissu ou d'une matière mince synthétique ou naturelle entre le boîtier et le support.To this end, the invention relates to an assembly comprising a housing fixed on a support, in which the housing and the support comprise retaining means cooperating to ensure a removable fixing of the housing on the support, said retaining means being arranged to allow the interposition of a fabric or a synthetic or natural thin material between the housing and the support.

Selon un premier mode d'exécution, le support se présente sous forme d'un bracelet rigide, présentant une partie plate comportant une ouverture dans laquelle est fixée le boîtier.According to a first embodiment, the support is in the form of a rigid bracelet, having a flat part having an opening in which the case is fixed.

Le bracelet peut être recouvert d'un fourreau amovible en tissu élastique. Il peut être constitué d'une matière déformable, telle que par exemple de l'acier spécial ressort, permettant un ajustement au poignet sans fermeture. Le bracelet peut comporter un élément de bague soudé par points sous la partie plate du bracelet.The bracelet can be covered with a removable sheath in elastic fabric. It can be made of a deformable material, such as for example special spring steel, allowing adjustment to the wrist without closure. The bracelet may include a ring element spot welded under the flat part of the bracelet.

Selon un second mode d'exécution de l'assemblage, le support se présente sous la forme d'un élément annulaire. L'assemblage peut étre réalisé sur un élément vestimentaire. Il peut aussi être réalisé sur un tissu élastique, comportant une zone de moindre épaisseur à l'endroit de fixation du boîtier sur l'élément annulaire.According to a second embodiment of the assembly, the support is in the form of an annular element. The assembly can be carried out on a clothing item. It can also be made on an elastic fabric, comprising a thinner zone at the point of attachment of the housing to the annular element.

Les moyens de retenue du boîtier sur le support peuvent comprendre un élément ressort-fil en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique disposé dans une rainure prévue sur le pourtour du boîtier et dont le diamètre extérieur est, à l'état de repos, sensiblement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de l'ouverture du support, de façon à être retenu contre la face inférieure du support après que le boîtier ait été emboîté par pression dans l'ouverture du support. L'élément ressort-fil peut être remplacé par une bague de tension en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique, disposée dans une rainure prévue sur le pourtour du boîtier au niveau du remontoir et dont le diamètre est, à l'état de repos, sensiblement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de l'ouverture du support, de façon à être retenue contre la face inférieure du support après que le boîtier ait été emboîté par pression dans l'ouverture du support, la bague de tension comportant une fente dont les bords sont situés de part et d'autre du remontoir.The means for retaining the housing on the support may comprise a wire-spring element of steel or of plastic or synthetic material arranged in a groove provided on the periphery of the housing and the outside diameter of which is, at rest, substantially greater the inside diameter of the opening of the support, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after the housing has been fitted by pressure into the opening of the support. The wire-spring element can be replaced by a tension ring made of steel or plastic or synthetic material, arranged in a groove provided on the periphery of the case at the level of the winder and the diameter of which is, at rest, substantially greater than the inside diameter of the support opening, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after the casing has been snapped into the opening of the support, the tension ring having a slot whose edges are located on either side of the winder.

Le boîtier peut être en matière plastique et comporter une partie inférieure et une partie supérieure, la partie supérieure formant le verre et la partie inférieure la carrure, les dimensions extérieures en plan de la partie supérieure, transparente, étant supérieures à celles de la partie inférieure, la partie supérieure du boîtier présentant sur son pourtour un rebord qui s'appuie sur le support.The housing can be made of plastic and include a lower part and an upper part, the upper part forming the glass and the lower part the middle part, the outer plan dimensions of the upper part, transparent, being greater than those of the lower part. , the upper part of the housing having on its periphery a rim which rests on the support.

Le boîtier peut contenir un mouvement de montre ou une boussole. Les index du cadran peuvent faire partie intégrante de la partie supérieure du boîtier.The case may contain a watch movement or a compass. The dial indexes can be an integral part of the upper part of the case.

L'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, donnée à titre d'exemple, et en se référant aux dessins, où :

  • la fig. 1 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple de support de l'assemblage, réalisé sous la forme d'un bracelet;
  • la fig. 2 est une vue en plan de l'élément de base du bracelet de la figure 1, avant pliage;
  • la fig. 3 est une vue en plan de dessous de l'élément de bague du bracelet de la figure 1, avant soudage sur l'élément de base représenté à la figure 2;
  • la fig. 4 est une vue de côté, partiellement en coupe de l'élément de bague de la figure 3;
  • la fig. 5 représente un détail de la partie A de la figure 4;
  • la fig. 6 est une vue latérale partiellement en coupe diamétrale de la partie supérieure d'un exemple de boîtier de l'assemblage de l'invention;
  • la fig. 7 est une vue latérale partiellement en coupe diamétrale de la partie inférieure du boîtier de la figure 6; et
  • la fig. 8 représente une bague de tension utilisée comme moyen de retenue du boîtier sur le support.
The invention will be clearly understood with the aid of the description which follows, given by way of example, and with reference to the drawings, where:
  • fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary support for the assembly, produced in the form of a bracelet;
  • fig. 2 is a plan view of the basic element of the bracelet of FIG. 1, before folding;
  • fig. 3 is a plan view from below of the ring element of the bracelet of FIG. 1, before welding on the basic element shown in FIG. 2;
  • fig. 4 is a side view, partially in section of the ring element of FIG. 3;
  • fig. 5 shows a detail of part A of FIG. 4;
  • fig. 6 is a side view partially in diametrical section of the upper part of an example of a housing of the assembly of the invention;
  • fig. 7 is a side view partially in diametrical section of the lower part of the box of FIG. 6; and
  • fig. 8 shows a tension ring used as a means of retaining the housing on the support.

Afin de donner une bonne représentation des éléments de l'assemblage, les différents éléments de l'assemblage ont été volontairement représentés à des échelles qui varient d'une figure à une autre.In order to give a good representation of the elements of the assembly, the different elements of the assembly have been voluntarily represented on scales which vary from one figure to another.

La figure 1 représente un bracelet 1 constituant un premier mode d'exécution du support de l'assemblage. Le bracelet 1 est formé d'un ensemble en acier inoxydable, par exemple en acier spécial ressort, permettant un ajustement au poignet sans fermeture. Il comprend un élément de base 2, représenté à la figure 2, réalisé par découpe dans une plaque fine d'acier et présente un trou circulaire 3 en son centre, destiné à recevoir un boîtier. Une bague 4 est soudée par points sur l'élément de base du bracelet. Cette bague 4, représentée sur les figures 3 à 5, est d'épaisseur plus importante que celle de l'élément de base. Elle comporte en son centre un trou 5 de même diamètre que celui de l'élément de base. Cette bague comporte sur l'une de ses faces une pluralité de proéminences arrondies 6 réalisées par étampage, et régulièrement réparties autour du trou 5. Le soudage par points de la bague sur l'élément de base du bracelet est réalisé au droit de ces proéminences. Les parties latérales 7,7ʹ de l'élément de base du bracelet sont ensuite pliées de façon à obtenir la courbure représentée à la figure 1. Ce bracelet s'adapte après façonnage individuel à tous les poignets.Figure 1 shows a bracelet 1 constituting a first embodiment of the support of the assembly. Bracelet 1 is made up of a set of stainless steel, for example special spring steel, allowing adjustment to the wrist without closure. It comprises a basic element 2, shown in FIG. 2, produced by cutting from a thin steel plate and has a circular hole 3 in its center, intended to receive a housing. A ring 4 is spot welded to the base element of the bracelet. This ring 4, shown in Figures 3 to 5, is of greater thickness than that of the base element. It has in its center a hole 5 of the same diameter as that of the base element. This ring has on one of its faces a plurality of rounded protrusions 6 produced by stamping, and regularly distributed around the hole 5. The spot welding of the ring on the base element of the bracelet is carried out at the level of these prominences. The side parts 7,7ʹ of the base element of the bracelet are then folded so as to obtain the curvature shown in FIG. 1. This bracelet adapts after individual shaping to all the wrists.

Le bracelet est recouvert d'un fourreau allongé (non représenté sur les dessins) en tissu élastique. Ce fourreau recouvre complètement le bracelet, y compris le trou central du bracelet. Il est amovible et remplaçable. En effet, il est muni d'une boutonnière invisible, située près de l'une de ses extrémités. Cette boutonnière permet d'introduire le bracelet dans le fourreau en introduisant l'extrémité de l'une des parties latérales 7,7ʹ du bracelet dans la boutonnière du fourreau. Un grand choix de fourreaux en tissu élastique de diverses qualités et de diverses couleurs, pouvant comporter des motifs variés, peuvent être proposés, afin de permettre d'adapter la montre au gré de l'habillement de celui qui la porte.The bracelet is covered with an elongated sheath (not shown in the drawings) in elastic fabric. This sheath completely covers the bracelet, including the central hole of the bracelet. It is removable and replaceable. In fact, it has an invisible buttonhole, located near one of its ends. This buttonhole makes it possible to introduce the bracelet into the sheath by introducing the end of one of the 7.7ʹ lateral parts of the bracelet into the buttonhole of the sheath. A large choice of sheaths in elastic fabric of various qualities and various colors, which may include various patterns, can be offered, in order to allow the watch to be adapted to suit the clothing of the wearer.

Le boîtier représenté sur les figures 6 et 7 est de forme générale cylindrique et peut être fabriqué en matière plastique. Il comporte une partie supérieure 8, transparente, qui forme le verre et une partie inférieure 9, qui peut contenir un mouvement de montre. La partie inférieure 9 comporte une couronne supérieure 10 agencée de façon à pouvoir s'emboîter dans une rainure 11, réalisée dans la base de la partie supérieure 8, sur tout son pourtour. La couronne 10 et la rainure 11 sont agencées de façon à assurer la fermeture du boîtier. A cet effet, la couronne 10 présente un rebord extérieur 12 destiné à coopérer avec un rebord intérieur 13 de la rainure 11, pour maintenir le boîtier en position fermée après que la couronne 10 a été introduite par pression dans la rainure 11. Afin d'assurer l'étanchéité du boîtier, un joint O-ring 14 en caoutchouc est disposé dans le fond de la rainure 11. La partie supérieure 8 du boîtier dont la surface supérieure est arrondie comporte une partie débordante 15 dont le diamètre extérieur est plus grand que le diamètre extérieur de la partie inférieure 9 du boîtier. Cette partie débordante 15 présente un rebord inférieur plat 16. La partie inférieure 9 du boîtier comporte une rainure latérale 17 sur son pourtour, située au niveau du cadre 18 du remontoir, afin de limiter l'épaisseur du boîtier. Une bague de tension 19, représentée à la figure 8, est placée dans la rainure latérale 17 de la partie inférieure du boîtier. Cette bague de tension comporte une fente transversale 20 dont les bords sont disposés de part et d'autre du cadre 18 du remontoir. A l'état de repos, le diamètre extérieur de la bague de tension est sensiblement supérieur au diamètre intérieur du trou 5 de la bague du bracelet, de façon à être retenue contre la face inférieure de ladite bague après que le boîtier ait été emboîté par pression dans le trou du bracelet. La bague de tension 19 peut être en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique.The housing shown in Figures 6 and 7 is generally cylindrical in shape and can be made of plastic. It has a transparent upper part 8 which forms the glass and a lower part 9 which can contain a watch movement. The lower part 9 comprises an upper ring 10 arranged so as to be able to fit into a groove 11, produced in the base of the upper part 8, around its entire periphery. The crown 10 and the groove 11 are arranged so as to ensure the closure of the case. To this end, the crown 10 has an outer rim 12 intended to cooperate with an inner rim 13 of the groove 11, in order to keep the housing in the closed position after the crown 10 has been introduced by pressure into the groove 11. In order to seal the housing, an O-ring seal 14 in rubber is placed in the bottom of the groove 11. The upper part 8 of the housing, the upper surface is rounded has an overhanging part 15, the outside diameter of which is greater than the outside diameter of the lower part 9 of the housing. This projecting part 15 has a flat lower rim 16. The lower part 9 of the case has a lateral groove 17 on its periphery, located at the frame 18 of the winder, in order to limit the thickness of the case. A tension ring 19, shown in FIG. 8, is placed in the lateral groove 17 of the lower part of the housing. This tension ring has a transverse slot 20, the edges of which are arranged on either side of the frame 18 of the winder. In the idle state, the outside diameter of the tension ring is substantially greater than the inside diameter of the hole 5 of the bracelet ring, so as to be retained against the underside of said ring after the case has been fitted by pressure in the hole of the bracelet. The tension ring 19 may be made of steel or of plastic or synthetic material.

La fixation du boîtier sur le bracelet recouvert du fourreau de tissu s'effectue par simple pression des pouces sur la surface supérieure du boîtier, le boîtier étant placé contre le tissu au droit du trou 3 du bracelet. Lorsqu'on désire retirer le boîtier afin de changer le fourreau recouvrant le bracelet, on effectue une pression à l'aide des pouces sur la surface inférieur du boîtier, cette pression s'effectuant à travers le tissu.The fixing of the case to the bracelet covered with the fabric sheath is carried out by simple pressure of the thumbs on the upper surface of the case, the case being placed against the fabric in line with the hole 3 of the bracelet. When it is desired to remove the case in order to change the sheath covering the bracelet, pressure is applied using the thumbs on the lower surface of the case, this pressure being effected through the fabric.

Lorsque le boîtier est fixé sur le bracelet, le rebord 16 de la partie débordante 15 de la partie supérieure du boîtier vient s'appuyer contre la surface plate 21 du bracelet qui entoure le trou 3. La partie débordante 15 de la partie supérieure du boîtier étant transparente, le tissu qui recouvre le bracelet et qui se trouve sous cette partie débordante est visible par transparence. L'aspect esthétique qui en résulte est du plus bel effet.When the case is fixed on the bracelet, the rim 16 of the projecting part 15 of the upper part of the case bears against the flat surface 21 of the bracelet which surrounds the hole 3. The projecting part 15 of the upper part of the case being transparent, the fabric which covers the bracelet and which is under this projecting part is visible by transparency. The resulting aesthetic appearance is most beautiful.

Selon une variante (non représentée) de l'assemblage, la rainure latérale 17 de la partie inférieure du boîtier est située en dessous du cadre du remontoir. Dans cette variante, la bague de tension 19 peut être remplacée par un élément ressort-fil en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique remplissant la même fonction que la bague 19.According to a variant (not shown) of the assembly, the lateral groove 17 of the lower part of the housing is located below the winding frame. In this variant, the tension ring 19 can be replaced by a wire-spring element made of steel or of plastic or synthetic material fulfilling the same function as the ring 19.

Dans le mode d'exécution préférentiel de l'assemblage décrit ci-dessus, le bracelet est en acier inoxydable. Bien entendu, ce bracelet peut également être réalisé en toute autre matière, que cette matière soit déformable ou non, la forme du bracelet pouvant être réalisée selon de nombreuses variantes.In the preferred embodiment of the assembly described above, the bracelet is made of stainless steel. Of course, this bracelet can also be made of any other material, whether this material is deformable or not, the shape of the bracelet can be produced according to many variants.

Selon un mode d'exécution préféré des fourreaux, ceux-ci sont réalisés en tissu élastique. Bien entendu, tout autre tissu ou matière synthétique de faible épaisseur peuvent également être utilisés pour la réalisation de ces fourreaux, qu'ils soient élastiques ou non.According to a preferred embodiment of the sleeves, these are made of elastic fabric. Of course, any other fabric or synthetic material of small thickness can also be used for the production of these sheaths, whether they are elastic or not.

Dans un second mode d'exécution du support de l'assemblage, le support se présente sous la forme d'un élément annulaire, par exemple une bague du type de celle représentée à la figue 3, mais non étampée. Dans ce cas, l'assemblage peut utiliser le même boîtier que celui décrit ci-dessus, sur tous les tissus relativement fins tels que par exemple sur une chemise, un pull, un pantalon, une blouse, un foulard ou tout autre pièce vestimentaire. Pour réaliser l'assemblage, il suffit de placer la bague d'un côté du tissu, le boîtier étant placé de l'autre côté et d'introduire le boîtier dans le trou de la bague en pressant avec les pouces sur la surface supérieure du boîtier, la bague étant maintenue par deux autres doigts. Cet assmblage permet de réaliser une montre à clipsage universel.In a second embodiment of the support of the assembly, the support is in the form of an annular element, for example a ring of the type of that shown in fig 3, but not stamped. In this case, the assembly can use the same case as that described above, on all relatively fine fabrics such as for example on a shirt, sweater, pants, blouse, scarf or any other piece of clothing. To assemble, simply place the ring on one side of the fabric, the housing being placed on the other side and introduce the housing into the hole in the ring by pressing with your thumbs on the upper surface of the case, the ring being held by two other fingers. This assembly allows for a universal clip watch.

Selon une variante d'exécution de ce second mode d'exécution de l'assemblage, l'assemblage peut être réalisé sur un morceau de tissu quelconque, par exemple sur un bandeau en tissu éponge élastique comportant une partie de moindre épaisseur à l'endroit de fixation du boîtier sur l'anneau de fixation. Le bandeau étant élastique, il permet de constituer ainsi une montre-bracelet s'adaptant à tous les poignets.According to an alternative embodiment of this second embodiment of the assembly, the assembly can be carried out on any piece of fabric, for example on a strip of elastic terry cloth having a portion of reduced thickness at the location fixing the housing to the fixing ring. The headband being elastic, it allows thus constituting a wristwatch adapting to all wrists.

Les possibilités de réalisation de l'assemblage de l'invention sont nombreuses et variées, étant donné que cet assemblage peut être réalisé sur n'importe quel tissu, que ce tissu constitue une piéce vestimentaire ou ait une autre fonction. L'assemblage peut être réalisé à n'importe quel endroit de ce tissu, sans nécessiter un agencement particulier du tissu à l'endroit où l'on désire réaliser l'assemblage. De par sa conception, l'assemblage de l'invention n'endommage pas les tissus sur lesquels il est réalisé et ne laisse aucune trace sur le tissu lorsqu'il a été démonté.The possibilities of carrying out the assembly of the invention are numerous and varied, given that this assembly can be carried out on any fabric, whether this fabric constitutes a piece of clothing or has another function. The assembly can be carried out at any point of this fabric, without requiring a particular arrangement of the fabric at the place where it is desired to carry out the assembly. By design, the assembly of the invention does not damage the fabrics on which it is made and leaves no trace on the fabric when it has been dismantled.

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1. Assemblage comprenant un boîtier (8,9) fixé sur un support (1), caractérisé en ce que le boîtier et le support comportent des moyens de retenue (3,19) coopérant pour assurer une fixation amovible du boîtier sur le support, lesdits moyens de retenue étant agencés pour permettre l'interposition d'un tissu ou d'une matière mince synthétique ou naturelle entre le boîtier et le support.1. Assembly comprising a housing (8, 9) fixed on a support (1), characterized in that the housing and the support comprise retaining means (3.19) cooperating to ensure a removable fixing of the housing on the support, said retaining means being arranged to allow the interposition of a fabric or a synthetic or natural thin material between the housing and the support. 2. Assemblage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support se présente sous forme d'un bracelet (1) rigide, présentant une partie plate (21) comportant une ouverture (3) dans laquelle est fixé le boîtier.2. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the support is in the form of a bracelet (1) rigid, having a flat part (21) having an opening (3) in which is fixed the housing. 3. Assemblage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le bracelet est recouvert d'un fourreau amovible en tissu élastique.3. Assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the bracelet is covered with a removable sheath of elastic fabric. 4. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que le bracelet est constitué d'une matière déformable, permettant un ajustement au poignet sans fermeture.4. Assembly according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the bracelet consists of a deformable material, allowing adjustment to the wrist without closure. 5. Assemblage selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le bracelet est en acier spécial ressort.5. Assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that the bracelet is made of special spring steel. 6. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que le bracelet comporte un élément de bague (4) soudé par points sous la partie plate (21) du bracelet.6. Assembly according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the bracelet comprises a ring element (4) spot welded under the flat part (21) of the bracelet. 7. Assemblage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support se présente sous la forme d'un élément annulaire.7. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the support is in the form of an annular element. 8. Assemblage selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il est réalisé sur un élément vestimentaire.8. Assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that it is carried out on a clothing element. 9. Assemblage selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il est réalisé sur un tissu élastique, comportant une zone de moindre épaisseur à l'endroit de fixation du boîtier sur l'élément annulaire.9. An assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that it is produced on an elastic fabric, comprising an area of reduced thickness at the point of attachment of the housing to the annular element. 10. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de retenue du boîtier sur le support comprennent une bague de tension (4) en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique, disposée dans une rainure (17) prévue sur le pourtour du boîtier au niveau du remontoir (18) et dont le diamètre est, à l'état de repos, sensiblement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de l'ouverture du support, de façon à être retenue contre la face inférieure du support après que le boîtier ait été emboîté par pression dans l'ouverture du support, la bague de tension comportant une fente (20) dont les bords sont situés de part et d'autre du remontoir.10. Assembly according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the means for retaining the housing on the support comprise a tension ring (4) made of steel or plastic or synthetic material, disposed in a groove (17) provided on the periphery of the case at the winder (18) and the diameter of which is, at rest, substantially greater than the inside diameter of the opening in the support, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after that the case has been fitted by pressure into the opening of the support, the tension ring having a slot (20) whose edges are located on either side of the winder. 11. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de retenue du boîtier sur le support comprennent un élément ressort-fil en acier ou en matière plastique ou synthétique disposé dans une rainure prévue sur le pourtour du boîtier et dont le diamètre extérieur est, à l'état de repos, sensiblement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de l'ouverture du support, de façon à être retenu contre la face inférieure du support après que le boîtier ait été emboîté par pression dans l'ouverture du support.11. Assembly according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the means for retaining the housing on the support comprise a spring-wire element made of steel or plastic or synthetic material arranged in a groove provided on the periphery of the housing and whose outside diameter is, in the state of rest, substantially greater than the inside diameter of the opening of the support, so as to be retained against the underside of the support after the casing has been fitted by pressing into the opening support. 12. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier est en matière plastique et comporte une partie inférieure (9) et une partie supérieure (8), la partie supérieure formant le verre et la partie inférieure la carrure, les dimensions extérieures en plan de la partie supérieure, transparente, étant supérieures à celles de la partie inférieure, la partie supérieure du boîtier présentant sur son pourtour un rebord (16) qui s'appuie sur le support.12. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing is made of plastic and comprises a lower part (9) and an upper part (8), the upper part forming the glass and the lower part being the middle part, the outer planar dimensions of the upper transparent part being greater than those of the lower part, the upper part of the housing having on its periphery a flange (16) which bears on the support. 13. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier contient un mouvement de montre.13. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the case contains a watch movement. 14. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier contient une boussole.14. Assembly according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the housing contains a compass. 15. Assemblage selon l'une des revendications 12 ou 13, caractérisé en ce que les index du cadran font partie intégrante de la partie supérieure du boîtier.15. Assembly according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the dial indexes are an integral part of the upper part of the housing.
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