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EP0315722B1
EP0315722B1 EP87810653A EP87810653A EP0315722B1 EP 0315722 B1 EP0315722 B1 EP 0315722B1 EP 87810653 A EP87810653 A EP 87810653A EP 87810653 A EP87810653 A EP 87810653A EP 0315722 B1 EP0315722 B1 EP 0315722B1
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André Méjias
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2042—Fasteners provided with a turnable clamping lever
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4002—Harness
    • Y10T24/4012—Clamping
    • Y10T24/4016—Pivoted part or lever
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4072—Pivoted lever
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4736—Buckle connected

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  • the present invention relates to a clasp for joining two flexible strands, more particularly of leather, corresponding to the preamble of claim 1.
  • FR-A-969 071 describes a clasp made up of two elements or means.
  • a first hollow element can slide on the first strand or be blocked on it. It has on the bottom a lever articulated around an axis, the edge opposite the lever arm being provided with teeth. In the locked position, the teeth penetrate the strand. It has on the top a transverse recess and a flap articulated around an axis at one of its ends, the other end being lockable on a tab.
  • a second element namely a loop, is mounted on the end of the other strand and has a bar in its front part.
  • the first "sliding" element is first brought to the desired position on the corresponding strand.
  • the bar of the second element is placed in the upper recess of the first element and the flap is folded down until it locks. The second element is thus attached to the first.
  • CH-A-530 189 discloses a clasp fixed to the end of one of the strands and comprises a base plate and two cheeks perpendicular to this plate, so as to form a U.
  • the other strand passes over the base plate and below the first strand.
  • the blocking is obtained by actuation of a lever pressing this other strand on the base plate.
  • This has a rib and a lug, which engage when blocked in a corresponding groove of the strand.
  • it is the grooves arranged in the strand "tightened" by the lug and the rib which transmit the tension forces.
  • the present invention proposes to produce a clasp without barbs for assembling flexible strands having neither holes nor furrows, the clasp making it possible to prevent the strands from breaking and to overcome the drawbacks encountered with known clasps.
  • the clasp according to the invention is produced as described in claim 1.
  • the free strand is inserted into a guide passage included in an element of the clasp and limited by the clamping lever.
  • the clamping lever is folded against the part of this strand leaving the passage and the strand is clamped by this lever against the passage and against the end of a second element of the clasp. which is articulated the end of the second strand.
  • the tension in the strands contrary to what is observed with known clasps, plays a positive role here, since it keeps the lever folded down in its locking position, and this, without damage to the strands to be deplored.
  • the second element in the form of a lever, allows the clasp to open by pivoting around a joint.
  • the clasp according to the invention makes it possible to provide strands not comprising retaining means such as holes, the free strand being simply held by clamping using of a lever under the action of the traction force existing in this strand when worn.
  • Such a construction is particularly suitable for eliminating any risk of breakage of the strands.
  • the clasp comprises a U-shaped piece 1 in the lower part of which an axis 2 is mounted between the two branches of the U, a tightening lever 3 being articulated on the axis 2.
  • the upper part of the U-shaped part is hook-shaped as illustrated more particularly in FIG. 3. It can be seen that the base of the hook-shaped part and the vertical branches of the U delimit a guide passage closed downwards by the part of the lever 3 engaged on axis 2.
  • the clasp further comprises a part 4 in the form of a loop, serving as a lever, this part comprising an axis 5 mounted between the ends b1 and b2 of the loop 4.
  • This axis 5 engages in the open groove of the shaped part hook of the U-shaped part 1.
  • the part 4 also includes cross-members 6 rigidly connecting the loop-shaped part 4 to an open cylinder 7 having an axis 8 around which the end of the second strand 10 is articulated.
  • the lever 3 In open condition of clasp, the lever 3 is folded down in Figures 2 and 3, in the direction of the arrow and, when introducing the strand 9 in the passage of the part 1 as mentioned above, it is approximately in position horizontal or slightly inclined downwards.
  • the clasp can be provided for a bracelet, a belt, etc. It has no barb and the strands have no holes. The fixing is done by tightening the free strand, which eliminates any fatigue and avoids any risk of it breaking.

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La présente invention concerne un fermoir pour assembler deux brins souples, plus particulièrement en cuir, répondant au préambule de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a clasp for joining two flexible strands, more particularly of leather, corresponding to the preamble of claim 1.

Dans la plupart des dispositifs connus de fermoirs pour assembler des brins souples en cuir, ceux-ci comportent des trous prévus pour recevoir un ardillon lors de l'assemblage des brins. Cette construction classique a cependant le désavantage que les brins cassent facilement, en général à l'endroit d'un trou, en raison de la fatigue à laquelle ils sont soumis.In most known devices of clasps for assembling flexible leather strands, these include holes provided for receiving a barb during the assembly of the strands. This conventional construction has the disadvantage, however, that the strands break easily, generally at the location of a hole, due to the fatigue to which they are subjected.

On connait cependant des fermoirs pour bracelet dont le ou les brins ne sont certes pas pourvus de trous, mais qui ne sont pas exempts d'un certain nombre d'inconvénients.However, there are known clasps for a bracelet, the strand or strands of which are certainly not provided with holes, but which are not free from a certain number of drawbacks.

Ainsi, FR-A-969 071 décrit un fermoir constitué de deux éléments ou moyens. Un premier élément creux peut glisser sur le premier brin ou être bloqué sur lui. Il comporte sur le dessous un levier articulable autour d'un axe, le bord opposé au bras de levier étant muni de dents. En position bloquée, les dents penètrent dans le brin. Il comporte sur le dessus une creusure transversale et un volet articulable autour d'un axe à l'une de ses extrémités, l'autre extrémité étant verrouillable sur une languette. Un second élément, à savoir une bouclette, est monté sur la partie extrême de l'autre brin et présente une barette dans sa partie antérieure. Avant fermeture du fermoir, le premier élément "glissant" est amené d'abord à la position désirée sur le brin correspondant. Dans un second temps, la barette du second élément est placée dans la creusure supérieure du premier élément et le volet est rabattu jusqu'à verrouillage. Le second élément est ainsi attaché au premier.Thus, FR-A-969 071 describes a clasp made up of two elements or means. A first hollow element can slide on the first strand or be blocked on it. It has on the bottom a lever articulated around an axis, the edge opposite the lever arm being provided with teeth. In the locked position, the teeth penetrate the strand. It has on the top a transverse recess and a flap articulated around an axis at one of its ends, the other end being lockable on a tab. A second element, namely a loop, is mounted on the end of the other strand and has a bar in its front part. Before closing the clasp, the first "sliding" element is first brought to the desired position on the corresponding strand. In a second step, the bar of the second element is placed in the upper recess of the first element and the flap is folded down until it locks. The second element is thus attached to the first.

L'inconvénient majeur de ce fermoir réside dans le fait que la partie dentelée du levier du premier moyen engendre irrémédiabelement des détériorations sur la face intérieure du brin auquel il est adjoint.The major drawback of this clasp lies in the fact that the serrated part of the lever of the first means irreparably damages on the inner face of the strand to which it is attached.

Celles-ci sont même constamment amplifiées lors du port par exemple de la ceinture, par les tensions exitantes sur chaque brin. De plus, lorsque l'élément creux est bloqué et qu'il ne se trouve pas à sa place idéale, l'utilisateur va devoir, éventuellement plusieurs fois, actionner le levier et multiplier ainsi les dommages.These are even constantly amplified when wearing the belt, for example, by the exiting tensions on each strand. In addition, when the hollow element is blocked and it is not in its ideal place, the user will have to, if necessary several times, actuate the lever and thus multiply the damage.

CH-A-530 189 divulgue un fermoir fixé à l'extrémité d'un des brins et comporte une plaque de base et deux joues perpendiculaires à cette plaque, de manière à former un U. L'autre brin passe sur la plaque de base et en-dessous du premier brin. Le blocage est obtenu par actionnement d'un levier pressant cet autre brin sur la plaque de base. Celle-ci présente une nervure et un ergot, lesquels s'engagent, lors du blocage dans un sillon correspondant du brin. Ici, ce sont les sillons aménagés dans le brin "serré" par l'ergot et la nervure qui transmettent les forces de tension.CH-A-530 189 discloses a clasp fixed to the end of one of the strands and comprises a base plate and two cheeks perpendicular to this plate, so as to form a U. The other strand passes over the base plate and below the first strand. The blocking is obtained by actuation of a lever pressing this other strand on the base plate. This has a rib and a lug, which engage when blocked in a corresponding groove of the strand. Here, it is the grooves arranged in the strand "tightened" by the lug and the rib which transmit the tension forces.

La présente invention se propose de réaliser un fermoir sans ardillon pour assembler des brins souples ne comportant ni trous, ni sillons, le fermoir permettant d'éviter la rupture des brins et de pallier les inconvénients que l'on recontre avec les fermoirs connus. Pour atteindre ce but, le fermoir selon l'invention est réalisé comme décrit dans la revendication 1.The present invention proposes to produce a clasp without barbs for assembling flexible strands having neither holes nor furrows, the clasp making it possible to prevent the strands from breaking and to overcome the drawbacks encountered with known clasps. To achieve this object, the clasp according to the invention is produced as described in claim 1.

Lors de l'assemblage, le brin libre est inséré dans un passage-guide compris dans un élément du fermoir et limité par le levier de serrage. Lorsque la longueur désirée du brin libre inséré est atteinte, le levier de serrage est rabattu contre la partie de ce brin sortant du passage et le brin est serré par ce levier contre le passage et contre l'extrémité d'un second élément du fermoir à laquelle est articulée l'extrémité du second brin. La tension dans les brins, à l'inverse de ce que l'on constate avec les fermoirs connus, joue ici un rôle positif, puisqu'elle maintient le levier rabattu dans sa position de verrouillage, et cela, sans que des dommages sur les brins soient à déplorer. Le second élément, en forme de levier permet par pivotement autour d'une articulation, d'ouvrir le fermoir. Ce qui précède montre clairement que le fermoir selon l'invention permet de prévoir des brins ne comportant pas de moyens de retenue tels que trous, le brin libre étant simplement tenu par serrage à l'aide d'un levier sous l'action de la force de traction existante dans ce brin lors du porté. Une telle construction est particulièrement propre à éliminer tout risque de rupture des brins.During assembly, the free strand is inserted into a guide passage included in an element of the clasp and limited by the clamping lever. When the desired length of the inserted free strand is reached, the clamping lever is folded against the part of this strand leaving the passage and the strand is clamped by this lever against the passage and against the end of a second element of the clasp. which is articulated the end of the second strand. The tension in the strands, contrary to what is observed with known clasps, plays a positive role here, since it keeps the lever folded down in its locking position, and this, without damage to the strands to be deplored. The second element, in the form of a lever, allows the clasp to open by pivoting around a joint. The above clearly shows that the clasp according to the invention makes it possible to provide strands not comprising retaining means such as holes, the free strand being simply held by clamping using of a lever under the action of the traction force existing in this strand when worn. Such a construction is particularly suitable for eliminating any risk of breakage of the strands.

L'invention va être décrite plus en détail ci-après à l'aide du dessin d'un exemple d'exécution.

La figure 1
est une vue en plan du fermoir selon l'invention,
La figure 2
est une vue latérale du fermoir de la fig.1, et
La figure 3
est une vue en coupe selon la ligne III-III de la figure 1.
The invention will be described in more detail below using the drawing of an exemplary embodiment.
Figure 1
is a plan view of the clasp according to the invention,
Figure 2
is a side view of the clasp of FIG. 1, and
Figure 3
is a sectional view along line III-III of Figure 1.

Les figures montrent que le fermoir comprend une pièce en U 1 dans la partie inférieure de laquelle un axe 2 est monté entre les deux branches de l'U, un levier de serrage 3 étant articulé sur l'axe 2. La partie supérieure de la pièce en U est en forme de crochet comme illustré plus particulièrement en figure 3. On voit que la base de la partie en forme de crochet et les branches verticales de l'U délimitent un passage-guide fermé vers le bas par la partie du levier 3 engagée sur l'axe 2.The figures show that the clasp comprises a U-shaped piece 1 in the lower part of which an axis 2 is mounted between the two branches of the U, a tightening lever 3 being articulated on the axis 2. The upper part of the U-shaped part is hook-shaped as illustrated more particularly in FIG. 3. It can be seen that the base of the hook-shaped part and the vertical branches of the U delimit a guide passage closed downwards by the part of the lever 3 engaged on axis 2.

Le fermoir comporte en outre une pièce 4 en forme de boucle, servant de levier, cette pièce comportant un axe 5 monté entre les extrémités b1 et b2 de la boucle 4. Cet axe 5 s'engage dans la gorge ouverte de la partie en forme de crochet de la pièce en U 1. La pièce 4 comporte aussi des traverses 6 reliant rigidement la partie en forme de boucle 4 à un cylindre ouvert 7 comportant un axe 8 autour duquel est articulée l'extrémité du second brin 10. En condition ouverte du fermoir, le levier 3 est rabattu vers le bas en figures 2 et 3, dans le sens de la flèche et, lors de l'introduction du brin 9 dans le passage de la pièce 1 comme mentionné plus haut, il se trouve approximativement en position horizontale ou légèrement inclinée vers le bas. Lorsque la longueur désirée du brin 9 est atteinte, le levier 3 est rabattu vers le haut dans la position illustrée dans les figures 2 et 3. Dans cette position, le levier 3 appuie le brin 9 à la fois contre la base de la partie en forme de crochet de la pièce 1 et contre le cylindre ouvert 7, et ceci grace à la traction exercée sur les brins 9 et 10 dans des directions opposées indiquées par les flèches f1 et f2 en figure 3. L'effet de ces forces de traction se traduisant par un couple cherchant à faire pivoter le levier 3 vers le haut en figure 3, ce qui produit la force de serrage du brin 9 dans le passage et contre le cylindre ouvert 7. Plus les forces f1 et f2 sont élevées, plus grande est la force de serrage. Pour augmenter le frottement entre le levier 3 et le brin 9, il est possible de prévoir une face intérieure rugueuse du levier 3, par exemple en lui adjoignant des rainures ou toute autre configuration appropriée.The clasp further comprises a part 4 in the form of a loop, serving as a lever, this part comprising an axis 5 mounted between the ends b1 and b2 of the loop 4. This axis 5 engages in the open groove of the shaped part hook of the U-shaped part 1. The part 4 also includes cross-members 6 rigidly connecting the loop-shaped part 4 to an open cylinder 7 having an axis 8 around which the end of the second strand 10 is articulated. In open condition of clasp, the lever 3 is folded down in Figures 2 and 3, in the direction of the arrow and, when introducing the strand 9 in the passage of the part 1 as mentioned above, it is approximately in position horizontal or slightly inclined downwards. When the desired length of the strand 9 is reached, the lever 3 is folded upwards in the position illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. In this position, the lever 3 presses the strand 9 both against the base of the part in hook shape of the part 1 and against the open cylinder 7, and this thanks to the traction exerted on the strands 9 and 10 in opposite directions indicated by the arrows f1 and f2 in Figure 3. The effect of these traction forces resulting in a torque seeking to pivot the lever 3 upwards in FIG. 3, which produces the clamping force of the strand 9 in the passage and against the open cylinder 7. The higher the forces f1 and f2, the greater is the clamping force. To increase the friction between the lever 3 and the strand 9, it is possible to provide a rough inner face of the lever 3, for example by adding grooves or any other suitable configuration.

Pour ouvrir le fermoir, il suffit de chercher à faire pivoter le levier 4 dans le sens de la flèche en figure 2. Cette action permet à la pièce 4, 6, 7 un léger pivotement autour de son axe 5 engagé dans la gorge de la partie en forme de crochet de la pièce 1, ce pivotement ayant pour effet de faire basculer vers le bas le cylindre ouvert 7, ce qui, à travers le brin 9 fait pivoter le levier 3 vers le bas et dégage celui-ci de sa position de verrouillage. Le brin 9 est alors libéré.To open the clasp, it suffices to seek to pivot the lever 4 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2. This action allows the part 4, 6, 7 a slight pivoting around its axis 5 engaged in the groove of the hook-shaped part of part 1, this pivoting having the effect of tilting down the open cylinder 7, which, through the strand 9 makes the lever 3 pivot downwards and releases it from its position lock. Strand 9 is then released.

Comme indiqué plus haut, le fermoir peut être prévu pour un bracelet, une ceinture, etc. Il ne comporte pas d'ardillon et les brins ne comportent pas de trous. La fixation se fait par serrage du brin libre, ce qui élimine toute fatigue et évite tout risque de rupture de celui-ci.As indicated above, the clasp can be provided for a bracelet, a belt, etc. It has no barb and the strands have no holes. The fixing is done by tightening the free strand, which eliminates any fatigue and avoids any risk of it breaking.

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  1. A closure for assembling flexible bands (9,10), more particularly leather bands, comprising first means (1) whose lower portion is U-shaped, the shank ends of said U being connected by an axle (2) which defines an opening for the first band (9), said first means allowing a length adjustment of said band (9) by means of a lever (3) which is hinged on axle (2), and second means to one of the ends of which the end of the second band (10) is connected by an axle (8) allowing a pivotment of said second means, the latter cooperating with the first means, characterized in that the second means (4,6,7) are pivotably connected to the first means (1) by an axle (5) extending in a bearing which is provided on the upper part of the central portion of said U, and form a lever which extends on either side of axle (5), said lever (3) allowing to clamp and block the first band (9) against said second means when it is closed.
  2. A closure according to claim 1, characterized in that the second lever means comprise, on one hand, a buckle (4) whose ends (b₁,b₂) are connected to axle (5) and, on the other hand, an element (7) wherein the end of the second band (10), hinged on axle (8), is lodged, said element being connected to buckle (4) by crosspieces (6).
  3. A closure according to claim 2, characterized in that in the depressed position, the lever (3) of the first means allows to clamp said band (9) against the opening defined by said U-shaped piece and against element (7) of said second means, the blocking force increasing with the traction forces acting onto said bands (9,10).
  4. A closure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the second lever means (4,6,7) allow to release said band (9) by imparting a traction force which is perpendicular to the plane of said band to buckle (4), said force tending to pivot said means (4,6,7) around axle (5) in a counterclockwise direction, whereby the lever (3) of the first means is released by means of the portion of the first band (9) which is clamped against element (7).
  5. A closure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bearing of axle (5) provided on the upper portion of the first means is in the form of a hook.
  6. A closure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the side of lever (3) facing the band (9) is provided with such a surface as to increase its adhesion on said band (9).
  7. A bracelet having a closure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises flexible bands (9,10) without fixing holes.
  8. A belt having a closure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is made of a flexible material without fixing holes.
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US07/260,394 US4987654A (en) 1987-11-12 1988-10-20 Dual-release fastener for strap ends
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