EP0326495B1 - Adjusting device for an adjustable belt - Google Patents

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EP0326495B1
EP0326495B1 EP19890400237 EP89400237A EP0326495B1 EP 0326495 B1 EP0326495 B1 EP 0326495B1 EP 19890400237 EP19890400237 EP 19890400237 EP 89400237 A EP89400237 A EP 89400237A EP 0326495 B1 EP0326495 B1 EP 0326495B1
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  • the present invention relates to an adjustment system for an adjustable belt.
  • the adjustment system according to the present invention makes it possible to adjust a belt to any desired size from a single length, thanks to a set of sliders.
  • the main advantage of the system according to the present invention is the absence of sizes; which allows simplicity in manufacturing and significant savings in stock management.
  • Another advantage of this system is the perfect balance of two parts of the belt, since there is only one hole for the means of attachment of the buckle, for example with a barb.
  • the system is formed by two identical slides (5), fitting on a belt formed by two strips (6, 7) superimposed, which slide one on the other using these slides (5).
  • the same belt can be 50 cm in length when the two strips are suitably superimposed and the two slides are each at one end of two strips, or 100 cm, if the two strips are slid in the opposite direction. up to the maximum length, in this case finding the two slides in the middle of the belt, side by side.
  • the slide (5) is entirely metallic and consists of a single piece, this piece being formed by a flat ring (2) having an upper edge wider than the other, so as to provide an opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap, this ring (2) extending at its upper edge by a tongue (3).
  • This tongue (3) allows the introduction and bonding of each of the slides (5) in each of the fixed ends of two strips (6, 7).
  • the metal part of the slide (5) according to the first variant is made by molding in a steel mold.
  • each of the slides (5) is formed of two parts: a metal part (1) and a plastic part (8), these two parts (1, 8) joining together by embedding.
  • the metal part (1) has the shape of a flattened ring, having a wider upper edge than the other so as to provide an offset opening for the passage of the strap, this opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap .
  • the plastic part (8) is formed by a flat ring (2) having an upper edge wider than the lower one and of dimensions corresponding to those of the metal part (1) in which it comes to fit, this ring extending at its wider upper edge by a tongue (3).
  • This tongue (3) allows the mounting of the slides (5) on each of the fixed ends of two strips, by introduction and gluing.
  • the metal part (1) is made by cutting a cylinder, crushing, stamping, drilling and deburring.
  • This metal part (1) can be made of mild steel or brass.
  • the plastic part (8) of the slide (5) is made by molding in a steel mold. It can be made of nylon or any other rigid plastic material.
  • the two identical slides (5) are each mounted on the inner end of each of two strips (6, 7). Only the position of each slide changes, because they are mounted in reverse position relative to each other, as shown in Figure 2, where the strap (7) passes through the opening (4) of the slide (5 ), as well as for the strap (6), which passes through the opening (4) of the other slide (5) mounted in an inverted manner. It is the passage through each of the openings (4) which makes it possible to adjust the belt to the desired size.
  • the blocking of the system is obtained by two means: 1) in both variants, by the pressure exerted by the tongue (3) which, being rigid, exerts a leverage against the strap once the belt is bent over the waist and 2) the pressure exerted by the slide (5) on each of the strips (6, 7) pressure obtained, in the first variant, by pressing the flat ring (2) of the slide (5) against each of the strips (6, 7 ), and in the second variant, by pressing the metal part (1) of the slide (5) on each of the strips (6, 7), by means of a press.
  • the contact surface is completely smooth, without any burrs or imperfections.
  • the fact that the part (8) of the slide (5) is made of plastic has the advantage of avoiding all the imperfections presented by the metal parts, resulting from the electroplating used on the metal parts.
  • the slide (5) can be made entirely of metal, according to the first variant.
  • the metal part (1) which fits on the plastic part (8) has an aesthetic purpose, of presentation of the visible part of the slide (5), and practical, because it is the part which allows the slide (5) to be adjusted against each of the strips (6, 7). Thus, it is the metal part (1) which exerts the pressure, but it is only the plastic part (8) which comes into contact with the strap.

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Description

La présente invention concerne un système de réglage pour ceinture ajustable.The present invention relates to an adjustment system for an adjustable belt.

Le système de réglage selon la présente invention permet d'ajuster une ceinture à n'importe quelle taille voulue à partir d'une seule longueur, grâce à un jeu de coulisseaux.The adjustment system according to the present invention makes it possible to adjust a belt to any desired size from a single length, thanks to a set of sliders.

Traditionnellement, il y a une longueur de ceinture pour chaque taille, avec une marge de quelques centimètres en plus ou en moins, le réglage se faisant au moyen de trous ou d'agrafes. Cela implique une complication et un investissement important pour le fabricant, qui doit disposer de plusieurs emporte-pièces selon les différentes tailles, et aussi pour le commerçant qui doit avoir un stock où il faut multiplier chaque modèle et couleur par le nombre de tailles. A ce sujet, les documents suivants peuvent être cités: US-A-4 463455, US-A-1 720617 et US-A-1 908038.Traditionally, there is a belt length for each size, with a margin of a few centimeters more or less, the adjustment being made by means of holes or staples. This implies a complication and a significant investment for the manufacturer, who must have several cookie cutters according to the different sizes, and also for the trader who must have a stock where it is necessary to multiply each model and color by the number of sizes. In this regard, the following documents can be cited: US-A-4,463,455, US-A-1,720,617 and US-A-1,908,038.

L'avantage principal du système selon la présente invention est l'absence de tailles; ce qui permet une simplicité dans la fabrication et une economie importante dans la gestion du stock.The main advantage of the system according to the present invention is the absence of sizes; which allows simplicity in manufacturing and significant savings in stock management.

Un autre avantage de ce système est l'équilibre parfait de deux parties de la ceinture, puisque il n'y a qu'un seul trou pour le moyen d'accrochage de la boucle, par exemple à ardillon.Another advantage of this system is the perfect balance of two parts of the belt, since there is only one hole for the means of attachment of the buckle, for example with a barb.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels:

  • La figure 1 représente l'ensemble du système.
  • La figure 2 représente en coupe transversale dans le sens de la longueur, les deux coulisseaux montés sur les lanières.
  • La figure 3 représente la partie métallique (1) de l'une des variantes de chacun des coulisseaux (5).
  • La figure 4 représente la partie plastique (8) de la deuxième variante du coulisseau (5) et la première variante du coulisseau (5).
  • La figure 5 représente le coulisseau (5) une fois emboitées la partie métallique (1) et la partie plastique (8), selon la deuxième variante.
The present invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows the whole system.
  • Figure 2 shows in cross section in the lengthwise direction, the two slides mounted on the straps.
  • FIG. 3 represents the metal part (1) of one of the variants of each of the slides (5).
  • Figure 4 shows the plastic part (8) of the second variant of the slide (5) and the first variant of the slide (5).
  • Figure 5 shows the slide (5) once fitted the metal part (1) and the plastic part (8), according to the second variant.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 1 et 2, le système est formé de deux coulisseaux identiques (5), s'adaptant sur une ceinture formée par deux lanières (6, 7) superposées, qui glissent l'une sur l'autre à l'aide de ces coulisseaux (5).
De cette façon, la même ceinture peut avoir 50 cm de longueur quand les deux lanières sont compétement superposées et les deux coulisseaux se trouvent chacun à une extrémité de deux lanières, ou bien 100 cm, si on fait glisser les deux lanières dans le sens contraire jusqu'à la longueur maximale, trouvant dans ce cas les deux coulisseaux au milieu de la ceinture, côte à côte.As can be seen in Figures 1 and 2, the system is formed by two identical slides (5), fitting on a belt formed by two strips (6, 7) superimposed, which slide one on the other using these slides (5).
In this way, the same belt can be 50 cm in length when the two strips are suitably superimposed and the two slides are each at one end of two strips, or 100 cm, if the two strips are slid in the opposite direction. up to the maximum length, in this case finding the two slides in the middle of the belt, side by side.

Pour la fabrication du coulisseau (5) il y a deux variantes possibles. Selon une première variante, le coulisseau (5) est entièrement métallique et constitué d'une seule pièce, cette pièce étant formée d'un anneau applati (2) ayant un bord supérieur plus large que l'autre, de manière à ménager une ouverture ayant une épaisseur équivalente à celle de la lanière, cet anneau (2) se prolongeant au niveau de son bord supérieur par une languette (3). Cette languette (3) permet l'introduction et le collage de chacun des coulisseaux (5) dans chacune des extrémités fixes de deux lanières (6, 7).For the manufacture of the slide (5) there are two possible variants. According to a first variant, the slide (5) is entirely metallic and consists of a single piece, this piece being formed by a flat ring (2) having an upper edge wider than the other, so as to provide an opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap, this ring (2) extending at its upper edge by a tongue (3). This tongue (3) allows the introduction and bonding of each of the slides (5) in each of the fixed ends of two strips (6, 7).

Selon un mode de réalisation préferentiel, la pièce métallique du coulisseau (5) selon la première variante, est faite par moulage en moule d'acier.According to a preferred embodiment, the metal part of the slide (5) according to the first variant, is made by molding in a steel mold.

Selon une deuxième variante, chacun des coulisseaux (5) est formé de deux parties: une partie métallique (1) et une partie plastique (8), ces deux parties (1, 8) s'assemblant par encastrement.According to a second variant, each of the slides (5) is formed of two parts: a metal part (1) and a plastic part (8), these two parts (1, 8) joining together by embedding.

La pièce métallique (1) a la forme d'un anneau applati, présentant un bord supérieur plus large que l'autre de manière à ménager une ouverture décentrée pour le passage de la lanière, cette ouverture ayant une épaisseur équivalente à celle de la lanière.
La pièce plastique (8) est formée d'un anneau applati (2) ayant un bord supérieur plus large que l'inférieur et de dimensions correspondant à celles de la pièce métallique (1) dans laquelle il vient s'emboiter, cet anneau se prolongeant au niveau de son bord supérieur plus large par une languette (3). Cette languette (3) permet le montage des coulisseaux (5) sur chacune des extrémités fixes de deux lanières, par introduction et collage.The metal part (1) has the shape of a flattened ring, having a wider upper edge than the other so as to provide an offset opening for the passage of the strap, this opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap .
The plastic part (8) is formed by a flat ring (2) having an upper edge wider than the lower one and of dimensions corresponding to those of the metal part (1) in which it comes to fit, this ring extending at its wider upper edge by a tongue (3). This tongue (3) allows the mounting of the slides (5) on each of the fixed ends of two strips, by introduction and gluing.

Selon un mode de réalisation preférentiel, la pièce métallique (1) est faite par découpe d'un cylindre, écrasement, matriçage, perçage et ébavurage. Cette pièce métallique (1) peut être fabriqué en acier doux ou en laiton.According to a preferred embodiment, the metal part (1) is made by cutting a cylinder, crushing, stamping, drilling and deburring. This metal part (1) can be made of mild steel or brass.

La pièce plastique (8) du coulisseau (5) est faite par moulage en moule d'acier. Elle peut être fabriqué en nylon ou toute autre matière plastique rigide.The plastic part (8) of the slide (5) is made by molding in a steel mold. It can be made of nylon or any other rigid plastic material.

Dans les deux variantes, les deux coulisseaux (5) identiques, sont montés chacun sur l'extrémité intérieure de chacune de deux lanières (6, 7). Seulement la position de chaque coulisseau change, car ils sont montés en position inverse l'un par rapport à l'autre, comme le montre la figure 2, où la lanière (7) passe par l'ouverture (4) du coulisseau (5), de même que pour la lanière (6), qui passe par l'ouverture (4) de l'autre coulisseau (5) monté de façon inversée. C'est le passage par chacune des ouvertures (4) qui permet d'ajuster la ceinture à la taille voulue.In the two variants, the two identical slides (5) are each mounted on the inner end of each of two strips (6, 7). Only the position of each slide changes, because they are mounted in reverse position relative to each other, as shown in Figure 2, where the strap (7) passes through the opening (4) of the slide (5 ), as well as for the strap (6), which passes through the opening (4) of the other slide (5) mounted in an inverted manner. It is the passage through each of the openings (4) which makes it possible to adjust the belt to the desired size.

Le blocage du système s'obtient par deux moyens: 1) dans les deux variantes, par la pression exercée par la languette (3) laquelle, étant rigide, exerce un effet de levier contre la lanière une fois la ceinture courbée sur la taille et 2) la pression exercée par le coulisseau (5) sur chacune des lanières (6, 7) pression obtenue, dans la premère variante, en pressant l'anneau applati (2) du coulisseau (5) contre chacune des lanières (6, 7), et dans la deuxième variante, en pressant la pièce métallique (1) du coulisseau (5) sur chacune des lanières (6, 7), par l'intermediaire d'une presse.The blocking of the system is obtained by two means: 1) in both variants, by the pressure exerted by the tongue (3) which, being rigid, exerts a leverage against the strap once the belt is bent over the waist and 2) the pressure exerted by the slide (5) on each of the strips (6, 7) pressure obtained, in the first variant, by pressing the flat ring (2) of the slide (5) against each of the strips (6, 7 ), and in the second variant, by pressing the metal part (1) of the slide (5) on each of the strips (6, 7), by means of a press.

En conséquent, dû au frottement qui se produit comme résultat de cette pression, entre chacune des lanières (6, 7) et chacun des coulisseaux (5), il est indispensable que la surface de contact soit complètement lisse, sans aucune bavure ni imperfection. Le fait que la pièce (8) du coulisseau (5) soit en plastique présente l'avantage d'éviter toutes les imperfections présentées par les pièces en métal, résultantes de la galvanoplastie utilisée sur les pièces métalliques. Cependant, avec une techique de polissage perfectionné, le coulisseau (5) peut être fabriqué entièrement en métal, selon la première variante.Consequently, due to the friction which occurs as a result of this pressure, between each of the strips (6, 7) and each slides (5), it is essential that the contact surface is completely smooth, without any burrs or imperfections. The fact that the part (8) of the slide (5) is made of plastic has the advantage of avoiding all the imperfections presented by the metal parts, resulting from the electroplating used on the metal parts. However, with an advanced polishing technique, the slide (5) can be made entirely of metal, according to the first variant.

Dans la deuxième variante, la pièce métallique (1) qui s'emboite sur la plièce plastique (8) a un but à la fois esthétique, de présentation de la partie visible du coulisseau (5), et pratique, car c'est la partie qui permet d'ajuster le coulisseau (5) contre chacune des lanières (6, 7). Ainsi, c'est la pièce métallique (1) qui exerce la pression, mais c'est seulement la pièce plastique (8) qui entre en contact avec la lanière.In the second variant, the metal part (1) which fits on the plastic part (8) has an aesthetic purpose, of presentation of the visible part of the slide (5), and practical, because it is the part which allows the slide (5) to be adjusted against each of the strips (6, 7). Thus, it is the metal part (1) which exerts the pressure, but it is only the plastic part (8) which comes into contact with the strap.

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1 - Control system for an adjustable belt formed of two superposed straps, consisting of two identical, slides (5) arranged inversely with respect to one another on the ends opposite the closure means of the belt, characterized in that the said slide (5) consists of at least one part formed from a flattened ring (2) having an upper edge which is thicker than the lower edge so as to provide an opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap, this ring (2) extending at the level of its upper edge via a tongue (3), this tongue (3) permitting on the one hand, the insertion and the adhesive bonding of the slides (5) in each of the straps (6, 7) and, on the other hand, an immobilisation which is produced owing to the lever effect resulting from the pressure exerted by the said tongue (3), which is rigid, on each of the straps (6, 7), curved over the belt.
2 - Control system according to Claim 1, characterized in that each of the slides (5) consists of a single piece (8) which is metallic.
3 - Control system according to Claim 1, characterized in that each of the slides (5) consists of two parts, one (1) which is metallic in the form of a flattened ring having an upper edge thicker than the lower edge so as to provide an off-centre opening for the passage of the strap, this opening having a thickness equivalent to that of the strap, and another plastic part (8) formed from a flattened ring (2) also having an upper edge thicker than the lower edge and dimensions and a shape corresponding to those of the metallic piece (1) in which it nests by recessing, this ring (2) extending at the level of its upper edge via a tongue (3).
4 - Control system according to Claim 3, characterized in that the metallic piece (1) of the slide (5) is made by cutting out a cylinder, crushing, stamping, piercing and clipping, it being possible for this metallic piece (1) to be manufactured from low-carbon steel or from brass.
5 - Control system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the tongue (3) of the piece made from rigid plastic material (8) is adhesively bonded to the strap (6) or (7) after insertion in the latter, the other strap sliding freely through the opening (4) of the same thickness as the strap (6) or (7), so as to obtain a certain immobilisation of the control system, this immobilisation being provided after adhesive bonding of the tongue (3) by exerting pressure on the metallic part (1) by means of a press.
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