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EP0677256B1
EP0677256B1 EP95890084A EP95890084A EP0677256B1 EP 0677256 B1 EP0677256 B1 EP 0677256B1 EP 95890084 A EP95890084 A EP 95890084A EP 95890084 A EP95890084 A EP 95890084A EP 0677256 B1 EP0677256 B1 EP 0677256B1
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Matjaz Drolc
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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
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A44C5/16—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like by folding the strap

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  • the invention relates to a watch band according to claim 1.
  • GB-A-432.568 From GB-A-432.568 is also known a to use multilayer (two-layer) watch strap, whereby however the transferred areas by means of a sharp-edged metal clips are held together. In the watch band High stresses therefore occur at the edges of the metal clip on, which in turn caused the watch strap to tear Lead load.
  • the watch has two layers therefore in the case of GB-A-432.568 not sufficient to provide a To prevent tearing.
  • GB-A-1 145 663 is also a multilayer Watch band known.
  • the section turned over, as in FR-A-1 081 990 is on the unturned section of the watch band by means of a thread-like, pin-like Connection attached, being at the two end portions of the Pin heads are screwed on, which is a comparison have a small diameter with the watch strap.
  • the heads in turn have sharp edges that tear the watch strap in Favor area around these edges. The twist of the Watch strap in the area of attachment cannot be prevented become.
  • the aim of the present invention is therefore to overcome these disadvantages to avoid and a watch strap of the type mentioned to suggest that it is easy to manufacture and can be due to high strength both in the area of the watch case as well as the buckle part.
  • the proposed measures will be a very important one Increased strength of the watch strap achieved because just all three layers of the watch strap the pins of the Wrap around the watch case or the buckle part. Furthermore, there is the advantage that a relatively large area Connection of one section of the watch band with at least a pin serving as a rivet is given. This gives a very good and durable connection, with which also the Risk of ripping out the riveted joint compared to the solutions with a continuous rivet connection, the heads of which are outside on both sides of the folded areas of the watch strap is present, is significantly reduced. In addition, the proposed measures the strength of the handled Area on the underside of the bracelet and a loosening of the Connection of the folded area of the watch band with the remaining area of the same very difficult, the Connection is usually made by gluing or gluing.
  • a watch band according to FIGS. 1 and 2 has a multilayer Structure consisting of a top layer 1 and a bottom layer 2 are made of leather.
  • Layer 3 made of a fabric made of plastic fibers. There are two side by side in the illustrated embodiment lying strips 4, 5 made of a synthetic fiber fabric provided that form the layer 3.
  • the strips 4, 5 are with the top layer 1 and the bottom layer 2 glued or glued.
  • the two parts of the watch band have turned sections 6, 7 on that for receiving not shown Pins of a watch case or a buckle part 8 are provided are, in the area of the folded section 7 a leather strap 9 is also held.
  • metal plates 10 preferably made of stainless steel are made with the two strips 4, 5 made of plastic fabric glued or glued.
  • pins 11 preferably by soldering or welding, which serve as rivets. Assert yourself these pins 11 the advanced cover layer 1 of the folded Section 6, 7 of the two parts of the watch band, the ends of the pins 11 widened to rivet heads 12 are on the outside of the folded top layer 1 apply and these against the lower layer 2 of the unturned Press the area of the watch strap.
  • the layer 3 made of a plastic fabric, e.g. out Polyamide or polyaramid fibers, which are characterized by a high A significant increase in strength is distinguished Strength of the watch strap reached.

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The intermediate layer (3) consists of at least one woven, synthetic fibre strip (4, 5) made of polyamide. A metal plate (10) is fixed to the strip(s) near the folded-over sections (6, 7) near the clasps. At least one pin (11) protrudes from the metal plate and pierces the folded-over section of the watch-strap and is riveted to it. the plate and the pin(s) are made of non-corrosive metal. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Uhrband gemäß Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a watch band according to claim 1.

Bei Lederuhrbändern besteht stets das Problem, dass diese in den umgeschlagenen Bereichen, die zur Befestigung von Schnallenteilen oder zum Umschlingen von im Uhrengehäuse enthaltenen Stiften vorgesehen sind, zum reißen Neigen. Dabei kann eine Armbanduhr sehr leicht verloren gehen.The problem with leather watch straps is that they are in the transhipped areas that are used to attach Buckle parts or to wrap around in the watch case included pins are provided for tending to tear. there a watch can be lost very easily.

Diese Empfindlichkeit der bekannten Uhrenbänder der eingangs erwähnten Art ist durch die sehr engen Krümmungsradien und die dadurch bedingten Zug- und Druckspannungen im Uhrband bedingt. Außerdem kann das Uhrband in den umgeschlagenen Bereichen sehr leicht aufgrund mechanischer Beanspruchungen abgewetzt werden und aus diesem Grund an Festigkeit verlieren.This sensitivity of the well-known watch bands of the beginning is due to the very narrow radii of curvature and the resulting tensile and compressive stresses in the watch band. In addition, the watch strap can do a lot in the folded areas can be easily worn due to mechanical stress and lose strength because of this.

Durch die CH-PS 505.584 wurde ein Uhrband der eingangs erwähnten Art bekannt, bei dem an der Zwischenschicht ein Karabinerhaken angenietet ist. Dabei ist die Zwischenschicht zwischen zwei miteinander vernieteten Laschen des Karabinerhakens gehalten, bzw. von den Nieten durchsetzt. Bei dieser Lösung ergibt sich jedoch der Nachteil einer relativ umständlichen und aufwendigen Befestigung des Karabinerhakens an der Zwischenschicht.By CH-PS 505.584 a watch band was the beginning known type is known, in which at the intermediate layer Snap hook is riveted. Here is the intermediate layer between two riveted tabs of the Snap hook held or riveted through. At However, this solution has the disadvantage of being a relative one cumbersome and complex attachment of the snap hook on the intermediate layer.

Aus der FR-A-1 052 657 ist bekannt, ein mehrschichtiges Uhrband zu verwenden, wobei jedoch lediglich eine Schicht um die am Uhrengehäuse befestigten Stifte geschlungen ist. Somit ist ein Einreißen des Uhrbandes an dieser Stelle wahrscheinlich. Weiters werden der umgeschlagene Abschnitt und der nicht umgeschlagene Abschnitt der umgeschlagenen Bereiche mittels einer siftartigen Verbindung aneinandergepresst, wobei ein Spiel zwischen den beiden Abschnitten aufgrund der stiftartigen Verbindung nicht verhindert werden kann.From FR-A-1 052 657 a multilayer is known Watch strap to use, but only one shift around the pins attached to the watch case are looped. Consequently is tearing the watch strap at this point probably. Furthermore, the turned section and the non-transhipped section of the transhipped areas pressed together by means of a sift-like connection, wherein a game between the two sections due to the pin-like connection can not be prevented.

Aus der GB-A-432.568 ist ebenfalls bekannt, ein mehrschichtiges (zweischichtiges) Uhrband zu verwenden, wobei jedoch die umgeschlagenen Bereiche mittels eines scharfkantigen Metallclips zusammengehalten werden. Im Uhrband an den Kanten des Metallclips treten daher hohe Spannungen auf, die wiederum zu einem Reißen des Uhrbandes unter Belastung führen. Die Zweischichtigkeit des Uhrbandes ist daher im Falle der GB-A-432.568 nicht ausreichend, um ein Einreißen zu verhindern.From GB-A-432.568 is also known a to use multilayer (two-layer) watch strap, whereby however the transferred areas by means of a sharp-edged metal clips are held together. In the watch band High stresses therefore occur at the edges of the metal clip on, which in turn caused the watch strap to tear Lead load. The watch has two layers therefore in the case of GB-A-432.568 not sufficient to provide a To prevent tearing.

Aus der GB-A-1 145 663 ist ebenfalls ein mehrschichtiges Uhrband bekannt. Auch dort erfolgt die Befestigung des umgeschlagenen Abschnitts am nicht umgeschlagenen Abschnitt der umgeschlagenen Bereiche mittels Metallclip. Das Einreißen des Uhrbandes unter Belastung ist somit unvermeidlich.GB-A-1 145 663 is also a multilayer Watch band known. The attachment of the section turned over at the section not turned over the folded areas with a metal clip. The tearing down of the watch strap under load is therefore inevitable.

Auch der umgeschlagene Abschnitt, wie in der FR-A-1 081 990 offenbart, ist am nicht umgeschlagenen Abschnitt des Uhrbandes mittels einer ein Gewinde aufweisenden, stiftartigen Verbindung befestigt, wobei an den beiden Endbereichen des Stiftes Köpfe aufgeschraubt sind, welche einen im Vergleich zum Uhrband kleinen Durchmesser aufweisen. Die Köpfe wiederum weisen scharfe Kanten auf, die ein Einreißen des Uhrbandes im Bereich um diese Kanten begünstigen. Die Verwindung des Uhrbandes im Bereich der Befestigung kann nicht verhindert werden.The section turned over, as in FR-A-1 081 990 is on the unturned section of the watch band by means of a thread-like, pin-like Connection attached, being at the two end portions of the Pin heads are screwed on, which is a comparison have a small diameter with the watch strap. The heads in turn have sharp edges that tear the watch strap in Favor area around these edges. The twist of the Watch strap in the area of attachment cannot be prevented become.

Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, diese Nachteile zu vermeiden und ein Uhrband der eingangs erwähnten Art vorzuschlagen, dass sich einfach herstellen lässt und sich durch eine hohe Festigkeit sowohl im Bereich des Uhrengehäuses als auch des Schnallenteils auszeichnet.The aim of the present invention is therefore to overcome these disadvantages to avoid and a watch strap of the type mentioned to suggest that it is easy to manufacture and can be due to high strength both in the area of the watch case as well as the buckle part.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dies durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 erreicht.According to the invention, this is due to the characteristic features of claim 1 achieved.

Durch die vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen wird eine sehr wesentliche Steigerung der Festigkeit des Uhrbandes erreicht, da eben sämtliche drei Schichten des Uhrbandes die Stifte des Uhrengehäuses bzw. den Schnallenteil umschlingen. Weiters ergibt sich der Vorteil, daß eine relativ großflächige Verbindung des einen Abschnittes des Uhrbandes mit mindestens einem als Niet dienenden Stift gegeben ist. Dadurch ergibt sich eine sehr gute und haltbare Verbindung, bei der auch die Gefahr des Ausreißens der Nietverbindung gegenüber den Lösungen mit einer durchgehenden Nietverbindung, deren Köpfe außen an den beiden Seiten der umgeschlagenen Bereiche des Uhrbandes anliegt, erheblich vermindert ist. Außerdem wird durch die vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen die Festigkeit des umgeschlagenen Bereiches auf der Armbandunterseite erhöht und ein Lösen der Verbindung des umgeschlagenen Bereiches des Uhrbandes mit dem übrigen Bereich desselben sehr wesentlich erschwert, wobei die Verbindung meist durch Leimen oder Kleben hergestellt wird.The proposed measures will be a very important one Increased strength of the watch strap achieved because just all three layers of the watch strap the pins of the Wrap around the watch case or the buckle part. Furthermore, there is the advantage that a relatively large area Connection of one section of the watch band with at least a pin serving as a rivet is given. This gives a very good and durable connection, with which also the Risk of ripping out the riveted joint compared to the solutions with a continuous rivet connection, the heads of which are outside on both sides of the folded areas of the watch strap is present, is significantly reduced. In addition, the proposed measures the strength of the handled Area on the underside of the bracelet and a loosening of the Connection of the folded area of the watch band with the remaining area of the same very difficult, the Connection is usually made by gluing or gluing.

Durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 2 ergibt sich der Vorteil einer hohen Festigkeit der Zwischenschicht auch wenn diese relativ dünn ausgebildet ist, wodurch es möglich ist die Dicke der Uhrbänder insgesamt gering zu halten und dadurch auch ein hohes Maß an Flexibilität zu gewährleisten.The advantage results from the features of claim 2 a high strength of the intermediate layer, even if it is relative is thin, which makes it possible to have the thickness to keep the watch straps low overall and therefore one to ensure a high degree of flexibility.

Durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 3 wird die Ausbildung von Rostflecken auf den Lederschichten des Uhrbandes vermieden.The features of claim 3, the training of Rust spots on the leather layers of the watch strap avoided.

Die Erfindung wird nun anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 Schnitte durch die beiden Teile eines erfindungsgemäßen Uhrbandes und
  • Fig. 2 Ansichten der Unterseiten der beiden Teile eines Uhrbandes nach der Fig. 1 in verkleinertem Maßstab.
    • The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show:
  • Fig. 1 sections through the two parts of a watch band according to the invention and
  • Fig. 2 views of the undersides of the two parts of a watch band according to FIG. 1 on a reduced scale.

    • Ein Uhrband nach den Fig. 1 und 2 weist einen mehrschichtigen Aufbau aus, wobei eine Deckschicht 1 und eine Unterschicht 2 aus Leder hergestellt sind.A watch band according to FIGS. 1 and 2 has a multilayer Structure consisting of a top layer 1 and a bottom layer 2 are made of leather.

    Zwischen diesen beiden Schichten 1, 2 befindet sich eine Schicht 3 aus einem aus Kunststoffasern hergestellten Gewebe. Dabei sind bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform zwei nebeneinander liegende Streifen 4, 5 aus einem Kunstfaser-Gewebe vorgesehen, die die Schicht 3 bilden.There is one between these two layers 1, 2 Layer 3 made of a fabric made of plastic fibers. There are two side by side in the illustrated embodiment lying strips 4, 5 made of a synthetic fiber fabric provided that form the layer 3.

    Die Streifen 4, 5 sind mit der Deckschicht 1 und der Unterschicht 2 verklebt oder verleimt. The strips 4, 5 are with the top layer 1 and the bottom layer 2 glued or glued.

    Die beiden Teile des Uhrbandes weisen umgeschlagene Abschnitte 6, 7 auf, die zur Aufnahme von nicht dargestellten Stiften eines Uhrgehäuses, bzw. eines Schnallenteiles 8 vorgesehen sind, wobei im Bereich des umgeschlagenen Abschnittes 7 auch noch eine Lederschlaufe 9 gehalten ist.The two parts of the watch band have turned sections 6, 7 on that for receiving not shown Pins of a watch case or a buckle part 8 are provided are, in the area of the folded section 7 a leather strap 9 is also held.

    Zur Fixierung eines jeden der umgeschlagenen Abschnitte 6, 7 sind Metallplatten 10, die vorzugsweise aus rostfreiem Stahl hergestellt sind, mit den beiden Streifen 4, 5 aus Kunststoff-Gewebe verklebt oder verleimt.To fix each of the folded sections 6, 7 are metal plates 10, preferably made of stainless steel are made with the two strips 4, 5 made of plastic fabric glued or glued.

    Mit diesen Platten 10 sind Stifte 11, vorzugsweise durch Löten oder Schweißen, verbunden, die als Nieten dienen. Dabei durchsetzen diese Stifte 11 die vorgezogene Deckschicht 1 des umgeschlagenen Abschnittes 6, 7 der beiden Teile des Uhrbandes, wobei die Enden der Stifte 11 zu Nietköpfen 12 verbreitert sind, die an der Außenseite der umgeschlagenen Deckschicht 1 anliegen und diese gegen die Unterschicht 2 des nicht umgeschlagenen Bereiches des Uhrbandes pressen.With these plates 10 are pins 11, preferably by soldering or welding, which serve as rivets. Assert yourself these pins 11 the advanced cover layer 1 of the folded Section 6, 7 of the two parts of the watch band, the ends of the pins 11 widened to rivet heads 12 are on the outside of the folded top layer 1 apply and these against the lower layer 2 of the unturned Press the area of the watch strap.

    Dadurch wird der mit dem übrigen Uhrband verklebte oder verleimte umgeschlagene Abschnitt 6, 7 gegen ein Lösen dieser Verbindung gesichert.This will make it glued or glued to the rest of the watch strap folded sections 6, 7 against loosening them Connection secured.

    Durch die Schicht 3 aus einem Kunststoff-Gewebe, z.B. aus Polyamid- oder Polyaramidfasern, das sich durch eine hohe Festigkeit auszeichnet wird eine wesentliche Erhöhung der Festigkeit des Uhrbandes erreicht.Through the layer 3 made of a plastic fabric, e.g. out Polyamide or polyaramid fibers, which are characterized by a high A significant increase in strength is distinguished Strength of the watch strap reached.

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    1. A watch strap comprising at least two parts having turned-down zones (6, 7) provided for receiving pins of a watch housing or a buckle part (8), wherein the watch strap comprises three layers, thereof of a cover layer (1) and a bottom layer (2) made of leather, applied on an intermediate layer (3) made from at least one weaved strip (4, 5) made of synthetic fibers;
      the watch strap can wrap around the pins of the watch housing or the buckle part by the turned-down zones and the cover layer of the turned-down zone is pulled forward at its end;
      riveted joints are provided between the turned-down section and the respective non-turned-down section of each turned-down section (6, 7), with a metal plate (10) being fastened in the non-turned-down section to the weaved strip(s) (4, 5) from which projects at least one pin (11) which penetrates the pulled-forward cover layer (1) of the turned-down section and is riveted to the same.
    2. A watch strap as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate layer (3) is made of polyamide or polyaramide.
    3. A watch strap as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the plate (10) and the pin(s) (11) are made of a stainless metal.
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