EP0737427A1 - Verstellbares Glied für Gliederarmband - Google Patents

Verstellbares Glied für Gliederarmband Download PDF

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EP0737427A1
EP0737427A1 EP96105409A EP96105409A EP0737427A1 EP 0737427 A1 EP0737427 A1 EP 0737427A1 EP 96105409 A EP96105409 A EP 96105409A EP 96105409 A EP96105409 A EP 96105409A EP 0737427 A1 EP0737427 A1 EP 0737427A1
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Cuche Cyril
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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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/04—Link constructions extensible
    • A44C5/08—Link constructions extensible having separate links
    • 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
    • A44C5/24—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • A44C5/246—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices having size adjusting means

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  • the invention relates to an adjustable link intended to be incorporated into a bracelet composed of a plurality of links.
  • Bracelets made of leather may have a sufficient number of holes to facilitate this adjustment. We will choose the appropriate hole that will receive the barb of the buckle for a good fit of the bracelet. On the other hand, if we are dealing with a bracelet made up of articulated links, this choice is no longer possible and we will have to be satisfied with the length adjustment made once and for all when purchasing the bracelet. And again, during this purchase, are we limited to an adjustment that is no finer than that of the length of a link. To remedy this drawback and in the case where the link bracelet includes a wallet style clasp for example, a solution to this problem has already been proposed, solution exposed for example in document EP-A-0 350 785.
  • the clasp comprises a first element carrying a hook and a second element under which is arranged a trigger secured to a pusher.
  • the second element is provided with an opening which reveals two identical holes arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
  • the hook can be locked either by the first or the second hole depending on whether you want a tight or more free winding of the bracelet around the wrist.
  • the hook spout is placed under the trigger.
  • press the button To open the clasp, press the button. This device allows the length of the bracelet to be lengthened or narrowed shorter than the length of a link.
  • the invention proposes an adjustable link independent of the clasp.
  • This link is characterized in that means are used so that its length can be adjusted manually according to at least two different lengths to allow the adaptation of the length of the bracelet to the variations in diameter of the wrist which carries it, said adjustable link comprising two attachment means for linking it to the other links or elements forming part of the bracelet.
  • the link of the invention can thus be placed anywhere in the link bracelet or near the clasp, or even near a watch case if the bracelet includes a watch. It has the advantage of being short in length, therefore inconspicuous and space-saving. Its appeal also consists in that it can be offered as an accessory, sold separately by the retail jeweler and easily integrated when desired in the bracelet.
  • FIG. 1 shows the link 1 in the open or deployed position
  • Figure 2 shows the same link 1 in the closed or retracted position.
  • This adjustable link is intended to be incorporated into a bracelet comprising a plurality of links. It is provided with means which will be described in detail below, to modify its length in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet as a result of manual action, to arrange it according to at least two lengths, one open and the other closed . It is thus possible to adapt the length of the bracelet to the wrist that wears it.
  • FIG. 1 also shows that the adjustable link 1 is provided with means 4 and 5 for connecting it to the other links or other elements, for example a clasp or watch case, forming part of the bracelet.
  • the link 1 comprises three essential parts which appear clearly in FIG. 3, where one of these parts is torn to facilitate the following explanations.
  • the adjustable link 1 first comprises a cap 6 to which is fixed a first attachment means 4 which makes it possible to link it to another fixed link of the bracelet.
  • This means 4 shown in full in Figures 1 and 2 and partially in Figure 3, is a small hinge attached to the cap and pierced with a hole 40 intended to receive a bar 41 to link it to a fixed link 2 (see FIG. 5).
  • the adjustable link 1 then comprises a base 7 to which is fixed a second attachment means 5 which makes it possible to link it to another fixed link of the bracelet.
  • This means 5 shown in Figures 1 and 3 is a bar passing through both the base 7 and a hinge 50 forming part of a fixed link 3 (see Figure 5).
  • the base 7 is capable of sliding in the cover 6.
  • the adjustable link 1 finally comprises a mechanism 8 with pushers 9 and 10, a mechanism shown for itself in Figure 4.
  • the pushers 9 and 10 of the mechanism 8 can be actuated manually and make it possible to choose one of the two lengths that at least the adjustable link 1 can offer.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of the adjustable link 1 presented with tears, this link being integrated between two other links 2 and 3 forming part of the bracelet.
  • the cap 6 has the shape of a U made up of short branches 11 and 12.
  • the interior of each of these branches has a rail respectively referenced 13 and 14.
  • the face joining the two branches is rectangular in shape, the dimensions of which may be '' relate to those of the other links making up the bracelet.
  • the base 7 has the shape of a rectangular section tube.
  • the outer faces 15, 16 of the short sides of this tube each carry a groove 17, 18 sized to slide on a rail 13, 14 of the cap 6.
  • One of the long sides of the tube has a closed face 19, while the other long sides is provided with racks 21 and 22 facing each other, these racks being directed in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
  • Each of the racks 21 and 22 is equipped with at least two teeth referenced respectively 23 ′, 24 ′ and 23, 24.
  • the push-button mechanism 8, well represented in FIG. 4, comprises a profile 25, also in the shape of a U, capable of moving freely inside the tube of the base 7.
  • the inner faces of the branches of the U of the profile have grooves 26 serving as a guide for two pushers 9 and 10, each provided with a rail 27 sliding in the groove 26.
  • the pushers 9 and 10 are arranged one in opposite the other in extension and are separated by a return spring 28.
  • Each of the pushers 9 and 10 also includes a notch 29 and 29 'capable of cooperating with one of the teeth 23 or 24 and 23' or 24 'of a racks 22 and 21.
  • Each of the pushers 9 and 10 also has a head referenced respectively 30 and 30 ', head on which the manual pressure is exerted.
  • the head 30 emerges on the one hand from the short side 16 of the base 7 through an opening 31 whose length is greater than that of the head and on the other hand from the branch 12 of the cap 6 through an opening 32 whose dimensions are substantially equal to the dimensions presented by the section of the head.
  • the head 30 'emerges on the one hand from the short side 15 of the base 7 through an opening 31' whose length is greater than that of the head and on the other hand from the branch 11 of the cap 6 by an opening 32 'whose dimensions are substantially equal to the dimensions presented by the section of the head.
  • FIG. 1 shows that a cover 36 has been placed on the base 7.
  • the head 30, 30 'of each of the pushers 9, 10 is in the form of a butt with rectangular section.
  • the vertical part 33, 33 'of the stick, that which moves in the opening 31, 31' made in the short side 16, 15 of the base 7, has a width substantially smaller than the horizontal part 34, 34 ' of said stock, this horizontal part being adapted to the opening 32, 32 'of the branch 12, 11 of the cap 6. It will be understood that this way of making the head of the pusher makes it possible to reduce significantly the length of the openings 31, 31 'made in the base 7 and, consequently, to reduce the length of the link itself.
  • FIG. 5 also shows that to improve the grip of the finger on the horizontal part 34, 34 ′ of the head, its length has been increased to the right of the figure, which has obliged to provide grooves 60, 60 ′ in the profile 25. These grooves avoid widening the profile and, therefore, the link itself.
  • the push mechanism 8 has an obvious and immediate assembly. Once this assembly has been carried out, it is pushed into the base 7 by compressing the pushers until the heads 30, 30 'emerge from the openings 31, 31'. Then sliding the cap 6 on the base by performing the same pressure operation on the heads 30, 30 'until they emerge from the openings 32, 32'.

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FR9504334A FR2732866B1 (fr) 1995-04-11 1995-04-11 Maillon reglable pour bracelet a maillons

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EP1790247A1 (de) 2005-11-23 2007-05-30 Werthanor S.A. Einrichtung zum Verstellen der Lànge eines Armbandes, Armband mit einer solchen Einrichtung, und Uhr ausgerüstet mit einem solchen Armband
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DE69612228D1 (de) 2001-05-03
JP3869039B2 (ja) 2007-01-17
CN1138441A (zh) 1996-12-25
FR2732866B1 (fr) 1997-05-23
EP0737427B1 (de) 2001-03-28
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CN1121170C (zh) 2003-09-17
HK1014143A1 (en) 1999-09-24

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