EP0737427B1 - Maillon réglable pour bracelet à maillons - Google Patents
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- EP0737427B1 EP0737427B1 EP96105409A EP96105409A EP0737427B1 EP 0737427 B1 EP0737427 B1 EP 0737427B1 EP 96105409 A EP96105409 A EP 96105409A EP 96105409 A EP96105409 A EP 96105409A EP 0737427 B1 EP0737427 B1 EP 0737427B1
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- bracelet
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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
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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
- 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 plurality of links.
- Bracelets made of leather may have a sufficient number of holes to facilitate this adjustment. We will indeed choose the suitable hole that will receive the buckle of the buckle for a good adjustment of the bracelet. On the other hand, if we are dealing with a bracelet composed of articulated links, this choice is no longer possible and we will have to settle for the adjustment of length made once and for all with the purchase of the bracelet. And again, during this purchase, are we limited to one adjustment which is no finer than that of the length of a link. To remedy this drawback and in the case where the link bracelet has a style clasp portfolio for example, we have already proposed a solution to this problem, solution exposed for example in the document EP-A-0 350 785.
- the clasp has a first element with a hook and a second element under which is arranged a trigger integral with a pusher.
- the second element is provided with an opening which leaves appear 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 freer winding of the bracelet around the wrist.
- the hook beak is placed under the trigger.
- press the pusher For open the clasp, press the pusher. This device allows an elongation or a narrowing of the length of the bracelet shorter than the length of a link.
- the invention proposes an adjustable link independent of the clasp.
- This link includes means which are implemented so that its length can be adjusted manually at least two different lengths to allow adaptation of the length of the bracelet to variations in the diameter of the wrist that wears it, said adjustable link with two attachment means for link to the other links or elements that are part of the bracelet.
- Such a link includes the features of claim 1.
- the link of the invention can thus be placed anywhere in or near the link bracelet clasp, or close to a watch case if the bracelet includes a watch. It is of interest to be short, therefore not very visible and little bulky. Its appeal is also that it can be offered as an accessory, sold separately by the jeweler detailing and easily integrated when you want in the bracelet.
- FIG. 1 shows the link 1 in the open or deployed position, while the Figure 2 shows the same link 1 in the closed position or retracted.
- 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 change its length in the direction longitudinal of the bracelet as a result of manual action, to arrange it in at least two lengths, one open and the other closed. It is thus possible to adapt the length of the bracelet on the wrist that wears it.
- the figure 1 also shows that the adjustable link 1 is provided with means 4 and 5 to link it to other links or others elements, for example clasp or watch case, making part of the bracelet.
- link 1 has three parts essential which appear well in figure 3, where one of these parts is torn to facilitate explanations which will follow.
- the adjustable link 1 first comprises a cap 6 to which is fixed a first attachment means 4 which allows 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 figure 5).
- the adjustable link 1 then has a base 7 to which is fixed a second attachment means 5 which allows to link it to another fixed link of the bracelet.
- This means 5 shown in Figures 1 and 3 is a bar crossing both base 7 and a hinge 50 making part of a fixed link 3 (see Figure 5).
- the base 7 is likely slide in the cover 6.
- the adjustable link 1 finally comprises a mechanism 8 with pushers 9 and 10, mechanism shown for itself in Figure 4.
- the pushbuttons 9 and 10 of mechanism 8 can be actuated manually and allow you to choose one of the two lengths that at least the adjustable link can offer 1.
- the cap 6 has the shape of a U composed 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 shaped rectangular whose dimensions can be compared 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 have a groove 17, 18 sized to slide on a rail 13, 14 of the cover 6.
- One of the large sides of the tube has a closed face 19, while the other of the long sides is fitted 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 mechanism 8 to pushers has a profile 25, also U-shaped, capable of move freely inside the base tube 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 opposite the other in extension and are separated by a spring of reminder 28.
- Each of pushers 9 and 10 also has a notch 29 and 29 'capable of cooperating with one of the teeth 23 or 24 and 23 'or 24' of one of the racks 22 and 21.
- Each of the pushers 9 and 10 also has a head referenced respectively 30 and 30 ', head on which manual pressure is exerted.
- Head 30 emerges from a 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 of the branch 12 of the cap 6 by a opening 32 whose dimensions are substantially equal to the dimensions presented by the head section.
- the head 30 'emerges on the one hand from the small side 15 of base 7 through an opening 31 'whose length is greater than that of the head and other part of branch 11 of cap 6 through an opening 32 ' whose dimensions are substantially equal to dimensions presented by the head section.
- FIG. 1 shows that one has placed a cover 36 on the base 7.
- the head 30, 30 'of each of the pushers 9, 10 is in the form of stick with rectangular section.
- the vertical part 33, 33 'from the butt, the one that moves in the opening 31, 31 ′ practiced in the small side 16, 15 of the base 7, has a width significantly smaller than the horizontal part 34, 34 'of said stock, this part horizontal 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 ' practiced in base 7 and, consequently, reduce the length of the link itself.
- Figure 5 also shows that to improve the finger grip on the horizontal part 34, 34 'of the head, we increased its length to the right of the figure, which required to provide grooves 60, 60 ' in profile 25. These grooves avoid widening the profiled and, therefore, the link itself.
- link adjustable also shows that it is easy to assemble and also to disassemble it, because it does not have any screws which would require the use of a tool.
- the mechanism to pusher 8 has an obvious and immediate assembly. A Once this assembly has been completed, it is pushed into the base 7 by compressing the pushers until the heads 30, 30 'emerge from the openings 31, 31'. Then we slide the cap 6 on the base by performing the same operation of pressure on the heads 30, 30 'until they emerge from the openings 32, 32 '.
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- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective du maillon de l'invention présenté en position déployée,
- la figure 2 est une vue en perspective du maillon de l'invention présenté en position rétractée,
- la figure 3 est une vue en perspective et avec déchirures du maillon de l'invention en position déployée,
- la figure 4 est une vue en perspective du seul mécanisme à poussoirs faisant partie du maillon montré en figure 3, et
- la figure 5 est une vue en plan du maillon de l'invention avec déchirures, ce maillon étant intégré entre deux autres maillons faisant partie du bracelet.
Claims (6)
- Maillon réglable (1) destiné à être incorporé à un bracelet composé d'une pluralité de maillons (2, 3), comprenant une coiffe (6) à laquelle est fixé un premier moyen d'attache (4) aux autres maillons ou éléments du bracelet, une base (7) à laquelle est fixé un second moyen d'attache (5) aux autres maillons ou éléments du bracelet, la base (7) étant susceptible de coulisser dans la coiffe (6), et un mécanisme (8) à poussoirs (9, 10) actionnables manuellement, ledit mécanisme permettant de régler sa longueur dans le sens longitudinal du bracelet selon au moins deux longueurs différentes pour permettre l'adaptation de la longueur du bracelet, ledit maillon étant caractérisé en ce que la coiffe (6) présente la forme d'un U dont chacune des branches (11, 12) est munie d'un rail (13, 14) tourné vers l'intérieur du U, en ce que la base (7) présente la forme d'un tube de section rectangulaire, les faces extérieures (15, 16) des petits côtés portant chacune une rainure (17, 18) dimensionnée pour glisser sur un des rails (13, 14) de la coiffe (6) et en ce que les poussoirs comprennent chacun une tête (30, 30') émergeant respectivement de part et d'autre du maillon, d'une part d'un des petits côtés (16, 15) de la base (7) par une ouverture (31, 31') dont la longueur est plus grande que celle de la tête, et d'autre part d'une des branches (12, 11) de la coiffe (6) par une ouverture (32, 32') dont les dimensions sont sensiblement égales aux dimensions présentées par la section de la tête, tête sur laquelle s'exerce la pression manuelle.
- Maillon réglable (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'une face des grands côtés (19) de la base (7) est fermée et l'autre (20) est munie de crémaillères (21, 22) qui se font face et sont dirigées dans le sens longitudinal du bracelet, chacune des crémaillères étant équipée d'au moins deux dents (23', 24'; 23, 24).
- Maillon réglable (1) selon la revendication 2. caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme (8) à poussoirs comporte un profilé (25) en forme de U susceptible de se déplacer dans la base (7), les faces intérieures des branches du U comportant des rainures (26) servant de guides à deux poussoirs (9, 10) munis de rails (27), les deux poussoirs étant disposés l'un en face de l'autre et séparés par un ressort de rappel (28), chacun des poussoirs (9, 10) comportant en outre un cran (29, 29') susceptible de coopérer avec une des dents (23, 24; 23', 24') d'une des crémaillères (22, 21).
- Maillon réglable (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait que la tête (30, 30') de chacun des poussoirs (9, 10) est en forme de crosse à section rectangulaire, sa partie verticale (33, 33'), susceptible de se déplacer dans l'ouverture (31, 31') pratiquée dans le petit côté (16, 15) de la base (7), présentant une largeur sensiblement plus petite que la largeur de sa partie horizontale (34, 34') adaptée à l'ouverture (32, 32') de la branche (12, 11) de la coiffe (6).
- Maillon réglable (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que chacune des crémaillères (21, 22) est équipée de trois dents (23', 24', 35'; 23, 24, 35).
- Maillon réglable (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que la face (20) de la base (7) munie de crémaillères (21, 22) est recouverte d'un cache (36) pour masquer le mécanisme à poussoirs (8).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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FR9504334 | 1995-04-11 | ||
FR9504334A FR2732866B1 (fr) | 1995-04-11 | 1995-04-11 | Maillon reglable pour bracelet a maillons |
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EP0737427A1 EP0737427A1 (fr) | 1996-10-16 |
EP0737427B1 true EP0737427B1 (fr) | 2001-03-28 |
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EP96105409A Expired - Lifetime EP0737427B1 (fr) | 1995-04-11 | 1996-04-04 | Maillon réglable pour bracelet à maillons |
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US (1) | US5623838A (fr) |
EP (1) | EP0737427B1 (fr) |
JP (1) | JP3869039B2 (fr) |
CN (1) | CN1121170C (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69612228T2 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2732866B1 (fr) |
HK (1) | HK1014143A1 (fr) |
SG (1) | SG40843A1 (fr) |
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US11583042B2 (en) | 2019-09-17 | 2023-02-21 | The Swatch Group Research And Development Ltd | Bracelet with adjustable link for a watch or a piece of jewellery |
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CH695656A5 (fr) * | 2002-12-18 | 2006-07-31 | Werthanor Sa | Maillon réglable en longueur notamment pour bracelet à maillons. |
DE602005008451D1 (de) | 2005-11-23 | 2008-09-04 | Werthanor Sa | Einrichtung zum Verstellen der Länge eines Armbandes, Armband mit einer solchen Einrichtung, und Uhr ausgerüstet mit einem solchen Armband |
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EP2484244B1 (fr) | 2011-02-02 | 2013-08-28 | Omega SA | Maillon réglable |
EP2759222B1 (fr) | 2013-01-24 | 2015-12-09 | Omega SA | Maillon réglable |
EP2888967B1 (fr) * | 2013-12-26 | 2018-05-02 | The Swatch Group Management Services AG | Fermoir de bracelet comportant un dispositif de réglage de la longueur utile du bracelet |
EP3155921B1 (fr) * | 2015-10-14 | 2018-05-02 | The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd. | Maillon réglable pour bracelet |
IT201700032302A1 (it) * | 2017-03-23 | 2018-09-23 | Promotion Spa | Gruppo di regolazione |
IT201800003618A1 (it) * | 2018-03-15 | 2019-09-15 | Promotion Spa | Dispositivo di regolazione della lunghezza di un elemento flessibile a sviluppo prevalentemente longitudinale ed elemento flessibile provvisto di detto dispositivo di regolazione |
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WO2020121191A1 (fr) * | 2018-12-10 | 2020-06-18 | Patek Philippe Sa Geneve | Dispositif de réglage fin de la longueur d'un bracelet et bracelet comportant un tel dispositif au moins |
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- 1995-04-11 FR FR9504334A patent/FR2732866B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 1996-03-28 US US08/623,003 patent/US5623838A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-03-29 SG SG1996006572A patent/SG40843A1/en unknown
- 1996-04-04 EP EP96105409A patent/EP0737427B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-04-04 DE DE69612228T patent/DE69612228T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-04-10 CN CN96103812A patent/CN1121170C/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-04-11 JP JP08956096A patent/JP3869039B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
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US11583042B2 (en) | 2019-09-17 | 2023-02-21 | The Swatch Group Research And Development Ltd | Bracelet with adjustable link for a watch or a piece of jewellery |
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SG40843A1 (en) | 1997-06-14 |
FR2732866A1 (fr) | 1996-10-18 |
JPH08308615A (ja) | 1996-11-26 |
DE69612228T2 (de) | 2002-06-13 |
DE69612228D1 (de) | 2001-05-03 |
JP3869039B2 (ja) | 2007-01-17 |
CN1138441A (zh) | 1996-12-25 |
EP0737427A1 (fr) | 1996-10-16 |
FR2732866B1 (fr) | 1997-05-23 |
US5623838A (en) | 1997-04-29 |
CN1121170C (zh) | 2003-09-17 |
HK1014143A1 (en) | 1999-09-24 |
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