EP0738480B1 - Dispositif d'articulation pour relier entre eux les maillons d'un bracelet - Google Patents
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- EP0738480B1 EP0738480B1 EP19960105860 EP96105860A EP0738480B1 EP 0738480 B1 EP0738480 B1 EP 0738480B1 EP 19960105860 EP19960105860 EP 19960105860 EP 96105860 A EP96105860 A EP 96105860A EP 0738480 B1 EP0738480 B1 EP 0738480B1
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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
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- the present invention relates to a device of articulation between two links making up a bracelet not extensible, said device comprising first and second pins attached, the first to a first link, the second to a second link facing the first, and connecting members connecting said first and second pins.
- the articulation device is characterized in that it is completely covered by a cap surrounding the links, the cap further covering at least the edges of said links whatever the angle of rotation of these, this cap being maintained in placed by an insert crossing it and coming to grip between the first and second pins.
- FIG. 1 we see the articulation device according to the invention which essentially comprises a first link 2 to which is attached a first pin 4 and a second link 2 ' to which is attached a second pin 4 '.
- the first link 2 with its pin 4 faces the second link 2 'with its pin 4'.
- Pins 4 and 4 ' are connected together by means of connecting members 3 and 3 '.
- the figure 1 also shows that the articulation device is completely covered by a cap 1, cut in this figure so that only the parts are visible lateral of said cap. Cap 1 surrounds links 2 and 2 'completely and at least the edges 10 and 10 'of these, which appears better on the cuts Figures 1 and 5.
- Figure 5 shows more particularly that the edges 10 and 10 ′ of the links 2 and 2 'are covered by the cover 1 whatever the angle of rotation of links 2 and 2 '.
- Figures 1, 5 and 9 show that the cap 1 is held in place by an insert 5 which passes through the cap through an opening 19 and just locks between the first and second pins 4 and 4 '.
- FIG. 13 is a top view of a portion of this bracelet, the one that is apparent to the eye.
- caps 1 and links 2 and 2 ' the caps over the links and giving the bracelet a new aesthetic of a beautiful aspect.
- Headdresses and links can be made of the most various, for example stainless steel or gold.
- We could alternate these materials for example using steel for the links 2 and gold for the caps 1 and thus obtain a two-tone bracelet with the most beautiful effect. Synthetic materials could also be used profit, composites containing carbon fibers by example.
- Figure 14 is a bottom view of the bracelet assembled, the one that is against the wrist of the carrier. We see in this figure, in addition to the links 2 and caps 1 already mentioned, the inserts 5 or 6 serving to block the caps 1, these inserts being naturally hidden from view.
- the first link 2 is provided with first and second ears 11 and 11 'arranged substantially at the ends of said link 2. These ears 11 and 11 ′ are pierced holes 12 and 12 'respectively crossed by the first pin 4.
- the second link 2 ' has first and second ears 13 and 13' arranged substantially at the ends of said link 2 '.
- the ears 13 and 13 ' are pierced respectively with holes 14 and 14 'crossed by the second pin 4'.
- Of connecting members interconnect the pins.
- These organs consist of first and second sleeves 3 and 3 'each drilled with a first hole 15 and 15' which are crossed by the first pin 4 and a second hole 16 and 16 'which are crossed by the second pin 4'.
- this insert in two modes of execution, a first mode known as non-removable and a second so-called removable mode.
- the insert is present an oblong shape and passes through a hole 19 made under the cap 1.
- This hole 19 has the same oblong shape as the insert, the latter being fitted with a collar 20 stop under the cover 1 (see for example the Figures 11 and 12).
- insert 5 has an oblong shape whose elongated direction X (see figures 9 and 11) occupies the space left free between the first and second sleeves 3 and 3 '.
- the upper part 21 of insert 5 is elastic, this elasticity being conferred by a groove 30 made in said part upper 21.
- this upper part 21 is provided with first and second elongated cells 22 and 23 which turn on back. As can be seen in FIG.
- these cells 22 and 23 are arranged and sized to fit respectively in the first and second pins 4 and 4 'when the insert 5 is fully inserted under the cover 1.
- This system cannot be dismantled in the sense that it is very difficult to extract insert 5 without damaging it, even if this insert is made of plastic. We will therefore reserve this mode of execution for the part of the bracelet that does not need to be shortened or lengthened.
- the removable insert is illustrated in Figures 4, 8, 12 and 14 and can replace the non-removable insert illustrated in Figures 1, 5 and 9.
- this insert is produced in two parts: a cover 6 of oblong shape fitting into hole 19 of cap 1 with its support flange 20 and two screws 7 and 7 ' crossing this cover 6 in the direction of the arrows B.
- the screws 7 and 7 ' have a cylindrical head 31 and 31 'capable of fit in the bore 32 of the cover 6, the head being provided with a stop collar 33 and a slot 34 likely to receive a screwdriver.
- each screw 7 and 7 ' has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped which is provided with first and second cells 25 and 26 as is well shown on Figures 8 and 12. These cells 25 and 26 turn the back ( Figure 8).
- the dimensions of the parallelepiped are arranged in such a way that when the screws are located in a determined position, they pass freely between the first and second pins 4 and 4 'then that they are notched by their first and second cells 25 and 26 respectively in the first and second pins 4 and 4 ', when the screws are turned a quarter turn, for example in the direction of the arrows E.
- first and second walls 17 and 18 which face the wall 40 of the link 2, as well as first and second walls 17 'and 18 'which face the wall 40' of the link 2 '.
- these walls 17, 17 'and 18, 18' have a configuration - here two planes forming a obtuse angle - limiting the angle of rotation of the links 2 and 2 '.
- the insert 5 (or the cover 6) also has the function prevent the 3 and 3 'sleeves from moving laterally, these sleeves themselves fixing the cover 1. In this way, a constant day can be guaranteed between cap 1 and links 2 and 2 '.
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Description
- la figure 1 est une vue de dessus du dispositif d'articulation selon l'invention, vue dans laquelle la partie supérieure de la coiffe a été coupée,
- la figure 2 est une vue de dessus montrant séparément tous les éléments utilisés pour former l'articulation de la figure 1, à l'exception de l'insert,
- les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues de dessus respectivement d'un premier et d'un second mode d'exécution de l'insert propre à maintenir la coiffe en place,
- la figure 5 est une vue de côté du dispositif d'articulation selon l'invention, coupé selon la ligne V-V de la figure 1,
- la figure 6 est une vue de côté montrant séparément les éléments utilisés pour former l'articulation de la figure 5, à l'exception de l'insert,
- les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues de côté respectivement d'un premier et d'un second mode d'exécution de l'insert,
- la figure 9 est une vue de face du dispositif d'articulation selon l'invention, coupé selon la ligne IX-IX de la figure 1,
- la figure 10 est une vue de face montrant séparément les éléments utilisés pour former l'articulation de la figure 9, à l'exception de l'insert,
- les figures 11 et 12 sont des vues de face respectivement d'un premier et d'un second mode d'exécution de l'insert,
- la figure 13 est une vue de dessus d'une portion de bracelet assemblé, et
- la figure 14 est une vue de dessous d'une portion de bracelet assemblé.
Claims (8)
- Dispositif d'articulation reliant entre eux des maillons composant un bracelet non extensible, ledit dispositif comportant des première (4) et seconde (4') goupilles attachées, la première à un premier maillon (2), la seconde à un second maillon (2') faisant face au premier, et des organes de liaison (3,3') reliant lesdites première et seconde goupilles, caractérisé par le fait que ledit dispositif est entièrement recouvert par une coiffe (1) entourant les maillons, la coiffe couvrant en outre au moins les bords (10,10') desdits maillons quel que soit l'angle de rotation de ceux-ci, ladite coiffe étant maintenue en place par un insert (5;6,7,7') la traversant et venant se cranter entre lesdites première et seconde goupilles.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la première goupille (4) traverse des première (11) et seconde (11') oreilles percées de trous (12,12') et disposées sensiblement aux extrémités du premier maillon (2), que la seconde goupille (4') traverse des première (13) et seconde (13') oreilles percées de trous (14,14') et disposées sensiblement aux extrémités du second maillon (2'), que les organes de liaison consistent en des premier (3) et second (3') manchons percés chacun d'un premier trou (15,15') pour être traversé par la première goupille (4) et d'un second trou (16,16') pour être traversé par la seconde goupille (4'), lesdits premier (3) et second (3') manchons étant situés entre les premières (11,13) et secondes (11',13') oreilles et s'appuyant respectivement contre elles, et que l'insert (5;6,7,7') vient se cranter entre lesdites première (4) et seconde (4') goupilles dans l'espace laissé libre entre lesdits premier (3) et second (3') manchons.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que les parois (17,17';18,18') des manchons (3,3') faisant face aux maillons (2,2') présente une configuration limitant l'angle de rotation desdits maillons, ces maillons venant s'appuyer contre lesdits manchons dans leurs positions extrêmes.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que les trous (12,12';14,14') percés dans les oreilles (11,11';13,13') des maillons (2,2') sont oblongs, la dimension allongée étant dirigée dans le sens de l'épaisseur des maillons.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que l'insert (5;6) présente une forme oblongue et qu'il traverse un trou (19) pratiqué sous la coiffe (1), ce trou présentant la même forme oblongue que l'insert, ce dernier présentant une collerette (20) d'arrêt s'appuyant sous ladite coiffe.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que l'insert est fait d'une seule pièce (5) dont la dimension allongée (X) occupe l'espace laissé libre entre les premier (3) et second (3') manchons et que la partie supérieure (21) dudit insert est élastique, ladite partie supérieure étant munie de première (22) et seconde (23) alvéoles allongées se tournant le dos, ces alvéoles étant arrangées et dimensionnées pour venir se cranter respectivement dans les première (4) et seconde (4') goupilles.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que l'insert est fait d'un capot (6) de forme oblongue et de deux vis (7,7') traversant ce capot, la partie supérieure (24) de chacune de ces vis présentant la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle pourvu de première (25) et seconde (26) alvéoles se tournant le dos, ce parallélépipède étant arrangé et dimensionné pour passer entre les première (4) et seconde (4') goupilles quand les vis sont disposées dans une position déterminée et pour se cranter par ses première (25) et seconde (26) alvéoles respectivement dans les première (4) et seconde (4') goupilles quand les vis sont tournées d'un quart de tour.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la coiffe (1) est venue par le sectionnement d'un tube étiré dont le profil intérieur est sensiblement égal au profil extérieur des maillons (2,2').
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FR9504812A FR2733126B1 (fr) | 1995-04-21 | 1995-04-21 | Dispositif d'articulation pour relier entre eux les maillons d'un bracelet |
FR9504812 | 1995-04-21 |
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EP0738480A1 EP0738480A1 (fr) | 1996-10-23 |
EP0738480B1 true EP0738480B1 (fr) | 2000-07-26 |
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EP1186252A1 (fr) | 2000-09-09 | 2002-03-13 | Conseils et Manufactures VLG SA | Bracelet a maillons |
EP1731053B1 (fr) | 2005-06-06 | 2007-07-04 | The Swatch Group Management Services AG | Bracelet articulé non extensible |
EP1977658B1 (fr) * | 2007-04-05 | 2016-08-10 | Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH | Bracelet formé de maillons articulés |
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US2537449A (en) * | 1948-07-06 | 1951-01-09 | Emil E Evenson | Ring |
CH661184A5 (en) * | 1984-12-19 | 1987-07-15 | Finger H Fa | Bracelet, particularly a watch bracelet, and method for manufacturing this bracelet |
US4969241A (en) * | 1990-02-28 | 1990-11-13 | Griffin Joetta R | Button cover assembly |
FR2685614B1 (fr) * | 1991-12-31 | 1994-03-04 | Rado Sa Montres | Bracelet a maillons notamment pour montre. |
CH689105A5 (fr) * | 1992-01-21 | 1998-10-15 | Complications Sa | Bracelet, notamment bracelet de montre. |
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