EP0819391B2 - Device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a foldable fastener - Google Patents

Device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a foldable fastener Download PDF

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EP0819391B2
EP0819391B2 EP97810473A EP97810473A EP0819391B2 EP 0819391 B2 EP0819391 B2 EP 0819391B2 EP 97810473 A EP97810473 A EP 97810473A EP 97810473 A EP97810473 A EP 97810473A EP 0819391 B2 EP0819391 B2 EP 0819391B2
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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
    • 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
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2102—Cam lever and loop
    • Y10T24/213—Jewelry
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2143—Strap-attached folding lever
    • Y10T24/2155—Jewelry-watch straps
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4782—Watch strap

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  • the present invention relates to a device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a clasp with folding blades, arranged between two ends of the bracelet, to form with it an endless link whose length may vary between two dimensions, one in which said folding blades are folded, the other in which they are deployed, comprising a control link provided with two axes of articulation parallel and transverse to said link, these two axes of articulation being respectively associated with two elements said link to allow, by pivoting said adjustment link around one of said axes, to interchange the respective positions of these two axes of articulation relative to each other along said link and thus to define two determined lengths of this link.
  • This adjustment device is intended to allow the user to have for each length of the strap set by the conventional adjustment means, a determined additional length having a small fixed gap with the length initially set, to allow to pass easily, without skill or particular tool, from one to the other length of bracelet.
  • the difference between these two lengths is chosen to take into account the differences in the circumference of the wrist according to the ambient heat and / or the efforts that the wearer of the bracelet makes with his arm and which result in swelling of the wrist.
  • it is possible to easily move from one to the other determined lengths, depending on whether the bracelet tightens the wrist or, on the contrary, does not fit sufficiently around the wrist. This is important, particularly but not exclusively, for a watch bracelet.
  • a device of this type arranged in a clasp with folding clasp, has already been described in CH-A5-663 522.
  • the purpose of such a device is to allow to confer two different determined lengths to the bracelet. and thus to allow the user to choose between these two lengths, simply by pivoting the adjustment link between its two positions; this pivoting from the longest adjustment position to the shortest, being obtained by simply pushing on one of the clasp blades.
  • This device however, has two major disadvantages, one from the practical point of view, the other from the aesthetic point of view, which therefore robs him of much of his interest.
  • the first of these disadvantages lies in the fact that when the adjustment link is tilted to its position corresponding to the shortest adjustable length, it is maintained in this position only by closing the clasp. As soon as the clasp is green, it returns to the other position, so that when the user puts the bracelet back on, he must make sure that the adjustment link is tilted to the desired position and pay attention that it does not do not change while closing the clasp.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome, at least in part, the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the subject of the present invention is a device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a clasp with folding blades, of the type mentioned above, according to claim 1.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bracelet portion provided with this embodiment of the adjustment device.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view along the line II-II of FIG.
  • Figures 3 and 4 are sectional views similar to that of Figure 2, in two other positions of the adjustment device.
  • Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of a variant of the adjustment device in the long adjustment position.
  • Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of another variant of this device in short adjustment position.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are partial perspective views, similar to Figures 5 and 6 respectively, two other variants of this adjustment device.
  • the first embodiment of the adjustment device object of the present invention comprises a metal bracelet 1, partially shown, two ends 1a, 1b, are attached to a clasp 2 folding blades , comprising two blades 2a, 2b, articulated to one another about an axis 3.
  • a clasp 2 folding blades comprising two blades 2a, 2b, articulated to one another about an axis 3.
  • One of these blades, 2a is articulated at the end of the bracelet, while the other end 1b of this bracelet, is articulated to a third blade clasp 2c provided with two parallel side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 , forming a cover under which the blades 2a, 2b, fold.
  • the two parallel side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 , of this cover 2c comprise two series of respective perforations 4 which face each other in pairs, intended to receive a pivot axis 5, called bar, for fixing the other end 1b of the bracelet and constituting the usual first adjustment means and known from the length of the bracelet.
  • a link 6 is pivotally mounted about the axis 5 of the bar fixed in two perforations 4 of the side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 of the cover 2c which face each other.
  • This link 6 is the link for adjusting the length of the bracelet.
  • this adjustment link 6 (FIGS. 2 to 4) comprises a second articulation axis 7 to which is articulated an end of a second link 8, the other end of which is articulated to the rest of the end 1b of the 9 as seen in particular in FIG.
  • this link 8 has a curved blade 8a which is tangential to a portion of cylindrical section 8b coaxial with the hinge axis 7 at one end, while at its other end, this curved blade 8a is folded to form, with the cylindrical section portion 8b and the blade 8a, a wall 8d, providing a housing 8c for receiving the adjusting link 6, as illustrated by the FIG. 2.
  • This wall 8d has an S-shaped profile thus forming a narrowing at the inlet of the housing 8c, the dimension of which is calculated to be slightly smaller than the corresponding dimension of the portion of the adjusting link 6 which must be engage in the logem 8c, as seen in particular in Figure 3.
  • This wall 8d therefore serves as a hooking means for the adjusting link 6 when it is engaged elastically in the housing 8c.
  • the adjustment device makes it possible to choose between two determined bracelet lengths.
  • the transition from one position to another is obtained only voluntarily by a simple manipulation, not requiring any particular skill of the user. Once in a position, there is no risk that the length changes unintentionally.
  • the set length is maintained as long as the user has not decided otherwise.
  • the clasp can be opened and closed without the setting being changed. It may also be noted that in one or other of the adjustment positions, the height of the clasp remains substantially unchanged, so that this device does not detract from the aesthetic appearance.
  • the clasp has not been shown since it is not modified.
  • the adjustment link 6 is also identical to that of FIGS. 1 to 4.
  • the modifications therefore essentially concern the link 8 hinged about the axis 7 of the adjustment link 6.
  • the part 1b of the actual bracelet connected to the axis of articulation 9 of the link 8 can be any.
  • articulated link metal bracelets there are shown articulated link metal bracelets.
  • it may be a watch strap as well as any other bracelet provided with a clasp of the type with folding blades or of a comparable type, in general of any bracelet forming with its clasp an endless link.
  • the wall 8d of the housing 8'c of the link 8 serving as hooking means of the adjusting link 6 is constituted by an insert 8'd, welded to the link 8 '.
  • This variant allows this piece 8'd constituting the elastic attachment means specifically for this purpose to obtain the desired elastic force independently of the link 8 '.
  • this element 8'd can have another thickness, or even be a different material than the link 8 '.
  • FIG. 6 which illustrates the adjustment device in the other adjustment position, differs from that of FIG. 5 only in that the slats 8 "d forming the fastening means are cut in the link 8 "itself and does not consist of a patch.
  • the link 8 * is in two parts hinged to each other around an axis 10.
  • the attachment element of the adjusting link 6 is then directly constituted by the two parts 8 * d of this link 8 * surrounding the axis 10 around which they are articulated.
  • the elasticity of the attachment means 8 * d is only conferred by the bent portion 8 * a of the link 8 *.
  • FIGs 7 and 8 there are shown two different bracelets, always metal articulated links but, as already mentioned, the invention is not limited to a particular type of bracelet.
  • FIGS. 5 to 8 also have all the advantages mentioned in connection with the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 4.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif de réglage de la longueur d'un bracelet muni d'un fermoir à lames déployantes, disposé entre deux extrémités du bracelet, pour former avec lui un lien sans fin dont la longueur peut varier entre deux dimensions, l'une dans laquelle lesdites lames déployantes sont repliées, l'autre dans laquelle elles sont déployées, comprenant un maillon de réglage muni de deux axes d'articulation parallèles et transversaux audit lien, ces deux axes d'articulation étant associés respectivement à deux éléments dudit lien pour permettre, par pivotement dudit maillon de réglage autour de l'un desdits axes, d'intervertir les positions respectives de ces deux axes d'articulation l'un par rapport à l'autre le long dudit lien et de définir ainsi deux longueurs déterminées de ce lien.The present invention relates to a device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a clasp with folding blades, arranged between two ends of the bracelet, to form with it an endless link whose length may vary between two dimensions, one in which said folding blades are folded, the other in which they are deployed, comprising a control link provided with two axes of articulation parallel and transverse to said link, these two axes of articulation being respectively associated with two elements said link to allow, by pivoting said adjustment link around one of said axes, to interchange the respective positions of these two axes of articulation relative to each other along said link and thus to define two determined lengths of this link.

Ce dispositif de réglage a pour but de permettre à l'utilisateur, de disposer pour chaque longueur du bracelet réglée par les moyens de réglage conventionnels, d'une longueur supplémentaire déterminée présentant un, faible écart fixe avec la longueur initialement réglée, afin de permettre de passer facilement, sans habileté ni outil particulier, de l'une à l'autre longueur de bracelet. L'écart entre ces deux longueurs est choisi pour tenir compte des différences de pourtour du poignet suivant la chaleur ambiante et/ou suivant les efforts que le porteur du bracelet fait avec son bras et qui se traduisent par un gonflement du poignet. Grâce à un tel dispositif, il est possible de passer facilement de l'une à l'autre des longueurs déterminées, suivant que le bracelet serre le poignet ou au contraire ne tient pas suffisamment autour du poignet. Ceci est important, en particulier mais pas exclusivement, pour un bracelet de montre.This adjustment device is intended to allow the user to have for each length of the strap set by the conventional adjustment means, a determined additional length having a small fixed gap with the length initially set, to allow to pass easily, without skill or particular tool, from one to the other length of bracelet. The difference between these two lengths is chosen to take into account the differences in the circumference of the wrist according to the ambient heat and / or the efforts that the wearer of the bracelet makes with his arm and which result in swelling of the wrist. With such a device, it is possible to easily move from one to the other determined lengths, depending on whether the bracelet tightens the wrist or, on the contrary, does not fit sufficiently around the wrist. This is important, particularly but not exclusively, for a watch bracelet.

Un dispositif de ce genre, disposé dans un fermoir à boucle déployante, a déjà été décrit dans le CH-A5-663 522. Le but d'un tel dispositif est de permettre de conférer deux longueurs déterminées différentes au bracelet. et de permettre ainsi à l'utilisateur de choisir entre ces deux longueurs, en faisant simplement pivoter le maillon de réglage entre ses deux positions; ce pivotement de la position de réglage la plus longue à la plus courte, étant obtenu en exerçant simplement une poussée sur une des lames du fermoir.A device of this type, arranged in a clasp with folding clasp, has already been described in CH-A5-663 522. The purpose of such a device is to allow to confer two different determined lengths to the bracelet. and thus to allow the user to choose between these two lengths, simply by pivoting the adjustment link between its two positions; this pivoting from the longest adjustment position to the shortest, being obtained by simply pushing on one of the clasp blades.

Ce dispositif présente cependant deux inconvénients importants, l'un du point de vue pratique, l'autre sur le plan esthétique, qui lui ôtent de ce fait beaucoup de son intérêt. Le premier de ces inconvénients réside dans le fait que lorsque le maillon de réglage est basculé dans sa position correspondant à la plus courte longueur réglable, il n'est maintenu dans cette position que grâce à la fermeture du fermoir. Dès que le fermoir est oùvert, il revient dans l'autre position, de sorte que lorsque l'utilisateur remet le bracelet, il doit s'assurer que le maillon de réglage est basculé dans la position désirée et faire attention que celle-ci ne change pas pendant la fermeture du fermoir.This device, however, has two major disadvantages, one from the practical point of view, the other from the aesthetic point of view, which therefore robs him of much of his interest. The first of these disadvantages lies in the fact that when the adjustment link is tilted to its position corresponding to the shortest adjustable length, it is maintained in this position only by closing the clasp. As soon as the clasp is green, it returns to the other position, so that when the user puts the bracelet back on, he must make sure that the adjustment link is tilted to the desired position and pay attention that it does not do not change while closing the clasp.

Le second de ces inconvénients vient du fait que l'épaisseur du maillon de réglage s'ajoute à celle des lames du fermoir. Cette surépaisseur est visible et nuit au côté esthétique du fermoir. En outre, cette surépaisseur peut gêner le passage du poignet de la chemise sur le bracelet.The second of these disadvantages comes from the fact that the thickness of the adjustment link is added to that of the clasp blades. This extra thickness is visible and damages the aesthetic side of the clasp. In addition, this extra thickness can hinder the passage of the wrist of the shirt on the bracelet.

Il existe, certes, une quantité d'autres dispositifs de réglage de la longueurs des bracelets destinés à permettre au porteur d'en modifier lui-même la longueur. Toutefois, ces dispositifs ne sont généralement pas conçus pour résoudre le problème susmentionné et sont soit trop compliqués, soit ne permettent pas de ne choisir qu'entre deux longueurs déterminées.There is, of course, a number of other devices for adjusting the length of the bracelets to allow the wearer to modify itself the length. However, these devices are generally not designed to solve the aforementioned problem and are either too complicated, or do not allow to choose between two specific lengths.

Le but de la présente invention est de remédier, au moins en partie aux inconvénients susmentionnés.The object of the present invention is to overcome, at least in part, the aforementioned drawbacks.

A cet effet, la présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de réglage de la longueur d'un bracelet muni d'un fermoir à lames déployantes, du type susmentionné, selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, the subject of the present invention is a device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided with a clasp with folding blades, of the type mentioned above, according to claim 1.

Le dessin annexé illustre, schématiquement et à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution et des variantes du dispositif de réglage objet de la présente invention.The accompanying drawing illustrates, schematically and by way of example, an embodiment and variants of the adjustment device object of the present invention.

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une portion de bracelet munie de cette forme d'exécution du dispositif de réglage.Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bracelet portion provided with this embodiment of the adjustment device.

La figure 2 est une vue partielle en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view along the line II-II of FIG.

Les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues en coupe semblables à celle de la figure 2, dans deux autres positions du dispositif de réglage.Figures 3 and 4 are sectional views similar to that of Figure 2, in two other positions of the adjustment device.

La figure 5 est une vue partielle en perspective d'une variante du dispositif de réglage en position de réglage long.Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of a variant of the adjustment device in the long adjustment position.

La figure 6 est une vue partielle en perspective d'une autre variante de ce dispositif en position de réglage court.Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of another variant of this device in short adjustment position.

Les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues partielles en perspective, semblables aux figures 5, respectivement 6, de deux autres variantes de ce dispositif de réglage.Figures 7 and 8 are partial perspective views, similar to Figures 5 and 6 respectively, two other variants of this adjustment device.

La première forme d'exécution du dispositif de réglage objet de la présente invention, illustrée par les figures 1 à 4, comporte un bracelet métallique à maillons 1, partiellement représenté dont deux extrémités 1a, 1b, sont fixées à un fermoir 2 à lames déployantes, comprenant deux lames 2a, 2b, articulées l'une à l'autre autour d'un axe 3. L'une de ces lames, 2a, est articulée à l'extrémité la du bracelet, tandis que l'autre extrémité 1b de ce bracelet, est articulée à une troisième lame du fermoir 2c munie de deux parois latérales parallèles 2c1, 2c2, formant un capot sous lequel les lames 2a, 2b, se replient. Les deux parois latérales parallèles 2c1, 2c2, de ce capot 2c comportent deux séries de perforations 4 respectives qui se font face deux à deux, destinées à recevoir un axe de pivotement 5, appelé barrette, pour la fixation de l'autre extrémité 1b du bracelet et constituant des premiers moyens de réglage habituels et connus de la longueur du bracelet.The first embodiment of the adjustment device object of the present invention, illustrated by Figures 1 to 4, comprises a metal bracelet 1, partially shown, two ends 1a, 1b, are attached to a clasp 2 folding blades , comprising two blades 2a, 2b, articulated to one another about an axis 3. One of these blades, 2a, is articulated at the end of the bracelet, while the other end 1b of this bracelet, is articulated to a third blade clasp 2c provided with two parallel side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 , forming a cover under which the blades 2a, 2b, fold. The two parallel side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 , of this cover 2c comprise two series of respective perforations 4 which face each other in pairs, intended to receive a pivot axis 5, called bar, for fixing the other end 1b of the bracelet and constituting the usual first adjustment means and known from the length of the bracelet.

C'est précisément à cette autre extrémité 1b du bracelet que se trouve un autre dispositif de réglage de la longueur du bracelet, celui qui fait l'objet de la présente invention.It is precisely at this other end 1b of the bracelet that there is another device for adjusting the length of the bracelet, which is the subject of the present invention.

Un maillon 6 est monté pivotant autour de l'axe 5 de la barrette fixée dans deux perforations 4 des parois latérales 2c1, 2c2, du capot 2c qui se font face. Ce maillon 6 constitue le maillon de réglage de la longueur du bracelet. A cet effet, ce maillon de réglage 6 (figures 2 à 4) comporte un second axe d'articulation 7 auquel est articulée une extrémité d'un deuxième maillon 8, dont l'autre extrémité est articulée au reste de l'extrémité 1b du bracelet autour d'un axe 9. Comme on le voit en particulier sur la figure 4, ce maillon 8 présente une lame cintrée 8a qui est tangente à une portion de section cylindrique 8b coaxiale à l'axe d'articulation 7 à une extrémité, tandis qu'à son autre extrémité, cette lame cintrée 8a est repliée pour former, avec la portion de section cylindrique 8b et la lame 8a, une paroi 8d, ménageant un logement 8c destiné à recevoir le maillon de réglage 6, comme illustré par la figure 2. Cette paroi 8d a un profil en forme de S formant ainsi un rétrécissement à l'entrée du logement 8c, dont la dimension est calculée pour être légèrement inférieure à la dimension correspondante de la partie du maillon de réglage 6 qui doit s'engager dans le logement 8c, comme on le voit en particulier sur la figure 3. Cette paroi 8d sert donc de moyen d'accrochage pour le maillon de réglage 6 lorsque celui-ci est engagé élastiquement dans ce logement 8c.A link 6 is pivotally mounted about the axis 5 of the bar fixed in two perforations 4 of the side walls 2c 1 , 2c 2 of the cover 2c which face each other. This link 6 is the link for adjusting the length of the bracelet. For this purpose, this adjustment link 6 (FIGS. 2 to 4) comprises a second articulation axis 7 to which is articulated an end of a second link 8, the other end of which is articulated to the rest of the end 1b of the 9 as seen in particular in FIG. 4, this link 8 has a curved blade 8a which is tangential to a portion of cylindrical section 8b coaxial with the hinge axis 7 at one end, while at its other end, this curved blade 8a is folded to form, with the cylindrical section portion 8b and the blade 8a, a wall 8d, providing a housing 8c for receiving the adjusting link 6, as illustrated by the FIG. 2. This wall 8d has an S-shaped profile thus forming a narrowing at the inlet of the housing 8c, the dimension of which is calculated to be slightly smaller than the corresponding dimension of the portion of the adjusting link 6 which must be engage in the logem 8c, as seen in particular in Figure 3. This wall 8d therefore serves as a hooking means for the adjusting link 6 when it is engaged elastically in the housing 8c.

On peut constater sur la figure 2, que dans cette position du dispositif de réglage, la droite d dessinée en traits mixtes joignant les axes d'articulation 7 et 9, entre d'une part, les deux maillons 6 et 8 et, d'autre part, le maillon 8 et le reste du bracelet, passe à une certaine distance de l'axe 5 de pivotement du maillon de réglage 6 sur le capot 2c du fermoir, formant ainsi un bras de levier autour de l'axe 5. Le côté de cet axe 5 où se situe ce bras de levier est choisi pour créer un couple tendant à faire tourner le maillon de réglage 6 dans le sens de la flèche F1, lorsqu'une traction est exercée sur le bracelet dans le sens de la flèche F2 (fig. 2). Ce couple tend à maintenir le maillon de réglage 6 croché dans le logement 8c du maillon 8. Pour le décrocher, il suffit d'exercer sur l'axe 9 du maillon 8 à l'extrémité de la partie 1b du bracelet (fig. 1), une traction dans le sens de la flèche F3 (fig. 2), après quoi le maillon de réglage peut pivoter dans le sens de la flèche F4 en exerçant sur le maillon 8 une traction dans le sens de F2 (fig. 3). Ce pivotement du maillon de réglage 6 est limité par une butée 6a qui entre en contact avec la face interne du capot 2c du fermoir 2 (fig. 4).It can be seen in FIG. 2 that, in this position of the adjustment device, the straight line drawn in phantom lines joining the hinge pins 7 and 9, between the two links 6 and 8 and, on the one hand, the other hand, the link 8 and the remainder of the bracelet, passes at a certain distance from the axis 5 of pivoting of the adjusting link 6 on the cap 2c of the clasp, thus forming a lever arm about the axis 5. next to this axis 5 where this lever is located is chosen to create a torque tending to rotate the adjusting link 6 in the direction of the arrow F 1 , when a pull is exerted on the bracelet in the direction of the arrow F 2 (Fig. 2). This torque tends to keep the adjusting link 6 crooked in the housing 8c of the link 8. To unhook it, simply exert on the axis 9 of the link 8 at the end of the part 1b of the bracelet (FIG 1 ), a traction in the direction of the arrow F 3 (Figure 2), after which the adjustment link can rotate in the direction of the arrow F 4 by exerting on the link 8 a traction in the direction of F 2 (fig. 3). This pivoting of the adjusting link 6 is limited by a stop 6a which comes into contact with the inner face of the cap 2c of the clasp 2 (FIG 4).

Comme on le remarque sur cette figure 4 qui illustre le dispositif de réglage dans la position la plus longue du bracelet conférée par ce dispositif, la droite d dessinée en traits mixtes, joignant les axes 7 et 9 du maillon 8, ne passe pas non plus par l'axe 5 de pivotement du maillon de réglage 6. Dans ce cas, le bras de levier autour de l'axe 5 tend à produire un couple dans le sens F5 lorsqu'une force de sens F6 est exercée sur le maillon 8 (fig. 4), ramenant le maillon de réglage 6 dans la position de la figure 2, après avoir exercé une pression sur le maillon 8 dans le sens F7 (fig. 3) pour le crocher dans le logement 8c.As can be seen in this figure 4 which illustrates the adjustment device in the longest position of the bracelet conferred by this device, the line drawn in phantom, joining the axes 7 and 9 of the link 8, does not pass either. by the axis 5 of pivoting of the adjusting link 6. In this case, the lever arm about the axis 5 tends to produce a torque in the direction F 5 when a force of direction F 6 is exerted on the link 8 (FIG 4), bringing the adjustment link 6 back to the position of FIG. 2, after exerting a pressure on the link 8 in the direction F 7 (FIG 3) to hook it in the housing 8c.

Le dispositif de réglage selon l'invention permet de choisir entre deux longueurs de bracelet déterminées. Le passage d'une position à l'autre n'est obtenu que volontairement par une manipulation simple, ne demandant pas d'habileté particulière de l'utilisateur. Une fois dans une position, il n'y a pas de risque que la longueur change involontairement. La longueur réglée est maintenue aussi longtemps que l'utilisateur n'en a pas décidé autrement. Le fermoir peut être ouvert et refermé sans que le réglage ne soit modifié. On peut aussi remarquer que dans l'une ou l'autre des positions de réglage, la hauteur du fermoir reste pratiquement inchangée, de sorte que ce dispositif ne nuit pas à l'aspect esthétique.The adjustment device according to the invention makes it possible to choose between two determined bracelet lengths. The transition from one position to another is obtained only voluntarily by a simple manipulation, not requiring any particular skill of the user. Once in a position, there is no risk that the length changes unintentionally. The set length is maintained as long as the user has not decided otherwise. The clasp can be opened and closed without the setting being changed. It may also be noted that in one or other of the adjustment positions, the height of the clasp remains substantially unchanged, so that this device does not detract from the aesthetic appearance.

Dans les quatre variantes illustrées par les figures 5 à 8, le fermoir n'a pas été représenté, étant donné qu'il n'est pas modifié. Le maillon de réglage 6 est également identique à celui des figures 1 à 4. Les modifications concernent donc essentiellement le maillon 8 articulé autour de l'axe 7 du maillon de réglage 6. La partie 1b du bracelet proprement dite reliée à l'axe d'articulation 9 du maillon 8 peut être quelconque. On a représenté dans les exemples des bracelets métalliques à maillons articulés. Rien n'empêche cependant d'utiliser d'autres types de bracelets cuir ou plastique par exemple. De même, il peut s'agir aussi bien d'un bracelet de montre que de n'importe quel autre bracelet muni d'un fermoir du type à lames déployantes ou d'un type comparable, de façon générale de tout bracelet formant avec son fermoir un lien sans fin.In the four variants illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8, the clasp has not been shown since it is not modified. The adjustment link 6 is also identical to that of FIGS. 1 to 4. The modifications therefore essentially concern the link 8 hinged about the axis 7 of the adjustment link 6. The part 1b of the actual bracelet connected to the axis of articulation 9 of the link 8 can be any. In the examples, there are shown articulated link metal bracelets. However, nothing prevents the use of other types of leather or plastic bracelets, for example. Likewise, it may be a watch strap as well as any other bracelet provided with a clasp of the type with folding blades or of a comparable type, in general of any bracelet forming with its clasp an endless link.

Dans la variante illustrée par la figure 5, la paroi 8d du logement 8'c du maillon 8 servant de moyen d'accrochage du maillon de réglage 6 est constituée par une pièce rapportée 8'd, soudée au maillon 8'. Cette variante permet de réaliser cette pièce 8'd constituant les moyens d'accrochage élastiques spécifiquement à cet effet pour obtenir la force élastique désirée indépendamment du maillon 8'. C'est ainsi que cet élément rapporté 8'd peut avoir une autre épaisseur, voire être en un matériau différent de celui du maillon 8'. Par exemple, dans le cas d'un bracelet or, il peut être intéressant d'avoir un élément rapporté d'une autre matière, par exemple de l'acier, en raison de ses meilleures propriétés élastiques.In the variant illustrated in Figure 5, the wall 8d of the housing 8'c of the link 8 serving as hooking means of the adjusting link 6 is constituted by an insert 8'd, welded to the link 8 '. This variant allows this piece 8'd constituting the elastic attachment means specifically for this purpose to obtain the desired elastic force independently of the link 8 '. Thus, this element 8'd can have another thickness, or even be a different material than the link 8 '. For example, in the case of a gold bracelet, it may be interesting to have an insert of another material, for example steel, because of its better elastic properties.

La variante de la figure 6, qui illustre le dispositif de réglage dans l'autre position de réglage, ne diffère de celle de la figure 5 que par le fait que les lamelles 8"d formant les moyens d'accrochage sont découpées dans le maillon 8" lui-même et ne sont pas constituées par une pièce rapportée.The variant of FIG. 6, which illustrates the adjustment device in the other adjustment position, differs from that of FIG. 5 only in that the slats 8 "d forming the fastening means are cut in the link 8 "itself and does not consist of a patch.

Dans la variante illustrée par les figures 7 et 8, le maillon 8* est en deux parties articulées l'une à l'autre autour d'un axe 10. L'élément d'accrochage du maillon de réglage 6 est alors directement constitué par les deux parties 8*d de ce maillon 8* entourant l'axe 10 autour duquel elles sont articulées. Dans ce cas, l'élasticité des moyens d'accrochage 8*d est uniquement conférée par la partie cintrée 8*a du maillon 8*. Sur les figures 7 et 8, on a représenté deux bracelets différents, toujours métalliques à maillons articulés mais, comme on l'a déjà précisé, l'invention n'est pas limitée à un type de bracelet particulier.In the variant illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, the link 8 * is in two parts hinged to each other around an axis 10. The attachment element of the adjusting link 6 is then directly constituted by the two parts 8 * d of this link 8 * surrounding the axis 10 around which they are articulated. In this case, the elasticity of the attachment means 8 * d is only conferred by the bent portion 8 * a of the link 8 *. In Figures 7 and 8, there are shown two different bracelets, always metal articulated links but, as already mentioned, the invention is not limited to a particular type of bracelet.

Les variantes des figures 5 à 8 présentent par ailleurs tous les avantages mentionnés en relation avec la forme d'exécution des figures 1 à 4.The variants of FIGS. 5 to 8 also have all the advantages mentioned in connection with the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 4.

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  1. Device for adjusting the length of a bracelet provided, between two ends (1a, 1b) of the bracelet, with a fastener (2) with folding leaves (2a, 2b, 2c), in order to form with it an endless connection whose length can vary between two sizes, a size in which said folding leaves (2a, 2b, 2c) are folded, and a size in which they are unfolded, comprising an adjustment link (6) with two parallel hinge pins (5, 7) transverse to said connection, one of these two hinge pins being associated with one of the folding leaves (2c) of said fastener and the other to a second link (8) of said connection in order to make it possible, by pivoting said adjustment link (6) about one (5) of said pins (5, 7), to reverse the respective positions of these two hinge pins (5, 7) with respect to each other along the length of said connection and thereby to define two predetermined lengths of adjustment of this connection with a short fixed distance between these lengths, selected to enable the connection to be adapted to the variations in the circumference of the wrist of the user, said second link (8) associated with one of said hinge pins (5, 7) compring a number of locking means (8d, 8'd, 8"d, 8*d) that extend parallel to said hinge pins (5, 7), on the path described by a portion of said adjustment link (6) that is parallel to said hinge pins (5, 7), when said link pivots from its position corresponding to said longest length of adjustment to its position corresponding to said shortest length of adjustment of said connection, these locking means being engaged elastically with said portion of this adjustment link (6) when it is in its position corresponding to said shortest length of adjustment of said connection by exerting forces perpendicular to said hinge pins (5, 7).
  2. Adjustment device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said second link (8, 8', 8", 8*) is hinged both to one (7) of the transverse pins (5, 7) of said adjustment link (6) and to one end (1b) of the bracelet and in that said adjustment link (6) has a limit stop (6a) designed to limit its angular movement by bearing against one face of said leaf (2c) of the fastener (2) to which it is hinged, in the position in which said adjustment link (6) defines said longest length of adjustment.
  3. Adjustment device according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that when said adjustment link (6) is engaged with said locking means (8d, 8'd, 8"d, 8*d), the pivot pin (5) of this adjustment link (6) is situated to one side of the straight line passing through the two hinge pins (7, 9) of said second link (8, 8', 8", 8*) and on a side of this straight line which is so selected that a pulling force (F2) acting in the direction of this straight line produces, about the pivot pin (5) of said adjustment link (6), a moment tending to keep this link (6) in engagement with said locking means (8d, 8'd, 8"d, 8*d).
  4. Adjustment device according to Claim 3, characterized in that when said limit stop (6a) of said adjustment link (6) is bearing against said face of the leaf (2c) of the fastener, the pivot pin (5) of this adjustment link (6) is situated to one side of the straight line passing through the two hinge pins (7, 9) of said second link (8, 8', 8", 8*) and on a side of this straight line which is so selected that pressure (F6) acting in the direction of this straight line produces, about the pivot pin (5) of said adjustment link (6), a moment tending to cause said adjustment link (6) to rotate away from its position corresponding to said longest length of adjustment, to the other position corresponding to said shortest length of adjustment of said connection.
  5. Adjustment device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elasticity of said locking means (8d, 8*d) is provided by a curved leaf (8a, 8*a) of said second link (8, 8*), the locking means (8d, 8*d) being formed at one end of this curved leaf (8a, 8*a).
  6. Adjustment device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking means (8'd) are mounted on said second link (8').
  7. Adjustment device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second link (8, 8', 8", 8*) has a housing (8c) for accommodating said adjustment link (6) in the locked position of this adjustment link (6).
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