EP0820710B1 - Fastener with unfoldable buckle - Google Patents

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EP0820710B1
EP0820710B1 EP97112009A EP97112009A EP0820710B1 EP 0820710 B1 EP0820710 B1 EP 0820710B1 EP 97112009 A EP97112009 A EP 97112009A EP 97112009 A EP97112009 A EP 97112009A EP 0820710 B1 EP0820710 B1 EP 0820710B1
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Rolf Widmer
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44CPERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A44C5/24Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2102Cam lever and loop
    • Y10T24/213Jewelry
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2143Strap-attached folding lever
    • Y10T24/2155Jewelry-watch straps
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/47Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4782Watch strap

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  • the invention relates to a buckle clasp deployant for leather strap or the like having first and second blades attached together by one of their ends by means of a first joint, the other end of the first blade comprising means for attaching a first strand of the bracelet and notching means of the first blade on the second when the clasp is in the closed position, the other end of the second blade being mounted pivoting by means of a second articulation on a cover to which is attached a second strand of the bracelet.
  • the folding clasp constituting the clasp of this document contains first and second blades hinged to each other by one of their ends and connected by their other end to first and second strands of the bracelet.
  • the cited request shows, at the end of the first blade, a loop in which penetrates a first strand of the bracelet, and the end of the second blade, a hinged cover on the latter, this cover being equipped with a bar around which the second strand is wound to length fixed.
  • the underside of the cover is provided with a drilled projection to receive an axis on which is articulated the second blade. So in this execution, the second blade is entirely located under the cover, the latter increasing the thickness of the clasp since it is located entirely above the second blade.
  • the document GB 347 968 describes a clasp with folding clasp, particularly for a belt such as defined by the characteristics of the preamble of the claim 1.
  • the second strand of the belt is not attached to the cover but passes through a planned longitudinal passage in the lid and is pinched in the latter through the part protruding from a clasp blade in the closed position of the latter.
  • This has for the drawback, on the one hand, of damaging the end of the second strand by folding and pinching between the cover and the protruding part, and on the other hand, exposing the part of the upper face of the second strand extending through the opening of the cover to wear.
  • the present invention proposes to remedy the drawbacks above by providing a folding clasp conforming to the Claim 1 of the patent.
  • the clasp of the present invention is of the folding clasp type also called the wallet type.
  • a type of clasp comprises a first blade 4 and a second blade 3. These blades are attached together, by one of their first ends, by means of a first articulation 9.
  • This articulation consists of a bar introduced into hinges made in both blades.
  • the other end 12 of the first blade 4 includes means attaching a first strand 1 of the bracelet and means of notching of the first blade 4 on the second blade 3.
  • the other end 25 of the second blade 3 carries a cover 19 pivotally mounted on the blade 3 by means of a second articulation 10. To this cover 19 is attached a second strand 2 of the bracelet.
  • this invention is remarkable in that the cover 19 has an opening 21 in which is likely to penetrate a protruding portion 8 presented by the other end 25 of the second blade 3.
  • the upper face 26 of the portion projection 8 of the second blade 3 is located substantially at same level as the upper face 27 of the cover 19 when the clasp is in the closed position. So, thanks to the fact that the cover 19 is open, the part protruding 8 of the second blade 3 can penetrate there which decreases the total thickness of the clasp when it is in the closed position.
  • the first blade 4 is formed a kind of stretcher comprising two beams 5 and 6 terminated by hinges receiving the bar 9. In the empty space between these spars is housed a part 7 of the second blade 3 when the clasp is in closed position.
  • the stretchers 5 and 6 of the first blade 4 are followed by a portion 12 forming the other end of the first blade.
  • the portion 12 presents a first pass 15 into which the first strand 1 enters of the bracelet.
  • Strand 1, provided with perforations 16, comes place under the first blade after its passage in the passing 15.
  • a first tab 14 To attach the first strand 1 to the first blade 4, in a region preceding the entry of the strand in the first loop, a first tab 14, this tab thus penetrating into one of the perforations 16 of the strand 1.
  • the figures also show that under the first blade 4 is a second pass 22 placed after the first passer-by 15.
  • This second passer-by is not compulsory but useful for receiving and guiding the end of the first strand 1.
  • the notching mode of the first blade 4 on the second 3 is made of the next way.
  • a second tab 17 is lifted on the first blade 4 as it appears on all FIGS.
  • the bent portion 23 fills two functions: that of serving as a notching of the blades one on the other and the junction between portions 7 and 8 of the second blade 3, the projecting portion 8 allowing, as already explained, to decrease the thickness of the clasp.
  • Figures 2 and 3 also show that the end 11 of the protruding portion 8 is rolled up to form the second articulation 10 attaching the second blade 3 to the cover 19.
  • the same figures also show that the second strand 2 is attached to the cover 19 by means of a third joint 18.
  • This joint is produced in known manner by means of a bar housed in holes made in the wings of the cover 19, this bar crossing the end of the second strand 2.
  • the cover 19 has a raised portion 20 under which one can slide a nail.
  • the clasp the invention can be advantageously used on a watch strap, in leather or plastic.

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L'invention est relative à un fermoir à boucle déployante pour bracelet du type cuir ou analogue comportant des première et seconde lames attachées ensemble par l'une de leurs extrémités au moyen d'une première articulation, l'autre extrémité de la première lame comprenant des moyens d'attache d'un premier brin du bracelet et des moyens de crantage de la première lame sur la seconde quand le fermoir est en position de fermeture, l'autre extrémité de la seconde lame étant montée pivotante au moyen d'une seconde articulation sur un couvercle auquel est attaché un second brin du bracelet.The invention relates to a buckle clasp deployant for leather strap or the like having first and second blades attached together by one of their ends by means of a first joint, the other end of the first blade comprising means for attaching a first strand of the bracelet and notching means of the first blade on the second when the clasp is in the closed position, the other end of the second blade being mounted pivoting by means of a second articulation on a cover to which is attached a second strand of the bracelet.

Un fermoir répondant à la description ci-dessus est décrit dans le document CH-A-685 095. La boucle déployante constituant le fermoir de ce document comporte des première et seconde lames articulées l'une sur l'autre par l'une de leurs extrémités et reliées par leur autre extrémité à des premier et second brins du bracelet. Dans un mode d'exécution particulier, la demande citée montre, à l'extrémité de la première lame, une boucle dans laquelle pénètre un premier brin du bracelet, et à l'extrémité de la seconde lame, un couvercle articulé sur cette dernière, ce couvercle étant équipé d'une barrette autour de laquelle le second brin est enroulé à longueur fixe. Dans ce mode d'exécution, le dessous du couvercle est muni d'une saillie percée pour recevoir un axe sur lequel est articulée la seconde lame. Ainsi, dans cette exécution, la seconde lame est entièrement située sous le couvercle, ce dernier venant augmenter l'épaisseur du fermoir puisqu'il se trouve situé entièrement au-dessus de la seconde lame.A clasp meeting the above description is described in document CH-A-685 095. The folding clasp constituting the clasp of this document contains first and second blades hinged to each other by one of their ends and connected by their other end to first and second strands of the bracelet. In a particular mode of execution, the cited request shows, at the end of the first blade, a loop in which penetrates a first strand of the bracelet, and the end of the second blade, a hinged cover on the latter, this cover being equipped with a bar around which the second strand is wound to length fixed. In this embodiment, the underside of the cover is provided with a drilled projection to receive an axis on which is articulated the second blade. So in this execution, the second blade is entirely located under the cover, the latter increasing the thickness of the clasp since it is located entirely above the second blade.

Par ailleurs, le document GB 347 968 décrit un fermoir à boucle déployante notamment pour ceinture tel que défini par les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1. Dans ce fermoir, le second brin de la ceinture n'est pas attaché au couvercle mais traverse un passage longitudinal prévu dans le couvercle et est pincé dans ce dernier par l'intermédiaire de la partie saillante d'une lame du fermoir dans la position de fermeture de ce dernier. Ceci a pour inconvénient, d'une part, de détériorer l'extrémité du second brin par pliage et pincement entre le couvercle et la partie saillante, et d'autre part, d'exposer la partie de la face supérieure du second brin s'étendant à travers l'ouverture du couvercle à l'usure.Furthermore, the document GB 347 968 describes a clasp with folding clasp, particularly for a belt such as defined by the characteristics of the preamble of the claim 1. In this clasp, the second strand of the belt is not attached to the cover but passes through a planned longitudinal passage in the lid and is pinched in the latter through the part protruding from a clasp blade in the closed position of the latter. This has for the drawback, on the one hand, of damaging the end of the second strand by folding and pinching between the cover and the protruding part, and on the other hand, exposing the part of the upper face of the second strand extending through the opening of the cover to wear.

La présente invention propose de remédier aux inconvénients susmentionnés en fournissant un fermoir à boucle déployante conforme à la revendication 1 du brevet.The present invention proposes to remedy the drawbacks above by providing a folding clasp conforming to the Claim 1 of the patent.

L'invention va être décrite maintenant dans la description qui suit, description illustrée par le dessin qui montre un exemple possible d'exécution, dessin dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective du fermoir de l'invention, fermoir présenté en position ouverte,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe longitudinale dans le fermoir de la figure 1, ce fermoir étant montré en position ouverte, et
  • la figure 3 est une coupe longitudinale dans le fermoir de la figure 1, ce fermoir étant montré en position fermée ou crantée.
The invention will now be described in the following description, description illustrated by the drawing which shows a possible example of execution, drawing in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the clasp of the invention, clasp presented in the open position,
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal section in the clasp of FIG. 1, this clasp being shown in the open position, and
  • Figure 3 is a longitudinal section in the clasp of Figure 1, this clasp being shown in the closed or notched position.

Le fermoir de la présente invention, comme l'explicitent bien les figures est du type à boucle déployante également appelé du type portefeuille. Comme cela est bien connu, par exemple du document CH-A-685 095 cité plus haut, un tel type de fermoir comporte une première lame 4 et une seconde lame 3. Ces lames sont attachées ensemble, par l'une de leurs premières extrémités, au moyen d'une première articulation 9. Cette articulation consiste en une barrette introduite dans des gonds pratiqués dans l'une et l'autre lame. L'autre extrémité 12 de la première lame 4 comprend des moyens d'attache d'un premier brin 1 du bracelet et des moyens de crantage de la première lame 4 sur la seconde lame 3. L'autre extrémité 25 de la seconde lame 3 porte un couvercle 19 monté pivotant sur la lame 3 au moyen d'une seconde articulation 10. A ce couvercle 19 est attaché un second brin 2 du bracelet.The clasp of the present invention, as clearly shown in the figures is of the folding clasp type also called the wallet type. Like this is well known, for example from the document CH-A-685 095 cited above, such a type of clasp comprises a first blade 4 and a second blade 3. These blades are attached together, by one of their first ends, by means of a first articulation 9. This articulation consists of a bar introduced into hinges made in both blades. The other end 12 of the first blade 4 includes means attaching a first strand 1 of the bracelet and means of notching of the first blade 4 on the second blade 3. The other end 25 of the second blade 3 carries a cover 19 pivotally mounted on the blade 3 by means of a second articulation 10. To this cover 19 is attached a second strand 2 of the bracelet.

Comme le montrent les figures 1 à 3, la présente invention est remarquable en ce que le couvercle 19 présente une ouverture 21 dans laquelle est susceptible de pénétrer une portion saillante 8 que présente l'autre extrémité 25 de la seconde lame 3. Comme le montre très bien la figure 3, la face supérieure 26 de la portion saillante 8 de la seconde lame 3 se trouve sensiblement au même niveau que la face supérieure 27 du couvercle 19 quand le fermoir est en position de fermeture. Ainsi, grâce au fait que le couvercle 19 est ouvert, la partie saillante 8 de la seconde lame 3 peut y pénétrer ce qui diminue l'épaisseur totale du fermoir quand celui-ci est en position de fermeture.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, this invention is remarkable in that the cover 19 has an opening 21 in which is likely to penetrate a protruding portion 8 presented by the other end 25 of the second blade 3. As shown very Figure 3, the upper face 26 of the portion projection 8 of the second blade 3 is located substantially at same level as the upper face 27 of the cover 19 when the clasp is in the closed position. So, thanks to the fact that the cover 19 is open, the part protruding 8 of the second blade 3 can penetrate there which decreases the total thickness of the clasp when it is in the closed position.

Si l'on se réfère maintenant plus particulièrement à la figure 1, on voit que la première lame 4 est formée d'une sorte de brancard comportant deux longerons 5 et 6 terminés par des gonds recevant la barrette 9. Dans l'espace vide situé entre ces longerons vient se loger une partie 7 de la seconde lame 3 quand le fermoir est en position de fermeture. Les brancards 5 et 6 de la première lame 4 sont suivis par une portion 12 formant l'autre extrémité de la première lame. La portion 12 présente un premier passant 15 dans lequel pénètre le premier brin 1 du bracelet. Le brin 1, muni de perforations 16, vient se placer sous la première lame après son passage dans le passant 15. Pour attacher le premier brin 1 à la première lame 4 on dispose, dans une région précédant l'entrée du brin dans le premier passant, une première languette 14, cette languette pénétrant ainsi dans l'une des perforations 16 du brin 1. En choisissant la perforation convenable, on comprendra que l'on peut ainsi régler la longueur du bracelet. If we now refer more particularly to Figure 1, we see that the first blade 4 is formed a kind of stretcher comprising two beams 5 and 6 terminated by hinges receiving the bar 9. In the empty space between these spars is housed a part 7 of the second blade 3 when the clasp is in closed position. The stretchers 5 and 6 of the first blade 4 are followed by a portion 12 forming the other end of the first blade. The portion 12 presents a first pass 15 into which the first strand 1 enters of the bracelet. Strand 1, provided with perforations 16, comes place under the first blade after its passage in the passing 15. To attach the first strand 1 to the first blade 4, in a region preceding the entry of the strand in the first loop, a first tab 14, this tab thus penetrating into one of the perforations 16 of the strand 1. By choosing the perforation suitable, we will understand that we can thus adjust the bracelet length.

Les figures montrent encore que sous la première lame 4 se trouve un second passant 22 disposé après le premier passant 15. Ce second passant n'est pas obligatoire mais utile pour recevoir et guider l'extrémité du premier brin 1.The figures also show that under the first blade 4 is a second pass 22 placed after the first passer-by 15. This second passer-by is not compulsory but useful for receiving and guiding the end of the first strand 1.

Sur le fermoir montré en exemple, le mode de crantage de la première lame 4 sur la seconde 3 est réalisé de la manière suivante. Une seconde languette 17 est levée sur la première lame 4 comme cela apparaít bien sur toutes les figures. Comme particulièrement bien visible sur les figures 2 et 3, on voit qu'entre la portion 7 de la seconde lame 3 et la portion saillante 8 de la même lame se trouve une portion coudée 23 qui vient se cranter sur la seconde languette 17 de la première lame 4 (figure 3) quand le fermoir est en position de fermeture. On peut ainsi dire que la portion coudée 23 remplit deux fonctions: celle de servir de crantage des lames l'une sur l'autre et celle de jonction entre les portions 7 et 8 de la seconde lame 3, la portion saillante 8 permettant, comme on l'a déjà expliqué, de diminuer l'épaisseur du fermoir.On the clasp shown as an example, the notching mode of the first blade 4 on the second 3 is made of the next way. A second tab 17 is lifted on the first blade 4 as it appears on all FIGS. As particularly visible on Figures 2 and 3, we see that between the portion 7 of the second blade 3 and the protruding portion 8 of the same blade is a bent portion 23 which comes to bear on the second tongue 17 of the first blade 4 (Figure 3) when the clasp is in the closed position. We can so the bent portion 23 fills two functions: that of serving as a notching of the blades one on the other and the junction between portions 7 and 8 of the second blade 3, the projecting portion 8 allowing, as already explained, to decrease the thickness of the clasp.

Les figures 2 et 3 montrent aussi que l'extrémité 11 de la portion saillante 8 est enroulée pour former la seconde articulation 10 attachant la seconde lame 3 au couvercle 19. Les mêmes figures montrent encore que le second brin 2 est attaché au couvercle 19 au moyen d'une troisième articulation 18. Cette articulation est réalisée de façon connue au moyen d'une barrette logée dans des trous pratiqués dans les ailes du couvercle 19, cette barrette traversant l'extrémité du second brin 2.Figures 2 and 3 also show that the end 11 of the protruding portion 8 is rolled up to form the second articulation 10 attaching the second blade 3 to the cover 19. The same figures also show that the second strand 2 is attached to the cover 19 by means of a third joint 18. This joint is produced in known manner by means of a bar housed in holes made in the wings of the cover 19, this bar crossing the end of the second strand 2.

On fera remarquer ici qu'il n'est pas nécessaire de préparer spécialement les brins du bracelet pour l'adapter au fermoir de l'invention. En effet, celui-ci se comporte comme une boucle ordinaire avec passant et ardillon d'une part pour recevoir un brin, et barrette d'autre part pour recevoir l'autre brin. C'est ainsi que par exemple le fermoir de l'invention peut remplacer la boucle classique connue sur la montre Swatch (marque déposée) sans modification aucune du bracelet.Note here that there is no need to specially prepare the strands of the bracelet to adapt it to the clasp of the invention. Indeed, this one behaves like an ordinary loop with loop and barb of a part to receive a strand, and strip on the other hand to receive the other strand. This is how for example the clasp of the invention can replace the classic buckle known on the Swatch watch (registered trademark) without none modification of the bracelet.

Les figures montrent également que pour faciliter l'ouverture du fermoir, le couvercle 19 comporte une portion relevée 20 sous laquelle on pourra glisser un ongle.The figures also show that to facilitate opening of the clasp, the cover 19 has a raised portion 20 under which one can slide a nail.

Enfin la face supérieure 26 de la portion saillante 8, puisqu'elle est visible au regard, peut porter une marque, des initiales ou une décoration quelconque qui sont symbolisés ici par un M 28.Finally the upper face 26 of the projecting portion 8, since it is visible to the eye, can wear a brand, initials or any decoration which are symbolized here by an M 28.

On fera remarquer pour terminer que le fermoir de l'invention peut être avantageusement utilisé sur un bracelet de montre, en cuir ou en matière plastique.Finally, it should be noted that the clasp the invention can be advantageously used on a watch strap, in leather or plastic.

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  1. Unfolding buckle clasp for a wristlet made of leather or suchlike comprising first (4) and second (3) strips attached to each other by one of their ends by means of a first hinge (9), the other end (12) of the first strip (4) comprising means (14) for attaching a first strand (1) of the wristlet and means (17) for locking the first strip (4) onto the second strip (3) when the clasp is in a closed position, the other end (25) of the second strip (3) being mounted so as to pivot by means of a second hinge (10) on a cover (19), a second strand (2) of the wristlet being attached to the cover (19) by means of a third hinge (18) different from said second hinge (10), said clasp being characterized in that the cover (19) has an opening (21) into which a projecting portion (8) of the other end (25) of said second strip (3) is capable of being inserted, the upper face (26) of said projecting portion (8) being substantially at the same level as the upper face (27) of the cover (19) when the clasp is in the closed position.
  2. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that the projecting portion (8) extends between the second (10) and the third hinge (18).
  3. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that the other end (12) of the first strip (4) has an opening (15) forming a first loop into which the first wristlet strand (1) is introduced, this first strand being provided with perforations (16), the end of said first strand (1) being placed under the first strip (4), the means for attaching the first strand to the first strip comprising a first tongue (14) arranged in a region preceding the entry of the strand into the first loop (15), said first tongue being inserted into one of the perforations (16) of the first strand.
  4. Clasp according to claim 3, characterized in that underneath the first strip (4) a second loop (22) is arranged after the first loop (15) for receiving and guiding the end of the first strand (1).
  5. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that between the second strip (3) and the projecting portion (8) which ends it, a bent portion (23) is provided which locks onto a second tongue (17) arranged on the first strip (4) when the clasp is in the closed position.
  6. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that the end (11) of the projecting portion (8) is rolled up to form said second hinge (10) attaching said second strip (3) to said cover (19) by means of a third hinge (18).
  7. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (19) comprises a raised portion (20) to facilitate opening of the clasp.
  8. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that a mark (28) or decoration is applied onto the upper face (26) of the projecting portion (8) of the second strip (3).
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