EP0927526A1 - Armbandverschluss - Google Patents

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EP0927526A1
EP0927526A1 EP97115244A EP97115244A EP0927526A1 EP 0927526 A1 EP0927526 A1 EP 0927526A1 EP 97115244 A EP97115244 A EP 97115244A EP 97115244 A EP97115244 A EP 97115244A EP 0927526 A1 EP0927526 A1 EP 0927526A1
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Bourquin Aurèle
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Protaurec Sarl
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Priority to US09/140,424 priority patent/US5946776A/en
Priority to JP10249407A priority patent/JPH11127922A/ja
Priority to CN98118559.2A priority patent/CN1198528C/zh
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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
    • 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
    • Y10T24/2104—Step adjusted
    • Y10T24/2115—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.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2166—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.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4782—Watch strap

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  • the present invention relates to a clasp of bracelet. It relates more particularly to a clasp of the type comprising a first element and a second element intended to be respectively connected to a first and a second strand of a bracelet and a third element which mechanically connects the first and second elements, this clasp comprising means to adjust the length of the bracelet so as to adjust it on the arm of a wearer and which include a pin engaged in at least one hole among a plurality of holes transverse, practiced in the first element.
  • a clasp of this type is described and represented in the document DGM 9 401 541. It also includes three elements. The first element is connected to one of the strands a bracelet. The second element is mechanically connected hinged to the second strand of the bracelet and the third element connects the first and second elements articulated to allow opening and clasp closure.
  • the first element is in the form of a cap with an upper side which covers the others clasp elements and two extending blanks longitudinally on the sides of the clasp and pierced with a plurality of transverse holes.
  • This headdress is probably achieved by stamping a sheet stainless steel.
  • the extreme hole allows the assembly of the headdress with the first strand of the bracelet.
  • Others transverse holes are intended to receive another pin also engaged in a transverse hole that has the third element, the choice of hole defining the length of the bracelet.
  • the walls of the blanks of the first element are more thick. The result would either be that the last link has a structure very different from the others, which significantly increase its cost, that the walls blanks of the cap extend strongly beyond the width of the links. In the latter case, the clasp is enlarged, which is unsightly and increases the risk hanging. In addition, the cap can no longer be made by stamping.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art mentioned above.
  • the blanks of the cap are drilled each with a row of holes.
  • the aesthetic aspect of the clasp is affected.
  • Another object of the present invention is to improve the aesthetics of the clasp.
  • the cap is no longer subject to the constraints on the bracelet. Is the otherwise the first item that is subject to these constraints.
  • the first element can be made in a massive structure with holes guaranteeing optimal engagement of the pin, the length of these holes being at least equal to their diameter.
  • the first element 1 comprises a body 7 and three longitudinal fingers 8, 9 and 10, defining between them notches 11 and 12 (fig. 4). Fingers 8 and 10 have a recess on their outer sides, defining notches 13 and 14. The fingers 8, 9 and 10 are pierced two transverse holes 15 and 16, mutually parallel. On the side opposite the fingers, the body 7 has a 7 'shoulder.
  • the second element 2 is formed by an arm 17 comprising two heads 18 and 19 occupying both ends of this arm 17.
  • the head 18 has a bulge with a transverse hole, while the head 19 carries a welded tube 21 pierced with a hole 22 and extending transversely.
  • the third element is formed by an arm 23 comprising two heads 24 and 25 occupying both ends of the arm 23.
  • the head 24 has a bulge drilled with a hole 26. It comprises in known manner two transverse parts placed on either side of the head 18.
  • head 25 is configured to be inserted in notches 11 and 12. It has a pierced bulge a transverse hole 28 and has a slot longitudinal and median 27.
  • the cap 4 has a first part 29 with a U-shaped cross section with the middle area covers the first element and whose blanks 29 'and 29 " extend on either side of the first element 1.
  • the cover 4 further extends to head 19 of the second element 2. It further comprises an added part 30, a part 30 'of which protrudes longitudinally.
  • the upper part of part 30 is welded to the face lower of the cap 4.
  • the projection 30 ' is engaged under the shoulder 7 'of the body 7.
  • the blanks 29' and 29 "(fig. 4) each have a single transverse hole 31.
  • an elastic film can be interposed between the shoulder 7 'and the projection 30' or the underside of part 29 of the cap.
  • the contact surfaces between the shoulder and the projection can advantageously be slightly inclined.
  • the strands 6 and 7 of the bracelet are formed of links 32 aligned longitudinally and whose ends are of complementary shapes and pierced with transverse holes 33 and 34.
  • the different parts of this clasp are assembled to each other by means of pins or screws. More specifically, the first element 1 is connected to the third element 3 by means of a screw 35 engaged in the holes 16 and 28 of the first and third elements 1 and 3.
  • the extreme link 32 'of the strand 5 is assembled in an articulated manner to the first element 1 by a pin 36 engaged in the holes 15 and 33 'of the first element 1 respectively of the link 32'.
  • This pin 36 also enters the holes 31 of the cap 4.
  • the pin 36 can advantageously be threaded at its end 36 '(fig. 4) and screwed into a internal thread of the internal wall of the hole 33.
  • the walls of the holes 15 and 16 of the first element 1, and holes 28 and 33 of the second element 2 respectively of link 32 all have a length greater than their diameter. Such a structure guarantees a solid and reliable mechanical connection to clasp, without requesting the walls of hole 31 in each of the two blanks 29 'and 29' '.
  • the third element 3 is mechanically connected in an articulated manner to the second element 2 by means of a pin 37 engaged at remains in the holes of the head 18 of the element 2 respectively of the head 24 of the element 3.
  • the second element 2 is connected to the 32 "end link of strand 6 by a pin 38 engaged in the tube 21 of the element 2 and in the holes 33 "of the ends of this link 32" next to the clasp.
  • the clasp has a structure that allows you to adjust the length of the bracelet, to adapt it to the dimensions of the arm of the carrier.
  • the length setting is done roughly, by removing or adding one or more links 32 to one and / or the other of the strands 5 or 6.
  • a finer adjustment is made by connecting the third element 3 to the first element 1 by the screw 35 or the pin 36. The distance between this pin and the screw being substantially equal to half the length of a link, it is thus possible to obtain an adjustment twice as precise as it can be with only links.
  • the embodiment illustrated in Figures 5 to 8 behaves like that described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 three elements referenced from 1 to 3.
  • the first element 1 is connected to one of the strands 5 of a bracelet, while the second element 2 is connected to the other strand 6.
  • the third element 3 connects the first and second elements articulated. This embodiment differs from the one previously described by the fact that the clasp has symmetry.
  • Caps 4 and 4a each have a first part 29 and 29a with a cross section in the form of U whose median zone respectively covers the first and the second element 1 and 2 and whose blanks 29 ′, 29 ", 29'a and 29a "extend respectively on both sides of the first and second element 1 and 2 (figure 8).
  • the caps 4 and 4a each further comprise a part 30, 30a, provided with a part 30 ', 30a' projecting longitudinally. Parts 30 and 30a are welded respectively on the underside of caps 4 and 4a and respectively form a transverse side wall of these two headdresses.
  • the projections 30 'and 30a' are respectively engaged under the shoulders 7 'and 7a' of bodies 7 and 7a.
  • the structure of the bracelet is identical to that shown in Figures 1 to 4.
  • the latter is also formed of links 32 aligned longitudinally and whose ends are of complementary shapes and pierced with transverse holes 33 and 34.
  • the third element 3, which connects the first and second elements 1 and 2 includes three articulated parts bearing the references 40, 40a and 41.
  • Exhibits 40 and 40a are the same. They understand in their part central one arm bearing the reference 42 and 42a as well as each end of the arm, a head 43 and 44, 43a and 44a respectively. Heads 43 and 44, 43a and 44a are each drilled with a hole respectively referenced 45, 46, 45a and 46a.
  • Exhibit 41 has the same structure, with one arm 47 and two heads 48 and 49 also with holes.
  • parts 40 and 40a are respectively connected to elements 1 and 2 by means of screws 52 and 52a or pins 36 and 36a engaged in the holes 45 and 45a of parts 40 and 40a and in one or the other of holes 15 and 16, respectively 15a and 16a of elements 1 and 2.
  • Parts 40 and 40a are respectively connected to the part 41 by means of pins 53 and 53a engaged in the holes 46 and 46a of the parts 40 and 40a and in the holes drilled in the heads 48 and 49 of the part 41.
  • the clasp also includes means for notch locking achieved by mutual engagement of a part of the arms 42 and 42a with a part of the arm 47, schematically represented and referenced in 39 and 39a.
  • Figure 9 is an alternative embodiment where the cap 4a has a visor 56 covering at least partially the cap 4 both in one and in the other of the adjustment positions. This solution allows to avoid the use of an added piece, while keeping the advantage of fine adjustment of the length of the bracelet. In another variant, not shown, one could use different caps depending on the position of bracelet length adjustment.
  • the clasps as described above allow significantly reduce the defects that clasps according to the state of the art. More precisely, the hole made in the blanks of the cap does not participate more to the chain that constitute the clasp, the strands of bracelet and watch. So when the watch is hooked, the force applies only on walls holes made in solid parts. Wear in is thus considerably reduced.
  • the cap is rigidly attached to the element. Adjust, longitudinally on one side by engagement one projection under one shoulder, the other by a pin and transversely by the blanks of the cap. In this way, the opening and closing of the clasp can be carried out safely. Note that during this operation, the pin that secures the first element to the cap is only little requested.
  • the blanks of the cap improve the aesthetics of the bracelet hiding the additional holes intended for ensure the length of the bracelet.
  • the invention is not limited not to link bracelets, but can also apply to other types of bracelet and in particular to bracelets having strands at least partially in leather or flexible materials.

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EP97115244A 1997-09-03 1997-09-03 Armbandverschluss Expired - Lifetime EP0927526B1 (de)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE69701471T DE69701471T2 (de) 1997-09-03 1997-09-03 Armbandverschluss
ES97115244T ES2146942T3 (es) 1997-09-03 1997-09-03 Broche de brazalete.
EP97115244A EP0927526B1 (de) 1997-09-03 1997-09-03 Armbandverschluss
US09/140,424 US5946776A (en) 1997-09-03 1998-08-26 Wristlet clasp
JP10249407A JPH11127922A (ja) 1997-09-03 1998-09-03 リストレットの留め金
CN98118559.2A CN1198528C (zh) 1997-09-03 1998-09-03 表带扣紧物
HK99103901A HK1018736A1 (en) 1997-09-03 1999-09-08 Wristlet clasp.

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EP97115244A EP0927526B1 (de) 1997-09-03 1997-09-03 Armbandverschluss

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CN1198528C (zh) 2005-04-27
JPH11127922A (ja) 1999-05-18
HK1018736A1 (en) 2000-01-07
DE69701471D1 (de) 2000-04-20
US5946776A (en) 1999-09-07
ES2146942T3 (es) 2000-08-16
CN1209972A (zh) 1999-03-10

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