EP0959708A1 - Faltverschluss für armband - Google Patents

Faltverschluss für armband

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Publication number
EP0959708A1
EP0959708A1 EP97918872A EP97918872A EP0959708A1 EP 0959708 A1 EP0959708 A1 EP 0959708A1 EP 97918872 A EP97918872 A EP 97918872A EP 97918872 A EP97918872 A EP 97918872A EP 0959708 A1 EP0959708 A1 EP 0959708A1
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EP
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Prior art keywords
bracelet
clasp
strand
clasp according
lever
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EP97918872A
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English (en)
French (fr)
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EP0959708B1 (de
Inventor
Jean-Pierre Hagmann
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Rolex SA
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Montres Rolex SA
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Classifications

    • 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
    • Y10T24/2143—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

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a folding clasp for a bracelet, in particular for a watch strap.
  • Clasps of this type include a rigid or flexible blade, the ends of which are articulated in the vicinity of the ends of the two strands of the bracelet, and means making it possible to make the latter integral when the clasp is folded.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing the clasp open and partially unfolded.
  • the clasp shown is mounted on a watch strap formed by two strands A and B.
  • This clasp comprises a metal blade 10, having a longitudinal opening 10 ', one end of which is connected by an articulation 11 to the free end of the strand A of the bracelet and a lever 12 whose axis 13 is mounted at the other end blade 10.
  • This lever 12 comprises a bent, U-shaped piece, the width of which corresponds to that of the bracelet.
  • Its arm 14 is constituted by the base 15 and part of the two legs 16 of this part.
  • Its arm 17 is formed by the ends, in the form of hooks 18, of these legs 16.
  • the base.15 comprises a stud 19 in the form of a mushroom (FIGS. 2 and 3).
  • the clasp also comprises a bar 20 fixed transversely in the strand A of the bracelet at a distance from the articulation 11 substantially equal to the length of the blade 10. The ends of this bar project laterally from the bracelet and have a diameter equal to the inside diameter hooks 18.
  • the axis 13 and the arm 14 form a loop through which the free end of the strand B of the bracelet passes.
  • the length of the strap is adjusted by pressing the stud 19 into a suitable hole in the strand B of the strap (fig. 3). During this operation, the head of the stud 19 elastically spreads the walls of the hole and emerges therefrom, on the side of the blade 10, in the space defined by the opening 10 '.
  • the lever 12 is thus made integral with the strand B.
  • the assembly formed by the blade 10 and by the free end of the strand B of the bracelet is folded over the strand A thereof, exerting pressure with the thumb at the end of this movement. on the base 15 so as to slightly deform the strand A and allow the hooks 18 to engage on the ends of the bar 20. Simultaneously. the free end of the strand B is introduced into the loop P.
  • closure of the clasp could be obtained by other means than the hooks 18.
  • the hooks 18 could be replaced by a barb.

Landscapes

  • Buckles (AREA)
  • Adornments (AREA)
EP97918872A 1997-09-17 1997-09-17 Faltverschluss für armband Expired - Lifetime EP0959708B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/CH1997/000348 WO1999013747A1 (fr) 1997-09-17 1997-09-17 Fermoir depliant pour bracelet

Publications (2)

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EP0959708A1 true EP0959708A1 (de) 1999-12-01
EP0959708B1 EP0959708B1 (de) 2002-03-27

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EP97918872A Expired - Lifetime EP0959708B1 (de) 1997-09-17 1997-09-17 Faltverschluss für armband

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US (1) US6353977B1 (de)
EP (1) EP0959708B1 (de)
DE (1) DE69711445T2 (de)
ES (1) ES2175395T3 (de)
HK (1) HK1025888A1 (de)
WO (1) WO1999013747A1 (de)

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US7143483B1 (en) * 2005-06-30 2006-12-05 Montana Silversmiths, Inc. Belt buckle with ornamental backing
US20070180666A1 (en) * 2005-07-22 2007-08-09 Frye Greg M Utility retainer
EP2680717B1 (de) * 2011-02-28 2015-09-16 Roland Iten Mechanical Luxury SA Mechanische hebelschnalle für gürtel und uhrarmbänder
WO2014087194A1 (en) * 2012-12-05 2014-06-12 Preziosi Point Sagl Watchstrap, fastening system for a watchstrap and corresponding watch
WO2014162258A1 (en) * 2013-04-04 2014-10-09 Roland Iten Mechanical Luxury Sa Buckle for a belt or strap such as a watch strap
US20150158615A1 (en) * 2013-12-11 2015-06-11 Ken Downs Bag Binder

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US1243291A (en) * 1917-01-08 1917-10-16 Fred S Hazelton Fastener.
GB347968A (en) * 1929-07-16 1931-05-07 Carl Spinnler Improvements in or relating to buckles for belts and the like
US1821329A (en) * 1929-07-16 1931-09-01 Spinnler Carl Belt buckle
US1778313A (en) * 1929-07-25 1930-10-14 John P Schultheiss Wrist-watch strap
US1861700A (en) * 1930-12-17 1932-06-07 Albert E R Speidel Connecter for bracelets
US1861029A (en) * 1932-03-03 1932-05-31 Gemex Co Foldable extension device for a bracelet strap
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JPS60236605A (ja) 1984-04-26 1985-11-25 シチズン時計株式会社 バンドの中留金具構造
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HK1025888A1 (en) 2000-12-01
DE69711445D1 (de) 2002-05-02
DE69711445T2 (de) 2002-11-28
WO1999013747A1 (fr) 1999-03-25
EP0959708B1 (de) 2002-03-27
ES2175395T3 (es) 2002-11-16
US6353977B1 (en) 2002-03-12

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