EP0959708A1 - Unfolding bracelet clasp - Google Patents

Unfolding bracelet clasp

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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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bracelet
clasp
strand
clasp according
lever
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Jean-Pierre Hagmann
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Rolex SA
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Montres Rolex SA
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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
    • 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.

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Abstract

The invention concerns an unfolding bracelet clasp, in particular a watch bracelet, formed of two strands (A) and (B), comprising a metal plate (10) whereof one end is coupled with an articulation (11) at the bracelet strand (A) free end and a lever (12) whereof the pin (13) is mounted at the plate (10) other end. Said lever (12) comprises a U-shaped part whereof the legs extend on each side of the bracelet forming at their ends hooks (18) designed to be urged in engagement, when the bracelet is closed, with the ends of a spring box axle (20) transversely housed in the bracelet strand (A) at some distance from the articulation (11) substantially equal to the plate (10) length. The length of the bracelet is adjusted by a dog point (19) engaged in a suitable hole of the bracelet strand (B).

Description

FERMOIR DEPLIANT POUR BRACELET FOLDING CLASP FOR BRACELET
La présente invention a pour objet un fermoir dépliant pour bracelet, notamment pour bracelet de montre. Les fermoirs de ce type comprennent une lame rigide ou flexible dont les extrémités sont articulées au voisinage des extrémités des deux brins du bracelet, et des moyens permettant de rendre ces derniers solidaires lorsque le fermoir est plié.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.
L'avantage de ces fermoirs par rapport à ceux comportant deux lames articulées entre elles réside dans le fait qu 'ils ne sont pas en contact avec la peau, contact susceptible de provoquer des irritations de la peau, des sensations de froid, etc.The advantage of these clasps compared to those comprising two blades hinged together lies in the fact that they are not in contact with the skin, contact liable to cause skin irritations, feelings of cold, etc.
Toutefois les fermoirs dépliant à une lame que l'on connait présentent, lorsqu'ils sont fermés, un inconvénient important inhérent aux moyens destinés à maintenir les deux brins fixés l'un à l'autre, celui de s'ouvrir intempestivement dès qu'une certaine traction, par exemple accidentelle, est exercée sur les deux brins du bracelet. Dans le fermoir selon l'invention, défini par la revendication 1, cet inconvénient n'existe pas car une traction exercée sur les deux brins du bracelet a pour effet de renforcer l'accrochage entre leurs extrémités et ainsi de conférer au fermoir une sûreté de fermeture maximum. Le dessin ci-annexé représente, schématiquement et à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention. La figure 1 en est une vue en plan, en position fermée. La figure 2 en est une vue en élévation correspondant à la figure 1.However, folding clasps with a blade that we know have, when closed, an important drawback inherent in the means intended to keep the two strands fixed to each other, that of opening unexpectedly as soon as a certain traction, for example accidental, is exerted on the two strands of the bracelet. In the clasp according to the invention, defined by claim 1, this drawback does not exist because a traction exerted on the two strands of the bracelet has the effect of reinforcing the attachment between their ends and thus conferring on the clasp a safety of maximum closure. The attached drawing shows, schematically and by way of example, an embodiment of the subject of the invention. Figure 1 is a plan view, in the closed position. Figure 2 is an elevational view corresponding to Figure 1.
La figure 3 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 montrant le fermoir ouvert et partiellement déplié.Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing the clasp open and partially unfolded.
Le fermoir représenté est monté sur un bracelet de montre formé de deux brins A et B.The clasp shown is mounted on a watch strap formed by two strands A and B.
Ce fermoir comprend une lame métallique 10, présentant une ouverture longitudinale 10', dont une extrémité est reliée par une articulation 11 à l'extrémité libre du brin A du bracelet et un levier 12 dont l'axe 13 est monté à l'autre extrémité de la lame 10.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.
Ce levier 12 comprend une pièce coudée, en forme de U, dont la largeur correspond à celle du bracelet. Son bras 14 est constitué par la base 15 et une partie des deux jambes 16 de cette pièce. Son bras 17 est constitué par les extrémités, en forme de crochets 18, de ces jambes 16. La base.15 comporte un téton 19 en forme de champignon (fig. 2 et 3). Le fermoir comprend encore une barrette 20 fixée transversalement dans le brin A du bracelet à une distance de l'articulation 11 sensiblement égale à la longueur de la lame 10. Les extrémités de cette barrette dépassent latéralement du bracelet et ont un diamètre égal au diamètre intérieur des crochets 18.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.
L'axe 13 et le bras 14 forment une boucle que traverse l'extrémité libre du brin B du bracelet.The axis 13 and the arm 14 form a loop through which the free end of the strand B of the bracelet passes.
Le réglage de la longueur du bracelet s'effectue en introduisant par pression le téton 19 dans un trou approprié du du brin B du bracelet (fig. 3). Lors de cette opération, la tête du téton 19 écarte élastiquement les parois du trou et en ressort, du côté de la lame 10, dans l'espace défini par l'ouverture 10'. Le levier 12 est ainsi rendu solidaire du brin B. Pour fermer le bracelet, réglé en longueur, on rabat l'ensemble formé par la lame 10 et par l'extrémité libre du brin B du bracelet sur le brin A de celui-ci en exerçant au terme de ce mouvement une pression avec le pouce sur la base 15 de manière à déformer légèrement le brin A et permettre aux crochets 18 de s'engager sur les extrémités de la barrette 20. Simultanément .on introduit l'extrémité libre du brin B dans le passant P.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. To close the bracelet, adjusted in length, 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.
La pression sur la base 15 cessant, le brin A reprend sa forme naturelle et les crochets 18 restent en prise avec la barrette 20 en assurant la fermeture du bracelet (fig. 2). Pour ouvrir le bracelet, on sort du passant P l'extrémité libre du brin B puis on la soulève ce qui provoque le désengagement des crochets 18 et de la barrette 20, et permet le dépliement du fermoir.The pressure on the base 15 ceasing, the strand A resumes its natural shape and the hooks 18 remain in engagement with the bar 20 ensuring the closure of the bracelet (fig. 2). To open the bracelet, the free end of the strand B is removed from the loop P, then it is raised, which causes the hooks 18 and the bar 20 to disengage, and allows the clasp to be unfolded.
L'invention n'est évidemment pas limitée à la forme d'exécution représentée et décrite ci-dessus.The invention is obviously not limited to the embodiment shown and described above.
En particulier la fermeture du fermoir pourrait être obtenue par d'autres moyens que les crochets 18. On pourrait, par exemple, donner aux extrémités libres des jambes 16 une forme telle qu'elles puissent être engagées et maintenues dans le passant P, en empêchant aux deux brins A et B de s'écarter 1 'un de l'autre.In particular, the closure of the clasp could be obtained by other means than the hooks 18. One could, for example, give the free ends of the legs 16 a shape such that they can be engaged and held in the loop P, preventing to the two strands A and B to move away from one another.
Dans une autre variante, on pourrait remplacer les crochets 18 par un ardillon. In another variant, the hooks 18 could be replaced by a barb.

Claims

R E V E N D I C A T I O N S
1. Fermoir dépliant pour bracelet, notamment pour bracelet de montre, comprenant une lame rigide ou élastique (10) dont les extrémités sont reliées par des articulations aux extrémités des deux brins (A,B) du bracelet, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un levier (12), dont l'axe (13) constitue une desdites articulations, dont un bras (14) présente des moyens (19) permettant de fixer, en position repliée, ladite lame (10) au brin supérieur (B) , et dont un autre bras (17) présente des moyens (18) permettant de fixer ladite, lame (10), ainsi repliée, au brin inférieur (A).1. Folding clasp for a bracelet, in particular for a watch bracelet, comprising a rigid or elastic blade (10) the ends of which are connected by articulations at the ends of the two strands (A, B) of the bracelet, characterized in that it comprises a lever (12), whose axis (13) constitutes one of said articulations, of which an arm (14) has means (19) making it possible to fix, in the folded position, said blade (10) to the upper strand (B) , and of which another arm (17) has means (18) for fixing said blade (10), thus folded, to the lower strand (A).
2. Fermoir selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens comportent au moins un crochet coopérant avec un élément (20) du brin inférieur (A).2. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that said means comprise at least one hook cooperating with an element (20) of the lower strand (A).
3. Fermoir selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que ledit élément (20) est une barrette montée transversalement dans le brin inférieur (A) .3. Clasp according to claim 2, characterized in that said element (20) is a bar mounted transversely in the lower strand (A).
4. Fermoir selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que ledit levier (12) est constitué par une pièce en U, coudée, dont la base (15) et une partie des jambes (16) constituent ledit bras (14), cette pièce formant une boucle avec ledit axe (13).4. Clasp according to claim 2, characterized in that said lever (12) is constituted by a U-shaped piece, bent, whose base (15) and part of the legs (16) constitute said arm (14), this part forming a loop with said axis (13).
5. Fermoir selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que ledit bras (17) est constitué par les extrémités en forme de crochets (18) des jambes de la pièce en U.5. Clasp according to claim 4, characterized in that said arm (17) is constituted by the hook-shaped ends (18) of the legs of the U-shaped part.
6. Fermoir selon la revendication i . , caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens (18) sont agencés de manière à coopérer avec un passant du bracelet.6. Clasp according to claim i. , characterized in that said means (18) are arranged so as to cooperate with a passer-by of the bracelet.
7. Fermoir selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens (18) comprennent un ardillon.7. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that said means (18) comprise a pin.
8. Fermoir selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens (19) sont constitués par un téton qui s'étend à partir de la base (15) et qui est susceptible de s'engager, par pression, dans l'un quelconque des trous du bracelet. 8. Clasp according to claim 1, characterized in that said means (19) consist of a stud which extends from the base (15) and which is capable of engaging, by pressure, in the any of the holes in the bracelet.
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