EP0959708B1 - Faltverschluss für armband - Google Patents

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EP0959708B1
EP0959708B1 EP97918872A EP97918872A EP0959708B1 EP 0959708 B1 EP0959708 B1 EP 0959708B1 EP 97918872 A EP97918872 A EP 97918872A EP 97918872 A EP97918872 A EP 97918872A EP 0959708 B1 EP0959708 B1 EP 0959708B1
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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

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  • the subject of the present invention is a folding clasp for bracelet, in particular for watch strap.
  • clasps of this type which include two rigid or flexible blades hinged together by one of their ends, the second end of one of the blades being provided with a transverse bar arranged for be attached to one of the free ends of one strand of the bracelet, while the second end of the other blade comprises means for fixing it to the free end the second strand of the bracelet, the two blades coming to be fixed one on the other in the closed position of the bracelet.
  • the lower blade is, in the closed position of the bracelet, constantly and directly in contact with the skin.
  • this contact is not always pleasant because it can cause a feeling of cold, cause skin irritation, etc.
  • the folding clasp according to the present invention eliminates these disadvantages in that it only has one blade in the closed position clasp, only the bracelet is in contact with the skin. This results in a optimum comfort, at the wrist, for wearers bracelets fitted with such clasps.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view, in the closed position.
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view corresponding to the figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing the open and partially unfolded clasp.
  • the clasp shown is mounted on a watch strap formed of two strands A and B.
  • This clasp comprises a metal blade 10, having a longitudinal opening 10 ', one end of which is connected by a joint 11 at the free end of the strand A of the bracelet and a lever 12 whose axis 13 is mounted to the other blade end 10.
  • This lever 12 comprises a bent, U-shaped piece, of which the width corresponds to that of the bracelet.
  • His arm 14 is consisting of the base 15 and part of the two legs 16 of this room. Its arm 17 is formed by the ends, in the form of hooks 18, of these legs 16.
  • the base 15 comprises a mushroom-shaped stud 19 (fig. 2 and 3).
  • the clasp also comprises a bar 20 fixed transversely in the strand A of the bracelet at a distance from the joint 11 substantially equal to the length of the blade 10. The ends of this bar protrude laterally from the bracelet and have a diameter equal to the inside diameter of the hooks 18.
  • the axis 13 and the arm 14 form a loop through which the end passes free from strand B of the bracelet.
  • the length of the bracelet can be adjusted by entering by pressing the nipple 19 into an appropriate hole in the of the strand B of the bracelet (fig. 3). During this operation, the head of nipple 19 elastically spreads the walls of the hole and in spring, on the side of the blade 10, in the space defined by opening 10 '. The lever 12 is thus made integral with the strand B.
  • closure of the clasp could be obtained by other means than the hooks 18.

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Claims (8)

  1. Faltverschluß für ein Armband, insbesondere für ein Uhrenarmband, der aus zwei Strängen (A und B) besteht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er nur eine starre oder elastische Platte (10), deren eines Ende durch ein Gelenk (11) mit dem freien Ende des Strangs (A) des Armbands verbunden ist, und einen Hebel (12), dessen Achse (13) am anderen Ende der Platte (10) angebracht ist, enthält, wobei ein Arm (14) dieses Hebels (12) Mittel (19) aufweist, die eine feste Verbindung zwischen der Platte und dem Strang (B) des Armbands in einer relativen verstellbaren Position gestatten, und ein anderer Arm (17) des Hebels (12) Mittel (18) aufweist, die es gestatten, die Platte (10) und den Strang (A) aufeinandergeklappt zu halten.
  2. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Achse (13) und der Arm (14) eine Schnalle bilden, in der das freie Ende des Strangs (B) des Armbands hineingeführt werden kann.
  3. Verschluß nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Hebel (12) aus einem U-förmig gebogenen Teil besteht.
  4. Verschluß nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Arm (14) durch die Basis (15) und einen Teil der beiden Schenkel (16) des Teils und der Arm (17) durch die Enden dieser Schenkel (16) gebildet wird.
  5. Verschluß nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Mittel, die die feste Verbindung zwischen der Platte (10) und dem Strang (B) gestatten, durch einen pilzförmigen Ansatz (19) gebildet werden, der an der Basis (15) vorgesehen ist, und daß man ihn durch Druck in irgendeines der Löcher des Armbands elastisch in Eingriff bringen kann.
  6. Verschluß nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die den Zusammenhalt des Hebels (12) und des Strangs (A) gestattenden Mittel durch die in Form von Haken (18) ausgebildeten Enden der Schenkel (16) des Teils und durch einen quer in diesem Strang (A) angebrachten Steg (20) gebildet werden.
  7. Verschluß nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die den Zusammenhalt des Hebels (12) und des Strangs (A) gestattenden Mittel durch die Enden der Schenkel (16) des Teils und durch eine Schlaufe (P) des Armbands gebildet werden.
  8. Verschluß nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die den Zusammenhalt des Hebels (12) und des Strangs (A) gestattenden Mittel durch einen Dorn gebildet werden.
EP97918872A 1997-09-17 1997-09-17 Faltverschluss für armband Expired - Lifetime EP0959708B1 (de)

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PCT/CH1997/000348 WO1999013747A1 (fr) 1997-09-17 1997-09-17 Fermoir depliant pour bracelet

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