EP1157625B1 - Link for jewelery chain - Google Patents

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EP1157625B1
EP1157625B1 EP01110863A EP01110863A EP1157625B1 EP 1157625 B1 EP1157625 B1 EP 1157625B1 EP 01110863 A EP01110863 A EP 01110863A EP 01110863 A EP01110863 A EP 01110863A EP 1157625 B1 EP1157625 B1 EP 1157625B1
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  • the invention relates to a chain link of a jewelry chain with the features X-X.
  • the invention is based, a chain link of a jewelry chain the task type described so that a simple assembly and disassembly of the Jewelry chain itself as well as the parts of the chain link are possible and nevertheless one secure cohesion is guaranteed.
  • the locking lugs are the bendable Leg of the two brackets in the recesses of the tube independently of one another locked.
  • the tube thus forms an indispensable part of the chain link.
  • the elements of the chain link namely the two brackets and the tube, are in the assembled Condition thus prevented from moving relative to each other. Therefore these remain Elements even when the chain link is subjected to dynamic tensile, compressive or torsional loads reliably connected.
  • Each of the two clamps is inserted into the opposite tube openings and latching the lugs mounted in the recesses of the tubes.
  • the assembly and that Locking each clamp with the pipe is completely independent of the other clamp. If a chain link is to be dismantled, the locking lugs are placed radially into the tube pushed in, and the clips will come out of the tube in opposite directions pulled out.
  • the head of each clip has one for pushing through opening of one leg of another clip.
  • the further bracket leaves thus insert into the head of a clip of an already assembled chain link, in lock the recess of another tube and by inserting another Clamp in the opposite end of this further tube to another chain link join, which is now connected to the chain link mentioned first.
  • the tubes can have slots at their ends for torsion-proof reception and support of parentheses.
  • the length of the pipes should at least correspond to the leg length of the clips.
  • Such short tubes are the brackets, especially in a version with two Legs, offset at an angle to each other, slide into the tube to cause a collision to avoid the legs of the other bracket. With such short pipes, these can Slots also serve as the recesses for receiving the locking lugs.
  • the invention provided that the head as an open ring with a slot larger Width is formed as the thickness of the clip, and that the one leg over one Bridge with the other leg, directly connected to the head, and one Has push button.
  • a first embodiment of a chain link of a jewelry chain is shown in the following 1 to 4 are described.
  • the chain link is made of two brackets from a corrosion-resistant, aesthetically pleasing Metal with good spring properties, such as stainless steel, titanium, silver, gold or platinum, as well as a tube, which is also made of metal, but also another hard and aesthetically pleasing material can exist.
  • a corrosion-resistant, aesthetically pleasing Metal with good spring properties such as stainless steel, titanium, silver, gold or platinum, as well as a tube, which is also made of metal, but also another hard and aesthetically pleasing material can exist.
  • Each of the two brackets 2 has bendable legs 4 with mirror images projecting therefrom Locking lugs 6.
  • the legs 4 start from a head 8 in the form of a ring that leads to a Gap a between the legs 6 through a slot 12 is open.
  • the locking lugs 6 have undercut surfaces 7, and the head 8 also has on both sides undercut surfaces 9.
  • FIG. 2 shows the clamp 2 according to FIG. 1 in a tube 14 inserted into and secured against twisting and pulling out.
  • the tube 14 has at both ends two pairs of slots 16, 18 arranged in a cross shape.
  • the width of the slots 16, 16 and 18, 18 of the two pairs of slots is slightly larger than that which remains the same over the entire length of the clamp 2 Measure the thickness s (Fig. 3) of the bracket.
  • the length of the legs 4 is measured from the middle of the opening 10 of the head 8, equal to the length of the tube 4.
  • the lower bracket 2 is in the tube 14 shown in FIG. 2 by pressing the two together Leg 4 and pushing up through the tube interior until the lugs snap into place 6 in the slots 16 in a secured both in the longitudinal direction and in the direction of rotation Mounted position, the gap width a is reduced to a value a '.
  • the second upper bracket 2 is shown in dashed lines, which from the upper Side is inserted into the tube 14, in a position offset by 90 ° lower bracket 2 until it is in the locked position like the first bracket 2 according to FIG. 2 device.
  • Fig. 4 shows the fully assembled chain link with the two crosswise to each other with the Tube 14 latched clips 2.
  • the crescent-shaped, section 11 of each head 8 protruding from the tube 14 is sufficiently large, so that a further bracket according to FIG. 1 for the attachment of a further chain link as shown and described through this crescent-shaped section 11 of the opening 10 can be pushed through.
  • an outer tube is pushed over the tube is that which covers the jacket of the tube and thus has a purely decorative function. Color and material of this outer tube can therefore only be in accordance with the aesthetic External impact must be selected.
  • an outer tube is provided, remove the clamps only with a tool to be inserted into the pipe ends, because in this case the locking lugs no longer enter the inside of the pipe from the outside can be pushed in.
  • This disadvantage could be avoided by the fact that also passages are provided in the outer tube, which the insertion of a pin in the Allow recesses and thus the pressing of the locking lugs into the pipe interior would.
  • the outer tube is to have the same length as the tube, there are at the tube ends just as with the slit pairs with slits or the same or larger width To be provided so that the heads and possibly the lugs in such slots in the outer tube can be included.
  • FIG. 5 to 7 show a further embodiment of the invention with a bracket 2, which as Carabiner is running.
  • a clip according to this embodiment has a first leg 4 with locking lug 6, which is connected directly to the head 8.
  • This head 8 has an opening 10, which via a slot 17 leading to the outside from a second leg 4 of the Bracket is separated.
  • This second leg 4, which also has a locking lug 6 with an undercut Has surface 7 is connected to the first leg 4 via a web 3.
  • the second leg 4 separated by the slot 17 from the head 8 has an actuating button 19, which protrudes through a longitudinal slot 21 in the tube 14 so that with it second leg 4 can be pressed inwards into the opening 10.

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The clasps (2) are made of a precious metal, have two elastic arms (4) which have small hooks (6) at one end, and are joined with a ring shaped segment (8) at the opposite end. The arms (4) are inserted into a small metal pipe (14) until the hooks (6) engage with matching grooves (16) at the inner surface of the pipe (14). Each chain link consists of two clasps (2), inserted into opposite openings of the pipe (14) in a right angle. The next link is joined by guiding one arm (4) of a clasp (2) through the ring shaped end (8,10) of the adjacent clasp (2), the next pipe segment (14) is added and so on.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kettenglied einer Schmuckkette mit den Merkmalen X-X.The invention relates to a chain link of a jewelry chain with the features X-X.

Bei einem bekannten Kettenglied ist die Rastnase, welche am freien Ende des oder jedes Schenkels vorgesehen ist, auf ihrer Rückseite mit einer Rastfläche versehen, an welcher die Rastnase einer zweiten Klammer einrasten kann, welche entgegengesetzt "Fuß gegen Fuß" und 90° gegeneinander verdreht bezüglich der anderen Klammer miteinander verhakt sind. Diese Anordnung aus den beiden Klammern kann auch innerhalb eines Rohrstückes untergebracht sein.In a known chain link is the locking lug, which at the free end of the or each leg is provided, provided on its back with a locking surface on which the latch of a second clip can snap into place, which is opposed to "foot against Feet "and 90 ° twisted against each other with respect to the other bracket hooked together are. This arrangement of the two brackets can also be within a pipe section be housed.

Aus dem Gebrauchsmuster DE 91 09 159.4 U ist ein Schmuckstück mit einem federnden Draht bekannt, der zick-zack-förmig gebogene Abschnitte aufweist, welche paarweise überkreuz durch eine Bohrung in einer kugel- oder rohrförmigen Hülse gefädelt sind.From the utility model DE 91 09 159.4 U is a piece of jewelry with a resilient Known wire, which has zigzag-shaped sections which cross in pairs are threaded through a hole in a spherical or tubular sleeve.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Kettenglied einer Schmuckkette der eingangs beschriebenen Art so auszubilden, daß ein einfaches Montieren und Demontieren der Schmuckkette selbst wie auch der Teile des Kettengliedes ermöglicht sind und gleichwohl ein sicherer Zusammenhalt gewährleistet ist. The invention is based, a chain link of a jewelry chain the task type described so that a simple assembly and disassembly of the Jewelry chain itself as well as the parts of the chain link are possible and nevertheless one secure cohesion is guaranteed.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe dient Anspruch 1.To solve this problem, claim 1.

Bei dem montierten Kettenglied gemäß der Erfindung sind die Rastnasen der biegbaren Schenkel der beiden Klammern in den Ausnehmungen des Rohres unabhängig voneinander verrastet. Das Rohr bildet somit einen unverzichtbaren Bestandteil des Kettengliedes.In the assembled chain link according to the invention, the locking lugs are the bendable Leg of the two brackets in the recesses of the tube independently of one another locked. The tube thus forms an indispensable part of the chain link.

Die Elemente des Kettengliedes, nämlich die beiden Klammern und das Rohr, sind im montierten Zustand somit an einer Relativbewegung zueinander gehindert. Daher bleiben diese Elemente auch bei dynamischer Zug-, Druck- oder Torsionsbeanspruchung des Kettengliedes zuverlässig miteinander verbunden.The elements of the chain link, namely the two brackets and the tube, are in the assembled Condition thus prevented from moving relative to each other. Therefore these remain Elements even when the chain link is subjected to dynamic tensile, compressive or torsional loads reliably connected.

Jede der beiden Klammern wird durch Einschieben in die entgegengesetzten Rohröffnungen und Einrasten der Nasen in den Ausnehmungen der Rohre montiert. Die Montage und das Verrasten jeder Klammer mit dem Rohr geschieht völlig unabhängig von der anderen Klammer. Wenn ein Kettenglied demontiert werden soll, werden die Rastnasen radial in das Rohr hineingedrückt, und die Klammern werden in entgegengesetzten Richtungen aus dem Rohr herausgezogen.Each of the two clamps is inserted into the opposite tube openings and latching the lugs mounted in the recesses of the tubes. The assembly and that Locking each clamp with the pipe is completely independent of the other clamp. If a chain link is to be dismantled, the locking lugs are placed radially into the tube pushed in, and the clips will come out of the tube in opposite directions pulled out.

Die beschriebene Montage und Demontage eines Kettengliedes aus den beiden Klammern und dem Rohr ist denkbar einfach.The described assembly and disassembly of a chain link from the two brackets and the pipe is very simple.

Um mehrere Kettenglieder gemäß der Erfindung zu einer Schmuckkette zusammenzufügen, hat der Kopf jeder Klammer gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung eine zum Durchstekken eines Schenkels einer weiteren Klammer bemessene Öffnung. Die weitere Klammer läßt sich also in den Kopf einer Klammer eines bereits montierten Kettengliedes einschieben, in der Ausnehmung eines weiteren Rohres verrasten und durch das Einschieben einer weiteren Klammer in das entgegengesetzte Ende dieses weiteren Rohres zu einem weiteren Kettenglied zusammenfügen, das nun mit dem zuerst genannten Kettenglied verbunden ist.In order to join several chain links according to the invention into a jewelry chain, According to a development of the invention, the head of each clip has one for pushing through opening of one leg of another clip. The further bracket leaves thus insert into the head of a clip of an already assembled chain link, in lock the recess of another tube and by inserting another Clamp in the opposite end of this further tube to another chain link join, which is now connected to the chain link mentioned first.

Die Rohre können an ihren Enden Schlitze zur verdrehsicheren Aufnahme und Abstützung der Klammern aufweisen. The tubes can have slots at their ends for torsion-proof reception and support of parentheses.

Die Länge der Rohre sollte mindestens der Schenkellänge der Klammern entsprechen. Bei derart kurzen Rohren sind die Klammern, insbesondere bei einer Ausführung mit zwei Schenkeln, im Winkel versetzt zueinander in das Rohr einzuschieben, um eine Kollision mit den Schenkeln der anderen Klammer zu vermeiden. Bei derart kurzen Rohren können diese Schlitze auch als die Ausnehmungen zur Aufnahme der Rastnasen dienen.The length of the pipes should at least correspond to the leg length of the clips. at Such short tubes are the brackets, especially in a version with two Legs, offset at an angle to each other, slide into the tube to cause a collision to avoid the legs of the other bracket. With such short pipes, these can Slots also serve as the recesses for receiving the locking lugs.

Um die Klammer als Karabiner auszubilden, kann gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen sein, daß der Kopf als offener Ring mit einem Schlitz größerer Breite als die Stärke der Klammer ausgebildet ist, und daß der eine Schenkel über einen Steg mit dem anderen, direkt mit dem Kopf verbundenen Schenkel verbunden ist und einen Betätigungsdrücker aufweist.In order to design the clip as a carabiner, according to a further advantageous embodiment the invention provided that the head as an open ring with a slot larger Width is formed as the thickness of the clip, and that the one leg over one Bridge with the other leg, directly connected to the head, and one Has push button.

Die Erfindung ist im folgenden anhand schematischer Zeichnungen mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele mit weiteren Einzelheiten näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine zweischenkelige Klammer eines Kettengliedes gemäß einer ersten Ausführung der Erfindung;
Fig. 2
die Klammer nach Fig. 1 montiert in einem längsgeschnitten dargestellten Rohr;
Fig. 3
einen Schnitt nach der Linie III-III in Fig. 2;
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines kompletten Kettengliedes nach den Fig. 1 bis 3;
Fig. 5
eine als Karabiner ausgebildete zweischenkelige Klammer gemäß der Erfindung;
Fig. 6
die Klammer nach Fig. 5 montiert in einem geschnitten gezeichneten Rohr;
Fig. 7
einen Schnitt nach der Linie XI-XI in Fig. 6.
The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of schematic drawings of several exemplary embodiments. Show it:
Fig. 1
a two-legged bracket of a chain link according to a first embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2
the bracket of Figure 1 mounted in a longitudinally shown tube.
Fig. 3
a section along the line III-III in Fig. 2;
Fig. 4
a perspective view of a complete chain link according to FIGS. 1 to 3;
Fig. 5
a two-legged clip designed as a carabiner according to the invention;
Fig. 6
the bracket of Figure 5 assembled in a cut tube.
Fig. 7
a section along the line XI-XI in Fig. 6th

Eine erste Ausführung eines Kettengliedes einer Schmuckkette ist nachfolgend anhand der Fig. 1 bis 4 beschrieben.A first embodiment of a chain link of a jewelry chain is shown in the following 1 to 4 are described.

Das Kettenglied ist aus zwei Klammern aus einem korrosionsbeständigen, ästhetisch ansprechenden Metall mit guten Federeigenschaften, wie Edelstahl, Titan, Silber, Gold oder Platin, sowie einem Rohr gebildet, das ebenfalls aus Metall, aber auch einem anderen harten und ästhetisch ansprechenden Material bestehen kann.The chain link is made of two brackets from a corrosion-resistant, aesthetically pleasing Metal with good spring properties, such as stainless steel, titanium, silver, gold or platinum, as well as a tube, which is also made of metal, but also another hard and aesthetically pleasing material can exist.

Jede der beiden Klammern 2 hat biegbare Schenkel 4 mit spiegelbildlich davon wegragenden Rastnasen 6. Die Schenkel 4 gehen von einem Kopf 8 in Gestalt eines Ringes aus, der zu einem Spalt a zwischen den Schenkeln 6 hin über einen Schlitz 12 offen ist.Each of the two brackets 2 has bendable legs 4 with mirror images projecting therefrom Locking lugs 6. The legs 4 start from a head 8 in the form of a ring that leads to a Gap a between the legs 6 through a slot 12 is open.

Die Rastnasen 6 haben hinterschnittene Flächen 7, und der Kopf 8 hat beidseitig ebenfalls hinterschnittene Flächen 9.The locking lugs 6 have undercut surfaces 7, and the head 8 also has on both sides undercut surfaces 9.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt die Klammer 2 gemäß Fig. 1 in einem in ein Rohr 14 eingeschobenen und gegen Verdrehen und Herausziehen gesicherten Zustand. Das Rohr 14 hat an beiden Enden je zwei kreuzförmig angeordnete Schlitzpaare 16, 18. Die Breite der Schlitze 16, 16 und 18, 18 der beiden Schlitzpaare ist etwas größer als die über die ganze Länge der Klammer 2 gleichbleibende Stärke s (Fig. 3) der Klammer bemessen. Ferner ist die Länge der Schenkel 4, gemessen ab der Mitte der Öffnung 10 des Kopfes 8, gleich der Länge des Rohres 4. Die Schlitze 16, 16 im in Fig. 2 unteren Rohrende dienen zur Aufnahme der Kopfbereiche der unteren Klammer 2 mit den hinterschnittenen Flächen 9, welche an den Gründen der unteren Schlitze 16 anliegen, während die Rastnasen 6 der unteren Klammer 2 in den oberen Schlitzen 16 aufgenommen sind und mit ihren hinterschnittenen Flächen 7 an den Gründen der oberen Schlitze 16 anliegen.FIG. 2 shows the clamp 2 according to FIG. 1 in a tube 14 inserted into and secured against twisting and pulling out. The tube 14 has at both ends two pairs of slots 16, 18 arranged in a cross shape. The width of the slots 16, 16 and 18, 18 of the two pairs of slots is slightly larger than that which remains the same over the entire length of the clamp 2 Measure the thickness s (Fig. 3) of the bracket. Furthermore, the length of the legs 4 is measured from the middle of the opening 10 of the head 8, equal to the length of the tube 4. The slots 16, 16 in the lower tube end in FIG. 2 serve to accommodate the head regions of the lower one Clip 2 with the undercut surfaces 9, which at the bottom of the bottom slots 16 rest while the locking lugs 6 of the lower bracket 2 are received in the upper slots 16 are and with their undercut surfaces 7 at the bases of the upper slots 16 concerns.

Die untere Klammer 2 ist in das Rohr 14 gemäß Fig. 2 durch Zusammendrücken der beiden Schenkel 4 und Durchschieben durch das Rohrinnere nach oben bis zum Einrasten der Nasen 6 in den Schlitzen 16 in eine sowohl in Längsrichtung als auch in Drehrichtung gesicherter Lage montiert, wobei die Spaltweite a auf einem Wert a' verkleinert wird.The lower bracket 2 is in the tube 14 shown in FIG. 2 by pressing the two together Leg 4 and pushing up through the tube interior until the lugs snap into place 6 in the slots 16 in a secured both in the longitudinal direction and in the direction of rotation Mounted position, the gap width a is reduced to a value a '.

Zum Demontieren einer Klammer vom Rohr 14 werden die Arme 4 über die Rastnasen 6 gegen ihre federnde Rückstellkraft radial nach innen zusammengedrückt, so daß der Spalt a auf einen Wert < a' verkleinert wird. Dann wird die Klammer 2 in Fig. 2 gesehen nach unten aus dem Rohr 14 herausgezogen und spreizt sich wieder auf die unbelastete Spaltweite a (Fig. 1).To remove a clamp from the tube 14, the arms 4 against the locking lugs 6 against their resilient restoring force is compressed radially inwards so that the gap a is reduced to a value <a '. Then the bracket 2 seen in Fig. 2 pulled down from the tube 14 and spreads again on the unloaded gap width a (Fig. 1).

In Fig. 2 und 3 ist gestrichelt die zweite obere Klammer 2 dargestellt, welche von der oberen Seite her in das Rohr 14 eingeschoben wird, und zwar in einer um 90° versetzten Lage zur unteren Klammer 2, bis sie in die verrastete Stellung wie die erste Klammer 2 gemäß Fig. 2 gerät.2 and 3, the second upper bracket 2 is shown in dashed lines, which from the upper Side is inserted into the tube 14, in a position offset by 90 ° lower bracket 2 until it is in the locked position like the first bracket 2 according to FIG. 2 device.

Fig. 4 zeigt das fertig montierte Kettenglied mit den zwei kreuzweise zueinander mit dem Rohr 14 verrasteten Klammern 2. In dieser fertig montierten Konfiguration ist der halbmondförmige, aus dem Rohr 14 herausragende Abschnitt 11 jedes Kopfes 8 ausreichend groß bemessen, so daß eine weitere Klammer gemäß Fig. 1 zum Anbau eines weiteren Kettengliedes wie gezeigt und beschrieben durch diesen halbmondförmigen Abschnitt 11 der Öffnung 10 hindurchgeschoben werden kann. Fig. 4 shows the fully assembled chain link with the two crosswise to each other with the Tube 14 latched clips 2. In this fully assembled configuration, the crescent-shaped, section 11 of each head 8 protruding from the tube 14 is sufficiently large, so that a further bracket according to FIG. 1 for the attachment of a further chain link as shown and described through this crescent-shaped section 11 of the opening 10 can be pushed through.

Eine weitere Besonderheit des erfindungsgemäße kettengliedes besteht darin, daß über das Rohr ein Außenrohrgeschoben ist, welches den Mantel des Rohres abdeckt und somit reine Schmuckfunktion hat. Farbe und Material dieses Außenrohres können also ausschließlich entsprechend der ästethischen Außenwirkung ausgewählt sein. Allerdings lassen sich bei Vorsehen eines solchen Außenrohres die Klammern nur mit einem in die Rohrenden einzuführenden Werkzeug entfernen, weil die Rastnasen in diesem Fall nicht mehr von außen in das Rohrinnere des Rohres hineingedrückt werden können. Dieser Nachteil ließe sich dadurch vermeiden, daß auch im Außenrohr Durchlässe vorgesehen werden, welche das Einführen eines Stiftes in die Ausnehmungen und damit das Eindrücken der Rastnasen in das Rohrinnere zulassen würden.Another special feature of the chain link according to the invention is that an outer tube is pushed over the tube is that which covers the jacket of the tube and thus has a purely decorative function. Color and material of this outer tube can therefore only be in accordance with the aesthetic External impact must be selected. However, if such an outer tube is provided, remove the clamps only with a tool to be inserted into the pipe ends, because in this case the locking lugs no longer enter the inside of the pipe from the outside can be pushed in. This disadvantage could be avoided by the fact that also passages are provided in the outer tube, which the insertion of a pin in the Allow recesses and thus the pressing of the locking lugs into the pipe interior would.

Wenn das Außenrohr gleiche Länge wie das Rohr haben soll, sind an den Rohrenden ebenso wie beim Rohr Schlitzpaare mit Schlitzen bzw. gleicher oder größerer Weite vorzusehen, damit die Köpfe und ggf. die Nasen auch in solchen Schlitzen des Außenrohres aufgenommen werden können.If the outer tube is to have the same length as the tube, there are at the tube ends just as with the slit pairs with slits or the same or larger width To be provided so that the heads and possibly the lugs in such slots in the outer tube can be included.

Die Fig. 5 bis 7 zeigen eine weitere Ausführung der Erfindung mit einer Klammer 2, die als Karabiner ausgeführt ist. Eine Klammer gemäß dieser Ausführung hat einen ersten Schenkel 4 mit Rastnase 6, der direkt mit dem Kopf 8 verbunden ist. Dieser Kopf 8 hat eine Öffnung 10, welche über einen nach außen führenden Schlitz 17 von einem zweiten Schenkel 4 der Klammer getrennt ist. Dieser zweite Schenkel 4, welcher ebenfalls eine Rastnase 6 mit hinterschnittener Fläche 7 hat, ist über einen Steg 3 mit dem ersten Schenkel 4 verbunden. Der durch den Schlitz 17 vom Kopf 8 getrennte zweite Schenkel 4 hat einen Betätigungsdrücker 19, welcher durch einen Längsschlitz 21 im Rohr 14 nach außen ragt, so daß mit ihm der zweite Schenkel 4 nach innen in die Öffnung 10 hineingedrückt werden kann. Wird der Betätigungsdrücker 19 seitlich weggedrückt, so läßt sich durch den so erweiterten Schlitz 17 im Kopf 8 der erste Schenkel 4 einer identischen Klammer eines weiteren zu montierenden Kettengliedes in die Öffnung 10 einführen. Um Raum für ein solches seitliches Wegdrücken zu geben, kann der Längsschlitz 21 im Rohr eine die Stärke s der Klammer 2 deutlich übersteigende Breite haben.5 to 7 show a further embodiment of the invention with a bracket 2, which as Carabiner is running. A clip according to this embodiment has a first leg 4 with locking lug 6, which is connected directly to the head 8. This head 8 has an opening 10, which via a slot 17 leading to the outside from a second leg 4 of the Bracket is separated. This second leg 4, which also has a locking lug 6 with an undercut Has surface 7 is connected to the first leg 4 via a web 3. The second leg 4 separated by the slot 17 from the head 8 has an actuating button 19, which protrudes through a longitudinal slot 21 in the tube 14 so that with it second leg 4 can be pressed inwards into the opening 10. Becomes the actuation button 19 pushed sideways, so can be expanded through the slot 17 in the Head 8 of the first leg 4 of an identical bracket of a further chain link to be assembled insert into opening 10. To make room for such lateral pushing away give, the longitudinal slot 21 in the tube a the thickness s of the bracket 2 significantly exceeds Have width.

Im übrigen sind der Aufbau eines Kettengliedes gemäß den Fig. 5 bis 7 und seine Verbindung mit weiteren Kettengliedern zum Aufbau einer Schmuckkette ähnlich wie bei dem Kettenglied nach den Fig. 1 bis 4 und nicht nochmals beschrieben.Otherwise, the structure of a chain link according to FIGS. 5 to 7 and its connection with other chain links to build a jewelry chain similar to the chain link 1 to 4 and not described again.

Die in der obigen Beschreibung, den Figuren und den Ansprüchen offenbarten Merkmale können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebiger Kombination für die Verwirklichung der Erfindung von Bedeutung sein.The features disclosed in the above description, figures and claims can be used individually as well as in any combination for the implementation of the invention to be of importance.

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  1. Chain link for a jewellery chain having two clips (2) which are inserted into a tube (14) from opposite ends and each have at least one limb (4) which protrudes from a head (8) and can bend against a resilient return force, which limb has a latching lug (6) to latch behind a latch surface in a recess (13; 16, 18) in the surface of the tube (14), characterised in that a total of two limbs (4) protrude away from the head (8) of each clip (2), which are each provided with a latching lug (6) in a mirror-inverted manner with respect to each other, and that the head (8) of each clip (2) has an orifice (10; 17) dimensioned for passage of a part (4; 8) of a further clip, wherein the orifice (10) is either open to a gap (a) between the two limbs (4) or is formed as a slit (17) in the head (8).
  2. Chain link as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the two tube ends are each formed to support the head (8) of one of the two clips (2) in a non-rotatable manner.
  3. Chain link as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the latching lugs (6) are formed at the free ends of the limbs (4) and that the recesses (13; 16, 18) for the latching lugs are provided at a distance from the tube ends which corresponds at most to approximately the length of the limbs.
  4. Chain link as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the resilient return force is applied by the intrinsic resilience of the limbs (4).
  5. Chain link as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the head (8) is formed as a ring.
  6. Chain link as claimed in claim 1 or 5, characterised in that the clips (2) are of a constant thickness (s) over their length.
  7. Chain link as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the slit pairs (16, 16; 18, 18) are disposed to support the clips on the two tube ends in a non-rotatable manner.
  8. Chain link as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that the slit pairs (16, 16 and 18, 18) are disposed angularly offset with respect to each other at the two tube ends and the two clips (2) are pushed into each other in a correspondingly rotated position with respect to each other from the two tube ends, wherein the slits of the slit pairs partly serve as recesses for receiving the latching lugs (6) and partly serve to hold the heads (8) of the clips in a non-rotatable manner.
  9. Chain link as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the one limb (4), separated from the head by the slit (17), is connected by a crosspiece (3) to the other limb (4), which is directly connected to the head, said one limb having an operating button (19) which protrudes outwards through a longitudinal slit (21) in the tube (14).
  10. Chain link as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that an outer tube (20) is pushed over the tube (14).
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