EP1188389A1 - Armbandverschluss - Google Patents

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EP1188389A1
EP1188389A1 EP00117993A EP00117993A EP1188389A1 EP 1188389 A1 EP1188389 A1 EP 1188389A1 EP 00117993 A EP00117993 A EP 00117993A EP 00117993 A EP00117993 A EP 00117993A EP 1188389 A1 EP1188389 A1 EP 1188389A1
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bracelet
clasp
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Jean-Francois Thalheim
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Richemont International SA
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Conseils et Manufactures VLG SA
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Priority to US09/931,900 priority patent/US6493908B2/en
Priority to JP2001250475A priority patent/JP2002119311A/ja
Priority to CNB01123637XA priority patent/CN1200629C/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.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4718—Watch pintle connected
    • 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 for bracelet, bracelet jewelry watch or bracelet.
  • the object of the present invention is to produce a clasp which can be fixed. to the strands of a bracelet without special tools and especially able to receive either flexible bracelets or bracelets formed of links articulated, in other words the realization of a universal clasp allowing interchangeability without tools of different types of bracelets, leather, metal, etc.
  • the present invention relates to a bracelet clasp allowing to bring together and secure two strands of a bracelet in a closed position and separate these two strands of the bracelet in an open and distinguished position by the features set out in claim 1 and the claims dependent.
  • the attached drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example a shape of execution of the bracelet clasp according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view from above of the clasp in position open and connected to the ends of a flexible bracelet.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view from below of the clasp illustrated in the figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view from above of the clasp in position open connected to the ends of a metal bracelet with articulated links.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view from below of the clasp illustrated in the figure 3.
  • Figure 5 is an enlarged view and partially in section an interchangeable end piece of the clasp fitted with its latch locked position.
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 the lock being in position released.
  • the clasp according to the invention aims to be easily interchangeable between a flexible bracelet (leather, rubber, plastic, etc.) and a rigid bracelet or with rigid links hinged to each other (metal bracelet, etc.).
  • the clasp illustrated by way of example is a clasp deploying in three parts, a central branch 1 articulated at each of its ends on one end a blade 2,3 foldable around articulations 4 in the plane of the branch Central. These blades 2,3 have at their ends not connected to the branch central 1 of the trainings 5 intended to engage in trainings corresponding 6 carried by the center of the central branch 1 to maintain by clipping these blades 2,3 in the closed position of the clasp folded over the branch control unit 1.
  • the original feature of this clasp is the presence of pieces of interchangeable connection 7,8 which can be fixed and articulated on the free end blades 2,3 by means of a locking device which can be actuated without tools.
  • the connecting pieces 7 are shaped so as to each receive a 8.9 strand of a flexible bracelet, these strands can be put in length and fixed on these connecting pieces 7 in known manner, either by turning the strand over a axis, either by a barb or by pinching, etc.
  • the connecting pieces 8 can easily be fixed to the blades 2,3 of the clasp by the locking device to replace the connecting parts 7 are shaped so that they can be fixed and articulated on the links 9.10 ends of a chain bracelet 11 using a pin or pin hinge. The lengthening of the link bracelet is done so Traditional.
  • connecting pieces 7 or 8 on the end of the blades 2,3 of the clasp is made using a through hinge pin 12 transversely said connecting pieces 7,8 and the free end of the blades 2,3 serving as a connecting and articulation axis.
  • This axis 12 has an annular groove 13 in which a latch 14 is housed in the coupled position (FIG. 5) of the connecting piece on the clasp.
  • This lock 14 is integral with a pusher 15 subjected by the action of a spring 16.
  • This spring 16 and this pusher 15 are held prisoners in a blind hole 17 on the underside of the part 7,8 of connection by an insert 18 driven or screwed into said blind bore 17.
  • the clasp thus comprises a basic body formed here from the central branch 1 and two folding blades 2,3 and two pairs of connecting pieces 7 and 8 interchangeable and can be fixed and articulated on the base body using of the locking device described and illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • Each pair of connecting pieces 7 and 8 is specially shaped to receive a flexible bracelet or a bracelet with rigid links hinged together to others.
  • This clasp is extremely simple for the user, in after-sales service and in stock without alteration by handling. With a simple pen the user can change the bracelet immediately and for as long as he wishes, without installation or complicated tool.
  • the flexible strap lengthening system is simple to the user and identical regardless of the type of material of the flexible bracelets used.
  • This clasp allows the user to no longer need a specialist to change bracelet. No specific tools are necessary, a simple pen or pencil for example is enough to release the clasp of the bracelet.

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DE60018066T DE60018066T2 (de) 2000-08-22 2000-08-22 Armbandverschluss
EP00117993A EP1188389B1 (de) 2000-08-22 2000-08-22 Armbandverschluss
US09/931,900 US6493908B2 (en) 2000-08-22 2001-08-20 Clasp for a bracelet
JP2001250475A JP2002119311A (ja) 2000-08-22 2001-08-21 ブレスレット用クラスプ
CNB01123637XA CN1200629C (zh) 2000-08-22 2001-08-22 手链搭扣

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WO2018127779A1 (fr) 2017-01-04 2018-07-12 Lvmh Swiss Manufactures Sa Dispositif de liaison pour bracelet
JP2023084075A (ja) * 2021-12-06 2023-06-16 カシオ計算機株式会社 連結構造及び装着型機器
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US4564308A (en) * 1982-03-08 1986-01-14 Tooru Mashida Spring rod for strap
US5416953A (en) * 1993-03-03 1995-05-23 E. Gluck Corporation Wrist watch and wrist watch strap
US5699590A (en) * 1995-11-21 1997-12-23 Grandjean S.A. Clasp with unfolding buckle
CH689931A5 (fr) * 1995-12-18 2000-02-15 Renato Poli Fermoir pour bracelet, notamment bracelet-montre.

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EP3100630A1 (de) 2015-06-02 2016-12-07 Richemont International S.A. Verschluss mit austauschbarer klappöse
WO2018127779A1 (fr) 2017-01-04 2018-07-12 Lvmh Swiss Manufactures Sa Dispositif de liaison pour bracelet
US11013300B2 (en) 2017-01-04 2021-05-25 Lvmh Swiss Manufactures Sa Connecting device for bracelet
EP3609362B1 (de) * 2017-04-11 2024-04-03 Cartier International AG Armbandglied
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EP1188389B1 (de) 2005-02-09
US20020023320A1 (en) 2002-02-28
CN1343474A (zh) 2002-04-10
CN1200629C (zh) 2005-05-11

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