EP1240841B1 - Unfolding clasp for interchangeable bracelet - Google Patents

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EP1240841B1
EP1240841B1 EP01106017A EP01106017A EP1240841B1 EP 1240841 B1 EP1240841 B1 EP 1240841B1 EP 01106017 A EP01106017 A EP 01106017A EP 01106017 A EP01106017 A EP 01106017A EP 1240841 B1 EP1240841 B1 EP 1240841B1
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Jean-Pierre Guyard
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Priority to AT01106017T priority patent/ATE279869T1/en
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Priority to JP2002015239A priority patent/JP3735299B2/en
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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
    • A44C5/185—Attachment of fasteners to straps or chains
    • 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.
    • Y10T24/37—Drawstring, laced-fastener, or separate essential cooperating device therefor
    • Y10T24/3768—Drawstring, laced-fastener, or separate essential cooperating device therefor having loop or sleeve shaped directing means
    • Y10T24/3779—Drawstring, laced-fastener, or separate essential cooperating device therefor having loop or sleeve shaped directing means with permanently deformed mounting structure
    • 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 folding clasp for a bracelet interchangeable watch strap and more particularly for a watch strap flexible in leather, synthetic material, textile or other.
  • the object of the present invention is to give the user the possibility of disassemble itself, without tools, the folding clasp with a flexible bracelet interchangeable to install it on another flexible bracelet, for example different color or texture. So only one folding clasp is needed whatever the number of interchangeable straps that the user has.
  • the interchangeable strap may for example be of the type described in European patent No EP-A-1 128 237 (European patent application No 00103952.8 of February 25, 2000 in the name of the licensee). It is clear, however, that this invention also applies to any other type of interchangeable bracelet can be removably attached, even without tools, on the watch case.
  • the folding clasp for interchangeable watch strap according to the invention is distinguished by the features listed in claim 1.
  • the folding clasp according to the invention is designed so that it can be assembled to the strands of an interchangeable watch strap.
  • This assembly is designed so that the user can assemble and disassemble the clasp strands of the bracelet without tools, quickly and very easily. So the same clasp can be used for several interchangeable straps, which is very advantageous especially when the clasp is made of precious metal. In addition, this assembly ensures the possibility of setting the length of the bracelet very easy. Finally, as we will see further on, the assembly and disassembly of the bracelet strands on the clasp only require manipulation of the ends of the bracelet strands, but no mechanical intervention on the clasp itself.
  • each strand of the bracelet has a passage or hole its end to be coupled to the clasp.
  • a screw passes through this hole and is screwed in one end of the clasp.
  • the screw may no longer keep it screwed or locked with enough force to prevent it from unscrews under the effect of the oscillating movement of the bracelet strands.
  • the bracelet can therefore untimely detaching from the clasp, which can cause loss of the wristwatch.
  • This drawback is not found in the folding clasp according to the invention.
  • the illustrated folding clasp has two articulated arms, one on the other by one of their ends.
  • the folding clasp according to the invention could include three parts articulated to each other.
  • the illustrated folding clasp has a first arm 1, one end of which ends with a finger 2 and a second arm 3, one end of which ends with a fork 4. These arms 1,3 are assembled by a pin 5 passing through the two ends of the fork 4 and the end of the finger 2 located between the ends of said fork. The two arms 1, 3 are thus articulated one on the other by one of their ends.
  • the free end of the arm 3 comprises on the one hand an opening 6 intended for cooperate with a lug 7 which has the other end of the arm 2 of the clasp.
  • This lug 7 and this opening 6 allow a retention by clipping of the two arms in folded, closed position of the clasp.
  • the free end of the arm 1 comprises a device for fixing a strand of bracelet composed of a guide 8 having in section the general shape of a U, a axis 9 formed by a screw or a pin connecting the opposite wings of the guide 8 and holding members formed by folded legs 10 integral with the wings of the guide and extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the clasp.
  • the user can thus introduce the end of a bracelet strand 11 between the axis 9 and the folded tabs 10 of the guide 8, it then returns the end of this strand 11 180 ° and threads it between the axis 9 and the dorsal part of the U-shaped guide 8.
  • length of the bracelet can be adjusted by defining the length of the turnaround of the strand 11.
  • the strand 11 of the bracelet is thus maintained in its coupled position to the clasp by the axis 3, the dorsal part of the guide 8 and the folded tabs 10.
  • the free end of the other arm 3 is articulated by means of screws 12 on the side parts 13 of the cover 14 of the clasp.
  • An axis 15 connects the two parts side 13 of the cover 14.
  • the upper part of the cover 14 has retainers 16 of the bracelet extending towards the strand 17 of the bracelet.
  • the ends of the strands 11 and 17 of the bracelet are thinned so that when folded in half they have a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the bracelet itself.
  • the bracelet of course has at its two ends to be connected to the watch case quick fixing systems and without tools, by example of the type described in European patent application No. 00103952.8.
  • the user can freely change the strap, the coupling interchangeable on the watch case being guaranteed by said fixing system quick and without tools, and can therefore adapt the new leather strap to a clasp such as that described in the present application.
  • the user can keep his watch and its clasp which can be for example in precious metals, and change itself, tool-free, easily and quickly bracelet.
  • This clasp also has the advantage that the two strands of the bracelet can be identical, which simplifies and streamlines the manufacture of bracelets.
  • the user can always adjust the bracelet so that the clasp is centered on his wrist, always located opposite the watch.

Abstract

The folding clasp for an interchangeable watch strap comprises at least two arms articulated together and foldable against each other, provided with a fixing device to hold the clasp in closed position. The free end of one (1) of the arms (1, 3) is provided with a securement device for the end of a strap tongue (11) comprising a guide (8) having in cross-section a general U shape, an axle (9) connecting the two lateral wings of the guide (8) and holding members (10) adapted to coact with the upper surface of the tongue (11) of the strap. The free end of the other arm (3) of the clasp is pivoted on a cover (14) with the help of a screw (12), this cover (14) having lateral portions (13) interconnected by an axle (15). The cover (14) of the clasp comprises retaining members (16) adapted to coact with the upper surface of a second tongue (17) of the strap.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un fermoir déployant pour un bracelet de montre interchangeable et plus particulièrement pour un bracelet de montre souple en cuir, matière synthétique, textile ou autre.The present invention relates to a folding clasp for a bracelet interchangeable watch strap and more particularly for a watch strap flexible in leather, synthetic material, textile or other.

Il existe des montres-bracelets qui sont équipées de moyens permettant à l'usager de changer de bracelet lui-même sans outil. Ainsi, l'usager peut fixer sur une boíte de montre un bracelet métallique ou un bracelet cuir ou de toute autre nature. Dans le cas de bracelets cuir, ceux-ci sont équipés de boucles ou de fermoirs déployants mais dans ce dernier cas chaque bracelet cuir doit obligatoirement être équipé d'un tel fermoir. Ceci renchérit le prix des bracelets, notamment pour des pièces en métaux précieux car, dans ce cas, les fermoirs déployants doivent également être en métaux précieux.There are wristwatches which are equipped with means allowing the user to change the bracelet himself without tools. Thus, the user can fix on a watch case, a metal strap or a leather strap or any other nature. In the case of leather bracelets, these are fitted with buckles or folding clasps but in the latter case each leather strap must must be equipped with such a clasp. This increases the price of the bracelets, especially for precious metal parts because, in this case, the clasps deployants must also be made of precious metals.

Le but de la présente invention est de donner à l'utilisateur la possibilité de démonter lui-même, sans outil, le fermoir déployant d'un bracelet souple interchangeable pour l'installer sur un autre bracelet souple, par exemple de couleur ou de texture différente. Ainsi, un seul fermoir déployant est nécessaire quelque soit le nombre de bracelets interchangeables que l'usager possède.The object of the present invention is to give the user the possibility of disassemble itself, without tools, the folding clasp with a flexible bracelet interchangeable to install it on another flexible bracelet, for example different color or texture. So only one folding clasp is needed whatever the number of interchangeable straps that the user has.

Un tel fermoir est connu du document EP-A-0 287 475 qui correspond au préambule de la revendication.Such a clasp is known from document EP-A-0 287 475 which corresponds to the preamble of the claim.

Le bracelet interchangeable peut être par exemple du type de celui décrit dans le brevet européen No EP-A-1 128 237 (demande de brevet européen No 00103952.8 du 25 février 2000 au nom de la titulaire). Il est évident toutefois que la présente invention s'applique également à tout autre type de bracelet interchangeable pouvant se fixer de façon amovible, voire sans outil, sur la boíte de la montre.The interchangeable strap may for example be of the type described in European patent No EP-A-1 128 237 (European patent application No 00103952.8 of February 25, 2000 in the name of the licensee). It is clear, however, that this invention also applies to any other type of interchangeable bracelet can be removably attached, even without tools, on the watch case.

Le fermoir déployant pour bracelet de montre interchangeable selon l'invention se distingue par les caractéristiques énumérées à la revendication 1.The folding clasp for interchangeable watch strap according to the invention is distinguished by the features listed in claim 1.

Le dessin annexé illustre schématiquement et à titre d'exemple une forme d'exécution particulière du fermoir déployant pour bracelet de montre interchangeable selon l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en plan partielle d'un bracelet de montre muni d'un fermoir déployant selon l'invention, le fermoir étant à l'état fermé.
  • La figure 2 est une coupe suivant la ligne A-A de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective du fermoir déployant monté sur un bracelet, le fermoir étant à l'état fermé.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en plan de dessus du fermoir déployant seul en position ouverte.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en plan de dessous du fermoir déployant seul en position ouverte, certaines parties étant vues en coupe.
    • The attached drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example a particular embodiment of the folding clasp for an interchangeable watch strap according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 is a partial plan view of a watch strap provided with a folding clasp according to the invention, the clasp being in the closed state.
  • Figure 2 is a section along the line AA in Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the folding clasp mounted on a bracelet, the clasp being in the closed state.
  • Figure 4 is a top plan view of the clasp deploying alone in the open position.
  • Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the clasp deploying alone in the open position, some parts being seen in section.

    • Le fermoir déployant selon l'invention est conçu de manière à pouvoir être assemblé aux brins d'un bracelet de montre interchangeable. Ce montage est conçu de manière à ce que l'usager puisse monter et démonter le fermoir des brins du bracelet sans outil, rapidement et très facilement. Ainsi, un même fermoir pourra servir à plusieurs bracelets interchangeables, ce qui est très avantageux surtout lorsque le fermoir est en métal précieux. De plus, ce montage assure la possibilité d'une mise de longueur du bracelet très facile. Enfin, comme on le verra plus loin, le montage et le démontage des brins du bracelet sur le fermoir nécessitent uniquement une manipulation des extrémités des brins du bracelet, mais aucune intervention mécanique sur le fermoir lui-même.The folding clasp according to the invention is designed so that it can be assembled to the strands of an interchangeable watch strap. This assembly is designed so that the user can assemble and disassemble the clasp strands of the bracelet without tools, quickly and very easily. So the same clasp can be used for several interchangeable straps, which is very advantageous especially when the clasp is made of precious metal. In addition, this assembly ensures the possibility of setting the length of the bracelet very easy. Finally, as we will see further on, the assembly and disassembly of the bracelet strands on the clasp only require manipulation of the ends of the bracelet strands, but no mechanical intervention on the clasp itself.

    Habituellement, chaque brin du bracelet comporte un passage ou trou à son extrémité devant être accouplé au fermoir. Une vis traverse ce trou et se visse dans une extrémité du fermoir. Pour monter et démonter chaque brin du bracelet, il faut un tournevis. De plus, après plusieurs manipulations, la vis peut ne plus tenir vissée ou bloquée avec suffisamment de force pour éviter qu'elle ne se dévisse sous l'effet du mouvement oscillant des brins du bracelet. Le bracelet peut donc se désolidariser intempestivement du fermoir, pouvant provoquer la perte de la montre-bracelet. Cet inconvénient ne se retrouve pas dans le fermoir déployant selon l'invention. Le fermoir déployant illustré comporte deux bras articulés l'un sur l'autre par l'une de leurs extrémités. Bien entendu, le fermoir déployant selon l'invention pourrait comporter trois parties articulées les unes aux autres.Usually, each strand of the bracelet has a passage or hole its end to be coupled to the clasp. A screw passes through this hole and is screwed in one end of the clasp. To assemble and disassemble each strand of the bracelet, you need a screwdriver. In addition, after several manipulations, the screw may no longer keep it screwed or locked with enough force to prevent it from unscrews under the effect of the oscillating movement of the bracelet strands. The bracelet can therefore untimely detaching from the clasp, which can cause loss of the wristwatch. This drawback is not found in the folding clasp according to the invention. The illustrated folding clasp has two articulated arms, one on the other by one of their ends. Of course, the folding clasp according to the invention could include three parts articulated to each other.

    Le fermoir déployant illustré comporte un premier bras 1 dont une extrémité se termine par un doigt 2 et un second bras 3 dont une extrémité se termine par une fourche 4. Ces bras 1,3 sont assemblés par un axe 5 traversant les deux extrémités de la fourche 4 et l'extrémité du doigt 2 située entre les extrémités de ladite fourche. Les deux bras 1,3 sont ainsi articulés l'un sur l'autre par l'une de leurs extrémités.The illustrated folding clasp has a first arm 1, one end of which ends with a finger 2 and a second arm 3, one end of which ends with a fork 4. These arms 1,3 are assembled by a pin 5 passing through the two ends of the fork 4 and the end of the finger 2 located between the ends of said fork. The two arms 1, 3 are thus articulated one on the other by one of their ends.

    L'extrémité libre du bras 3 comporte d'une part une ouverture 6 destinée à coopérer avec un ergot 7 que comporte l'autre extrémité du bras 2 du fermoir. Cet ergot 7 et cette ouverture 6 permettent un maintien par clipsage des deux bras en position repliée, fermée du fermoir.The free end of the arm 3 comprises on the one hand an opening 6 intended for cooperate with a lug 7 which has the other end of the arm 2 of the clasp. This lug 7 and this opening 6 allow a retention by clipping of the two arms in folded, closed position of the clasp.

    L'extrémité libre du bras 1 comporte un dispositif de fixation d'un brin de bracelet composé d'un guide 8 présentant en coupe la forme générale d'un U, d'un axe 9 formé par une vis ou une goupille reliant les ailes opposées du guide 8 et d'organes de maintien formés par des pattes repliées 10 solidaires des ailes du guide et s'étendant en direction de l'axe longitudinal du fermoir.The free end of the arm 1 comprises a device for fixing a strand of bracelet composed of a guide 8 having in section the general shape of a U, a axis 9 formed by a screw or a pin connecting the opposite wings of the guide 8 and holding members formed by folded legs 10 integral with the wings of the guide and extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the clasp.

    L'usager peut ainsi introduire l'extrémité d'un brin de bracelet 11 entre l'axe 9 et les pattes repliées 10 du guide 8, il retourne ensuite l'extrémité de ce brin 11 de 180° et l'enfile entre l'axe 9 et la partie dorsale du guide 8 en forme de U. La longueur du bracelet peut être ajustée en définissant la longueur du retournement du brin 11. Le brin 11 du bracelet est ainsi maintenu dans sa position accouplée au fermoir par l'axe 3, la partie dorsale du guide 8 et les pattes repliées 10.The user can thus introduce the end of a bracelet strand 11 between the axis 9 and the folded tabs 10 of the guide 8, it then returns the end of this strand 11 180 ° and threads it between the axis 9 and the dorsal part of the U-shaped guide 8. length of the bracelet can be adjusted by defining the length of the turnaround of the strand 11. The strand 11 of the bracelet is thus maintained in its coupled position to the clasp by the axis 3, the dorsal part of the guide 8 and the folded tabs 10.

    L'extrémité libre de l'autre bras 3 est articulée au moyen de vis 12 sur les parties latérales 13 du couvercle 14 du fermoir. Un axe 15 relie les deux parties latérales 13 du couvercle 14. La partie supérieure du couvercle 14 comporte des organes de retenue 16 du bracelet s'étendant en direction du brin 17 du bracelet. The free end of the other arm 3 is articulated by means of screws 12 on the side parts 13 of the cover 14 of the clasp. An axis 15 connects the two parts side 13 of the cover 14. The upper part of the cover 14 has retainers 16 of the bracelet extending towards the strand 17 of the bracelet.

    L'usager enfile l'extrémité du brin 17 du bracelet entre les organes de retenue 16 du couvercle, le replie autour de l'axe 15 de 180° pour fixer ce brin 17 sur le couvercle du fermoir.The user threads the end of the strand 17 of the bracelet between the retainer 16 of the cover, fold it around the axis 15 by 180 ° to fix this strand 17 on the cover of the clasp.

    Comme on le voit au dessin, les extrémités des brins 11 et 17 du bracelet sont amincies de sorte qu'une fois repliées en deux elles présentent une épaisseur sensiblement égale à l'épaisseur du bracelet lui-même.As seen in the drawing, the ends of the strands 11 and 17 of the bracelet are thinned so that when folded in half they have a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the bracelet itself.

    Le bracelet comporte bien entendu à ses deux extrémités devant être reliées à la boíte de montre des systèmes de fixation rapides et sans outil, par exemple du type décrit dans la demande de brevet européen No 00103952.8.The bracelet of course has at its two ends to be connected to the watch case quick fixing systems and without tools, by example of the type described in European patent application No. 00103952.8.

    Ainsi, l'usager peut à sa guise changer de bracelet, l'accouplement interchangeable sur la boíte de montre étant garanti par ledit système de fixation rapide et sans outil, et peut ainsi adapter le nouveau bracelet cuir sur un fermoir tel que celui décrit dans la présente demande. L'usager peut conserver sa montre et son fermoir qui peuvent être par exemple en métaux précieux, et changer lui-même, sans outil, facilement et rapidement de bracelet.Thus, the user can freely change the strap, the coupling interchangeable on the watch case being guaranteed by said fixing system quick and without tools, and can therefore adapt the new leather strap to a clasp such as that described in the present application. The user can keep his watch and its clasp which can be for example in precious metals, and change itself, tool-free, easily and quickly bracelet.

    Ce fermoir présente encore l'avantage que les deux brins du bracelet peuvent être identiques, ce qui simplifie et rationalise la fabrication des bracelets.This clasp also has the advantage that the two strands of the bracelet can be identical, which simplifies and streamlines the manufacture of bracelets.

    Enfin, grâce au fait que le réglage de la longueur du bracelet se fait sur les deux brins du bracelet, l'usager peut toujours ajuster le bracelet de manière à ce que le fermoir soit centré sur son poignet, toujours situé à l'opposé de la montre.Finally, thanks to the fact that the length of the bracelet is adjusted on the two strands of the bracelet, the user can always adjust the bracelet so that the clasp is centered on his wrist, always located opposite the watch.

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    1. Folding clasp for an interchangeable watch strap, comprising at least two arms articulated together and foldable against each other, provided with a fixing device to hold the clasp in closed position, the free end of one (1) of the arms (1, 3) being provided with a device for securing the end of a strap tongue (11) comprising a guide (8) having in cross-section a general U shape, an axle (9) connecting two lateral wings of the guide (8) and folding members (10) adapted to coact with the upper surface of the tongue (11) of the strap; characterized by the fact that the free end of the other arm (3) of the clasp is pivoted on a cover (14) with the help of a screw (12), this cover (14) having lateral portions (13) connected by an axle (15); and by the fact that the cover (14) of the clasp comprises retaining members (16) adapted to coact with the upper surface of a second tongue (17) of the strap.
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    EP01106017A EP1240841B1 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-03-12 Unfolding clasp for interchangeable bracelet
    ES01106017T ES2180466T1 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-03-12 FOLDING CLOSURE FOR INTERCHANGEABLE WATCH BRACELET.
    DE1240841T DE1240841T1 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-03-12 Folding clasp for interchangeable bracelet
    AT01106017T ATE279869T1 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-03-12 FOLDING CLASP FOR INTERCHANGEABLE BRACELET
    DE60106560T DE60106560T2 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-03-12 Folding closure for interchangeable bracelet
    TW090130234A TW528584B (en) 2001-03-12 2001-12-06 Folding clasp for interchangeable watch strap
    CNB011404965A CN1221196C (en) 2001-03-12 2001-12-10 Changeable folding fastener on watch strap
    SG200107762A SG101530A1 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-12-12 Folding clasp for interchange watch strap
    US10/026,692 US6658707B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2001-12-27 Folding clasp for interchangeable watch strap
    JP2002015239A JP3735299B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2002-01-24 Foldable clasp for interchangeable watchband
    HK02107421.2A HK1045926B (en) 2001-03-12 2002-10-11 Unfolding clasp for interchangeable bracelet

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