EP1328171B1 - Fixing and/or assembling device - Google Patents

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EP1328171B1
EP1328171B1 EP01925270A EP01925270A EP1328171B1 EP 1328171 B1 EP1328171 B1 EP 1328171B1 EP 01925270 A EP01925270 A EP 01925270A EP 01925270 A EP01925270 A EP 01925270A EP 1328171 B1 EP1328171 B1 EP 1328171B1
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  • the invention relates to a fastening device and / or assembly comprising two elements respectively having elongate teeth and openings for receiving said teeth when the two elements are assembled, the two elements being separable after being assembled (see for example US-A-5634245).
  • Fixing devices comprising two elements intended to be assembled with each other are known, in particular from the patents FR-A-2090786 and WO-A-96/41551.
  • FR-A-2090786 there is described a device comprising two elements in the form of plates, one of which has fibers with hooks and the other of which has loop-shaped fibers for hooking. on the hooks of the first elements.
  • This device is well known as "VELCRO".
  • the French document also contains a critique of the measures prior to April 29, 1970, which is the filing date of the Swiss priority.
  • WO-A-96/41551 discloses a shoe attachment device for replacing laces.
  • the device includes a first tongue-shaped portion having apertures and a second plate-shaped portion having hook-shaped ridges.
  • the tongue is intended to hang on the hooks.
  • This device is very close to that described in US-A-4727659. Indeed, in the latter document it describes an attachment device comprising two elements, one of which has mushroom-shaped protuberances intended to be placed in circular openings provided in the second element.
  • the devices described in the documents cited above are relatively satisfactory, they have some defects.
  • the first device described in document FR-A-2090786 has the defect of not being precise in its positioning
  • the second device described in document WO-A-96/41551 if it is precise in its positioning, it has the defect to wear relatively quickly and therefore not to ensure a good maintenance.
  • the invention aims to provide a device that does not have the defects of known devices, that is to say that allows a precise positioning and that does not wear easily, ensuring good maintenance even after a long use .
  • a device according to the invention comprises elastic teeth which can be used a large number of times without being damaged and which require to assemble its two elements a certain force on the part of the user, which ensures a good maintenance, because it will require a substantially identical force to separate the two elements.
  • FIG. 1 very schematically represents a first embodiment of the fixing and / or assembly device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1a shows a first element A comprising a part 1, which may be a plate or a strip or a polyhedron, but which is a plate, in the present representation, shown in section or in view.
  • part 1 are attached teeth 2, which came from molding in the embodiment shown.
  • Said teeth 2 comprise a tip 3 and have a circular or polygonal section. In this embodiment the teeth are straight.
  • FIG 1b there is shown a second element B to be assembled to the first element A of Figure 1a.
  • Said element B is shown in view, it is elongated parallelepipedal shape 4 and having at least one line of openings 5 shown in broken lines.
  • the sections of the openings (not shown) are identical to the sections of the teeth 2 of the element A of Figure 1a, against said openings have a curvature in the longitudinal direction.
  • the teeth of the element A penetrate into the openings of the element B; which has been shown in Figure 1c.
  • This operation requires a certain force for the teeth 2 to bend and a substantially identical force will be necessary to disassemble or separate the two elements A and B. In this way we obtain a precise and relatively solid assembly.
  • the length of the teeth 2 is, in the embodiment shown, greater than the depth of the openings 5 of the element B, but this length could be just equal to or shorter than said depth 5. Which in certain uses will bring an aesthetic effect, for example when the device of the invention is used as closure device for a belt or a shoe.
  • FIG. 2 diagrammatically shows a second embodiment of said device according to the invention. To facilitate understanding the same reference signs have been kept as in Figure 1, to which a bonus (') has been added.
  • FIG. 2a there is shown a first element A 'having a portion 1', which may be a plate or a strip, but which is in the present representation shown in section or in view.
  • a portion 1' which may be a plate or a strip, but which is in the present representation shown in section or in view.
  • teeth 2' which have come from molding in the embodiment shown.
  • Said teeth 2 ' have a tip 3' and have a circular or polygonal section. In this embodiment the teeth are curved.
  • FIG 2b there is shown a second element B 'to be assembled to the first element A' of Figure 2a.
  • Said element B ' is, as for the embodiment of Figure 1, shown in view, it is elongate parallelepipedal shape 4' and having at least one line of openings 5 'shown in broken lines.
  • the sections of the openings (not shown) are identical to the sections of the teeth 2 'of the element A' of FIG. 2a, whereas the said openings are straight in the longitudinal direction, that is to say in the direction of the depth.
  • FIG. 4 represents a use of a device according to the invention, in particular a bar for the hair.
  • the bar has two parts A and B.
  • Part A ( Figure 4a) comprises an elongated parallelepiped portion 51 having straight teeth 52 having tips 53 on one of its sides .
  • the portion A has at one of its ends a mushroom-shaped rod 54.
  • the portion B (FIG 4b) comprises a body 55 having openings 56 having a curvature in the direction of their length for receiving the teeth 52 of the part A.
  • the part B has at one of its ends means 57 for receiving and holding the mushroom-shaped rod 54 of the part A.
  • Figure 4c there is shown the two parts A and B assemblies.
  • FIG. 5 shows another use of a device according to the invention, including a clip or clip for clothing.
  • the clip comprises two parts A and B bonded to each other by a thread or cord 68.
  • Part A (FIG 5) comprises an elongate parallelepipedal portion 61 having straight teeth 62 having tips 63 on them. one of its sides.
  • Part B (FIG 5) comprises a body 65 having openings 66 having a curvature in the direction of their length for receiving the teeth 62 of the part A.
  • the use of said clamp is as follows: Place the element B on one side of the tissue that is to be fixed and push the part A into the part B, making sure to cross the tissue with the teeth 62, then tighten the two parts A and B against each other. the other, so the fabric will be maintained.
  • teeth 52 and 62 curves and openings 56 and 66 straight in the direction of their depth.
  • a third use could comprise elements A with teeth on at least two opposite faces so as to be assembled with two elements B simultaneously.
  • the element could also have a polyhedral body having several faces with teeth.
  • the assembly could be made so that either the element A or the element B has an unassembled part, that is to say a free part to receive another element. In this way we would build, which is to say that the device according to the invention could be used as a game.
  • the two elements A and B of a device according to the invention will be made of any suitable elastically flexible material, that is to say which can be deformed (folded) and which takes its form when the effort has disappeared, for example synthetic material or metal, such as steel or aluminum.

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L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de fixation et/ou d'assemblage comportant deux éléments présentant respectivement des dents de forme allongée et des ouvertures destinées à recevoir lesdites dents lorsque les deux éléments sont assemblés, les deux éléments étant séparables après avoir été assemblés (voir par exemple le document US-A-5634245).The invention relates to a fastening device and / or assembly comprising two elements respectively having elongate teeth and openings for receiving said teeth when the two elements are assembled, the two elements being separable after being assembled (see for example US-A-5634245).

Des dispositifs de fixation comportant deux éléments destinés à être assemblés l'un avec l'autre sont connus, notamment par les brevets FR-A-2090786 et WO-A-96/41551. Dans le brevet FR-A-2090786 il est décrit un dispositif comportant deux éléments se présentant sous forme de plaques, dont l'un présente des fibres avec des crochets et dont l'autre présente des fibres en forme de boucles destinées à s'accrocher sur les crochets du premier éléments. Ce dispositif est bien connu sous le nom de « VELCRO ». On trouve aussi dans ledit document français une critique des dispositifs antérieurs au 29 avril 1970, qui est la date de dépôt de la priorité suisse.Fixing devices comprising two elements intended to be assembled with each other are known, in particular from the patents FR-A-2090786 and WO-A-96/41551. In FR-A-2090786 there is described a device comprising two elements in the form of plates, one of which has fibers with hooks and the other of which has loop-shaped fibers for hooking. on the hooks of the first elements. This device is well known as "VELCRO". The French document also contains a critique of the measures prior to April 29, 1970, which is the filing date of the Swiss priority.

Le document WO-A-96/41551 décrit.un dispositif d'attache pour chaussures destiné à remplacer les lacets. Ce dispositif comprend une première partie en forme de languette présentant des ouvertures et une seconde partie en forme de plaque présentant des arêtes en forme de crochets. La languette est destinée à venir s'accrocher sur les crochets. Ce dispositif est très proche de celui décrit dans le brevet US-A-4727659. En effet, dans ce dernier document il décrit un dispositif d'attache comportant deux éléments dont un présente des protubérances en forme de champignon destinées à venir se placer dans des ouvertures circulaires prévues dans le second élément.WO-A-96/41551 discloses a shoe attachment device for replacing laces. The device includes a first tongue-shaped portion having apertures and a second plate-shaped portion having hook-shaped ridges. The tongue is intended to hang on the hooks. This device is very close to that described in US-A-4727659. Indeed, in the latter document it describes an attachment device comprising two elements, one of which has mushroom-shaped protuberances intended to be placed in circular openings provided in the second element.

Bien que les dispositifs décrits dans les documents cités ci-dessus soient relativement satisfaisants, ils présentent quelques défauts. Notamment le premier dispositif décrit dans le document FR-A-2090786 présente le défaut de ne pas être précis dans son positionnement, Tandis que le second dispositif décrit dans le document WO-A-96/41551 s'il est précis dans son positionnement, il présente le défaut de s'user relativement rapidement et donc de ne pas assurer un bon maintient.Although the devices described in the documents cited above are relatively satisfactory, they have some defects. In particular, the first device described in document FR-A-2090786 has the defect of not being precise in its positioning, while the second device described in document WO-A-96/41551 if it is precise in its positioning, it has the defect to wear relatively quickly and therefore not to ensure a good maintenance.

L'invention a pour buts de fournir un dispositif qui ne présente pas les défauts des dispositifs connus, c'est-à-dire qui permet un positionnement précis et qui ne s'use pas facilement, assurant un bon maintient même après un long usage.The invention aims to provide a device that does not have the defects of known devices, that is to say that allows a precise positioning and that does not wear easily, ensuring good maintenance even after a long use .

Ces buts sont atteints avec le dispositif selon l'invention défini à la revendication 1.These objects are achieved with the device according to the invention defined in claim 1.

En effet, un dispositif selon l'invention comporte des dents élastiques qui peuvent être utilisées un grand nombre de fois sans être abîmées et, qui demandent pour assembler ses deux éléments une certaine force de la part de l'utilisateur, ce qui assure un bon maintien, car il faudra une force sensiblement identique pour séparer les deux éléments.Indeed, a device according to the invention comprises elastic teeth which can be used a large number of times without being damaged and which require to assemble its two elements a certain force on the part of the user, which ensures a good maintenance, because it will require a substantially identical force to separate the two elements.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et ses caractéristiques et ses avantages apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description de formes d'exécution donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple en regard des dessins sur lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente schématiquement une première forme d'exécution du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 représente schématiquement une seconde forme d'exécution du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • La figure 3 représente une première utilisation du dispositif représenté à la figure 1.
  • Les figures 4 et 5 représentent schématiquement deux utilisations d'un dispositif selon l'invention.
The invention will be better understood and its characteristics and its advantages will appear more clearly on reading the description of embodiments given solely by way of example with reference to the drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows schematically a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 diagrammatically represents a second embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 represents a first use of the device represented in FIG.
  • Figures 4 and 5 schematically show two uses of a device according to the invention.

La figure 1 représente très schématiquement une première forme d'exécution du dispositif de fixation et/ou d'assemblage selon l'invention. Sur la figure 1a on voit un premier élément A comportant une partie 1, qui peut être une plaque ou une bande ou un polyèdre, mais qui est une plaque, dans la présente représentation, montrée en coupe ou en vue. A la partie 1 sont attachées des dents 2, qui sont venues de moulage dans la forme d'exécution représentée. Lesdites dents 2 comportent une pointe 3 et ont une section circulaire ou polygonale. Dans cette forme d'exécution les dents sont droites.FIG. 1 very schematically represents a first embodiment of the fixing and / or assembly device according to the invention. FIG. 1a shows a first element A comprising a part 1, which may be a plate or a strip or a polyhedron, but which is a plate, in the present representation, shown in section or in view. In part 1 are attached teeth 2, which came from molding in the embodiment shown. Said teeth 2 comprise a tip 3 and have a circular or polygonal section. In this embodiment the teeth are straight.

Sur la figure 1b, on a représenté un second élément B destiné à être assemblé au premier élément A de la figure 1 a. Ledit élément B est représenté en vue, il est de forme parallélépipédique allongée 4 et comportant au moins une lignée d'ouvertures 5 représentées en lignes en traits discontinus. Les sections des ouvertures (non représentées) sont identiques aux sections des dents 2 de l'élément A de la figure 1a, par contre lesdites ouvertures présentent une courbure dans le sens longitudinale. Ainsi, lorsque l'on présente l'élément A contre l'élément B et que l'on presse les deux éléments l'un contre l'autre les dents de l'élément A pénètrent dans les ouvertures de l'élément B, ce qui a été représenté à la figure 1 c. Cette opération nécessite une certaine force pour que les dents 2 se courbent et une force sensiblement identique sera nécessaire pour déassembler ou séparer les deux éléments A et B. De cette manière on obtient un assemblage précis et relativement solide.In Figure 1b, there is shown a second element B to be assembled to the first element A of Figure 1a. Said element B is shown in view, it is elongated parallelepipedal shape 4 and having at least one line of openings 5 shown in broken lines. The sections of the openings (not shown) are identical to the sections of the teeth 2 of the element A of Figure 1a, against said openings have a curvature in the longitudinal direction. Thus, when the element A is presented against the element B and the two elements are pressed against each other, the teeth of the element A penetrate into the openings of the element B; which has been shown in Figure 1c. This operation requires a certain force for the teeth 2 to bend and a substantially identical force will be necessary to disassemble or separate the two elements A and B. In this way we obtain a precise and relatively solid assembly.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1c les deux éléments A et B sont assemblés avec un espace h entre la plaque 1 de l'élément A et le corps 4 de l'élément B, cet espace pourra servir à pincer un tissu ou des cheveux, par exemple, comme représenté sur la figure 3.As can be seen in Figure 1c the two elements A and B are assembled with a space h between the plate 1 of the element A and the body 4 of the element B, this space can be used to pinch a fabric or hair, for example, as shown in Figure 3.

La longueur des dents 2 est, dans la forme d'exécution représentée, est plus grande que la profondeur des ouvertures 5 de l'élément B, mais cette longueur pourrait être juste égale ou plus courte que ladite profondeur 5. Ce qui dans certaines utilisations apportera un effet esthétique, par exemple lorsque le dispositif de l'invention est utilisé comme dispositif de fermeture d'une ceinture ou d'une chaussure.The length of the teeth 2 is, in the embodiment shown, greater than the depth of the openings 5 of the element B, but this length could be just equal to or shorter than said depth 5. Which in certain uses will bring an aesthetic effect, for example when the device of the invention is used as closure device for a belt or a shoe.

Sur la figure 2, on a représenté schématiquement une seconde forme d'exécution dudit dispositif selon l'invention. Afin de faciliter la compréhension on a gardé les mêmes signes de référence que sur la figure 1 auxquels on a ajouté un prime (').FIG. 2 diagrammatically shows a second embodiment of said device according to the invention. To facilitate understanding the same reference signs have been kept as in Figure 1, to which a bonus (') has been added.

Sur la figure 2a on voit un premier élément A' comportant une partie 1', qui peut être une plaque ou une bande, mais qui est dans la présente représentation montré en coupe ou en vue. A la partie 1' sont attachées des dents 2', qui sont venues de moulage dans la forme d'exécution représentée. Lesdites dents 2' comportent une pointe 3' et ont une section circulaire ou polygonale. Dans cette forme d'exécution les dents sont courbes.In Figure 2a there is shown a first element A 'having a portion 1', which may be a plate or a strip, but which is in the present representation shown in section or in view. In part 1 'are attached teeth 2', which have come from molding in the embodiment shown. Said teeth 2 'have a tip 3' and have a circular or polygonal section. In this embodiment the teeth are curved.

Sur la figure 2b, on a représenté un second élément B' destiné à être assemblé au premier élément A' de la figure 2a. Ledit élément B' est, comme pour la forme d'exécution de figure 1, représenté en vue, il est de forme parallélépipédique allongée 4' et comportant au moins une lignée d'ouvertures 5' représentées en lignes en traits discontinus. Les sections des ouvertures (non représentées) sont identiques aux sections des dents 2' de l'élément A' de la figure 2a, par contre lesdites ouvertures sont droites dans le sens longitudinale, c'est-à-dire dans le sens de la profondeur. Ainsi, lorsque l'on présente l'élément A' contre l'élément B' et que l'on presse les deux éléments l'un contre l'autre les dents de l'élément A' pénètrent dans les ouvertures de l'élément B', ce qui a été représenté à la figure 2c. Cette opération nécessite une certaine force pour que les dents 2' se redressent et une force sensiblement identique sera nécessaire pour déassembler ou séparer les deux éléments A' et B'. De cette manière on obtient aussi un assemblage précis et relativement solide.In Figure 2b, there is shown a second element B 'to be assembled to the first element A' of Figure 2a. Said element B 'is, as for the embodiment of Figure 1, shown in view, it is elongate parallelepipedal shape 4' and having at least one line of openings 5 'shown in broken lines. The sections of the openings (not shown) are identical to the sections of the teeth 2 'of the element A' of FIG. 2a, whereas the said openings are straight in the longitudinal direction, that is to say in the direction of the depth. Thus, when one presents the element A 'against the element B' and that one presses the two elements against each other the teeth of the element A 'penetrate into the openings of the element B ', which has been shown in Figure 2c. This operation requires a certain force for the teeth 2 'to straighten and a substantially identical force will be necessary to disassemble or separate the two elements A' and B '. In this way we also obtain a precise and relatively solid assembly.

La figure 4 représente une utilisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, notamment une barrette pour les cheveux. Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 4a et 4b la barrette présente deux parties A et B. La partie A (fig. 4a) comprend une partie parallélépipédique allongée 51 comportant de dents 52 rectilignes ayant des pointes 53 sur l'un de ses côtés. De plus, la partie A présente à l'une de ses extrémités une tige en forme de champignon 54. La partie B (fig. 4b) comprend un corps 55 comportant des ouvertures 56 présentant une courbure dans le sens de leur longueur destinées à recevoir les dents 52 de la partie A. La partie B présente à l'une de ses extrémités des moyens 57 pour recevoir et maintenir la tige en forme de champignon 54 de la partie A. Sur la figure 4c on a représenté les deux parties A et B assemblées.FIG. 4 represents a use of a device according to the invention, in particular a bar for the hair. As can be seen in Figures 4a and 4b the bar has two parts A and B. Part A (Figure 4a) comprises an elongated parallelepiped portion 51 having straight teeth 52 having tips 53 on one of its sides . In addition, the portion A has at one of its ends a mushroom-shaped rod 54. The portion B (FIG 4b) comprises a body 55 having openings 56 having a curvature in the direction of their length for receiving the teeth 52 of the part A. The part B has at one of its ends means 57 for receiving and holding the mushroom-shaped rod 54 of the part A. In Figure 4c there is shown the two parts A and B assemblies.

La figure 5 représente une autre utilisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, notamment une pince ou agrafe pour l'habillement. Comme on le voit sur la figure 5 la pince comporte deux partie A et B liées entre elles par un fil ou cordon 68. La partie A (fig. 5) comprend une partie parallélépipédique allongée 61 comportant de dents 62 rectilignes ayant des pointes 63 sur l'un de ses côtés. La partie B (fig. 5) comprend un corps 65 comportant des ouvertures 66 présentant une courbure dans le sens de leur longueur destinées à recevoir les dents 62 de la partie A. L'utilisation de ladite pince se fait de la manière suivante : on place l'élément B d'un côté du tissu que l'on désire fixer et on enfonce la partie A dans la partie B en veillant à traverser le tissu avec les dents 62, puis serre les deux parties A et B l'une contre l'autre, ainsi le tissu sera maintenu.Figure 5 shows another use of a device according to the invention, including a clip or clip for clothing. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the clip comprises two parts A and B bonded to each other by a thread or cord 68. Part A (FIG 5) comprises an elongate parallelepipedal portion 61 having straight teeth 62 having tips 63 on them. one of its sides. Part B (FIG 5) comprises a body 65 having openings 66 having a curvature in the direction of their length for receiving the teeth 62 of the part A. The use of said clamp is as follows: Place the element B on one side of the tissue that is to be fixed and push the part A into the part B, making sure to cross the tissue with the teeth 62, then tighten the two parts A and B against each other. the other, so the fabric will be maintained.

Il est évident que les deux utilisations décrites ci-dessus, à titre d'exemple, pourraient être réalisées avec des dents 52 et 62 courbes et des ouvertures 56 et 66 droites dans le sens de leur profondeur.It is obvious that the two uses described above, for example, could be performed with teeth 52 and 62 curves and openings 56 and 66 straight in the direction of their depth.

Une troisième utilisation, non représentée, pourrait comporté des élément A avec des dents sur au moins deux faces opposées de manière à pouvoir être assemblé avec deux éléments B simultanément. L'élément pourrait aussi présenter un corps polyédrique ayant plusieurs faces comportant des dents. L'assemblage pourrait être réalisé de manière que soit l'élément A ou l'élément B présente une partie non assemblée, c'est-à-dire une partie libre de recevoir un autre élément. De cette façon on réaliserait des constructions, ce qui revient à dire que le dispositif selon l'invention pourrait être utilisé comme jeu.A third use, not shown, could comprise elements A with teeth on at least two opposite faces so as to be assembled with two elements B simultaneously. The element could also have a polyhedral body having several faces with teeth. The assembly could be made so that either the element A or the element B has an unassembled part, that is to say a free part to receive another element. In this way we would build, which is to say that the device according to the invention could be used as a game.

Enfin les deux éléments A et B d'un dispositif selon l'invention seront réalisés en tout matériau adéquat élastiquement flexible, c'est-à-dire qui peut être déformé (plié) et qui reprend sa forme lorsque l'effort à disparu, par exemple en matériau synthétique ou en métal, comme l'acier ou l'aluminium.Finally the two elements A and B of a device according to the invention will be made of any suitable elastically flexible material, that is to say which can be deformed (folded) and which takes its form when the effort has disappeared, for example synthetic material or metal, such as steel or aluminum.

Il va de soi que la présente invention et ses quelques utilisations n'ont été données qu'à titre d'exemple, nullement limitatif. Ainsi, l'invention peut subir toutes sortes de variantes, notamment en ce qui concerne la matière dans laquelle elle est réalisée, la grandeur des différents éléments, notamment la longueur des dents et la profondeur des ouvertures, les buts de son utilisation.It goes without saying that the present invention and its few uses have been given by way of example, in no way limiting. Thus, the invention can undergo all kinds of variants, particularly with regard to the material in which it is made, the size of the various elements, including the length of the teeth and the depth of the openings, the purposes of its use.

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  1. Fixing and/or assembling device consisting of two elements (A, B) one with elongated teeth or sterns (2, 2', 52, 62) and the other with holes (5, 5', 56, 66) that are intended for receiving these teeth when the two elements are assembled, the two elements being separable once they have been assembled, characterized by the fact that the teeth (2) are straight in the direction of their length and the holes (5) have a cross section that is identical to that of the teeth and are curved in the direction of their depth, or that the teeth (2') are curved in the direction of their length and the holes (5') have a cross section identical to that of the teeth and are straight in the direction of their depth, such that when the two elements are assembled, the teeth undergo an elastic bending deformation that allows them to be held fast by their forced assembly into the holes.
  2. Fixing and/or assembling device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the teeth have a circular cross section.
  3. Fixing and/or assembling device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the teeth have a polygonal cross section.
  4. Fixing and/or assembling device according to one of the claims 1 through 3, characterized by the fact that one of said elements contain several rows of teeth set on an elongated plate or a strip, and the other said element contains several rows of holes set into a plate.
  5. Fixing and/or assembling device according to one of the above claims, characterized by the fact that the teeth are longer than the depth of the holes.
  6. A fixing and/or assembling device according to one of the claims stated above, characterized by the fact that the teeth are shorter than the depth of the holes.
  7. A fixing and/or assembling device according to one of the claims stated above, characterized by the fact that the element containing the teeth has at least two surfaces with teeth, so that it can be assembled with at least two elements containing holes.
  8. A bracelet containing a device according to one of the claims stated above, characterized by the fact that the bracelet is of an open type, and that it has an element with teeth at one of its ends and an element with holes at the other end.
  9. A shoe containing a device according to one of the claims stated in number 1 above, characterized by the fact that it has an opening on the upper part of the top of the shoe with elements on one of its edges in the shape of a narrow tongue containing teeth, whereas the other side of the opening has an element in the shape of a plate containing holes intended for receiving these teeth.
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