EP1354247B1 - Watch case with watchband - Google Patents

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EP1354247B1
EP1354247B1 EP02734840A EP02734840A EP1354247B1 EP 1354247 B1 EP1354247 B1 EP 1354247B1 EP 02734840 A EP02734840 A EP 02734840A EP 02734840 A EP02734840 A EP 02734840A EP 1354247 B1 EP1354247 B1 EP 1354247B1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of fixing bracelets to watch cases, and more particularly to devices allowing easy change of the bracelet.
  • the patent FR-504.267 Rubattel and Weyermann SA describes a watch whose bracelet consists of a rectangular band in one piece has a round opening that reveals the dial, the inner edge of the opening of the bracelet being sandwiched between the middle and a reported bezel. In this way, the bracelet covers the whole box, with the exception of the glass and the dial.
  • Another device of the same kind is presented in the patent FR-1.598.983 Ervin Piquerez .
  • the bracelet does not cover the box.
  • the edge of its central opening matches the outer shape of the box, and is clamped between the middle and a ring screwed either on the upper part of the middle part or on the bottom.
  • the assembly and disassembly of the bracelet of the box require a key or a tool and can hardly be done, in practice, only by a professional. This is even more the case that, in most of the examples given above, the disassembly exposes the internal organs of the watch.
  • the known devices can not therefore be applied to watches sold with several interchangeable straps, which must allow the consumer to change the bracelet himself.
  • the present invention aims to provide a watch case with strap that allows the user to easily change the bracelet, without special tools, and without the need to fill the box of horns.
  • the watch case with bracelet comprises at least one bottom with at least one groove 2 in which a part of the bracelet 3 is inserted and at least one closing element 4 closing said groove and holding the bracelet, and is characterized in that the closure element 4 is fixed to the bottom by means of a bayonet device having at least one lug 5 being inserted into at least one corresponding recess 6.
  • the wristwatch watch case described above is characterized in that the groove 2 is annular and goes around the bottom.
  • the watch case with a bracelet is characterized in that at least one housing 7 is made in the edge 8 of the groove 2 and / or in the upper face 9 of the closure member, said edge 8 and said upper face 9 enclosing the bracelet, a compression seal 10 being placed in said housing and dimensioned so that the closure of the element 4 compresses the bracelet against said seal.
  • the wristwatch watch case according to the invention is characterized in that the recess 6 is continuous and in that at least one cleat 11 is placed in said recess so that at least one lug 5 abuts against said cleat when the closing element 4 is put in place.
  • the watch case with bracelet according to the invention is characterized in that the bracelet 3 is formed of a single piece having between the two strands an annular portion 12 shaped so as to be inserted at least partially in the annular groove 2.
  • the bracelet 3 is in one piece, the two strands being connected to one another by an annular portion 12.
  • This annular portion presents an opening, adapted to receive a portion of the bottom 1 of the box.
  • This part of the bottom is delimited laterally by an annular groove 2.
  • Below this annular groove is formed a recess 6 which, in the embodiment shown here, goes around this part of the bottom 1.
  • Below the recess 6, at three points of an adjacent flange 14 in the hollow, an indentation 15 is practiced.
  • the annular portion 12 of the bracelet is placed in the annular groove 2.
  • a closure element of annular shape, and radially inwardly directed three lugs 5, closes the annular groove, the three lugs being introduced into
  • the annular portion 12 of the bracelet is then trapped between the upper face 9 of the closure element 4 and the edge 8 of the groove 2.
  • rotates the closure member so that the lugs move laterally and are entirely sandwiched between the flange 14 and the other wall 16 of the recess.
  • a cleat 11 is fixed in the recess 6, here in the form of a cylindrical key driven into a radial hole in the bottom of the recess.
  • the cleat 11 blocks the rotation of the closure element 4 in the closing direction, it has no effect in that of the opening. In order to avoid inadvertent opening, it is therefore necessary to prevent the closure element from slipping in the other direction. To this end, it is possible, for example, to increase the thickness of the bracelet a little, so that the closure element compresses the bracelet, so that the pressure thus exerted on the upper face 9 of the element closure prevents friction sliding back said element.
  • a compression which must be exactly dosed, requires on the one hand that the bracelet is made of a compressible material and / or deformable, and secondly that its thickness is machined very precisely. The first requirement is not fulfilled in the case of a metal bracelet, and the second is very difficult to achieve in practice.
  • the closure of the element 4 compresses the seal via the annular portion 12 of the bracelet, this part then exerting friction on the upper face 9 of the closure element, preventing it from rotating in the direction of the opening.
  • the dimensions of the seal 9 will be calculated so that the friction allows the user to open the closure element without excessive effort.
  • Radial grooves 16 are made on the underside of the closure element, to ensure sufficient grip to the fingers of the user who wishes to change the bracelet.
  • circular indentations 13 and 17 are respectively formed in the bottom and on the upper face 9 of the closure element and face each other, so that correspondingly shaped swellings of the wristband are provided. insert, which gives more firmness to the attachment of the bracelet to the box.
  • the box may have several bottoms, for example superimposed
  • the fixing device may have several annular grooves
  • the bracelet may be formed of two separate strands, in which case there may be two grooves
  • the device may comprise several elements closure, or a single lug instead of three, in which case the lug must have a sufficient angular dimension; finally, the recess that receives the lugs can be split into several segments instead of being continuous.

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Domaine technique auquel se rapporte l'inventionTechnical field to which the invention relates

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine de la fixation des bracelets aux boîtes de montres, et plus particulièrement aux dispositifs permettant un changement aisé du bracelet.The present invention relates to the field of fixing bracelets to watch cases, and more particularly to devices allowing easy change of the bracelet.

Technique antérieurePrior art

On connaît plusieurs exemples de boîtes de montre dans lesquelles le bracelet est fixé par pincement entre deux pièces de la boîte, que ce bracelet soit formé de deux brins séparés, ou de deux brins reliés entre eux par une partie médiane présentant une ouverture correspondant à la forme de la boîte, ou à la forme d'une partie de la boîte.Several examples of watch cases are known in which the bracelet is fixed by pinching between two parts of the box, whether the bracelet is formed of two separate strands, or two strands interconnected by a middle portion having an opening corresponding to the shape of the box, or in the shape of a part of the box.

Par exemple, le brevet FR-504.267 Rubattel et Weyermann SA décrit une montre dont le bracelet constitué d'une bande rectangulaire d'un seul tenant présente une ouverture ronde qui laisse apparaître le cadran, le bord intérieur de l'ouverture du bracelet étant enserré entre la carrure et une lunette rapportée. De la sorte, le bracelet recouvre toute la boîte, à l'exception du verre et du cadran. Un autre dispositif du même genre est présenté dans le brevet FR-1.598.983 Ervin Piquerez . Ici, le bracelet ne recouvre pas la boîte. Le bord de son ouverture centrale épouse la forme extérieure de la boîte, et est pincé entre la carrure et une bague vissée soit sur la partie supérieure de la carrure, soit sur le fond.For example, the patent FR-504.267 Rubattel and Weyermann SA describes a watch whose bracelet consists of a rectangular band in one piece has a round opening that reveals the dial, the inner edge of the opening of the bracelet being sandwiched between the middle and a reported bezel. In this way, the bracelet covers the whole box, with the exception of the glass and the dial. Another device of the same kind is presented in the patent FR-1.598.983 Ervin Piquerez . Here, the bracelet does not cover the box. The edge of its central opening matches the outer shape of the box, and is clamped between the middle and a ring screwed either on the upper part of the middle part or on the bottom.

D'autres exemples, comme les brevets CH-340786 Vallon ou CH-355095 Soma Watch Co ., montrent des bracelets formés de deux brins séparés dont les extrémités fixées à la boîte présentent une forme de queue d'aronde et sont insérés dans des encoches de forme correspondante pratiquées dans la carrure, le fond, vissé ou à cran, maintenant ces extrémités des brins dans les encoches.Other examples, such as patents CH-340786 Valley or CH-355095 Soma Watch Co ., show bracelets formed of two separate strands whose ends fixed to the box have a shape of dovetail and are inserted into notches of corresponding shape made in the middle, the bottom, screwed or notch, maintaining these ends strands in the notches.

Le but de ces dispositifs est essentiellement d'éviter la présence de cornes destinées à la fixation du bracelet, pour des raisons surtout esthétiques.The purpose of these devices is essentially to avoid the presence of horns for fixing the bracelet, for reasons especially aesthetic.

Le montage et le démontage du bracelet de la boîte, qu'ils soient faits par vissage ou même à cran, exigent une clé ou un outil et ne peuvent guère être faits, en pratique, que par un professionnel. C'est d'autant plus le cas que, dans la plupart des exemples donnés ci-dessus, le démontage met à découvert les organes internes de la montre. Les dispositifs connus ne peuvent donc pas s'appliquer à des montres vendues avec plusieurs bracelets interchangeables, qui doivent permettre au consommateur de changer lui-même le bracelet.The assembly and disassembly of the bracelet of the box, whether they are made by screwing or even notch, require a key or a tool and can hardly be done, in practice, only by a professional. This is even more the case that, in most of the examples given above, the disassembly exposes the internal organs of the watch. The known devices can not therefore be applied to watches sold with several interchangeable straps, which must allow the consumer to change the bracelet himself.

Il existe certes divers systèmes, très différents des exemples précédents, qui permettent à l'usager de changer aisément de bracelet. On peut citer par exemple les brevets CH-685464 Le Marquand et EP-0797132 Bourquin et Wiser . Si ces dispositifs fonctionnent à satisfaction, ils exigent toutefois la présence de cornes ou d'excroissances du même type.There are certainly various systems, very different from the previous examples, which allow the user to easily change the bracelet. Examples include patents CH-685464 The Marquand and EP-0797132 Bourquin and Wiser . If these devices work to satisfaction, they require the presence of horns or excrescences of the same type.

Exposé de l'inventionPresentation of the invention

La présente invention vise à fournir une boîte de montre avec bracelet qui permette à l'usager de changer aisément de bracelet, sans outil spécial, et sans qu'il soit nécessaire de pourvoir la boîte de cornes.The present invention aims to provide a watch case with strap that allows the user to easily change the bracelet, without special tools, and without the need to fill the box of horns.

La boîte de montre avec bracelet selon l'invention comprend au moins un fond avec au moins une gorge 2 dans laquelle une partie du bracelet 3 vient s'insérer et au moins un élément de fermeture 4 venant fermer ladite gorge et y maintenir le bracelet, et est caractérisée en ce que l'élément de fermeture 4 est fixé au fond au moyen d'un dispositif à baïonnette présentant au moins un ergot 5 venant s'insérer dans au moins une creusure 6 correspondante.The watch case with bracelet according to the invention comprises at least one bottom with at least one groove 2 in which a part of the bracelet 3 is inserted and at least one closing element 4 closing said groove and holding the bracelet, and is characterized in that the closure element 4 is fixed to the bottom by means of a bayonet device having at least one lug 5 being inserted into at least one corresponding recess 6.

Dans une forme d'exécution plus particulière, la boîte de montre avec bracelet décrite ci-dessus est caractérisée en ce que la gorge 2 est annulaire et fait le tour du fond.In a more particular embodiment, the wristwatch watch case described above is characterized in that the groove 2 is annular and goes around the bottom.

Dans une seconde forme d'exécution plus particulière, qui peut inclure la première forme d'exécution particulière décrite ci-dessus, la boîte de montre avec bracelet est caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un logement 7 est pratiqué dans le bord 8 de la gorge 2 ou/et dans la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture, ledit bord 8 et ladite face supérieure 9 enserrant le bracelet, un joint de compression 10 étant placé dans ledit logement et dimensionné de façon que la fermeture de l'élément 4 comprime le bracelet contre ledit joint.In a second more particular embodiment, which may include the first particular embodiment described above, the watch case with a bracelet is characterized in that at least one housing 7 is made in the edge 8 of the groove 2 and / or in the upper face 9 of the closure member, said edge 8 and said upper face 9 enclosing the bracelet, a compression seal 10 being placed in said housing and dimensioned so that the closure of the element 4 compresses the bracelet against said seal.

Dans une troisième forme particulière d'exécution, qui peut inclure l'une ou les deux formes particulières décrites ci-dessus, la boîte de montre avec bracelet selon l'invention est caractérisée en ce que la creusure 6 est continue et en ce qu'au moins un taquet 11 est placé dans ladite creusure de manière qu'au moins un ergot 5 vienne buter contre ledit taquet lors de la mise en place de l'élément de fermeture 4.In a third particular embodiment, which may include one or both of the particular forms described above, the wristwatch watch case according to the invention is characterized in that the recess 6 is continuous and in that at least one cleat 11 is placed in said recess so that at least one lug 5 abuts against said cleat when the closing element 4 is put in place.

Dans une quatrième forme d'exécution particulière, qui peut inclure une ou plusieurs des formes d'exécution particulières décrites ci-dessus, la boîte de montre avec bracelet selon l'invention est caractérisée en ce que le bracelet 3 est formé d'une seule pièce présentant entre les deux brins une partie annulaire 12 conformée de manière à s'insérer au moins partiellement dans la gorge annulaire 2.In a fourth particular embodiment, which may include one or more of the particular embodiments described above, the watch case with bracelet according to the invention is characterized in that the bracelet 3 is formed of a single piece having between the two strands an annular portion 12 shaped so as to be inserted at least partially in the annular groove 2.

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Les dessins montrent, à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution de l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une coupe verticale partielle d'une boîte avec bracelet selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de dessous d'un élément de fermeture selon l'invention.
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessous du fond de la boîte.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de côté du même fond de la boîte.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en perspective cavalière de l'élément de fermeture.
  • La figure 6 est une vue en perspective cavalière de la boîte montée avec le bracelet, ce dernier n'étant montré que partiellement.
The drawings show, by way of example, an embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 1 is a partial vertical section of a box with a bracelet according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a bottom view of a closure element according to the invention.
  • The figure 3 is a bottom view of the bottom of the box.
  • The figure 4 is a side view of the same bottom of the box.
  • The figure 5 is a perspective view of the closure element.
  • The figure 6 is a cavalier perspective view of the box mounted with the bracelet, the latter being shown only partially.

Meilleure manière de réaliser l'inventionBest way to realize the invention

Dans la forme d'exécution représentée dans les dessins, qui est la meilleure manière de réaliser l'invention à la connaissance du déposant, le bracelet 3 est d'un seul tenant, les deux brins étant reliés l'un à l'autre par une partie annulaire 12. Cette partie annulaire présente une ouverture, apte à recevoir une partie du fond 1 de la boîte. Cette partie du fond est délimitée latéralement par une gorge 2 annulaire. Au-dessous de cette gorge annulaire est ménagée une creusure 6 qui, dans la forme d'exécution représentée ici, fait le tour de cette partie du fond 1. Au-dessous de la creusure 6, en trois points d'un rebord 14 adjacent à la creusure, une échancrure 15 est pratiquée. La partie annulaire 12 du bracelet est placée dans la gorge annulaire 2. Un élément de fermeture, de forme annulaire, et présentant radialement, dirigés, vers l'intérieur, trois ergots 5, vient fermer la gorge annulaire, les trois ergots étant introduits dans la creusure 6 par les échancrures 15. La partie annulaire 12 du bracelet est alors emprisonnée entre la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture 4 et le bord 8 de la gorge 2. Afin de maintenir les ergots 5 dans la creusure 6, on fait tourner l'élément de fermeture de façon que les ergots se déplacent latéralement et soient entièrement enserrés entre le rebord 14 et l'autre paroi 16 de la creusure. Afin de bloquer la course de rotation de l'élément de fermeture, un taquet 11 est fixé dans la creusure 6, ici sous la forme d'une clavette cylindrique chassée dans un trou radial pratiqué dans le fond de la creusure.In the embodiment shown in the drawings, which is the best way to realize the invention to the knowledge of the applicant, the bracelet 3 is in one piece, the two strands being connected to one another by an annular portion 12. This annular portion presents an opening, adapted to receive a portion of the bottom 1 of the box. This part of the bottom is delimited laterally by an annular groove 2. Below this annular groove is formed a recess 6 which, in the embodiment shown here, goes around this part of the bottom 1. Below the recess 6, at three points of an adjacent flange 14 in the hollow, an indentation 15 is practiced. The annular portion 12 of the bracelet is placed in the annular groove 2. A closure element, of annular shape, and radially inwardly directed three lugs 5, closes the annular groove, the three lugs being introduced into The annular portion 12 of the bracelet is then trapped between the upper face 9 of the closure element 4 and the edge 8 of the groove 2. In order to maintain the lugs 5 in the recess 6, rotates the closure member so that the lugs move laterally and are entirely sandwiched between the flange 14 and the other wall 16 of the recess. In order to block the rotational movement of the closure element, a cleat 11 is fixed in the recess 6, here in the form of a cylindrical key driven into a radial hole in the bottom of the recess.

Si le taquet 11 bloque bien la rotation de l'élément de fermeture 4 dans le sens de la fermeture, il n'a pas d'effet dans celui de l'ouverture. Afin d'éviter une ouverture intempestive, il faut donc éviter que l'élément de fermeture ne glisse dans l'autre sens. A cette fin, il est possible, par exemple, d'augmenter un peu l'épaisseur du bracelet, de façon que l'élément de fermeture comprime le bracelet, de sorte que la pression ainsi exercée sur la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture empêche par frottement un glissement en arrière dudit élément. Cependant, une telle compression, qui doit être exactement dosée, exige d'une part que le bracelet soit fait d'un matériau compressible et /ou déformable, et d'autre part que son épaisseur soit usinée de manière très précise. La première exigence n'est pas remplie dans le cas d'un bracelet métallique, et la seconde est fort difficile à réaliser en pratique. Pour obtenir l'effet désiré de pression, et par conséquent de frottement, un logement 7, qui est ici annulaire, est pratiqué dans le bord 8 de la gorge 2. Un joint de compression 10, par exemple un 0-ring, est placé dans ce logement. La fermeture de l'élément 4 comprime le joint par l'intermédiaire de la partie annulaire 12 du bracelet, cette partie exerçant alors un frottement sur la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture, empêchant celui-ci de tourner dans le sens de l'ouverture. Bien entendu, les dimensions du joint 9 seront calculées de façon que le frottement permette à l'usager d'ouvrir l'élément de fermeture sans effort excessif.If the cleat 11 blocks the rotation of the closure element 4 in the closing direction, it has no effect in that of the opening. In order to avoid inadvertent opening, it is therefore necessary to prevent the closure element from slipping in the other direction. To this end, it is possible, for example, to increase the thickness of the bracelet a little, so that the closure element compresses the bracelet, so that the pressure thus exerted on the upper face 9 of the element closure prevents friction sliding back said element. However, such a compression, which must be exactly dosed, requires on the one hand that the bracelet is made of a compressible material and / or deformable, and secondly that its thickness is machined very precisely. The first requirement is not fulfilled in the case of a metal bracelet, and the second is very difficult to achieve in practice. To obtain the desired effect of pressure, and therefore of friction, a housing 7, which is here annular, is formed in the edge 8 of the groove 2. A compression seal 10, for example a 0-ring, is placed in this accommodation. The closure of the element 4 compresses the seal via the annular portion 12 of the bracelet, this part then exerting friction on the upper face 9 of the closure element, preventing it from rotating in the direction of the opening. Of course, the dimensions of the seal 9 will be calculated so that the friction allows the user to open the closure element without excessive effort.

Des cannelures radiales 16 sont pratiquées sur la face inférieure de l'élément de fermeture, afin d'assurer une prise suffisant aux doigts de l'usager qui désire changer le bracelet.Radial grooves 16 are made on the underside of the closure element, to ensure sufficient grip to the fingers of the user who wishes to change the bracelet.

Dans la forme d'exécution montrée ici, des échancrures circulaires 13 et 17 sont ménagées respectivement dans le fond et sur la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture et se font face, de façon que des renflements de forme correspondante du bracelet viennent s'y insérer, ce qui donne plus de fermeté à la fixation du bracelet à la boîte.In the embodiment shown here, circular indentations 13 and 17 are respectively formed in the bottom and on the upper face 9 of the closure element and face each other, so that correspondingly shaped swellings of the wristband are provided. insert, which gives more firmness to the attachment of the bracelet to the box.

La forme d'exécution décrite ici constitue la forme d'exécution préférée. D'autres formes sont toutefois possibles. Par exemple, la boîte peut avoir plusieurs fonds, par exemple superposés, le dispositif de fixation peut présenter plusieurs gorges annulaires, le bracelet peut être formé de deux brins séparés, cas dans lequel il peut y avoir deux gorges, le dispositif peut comprendre plusieurs éléments de fermeture, ou un seul ergot au lieu de trois, auquel cas l'ergot doit présenter une dimension angulaire suffisante ; enfin, la creusure qui reçoit les ergots peut être fractionnée en plusieurs segments au lieu d'être continue.The embodiment described here is the preferred embodiment. Other forms are possible, however. For example, the box may have several bottoms, for example superimposed, the fixing device may have several annular grooves, the bracelet may be formed of two separate strands, in which case there may be two grooves, the device may comprise several elements closure, or a single lug instead of three, in which case the lug must have a sufficient angular dimension; finally, the recess that receives the lugs can be split into several segments instead of being continuous.

Il serait également possible de placer le joint de compression 10 dans un logement 7 pratiqué dans la face supérieure 9 de l'élément de fermeture 4, plutôt que dans le bord 8 de la gorge 2.It would also be possible to place the compression seal 10 in a housing 7 made in the upper face 9 of the closure element 4, rather than in the edge 8 of the groove 2.

Il serait aussi envisageable de placer plusieurs taquets 11 au lieu d'un seul dans la creusure 6.It would also be possible to place several cleats 11 instead of one in the recess 6.

Possibilités d'application industriellePossibilities of industrial application

Les possibilités d'application industrielle sont évidentes.The possibilities of industrial application are obvious.

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  1. Watch-case with bracelet comprising at least one back (1) with at least one groove (2) in which part of the bracelet (3) is inserted and at least one closure element (4) that closes said groove and holds bracelet in place therein, characterised in that the closure element (4) is fixed to the back by means of a bayonet device with at least one lug (5) which is inserted into at least one corresponding recess (6).
  2. Watch-case with bracelet according to claim 1, characterised in that the groove (2) is annular and extends completely around the back.
  3. Watch-case with bracelet according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterised in that at least one housing (7) is made in the rim (8) of the groove (2) and/or in the upper face (9) of the closure element, said rim (8) and said upper face (9) gripping the bracelet, with a gasket (10) being placed in said housing, its size being such that the closing of the element (4) presses the bracelet against said gasket.
  4. Watch-case with bracelet according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the recess (6) is continuous and that at least one stop (11) is placed in said recess such that at least one lug (5) strikes against said stop when the closure element (4) is placed in position.
  5. Watch-case with bracelet according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the bracelet (3) is formed from a single piece with a circular portion positioned (12) between the two parts of the strap, such portion being shaped so as to at least partially fit into the annular groove (2).
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