EP1416822A1 - Fermoir du type a boucle deployante - Google Patents
Fermoir du type a boucle deployanteInfo
- Publication number
- EP1416822A1 EP1416822A1 EP02755505A EP02755505A EP1416822A1 EP 1416822 A1 EP1416822 A1 EP 1416822A1 EP 02755505 A EP02755505 A EP 02755505A EP 02755505 A EP02755505 A EP 02755505A EP 1416822 A1 EP1416822 A1 EP 1416822A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- link
- branches
- branch
- extension
- clasp
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a clasp of the folding clasp type for a bracelet, in particular for a watch strap, comprising two curved branches articulated by one of their ends to an intermediate link, so that when one of the branches is folded over the other it can occupy two different longitudinal positions, one in which the link is in the extension of one of the branches and another position in which the link is in the extension of the other branch, locking means allowing to ensure the two relative longitudinal positions of the two branches, the other end of each branch being provided with means for receiving the end of an element of the bracelet.
- CH-A-663 552 a clasp of this type.
- the purpose of such a clasp is to be able to change the length of the bracelet easily and without the use of special tools or a modification of the length of one or the other of the branch, as for example described in CH-A-571 327.
- the intermediate link allows, for example, to increase the length of the bracelet when the user is temporarily hampered by his bracelet because his wrist circumference has increased, following an effort, the heat, etc.
- the device described in CH 663 522 has drawbacks, as can easily be seen by referring to the figures in this document. Indeed, in the two planned positions of the link and more particularly when the link is in the extension of the branch in contact with the bracelet, the end of the folding clasp projects inward creating an extra thickness which causes discomfort for the user. Incidentally, the fact that the fixing means consist of an oblong opening in one of the branches cooperating with a male element, does not allow precise locking, and in particular it is possible to obtain an inadvertent sliding of the male element in the opening oblong, thereby compromising the stability of the locking mechanism and modifying the length of the bracelet.
- the object of the present invention is to propose a remedy to the aforementioned drawbacks.
- the clasp according to the invention is characterized in that said link comprises a flat surface, which is a function of the relative longitudinal position of the two branches either in contact with the inner face of the bracelet, or with the skin of the user and a concave opposite surface allowing the link, in the two above-mentioned positions to come into close contact with the surface of the branch with which the link is not in its extension, while the flat surface is at least approximately in the extension from the tangent to the end of the other branch.
- the link has a flat surface which is either in contact with the wearer's skin or with the bracelet and the fact that the opposite surface is concave, allows in both positions of the loop to obtain a surface continuous which has practically the same radius in both positions without creating an end which projects inwards and causes discomfort to the user.
- the link consists of three integral parts, each of these parts has the approximate shape of a corner, two of these parts being arranged parallel to each other, their ends having the greatest height forming one of the ends of the link articulated to one of the branches, the third wedge-shaped part being disposed between them and in the opposite direction its end of greater height forming the end of the link articulated to the other branch, than said end of this last branch having the shape of a horseshoe.
- the shape of the link makes it possible to obtain a continuous surface in the two positions of the loop without parts which projects outside the curve formed by the two branches of the loop, the planar surface of the link being always at least approximately in the direction of the tangent at the end of the curve formed by one or the other branch.
- the locking means are constituted by two female or male elements located on one of the branches and a male, respectively female conjugate element located on the other branch, the two female or male elements corresponding exactly to the two relative longitudinal positions of two branches during locking.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the partially open folding clasp.
- Figure 2 is a side view of the intermediate link between the two branches of the loop.
- Figure 3 is a plan view of the previous figure.
- Figure 4 is a side view of the buckle in a locked position.
- Figure 5 is a plan view of the previous figure.
- Figure 6 is a side view of the folding clasp in the second locking position.
- Figure 7 is a plan view of the previous figure.
- the clasp with folding clasp of FIG. 1 is composed of two curved branches 1, 2 articulated to an intermediate link 3 and provided at their respective free ends 11 and 21 with means for receiving the free ends of a leather or metal bracelet , including a watch strap.
- the branch 1 is provided with two female elements in the form of two holes 14 and the branch 2 with a stud which, in this case, is screwed on the face of the branch 2.
- a link 3 has been chosen having a flat surface A which is either in contact with the skin of the user, or with the bracelet depending on the relative position of the two arms 1 and 2 and a concave surface B.
- the concave surface B is important because it makes it possible to obtain, when the loop is closed, a continuous surface without any annoying angle or excess thickness.
- the link is formed by three wedge-shaped elements 31, 32 and 33, these three elements being able to be manufactured independently of one another and subsequently assembled, for example, by welding or to be formed in one piece machined.
- the two elements 31 and 32 are arranged in parallel and separated by the third element 33 which is directed in the opposite direction.
- the parts of the elements 31 and 32 having the greatest height define one of the ends of the link provided with the passages 34 and 35 for the articulation of the link to the branch 2, while the element 33 also has on its part having the greater height a passage 36 for its articulation at the end of the branch 1.
- the end 12 of the branch 1 is in the form of a horseshoe with a longitudinal passage 13 for the articulation to the element 33 through, for example, an axis which crosses the passage 13 of the horseshoe 12 and the passage 36 of item 33.
- FIG. 3 shows the configuration of this particular element which is only one possible embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 5 is a plan view of the previous figure, we can see the relative position of the elements.
- Figure 6 is shown the loop in its second position, that is to say in the position where the bracelet is the shortest, in this case the male element 22 is located in the second hole 14 of the branch 1 and the link 3 is located, in particular by its surface A, in the extension of the curve formed by the branch 2.
- the curve formed by the two superimposed branches is harmonious and has the same radius of curvature and practically continuous which does not bring any inconvenience to the user.
- FIG. 7 we have also shown a plan view of FIG. 6.
- the shape of the link makes it possible to have a continuous surface without creating unnecessary extra thickness and without discomfort for the user and the fact that the locking is done using precise elements and arranged in the places provided, in particular the position of the two holes ensures stable locking without the possibility that the male element slides, for example in an oblong hole in an untimely manner.
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- Buckles (AREA)
- Pens And Brushes (AREA)
- Mechanical Pencils And Projecting And Retracting Systems Therefor, And Multi-System Writing Instruments (AREA)
- Telephone Function (AREA)
- Materials For Medical Uses (AREA)
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR0110899 | 2001-08-17 | ||
FR0110899A FR2828637B1 (fr) | 2001-08-17 | 2001-08-17 | Fermoir du type a boucle deployante |
PCT/IB2002/003286 WO2003015562A1 (fr) | 2001-08-17 | 2002-08-15 | Fermoir du type a boucle deployante |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1416822A1 true EP1416822A1 (fr) | 2004-05-12 |
EP1416822B1 EP1416822B1 (fr) | 2006-06-07 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP02755505A Expired - Lifetime EP1416822B1 (fr) | 2001-08-17 | 2002-08-15 | Fermoir du type a boucle deployante |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP1416822B1 (fr) |
AT (1) | ATE328505T1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE60212145D1 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2828637B1 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2003015562A1 (fr) |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB259878A (en) * | 1926-04-08 | 1926-10-21 | S & B Lederer Company | Improvements in wrist watch straps |
GB423826A (en) * | 1934-01-22 | 1935-02-08 | Harry Carl Pass | An improved clasp or fastener, particularly for the straps of wrist-watches |
GB457515A (en) * | 1935-07-19 | 1936-11-30 | Frederick Jarvis | Improvements in or connected with wrist bands for watches |
FR2184440B1 (fr) * | 1972-05-17 | 1976-01-16 | Cartier Fr | |
CH653226A5 (en) * | 1983-08-11 | 1985-12-31 | Jorg M Hysek | Bracelet clasp |
CH663522A5 (en) * | 1985-09-13 | 1987-12-31 | Joerg Hysek | Bracelet clasp |
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2001
- 2001-08-17 FR FR0110899A patent/FR2828637B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2002
- 2002-08-15 WO PCT/IB2002/003286 patent/WO2003015562A1/fr active IP Right Grant
- 2002-08-15 EP EP02755505A patent/EP1416822B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-08-15 AT AT02755505T patent/ATE328505T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2002-08-15 DE DE60212145T patent/DE60212145D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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See references of WO03015562A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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FR2828637A1 (fr) | 2003-02-21 |
EP1416822B1 (fr) | 2006-06-07 |
DE60212145D1 (de) | 2006-07-20 |
FR2828637B1 (fr) | 2003-12-12 |
ATE328505T1 (de) | 2006-06-15 |
WO2003015562A1 (fr) | 2003-02-27 |
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