EP1428451A1 - Bracelet with articulated links - Google Patents

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EP1428451A1
EP1428451A1 EP02406089A EP02406089A EP1428451A1 EP 1428451 A1 EP1428451 A1 EP 1428451A1 EP 02406089 A EP02406089 A EP 02406089A EP 02406089 A EP02406089 A EP 02406089A EP 1428451 A1 EP1428451 A1 EP 1428451A1
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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
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    • A44C5/107—Link constructions not extensible with links made of more than two elements including connecting elements

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  • the present invention relates to an articulated bracelet with links arranged to interpenetrate in the direction longitudinal and connected by transverse axes of articulation.
  • bracelets of this kind including watch straps in which at least some series transverse of adjacent links are removable for allow the length of the bracelet to be modified according to the size of the wrist of the wearer of this bracelet.
  • these transversal series of removable links are assembled by screws which are visible on the edge of the bracelet.
  • the other transverse series of links are connected by pins driven into the side links, to allow them to rotate relative to central links.
  • Patent CH-558,153 relates to an articulated bracelet comprising links integral with a hinge rod transverse which projects at one end of the link and which does not extend over its entire width.
  • This rod is introduced in a housing opening on the underside of the adjacent link and held in place by a spring lock.
  • the screws are replaced by a spring.
  • such a spring could hardly be in the same metal as the bracelet.
  • this fixing member must have an opening for allow disassembly and therefore retains a functional character and not decorative, giving it an appearance whose aesthetics does not integrate with the rest of the bracelet.
  • CH-688 430 which consists of forming links comprising three parts of different widths, offset longitudinally one compared to others.
  • a narrow central part is followed by a part of intermediate width extending from on either side of the median axis of the bracelet and finally by a part whose width corresponds to that of the bracelet.
  • Each central part and each intermediate width part is pierced transversely to the bracelet.
  • Each part wide of the link has a corresponding width clearance at the intermediate width, and each intermediate part has a width clearance corresponding to the narrowest central part. Therefore, two links can overlap and be held together by a bar slid into the openings transverse coaxial of the intermediate parts and of the central part of the adjacent link.
  • This bar passes freely through these openings, but is retained axially as soon as the next link is placed. Indeed, the bar abuts against the edges of the release of corresponding width of this next link and is therefore axially blocked.
  • the main disadvantage of this solution lies in the fact that the amplitude of the joint of links must be limited so that the bar is always in abutment against the edges of the link clearance next.
  • the links are necessarily offset longitudinally by compared to others.
  • a bracelet comprising two rows of side links, each integral of a semi-axis which ends in a head adjacent to a throat.
  • Two intermediate links are arranged between these side links and a central link.
  • the links intermediaries have two parallel passages with axes transverse, one of which is intended to receive a half-axis leaving the head and the adjacent throat protruding.
  • the link central fixing has a longitudinal recess whose section is of complementary shape to that of two heads of the two semi-axes. Longitudinal recess opens at one end and has two side slits whose width corresponds to the diameter of the adjacent grooves at the heads of the semi-axes.
  • the object of the present invention is an articulated bracelet with links in which no connecting element is visible on any side, even a side face of links which is located inside the bracelet.
  • the purpose of this invention is also to have as little as possible, if any screw connection element, to avoid any risk of unscrewing not tight enough.
  • this invention relates to a bracelet articulated link according to claim 1.
  • each modular element allows, by immobilizing in rotation the two parts of the assembly modular around the median transverse axis, to lock axially the transverse rod of articulation between the faces side facing inwards of the two links respective lateral rows or even between a face side of a link of a side row and the link of the opposite side row when the rod is integral with this last link.
  • the transverse articulation rods are free, so that their wear resulting from oscillation of the two modular elements around it is reduced at least.
  • the bracelet according to the invention is formed of a succession of similar modular assemblies 1, hinged together to the others, one of which is illustrated before assembly by the figure 1.
  • This modular set has five links adjacent 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in the transverse direction of the bracelet, each of them being part of one of the five rows longitudinal links forming the bracelet.
  • These links 2-6 alternately occupy two longitudinal positions and are connected to each other by a first transverse axis median 7 which passes freely through openings transverse guide 3a, 4a, 5a of the links 3-5 and of which the two ends are driven into blind holes 2a, 6a formed in the internal lateral faces of the two links side 2 and 6.
  • the two lateral links 2, 6 and the central link 4 are aligned in one of the two positions longitudinal, while the two links 3, 5 are transversely aligned in the second longitudinal position and form two projections which are intended to penetrate in two re-entrant parts of an adjacent modular assembly, formed between the three links 2, 4 and 6.
  • These two links 3, 5 and the central link 4 comprise each a second transverse guide opening 3b, respectively 4b, 5b which crosses their offset parts respective with respect to the median transverse axis 7 and all three located at the same distance from this axis.
  • One of links 3, 5 is integral with the adjacent side link 2 or 6, while the other of these links 3, 5 is integral with the central link 4.
  • three links are integral with the median transverse axis 7 and form a first part of modular assembly 1.
  • the other two links 4 and 3 or 5 are integral with each other and form a second part of the modular set 1, but are free to rotate around the median transverse axis 7.
  • the two pairs of adjacent integral links from each other can be made from two pieces welded or otherwise fixed to each other.
  • These two pairs of solid links could also be directly constituted each in one piece, giving only the appearance of being made from two assembled parts.
  • the bracelet obtained gives the appearance to be formed of five longitudinal rows of offset links alternately in the longitudinal direction, to simplify the explanations, we will consider them as two solidarity links, even if in reality they are directly formed in one piece.
  • these links 3, 4 can be turned about 90 ° around the median transverse axis 7, as illustrated in figure 2, to clear the opening transverse 4b of the space between the side links 2, 6 and allow access axially, which is not not possible when in the space between the side links 2, 6.
  • this transverse opening 4b placed as illustrated in Figure 2 the link 4 can be brought between the links 3 'and 5' of the modular element 1 'which is located at the front end of the portion of the bracelet to which must be added the modular element 1.
  • the transverse opening 4b of link 4 must be aligned with the openings 3'b, 5'b of the links 3 ', 5' of the modular element 1 ', this which allows the establishment of a transverse articulation rod 8, as illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • the bracelet can be disassembled, but always starting from the end by which the assembly of the modular assemblies 1, 1 ', ..., has ended.
  • Both parts formed of two, respectively three integral links of the median transverse axis 7 of each modular assembly 1 are thus released from each other as and when measurement, allowing successive disassembly of all assemblies modular 1, 1 ', ....
  • a connecting member 9 which has a passage 10 intended to receive a fixing bar (not shown) to the horns a watch case (not shown) between which the connecting member 9 is adjusted, the width of this member 9 corresponding to the spacing between the horns of the box and its face 9a adjacent to the external face of the box hugging the outline of it, so that when the bar arranged in passage 10 is fixed to the horns of the box, this connecting member 9 becomes integral with the latter.
  • This connecting member 9 has two projections 13 and 15 whose shape, spacing and dimensions correspond at links 3, 5 of a modular assembly 1, but these projections 13, 15 are integral with the connecting member.
  • the central link 4 of a modular assembly 1 can be inserted between the two projections 13, 15 and fixed to these projections by a transverse articulation rod 8 identical to that connecting all the modular assemblies 1, 1 ', ..., between them, passing through the transverse opening 4b of the central link 4 and the coaxial openings 13b, 15b crossing the projections 13, respectively 15.
  • the last transverse articulation rod 8 intended in the case a wristwatch, to connect the bracelet to a clasp, will advantageously be constituted, according to a first variant, as illustrated in Figure 6, by a bar to spring 18 of known type, which passes through the openings 3b, 5b of the links 3, respectively 5.
  • This bar to spring has at least one end 18a formed by a piston mounted to slide relative to bar body 18 which contains a coil spring (not visible) which exerts constant axial pressure on the piston 18a tending to out of the bar body 18.
  • the other end 18b of this bar 18, which can also be formed by a sliding piston, is inserted into a housing 16 of a fastener in the form of a 6 * link secured to a blade 14 of a folding clasp 17.
  • the bottom of this housing 16 ends with a blind hole (not visible) in which the end 18b of the bar 18 engages.
  • a pressure axial exerted on the other end 18a allows bring in the piston (s) integral with the ends 18a, 18b in the body of the bar 18 until a annular stop 18c, respectively 18d abuts against the body of bar 18.
  • the shortened length of the bar 18 then allows to engage the other end 18a in a housing 12 of a fastening member in the form of a solid 2 * link of the blade 14 of the clasp 17.
  • By releasing the pressure axial on the bar 18 its end 18a engages in a blind hole located at the bottom of the housing 12, thus making the removable attachment of the bracelet to the clasp 17.
  • Each housing 16, 12 opens laterally on the face lower (that turned against the wearer's arm) 2 *, 6 * links integral with the blade 14 of the clasp 17 for provide access to the annular stops 18c, 18d in order to axially retract the piston (s) 18a, 18b of the bar to detach the bracelet from the clasp 17.
  • the bracelet increases from from one end towards the other end.
  • FIG. 8 shows how it is possible to grow or shorten the bracelet according to the invention from its two ends. It is enough for that of having two modular sets 1, in symmetry mirror to each other on either side of a transverse axis of the bracelet, with their two aligned links transversely 3, 5, respectively 3 ', 5' turned towards the ends of the bracelet, as illustrated by the figure 8. Then we connect these two modular sets by two independent links 3 *, 5 * arranged between the links side 2, 6 and the central link 4 of the modular assembly 1 and between the side links 2 ', 6' and the link central 4 'of the modular assembly 1'.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show a variant of an element link 19 shaped to be housed between the horns (not shown) of a watch case, to connect a end of the bracelet, in particular according to the variant of Figure 8, to this watch box.
  • this element of link 19 is designed in two parts 19a, 19b capable rotate relative to each other around a rod transverse joint 20. The ends of this rod transverse joint are grooved and driven into two respective housings of two lateral links 21, 22, in solidarity with part 19b.
  • Part 19a has three elements 23, 24 and 25 assembled by a driven transverse rod 26.
  • the part 19b has four elements 21, 22, 27, 28 assembled by two rods, 20, 29. Since element 24 of the part 19a is pivotally mounted around the central part of the transverse articulation rod 20, the two parts 19a, 19b can pivot relative to each other, for tilting the element 24 to bring out the transverse passage 24b of its part 24a of the space internal bounded by the internal side walls of side links 21, 22 to bring this passage between the two links aligned transversely 3, 5 of a set modular 1, for example that of FIG. 8, in order to introduce the transverse articulation rod 8 through the transverse passages 3b, 24b, 5b of these three links 3, 24a and 5.
  • the locking of the two parts 19a, 19b around the transverse articulation rod 20 is produced when a bar (not shown) is introduced through the cross passages 27c, 28c, 25c, 24c, 26c and 23c aligned on the axis of this bar, the two ends of which come to be housed, in the usual way, in openings suitable in the internal lateral faces of these horns.
  • a bar (not shown) is introduced through the cross passages 27c, 28c, 25c, 24c, 26c and 23c aligned on the axis of this bar, the two ends of which come to be housed, in the usual way, in openings suitable in the internal lateral faces of these horns.
  • the transverse articulation rod 8 between the last modular assembly 1 and the element link 19 abuts at both ends against internal lateral faces of the lateral links 21, 22 of the connecting element 19 and is thus locked.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 a bracelet has been shown, modular assemblies are assembled from a left end at a right end it is possible to reverse the sense of this assembly.
  • each modular assembly 31, 31 ', 31 " has two parts 32, 33 arranged in symmetry mirror with respect to a median longitudinal axis of the bracelet.
  • Each part 32, 33 has two links 34, 35, respectively 36, 37, formed here in one piece, so that these parts each have an internal portion formed by the links 35, respectively 36 and an external portion, formed by the links 34, respectively 37.
  • the two internal portions 35, 36 are connected independently from each other to the median transverse axis 38 by two tubular elements 39, 40 whose length corresponds to the transverse dimension of each internal portion 35, 36.
  • These tubular elements 39, 40 preferably have grooved outer surfaces and are expelled into openings 35a, respectively 36a (not visible) of the portions 35, respectively 36.
  • These tubular elements 39, 40 are retained axially on the median transverse axis by riveting at two ends of this axis.
  • a transverse articulation rod 41 is driven out in an opening 34a formed in the internal lateral face of one of the external portions 34, 37 of each modular assembly 31, 31 ', 31 "and its length is chosen so that the free end of the transverse articulation rod 41 does not exceed the internal lateral face of the external portion 37, opposite that 34 in which this rod 41 is fixed.
  • the rod 41 "which is located on the left on the figure 11 is locked in the position illustrated on this figure, as soon as the rod 41 'of the modular assembly 31 'following is introduced in the two openings of guide 35 “b, 36" b, coaxial to each other, two internal portions 35 “, 36" of the modular assembly 31 ", as illustrated in Figure 11.

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The bracelet has modular sets (1, 1 , 1) with two hinged parts (2-6) around a transverse median axis (7) and having units (3b, 4b, 5b) to receive two transverse stems of articulation. The stems laterally emerge from returning and two projecting portions of the modular units, so that when the parts receive two stems, other stems are locked angularly around the axis and are between two side faces of the returning portion.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un bracelet articulé à maillons disposés pour s'interpénétrer dans le sens longitudinal et reliés par des axes transversaux d'articulation.The present invention relates to an articulated bracelet with links arranged to interpenetrate in the direction longitudinal and connected by transverse axes of articulation.

On connaít des bracelets de ce genre, notamment des bracelets de montres dans lesquels au moins certaines séries transversales de maillons adjacents sont démontables pour permettre de modifier la longueur du bracelet en fonction de la grosseur du poignet du porteur de ce bracelet. En général, ces séries transversales de maillons démontables sont assemblées par des vis qui sont visibles sur la tranche du bracelet. Les autres séries transversales de maillons sont reliées par des goupilles chassées dans les maillons latéraux, pour permettre à ceux-ci de pivoter par rapport aux maillons centraux.We know bracelets of this kind, including watch straps in which at least some series transverse of adjacent links are removable for allow the length of the bracelet to be modified according to the size of the wrist of the wearer of this bracelet. In general, these transversal series of removable links are assembled by screws which are visible on the edge of the bracelet. The other transverse series of links are connected by pins driven into the side links, to allow them to rotate relative to central links.

Outre le fait que les vis sont visibles, un tel bracelet n'est pas entièrement démontable et nécessite une intervention délicate pour séparer les maillons tenus par des goupilles au cas où il serait nécessaire de changer un maillon.Besides the fact that the screws are visible, such a bracelet is not entirely removable and requires intervention delicate to separate the links held by pins in case it is necessary to change a link.

On a déjà proposé dans le EP-0089 421, le WO 93/0871 et le WO 94/12069 des bracelets articulés démontables, assemblés par des éléments d'articulation engagés librement sur des chevilles de pivotement, ces éléments d'articulation étant verrouillés par des organes vissés sur le côté du bracelet tourné vers le bras du porteur, de sorte que les vis ne sont pas visibles lorsque le bracelet est porté. Il s'agit là sans doute d'une amélioration sur le plan de l'esthétique, qui ne saurait cependant répondre aux critères les plus exigeants qui sont ceux d'articles haut de gamme. En effet, dans une vitrine ou lors de l'achat, le client voit d'abord le bracelet non porté, de sorte qu'il peut remarquer les vis de fixation quelle que soit la face du bracelet sur laquelle elles apparaissent. Le fait de voir des vis confère immédiatement à un tel bracelet le caractère d'un objet dont le côté fonctionnel à pris le pas sur le côté esthétique, ce qui n'est évidemment pas valorisant pour un article haut de gamme de ce type, dont l'aspect irréprochable est le gage de sa bonne facture.We have already proposed in EP-0089 421, WO 93/0871 and WO 94/12069 removable articulated bracelets, assembled by articulation elements freely engaged on pivot pins, these articulation elements being locked by organs screwed to the side of the bracelet facing the wearer's arm, so that screws are not visible when the bracelet is worn. he this is undoubtedly an improvement in terms of aesthetics, who cannot however meet the criteria more demanding which are those of high-end articles. In Indeed, in a shop window or during the purchase, the customer sees first the unworn bracelet, so he can notice the fixing screws whatever the face of the bracelet on which they appear. Seeing screws gives immediately to such a bracelet the character of an object whose the functional side has taken precedence over the aesthetic side, this which is obviously not rewarding for an article high in range of this type, whose flawless appearance is the guarantee of his good bill.

Le brevet CH-558 153 est relatif à un bracelet articulé comprenant des maillons solidaires d'une tige d'articulation transversale qui fait saillie à une extrémité du maillon et qui ne s'étend pas sur toute sa largeur. Cette tige est introduite dans un logement s'ouvrant sur la face inférieure du maillon adjacent et maintenue en place par un élément de verrouillage à ressort. Dans ce cas, les vis sont remplacées par un ressort. Dans le cas d'un bracelet en or, un tel ressort pourrait difficilement être dans le même métal que le bracelet. Par ailleurs, même si il ne s'agit pas d'une vis, cet organe de fixation doit présenter une ouverture pour permettre le démontage et conserve donc un caractère fonctionnel et non décoratif, lui donnant un aspect dont l'esthétique ne s'intègre pas au reste du bracelet.Patent CH-558,153 relates to an articulated bracelet comprising links integral with a hinge rod transverse which projects at one end of the link and which does not extend over its entire width. This rod is introduced in a housing opening on the underside of the adjacent link and held in place by a spring lock. In this case, the screws are replaced by a spring. In the case of a gold bracelet, such a spring could hardly be in the same metal as the bracelet. Also, even if it’s not a screw, this fixing member must have an opening for allow disassembly and therefore retains a functional character and not decorative, giving it an appearance whose aesthetics does not integrate with the rest of the bracelet.

Une autre solution a été proposée dans le CH-688 430, qui consiste à former des maillons comprenant trois parties de largeurs différentes, décalées longitudinalement les une par rapport aux autres. Une partie centrale étroite est suivie par une partie de largeur intermédiaire s'étendant de part et d'autre de l'axe médian du bracelet et enfin par une partie dont la largeur correspond à celle du bracelet. Chaque partie centrale et chaque partie de largeur intermédiaire est percée transversalement au bracelet. Chaque partie large du maillon comporte un dégagement de largeur correspondant à la largeur intermédiaire, et chaque partie intermédiaire comporte un dégagement de largeur correspondant à la partie centrale la plus étroite. De ce fait, deux maillons adjacents peuvent s'imbriquer l'un dans l'autre et être retenus ensemble par une barrette glissée dans les ouvertures transversales coaxiales des parties intermédiaires et de la partie centrale du maillon adjacent. Cette barrette passe librement à travers ces ouvertures, mais est retenue axialement dès que l'on place le maillon suivant. En effet, la barrette vient buter contre les bords du dégagement de largeur correspondante de ce maillon suivant et est donc bloquée axialement. Le principal inconvénient de cette solution réside dans le fait que l'amplitude de l'articulation de maillons doit être limitée pour que la barrette soit toujours en butée contre les bords du dégagement du maillon suivant. Par ailleurs, avec cette solution, les maillons sont nécessairement décalés longitudinalement les uns par rapport aux autres.Another solution has been proposed in CH-688 430, which consists of forming links comprising three parts of different widths, offset longitudinally one compared to others. A narrow central part is followed by a part of intermediate width extending from on either side of the median axis of the bracelet and finally by a part whose width corresponds to that of the bracelet. Each central part and each intermediate width part is pierced transversely to the bracelet. Each part wide of the link has a corresponding width clearance at the intermediate width, and each intermediate part has a width clearance corresponding to the narrowest central part. Therefore, two links can overlap and be held together by a bar slid into the openings transverse coaxial of the intermediate parts and of the central part of the adjacent link. This bar passes freely through these openings, but is retained axially as soon as the next link is placed. Indeed, the bar abuts against the edges of the release of corresponding width of this next link and is therefore axially blocked. The main disadvantage of this solution lies in the fact that the amplitude of the joint of links must be limited so that the bar is always in abutment against the edges of the link clearance next. In addition, with this solution, the links are necessarily offset longitudinally by compared to others.

On a enfin proposé dans le EP 0 310 536 un bracelet comportant deux rangées de maillons latéraux, chacun solidaire d'un demi-axe qui se termine par une tête adjacente à une gorge. Deux maillons intermédiaires sont disposés entre ces maillons latéraux et un maillon central. Les maillons intermédiaires présentent deux passages parallèles à axes transversaux, dont l'un est destiné à recevoir un demi-axe en laissant dépasser la tête et la gorge adjacente. Le maillon central de fixation présente un évidement longitudinal dont la section est de forme complémentaire de celle des deux têtes des deux demi-axes. L'évidement longitudinal s'ouvre à une extrémité et présente deux fentes latérales dont la largeur correspond au diamètre des gorges adjacentes aux têtes des demi-axes.Finally, in EP 0 310 536 a bracelet was proposed comprising two rows of side links, each integral of a semi-axis which ends in a head adjacent to a throat. Two intermediate links are arranged between these side links and a central link. The links intermediaries have two parallel passages with axes transverse, one of which is intended to receive a half-axis leaving the head and the adjacent throat protruding. The link central fixing has a longitudinal recess whose section is of complementary shape to that of two heads of the two semi-axes. Longitudinal recess opens at one end and has two side slits whose width corresponds to the diameter of the adjacent grooves at the heads of the semi-axes.

Pour monter le bracelet, on engage les deux demi-axes dans les passages respectifs de deux maillons intermédiaires, puis on introduit les deux têtes des demi-axes dans l'évidement longitudinal à partir de son extrémité ouverte. On fait coulisser longitudinalement chaque paire de maillons latéraux intermédiaires jusqu'à ce que les autres passages des maillons intermédiaires coïncident avec le passage du maillon central. On introduit alors une tige de pivotement à travers les deux passages, de sorte que tous les maillons composant le bracelet sont articulés autour de deux axes.To mount the bracelet, engage the two half-axes in the respective passages of two intermediate links, then we introduce the two heads of the half-axes in the longitudinal recess from its open end. We slide longitudinally each pair of links intermediate sides until the other passages intermediate links coincide with the passage of the central link. A pivot rod is then introduced at through the two passages, so that all the links composing the bracelet are articulated around two axes.

Bien qu'un tel bracelet ne comporte pas de vis et qu'aucun élément faisant partie de l'assemblage ne soit visible en position d'utilisation, c'est-à-dire lorsque le bracelet entoure le poignet, l'extrémité de l'évidemment longitudinal qui débouche dans une face latérale du bracelet devient visible dès qu'un angle suffisant est formé entre cette face latérale et le maillon adjacent à cette face latérale.Although such a bracelet does not have screws and no part of the assembly is visible in the position of use, i.e. when the bracelet surrounds the wrist, the end of the obvious longitudinal which opens into a side face of the bracelet becomes visible as soon as a sufficient angle is formed between this lateral face and the link adjacent to this lateral face.

Le but de la présente invention est un bracelet articulé à maillons dans lequel aucun élément d'assemblage ne soit visible, sur aucune face, même une face latérale de maillons qui se situe à l'intérieur du bracelet. Le but de cette invention est aussi d'avoir le moins possible, voire aucun élément d'assemblage à vis, pour éviter tout risque de dévissage d'une vis pas suffisamment serrée.The object of the present invention is an articulated bracelet with links in which no connecting element is visible on any side, even a side face of links which is located inside the bracelet. The purpose of this invention is also to have as little as possible, if any screw connection element, to avoid any risk of unscrewing not tight enough.

A cet effet, cette invention a pour objet un bracelet articulé à maillons selon la revendication 1.To this end, this invention relates to a bracelet articulated link according to claim 1.

Malgré l'absence de vis entre les ensembles modulaires dont est formé le bracelet, celui-ci est entièrement démontable sans aucun outil, ce qui permet de le mettre facilement à la bonne longueur lors de la vente d'une montre dans le cas d'un bracelet de montre.Despite the absence of screws between the modular assemblies from which the bracelet is formed, it is fully removable without any tools, which makes it easy to put on at the right length when selling a watch in the case of a watch strap.

Le verrouillage des tiges transversales d'articulation de ce bracelet est obtenu par le basculement des deux parties d'un ensemble modulaire autour de l'axe transversal médian, destiné à faire coïncider les deux maillons alignés transversalement avec la tige transversale d'articulation. Ainsi, la mise en place de chaque élément modulaire permet, en immobilisant en rotation les deux parties de l'ensemble modulaire autour de l'axe transversal médian, de verrouiller axialement la tige transversale d'articulation entre les faces latérales tournées vers l'intérieur des deux maillons respectifs des rangées latérales voire entre une face latérale d'un maillon d'une rangée latérale et le maillon de la rangée latérale opposée lorsque la tige est solidaire de ce dernier maillon.Locking the transverse articulation rods of this bracelet is obtained by tilting the two parts of a modular assembly around the transverse axis median, intended to make the two aligned links coincide transversely with the transverse articulation rod. Thus, the installation of each modular element allows, by immobilizing in rotation the two parts of the assembly modular around the median transverse axis, to lock axially the transverse rod of articulation between the faces side facing inwards of the two links respective lateral rows or even between a face side of a link of a side row and the link of the opposite side row when the rod is integral with this last link.

De préférence, les tiges transversales d'articulation sont libres, en sorte que leur usure résultant de l'oscillation des deux éléments modulaires autour de lui est réduite au minimum.Preferably, the transverse articulation rods are free, so that their wear resulting from oscillation of the two modular elements around it is reduced at least.

D'autre particularités et avantages du bracelet objet de cette invention apparaítront au cours de la description qui suit, faite à l'aide des dessins annexés qui illustrent, schématiquement et à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution ainsi que diverses variantes du bracelet articulé à maillons, objet de la présente invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un des éléments modulaires dont est formé le bracelet;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'une portion de bracelet avec un élément modulaire selon la figure 1 dans la première phase de son processus d'assemblage;
  • la figure 3 est une vue semblable à la figure 2 illustrant une deuxième phase d'assemblage;
  • la figure 4 est une vue semblable à la figure précédente, illustrant la dernière phase d'assemblage;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective montrant un élément de liaison entre une extrémité du bracelet et une boíte de montre;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective montrant un premier moyen de fixation d'une extrémité du bracelet à un élément de fermoir;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective illustrant une variante de la figure 6;
  • la figure 8 montre une variante d'un ensemble modulaire du bracelet selon l'invention conçu pour permettre d'allonger ou de raccourcir le bracelet depuis ses deux extrémités ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'une variante de l'élément de liaison entre une extrémité du bracelet et une boíte de montre de la figure 5;
  • la figure 10 est une vue en perspective de l'élément de liaison de la figure 9 en position assemblée;
  • la figure 11 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'une variante du bracelet;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective de la variante de la figure 11 en cours de montage.
    • Other features and advantages of the bracelet object of this invention will appear during the following description, made using the accompanying drawings which illustrate, schematically and by way of example, an embodiment as well as various variants of the articulated link bracelet, object of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of one of the modular elements from which the bracelet is formed;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a bracelet portion with a modular element according to Figure 1 in the first phase of its assembly process;
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 illustrating a second assembly phase;
  • Figure 4 is a view similar to the previous figure, illustrating the last assembly phase;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a connecting element between one end of the bracelet and a watch case;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first means of fixing one end of the bracelet to a clasp element;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating a variant of Figure 6;
  • FIG. 8 shows a variant of a modular assembly of the bracelet according to the invention designed to allow the bracelet to be lengthened or shortened from its two ends;
  • Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of a variant of the connecting element between one end of the bracelet and a watch case of Figure 5;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of the connecting member of Figure 9 in the assembled position;
  • Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of a variant of the bracelet;
  • Figure 12 is a perspective view of the variant of Figure 11 during assembly.

    • Le bracelet selon l'invention est formé d'une succession d'ensembles modulaires 1 similaires, articulés les uns aux autres, dont l'un est illustré avant assemblage par la figure 1. Cet ensemble modulaire comporte cinq maillons adjacents 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 dans le sens transversal du bracelet, chacun d'eux faisant partie d'une des cinq rangées longitudinales de maillons formant le bracelet. Ces maillons 2-6 occupent alternativement deux positions longitudinales et sont reliés les uns aux autres par un premier axe transversal médian 7 qui passe librement au travers d'ouvertures transversales de guidage 3a, 4a, 5a des maillons 3-5 et dont les deux extrémités sont chassées dans des trous borgnes 2a, 6a ménagés dans les faces latérales internes des deux maillons latéraux 2 et 6. Par conséquent, en position assemblée de l'ensemble modulaire 1, les deux maillons latéraux 2, 6 et le maillon central 4 sont alignés dans une des deux positions longitudinales, tandis que les deux maillons 3, 5 sont alignés transversalement dans la seconde position longitudinale et forment deux saillies qui sont destinées à pénétrer dans deux parties rentrantes d'un ensemble modulaire adjacent, formées entre les trois maillons 2, 4 et 6.The bracelet according to the invention is formed of a succession of similar modular assemblies 1, hinged together to the others, one of which is illustrated before assembly by the figure 1. This modular set has five links adjacent 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in the transverse direction of the bracelet, each of them being part of one of the five rows longitudinal links forming the bracelet. These links 2-6 alternately occupy two longitudinal positions and are connected to each other by a first transverse axis median 7 which passes freely through openings transverse guide 3a, 4a, 5a of the links 3-5 and of which the two ends are driven into blind holes 2a, 6a formed in the internal lateral faces of the two links side 2 and 6. Therefore, in the assembled position of the modular assembly 1, the two lateral links 2, 6 and the central link 4 are aligned in one of the two positions longitudinal, while the two links 3, 5 are transversely aligned in the second longitudinal position and form two projections which are intended to penetrate in two re-entrant parts of an adjacent modular assembly, formed between the three links 2, 4 and 6.

    Ces deux maillons 3, 5 et le maillon central 4 comportent chacun une seconde ouverture transversale de guidage 3b, respectivement 4b, 5b qui traverse leurs parties décalées respectives par rapport à l'axe transversal médian 7 et situées toutes trois à la même distance de cet axe. Un des maillons 3, 5 est solidaire du maillon latéral adjacent 2 ou 6, tandis que l'autre de ces maillons 3, 5 est solidaire du maillon central 4. Comme les deux maillons latéraux 2, 6 sont chassés sur l'axe de liaison 7 et que l'un d'eux est solidaire du maillon adjacent 3 ou 5, trois maillons sont solidaires de l'axe transversal médian 7 et forment une première partie de l'ensemble modulaire 1. Les deux autres maillons 4 et 3 ou 5 sont solidaires l'un de l'autre et forment une seconde partie de l'ensemble modulaire 1, mais sont libres de tourner autour de l'axe transversal médian 7.These two links 3, 5 and the central link 4 comprise each a second transverse guide opening 3b, respectively 4b, 5b which crosses their offset parts respective with respect to the median transverse axis 7 and all three located at the same distance from this axis. One of links 3, 5 is integral with the adjacent side link 2 or 6, while the other of these links 3, 5 is integral with the central link 4. Like the two side links 2, 6 are driven on the connecting axis 7 and that one of them is secured to the adjacent link 3 or 5, three links are integral with the median transverse axis 7 and form a first part of modular assembly 1. The other two links 4 and 3 or 5 are integral with each other and form a second part of the modular set 1, but are free to rotate around the median transverse axis 7.

    A noter que les deux paires de maillons adjacents solidaires l'un de l'autre, peuvent être réalisées à partir de deux pièces soudées ou fixées de toute autre manière appropriée l'une à l'autre. Ces deux paires de maillons solidaires pourraient aussi être directement constituées chacune d'une seule pièce, ne donnant alors que l'apparence d'être réalisée à partir de deux pièces assemblées. Toutefois, compte tenu du fait que le bracelet obtenu donne l'apparence d'être formé de cinq rangées longitudinales de maillons décalés alternativement dans le sens longitudinal, pour simplifier les explications, on les considèrera comme deux maillons solidaires, même si en réalité ils sont directement formés d'une seule pièce.Note that the two pairs of adjacent integral links from each other, can be made from two pieces welded or otherwise fixed to each other. These two pairs of solid links could also be directly constituted each in one piece, giving only the appearance of being made from two assembled parts. However, taking into account that the bracelet obtained gives the appearance to be formed of five longitudinal rows of offset links alternately in the longitudinal direction, to simplify the explanations, we will consider them as two solidarity links, even if in reality they are directly formed in one piece.

    Comme le maillon central 4 et l'un des maillons 3, 5, dans cet exemple le maillon 3, qui sont solidaires l'un de l'autre sont libres de tourner autour de l'axe transversal médian 7, une fois l'ensemble modulaire 1 assemblé, comme illustré par la figure 2, ces maillons 3, 4 peuvent être tournés d'environ 90° autour de l'axe transversal médian 7, comme illustré par la figure 2, pour dégager l'ouverture transversale 4b de l'espace situé entre les maillons latéraux 2, 6 et permettre d'y accéder axialement, ce qui n'est pas possible lorsqu'elle se trouve dans l'espace situé entre les maillons latéraux 2, 6.Like the central link 4 and one of the links 3, 5, in this example the link 3, which are integral with one of the other are free to rotate around the transverse axis median 7, once the modular assembly 1 has been assembled, as illustrated by FIG. 2, these links 3, 4 can be turned about 90 ° around the median transverse axis 7, as illustrated in figure 2, to clear the opening transverse 4b of the space between the side links 2, 6 and allow access axially, which is not not possible when in the space between the side links 2, 6.

    Une fois, cette ouverture transversale 4b placée comme illustré sur la figure 2, le maillon 4 peut être amené entre les maillons 3' et 5' de l'élément modulaire 1' qui se situe à l'extrémité avant de la portion de bracelet à laquelle doit être ajouté l'élément modulaire 1. L'ouverture transversale 4b du maillon 4 doit être alignée sur les ouvertures 3'b, 5'b des maillons 3', 5' de l'élément modulaire 1', ce qui permet la mise en place d'une tige transversale d'articulation 8, comme illustré par la figure 3.Once, this transverse opening 4b placed as illustrated in Figure 2, the link 4 can be brought between the links 3 'and 5' of the modular element 1 'which is located at the front end of the portion of the bracelet to which must be added the modular element 1. The transverse opening 4b of link 4 must be aligned with the openings 3'b, 5'b of the links 3 ', 5' of the modular element 1 ', this which allows the establishment of a transverse articulation rod 8, as illustrated in FIG. 3.

    Pour bloquer transversalement cette tige transversale d'articulation 8, il faut basculer les deux maillons 3, 5 solidaires l'un de l'autre autour de l'axe transversal médian 7, jusqu'à ce que les ouvertures transversales de guidage 3b, 5b des maillons 3, 5 soient alignées transversalement. Dans cette position les deux parties 3, 5 de l'ensemble modulaire sont alignées, c'est-à-dire que leurs faces planes inférieures sont situées sur un même plan. Les faces latérales internes des maillons latéraux 2, 6 viennent se positionner contre les faces latérales adjacentes des maillons 3', respectivement 5', bouchant ainsi les extrémités des ouvertures transversales 3'b, 5'b et verrouillant ainsi axialement la tige transversale d'articulation 8.To block transversely this transverse rod of articulation 8, it is necessary to tilt the two links 3, 5 integral with each other around the transverse axis median 7, until the transverse openings of guide 3b, 5b of the links 3, 5 are aligned transversely. In this position the two parts 3, 5 of the assembly modular are aligned, i.e. their faces lower planes are located on the same plane. The faces internal lateral links of the lateral links 2, 6 come position against the adjacent side faces of the links 3 ', respectively 5', thus blocking the ends transverse openings 3'b, 5'b and thus locking axially the transverse articulation rod 8.

    Par la même occasion, une fois la tige transversale d'articulation 8 engagée dans les ouvertures transversales 3'b, 5'b des maillons 3' et 5', elle rend les deux parties, celle formée des maillons solidaires 3, 4 d'une part et celle formée des maillons 2, 5, 6 solidaires de l'axe 7 d'autre part, solidaires l'une de l'autre, en sorte que l'élément modulaire 1 forme alors un élément dont tous les maillons sont solidaires les uns des autres, seul la tige transversale d'articulation 8 assurant l'articulation des deux ensembles modulaires adjacents 1, 1'. Ainsi, chaque fois qu'une tige transversale d'articulation 8 relie les deux maillons 3, 5 appartenant respectivement aux deux parties d'un élément modulaire 1, susceptibles de tourner l'une par rapport à l'autre autour de l'axe de liaison 7, celles-ci sont immobilisées et ne forment plus alors qu'un seul ensemble modulaire articulé à l'ensemble modulaire adjacent autour du seul axe 8.At the same time, once the cross rod hinge 8 engaged in the transverse openings 3'b, 5'b of links 3 'and 5', it makes the two parts, that formed of the integral links 3, 4 on the one hand and that formed of links 2, 5, 6 integral with axis 7 on the other hand, united to each other, so that the modular element 1 then forms an element of which all links are integral with each other, only the rod transverse joint 8 ensuring the articulation of two adjacent modular assemblies 1, 1 '. So each once a transverse articulation rod 8 connects the two links 3, 5 belonging respectively to the two parts of a modular element 1, capable of turning one relative to the other around the connecting axis 7, these are immobilized and no longer form a single modular assembly articulated to the modular assembly adjacent around the only axis 8.

    Par conséquent, étant donné que les ensembles modulaires 1, 1',..., pivotent chacun autour de la seule tige 8, les faces latérales internes des maillons latéraux 2, 6 qui jouent le rôle de butées axiales aux deux extrémités de cette tige 8, restent fixes par rapport à elle, l'empêchant de sortir des ouvertures transversales 3'b, 4b, 5'b ménagées dans les maillons 3', 4, 5' de deux ensembles modulaires 1, l'adjacents reliés par cette tige 8. L'assemblage devient dès lors indémontable.Therefore, since the modular sets 1, 1 ', ..., each pivot around the single rod 8, the internal lateral faces of the lateral links 2, 6 which act as axial stops at both ends of this rod 8, remain fixed relative to it, preventing it exit from the transverse openings 3'b, 4b, 5'b in the links 3 ', 4, 5' of two modular assemblies 1, the adjacent connected by this rod 8. The assembly becomes therefore cannot be dismantled.

    Le bracelet peut être démonté, mais en partant toujours de l'extrémité par laquelle le montage des ensembles modulaires 1, 1',..., s'est terminé. On commence par enlever la dernière tige transversale d'articulation 8 mise en place pour permettre aux deux parties de l'ensemble modulaire 1, formées respectivement des maillons 2, 5, 6, solidaires de l'axe transversal médian 7 et des maillons 3, 4, de pivoter l'une par rapport à l'autre afin d'autoriser la sortie de la tige transversale d'articulation 8 suivante, pour séparer les deux ensembles modulaires 1, 1' adjacents. Les deux parties formées de deux, respectivement trois maillons solidaires de l'axe transversal médian 7 de chaque ensemble modulaire 1 sont ainsi libérées l'une de l'autre au fur et à mesure, permettant le démontage successif de tous les ensembles modulaires 1, 1',....The bracelet can be disassembled, but always starting from the end by which the assembly of the modular assemblies 1, 1 ', ..., has ended. We start by removing the last transverse hinge rod 8 put in place to allow the two parts of the modular assembly 1, formed respectively of links 2, 5, 6, integral with the median transverse axis 7 and the links 3, 4, to pivot relative to each other to allow exit from the next transverse hinge rod 8, to separate the two adjacent modular assemblies 1, 1 ′. Both parts formed of two, respectively three integral links of the median transverse axis 7 of each modular assembly 1 are thus released from each other as and when measurement, allowing successive disassembly of all assemblies modular 1, 1 ', ....

    Pour relier le premier ensemble modulaire 1, par exemple à un boítier de montre (non représenté) et étant donné qu'il n'est plus possible d'accéder à l'ouverture transversale 4b du maillon central 4 une fois que les deux parties susmentionnées formant l'ensemble modulaire 1, 1' ont été immobilisées par la tige transversale d'articulation 8, nous allons donner ici, à titre d'exemple, une solution possible pour éviter de devoir démonter le bracelet. L'une d'elles est illustrée ici par la figure 5.To connect the first modular assembly 1, for example to a watch case (not shown) and given that it is no longer possible to access the transverse opening 4b of the central link 4 once the two parts above forming the modular assembly 1, 1 'have been immobilized by the transverse articulation rod 8, we will give here, as an example, a possible solution to avoid having to disassemble the bracelet. Moon of them is illustrated here by FIG. 5.

    A cet effet, au début du montage du bracelet, on peut commencer par relier le premier ensemble modulaire 1 à un organe de liaison 9 qui comporte un passage 10 destiné à recevoir une barrette de fixation (non représentée) aux cornes d'une boíte de montre (non représentée) entre lesquelles l'organe de liaison 9 est ajusté, la largeur de cet organe de liaison 9 correspondant à l'écartement entre les cornes de la boíte et sa face 9a adjacente à la face externe de la boíte épousant le contour de celle-ci, de sorte que lorsque la barrette disposée dans le passage 10 est fixée aux cornes de la boíte, cet organe de liaison 9 devient solidaire de cette dernière.For this purpose, at the start of fitting the bracelet, you can start by connecting the first modular set 1 to a connecting member 9 which has a passage 10 intended to receive a fixing bar (not shown) to the horns a watch case (not shown) between which the connecting member 9 is adjusted, the width of this member 9 corresponding to the spacing between the horns of the box and its face 9a adjacent to the external face of the box hugging the outline of it, so that when the bar arranged in passage 10 is fixed to the horns of the box, this connecting member 9 becomes integral with the latter.

    Cet organe de liaison 9 comporte deux saillies 13 et 15 dont la forme, l'écartement et les dimensions correspondent aux maillons 3, 5 d'un ensemble modulaire 1, mais ces saillies 13, 15 sont solidaires de l'organe de liaison. Dans ces conditions, le maillon central 4 d'un ensemble modulaire 1 peut être introduit entre les deux saillies 13, 15 et fixé à ces saillies par une tige transversale d'articulation 8 identique à celle reliant tous les ensembles modulaires 1, 1',..., entre eux, passant à travers l'ouverture transversale 4b du maillon central 4 et des ouvertures coaxiales 13b, 15b traversant les saillies 13, respectivement 15. Une fois cette liaison effectuée, les ensembles modulaires 1, 1',..., suivants peuvent être ajoutés en les reliant les uns aux autres comme décrit précédemment en relation avec les figures 2-4.This connecting member 9 has two projections 13 and 15 whose shape, spacing and dimensions correspond at links 3, 5 of a modular assembly 1, but these projections 13, 15 are integral with the connecting member. In these conditions, the central link 4 of a modular assembly 1 can be inserted between the two projections 13, 15 and fixed to these projections by a transverse articulation rod 8 identical to that connecting all the modular assemblies 1, 1 ', ..., between them, passing through the transverse opening 4b of the central link 4 and the coaxial openings 13b, 15b crossing the projections 13, respectively 15. Once once this connection has been made, the modular assemblies 1, 1 ', ..., following can be added by linking them to others as described previously in relation to the figures 2-4.

    Pour permettre le démontage du bracelet, la dernière tige transversale d'articulation 8, destinée dans le cas d'une montre bracelet, à relier le bracelet à un fermoir, sera avantageusement constituée, selon une première variante, comme illustré par la figure 6, par une barrette à ressort 18 de type connu, qui passe à travers les ouvertures 3b, 5b des maillons 3, respectivement 5. Cette barrette à ressort comporte au moins une extrémité 18a formée par un piston monté coulissant par rapport au corps de barrette 18 qui renferme un ressort à boudin (non visible) qui exerce une pression axiale constante sur le piston 18a tendant à le faire sortir du corps de barrette 18. L'autre extrémité 18b de cette barrette 18, qui peut aussi être formée par un piston coulissant, est introduite dans un logement 16 d'un organe de fixation en forme de maillon 6* solidaire d'une lame 14 d'un fermoir à boucle déployante 17. Le fond de ce logement 16 se termine par un trou borgne (non visible) dans lequel l'extrémité 18b de la barrette 18 s'engage. Une pression axiale exercée sur l'autre extrémité 18a permet de faire rentrer le ou les pistons solidaires des extrémités 18a, 18b dans le corps de la barrette 18 jusqu'à ce qu'une butée annulaire 18c, respectivement 18d bute contre le corps de barrette 18. La longueur raccourcie de la barrette 18 permet alors d'engager l'autre extrémité 18a dans un logement 12 d'un organe de fixation en forme de maillon 2* solidaire de la lame 14 du fermoir 17. En relâchant la pression axiale sur la barrette 18, son extrémité 18a s'engage dans un trou borgne situé au fond du logement 12, réalisant ainsi la fixation amovible du bracelet au fermoir 17.To allow disassembly of the bracelet, the last transverse articulation rod 8, intended in the case a wristwatch, to connect the bracelet to a clasp, will advantageously be constituted, according to a first variant, as illustrated in Figure 6, by a bar to spring 18 of known type, which passes through the openings 3b, 5b of the links 3, respectively 5. This bar to spring has at least one end 18a formed by a piston mounted to slide relative to bar body 18 which contains a coil spring (not visible) which exerts constant axial pressure on the piston 18a tending to out of the bar body 18. The other end 18b of this bar 18, which can also be formed by a sliding piston, is inserted into a housing 16 of a fastener in the form of a 6 * link secured to a blade 14 of a folding clasp 17. The bottom of this housing 16 ends with a blind hole (not visible) in which the end 18b of the bar 18 engages. A pressure axial exerted on the other end 18a allows bring in the piston (s) integral with the ends 18a, 18b in the body of the bar 18 until a annular stop 18c, respectively 18d abuts against the body of bar 18. The shortened length of the bar 18 then allows to engage the other end 18a in a housing 12 of a fastening member in the form of a solid 2 * link of the blade 14 of the clasp 17. By releasing the pressure axial on the bar 18, its end 18a engages in a blind hole located at the bottom of the housing 12, thus making the removable attachment of the bracelet to the clasp 17.

    Chaque logement 16, 12 s'ouvre latéralement sur la face inférieure (celle tournée contre le bras du porteur) des maillons 2*, 6* solidaires de la lame 14 du fermoir 17 pour permettre d'accéder aux butées annulaires 18c, 18d en vue de rétracter axialement le ou les pistons 18a, 18b de la barrette pour détacher le bracelet du fermoir 17.Each housing 16, 12 opens laterally on the face lower (that turned against the wearer's arm) 2 *, 6 * links integral with the blade 14 of the clasp 17 for provide access to the annular stops 18c, 18d in order to axially retract the piston (s) 18a, 18b of the bar to detach the bracelet from the clasp 17.

    A titre de variante et comme illustré par la figure 7, on peut éviter de devoir pratiquer les ouvertures latérales des logements 16, 12 qui apparaissent sur le revers du bracelet, en remplaçant la barrette 18 par une tige de liaison et d'articulation 11 dont une extrémité 11a est filetée, tandis que l'extrémité opposée présente une fente diamétrale 11b pour permettre de visser l'extrémité 11a dans un filetage ménagé dans le maillon 6* de la lame 14 du fermoir 17. Cette tige 11 passe également dans une ouverture transversale traversant l'autre maillon 2* solidaire de la lame 14 du fermoir 17, ainsi que dans les ouvertures 3b, 5b des maillons 3, respectivement 5 de l'extrémité du bracelet.As a variant and as illustrated by FIG. 7, we can avoid having to make side openings housings 16, 12 which appear on the reverse of the bracelet, by replacing the bar 18 by a connecting rod and articulation 11, one end 11a of which is threaded, while the opposite end has a diametrical slot 11b to allow the end 11a to be screwed into a thread formed in the link 6 * of the blade 14 of the clasp 17. This rod 11 also passes through a transverse opening crossing the other link 2 * secured to the blade 14 of the clasp 17, as well as in the openings 3b, 5b of the links 3, respectively 5 of the end of the bracelet.

    Dans la forme d'exécution du bracelet décrite en relation avec les figures 1 à 4, le bracelet croít à partir d'une extrémité en direction de l'autre extrémité.In the embodiment of the bracelet described in relation with figures 1 to 4, the bracelet increases from from one end towards the other end.

    La variante illustrée par la figure 8 montre comment il est possible de faire croítre ou de raccourcir le bracelet selon l'invention depuis ses deux extrémités. Il suffit pour cela de disposer deux ensembles modulaires 1, l'en symétrie miroir l'un par rapport à l'autre de part et d'autre d'un axe transversal du bracelet, avec leurs deux maillons alignés transversalement 3, 5, respectivement 3', 5' tournés vers les extrémités du bracelet, comme illustré par la figure 8. Ensuite on relie ces deux ensembles modulaires par deux maillons indépendants 3*, 5* disposés entre les maillons latéraux 2, 6 et le maillon central 4 de l'ensemble modulaire 1 et entre les maillons latéraux 2', 6' et le maillon central 4' de l'ensemble modulaire 1'. Ces maillons indépendants 3*, 5* sont reliés au maillon central 4, 4', des ensembles modulaires 1, respectivement 1' par deux tiges transversales d'articulation 8, qui seront verrouillées lorsque les maillons centraux 4, 4' des ensembles modulaires 1, respectivement 1' seront rendus solidaires de l'axe transversal médian 7 de chacun de ces ensembles modulaires 1, 1' par une tige transversale d'articulation 8, qui reliera leurs deux maillons 3, 5, respectivement 3', 5' alignés transversalement aux maillons centraux 4", 4"' de deux autres ensembles modulaires suivants 1", 1"', (non représentés). Grâce à cette variante, le bracelet peut donc croítre dans les deux sens.The variant illustrated in Figure 8 shows how it is possible to grow or shorten the bracelet according to the invention from its two ends. It is enough for that of having two modular sets 1, in symmetry mirror to each other on either side of a transverse axis of the bracelet, with their two aligned links transversely 3, 5, respectively 3 ', 5' turned towards the ends of the bracelet, as illustrated by the figure 8. Then we connect these two modular sets by two independent links 3 *, 5 * arranged between the links side 2, 6 and the central link 4 of the modular assembly 1 and between the side links 2 ', 6' and the link central 4 'of the modular assembly 1'. These independent links 3 *, 5 * are connected to the central link 4, 4 ', modular assemblies 1, respectively 1 'by two rods cross hinges 8, which will be locked when the central links 4, 4 ′ of the modular assemblies 1, respectively 1 'will be made integral with the axis transverse median 7 of each of these modular assemblies 1, 1 'by a transverse articulation rod 8, which will connect their two links 3, 5, respectively 3 ', 5' aligned transversely to the central links 4 ", 4" 'of two others following modular assemblies 1 ", 1" ', (not shown). Thanks to this variant, the bracelet can therefore grow in both ways.

    Les figures 9 et 10 montrent une variante d'un élément de liaison 19 conformé pour venir se loger entre les cornes (non représentées) d'une boíte de montre, pour relier une extrémité du bracelet, en particulier selon la variante de la figure 8, à cette boíte de montre. A la différence de l'élément de liaison 9 de la figure 5, cet élément de liaison 19 est conçu en deux parties 19a, 19b susceptibles de pivoter l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'une tige transversale d'articulation 20. Les extrémités de cette tige transversale d'articulation sont cannelées et chassées dans deux logements respectifs de deux maillons latéraux 21, 22, solidaires de la partie 19b.Figures 9 and 10 show a variant of an element link 19 shaped to be housed between the horns (not shown) of a watch case, to connect a end of the bracelet, in particular according to the variant of Figure 8, to this watch box. Unlike in the connecting element 9 of FIG. 5, this element of link 19 is designed in two parts 19a, 19b capable rotate relative to each other around a rod transverse joint 20. The ends of this rod transverse joint are grooved and driven into two respective housings of two lateral links 21, 22, in solidarity with part 19b.

    La partie 19a comporte trois éléments 23, 24 et 25 assemblés par une tige transversale 26 chassée. La partie 19b comporte quatre éléments 21, 22, 27, 28 assemblés par deux tiges, 20, 29. Etant donné que l'élément 24 de la partie 19a est monté pivotant autour de la partie centrale de la tige transversale d'articulation 20, les deux parties 19a, 19b peuvent pivoter l'une par rapport à l'autre, permettant de faire basculer l'élément 24 pour faire sortir le passage transversal 24b de sa partie 24a de l'espace interne délimité par les parois latérales internes des maillons latéraux 21, 22 pour amener ce passage entre les deux maillons alignés transversalement 3, 5 d'un ensemble modulaire 1, par exemple celui de la figure 8, afin d'introduire la tige transversale d'articulation 8 à travers les passages transversaux 3b, 24b, 5b de ces trois maillons 3, 24a et 5.Part 19a has three elements 23, 24 and 25 assembled by a driven transverse rod 26. The part 19b has four elements 21, 22, 27, 28 assembled by two rods, 20, 29. Since element 24 of the part 19a is pivotally mounted around the central part of the transverse articulation rod 20, the two parts 19a, 19b can pivot relative to each other, for tilting the element 24 to bring out the transverse passage 24b of its part 24a of the space internal bounded by the internal side walls of side links 21, 22 to bring this passage between the two links aligned transversely 3, 5 of a set modular 1, for example that of FIG. 8, in order to introduce the transverse articulation rod 8 through the transverse passages 3b, 24b, 5b of these three links 3, 24a and 5.

    Le verrouillage des deux parties 19a, 19b autour de la tige transversale d'articulation 20 est réalisé lorsqu'une barrette (non représentée) est introduite au travers des passages transversaux 27c, 28c, 25c, 24c, 26c et 23c alignés sur l'axe de cette barrette, dont les deux extrémités viennent se loger, de manière habituelle, dans des ouvertures appropriées ménagées dans les faces latérales internes de ces cornes. Dans cette position, la tige transversale d'articulation 8 entre le dernier ensemble modulaire 1 et l'élément de liaison 19 bute à ses deux extrémités contre les faces latérales internes des maillons latéraux 21, 22 de l'élément de liaison 19 et est ainsi verrouillée.The locking of the two parts 19a, 19b around the transverse articulation rod 20 is produced when a bar (not shown) is introduced through the cross passages 27c, 28c, 25c, 24c, 26c and 23c aligned on the axis of this bar, the two ends of which come to be housed, in the usual way, in openings suitable in the internal lateral faces of these horns. In this position, the transverse articulation rod 8 between the last modular assembly 1 and the element link 19 abuts at both ends against internal lateral faces of the lateral links 21, 22 of the connecting element 19 and is thus locked.

    Il va sans dire que si, dans la forme d'exécution illustrée par les figures 1 à 4 on a montré un bracelet dont les ensembles modulaires sont assemblés d'une extrémité gauche à une extrémité droite, il est possible d'inverser le sens de cet assemblage.It goes without saying that if in the form of execution illustrated by FIGS. 1 to 4, a bracelet has been shown, modular assemblies are assembled from a left end at a right end it is possible to reverse the sense of this assembly.

    La forme d'exécution et les variantes décrites précédemment se rapportent toutes à un bracelet à cinq maillons. Toutefois, comme on a pu le constater, du point de vue fonctionnel, ces cinq maillons forment en réalité deux parties dont tous les éléments sont solidaires les uns des autres, de sorte que l'on a en réalité un ensemble modulaire formé de deux parties, comme dans les formes d'exécution précédentes comportant 5 maillons côte à côte.The form and variants described above all relate to a five link bracelet. However, as we have seen, from a functional point of view, these five links actually form two parts all of which are integral with each other, so that we actually have a modular assembly formed of two parts, as in the previous embodiments with 5 links side by side.

    La variante illustrée par les figures 11 et 12 montre comment le concept de la présente invention peut être utilisé dans le cas d'un bracelet comportant des ensembles modulaires de quatre maillons solidaires deux à deux. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 11, chaque ensemble modulaire 31, 31', 31", comporte deux parties 32, 33 disposées en symétrie miroir par rapport à un axe longitudinal médian du bracelet. Chaque partie 32, 33 comporte deux maillons 34, 35, respectivement 36, 37, formée ici d'une seule pièce, de sorte que ces parties comportent chacune une portion interne formée par les maillons 35, respectivement 36 et une portion externe, formée par les maillons 34, respectivement 37.The variant illustrated in Figures 11 and 12 shows how the concept of the present invention can be used in the case of a bracelet comprising modular assemblies of four links two by two. As we can be seen in FIG. 11, each modular assembly 31, 31 ', 31 ", has two parts 32, 33 arranged in symmetry mirror with respect to a median longitudinal axis of the bracelet. Each part 32, 33 has two links 34, 35, respectively 36, 37, formed here in one piece, so that these parts each have an internal portion formed by the links 35, respectively 36 and an external portion, formed by the links 34, respectively 37.

    Les deux portions internes 35, 36 sont reliées indépendamment l'une de l'autre à l'axe transversal médian 38 par deux éléments tubulaires 39, 40 dont la longueur correspond à la dimension transversale de chaque portion interne 35, 36. Ces éléments tubulaires 39, 40 ont de préférence des surfaces externes cannelées et sont chassés dans des ouvertures 35a, respectivement 36a (non visible) des portions 35, respectivement 36. Ces éléments tubulaires 39, 40 sont retenus axialement sur l'axe transversal médian par rivetage aux deux extrémités de cet axe. The two internal portions 35, 36 are connected independently from each other to the median transverse axis 38 by two tubular elements 39, 40 whose length corresponds to the transverse dimension of each internal portion 35, 36. These tubular elements 39, 40 preferably have grooved outer surfaces and are expelled into openings 35a, respectively 36a (not visible) of the portions 35, respectively 36. These tubular elements 39, 40 are retained axially on the median transverse axis by riveting at two ends of this axis.

    Une tige transversale d'articulation 41 est chassée dans une ouverture 34a ménagée dans la face latérale interne de l'une des portions externes 34, 37 de chaque ensemble modulaire 31, 31', 31" et sa longueur est choisie pour que l'extrémité libre de la tige transversale d'articulation 41 ne dépasse pas la face latérale interne de la portion externe 37, opposée à celle 34 dans laquelle cette tige 41 est fixée. Ainsi, selon le même concept inventif que celui décrit précédemment, la tige 41" qui se situe à gauche sur la figure 11 est verrouillée dans la position illustrée sur cette figure, dès que la tige 41' de l'ensemble modulaire 31' suivant est introduit dans les deux ouvertures de guidage 35"b, 36"b, mises coaxiales l'une à l'autre, des deux portions internes 35", 36" de l'ensemble modulaire 31", comme illustré par la figure 11. Ainsi, comme on le voit sur la figure 12, la mise en place des axes 41 des ensembles modulaires 31, 31', 31" provoque l'immobilisation des deux parties 32, 33 de ces ensembles modulaires et le verrouillage des tiges transversales 41 entre les deux portions externes 34, 37 des deux parties 32, 33, de ces ensembles modulaires 31, 31', 31", au fur et à mesure du montage successif de ces ensembles modulaires en allant de gauche à droite dans l'exemple décrit. De ce fait, les deux portions internes 35, 36 de chaque ensemble modulaire se trouvent aussi verrouillées sur ces tiges transversales 41 entre les deux faces latérales internes des portions externes 34, 37 de l'ensemble modulaire adjacent.A transverse articulation rod 41 is driven out in an opening 34a formed in the internal lateral face of one of the external portions 34, 37 of each modular assembly 31, 31 ', 31 "and its length is chosen so that the free end of the transverse articulation rod 41 does not exceed the internal lateral face of the external portion 37, opposite that 34 in which this rod 41 is fixed. Thus, according to the same inventive concept as that described previously, the rod 41 "which is located on the left on the figure 11 is locked in the position illustrated on this figure, as soon as the rod 41 'of the modular assembly 31 'following is introduced in the two openings of guide 35 "b, 36" b, coaxial to each other, two internal portions 35 ", 36" of the modular assembly 31 ", as illustrated in Figure 11. So, as seen on Figure 12, the establishment of the axes 41 of the assemblies modular 31, 31 ', 31 "causes the immobilization of the two parts 32, 33 of these modular sets and locking transverse rods 41 between the two portions external 34, 37 of the two parts 32, 33, of these sets modular 31, 31 ', 31 ", as and when mounting successive of these modular sets going from left to right in the example described. Therefore, the two portions internal 35, 36 of each modular assembly are located also locked on these transverse rods 41 between the two internal lateral faces of the external portions 34, 37 of the adjacent modular assembly.

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    Bracelet articulé à maillons disposés pour s'interpénétrer dans le sens longitudinal et reliés par des axes transversaux d'articulation, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente une succession d'ensembles modulaires (1, 1', 1"..., 31, 31', 31"...) comportant chacun deux parties articulées (2, 5, 6; 3, 4; 32, 33) et assemblées l'une à l'autre autour d'un axe transversal médian (7, 38) et munies de moyens (3b, 4b, 5b; 35b, 36b, 34a) pour recevoir, de part et d'autre de cet axe médian (7, 38), deux tiges d'articulation transversales (8, 41) de liaison qui sont solidaires d'une part, d'une seule (3, 4; 32) desdites parties articulées et débouchent latéralement dans une portion rentrante dudit ensemble modulaire, d'autre part desdites deux parties articulées (2, 5, 6; 3, 4; 32, 33) et débouchent latéralement de deux portions saillantes (3, 5; 35, 36) dudit ensemble modulaire, de telle sorte que lorsque lesdites deux parties articulées (2, 5, 6; 3, 4; 32, 33) sont alignées pour recevoir une desdites tiges (8; 41), l'autre de ces tiges est verrouillée angulairement autour dudit axe transversal médian (7; 38) et se trouve entre deux faces latérales de ladite portion rentrante dudit ensemble modulaire.Articulated bracelet with links arranged to interpenetrate in the longitudinal direction and connected by transverse articulation axes, characterized in that it has a succession of modular assemblies (1, 1 ', 1 "..., 31, 31 ', 31 "...) each comprising two articulated parts (2, 5, 6; 3, 4; 32, 33) and assembled to each other around a median transverse axis (7, 38) and provided with means (3b, 4b, 5b; 35b, 36b, 34a) for receiving, on either side of this median axis (7, 38), two transverse articulation rods (8, 41) for connection which are integral on the one hand, with a single (3, 4; 32) of said articulated parts and open laterally into a re-entrant portion of said modular assembly, on the other hand of said two articulated parts (2, 5, 6; 3, 4 ; 32, 33) and laterally open from two projecting portions (3, 5; 35, 36) of said modular assembly, so that when said two articulated parts (2, 5, 6; 3, 4; 32, 33) are aligned for r receive one of said rods (8; 41), the other of these rods is locked angularly around said median transverse axis (7; 38) and is located between two lateral faces of said re-entrant portion of said modular assembly. Bracelet selon la revendication 1 comportant au moins cinq rangées longitudinales de maillons (2-6) adjacents qui occupent alternativement deux positions longitudinales et sont reliés par ledit axe transversal médian (7) pour former ledit ensemble modulaire (1) comprenant trois (2, 4, 6) et deux (3, 5) maillons alignés transversalement dans lesdites positions longitudinales respectives, lesdits deux maillons alignés transversalement (3, 5) étant traversés par ladite tige transversale d'articulation (8) audit ensemble modulaire (1') adjacent, une desdites deux parties desdits ensembles modulaires (1, 1', ...) comprenant les maillons (2, 6) des rangées latérales et un desdits deux maillons alignés transversalement (3, 5) sont solidaires en rotation dudit axe transversal médian (7), l'autre desdites parties comprenant le maillon (4) de la rangée centrale et l'autre desdits deux maillons alignés transversalement (3, 5), de sorte que la mise en place de ladite tige transversale d'articulation (8) rend les cinq maillons adjacents (2-6) de chaque ensemble modulaire (1, 1',...) solidaires en rotation dudit axe transversal médian(7).Bracelet according to claim 1 comprising at minus five longitudinal rows of adjacent links (2-6) which alternately occupy two longitudinal positions and are connected by said median transverse axis (7) to form said modular assembly (1) comprising three (2, 4, 6) and two (3, 5) links aligned transversely in said respective longitudinal positions, said two transversely aligned links (3, 5) being crossed by said transverse articulation rod (8) to said modular assembly (1 ') adjacent, one of said two parts said modular assemblies (1, 1 ′, ...) comprising the links (2, 6) of the lateral rows and one of said two links transversely aligned (3, 5) are integral in rotation of said median transverse axis (7), the other of said parts comprising the link (4) of the central row and the other of said two transversely aligned links (3, 5), so that the positioning of said transverse rod hinge (8) makes the five adjacent links (2-6) of each modular assembly (1, 1 ', ...) integral in rotation of said median transverse axis (7). Bracelet selon la revendication 2, dans lequel ledit axe transversal médian (7) et lesdites tiges transversales d'articulation (8) sont montés dans des ouvertures transversales respectives de guidage (3a, 4a, 5a, 3b, 4b, 5b), ménagées dans lesdits maillons (3, 4, 5).The bracelet of claim 2, wherein said median transverse axis (7) and said transverse rods articulation (8) are mounted in transverse openings respective guide (3a, 4a, 5a, 3b, 4b, 5b), arranged in said links (3, 4, 5). Bracelet selon la revendication 3, dans lequel chacune desdites tiges transversales d'articulation (8) est montée librement coulissante à travers lesdites ouvertures transversales (3b, 4'b, 5b) de trois maillons (3, 4', 5) des rangées longitudinales intérieures respectives de deux desdits ensembles modulaires adjacents (1, 1',...), lesdites tiges transversales d'articulation (8) étant retenues à leurs deux extrémités par les faces latérales internes des maillons (2, 6) des deux rangées latérales de l'un desdits ensembles modulaires adjacents (1, 1' ,...), une fois que les cinq maillons (2-6) adjacents de cet ensemble modulaire sont solidarisés à leur tour autour dudit axe transversal médian (7), par ladite tige transversale d'articulation (8).The bracelet of claim 3, wherein each of said transverse articulation rods (8) is freely sliding mounted through said openings transverse (3b, 4'b, 5b) of three links (3, 4 ', 5) of respective interior longitudinal rows of two of said adjacent modular assemblies (1, 1 ', ...), said transverse articulation rods (8) being retained at their two ends by the internal lateral faces of the links (2, 6) of the two lateral rows of one of the said adjacent modular assemblies (1, 1 ', ...), once the five adjacent links (2-6) of this modular set are joined in turn around said median transverse axis (7), by said transverse articulation rod (8). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier desdits ensembles modulaires adjacents (1, 1',...) est relié à un organe de liaison (9) à une boíte de montre, comprenant deux saillies (13, 15) dont les largeurs respectives correspondent à celles desdits deux maillons alignés transversalement (3, 5) desdits ensembles modulaires (1, 1' ,...) et qui sont traversées par des ouvertures transversales coaxiales (13b, 15b) pour recevoir entre elles le maillon central (4) d'un ensemble modulaire (1, 1',...) retenu par une desdites tige transversale d'articulation (8) passant dans les ouvertures transversales (13b, 15b) desdites saillies (13, 15) et l'ouverture transversale (4b) dudit maillon central (4).Bracelet according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first of said adjacent modular assemblies (1, 1 ', ...) is connected to a connecting member (9) to a watch case, comprising two projections (13, 15), the respective widths correspond to those of said two transversely aligned links (3, 5) of said assemblies modular (1, 1 ', ...) and which are crossed by openings transverse coaxial (13b, 15b) to receive between they the central link (4) of a modular assembly (1, 1 ', ...) retained by one of said transverse articulation rod (8) passing through the transverse openings (13b, 15b) of said projections (13, 15) and the transverse opening (4b) of said central link (4). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la dernière desdites tiges d'articulation (8) est formée par une barrette à ressort (18) dont les deux extrémités sont montées de manière amovible dans deux logements (16, 12) de deux organes de fixation (2*, 6*) solidaires d'un élément de fermoir (14).Bracelet according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the last of said articulation rods (8) is formed by a spring bar (18) whose two ends are removably mounted in two housings (16, 12) of two fixing members (2 *, 6 *) integral of a clasp element (14). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 2 à 5, dans lequel la dernière desdites tiges transversales d'articulation (8) est formée par une tige (11) filetée à une extrémité (11a) destinée à se visser dans un filetage correspondant ménagé dans un organe de fixation (6*), l'autre extrémité de cette tige (11) étant disposée dans un ouverture transversale d'un second organe de fixation (2*), ces deux organes de fixation (2*, 6*) étant solidaires d'un élément de fermoir (14).Bracelet according to one of claims 2 to 5, in which the last of said transverse articulation rods (8) is formed by a rod (11) threaded to a end (11a) intended to be screwed into a corresponding thread formed in a fixing member (6 *), the other end of this rod (11) being disposed in an opening transverse of a second fixing member (2 *), these two fixing members (2 *, 6 *) being integral with an element clasp (14). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel deux desdits ensembles modulaires (1, 1') sont disposés en symétrie miroir l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe transversal du bracelet, avec leurs deux maillons alignés transversalement (3, 5, 3', 5') tournés vers les extrémités du bracelet, deux maillons indépendants (3*, 5*) étant reliés tous deux à chacun des maillons centraux (4, 4') desdits ensembles modulaires (1, 1') par deux desdites tiges transversales d'articulation (8). Bracelet according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two of said modular assemblies (1, 1 ') are arranged in mirror symmetry with each other around a transverse axis of the bracelet, with their two links transversely aligned (3, 5, 3 ', 5') facing the ends of the bracelet, two independent links (3 *, 5 *) both being connected to each of the central links (4, 4 ') of said modular assemblies (1, 1') by two of said transverse articulation rods (8). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, 8, dans lequel, un desdits éléments modulaires situé à une des extrémité d'un brin de bracelet destinée à être reliée aux cornes d'une boíte de montre se termine par lesdits deux maillons alignés transversalement et en ce qu'un élément de liaison à ladite boíte comporte deux parties (19a, 19b) articulées l'une à l'autre autour d'une tige transversale d'articulation (20), ces deux parties (19a, 19b) comportant chacune des passages transversaux (23c, 24c, 25c ; 28c, 27c) pour le passage d'une barrette de fixation auxdites cornes lorsque lesdits passages sont alignés sur un axe commun, ladite barrette de fixation servant en outre à verrouiller lesdites deux parties (19a, 19b) autour de ladite tige transversale d'articulation (20).Bracelet according to one of claims 2 to 4, 8, in which one of said modular elements located at one of end of a bracelet strand intended to be connected to horns of a watch case ends with said two links aligned transversely and in that an element of connection to said box has two parts (19a, 19b) hinged to each other around a transverse rod articulation (20), these two parts (19a, 19b) comprising each of the transverse passages (23c, 24c, 25c; 28c, 27c) for the passage of a fixing bar to said horns when said passages are aligned on a common axis, said fixing bar further serving to lock said two parts (19a, 19b) around said rod transverse joint (20). Bracelet selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chacune des deux parties (32, 33) desdits ensembles modulaires comporte deux maillons (34, 35, 36, 37) un maillon externe (34, 37) et un maillon interne (35, 36), les deux maillons internes des deux parties (32, 33) d'un ensemble modulaire pénètrent entre les deux maillons externes (34, 37) des deux parties de l'ensemble modulaire adjacent et sont reliés indépendamment l'un de l'autre audit axe transversal médian (38), lesdites tiges transversales d'articulation (41) étant solidaires chacune d'un des maillons externes respectifs (34, 37) desdits ensembles modulaires.The bracelet of claim 1, wherein each of the two parts (32, 33) of said modular assemblies has two links (34, 35, 36, 37) an external link (34, 37) and an internal link (35, 36), both internal links of the two parts (32, 33) of a set modular penetrate between the two external links (34, 37) of the two parts of the adjacent modular assembly and are connected independently of each other to said transverse axis median (38), said transverse articulation rods (41) being integral each of one of the external links respective (34, 37) of said modular assemblies.
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