EP1731052A1 - Hals- oder Armband mit regelmässig angeordneten Glieder auf einem flexiblen Band - Google Patents

Hals- oder Armband mit regelmässig angeordneten Glieder auf einem flexiblen Band Download PDF

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EP1731052A1
EP1731052A1 EP05012513A EP05012513A EP1731052A1 EP 1731052 A1 EP1731052 A1 EP 1731052A1 EP 05012513 A EP05012513 A EP 05012513A EP 05012513 A EP05012513 A EP 05012513A EP 1731052 A1 EP1731052 A1 EP 1731052A1
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Sébastien Bolzt
Domenico Leo
David Apotheloz
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Swatch Group Management Services AG
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Priority to TW095117683A priority patent/TWI314442B/zh
Priority to JP2006159342A priority patent/JP4604249B2/ja
Priority to CN2006100879512A priority patent/CN1879519B/zh
Priority to US11/423,508 priority patent/US7472564B2/en
Priority to KR1020060052294A priority patent/KR20060128754A/ko
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
    • A44C15/0045—Jewellery specially adapted to be worn on a specific part of the body not fully provided for in groups A44C1/00 - A44C9/00
    • A44C15/005—Necklaces
    • 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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/022—Link constructions with links threaded on at least one filamentary core

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  • the invention relates to a necklace or a bracelet with links regularly spaced on a flexible link.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a fancy article having a pleasant appearance, easily modifiable to adapt to fashion trends, low cost and easy to adjust in size.
  • Various devices allow to assemble a set of decorative elements on a flexible link, for example to form a watch strap or a necklace. Links are then arranged in different variants to form a more or less rigid articulated assembly.
  • a bracelet consisting of links connected together by means of pins is known, there are also links in the form of a frame, as described in the document FR 1 603 836 and several examples of this design of making necklaces or bracelets in which the links are arranged relative to each other by means of connecting pieces and joints more or less sophisticated.
  • the maintenance of the decorative elements on the flexible link is essential when a configuration of chain with preservation of empty spaces is desired, that is to say in the situation in which the links or the decorative elements are not juxtaposed to form a continuous set.
  • Such an arrangement may be desired when the decorative elements are bulky or when, for example, the covering of the links changes from one element to another.
  • a first problem to be solved thus consists in the possibility of arranging the links along a collar or a bracelet in a discontinuous manner with the possibility of maintaining said links in predefined positions.
  • the document EP 167 891 relating to a wristwatch comprising a plurality of elements articulated with respect to each other, and wherein the links comprise two longitudinal channels allowing the passage of the flexible links, has an assembly and holding design similar to that mentioned above .
  • a second problem is therefore the realization of a set whose individual elements are easy to arrange, and in particular by maintaining the possibility free spaces along the necklace or bracelet, between the links, while ensuring the immobilization of said links in the position which is conferred to them.
  • a fourth problem is related to the ease of replacement of the trim elements worn by the links to adapt to the fashion and convenience of users, whether it can be executed by users or during manufacturing.
  • Said skins and the articulated set of links on a flexible link must also meet the necessary criteria of strength and durability during prolonged use of the necklace or bracelet.
  • the present invention therefore consists of a necklace or bracelet with links and a flexible link is intended to solve these major difficulties.
  • each link consists of a set of parts comprising at least two plugs crossed by a channel to receive the link and a decorative trim element held between the heads of the plugs, said plugs comprising, on the one hand, means for assembling their feet preferably without exerting mechanical stresses on the ornamental decorative element, on the other hand locking means at the junction of their feet to immobilize each link at a chosen point of the link.
  • the plugs can be assembled by means of complementary male and female parts provided in their feet. They can also be assembled by means of a rigid intermediate tube surrounding their foot, said tube being itself surrounded by the decorative trim element or constituting said decorative element.
  • the locking means may be constituted by a particular arrangement at the feet, or by interposition of an insert exerting a compressive effect on the link or allowing instead an expansion of an elastomeric portion of the link.
  • FIG. 1 shows a collar comprising links 1 arranged on a flexible link 2, closed by a clasp 5.
  • the links are contiguous by an angle, but it may well be envisaged in the context of the invention to place the links further apart from each other.
  • FIGS. 2 to 5 make it possible to describe in greater detail various variants of a first embodiment concerning in particular a first link assembly means 1 on a flexible link 2.
  • flexible link means any link that can withstand a certain curvature to form without breaking a collar or a bracelet having a clasp 5.
  • the link 1 is formed of only three parts, namely two plugs 3, 4, having heads 3a, 4a, of upper section to the feet 3b, 4b, crossed by a channel 7 allowing the passage of the link 2 to fat friction or play.
  • the raised formed between the heads 3a, 4a and the feet 3b, 4b of the two plugs 3, 4, which have a T-shape, allow to maintain an element decorative cladding 9 when the plugs 3,4 are secured by the feet 3b, 4b.
  • the feet 3b, 4b are designed with complementary parts male 13 and female 14.
  • the complementary male 13 and female 14 parts are assembled in a known manner in their overlapping areas for example by gluing, driving, clipping, screwing or by a bayonet device. Hunting is the preferred embodiment, because the manufacture of plugs 3, 4 is simpler and more economical, while allowing possible disassembly to replace a decorative trim element 9 with another.
  • the blocking means simply consist of a space 16 formed in the bottom of the female part 14 and having a section a little larger than the section of the channel 7 for the passage of a flexible link 2 shown in FIGS. 4B.
  • FIG. 4A shows a first embodiment of the link 2 which comprises a non-deformable core 2a, for example made of steel on which elastomers 11a have been overmolded. These balls 11a of elastomer can be compressed in the channel 7 and resume their expansion in the space 16 to block a link 1.
  • FIG. 4B shows a second embodiment of the link 2 which then comprises a deformable core 2b in which one comes by crushing to form "pellets" 11b which extend beyond the section of the link 2. These pellets can, as previously be compressed in the channel 7 and resume their expansion in the space 16.
  • the channel 7 of the female plug 4 has near its inner end a narrowing 17 which makes it possible to pinch the link 2.
  • the narrowing 17 can be provided near the inner end of the plug 3. It is even possible to provide a narrowing 17 near the ends of the two plugs 3, 4, which would help strengthen or even replace the assembly means of the two plugs which could then be assembled simply by greasy friction.
  • FIG. 3 there is shown a variant of the first embodiment which has one more piece.
  • the insert 6 comprises, in the axis of the channels 7, a through-passage 8 having in its substantially median part a recess 18.
  • the recess 18 has the same function as the space 16 in the embodiment previously described and makes it possible to block the links on links of the type of those represented in FIGS. 4A and 4B.
  • the insert 6, which will not be visible once the assembled link can for example be manufactured by injection molding of a rigid plastic material. It can also be made of a deformable plastic material.
  • the channels 7 may have a section substantially equal to that of the overmolded parts 11a or deformed 11b of the link 2, and the through passage 8 have a slightly smaller cross section to allow a passage in force to the recess 18.
  • FIG. 5 represents another variant in which the insert 6, made of a deformable material such as an elastomer, has a narrowing 10 less than the section of the link 2. This variant allows the user to choose the spacing he wants between each link 1.
  • FIG. 6 there is shown another embodiment which differs from those previously described in that the two plugs 3, 4 are quite identical, and in that the assembly forming a link comprises a additional piece of assembly, namely a rigid tube 15 which surrounds the feet 3b, 4b being secured to them by the previously described means.
  • the decorative covering element 9 is mounted to rubbing against said tube, that is to say without mechanical stress on said covering element, especially when it is made of a fragile material, such as ceramic or glass.
  • the covering element 9 is made of a material capable of withstanding mechanical stresses, in particular assembly constraints, it can form a single piece with the tube 15.
  • the feet 3b, 4b have a length such that they form with the inner walls of the tube 15 a space 16 inside which is disposed an insert 6.
  • it is a compressive insert, that is to say having a passage 8 through a smaller section than the section of the link 2. It is obvious, without departing from the scope of the present invention, to adapt the variants of the first embodiment to this second embodiment.
  • this second embodiment is the one with the largest number of parts, it corresponds to a preferred embodiment, in particular because the two plugs being identical, the manufacture does not require more different parts, and the assembly of the different parts is facilitated.
  • one of the plugs may comprise on its inner face a deformable portion.
  • This deformable part may for example be linked to the structure of the plug or formed with a complementary material added.
  • the materials used to form the plugs can be very varied, but they will preferably be chosen according to their aesthetics and their cost.
  • transparent plastic containing iridescent or pearlescent inclusions in the form of flakes, stoppers coated with a paint, gold or silver, and a multitude of optical effects in complements of the dressing itself.
  • the dimensions of the links may be more or less important depending on the trim worn and the aesthetic appearance desired for the necklace or bracelet Without going beyond the framework of finventivn the diameter of the hunting sheath and its length may vary in a large extent.
  • the links represented in the various variants exhibited are preferably cylindrical; however, it is quite conceivable to manufacture a collar or a bracelet with links of ovoid, spherical, polygonal or other shape, according to the principle described in the invention.

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EP05012513A EP1731052B1 (de) 2005-06-10 2005-06-10 Hals- oder Armband mit regelmässig angeordneten Gliedern auf einem flexiblen Band
SG200603306A SG128557A1 (en) 2005-06-10 2006-05-16 Necklace or bracelet with regularly spaced links on a flexible connections member
TW095117683A TWI314442B (en) 2005-06-10 2006-05-18 Necklace with regularly spaced links on a flexible connecting member and bracelet having the same features
CN2006100879512A CN1879519B (zh) 2005-06-10 2006-06-08 具有在柔性连接件上规则地间隔开的链节的项链或手链
JP2006159342A JP4604249B2 (ja) 2005-06-10 2006-06-08 フレキシブルな接続部材に等間隔に配置されたリンクを有する宝飾品（ネックレス又はブレスレット）
US11/423,508 US7472564B2 (en) 2005-06-10 2006-06-12 Necklace or bracelet with regularly spaced links on a flexible connecting member.
KR1020060052294A KR20060128754A (ko) 2005-06-10 2006-06-12 가요성 연결 부재 상에 규칙적으로 이격된 링크를 포함하는목걸이 또는 브레이슬릿
HK07105680.7A HK1100200A1 (en) 2005-06-10 2007-05-29 Necklace or bracelet with regularly spaced links on a flexible connecting member

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