EP1820415B1 - Device for connecting the end part of a sheet with another section - Google Patents

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EP1820415B1
EP1820415B1 EP07450032A EP07450032A EP1820415B1 EP 1820415 B1 EP1820415 B1 EP 1820415B1 EP 07450032 A EP07450032 A EP 07450032A EP 07450032 A EP07450032 A EP 07450032A EP 1820415 B1 EP1820415 B1 EP 1820415B1
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Wolfgang Sima
Günther Schmid
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like

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  • the invention relates to a device for connecting an end portion of a band with another part, in particular a bracelet with another part such. a watch case, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a watch strap it is for example from the DE 2 245 202 A known to hin malzustecken at the adjoining the watch case end portion of the Uhrarmbandes through a recess of this end portion of a pin which engages in recesses of horns or noses, which protrude from the watch case.
  • a pin is usually formed as a hollow cylindrical member in which a spring is arranged, which presses against two arranged at the ends of the hollow cylindrical member pin, wherein at least one of these pins is movably disposed in the hollow cylindrical member, so that a compression of the pin in the recesses of the horns of the watch case is possible.
  • the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes is generally pivotable about the axis of the pin relative to the watch case, and all the more so as between the end portion of the band and the watch case usually a space is available.
  • the known devices for connecting an end portion of a Uhrarmbandes to a watch case have some significant disadvantages. For example, if there is a desire or need to replace the watch band, a tool is required for the prior art fasteners. In a spring pin according to the DE 2 245 202 A this must be compressed so far that the watch strap can be detached from the housing. This is cumbersome and requires a suitable tool, which is often not available for the wearer of the clock. In addition, there is a risk that the watch strap or the clock when changing the tape are damaged by a layman, so that one is usually forced to visit a watchmaker to change the bracelet.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a connection between an end portion of a band, in particular a bracelet, and another part, in particular a watch case, which allows easy release and reassembly of the corresponding parts without special tools or expertise.
  • the compound should continue to be robust, easy to manufacture and assemble and reliably connecting, so that the parts are not accidentally, for example. solve when twisting the tape from each other.
  • the device has a arranged on the end portion of the belt and extending with its longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the belt and parallel to the belt plane pin or pin-like extension which can be brought into engagement with at least one slot of the further part, wherein on Endteil a two-armed locking lever from a locking position in a release position andody is pivotally mounted, which has a latching nose for a take place in locking position of the lever engaging in a locking recess of the other part under fixing the end part on the other part and the first arm in Locking position of the lever parallel to the belt plane or comes to lie in this.
  • the pivot axis of the locking lever is directed parallel to the belt plane and transversely to the longitudinal direction of the belt, whereby the device is suitable for any shapes of watch cases.
  • the at least one slot of the further part is open towards the underside of the further part, so that the slots are not visible when the clock is applied.
  • the first arm of the locking lever comes to lie in the blocking position of the locking lever in a recess of the end portion and / or the band, whereby the locking lever does not press into the skin of the wearer.
  • corresponding locking recess on the locking lever is provided, wherein on the locking lever to a pin-like projections forming pin corresponding recess is provided which can be brought into the blocking position of the lever with a portion of the circumference of the pin in contact, thereby ensuring that the device itself can not solve by accident.
  • the pin is rigid over its length and thus easy to manufacture.
  • the end part is adapted on its surface facing the further part to the end part facing surface of the further part, whereby a spacing of the further part from the end part or the formation of a gap is avoided.
  • the further part for securing the end part of the band has two spaced horns, between which the band or its end portion is inserted, wherein the end part pin-like extension over the width of the end portion on both sides of the end portion protrudes and can be used with the projecting end portions in the bottom of the further part open slots, so that a flush termination between the end portion of the tape and the other part is possible.
  • the locking lever is provided approximately centrally of the width of the end part and that the latching lug and the latching recess have a width of at least a quarter, preferably at least one third of the width of the end portion, which favors the ease of use of the device.
  • Fig. 1A to 1G show for better understanding of the inventive measures first in perspective views from different directions an embodiment of a device 1 for connecting an end portion 2 of a strip 3 to another part 4 in the closed state, the device 1 in the illustrated embodiment, in particular as a device 1 for connecting a End portion 2 of a Uhrarmbandes 3 to a watch case 4 is used.
  • the device 1 is not limited to watches, but for example, for the mutual connection of bands of jewelry such as bracelets or chains applicable.
  • the device 1 which is described below with reference to Fig. 2A to 2C such as FIGS. 3A and 3B is explained in more detail, it provides that two are arranged on the end portion 2 of the belt 3 and extending with its longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the belt 3 and parallel to the belt plane extending pin-like extensions 5, which for example in the Figs. 1B and 1D are visible, wherein the end part 2 can be brought into engagement with a recess 6 of the further part.
  • the recess 6 is also in the Figs. 1B and 1D visible, noticeable.
  • a two-armed locking lever 7 is mounted from a blocking position into a release position and patch pivotable.
  • the locking lever 7 is in the Figs. 1B, 1C and 1D clearly visible.
  • the locking lever 7 is arranged so that it comes to lie in the blocking position parallel to the belt plane or in this, which is made Fig. 1B evident.
  • connection is easily detachable, so that the user can exchange the band 3 at will and replace it with another, without relying on the assistance of a professional such as a jeweler or watchmaker, and further, the connection is conditioned by the above-mentioned Locking position of the locking lever 7 reliably and not accidentally, for example, by turning the belt 3, tensile, compressive or transverse forces.
  • FIG. 2A to 2C show views of the end part 2 of the band 3, wherein Fig. 2A a perspective view from above of the further part 4 and the watch case 4 facing side of the end portion 2 and Fig. 2B a perspective view from below of the further part 4 and the watch case 4 facing side of the end portion 2, in Fig. 2C the end part 2 is shown in an exploded view.
  • the Fig. 2A to 2C For reasons of clarity, only the end part 2 is shown without the band 3 formed thereon.
  • a locking lever 7 is arranged at the end part 2 of the belt 3.
  • a longitudinal axis of the locking lever 7 is oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction of the belt 3.
  • two pin-like projections 5 extending parallel to the band plane are provided.
  • the pin-like extensions 5 are formed on both sides of the end part 2.
  • the pin-like extensions 5 in the form of a the end part 2 by a bore 8 by cross-rigid rigid pin 5 is formed, which is inserted into the bore 8, that it projects on both sides approximately equally over the end portion 2.
  • the pin 5 may be rounded at its ends. The pin 5 or the pin-like extensions 5 are then engageable with slots 18 in the region of the above-mentioned recess 6 of the further part, which is also facilitated by the rounded ends.
  • the locking lever 7 has two arms 9, 10, which are arranged at an angle to each other. At the apex of the angle of the locking lever 7 is about a pivot axis 11 pivotally mounted, which passes through the locking lever 7 through a bore 13. The pivot axis 11 is further inserted into a bore 12 in the end part 2, but at least flush with this.
  • the holes 8 and 12 are oriented parallel to each other.
  • a detent 14 for a held in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 engaging in an in Fig. 2A to 2C not visible and under FIGS. 3A and 3B Further described locking recess 19 of the other part 4 under fixing the end part 2 on the other part 4 is provided.
  • the first arm 9 of the locking lever 7 is oriented relative to the second arm 10 so as to lie in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 parallel to the belt plane or in this, for example in a correspondingly formed recess of the end part 2 and / or the belt 3 comes, so flat with the band level concludes.
  • the locking lever 7 is pivotable from the locking position into a release position and back around the pivot axis 11, thereby to allow closing or releasing the connection between the end part 2 and the other part 4, without the need for a tool.
  • a recessed grip 23 may be provided on the first arm 9 of the locking lever 7.
  • An arrangement of the locking lever 7 approximately in the middle of the width of the end part 2 is the ease of use conducive. Also, it makes sense that the locking lug 14 of the locking lever 7 and the corresponding recess 19 of the further part 4 are dimensioned so that they have a width of at least a quarter, preferably at least one third of the width of the end portion 2, as a result Locking and thus a secure connection between the two components can be made possible.
  • a recess 20 is provided, which corresponds to the continuous pin 5, so that the recess 20 in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 can be brought into contact.
  • the pin 5 is not continuously rigid, but in the form of integrally formed with the end part 2 pin-like projections 5, a corresponding pin member 21 is provided which extends in extension of the pin-like extensions 5 between them and performs the same function as a central part the continuous rigid pin 5.
  • band 3 is fixed in the illustrated preferred embodiment of a band 3 facing the projection 15 of the end portion 2, wherein the projection 15 may have, for example, an opening 16 through which the band 3 is threaded.
  • the band 3 made of plastic, but it may also be integrally formed with the end part 2.
  • further possibilities of fixing the end part 2 to the band 3, such as, for example, an adhesive bond or compression, are conceivable.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B show in a perspective view from above and from below the other part 4, in the embodiment, a watch case 4, which is suitable for fixing according to the invention at the end portion 2 of the band 3.
  • the further part 4 has a recess 6 into which the end part 2 with the pin-like extensions 5 resp. can be brought in the embodiment of the pin 5 in engagement.
  • the projections 17 of the further part 4 formed by the recess 6 are usually referred to as horns 17.
  • the band 3 or its end part 2 can be inserted between the horns 17, the pin-like extensions 5 or the pin 5 projecting beyond the width of the end part 2 on both sides of the end part 2 and can be inserted into slots 18 with the projecting end areas which are formed in the horns 17 transversely to a longitudinal direction of the pin-like extensions 5 and the pin 5 and the bottom of the other part 4 are open.
  • the horns 17 are similarly formed, but only have holes in which a spring pin must be used consuming.
  • the further part 4 has a latching recess 19, which with the in FIGS. 3A and 3B not shown locking lug 14 of the locking lever 7 corresponds to the end part 2.
  • the latching lug 14 may also be formed on the further part 4 and the latching recess 19 on the end part 2 of the belt 3.
  • the recess 19 may, as seen FIGS. 3A and 3B seen to have an inflated edge 22 to enhance the locking action.
  • the assembly or disassembly of the device 1 is carried out in the manner described below.
  • the locking lever 7 is transferred from the locked position to the release position by the locking lever 7 preferably on the recessed grip 23rd pulled up on the first arm 9 and thereby lifted out of the band plane.
  • the first arm 9 operatively connected to the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is moved so that on the one hand in the locking position of the locking lever 7 with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 in contact standing recess 20 is pushed away from this and on the other hand, the locking lug 14, which is formed on the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7, is pivoted under the edge 22 of the recess 19 of the further part 4 and the watch case 4.
  • the process is carried out in reverse order.
  • the ends of the pin 5 and the pin-like extensions 5 are inserted into the slots 18 of the other part 4 and the watch case 4 and then depressed in the unmounted state locking lever 7 toward the plane of the belt 3.
  • the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is moved with the locking lug 14 formed thereon in the direction of the latching recess 19 on the further part 4 until the latching lug 14 is in engagement with the latching recess 19.
  • the process is continued over a pressure point until the recess 20 of the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is again in contact with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 and thereby the locking lever 7 is again in the blocking position.
  • the first arm 9 of the locking lever 7 is then flat again on the band 3 and / or the end part 2 at or in the recess of the band 3 and / or the end part of the second
  • the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
  • the device for a lower part 4 with only one horn 17, which is surrounded on both sides by the end part.
  • the band itself can be of be formed or composed of different materials and also be formed, for example, of chain links.

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The device has a part (4) such as a bracelet (3) for connecting to a watch bracelet (3) having a watch housing. A slot (18) is provided for the part (4) for inserting a pin-like extension (5) transverse to its longitudinal direction to a side of it. The part is open and the final part (2) is a double-armed locking lever (7) which can move from a locking position into a release position. A second arm (10) is provided for a rest (14) for locking position of the locking lever which rests in a recess (19).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Verbinden eines Endteils eines Bandes mit einem weiteren Teil, insbesondere eines Armbandes mit einem weiteren Teil wie z.B. einem Uhrgehäuse, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for connecting an end portion of a band with another part, in particular a bracelet with another part such. a watch case, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Zur Befestigung eines Uhrarmbandes ist es beispielsweise aus der DE 2 245 202 A bekannt, an dem am Uhrgehäuse anschließenden Endteil des Uhrarmbandes durch eine Ausnehmung dieses Endteils einen Stift hindurchzustecken, der in Ausnehmungen von Hörnern oder Nasen eingreift, welche vom Uhrgehäuse abstehen. Ein solcher Stift ist dabei gewöhnlich als hohlzylindrisches Element ausgebildet, in dem eine Feder angeordnet ist, die gegen zwei an den Enden des hohlzylindrischen Elements angeordnete Zapfen drückt, wobei zumindest einer dieser Zapfen in dem hohlzylindrischen Element beweglich angeordnet ist, so dass ein Einfedern des Stiftes in die Ausnehmungen der Hörner des Uhrgehäuses möglich ist. Der Endteil des Uhrarmbandes ist in der Regel um die Achse des Stiftes gegenüber dem Uhrgehäuse schwenkbar, und dies umso mehr, als zwischen dem Endteil des Bandes und dem Uhrgehäuse meist ein Freiraum vorhanden ist.To attach a watch strap, it is for example from the DE 2 245 202 A known to hindurchzustecken at the adjoining the watch case end portion of the Uhrarmbandes through a recess of this end portion of a pin which engages in recesses of horns or noses, which protrude from the watch case. Such a pin is usually formed as a hollow cylindrical member in which a spring is arranged, which presses against two arranged at the ends of the hollow cylindrical member pin, wherein at least one of these pins is movably disposed in the hollow cylindrical member, so that a compression of the pin in the recesses of the horns of the watch case is possible. The end portion of the Uhrarmbandes is generally pivotable about the axis of the pin relative to the watch case, and all the more so as between the end portion of the band and the watch case usually a space is available.

Eine Befestigung eines Uhrarmbandes an einem Uhrgehäuse, bei der ein elastisch verformbarer Stift einen Endteil des Uhrarmbandes durchsetzt, ist beispielsweise aus der DE 2 249 827 A bekannt, wobei auch hier der Endteil des Uhrarmbandes von dem Uhrgehäuse beabstandet ist.An attachment of a Uhrarmbandes to a watch case, in which an elastically deformable pin passes through an end portion of the Uhrarmbandes, for example, from DE 2 249 827 A known, wherein also here the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes is spaced from the watch case.

Die bekannten Vorrichtungen zur Verbindung eines Endteils eines Uhrarmbandes an einem Uhrengehäuse weisen dabei einige signifikante Nachteile auf. Besteht beispielsweise der Wunsch oder die Notwendigkeit, das Uhrarmband auszutauschen, ist für die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Befestigungsvorrichtungen ein Werkzeug erforderlich. Bei einem Federstift gemäß der DE 2 245 202 A muss dieser so weit zusammengedrückt werden, dass das Uhrarmband vom Gehäuse gelöst werden kann. Dies ist umständlich und erfordert ein passendes Werkzeug, welches für den Träger der Uhr oft nicht zur Verfügung steht. Zudem besteht die Gefahr, dass das Uhrarmband oder die Uhr beim Wechsel des Bandes durch einen Laien beschädigt werden, so dass man meist gezwungen ist, zum Wechsel des Armbandes einen Uhrmacher aufzusuchen.The known devices for connecting an end portion of a Uhrarmbandes to a watch case have some significant disadvantages. For example, if there is a desire or need to replace the watch band, a tool is required for the prior art fasteners. In a spring pin according to the DE 2 245 202 A this must be compressed so far that the watch strap can be detached from the housing. This is cumbersome and requires a suitable tool, which is often not available for the wearer of the clock. In addition, there is a risk that the watch strap or the clock when changing the tape are damaged by a layman, so that one is usually forced to visit a watchmaker to change the bracelet.

Dies ist insbesondere bei modischen Uhren ein Problem, welche mit verschieden gefärbten oder gestalteten Armbändern verkauft werden, um eine Anpassung der Uhr beispielsweise an die Kleidung zu ermöglichen. Hier muss das Armband besonders einfach vom Uhrgehäuse trennbar und ein anderes Armband ohne spezielle Kenntnisse einsetzbar sein.This is a problem especially with fashionable watches, which are sold with differently colored or designed bracelets, for example, to adapt the watch to allow the clothes. Here, the bracelet must be particularly easy separable from the watch case and another bracelet can be used without special knowledge.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es somit, eine Verbindung zwischen einem Endteil eines Bandes, insbesondere eines Armbandes, und einem weiteren Teil, insbesondere einem Uhrgehäuse, anzugeben, welche ein einfaches Lösen und Wiederzusammenfügen der korrespondierenden Teile ohne Spezialwerkzeug oder Fachkenntnisse ermöglicht.Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a connection between an end portion of a band, in particular a bracelet, and another part, in particular a watch case, which allows easy release and reassembly of the corresponding parts without special tools or expertise.

Die Verbindung soll weiterhin robust, leicht herstellbar und montierbar sowie zuverlässig verbindend sein, so dass sich die Teile nicht versehentlich z.B. bei einem Verdrehen des Bandes voneinander lösen.The compound should continue to be robust, easy to manufacture and assemble and reliably connecting, so that the parts are not accidentally, for example. solve when twisting the tape from each other.

Die Aufgabe wird bezüglich der Vorrichtung durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is achieved with respect to the device by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Hierbei ist vorgesehen, dass die Vorrichtung einen an dem Endteil des Bandes angeordneten und sich mit seiner Längsachse quer zur Längsrichtung des Bandes und parallel zur Bandebene erstreckenden Stift oder stiftartigen Fortsatz aufweist, der mit mindestens einem Schlitz des weiteren Teils in Eingriff bringbar ist, wobei am Endteil ein zweiarmiger Sperrhebel aus einer Sperrstellung in eine Freigabestellung und retour verschwenkbar gelagert ist, der an einem zweiten Arm eine Rastnase für einen in Sperrstellung des Hebels stattfindenden Eingriff in eine Rastausnehmung des weiteren Teils unter Fixierung des Endteils am weiteren Teil aufweist und dessen erster Arm in Sperrstellung des Hebels parallel zur Bandebene oder in dieser zu liegen kommt.It is provided that the device has a arranged on the end portion of the belt and extending with its longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the belt and parallel to the belt plane pin or pin-like extension which can be brought into engagement with at least one slot of the further part, wherein on Endteil a two-armed locking lever from a locking position in a release position and retour is pivotally mounted, which has a latching nose for a take place in locking position of the lever engaging in a locking recess of the other part under fixing the end part on the other part and the first arm in Locking position of the lever parallel to the belt plane or comes to lie in this.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsvarianten sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further advantageous embodiment variants are specified in the subclaims.

Vorteilhafterweise ist die Schwenkachse des Sperrhebels parallel zur Bandebene und quer zur Längsrichtung des Bandes gerichtet, wodurch die Vorrichtung für beliebige Formen von Uhrgehäusen geeignet ist.Advantageously, the pivot axis of the locking lever is directed parallel to the belt plane and transversely to the longitudinal direction of the belt, whereby the device is suitable for any shapes of watch cases.

Weiterhin ist von Vorteil, dass der zumindest eine Schlitz des weiteren Teils zur Unterseite des weiteren Teils hin offen ist, so dass die Schlitze bei angelegter Uhr nicht sichtbar sind.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the at least one slot of the further part is open towards the underside of the further part, so that the slots are not visible when the clock is applied.

Vorteilhaft ist zudem, dass der erste Arm des Sperrhebels in Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels in einer Vertiefung des Endteils und/oder des Bandes zu liegen kommt, wodurch der Sperrhebel nicht in die Haut des Trägers drückt.It is also advantageous that the first arm of the locking lever comes to lie in the blocking position of the locking lever in a recess of the end portion and / or the band, whereby the locking lever does not press into the skin of the wearer.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass zwischen dem Sperrhebel und dem Endteil eine den Sperrhebel in Sperrstellung haltende Schnappeinrichtung, vorzugsweise gebildet durch eine Rastnase am Sperrhebel und einer hierzu korrespondierenden Rastausnehmung am weiteren Teil bzw. umgekehrt gebildet durch eine Rastnase am weiteren Teil und eine hierzu korrespondierende Rastausnehmung am Sperrhebel, vorgesehen ist, wobei am Sperrhebel zu einem die stiftartigen Fortsätze bildenden Stift korrespondierende Ausnehmung vorgesehen ist, die in Sperrstellung des Hebels mit einem Teil des Umfangs des Stiftes in Kontakt bringbar ist, wodurch dafür gesorgt ist, dass die Vorrichtung sich nicht zufällig lösen kann.In a further advantageous embodiment it is provided that formed between the locking lever and the end portion of the locking lever in blocking position snap device, preferably formed by a locking lug on the locking lever and a corresponding thereto recess on the other part or vice versa formed by a locking lug on the other part and a For this purpose, corresponding locking recess on the locking lever, is provided, wherein on the locking lever to a pin-like projections forming pin corresponding recess is provided which can be brought into the blocking position of the lever with a portion of the circumference of the pin in contact, thereby ensuring that the device itself can not solve by accident.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Stift über seine Länge starr ausgebildet und somit einfach herstellbar.Advantageously, the pin is rigid over its length and thus easy to manufacture.

Weiterhin ist von Vorteil, dass der Endteil an seiner zum weiteren Teil zugewandten Fläche an die dem Endteil zugewandte Fläche des weiteren Teils angepasst ist, wodurch eine Beabstandung des weiteren Teils von dem Endteil bzw. die Bildung einer Lücke vermieden wird.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the end part is adapted on its surface facing the further part to the end part facing surface of the further part, whereby a spacing of the further part from the end part or the formation of a gap is avoided.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der weitere Teil zum Befestigen des Endteils des Bandes zwei in Abstand angeordnete Hörner aufweist, zwischen die das Band bzw. dessen Endteil einsetzbar ist, wobei der am Endteil stiftartige Fortsatz über die Breite des Endteils beidseitig des Endteils vorragt und mit den vorragenden Endbereichen in zur Unterseite des weiteren Teiles offene Schlitze einsetzbar ist, so dass ein allseits bündiger Abschluss zwischen dem Endteil des Bandes und dem weiteren Teil möglich ist.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the further part for securing the end part of the band has two spaced horns, between which the band or its end portion is inserted, wherein the end part pin-like extension over the width of the end portion on both sides of the end portion protrudes and can be used with the projecting end portions in the bottom of the further part open slots, so that a flush termination between the end portion of the tape and the other part is possible.

Weiters ist von Vorteil, dass der Sperrhebel etwa mittig der Breite des Endteils vorgesehen ist und dass die Rastnase und die Rastausnehmung eine Breite von mindestens einem Viertel, vorzugsweise von mindestens einem Drittel der Breite des Endteils aufweisen, was die leichte Bedienbarkeit der Vorrichtung begünstigt.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the locking lever is provided approximately centrally of the width of the end part and that the latching lug and the latching recess have a width of at least a quarter, preferably at least one third of the width of the end portion, which favors the ease of use of the device.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels in den Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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verschiedene schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zum Verbinden eines Endteils eines Bandes an einem weiteren Teil, im Ausführungsbeispiel eines Uhrarmbandes an einem Uhrgehäuse,
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verschiedene schematische perspektivische Ansichten des Endteils des Bandes, im Ausführungsbeispiel des Uhrarmbandes, gemäß Fig. 1A-1G, und
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verschiedene schematische perspektivische Ansichten des weiteren Teils, im Ausführungsbeispiel des Uhrgehäuses, gemäß Fig. 1A-1G.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment in the figures. Show it:
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various schematic perspective views of a preferred embodiment of an inventive device for Connecting one end part of a band to another part, in the exemplary embodiment of a watch strap on a watch case,
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various schematic perspective views of the end portion of the band, in the embodiment of the watch band, according to Fig. 1A-1G , and
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various schematic perspective views of the other part, in the embodiment of the watch case, according to Fig. 1A-1G ,

Die Fig. 1A bis 1G zeigen zur besseren Verständlichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Maßnahmen zunächst in perspektivischen Ansichten aus verschiedenen Blickrichtungen ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Vorrichtung 1 zum Verbinden eines Endteils 2 eines Bandes 3 an einem weiteren Teil 4 in geschlossenem Zustand, wobei die Vorrichtung 1 im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel insbesondere als Vorrichtung 1 zum Verbinden eines Endteils 2 eines Uhrarmbandes 3 an einem Uhrgehäuse 4 dient. Die Vorrichtung 1 ist jedoch nicht auf Uhren beschränkt, sondern beispielsweise auch für das wechselseitige Verbinden von Bändern von Schmuckstücken wie Armbänder oder Ketten anwendbar.The Fig. 1A to 1G show for better understanding of the inventive measures first in perspective views from different directions an embodiment of a device 1 for connecting an end portion 2 of a strip 3 to another part 4 in the closed state, the device 1 in the illustrated embodiment, in particular as a device 1 for connecting a End portion 2 of a Uhrarmbandes 3 to a watch case 4 is used. The device 1 is not limited to watches, but for example, for the mutual connection of bands of jewelry such as bracelets or chains applicable.

Die Vorrichtung 1, die weiter unten anhand der Fig. 2A bis 2C sowie Fig. 3A und 3B näher erläutert wird, sieht dabei vor, dass zwei an dem Endteil 2 des Bandes 3 angeordnete und sich mit ihrer Längsachse quer zur Längsrichtung des Bandes 3 und parallel zur Bandebene erstreckende stiftartige Fortsätze 5 vorgesehen sind, welche beispielsweise in den Fig. 1B und 1D sichtbar sind, wobei das Endteil 2 mit einer Ausnehmung 6 des weiteren Teils in Eingriff bringbar ist. Die Ausnehmung 6 ist ebenfalls in den Fig. 1B und 1D sichtbar.The device 1, which is described below with reference to Fig. 2A to 2C such as FIGS. 3A and 3B is explained in more detail, it provides that two are arranged on the end portion 2 of the belt 3 and extending with its longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the belt 3 and parallel to the belt plane extending pin-like extensions 5, which for example in the Figs. 1B and 1D are visible, wherein the end part 2 can be brought into engagement with a recess 6 of the further part. The recess 6 is also in the Figs. 1B and 1D visible, noticeable.

Die Ausnehmung 6 des weiteren Teils 4 zum Einsetzen des Endteils 2 ist zu einer Seite des Endteils 2 hin offen. Am Endteil 2 ist ein zweiarmiger Sperrhebel 7 aus einer Sperrstellung in eine Freigabestellung und retour verschwenkbar gelagert. Der Sperrhebel 7 ist in den Fig. 1B, 1C und 1D gut sichtbar.The recess 6 of the further part 4 for insertion of the end part 2 is open to one side of the end part 2. At the end part 2, a two-armed locking lever 7 is mounted from a blocking position into a release position and retour pivotable. The locking lever 7 is in the Figs. 1B, 1C and 1D clearly visible.

Der Sperrhebel 7 ist dabei so angeordnet, dass er in der Sperrstellung parallel zur Bandebene oder in dieser zu liegen kommt, was aus Fig. 1B hervorgeht.The locking lever 7 is arranged so that it comes to lie in the blocking position parallel to the belt plane or in this, which is made Fig. 1B evident.

Aus den verschiedenen Ansichten der Vorrichtung 1 gemäß den Fig. 1A bis 1G geht dabei insbesondere hervor, dass die Fixierung des Endteils 2 des Bandes 3 an dem weiteren Teil 4, i.e. des Endteils 2 des Uhrarmbandes 3 an einem Uhrgehäuse 4, eine formschlüssige Verbindung ohne Zwischenraum zwischen dem Endteil 2 des Uhrarmbandes 3 und dem Uhrgehäuse 4 ermöglicht, so dass eine geschlossene Form entsteht.From the various views of the device 1 according to the Fig. 1A to 1G It is apparent in particular that the fixation of the end part 2 of the band 3 to the other part 4, ie the end part 2 of the watch band 3 on a watch case 4, a form-fitting Connection without clearance between the end portion 2 of the Uhrarmbandes 3 and the watch case 4 allows, so that a closed shape is formed.

Zudem ist die Verbindung einerseits leicht lösbar, so dass der Benutzer nach Belieben das Band 3 tauschen und durch ein anderes ersetzen kann, ohne auf die Hilfe eines Fachmannes wie eines Juweliers oder Uhrmachers angewiesen zu sein, und weiterhin ist die Verbindung bedingt durch die oben erwähnte Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 zuverlässig und nicht beispielsweise durch Verdrehen des Bandes 3, Zug-, Druck- oder Querkräfte versehentlich lösbar.In addition, on the one hand, the connection is easily detachable, so that the user can exchange the band 3 at will and replace it with another, without relying on the assistance of a professional such as a jeweler or watchmaker, and further, the connection is conditioned by the above-mentioned Locking position of the locking lever 7 reliably and not accidentally, for example, by turning the belt 3, tensile, compressive or transverse forces.

Die wesentlichen Merkmale der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung 1 werden anhand der Fig. 2A bis 2C und 3A bis 3B nun näher erläutert.The essential features of the inventively designed device 1 are based on the Fig. 2A to 2C and 3A to 3B now explained in more detail.

Die Fig. 2A bis 2C zeigen dabei Ansichten des Endteils 2 der Bandes 3, wobei Fig. 2A eine perspektivische Ansicht von oben auf die dem weiteren Teil 4 bzw. dem Uhrgehäuse 4 zugewandte Seite des Endteils 2 und Fig. 2B eine perspektivische Ansicht von unten auf die dem weiteren Teil 4 bzw. dem Uhrgehäuse 4 zugewandte Seite des Endteils 2 zeigt, in Fig. 2C ist das Endteil 2 in einer Explosionszeichnung dargestellt. Die Fig. 2A bis 2C zeigen dabei aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit jeweils nur den Endteil 2 ohne das daran ausgebildete Band 3.The Fig. 2A to 2C show views of the end part 2 of the band 3, wherein Fig. 2A a perspective view from above of the further part 4 and the watch case 4 facing side of the end portion 2 and Fig. 2B a perspective view from below of the further part 4 and the watch case 4 facing side of the end portion 2, in Fig. 2C the end part 2 is shown in an exploded view. The Fig. 2A to 2C For reasons of clarity, only the end part 2 is shown without the band 3 formed thereon.

Wie bereits in der Beschreibung zu Fig. 1A bis 1G erwähnt, ist an dem Endteil 2 des Bandes 3 ein Sperrhebel 7 angeordnet. Eine Längsachse des Sperrhebels 7 ist dabei quer zur Längsrichtung des Bandes 3 orientiert. Des weiteren sind zwei sich parallel zur Bandebene erstreckende stiftartige Fortsätze 5 vorgesehen. Die stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 sind dabei beidseitig des Endteils 2 ausgebildet.As already in the description too Fig. 1A to 1G mentioned, a locking lever 7 is arranged at the end part 2 of the belt 3. A longitudinal axis of the locking lever 7 is oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction of the belt 3. Furthermore, two pin-like projections 5 extending parallel to the band plane are provided. The pin-like extensions 5 are formed on both sides of the end part 2.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel sind die stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 in Form eines das Endteil 2 durch eine Bohrung 8 durchgreifenden starren einstückigen Stiftes 5 ausgebildet, welcher so in die Bohrung 8 eingeschoben wird, dass er beidseitig ungefähr gleich weit über das Endteil 2 übersteht. Um den Stift 5 leichter in die Bohrung 8 einsetzen zu können, kann der Stift 5 an seinen Enden abgerundet sein. Der Stift 5 bzw. die stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 sind sodann mit Schlitzen 18 im Bereich der oben erwähnten Ausnehmung 6 des weiteren Teil in Eingriff bringbar, was ebenfalls durch die abgerundeten Enden erleichtert wird.In the exemplary embodiment, the pin-like extensions 5 in the form of a the end part 2 by a bore 8 by cross-rigid rigid pin 5 is formed, which is inserted into the bore 8, that it projects on both sides approximately equally over the end portion 2. In order to use the pin 5 easier in the hole 8, the pin 5 may be rounded at its ends. The pin 5 or the pin-like extensions 5 are then engageable with slots 18 in the region of the above-mentioned recess 6 of the further part, which is also facilitated by the rounded ends.

Der Sperrhebel 7 weist zwei Arme 9, 10 auf, welche unter einem Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind. Im Scheitelpunkt des Winkels ist der Sperrhebel 7 um eine Schwenkachse 11 schwenkbar gelagert, welche den Sperrhebel 7 durch eine Bohrung 13 durchgreift. Die Schwenkachse 11 ist weiterhin in eine Bohrung 12 in dem Endteil 2 eingeschoben, schließt jedoch zumindest bündig mit diesem ab. Die Bohrungen 8 und 12 sind dabei parallel zueinander orientiert.The locking lever 7 has two arms 9, 10, which are arranged at an angle to each other. At the apex of the angle of the locking lever 7 is about a pivot axis 11 pivotally mounted, which passes through the locking lever 7 through a bore 13. The pivot axis 11 is further inserted into a bore 12 in the end part 2, but at least flush with this. The holes 8 and 12 are oriented parallel to each other.

An dem zweiten Arm 10 des Sperrhebels 7 ist eine Rastnase 14 für einen in Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 stattfindenden Eingriff in eine in Fig. 2A bis 2C nicht sichtbare und unter Fig. 3A und 3B näher beschriebene Rastausnehmung 19 des weiteren Teils 4 unter Fixierung des Endteils 2 am weiteren Teil 4 vorgesehen. Der erste Arm 9 des Sperrhebels 7 ist relativ zu dem zweiten Arm 10 so orientiert, dass er in der Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 parallel zur Bandebene oder in dieser, beispielsweise in einer entsprechend ausgebildeten Vertiefung des Endteils 2 und/oder des Bandes 3, zu liegen kommt, also flächig mit der Bandebene abschließt.On the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is a detent 14 for a held in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 engaging in an in Fig. 2A to 2C not visible and under FIGS. 3A and 3B Further described locking recess 19 of the other part 4 under fixing the end part 2 on the other part 4 is provided. The first arm 9 of the locking lever 7 is oriented relative to the second arm 10 so as to lie in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 parallel to the belt plane or in this, for example in a correspondingly formed recess of the end part 2 and / or the belt 3 comes, so flat with the band level concludes.

Der Sperrhebel 7 ist aus der Sperrstellung in eine Freigabestellung und retour um die Schwenkachse 11 verschwenkbar, um dadurch das Schließen bzw. Lösen der Verbindung zwischen dem Endteil 2 und dem weiteren Teil 4 zu ermöglichen, ohne ein Werkzeug zu benötigen. Zur leichteren Bedienbarkeit kann eine Griffmulde 23 an dem ersten Arm 9 des Sperrhebels 7 vorgesehen sein. Auch eine Anordnung des Sperrhebels 7 etwa mittig der Breite des Endteils 2 ist der Bedienungsfreundlichkeit förderlich. Auch ist es sinnvoll, dass die Rastnase 14 des Sperrhebels 7 und die korrespondierende Rastausnehmung 19 des weiteren Teils 4 so dimensioniert sind, dass sie eine Breite von mindestens einem Viertel, vorzugsweise von mindestens einem Drittel der Breite des Endteils 2 aufweisen, da dadurch eine sicher Verrastung und damit eine sichere Verbindung zwischen den beiden Bauteilen ermöglicht werden kann.The locking lever 7 is pivotable from the locking position into a release position and back around the pivot axis 11, thereby to allow closing or releasing the connection between the end part 2 and the other part 4, without the need for a tool. For ease of operation, a recessed grip 23 may be provided on the first arm 9 of the locking lever 7. An arrangement of the locking lever 7 approximately in the middle of the width of the end part 2 is the ease of use conducive. Also, it makes sense that the locking lug 14 of the locking lever 7 and the corresponding recess 19 of the further part 4 are dimensioned so that they have a width of at least a quarter, preferably at least one third of the width of the end portion 2, as a result Locking and thus a secure connection between the two components can be made possible.

Um die Sperrwirkung des Sperrhebels 7 zusätzlich zu verstärken bzw. eine Sicherung in der Endstellung zu ermöglichen, ist weiterhin vorgesehen, dass an dem zweiten Arm 10 des Sperrhebels 7 eine Ausnehmung 20 vorgesehen ist, welche zu dem durchgehenden Stift 5 korrespondiert, so dass die Ausnehmung 20 in der Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 mit einem Teil des Umfangs des Stiftes 5 in Kontakt bringbar ist. Ist der Stift 5 nicht durchgängig starr ausgebildet, sondern in Form von einstückig mit dem Endteil 2 ausgebildeten stiftartigen Fortsätzen 5 angelegt, ist ein korrespondierendes Stiftteil 21 vorgesehen, welches sich in Verlängerung der stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 zwischen diesen erstreckt und die gleiche Funktion erfüllt wie ein Mittelteil des durchgehenden starren Stiftes 5.In order to reinforce the blocking effect of the locking lever 7 in addition or to enable a backup in the end position, it is further provided that on the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7, a recess 20 is provided, which corresponds to the continuous pin 5, so that the recess 20 in the blocking position of the locking lever 7 with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 can be brought into contact. If the pin 5 is not continuously rigid, but in the form of integrally formed with the end part 2 pin-like projections 5, a corresponding pin member 21 is provided which extends in extension of the pin-like extensions 5 between them and performs the same function as a central part the continuous rigid pin 5.

Das in den Fig. 2A bis 2C nicht weiter dargestellte Band 3 ist in dem dargestellten bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel an einem dem Band 3 zugewandten Vorsprung 15 des Endteils 2 fixiert, wobei der Vorsprung 15 beispielsweise eine Öffnung 16 aufweisen kann, durch welche das Band 3 eingeschlauft ist. Ist das Band 3 aus Kunststoff, kann es jedoch auch einstückig mit dem Endteil 2 ausgebildet sein. Ebenso sind weitere Möglichkeiten der Fixierung des Endteils 2 an dem Band 3 wie beispielsweise eine Verklebung oder Verpressung denkbar.That in the Fig. 2A to 2C not shown band 3 is fixed in the illustrated preferred embodiment of a band 3 facing the projection 15 of the end portion 2, wherein the projection 15 may have, for example, an opening 16 through which the band 3 is threaded. If the band 3 made of plastic, but it may also be integrally formed with the end part 2. Likewise, further possibilities of fixing the end part 2 to the band 3, such as, for example, an adhesive bond or compression, are conceivable.

Die Fig. 3A und 3B zeigen in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben und von unten das weitere Teil 4, im Ausführungsbeispiel ein Uhrgehäuse 4, welches zur erfindungsgemäßen Fixierung an dem Endteil 2 des Bandes 3 geeignet ist.The FIGS. 3A and 3B show in a perspective view from above and from below the other part 4, in the embodiment, a watch case 4, which is suitable for fixing according to the invention at the end portion 2 of the band 3.

Weiter oben wurde bereits erwähnt, dass das weitere Teil 4 eine Ausnehmung 6 aufweist, in welche das Endteil 2 mit den stiftartigen Fortsätzen 5 resp. im Ausführungsbeispiel dem Stift 5 in Eingriff gebracht werden kann. Die durch die Ausnehmung 6 gebildeten Fortsätze 17 des weiteren Teils 4 werden gewöhnlich als Hörner 17 bezeichnet. Das Band 3 bzw. dessen Endteil 2 ist zwischen die Hörner 17 einsetzbar, wobei die am Endteil 2 ausgebildeten stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 bzw. der Stift 5 über die Breite des Endteils 2 beidseitig des Endteils 2 vorragt und mit den vorragenden Endbereichen in Schlitze 18 einsetzbar ist, welche in den Hörnern 17 quer zu einer Längsrichtung der stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 bzw. des Stiftes 5 ausgebildet und zur Unterseite des weiteren Teiles 4 offen sind.It has already been mentioned above that the further part 4 has a recess 6 into which the end part 2 with the pin-like extensions 5 resp. can be brought in the embodiment of the pin 5 in engagement. The projections 17 of the further part 4 formed by the recess 6 are usually referred to as horns 17. The band 3 or its end part 2 can be inserted between the horns 17, the pin-like extensions 5 or the pin 5 projecting beyond the width of the end part 2 on both sides of the end part 2 and can be inserted into slots 18 with the projecting end areas which are formed in the horns 17 transversely to a longitudinal direction of the pin-like extensions 5 and the pin 5 and the bottom of the other part 4 are open.

Bei Uhrgehäusen 4 gemäß dem Stand der Technik sind die Hörner 17 ähnlich ausgebildet, weisen jedoch lediglich Bohrungen auf, in welche ein Federstift aufwendig eingesetzt werden muss.In watch cases 4 according to the prior art, the horns 17 are similarly formed, but only have holes in which a spring pin must be used consuming.

Weiterhin weist das weitere Teil 4 eine Rastausnehmung 19 auf, welche mit der in Fig. 3A und 3B nicht dargestellten Rastnase 14 des Sperrhebels 7 am Endteil 2 korrespondiert. Alternativ kann die Rastnase 14 auch an dem weiteren Teil 4 und die Rastausnehmung 19 an dem Endteil 2 des Bandes 3 ausgebildet sein. Die Rastausnehmung 19 kann, wie aus Fig. 3A und 3B ersichtlich, einen überhöhten Rand 22 aufweisen, um die Rastwirkung zu verstärken.Furthermore, the further part 4 has a latching recess 19, which with the in FIGS. 3A and 3B not shown locking lug 14 of the locking lever 7 corresponds to the end part 2. Alternatively, the latching lug 14 may also be formed on the further part 4 and the latching recess 19 on the end part 2 of the belt 3. The recess 19 may, as seen FIGS. 3A and 3B seen to have an inflated edge 22 to enhance the locking action.

Durch die Rastnase 14 des Sperrhebels 7 und die Rastausnehmung 19 besteht eine den Sperrhebel 7 in Sperrstellung haltende Schnappeinrichtung zwischen dem Endteil 2 und dem weiteren Teil 4, da die Rastnase 14 in der Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 in die Rastausnehmung 19 eingreift bzw. deren Rand 22 untergreift.By the locking lug 14 of the locking lever 7 and the recess 19 there is a locking lever 7 in locking position holding snap between the end portion 2 and the other part 4, since the locking lug 14 engages in the locking position of the locking lever 7 in the recess 19 and its edge 22nd engages below.

Die Montage bzw. Demontage der Vorrichtung 1 erfolgt auf die nachfolgend beschriebene Weise.The assembly or disassembly of the device 1 is carried out in the manner described below.

Soll beispielsweise das Uhrarmband 3 einer Uhr ersetzt werden, weil es defekt ist oder durch ein andersfarbiges, zur Kleidung passend gewähltes Band 3 ersetzt werden soll, wird der Sperrhebel 7 aus der Sperrstellung in die Freigabestellung umgelegt, indem der Sperrhebel 7 vorzugsweise an der Griffmulde 23 an dem ersten Arm 9 hochgezogen und dadurch aus der Bandebene hinausgehoben wird. Dadurch wird der mit dem ersten Arm 9 in Wirkverbindung stehende zweite Arm 10 des Sperrhebels 7 so bewegt, dass einerseits die in der Sperrstellung des Sperrhebels 7 mit einem Teil des Umfangs des Stiftes 5 in Kontakt stehende Ausnehmung 20 von diesem weggedrückt wird und andererseits die Rastnase 14, welche am zweiten Arm 10 des Sperrhebels 7 ausgebildet ist, unter dem Rand 22 der Rastausnehmung 19 des weiteren Teils 4 bzw. des Uhrgehäuses 4 herausgeschwenkt wird. Dadurch ist es möglich, das Endteil 2 von dem weiteren Teil 4 zu trennen, indem die das Endteil 2 überragenden Enden des Stiftes 5 bzw. die stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 aus den Schlitzen 18 in Richtung der Unterseite des weiteren Teils 4 herausgezogen werden und somit das ganze Endteil 2 mit dem daran fixierten Band 3 aus der Ausnehmung 6 zwischen den Hörnern 17 entfernt wird. Wird der Vorgang auch auf der anderen Seite des Bandes 3 wiederholt, ist das Band 3 vollständig vom weiteren Teil 4 bzw. im Ausführungsbeispiel von dem Uhrgehäuse 4 separiert.If, for example, the watch band 3 of a watch to be replaced because it is defective or should be replaced by a different color, suitable for clothing selected band 3, the locking lever 7 is transferred from the locked position to the release position by the locking lever 7 preferably on the recessed grip 23rd pulled up on the first arm 9 and thereby lifted out of the band plane. As a result, the first arm 9 operatively connected to the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is moved so that on the one hand in the locking position of the locking lever 7 with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 in contact standing recess 20 is pushed away from this and on the other hand, the locking lug 14, which is formed on the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7, is pivoted under the edge 22 of the recess 19 of the further part 4 and the watch case 4. This makes it possible to separate the end part 2 of the other part 4 by the ends of the pin 5 projecting beyond the end part 2 or the pin-like extensions 5 are pulled out of the slots 18 in the direction of the underside of the further part 4 and thus the whole End part 2 is removed with the tape 3 fixed thereto from the recess 6 between the horns 17. If the process is repeated on the other side of the band 3, the band 3 is completely separated from the other part 4 or in the embodiment of the watch case 4.

Zur Montage eines neuen oder anderen Bandes 3 wird der Vorgang in umgekehrter Reihenfolge ausgeführt. Zuerst werden die Enden des Stiftes 5 bzw. die stiftartigen Fortsätze 5 in die Schlitze 18 des weiteren Teils 4 bzw. des Uhrgehäuses 4 eingelegt und dann der im unmontierten Zustand abstehende Sperrhebel 7 in Richtung auf die Ebene des Bandes 3 niedergedrückt. Dadurch wird der zweite Arm 10 des Sperrhebels 7 mit der daran ausgebildeten Rastnase 14 in Richtung auf die Rastausnehmung 19 am weiteren Teil 4 bewegt, bis sich die Rastnase 14 in Eingriff mit der Rastausnehmung 19 befindet. Der Vorgang wird über einen Druckpunkt hinweg fortgesetzt, bis die Ausnehmung 20 des zweiten Arms 10 des Sperrhebels 7 wieder mit einem Teil des Umfangs des Stiftes 5 in Kontakt steht und sich dadurch der Sperrhebel 7 wiederum in der Sperrstellung befindet. Der erste Arm 9 des Sperrhebels 7 liegt dann wieder flach an dem Band 3 und/oder dem Endteil 2 an oder in der Vertiefung des Bandes 3 und/oder des Endteils 2.To mount a new or different tape 3, the process is carried out in reverse order. First, the ends of the pin 5 and the pin-like extensions 5 are inserted into the slots 18 of the other part 4 and the watch case 4 and then depressed in the unmounted state locking lever 7 toward the plane of the belt 3. As a result, the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is moved with the locking lug 14 formed thereon in the direction of the latching recess 19 on the further part 4 until the latching lug 14 is in engagement with the latching recess 19. The process is continued over a pressure point until the recess 20 of the second arm 10 of the locking lever 7 is again in contact with a part of the circumference of the pin 5 and thereby the locking lever 7 is again in the blocking position. The first arm 9 of the locking lever 7 is then flat again on the band 3 and / or the end part 2 at or in the recess of the band 3 and / or the end part of the second

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel begrenzt. So ist es beispielsweise auch möglich, die Vorrichtung für einen unteren Teil 4 mit nur einem Horn 17 vorzusehen, das vom Endteil beidseitig umgeben ist. Das Band selbst kann von unterschiedlichen Materialien gebildet oder zusammengesetzt sein und auch beispielsweise von Kettengliedern gebildet sein.The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, it is also possible to provide the device for a lower part 4 with only one horn 17, which is surrounded on both sides by the end part. The band itself can be of be formed or composed of different materials and also be formed, for example, of chain links.

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  1. A device (1) for connecting an end part (2) of a band (3) to a further part (4), in particular a wristband (3) to a further part (4) such as a watchband (3) to a watch casing (4), wherein a pin-like extension (5), in particular a pin (5), arranged at the end part (2) of the band (3) and extending, with its longitudinal axis, transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band (3) and in parallel to the band plane can be engaged with at least one slot (18) of the further part (4), characterized in that the at least one slot (18) of the further part (4) is open toward one side of the further part (4) for the insertion of the pin-like extension (5) transversely to the longitudinal direction thereof and a two-armed catch lever (7) is mounted on the end part (2) so as to be swivelling from a locking position into a release position and back, which catch lever exhibits a latch (14) on a second arm (10) for engagement with a latch recess (19) of the further part (4), which takes place in the locking position of the catch lever (7), whereby the end part (2) is fixed to the further part (4), and the first arm (9) of which ends up lying in parallel to the band plane or within the same in the locking position of the catch lever (7).
  2. A device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the swivelling axis (11) of the catch lever (7) is oriented in parallel to the band plane and transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band (3).
  3. A device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the slots (18) of the further part (4) are open toward the underside of the further part (4).
  4. A device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the first arm (9) ends up lying in a recess of the end part (2) and/or of the band (3) in the locking position of the catch lever (7).
  5. A device according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a snap device keeping the catch lever (7) in the locking position is provided between the catch lever (7) and the end part (2), which snap device is preferably formed by a latch (14) on the catch lever (7) and a latch recess (19) corresponding thereto on the further part (4) or is conversely formed, respectively, by a latch (14) on the further part (4) and a latch recess (19) corresponding thereto on the catch lever (7).
  6. A device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the pin (5) is designed in one piece and in rigid form across its length.
  7. A device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that a recess (20) corresponding to a pin part (21) forming the pin-like extensions (5) or to a middle part of the one-piece rigid pin (5) is provided on the catch lever (7), which recess can be brought into contact with a portion of the circumference of the middle part of the pin (5) or of the pin part (21) in the locking position of the catch lever (7).
  8. A device (1) according to any of claims I to 7, characterized in that the end part (2) is adapted on its surface facing the further part (2) to the surface of the further part (4) which faces the end part (2).
  9. A device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the further part (4) comprises two horns (17) arranged at a distance from each other for attaching the end part (2) of the band (3), between which horns the band (3) or the end part (2) thereof, respectively, is insertable, wherein the pin-like extension (5) formed on the end part (2) projects across the width of the end part (2) on both sides of the end part (2) and is insertable with the projecting end regions into slots (18) open toward the underside of the further part (4).
  10. A device (1) according to any of claims I to 9, characterized in that the catch lever (7) is provided approximately in the centre of the width of the end part (2).
  11. A device (1) according to any of claims I to 10, characterized in that the latch (14) and the latch recess (19) have a width of at least a fourth, preferably at least a third, of the width of the end part (2).
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