EP1971236B1 - Extensible device for watch strap - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an extensible device for a watch strap of the closed type and with a predefined length. More specifically, the present extensible device is intended to be integrated in such a bracelet: to allow to increase the length, especially to allow the establishment of a portable device to the wrist, such as a watch, over a combination Diving.
- the patent application EP-A-0 819 391 filed in the name of Rolex Watches SA, describes a device for adjusting the length of a metal bracelet with a folding clasp.
- the clasp has a hood in which is housed the folding blade mechanism when the clasp is closed.
- a first end of the bracelet is integral with the hood while the second end of the bracelet is integral with the adjustment device, itself secured to the hood.
- the adjusting device comprises two adjacent links pivotally interconnected to allow their relative movement between two configurations, a short and a long one.
- one of the links is housed in a space adapted to the other link, the respective surfaces of the one and the other links being arranged in support against each other to fulfill a function of lock the short configuration.
- the clasp folding blades When the clasp folding blades are folded under the hood, they cover the adjustment device to hide it. Consequently, to pass from the short configuration to the long configuration, and vice versa, the clasp must necessarily be open to allow the movements of the two adjustment links.
- a simple pull on the bracelet is enough to unlock the adjustment device when the clasp is open. This can lead to inadvertent opening of the adjustment device when the wearer of the watch opens the clasp to remove or put his watch.
- this type of structure is not suitable for all forms of metal bracelet.
- some metal wristbands have clasps that do not have a hood and are therefore not suitable for the implementation of the adjustment device described above, since the latter could not be hidden under the wristband, being given its thickness.
- the present invention is intended to overcome the disadvantage of the aforementioned prior art by providing an extensible device for a watch strap having specific means to ensure its stability when in its short configuration.
- Another purpose of the extensible device according to the present invention is to provide a structure that can be implemented on any type of bracelet without affecting the appearance of the latter.
- the invention relates to an extensible device for a watchband comprising a first and a second link, adjacent, respectively comprising first and second extremal parts. These are intended to be secured respectively to a first and a second ends of the bracelet, the device being arranged to be able to have at least two configurations, a short and a long.
- This device further comprises locking means having at least one open state and a closed state in which the stability of said short configuration is ensured.
- the extensible device is characterized in that it comprises at least one control member locking means capable of being displaced between two positions in a direction substantially parallel to said general plane.
- the device comprises elastic means arranged to exert a restoring force on the control member tending to maintain the latter in its close position.
- the extensible device according to the invention has great handling reliability, in particular preventing untimely openings which would result in lengthening the undesired bracelet.
- the locking means comprise at least one lug mounted in translation in a first end piece of the device and intended to cooperate with a fitted hole formed in the second end piece, when the device is in its short configuration.
- the lug is mounted integral with a control member arranged on one side of the device, being substantially perpendicular to the direction of the bracelet in which the device is integrated.
- two similar pins associated with two corresponding control members are arranged on either side of the extensible device to enhance the reliability of operation.
- the extensible device may have a structure similar to that of a clasp with folding blades for the structural part relative to the variation of its length.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified side view of an expandable wristband device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the expandable device being shown in a first configuration;
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the expandable device of the figure 1 in the first configuration
- FIG 3 is a view of the extensible device of figures 1 and 2 in a second configuration
- the figure 4 is a view of the extensible device on the opposite side to that of the figure 1 , when assembled on a watch strap.
- An expandable device 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is visible on the figure 1 .
- This extensible device is likely to have a first short configuration and a second long configuration, to allow a variation of the length of a watch strap to which it can be integrated.
- the extensible device 1 is represented in its short configuration.
- the device 1 comprises a first and a second extremal parts 2 and 3, each intended to be connected to a free end of a bracelet.
- each of the extremal parts has means adapted to its mechanical connection with a given type of bracelet. A particular example of such connection means will be described later, in connection with the detailed description of the figures 2 and 4 .
- a curved tab 4 is rigidly mounted, at a first end 5, on the first end piece 2 by means of a bar 6, its curvature being directed towards the second end piece 3.
- the second end 7 of the curved tab 4 has a hole in which is housed a second bar 6 connecting it with a first blade 8 in an articulated manner.
- a second blade 9 is secured to the first blade 8 by means of a third bar 6, the second blade 9 being itself secured to the second end piece 3 by means of a fourth bar 6, the latter also allowing a relative pivoting of the blades 8 and 9 and the part 3.
- the two blades 8 and 9 are folded against each other.
- the bent tab 4 defines a recess 10, between it and the first end piece 2, for housing the end of the second blade 9 connected to the second end piece in this configuration, to limit the size of the device 1 in its thickness.
- a first control member 11 of the locking means of the device is arranged on a first side of the first extremal piece 2.
- the figure 2 represents, in top view, the first, short configuration of the expandable device 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the extremal pieces 2 and 3 each comprise a central element 20, 30, arranged between two lateral elements 21, 31.
- the central and lateral elements 21 of the first extremal piece 2 are formed together in one piece in the illustrated embodiment.
- the elements 30 and 31 of the second extremal piece 3 are distinct and made integral with each other by means of a bar 32, driven into the lateral elements, allowing their relative pivoting with respect to the central element 30.
- the locking means of the extensible device 1 are visible in transparency on the figure 2 , the device having two control members 11, arranged on either side of the first end piece 2.
- Each control member 11, arranged on the outer side of a respective lateral member 21, has the shape of a crown comprising a threaded hole in its face facing the corresponding lateral element.
- a rod 22 is engaged in a hole 25 adapted from each of the lateral elements 21. This has a first threaded end 23, screwed into the corresponding control member, and a second end 24 which opens out from the opposite side of the corresponding side element to form a lug.
- the locking means comprise a disk 26, rigidly attached to the rod 22, to define a first bearing surface of a helical spring 27.
- a ring 28 is housed, in a fixed position, at the inlet of the 25, on the side of the control member, to define a second bearing surface of the spring 27. Due to this structure, the spring acts simultaneously on the disk 26 and the ring 28 to maintain the control member 11 and the rod 22 in the depressed position, shown on the figure 2 .
- the second end piece 3 has two blind holes 32 formed in its side faces so that they are aligned with each other and both with respect to the rods 22 when the extensible device is in its short configuration.
- the second extremal piece 3 presented a bead 33 (visible on the figure 1 ), projecting on its lower face and, having a hole (visible in transparency on the figure 3 ) for housing the bar 6 for connecting it to the second blade 9.
- the dimensions of the bead 33 are such that it has a shape substantially complementary to that of the recess 10 of the bent tab 4 of the first Extremal piece 2.
- the dimensions of the various elements constituting the locking means are preferably adapted so that the lugs of the free ends 24 of the rods 22 retract completely inside the lateral elements 21 of the first extremal piece 2, thus releasing the second end piece 3 , in response to a traction exerted by a user on the two control members 11 by simultaneously spacing the extremal parts.
- This unlocking operation makes it possible to pass the extensible device according to the present invention from its short configuration to a long configuration, represented on the figure 3 .
- the fact of retracting the lugs of the locking means makes it possible to release the second extremal piece 3 with respect to the first extremal piece 2.
- the blades 8 and 9 are then free to pivot relative to each other. to the other, around the bar 6 ensuring their connection.
- the maximum length of the extensible device 1 is obtained when the two blades 8 and 9 are arranged substantially in the extension of one another.
- the blades 8 and 9 For the passage from the long configuration to the short configuration, the blades 8 and 9 must be brought back to one another by a reverse pivoting movement around the bar 6 connecting them. This movement is carried out in such a way that the bead 33 of the second end piece 3 is inserted into the recess 10 of the curved lug 4.
- the rods 22 are pushed inside the lateral elements 21 'under the pressure of the central element 30.
- the free ends 24 of the rods each have a chamfer (not visible) of straight slope or curved.
- the central element 30 has grooves (not shown), in its lateral faces, in the form of ramps, to allow the exercise of an axial force on the ends 24 of the rods 22 during operation. insertion of the central element 30 between the lateral elements 21. It is well understood that such ramps should preferably extend from the underside of the central element 30 to open into the holes 32.
- the depth of each of the ramps, at the bottom surface of the second end piece coincides ideally with the position of the ends 24 when the springs 27 are extended to the maximum.
- each of the holes 25 of the lateral elements 21 defines a stop for the displacement of the corresponding disc 26, during the translation of the rods 22 into the holes 32 of the central element 30.
- extremal parts have conventional means to allow their connection to a common type of bracelet.
- the extremal parts have conventional means to allow their connection to a common type of bracelet.
- the figure 4 represents a side view of the extensible device 1 previously described when it is assembled with a particular bracelet, by way of example.
- the bracelet 40 shown is of the metal link type comprising two strands 41 and 42. Each strand comprises an end link 43 intended to be connected to a watch case (not shown).
- the two strands 41 and 42 are connected to each other by means of a folding clasp 44 of conventional type.
- the skilled person may in particular implement a clasp such as that described in the patent application WO 2004/086895 A1 , filed in the name of the Applicant.
- the extensible device 1 is integrated in the bracelet 40 in the manner of an ordinary link, between the clasp 44 and a strand 42 of the bracelet.
- the bracelet 40 has a predefined length, adjusted to the size of the wrist of its wearer, the folding clasp allowing the latter to slip or remove the watch from his wrist, the opening of the clasp causing the enlargement of the wrist length of the bracelet for this purpose.
- the actuation of the extensible device 1 according to the present invention makes it possible to increase the length of the bracelet 40, so that it preferably has an intermediate length between those corresponding, on the one hand, to the closed configuration of the clasp and, on the other hand, to the open configuration of the clasp. Thanks to these characteristics, a watch provided with a bracelet such as that represented on the figure 4 can advantageously be worn over a diving suit, when the extensible device 1 is in its long configuration.
- the structure of the locking means according to the present invention ensures a high level of security to the wearer. Indeed, it follows from the foregoing description that it is necessary to exert traction to neutralize the locking means according to the present invention, before the length of the extensible device can be modified, while the locking means generally work in the field of bracelets require movements of the type by pressure.
- the structure of the extensible device according to the present invention provides a great discretion insofar as, instead of being concealed under a clasp cover as in some devices known in the state of the art, it has a very close to that of the ordinary links of the bracelet on which it is mounted.
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La présente invention concerne un dispositif extensible pour bracelet de montre du type fermé et à longueur prédéfinie. Plus précisément, le présent dispositif extensible est destiné à être intégré dans un tel bracelet : pour permettre d'en augmenter la longueur, notamment pour permettre la mise en place d'un appareil portable au poignet, tel une montre, par-dessus une combinaison de plongée.The present invention relates to an extensible device for a watch strap of the closed type and with a predefined length. More specifically, the present extensible device is intended to be integrated in such a bracelet: to allow to increase the length, especially to allow the establishment of a portable device to the wrist, such as a watch, over a combination Diving.
Des dispositifs extensibles de ce type sont connus de l'état de la technique.Extensible devices of this type are known from the state of the art.
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Le dispositif de réglage comprend deux maillons adjacents reliés entre eux en pivotement pour permettre leur mouvement relatif entre deux configurations, une courte et une longue. Dans la configuration courte, l'un des maillons est logé dans un espace adapté de l'autre maillon, des surfaces respectives de l'un et l'autre maillons étant disposées en appui l'une contre l'autre pour remplir une fonction de verrouillage de la configuration courte.The adjusting device comprises two adjacent links pivotally interconnected to allow their relative movement between two configurations, a short and a long one. In the short configuration, one of the links is housed in a space adapted to the other link, the respective surfaces of the one and the other links being arranged in support against each other to fulfill a function of lock the short configuration.
Lorsque les lames déployantes du fermoir sont repliées sous le capot, elles recouvrent le dispositif de réglage pour le dissimuler. En conséquence, pour passer de la configuration courte à la configuration longue, et inversement, le fermoir doit nécessairement être ouvert pour permettre les mouvements des deux maillons de réglage.When the clasp folding blades are folded under the hood, they cover the adjustment device to hide it. Consequently, to pass from the short configuration to the long configuration, and vice versa, the clasp must necessarily be open to allow the movements of the two adjustment links.
Par ailleurs, une simple traction sur le bracelet suffit à déverrouiller le dispositif de réglage lorsque le fermoir est ouvert. Ceci peut conduire à des ouvertures intempestives du dispositif de réglage lorsque le porteur de la montre ouvre le fermoir pour enlever ou mettre sa montre.Moreover, a simple pull on the bracelet is enough to unlock the adjustment device when the clasp is open. This can lead to inadvertent opening of the adjustment device when the wearer of the watch opens the clasp to remove or put his watch.
Par ailleurs, ce type de structure ne convient pas à toutes les formes de bracelet métallique. En particulier, certains bracelets métalliques présentent des fermoirs ne comportant pas de capot et ne sont donc pas adaptés à la mise en oeuvre du dispositif de réglage décrit ci-dessus, dans la mesure où ce dernier ne pourrait pas être dissimulé sous le bracelet, étant donnée son épaisseur.Moreover, this type of structure is not suitable for all forms of metal bracelet. In particular, some metal wristbands have clasps that do not have a hood and are therefore not suitable for the implementation of the adjustment device described above, since the latter could not be hidden under the wristband, being given its thickness.
La présente invention a notamment pour but de pallier l'inconvénient de l'art antérieur susmentionné en proposant un dispositif extensible pour bracelet de montre présentant des moyens spécifiques pour garantir sa stabilité lorsqu'il est dans sa configuration courte.The present invention is intended to overcome the disadvantage of the aforementioned prior art by providing an extensible device for a watch strap having specific means to ensure its stability when in its short configuration.
Un autre but du dispositif extensible selon la présente invention est de proposer une structure qui peut être mise en oeuvre sur tout type de bracelet sans nuire à l'aspect de ce dernier.Another purpose of the extensible device according to the present invention is to provide a structure that can be implemented on any type of bracelet without affecting the appearance of the latter.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif extensible pour bracelet de montre comprenant un premier et un deuxième maillons, adjacents, comportant respectivement des première et deuxième pièces extrémales. Ces dernières sont destinées à être rendues solidaires respectivement d'une première et d'une deuxième extrémités du bracelet, le dispositif étant agencé de manière à pouvoir présenter au moins deux configurations, une courte et une longue. Ce dispositif comporte en outre des moyens de verrouillage présentant au moins un état ouvert et un état fermé dans lequel la stabilité de ladite configuration courte est assurée.To this end, the invention relates to an extensible device for a watchband comprising a first and a second link, adjacent, respectively comprising first and second extremal parts. These are intended to be secured respectively to a first and a second ends of the bracelet, the device being arranged to be able to have at least two configurations, a short and a long. This device further comprises locking means having at least one open state and a closed state in which the stability of said short configuration is ensured.
Plus particulièrement, le dispositif extensible selon la présente invention est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend au moins un organe de commande des moyens de verrouillage susceptible d'être déplacé entre deux positions, suivant une direction sensiblement parallèle audit plan général. Une première position, rapprochée par rapport aux maillons, définit l'état fermé des moyens de verrouillage, tandis que la deuxième position, éloignée par rapport aux maillons, définit l'état ouvert des moyens de verrouillage.More particularly, the extensible device according to the present invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one control member locking means capable of being displaced between two positions in a direction substantially parallel to said general plane. A first position, close to the links, defines the closed state of the locking means, while the second position, remote from the links, defines the open state of the locking means.
De manière préférée, le dispositif comprend des moyens élastiques agencés pour exercer une force de rappel sur l'organe de commande tendant à maintenir ce dernier dans sa position rapprochée.Preferably, the device comprises elastic means arranged to exert a restoring force on the control member tending to maintain the latter in its close position.
Grâce à ses caractéristiques particulières, le dispositif extensible selon l'invention présente une grande fiabilité de manipulation, en prévenant notamment des ouvertures intempestives qui entraîneraient un allongement du bracelet non souhaité.Due to its particular characteristics, the extensible device according to the invention has great handling reliability, in particular preventing untimely openings which would result in lengthening the undesired bracelet.
Suivant des modes de réalisations préférés, les moyens de verrouillage comprennent au moins un ergot monté en translation dans une première pièce extrémale du dispositif et destiné à coopérer avec un trou adapté ménagé dans la deuxième pièce extrémale, lorsque le dispositif est dans sa configuration courte. L'ergot est monté solidaire d'un organe de commande agencé sur un côté du dispositif, en étant sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction du bracelet dans lequel le dispositif est intégré. Dans une variante avantageuse de la présente invention, deux ergots similaires associés à deux organes de commande correspondants sont agencés de part et d'autre du dispositif extensible pour en renforcer la fiabilité de fonctionnement.According to preferred embodiments, the locking means comprise at least one lug mounted in translation in a first end piece of the device and intended to cooperate with a fitted hole formed in the second end piece, when the device is in its short configuration. The lug is mounted integral with a control member arranged on one side of the device, being substantially perpendicular to the direction of the bracelet in which the device is integrated. In an advantageous variant of the present invention, two similar pins associated with two corresponding control members are arranged on either side of the extensible device to enhance the reliability of operation.
De manière générale, le dispositif extensible peut présenter une structure similaire à celle d'un fermoir à lames déployantes pour la partie structurelle relative à la variation de sa longueur.In general, the extensible device may have a structure similar to that of a clasp with folding blades for the structural part relative to the variation of its length.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée de la présente invention qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et dans lesquels:Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description of the present invention which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings given as non-limiting examples and in which:
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Un dispositif extensible 1 selon un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention est visible sur la
Le dispositif 1 comporte une première et une seconde pièces extrémales 2 et 3, chacune destinée à être reliée à une extrémité libre d'un bracelet. Ainsi, chacune des pièces extrémales présente des moyens adaptés à sa connexion mécanique avec un type de bracelet donné. Un exemple particulier de tels moyens de connexion seront décrits plus loin, en relation avec la description détaillée des
Une patte recourbée 4 est montée rigidement, par une première extrémité 5, sur la première pièce extrémale 2 au moyen d'une barrette 6, sa courbure étant dirigée vers la seconde pièce extrémale 3. La seconde extrémité 7 de la patte recourbée 4 présente un trou dans lequel est logée une deuxième barrette 6 la reliant avec une première lame 8 de manière articulée. Une seconde lame 9 est rendue solidaire de la première lame 8 au moyen d'une troisième barrette 6, la seconde lame 9 étant elle-même solidaire de la seconde pièce extrémale 3 au moyen d'une quatrième barrette 6, cette dernière permettant également un pivotement relatif des lames 8 et 9 et de la pièce 3.A curved tab 4 is rigidly mounted, at a
Dans la configuration courte du dispositif extensible 1 représentée sur la
Un premier organe de commande 11 de moyens de verrouillage du dispositif est agencé sur un premier côté de la première pièce extrémale 2.A
Les moyens de verrouillage du dispositif, ainsi que leur fonctionnement, vont à présent être décrits en détail, en relation avec les
La
Les pièces extrémales 2 et 3 comprennent chacune un élément central 20, 30, disposé entre deux éléments latéraux 21, 31. Les éléments central 20 et latéraux 21 de la première pièce extrémale 2 sont formés ensemble d'une pièce dans le mode de réalisation représenté. Les éléments 30 et 31 de la seconde pièce extrémale 3 sont distincts et rendus solidaires les uns des autres au moyen d'une barrette 32, chassée dans les éléments latéraux, autorisant leur pivotement relatif par rapport à l'élément central 30.The
Les moyens de verrouillage du dispositif extensible 1 sont visibles en transparence sur la
En outre, les moyens de verrouillage comprennent un disque 26, fixé rigidement à la tige 22, pour définir une première surface d'appui d'un ressort hélicoïdal 27. Une bague 28 est logée, dans une position fixe, à l'entrée du trou 25, du côté de l'organe de commande, pour y définir une seconde surface d'appui du ressort 27. Du fait de cette structure, le ressort agit simultanément sur le disque 26 et la bague 28 pour maintenir l'organe de commande 11 et la tige 22 en position enfoncée, représentée sur la
La seconde pièce extrémale 3 comporte deux trous borgnes 32 ménagés dans ses faces latérales de manière qu'ils sont alignés l'un avec l'autre et tous deux par rapport aux tiges 22 lorsque le dispositif extensible est dans sa configuration courte.The
Ainsi, la coopération des deux tiges 22 avec les trous 32, sous l'effet des deux ressorts 27, garantit le verrouillage de la seconde pièce extrémale 3 avec la première pièce extrémale 2 dans la configuration courte du dispositif extensible 1. Les deux pièces extrémales sont donc solidaires par le biais d'une liaison de type pivot.Thus, the cooperation of the two
Par ailleurs, la seconde pièce extrémale 3 présenté un bourrelet 33 (visible sur la
Les dimensions des différents éléments constituant les moyens de verrouillage sont préférablement adaptées pour que les ergots des extrémités libres 24 des tiges 22 s'escamotent complètement à l'intérieur des éléments latéraux 21 de la première pièce extrémale 2, libérant ainsi la seconde pièce extrémale 3, en réponse à une traction exercée par un utilisateur sur les deux organes de commande 11 en les écartant simultanément des pièces extrémales.The dimensions of the various elements constituting the locking means are preferably adapted so that the lugs of the free ends 24 of the
Cette opération de déverrouillage permet de faire passer le dispositif extensible selon la présente invention de sa configuration courte à une configuration longue, représentée sur la
Le fait d'escamoter les ergots des moyens de verrouillage permet de libérer la seconde pièce extrémale 3 par rapport à la première pièce extrémale 2. Les lames 8 et 9 sont alors libres de pivoter l'une par rapport à l'autre, autour de la barrette 6 assurant leur liaison. La longueur maximale du dispositif extensible 1 est obtenue lorsque les deux lames 8 et 9 sont disposées sensiblement dans le prolongement l'une de l'autre.The fact of retracting the lugs of the locking means makes it possible to release the second
Pour le passage de la configuration longue à la configuration courte, les lames 8 et 9 doivent être ramenées l'une sur l'autre par un mouvement de pivotement inverse autour de la barrette 6 les reliant. Ce mouvement est réalisé de manière que le bourrelet 33 de la seconde pièce extrémale 3 est inséré dans l'évidement 10 de la patte recourbée 4.For the passage from the long configuration to the short configuration, the
Dans un même temps, les tiges 22 sont repoussées à l'intérieur des éléments latéraux 21' sous la pression de l'élément central 30. A cet effet, les extrémités libres 24 des tiges présentent chacune un chanfrein (non visible) de pente droite ou incurvée. En outre, on peut prévoir que l'élément central 30 comporte des gorges (non représentées), dans ses faces latérales, en forme de rampes, pour permettre l'exercice d'une force axiale sur les extrémités 24 des tiges 22 lors de l'insertion de l'élément central 30 entre les éléments latéraux 21. On comprend bien que de telles rampes devraient préférablement s'étendre à partir de la face inférieure de l'élément central 30 pour déboucher dans les trous 32. De plus, la profondeur de chacune des rampes, au niveau de la surface inférieure de la seconde pièce extrémale, coïncide idéalement avec la position des extrémités 24 lorsque les ressorts 27 sont étendus au maximum.At the same time, the
Lorsque la seconde pièce extrémale 3 est enfoncée en direction de l'évidement 10 jusqu'à ce que les trous 32 soient positionnés sensiblement dans l'alignement des tiges 22, ces dernières sont repoussées vers l'intérieur des trous 32 sous l'effet de la force exercée par les ressorts 27 sur les disques 26. Le fond de chacun des trous 25 des éléments latéraux 21 définit une butée pour le déplacement du disque 26 correspondant, lors de la translation des tiges 22 dans les trous 32 de l'élément central 30.When the
On constate, notamment au regard de l'illustration de la
L'agencement de l'ensemble des éléments qui viennent d'être décrits contribue ainsi à verrouiller ensemble les deux pièces extrémales 2 et 3.The arrangement of all the elements that have just been described thus contributes to locking together the two
Par ailleurs, les pièces extrémales disposent de moyens conventionnels pour permettre leur connexion à un bracelet de type courant. On constate notamment, sur les
La
Le bracelet 40 représenté est du type à maillons métalliques comportant deux brins 41 et 42. Chaque brin comprend un maillon d'extrémité 43 destiné à être relié à une boîte de montre (non représentée).The bracelet 40 shown is of the metal link type comprising two
Par ailleurs, les deux brins 41 et 42 sont connectés l'un à l'autre au moyen d'un fermoir à lames déployantes 44 de type conventionnel. L'homme du métier pourra notamment mettre en oeuvre un fermoir tel que celui décrit dans la demande de brevet
Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention, tel qu'apparent de la
Le bracelet 40 présente une longueur prédéfinie, ajustée à la taille du poignet de son porteur, le fermoir à lames déployantes permettant à ce dernier d'enfiler ou de retirer la montre de son poignet, l'ouverture du fermoir entraînant l'agrandissement de la longueur du bracelet à cet effet.The bracelet 40 has a predefined length, adjusted to the size of the wrist of its wearer, the folding clasp allowing the latter to slip or remove the watch from his wrist, the opening of the clasp causing the enlargement of the wrist length of the bracelet for this purpose.
L'actionnement du dispositif extensible 1 selon la présente invention permet d'augmenter la longueur du bracelet 40, de manière qu'il présente préférablement une longueur intermédiaire entre celles correspondant, d'une part, à la configuration fermée du fermoir et, d'autre part, à la configuration ouverte du fermoir. Grâce à ces caractéristiques, une montre munie d'un bracelet tel que celui représenté sur la
On peut noter, comme cela a été mentionné plus haut, que la structure des moyens de verrouillage selon la présente invention garantit un haut niveau de sécurité au porteur. En effet, il ressort de la description qui précède qu'il est nécessaire d'exercer une traction pour neutraliser les moyens de verrouillage selon la présente invention, avant de pouvoir modifier la longueur du dispositif extensible, alors que les moyens de verrouillage généralement mis en oeuvre dans le domaine des bracelets nécessitent des mouvements du type par pression.It may be noted, as mentioned above, that the structure of the locking means according to the present invention ensures a high level of security to the wearer. Indeed, it follows from the foregoing description that it is necessary to exert traction to neutralize the locking means according to the present invention, before the length of the extensible device can be modified, while the locking means generally work in the field of bracelets require movements of the type by pressure.
En outre, la structure du dispositif extensible selon la présente invention assure une grande discrétion dans la mesure où, au lieu d'être dissimulé sous un capot de fermoir comme dans certains dispositifs connus dans l'état de la technique, il présente une forme très proche de celle des maillons ordinaires du bracelet sur lequel il est monté.In addition, the structure of the extensible device according to the present invention provides a great discretion insofar as, instead of being concealed under a clasp cover as in some devices known in the state of the art, it has a very close to that of the ordinary links of the bracelet on which it is mounted.
Bien sûr, la description qui précède d'un mode de réalisation préféré est présentée à titre illustratif non limitatif et l'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour mettre en oeuvre un grand nombre de variantes de réalisation sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.Of course, the foregoing description of a preferred embodiment is presented by way of nonlimiting illustration and the person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in implementing a large number of variant embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. present invention.
En particulier, on peut noter qu'il est possible de prévoir un seul organe de commande des moyens de verrouillage sans nuire aux qualités du dispositif susmentionnées. De même, la structure des moyens de verrouillage est décrite à titre non limitatif. On peut par exemple prévoir de manière alternative, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention, que la couronne 11 et la tige 22 sont réalisées d'une seule pièce. On peut également remplacer le système ergot - trou borgne par un système de plaquette comprenant une fenêtre coopérant avec un crochet de forme adapté. Dans ce cas, une traction exercée sur un organe de commande entraîne un mouvement relatif de translation entre la fenêtre et le crochet pour les aligner et permettre à ce dernier d'être extrait de la plaquette.In particular, it can be noted that it is possible to provide a single control member locking means without harming the qualities of the aforementioned device. Similarly, the structure of the locking means is described in a non-limiting manner. It may for example be provided alternatively, without departing from the scope of the present invention, that the
Par ailleurs, l'homme du métier ne rencontrera pas de difficulté particulière pour réaliser les pièces extrémales 2 et 3 selon toute autre forme adaptée à la mise en oeuvre de l'invention, notamment en fonction de l'apparence du bracelet destiné à intégrer le dispositif extensible.Moreover, the person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in making the
On notera également que les applications du dispositif extensible qui vient d'être décrit ne sont pas non plus limitées aux bracelets du type comprenant un fermoir à lames déployantes.It will also be noted that the applications of the extensible device which has just been described are also not limited to bracelets of the type comprising a folding clasp.
Claims (9)
- An extensible device (1) for a watch strap (40) comprising a first and second adjacent links supporting first and second end parts (2, 3), respectively, intended to be made integral with a first and a second end of the strap, respectively, the device being arranged so as to be able to have at least two configurations,
a first configuration, short, in which said extreme parts (2, 3) are close to each other, and in which the device defines a general plane, and
a second configuration, long, in which said extreme parts are distant from each other,
the device also comprising locking means (22, 24, 27, 32) having at least one open condition and one closed condition in which the stability of said short configuration is ensured,
characterized in that it comprises at least one control organ (11) for said locking means able to be moved between two positions, along a direction substantially parallel to said general plane,
a first position, close in relation to said links, defining the closed condition of said locking means,
a second position, distant in relation to said links, defining the open condition of said locking means. - The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises elastic means (27) arranged to exert a force on said control member (11) tending to maintain said control member in its close position.
- The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said direction of movement of said control organ (11) is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the movement of said extreme parts (2, 3) to go from one configuration of the device to the other.
- The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking means comprise at least one catch (24) mounted in translation in a first of said extreme parts (2) and intended to cooperate with a hole (32) arranged in the other extreme part (3) in said short configuration.
- The device according to claim 4, characterized in that said control organ (11) is arranged protruding on a first side of said first extreme part (2), in the extension of said catch (24) and being integral in translation with the latter part.
- The device according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises additional locking means (22, 24, 27, 32) connected to an additional control organ (11) arranged on a second side of said first extreme part (2) opposite said first side.
- The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of said links comprises a blade (8, 9), the two blades being folded against each other in said short configuration of the device.
- The device according to claim 11, characterized in that each of said blades (8, 9) is connected to the corresponding extreme part (2, 3) via a pivot axis (6).
- A watch strap comprising a first and a second free end (43) intended to be made integral with a watch case, characterized in that it also comprises a third and a fourth end connected on both sides of an extensible device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
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