EP2003999B1 - Chain mail article provided with an elastic tightening or tensioning body - Google Patents

Chain mail article provided with an elastic tightening or tensioning body Download PDF

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EP2003999B1
EP2003999B1 EP20070731879 EP07731879A EP2003999B1 EP 2003999 B1 EP2003999 B1 EP 2003999B1 EP 20070731879 EP20070731879 EP 20070731879 EP 07731879 A EP07731879 A EP 07731879A EP 2003999 B1 EP2003999 B1 EP 2003999B1
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Sophie Jaunault
Franck Beneteau
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D19/00—Gloves
    • A41D19/015—Protective gloves
    • A41D19/01505—Protective gloves resistant to mechanical aggressions, e.g. cutting. piercing
    • A41D19/01511—Protective gloves resistant to mechanical aggressions, e.g. cutting. piercing made of wire-mesh, e.g. butchers' gloves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/04—Aprons; Fastening devices for aprons
    • A41D13/043—Aprons resistant to mechanical aggressions, e.g. butcher's aprons
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/24—Resistant to mechanical stress, e.g. pierce-proof
    • A41D31/245—Resistant to mechanical stress, e.g. pierce-proof using layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F1/00—Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
    • A41F1/06—Glove fasteners

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  • the present invention relates to articles of which at least a part is made of chainmail fabric, that is to say made of an interlacing of metal rings, in particular articles of clothing or decoration, and which are equipped with at least one elastic member for tightening or tensioning the mesh.
  • the chain mail fabric is widely used in the food industry, especially in the meat industry, to manufacture gloves or aprons including, intended to protect certain areas of the body of operators against the risk of cuts or perforations related to the use of sharp or sharp tools.
  • This kind of fabric is also sometimes used in the fashion industry, or decoration / architecture.
  • Some areas of the chain mail fabrics are associated with clamping means, for example the wrist areas of the gloves, to ensure retention in place on the user's limb.
  • the clamping means in question may consist of a spring-type elastic member, as for example described in the documents FR-2,864,752 , US-6,061,833 or WO 96/11595 .
  • FR2864752 discloses a chain mail glove whose wrist portion is equipped with a resilient clamping spring-shaped coil connected to the chain mail fabric by rings which are free to slide along the turns of the spring.
  • FR1053579 discloses a stretchable armature frame comprising a pin-type spring-shaped resilient member consisting of a juxtaposition of elongate wire arms connected in pairs by a loop and secured by interlocking or crimping.
  • GB2275174 discloses a chainmail glove comprising a protective sleeve of the forearm held in place by stiffening members which consist of a sinusoidal shaped wire, each housed in a sleeve of mesh.
  • the chainmail is a flexible, non-elastic fabric, and it has the particularity of being deformable in the direction perpendicular to the taut state in which it is located.
  • the clothing or decorative article according to the invention comprises a part of mesh fabric which is equipped with an elastic member for tightening and / or setting tension, formed of a flat spring, pin type, consisting of a juxtaposition of elongated wire arms connected in pairs by an elastic hinge, which joint connecting two juxtaposed arms of the spring consists of a loop of material formed of one or more turns, and wherein said spring connects at least two metal rings at a distance from each other of the chain mail fabric, the connection between said spring and said chain mail being effected by means of rings reported metal, through said loops shaped on said spring.
  • This type of spring member of simple design, has a reduced thickness that allows its use in virtually any area of the garment, in particular, without causing significant discomfort.
  • the elastic articulation connecting two juxtaposed arms of the spring has a hinge axis which extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the plane in which said juxtaposed arms extend.
  • This spring can be structured to act in thrust or traction.
  • the spring used consists of a juxtaposition of two arms connected by an elastic hinge, together forming a U-shaped or V-shaped structure.
  • the spring consists of a juxtaposition of at least three arms connected in pairs by an elastic hinge, forming a juxtaposition of U-shaped or V-shaped structures arranged head to tail.
  • the two free ends of the spring are provided with a loop, which can be connected to the chainmail fabric via metal rings reported.
  • the spring is housed in a pocket or sleeve formed in the fabric of chain mail.
  • the mesh fabric article comprises at least one flat spring whose all arms are arranged in the same plane or substantially in the same plane.
  • the article is in the form of a garment (glove, apron, combination ...) provided with a circular part of chainmail intended to surround a part of the body of the user, and a flat spring, shaped circular band or circular arc, is fixed on at least a portion of the periphery of said circular portion of chain mail, to form a clamping member of the material on said body part of the user.
  • the spring may consist of a juxtaposition of at least two sectors in an arc.
  • the glove 1 shown on the figure 1 is a glove of mesh fabric, that is to say consisting of a mesh of intertwined metal rings, consisting of a portion 2 intended to cover the hand, extended by a portion 3 intended to cover the wrist .
  • the wrist portion 3 is provided with a resilient clamping member 4 which is in the form of a flat spring having a generally circular and more particularly cylindrical configuration.
  • This flat spring 4 completely surrounds the wrist portion 3 and is adapted to act by compression, radially in the direction of the wrist axis.
  • This flat spring 4 illustrated in isolation on the figure 2 , consists of a plurality of arms 5, of the wired arm (or wire) elongated, connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6 to form a juxtaposition of U or Vé arranged head to tail.
  • the different arms 5 are rectilinear and here all have the same length (for example between 1 and 3 cm), which may not always be the case. Their juxtaposition forms a band of material which takes of itself a cylindrical configuration, because of its unitary aspect.
  • the arms 5 extend on the same virtual cylinder; they are connected by a hinge 6 formed of a complete circular loop which may be one or more turns.
  • the spring 4 is made of metal, for example from a stainless steel wire whose diameter is between 0.5 and 1. mm. In alternative embodiments, it can be obtained from plastic, organic or textile material.
  • Two juxtaposed arms 5 extend in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the elastic loop 6 which connects them, the corresponding plane is parallel or coincides with that of the mesh fabric that the spring 4 team.
  • the arms 5 of this spring member 4 work in tension.
  • the spring 4 is therefore adapted to compress the area of the wrist 3 and therefore to tighten on the wrist of the wearer of the glove.
  • the loops 6 allow the attachment of the spring 4 to the mesh fabric by means of attached rings 7.
  • the closing spring 4 is fully positioned on an area of the chainmail fabric which forms the wrist portion 3, it is secured to the corresponding chain mail fabric through two circular fastening lines, parallel to each other, by means of the aforementioned rings 7.
  • the flat closing spring 4 is preferably fixed on the outer face of the chain mail, but it could also be on the inside; it can still be intertwined in the chain mail fabric.
  • the flat spring 4 can be housed in a pocket or hem chain mail arranged on the wrist portion 3.
  • This type of spring 4 has the advantage of having a very small thickness (limited to the diameter of the wire and the thickness of the loop or loops 6), which allows to minimize the inconvenience caused by its presence, improving by therefore the comfort of use of the glove.
  • the figure 3 shows an embodiment variant of glove 1 'using the same spring member 4 as that described on the Figures 1 and 2 , but here fixed in the extension of the wrist portion 3, by means of a single line of fastening rings 7.
  • the cylindrical spring member 4 is shown in a large extension situation to allow insertion of the hand in the glove 1 ', by the opening that said spring 4 defines.
  • the glove 1 is threaded on the hand; the spring member 4 is tightened on the wrist of the user by acting by compression, in a radial direction.
  • the spring 4 In position on the hand of the user, the spring 4 ensures a suitable clamping, sufficient to properly maintain the glove, but not too important to avoid discomfort by compression.
  • the spring member 4 has a complete circular general shape.
  • the elastic member 4 for tightening the wrist area can be produced by means of a juxtaposition of two independent spring members, each intended to grip a half-perimeter of the wrist so as to "rest” ( removed from the user's hand), to obtain a flat glove, easy to store and transport.
  • the flat spring 4 shown on the Figures 1 to 4 can also be used to enclose the forearm and / or arm part, on gloves with extensions to cover the corresponding parts of the user's limbs.
  • the flat spring 4 can equip the ends of the leg sleeves 8 of a combination 9 chainmail, so as to tighten the ends of said sleeves 8 on the thighs of the user.
  • the figure 6 illustrates a prior art mesh coat glove 10 comprising a hand portion extended by a forearm portion and an arm portion, wrist, forearm end and wrist areas.
  • arm end being provided with a clamping member for holding in position on the limb of the wearer.
  • the glove 12 according to the invention illustrated on the figure 7 , helps to remedy this problem.
  • the corresponding glove 12 comprises a part 13 intended to cover the hand, made of woven mesh fabric, extended by a wrist covering part 14, by a part 15 for covering the forearm and by a part 16 of arm cover, all also made of chain mail fabric.
  • the portion 14 of the wrist cover and the end portion of the forearm are provided with a closure system, here in the form of a strap, respectively 17 and 18.
  • a closure system here in the form of a strap, respectively 17 and 18.
  • the end portion of the arm is provided with a connection element to a set of straps or a complementary garment.
  • the covering portion of the arm 16 is equipped with resilient members in the form of flat traction springs 4 ', connecting at least two rings away from the chainmail fabric, adapted to continuously pull on the chainmail fabric so as to remove excess material at the elbow, (present on the embodiment of the figure 6 ).
  • the number of flat springs 4 ', their traction characteristics and their positioning are adapted to correctly fulfill their function, while limiting the discomfort of the wearer of the glove.
  • FIG 8 is a perspective view of the flat spring 4 'in question, illustrated in isolation.
  • Figures 9 and 10 detail the action of this spring on the chain mail equipped.
  • the flat spring 4 ' is very close in structure to that of the embodiments illustrated on the Figures 1 to 4 . Here, however, it is not shaped into a cylinder or a portion of a cylinder; it is in the form of a simple flat or substantially flat elastic band.
  • the flat spring 4 ' consists of a plurality of elongated wire arms 5' connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6 ', to form a juxtaposition of U or Vé arranged head to tail. Given the function and arrangement of this spring 4 ', the arms 5' all extend in the same plane or substantially in the same plane. The corresponding plane is parallel or confused with that of the chainmail fabric that the spring 4 'team; and each elastic articulation 6 'extends perpendicularly to this plane.
  • the spring 4 ' is made of metal, for example from a stainless steel wire whose diameter is between 0.5 mm and 1 mm. In variants, it can be obtained in plastic, organic or even textile.
  • the arms 5 ' are rectilinear and here all have the same length (which may not always be the case). They are connected by an elastic articulation formed of a circular loop 6 'which can be at one or more turns.
  • the "spring" function of the elastic structures 4 ' is obtained by the elastic hinges 6', and possibly also by a certain bending of the arms 5 '.
  • the spring 4 ' is in the form of a band which may be 1 to 3 cm wide, elastic in the direction of its longitudinal axis L. It is preferably attached to the outer face of the chainmail fabric, but it is quite possible to consider positioning it on the inside face of the glove, or else intertwined in the fabric of chain mail.
  • the spring 4 acts in tension.
  • its different arms 5 ' are close to each other, as illustrated on the figure 9 ; in this case, the different arms 5 'then extend parallel to each other.
  • pulling outwards on the two free ends 21 ensures that it is tensioned or bandaged, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .
  • the spring 4 ' is fixed on the chain mail so that, at rest, the material is tightened, that is to say a substantial partial superposition of the rings of the coat fabric. mesh ( figure 9 ).
  • traction on the fabric of chain mail will cause the extension of the material and at the same time the tensioning of the spring 4 '( figure 10 ), which will allow a return to the narrow position of the mesh when the aforementioned traction effect is removed.
  • the portion equipped with traction springs 4 ' properly covers its body part.
  • the surplus of material related to the above-mentioned necessary over-sizing, is accumulated at the level of the springs 4 '.
  • the corresponding surplus of material (or the corresponding material reserve) is used when the donning or removal of the garment, or when bending the joints.
  • this spring 4 has a very small thickness (limited to the diameter of the wire and the thickness of the elastic loop or loops 6), which allows to minimize the inconvenience caused by its presence.
  • the figure 11 shows a glove 24 in chain mail, extended by a portion 25 of the wrist cover, equipped with a strap 26.
  • the overlap portion of the upper hand of the glove is equipped with two flat springs 4 ', arranged parallel to each other and fixed on the fabric of mail coat so that their direction of work is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the thimbles.
  • These springs 4 ' are adapted to continuously pull on the mesh fabric from the glove fingers towards the wrist portion 25, as illustrated by the orientation arrows 27.
  • the expanding glove fingers properly cover the fingers of the hand.
  • the surplus of material related to the oversize required glove fingers, is accumulated at the springs 4 'on the upper part of the hand.
  • the corresponding surplus of material (or the corresponding stock of matter) is used when flexing the fingers ( figure 11 ).
  • the surplus of material present at the fingertips of the gloves of the state of the art (when the fingers are in an extended position) is thus removed.
  • a glove is obtained whose finger parts are permanently stretched and which, in a general way, best marries the hand of the user (without requiring the presence of fixed-glove or glove-type inserts). the state of the art, acting by compression and causing the presence of extra thicknesses of material between the fingers).
  • the spring members 4 ' can be arranged to be in the idle state, or in a state of slight tension.
  • This glove very comfortable, improves the handling quality of the user and also optimizes security.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 show an alternative embodiment, not forming part of the invention, flat traction spring may be used on a garment or article of clothing
  • This flat spring 4 " shown at rest on the figure 12 and in the bandaged state on the figure 13 , consists of a juxtaposition of arms 5 "connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6" formed here of a simple bend of material.
  • the spring member 4 ' consists of a simple juxtaposition of two arms 5'" connected by an elastic loop 6 "'The free ends of the arms 5'" comprise an additional loop 22 'for fixing the spring element 4 "'on the chainmail fabric by means of attached rings (or the like), the elastic loops 6"' also serve as fasteners on the chainmail through reported rings (or the like).
  • a plurality of springs 4 "' may be associated together to form the elastic member, in which case the springs are preferably arranged head to tail one after the other.
  • the flat spring 4, 4 ', 4 ", 4"' can be positioned on all areas of the garment or article of clothing where it may be advantageous to obtain an "elastic" tightening of material (comparable to a system of elastic frown).
  • Any garment or article of clothing of which at least part is made of chain mail can be equipped in the following way: glove, sleeve, cuff, apron, suit, vest ....
  • the springs 4 ', 4 "and 4'” can be housed in pockets or sleeves arranged at the desired location of the garment or article of clothing, in particular a pocket or a sleeve made of mesh fabric.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown above.
  • the springs or members implemented may be thrust springs, then arranged to act transversely to the direction in which it is desired to perform the traction.
  • the elastic member (s) may be removably mounted on the garment or article of clothing by any suitable fastening means.
  • the invention can also be applied to any article of fashion, decoration and architecture comprising a part of fabric chain mail, whether for aesthetic or functional purpose.

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La présente invention concerne les articles dont au moins une partie est réalisée en tissu de cotte de mailles, c'est-à-dire constituée d'un entrelacement d'anneaux métalliques en particulier les articles vestimentaires ou décoratifs, et qui sont équipés d'au moins un organe élastique de resserrement ou de mise en tension de la maille.The present invention relates to articles of which at least a part is made of chainmail fabric, that is to say made of an interlacing of metal rings, in particular articles of clothing or decoration, and which are equipped with at least one elastic member for tightening or tensioning the mesh.

Le tissu de cotte de mailles est largement utilisé dans l'industrie agro-alimentaire, en particulier dans l'industrie de la viande, pour fabriquer des gants ou des tabliers notamment, destinés à protéger certaines zones du corps des opérateurs contre les risques de coupures ou de perforations liés à l'utilisation d'outils coupants ou tranchants.The chain mail fabric is widely used in the food industry, especially in the meat industry, to manufacture gloves or aprons including, intended to protect certain areas of the body of operators against the risk of cuts or perforations related to the use of sharp or sharp tools.

Ce genre de tissu est également parfois utilisé dans l'industrie de la mode, ou de la décoration/architecture.This kind of fabric is also sometimes used in the fashion industry, or decoration / architecture.

Certaines zones des tissus de cotte de mailles sont associées à des moyens de serrage, par exemple les zones de poignets des gants, pour assurer le maintien en place sur le membre de l'utilisateur.Some areas of the chain mail fabrics are associated with clamping means, for example the wrist areas of the gloves, to ensure retention in place on the user's limb.

Les moyens de serrage en question peuvent consister en un organe élastique de type ressort, comme par exemple décrit dans les documents FR-2 864 752 , US-6 061 833 ou encore WO-96/11595 .The clamping means in question may consist of a spring-type elastic member, as for example described in the documents FR-2,864,752 , US-6,061,833 or WO 96/11595 .

FR2864752 décrit un gant en cotte de mailles dont la partie de poignet est équipée d'un élément de serrage élastique en forme de ressort bobiné relié au tissu de cotte de mailles par des anneaux qui sont libres de coulisser le long des spires du ressort. FR2864752 discloses a chain mail glove whose wrist portion is equipped with a resilient clamping spring-shaped coil connected to the chain mail fabric by rings which are free to slide along the turns of the spring.

FR1053579 décrit une armature pour bracelet extensible comportant un organe élastique en forme de ressort plat du type à épingle constitué d'une juxtaposition de bras filaires allongés reliés deux à deux par une boucle et fixés par emboîtement ou sertissage. FR1053579 discloses a stretchable armature frame comprising a pin-type spring-shaped resilient member consisting of a juxtaposition of elongate wire arms connected in pairs by a loop and secured by interlocking or crimping.

GB2275174 décrit un gant en cotte de mailles comprenant une manchette de protection de l'avant-bras maintenue en place par des organes raidisseurs qui sont constitués d'un fil métallique conformé en sinusoïde, logé chacun dans un manchon en cotte de mailles. GB2275174 discloses a chainmail glove comprising a protective sleeve of the forearm held in place by stiffening members which consist of a sinusoidal shaped wire, each housed in a sleeve of mesh.

Ces ressorts ont l'intérêt de faciliter l'enfilement et l'enlèvement des gants, mais ils présentent souvent une épaisseur importante qui nuit au confort de l'utilisateur et/ou ont des structures complexes, difficiles à monter.These springs have the advantage of facilitating the donning and removal of gloves, but they often have a large thickness which affects the comfort of the user and / or have complex structures, difficult to mount.

En outre, de par sa structure, la cotte de mailles est un tissu souple, non élastique, et elle présente la particularité d'être déformable dans le sens perpendiculaire à l'état tendu dans lequel elle se trouve.In addition, because of its structure, the chainmail is a flexible, non-elastic fabric, and it has the particularity of being deformable in the direction perpendicular to the taut state in which it is located.

Ainsi, il est nécessaire de surdimensionner certaines des zones du vêtement, soit pour permettre son enfilage et son enlèvement, soit afin de disposer de suffisamment de matière pour accepter le pliage des articulations.Thus, it is necessary to oversize some of the areas of the garment, either to allow its threading and removal, or to have enough material to accept the folding of the joints.

Or, le surdimensionnement correspondant génère un surplus de cotte de mailles dans certaines zones du vêtement, après mise en place sur le corps de l'utilisateur. Ce surplus de matière est souvent gênant, peut être source de risque et est peu esthétique.However, the corresponding oversizing generates a surplus of chain mail in certain areas of the garment, after placement on the body of the user. This surplus of material is often embarrassing, can be a source of risk and is unattractive.

Il serait donc intéressant de disposer d'un moyen simple, efficace et peu gênant apte à resserrer de manière élastique la cotte de mailles dans certaines zones, ceci en particulier pour mieux épouser la partie équipée du corps de l'utilisateur, tout en autorisant une extension temporaire, en particulier pour son enfilage ou son enlèvement, ou pour les mouvements des articulations.It would therefore be interesting to have a simple, effective and uncomfortable way to elastically tighten the chainmail in certain areas, this in particular to better fit the part equipped with the body of the user, while allowing a temporary extension, especially for its threading or removal, or for the movements of the joints.

Pour remédier aux problèmes précités et atteindre les objectifs présentés ci-dessus, l'article vestimentaire ou décoratif conforme à l'invention comporte une partie en tissu de cotte de mailles qui est équipée d'un organe élastique de resserrement et/ou de mise en tension, formé d'un ressort plat, du type à épingle, constitué d'une juxtaposition de bras filaires allongés reliés deux à deux par une articulation élastique, laquelle articulation reliant deux bras juxtaposés du ressort est constituée d'une boucle de matière formée d'une ou de plusieurs spires, et où ledit ressort relie au moins deux anneaux métalliques à distance l'un de l'autre du tissu de cotte de mailles, la liaison entre ledit ressort et ladite cotte de mailles étant réalisée au moyen d'anneaux métalliques rapportés, par l'intermédiaire desdites boucles conformées sur ledit ressort.To remedy the aforementioned problems and to achieve the objectives presented above, the clothing or decorative article according to the invention comprises a part of mesh fabric which is equipped with an elastic member for tightening and / or setting tension, formed of a flat spring, pin type, consisting of a juxtaposition of elongated wire arms connected in pairs by an elastic hinge, which joint connecting two juxtaposed arms of the spring consists of a loop of material formed of one or more turns, and wherein said spring connects at least two metal rings at a distance from each other of the chain mail fabric, the connection between said spring and said chain mail being effected by means of rings reported metal, through said loops shaped on said spring.

Ce type d'organe ressort, de conception simple, présente une épaisseur réduite qui permet son utilisation au niveau de pratiquement n'importe quelle zone du vêtement, en particulier, sans occasionner de gêne importante.This type of spring member, of simple design, has a reduced thickness that allows its use in virtually any area of the garment, in particular, without causing significant discomfort.

Selon une caractéristique particulièrement intéressante, l'articulation élastique reliant deux bras juxtaposés du ressort présente un axe d'articulation qui s'étend perpendiculairement ou sensiblement perpendiculairement au plan dans lequel s'étendent lesdits bras juxtaposés.According to a particularly interesting characteristic, the elastic articulation connecting two juxtaposed arms of the spring has a hinge axis which extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the plane in which said juxtaposed arms extend.

Ce ressort peut être structuré pour agir en poussée ou en traction.This spring can be structured to act in thrust or traction.

Selon une première forme de réalisation, le ressort utilisé est constitué d'une juxtaposition de deux bras reliés par une articulation élastique, formant ensemble une structure en U ou en Vé.According to a first embodiment, the spring used consists of a juxtaposition of two arms connected by an elastic hinge, together forming a U-shaped or V-shaped structure.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation possible, le ressort est constitué d'une juxtaposition d'au moins trois bras reliés deux à deux par une articulation élastique, formant une juxtaposition de structures en U ou en Vé disposées tête-bêche.According to another possible embodiment, the spring consists of a juxtaposition of at least three arms connected in pairs by an elastic hinge, forming a juxtaposition of U-shaped or V-shaped structures arranged head to tail.

En cas de plusieurs spires, celles-ci peuvent être superposées et/ou juxtaposées.In case of several turns, these can be superimposed and / or juxtaposed.

Selon une autre particularité, les deux extrémités libres du ressort sont munies d'une boucle, qui peuvent être reliées au tissu de cotte de mailles par l'intermédiaire d'anneaux métalliques rapportés.According to another feature, the two free ends of the spring are provided with a loop, which can be connected to the chainmail fabric via metal rings reported.

Dans une forme de réalisation possible, le ressort est logé dans une poche ou un manchon aménagé dans le tissu de cotte de mailles.In a possible embodiment, the spring is housed in a pocket or sleeve formed in the fabric of chain mail.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'article en tissu de cotte de mailles comporte au moins un ressort plat dont tous les bras sont disposés dans un même plan ou sensiblement dans un même plan.According to a particular embodiment, the mesh fabric article comprises at least one flat spring whose all arms are arranged in the same plane or substantially in the same plane.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation possible, l'article se présente sous la forme d'un vêtement (gant, tablier, combinaison ...) muni d'une partie circulaire de cotte de mailles destinée à entourer une partie du corps de l'utilisateur, et un ressort plat, en forme de bande circulaire ou en arc de cercle, est fixé sur au moins une partie de la périphérie de ladite partie circulaire de cotte de mailles, pour constituer un organe de serrage du matériau sur ladite partie du corps de l'utilisateur. Selon ce mode de réalisation, le ressort peut être constitué d'une juxtaposition d'au moins deux secteurs en arc de cercle.According to another possible embodiment, the article is in the form of a garment (glove, apron, combination ...) provided with a circular part of chainmail intended to surround a part of the body of the user, and a flat spring, shaped circular band or circular arc, is fixed on at least a portion of the periphery of said circular portion of chain mail, to form a clamping member of the material on said body part of the user. According to this embodiment, the spring may consist of a juxtaposition of at least two sectors in an arc.

Mais l'invention sera encore illustrée, sans être aucunement limitée, par la description suivante de plusieurs modes de réalisation possibles, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples, et représentés sur les dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 illustre un gant en cotte de mailles conforme à l'invention, équipé d'un ressort plat circulaire qui ceinture la zone de recouvrement du poignet ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective du ressort plat, isolé, équipant le gant de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 montre une variante de réalisation du gant en cotte de mailles de la figure 1 dans laquelle le ressort plat circulaire est fixé dans le prolongement de la zone de recouvrement du poignet, le gant correspondant étant prêt à être enfilé sur la main de l'utilisateur ;
  • la figure 4 montre le gant de la figure 3 après enfilement sur la main de l'utilisateur ;
  • la figure 5 montre une combinaison en cotte de mailles dont les extrémités des deux manchons destinés à recouvrir les cuisses sont équipées d'un ressort plat circulaire de resserrement ;
  • la figure 6 montre un gant en cotte de mailles de l'état de la technique, muni de parties de prolongement destinées à recouvrir l'avant-bras et le bras, illustrant la formation d'un surplus de matière au niveau du coude, en l'absence de moyens de mise en tension de la maille ;
  • la figure 7 montre le gant de la figure 6 équipé de ressorts plats de mise en tension de la maille, au niveau de la partie recouvrant le bras, permettant au tissu de cotte de mailles d'épouser au mieux le membre de l'utilisateur ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en perspective du ressort plat, isolé, équipant le gant de la figure 7 ;
  • la figure 9 montre un organe ressort similaire à celui utilisé sur le gant de la figure 7, illustré ici positionné sur un panneau de cotte de mailles et en état stable (repos) assurant un resserrage des mailles du matériau ;
  • la figure 10 montre l'organe ressort de la figure 9 illustré ici à l'état bandé, suite à un étirement du panneau de cotte de mailles ;
  • la figure 11 montre un gant en cotte de mailles conforme à l'invention, équipé de deux ressorts plats sur sa partie destinée à recouvrir le dessus de la main ;
  • la figure 12 illustre une première variante de réalisation possible de l'organe ressort, ne formant pas partie de l'invention, à l'état repos ;
  • la figure 13 montre le ressort de la figure 12 à l'état bandé (après étirement du tissu de cotte de mailles support) ;
  • la figure 14 illustre une seconde variante de réalisation de l'organe ressort constitué seulement de deux bras reliés par une articulation élastique ;
  • la figure 15 montre l'organe ressort de la figure 14 à l'état bandé, après étirement du tissu de cotte de mailles support.
But the invention will be further illustrated, without being limited in any way, by the following description of several possible embodiments, given solely by way of example, and represented in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a chainmail glove according to the invention, equipped with a circular flat spring which surrounds the lap area of the wrist;
  • the figure 2 is a perspective view of the isolated, flat spring fitted to the glove of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 shows an embodiment variant of the glove in chain mail of the figure 1 in which the circular flat spring is fixed in the extension of the wrist covering area, the corresponding glove being ready to be threaded onto the user's hand;
  • the figure 4 shows the glove of the figure 3 after threading on the user's hand;
  • the figure 5 shows a combination chainmail whose ends of the two sleeves intended to cover the thighs are equipped with a circular flat spring tightening;
  • the figure 6 shows a glove chain mail of the state of the art, provided with extensions for covering the forearm and arm, illustrating the formation of a surplus of material at the elbow, in the absence means for tensioning the mesh;
  • the figure 7 shows the glove of the figure 6 equipped with flat springs for tensioning the mesh, at the level of the part covering the arm, allowing the fabric of mail coat to marry better the user's member;
  • the figure 8 is a perspective view of the isolated, flat spring fitted to the glove of the figure 7 ;
  • the figure 9 shows a spring-like organ similar to that used on the glove of the figure 7 , shown here positioned on a chain mail panel and in a stable state (rest) ensuring a tightening of the mesh of the material;
  • the figure 10 shows the body spring of the figure 9 shown here in the bandaged state, following a stretch of the chainmail panel;
  • the figure 11 shows a chainmail glove according to the invention, equipped with two flat springs on its part intended to cover the top of the hand;
  • the figure 12 illustrates a first possible embodiment of the spring member, not forming part of the invention, in the idle state;
  • the figure 13 shows the spring of the figure 12 in the bandaged state (after stretching of the chainmail fabric support);
  • the figure 14 illustrates a second embodiment of the spring member consisting only of two arms connected by an elastic hinge;
  • the figure 15 shows the body spring of the figure 14 in the bandaged state, after stretching the chainmail fabric support.

Le gant 1 illustré sur la figure 1 est un gant en tissu de cotte de mailles, c'est-à-dire constitué d'un treillis d'anneaux métalliques entrelacés, constitué d'une partie 2 destinée à recouvrir la main, prolongée par une partie 3 destinée à recouvrir le poignet.The glove 1 shown on the figure 1 is a glove of mesh fabric, that is to say consisting of a mesh of intertwined metal rings, consisting of a portion 2 intended to cover the hand, extended by a portion 3 intended to cover the wrist .

La partie de poignet 3 est équipée d'un élément élastique de serrage 4 qui se présente sous la forme d'un ressort plat ayant une configuration générale circulaire et plus particulièrement cylindrique. Ce ressort plat 4 entoure complètement la partie de poignet 3 et est adapté pour agir par compression, de manière radiale en direction de l'axe du poignet.The wrist portion 3 is provided with a resilient clamping member 4 which is in the form of a flat spring having a generally circular and more particularly cylindrical configuration. This flat spring 4 completely surrounds the wrist portion 3 and is adapted to act by compression, radially in the direction of the wrist axis.

Ce ressort plat 4, illustré isolément sur la figure 2, est constitué d'une pluralité de bras 5, du type bras filaires (ou en fil) allongés, reliés deux à deux par une articulation élastique 6 pour former une juxtaposition de U ou de Vé disposés tête-bêche.This flat spring 4, illustrated in isolation on the figure 2 , consists of a plurality of arms 5, of the wired arm (or wire) elongated, connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6 to form a juxtaposition of U or Vé arranged head to tail.

Les différents bras 5 sont rectilignes et présentent ici tous la même longueur (par exemple comprise entre 1 et 3 cm), ce qui pourrait ne pas toujours être le cas. Leur juxtaposition forme une bande de matière qui prend d'elle-même une configuration cylindrique, du fait de son aspect unitaire.The different arms 5 are rectilinear and here all have the same length (for example between 1 and 3 cm), which may not always be the case. Their juxtaposition forms a band of material which takes of itself a cylindrical configuration, because of its unitary aspect.

Les bras 5 s'étendent sur le même cylindre virtuel ; ils sont reliés par une articulation 6 formée d'une boucle circulaire complète qui peut être à une ou plusieurs spires. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, le ressort 4 est réalisé en métal, par exemple à partir d'un fil d'acier inoxydable dont le diamètre est compris entre 0,5 et 1 mm. Dans des variantes de réalisation, il peut être obtenu en matière plastique, organique ou textile.The arms 5 extend on the same virtual cylinder; they are connected by a hinge 6 formed of a complete circular loop which may be one or more turns. In the illustrated embodiment, the spring 4 is made of metal, for example from a stainless steel wire whose diameter is between 0.5 and 1. mm. In alternative embodiments, it can be obtained from plastic, organic or textile material.

Deux bras juxtaposés 5 s'étendent dans un plan qui est perpendiculaire à l'axe d'articulation de la boucle élastique 6 qui les raccorde, le plan correspondant est parallèle ou confondu avec celui du tissu de cotte de mailles que le ressort 4 équipe.Two juxtaposed arms 5 extend in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the elastic loop 6 which connects them, the corresponding plane is parallel or coincides with that of the mesh fabric that the spring 4 team.

Les bras 5 de cet organe ressort 4 travaillent en traction. Le ressort 4 est donc adapté pour venir comprimer la zone de recouvrement du poignet 3 et par conséquent pour venir se resserrer sur le poignet du porteur du gant.The arms 5 of this spring member 4 work in tension. The spring 4 is therefore adapted to compress the area of the wrist 3 and therefore to tighten on the wrist of the wearer of the glove.

En plus de leur fonction « articulation élastique », les boucles 6 permettent la fixation du ressort 4 sur le tissu de cotte de mailles au moyen d'anneaux rapportés 7. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, le ressort de fermeture 4 est intégralement positionné sur une zone du tissu de cotte de mailles qui forme la partie de poignet 3, il est solidarisé avec le tissu de cotte de mailles correspondant par l'intermédiaire de deux lignes de fixation circulaires, parallèles entre elles, au moyen des anneaux 7 précités.In addition to their function "elastic articulation", the loops 6 allow the attachment of the spring 4 to the mesh fabric by means of attached rings 7. In the illustrated embodiment, the closing spring 4 is fully positioned on an area of the chainmail fabric which forms the wrist portion 3, it is secured to the corresponding chain mail fabric through two circular fastening lines, parallel to each other, by means of the aforementioned rings 7.

Le ressort plat de fermeture 4 est de préférence fixé sur la face externe de la cotte de mailles, mais il pourrait aussi l'être côté intérieur ; il peut encore être entrelacé dans le tissu de cotte de mailles.The flat closing spring 4 is preferably fixed on the outer face of the chain mail, but it could also be on the inside; it can still be intertwined in the chain mail fabric.

En remplacement de la fixation par anneaux 7, ou en complément, le ressort plat 4 peut être logé dans une poche ou un ourlet en cotte de mailles aménagé sur la partie de poignet 3.In lieu of the fastening rings 7, or in addition, the flat spring 4 can be housed in a pocket or hem chain mail arranged on the wrist portion 3.

Ce type de ressort 4 a l'intérêt de présenter une épaisseur très réduite (limitée au diamètre du fil et à l'épaisseur de la ou des boucles 6), ce qui permet de limiter au maximum la gêne occasionnée par sa présence, améliorant par conséquent le confort d'utilisation du gant.This type of spring 4 has the advantage of having a very small thickness (limited to the diameter of the wire and the thickness of the loop or loops 6), which allows to minimize the inconvenience caused by its presence, improving by therefore the comfort of use of the glove.

La figure 3 montre une variante de réalisation de gant 1' utilisant le même organe ressort 4 que celui décrit sur les figures 1 et 2, mais ici fixé dans le prolongement de la partie de poignet 3, au moyen d'une ligne unique d'anneaux de fixation 7.The figure 3 shows an embodiment variant of glove 1 'using the same spring member 4 as that described on the Figures 1 and 2 , but here fixed in the extension of the wrist portion 3, by means of a single line of fastening rings 7.

Sur cette figure 3, l'organe ressort cylindrique 4 est représenté en situation d'extension importante pour permettre l'insertion de la main dans le gant 1', par l'ouverture que ledit ressort 4 délimite.On this figure 3 , the cylindrical spring member 4 is shown in a large extension situation to allow insertion of the hand in the glove 1 ', by the opening that said spring 4 defines.

Sur la figure 4, le gant 1' est enfilé sur la main ; l'organe ressort 4 vient se serrer sur le poignet de l'utilisateur en agissant par compression, selon une direction radiale.On the figure 4 , the glove 1 'is threaded on the hand; the spring member 4 is tightened on the wrist of the user by acting by compression, in a radial direction.

En position sur la main de l'utilisateur, le ressort 4 assure un serrage adapté, suffisant pour maintenir correctement le gant, mais pas trop important pour éviter une gêne par compression.In position on the hand of the user, the spring 4 ensures a suitable clamping, sufficient to properly maintain the glove, but not too important to avoid discomfort by compression.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 à 4, l'organe ressort 4 a une forme générale circulaire complète.In the embodiment illustrated on the Figures 1 to 4 the spring member 4 has a complete circular general shape.

Dans des variantes de réalisation, il pourra consister en une simple portion de cylindre, ou être réalisé en plusieurs tronçons indépendants pour former une couronne cylindrique totale ou partielle. Par exemple, l'organe élastique 4 de serrage de la zone de poignet peut être réalisé au moyen d'une juxtaposition de deux organes ressorts indépendants, destinés chacun à enserrer un demi-pourtour de poignet, de manière, en situation « repos » (enlevé de la main de l'utilisateur), à obtenir un gant plat, facile à stocker et à transporter.In alternative embodiments, it may consist of a single cylinder portion, or be made of several independent sections to form a total or partial cylindrical ring. For example, the elastic member 4 for tightening the wrist area can be produced by means of a juxtaposition of two independent spring members, each intended to grip a half-perimeter of the wrist so as to "rest" ( removed from the user's hand), to obtain a flat glove, easy to store and transport.

Le ressort plat 4 illustré sur les figures 1 à 4 peut aussi être utilisé pour enserrer la partie d'avant-bras et/ou de bras, sur des gants munis de prolongements venant recouvrir les parties de membres correspondants de l'utilisateur.The flat spring 4 shown on the Figures 1 to 4 can also be used to enclose the forearm and / or arm part, on gloves with extensions to cover the corresponding parts of the user's limbs.

Comme illustré sur la figure 5, le ressort plat 4 peut équiper les extrémités des manchons de jambes 8 d'une combinaison 9 en cotte de mailles, de manière à venir resserrer les extrémités desdits manchons 8 sur les cuisses de l'utilisateur.As illustrated on the figure 5 , the flat spring 4 can equip the ends of the leg sleeves 8 of a combination 9 chainmail, so as to tighten the ends of said sleeves 8 on the thighs of the user.

La figure 6 illustre un gant en cotte de mailles 10 de l'état de la technique comprenant une partie de main prolongée par une partie d'avant-bras et une partie de bras, les zones de poignet, d'extrémité d'avant-bras et d'extrémité de bras étant munies d'un organe de serrage assurant le maintien en position sur le membre du porteur.The figure 6 illustrates a prior art mesh coat glove 10 comprising a hand portion extended by a forearm portion and an arm portion, wrist, forearm end and wrist areas. arm end being provided with a clamping member for holding in position on the limb of the wearer.

Pour ce gant 10, représenté en position de légère flexion du bras, on remarque la présence d'un surplus de matière 11 au niveau du coude, lié au surdimensionnement nécessaire pour permettre les mouvements de flexion, en relation avec la souplesse et le caractère non élastique du tissu de cotte de mailles.For this glove 10, shown in position of slight bending of the arm, there is the presence of a surplus of material 11 at the elbow, related to the oversizing necessary to allow the flexion movements, in relation to the flexibility and the non-character elastic of the chainmail fabric.

Le gant 12 conforme à l'invention, illustré sur la figure 7, permet de remédier à ce problème.The glove 12 according to the invention, illustrated on the figure 7 , helps to remedy this problem.

Le gant 12 correspondant comprend une partie 13 destinée à recouvrir la main, réalisée en tissu de cotte de mailles, prolongée par une partie 14 de recouvrement du poignet, par une partie 15 de recouvrement de l'avant-bras et par une partie 16 de recouvrement du bras, toutes également réalisées en tissu de cotte de mailles.The corresponding glove 12 comprises a part 13 intended to cover the hand, made of woven mesh fabric, extended by a wrist covering part 14, by a part 15 for covering the forearm and by a part 16 of arm cover, all also made of chain mail fabric.

La partie 14 de recouvrement du poignet et la partie d'extrémité de l'avant-bras sont munies d'un système de fermeture, ici en forme de sangle de serrage, respectivement 17 et 18. En outre, la partie d'extrémité du bras est munie d'un élément de raccordement à un jeu de bretelles ou à un vêtement complémentaire.The portion 14 of the wrist cover and the end portion of the forearm are provided with a closure system, here in the form of a strap, respectively 17 and 18. In addition, the end portion of the arm is provided with a connection element to a set of straps or a complementary garment.

Conformément à l'invention, la partie de recouvrement du bras 16 est équipée d'organes élastiques en forme de ressorts plats de traction 4', reliant au moins deux anneaux à distance du tissu de cotte de mailles, adaptés pour tirer en permanence sur le tissu de cotte de mailles de manière à supprimer le surplus de matière au niveau du coude, (présent sur le mode de réalisation de la figure 6).According to the invention, the covering portion of the arm 16 is equipped with resilient members in the form of flat traction springs 4 ', connecting at least two rings away from the chainmail fabric, adapted to continuously pull on the chainmail fabric so as to remove excess material at the elbow, (present on the embodiment of the figure 6 ).

Le nombre de ressorts plats 4', leurs caractéristiques de traction et leur positionnement sont adaptés pour remplir correctement leur fonction, tout en limitant la gêne du porteur du gant.The number of flat springs 4 ', their traction characteristics and their positioning are adapted to correctly fulfill their function, while limiting the discomfort of the wearer of the glove.

Pour cela, dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 7, au moins deux ressorts plats 4' sont disposés parallèlement entre eux sur le pourtour de la partie de recouvrement du bras 16, avec leur axe de traction orienté dans l'axe du bras.For this, in the embodiment illustrated on the figure 7 at least two flat springs 4 'are arranged parallel to each other on the periphery of the covering portion of the arm 16, with their axis of traction oriented in the axis of the arm.

La figure 8 est une vue en perspective du ressort plat 4' en question, illustré isolément. En outre, les figures 9 et 10 détaillent l'action de ce ressort sur la cotte de mailles équipée.The figure 8 is a perspective view of the flat spring 4 'in question, illustrated in isolation. In addition, Figures 9 and 10 detail the action of this spring on the chain mail equipped.

Le ressort plat 4' est très voisin dans sa structure de celui des modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures 1 à 4. Ici, il n'est cependant pas conformé en cylindre ou portion de cylindre ; il se présente sous la forme d'une simple bande élastique plane ou sensiblement plane.The flat spring 4 'is very close in structure to that of the embodiments illustrated on the Figures 1 to 4 . Here, however, it is not shaped into a cylinder or a portion of a cylinder; it is in the form of a simple flat or substantially flat elastic band.

Tel qu'illustré sur les figures 8, 9 et 10, le ressort plat 4' est constitué d'une pluralité de bras filaires allongés 5' reliés deux à deux par une articulation élastique 6', pour former une juxtaposition de U ou de Vé disposés tête-bêche. Etant donné la fonction et l'agencement de ce ressort 4', les bras 5' s'étendent tous dans le même plan ou sensiblement dans le même plan. Le plan correspondant est parallèle ou confondu avec celui du tissu de cotte de mailles que le ressort 4' équipe ; et chaque articulation élastique 6' s'étend perpendiculairement à ce plan.As illustrated on figures 8 , 9 and 10 , the flat spring 4 'consists of a plurality of elongated wire arms 5' connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6 ', to form a juxtaposition of U or Vé arranged head to tail. Given the function and arrangement of this spring 4 ', the arms 5' all extend in the same plane or substantially in the same plane. The corresponding plane is parallel or confused with that of the chainmail fabric that the spring 4 'team; and each elastic articulation 6 'extends perpendicularly to this plane.

Là encore, comme dans le mode de réalisation précédent, le ressort 4' est réalisé en métal, par exemple à partir d'un fil d'acier inoxydable dont le diamètre est compris entre 0,5 mm et 1 mm. Dans des variantes, il peut être obtenu en matière plastique, organique ou même textile.Again, as in the previous embodiment, the spring 4 'is made of metal, for example from a stainless steel wire whose diameter is between 0.5 mm and 1 mm. In variants, it can be obtained in plastic, organic or even textile.

Les bras 5' sont rectilignes et présentent ici tous la même longueur (ce qui pourrait ne pas toujours être le cas). Ils sont reliés par une articulation élastique formée d'une boucle circulaire 6' qui peut être à une ou plusieurs spires.The arms 5 'are rectilinear and here all have the same length (which may not always be the case). They are connected by an elastic articulation formed of a circular loop 6 'which can be at one or more turns.

Là encore, en plus de leur fonction « articulation élastique », les boucles 6' permettent la fixation de l'organe ressort sur le tissu de cotte de mailles, au moyen d'anneaux métalliques rapportés 20.Here again, in addition to their function "elastic articulation", the loops 6 'allow the fastening of the spring member on the fabric of chain mail, by means of metal rings reported 20.

Sur les figures 8, 9 et 10, on remarque que les extrémités libres 21 du ressort 4' sont également munies d'une boucle complémentaire 22 permettant la fixation sur le tissu de cotte de mailles, également au moyen d'anneaux métalliques rapportés 20.On the figures 8 , 9 and 10 , it is noted that the free ends 21 of the spring 4 'are also provided with a complementary loop 22 for attachment to the chainmail fabric, also by means of inserts metal rings 20.

La fonction « ressort » des structures élastiques 4' est obtenue par les articulations élastiques 6', et éventuellement aussi par une certaine flexion des bras 5'.The "spring" function of the elastic structures 4 'is obtained by the elastic hinges 6', and possibly also by a certain bending of the arms 5 '.

Le ressort 4' se présente sous la forme d'une bande qui peut avoir 1 à 3 cm de large, élastique dans le sens de son axe longitudinal L. Il est de préférence fixé sur la face externe du tissu de cotte de mailles, mais on peut tout-à-fait envisager de le positionner côté face interne du gant, ou encore entrelacé dans le tissu de cotte de mailles.The spring 4 'is in the form of a band which may be 1 to 3 cm wide, elastic in the direction of its longitudinal axis L. It is preferably attached to the outer face of the chainmail fabric, but it is quite possible to consider positioning it on the inside face of the glove, or else intertwined in the fabric of chain mail.

Comme indiqué précédemment, le ressort 4' agit en traction. A l'état repos, ses différents bras 5' sont rapprochés les uns des autres, tel qu'illustré sur la figure 9 ; en l'occurrence, les différents bras 5' s'étendent alors parallèlement les uns aux autres. En revanche, une traction vers l'extérieur sur les deux extrémités libres 21 assure sa mise en tension ou son bandage, tel qu'illustré sur la figure 10.As indicated above, the spring 4 'acts in tension. In the rest state, its different arms 5 'are close to each other, as illustrated on the figure 9 ; in this case, the different arms 5 'then extend parallel to each other. On the other hand, pulling outwards on the two free ends 21 ensures that it is tensioned or bandaged, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .

De manière à remplir correctement sa fonction, le ressort 4' est fixé sur la cotte de mailles de sorte, au repos, à assurer un resserrage du matériau, c'est-à-dire une superposition partielle importante des anneaux du tissu de cotte de mailles (figure 9). Ainsi, une traction sur le tissu de cotte de mailles va provoquer l'extension du matériau et en même temps la mise en tension du ressort 4' (figure 10), ce qui va permettre un retour en position resserrée de la maille lorsque l'effet de traction précité est supprimé.In order to fulfill its function correctly, the spring 4 'is fixed on the chain mail so that, at rest, the material is tightened, that is to say a substantial partial superposition of the rings of the coat fabric. mesh ( figure 9 ). Thus, traction on the fabric of chain mail will cause the extension of the material and at the same time the tensioning of the spring 4 '( figure 10 ), which will allow a return to the narrow position of the mesh when the aforementioned traction effect is removed.

On comprend bien alors qu'un agencement adéquat du ou des ressorts 4' sur le tissu de cotte de mailles permet, à l'état repos, de réaliser un resserrement du matériau sur la zone équipée, c'est-à-dire sur la zone de placement des ressorts, entraînant par là même une traction sur le tissu de cotte de mailles situé dans le prolongement. La traction correspondante s'effectue dans le plan ou sensiblement dans le plan de la cotte de mailles.It will be understood that a suitable arrangement of the spring or springs 4 'on the chain mail fabric makes it possible, in the rest state, to tighten the material on the equipped zone, that is to say on the zone of placement of the springs, thereby causing a traction on the chain mail fabric located in the extension. The corresponding traction takes place in the plane or substantially in the plane of the chain mail.

Ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur enfile le vêtement ou l'article vestimentaire équipé (en l'occurrence le gant 12), la partie équipée des ressorts de traction 4' recouvre convenablement sa partie de corps. Le surplus de matière, lié au surdimensionnement nécessaire précité, se trouve accumulé au niveau des ressorts 4'. Le surplus correspondant de matière (ou la réserve de matière correspondante) est utilisé lors de l'enfilement ou de l'enlèvement du vêtement, ou encore lors de la flexion des articulations.Thus, when the user puts on the garment or clothing article equipped (in this case the glove 12), the portion equipped with traction springs 4 'properly covers its body part. The surplus of material, related to the above-mentioned necessary over-sizing, is accumulated at the level of the springs 4 '. The corresponding surplus of material (or the corresponding material reserve) is used when the donning or removal of the garment, or when bending the joints.

Une fois en place sur le corps de l'utilisateur, les organes ressorts 4' peuvent être agencés pour se trouver à l'état repos, ou dans un état de légère tension.Once in place on the body of the user, the spring members 4 'can be arranged to be in the idle state, or in a state of slight tension.

Là encore, ce ressort 4' présente une épaisseur très réduite (limitée au diamètre du fil et à l'épaisseur de la ou des boucles élastiques 6), ce qui permet de limiter au maximum la gêne occasionnée par sa présence.Again, this spring 4 'has a very small thickness (limited to the diameter of the wire and the thickness of the elastic loop or loops 6), which allows to minimize the inconvenience caused by its presence.

La figure 11 montre un gant 24 en cotte de mailles, prolongé par une partie 25 de recouvrement du poignet, équipée d'une sangle de serrage 26.The figure 11 shows a glove 24 in chain mail, extended by a portion 25 of the wrist cover, equipped with a strap 26.

Ici, la partie de recouvrement du dessus de la main du gant est équipée de deux ressorts plats 4', disposés parallèlement l'un à l'autre et fixés sur le tissu de cotte de mailles de manière à ce que leur direction de travail soit orientée parallèlement ou sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal des doigts de gant. Ces ressorts 4' sont adaptés pour tirer en permanence sur le tissu de cotte de mailles des doigts de gant, en direction de la partie de poignet 25, tel qu'illustré par les flèches d'orientation 27.Here, the overlap portion of the upper hand of the glove is equipped with two flat springs 4 ', arranged parallel to each other and fixed on the fabric of mail coat so that their direction of work is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the thimbles. These springs 4 'are adapted to continuously pull on the mesh fabric from the glove fingers towards the wrist portion 25, as illustrated by the orientation arrows 27.

En conséquence, lorsque l'utilisateur enfile le gant 24, les doigts de gant en situation d'extension recouvrent convenablement les doigts de la main. Le surplus de matière, lié au surdimensionnement nécessaire des doigts de gant, se trouve accumulé au niveau des ressorts 4' sur la partie du dessus de la main. Le surplus correspondant de matière (ou la réserve de matière correspondante) est utilisé lors de la flexion des doigts (figure 11). On supprime donc le surplus de matière présent au bout des doigts des gants de l'état de la technique (lorsque les doigts sont en situation d'extension).Accordingly, when the user puts on the glove 24, the expanding glove fingers properly cover the fingers of the hand. The surplus of material, related to the oversize required glove fingers, is accumulated at the springs 4 'on the upper part of the hand. The corresponding surplus of material (or the corresponding stock of matter) is used when flexing the fingers ( figure 11 ). The surplus of material present at the fingertips of the gloves of the state of the art (when the fingers are in an extended position) is thus removed.

On obtient un gant dont les parties de doigts sont tendues en permanence et qui, d'une manière générale, épouse au mieux la main de l'utilisateur (sans nécessiter la présence d'organes rapportés de type fixe-gant ou serre-gant de l'état de la technique, agissant par compression et entraînant la présence de surépaisseurs de matière entre les doigts).A glove is obtained whose finger parts are permanently stretched and which, in a general way, best marries the hand of the user (without requiring the presence of fixed-glove or glove-type inserts). the state of the art, acting by compression and causing the presence of extra thicknesses of material between the fingers).

En situation d'extension des doigts, les organes ressorts 4' peuvent être agencés pour se trouver à l'état repos, ou dans un état de légère tension.In the situation of extension of the fingers, the spring members 4 'can be arranged to be in the idle state, or in a state of slight tension.

Ce gant, très confortable, améliore la qualité de prise en main de l'utilisateur et optimise aussi la sécurité.This glove, very comfortable, improves the handling quality of the user and also optimizes security.

Les figures 12 et 13 montrent une variante de réalisation, ne formant pas partie de l'invention, de ressort plat de traction susceptible d'être utilisé sur un vêtement ou article vestimentaireThe Figures 12 and 13 show an alternative embodiment, not forming part of the invention, flat traction spring may be used on a garment or article of clothing

Ce ressort plat 4", illustré à l'état repos sur la figure 12 et à l'état bandé sur la figure 13, est constitué d'une juxtaposition de bras 5" reliés deux à deux par une articulation élastique 6" formée ici d'un simple coude de matière.This flat spring 4 ", shown at rest on the figure 12 and in the bandaged state on the figure 13 , consists of a juxtaposition of arms 5 "connected in pairs by an elastic hinge 6" formed here of a simple bend of material.

Une seconde variante de réalisation possible est illustrée sur les figures 14 et 15.A second possible variant of embodiment is illustrated on the Figures 14 and 15 .

Ici, l'organe ressort 4'" est constitué d'une simple juxtaposition de deux bras 5'" reliés par une boucle élastique 6"'. Les extrémités libres des bras 5'" comportent une boucle supplémentaire 22' permettant la fixation de l'élément ressort 4"' sur le tissu de cotte de mailles par l'intermédiaire d'anneaux rapportés (ou similaires) ; les boucles élastiques 6"' servent aussi d'organes de fixation sur la cotte de mailles par l'intermédiaire d'anneaux rapportés (ou similaires).Here, the spring member 4 '"consists of a simple juxtaposition of two arms 5'" connected by an elastic loop 6 "'The free ends of the arms 5'" comprise an additional loop 22 'for fixing the spring element 4 "'on the chainmail fabric by means of attached rings (or the like), the elastic loops 6"' also serve as fasteners on the chainmail through reported rings (or the like).

Comme illustré en pointillés, une pluralité de ressorts 4"' peuvent être associés ensemble pour former l'organe élastique. Dans ce cas, les ressorts sont de préférence disposés tête-bêche les uns à la suite des autres.As illustrated in dotted lines, a plurality of springs 4 "'may be associated together to form the elastic member, in which case the springs are preferably arranged head to tail one after the other.

D'une manière générale, le ressort plat 4, 4', 4", 4"' peut être positionné sur toutes zones du vêtement ou de l'article vestimentaire où il peut s'avérer intéressant d'obtenir un resserrement « élastique » de matière (assimilable à un système de fronce élastique). Tout vêtement ou article vestimentaire dont au moins une partie est réalisée en cotte de mailles peut être équipé de la sorte : gant, manche, manchette, tablier, combinaison, gilet ....In general, the flat spring 4, 4 ', 4 ", 4"' can be positioned on all areas of the garment or article of clothing where it may be advantageous to obtain an "elastic" tightening of material (comparable to a system of elastic frown). Any garment or article of clothing of which at least part is made of chain mail can be equipped in the following way: glove, sleeve, cuff, apron, suit, vest ....

Comme pour le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 5, les ressorts 4', 4" et 4'" peuvent être logés dans des poches ou manchons aménagés à l'emplacement souhaité du vêtement ou de l'article vestimentaire, en particulier une poche ou un manchon réalisé en tissu de cotte de mailles.As for the embodiment of Figures 1 to 5 , the springs 4 ', 4 "and 4'" can be housed in pockets or sleeves arranged at the desired location of the garment or article of clothing, in particular a pocket or a sleeve made of mesh fabric.

Bien entendu, l'invention ne se limite pas aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés ci-dessus. Ainsi, par exemple, le ou les organes ressorts mis en oeuvre peuvent être des ressorts de poussée, disposés alors pour agir transversalement au sens dans lequel on souhaite réaliser la traction.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown above. Thus, for example, the springs or members implemented may be thrust springs, then arranged to act transversely to the direction in which it is desired to perform the traction.

Egalement, le ou les organes élastiques peuvent être montés de manière amovible sur le vêtement ou article vestimentaire, par tout moyen de fixation approprié.Also, the elastic member (s) may be removably mounted on the garment or article of clothing by any suitable fastening means.

D'autre part, comme indiqué précédemment, l'invention peut également s'appliquer à tout article de mode, de décoration et d'architecture comportant une partie en tissu de cotte de mailles, que ce soit dans un but esthétique ou fonctionnel. On peut par exemple envisager son application pour des rideaux pare-feu, des lampes ou des rideaux d'habillage de fenêtres.On the other hand, as indicated above, the invention can also be applied to any article of fashion, decoration and architecture comprising a part of fabric chain mail, whether for aesthetic or functional purpose. One can for example consider its application for firewalls, lamps or curtains window covering.

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  1. Article at least one portion of which is made of chain mail fabric, namely made of interweaved metal rings, in particular a clothing or decorative article, said chain mail portion is associated with at least one resilient member arranged so as to tighten said chain mail fabric on a part of the user's body and/or to draw and tension a portion of said chain mail fabric so as to absorb a local excess of material, characterized in that at least one of said resilient members is in the form of a flat spring (4, 4', 4"'), of pin type, consisting of a juxtaposition of elongated wire arms (5, 5', 5"') connected by pairs by an elastic joint (6, 6', 6"'), said joint (6, 6', 6"') that connects two juxtaposed arms (5, 5', 5"') of the spring (4, 4', 4"') consists of a loop of material having one or more turns, and in that said spring (4, 4', 4"') connects at least two spaced-apart metal rings of the chain mail fabric, the connexion between said spring and said chain mail being made by means of added-on metal rings (7, 20), through said loops (6, 6', 6"') shaped on said spring (4, 4', 4'").
  2. Article according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic joint (6, 6', 6'") connecting two juxtaposed arms (5, 5', 5"') has an articulation axis running perpendicular or substantially perpendicular relative to the plane in which run said arms (5, 5', 5"').
  3. Article according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the resilient member has the form of a compression spring.
  4. Article according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the resilient member has the form of a traction spring (4, 4, 4"').
  5. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the spring (4"') consists of a juxtaposition of two arms (5"') connected by an elastic joint (6"'), forming together a U-shaped or a V-shaped structure.
  6. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the spring (4, 4') consists of a juxtaposition of at least three arms (5, 5') connected by pairs by an elastic joint (6, 6', 6"), forming a juxtaposition of U-shaped or V-shaped structures disposed head to tail relative to each other.
  7. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two free ends (21) of the spring (4', 4"') are provided with a loop (22, 22').
  8. Article according to claim 7, characterized in that said loops (22, 22') of the free ends (21) of the spring (4, 4") are connected to the chain mail fabric by means of added-on metal rings (20).
  9. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the spring (4, 4', 4"') is accommodated in a pocket provided in the chain mail fabric.
  10. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises at least one flat spring (4', 4"') all the arms (5', 5"') of which are disposed in a same plane or substantially in a same plane.
  11. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 9, provided with a chain mail circular portion intended to surround a part of the user's body, characterized in that it comprises a flat spring (4) having the shape of a circular or circular-arc strip fastened on at least one part of the periphery of said chain mail circular portion, so as to form a member for tightening the material on said portion of the user's body.
  12. Article according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a flat spring consisting of a juxtaposition of at least two circular-arc sectors.
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