EP2047766B1 - Device to connect a strap to another part - Google Patents

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EP2047766B1
EP2047766B1 EP08450154.3A EP08450154A EP2047766B1 EP 2047766 B1 EP2047766 B1 EP 2047766B1 EP 08450154 A EP08450154 A EP 08450154A EP 2047766 B1 EP2047766 B1 EP 2047766B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
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    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • G04B37/1493—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet by means of a feather spring (Barette á ressort)
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like

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  • the invention relates to a device for connecting a Uhrarmbandes to a watch case, comprising two locking elements, which locking elements can be fastened to an end portion of the Uhrarmbandes, and along a sliding axis against a spring force from a projecting beyond the width of the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes holding position on the watch case to each other in a the width of the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes not or almost not exceeding the release position for the watch case and from this release position in the holding position by spring force are moved apart, wherein the sliding axis is aligned transversely to the longitudinal extent of the Uhrarmbandes and parallel to the band plane, wherein further the locking elements to outer , directed against the narrow band sides ends of mutually translationally movable sliding elements are provided, the inner, ie within the band width, having opposite ends, and wherein the inner ends of the sliding elements engage over each other in the direction of the sliding axis and an actuating element between the two inner ends of the sliding elements is provided.
  • the invention relates to a device for connecting a bracelet to another part according to the features of the preamble of claim 2.
  • a device for connecting a watch strap to another part, which in turn is pivotally connected to a watch case is from the US 3,908,243 A known.
  • the further part is designed as a housing in which a locking element in the longitudinal direction of the belt is displaceably mounted or pivotable about an axis directed perpendicular to the plane of the belt.
  • the further part further has an opening into which a hook element of a hinge arranged on the holding part can be inserted. After insertion of the hook of the holding part in the recess of the other part a fonnschlüssige connection is achieved between the hook part and the other part, which is securable by means of the locking element by the locking member displaced against the hook part or the hook part is turned over.
  • the locking element is equipped with actuators for pushing back or twisting.
  • This construction is complex and not easy to use, especially since the locking element is difficult to handle when pressed on its operation due to the sliding surfaces, especially in case of contamination. Furthermore, this known device is complicated to assemble and therefore also expensive.
  • a device of the type described above is known from FR 2 849 355 A1 known, wherein the actuating element is designed as acting on wedge surfaces of the inner ends of the sliding elements push button, which projects beyond the surface formed by a bracelet, which can easily lead to an unwanted movement of the sliding elements.
  • the invention aims at avoiding the disadvantages and difficulties mentioned in the introductory cited prior art and has as its object the further development of a device of the type described in the introduction so that it is easy to operate, so that not only a watch case is easy for non-watchmakers and quickly to different bracelets, eg color adapted to the wardrobe, can be connected, but it should be the device to be created robust and fully functional even when dirty and prevent accidental release of the connection of the band from the other part. A snagging on clothing etc. due to projecting parts should also be avoided. In addition, it should also be easy to manufacture and assemble and in particular be compact, i. With a very small space, it can also be used for narrow and thin and very flexible bands.
  • actuating element is pivotable about the transverse axis to the extension of the belt directed sliding axis.
  • the actuator is provided with two bearing shafts, each of which projects through an inner end of one of the sliding elements.
  • a preferred variant is characterized in that the inner ends of the sliding elements have cams which are directed against the actuating element which is provided with bearing surfaces directed against these cams.
  • a further preferred variant is characterized in that two springs are provided between the sliding elements, each of the springs being supported on an outer end of a sliding element and on the inner end of the other sliding element.
  • an expedient embodiment is characterized in that the sliding elements are guided by means of the respective inner end with the associated outer end connecting guides, wherein the guide of the first sliding element at the inner end of the second sliding element and the guide of the second Sliding element is guided at the inner end of the first sliding element.
  • the device is expediently provided in a housing which can either be installed in an end region of the band or which can be connected to the band at its end region, wherein the sliding elements advantageously have guides which are displaceably guided in recesses of the housing.
  • Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention in an oblique position in the assembled state, without a band.
  • the Fig. 2 and 3 show the interior of this device, once in the holding position and once in the release position, each in an oblique angle.
  • Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention in an oblique view, wherein the moving parts of the device are arranged in a housing 1, which is fastened via a tab 2 on a band, such as a watch band, or can be cast for example in a watch band.
  • the housing 1 has a width B which corresponds approximately to the width of the end portion of the tape.
  • the ends of the locking elements 3, 4 need - When used for watches - protrude in the holding position in recesses 9 of Hörnem a watch case and in the release position, the ends of the locking elements 3, 4, the distance D of the opposite horns of a watch case do not exceed, so that the device removed from the horns can be.
  • Each of the locking elements 3, 4 is provided on a sliding element 10, 11 which are movable relative to one another in the direction of the sliding axis 5.
  • Each sliding element 10, 11 has an outer end 12 and an inner end 13, wherein the sliding elements 10, 11 overlap each other like a clip, so that between the outer end 12 and the inner end 13 of a sliding element 10, 11 an inner end 13 of the other sliding element 10, 11 comes to rest.
  • a spring 6, preferably a helical spring provided so that the sliding elements 10, 11 by the spring forces in the holding position of the locking elements 3, 4, which in the Fig. 1 and 2 is shown, are pressed.
  • Each of the sliding elements 10, 11 has a guide 14 which connects the outer end 12 to the inner end 13 rigidly, wherein this guide 14 in each case passes through a recess 15 of the inner end 13 of the other sliding element 10, 11 and so on this recess 15th is guided.
  • Another guide of the sliding elements 10, 11 in their displacement is given by the housing 1.
  • this housing 1 can be replaced directly by the band, in which case the band completely engages over the sliding elements 10, 11 to form a recess matching these sliding elements 10, 11.
  • the inner ends 13 of the two sliding elements 10, 11 extending in the direction of the sliding axis 5 extending cams 16 which are directed against an arranged between the inner ends 13 actuating member 17, which is in contact with these cam 16 contact surfaces 18 has.
  • the actuating element 17 is pivotable about the sliding axis 5 by means of a hand lever 19, which extends approximately radially to the sliding axis 5, for which purpose the actuating element 17 has bearing shafts 20 extending in the direction of the sliding axis 5, one of which extends through an inner end 1 of a sliding element 10, 11 so that the two ends 13 of the sliding elements form the bearings for the actuating element 17.
  • the bearing axes 20 of the actuating element 17 are such long, that even at the in Fig. 3 illustrated release position in which the two inner ends 13 of the sliding elements 10, 11 have the greatest distance from each other, the bearing shafts 20, the inner ends 13 still protrude.
  • the shelves 18 of the actuating element 17 are - such as helical - designed so that upon rotation of the actuating element 17 about the sliding axis 5, the cam 16 of the sliding elements 10, 11 from a closely spaced position, the in Fig. 2 is shown in a maximum spaced position, the in Fig. 3 is shown, can be moved.
  • the device according to the invention is preferably attached to ends of bands, which can be done in any way - it then forms part of the band. Also, this device may be formed, for example, as an end member of a metal strip, wherein it is preferably hinged to the metal strip.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Anschluss eines Uhrarmbandes an ein Uhrgehäuse, umfassend zwei Verriegelungselemente, welche Verriegelungselemente an einem Endbereich des Uhrarmbandes befestigbar sind, sowie entlang einer Schiebeachse entgegen einer Federkraft aus einer über die Breite des Endbereiches des Uhrarmbandes vorragenden Haltestellung an dem Uhrgehäuse zueinander in eine die Breite des Endbereiches des Uhrarmbandes nicht oder nahezu nicht überschreitende Freigabestellung für das Uhrgehäuse und aus dieser Freigabestellung in die Haltestellung mittels Federkraft auseinander verschiebbar sind, wobei die Schiebeachse quer zur Längserstreckung des Uhrarmbandes und parallel zur Bandebene ausgerichtet ist, wobei weiters die Verriegelungselemente an äußeren, gegen die Bandschmalseiten gerichteten Enden von gegeneinander translatorisch bewegbaren Schiebeelementen vorgesehen sind, die innere, d.h. innerhalb der Bandbreite liegende, Enden aufweisen, die einander gegenüberliegen, und wobei die inneren Enden der Schiebeelemente einander in Richtung der Schiebeachse übergreifen und ein Betätigungselement zwischen den beiden inneren Enden der Schiebeelemente vorgesehen ist.The invention relates to a device for connecting a Uhrarmbandes to a watch case, comprising two locking elements, which locking elements can be fastened to an end portion of the Uhrarmbandes, and along a sliding axis against a spring force from a projecting beyond the width of the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes holding position on the watch case to each other in a the width of the end portion of the Uhrarmbandes not or almost not exceeding the release position for the watch case and from this release position in the holding position by spring force are moved apart, wherein the sliding axis is aligned transversely to the longitudinal extent of the Uhrarmbandes and parallel to the band plane, wherein further the locking elements to outer , directed against the narrow band sides ends of mutually translationally movable sliding elements are provided, the inner, ie within the band width, having opposite ends, and wherein the inner ends of the sliding elements engage over each other in the direction of the sliding axis and an actuating element between the two inner ends of the sliding elements is provided.

Ebenso betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zum Anschluss eines Armbandes an einen weiteren Teil gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs von Anspruch 2.Likewise, the invention relates to a device for connecting a bracelet to another part according to the features of the preamble of claim 2.

Eine Vorrichtung zum Anschließen eines Uhrarmbandes an einen weiteren Teil, der wiederum mit einem Uhrgehäuse gelenkig verbunden ist, ist aus der US 3,908,243 A bekannt. Hierbei ist der weitere Teil als Gehäuse ausgebildet, in dem ein Verriegelungselement in Längsrichtung des Bandes verschiebbar oder um eine senkrecht zur Ebene des Bandes gerichtete Achse verschwenkbar gelagert ist. Der weitere Teil weist weiters eine Öffnung auf, in die ein Hakenelement eines am Band gelenkig angeordneten Halteteils einsetzbar ist. Nach Einsetzen des Hakens des Halteteils in die Ausnehmung des weiteren Teils ist zwischen dem Hakenteil und dem weiteren Teil eine fonnschlüssige Verbindung erzielt, die mittels des Verriegelungselements sicherbar ist, indem das Verriegelungselement gegen den Hakenteil verschoben bzw. den Hakenteil übergreifend verdreht wird. Zum Lösen des Uhrarmbandes vom weiteren am Uhrgehäuse angeordneten Teil ist das Verriegelungselement mit Betätigungselementen zum Zurückschieben bzw. zum Verdrehen ausgestattet.A device for connecting a watch strap to another part, which in turn is pivotally connected to a watch case is from the US 3,908,243 A known. In this case, the further part is designed as a housing in which a locking element in the longitudinal direction of the belt is displaceably mounted or pivotable about an axis directed perpendicular to the plane of the belt. The further part further has an opening into which a hook element of a hinge arranged on the holding part can be inserted. After insertion of the hook of the holding part in the recess of the other part a fonnschlüssige connection is achieved between the hook part and the other part, which is securable by means of the locking element by the locking member displaced against the hook part or the hook part is turned over. To release the Uhrarmbandes further arranged on the watch case part, the locking element is equipped with actuators for pushing back or twisting.

Diese Konstruktion ist aufwändig und nicht leicht bedienbar, zumal das Verriegelungselement infolge der aneinander gleitenden Flächen bei dessen Betätigen nur schwierig handzuhaben ist, insbesondere bei Verschmutzungen. Weiters ist diese bekannte Vorrichtung kompliziert zusammenzubauen und daher auch kostspielig.This construction is complex and not easy to use, especially since the locking element is difficult to handle when pressed on its operation due to the sliding surfaces, especially in case of contamination. Furthermore, this known device is complicated to assemble and therefore also expensive.

Aus dem Österreichischen Gebrauchsmuster 8.807 ist eine Vorrichtung bekannt, die die Nachteile einer Konstruktion gemäß der US 3,908,243 A überwindet, jedoch lässt sich die Kompaktheit der aus diesem Dokument bekannten Konstruktion insofern verbessern, als diese Konstruktion eine relativ große Länge in Richtung der Längserstreckung des Bandes benötigt.From the Austrian Utility Model 8.807 a device is known which has the disadvantages of a construction according to the US 3,908,243 A overcomes, however, the compactness of the construction known from this document can be improved insofar as this construction requires a relatively large length in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the strip.

Eine Vorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art ist aus der FR 2 849 355 A1 bekannt, wobei das Betätigungselement als über Keilflächen der inneren Enden der Schiebeelemente wirkender Druckknopf ausgebildet ist, der über die von einem Armband gebildete Fläche vorragt, was leicht zu einem ungewollten Bewegen der Schiebeelemente führen kann.A device of the type described above is known from FR 2 849 355 A1 known, wherein the actuating element is designed as acting on wedge surfaces of the inner ends of the sliding elements push button, which projects beyond the surface formed by a bracelet, which can easily lead to an unwanted movement of the sliding elements.

Die Erfindung bezweckt die Vermeidung der aus dem einleitend genannten Stand der Technik genannten Nachteile und Schwierigkeiten und stellt sich die Aufgabe, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art dahingehend weiterzuentwickeln, dass sie einfach zu bedienen ist, sodass nicht nur ein Uhrgehäuse auch von Nicht-Uhrmachern leicht und schnell an unterschiedliche Armbänder, z.B. farblich angepasst an die Garderobe, anschließbar ist, sondern es soll die zu schaffende Vorrichtung robust und auch bei Verschmutzung voll funktionsfähig sein und ein ungewolltes Lösen der Verbindung des Bandes vom weiteren Teil verhindern. Ein Hängenbleiben an Kleidung etc. infolge vorspringender Teile soll ebenfalls vermieden werden. Zudem soll sie auch leicht herstellbar und zusammenbaubar und insbesondere kompakt sein, d.h. mit einem sehr geringen Platz auskommen, sodass sie auch für schmale und dünne und sehr flexible Bänder Verwendung finden kann.The invention aims at avoiding the disadvantages and difficulties mentioned in the introductory cited prior art and has as its object the further development of a device of the type described in the introduction so that it is easy to operate, so that not only a watch case is easy for non-watchmakers and quickly to different bracelets, eg color adapted to the wardrobe, can be connected, but it should be the device to be created robust and fully functional even when dirty and prevent accidental release of the connection of the band from the other part. A snagging on clothing etc. due to projecting parts should also be avoided. In addition, it should also be easy to manufacture and assemble and in particular be compact, i. With a very small space, it can also be used for narrow and thin and very flexible bands.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Betätigungselement um die quer zur Längerstreckung des Bandes gerichtete Schiebeachse schwenkbar ist.This object is achieved in that the actuating element is pivotable about the transverse axis to the extension of the belt directed sliding axis.

Vorzugsweise ist das Betätigungselement mit zwei Lagerachsen versehen, von denen jede durch ein inneres Ende eines der Schiebeelemente ragt.Preferably, the actuator is provided with two bearing shafts, each of which projects through an inner end of one of the sliding elements.

Eine bevorzugte Variante ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die inneren Enden der Schiebeelemente Nocken aufweisen, die gegen das Betätigungselement gerichtet sind, welches mit gegen diese Nocken gerichteten Stellflächen versehen ist.A preferred variant is characterized in that the inner ends of the sliding elements have cams which are directed against the actuating element which is provided with bearing surfaces directed against these cams.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Variante ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei Federn zwischen den Schiebeelementen vorgesehen sind, wobei jede der Federn an einem äußeren Ende eines Schiebeelements und am inneren Ende des anderen Schiebeelements abgestützt ist.A further preferred variant is characterized in that two springs are provided between the sliding elements, each of the springs being supported on an outer end of a sliding element and on the inner end of the other sliding element.

Zur Sicherstellung einer einwandfreien und leichtgängigen Funktion ist eine zweckmäßige Ausführungsform dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schiebeelemente mittels das jeweilige innere Ende mit dem zugehörigen äußeren Ende verbindenden Führungen aneinander geführt sind, wobei die Führung des ersten Schiebeelements am inneren Ende des zweiten Schiebeelements und die Führung des zweiten Schiebeelements am inneren Ende des ersten Schiebeelements geführt ist.To ensure a flawless and smooth operation, an expedient embodiment is characterized in that the sliding elements are guided by means of the respective inner end with the associated outer end connecting guides, wherein the guide of the first sliding element at the inner end of the second sliding element and the guide of the second Sliding element is guided at the inner end of the first sliding element.

Zweckmäßig ist die Vorrichtung in einem Gehäuse vorgesehen, das entweder in einen Endbereich des Bandes einbaubar oder das an das Band an dessen Endbereich anschließbar ist, wobei vorteilhaft die Schiebeelemente Führungen aufweisen, die in Ausnehmungen des Gehäuses verschiebbar geführt sind.The device is expediently provided in a housing which can either be installed in an end region of the band or which can be connected to the band at its end region, wherein the sliding elements advantageously have guides which are displaceably guided in recesses of the housing.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles, das in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist, näher erläutert. Fig. 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung im Schrägriss im zusammengebauten Zustand, und zwar ohne Band. Die Fig. 2 und 3 zeigen das Innere dieser Vorrichtung, einmal in Haltestellung und einmal in Freigabestellung, jeweils im Schrägriss.The invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment which is illustrated in the drawing. Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention in an oblique position in the assembled state, without a band. The Fig. 2 and 3 show the interior of this device, once in the holding position and once in the release position, each in an oblique angle.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung im Schrägriss, wobei die beweglichen Teile der Vorrichtung in einem Gehäuse 1 angeordnet sind, welches über eine Lasche 2 an einem Band, wie einem Uhrarmband, befestigbar ist bzw. beispielweise in ein Uhrarmband eingegossen werden kann. Das Gehäuse 1 weist eine Breite B auf, die etwa der Breite des Endbereiches des Bandes entspricht. In dem Gehäuse 1 sind zwei Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 entlang einer Schiebeachse 5 entgegen der Kraft mindestens einer Feder 6 aus einer über die Breite B des Bandes vorragenden Haltestellung zueinander in eine die Breite B des Bandes nicht oder nahezu nicht überschreitende Freigabestellung und aus dieser wieder retour in die Haltstellung auseinander verschiebbar. Die Enden der Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 müssen - bei Anwendung für Uhren - in der Haltestellung in Ausnehmungen 9 von Hörnem eines Uhrgehäuses hineinragen und in der Freigabestellung dürfen die Enden der Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 die Distanz D der einander gegenüberliegenden Hörner eines Uhrgehäuses nicht überschreiten, sodass die Vorrichtung aus dem Bereich der Hörner entfernt werden kann. Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention in an oblique view, wherein the moving parts of the device are arranged in a housing 1, which is fastened via a tab 2 on a band, such as a watch band, or can be cast for example in a watch band. The housing 1 has a width B which corresponds approximately to the width of the end portion of the tape. In the housing 1, two locking elements 3, 4 along a sliding axis 5 against the force of at least one spring 6 from a projecting beyond the width B of the strap holding position to each other in a width B of the band not or almost not exceeding release position and from this back again in the holding position apart. The ends of the locking elements 3, 4 need - When used for watches - protrude in the holding position in recesses 9 of Hörnem a watch case and in the release position, the ends of the locking elements 3, 4, the distance D of the opposite horns of a watch case do not exceed, so that the device removed from the horns can be.

Jedes der Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 ist an einem Schiebeelement 10, 11 vorgesehen, die gegeneinander translatorisch in Richtung der Schiebeachse 5 bewegbar sind. Jedes Schiebeelement 10, 11 weist ein äußeres Ende 12 und ein inneres Ende 13 auf, wobei die Schiebeelemente 10, 11 einander klammerartig übergreifen, sodass zwischen dem äußeren Ende 12 und dem inneren Ende 13 eines Schiebeelements 10, 11 ein inneres Ende 13 des anderen Schiebeelements 10, 11 zu liegen kommt. Zwischen dem äußeren Ende 12 des einen Schiebeelements 10, 11 und dem inneren Ende 13 des anderen Schiebeelements 10, 11 ist jeweils eine Feder 6, vorzugsweise eine Schraubenfeder, vorgesehen, sodass die Schiebeelemente 10, 11 durch die Federkräfte in die Haltestellung der Verriegelungselemente 3, 4, die in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt ist, gedrückt werden.Each of the locking elements 3, 4 is provided on a sliding element 10, 11 which are movable relative to one another in the direction of the sliding axis 5. Each sliding element 10, 11 has an outer end 12 and an inner end 13, wherein the sliding elements 10, 11 overlap each other like a clip, so that between the outer end 12 and the inner end 13 of a sliding element 10, 11 an inner end 13 of the other sliding element 10, 11 comes to rest. Between the outer end 12 of the one sliding element 10, 11 and the inner end 13 of the other sliding element 10, 11 is in each case a spring 6, preferably a helical spring provided, so that the sliding elements 10, 11 by the spring forces in the holding position of the locking elements 3, 4, which in the Fig. 1 and 2 is shown, are pressed.

Jedes der Schiebeelemente 10, 11 weist eine Führung 14 auf, die das äußere Ende 12 mit dem inneren Ende 13 starr verbindet, wobei diese Führung 14 jeweils eine Ausnehmung 15 des inneren Endes 13 des anderen Schiebeelements 10, 11 durchsetzt und so an dieser Ausnehmung 15 geführt ist. Eine weitere Führung der Schiebeelemente 10, 11 bei deren Verschieben ist durch das Gehäuse 1 gegeben. Dieses Gehäuse 1 kann jedoch direkt durch das Band ersetzt werden, in welchem Fall das Band die Schiebeelemente 10, 11 unter Bildung einer für diese Schiebeelemente 10, 11 passenden Ausnehmung zur Gänze übergreift.Each of the sliding elements 10, 11 has a guide 14 which connects the outer end 12 to the inner end 13 rigidly, wherein this guide 14 in each case passes through a recess 15 of the inner end 13 of the other sliding element 10, 11 and so on this recess 15th is guided. Another guide of the sliding elements 10, 11 in their displacement is given by the housing 1. However, this housing 1 can be replaced directly by the band, in which case the band completely engages over the sliding elements 10, 11 to form a recess matching these sliding elements 10, 11.

Um die Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 aus der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Haltestellung in die in Fig. 3 veranschaulichte Freigabestellung zu bewegen, weisen die inneren Enden 13 der beiden Schiebeelemente 10, 11 sich in Richtung der Schiebeachse 5 erstreckende Nocken 16 auf, die gegen ein zwischen den inneren Enden 13 angeordnetes Betätigungselement 17 gerichtet sind, das mit diesen Nocken 16 in Kontakt stehende Stellflächen 18 aufweist. Das Betätigungselement 17 ist mittels eines sich etwa radial zur Schiebeachse 5 erstreckenden Handhebels 19 um die Schiebeachse 5 verschwenkbar, zu welchem Zweck das Betätigungselement 17 sich in Richtung der Schiebeachse 5 erstreckende Lagerachsen 20 aufweist, von denen sich jeweils eine durch ein inneres Ende 1 eines Schiebeelements 10, 11 erstreckt, sodass die beiden Enden 13 der Schiebeelemente die Lager für das Betätigungselement 17 bilden. Die Lagerachsen 20 des Betätigungselements 17 sind derartig lang bemessen, dass auch bei der in Fig. 3 dargestellten Freigabestellung, in der die beiden inneren Enden 13 der Schiebeelemente 10, 11 die größte Entfernung voneinander aufweisen, die Lagerachsen 20 die inneren Enden 13 noch durchragen.To the locking elements 3, 4 from the in Fig. 2 shown holding position in the in Fig. 3 move illustrated release position, the inner ends 13 of the two sliding elements 10, 11 extending in the direction of the sliding axis 5 extending cams 16 which are directed against an arranged between the inner ends 13 actuating member 17, which is in contact with these cam 16 contact surfaces 18 has. The actuating element 17 is pivotable about the sliding axis 5 by means of a hand lever 19, which extends approximately radially to the sliding axis 5, for which purpose the actuating element 17 has bearing shafts 20 extending in the direction of the sliding axis 5, one of which extends through an inner end 1 of a sliding element 10, 11 so that the two ends 13 of the sliding elements form the bearings for the actuating element 17. The bearing axes 20 of the actuating element 17 are such long, that even at the in Fig. 3 illustrated release position in which the two inner ends 13 of the sliding elements 10, 11 have the greatest distance from each other, the bearing shafts 20, the inner ends 13 still protrude.

Die Stellflächen 18 des Betätigungselements 17 sind derart - z.B. wendelartig - gestaltet, dass bei Verdrehen des Betätigungselements 17 um die Schiebeachse 5 die Nocken 16 der Schiebeelemente 10, 11 aus einer nahe beieinander liegenden Stellung, die in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, in eine maximal voneinander liegende Stellung, die in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist, bewegt werden können.The shelves 18 of the actuating element 17 are - such as helical - designed so that upon rotation of the actuating element 17 about the sliding axis 5, the cam 16 of the sliding elements 10, 11 from a closely spaced position, the in Fig. 2 is shown in a maximum spaced position, the in Fig. 3 is shown, can be moved.

Durch Betätigen des Betätigungselements 17 werden somit auch die beiden inneren Enden 13 der Schiebeelemente 10, 11 auseinander bewegt und damit ein aktives, gegen die Kräfte der beiden Federn 6 gerichtetes Zueinanderbewegen der Verriegelungselemente 3, 4, erreicht, sodass - bei Verwendung der Vorrichtung für eine Uhr - die Verriegelungselemente 3, 4 aus den Ausnehmungen 9 der Hörner des Uhrgehäuses herausgezogen werden und sich das Uhrarmband, das mit dieser Vorrichtung versehen ist, leicht und sicher vom Uhrgehäuse entfernen lässt.By pressing the actuating element 17 thus the two inner ends 13 of the sliding elements 10, 11 are moved apart and thus an active, directed against the forces of the two springs 6 Zueinanderbewegen the locking elements 3, 4, achieved, so that - when using the device for a Clock - the locking elements 3, 4 are pulled out of the recesses 9 of the horns of the watch case and the watch strap, which is provided with this device, can be easily and safely removed from the watch case.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wird vorzugsweise an Enden von Bändern befestigt, was auf beliebige Art geschehen kann - sie bildet dann einen Teil des Bandes. Auch kann diese Vorrichtung beispielsweise als Endglied eines Metallbandes ausgebildet sein, wobei es vorzugsweise an dem Metallband gelenkig befestigt ist.The device according to the invention is preferably attached to ends of bands, which can be done in any way - it then forms part of the band. Also, this device may be formed, for example, as an end member of a metal strip, wherein it is preferably hinged to the metal strip.

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  1. A device for attaching a wristwatch strap at a watch case, including
    • two locking elements (3,4), which locking elements (3,4) are attachable at an end area of the wristwatch strap and which are slidable along a sliding axis (5) in opposition to a spring force from a hold position projecting beyond the width of the end area of the wristwatch strap at the watch case mutually to each other into a release position not or nearly not passing the width of the end area of the wristwatch strap for the watch case and from there into the hold position apart from each other by means of spring force, wherein the sliding axis (5) is oriented transversally to the longitudinal extension of the wristwatch strap and in parallel to the strap plane, wherein further
    • the locking elements (3, 4) are provided at external ends (12), which are oriented in opposition to the narrow sides of the strap, of sliding members (10, 11) movable translationally to each other, which have internal ends (13), i.e. situated within the strap width, opposing each other, and wherein
    • the internal ends (13) of the sliding members (10, 11) overlap each other in the direction of the sliding axis (5) and there is provided an actuating element (17) between the two internal ends (13) of the sliding members (10, 11),
    characterized in that the actuating element (17) is pivotable around the sliding axis (5) oriented transversally to the longitudinal extension of the wristwatch strap.
  2. A device for attaching a wristwatch strap at a further part, including
    • two locking elements (3,4), which locking elements (3, 4) are attachable at an end area of the wrist strap and which are slidable along a sliding axis (5) in opposition to a spring force from a hold position projecting beyond the width of the end area of the wrist strap at the further part towards each other into a release position not or nearly not passing the width of the end area of the wrist strap for the further part and from this release position into the hold position apart from each other by means of spring force, wherein the sliding axis (5) is oriented transversally to the longitudinal extension of the wrist strap and in parallel to the strap plane, wherein further
    • the locking elements (3, 4) are provided at external ends (12), which are oriented in opposition to the narrow sides of the strap, of sliding members (10, 11) movable translationally to each other, which have internal ends (13), i.e. situated within the strap width, opposing each other, and wherein
    • the internal ends (13) of the sliding members (10, 11) overlap each other in the direction of the sliding axis (5) and there is provided an actuating element (17) between the two internal ends (13) of the sliding members (10, 11),
    characterized in that the actuating element (17) is pivotable around the sliding axis (5) oriented transversally to the longitudinal extension of the wrist strap.
  3. A device according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the actuating element (17) is provided with two bearing shafts (20), each of which projecting through an internal end (13) of one of the sliding members (10, 11).
  4. A device according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the internal ends (13) of the sliding members (10, 11) have cams (16), which are oriented in opposition to the actuating element (17), which is provided with platforms (18) oriented in opposition to these cams (16).
  5. A device according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that there are provided two springs (6) between the sliding members (10, 11), wherein each of the springs (6) is supported on an external end (12) of a sliding member (10, 11) and on the internal end (13) of the other sliding member (10, 11).
  6. A device according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the sliding members (10, 11) are guided by means of guiding elements (14) connecting the respective internal end (13) with the associated external end (12) alongside each other, wherein the guiding element (14) of the first sliding member is guided at the internal end of the second sliding member and the guiding element of the second sliding member (10, 11) is guided at the internal end (13) of the first sliding member (10, 11).
  7. A device according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device is provided in a case (1), which is either installable into an end area of the strap or connectable with the strap at the end area thereof.
  8. A device according to claim 7, characterized in that the sliding members (10, 11) have guiding elements (14), which are slidably guided in recesses of the case (1).
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