EP2120625B1 - Watch bracelet - Google Patents

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EP2120625B1
EP2120625B1 EP08717006A EP08717006A EP2120625B1 EP 2120625 B1 EP2120625 B1 EP 2120625B1 EP 08717006 A EP08717006 A EP 08717006A EP 08717006 A EP08717006 A EP 08717006A EP 2120625 B1 EP2120625 B1 EP 2120625B1
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Robert Greubel
Stephen Forsey
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/0007—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles
    • 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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A44C5/24—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4782—Watch strap

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  • the present invention relates to wristbands for watches. They are generally formed of two strands each fixed by its ends on the one hand to the box and on the other hand to a piece of a clasp. The latter is arranged to allow the opening and closing of the bracelet, making it possible to place, remove and hold the wrist watch of the wearer.
  • the strands of the bracelet are made of a flexible material, such as leather or plastic, or a hard material, for example metal or ceramic, in the form of links mounted articulated to each other.
  • the bracelet can also be made of two rigid arms in an arc, connected to the box in an articulated manner.
  • the clasp can be formed in particular, attached to one of the strands, a loop and a barb, which engages in holes in the other strand. It can also be of unfolding type, comprising one or two pairs of articulated arms, held closed by a locking member.
  • bracelets are known on which are mounted pads bearing written information, for example a calendar. At least one of the link bracelets is hollow and serves as a housing for objects of small dimensions, for example contact lenses.
  • the document CH 682,290 describes for example a bracelet provided with a housing in which an object such as a magnifying glass can be arranged.
  • the magnifying glass is removable and can easily be misplaced.
  • the document FR 2'599'521 refers to a watch with a mirror pivoted to the box and covering the display.
  • the document US 5,601,222 relates to a wristwatch in which a magnifying glass is integrated into one of the strands of the bracelet. Everything suggests that it is a Fresnel magnifying glass, given its shape and dimensions. Such a magnifying glass is generally made of plastic. On the embodiment described, certainly the magnifying glass dimensions are large, but the risk is great that the magnifying glass is deformed and scratched, then unable to perform its function.
  • High-end watches sometimes have identification codes engraved on the bottom of the box. Their reading is very difficult, because they must be discreet to not affect the aesthetics of the product. The presence of a magnifying glass makes it possible to verify this information, but also to examine in detail the finesse of the decorations of which the watch is equipped.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, while allowing the wearer of the watch to see objects or signs of small dimensions.
  • the wristband comprises two strands intended to be each fixed by one of its ends to a watch case and a clasp attached to the strands by their other end, the clasp can occupy an open position and a closed position .
  • the bracelet is provided, according to the invention, with a lens of lenticular form which is integral therewith.
  • lenticular shape means a magnifying lens having the shape of a lens, that is to say the thickness of which in the center is substantially greater than that of the periphery.
  • the ratio is at least 2: 1.
  • the periphery can, of course, end in bevel.
  • the bracelet further comprises a protection member arranged to cover the magnifying glass when the clasp is closed.
  • this clasp may comprise at least two arms articulated with each other by means of a hinge secured to one of the two ends of the two arms, and a body secured to the other end of the arms , the magnifying glass being mounted in this body.
  • the magnifying glass is mounted in one of the strands of the bracelet, the other strand forming the protective member.
  • the strand on which the magnifying glass is mounted can also be rigid and the magnifying glass articulated on this strand.
  • the magnifying glass is mounted on the strand by means of a spherical structure enabling the magnifying glass to be rotated and tilted.
  • the clasp comprises a median arm and two end arms, the median arm being hingedly connected to the two end arms.
  • the magnifying glass is fixed to the median arm and the end arms include, in their portion adjacent to said magnifying glass when the bracelet is closed, a flexible film forming a protective member.
  • the present invention also relates to a watch provided with a bracelet.
  • This watch includes, in addition, a box.
  • the box and the clasp comprise one of the male members, the other of the female members arranged to be engaged in each other.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a clasp for a wristwatch of the type with a folding clasp and intended to equip a bracelet provided with flexible strands, for example made of leather.
  • This clasp comprises a body 10, two arms 12 and 14 mounted each hinged at one end of the body 10 and a loop 16 mounted articulated on the arm 12.
  • the body 10 comprises two bars 10a and 10b connected to each other by a rod 10c and by trees that are not visible in the drawing and which pivot the arms 12 and 14 on the body 10.
  • the arm 12 has a tuning fork type structure, with two bars 12a and 12b free at one end and interconnected in the part of the articulated arm on the body 10.
  • the bars 10a and 10b, 12a and 12b are arranged to allow a snap engagement arm 12 in the body 10.
  • the arm 12 has at its end opposite its articulation, two fingers 12c and 12d oriented perpendicular to the arms 12a and 12b for receiving a loop 16 in which is fixed one of Strands of the bracelet.
  • the space between the bars 10a and 10b is defined so that the bars 12a and 12b and the arm 14 can be housed therein.
  • the arm 14 has, in its median portion, a cylindrical opening in which is disposed a magnifying glass 18, fixed, for example, by gluing.
  • the end of the arm 14 opposite its articulation with the body 10 is provided with two fingers 14a and 14b arranged laterally and aligned with each other, for receiving the end of the second strand of the bracelet opposite the box.
  • the magnifying glass 18 can be placed above the bottom of the watch, to look at its components, if the background is transparent, information on the bottom of the box, or an object placed on the bottom, for example a stamp, a medal, a jewel, etc.
  • the wearer When a watch equipped with such a clasp is put in the arm, the wearer begins by folding the arm 14 so that it is engaged between the two bars 10a and 10b of the body 10, then the arm 12 is folded, the bars 12a and 12b clipping into the body 10, while the end of the arm 12 and the loop 16 come to cover the arm 14 and holds it in place. In this position, the strand of the bracelet engaged in the loop 16 comes to cover the magnifying glass 18 and protect it, thus forming a protective member.
  • the arms 12 and 14 both have a tuning fork structure, which is clipped into the body 10.
  • the latter is provided, in its part median, of a cylindrical opening in which the magnifying glass 18 is fixed.
  • the figure 2a is represented, enlarged and seen in section, the body 10 in its portion carrying the magnifying glass 18.
  • the body 10 has a bearing 10d truncated cone, which is supported by the magnifying glass 18.
  • the body wall 10 is provided with a thread 10e in which a ring 20 is screwed, which holds the magnifying glass 18 in place.
  • the strand of the bracelet engaged in the loop 16 covers the magnifying glass in the closed position of the bracelet, protecting it.
  • the loupe 18 can be made of any type of transparent material, but advantageously sapphire, so that it does not scratch.
  • the bracelet comprises a strand 22 carrying the loop 16.
  • the strand 22 comprises, illustrated on the figure 3a , a core formed of two sheets 22a and 22b of semi-rigid material, welded to one another and provided with a cutout 22c.
  • the magnifying glass 18, larger in diameter than the cutout 22c, is housed and held in place.
  • the soul is covered with two sheets of leather 22d and 22nd giving the bracelet an elegant appearance and comfort to wear.
  • the end of the second bracelet strand covers the magnifying glass 18.
  • the figure 4 represents, viewed from the side, a watch comprising a box 24 and a bracelet 26, which comprises two strands 28 and 30 and a clasp 32.
  • the latter comprises a central body 34 and two pairs 36 and 38 of arms identified by the letters a and b articulated in an elbow identified by the letter c , forming a joint.
  • the pairs of arms are hingedly attached to the body 34 at one end and respectively to the strands 28 and 30 at the other end.
  • the arms 36a and 36b of the pair 36 have, beyond their elbow 36c forming the joint, two fingers 36d and 36e which tend to move apart when the arms open.
  • the structure is the same, symmetrically, with respect to the arms 38a and 38b.
  • the box 24 has housings 24a and 24b in which the fingers 36d and 36e, respectively 38d and 38e are engaged. Once they are removed, they are maintained in their respective dwellings 24a and 24b.
  • the central body 34 comprises a ring 39 inside which is mounted a magnifying lens 40.
  • the fixing of the magnifying lens 40 in the ring 39 can be done in different ways, for example by gluing or mechanically as explained with reference to the figure 2 .
  • the magnifying glass 40 is positioned on the box 24, the bottom of which can serve as a support for disposing an object to be examined. It is, of course, also possible to admire the structure of the movement to the extent that the background is transparent, or read a piece of information written on the bottom, for example an identification code.
  • the arm 36b could be extended so as to cover the magnifying glass 40 and thus form a protection member.
  • the figures 5a and 5b present a variant of the clasp equipping the watch of the figure 4 in its part comprising the central body 34 and the arms 36b and 38b, respectively viewed from side and section.
  • the central body 34 is formed of two shells 34a and 34b defining between them a housing whose side walls comprise rack structures 34c and 34d.
  • a leaf spring 42 is disposed in the housing.
  • the arms 36 and 38 carry at their adjacent end of the body 34, two fingers bearing the references f and g , the free end of each is provided with a head bearing the reference h and i .
  • the fingers f and g of the same arm are coaxial and arranged to cooperate respectively with the teeth of the racks 34c and 34d.
  • the heads h and i are disposed inside the housing, bearing against the spring 42 which tends to push the fingers in the spaces between the teeth of the racks. In this way, the distance between the arms 36a and 38a can be adjusted. The closer the ends of the arms 36a and 38a adjacent to the body 34, the closer the magnifying glass 40 is to the bottom. Note that it is also possible to adjust well, very simply, the length of the bracelet.
  • the watch represented in figures 6 and 6a is marquise type. It comprises a box 44 and two rigid arms 46 and 48 mounted in an articulated manner on the box 44, by means of spring hinges 50 and 52, tending to bring them closer to each other. As shown in figure 6a , which is an enlarged and side view of the end of the arm 46, the latter is provided with an opening 46a, at its end opposite the hinge 50, in which there is a piece 54, of oblong shape.
  • the part 54 comprises a central portion 56 provided with a magnifying lens 58, a rod 60 at one of its ends, which is provided with a sphere 62.
  • the opening 46a is adjacent to a slot 46b in which is practiced a housing 46c receiving the sphere 62.
  • the opening 56a may be replaced by a housing whose bottom wall is on the convex side of the arm. In this way, when the magnifying glass 58 is retracted, it is protected by this wall.
  • the piece 54 can advantageously be retained in the housing 46a by means of a spring ball housed in the strand 46 and cooperating with a recess formed in the frame of the central portion 56.
  • the piece 54 can be disengaged from the arm 46 and brought into the gap between the two arms 46 and 48. In a variant that has not been shown, the piece 54 can be pinched between the two arms, to be well positioned . It is also possible to turn virtually in any position, thanks to the ball joint provided by the sphere 62 and the housing 46c.
  • the magnifying glass 58 has a truncated lenticular shape, to fit the drop shape of the opening in which it is housed.
  • the arm 48 could also be provided with a magnifying lens, so that the assembly thus formed is a more efficient optics.
  • the loupes By arranging the loupes so that they are oriented along an axis parallel to the bottom of the watch, it is also possible to make a small long view, used in theater for example.
  • the bracelet can, in addition, be equipped with a cover or a removable sleeve, removed during use.
  • the clasp illustrated in these figures comprises three arms 64, 66 and 68 arranged in a chain and hinged together. These arms have such shapes that, when folded, they overlap substantially.
  • the arm 64 is fixed by means of a bar 70 to a first strand 72 of the bracelet.
  • the arm 68 is provided with a loop 74 in which is engaged a second strand 76 of the bracelet.
  • the loop 74 is provided with a finger, not shown in the drawing, on which the second strand is hooked by - one of the holes with which it is provided. In this way, the length of the bracelet can be adjusted.
  • the median arm 66 carries a magnifying lens 78 of lenticular shape which can be glued or gripped therein as shown in FIG. figure 3a .
  • the arms 64 and 68 have in their middle part membranes 80 and 82, made for example of leather. These membranes are arranged so that they cover the magnifying glass 78 when the arms are folded, that is to say in the position they occupy when the clasp is closed, and therefore when the watch is worn. In this way, the magnifying glass is perfectly protected.
  • the magnifying glass could also have such forms that it has its own means of attachment.
  • the watch equipped with such a bracelet allows the user to have a complement to improve its observation conditions, near or far, under certain conditions at least.

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A watch bracelet includes two straps (12, 14; 46, 48), designed to be fixed to a watch case (24, 44) at one of the ends thereof, characterized in being provided with a lentiform loop (18, 40, 58) fixed thereto.

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La présente invention se rapporte aux bracelets pour montres. Ils sont généralement formés de deux brins fixés chacun par ses extrémités d'une part à la boîte et d'autre part à une pièce d'un fermoir. Ce dernier est agencé de manière à permettre l'ouverture et la fermeture du bracelet, rendant possible la mise en place, l'enlèvement et le maintien de la montre au poignet du porteur.The present invention relates to wristbands for watches. They are generally formed of two strands each fixed by its ends on the one hand to the box and on the other hand to a piece of a clasp. The latter is arranged to allow the opening and closing of the bracelet, making it possible to place, remove and hold the wrist watch of the wearer.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Les brins du bracelet sont réalisés dans un matériau souple, tel que le cuir ou le plastique, ou dans un matériau dur, par exemple en métal ou en céramique, sous forme de maillons montés articulés les uns aux autres.The strands of the bracelet are made of a flexible material, such as leather or plastic, or a hard material, for example metal or ceramic, in the form of links mounted articulated to each other.

Le bracelet peut aussi être fait de deux bras rigides en arc de cercle, reliés à la boîte de manière articulée.The bracelet can also be made of two rigid arms in an arc, connected to the box in an articulated manner.

Le fermoir peut être notamment formé, fixés à l'un des brins, d'une boucle et d'un ardillon, lequel s'engage dans des trous que comporte l'autre brin. Il peut aussi être de type déployant, comportant une ou deux paires de bras articulés, maintenus fermés par un organe de verrouillage. Ces différents types de bracelet et de fermoir sont bien connus dans leur structure fonctionnelle par l'homme du métier, c'est pourquoi ils ne seront pas décrits de manière plus détaillée quant à leur fonction de maintien.The clasp can be formed in particular, attached to one of the strands, a loop and a barb, which engages in holes in the other strand. It can also be of unfolding type, comprising one or two pairs of articulated arms, held closed by a locking member. These different types of bracelet and clasp are well known in their functional structure by the skilled person, that is why they will not be described in more detail as to their function of maintenance.

La fonction du bracelet se limite donc généralement à assurer le maintien de la montre au bras du porteur. On connaît toutefois des bracelets sur lesquels sont montés des plaquettes portant des informations écrites, par exemple un calendrier. On connaît également des bracelets à maillons l'un au moins étant creux et servant de logement à des objets de petites dimensions, par exemple des lentilles de contact.The function of the bracelet is therefore generally limited to ensuring the maintenance of the watch on the wearer's arm. However bracelets are known on which are mounted pads bearing written information, for example a calendar. At least one of the link bracelets is hollow and serves as a housing for objects of small dimensions, for example contact lenses.

Le document CH 682'290 décrit par exemple un bracelet muni d'un logement dans lequel un objet tel qu'une loupe peut être disposé. La loupe est amovible et peut facilement être égarée. Par ailleurs, le document FR 2'599'521 se rapporte à une montre munie d'un miroir monté pivotant sur la boîte et recouvrant l'affichage.The document CH 682,290 describes for example a bracelet provided with a housing in which an object such as a magnifying glass can be arranged. The magnifying glass is removable and can easily be misplaced. In addition, the document FR 2'599'521 refers to a watch with a mirror pivoted to the box and covering the display.

Le document US 5'601'222 concerne une montre-bracelet dans laquelle une loupe est intégrée à l'un des brins du bracelet. Tout porte à penser qu'il s'agit d'une loupe de type Fresnel, étant donné sa forme et ses dimensions. Une telle loupe est généralement réalisée en plastique. Sur le mode de réalisation décrit, certes les dimensions de la loupe sont grandes, mais le risque est grand que la loupe se déforme et se raye, ne pouvant alors plus assurer sa fonction.The document US 5,601,222 relates to a wristwatch in which a magnifying glass is integrated into one of the strands of the bracelet. Everything suggests that it is a Fresnel magnifying glass, given its shape and dimensions. Such a magnifying glass is generally made of plastic. On the embodiment described, certainly the magnifying glass dimensions are large, but the risk is great that the magnifying glass is deformed and scratched, then unable to perform its function.

Dans le document US 1'874 984 , une loupe est fixée au moyen d'une chaînette à une boîte de montre-bracelet. Cette chaînette risque d'être accrochée, rendant le port de la montre peu confortable. Enfin, le modèle d'utilité allemand DE 201'06'021 décrit une montre munie d'une loupe montée sur la coiffe du fermoir ou sur la boîte. La loupe disposée sur la coiffe du fermoir semble être formé d'un cylindre dont le diamètre est plus petit que l'épaisseur, ne pouvant assurer une fonction d'observation.In the document US 1,874,984 , a magnifying glass is attached by means of a chain to a wristwatch box. This chain may be hooked, making the wearing of the watch uncomfortable. Finally, the German utility model DE 201'06'021 describes a watch provided with a magnifying lens mounted on the cap of the clasp or on the box. The loupe arranged on the clasp's cap seems to be formed of a cylinder whose diameter is smaller than the thickness, unable to provide an observation function.

Les montres de très haut de gamme comportent parfois des codes d'identification gravés dans le fond de la boîte. Leur lecture est très difficile, du fait qu'ils doivent être discrets pour ne pas affecter l'esthétique du produit. La présence d'une loupe permet de vérifier cette information, mais aussi d'examiner dans le détail la finesse des décors dont la montre est munie.High-end watches sometimes have identification codes engraved on the bottom of the box. Their reading is very difficult, because they must be discreet to not affect the aesthetics of the product. The presence of a magnifying glass makes it possible to verify this information, but also to examine in detail the finesse of the decorations of which the watch is equipped.

Un but de la présente invention est de pallier les inconvénients énoncés ci-dessus, tout en permettant au porteur de la montre de voir des objets ou des signes de petites dimensions.An object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, while allowing the wearer of the watch to see objects or signs of small dimensions.

A cet effet, le bracelet pour montre comporte deux brins destinés à être fixés chacun par l'une de ses extrémités à une boîte de montre et un fermoir attaché aux brins par leur autre extrémité, le fermoir pouvant occuper une position ouverte et une position fermée. Le bracelet est muni, selon l'invention, d'une loupe de forme lenticulaire qui lui est solidaire.For this purpose, the wristband comprises two strands intended to be each fixed by one of its ends to a watch case and a clasp attached to the strands by their other end, the clasp can occupy an open position and a closed position . The bracelet is provided, according to the invention, with a lens of lenticular form which is integral therewith.

On entend par « forme lenticulaire » une loupe ayant la forme d'une lentille, c'est-à-dire dont l'épaisseur au centre est sensiblement supérieure à celle de la périphérie. Le rapport est au moins égale à 2 : 1. La périphérie peut, bien entendu se terminer en biseau.The term "lenticular shape" means a magnifying lens having the shape of a lens, that is to say the thickness of which in the center is substantially greater than that of the periphery. The ratio is at least 2: 1. The periphery can, of course, end in bevel.

De manière avantageuse, le bracelet comporte, en outre, un organe de protection agencé de manière à recouvrir la loupe lorsque le fermoir est fermé.Advantageously, the bracelet further comprises a protection member arranged to cover the magnifying glass when the clasp is closed.

Dans une première variante, ce fermoir peut comprendre au moins deux bras articulés l'un avec l'autre au moyen d'une charnière solidaire de l'une des deux extrémités des deux bras, et un corps solidaire de l'autre extrémité des bras, la loupe étant montée dans ce corps.In a first variant, this clasp may comprise at least two arms articulated with each other by means of a hinge secured to one of the two ends of the two arms, and a body secured to the other end of the arms , the magnifying glass being mounted in this body.

Dans une autre variante, la loupe est montée dans l'un des brins du bracelet, l'autre brin formant l'organe de protection.In another variant, the magnifying glass is mounted in one of the strands of the bracelet, the other strand forming the protective member.

Le brin sur lequel la loupe est montée peut aussi être rigide et la loupe montée articulée sur ce brin. De manière avantageuse, la loupe est montée sur le brin par l'intermédiaire d'une structure sphérique permettant une orientation de la loupe par rotation et basculement.The strand on which the magnifying glass is mounted can also be rigid and the magnifying glass articulated on this strand. Advantageously, the magnifying glass is mounted on the strand by means of a spherical structure enabling the magnifying glass to be rotated and tilted.

Afin d'éviter que la loupe ne se raye, elle est avantageusement réalisée en saphir.In order to prevent the magnifying glass from being scratched, it is advantageously made of sapphire.

Dans une autre variante, le fermoir comporte un bras médian et deux bras d'extrémité, le bras médian étant relié de manière articulé aux deux bras d'extrémité. La loupe est fixée au bras médian et les bras d'extrémité comprennent, dans leur portion adjacente à ladite loupe lorsque le bracelet est fermé, un film souple formant un organe de protection.In another variant, the clasp comprises a median arm and two end arms, the median arm being hingedly connected to the two end arms. The magnifying glass is fixed to the median arm and the end arms include, in their portion adjacent to said magnifying glass when the bracelet is closed, a flexible film forming a protective member.

La présente invention concerne également une montre munie d'un bracelet. Cette montre comporte, en outre, une boîte. La boîte et le fermoir comprennent l'un des organes mâles, l'autre des organes femelles agencés pour être engagés les uns dans les autres.The present invention also relates to a watch provided with a bracelet. This watch includes, in addition, a box. The box and the clasp comprise one of the male members, the other of the female members arranged to be engaged in each other.

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L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins dans lesquels:

  • les figures 1 à 3 et 3a représentent, de manière schématique, quatre modes de réalisation;
  • la figure 4 illustre un mode de réalisation dans lequel la loupe est montée avec une certaine rigidité sur la boîte ;
  • les figures 5a et 5b présentent une variante du fermoir équipant la montre de la figure 4 ;
  • les figures 6 et 6a représentent une montre marquise munie d'une loupe ; et
  • les figures 7 à 9 montrent respectivement vu de dessus et de côté en position dépliée et pliée un autre mode de réalisation d'un fermoir.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given by way of example and with reference to the drawings in which:
  • the Figures 1 to 3 and 3a show, schematically, four embodiments;
  • the figure 4 illustrates an embodiment in which the magnifying glass is mounted with a certain rigidity on the box;
  • the figures 5a and 5b present a variant of the clasp equipping the watch of the figure 4 ;
  • the figures 6 and 6a represent a marquise watch with a magnifying glass; and
  • the Figures 7 to 9 respectively seen from above and from the side in unfolded and folded position another embodiment of a clasp.

Mode(s) de réalisation de l'inventionMode (s) of realization of the invention

La figue 1 illustre un fermoir pour bracelet de montre du type à boucle déployante et destiné à équiper un bracelet muni de brins souples, par exemple en cuir. Ce fermoir comporte un corps 10, deux bras 12 et 14 montés articulés chacun à l'une des extrémités du corps 10 et une boucle 16 montée articulée sur le bras 12.FIG. 1 illustrates a clasp for a wristwatch of the type with a folding clasp and intended to equip a bracelet provided with flexible strands, for example made of leather. This clasp comprises a body 10, two arms 12 and 14 mounted each hinged at one end of the body 10 and a loop 16 mounted articulated on the arm 12.

Le corps 10 comprend deux barreaux 10a et 10b reliés l'un à l'autre par une tige 10c et par des arbres non visibles au dessin et qui assurent le pivotement des bras 12 et 14 sur le corps 10.The body 10 comprises two bars 10a and 10b connected to each other by a rod 10c and by trees that are not visible in the drawing and which pivot the arms 12 and 14 on the body 10.

Le bras 12 présente une structure de type diapason, avec deux barreaux 12a et 12b libres à une extrémité et reliés entre eux dans la partie du bras articulée sur le corps 10. Les barreaux 10a et 10b, 12a et 12b sont agencés de manière à permettre un enclenchement à cran du bras 12 dans le corps 10. Le bras 12 comporte, à son extrémité opposée à son articulation, deux doigts 12c et 12d orientés perpendiculairement aux bras 12a et 12b destinés à recevoir une boucle 16 dans laquelle vient se fixer un des brins du bracelet.The arm 12 has a tuning fork type structure, with two bars 12a and 12b free at one end and interconnected in the part of the articulated arm on the body 10. The bars 10a and 10b, 12a and 12b are arranged to allow a snap engagement arm 12 in the body 10. The arm 12 has at its end opposite its articulation, two fingers 12c and 12d oriented perpendicular to the arms 12a and 12b for receiving a loop 16 in which is fixed one of Strands of the bracelet.

L'espace entre les barreaux 10a et 10b est défini de manière à ce que les barreaux 12a et 12b et le bras 14 puissent s'y loger.The space between the bars 10a and 10b is defined so that the bars 12a and 12b and the arm 14 can be housed therein.

Le bras 14 présente, dans sa portion médiane, une ouverture cylindrique dans laquelle est disposée une loupe 18, fixée, par exemple, par collage. L'extrémité du bras 14 opposée à son articulation avec le corps 10 est munie de deux doigts 14a et 14b disposés latéralement et alignés l'un avec l'autre, destiné à recevoir l'extrémité du deuxième brin du bracelet opposée à la boîte.The arm 14 has, in its median portion, a cylindrical opening in which is disposed a magnifying glass 18, fixed, for example, by gluing. The end of the arm 14 opposite its articulation with the body 10 is provided with two fingers 14a and 14b arranged laterally and aligned with each other, for receiving the end of the second strand of the bracelet opposite the box.

Lorsque le fermoir est ouvert, comme représenté sur la figure 1, la loupe 18 peut être disposée au-dessus du fond de la montre, pour regarder ses composants, si le fond est transparent, des informations figurant sur le fond de la boîte, ou encore un objet disposé sur ce fond, par exemple un timbre, une médaille, un bijou, etc.When the clasp is open, as shown on the figure 1 , the magnifying glass 18 can be placed above the bottom of the watch, to look at its components, if the background is transparent, information on the bottom of the box, or an object placed on the bottom, for example a stamp, a medal, a jewel, etc.

Lorsque une montre équipée d'un tel fermoir est mise au bras, le porteur commence par rabattre le bras 14 de manière à ce qu'il soit engager entre les deux barreaux 10a et 10b du corps 10, puis le bras 12 est replié, les barreaux 12a et 12b venant se clipper dans le corps 10, alors que l'extrémité du bras 12 et la boucle 16 viennent recouvrir le bras 14 et le maintient en place. Dans cette position, le brin du bracelet engagé dans la boucle 16 vient recouvrir la loupe 18 et la protéger, formant ainsi un organe de protection.When a watch equipped with such a clasp is put in the arm, the wearer begins by folding the arm 14 so that it is engaged between the two bars 10a and 10b of the body 10, then the arm 12 is folded, the bars 12a and 12b clipping into the body 10, while the end of the arm 12 and the loop 16 come to cover the arm 14 and holds it in place. In this position, the strand of the bracelet engaged in the loop 16 comes to cover the magnifying glass 18 and protect it, thus forming a protective member.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2, on retrouve le corps 10 et les bras 12 et 14. Dans ce mode de réalisation, les bras 12 et 14 présentent tous les deux une structure en diapason, qui vient se clipper dans le corps 10. Ce dernier est muni, dans sa partie médiane, d'une ouverture cylindrique dans laquelle la loupe 18 est fixée. La figure 2a représente, agrandi et vu en coupe, le corps 10 dans sa partie portant la loupe 18. Comme le montre cette figure, le corps 10 présente une portée 10d en tronc de cône, sur laquelle vient prendre appui la loupe 18. La paroi du corps 10 est munie d'un taraudage 10e dans lequel une bague 20 est vissée, qui maintient la loupe 18 en place. Dans cette variante également, le brin du bracelet engagé dans la boucle 16 recouvre la loupe en position fermée du bracelet, la protégeant.In the embodiment of the figure 2 , we find the body 10 and the arms 12 and 14. In this embodiment, the arms 12 and 14 both have a tuning fork structure, which is clipped into the body 10. The latter is provided, in its part median, of a cylindrical opening in which the magnifying glass 18 is fixed. The figure 2a is represented, enlarged and seen in section, the body 10 in its portion carrying the magnifying glass 18. As shown in this figure, the body 10 has a bearing 10d truncated cone, which is supported by the magnifying glass 18. The body wall 10 is provided with a thread 10e in which a ring 20 is screwed, which holds the magnifying glass 18 in place. In this variant also, the strand of the bracelet engaged in the loop 16 covers the magnifying glass in the closed position of the bracelet, protecting it.

La loupe 18 peut être réalisée en n'importe quel type de matériau transparent, mais avantageusement en saphir, de manière à ce qu'elle ne se raye pas.The loupe 18 can be made of any type of transparent material, but advantageously sapphire, so that it does not scratch.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 3, le bracelet comporte un brin 22 portant la boucle 16. Le brin 22 comprend, illustré sur la figure 3a, une âme formée de deux feuilles 22a et 22b en matériau semi-rigide, soudées l'une à l'autre et munies d'une découpe 22c. La loupe 18, de plus grand diamètre que la découpe 22c, y est logée et maintenue en place. L'âme est revêtue de deux feuilles de cuir 22d et 22e conférant au bracelet un aspect élégant et un confort de porter. Dans ce mode de réalisation également, l'extrémité du deuxième brin de bracelet vient couvrir la loupe 18.In the embodiment illustrated in figure 3 , the bracelet comprises a strand 22 carrying the loop 16. The strand 22 comprises, illustrated on the figure 3a , a core formed of two sheets 22a and 22b of semi-rigid material, welded to one another and provided with a cutout 22c. The magnifying glass 18, larger in diameter than the cutout 22c, is housed and held in place. The soul is covered with two sheets of leather 22d and 22nd giving the bracelet an elegant appearance and comfort to wear. In this embodiment also, the end of the second bracelet strand covers the magnifying glass 18.

La figure 4 représente, vue de côté, une montre comportant une boîte 24 et un bracelet 26, lequel comprend deux brins 28 et 30 et un fermoir 32. Ce dernier comporte un corps central 34 et deux paires 36 et 38 de bras identifiés par les lettre a et b articulés en un coude identifié par la lettre c, formant une articulation. Les paires de bras sont fixées de manière articulées au corps 34 par une extrémité et respectivement aux brins 28 et 30 par l'autre extrémité.The figure 4 represents, viewed from the side, a watch comprising a box 24 and a bracelet 26, which comprises two strands 28 and 30 and a clasp 32. The latter comprises a central body 34 and two pairs 36 and 38 of arms identified by the letters a and b articulated in an elbow identified by the letter c , forming a joint. The pairs of arms are hingedly attached to the body 34 at one end and respectively to the strands 28 and 30 at the other end.

Les bras 36a et 36b de la paire 36 comportent, au-delà de leur coude 36c formant l'articulation, deux doigts 36d et 36e qui tendent à s'écarter lorsque les bras s'ouvrent. La structure est la même, symétriquement, en ce qui concerne les bras 38a et 38b.The arms 36a and 36b of the pair 36 have, beyond their elbow 36c forming the joint, two fingers 36d and 36e which tend to move apart when the arms open. The structure is the same, symmetrically, with respect to the arms 38a and 38b.

La boîte 24 comporte des logements 24a et 24b dans lequel les doigts 36d et 36e, respectivement 38d et 38e sont engagés. Dès lors qu'ils sont écartés, ils sont maintenus dans leurs logements respectifs 24a et 24b.The box 24 has housings 24a and 24b in which the fingers 36d and 36e, respectively 38d and 38e are engaged. Once they are removed, they are maintained in their respective dwellings 24a and 24b.

Le corps central 34 comporte une bague 39 à l'intérieur de laquelle est montée une loupe 40. La fixation de la loupe 40 dans la bague 39 peut se faire de différentes manières, par exemple par collage ou mécaniquement comme expliqué en référence à la figure 2.The central body 34 comprises a ring 39 inside which is mounted a magnifying lens 40. The fixing of the magnifying lens 40 in the ring 39 can be done in different ways, for example by gluing or mechanically as explained with reference to the figure 2 .

On relèvera que dans le cas où les brins 28 et 30 sont de type à maillons articulés, ils tendent, par leur poids, à écarter les deux bras a et b des paires 36 et 38, les maintenant ainsi dans le logement 24a. De la sorte, la loupe 40 est positionnée sur la boîte 24, le fond de celle-ci pouvant servir de support pour y disposer un objet à examiner. Il est, bien entendu, aussi possible d'admirer la structure du mouvement dans la mesure où le fond est transparent, ou encore lire une information inscrite sur le fond, par exemple un code d'identification.It will be noted that in the case where the strands 28 and 30 are articulated link type, they tend, by their weight, to separate the two arms a and b of the pairs 36 and 38, thus keeping them in the housing 24a. In this way, the magnifying glass 40 is positioned on the box 24, the bottom of which can serve as a support for disposing an object to be examined. It is, of course, also possible to admire the structure of the movement to the extent that the background is transparent, or read a piece of information written on the bottom, for example an identification code.

La manière dont les bras 36 et 38 sont engagés sur la boîte 24 assure un positionnement satisfaisant. Il est néanmoins possible de déplacer latéralement la loupe 40, en pressant sur le bras 36a ou 38a, de manière que la surface à observer puisse ainsi être balayé.The manner in which the arms 36 and 38 are engaged on the box 24 ensures satisfactory positioning. It is nevertheless possible to move the magnifier 40 laterally, by pressing on the arm 36a or 38a, so that the surface to be observed can thus be scanned.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le bras 36b pourrait être prolongé de manière à venir recouvrir la loupe 40 et ainsi former un organe de protection.In this embodiment, the arm 36b could be extended so as to cover the magnifying glass 40 and thus form a protection member.

Les figures 5a et 5b présentent une variante du fermoir équipant la montre de la figure 4, dans sa partie comportant le corps central 34 et les bras 36b et 38b, vue respectivement de coté et en coupe. Dans cette variante, le corps central 34 est formé de deux coquilles 34a et 34b définissant entre elles un logement dont les parois latérales comportent des structures en crémaillère 34c et 34d. Un ressort-lame 42 est disposé dans le logement. Les bras 36 et 38 portent à leur extrémité voisine du corps 34, deux doigts portant les références f et g, dont l'extrémité libre de chacun est munie d'une tête portant la référence h et i. Les doigts f et g d'un même bras sont coaxiaux et disposés de manière à coopérer respectivement avec les dents des crémaillères 34c et 34d. Les têtes h et i sont disposées à l'intérieur du logement, en appui contre le ressort 42 qui tend à repousser les doigts dans les espaces compris entre les dents des crémaillères. De la sorte, la distance entre les bras 36a et 38a peut être ajustée. Plus les extrémités des bras 36a et 38a voisines du corps 34 sont rapprochées, plus la loupe 40 est proche du fond. On relèvera qu'il est, en outre, possible de régler ainsi, de manière très simple, la longueur du bracelet.The figures 5a and 5b present a variant of the clasp equipping the watch of the figure 4 in its part comprising the central body 34 and the arms 36b and 38b, respectively viewed from side and section. In this variant, the central body 34 is formed of two shells 34a and 34b defining between them a housing whose side walls comprise rack structures 34c and 34d. A leaf spring 42 is disposed in the housing. The arms 36 and 38 carry at their adjacent end of the body 34, two fingers bearing the references f and g , the free end of each is provided with a head bearing the reference h and i . The fingers f and g of the same arm are coaxial and arranged to cooperate respectively with the teeth of the racks 34c and 34d. The heads h and i are disposed inside the housing, bearing against the spring 42 which tends to push the fingers in the spaces between the teeth of the racks. In this way, the distance between the arms 36a and 38a can be adjusted. The closer the ends of the arms 36a and 38a adjacent to the body 34, the closer the magnifying glass 40 is to the bottom. Note that it is also possible to adjust well, very simply, the length of the bracelet.

La montre représentée aux figures 6 et 6a est de type marquise. Elle comprend une boîte 44 et deux bras rigides 46 et 48 montés de manière articulée sur la boîte 44, au moyen de charnières à ressort 50 et 52, tendant à les rapprocher l'un de l'autre. Comme le montre la figure 6a, qui est une vue agrandie et de côté de l'extrémité du bras 46, ce dernier est muni d'une ouverture 46a, à son extrémité opposée à la charnière 50, dans laquelle se trouve une pièce 54, de forme oblongue. La pièce 54 comprend une partie centrale 56 munie d'une loupe 58, une tige 60 à l'une de ses extrémités, laquelle est munie d'une sphère 62. L'ouverture 46a est attenante à une fente 46b dans laquelle est pratiqué un logement 46c recevant la sphère 62.The watch represented in figures 6 and 6a is marquise type. It comprises a box 44 and two rigid arms 46 and 48 mounted in an articulated manner on the box 44, by means of spring hinges 50 and 52, tending to bring them closer to each other. As shown in figure 6a , which is an enlarged and side view of the end of the arm 46, the latter is provided with an opening 46a, at its end opposite the hinge 50, in which there is a piece 54, of oblong shape. The part 54 comprises a central portion 56 provided with a magnifying lens 58, a rod 60 at one of its ends, which is provided with a sphere 62. The opening 46a is adjacent to a slot 46b in which is practiced a housing 46c receiving the sphere 62.

L'ouverture 56a peut être remplacée par un logement dont la paroi de fond se trouve du côté convexe du bras. De la sorte, lorsque la loupe 58 est escamotée, elle est protégée par cette paroi.The opening 56a may be replaced by a housing whose bottom wall is on the convex side of the arm. In this way, when the magnifying glass 58 is retracted, it is protected by this wall.

La pièce 54 peut avantageusement être retenue dans le logement 46a au moyen d'une bille à ressort logée dans le brin 46 et coopérant avec une creusure pratiquée dans le cadre de la partie centrale 56.The piece 54 can advantageously be retained in the housing 46a by means of a spring ball housed in the strand 46 and cooperating with a recess formed in the frame of the central portion 56.

La pièce 54 peut être dégagée du bras 46 et amenée dans l'intervalle compris entre les deux bras 46 et 48. Dans une variante qui n'a pas été représentée, la pièce 54 peut être pincée entre les deux bras, pour être bien positionnée. Il est également possible de la tourner pratiquement dans n'importe quelle position, grâce à la liaison à rotule assurée par la sphère 62 et le logement 46c.The piece 54 can be disengaged from the arm 46 and brought into the gap between the two arms 46 and 48. In a variant that has not been shown, the piece 54 can be pinched between the two arms, to be well positioned . It is also possible to turn virtually in any position, thanks to the ball joint provided by the sphere 62 and the housing 46c.

La loupe 58 est de forme lenticulaire tronquée, pour épouser la forme de goutte de l'ouverture dans laquelle elle est logée.The magnifying glass 58 has a truncated lenticular shape, to fit the drop shape of the opening in which it is housed.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le bras 48 pourrait aussi être muni d'une loupe, de telle sorte que l'ensemble ainsi formé constitue une optique plus performante. En disposant les loupes de manière à ce qu'elles soient orientées selon un axe parallèle au fond de la montre, il est également possible de réaliser une petite longue vue, utilisable au théâtre par exemple.In this embodiment, the arm 48 could also be provided with a magnifying lens, so that the assembly thus formed is a more efficient optics. By arranging the loupes so that they are oriented along an axis parallel to the bottom of the watch, it is also possible to make a small long view, used in theater for example.

Afin de protéger la loupe et d'éviter qu'elle se salisse, le bracelet peut, en outre, être équipé d'un couvercle ou d'un manchon amovible, retiré lors de l'usage.To protect the magnifying glass and prevent it from getting dirty, the bracelet can, in addition, be equipped with a cover or a removable sleeve, removed during use.

Une autre solution permettant une bonne protection de la loupe est représentée sur les figures 7 à 9. Le fermoir illustré sur ces figures comprend trois bras 64, 66 et 68 disposés en chaîne et articulés entre eux. Ces bras présentent des formes telles que, lorsqu'ils sont repliés, ils se superposent sensiblement. Le bras 64 est fixé au moyen d'une barrette 70 à un premier brin 72 de bracelet. Le bras 68 est muni d'une boucle 74 dans laquelle est engagé un deuxième brin 76 de bracelet. La boucle 74 est munie d'un doigt, non représenté au dessin, sur lequel le deuxième brin vient s'accrocher par - l'un des trous dont il est muni. De la sorte, la longueur du bracelet peut être ajustée.Another solution allowing a good protection of the magnifying glass is represented on the Figures 7 to 9 . The clasp illustrated in these figures comprises three arms 64, 66 and 68 arranged in a chain and hinged together. These arms have such shapes that, when folded, they overlap substantially. The arm 64 is fixed by means of a bar 70 to a first strand 72 of the bracelet. The arm 68 is provided with a loop 74 in which is engaged a second strand 76 of the bracelet. The loop 74 is provided with a finger, not shown in the drawing, on which the second strand is hooked by - one of the holes with which it is provided. In this way, the length of the bracelet can be adjusted.

Le bras médian 66 porte une loupe 78 de forme lenticulaire qui peut y être collée ou enserrée comme représenté à la figure 3a. Par ailleurs, les bras 64 et 68 comportent dans leur partie médiane des membranes 80 et 82, réalisées par exemple en cuir. Ces membranes sont disposées de manière à ce qu'elles recouvrent la loupe 78 lorsque les bras sont repliés, c'est-à-dire dans la position qu'ils occupent lorsque le fermoir est fermé, et donc lorsque la montre est porté. De la sorte, la loupe est parfaitement protégée.The median arm 66 carries a magnifying lens 78 of lenticular shape which can be glued or gripped therein as shown in FIG. figure 3a . Furthermore, the arms 64 and 68 have in their middle part membranes 80 and 82, made for example of leather. These membranes are arranged so that they cover the magnifying glass 78 when the arms are folded, that is to say in the position they occupy when the clasp is closed, and therefore when the watch is worn. In this way, the magnifying glass is perfectly protected.

Les bracelets de montre qui ont été décrits peuvent être l'objet de nombreuses autres variantes sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention. Ainsi, les solutions représentées aux figures 1 à 4 pourraient tout aussi bien être appliquées à un bracelet dont le fermoir ne comporte qu'une paire de bras déployants.The wristbands that have been described can be the subject of many other variants without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the solutions represented Figures 1 to 4 could also be applied to a bracelet whose clasp has only one pair of folding arms.

D'autres moyens sont aussi utilisables pour positionner la loupe en référence à la boîte. Ces moyens peuvent être directement associés au bracelet. Ils peuvent aussi être formés par une pièce mobile solidaire de la boîte.Other means can also be used to position the magnifying glass with reference to the box. These means can be directly associated with the bracelet. They can also be formed by a movable part integral with the box.

Plutôt que d'être fixée au moyen d'une bague, la loupe pourrait aussi présenter des formes telles qu'elle comporte ses propres moyens de fixation.Rather than being fixed by means of a ring, the magnifying glass could also have such forms that it has its own means of attachment.

Dans tous les cas, la montre équipée d'un tel bracelet permet à son utilisateur de disposer d'un complément lui permettant d'améliorer ses conditions d'observation, de près ou de loin, dans certaines conditions du moins.In all cases, the watch equipped with such a bracelet allows the user to have a complement to improve its observation conditions, near or far, under certain conditions at least.

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  1. A watch bracelet of the type comprising two strands (28, 30) designed to be secured each by one of its ends to a watch case (24), a clasp (32), attached to the strands (28, 30) by the other end and being able to occupy an open position and a closed position, and a magnifying glass (40) of lenticular shape, characterized in that said clasp comprises a body (34) and at least two pairs of arms (36a, 36b; 38a, 38b) articulated to each other in a bend (36c; 38c), said pairs of arms (36a, 36b; 38a, 38b) being hingedly secured to the body (34) by one end and to one of the strands (28, 30) by the other end, and in that said magnifying glass (40) is mounted in said body (34).
  2. The bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that it furthermore comprises a protection organ arranged so as to cover said magnifying glass when the clasp occupies its closed position.
  3. The bracelet according to claim 2, characterized in that one of the arms (36b) articulated to one of the strands (28) is extended so as to cover the magnifying glass (40) in order to form said protection organ.
  4. The bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said arms (36a, 36b; 38a, 38b) comprise, beyond their bend (36c; 38c), two fingers (36d, 36e; 38d, 38e).
  5. The bracelet according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said magnifying glass (40) is in sapphire.
  6. A watch provided with a bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it also comprises a case (24), in which the case (24) and the clasp (32) comprise male organs (36d, 36e; 38d, 38e) for one, female organs (24a, 24b) for the other arranged in order to be engaged in each other, arranged to position the magnifying glass (40).
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