EP2316298B1 - System to adjust the length of a bracelet - Google Patents

System to adjust the length of a bracelet Download PDF

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EP2316298B1
EP2316298B1 EP20090174428 EP09174428A EP2316298B1 EP 2316298 B1 EP2316298 B1 EP 2316298B1 EP 20090174428 EP20090174428 EP 20090174428 EP 09174428 A EP09174428 A EP 09174428A EP 2316298 B1 EP2316298 B1 EP 2316298B1
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Pascal Grossenbacher
Jean-François DIONNE
Yves Winkler
Jean-Jacques Born
Erik Jan Frenkel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • 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
    • 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
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • 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

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  • the present invention generally relates to a portable object comprising a housing on which is fixed a bracelet in the form of two bracelet strands.
  • the wristwatches are attached to the wrist of the user via a leather strap, rubber or metal, said bracelet being composed of two bracelet strands.
  • the case of the watch then comprises two pairs of horns diametrically opposite one another.
  • the two bracelet strands are then attached to the watch case via the two pairs of horns.
  • the two strands of bracelet are attached to each other through a clasp to attach the wristwatch to the wrist of the user.
  • the metal bracelets are formed of links that are removed or added to adjust the length of said bracelet.
  • the links have a fixed size, adjustment to the right size of the wrist is not always possible.
  • these are pierced with holes so that a barb can slide in.
  • the number of holes is limited if we do not want to weaken the bracelet. Indeed, too many holes would mean a small gap between each hole and therefore a greater fragility of the bracelet at this level.
  • the space between two holes breaks, the holes become unusable. There is no way to finely adjust the length of the bracelet which can be inconvenient for the user.
  • the invention relates to a portable object that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a portable object whose length of the bracelet can be finely adjusted and which adapts to changes in human physiognomy as a function of temperature.
  • the invention relates to the portable object cited above which is characterized in that at least one of the strands of the bracelet is mounted slidably movable relative to the housing so that the length of the bracelet can be adjusted.
  • a first advantage of the portable object according to the present invention is that it allows a simple modification of the length of the bracelet. Indeed, from the moment when at least one of the strands of the bracelet is able to move slidably relative to the housing, it is possible for the user to vary the length of the bracelet without having to remove said portable object from his wrist.
  • a first advantage of these embodiments is to allow adjustment of the length of the bracelet depending on the temperature.
  • the portable object comprises a control unit which controls the sliding of at least one strap strand relative to the portable object.
  • This control unit may comprise a temperature sensor. This temperature sensor will control the adjustment of the length of the bracelet according to the measured temperature, allowing the bracelet to lengthen when the temperature will increase compared to a set temperature, and shorten when the temperature decreases compared to a temperature. conservation temperature.
  • a second advantage is the flexibility of the system. Indeed, if the adjustment system can be automatic because controlled by the temperature, it can be expected that the adjustment is controlled by the user. In this case, the adjustment system becomes useful for a finer adjustment of the size of the bracelet.
  • the figure 1 schematically represents a partial view of the portable object 1 according to the present invention.
  • This portable object 1 can be a watch or any other device worn on the wrist such as a heart rate monitor, pedometer or other.
  • This portable object 1 comprises a housing 2 in which the constituent elements of the watch are installed.
  • This portable object 1 is attached to the wrist of the user through a bracelet consisting of two strands of bracelet 3.
  • the strands of bracelet 3 are fixed to the housing 2 via horns 4 and are connected to the one to another via a pin-type clasp or folding clasp.
  • the bracelet may consist only of a single strand 3 attached to the housing 2 by each of its ends, said bracelet being of the flexible type.
  • These strands of bracelet 3 may be steel, rubber or leather for example.
  • a clasp type folding clasp is used and the adjustment of the bracelet is done by adding or removing links of said bracelet strands 3.
  • the adjustment is made by holes made in one of the strands 3.
  • the bracelet can not be adjusted to the wrist of the user optimally.
  • the present invention proposes the following solution.
  • the horns 4 are slidably mounted in the housing 2.
  • the latter then comprises orifices 9 whose dimensions are such that they allow said horns 4 to be inserted and slide.
  • These horns 4 are in the form of a longitudinal element of the parallelepipedic type, each horn 4 comprising means allowing the strands of bracelet 3 to be fixed on said horns 4.
  • Each horn 4 further comprises a toothing 8 at the level of its end being inside the housing 2. This toothing 8 is used to cooperate with a gear 7.
  • This toothing 8 is of a length allowing the desired amplitude of adjustment, the latter being for example about 5mm.
  • this amplitude is not limiting and it is up to the manufacturer to determine the amplitude of adjustment himself.
  • This gear 7 makes it possible, when it is rotated about its longitudinal axis in a positive direction, to put the horn 4 in motion via the toothing 8 so that the horn 4 moves towards the inside of the casing 2. Conversely when the gear 7 is rotated about its longitudinal axis in a negative direction, the horn 4 starts moving through the toothing 8 so that the horn 4 moves towards the outside of the housing 2.
  • the horns 4 are equipped with stop means for limiting the displacement of the horns 4 so that the gears 7 always cooperate with the teeth 8. It is conceivable that the stop means are in the form of projections arranged on the horns, for example at their ends.
  • the portable object 1 further comprises a control unit 5 which allows the control of the motors 6.
  • this control unit 5 is capable of send signals to the motors 6 so as to control the direction of rotation of the motors 6 and therefore of the gears 7.
  • the portable object comprises, as shown in FIG. figure 1 , interface means 61 accessible from the outside by the user.
  • the interface means comprise two push-buttons 62, 63, the first 62 of which allows the horns 4 to move towards the inside of the casing 2 and the second 63 allows the horns 4 to move towards the outside of the casing 2, these push buttons 62, 63 being connected to the control unit 5 via connection wires.
  • the bracelet can adapt to the temperature in order to follow the fluctuations of the wrist size of the user as a function of temperature.
  • the control unit 5 comprises at least one temperature sensor which may be of the piezoelectric type or the like.
  • the temperature sensor is then used to measure a temperature value which will be sent to said control unit 5.
  • This control unit 5 will then control the movement of the horns 4, according to a defined control program, according to this information of temperature.
  • the control program implemented in the control unit 5 uses steps.
  • This principle of operation shown in Figs 7a, 7b and 7c, is simple and low in energy consumption.
  • the program defines different levels, at least three, to control the variation of the length of the bracelet.
  • the first step called TempCons corresponds to a set temperature.
  • the second stage is called TempMin and is the temperature at which wrist size decreases due to contraction of the body in response to cold.
  • the third step is called TempMax and is the temperature at which wrist size increases because of the body's expansion in response to heat.
  • the TempCons bearing has a value of 20 ° C
  • the TempMin bearing has a value of 10 ° C
  • the TempMax bearing has a value of 30 ° C.
  • the portable object 1 is in a normal position as shown in FIG. figure 7b .
  • the horns 4 are then slightly out so that they can be moved either towards the housing or in the reverse direction.
  • the control unit 5 When the temperature increases, when the temperature sensor measures that the temperature reaches the TempMax value, the control unit 5 then acts by controlling the adjustment of the strands 3 of the bracelet.
  • the horns 4 on which are attached these bracelet strands 3 are then set in motion in a direction that goes out of the housing 2 as on the Figure 7c .
  • the length of the bracelet is then increased according to a predefined variation.
  • the circumference of the wrist of a person varies from 5mm between the case where the wrist is contracted and the state where the wrist is dilated. Which means globally that between the TempCons temperature value and the TempMax value, the wrist circumference varies by 2.5mm. This variation is then the same between the TempCons temperature value and the TempMin value. However, since the variation is effected by movement of the two bracelet strands 3, it is considered that the movement of each bracelet strand 3 is then 1.25mm. Of course, it can be expected that a single strand of bracelet 3 moves and in this case, the latter must be able to move in the entirety of the defined range of motion.
  • the control unit 5 acts by controlling the adjustment of the strands 3 of the bracelet.
  • the horns 4 on which these bracelet strands 3 are attached are then moved in a direction that goes inwardly of the housing 2 as shown in FIG. figure 7a .
  • the bracelet returns to its initial shape when the temperature measured by the sensor is in the temperature range between TempMin and TempMax where these two temperatures TempMin and TempMax are excluded.
  • the control unit 5 acts on the horns 4 so that they can return to their initial position.
  • the return to the initial position of the figure 7b is when the measured temperature reaches the TempCons value.
  • the horns 4 will return to their original position only when the temperature drops to reach the TempCons threshold.
  • the horns 4 will return to their original position only when the temperature increases to reach TempCons.
  • This mode of operation proves to be very efficient and less energy intensive because the small temperature variations due to the passage from one place to another such as the passage from a place exposed to the sun to a shaded place do not cause the variation. the size of the bracelet.
  • intermediate thresholds can be integrated so that the variation of the size of the bracelet is more progressive.
  • a value chart is stored in the portable object 1.
  • This chart contains the information of variation of the size of the bracelet according to the temperature. This then allows a continuous adjustment of the size of the bracelet depending on the temperature.
  • the abacus comprising the information of variation of the size of the bracelet as a function of temperature is not fixed and can be adapted to have a number of setting positions higher or lower.
  • the function of adjusting the size of the wristband to that of the wrist of the user depending on the temperature is an independent function.
  • this function can be added to that allowing fine adjustment of the size of the bracelet at the request of the user.
  • said portable object 1 includes only this function of adjusting the size of the bracelet as a function of temperature.
  • the horns 4 attached to the same strand of bracelet 3 are integral with one another.
  • the horns 4 attached to the same strand of bracelet 3 then take the form of a U-shaped piece 41.
  • This U-shaped piece 41 allows the horns 4 which hold the same strand of bracelet 3 to be always exactly in the same shape. position relative to each other. This prevents one horn 4 from advancing more than the other and disrupts alignment by causing damage.
  • the teeth 8 cooperating with the gears 7 are located on each of the parallel branches forming said U-shaped part 41.
  • the horns 4 which hold a bracelet strand 3 are in the form of a U-shaped piece 42 whose base 43 comprises a projecting element 44 in order to give the piece 42 a tuning fork shape.
  • This element 44 takes the form of a rod extending either out of the housing 2 as on the figure 5 either towards the inside of the casing 2 as on the figures 4 and 6 . This element 44 is then used to support the teeth 8.
  • the element 44 comprises two teeth 8, these two teeth cooperating each with a gear 7 and a motor 6.
  • the element 44 comprises a toothing 8 cooperating with a gear 7 and a motor 6. There is therefore a single motor for driving a pair of horns 4. This alternative makes it possible to reduce the number of motors 6 in the housing 2 and therefore, to reduce the consumption of electrical energy and reduce the space taken by the system.
  • the portable object 1 may comprise two temperature sensors, the temperature value used for adjusting the length of the bracelet being the average of the temperatures measured by these two sensors.

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Description

La présente invention concerne de manière générale un objet portable comprenant un boîtier sur lequel est fixé un bracelet se présentant sous la forme de deux brins de bracelet.The present invention generally relates to a portable object comprising a housing on which is fixed a bracelet in the form of two bracelet strands.

ARRIERE PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUEBACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY

Il est connu dans l'art antérieur que les montres bracelets soient fixées au poignet de l'utilisateur via un bracelet en cuir, en caoutchouc ou en métal, ledit bracelet étant composé de deux brins de bracelet. Le boîtier de la montre comprend alors deux paires de cornes diamétralement opposées l'une de l'autre. Les deux brins de bracelet sont alors fixés au boîtier de la montre via les deux paires de cornes. Les deux brins de bracelet sont fixés l'un à l'autre grâce à un fermoir permettant d'attacher la montre-bracelet au poignet de l'utilisateur.It is known in the prior art that the wristwatches are attached to the wrist of the user via a leather strap, rubber or metal, said bracelet being composed of two bracelet strands. The case of the watch then comprises two pairs of horns diametrically opposite one another. The two bracelet strands are then attached to the watch case via the two pairs of horns. The two strands of bracelet are attached to each other through a clasp to attach the wristwatch to the wrist of the user.

Or, un inconvénient de ce type de bracelet est le peu de liberté dont on dispose pour en régler la longueur. En effet, les bracelets en métal sont formés de maillons qui sont enlevés ou rajoutés pour régler la longueur dudit bracelet. Comme les maillons ont une taille fixe, un réglage à la dimension juste du poignet n'est pas toujours possible. Pour le cas des bracelets en cuir ou caoutchouc, ceux-ci sont percés de trous afin qu'un ardillon puisse glisser dedans. Or, le nombre de trous est limité si on ne veut pas fragiliser le bracelet. En effet, trop de trous signifierait un faible espace entre chaque trou et donc une plus grande fragilité du bracelet à ce niveau là. Or, si l'espace entre deux trous rompt, les trous deviennent inutilisables. Il n'existe alors aucun moyen de régler finement la longueur du bracelet ce qui peut être gênant pour l'utilisateur.However, a disadvantage of this type of bracelet is the little freedom available to adjust the length. Indeed, the metal bracelets are formed of links that are removed or added to adjust the length of said bracelet. As the links have a fixed size, adjustment to the right size of the wrist is not always possible. In the case of leather or rubber bracelets, these are pierced with holes so that a barb can slide in. However, the number of holes is limited if we do not want to weaken the bracelet. Indeed, too many holes would mean a small gap between each hole and therefore a greater fragility of the bracelet at this level. However, if the space between two holes breaks, the holes become unusable. There is no way to finely adjust the length of the bracelet which can be inconvenient for the user.

Un autre inconvénient de ces bracelets est que leur longueur ne peut être ajustée en fonction de l'environnement et notamment en fonction de la température. En effet, il a été montré que la physionomie du corps d'une personne pouvait varier en fonction de l'environnement dans lequel il se trouve. Un des éléments de l'environnement ayant des conséquences sur la physionomie humaine est la température. Ainsi, les membres d'une personne ont tendance à se contracter lorsque la personne ressent une sensation de froid et, inversement, les membres de ladite personne ont tendance à se dilater lorsque cette personne ressent une sensation de chaleur. Par conséquent, le poignet du porteur se dilate ou se contracte en fonction de la température, ce qui signifie que le diamètre du poignet varie en fonction de la température. Or, si dans le cas d'un bracelet en cuir ou caoutchouc, il est possible de serrer ou desserrer le bracelet, cela n'est pas le cas pour un bracelet en métal. La taille du bracelet ne s'ajuste donc pas en fonction de la température.Another disadvantage of these bracelets is that their length can not be adjusted according to the environment and in particular according to the temperature. Indeed, it has been shown that the physiognomy of a person's body can vary according to the environment in which it is located. One of the elements of the environment that has consequences on human physiognomy is temperature. Thus, a person's limbs tend to contract when the person feels cold and, conversely, the person's limbs tend to expand when that person feels a sensation of warmth. As a result, the wrist of the wearer expands or contracts as a function of temperature, which means that wrist diameter varies with temperature. However, if in the case of a leather or rubber strap, it is possible to tighten or loosen the bracelet, this is not the case for a metal bracelet. The size of the bracelet does not adjust according to the temperature.

On se retrouve ainsi avec un bracelet qui, à température ambiante, sera ajusté à la taille du poignet de l'utilisateur mais qui sera trop long lorsque l'utilisateur aura froid et qui sera trop court lorsque l'utilisateur aura chaud, provoquant ainsi une gêne.We end up with a bracelet that, at room temperature, will be adjusted to the size of the wrist of the user but will be too long when the user will be cold and will be too short when the user will be hot, causing a uncomfortable.

Un object portable de l'art antérieur c'est connu par le document EP-A1-1.588.640 A portable object of the prior art is known from the document EP-A1-1.588.640

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

L'invention concerne un objet portable qui pallie les inconvénients de l'art antérieur en procurant un objet portable dont la longueur du bracelet peut être réglée de manière fine et qui s'adapte aux changements de physionomie humaine en fonction de la température.The invention relates to a portable object that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a portable object whose length of the bracelet can be finely adjusted and which adapts to changes in human physiognomy as a function of temperature.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne l'objet portable cité ci-dessus qui se caractérise en ce qu'au moins l'un des brins du bracelet est monté déplaçable de façon coulissante par rapport au boîtier afin que la longueur du bracelet puisse être réglée.For this purpose, the invention relates to the portable object cited above which is characterized in that at least one of the strands of the bracelet is mounted slidably movable relative to the housing so that the length of the bracelet can be adjusted.

Un premier avantage de l'objet portable selon la présente invention est qu'il permet une modification simple de la longueur du bracelet. En effet, à partir du moment où au moins l'un des brins du bracelet est capable de se déplacer de façon coulissante par rapport au boîtier, il est possible pour l'utilisateur de faire varier la longueur du bracelet sans avoir à enlever ledit objet portable de son poignet.A first advantage of the portable object according to the present invention is that it allows a simple modification of the length of the bracelet. Indeed, from the moment when at least one of the strands of the bracelet is able to move slidably relative to the housing, it is possible for the user to vary the length of the bracelet without having to remove said portable object from his wrist.

Des modes de réalisation avantageux de l'objet portable font l'objet des revendications dépendantes 2 à 14.Advantageous embodiments of the portable object are the subject of dependent claims 2 to 14.

Un premier avantage de ces modes de réalisation est de permettre un réglage de la longueur du bracelet en fonction de la température. En effet, l'objet portable comprend une unité de commande qui pilote le coulissement d'au moins un brin de bracelet par rapport à l'objet portable. Cette unité de commande peut comprendre un capteur de température. Ce capteur de température va commander le réglage de la longueur du bracelet en fonction de la température mesurée, permettant au bracelet de s'allonger lorsque la température augmentera par rapport à une température de consigne, et de raccourcir lorsque la température diminuera par rapport à une température de consigne.A first advantage of these embodiments is to allow adjustment of the length of the bracelet depending on the temperature. Indeed, the portable object comprises a control unit which controls the sliding of at least one strap strand relative to the portable object. This control unit may comprise a temperature sensor. This temperature sensor will control the adjustment of the length of the bracelet according to the measured temperature, allowing the bracelet to lengthen when the temperature will increase compared to a set temperature, and shorten when the temperature decreases compared to a temperature. conservation temperature.

Un deuxième avantage est la flexibilité du système. En effet, si le système de réglage peut être automatique car commandé par la température, il peut être prévu que le réglage soit commandé par l'utilisateur. Dans ce cas là, le système de réglage devient utile pour un réglage plus fin de la taille du bracelet.A second advantage is the flexibility of the system. Indeed, if the adjustment system can be automatic because controlled by the temperature, it can be expected that the adjustment is controlled by the user. In this case, the adjustment system becomes useful for a finer adjustment of the size of the bracelet.

La présente invention concerne également deux procédés de réglage du bracelet d'un objet portable ayant comme étapes :

  • mesurer la température ;
  • comparer la température mesurée à un seuil supérieur de température et à un seuil inférieur de température;
  • agrandir la longueur du bracelet si la température mesurée est supérieure au seuil supérieur ou diminuer la longueur du bracelet si la température mesurée est inférieure au seuil inférieur.
The present invention also relates to two methods of adjusting the bracelet of a portable object having as steps:
  • measure the temperature;
  • compare the measured temperature to a higher temperature threshold and a lower temperature threshold;
  • enlarge the length of the bracelet if the measured temperature is higher than the upper threshold or decrease the length of the bracelet if the measured temperature is lower than the lower threshold.

Ces procédés se caractérisent respectivement par le fait que le bracelet est remis dans une position initiale lorsque la température mesurée repasse en-dessous du seuil supérieur ou au-dessus seuil inférieur ou par le fait que le bracelet est remis dans une position initiale lorsque la température mesurée atteint un seuil de référence.These methods are characterized respectively by the fact that the bracelet is returned to an initial position when the measured temperature goes back below the upper threshold or above lower threshold or by the fact that the bracelet is returned to an initial position when the temperature measured reaches a reference threshold.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Les buts, avantages et caractéristiques de l'objet portable apparaîtront plus clairement dans la description détaillée suivante d'au moins une forme de réalisation de l'invention donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et illustrée par les dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente de manière schématique une vue partielle d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'objet portable selon la présente invention;
  • la figure 2 représente de manière schématique un second mode de réalisation de l'objet portable selon la présente invention;
  • la figure 3 représente de manière schématique une vue partielle d'une première variante de l'un ou l'autre des deux modes de réalisation de l'objet portable selon la présente invention;
  • les figures 4, 5 et 6 représentent de manière schématique une vue partielle des alternatives de la seconde variante de l'un ou l'autre des deux modes de réalisation de l'objet portable selon la présente invention; et
  • les figures 7a à 7c représentent de manière schématique une vue partielle du second mode de réalisation de l'objet portable selon la présente invention dans des positions différentes.
The objects, advantages and characteristics of the portable object will appear more clearly in the following detailed description of at least one embodiment of the invention given solely by way of nonlimiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 schematically shows a partial view of a first embodiment of the portable object according to the present invention;
  • the figure 2 schematically shows a second embodiment of the portable object according to the present invention;
  • the figure 3 schematically shows a partial view of a first variant of one or other of the two embodiments of the portable object according to the present invention;
  • the Figures 4, 5 and 6 schematically represent a partial view of the alternatives of the second variant of one or other of the two embodiments of the portable object according to the present invention; and
  • the Figures 7a to 7c schematically represent a partial view of the second embodiment of the portable object according to the present invention in different positions.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEEDETAILED DESCRIPTION

Dans la description suivante, toutes les parties de l'objet portable qui sont bien connues de l'homme du métier dans ce domaine technique ne seront expliquées que de manière simplifiée.In the following description, all parts of the portable object that are well known to those skilled in the art will only be explained in a simplified manner.

La figure 1 représente schématiquement une vue partielle de l'objet portable 1 selon la présente invention. Cet objet portable 1 peut être une montre ou tout autre appareil qui se porte au poignet comme un cardiofréquencemètre, un podomètre ou autre. Cet objet portable 1 comprend un boîtier 2 dans lequel les éléments constitutifs de la montre sont installés. Cet objet portable 1 est fixé au poignet de l'utilisateur par l'intermédiaire d'un bracelet composé de deux brins de bracelet 3. Les brins de bracelet 3 sont fixés au boîtier 2 par l'intermédiaire de cornes 4 et sont reliés l'un à l'autre via un fermoir de type à ardillon ou à boucle déployante. Bien entendu, on comprendra que le bracelet peut n'être composé que d'un seul brin 3 fixé au boîtier 2 par chacune de ses extrémités, ledit bracelet étant du type flexible.The figure 1 schematically represents a partial view of the portable object 1 according to the present invention. This portable object 1 can be a watch or any other device worn on the wrist such as a heart rate monitor, pedometer or other. This portable object 1 comprises a housing 2 in which the constituent elements of the watch are installed. This portable object 1 is attached to the wrist of the user through a bracelet consisting of two strands of bracelet 3. The strands of bracelet 3 are fixed to the housing 2 via horns 4 and are connected to the one to another via a pin-type clasp or folding clasp. Of course, it will be understood that the bracelet may consist only of a single strand 3 attached to the housing 2 by each of its ends, said bracelet being of the flexible type.

Ces brins de bracelet 3 peuvent être en acier, caoutchouc ou cuir par exemple. Dans le cas de brins de bracelet 3 en acier, un fermoir de type à boucle déployante est utilisé et le réglage du bracelet se fait par ajout ou suppression de maillons desdits brins de bracelet 3. Dans le cas de brins de bracelet 3 en cuir ou caoutchouc, le réglage se fait par des trous réalisés dans un des brins 3.These strands of bracelet 3 may be steel, rubber or leather for example. In the case of strands of steel bracelet 3, a clasp type folding clasp is used and the adjustment of the bracelet is done by adding or removing links of said bracelet strands 3. In the case of strands of leather bracelet 3 or rubber, the adjustment is made by holes made in one of the strands 3.

Or, dans le cas présent, le bracelet ne peut être ajusté au poignet de l'utilisateur de façon optimale. Afin de remédier à ce problème, la présente invention propose la solution suivante.However, in this case, the bracelet can not be adjusted to the wrist of the user optimally. In order to remedy this problem, the present invention proposes the following solution.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation, il est prévu que les cornes 4 soient montées de façon coulissante dans le boîtier 2. Ce dernier comprend alors des orifices 9 dont les dimensions sont telles qu'elles permettent aux dites cornes 4 d'être insérées et de coulisser. Ces cornes 4 se présentent sous la forme d'un élément longitudinal du type parallélépipédique, chaque corne 4 comprenant des moyens permettant aux brins de bracelet 3 d'être fixés sur lesdites cornes 4. Chaque corne 4 comprend en outre une denture 8 au niveau de son extrémité se trouvant à l'intérieur du boîtier 2. Cette denture 8 est utilisée afin de coopérer avec un engrenage 7. Cette denture 8 est d'une longueur permettant l'amplitude de réglage désirée, celle-ci étant par exemple d'environ 5mm. Bien sûr, on comprendra que cette amplitude n'est pas limitative et qu'il appartient au fabricant de déterminer lui-même l'amplitude de réglage.In a first embodiment, it is provided that the horns 4 are slidably mounted in the housing 2. The latter then comprises orifices 9 whose dimensions are such that they allow said horns 4 to be inserted and slide. These horns 4 are in the form of a longitudinal element of the parallelepipedic type, each horn 4 comprising means allowing the strands of bracelet 3 to be fixed on said horns 4. Each horn 4 further comprises a toothing 8 at the level of its end being inside the housing 2. This toothing 8 is used to cooperate with a gear 7. This toothing 8 is of a length allowing the desired amplitude of adjustment, the latter being for example about 5mm. Of course, we will understand that this amplitude is not limiting and it is up to the manufacturer to determine the amplitude of adjustment himself.

Cet engrenage 7 permet, lorsqu'il est mis en rotation autour de son axe longitudinal selon un sens positif, de mettre la corne 4 en mouvement via la denture 8 de sorte que la corne 4 se déplace vers l'intérieur du boîtier 2. Inversement, lorsque l'engrenage 7 est mis en rotation autour de son axe longitudinal selon un sens négatif, la corne 4 se met en mouvement via la denture 8 de sorte que la corne 4 se déplace vers l'extérieur du boîtier 2. Préférentiellement, les cornes 4 sont équipées de moyens de butée permettant de limiter le déplacement des cornes 4 afin que les engrenages 7 coopèrent toujours avec les dentures 8. On peut imaginer que les moyens de butée se présentent sous la forme de saillies agencées sur les cornes, par exemple à leurs extrémités.This gear 7 makes it possible, when it is rotated about its longitudinal axis in a positive direction, to put the horn 4 in motion via the toothing 8 so that the horn 4 moves towards the inside of the casing 2. Conversely when the gear 7 is rotated about its longitudinal axis in a negative direction, the horn 4 starts moving through the toothing 8 so that the horn 4 moves towards the outside of the housing 2. Preferably, the horns 4 are equipped with stop means for limiting the displacement of the horns 4 so that the gears 7 always cooperate with the teeth 8. It is conceivable that the stop means are in the form of projections arranged on the horns, for example at their ends.

Chaque engrenage 7 est alors actionné par un moteur électrique 6 via un axe de transmission 10. L'objet portable 1 comprend en outre une unité de commande 5 qui permet la commande des moteurs 6. En effet, cette unité de commande 5 est capable d'envoyer des signaux vers les moteurs 6 de façon à commander le sens de rotation des moteurs 6 et donc des engrenages 7.Each gear 7 is then actuated by an electric motor 6 via a transmission axis 10. The portable object 1 further comprises a control unit 5 which allows the control of the motors 6. In effect, this control unit 5 is capable of send signals to the motors 6 so as to control the direction of rotation of the motors 6 and therefore of the gears 7.

Afin que l'utilisateur puisse ajuster la taille du bracelet de l'objet portable 1 à la taille de son poignet, l'objet portable comprend, comme montré à la figure 1, des moyens d'interface 61 accessibles depuis l'extérieur par l'utilisateur. Selon l'exemple de la figure 1, les moyens d'interface comprennent deux boutons-poussoirs 62, 63 dont le premier 62 permet le déplacement des cornes 4 vers l'intérieur du boîtier 2 et le second 63 permet le déplacement des cornes 4 vers l'extérieur du boîtier 2, ces boutons poussoirs 62, 63 étant reliés à l'unité de commande 5 via des fils de connexion. Ainsi, lorsque l'un ou l'autre des boutons 62, 63 est pressé, un signal électrique est envoyé à l'unité de commande 5 qui va alors commander les moteurs 6 des cornes 4.In order for the user to adjust the size of the bracelet of the portable object 1 to the size of his wrist, the portable object comprises, as shown in FIG. figure 1 , interface means 61 accessible from the outside by the user. According to the example of the figure 1 , the interface means comprise two push-buttons 62, 63, the first 62 of which allows the horns 4 to move towards the inside of the casing 2 and the second 63 allows the horns 4 to move towards the outside of the casing 2, these push buttons 62, 63 being connected to the control unit 5 via connection wires. Thus, when one or other of the buttons 62, 63 is pressed, an electrical signal is sent to the control unit 5 which will then control the motors 6 of the horns 4.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de la présente invention, il est prévu que le bracelet puisse s'adapter à la température afin de suivre les fluctuations de la taille du poignet de l'utilisateur en fonction de la température. Pour ce faire, l'unité de commande 5 comprend au moins un capteur de température pouvant être du type piézo-électrique ou autre.According to a second embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the bracelet can adapt to the temperature in order to follow the fluctuations of the wrist size of the user as a function of temperature. To do this, the control unit 5 comprises at least one temperature sensor which may be of the piezoelectric type or the like.

Le capteur de température est alors utilisé pour mesurer une valeur de température qui sera envoyée à ladite unité de commande 5. Cette unité de commande 5 va alors commander le déplacement des cornes 4, selon un programme de commande défini, en fonction de cette information de température.The temperature sensor is then used to measure a temperature value which will be sent to said control unit 5. This control unit 5 will then control the movement of the horns 4, according to a defined control program, according to this information of temperature.

Selon un premier principe de fonctionnement, le programme de commande implémenté dans l'unité de commande 5 utilise des paliers. Ce principe de fonctionnement, représenté aux figues 7a, 7b et 7c, est simple et peu gourmand en énergie. Pour cela, le programme définit différents paliers, au moins trois, afin de contrôler la variation de la longueur du bracelet. Le premier palier appelé TempCons correspond à une température de consigne. Le second palier est appelé TempMin et correspond à la température à partir de laquelle la taille du poignet diminue en raison de la contraction de l'organisme en réponse au froid. Le troisième palier est appelé TempMax et correspond à la température à partir de laquelle la taille du poignet augmente en raison de la dilatation de l'organisme en réponse à la chaleur. Par exemple, on peut définir que le palier TempCons a une valeur de 20°C, que le palier TempMin a une valeur de 10°C et le palier TempMax a une valeur de 30°C.According to a first operating principle, the control program implemented in the control unit 5 uses steps. This principle of operation, shown in Figs 7a, 7b and 7c, is simple and low in energy consumption. For this, the program defines different levels, at least three, to control the variation of the length of the bracelet. The first step called TempCons corresponds to a set temperature. The second stage is called TempMin and is the temperature at which wrist size decreases due to contraction of the body in response to cold. The third step is called TempMax and is the temperature at which wrist size increases because of the body's expansion in response to heat. For example, it can be defined that the TempCons bearing has a value of 20 ° C, the TempMin bearing has a value of 10 ° C and the TempMax bearing has a value of 30 ° C.

Ainsi, à la température TempCons, l'objet portable 1 se trouve dans une position normale comme représenté à la figure 7b. Les cornes 4 sont alors légèrement sorties de sorte qu'elles puissent être déplacées soit en direction du boîtier soit dans la direction inverse.Thus, at temperature TempCons, the portable object 1 is in a normal position as shown in FIG. figure 7b . The horns 4 are then slightly out so that they can be moved either towards the housing or in the reverse direction.

Lorsque la température augmente, au moment où le capteur de température mesure que la température atteint la valeur TempMax, l'unité de commande 5 agit alors en commandant le réglage des brins 3 du bracelet. Les cornes 4 sur lesquelles sont fixés ces brins de bracelet 3 sont alors mises en mouvement en suivant une direction qui va vers l'extérieur du boîtier 2 comme sur la figure 7c. La longueur du bracelet est alors augmentée selon une variation prédéfinie.When the temperature increases, when the temperature sensor measures that the temperature reaches the TempMax value, the control unit 5 then acts by controlling the adjustment of the strands 3 of the bracelet. The horns 4 on which are attached these bracelet strands 3 are then set in motion in a direction that goes out of the housing 2 as on the Figure 7c . The length of the bracelet is then increased according to a predefined variation.

En effet, on considère que la circonférence du poignet d'une personne varie de 5mm entre le cas où le poignet est contracté et l'état où le poignet est dilaté. Ce qui signifie globalement qu'entre la valeur de température TempCons et la valeur TempMax, la circonférence du poignet varie de 2,5mm. Cette variation est alors la même entre la valeur de température TempCons et la valeur TempMin. Or, étant donné que la variation est effectuée par mouvement des deux brins de bracelet 3, on considère que le mouvement de chaque brin de bracelet 3 est alors de 1,25mm. Bien entendu, il peut être prévu qu'un seul brin de bracelet 3 se déplace et dans ce cas là, ce dernier doit être capable de se déplacer selon l'intégralité de l'amplitude de mouvement définie.Indeed, it is considered that the circumference of the wrist of a person varies from 5mm between the case where the wrist is contracted and the state where the wrist is dilated. Which means globally that between the TempCons temperature value and the TempMax value, the wrist circumference varies by 2.5mm. This variation is then the same between the TempCons temperature value and the TempMin value. However, since the variation is effected by movement of the two bracelet strands 3, it is considered that the movement of each bracelet strand 3 is then 1.25mm. Of course, it can be expected that a single strand of bracelet 3 moves and in this case, the latter must be able to move in the entirety of the defined range of motion.

Au contraire, lorsque la température diminue, au moment où le capteur de température mesure que la température est inférieure à TempMin, l'unité de commande 5 agit en commandant le réglage des brins 3 du bracelet. Les cornes 4 sur lesquelles sont fixés ces brins de bracelet 3 sont alors mises en mouvement en suivant une direction qui va vers l'intérieur du boîtier 2 comme représenté sur la figure 7a.On the contrary, when the temperature decreases, at the moment when the temperature sensor measures that the temperature is lower than TempMin, the control unit 5 acts by controlling the adjustment of the strands 3 of the bracelet. The horns 4 on which these bracelet strands 3 are attached are then moved in a direction that goes inwardly of the housing 2 as shown in FIG. figure 7a .

Concernant les transitions entre la température TempMax et la température TempMin, deux cas se présentent.Regarding the transitions between TempMax temperature and TempMin temperature, two cases occur.

Dans un premier cas, on considère que le bracelet reprend sa forme initiale lorsque la température mesurée par le capteur se trouve dans l'intervalle de température compris entre TempMin et TempMax où ces deux températures TempMin et TempMax sont exclues. Ainsi, dès que la température descend en-dessous de TempMax ou monte au-dessus de TempMin, l'unité de commande 5 agit sur les cornes 4 afin que celles-ci puissent reprendre leur position initiale.In a first case, it is considered that the bracelet returns to its initial shape when the temperature measured by the sensor is in the temperature range between TempMin and TempMax where these two temperatures TempMin and TempMax are excluded. Thus, as soon as the temperature drops below TempMax or rises above TempMin, the control unit 5 acts on the horns 4 so that they can return to their initial position.

Dans un second cas, le retour à la position initiale de la figure 7b se fait lorsque la température mesurée atteint la valeur TempCons. Ainsi, si la température est supérieure à la température TempMax, les cornes 4 ne reprendront leur position initiale que lorsque la température descendra pour atteindre le seuil TempCons. De façon similaire, si la température est inférieure à la température TempMin, les cornes 4 ne reprendront leur position initiale que lorsque la température augmentera pour atteindre TempCons. Ce mode de fonctionnement se révèle très efficace et moins gourmand en énergie car les faibles variations de température dues au passage d'un endroit à un autre tel que le passage d'un endroit exposé au soleil à un endroit ombragé n'entraînent pas la variation de la taille du bracelet. Bien entendu, on comprendra que des seuils intermédiaires peuvent être intégrés afin que la variation de la taille du bracelet soit plus progressive.In a second case, the return to the initial position of the figure 7b is when the measured temperature reaches the TempCons value. Thus, if the temperature is above TempMax, the horns 4 will return to their original position only when the temperature drops to reach the TempCons threshold. Similarly, if the temperature is below TempMin, the horns 4 will return to their original position only when the temperature increases to reach TempCons. This mode of operation proves to be very efficient and less energy intensive because the small temperature variations due to the passage from one place to another such as the passage from a place exposed to the sun to a shaded place do not cause the variation. the size of the bracelet. Of course, it will be understood that intermediate thresholds can be integrated so that the variation of the size of the bracelet is more progressive.

Selon un second principe de fonctionnement, il est prévu que le réglage de la taille du bracelet soit réalisé en continu. Pour cela, un abaque de valeur est mémorisé dans l'objet portable 1. Cet abaque contient les informations de variation de la taille du bracelet en fonction de la température. Cela permet alors un réglage continu de la taille du bracelet en fonction de la température. Bien entendu, l'abaque comprenant les informations de variation de la taille du bracelet en fonction de la température n'est pas fixe et peut être adapté pour avoir un nombre de positions de réglage plus ou moins élevé.According to a second operating principle, it is expected that the adjustment of the size of the bracelet is carried out continuously. For this, a value chart is stored in the portable object 1. This chart contains the information of variation of the size of the bracelet according to the temperature. This then allows a continuous adjustment of the size of the bracelet depending on the temperature. Of course, the abacus comprising the information of variation of the size of the bracelet as a function of temperature is not fixed and can be adapted to have a number of setting positions higher or lower.

On comprendra que la fonction d'ajustement de la taille du bracelet à celle du poignet de l'utilisateur en fonction de la température est une fonction indépendante. Ainsi, cette fonction peut être ajoutée à celle permettant le réglage fin de la taille du bracelet à la demande de l'utilisateur. On peut prévoir que ledit objet portable 1 comprenne uniquement cette fonction d'ajustement de la taille du bracelet en fonction de la température.It will be understood that the function of adjusting the size of the wristband to that of the wrist of the user depending on the temperature is an independent function. Thus, this function can be added to that allowing fine adjustment of the size of the bracelet at the request of the user. It can be provided that said portable object 1 includes only this function of adjusting the size of the bracelet as a function of temperature.

Dans une première variante de l'un ou l'autre des deux modes de réalisation de la présente invention représentée à la figure 3, il est prévu que les cornes 4 fixées au même brin de bracelet 3 soient solidaires l'une de l'autre. De ce fait, les cornes 4 fixées au même brin de bracelet 3 prennent alors la forme d'une pièce en U 41. Cette pièce en U 41 permet que les cornes 4 qui maintiennent un même brin de bracelet 3 soient toujours exactement dans la même position l'une par rapport à l'autre. On évite ainsi qu'une corne 4 avance plus que l'autre et perturbe l'alignement en provoquant des dommages. Les dentures 8 coopérant avec les engrenages 7 sont situées sur chacune des branches parallèles formant ladite pièce en U 41.In a first variant of one or other of the two embodiments of the present invention shown in FIG. figure 3 , it is expected that the horns 4 attached to the same strand of bracelet 3 are integral with one another. As a result, the horns 4 attached to the same strand of bracelet 3 then take the form of a U-shaped piece 41. This U-shaped piece 41 allows the horns 4 which hold the same strand of bracelet 3 to be always exactly in the same shape. position relative to each other. This prevents one horn 4 from advancing more than the other and disrupts alignment by causing damage. The teeth 8 cooperating with the gears 7 are located on each of the parallel branches forming said U-shaped part 41.

Dans une seconde variante de l'un ou l'autre des deux modes de réalisation de la présente invention représentée aux figures 4, 5 et 6, les cornes 4 qui maintiennent un brin de bracelet 3 se présentent sous la forme d'une pièce en U 42 dont la base 43 comprend un élément saillant 44 afin de donner à la pièce 42 une forme de diapason. Cet élément 44 prend la forme d'une tige s'étendant soit vers l'extérieur du boîtier 2 comme sur la figure 5 soit vers l'intérieur du boîtier 2 comme sur les figures 4 et 6. Cet élément 44 est alors utilisé pour supporter les dentures 8.In a second variant of one or other of the two embodiments of the present invention shown in FIGS. Figures 4, 5 and 6 the horns 4 which hold a bracelet strand 3 are in the form of a U-shaped piece 42 whose base 43 comprises a projecting element 44 in order to give the piece 42 a tuning fork shape. This element 44 takes the form of a rod extending either out of the housing 2 as on the figure 5 either towards the inside of the casing 2 as on the figures 4 and 6 . This element 44 is then used to support the teeth 8.

Dans une première alternative de cette seconde variante, l'élément 44 comprend deux dentures 8, ces deux dentures coopérant chacune avec un engrenage 7 et un moteur 6.In a first alternative of this second variant, the element 44 comprises two teeth 8, these two teeth cooperating each with a gear 7 and a motor 6.

Dans une seconde alternative de cette seconde variante, l'élément 44 comprend une denture 8 coopérant avec un engrenage 7 et un moteur 6. On a donc un seul moteur pour entraîner une paire de cornes 4. Cette alternative permet de diminuer le nombre de moteurs 6 dans le boîtier 2 et donc, par conséquent, de diminuer la consommation en énergie électrique et de diminuer l'espace pris par le système.In a second alternative of this second variant, the element 44 comprises a toothing 8 cooperating with a gear 7 and a motor 6. There is therefore a single motor for driving a pair of horns 4. This alternative makes it possible to reduce the number of motors 6 in the housing 2 and therefore, to reduce the consumption of electrical energy and reduce the space taken by the system.

On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations et/ou combinaisons évidentes pour l'homme du métier peuvent être apportées aux différents modes de réalisation de l'invention exposée ci-dessus sans sortir du cadre de l'invention défini par les revendications annexées.It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements and / or combinations obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

On comprendra que l'objet portable 1 peut comprendre deux capteurs de température, la valeur de température utilisée pour le réglage de la longueur du bracelet étant la moyenne des températures mesurées par ces deux capteurs.It will be understood that the portable object 1 may comprise two temperature sensors, the temperature value used for adjusting the length of the bracelet being the average of the temperatures measured by these two sensors.

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  1. Portable object (1) including a case (2) to which a bracelet or strap is fixed taking the form of two bracelet or strap strands (3), the two bracelet or strap strands (3) being fixed to said case via two pairs of horns (4), characterized in that at least one of the two pairs of horns is moveably mounted to slide relative to the case so that the bracelet or strap length can be adjusted.
  2. Portable object according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a control unit (5) including at least one temperature sensor capable of measuring the ambient temperature, the control unit controlling the movement of the bracelet or strap strand or strands (3) relative to the case of the portable object in accordance with the measured temperature value so as to adapt the bracelet or strap length.
  3. Portable object according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it includes a control unit (5) that can be controlled by the user from outside the case of the portable object and enabling the user to adjust the bracelet or strap length by moving the bracelet or strap strands relative to the case of the portable object.
  4. Portable object according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said case includes orifices (9) at the location of the horns so that the horns can slide into said case (2), each pair of horns including at least one toothing (8) so as to cooperate with a gear (7) driven by a motor (6) installed inside the case such that the horns penetrate the case to a greater or lesser extent, to tighten or loosen said bracelet or strap.
  5. Portable object according to claim 4, characterized in that the horns of the same pair are integral with each other so as to form a U-shaped part (41).
  6. Portable object according to claim 5, characterized in that each pair of horns includes two toothings each located on one of the branches of the part (41).
  7. Portable object according to claim 4, characterized in that the horns of the same pair are integral via a base (43) so as to form a U-shaped part (42), and in that a branch (44) extends from said base such that the part (42) takes the shape of a tuning fork.
  8. Portable object according to claim 7, characterized in that the part (42) includes at least two toothings each located on one of the horns (4) of said part.
  9. Portable object according to claim 7, characterized in that the part (42) includes at least one toothing located on the branch (44) of said part.
  10. Portable object according to claim 7, characterized in that the part (42) includes two toothings each located on the branch (44) of said part.
  11. Portable object according to any of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the control unit (5) further includes a memory zone in which are stored at least two temperature thresholds (TempMin, TempMax) in addition to a reference temperature (TempCons) and in that the control unit acts on the motors as soon as the measured temperature reaches one of said thresholds.
  12. Portable object according to any of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the control unit further includes a memory zone in which a temperature chart is stored so that the bracelet or strap adjustment can be continuous.
  13. Portable object according to any of claims 2 to 12, characterized in that the control unit includes at least two temperature sensors and in that the temperature used is the average of the at least two temperatures provided.
  14. Portable object according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the amplitude of movement of the horns with temperature is 5 mm.
  15. Method of adjusting the bracelet or strap of a portable object, characterized in that it includes the following steps:
    - measuring the temperature;
    - comparing the measured temperature to an upper temperature threshold (TempMax) and to a lower temperature threshold (TempMin);
    - enlarging the length of the bracelet or strap if the measured temperature is higher than the upper threshold (TempMax) or decreasing the length of the bracelet or strap if the measured temperature is less than the lower threshold (TempMin); and
    - returning the bracelet or strap to an initial position when the measured temperature falls below the upper threshold (TempMax) or rises above the lower threshold (TempMin).
  16. Method of adjusting the bracelet or strap of a portable object, characterized in that it includes the following steps:
    - measuring the temperature;
    - comparing the measured temperature to an upper temperature threshold (TempMax) and to a lower temperature threshold (TempMin);
    - enlarging the length of the bracelet or strap if the measured temperature is higher than the upper threshold (TempMax) or decreasing the length of the bracelet or strap if the measured temperature is less than the lower threshold (TempMin); and
    returning the bracelet or strap to an initial position when the measured temperature reaches a reference threshold (TempCons).
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