EP2401932A1 - Bouton articulé pour des articles de vêtements, en particulier de type jeans ou similaire - Google Patents

Bouton articulé pour des articles de vêtements, en particulier de type jeans ou similaire Download PDF

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EP2401932A1
EP2401932A1 EP11166012A EP11166012A EP2401932A1 EP 2401932 A1 EP2401932 A1 EP 2401932A1 EP 11166012 A EP11166012 A EP 11166012A EP 11166012 A EP11166012 A EP 11166012A EP 2401932 A1 EP2401932 A1 EP 2401932A1
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Marco Franchini
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Metalbottoni SpA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B1/00—Buttons
    • A44B1/08—Constructional characteristics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B1/00—Buttons
    • A44B1/18—Buttons adapted for special ways of fastening
    • A44B1/44—Buttons adapted for special ways of fastening with deformable counterpiece

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  • the present invention relates to an articulated button for items of clothing, particularly of the type of jeans or the like, which is highly practical and comfortable to use.
  • Articulated buttons are known which are used predominantly, although not exclusively, in items of clothing of the type of jeans or the like.
  • Such articulated buttons are generally constituted by a first bell with a base, which is designed to be placed on one side of a first strip of the item of clothing to which the button is to be applied, from which a hollow post protrudes which supports a second bell or cap holder.
  • the first bell is fixed to the first strip of the item of clothing by means of a stud provided with a head, which is designed to be placed on the side of the first strip of the item of clothing that is opposite with respect to the side on which the base of the first bell is placed, and with a tip that can be inserted through the first strip of the item of clothing and inside the post.
  • the tip of the stud once inserted into the post, is plastically deformed so as to remain permanently fixed to the post, thus locking the first strip of the item of clothing between the head of the stud and the base of the first bell.
  • the second bell is coupled with the post with a certain amount of play so as to be able to slide along the post and be able to be inclined with respect to the axis of the post.
  • buttons are completed by a cap which is placed so as to partially or totally close the side of the second bell that is opposite with respect to the side coupled with the post.
  • the cap constitutes the most visible part of the button, and the maker's brand is generally placed on it, or ornamental elements are stamped on it or applied to it.
  • buttons are made of metal, the play between the first bell and the second bell allows the second bell to move with respect to the first bell when the button is not fastened, thus producing a metallic jingle which may be bothersome.
  • Another problem suffered by the conventional articulated buttons is the difficulty in managing to improve the maneuverability of the button without penalising its functionality or aesthetic appearance.
  • the aim of the present invention is to solve the above mentioned problems, by providing an articulated button that is particularly practical and comfortable to use.
  • an object of the invention is to provide an articulated button that, even if it is made of metal, does not make jingles or noises that are bothersome to the user.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an articulated button in which the maneuverability can be improved without penalising its functionality and/or aesthetic appearance.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an articulated button in which the second bell does not dangle downward, but remains in position even when the button is not fastened.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an articulated button that is easy to apply and which can be produced at low cost.
  • an articulated button for items of clothing particularly of the type of jeans or the like, comprising:
  • the articulated button according to the invention comprises a first bell 2 which has a base 3, substantially disk-shaped, from one face of which a post 4 emerges, preferably coaxially.
  • the first bell 2 can be associated with a strip 5 of an item of clothing by way of fixing means 6.
  • the post 4 is made hollow and the fixing means 6 comprise a stud 7 which is provided with a tip 8 which can be inserted through the strip 5 of the item of clothing and through the post 4 starting from its axial end connected to the base 3 of the first bell 2.
  • the head 9 of the stud 7 can be covered by a cap 10 which is seamed, in a manner known per se, to the head 9 of the stud 7.
  • the articulated button according to the invention comprises a second bell 11 or cap holder which is associated, so that it can slide, with the post 4 of the first bell 2.
  • the second bell 11 is cup-shaped with a hole 12 which is formed in the center of its base and which couples, so that it can slide, with the post 4 which has, in a region of its axial extension spaced from the base 3 of the first bell 2, an axial shoulder 13 in order to prevent the second bell 11 from completely separating from the post 4.
  • a cap 14 is provided which is associated for example by means of seaming.
  • the button comprises elastic means 15 which are interposed between the second bell 11 and the first bell 2.
  • the elastic means 15 bias the sliding of the second bell 11 along the post 4 away from the base 3 of the first bell 2.
  • the second bell 11 is associated with the post 4 with play so as to be able to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the axis 4a of the post 4, i.e., so as to be able to be inclined relative to the first bell 2 with respect to the axis 4a of the post 4 that constitutes the axis of the button.
  • the second bell 11 is associated with the first bell 2 so as to be able to rotate about the axis 4a of the post 4 with respect to the post 4 itself.
  • the elastic means 15 are constituted by a spring 16 that is arranged around the post 4 and which is interposed between the axial shoulder 13 of the post 4 and the base of the second bell 11.
  • the spring 16 is constituted by a conical helical spring so as to achieve an extremely reduced encumbrance for such spring when it is axially compressed. Thanks to this fact it is possible to take maximum advantage of the axial length of the post 4 for axially sliding the second bell 11 along the post 4 itself.
  • the conical helical spring 16 engages with its end of smaller diameter against the axial shoulder 13 of the post 4 and with its end of larger diameter against the bottom or base of the second bell 11.
  • the axial shoulder 13 is preferably formed by an extension of the axial end of the post 4 opposite with respect to the axial end connected to the base 3 of the first bell 2.
  • the first bell 2, the second bell 11 and the caps 10, 14 can be made of metal, such as for example alloys of aluminum or ferrous materials, or of synthetic materials, such as for example thermoplastic or thermosetting resins, according to requirements.
  • Figures 4 to 8 illustrate, showing only the first bell 2, the second bell 11 and the elastic means 15, a different embodiment of the button according to which the second bell 11, instead of being able to rotate with respect to the first bell 2 about the axis 4a of the post 4, is connected to the first bell 2 in rotation about the axis 4a of the post 4 by way of connecting means.
  • such connecting means are constituted by the elastic means 15 and by the spring 16.
  • one end of the spring 16 is inserted in a notch 17 defined in proximity to the axial end of the post 4 opposite with respect to the axial end connected to the base 3 of the first bell 2, while the other end of the spring 16 is inserted in a hole 18 defined in the base of the second bell 11, as shown in particular in Figures 6 and 8 .
  • connection in rotation about the axis 4a of the post 4 of the second bell 11 with respect to the first bell 2 makes it possible, when required, to keep the rotational position of the second bell 11, and therefore of the cap 14, fixed with respect to the first bell 2 and therefore with respect to the item of clothing in order to keep writings or designs placed on the cap 14 in a pre-established position.
  • the first bell 2 can be fixed to the strip 5 of an item of clothing by way of fixing means 6 constituted by a stud 7 which can be inserted into the post 4, as already described with reference to Figures 1 to 3 .
  • the user applies a tractive force to the second bell 11, away from the base 3 of the first bell 2, and causes a lateral rotation, i.e. about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the post 4, of the second bell 11 with respect to the first bell 2.
  • the spring 16 elastically yields, thus allowing these movements of the second bell 11 relative to the first bell 2.
  • the spring 16 by elastic reaction, returns to make the second bell 11 approach the base 3 of the first bell 2, by biasing the axial sliding of the second bell 11 along the post 4 and stabilising the second bell 11 with respect to the post 4.
  • the post 4 in stabilising, or in limiting the movements, both axial and lateral, of the second bell 11 with respect to the first bell 2, it is possible for the post 4 to have an increased length and for the hole 12 to couple with the post 4 with a level of play that is considerably greater than the play that can be found in known articulated buttons because the spring 16 keeps the second bell 11 positioned correctly, thus preventing the second bell 11 from sliding freely along the post 4 and preventing the second bell 11 from rotating laterally, i.e. about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the post 4, with respect to the first bell 2.
  • the elastic reaction of the spring 16 increases the maneuverability of the button, thus facilitating its manipulation, both during fastening and during unfastening.
  • the articulated button according to the invention fully achieves the intended aim in that the presence of elastic means which, at rest, keep the second bell stationary with respect to the first bell and which, during use, allow the second bell both to slide along the axis of the post and to rotate about axes perpendicular to the axis of the post makes it possible to obtain an excellent maneuverability of the button while eliminating the bothersome noisiness that can be found in traditional articulated buttons.
  • a further advantage of the button according to the invention is that of being able to have a level of play between the post and the second bell that is considerably greater than that in conventional articulated buttons, without penalising the effectiveness of the closure implemented by the button and without drawbacks of an aesthetic nature.
  • the articulated button thus conceived, is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the appended claims.
  • the elastic means 15 instead of a conical helical spring, can be constituted by a Belleville spring washer or by a biconical spring and they can be made of metal or synthetic material.
  • all the details may be replaced by other technically equivalent elements.
  • the materials employed, as well as the dimensions, may be any according to requirements and to the state of the art.

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EP11166012A 2010-06-30 2011-05-13 Bouton articulé pour des articles de vêtements, en particulier de type jeans ou similaire Withdrawn EP2401932A1 (fr)

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IT001186A ITMI20101186A1 (it) 2010-06-30 2010-06-30 Bottone snodato per capi di abbigliamento, particolarmente del tipo jeans o simili, ad elevata praticita' e confortevolezza di impiego.

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EP0284045A1 (fr) * 1987-03-25 1988-09-28 Yoshida Kogyo K.K. Bouton téléscopique

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP0284045A1 (fr) * 1987-03-25 1988-09-28 Yoshida Kogyo K.K. Bouton téléscopique

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