EP2540188A1 - Dispositif de fixation de bracelets - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for fastening a bracelet, in particular a watch strap, on a housing, in particular on a watch case, wherein the device comprises a link to which a band end of the bracelet is fastened and the housing-side end of a laterally on said Housing attached Armbandsteg is fastened, wherein a biased against said housing fuse element is disposed with a locking projection thereon on the link, that the securing element can take two positions, a first secure position in which the bracelet web lies in a recess of the link and the Locking element blocks the link or the bracelet by means of the interaction of said locking projection with the housing against release from the bracelet web respectively from the housing, and a second, open position in which the bracelet web au Said dent out or can be ushered into this.
- the improved tool-replaceable strap attachment device should continue to function as in the device according to the patent application EP 2 229 836 , the criteria regarding aesthetics, ergonomics, comfort, hygiene by simple cleaning of the system, as well as in particular robustness and security against unintentional release meet. Also, the device should continue to be usable with any type of interchangeable wristbands, not only in the context of watches, but generally any type of wristband mounted on a housing which is to be replaced from time to time.
- the object of the present invention is the realization of such an exchangeable bracelet, in particular the realization of an improved fastening device with the advantages mentioned above.
- the present invention therefore has a bracelet attachment device as an article, which has the characteristics mentioned in claim 1, as well as a corresponding watch strap or a corresponding clock, which have such a device.
- the subject invention is characterized in particular by the fact that the device has a pivotally mounted on said fuse element blocking element, which blocks depending on the position of the securing element the bracelet web respectively releases.
- the said recess on the underside of the link forms a suitable for receiving the Armbandstegs, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bracelet oriented first groove, which defines a first direction in their longitudinal section significantly, while the blocking element suitable for receiving the Armbandstegs, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the Bracelet-oriented second groove, which in the first, secured position of the securing element in its longitudinal section significantly a second direction relative to said first direction defined, such that the bracelet web is wedged in this first, secured position between the first - and second groove so that the bracelet web is secured against loosening of the device.
- the blocking element is mounted by means of its own axis pivotally mounted on said securing element, that movement of the securing element in its first, secured position automatically causes engagement of the bracelet web in said second groove of the blocking element, while moving the securing element in its second, open position automatically causes a notching of the bracelet web from the said second groove.
- the biased against said housing fuse element with the locking projection thereon possesses by this configuration, as in the device according to the patent application EP 2 229 836 , two positions, which correspond to a secured position of the bracelet and an open position for attaching or removing the bracelet, but the there knee-shaped indentation on the link by the interaction of two simple, two relatively movable parts, the blocking element and the Link, attached grooves was replaced. Due to this altered structure, the sequence of movements by means of which the user of the device can change the bracelet on the housing is simplified.
- the said securing element may be formed as a pivotable, spring-loaded against the housing lever, wherein the pivot axis of the securing element consists of two separate, respectively attached to the outer ends of the link or the fuse element parts, so that in the central region of the securing element a space arises, which can be filled by the housing.
- the pivot axis of the securing element consists of two separate, respectively attached to the outer ends of the link or the fuse element parts, so that in the central region of the securing element a space arises, which can be filled by the housing.
- the bracelet attachment device according to the invention can be used in any bracelet that is to be attached to a housing, in particular watch straps, whatever material may be made of these. Accordingly, the system can be used with any watch, which has a watch case with two horns, to which a bracelet bar is attached fixed or in a removable manner.
- the range of use is not limited to watches, but any kind and size of bracelet einstudes that on a housing, which in principle may have any shape and, for example, a gem, a portrait, or any other object to be attached , the system according to the invention is therefore highly flexible overall.
- the attached figures illustrate by way of example two embodiments of a device for fastening a bracelet according to the present invention.
- Figures 1a and 1b are perspective views of a first embodiment of a wristband attachment device according to the invention, in the assembled state with the housing and in the state in which the attachment device is detached from the housing only partially shown;
- Figures 1c and 1d are perspective views from above and from below, respectively, of the same embodiment, showing only the bracelet attachment device with a bracelet link attached thereto, and the link of the device for clarity of understanding, in particular with respect to the blocking element, in a transparent representation;
- the Figure 1e schematically represents, in a partial top view, the wristband attachment device in the state attached to the housing;
- FIGS. 1f and 1g show longitudinal sections through the device according to the invention along the lines AA and BB shown in FIGS. 1a and 1e.
- Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d schematically illustrate the principle of movement during tool-free attachment of a wrist strap fastening device according to the invention to a housing
- Figures 2e, 2f, and 2g schematically illustrate the movement during disengagement of the device from the housing.
- FIG. 3a is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a bracelet fastening device according to the invention, in the assembled state with the housing again, for better understanding, in particular with regard to the blocking element used here, the bracelet is shown only partially reproduced in a transparent representation;
- FIG. 2 schematically and exemplary illustrates the second embodiment of the invention in a partial plan view Bracelet attachment device attached to the housing state, this also for better understanding also with the bracelet only partially shown and some underlying parts in transparent;
- FIGS. 3c and 3d are longitudinal sections, similar to FIGS.
- FIG. 1f and 1g through the second embodiment of a device according to the invention along the path in FIG Figure 3b plotted lines CC and DD, respectively;
- Figures 3e, 3f, and 3g show Figure 3a analogous perspective views of the bracelet attachment device in not yet assembled with the housing state, in the assembled state, this each without a transparent representation, as well as in the assembled state with the entire device in a transparent representation.
- FIGS. 4 a, 4 b and 4 c show a screwable bracelet web which can be used with the wristband fastening device according to the invention, in a perspective view, in a side view, and in a longitudinal section along that in FIG Figure 4b marked line EE.
- the bracelet fastening device according to the invention is exemplified in particular in connection with a watch strap, which is to be attached to a watch case in a classic version with two horns on both sides, although, as mentioned, such a device can be easily mounted on any housing and the following description in connection with watch straps is therefore not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
- the Figure 1a shows schematically and by way of example a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for attaching a bracelet to a housing 7, in particular a watch strap on a watch case, this in the assembled state with the housing.
- the Figure 1 b is a perspective view in the state in which the fastening device is detached from the housing 7 only partially shown.
- the device comprises a link 1, to which a band end member 5 of the bracelet can be fastened and whose housing-side end is attached to a laterally attached to said housing 7 bracelet web 9.
- the fastening device as in the device according to the patent application EP 2 229 836 , a hinged to the link 1 and biased against said housing 7 fuse element 2 and, as an innovation, a blocking element 3, wherein in the present first embodiment, the band end member 5 is indirectly attached by its attachment to the blocking element 3 on the link 1.
- Figures 1c and 1d show perspective views obliquely from above or obliquely from below to the same embodiment, showing only the bracelet fastening device with a bracelet member 5 attached thereto and the link 1 of the device for better understanding in transparent representation is reproduced.
- the shows Figure 1e in a partial plan view schematically and by way of example the Armbandbefest Trentsvorraum in attached to the housing state, in which case the overhead parts are shown in a transparent view to allow a better understanding of the underlying parts.
- the band end member 5 of the bracelet can, for example, be pivotally attached to the blocking element 3 of the device, as usual by means of a band member axis 8.
- the bracelet itself not shown in the figures, in turn, for example, also by means of other band link axes 8, attached to the band end member 5 and may be made of metal, leather, rubber, or any other suitable material, such as synthetic material such as plastic or a other plastic.
- the bracelet in the first embodiment of the device according to the invention preferably consists of a metal bracelet.
- the band end member 5 made of one piece and can, as shown, are designed on the surface so that the visual impression arises, it would for example consist of five individual, juxtaposed parts, so that in conjunction with a metal bracelet creates a harmonious overall impression .
- the blocking element 3 and the link 1 which in this embodiment have also been given such a surface design for aesthetic reasons, but are one-piece.
- the housing 7 shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b and usable in all the embodiments discussed, for example, consists of one ordinary watch case with two side-mounted horns 7.1, to which a bracelet web 9 fixed or removably attached, for example in the form of a known to those skilled spring bar.
- the housing does not necessarily have to consist of a watch case but can serve any other purpose as far as it is equipped with a part corresponding to the bracelet web 9.
- the essence of the present invention lies in the embodiment of the spring bar 9 of the housing 7 facing side of the device according to the invention for fastening a bracelet and will be explained in more detail below.
- the link 1 of the device on its underside that is, on its the spring bar 9 and the bottom of the housing 7 side facing, a recess 1.1, as in particular from the perspective views 1b, 1c, and 1d and in realized as a longitudinal section with partial side view Figure 1f is shown.
- the indentation 1.1 can here, such as out Figure 1b can be seen, form a suitable for receiving the bracelet web 9 first groove 1.1.
- This first groove 1.1 is, lying in a plane parallel to the plane of the bracelet, oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bracelet and defined in its longitudinal section significantly a first direction.
- the groove 1.1 corresponds in width significantly to the diameter of the spring bar 9, may preferably correspond in depth to about half to the entire diameter of the spring bar 9, and serves, as will become clear later, as a kind of support surface or retaining groove for the Spring bar 9.
- the link 1 of the device according to the invention in cross-section is preferably formed significantly U-shaped, the shape of the central part of the link 1 noticeably the shape of the housing 7 is adapted between the horns 7.1, while the lateral arms or jaws 1.3 of the link 1 cling to the inner side surfaces of the horns 7.1.
- These lateral arms 1.3 of the link 1 are formed on its underside and therefore facing the bracelet web 9 of the housing 7, so that said indentation 1.1 is formed with the transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bracelet oriented groove 1.1 in these two arms 1.3.
- a cavity is formed between these two arms 1.3, which is ideally suited for receiving said securing element 2.
- the link 1 according to the present invention respectively has a surface which is complementary in its shape to that of the housing 7, so that the link 1 and the housing 7 form a substantially uniform, continuous surface.
- This allows to make the bracelet fastening system according to the invention aesthetically and ergonomically extremely advantageous.
- the end face of the device can be selected to be completely complementary to that of the housing 7, without an open slot being visible in the case of round housing shapes.
- the device such as from the Figure 1c, 1d, or 1f can be seen, the said, hinged to the link 1 and biased against the housing 7 fuse element 2, the latter being mounted, for example, by means of a parallel to the aforementioned groove 1.1 attached axis 2.2 pivotally mounted on the link 1.
- the fuse element 2 is designed as a pivotable, spring-loaded against the housing 7 lever.
- the pivot axis exists 2.2 of the fuse element 2, in contrast to the device according to the patent application EP 2 229 836 , here from two separate, in each case at the outer ends of the link 1 and the securing element 2 attached parts, as can be seen from the perspective views 1c and 1d.
- the two separate axle parts 2.2 can be anchored in the two above-mentioned, lateral arms 1.3 of the link 1 or freely rotatably mounted, such as in Figure 1c indicated schematically.
- This structure creates a free space in the centrally located area of the securing element 2, which space can be filled by the housing 7. Therefore, as in the Figure 1b shown, the creative freedom in the choice of the housing 7 even larger, especially in round housing shapes, so that in particular no flattening laterally on the housing 7 is more necessary.
- the fuse element 2 as already in the device according to the patent application EP 2 229 836 , a locking projection 2.1, which is oriented in the direction of the housing 7.
- the securing element 2 is arranged on the link 1 such that it can assume two positions. These two positions correspond to a first, secured position in which the bracelet web 9 is in the groove 1.1 of the link 1 and the fuse element 2, the link 1 and the bracelet by means of the interaction of said locking projection 2.1 with the housing 7 against release from Bracelet web 9 respectively blocked by the housing 7, see Figure 1f , and a second, open position in which the bracelet web 9 out of said groove 1.1 or can be guided into this.
- said locking projection 2.1 of the securing element 2 of a device according to the invention is arranged in the direction of and at the level of the lower housing edge 7.2 of the housing 7. This attacks the Locking projection 2.1 in the first, secured position of the securing element 2 under the housing edge 7.2 of the housing 7 and thus blocks the link 1 against any directed to the housing top movement, which could lead to loosening of the link 1 from the bracelet web 9.
- the locking projection 2.1 releases the lower housing edge 7.2 and thereby enables a movement to be described in more detail later for releasing the link 1 from the bracelet web 9 respectively for attaching the link to this web.
- the force F S exerted by the securing element 2 on the housing 7 for securing or locking the link 1 on the bracelet web 9 respectively of the bracelet on the housing 7 is appreciably perpendicular to the plane of the housing 7, whereas the tensile and torsional forces Fz applied to the wristband during wear by the wristband are roughly aligned in the longitudinal direction of the wristband, depending on the respective wrist size of the wearer of the watch.
- These forces are directed against different housing parts, namely on the one hand against the lower housing edge 7.2 and on the other hand against the bracelet web 9.
- the force F B for actuating the safety lever which allows a release of the link 1 from the bracelet web 9 respectively of the bracelet from the housing 7, im Substantially perpendicular to the direction of the aforementioned locking force F S , if not the tensile forces F Z.
- the orientation of the forces is by means of arrows in the Figure 1f symbolically indicated.
- This has the advantage that the safety lever 2 normally can not be opened unintentionally.
- the noticeably larger tensile forces during wear of the bracelet are taken up as usual by the bracelet web 9 and not transferred to the securing element 2, which itself only receives the much smaller locking force F S.
- the already mentioned blocking lever 3 is arranged, which constitutes an essential feature of the present invention.
- the blocking lever 3 is in this case mounted by means of a parallel to the axis 2.2 mounted axis 4 pivotally mounted on the fuse element 2 and blocks depending on the position of the fuse element 2 the bracelet web 9 respectively respectively releases it.
- the blocking element 3 has a suitable for receiving the bracelet web 9, oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bracelet second groove 3.1, which in the first secure position of the securing element 2 in its longitudinal section significantly a second direction relative to the said, of the first groove 1.1 defined in the link 1 first direction, such that the bracelet web 9 is wedged in this first, secured position between the first - 1.1 and second groove 3.1 so that the bracelet web 9 respectively the bracelet against loosening of the device respectively from the housing 7 is secured.
- the blocking element 3 see again, for example Figure 1g .
- the blocking element 3 By means of a mounted parallel to the axis 2.2, separate axis 4 so pivotally on said Secured element 2 mounted such that a movement of the securing element 2 in its first, secured position engages a locking of said second groove 3.1 of the blocking element 3 in the bracelet web 9.
- a movement of the securing element 2 in its second, open position causes a disengagement of the bracelet web 9 from the said second groove 3.1.
- the angle ⁇ between the said first and second directions defined by the first 1.1 and second grooves 3.1, viewed in the first, secured position of the securing element 2 is selected to be approximately between 0 ° and 60 °, preferably as an acute angle less than 30 °, more preferably an angle between 10 ° and 25 °, in order to achieve a kind of wedging, which makes unintentional release of the bracelet web 9 from the device impossible.
- the link 1 usually does not detach from the bracelet web 9, insofar as the latter due to the interaction of the first groove 1.1 on the link 1 and the second groove 3.1 on the blocking lever 3 and because of their specific design and spatial arrangement between these two grooves 1.1, 3.1 is wedged. This was also tested in particular by laboratory and wearing tests of a watch equipped with a bracelet according to the invention.
- FIG. 1g the specific shape of the blocking element 3 can be seen, which allows the element 3 has at least one extending into the cavity below the link extension, which cooperates with the axis 4 on the fuse element 2.
- this serves to define a preferred relative position between the elements 2, 3, on the other hand, the spring loading of the securing element 2 in the direction of the housing 7 can be realized at the same time.
- the blocking element 3 and the link 1 each have, at their end facing the other part, a specifically selected limiting surface 3.2, 1.2, which is approximately in the Figure 1g are visible.
- the rotation of these two parts can be limited relative to each other in the direction of opening of the bracelet, which is inter alia important to ensure the above-mentioned spring action of the securing element 2 in the direction of the housing 7 and the relative position between the elements 2, 3.
- the device of the invention due to their modified structure allows a simplified movement, by means of which the user of the device can change the bracelet on the housing, namely only a translation followed by a rotation of the device.
- the system is therefore more intuitive for inexperienced users to use.
- a second embodiment of a wristband fastening device according to the invention will now be explained in more detail, which may be used preferably, but not exclusively, for a bracelet made of leather, of rubber, or of synthetic material.
- the main difference between the second embodiment shown in these figures and the first embodiment shown in Figures 1a to 1g is that the band end member or bracelet 5 is directly attached to the link 1 in the second embodiment while the band end member 5 in the first Embodiment by its attachment to the blocking element 3 is indirectly mounted on the link 1.
- FIG. 1 Such as a perspective view of the second embodiment of a bracelet fastening device according to the invention, in the assembled state with the housing Figure 3a can be seen, in this second embodiment, the band end member or the bracelet 5, for example, at the top of the link. 1 be attached.
- This can be done, for example, by clamping, gluing, riveting, screwing, casting or other techniques known in the art and will not be further explained here.
- it is preferably the surface of the bracelet itself, rather than, preferably, in the first embodiment, the surface of the link 1 which is flush with the top edge of the housing 7 and forms with it a continuous, aesthetically uniform appearing surface
- Another important advantage of the device according to the invention represents respectively an interesting option for the design of bracelets opened.
- FIGS. 3a and 3b which are longitudinal sections, similar to FIGS.
- the securing element 2 is designed as a pivotable lever spring-loaded against the housing 7.
- this fuse element 2 By manually pressing on the slightly protruding from the bottom of the link 1 or in the assembled state from the bottom of the bottom 10 of the housing 7 locking projection 2.1, this fuse element 2 from its first, secure rest position against the force of spring loading by rotation in its second , Open position can be brought, which allows attachment or detachment of the link 1 and the bracelet from the bracelet web 9 respectively from the housing 7.
- the above-described function of the securing element 2 of the opening and locking can be realized mechanically in other ways, in particular in the form of a pusher, ie by means of a translation instead of a rotation.
- the said securing element 2 may be formed approximately as a displaceable, spring-loaded against the housing 7 pusher, while the other parts are arranged as described above.
- a pusher is preferably formed on the housing side so that in the central region of the securing element 2 also a free space is formed, which from the housing. 7 can be filled to ensure the design freedom in terms of the housing shape in this embodiment.
- the bracelet web 9 can play an important role. This is the case in particular with regard to the requirements for robustness and safety of the bracelet web attached to the housing, since the force effects occurring at the wrist strap fastening device, depending on their intensity and direction, are transmitted from there to the wrist web 9. Therefore, the structure, geometry, and operation of the fixed or detachable bracelet bar 9 should be adapted accordingly to prevent, for example, accidental detachment of said strap attachment device from the housing.
- a between the horns 7.1 of the housing 7 acted upon by spring force mounted bracelet web 9 in the classic embodiment of a person skilled in the known spring bar, consisting of two telescopically, freely telescoped, and equipped with spring elements tube can according to the wear tests carried out by the applicant by external force influences under certain circumstances yield more resiliently than would be desirable for a reliable interaction between inventive bracelet fastening device and the housing. Therefore, for the bracelet attachment device according to the invention preferably also between the housing horns 7.1 caulked, calculated in its dimensions, strength, and spring force corresponding calculated and constructed clamping web 9 may be used, in particular of two with fine thread backlash screwed into each other tubes 9.1, 9.2, as well this is shown in Figures 4a, 4b and 4c.
- a classic, known to the expert, telescopic spring bar or as proposed above, screwed, so also removable, but increased rigidity exhibiting bracelet web is preferably used together with this.
- the latter can, if necessary and in conjunction with the wristband attachment device according to the invention, be easily used as a replacement for a classic spring bar for each watch, which has a watch case 7 with two horns 7.1 on each side.
- the device according to the invention therefore allows an extremely simple handling and realized in an elegant way, a system for tool-free removal and attaching a bracelet to a housing, in particular a watch strap on a watch case.
- the present invention is also directed in particular to a watch band having a device according to the invention for attaching a bracelet and to a watch with a corresponding bracelet.
- the above detailed description of the wrist strap attachment device of the present invention illustrates that the present invention optimally allows the tool-less interchangeability of a wristband to be realized by merely flat, conceptually simple design features on the wristband side, without the need for housing-side changes. Therefore, the system according to the invention has the particular advantage of being able to be used with all standard housings, especially watch cases, which have a bracelet web. Due to the comparatively simple design, which is based on a specifically shaped recess in combination with a corresponding securing element and a blocking element, the device or a corresponding bracelet is relatively easy and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the device according to the invention further exemplarily fulfills the criteria of safety and robustness for such a system.
- the shape and the texture of the particular surface of the link or the bracelet of the device according to the invention are subject to a great freedom of design, the aesthetics, ergonomics, and comfort of a bracelet equipped with a fastening device according to the invention are to be mentioned as further advantages of the present invention.
- the handling of a device according to the invention when changing a bracelet for the user is simple and intuitive.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Armbandes, insbesondere eines Uhrenarmbandes, an einem Gehäuse, insbesondere an einem Uhrengehäuse, wobei die Vorrichtung ein Bindeglied aufweist, an welchem ein Bandendglied des Armbandes befestigbar ist und dessen gehäuseseitiges Ende an einem seitlich an besagtem Gehäuse angebrachten Armbandsteg befestigbar ist, wobei ein gegen besagtes Gehäuse vorgespanntes Sicherungselement mit einem daran befindlichen Verriegelungsvorsprung derart am Bindeglied angeordnet ist, daß das Sicherungselement zwei Positionen einnehmen kann, eine erste, gesicherte Position, in welcher der Armbandsteg in einer Einbuchtung des Bindeglieds liegt und das Sicherungselement das Bindeglied respektive das Armband mittels des Zusammenspiels des besagten Verriegelungsvorsprungs mit dem Gehäuse gegen ein Lösen vom Armbandsteg respektive vom Gehäuse blockiert, und eine zweite, geöffnete Position, in welcher der Armbandsteg aus besagter Einbuchtung heraus-oder in diese hineingeführt werden kann.The present invention relates to a device for fastening a bracelet, in particular a watch strap, on a housing, in particular on a watch case, wherein the device comprises a link to which a band end of the bracelet is fastened and the housing-side end of a laterally on said Housing attached Armbandsteg is fastened, wherein a biased against said housing fuse element is disposed with a locking projection thereon on the link, that the securing element can take two positions, a first secure position in which the bracelet web lies in a recess of the link and the Locking element blocks the link or the bracelet by means of the interaction of said locking projection with the housing against release from the bracelet web respectively from the housing, and a second, open position in which the bracelet web au Said dent out or can be ushered into this.
Eine Befestigungsvorrichtung der oben zitierten Gattung wurde von der Anmelderin in der Patentanmeldung
Zum einen bedingt die Verwendung der in der Patentanmeldung
Zum anderen wird bei der oben erwähnten Vorrichtung, beispielsweise bei Verwendung im Uhrenbereich, seitlich am Uhrengehäuse eine kleine Abflachung oder ein Einschnitt benötigt, so wie dies schematisch aus den Abbildungen der Patentanmeldung
Bei alledem sollte die verbesserte Befestigungsvorrichtung für ein werkzeuglos austauschbares Armband weiterhin, wie schon bei der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Das Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Realisierung eines derartigen, austauschbaren Armbandes, insbesondere die Realisierung einer verbesserten Befestigungsvorrichtung mit den oben erwähnten Vorteilen. Die vorliegende Erfindung hat daher eine Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung als Gegenstand, welche die im Anspruch 1 genannten Kennzeichen aufweist, sowie ein entsprechendes Uhrenarmband bzw. eine entsprechende Uhr, welche eine derartige Vorrichtung aufweisen.The object of the present invention is the realization of such an exchangeable bracelet, in particular the realization of an improved fastening device with the advantages mentioned above. The present invention therefore has a bracelet attachment device as an article, which has the characteristics mentioned in
Zur Verwirklichung der vorgenannten Ziele zeichnet sich der Erfindungsgegenstand insbesondere dadurch aus, daß die Vorrichtung ein schwenkbar an besagtem Sicherungselement angebrachtes Blockierungselement aufweist, welches je nach Position des Sicherungselements den Armbandsteg blockiert respektive freigibt.To achieve the above objects, the subject invention is characterized in particular by the fact that the device has a pivotally mounted on said fuse element blocking element, which blocks depending on the position of the securing element the bracelet web respectively releases.
Insbesondere formt die besagte Einbuchtung an der Unterseite des Bindeglieds eine zur Aufnahme des Armbandstegs geeignete, quer zur Längsachse des Armbands orientierte erste Nut, die in ihrem Längsschnitt merklich eine erste Richtung definiert, während das Blockierungselement eine zur Aufnahme des Armbandstegs geeignete, quer zur Längsachse des Armbands orientierte zweite Nut aufweist, die in der ersten, gesicherten Position des Sicherungselements in ihrem Längsschnitt merklich eine zweite Richtung relativ zu der besagten ersten Richtung definiert, derart, daß der Armbandsteg in dieser ersten, gesicherten Position zwischen der ersten - und zweiten Nut so verkeilt wird, daß der Armbandsteg gegen ein Lösen von der Vorrichtung gesichert wird. Zudem ist das Blockierungselement mittels einer eigenen Achse derart schwenkbar an besagtem Sicherungselement angebracht, daß ein Bewegen des Sicherungselements in seine erste, gesicherte Position automatisch ein Einrasten des Armbandstegs in besagte zweite Nut des Blockierungselements bewirkt, während ein Bewegen des Sicherungselements in seine zweite, geöffnete Position automatisch ein Ausklinken des Armbandstegs aus der besagten zweiten Nut bewirkt.In particular, the said recess on the underside of the link forms a suitable for receiving the Armbandstegs, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bracelet oriented first groove, which defines a first direction in their longitudinal section significantly, while the blocking element suitable for receiving the Armbandstegs, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the Bracelet-oriented second groove, which in the first, secured position of the securing element in its longitudinal section significantly a second direction relative to said first direction defined, such that the bracelet web is wedged in this first, secured position between the first - and second groove so that the bracelet web is secured against loosening of the device. In addition, the blocking element is mounted by means of its own axis pivotally mounted on said securing element, that movement of the securing element in its first, secured position automatically causes engagement of the bracelet web in said second groove of the blocking element, while moving the securing element in its second, open position automatically causes a notching of the bracelet web from the said second groove.
Das gegen besagtes Gehäuse vorgespannte Sicherungselement mit dem daran befindlichen Verriegelungsvorsprung besitzt durch diese Ausgestaltung, wie bei der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Zudem kann das besagte Sicherungselement etwa als schwenkbarer, gegen das Gehäuse federbeaufschlagter Hebel ausgebildet sein, wobei die Schwenkachse des Sicherungselements aus zwei separaten, jeweils an den äußeren Enden des Bindeglieds respektive des Sicherungselements angebrachten Teilen besteht, so daß im mittig gelegenen Bereich des Sicherungselements ein Freiraum entsteht, welcher vom Gehäuse ausgefüllt werden kann. Bei Verwendung im Uhrenbereich entfällt daher im Vergleich zu der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Die schon bei der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Auch kann die erfindungsgemäße Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung bei jedem beliebigen Armband, das an ein Gehäuse befestigt werden soll, zum Einsatz kommen, insbesondere bei Uhrenarmbändern, aus welchem Material diese auch immer gefertigt sein mögen. Entsprechend kann das System bei jeder Uhr eingesetzt werden, welche über ein Uhrengehäuse mit zwei Hörnern verfügt, an welche ein Armbandsteg fest oder in abnehmbarerer Weise angebracht ist. Da der Nutzungsbereich jedoch nicht nur auf Uhren beschränkt ist, sondern jede Art und Größe von Armband einschießt, das an ein Gehäuse, welches im Prinzip eine beliebige Form besitzen kann und beispielsweise einen Edelstein, ein Bildnis, oder ein sonstiges Objekt trägt, befestigt werden soll, ist das erfindungsgemäße System daher insgesamt höchst flexibel einsetzbar.Also, the bracelet attachment device according to the invention can be used in any bracelet that is to be attached to a housing, in particular watch straps, whatever material may be made of these. Accordingly, the system can be used with any watch, which has a watch case with two horns, to which a bracelet bar is attached fixed or in a removable manner. However, since the range of use is not limited to watches, but any kind and size of bracelet einstudes that on a housing, which in principle may have any shape and, for example, a gem, a portrait, or any other object to be attached , the system according to the invention is therefore highly flexible overall.
Die beigefügten Abbildungen stellen beispielhaft zwei Ausführungsformen einer Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Armbandes laut der vorliegenden Erfindung dar.The attached figures illustrate by way of example two embodiments of a device for fastening a bracelet according to the present invention.
Die Abbildungen 1a und 1b sind perspektivische Ansichten einer ersten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung, dies im mit dem Gehäuse zusammengebauten Zustand und in dem Zustand, in dem die Befestigungsvorrichtung vom nur teilweise dargestellten Gehäuse losgelöst ist; die Abbildungen 1c und 1d sind perspektivische Ansichten von oben respektive von unten derselben Ausführungsform, wobei nur die Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung mit einem daran befestigten Armbandglied dargestellt sowie das Bindeglied der Vorrichtung zum besseren Verständnis, insbesondere hinsichtlich des Blockierungselements, in Transparentdarstellung wiedergegeben ist; die
Die Abbildungen 2a, 2b, 2c, und 2d illustrieren schematisch das Prinzip des Bewegungsablaufs während des werkzeuglosen Anbringens einer erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung an ein Gehäuse, während die Abbildungen 2e, 2f, und 2g den Bewegungsablauf während des Lösens der Vorrichtung vom Gehäuse schematisch wiedergeben.Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d schematically illustrate the principle of movement during tool-free attachment of a wrist strap fastening device according to the invention to a housing, while Figures 2e, 2f, and 2g schematically illustrate the movement during disengagement of the device from the housing.
Die
Die Abbildungen 4a, 4b, und 4c zeigen einen mit der erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung verwendbaren, verschraubbaren Armbandsteg, dies in perspektivischer Ansicht, in einer Seitenansicht, sowie in einem Längsschnitt entlang der in der
Im Folgenden soll die Erfindung nun mit Hilfe der erwähnten Abbildungen in zwei ihrer Ausführungsformen im Detail beschrieben werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung wird dabei insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit einem Uhrenarmband, welches an einem Uhrengehäuse in klassischer Ausführung mit jeweils zwei Hörnern an beiden Seiten befestigt werden soll, beispielhaft dargestellt, wiewohl, wie erwähnt, eine solche Vorrichtung ohne Weiteres auf jedes beliebige Gehäuse montiert werden kann und die folgende Schilderung im Zusammenhang mit Uhrenarmbändern daher keinerlei Beschränkung des Anwendungsbereichs der Erfindung darstellen soll.In the following, the invention will now be described in detail with reference to the mentioned figures in two of their embodiments. The bracelet fastening device according to the invention is exemplified in particular in connection with a watch strap, which is to be attached to a watch case in a classic version with two horns on both sides, although, as mentioned, such a device can be easily mounted on any housing and the following description in connection with watch straps is therefore not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Die
Wie etwa aus den Abbildungen 1f und 1g, welche Längsschnitte entlang der Längsachse des Armbands respektive der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, d.h. entlang der in den Abbildungen 1a und 1e eingezeichneten Linien A-A respektive B-B, darstellen, im Detail ersichtlich ist, kann das Bandendglied 5 des Armbandes zum Beispiel, wie üblich mittels einer Bandgliedachse 8, am Blockierungselement 3 der Vorrichtung schwenkbar befestigt werden. Das in den Figuren nicht dargestellte Armband selbst ist wiederum, beispielsweise ebenfalls mittels weiterer Bandgliedachsen 8, am Bandendglied 5 befestigt und kann aus Metall, aus Leder, aus Kautschuk, oder aus jedwedem anderen, hierfür geeigneten Material, wie etwa synthetischem Material wie Plastik oder einem sonstigen Kunststoff, bestehen. In diesem Zusammenhang ist noch anzumerken, daß das Armband bei der ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorzugsweise aus einem Metallarmband besteht. Aus diesem Grunde ist etwa, wie insbesondere aus
Das in den Abbildungen 1a und 1 b dargestellte und in allen besprochenen Ausführungsformen einsetzbare Gehäuse 7 besteht beispielsweise aus einem gewöhnlichen Uhrengehäuse mit zwei seitlich angebrachten Hörnern 7.1, an welche ein Armbandsteg 9 fest oder in abnehmbarer Weise angebracht ist, beispielsweise in Form eines dem Fachmann bekannten Federstegs. Wie schon erwähnt, muß das Gehäuse jedoch nicht notwendigerweise aus einem Uhrengehäuse bestehen, sondern kann jeglichem anderen Zweck dienen, so weit es mit einem dem Armbandsteg 9 entsprechenden Teil ausgerüstet ist.The
Der Kern der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt in der Ausgestaltung der dem Federsteg 9 des Gehäuses 7 zugewandten Seite der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Armbandes und soll im Folgenden näher erläutert werden.The essence of the present invention lies in the embodiment of the
Zum einen weist hierzu das Bindeglied 1 der Vorrichtung an dessen Unterseite, das heißt an seiner dem Federsteg 9 sowie dem Boden des Gehäuses 7 zugewandten Seite, eine Einbuchtung 1.1 auf, so wie dies insbesondere aus den perspektivischen Ansichten 1b, 1c, und 1d sowie in der als Längsschnitt mit partieller Seitenansicht realisierten
Wie insbesondere aus der
Zum anderen weist die Vorrichtung, wie etwa aus der
In den in den Abbildungen dargestellten, bevorzugten Ausführungsformen ist das Sicherungselement 2 als schwenkbarer, gegen das Gehäuse 7 federbeaufschlagter Hebel ausgebildet. Insbesondere besteht die Schwenkachse 2.2 des Sicherungselements 2, im Gegensatz zu der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Weiterhin besitzt das Sicherungselement 2, wie schon bei der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Unter Zuhilfenahme der Abbildungen 1f und 1g kann man weiter präzisieren, daß der besagte Verriegelungsvorsprung 2.1 des Sicherungselements 2 einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in Richtung und auf Höhe der Gehäuseunterkante 7.2 des Gehäuses 7 angeordnet ist. Dadurch greift der Verriegelungsvorsprung 2.1 in der ersten, gesicherten Position des Sicherungselements 2 unter die Gehäusekante 7.2 des Gehäuses 7 und blockiert somit das Bindeglied 1 gegen jegliche zur Gehäuseoberseite gerichtete Bewegung, welche zum Lösen des Bindeglieds 1 vom Armbandsteg 9 führen könnte. In der zweiten, geöffneten Position des Sicherungselements 2 gibt der Verriegelungsvorsprung 2.1 die Gehäuseunterkante 7.2 frei und ermöglicht dadurch eine an späterer Stelle genauer zu schildernde Bewegung zum Lösen des Bindeglieds 1 vom Armbandsteg 9 respektive zum Anbringen des Bindeglieds an diesem Steg. Durch diese Ausgestaltung des Sicherungselements 2 bzw. des an diesem befindlichen Verriegelungsvorsprungs 2.1 ist die vom Sicherungselement 2 auf das Gehäuse 7 ausgeübte Kraft FS zur Sicherung bzw. Verriegelung des Bindeglieds 1 am Armbandsteg 9 respektive des Armbands am Gehäuse 7 merklich rechtwinklig zur Ebene des Gehäuses 7 ausgerichtet, wohingegen die während des Tragens vom Armband auf den Armbandsteg ausgeübten Zug- und Torsionskräfte Fz, in Abhängigkeit von der jeweiligen Handgelenksgröße des Trägers der Uhr, grob in Längsrichtung des Armbands ausgerichtet sind. Diese Kräfte sind gegen verschiedene Gehäuseteile gerichtet, nämlich einerseits gegen die Gehäuseunterkante 7.2 sowie anderseits gegen den Armbandsteg 9. Weiterhin steht die Kraft FB zum Betätigen des Sicherungshebels, was ein Lösen des Bindeglieds 1 vom Armbandsteg 9 respektive des Armbands vom Gehäuse 7 erlaubt, im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Richtung der vorgenannten Verriegelungskraft FS, wenn nicht auch der Zugkräfte FZ. Die Orientierung der auftretenden Kräfte ist mittels Pfeilen in der
In dem oben erwähnten Hohlraum zwischen den beiden seitlichen Armen 1.3 des Bindeglieds 1 ist zudem, zumindest teilweise und wie etwa aus
Hierzu weist das Blockierungselement 3 eine zur Aufnahme des Armbandstegs 9 geeignete, quer zur Längsachse des Armbands orientierte zweite Nut 3.1 auf, die in der ersten, gesicherten Position des Sicherungselements 2 in ihrem Längsschnitt merklich eine zweite Richtung relativ zu der besagten, von der ersten Nut 1.1 im Bindeglied 1 definierten ersten Richtung definiert, derart, daß der Armbandsteg 9 in dieser ersten, gesicherten Position zwischen der ersten - 1.1 und zweiten Nut 3.1 so verkeilt wird, daß der Armbandsteg 9 respektive das Armband gegen ein Lösen von der Vorrichtung respektive vom Gehäuse 7 gesichert wird. Mit anderen Worten wird durch diese Struktur die knieförmige Einbuchtung am Bindeglied der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Um diesen Bewegungsablauf zu ermöglichen, ist das Blockierungselement 3, siehe wiederum beispielsweise
Sollte es daher in Ausnahmesituationen vorkommen, daß der Sicherungshebel 2 unbeabsichtigt berührt wird, so löst sich das Bindeglied 1 in der Regel dennoch nicht vom Armbandsteg 9, insofern Letzterer auf Grund des Zusammenspiels der ersten Nut 1.1 am Bindeglied 1 und der zweiten Nut 3.1 am Blockierungshebel 3 sowie wegen deren spezifischer Ausgestaltung und räumlicher Anordnung zwischen diesen beiden Nuten 1.1, 3.1 verkeilt ist. Dies wurde insbesondere auch durch Labor- und Trageversuche einer mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Armband ausgerüsteten Uhr getestet.Should it therefore occur in exceptional situations that the
Weiterhin ist aus
Das Blockierungselement 3 und das Bindeglied 1 weisen schließlich noch jeweils an ihrem dem anderem Teil zugewandten Ende eine spezifisch gewählte Begrenzungsfläche 3.2, 1.2 auf, die etwa in der
Mittels der Abbildungen 2a bis 2g, welche Längsschnitte der Vorrichtung in verschiedenen Positionen und jeweils entlang der Linie A-A analog zu demjenigen der
Durch das oben Gesagte ist klar, daß das Abnehmen des Bindeglieds 1 vom Armbandsteg 9 respektive eines am Bindeglied 1 befestigten Armbandes vom Gehäuse 7 durch manuelles Drücken auf das Sicherungselement 2 erfolgt, wie in den Abbildungen 2e, 2f, und 2g schematisch illustriert. Hierdurch gibt zunächst der Verriegelungsvorsprung 2.1 die Gehäuseunterkante 7.2 sowie gleichzeitig die zweite Nut 3.1 am Blockierungselement 3 den Armbandsteg 9 frei, siehe
Im Vergleich zu der Vorrichtung laut der Patentanmeldung
Unter Zuhilfenahme der Abbildungen 3a bis 3d soll nun im Folgenden eine zweite Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung näher erläutert werden, welche bevorzugt, aber nicht ausschließlich, für ein Armband aus Leder, aus Kautschuk, oder aus synthetischem Material benutzt werden kann. Der Hauptunterschied der in diesen Abbildungen dargestellten zweiten Ausführungsform im Vergleich zu der in den Abbildungen 1a bis 1g dargestellten ersten Ausführungsform besteht darin, daß das Bandendglied respektive das Armband 5 in der zweiten Ausführungsform direkt am Bindeglied 1 angebracht ist, während das Bandendglied 5 in der ersten Ausführungsform durch dessen Befestigung am Blockierungselement 3 indirekt am Bindeglied 1 montiert ist.With the aid of FIGS. 3 a to 3 d, a second embodiment of a wristband fastening device according to the invention will now be explained in more detail, which may be used preferably, but not exclusively, for a bracelet made of leather, of rubber, or of synthetic material. The main difference between the second embodiment shown in these figures and the first embodiment shown in Figures 1a to 1g is that the band end member or
Wie etwa aus der eine perspektivische Ansicht der zweiten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung, im mit dem Gehäuse zusammengebauten Zustand darstellenden
Aus der
In den beiden oben ausführlich dargelegten Ausführungsformen einer erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung ist das Sicherungselement 2 als schwenkbarer, gegen das Gehäuse 7 federbeaufschlagter Hebel ausgebildet. Durch manuelles Drücken auf den leicht von der Unterseite des Bindeglieds 1 bzw. im zusammengebauten Zustand auch von der Unterseite des Bodens 10 des Gehäuses 7 hervorstehenden Verriegelungsvorsprung 2.1 kann dieses Sicherungselement 2 aus seiner ersten, gesicherten Ruheposition entgegen der Kraft der Federbeaufschlagung durch Drehung in seine zweite, geöffnete Position gebracht werden, welche ein Anbringen bzw. Abnehmen des Bindeglieds 1 respektive des Armbands vom Armbandsteg 9 respektive vom Gehäuse 7 ermöglicht. Die oben beschriebene Funktion des Sicherungselements 2 des Öffnens und Verriegelns kann mechanisch jedoch auch auf andere Art und Weise realisiert werden, insbesondere in Form eines Drückers, also mittels einer Translation anstatt einer Drehung.In the two embodiments of a wrist strap fastening device according to the invention detailed above, the securing
Im Folgenden soll eine solche Alternativlösungen nur kurz erläutert werden, ohne daß diese explizit in den Abbildungen dargestellt wäre. In dieser Alternativlösung kann das besagte Sicherungselement 2 etwa als verschiebbarer, gegen das Gehäuse 7 federbeaufschlagter Drücker ausgebildet sein, während die anderen Teile wie oben geschildert angeordnet sind. Ein solcher Drücker ist vorzugsweise gehäuseseitig so geformt ist, daß im mittig gelegenen Bereich des Sicherungselements 2 ebenfalls ein Freiraum entsteht, welcher vom Gehäuse 7 ausgefüllt werden kann, um auch in dieser Ausführungsvariante die gestalterische Freiheit hinsichtlich der Gehäuseform zu gewährleisten. In diesem Falle würde der im Hohlraum des Bindeglieds 1 verschiebbar angebrachte Drücker anstatt einer Schwenkbewegung eine mittels entsprechenden Führungsrillen in den seitlichen Armen 1.3 des Bindeglieds 1 geführte Verschiebungsbewegung in Richtung des Gehäuses und von diesem weg ausführen können, wobei eine entsprechende Druckfeder den Drücker in Richtung des Gehäuses 7 vorbeaufschlagen würde und eine gesicherte Position etwa durch besondere Formgebung der Führungsrillen vorsehbar wäre. Auch könnte wie im Falle des vorgenannten schwenkbaren Hebels das aus dem verschiebbaren Drücker und der dazugehörigen Druckfeder bestehende Sicherungselement 2 durch ein entsprechendes, einteiliges elastisches Element ersetzt werden.In the following, such alternative solutions are only briefly explained, without these being explicitly shown in the figures. In this alternative solution, the said securing
Des Weiteren sollte noch angefügt werden, daß für ein wunschgemäßes Zusammenspiel zwischen erfindungsgemäßer Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung und dem Gehäuse, an welchem die Vorrichtung respektive das Armband befestigt werden soll, der Armbandsteg 9 eine wichtige Rolle spielen kann. Dies ist insbesondere hinsichtlich der Anforderungen an Robustheit und Sicherheit des am Gehäuse befestigten Armbandstegs der Fall, da die an der Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung auftretenden Krafteinwirkungen, je nach deren Intensität und Richtung, von dieser auf den Armbandsteg 9 übertragen werden. Daher sollte die Struktur, Geometrie, und Funktionsweise des festen oder abnehmbaren Armbandstegs 9 entsprechend angepaßt werden, um beispielsweise das unbeabsichtigte Loslösen der besagten Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung vom Gehäuse zu verhindern.Furthermore, it should be added that for a desired interaction between the inventive bracelet fastening device and the housing to which the device or the bracelet is to be attached, the
Ein zwischen den Hörnern 7.1 des Gehäuses 7 mit Federkraft beaufschlagt montierter Armbandsteg 9 in der klassischen Ausführungsform eines dem Fachmann bekannten Federstegs, bestehend aus zwei teleskopartig, frei ineinander geschobenen, und mit Federelementen bestückten Röhrchen, kann laut den von der Anmelderin durchgeführten Tragetests durch äußere Krafteinflüsse unter bestimmten Umständen stärker federnd nachgeben als dies für ein zuverlässiges Zusammenspiel zwischen erfindungsgemäßer Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung und dem Gehäuse wünschenswert wäre. Daher kann für die erfindungsgemäße Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung vorzugsweise auch ein zwischen den Gehäusehörnern 7.1 verstemmter, in seiner Dimensionierung, Stärke, sowie Federkraft entsprechend berechneter und konstruierter Spannsteg 9 verwendet werden, der insbesondere aus zwei mit Feingewinde spielfrei ineinander verschraubten Röhrchen 9.1, 9.2 bestehen kann, so wie dies aus den Abbildungen 4a, 4b, und 4c hervorgeht. Je nach Verwendungszweck der Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung wird daher zusammen mit dieser entweder ein klassischer, dem Fachmann bekannter, teleskopartiger Federsteg oder ein wie oben vorgeschlagener, verschraubter, also ebenfalls abnehmbarer, aber eine erhöhte Steifheit aufweisender Armbandsteg bevorzugt verwendet werden. Letzterer kann, sofern nötig und in Verbindung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung, problemlos als Ersatz für einen klassischen Federsteg bei jeder Uhr, welche über ein Uhrengehäuse 7 mit jeweils zwei Hörnern 7.1 an jeder Seite verfügt, eingesetzt werden.A between the horns 7.1 of the
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung erlaubt daher eine äußerst einfache Handhabung und realisiert auf elegante Art und Weise ein System zum werkzeuglosen Abnehmen und Anbringen eines Armbandes an einem Gehäuse, insbesondere eines Uhrenarmbandes an einem Uhrengehäuse.The device according to the invention therefore allows an extremely simple handling and realized in an elegant way, a system for tool-free removal and attaching a bracelet to a housing, in particular a watch strap on a watch case.
Aus dem Vorgesagten wird auch deutlich, daß die vorliegende Erfindung insbesondere auch auf ein Uhrenarmband, welche eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Armbandes aufweist, sowie auf eine Uhr mit einem entsprechenden Armband gerichtet ist.From the foregoing it is also clear that the present invention is also directed in particular to a watch band having a device according to the invention for attaching a bracelet and to a watch with a corresponding bracelet.
Zudem verdeutlicht die obige, detaillierte Beschreibung der erfindungsgemäßen Armbandbefestigungsvorrichtung, daß die vorliegende Erfindung auf optimale Art und Weise erlaubt, die werkzeug lose Austauschbarkeit eines Armbands durch nur armbandseitig liegende, konzeptionell einfach gehaltene Gestaltungsmerkmale zu realisieren, dies ohne Notwendigkeit von gehäuseseitigen Änderungen. Daher weist das erfindungsgemäße System insbesondere den Vorteil auf, mit allen marktüblichen Gehäusen, vor allem Uhrengehäusen, welche einen Armbandsteg aufweisen, verwendet werden zu können. Durch die vergleichsweise einfache Konzeption, welche auf einer spezifisch geformten Einbuchtung in Kombination mit einem entsprechenden Sicherungselement sowie einem Blockierungselement beruht, ist die Vorrichtung bzw. ein entsprechendes Armband relativ einfach und kostengünstig zu fertigen. Dadurch, daß die auftretenden Zug- und Verriegelungskräfte auf verschiedene Gehäuseteile hin und im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Richtung der Kraft zum Betätigen des Sicherungshebels orientiert sind, erfüllt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung des weiteren in beispielhafter Weise die Kriterien an Sicherheit und Robustheit für ein derartiges System. Insofern die Form und die Beschaffenheit insbesondere der Oberfläche des Bindeglieds respektive des Armbands der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung einer großen gestalterischen Freiheit unterliegen, sind auch die Ästhetik, die Ergonomie, und der Tragekomfort eines mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung ausgestatteten Armbands als weitere Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung zu nennen. Schließlich ist die Handhabung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung beim Wechsel eines Armbands für den Benutzer einfach und intuitiv.In addition, the above detailed description of the wrist strap attachment device of the present invention illustrates that the present invention optimally allows the tool-less interchangeability of a wristband to be realized by merely flat, conceptually simple design features on the wristband side, without the need for housing-side changes. Therefore, the system according to the invention has the particular advantage of being able to be used with all standard housings, especially watch cases, which have a bracelet web. Due to the comparatively simple design, which is based on a specifically shaped recess in combination with a corresponding securing element and a blocking element, the device or a corresponding bracelet is relatively easy and inexpensive to manufacture. By virtue of the fact that the tensile and locking forces which occur are oriented toward different housing parts and substantially perpendicular to the direction of the force for actuating the safety lever, the device according to the invention further exemplarily fulfills the criteria of safety and robustness for such a system. Insofar as the shape and the texture of the particular surface of the link or the bracelet of the device according to the invention are subject to a great freedom of design, the aesthetics, ergonomics, and comfort of a bracelet equipped with a fastening device according to the invention are to be mentioned as further advantages of the present invention. Finally, the handling of a device according to the invention when changing a bracelet for the user is simple and intuitive.
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