EP2803286B1 - System for connecting at least three parts - Google Patents

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EP2803286B1
EP2803286B1 EP14164351.0A EP14164351A EP2803286B1 EP 2803286 B1 EP2803286 B1 EP 2803286B1 EP 14164351 A EP14164351 A EP 14164351A EP 2803286 B1 EP2803286 B1 EP 2803286B1
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Alain Geiser
Sylvain Boucard
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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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/10—Link constructions not extensible
    • A44C5/107—Link constructions not extensible with links made of more than two elements including connecting elements
    • 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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/10—Link constructions not extensible
    • 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
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32606—Pivoted
    • Y10T403/32951—Transverse pin or stud

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  • the invention relates to an assembly system of at least three parts and, more particularly, a part of which parts can not be fixed by plastic deformation.
  • EP2484246 discloses a socket inserted in a ceramic link, in which the end of a pin is driven away.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing an assembly system without plastic deformation of parts made of hard materials and an assortment such as a bracelet, a decorative article or a jewelery item comprising several assembly systems integral and possibly articulated.
  • the invention relates to an assembly system comprising first and second parts each comprising a blind recess and at least one third part having a through-hole characterized in that the assembly system further comprises a permanent fixing device comprising a pin mounted in said through-hole of said at least one third part, the pin comprising at a first end of the first locking means in said blind recess of one of the first and second parts, and a socket whose outer wall has second locking means in said blind recess of the other of the first and second parts, and whose internal wall is welded to the second end of the pin to secure the first, second and at least a third parts together without plastic deformation of the first and second parts.
  • a permanent fixing device comprising a pin mounted in said through-hole of said at least one third part, the pin comprising at a first end of the first locking means in said blind recess of one of the first and second parts, and a socket whose outer wall has second locking means in said blind recess of the other of the first and second parts, and whose internal wall is
  • the invention relates to an assortment characterized in that it comprises at least two assembly systems according to one of the preceding variants which are interconnected by a non-permanent fixing device, the non-permanent fixing device permanent assembly comprising a peg removably mounted in a second through-hole of one of said at least one third parts of one of said at least two assembly systems and in second recesses of each of said first and second parts of the other of said at least two assembly systems.
  • each assembly system forming a set of at least three parts which are fixed and / or articulated with respect to each other.
  • hard materials denotes materials whose hardness is substantially equal to or greater than 600 HV and which accept little or no plastic deformation under stress before breaking. Such hard materials may in particular be used for making all or part of bracelets, decorative articles or jewelery articles.
  • Non-limiting examples of hard materials include, for example, enamels, stones, precious or not, such as ruby, sapphire or quartz, ceramics such as an oxide, a carbide or a nitride. metallic or non-metallic, or even hard metals.
  • the invention relates to an assembly system 1 of at least three parts 3, 5, 7 can be formed all or part of hard materials.
  • the assembly system 1 according to the invention comprises a first lateral part 3 and a second lateral part 5 substantially symmetrical with respect to a third central 7. It is noted that the parts 3, 5, 7 are preferably mounted in staggered rows.
  • the first and second parts 3, 5 each comprise a blind recess 2, 4 while the third piece 7 having a through hole 6.
  • the recesses 2, 4 and the hole 6 are intended to be aligned in order to secure the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together.
  • the assembly system 1 further comprises a permanent fixing device 9 in order to securely fasten the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together in a non-removable manner.
  • the permanent fixing device 9 preferably comprises a pin 11 mounted in the through hole 6 of the third central part 7.
  • the pin 11 comprises, at a first end, first locking means 8 in the blind recess 2 of a 3 of the first and second parts 3, 5.
  • the pin 11 comprises three parts 10, 12, 14 monoblocs.
  • the main portion 10 of the pin 11 has a cross section of intermediate size with respect to the other two parts and is intended to be received in the through hole 6 of the third piece 7. Therefore, it is understood that, depending on the game left or the respective shape of the through hole 6 and the portion 10, the first and second parts 3, 5 side may or not pivot relative to the third central part 7.
  • the through hole 6 may comprise a cross section of corresponding non-circular shape with that of the portion 10 of the pin 11 to prevent relative pivoting of the first, second and third 3, 5, 7 rooms.
  • the through hole 6 has a cross section of corresponding circular shape with that of the portion 10 of the pin 11 to allow the pivoting of the third central part 7 relative to the first and second parts 3 , 5 lateral.
  • the portion 14 of the pin 11 forms said first end where are present said first locking means 8.
  • the first locking means 8 are formed by a tapping 15 present in the blind recess 2 of the first piece 3 and by a thread 16 on the first end, that is to say the portion 14, of the pin 11
  • the portion 12 of the pin 11 has the smallest cross section of the pin 11 and is intended to be received in a socket 13 of the permanent fixing device 9.
  • the sleeve 13 has, at its outer wall 17, second locking means 18 in the blind recess 4 of the other 5 of the first and second parts 3, 5.
  • the second blocking means 18 are formed by a tapping 25 present in the blind recess 4 of the second part 5 and by a thread 26 on the outer wall 17 of the sleeve 13.
  • the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13 is welded to the second end, that is to say the portion 12, of the pin 11 to secure the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together without plastic deformation of the first and second parts 3, 5.
  • first and second parts 3, 5 lateral, but also the third central part 7, can be formed with hard materials such as enamel and / or stone and / or ceramic without risk of breakage.
  • the mounting method of the assembly system 1 is explained below.
  • the parts 3, 5, 7 are manufactured with, for example, the holes 2, 4, 6 formed directly or machined a posteriori.
  • the bushing 13 is mounted in the hole 4 with the aid of the second locking means 18.
  • the pin 11 is mounted in the hole 2 by means of the first locking means 8.
  • the second and third beats can be reversed.
  • a fourth step the portion 10 and the portion 12, that is to say the second end, of the pin 11 projecting from the first piece 3 side are threaded into the first through hole 6 of the third central part 7 .
  • the bushing 13 is also mounted in the second lateral part 5 with the aid of the second locking means 18.
  • the second end, that is to say the portion 12, of the pin 11 projecting from the third central part 7 is force-fitted against the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13 mounted in the second part 5, that is to say that the maximum section I 1 of the inner wall is smaller than that I 2 of the portion 12.
  • the second end that is to say the portion 12 is welded to the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13.
  • This welding is advantageously performed without contact and, preferably, by a heating with magnetic induction. Therefore, it is understood that the pin 11 and the socket 13 are preferably formed by an electrically conductive material such as a metal such as, for example, steel.
  • the press fitting made during the fifth stroke makes it possible to promote the welding of the sixth time and avoids heating the assembly system 1 too long.
  • the parts 3, 5 and 7 are completely integral and the assembly system 1 is removable only by breaking or desoldering the weld between the sleeve 13 and the pin 11.
  • the assembly system 1 is not intended to be used alone. Indeed, the final object of the invention is to form an assortment of several assembly systems interconnected to form, for example, a bracelet, a decorative item or a jewelery item.
  • the invention also relates to an assortment 21, 51 comprising at least two assembly systems 1, 31 according to one of the variants explained above and below.
  • at least two assembly systems 1, 31 are interconnected by a non-permanent fastener 23, 23 ', 53, 53'.
  • the non-permanent fastening device 23, 23 ' may comprise an anchor 22, 22' removably mounted in a second through-hole 24, 24 'of one of said third parts 7 of one of said at least two systems,
  • each end of the pin 22, 22 ' is mounted respectively in second recesses 27, 28, 27', 28 'of each of said first and second parts 3, 5 of the other of said at least two assembly systems 1.
  • the first and second side pieces 3, 5 'of a first assembly system 1 may pivot or not relative to the third central part 7 of a second assembly system 1.
  • the through hole 24, 24 ' may comprise a cross section of corresponding non-circular shape with that of the pin 22, 22' in order to prevent any relative pivoting between the assembly systems 1 connected.
  • the through hole 24, 24 ' has a cross section of corresponding circular shape with that of the pin 22, 22' to allow pivoting between the assembly systems 1 connected.
  • the pin 11 is force-fitted into the sleeve 13 and the pin 22 'is trapped in the second recesses 27', 28 'and through the hole 24'.
  • the pin 22 ' after welding of the pin 11 with the sleeve 13, the pin 22 'remains visible and accessible.
  • two assembly systems 1 are completely integral and the set 21 can be removed by removing the pin 22 'of the second recesses 27', 28 'and the hole 24' of one of the two assembly systems 1.
  • the second alternative device 23 'non-permanent attachment also allows the assembly systems 1 can also be mounted one by one. Indeed, after have secured two assembly systems 1 of three parts 3, 5, 7 using a permanent fixing device 9, each assembly system 1 can be connected to the other by mounting a pin 22 'in the second recesses 27 ', 28' and the hole 24 '.
  • the pin 22 'of the second variant 23' non-permanent fixing device is maintained in the second recesses 27 ', 28' and the hole 24 'with the aid of at least one protrusion 29' intended to slide to greasy friction in at least one of the second recesses 27 ', 28' and hole 24 '.
  • a second type of assortment 51 is presented to Figures 4 to 6 .
  • Each assembly system 31 of the assortments 51 differs from the first 1 in that it is formed from five pieces and no longer from three. Indeed, in addition to the three pieces 33, 37 ', 37 comparable to that 3, 5, 7 of the first type of assembly system 1, the assembly system 31 of the second type comprises an intermediate row, that is, that is to say a second central piece 37 'and an intermediate piece 35 in addition.
  • the manufacture and operation explained above does not differ in this second type of assortment 51.
  • the sets 51 comprise permanent fixing devices 39 (a pin 41 fixed by welding on a sleeve 43) alternating with devices 53 'of non-permanent fixing removable (pin 52') and / or devices 53 permanently non-removable fixing (pin 52).
  • pin 43 no longer has a second end of smaller cross section than the main part. It is therefore understood that the section narrowing of the portion 12 relative to the portion 10 of the pin 11 is only optional in the first type of assortment 21. This narrowing of the part 12 is therefore guided solely by the possibly too small dimensions of the lateral parts 3, 5, 33, 35 'which make it necessary to narrow the dimensions of the fastening device 9.
  • first and second locking means 8, 18 may be of different natures than devices of the tapping type 15, 25 - thread 16, 26 and / or not be of the same type with respect to each other .
  • first and / or the second locking means could also be formed by bayonet type devices between said at least one blind recess of the first and second parts, the pin and the socket for fixing. durable and low stress for the first and second parts as the devices of the type tapping - net.
  • said at least one third piece 7, 35, 37 ', 37 may thus comprise several pieces 35, 37', 37 to form the through-hole 6. It is thus clear that said at least one third piece may comprise between 1 and several tens of pieces between each side piece 3, 5, 33, 35 '. Alternatively, said at least one third piece may comprise only one piece of more complex geometry such as, for example, a single piece forming parts 37, 35 and 37 'in a single piece.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention se rapporte à un système d'assemblage d'au moins trois pièces et, plus particulièrement, dont une partie des pièces ne pouvant pas être fixée par déformation plastique.The invention relates to an assembly system of at least three parts and, more particularly, a part of which parts can not be fixed by plastic deformation.

Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

Il est connu de chasser des goupilles dans un perçage ou alésage borgne pour former des pièces solidaires et, éventuellement, articulées entre elles comme, par exemple, un bracelet de montre. Toutefois, lorsqu'une partie des pièces est formée dans un matériau dur tel que le diamant ou une céramique, le chassage n'est plus possible sous peine d'endommager les pièces qui n'acceptent pas les déformations plastiques.It is known to drive pins in a bore or blind bore to form integral parts and possibly hinged together as, for example, a watch strap. However, when part of the parts is formed of a hard material such as diamond or ceramic, the hunting is no longer possible or damage to parts that do not accept plastic deformation.

Il est également connu de solidariser par collage des goupilles dans un perçage ou alésage borgne pour former des pièces solidaires. Toutefois, lorsqu'une partie des pièces est formée dans un matériau dur tel que le diamant ou une céramique, le collage n'est pas satisfaisant non plus car la fixation dans le temps ne peut être garantie. Le document EP1967087 décrit un système d'assemblage selon le préambule de la revendication 1.It is also known to bond pins in a bore or blind bore to form integral parts. However, when a part of the parts is formed of a hard material such as diamond or ceramic, the bonding is not satisfactory either because the fixing in time can not be guaranteed. The document EP1967087 discloses an assembly system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Le document EP2484246 décrit une douille insérée dans un maillon en céramique, dans laquelle l'extrémité d'une goupille est chassée.The document EP2484246 discloses a socket inserted in a ceramic link, in which the end of a pin is driven away.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Le but de la présente invention est de pallier tout ou partie les inconvénients cités précédemment en proposant un système d'assemblage sans déformation plastique de pièces en matériaux durs et un assortiment tel qu'un bracelet, un article décoratif ou un article de joaillerie comportant plusieurs systèmes d'assemblage solidaires et, éventuellement, articulés.The object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing an assembly system without plastic deformation of parts made of hard materials and an assortment such as a bracelet, a decorative article or a jewelery item comprising several assembly systems integral and possibly articulated.

A cet effet, l'invention se rapporte à un système d'assemblage comportant des première et deuxième pièces comprenant chacune un évidement borgne et au moins une troisième pièce comportant un trou traversant caractérisé en ce que le système d'assemblage comporte en outre un dispositif de fixation permanente comprenant une goupille montée dans ledit trou traversant de ladite au moins une troisième pièce, la goupille comportant à une première extrémité des premiers moyens de blocage dans ledit évidement borgne d'une des première et deuxième pièces, et une douille dont la paroi externe comporte des deuxièmes moyens de blocage dans ledit évidement borgne de l'autre des première et deuxième pièces, et dont la paroi interne est soudée à la deuxième extrémité de la goupille afin de solidariser les première, deuxième et au moins une troisième pièces ensemble sans déformation plastique des première et deuxième pièces.For this purpose, the invention relates to an assembly system comprising first and second parts each comprising a blind recess and at least one third part having a through-hole characterized in that the assembly system further comprises a permanent fixing device comprising a pin mounted in said through-hole of said at least one third part, the pin comprising at a first end of the first locking means in said blind recess of one of the first and second parts, and a socket whose outer wall has second locking means in said blind recess of the other of the first and second parts, and whose internal wall is welded to the second end of the pin to secure the first, second and at least a third parts together without plastic deformation of the first and second parts.

On comprend donc qu'il est possible de rendre invisible une partie du système d'assemblage sans avoir recours à un chassage, c'est-à-dire sans déformation plastique, ou à un collage, c'est-à-dire avec une meilleure garantie de la tenue du système d'assemblage même lorsqu'il est soumis à des chocs répétés et/ou des nettoyages dans des bains à ultrasons.It is therefore understood that it is possible to make invisible part of the assembly system without resorting to a hunting, that is to say without plastic deformation, or to a bond, that is to say with a better guarantee of the holding of the assembly system even when subjected to repeated shocks and / or cleaning in ultrasonic baths.

Conformément à d'autres caractéristiques avantageuses de l'invention :

  • le trou traversant comporte une section transversale de forme correspondante non circulaire avec celle de la goupille afin d'empêcher tout pivotement relatif des première, deuxième et au moins une troisième pièces ;
  • le trou traversant comporte une section transversale de forme correspondante circulaire avec celle de la goupille afin d'autoriser le pivotement de ladite au moins une troisième pièce par rapport aux première et deuxième pièces ;
  • les premiers et/ou deuxième moyens de blocage sont formés par un dispositif du type taraudage - filet ou du type à baïonnettes ;
  • ladite au moins une troisième pièce comporte plusieurs pièces formant ledit trou traversant ;
  • au moins une partie des première et deuxième pièces est formée avec de l'émail et/ou de la pierre et/ou de la céramique.
According to other advantageous features of the invention:
  • the through hole has a cross section of corresponding non-circular shape with that of the pin to prevent relative pivoting of the first, second and at least a third parts;
  • the through hole has a cross section of corresponding shape circular with that of the pin to allow the pivoting of said at least a third piece relative to the first and second parts;
  • the first and / or second locking means are formed by a device of the thread-tapping type or the bayonet type;
  • said at least one third piece comprises a plurality of pieces forming said through hole;
  • at least a portion of the first and second pieces are formed with enamel and / or stone and / or ceramic.

De plus, l'invention se rapporte à un assortiment caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage selon l'une des variantes précédentes qui sont reliés entre eux par un dispositif de fixation non permanente, le dispositif de fixation non permanente comportant une cheville montée, de manière démontable, dans un deuxième trou traversant d'une desdites au moins une troisièmes pièces d'un desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage et dans des deuxièmes évidements de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage.In addition, the invention relates to an assortment characterized in that it comprises at least two assembly systems according to one of the preceding variants which are interconnected by a non-permanent fixing device, the non-permanent fixing device permanent assembly comprising a peg removably mounted in a second through-hole of one of said at least one third parts of one of said at least two assembly systems and in second recesses of each of said first and second parts of the other of said at least two assembly systems.

On comprend donc qu'il est possible de fabriquer un assortiment à partir de plusieurs systèmes d'assemblage qui sont fixes et/ou articulés les uns par rapport aux autres, chaque système d'assemblage formant un ensemble d'au moins trois pièces qui sont fixes et/ou articulées les unes par rapport aux autres.It is thus understood that it is possible to manufacture an assortment from several assembly systems which are fixed and / or articulated with respect to each other, each assembly system forming a set of at least three parts which are fixed and / or articulated with respect to each other.

Conformément à d'autres caractéristiques avantageuses de l'invention :

  • au moins un desdits deuxièmes évidements de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage sont borgnes afin de rendre l'assortiment sensiblement indémontable ;
  • au moins un desdits deuxièmes évidements de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage sont traversant afin de rendre l'assortiment démontable ;
  • l'assortiment comporte au moins cinq systèmes d'assemblage reliés pour former un bracelet, un article décoratif ou un article de joaillerie.
According to other advantageous features of the invention:
  • at least one of said second recesses of each of said first and second parts of the other of said at least two assembly systems are blind to make the assortment substantially indémontable;
  • at least one of said second recesses of each of said first and second parts of the other of said at least two assembly systems are through to make the assortment removable;
  • the assortment comprises at least five assembling systems connected to form a bracelet, a decorative article or a jewelery article.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres particularités et avantages ressortiront clairement de la description qui en est faite ci-après, à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe d'un premier type d'assortiment selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue partielle d'une goupille selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'une douille selon l'invention.
  • la figure 4 est une vue de dessus d'un deuxième type d'assortiment selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe A-A de la figure 4 ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue des dispositifs de fixation utilisés pour l'assortiment de la figure 4 ;
Other particularities and advantages will emerge clearly from the description which is given hereinafter, by way of indication and in no way limiting, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a sectional view of a first type of assortment according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a partial view of a pin according to the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a sectional view of a socket according to the invention.
  • the figure 4 is a top view of a second type of assortment according to the invention;
  • the figure 5 is a sectional view along the axis AA of the figure 4 ;
  • the figure 6 is a view of the fasteners used for the assortment of the figure 4 ;

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation préférésDetailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

Les termes « matériaux durs » selon l'invention désignent des matériaux dont la dureté est sensiblement égale ou supérieure à 600 HV et qui acceptent peu ou pas de déformation plastique sous contrainte avant de rompre. De tels matériaux durs peuvent notamment être utilisés pour la confection de tout ou partie de bracelets, d'articles décoratifs ou d'articles de joaillerie. On peut citer, à titre nullement limitatif, comme matériaux durs, par exemple, les émaux, les pierres, précieuses ou non, telles que le rubis, le saphir ou le quartz, les céramiques telles qu'un oxyde, un carbure ou un nitrure métallique ou non-métallique, ou encore les métaux durs.The term "hard materials" according to the invention denotes materials whose hardness is substantially equal to or greater than 600 HV and which accept little or no plastic deformation under stress before breaking. Such hard materials may in particular be used for making all or part of bracelets, decorative articles or jewelery articles. Non-limiting examples of hard materials include, for example, enamels, stones, precious or not, such as ruby, sapphire or quartz, ceramics such as an oxide, a carbide or a nitride. metallic or non-metallic, or even hard metals.

Avantageusement, dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 1, l'invention se rapporte à un système d'assemblage 1 d'au moins trois pièces 3, 5, 7 pouvant être formées tout ou partie en matériaux durs. Ainsi, le système d'assemblage 1 selon l'invention comporte une première pièce 3 latérale et une deuxième pièce 5 latérale sensiblement symétriques par rapport à une troisième centrale 7. On remarque que les pièces 3, 5, 7 sont préférentiellement montées en quinconce.Advantageously, in the example illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , the invention relates to an assembly system 1 of at least three parts 3, 5, 7 can be formed all or part of hard materials. Thus, the assembly system 1 according to the invention comprises a first lateral part 3 and a second lateral part 5 substantially symmetrical with respect to a third central 7. It is noted that the parts 3, 5, 7 are preferably mounted in staggered rows.

Les première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 comportent chacune un évidement borgne 2, 4 alors que la troisième pièce 7 comportant un trou traversant 6. A la figure 1, on remarque que les évidements 2, 4 et le trou 6 sont destinés à être alignés afin de solidariser les première, deuxième et troisième pièces 3, 5, 7 ensemble.The first and second parts 3, 5 each comprise a blind recess 2, 4 while the third piece 7 having a through hole 6. At the figure 1 , it is noted that the recesses 2, 4 and the hole 6 are intended to be aligned in order to secure the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together.

Avantageusement selon l'invention, le système d'assemblage 1 comporte en outre un dispositif 9 de fixation permanente afin de solidariser, de manière indémontable, les première, deuxième et troisième pièces 3, 5, 7 ensemble.Advantageously according to the invention, the assembly system 1 further comprises a permanent fixing device 9 in order to securely fasten the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together in a non-removable manner.

Le dispositif 9 de fixation permanente comprend préférentiellement une goupille 11 montée dans le trou traversant 6 de la troisième pièce 7 centrale. De plus, la goupille 11 comporte, à une première extrémité, des premiers moyens 8 de blocage dans l'évidement borgne 2 d'une 3 des première et deuxième pièces 3, 5. Comme mieux visible à la figure 2, la goupille 11 comporte trois parties 10, 12, 14 monoblocs. La partie principale 10 de la goupille 11 comporte une section transversale de grandeur intermédiaire par rapport aux deux autres parties et est destinée à être reçue dans le trou traversant 6 de la troisième pièce 7. Par conséquent, on comprend que, suivant le jeu laissé ou la forme respective du trou traversant 6 et de la partie 10, les première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 latérales pourront pivoter ou non par rapport à la troisième pièce 7 centrale.The permanent fixing device 9 preferably comprises a pin 11 mounted in the through hole 6 of the third central part 7. In addition, the pin 11 comprises, at a first end, first locking means 8 in the blind recess 2 of a 3 of the first and second parts 3, 5. As best seen in FIG. figure 2 the pin 11 comprises three parts 10, 12, 14 monoblocs. The main portion 10 of the pin 11 has a cross section of intermediate size with respect to the other two parts and is intended to be received in the through hole 6 of the third piece 7. Therefore, it is understood that, depending on the game left or the respective shape of the through hole 6 and the portion 10, the first and second parts 3, 5 side may or not pivot relative to the third central part 7.

A titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, le trou traversant 6 peut comporter une section transversale de forme correspondante non circulaire avec celle de la partie 10 de la goupille 11 afin d'empêcher tout pivotement relatif des première, deuxième et troisième 3, 5, 7 pièces. Au contraire, il peut être envisagé que le trou traversant 6 comporte une section transversale de forme correspondante circulaire avec celle de la partie 10 de la goupille 11 afin d'autoriser le pivotement de la troisième pièce 7 centrale par rapport aux première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 latérales.By way of non-limiting example, the through hole 6 may comprise a cross section of corresponding non-circular shape with that of the portion 10 of the pin 11 to prevent relative pivoting of the first, second and third 3, 5, 7 rooms. On the contrary, it can be envisaged that the through hole 6 has a cross section of corresponding circular shape with that of the portion 10 of the pin 11 to allow the pivoting of the third central part 7 relative to the first and second parts 3 , 5 lateral.

La partie 14 de la goupille 11 forme ladite première extrémité où sont présents lesdits premiers moyens 8 de blocage. Dans l'exemple visible aux figures 1 à 3, les premiers moyens 8 de blocage sont formés par un taraudage 15 présent dans l'évidement borgne 2 de la première pièce 3 et par un filet 16 sur la première extrémité, c'est-à-dire la partie 14, de la goupille 11. Enfin, la partie 12 de la goupille 11 comporte la section transversale la plus faible de la goupille 11 et est destinée à être reçue dans une douille 13 du dispositif 9 de fixation permanente.The portion 14 of the pin 11 forms said first end where are present said first locking means 8. In the example visible to Figures 1 to 3 , the first locking means 8 are formed by a tapping 15 present in the blind recess 2 of the first piece 3 and by a thread 16 on the first end, that is to say the portion 14, of the pin 11 Finally, the portion 12 of the pin 11 has the smallest cross section of the pin 11 and is intended to be received in a socket 13 of the permanent fixing device 9.

La douille 13 comporte, au niveau de sa paroi externe 17, des deuxièmes moyens 18 de blocage dans l'évidement borgne 4 de l'autre 5 des première et deuxième pièces 3, 5. Dans l'exemple visible aux figures 1 à 3, les deuxièmes moyens 18 de blocage sont formés par un taraudage 25 présent dans l'évidement borgne 4 de la deuxième pièce 5 et par un filet 26 sur la paroi externe 17 de la douille 13. Avantageusement selon l'invention, la paroi interne 19 de la douille 13 est soudée à la deuxième extrémité, c'est-à-dire la partie 12, de la goupille 11 afin de solidariser les première, deuxième et troisième pièces 3, 5, 7 ensemble sans déformation plastique des première et deuxième pièces 3, 5.The sleeve 13 has, at its outer wall 17, second locking means 18 in the blind recess 4 of the other 5 of the first and second parts 3, 5. In the example shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 3 , the second blocking means 18 are formed by a tapping 25 present in the blind recess 4 of the second part 5 and by a thread 26 on the outer wall 17 of the sleeve 13. Advantageously according to the invention, the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13 is welded to the second end, that is to say the portion 12, of the pin 11 to secure the first, second and third parts 3, 5, 7 together without plastic deformation of the first and second parts 3, 5.

On comprend donc qu'au moins une partie des première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 latérales, mais également de la troisième pièce 7 centrale, peuvent ainsi être formés avec des matériaux durs tels que de l'émail et/ou de la pierre et/ou de la céramique sans risque de rupture.It is therefore understood that at least a portion of the first and second parts 3, 5 lateral, but also the third central part 7, can be formed with hard materials such as enamel and / or stone and / or ceramic without risk of breakage.

Le procédé de montage du système d'assemblage 1 est expliqué ci-dessous. Dans un premier temps, les pièces 3, 5, 7 sont fabriquées avec, par exemple, les trous 2, 4, 6 formés directement ou usinés a posteriori. Dans un deuxième temps, la douille 13 est montée dans le trou 4 à l'aide des deuxièmes moyens 18 de blocage. Dans un troisième temps, la goupille 11 est montée dans le trou 2 à l'aide des premiers moyens 8 de blocage. Bien entendu, les deuxième et troisième temps peuvent être inversés.The mounting method of the assembly system 1 is explained below. At first, the parts 3, 5, 7 are manufactured with, for example, the holes 2, 4, 6 formed directly or machined a posteriori. In a second step, the bushing 13 is mounted in the hole 4 with the aid of the second locking means 18. In a third step, the pin 11 is mounted in the hole 2 by means of the first locking means 8. Of course, the second and third beats can be reversed.

Dans un quatrième temps, la partie 10 et la partie 12, c'est-à-dire la deuxième extrémité, de la goupille 11 faisant saillies de la première pièce 3 latérales sont enfilées dans le premier trou traversant 6 de la troisième pièce 7 centrale. Dans ce quatrième temps, la douille 13 est également montée dans la deuxième pièce 5 latérale à l'aide des deuxièmes moyens 18 de blocage.In a fourth step, the portion 10 and the portion 12, that is to say the second end, of the pin 11 projecting from the first piece 3 side are threaded into the first through hole 6 of the third central part 7 . In this fourth step, the bushing 13 is also mounted in the second lateral part 5 with the aid of the second locking means 18.

Dans un cinquième temps, la deuxième extrémité, c'est-à-dire la partie 12, de la goupille 11 faisant saillie de la troisième pièce 7 centrale est emmanchée à force contre la paroi interne 19 de la douille 13 montée dans la deuxième pièce 5 latérale, c'est-à-dire que la section maximale I1 de la paroi interne est inférieure à celle I2 de la partie 12.In a fifth step, the second end, that is to say the portion 12, of the pin 11 projecting from the third central part 7 is force-fitted against the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13 mounted in the second part 5, that is to say that the maximum section I 1 of the inner wall is smaller than that I 2 of the portion 12.

Enfin, dans un sixième et dernier temps, la deuxième extrémité, c'est-à-dire la partie 12, est soudée à la paroi interne 19 de la douille 13. Ce soudage est avantageusement réalisé sans contact et, préférentiellement, par un chauffage à induction magnétique. Par conséquent, on comprend que la goupille 11 et la douille 13 sont, de manière préférée, formées par un matériau électriquement conducteur tel qu'un métal comme, par exemple, de l'acier. De manière avantageuse selon l'invention, l'emmanchement à force effectué lors du cinquième temps, permet de favoriser le soudage du sixième temps et évite de chauffer trop longtemps le système d'assemblage 1. A la fin du sixième et dernier temps, les pièces 3, 5 et 7 sont totalement solidaires et le système d'assemblage 1 n'est démontable qu'en brisant ou en dessoudant la soudure entre la douille 13 et la goupille 11.Finally, in a sixth and last time, the second end, that is to say the portion 12, is welded to the inner wall 19 of the sleeve 13. This welding is advantageously performed without contact and, preferably, by a heating with magnetic induction. Therefore, it is understood that the pin 11 and the socket 13 are preferably formed by an electrically conductive material such as a metal such as, for example, steel. Advantageously according to the invention, the press fitting made during the fifth stroke, makes it possible to promote the welding of the sixth time and avoids heating the assembly system 1 too long. At the end of the sixth and last time, the parts 3, 5 and 7 are completely integral and the assembly system 1 is removable only by breaking or desoldering the weld between the sleeve 13 and the pin 11.

Bien entendu, le système d'assemblage 1 n'est pas destiné à être utilisé seul. En effet, le but final de l'invention est de former un assortiment de plusieurs systèmes d'assemblage reliés entre eux afin de former, par exemple, un bracelet, un article décoratif ou un article de joaillerie.Of course, the assembly system 1 is not intended to be used alone. Indeed, the final object of the invention is to form an assortment of several assembly systems interconnected to form, for example, a bracelet, a decorative item or a jewelery item.

Par conséquent, l'invention se rapporte également à un assortiment 21, 51 comportant au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage 1, 31 selon l'une des variantes expliquées ci-dessus et ci-dessous. Avantageusement selon l'invention, au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage 1, 31 sont reliés entre eux par un dispositif de fixation non permanente 23, 23', 53, 53'.Therefore, the invention also relates to an assortment 21, 51 comprising at least two assembly systems 1, 31 according to one of the variants explained above and below. Advantageously according the invention, at least two assembly systems 1, 31 are interconnected by a non-permanent fastener 23, 23 ', 53, 53'.

Dans un premier type d'assortiment 21 visible à la figure 1, le dispositif de fixation non permanente 23, 23' peut comporter une cheville 22, 22' montée, de manière démontable, dans un deuxième trou traversant 24, 24' d'une desdites troisièmes pièces 7 d'un desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage 1. De plus, chaque extrémité de la cheville 22, 22' est montée respectivement dans des deuxièmes évidements 27, 28, 27', 28' de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage 1.In a first type of assortment 21 visible to the figure 1 the non-permanent fastening device 23, 23 'may comprise an anchor 22, 22' removably mounted in a second through-hole 24, 24 'of one of said third parts 7 of one of said at least two systems, In addition, each end of the pin 22, 22 'is mounted respectively in second recesses 27, 28, 27', 28 'of each of said first and second parts 3, 5 of the other of said at least two assembly systems 1.

Par conséquent, on comprend que, comme pour le premier trou traversant 6, suivant le jeu laissé ou la forme respective du trou traversant 24, 24' et de la cheville 22, 22', les première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 latérales d'un premier système d'assemblage 1 pourront pivoter ou non par rapport à la troisième pièce 7 centrale d'un deuxième système d'assemblage 1.Therefore, it is understood that, as for the first through hole 6, depending on the clearance left or the respective shape of the through hole 24, 24 'and the peg 22, 22', the first and second side pieces 3, 5 'of a first assembly system 1 may pivot or not relative to the third central part 7 of a second assembly system 1.

A titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, le trou traversant 24, 24' peut comporter une section transversale de forme correspondante non circulaire avec celle de la cheville 22, 22' afin d'empêcher tout pivotement relatif entre les systèmes d'assemblage 1 reliés. Au contraire, il peut être envisagé que le trou traversant 24, 24' comporte une section transversale de forme correspondante circulaire avec celle de la cheville 22, 22' afin d'autoriser le pivotement entre les systèmes d'assemblage 1 reliés.By way of non-limiting example, the through hole 24, 24 'may comprise a cross section of corresponding non-circular shape with that of the pin 22, 22' in order to prevent any relative pivoting between the assembly systems 1 connected. On the contrary, it may be envisaged that the through hole 24, 24 'has a cross section of corresponding circular shape with that of the pin 22, 22' to allow pivoting between the assembly systems 1 connected.

Dans une première variante de dispositif de fixation non permanente 23 visible à la figure 1, les deuxièmes évidements 27, 28 de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage 1 sont borgnes afin de rendre l'assortiment sensiblement indémontable. On comprend donc qu'avant le cinquième temps du montage d'un système d'assemblage 1, la cheville 22 est glissée respectivement dans le deuxième trou traversant 24 d'une troisième pièce 7 centrale d'un autre système d'assemblage 1, et dans le deuxième évidement borgne 27 de la première pièce 3 latérale du système d'assemblage 1.In a first variant of non-permanent fixing device 23 visible at the figure 1 , the second recesses 27, 28 of each of said first and second parts 3, 5 of the other of said at least two assembly systems 1 are blind to make the assortment substantially indémontable. It is thus clear that before the fifth time of the assembly of an assembly system 1, the pin 22 is slid into the second through hole 24 of a third central part 7 of another assembly system 1 respectively, and in the second blind recess 27 of the first lateral part 3 of the assembly system 1.

Par conséquent, pendant le cinquième temps, non seulement la goupille 11 est emmanchée à force dans la douille 13 mais la cheville 22 est emprisonnée dans les deuxièmes évidements 27, 28 borgnes et le trou 24. Ainsi, dans un sixième et dernier temps, après soudage de la goupille 11 avec la douille 13, la cheville 22 n'est plus ni visible ni accessible. A la fin du sixième et dernier temps, deux systèmes d'assemblage 1 sont totalement solidaires et l'assortiment 21 n'est démontable qu'en brisant la soudure entre la douille 13 et la goupille 11.Therefore, during the fifth time, not only the pin 11 is press fit into the sleeve 13 but the pin 22 is trapped in the second recesses 27, 28 blind and the hole 24. Thus, in a sixth and last time, after welding the pin 11 with the sleeve 13, the pin 22 is no longer visible or accessible. At the end of the sixth and final time, two assembly systems 1 are completely integral and the set 21 is removable only by breaking the weld between the sleeve 13 and the pin 11.

Dans une deuxième variante de dispositif de fixation non permanente 23' visible à la figure 1, les deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' de chacun desdites première et deuxième pièces 3, 5 de l'autre desdits au moins deux systèmes d'assemblage sont traversants afin de rendre l'assortiment démontable. On comprend donc qu'avant le cinquième temps du montage d'un système d'assemblage 1, la cheville 22' est glissée respectivement dans le deuxième trou traversant 24' d'une troisième pièce 7 centrale d'un autre système d'assemblage 1, et dans le deuxième évidement traversant 27' de la première pièce 3 latérale du système d'assemblage 1.In a second variant of non-permanent fixing device 23 'visible at the figure 1 , the second recesses 27 ', 28' of each of said first and second parts 3, 5 of the other of said at least two joining systems are through to make the assortment removable. It is thus clear that before the fifth time of the assembly of an assembly system 1, the pin 22 'is slid respectively into the second through hole 24' of a third central part 7 of another assembly system 1 , and in the second through recess 27 'of the first lateral part 3 of the assembly system 1.

Par conséquent, pendant le cinquième temps, la goupille 11 est emmanchée à force dans la douille 13 et la cheville 22' est emprisonnée dans les deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' traversants et le trou 24'. Ainsi, dans un sixième et dernier temps, après soudage de la goupille 11 avec la douille 13, la cheville 22' reste visible et accessible. A la fin du sixième et dernier temps, deux systèmes d'assemblage 1 sont totalement solidaires et l'assortiment 21 peut être démonté en retirant la cheville 22' des deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' et du trou 24' d'un des deux systèmes d'assemblage 1.Therefore, during the fifth time, the pin 11 is force-fitted into the sleeve 13 and the pin 22 'is trapped in the second recesses 27', 28 'and through the hole 24'. Thus, in a sixth and last time, after welding of the pin 11 with the sleeve 13, the pin 22 'remains visible and accessible. At the end of the sixth and final time, two assembly systems 1 are completely integral and the set 21 can be removed by removing the pin 22 'of the second recesses 27', 28 'and the hole 24' of one of the two assembly systems 1.

Avantageusement selon l'invention, la deuxième variante de dispositif 23' de fixation non permanente permet également aux systèmes d'assemblage 1 de pouvoir également être montés un à un. En effet, après avoir solidarisés deux systèmes d'assemblage 1 de trois pièces 3, 5, 7 à l'aide d'un dispositif 9 de fixation permanente, chaque système d'assemblage 1 peut être relié à l'autre en montant une cheville 22' dans les deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' et le trou 24'.Advantageously according to the invention, the second alternative device 23 'non-permanent attachment also allows the assembly systems 1 can also be mounted one by one. Indeed, after have secured two assembly systems 1 of three parts 3, 5, 7 using a permanent fixing device 9, each assembly system 1 can be connected to the other by mounting a pin 22 'in the second recesses 27 ', 28' and the hole 24 '.

Préférentiellement, la cheville 22' de la deuxième variante de dispositif 23' de fixation non permanente est maintenue dans les deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' et le trou 24' à l'aide d'au moins une protubérance 29' destinée à glisser à frottement gras dans au moins un des deuxièmes évidements 27', 28' et trou 24'.Preferably, the pin 22 'of the second variant 23' non-permanent fixing device is maintained in the second recesses 27 ', 28' and the hole 24 'with the aid of at least one protrusion 29' intended to slide to greasy friction in at least one of the second recesses 27 ', 28' and hole 24 '.

Un deuxième type d'assortiment 51 est présenté aux figures 4 à 6. A ces figures 4 à 6, on remarque deux assortiments 51 reliés entre eux par un fermoir 61 afin de former un bracelet destiné à être monté sur une carrure de pièce d'horlogerie. Chaque système d'assemblage 31 des assortiments 51 diffère du premier 1 en ce que qu'il est formé à partir de cinq pièces et non plus à partir de trois. En effet, en plus des trois pièces 33, 37', 37 comparables à celle 3, 5, 7 du premier type de système d'assemblage 1, le système d'assemblage 31 du deuxième type comporte une rangée intercalaire, c'est-à-dire une deuxième pièce centrale 37' et une pièce intermédiaire 35 en plus. Toutefois, on comprend que la fabrication et le fonctionnement expliqué ci-dessus ne diffère pas dans ce deuxième type d'assortiments 51.A second type of assortment 51 is presented to Figures 4 to 6 . At these Figures 4 to 6 , there are two assortments 51 interconnected by a clasp 61 to form a bracelet to be mounted on a middle part of a timepiece. Each assembly system 31 of the assortments 51 differs from the first 1 in that it is formed from five pieces and no longer from three. Indeed, in addition to the three pieces 33, 37 ', 37 comparable to that 3, 5, 7 of the first type of assembly system 1, the assembly system 31 of the second type comprises an intermediate row, that is, that is to say a second central piece 37 'and an intermediate piece 35 in addition. However, it is understood that the manufacture and operation explained above does not differ in this second type of assortment 51.

Ainsi, comme visible à la figure 6, de manière similaire à l'explication ci-dessus, les assortiments 51 comportent des dispositifs 39 de fixation permanente (une goupille 41 fixée par soudage sur une douille 43) alternant avec des dispositifs 53' de fixation non permanente démontable (cheville 52') et/ou des dispositifs 53 de fixation non permanente indémontable (cheville 52). On remarque par contre que la goupille 43 ne comporte plus de deuxième extrémité de plus faible section transversale que la partie principale. On comprend donc que le rétrécissement de section de la partie 12 par rapport à la partie 10 de la goupille 11 n'est qu'optionnelle dans le premier type d'assortiment 21. Ce rétrécissement de la partie 12 est donc uniquement guidé par les dimensions éventuellement trop restreintes des pièces 3, 5, 33, 35' latérales qui imposent de rétrécir les dimensions du dispositif de fixation 9.So, as visible at the figure 6 , similarly to the explanation above, the sets 51 comprise permanent fixing devices 39 (a pin 41 fixed by welding on a sleeve 43) alternating with devices 53 'of non-permanent fixing removable (pin 52') and / or devices 53 permanently non-removable fixing (pin 52). Note however that pin 43 no longer has a second end of smaller cross section than the main part. It is therefore understood that the section narrowing of the portion 12 relative to the portion 10 of the pin 11 is only optional in the first type of assortment 21. This narrowing of the part 12 is therefore guided solely by the possibly too small dimensions of the lateral parts 3, 5, 33, 35 'which make it necessary to narrow the dimensions of the fastening device 9.

Bien entendu, la présente invention ne se limite pas à l'exemple illustré mais est susceptible de diverses variantes et modifications qui apparaîtront à l'homme de l'art. En particulier, les premiers et deuxième moyens de blocage 8, 18 peuvent être de natures différentes que des dispositifs du type taraudage 15, 25 - filet 16, 26 et/ou ne pas être de même nature l'un par rapport à l'autre. A titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens de blocage pourraient également être formés par des dispositifs du type à baïonnettes entre ledit au moins un évidement borgne des première et deuxième pièces, la goupille et la douille permettant une fixation durable et à faible contrainte pour les première et deuxième pièces comme les dispositifs du type taraudage - filet.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example but is susceptible of various variations and modifications that will occur to those skilled in the art. In particular, the first and second locking means 8, 18 may be of different natures than devices of the tapping type 15, 25 - thread 16, 26 and / or not be of the same type with respect to each other . By way of non-limiting example, the first and / or the second locking means could also be formed by bayonet type devices between said at least one blind recess of the first and second parts, the pin and the socket for fixing. durable and low stress for the first and second parts as the devices of the type tapping - net.

De plus, le nombre, les dimensions et la géométrie des pièces pour chaque système d'assemblage peuvent différer sans que les avantages de l'invention soient perdus.In addition, the number, dimensions and geometry of the parts for each assembly system may differ without the benefits of the invention being lost.

Comme expliqué ci-dessous, ladite au moins une troisième pièce 7, 35, 37', 37 peut ainsi comporter plusieurs pièces 35, 37', 37 pour former le trou traversant 6. On comprend donc que ladite au moins une troisième pièce peut comporter entre 1 et plusieurs dizaines de pièces entre chaque pièce latérale 3, 5, 33, 35'. De manière alternative, ladite au moins une troisième pièce peut ne comporter qu'une seule pièce de géométrie plus complexe comme, par exemple, une pièce unique formant les pièces 37, 35 et 37' de manière monobloc.As explained below, said at least one third piece 7, 35, 37 ', 37 may thus comprise several pieces 35, 37', 37 to form the through-hole 6. It is thus clear that said at least one third piece may comprise between 1 and several tens of pieces between each side piece 3, 5, 33, 35 '. Alternatively, said at least one third piece may comprise only one piece of more complex geometry such as, for example, a single piece forming parts 37, 35 and 37 'in a single piece.

Claims (11)

  1. Assembly system (1, 31) including first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') each including a blind recess (2, 4) and at least a third part (7, 35, 37', 37) including a through hole (6), characterized in that the assembly system (1, 31) further includes a permanent securing device (9, 39) including a pin (11, 41) mounted in the through hole of the at least one third part, the pin (11, 41) including, at a first end (14), a first means (8) of locking in said blind recess of one of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') characterized in that it includes a socket (13, 43) whose external wall (17) includes a second means (18) of locking in said blind recess of the other of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') and whose internal wall (17) is welded to the second end (12) of the pin (11, 41) in order to join the first, second and at least one third parts (3, 5, 33, 35', 7, 35, 37', 37) to each other with no plastic deformation of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35').
  2. Assembly system (1, 31) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the through hole (6) has a cross-section of matching non-circular shape to that of the pin (11, 41), to prevent any relative pivoting of the first, second and at least one third part (3, 5, 33, 35', 7, 35, 37', 37).
  3. Assembly system (1, 31) according to claim 1, characterized in that the through hole (6) has a cross-section of matching circular shape to that of the pin (11, 41) to allow the pivoting of the at least one third part (7, 35, 37', 37) relative to the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35').
  4. Assembly system (1, 31) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means (8) is formed by an internal thread (15)-external thread (16) type device or a bayonet type device.
  5. Assembly system (1, 31) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second locking means (18) is formed by an internal thread (15)-external thread (16) type device or a bayonet type device.
  6. Assembly system (1, 31) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one third part (7, 35, 37', 37) includes several parts (35, 37', 37) forming the through hole (6).
  7. Assembly system (1, 31) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one portion of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') is formed with enamel and/or stone and/or ceramic.
  8. Assortment (21, 51) characterized in that the assortment includes at least two assembly systems (1, 31) according to one of the preceding claims, which are connected to each other by a non-permanent securing device (23, 23', 53, 53'), the non-permanent securing device (23, 23', 53, 53') including a pin (22, 22', 52, 52') removably mounted in a second through hole (24, 24') in one of the at least one third parts (7, 35, 37', 37) of one of the at least two assembly systems (1, 31) and in second recesses (27, 27', 28, 28') in each of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') of the other of the at least two assembly systems (1, 31).
  9. Assortment (21, 51) according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one of the second recesses (27, 28) of each of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') of the other of the at least two assembly systems (1, 31) are blind in order to render the assortment substantially inseparable.
  10. Assortment (21, 51) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that at least one of the second recesses (27', 28') of each of the first and second parts (3, 5, 33, 35') of the other of the at least two assembly systems (1, 31) are through recesses in order to render the assortment detachable.
  11. Assortment (21, 51) according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the assortment includes at least five assembly systems (1, 31) connected to form a bracelet or wristband, a decorative article or a jewellery item.
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