EP2875747A1 - Bracelet clasp comprising a device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a clasp for a bracelet of the type comprising first and second free ends, the clasp comprising first and second bracelet fastening devices intended to be secured respectively to the first and second free ends of the bracelet, the fastening devices being movable relative to each other between at least one open configuration and one closed configuration, of service, in which they are closer to each other than in the open configuration, to close the bracelet and to define a useful length, the clasp also comprising means for locking the fastening devices of the bracelet in their closed configuration.
- Clasps of this type are commonly referred to as "folding claspā clasps and are typically associated with wristwatches.
- a folding clasp can be associated with a metal bracelet, or ceramic, and the latter generally has a fixed service length, defined by the number of links component.
- a clasp with folding clasp can be associated with a flexible bracelet, usually leather, rubber, or even synthetic material.
- the bracelet has a plurality of holes capable of cooperating with the clasp to adjust its useful length.
- the possible settings of the useful length of the bracelet are quite coarse and it is possible that the perimeter of the wrist of the wearer of the corresponding watch is between two adjacent settings.
- the first strap fastening device comprises a frame carrying a device for adjusting the effective length of the strap.
- bracelet comprising a carriage intended to be secured to the first free end of the bracelet and capable of sliding inside the frame in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, the carriage carrying a longitudinal locking member arranged to cooperate with an indexing member secured to the frame, to maintain the carriage in a predefined position relative to the frame.
- the longitudinal locking member is assembled to the carriage so that it is movable, with reference to the latter, between at least a first locking position, in which it cooperates with the indexing member, and a second setting position, in which it is out of range of the indexing member to allow relative movement between the carriage and the frame.
- the patent EP 1908366 B1 describes a clasp of this type. More specifically, this document discloses a clasp construction associated with a metal bracelet formed of a plurality of links.
- the carriage described in this patent is substantially in the form of a link having lateral guide members arranged in guide grooves formed in the lid of the clasp.
- the lateral guide members have an extended dimension, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, to limit the number of degrees of freedom of the carriage to one, that is to say that it can only slide to follow the curve guide grooves.
- the carriage carries a locking tooth oriented towards the inside of the lid of the clasp to cooperate with a rack formed in the corresponding wall of the lid.
- the locking tooth is carried by an additional link, linked to the carriage by a pivot type connection.
- the additional link can rotate between a locked position, maintained by notch, and a free position in which the tooth is no longer located opposite the rack, to allow movement of the carriage.
- this clasp is relatively complex and has a limited ease of implementation when it comes to adjusting the useful length of the bracelet. Indeed, once the carriage released, the user must be very attentive to the amplitude of its sliding to achieve a fine adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet. Thus, it is likely that the user has to proceed by trial and error only to move the carriage of a single tooth rack. In particular, it is likely that the setting is changed at the time of the introduction of the additional link to lock the carriage in the desired position, since the user must hold both the bracelet, the clasp cover and the cart, while manipulating the extra link to rotate it in its notch. Note also that the useful length of the bracelet can be adjusted only when the clasp is in its open configuration, while it could be advantageous to adjust it in the direction of a decrease in its useful length while it is worn on the wrist, that is to say when the clasp is in its closed configuration.
- a main object of the present invention is to provide an alternative to known clasps of the prior art, by providing a bracelet clasp comprising a device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet structure and simple handling.
- the present invention relates more particularly to a bracelet clasp of the type mentioned above, characterized in that the carriage carries a resilient return member arranged to exert a force on the longitudinal locking member and tend to position it. in the locking position.
- the clasp according to the invention allows easier handling than the clasps of the state of the art, in particular by virtue of the fact that it is sufficient to release the longitudinal locking member so that it resumes its position. locked. Thus, it is particularly easier to make a stepwise adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet with the clasp of the prior art mentioned above.
- the frame has the shape of an elongated lid, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, having two walls lateral, located on either side of an upper wall and, each of which comprises a guide groove of the carriage.
- the carriage has a central portion delimited by two lateral portions, each of which comprises a guide pad arranged in the corresponding guide groove.
- the longitudinal locking member is preferably pivotally mounted on the carriage, a rod being arranged transversely between the lateral portions, being housed through a suitable hole in the longitudinal locking member. to define an axis of rotation for the latter.
- the longitudinal locking member comprises at least one tooth cooperating with at least one rack formed in the elongate lid.
- an additional groove may advantageously be formed in the cover being arranged to cooperate with a maximum travel finger assembled to the carriage detachably.
- the additional groove is formed in the upper wall of the cover, the maximum stroke finger being assembled to the central portion of the carriage.
- the rack has an asymmetrical toothing, so that the useful length of the bracelet can be reduced by the exclusive and simultaneous exercise of forces on the first and second fixing devices of the bracelet to bring them closer to each other. one of the other, regardless of the open or closed configuration of the clasp.
- the bracelet can be shortened easily while the corresponding watch is worn on the wrist.
- the longitudinal locking member has a bearing surface, accessible to a user when the clasp is in its open configuration and arranged in such a way that a pressure exerted on it is likely to move the longitudinal locking member from its locking position to its adjustment position.
- the present invention also relates to a bracelet with a clasp according to the characteristics that have just been exposed.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a bracelet clasp according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- the figure 2 represents a simplified perspective view, in partial transparency, of a construction detail of the clasp of the figure 1 ;
- the figure 3 represents a simplified longitudinal sectional view of the clasp of the figure 1 in a first configuration
- the figure 4 represents a simplified longitudinal sectional view of the clasp of the figure 1 in a second configuration
- the figure 5 represents a simplified longitudinal sectional view of the clasp of the figure 1 in a third configuration.
- the clasp illustrated in a nonlimiting manner in the figures corresponds to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the clasp 1 is of the clasp type and is particularly intended to close a wristwatch timepiece.
- the clasp 1 is intended to be connected to two free ends of a bracelet (not shown) in a known manner.
- the clasp comprises a base 2, elongated in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet and slightly curved over at least a portion of its length to better fit the shape of the wrist of a wearer.
- the base 2 comprises two longitudinal members 4 spaced from each other by being integral with a transverse spacer 6 disposed at a first end of the longitudinal members 4.
- the spacer comprises a cylindrical bore 8 intended to house a bar 10, itself even housed in a hollow tube 12, to ensure the attachment of the base 2 to a terminal link 14, via a suitable hole 13 thereof.
- the latter is itself a fixing device intended to be connected to a first free end of the bracelet, via a bar or rod (not visible) intended to be housed in a hole 15 adapted to the end link 14.
- a folding arm 16 formed by two branches 18, 20 is pivotally mounted at the opposite end of the longitudinal members 4, in a conventional manner.
- the opposite ends of the branches 18, 20 have guns 22, each provided with a hole 24.
- the pair of holes 24 is provided to ensure the assembly of the folding arm 16 to a lid 26 of the clasp, by means of two lateral pushers 28 each of which is secured to a rod 30 engaging in the corresponding hole 24, with interposition of a socket 32.
- Springs 34 are interposed between the cover 26 and each of the pushers 28 to exert on them a force tending to keep them away from each other.
- the pushers 28 are arranged to act on the branches 18, 20 to bring them closer to each other when they are actuated by a user wishing to open the clasp 1.
- the relative approximation of the branches 18, 20 has the effect to release claws 36 formed on the branches 18, 20 and inserted in complementary recesses 38, formed in the base 2, as has been described in detail in the patent EP 0 913 106 B1 .
- Washers 40 defining stable bearing surfaces on either side of the springs 34 are also provided, by way of nonlimiting illustration.
- the device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet according to the invention is associated with the basic structure of the clasp 1, being housed in particular under the lid 26.
- the adjusting device comprises a carriage 42 slidably mounted inside the lid 26.
- the carriage 42 has a central portion 44 delimited by two lateral portions 46.
- the lateral portions 46 are substantially elongated in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet. They are provided with holes 48 intended to cooperate with a strip for fixing a bracelet strand (not shown), near a first of their ends. They furthermore comprise additional holes 50, near the other end, intended to allow the assembly of a longitudinal locking member 52, so that the latter is pivotally mounted on the carriage 42. locking 52 is thus assembled to the carriage 42 by use of a rod 54 housed in a sleeve 56, by way of example.
- the longitudinal locking member 52 comprises two locking teeth 58 located opposite the central portion 44 of the carriage 42, the return springs 60 being interposed between the teeth 58 and the central portion 44 of the carriage 42, so that they exert a repulsive force on the teeth 58 tending to move them away from the carriage 42, to define a locking position of the longitudinal locking member 52, as will emerge more clearly from the detailed description of the following figures.
- the central portion 44 of the carriage 42 furthermore comprises a support 62 to which is assembled a maximum travel finger 64, by means of a screw 66.
- the figure 2 represents a simplified perspective view, in partial transparency, of the lid 26.
- the cover has two side walls 68 inside which are formed guide grooves 70, each of which has a curvature identical to that of the lid 26 and is open at one of its ends coinciding with one end of the side wall 68 corresponding.
- Each guide groove 70 is intended to cooperate with a guide pad 72 (one of which is visible on the figure 1 ) provided on the corresponding lateral portion 46 of the carriage 42.
- the carriage 42 can be engaged under the cover 26, by engagement of the guide pads 72 in the guide grooves 70, to be able to slide there.
- the guiding shoes 72 preferably have an elongate shape in the longitudinal direction of the wristband, so that the trolley 42 can move only by sliding along the guide grooves 70.
- the lid 26 has an upper wall 74 inside which are provided indexing members, namely here two racks 76 with asymmetrical teeth.
- Each of these racks 76 is located facing one of the teeth 58 of the longitudinal locking member 52 to cooperate with it and to index the carriage 42 with reference to the cover 26.
- an additional groove 78 is formed inside the upper wall 74, between the two racks 76, the latter being closed at both ends.
- the additional groove 78 is intended to cooperate with the maximum stroke finger 64 carried by the carriage 42 to define a maximum stroke amplitude for the latter.
- the figures 3 , 4 and 5 represent a simplified longitudinal sectional view of the clasp 1, in first, second and third respective configurations and allow to better illustrate the operation of the clasp 1 according to the present invention.
- the figures 3 and 4 represent the clasp 1 while it is in its closed configuration and illustrate how the useful length of the bracelet can be decreased without opening it.
- the carriage 42 is free to slide stepwise along the guide grooves 70, towards the left on the figures 3 and 4 , in a direction of shortening of the bracelet.
- the length of the guide grooves 70 is adjusted so that when the guide shoes 72 arrive at the end of the stroke, the teeth 58 are engaged in the last hollow of the corresponding rack.
- the figure 5 represents the clasp 1 while it is in its open configuration and illustrates how the bracelet can then be lengthened. Specifically, the clasp is illustrated on the figure 5 in a configuration corresponding to a useful length of the minimum bracelet.
- the longitudinal locking member 52 To allow the carriage 42 to slide, it is necessary to rotate the longitudinal locking member 52 in the clockwise direction.
- it has a bearing surface 80 located in the extension of the central portion 44 of the carriage 42, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
- the bearing surface 80 is accessible to the user as is apparent from the view of the figure 5 .
- the clasp 1 according to the present invention offers a possibility of fine adjustment of the useful length of a bracelet reliably, robustly and accurately, while its construction remains relatively simple and inexpensive with reference to certain clasps known in the state of the art.
- the upper wall 74 of the lid 26 also comprises a transverse groove 82 into which is inserted a protective pad 84 intended to prevent the links of the bracelet from contacting the lid, when the bracelet is shortened, which could cause the appearance of scratches.
- the protective pad 84 may be made of rubber, teflon or any other suitable material.
- the clasp according to the present invention is not limited to the implementation of two racks in the lid or the fact that they are formed in the upper wall of the lid, as well as the additional groove of delimitation of the maximum race.
- the longitudinal locking member may be movable in translation on the carriage, alternatively, being for example actuated via a lever arm without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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La prĆ©sente invention concerne un fermoir (1), pour bracelet, comportant un dispositif (42, 52, 58, 60, 76) de rĆ©glage de la longueur utile du bracelet comprenant un chariot (42) susceptible de coulisser Ć l'intĆ©rieur d'un bĆ¢ti (26) suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet, le chariot (42) portant un organe de verrouillage longitudinal (52), agencĆ© pour coopĆ©rer avec un organe d'indexation (76) solidaire du bĆ¢ti (26) et, assemblĆ© au chariot (42) de telle maniĆØre qu'il est mobile entre une premiĆØre position, de verrouillage, dans laquelle il coopĆØre avec l'organe d'indexation (76), et une seconde position, de rĆ©glage, dans laquelle il est hors de portĆ©e de l'organe d'indexation (76) pour permettre un dĆ©placement du chariot (42). Le chariot (42) porte un organe Ć©lastique de rappel (60) agencĆ© pour exercer une force sur l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal (52) et tendre Ć le positionner dans la position de verrouillage.The present invention relates to a clasp (1) for a bracelet, comprising a device (42, 52, 58, 60, 76) for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet, comprising a carriage (42) slidable inside a frame (26) in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, the carriage (42) carrying a longitudinal locking member (52), arranged to cooperate with an indexing member (76) integral with the frame (26) and, assembled to the carriage (42) such that it is movable between a first locking position, in which it cooperates with the indexing member (76), and a second setting position, in which it is out of range of the indexing member (76) to allow movement of the carriage (42). The carriage (42) carries an elastic return member (60) arranged to exert a force on the longitudinal locking member (52) and tend to position it in the locking position.
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La prĆ©sente invention concerne un fermoir pour bracelet du type comprenant des premiĆØre et seconde extrĆ©mitĆ©s libres, le fermoir comportant des premier et second dispositifs de fixation du bracelet destinĆ©s Ć ĆŖtre rendus respectivement solidaires des premiĆØre et seconde extrĆ©mitĆ©s libres du bracelet, les dispositifs de fixation Ć©tant mobiles l'un par rapport Ć l'autre entre au moins une configuration ouverte et une configuration fermĆ©e, de service, dans laquelle ils sont plus proches l'un de l'autre que dans la configuration ouverte, pour fermer le bracelet et en dĆ©finir une longueur utile, le fermoir comportant Ć©galement des moyens de verrouillage des dispositifs de fixation du bracelet dans leur configuration fermĆ©e.The present invention relates to a clasp for a bracelet of the type comprising first and second free ends, the clasp comprising first and second bracelet fastening devices intended to be secured respectively to the first and second free ends of the bracelet, the fastening devices being movable relative to each other between at least one open configuration and one closed configuration, of service, in which they are closer to each other than in the open configuration, to close the bracelet and to define a useful length, the clasp also comprising means for locking the fastening devices of the bracelet in their closed configuration.
Les fermoirs de ce type sont communĆ©ment dĆ©nommĆ©s fermoirs Ć "boucle dĆ©ployante" et sont typiquement associĆ©s Ć des bracelets de montres.Clasps of this type are commonly referred to as "folding clasp" clasps and are typically associated with wristwatches.
Un fermoir Ć boucle dĆ©ployante peut ĆŖtre associĆ© Ć un bracelet mĆ©tallique, ou en cĆ©ramique, et ce dernier prĆ©sente gĆ©nĆ©ralement une longueur de service fixe, dĆ©finie par le nombre de maillons le composant. En alternative, un fermoir Ć boucle dĆ©ployante peut ĆŖtre associĆ© Ć un bracelet souple, gĆ©nĆ©ralement en cuir, en caoutchouc, voire en matĆ©riau synthĆ©tique. Dans ce cas, le bracelet prĆ©sente une pluralitĆ© de trous susceptibles de coopĆ©rer avec le fermoir pour ajuster sa longueur utile.A folding clasp can be associated with a metal bracelet, or ceramic, and the latter generally has a fixed service length, defined by the number of links component. Alternatively, a clasp with folding clasp can be associated with a flexible bracelet, usually leather, rubber, or even synthetic material. In this case, the bracelet has a plurality of holes capable of cooperating with the clasp to adjust its useful length.
Toutefois, dans un cas comme dans l'autre, les rĆ©glages possibles de la longueur utile du bracelet sont assez grossiers et il est possible que le pĆ©rimĆØtre du poignet du porteur de la montre correspondante se situe entre deux rĆ©glages adjacents.However, in either case, the possible settings of the useful length of the bracelet are quite coarse and it is possible that the perimeter of the wrist of the wearer of the corresponding watch is between two adjacent settings.
Il est alors prƩfƩrable de prƩvoir la mise en oeuvre d'un dispositif de rƩglage fin de la longueur utile du bracelet.It is then preferable to provide the implementation of a fine adjustment device of the useful length of the bracelet.
Selon la prĆ©sente invention, le premier dispositif de fixation du bracelet comprend un bĆ¢ti portant un dispositif de rĆ©glage de la longueur utile du bracelet comprenant un chariot, destinĆ© Ć ĆŖtre solidaire de la premiĆØre extrĆ©mitĆ© libre du bracelet et susceptible de coulisser Ć l'intĆ©rieur du bĆ¢ti suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet, le chariot portant un organe de verrouillage longitudinal agencĆ© pour coopĆ©rer avec un organe d'indexation solidaire du bĆ¢ti, pour assurer le maintien du chariot dans une position prĆ©dĆ©finie relativement au bĆ¢ti. En outre, l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal est assemblĆ© au chariot de telle maniĆØre qu'il est mobile, en rĆ©fĆ©rence Ć ce dernier, entre au moins une premiĆØre position, de verrouillage, dans laquelle il coopĆØre avec l'organe d'indexation, et une seconde position, de rĆ©glage, dans laquelle il est hors de portĆ©e de l'organe d'indexation pour permettre un dĆ©placement relatif entre le chariot et le bĆ¢ti.According to the present invention, the first strap fastening device comprises a frame carrying a device for adjusting the effective length of the strap. bracelet comprising a carriage intended to be secured to the first free end of the bracelet and capable of sliding inside the frame in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, the carriage carrying a longitudinal locking member arranged to cooperate with an indexing member secured to the frame, to maintain the carriage in a predefined position relative to the frame. In addition, the longitudinal locking member is assembled to the carriage so that it is movable, with reference to the latter, between at least a first locking position, in which it cooperates with the indexing member, and a second setting position, in which it is out of range of the indexing member to allow relative movement between the carriage and the frame.
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Cependant, il faut noter que la construction de ce fermoir est relativement complexe et prĆ©sente une facilitĆ© de mise en oeuvre limitĆ©e lorsqu'il s'agit de rĆ©gler la longueur utile du bracelet. En effet, une fois le chariot libĆ©rĆ©, l'utilisateur doit ĆŖtre trĆØs attentif Ć l'amplitude de son coulissement pour rĆ©aliser un rĆ©glage fin de la longueur utile du bracelet. Ainsi, il est probable que l'utilisateur ait Ć procĆ©der par tĆ¢tonnements ne serait ce que pour dĆ©placer le chariot d'une seule dent de crĆ©maillĆØre. En particulier, il est probable que le rĆ©glage soit modifiĆ© au moment de la mise en place du maillon supplĆ©mentaire visant Ć verrouiller le chariot dans la position souhaitĆ©e, Ć©tant donnĆ© que l'utilisateur doit tenir Ć la fois le bracelet, le couvercle du fermoir et le chariot, tout en manipulant le maillon supplĆ©mentaire pour le faire pivoter dans son cran. On notera Ć©galement que la longueur utile du bracelet ne peut ĆŖtre ajustĆ©e que lorsque ce fermoir est dans sa configuration ouverte, alors qu'il pourrait ĆŖtre avantageux de l'ajuster dans le sens d'une diminution de sa longueur utile tandis qu'il est portĆ© au poignet, c'est-Ć -dire lorsque le fermoir est dans sa configuration fermĆ©e.However, it should be noted that the construction of this clasp is relatively complex and has a limited ease of implementation when it comes to adjusting the useful length of the bracelet. Indeed, once the carriage released, the user must be very attentive to the amplitude of its sliding to achieve a fine adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet. Thus, it is likely that the user has to proceed by trial and error only to move the carriage of a single tooth rack. In particular, it is likely that the setting is changed at the time of the introduction of the additional link to lock the carriage in the desired position, since the user must hold both the bracelet, the clasp cover and the cart, while manipulating the extra link to rotate it in its notch. Note also that the useful length of the bracelet can be adjusted only when the clasp is in its open configuration, while it could be advantageous to adjust it in the direction of a decrease in its useful length while it is worn on the wrist, that is to say when the clasp is in its closed configuration.
Un but principal de la prƩsente invention est de proposer une alternative aux fermoirs connus de l'art antƩrieur, en proposant un fermoir de bracelet comprenant un dispositif de rƩglage de la longueur utile du bracelet de structure et de manipulation simples.A main object of the present invention is to provide an alternative to known clasps of the prior art, by providing a bracelet clasp comprising a device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet structure and simple handling.
A cet effet, la prĆ©sente invention concerne plus particuliĆØrement un fermoir de bracelet du type mentionnĆ© plus haut, caractĆ©risĆ© par le fait que le chariot porte un organe Ć©lastique de rappel agencĆ© pour exercer une force sur l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal et tendre Ć le positionner dans la position de verrouillage.To this end, the present invention relates more particularly to a bracelet clasp of the type mentioned above, characterized in that the carriage carries a resilient return member arranged to exert a force on the longitudinal locking member and tend to position it. in the locking position.
GrĆ¢ce Ć ces caractĆ©ristiques, le fermoir selon l'invention permet une manipulation plus aisĆ©e que les fermoirs de l'Ć©tat de la technique, notamment grĆ¢ce au fait qu'il suffit de libĆ©rer l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal pour qu'il reprenne sa position verrouillĆ©e. Ainsi, il est notamment plus simple de procĆ©der Ć un rĆ©glage pas Ć pas de la longueur utile du bracelet qu'avec le fermoir de l'art antĆ©rieur mentionnĆ© plus haut.Thanks to these characteristics, the clasp according to the invention allows easier handling than the clasps of the state of the art, in particular by virtue of the fact that it is sufficient to release the longitudinal locking member so that it resumes its position. locked. Thus, it is particularly easier to make a stepwise adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet with the clasp of the prior art mentioned above.
De maniĆØre prĆ©fĆ©rĆ©e, le bĆ¢ti prĆ©sente la forme d'un couvercle allongĆ©, suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet, comportant deux parois latĆ©rales, situĆ©es de part et d'autre d'une paroi supĆ©rieure et, dont chacune comprend une gorge de guidage du chariot.Preferably, the frame has the shape of an elongated lid, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, having two walls lateral, located on either side of an upper wall and, each of which comprises a guide groove of the carriage.
En outre, on peut avantageusement prƩvoir dans ce cas que le chariot prƩsente une portion centrale dƩlimitƩe par deux portions latƩrales, dont chacune comprend un patin de guidage agencƩ dans la gorge de guidage correspondante.In addition, it can advantageously be provided in this case that the carriage has a central portion delimited by two lateral portions, each of which comprises a guide pad arranged in the corresponding guide groove.
GrĆ¢ce Ć ces caractĆ©ristiques complĆ©mentaires, la manipulation du dispositif de rĆ©glage de la longueur utile est simplifiĆ©e dans la mesure oĆ¹ les possibilitĆ©s de mouvement du chariot sont limitĆ©es.With these additional features, the manipulation of the useful length adjustment device is simplified insofar as the possibilities of movement of the carriage are limited.
De plus, on peut Ʃgalement prƩvoir que l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal est prƩfƩrablement montƩ pivotant sur le chariot, une tige Ʃtant agencƩe transversalement entre les portions latƩrales, en Ʃtant logƩe au travers d'un trou adaptƩ mƩnagƩ dans l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal pour dƩfinir un axe de rotation pour ce dernier.In addition, it is also possible that the longitudinal locking member is preferably pivotally mounted on the carriage, a rod being arranged transversely between the lateral portions, being housed through a suitable hole in the longitudinal locking member. to define an axis of rotation for the latter.
Selon un mode de rĆ©alisation prĆ©fĆ©rĆ©, l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal comprend au moins une dent coopĆ©rant avec au moins une crĆ©maillĆØre mĆ©nagĆ©e dans le couvercle allongĆ©. En outre, une gorge supplĆ©mentaire peut avantageusement ĆŖtre mĆ©nagĆ©e dans le couvercle en Ć©tant agencĆ©e pour coopĆ©rer avec un doigt de course maximale assemblĆ© au chariot de maniĆØre amovible.According to a preferred embodiment, the longitudinal locking member comprises at least one tooth cooperating with at least one rack formed in the elongate lid. In addition, an additional groove may advantageously be formed in the cover being arranged to cooperate with a maximum travel finger assembled to the carriage detachably.
Dans ce cas, on peut Ć©galement prĆ©voir que la gorge supplĆ©mentaire est mĆ©nagĆ©e dans la paroi supĆ©rieure du couvercle, le doigt de course maximale Ć©tant assemblĆ© Ć la portion centrale du chariot.In this case, it can also be provided that the additional groove is formed in the upper wall of the cover, the maximum stroke finger being assembled to the central portion of the carriage.
Selon une variante de rĆ©alisation prĆ©fĆ©rĆ©e, la crĆ©maillĆØre prĆ©sente une denture asymĆ©trique, de telle maniĆØre que la longueur utile du bracelet peut ĆŖtre diminuĆ©e par l'exercice exclusif et simultanĆ© de forces sur les premier et second dispositifs de fixation du bracelet visant Ć les rapprocher l'un de l'autre, indĆ©pendamment de la configuration ouverte ou fermĆ©e du fermoir.According to a preferred embodiment, the rack has an asymmetrical toothing, so that the useful length of the bracelet can be reduced by the exclusive and simultaneous exercise of forces on the first and second fixing devices of the bracelet to bring them closer to each other. one of the other, regardless of the open or closed configuration of the clasp.
GrĆ¢ce Ć ces caractĆ©ristiques, le bracelet peut ĆŖtre raccourci facilement tandis que la montre correspondante est portĆ©e au poignet.Thanks to these characteristics, the bracelet can be shortened easily while the corresponding watch is worn on the wrist.
Par ailleurs, on peut Ć©galement prĆ©voir que l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal prĆ©sente une surface d'appui, accessible Ć un utilisateur lorsque le fermoir est dans sa configuration ouverte et, agencĆ©e de telle maniĆØre qu'une pression exercĆ©e sur elle est susceptible de dĆ©placer l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal de sa position de verrouillage Ć sa position de rĆ©glage.Furthermore, it can also be provided that the longitudinal locking member has a bearing surface, accessible to a user when the clasp is in its open configuration and arranged in such a way that a pressure exerted on it is likely to move the longitudinal locking member from its locking position to its adjustment position.
La prĆ©sente invention concerne Ć©galement un bracelet muni d'un fermoir selon les caractĆ©ristiques qui viennent d'ĆŖtre exposĆ©es.The present invention also relates to a bracelet with a clasp according to the characteristics that have just been exposed.
D'autres caractĆ©ristiques et avantages de la prĆ©sente invention apparaĆ®tront plus clairement Ć la lecture de la description dĆ©taillĆ©e d'un mode de rĆ©alisation prĆ©fĆ©rĆ© qui suit, faite en rĆ©fĆ©rence aux dessins annexĆ©s donnĆ©s Ć titre d'exemples non limitatifs et dans lesquels:Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description of a preferred embodiment which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings given by way of non-limiting examples and in which:
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Le fermoir illustrĆ© Ć titre non limitatif sur les figures correspond Ć un mode de rĆ©alisation prĆ©fĆ©rĆ© de la prĆ©sente invention. En particulier, le fermoir 1 est du type Ć boucle dĆ©ployante et est notamment destinĆ© Ć fermer un bracelet de piĆØce d'horlogerie.The clasp illustrated in a nonlimiting manner in the figures corresponds to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In particular, the
On notera plus prĆ©cisĆ©ment que la partie conventionnelle du fermoir illustrĆ© Ć titre d'exemple, c'est-Ć -dire hors dispositif de rĆ©glage fin de la longueur utile du bracelet, est dĆ©crite en dĆ©tail dans le brevet
Le fermoir 1 est destinĆ© Ć ĆŖtre reliĆ© Ć deux extrĆ©mitĆ©s libres d'un bracelet (non reprĆ©sentĆ©) de maniĆØre connue.The
Tel que dƩcrit dans le brevet
Un bras dĆ©pliant 16 formĆ© par deux branches 18, 20 est montĆ© pivotant Ć l'extrĆ©mitĆ© opposĆ©e des longerons 4, de maniĆØre conventionnelle.A folding
Les extrƩmitƩs opposƩes des branches 18, 20 prƩsentent des canons 22, munis chacun d'un trou 24.The opposite ends of the
La paire de trous 24 est prĆ©vue pour assurer l'assemblage du bras dĆ©pliant 16 Ć un couvercle 26 du fermoir, au moyen de deux poussoirs latĆ©raux 28 dont chacun est rendu solidaire d'une tige 30 s'engageant dans le trou 24 correspondant, avec interposition d'une douille 32.The pair of
Des ressorts 34 sont interposĆ©s entre le couvercle 26 et chacun des poussoirs 28 pour exercer sur ces derniers une force tendant Ć les maintenir Ć©loignĆ©s l'un de l'autre.Springs 34 are interposed between the
Les poussoirs 28 sont agencĆ©s de maniĆØre Ć agir sur les branches 18, 20 pour les rapprocher l'une de l'autre lorsqu'ils sont actionnĆ©s par un utilisateur souhaitant ouvrir le fermoir 1. Le rapprochement relatif des branches 18, 20 a pour effet de dĆ©gager des griffes 36 mĆ©nagĆ©es sur les branches 18, 20 et insĆ©rĆ©es dans des Ć©videments 38 complĆ©mentaires, mĆ©nagĆ©s dans la base 2, tel que cela a Ć©tĆ© dĆ©crit en dĆ©tail dans le brevet
Des rondelles 40 dĆ©finissant des surfaces d'appui stables de part et d'autre des ressorts 34 sont Ć©galement prĆ©vues, Ć titre illustratif non limitatif.
Le dispositif de rĆ©glage de la longueur utile du bracelet selon l'invention est associĆ© Ć la structure de base du fermoir 1, en Ć©tant logĆ© notamment sous le couvercle 26.The device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet according to the invention is associated with the basic structure of the
Le dispositif de rĆ©glage comporte un chariot 42 montĆ© coulissant Ć l'intĆ©rieur du couvercle 26.The adjusting device comprises a
Le chariot 42 prƩsente une portion centrale 44 dƩlimitƩe par deux portions latƩrales 46.The
Les portions latĆ©rales 46 sont sensiblement allongĆ©es suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet. Elles sont munies de trous 48 destinĆ©s Ć coopĆ©rer avec une barrette de fixation d'un brin de bracelet (non reprĆ©sentĆ©), Ć proximitĆ© d'une premiĆØre de leurs extrĆ©mitĆ©s. Elles comportent par ailleurs des trous supplĆ©mentaires 50, Ć proximitĆ© de l'autre extrĆ©mitĆ©, destinĆ©es Ć permettre l'assemblage d'un organe de verrouillage longitudinal 52, de telle maniĆØre que ce dernier est montĆ© pivotant sur le chariot 42. L'organe de verrouillage 52 est ainsi assemblĆ© au chariot 42 par utilisation d'une tige 54 logĆ©e dans une douille 56, Ć titre d'exemple.The
L'organe de verrouillage longitudinal 52 comprend deux dents 58 de verrouillage situĆ©es en regard de la portion centrale 44 du chariot 42, des ressorts de rappel 60 Ć©tant interposĆ©s entre les dents 58 et la portion centrale 44 du chariot 42, de telle maniĆØre qu'ils exercent une force de rĆ©pulsion sur les dents 58 tendant Ć les Ć©loigner du chariot 42, pour dĆ©finir une position de verrouillage de l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal 52, comme cela ressortira plus clairement de la description dĆ©taillĆ©e des figures suivantes.The
La portion centrale 44 du chariot 42 comporte par ailleurs un support 62 auquel est assemblƩ un doigt de course maximale 64, au moyen d'une vis 66.The
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Le couvercle prĆ©sente deux parois latĆ©rales 68 Ć l'intĆ©rieur desquelles sont mĆ©nagĆ©es des gorges de guidage 70, dont chacune prĆ©sente une courbure identique Ć celle du couvercle 26 et est ouverte Ć l'une de ses extrĆ©mitĆ©s coĆÆncidant avec une extrĆ©mitĆ© de la paroi latĆ©rale 68 correspondante.The cover has two
Chaque gorge de guidage 70 est destinĆ©e Ć coopĆ©rer avec un patin de guidage 72 (dont l'un est visible sur la
GrĆ¢ce Ć ces caractĆ©ristiques, le chariot 42 peut ĆŖtre engagĆ© sous le couvercle 26, par engagement des patins de guidage 72 dans les gorges de guidage 70, pour pouvoir y coulisser. Les patins de guidage 72 prĆ©sentent prĆ©fĆ©rablement une forme allongĆ©e suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet, de telle maniĆØre que le chariot 42 ne peut se dĆ©placer qu'en coulissant le long des gorges de guidage 70.Thanks to these characteristics, the
Le couvercle 26 prĆ©sente une paroi supĆ©rieure 74 Ć l'intĆ©rieur de laquelle sont mĆ©nagĆ©s des organes d'indexation, Ć savoir ici deux crĆ©maillĆØres 76 Ć dentures asymĆ©triques.The
Chacune de ces crĆ©maillĆØres 76 est situĆ©e en regard de l'une des dents 58 de l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal 52 pour coopĆ©rer avec elle et rĆ©aliser une indexation du chariot 42 en rĆ©fĆ©rence au couvercle 26.Each of these
Par ailleurs, une gorge supplĆ©mentaire 78 est mĆ©nagĆ©e Ć l'intĆ©rieur de la paroi supĆ©rieure 74, entre les deux crĆ©maillĆØres 76, celle-ci Ć©tant fermĆ©e Ć ses deux extrĆ©mitĆ©s. La gorge supplĆ©mentaire 78 est destinĆ©e Ć coopĆ©rer avec le doigt de course maximale 64 portĆ© par le chariot 42 pour dĆ©finir une amplitude de course maximale pour ce dernier. Ainsi, une fois que le chariot 42 est insĆ©rĆ© sous le couvercle, le doigt de course maximale 64 est vissĆ© sur sa portion centrale 44 pour le sĆ©curiser au couvercle 26 et l'empĆŖcher de coulisser au point de s'extraire hors des gorges de guidage 70.Furthermore, an
Les
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Le mode de coopĆ©ration entre les dents de verrouillage 58, portĆ©es par le chariot 42, et les crĆ©maillĆØres 76 est plus clairement visible sur ces figures, de mĆŖme que le caractĆØre asymĆ©trique des dentures des crĆ©maillĆØres 76.The mode of cooperation between the locking
Ainsi, il apparaĆ®t que lorsque l'utilisateur exerce une force sur le brin de bracelet solidaire du chariot 42, dans la direction indiquĆ©e par la flĆØche F sur la
Dans cet Ć©tat, le chariot 42 est libre de coulisser pas Ć pas le long des gorges de guidage 70, en direction de la gauche sur les
A l'inverse, il apparaƮt clairement des
De maniĆØre avantageuse, la longueur des gorges de guidage 70 est ajustĆ©e de telle maniĆØre que, lorsque les patins de guidage 72 arrivent en bout de course, les dents 58 sont engagĆ©es dans le dernier creux de la crĆ©maillĆØre correspondante.Advantageously, the length of the
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Pour permettre au chariot 42 de coulisser, il est nƩcessaire de faire pivoter l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal 52 dans le sens horaire. Dans ce but, celui-ci comporte une surface d'appui 80 situƩe dans le prolongement de la portion centrale 44 du chariot 42, suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet.To allow the
Lorsque le fermoir 1 est dans sa configuration ouverte, la surface d'appui 80 est accessible Ć l'utilisateur tel que cela ressort de la vue de la
Celui-ci peut alors exercer une pression sur la surface d'appui 80, tel que schĆ©matisĆ© par la flĆØche F sur la
On notera que, si le rĆ©glage de la longueur utile du bracelet peut ĆŖtre rĆ©alisĆ© de maniĆØre extrĆŖmement prĆ©cise lorsqu'il est raccourci, du fait que le chariot 42 se dĆ©place nĆ©cessairement pas Ć pas, il est Ć©galement possible pour l'utilisateur de jouer sur l'inclinaison de l'organe de verrouillage 52 et sentir les dents des crĆ©maillĆØres 76 lorsqu'il allonge le bracelet.Note that, if the adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet can be achieved extremely accurately when it is shortened, because the
GrĆ¢ce Ć ces caractĆ©ristiques, le fermoir 1 selon la prĆ©sente invention offre une possibilitĆ© de rĆ©glage fin de la longueur utile d'un bracelet de maniĆØre fiable, robuste et prĆ©cise, alors mĆŖme que sa construction reste relativement simple et peu coĆ»teuse en rĆ©fĆ©rence Ć certains fermoirs connus dans l'Ć©tat de la technique.Thanks to these characteristics, the
On notera que, de maniĆØre avantageuse, la paroi supĆ©rieure 74 du couvercle 26 comprend Ć©galement une rainure 82 transversale, dans laquelle est insĆ©rĆ© un patin de protection 84 visant Ć empĆŖcher les maillons du bracelet de contacter le couvercle, lorsque le bracelet est raccourci, ce qui pourrait provoquer l'apparition de rayures. Aussi, le patin de protection 84 peut ĆŖtre rĆ©alisĆ© en caoutchouc, en tĆ©flon ou en tout autre matĆ©riau adaptĆ©.It will be noted that, advantageously, the
La description qui prĆ©cĆØde s'attache Ć dĆ©crire un mode de rĆ©alisation particulier Ć titre d'illustration non limitative et, l'invention n'est pas limitĆ©e Ć la mise en oeuvre de certaines caractĆ©ristiques particuliĆØres qui viennent d'ĆŖtre dĆ©crites, comme par exemple les formes spĆ©cifiquement illustrĆ©es et dĆ©crites pour le couvercle, les poussoirs ou encore les dispositifs de fixation du bracelet. On rappellera Ć©galement que le fermoir selon la prĆ©sente invention peut ĆŖtre associĆ© tout autant Ć un bracelet souple, en cuir, en caoutchouc ou encore en textile, qu'Ć un bracelet de type rigide, comme un bracelet mĆ©tallique, voire en cĆ©ramique.The foregoing description attempts to describe a particular embodiment by way of non-limiting illustration and the invention is not limited to the implementation of certain particular features which have just been described, for example the forms specifically illustrated and described for the cover, the pushers or the fastening devices of the bracelet. It will also be recalled that the clasp according to the present invention can be associated just as much with a flexible bracelet, leather, rubber or textile, as with a rigid type of bracelet, such as a metal bracelet, or even ceramic.
L'homme du mĆ©tier ne rencontrera pas de difficultĆ© particuliĆØre pour adapter le contenu de la prĆ©sente divulgation Ć ses propres besoins et mettre en oeuvre un fermoir, notamment pour piĆØce d'horlogerie, sans sortir du cadre de la prĆ©sente invention. On notera par exemple que l'adaptation du prĆ©sent enseignement pour la construction d'une boucle dĆ©ployante conventionnelle du type Ć trois lames superposĆ©es en Z ne posera pas de difficultĆ© particuliĆØre Ć l'homme du mĆ©tier, de mĆŖme que pour la construction d'un fermoir prĆ©sentant des moyens de verrouillage diffĆ©rents.The skilled person will not encounter any particular difficulty to adapt the content of the present disclosure to his own needs and implement a clasp, especially for a timepiece, without departing from the scope of the present invention. It will be noted, for example, that the adaptation of the present teaching for the construction of a conventional folding clasp of the type with three superimposed Z-blades will not pose any particular difficulty to the person skilled in the art, as well as for the construction of a clasp having different locking means.
Par ailleurs, le fermoir selon la prĆ©sente invention n'est pas limitĆ© Ć la mise en oeuvre de deux crĆ©maillĆØres dans le couvercle ou encore au fait qu'elles sont mĆ©nagĆ©es dans la paroi supĆ©rieure du couvercle, de mĆŖme que la gorge supplĆ©mentaire de dĆ©limitation de la course maximale. En outre, l'organe de verrouillage longitudinal peut ĆŖtre mobile en translation sur le chariot, de maniĆØre alternative, en Ć©tant par exemple actionnĆ© via un bras de levier sans sortir du cadre de la prĆ©sente invention.Furthermore, the clasp according to the present invention is not limited to the implementation of two racks in the lid or the fact that they are formed in the upper wall of the lid, as well as the additional groove of delimitation of the maximum race. In addition, the longitudinal locking member may be movable in translation on the carriage, alternatively, being for example actuated via a lever arm without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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des premier et second dispositifs de fixation (14, 15, 26, 42, 48) du bracelet destinĆ©s Ć ĆŖtre rendus respectivement solidaires desdites premiĆØre et seconde extrĆ©mitĆ©s libres du bracelet, lesdits dispositifs de fixation (14, 15, 26, 42, 48) Ć©tant mobiles l'un par rapport Ć l'autre entre au moins une configuration ouverte et une configuration fermĆ©e, de service, dans laquelle ils sont plus proches l'un de l'autre que dans la configuration ouverte, pour fermer le bracelet et en dĆ©finir une longueur utile,
des moyens de verrouillage (36, 38) desdits dispositifs de fixation (14, 15, 26, 42, 48) du bracelet dans leur configuration fermƩe,
le premier dispositif de fixation du bracelet comprenant un bĆ¢ti (26) portant un dispositif (42, 52, 58, 60, 76) de rĆ©glage de la longueur utile du bracelet comprenant un chariot (42), destinĆ© Ć ĆŖtre solidaire de ladite premiĆØre extrĆ©mitĆ© libre du bracelet et susceptible de coulisser Ć l'intĆ©rieur dudit bĆ¢ti (26) suivant la direction longitudinale du bracelet, ledit chariot (42) portant un organe de verrouillage longitudinal (52) agencĆ© pour coopĆ©rer avec un organe d'indexation (76) solidaire dudit bĆ¢ti (26), pour assurer le maintien dudit chariot (42) dans une position prĆ©dĆ©finie relativement audit bĆ¢ti (26), ledit organe de verrouillage longitudinal (52) Ć©tant assemblĆ© audit chariot (42) de telle maniĆØre qu'il est mobile, en rĆ©fĆ©rence Ć ce dernier, entre au moins une premiĆØre position, de verrouillage, dans laquelle il coopĆØre avec ledit organe d'indexation (76), et une seconde position, de rĆ©glage, dans laquelle il est hors de portĆ©e dudit organe d'indexation (76) pour permettre un dĆ©placement relatif entre ledit chariot (42) et ledit bĆ¢ti (26),
caractĆ©risĆ© en ce que ledit chariot (42) porte un organe Ć©lastique de rappel (60) agencĆ© pour exercer une force sur ledit organe de verrouillage longitudinal (52) et tendre Ć le positionner dans ladite position de verrouillage.Clasp (1) for a bracelet of the type comprising first and second free ends, the clasp (1) comprising
first and second fixing devices (14, 15, 26, 42, 48) of the bracelet intended to be secured respectively to said first and second free ends of the bracelet, said fixing devices (14, 15, 26, 42, 48). being movable relative to one another between at least one open configuration and one closed service configuration, in which they are closer to one another than in the open configuration, to close the wristband and to define a useful length,
locking means (36, 38) of said fasteners (14, 15, 26, 42, 48) of the bracelet in their closed configuration,
the first fastening device of the bracelet comprising a frame (26) carrying a device (42, 52, 58, 60, 76) for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet comprising a carriage (42) intended to be secured to said first end free bracelet and slidable within said frame (26) in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, said carriage (42) carrying a longitudinal locking member (52) arranged to cooperate with an indexing member (76) solidaire said frame (26) for maintaining said carriage (42) in a predefined position relative to said frame (26), said longitudinal locking member (52) being assembled to said carriage (42) in such a manner that it is movable, with reference to the latter, between at least one first locking position, in which it cooperates with said indexing member (76), and a second setting position, in which it is out of reach of said index member ion (76) to allow relative movement between said carriage (42) and said frame (26),
characterized in that said carriage (42) carries an elastic return member (60) arranged to exert a force on said longitudinal locking member (52) and tend to position it in said locking position.
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