EP3666110A1 - Verstellbarer armbandverschluss - Google Patents

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EP3666110A1
EP3666110A1 EP18212449.5A EP18212449A EP3666110A1 EP 3666110 A1 EP3666110 A1 EP 3666110A1 EP 18212449 A EP18212449 A EP 18212449A EP 3666110 A1 EP3666110 A1 EP 3666110A1
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Priority to JP2019219394A priority patent/JP6975218B2/ja
Priority to CN201911285872.6A priority patent/CN111317229B/zh
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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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A44C5/24—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • A44C5/246—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices having size adjusting means

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  • the present invention relates in particular to a clasp for a bracelet, of the folding clasp type, comprising first and second blades articulated with respect to each other, by a first of their respective ends, between a closed position, for carrying, and at least one open position, said first blade carrying a member for fixing a first bracelet strand, said second blade, lower, comprising at its second means for adjusting the length of the bracelet, the clasp further comprising at least a locking member for holding said first and second blades in their closed position.
  • the present invention also relates to a wristwatch provided with such a clasp.
  • the patent application EP 09131060 A1 describes a clasp of the folding clasp type comprising a cover having a series of pairs of holes intended to accommodate the ends of a strap for fixing a bracelet. Two pairs of adjacent holes are spaced apart by a distance defining a step for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet, in order to respond to the problems mentioned above.
  • the clasp described in this patent is of the folding clasp type comprising two blades hinged together by means of a rod passing through them both, each of the blades carrying at its free end a member for fixing to a bracelet.
  • a first blade carries a hook intended to engage in a hole made in the second blade to cooperate therewith with a trigger making it possible to lock the hook and therefore the clasp in a closed state.
  • the second blade comprises two parts capable of sliding relative to each other within a certain predefined range, defining a step for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet.
  • a first of its two parts carries the hinge connecting it to the first blade while the second part carries the locking trigger.
  • the hole in which the hook engages to lock the clasp has a length, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, corresponding to the sliding range between the two parts of the second blade.
  • the trigger has a central part defining two locations for the hook, in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, corresponding to two different useful lengths of the bracelet.
  • a control member comprising in particular a pusher makes it possible to actuate the trigger to release the hook and open the clasp.
  • Adjustment devices comprising a specific locking member have also been proposed, as an alternative, to avoid this type of drawback.
  • a main object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of clasps known from the prior art, by proposing a bracelet clasp comprising a device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet of simple structure, preferably offering a stable adjustment, including when the clasp is open, and easy to handle.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a bracelet clasp, of the folding clasp type, comprising first and second blades articulated relative to each other, by a first of their respective ends, between a closed position. , to wear, and at least one open position, said first blade carrying a member for fixing a first bracelet strand, said second blade, lower, comprising at its second means for adjusting the length of the bracelet, the clasp further comprising at least one locking member for holding said first and second blades in their closed position.
  • said length adjusting means comprise a bar movable in translation relative to the second blade and carrying a stud intended to be inserted into a suitable hole in the bracelet strand to define an anchoring point for the latter to the clasp, the movable bar being able to move by means of pushers mounted on the second blade and thus define at least two predefined positions associated with a predefined useful length of the bracelet.
  • each of the locations is defined by a hole made in the passer-by and in which the stud is capable of being partially engaged.
  • the invention also relates to a wristwatch comprising a bracelet provided with a clasp in accordance with the invention.
  • the clasp illustrated without limitation in the figures corresponds to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the clasp 1 is of the folding clasp type and is intended to close a timepiece bracelet.
  • the clasp 1 comprises a first blade 2 articulated on a second blade 4 by means of a rod 6 associated with a socket, by way of nonlimiting illustration.
  • Each of the blades has an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet and slightly curved to better match the shape of the wrist of a wearer.
  • the first blade 2 comprises two uprights 8 arranged in contact with each other at their end situated on the side of the rod 6 and, each having a cutout such that they are not in contact with each other over most of their length.
  • Each of the uprights 8 carries an extension 10, near its end remote from the rod 6, extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, to form a pusher defining a control member making it possible to unlock the clasp, such that it is clear from the figure 3 .
  • the first blade 2 also comprises a cover 14 having an upper wall 16 carrying side walls 18, and a lower wall 17.
  • the side walls 18 are provided with two orifices making it possible to accommodate one end of a bar 20 for fixing a bracelet strand, conventionally.
  • the side walls 18 also include two recesses allowing the extensions 10 to protrude, and thus allowing the clasp 1 to be unlocked.
  • the second blade 4 comprises two arms 22 connected by a transverse upright 24 in their central region.
  • the arms 22 are extended by bent portions 26 defining a passage 3 for another strand of bracelet.
  • the free end of the second blade 4 carries a device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet intended to be associated with the clasp 1.
  • the device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet comprises a movable bar 30 of rectangular shape and conventionally formed by a body 301, two pivots 302 arranged in the body 301 as well as two springs 303 disposed in the hollow body 301, bearing between the pivots and the central part of the body 301, the two pivots being able to slide in a respective end of the body 301.
  • the movable bar 30 is provided with a stud 32 intended to be engaged in a hole in the bracelet strand to define an anchor point for the latter to the clasp 1.
  • the movable bar 30 makes it possible to move the position of the point of anchoring the bracelet to the clasp and therefore the length of the bracelet to wear.
  • the stud 32 here has the shape of a screw-foot and is preferably driven into the bar 30.
  • each bent portion 26 has a clearance 27 for receiving a pusher 28, each being arranged to cooperate with a pivot of the movable bar 30 when the wearer of the watch presses them.
  • each clearance 27 has a guide groove 270 provided for receiving a pivot 302 of the movable bar 30, the guide groove 270 comprising at each of its ends at least two circular clearances 271, 272 for defining two distinct positions of the bar 30 , a short position and a long position.
  • the guide groove 270 comprising at each of its ends at least two circular clearances 271, 272 for defining two distinct positions of the bar 30 , a short position and a long position.
  • the circular clearances 271, 272 have a diameter substantially identical to that of the pivots 302 of the bar 30, and greater than the width of the groove so as to avoid any unwanted displacement of the latter.
  • the pushers 28 comprise a stopper 280 of dimensions substantially identical to the guide groove 270 on their internal face, that is to say the face opposite to the handling face, which is arranged to act on the pivots 302 of the bar 30 and retract them, and thus allow the movement of the movable bar 30 between the two distinct positions.
  • the guide groove 270 has two successive portions in the thickness of the bent portion 26, a first portion comprising the groove 270 and the two circular clearances 271, 272 and a second portion in the form of an oblong clearance 273 on the back of the groove 270 so as to allow the pivots 302 of the bar 30 to be guided when the pushers 28 are pressed.
  • a spring 29 is disposed between the pusher and the bottom of the recess 27 so as to keep it in its rest position.
  • the spring 29 is associated with a positioning pin and a retaining screw for its assembly with the clasp.
  • each bent portion 26 includes a shoulder 31 intended to guide the bar 30 during its movement and prevent any inclination of the latter.
  • the wearer can modify the position of the stud 32 by simultaneously pressing the two pushers 28, then by moving the strand secured to the bar 30 via the stud 32 from one position to another. . Once the position has been chosen, the wearer releases the pushers 28 and the position is locked.
  • the space between the arms 22 of the second blade 4 defines a recess making it possible to house the first blade 2 in the closed state of the clasp 1, in a known manner.
  • Conventional locking means are provided to maintain the closed state of the clasp.
  • a conventional locking mechanism is arranged to keep the first blade 2 attached to the second blade 1 when no pressure is exerted simultaneously on the pushers formed by the extensions 10.
  • the extensions 10 each have fixed hooks configured to cooperate respectively with hooks arranged on the arms 22 of the second blade 4.
  • the clasp according to the present invention comprises a bar with a stud capable of being moved to adjust the useful length of the bracelet.
  • the construction and handling of this stud are simple and allow the user to easily adjust the clasp when necessary.
  • the clasp according to the present invention is also not limited to the implementation of two positions for the bar. Indeed, those skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in adapting the present teaching to implement a clasp having a greater number of possible adjustment positions.

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EP18212449.5A EP3666110B1 (de) 2018-12-13 2018-12-13 Verstellbarer armbandverschluss
US16/683,574 US10945497B2 (en) 2018-12-13 2019-11-14 Adjustable bracelet clasp
JP2019219394A JP6975218B2 (ja) 2018-12-13 2019-12-04 調整可能なバンド中留
CN201911285872.6A CN111317229B (zh) 2018-12-13 2019-12-13 可调式表带扣

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