EP3711622A1 - Bracelet with links - Google Patents

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EP3711622A1
EP3711622A1 EP19163500.2A EP19163500A EP3711622A1 EP 3711622 A1 EP3711622 A1 EP 3711622A1 EP 19163500 A EP19163500 A EP 19163500A EP 3711622 A1 EP3711622 A1 EP 3711622A1
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Gilles David
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Priority to JP2020026072A priority patent/JP7075425B2/en
Priority to CN202010189959.XA priority patent/CN111700344A/en
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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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like

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  • the invention relates to the field of link bracelets, in particular watch bracelets, in steel, in precious metal, in a metal alloy, in a composite material, or in another material.
  • the links are held together and articulated on pins which can be either driven out or screwed in, or free.
  • the present invention relates to bracelets with links held together and articulated with respect to each other by means of screws.
  • a link bracelet which comprises two rows of side links and at least one row of central links arranged between the side links, free pins arranged in the side and central links freely but without play.
  • the pins have a groove at each of their ends arranged to cooperate with blocking jumpers intended to be clipped into recesses formed in the side links to hold the assembly.
  • Link bracelets of this type have drawbacks associated with the placement and / or removal of these jumpers in the outer links.
  • the installation and / or the removal requires the use of a tool, such as a screwdriver, for the assembly and / or the dismantling of the bracelet or the adjustment of the length of the bracelet.
  • a tool such as a screwdriver
  • the reliability of the assembly is not certain in the case of clip-on jumpers, the latter may no longer offer sufficient support over time, or even break, or even be partially dislodged in the event of an impact.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the drawbacks mentioned above by providing a bracelet that is easily removable and / or adjustable by the wearer.
  • the object of the invention is also, at least in one particular embodiment, to provide a bracelet whose assembly is simple to use and inexpensive.
  • the invention relates to a link bracelet comprising two rows of lateral links forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links arranged between the lateral links, the lateral links each comprising two holes opening out at least on their face. internal side and the central links being crossed at least partially by two housings.
  • the bracelet comprises pins inserted into each of the holes of the side links, the pins being housed in the housings of the side links and each having a groove near their end, and in that the central links include an opening giving access to the grooves which are arranged to cooperate with an organ locking device intended to be inserted into the recesses of the central links and to keep the bracelet assembled.
  • the invention also relates to a watch equipped with a link bracelet according to the invention.
  • Such a bracelet is generally made of steel, of precious metal, or of a metal alloy, and can equally well be made of a composite material, of ceramic, or even of plastic.
  • the bracelet is formed by a set of links 1, 2 arranged in several rows, in the illustrated case the bracelet comprises three rows.
  • the bracelet 100 is completed by one or more connecting links 10 conventionally assembled on the bracelet 100 by means of pins 12 through through holes 11 in order to be able to mount a pin buckle or a clasp for example.
  • the bracelet 100 comprises lateral links 1 forming the edges of the bracelet and central links 2 placed between the two rows of lateral links 1.
  • the side links 1 each have two holes 3 opening onto their internal side faces 4.
  • the holes 3 can be provided blind or through.
  • the central links 2 are at least partially crossed by two housings 6 which open into a recess 5 formed in the body of each central link 2, the recess 5 opening onto the underside of the central link.
  • lower face is meant the face intended to come into contact with the wrist of the wearer of the bracelet, in this way the assembly of the bracelet is not visible when worn on the wrist.
  • the housings 6 can pass through and extend right through the central link.
  • the lateral 1 and central 2 links are articulated to each other by means of pins 7 arranged in the transverse direction of the bracelet, the pins being mounted in the holes 3 through their end 73.
  • These pins 7 have a head 70 and a groove 71 each. from their end, the groove being delimited by the head 70 and the body 73 both of greater diameter than that of the groove.
  • the grooves 71 are accessible from the recesses 5 of the side links 1 when they are inserted into the housings 6.
  • the pins 7 can be screwed or driven into the holes 3.
  • the bracelet also comprises locking means 8 formed by a cover 80 having the shape and dimensions of the recess 5 and two locking members, or locking wings 81, integral with the cover 80 and extending vertically from the internal face. of the last.
  • the blocking members 81 come to be housed in the grooves 71 of the pins and bear against them, between the body 72 and the head of the pin 70.
  • the recess 5 has an opening provided with a rim 50 arranged to receive the cover 80 so that the latter is flush with the surface of the central link 2.
  • the locking means ensure that the links are held together and close the recesses 5 once the links are assembled to each other, the wearer only has to put in place a screw 9, passing through the cover and screwing into the central link 2, to hold the locking means in place in the recesses 5 of the lateral links.
  • the cover 80 has a housing designed to receive the head 91 of the screw 9, the body 90 of the screw passing through the cover 80 via an orifice and screwing into the bottom 20 of the central link 2.
  • This assembly makes it possible to axially block the pins 7 and to maintain the lateral 1 and central 2 links via the locking means 8 by means of a single piece, the installation and removal of which can be carried out easily by the wearer.
  • the positioning of the links is obtained by adjusting the pins 7 in the corresponding holes / housings 3,6 of the links 1,2 and limits the possible play between the links due to relatively simple machining operations. It is thus possible to make bracelets whose links are articulated to each other with little play.
  • the assembly of the link is carried out as follows. Initially, the pins 7 are inserted into the holes 3 of the side links 1. Then, the side links 1 are placed on the central links 2 by inserting the heads of the pins 70 in the housings 6 of the side links 1 until the central 2 and lateral 1 links are positioned against each other. Obviously, to facilitate assembly, the bracelet is assembled with the inner face of the latter positioned facing the wearer.
  • the heads of the pins 70 and the grooves 71 are visible and accessible in the recesses 5 of the side links 1.
  • the locking means 8 in the recesses 5 by placing the cover 80 opposite the opening of the recess 5 so that the locking wings are inserted into the grooves 71 of the pins 7.
  • an O-ring 82 is placed in the recess 5 of the central link 2, at the level of the bottom 20, so as to eliminate any play between the locking means 8 and the central link.
  • the seal is compressed between the bottom 20 and the cover 80, which eliminates possible play.
  • This assembly is thus easily removable by the wearer if he wishes to adjust the length of the latter or replace one of the links. For disassembly, it suffices to unscrew one or more screws 9, to dislodge one or more locking means 8 and to remove the desired link or links.
  • Such a bracelet makes it possible in particular to reduce the number of parts making up the bracelet and above all largely eliminates the pins driven out of traditional bracelets.
  • Assembly of the bracelet is easy due to the absence of screws and driven pins. It is common to a large number of models and can be easily automated. The assembly is reversible at any time, the bracelet can therefore be easily dismantled either for a lengthening or for the replacement of a damaged link.
  • the links can be replaced individually without disassembling the entire bracelet, and the length adjustment is easily done by the wearer.

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Abstract

L'invention se rapporte à un bracelet à maillons (100) comprenant deux rangées de maillons latéraux (1) formant les bords du bracelet et au moins une rangée de maillons centraux (2) disposée entre les maillons latéraux, les maillons latéraux comportant chacun au moins deux trous (3) débouchant sur leur face interne (4) dirigée vers les maillons centraux et les maillons centraux étant traversés par au moins deux logements (6). Selon l'invention, le bracelet comprend des axes (7) insérés dans chacun desdits trous des maillons latéraux, la tête des axes se logeant dans logements des maillons latéraux (1) et présentant chacun une gorge (71) à proximité de leur extrémité, et en ce que les maillons centraux comprennent une ouverture donnant accès aux gorges qui sont agencées pour coopérer avec un organe de verrouillage (8) destiné à être inséré dans les ouvertures des maillons centraux pour maintenir le bracelet assemblé.The invention relates to a link bracelet (100) comprising two rows of lateral links (1) forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links (2) arranged between the lateral links, the lateral links each comprising at at least two holes (3) opening on their internal face (4) directed towards the central links and the central links being crossed by at least two housings (6). According to the invention, the bracelet comprises pins (7) inserted into each of said holes of the side links, the head of the pins being housed in the housings of the side links (1) and each having a groove (71) near their end, and in that the central links comprise an opening giving access to the grooves which are arranged to cooperate with a locking member (8) intended to be inserted into the openings of the central links to keep the bracelet assembled.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

L'invention concerne le domaine des bracelets à maillons, notamment des bracelets de montre, en acier, en métal précieux, en alliage métallique, en matériau composite, ou dans un autre matériau. Dans de tels bracelets les maillons sont maintenus entre eux et articulés sur des goupilles qui peuvent être soit chassées ou vissées, soit libres. La présente invention concerne des bracelets à maillons retenus entre eux et articulés les uns par rapport aux autres à l'aide de vis.The invention relates to the field of link bracelets, in particular watch bracelets, in steel, in precious metal, in a metal alloy, in a composite material, or in another material. In such bracelets, the links are held together and articulated on pins which can be either driven out or screwed in, or free. The present invention relates to bracelets with links held together and articulated with respect to each other by means of screws.

Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

On connaît un tel bracelet du document FR 2 688 984 qui divulgue un bracelet à maillons assemblés à l'aide de goupilles libres dont les extrémités comportent des gorges coopérant avec des logements que présentent des cavaliers destinés à être fixés en position de service dans un évidement que comportent les maillons externes, évidement débouchant sur la face latérale interne de ces maillons. La fixation des cavaliers dans les maillons externes s'effectue à l'aide de vis.We know such a bracelet from the document FR 2 688 984 which discloses a bracelet with links assembled using free pins, the ends of which have grooves cooperating with housings provided by jumpers intended to be fixed in the service position in a recess formed by the external links, recess opening onto the face internal side of these links. The jumpers are fixed in the external links using screws.

On connait également du document EP 1 186 252 un bracelet à maillons qui comprend deux rangées de maillons latéraux et au moins une rangée de maillons centraux disposée entre les maillons latéraux, des goupilles libres disposées dans les maillons latéraux et centraux librement mais sans jeu. Les goupilles comportent à chacune de leurs extrémités une gorge agencée pour coopérer avec des cavaliers de blocage destinés à être clipsés dans des évidements formés dans les maillons latéraux pour maintenir l'ensemble.We also know from the document EP 1 186 252 a link bracelet which comprises two rows of side links and at least one row of central links arranged between the side links, free pins arranged in the side and central links freely but without play. The pins have a groove at each of their ends arranged to cooperate with blocking jumpers intended to be clipped into recesses formed in the side links to hold the assembly.

Les bracelets à maillons de ce type présentent des inconvénients liés à la mise en place et/ou au retrait de ces cavaliers dans les maillons externes.Link bracelets of this type have drawbacks associated with the placement and / or removal of these jumpers in the outer links.

En effet, la mise en place et/ou l'enlèvement nécessite l'utilisation d'un outil, tel qu'un tournevis, pour le montage et/ou le démontage du bracelet ou encore l'ajustement de la longueur du bracelet.Indeed, the installation and / or the removal requires the use of a tool, such as a screwdriver, for the assembly and / or the dismantling of the bracelet or the adjustment of the length of the bracelet.

Enfin, la fiabilité du montage n'est pas sûre dans le cas de cavaliers clipsés, ces derniers peuvent ne plus offrir un maintien suffisant dans le temps, voire casser, ou encore être partiellement délogés en cas de choc.Finally, the reliability of the assembly is not certain in the case of clip-on jumpers, the latter may no longer offer sufficient support over time, or even break, or even be partially dislodged in the event of an impact.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Un but de la présente invention est de pallier tout ou partie des inconvénients cités précédemment en fournissant un bracelet facilement démontable et/ou ajustable par le porteur.An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the drawbacks mentioned above by providing a bracelet that is easily removable and / or adjustable by the wearer.

L'invention a également pour but, au moins dans un mode de réalisation particulier, de fournir un bracelet dont l'assemblage soit simple à mettre en oeuvre et peu coûteux.The object of the invention is also, at least in one particular embodiment, to provide a bracelet whose assembly is simple to use and inexpensive.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un bracelet à maillons comprenant deux rangées de maillons latéraux formant les bords du bracelet et au moins une rangée de maillons centraux disposée entre les maillons latéraux, les maillons latéraux comprenant chacun deux trous débouchant au moins sur leur face latérale interne et les maillons centraux étant traversés au moins partiellement par deux logements.To this end, the invention relates to a link bracelet comprising two rows of lateral links forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links arranged between the lateral links, the lateral links each comprising two holes opening out at least on their face. internal side and the central links being crossed at least partially by two housings.

Selon l'invention, le bracelet comprend des axes insérés dans chacun des trous des maillons latéraux, les axes se logeant dans les logements des maillons latéraux et présentant chacun une gorge à proximité de leur extrémité, et en ce que les maillons centraux comprennent une ouverture donnant accès aux gorges qui sont agencées pour coopérer avec un organe de verrouillage destiné à être inséré dans les évidements des maillons centraux et maintenir le bracelet assemblé.According to the invention, the bracelet comprises pins inserted into each of the holes of the side links, the pins being housed in the housings of the side links and each having a groove near their end, and in that the central links include an opening giving access to the grooves which are arranged to cooperate with an organ locking device intended to be inserted into the recesses of the central links and to keep the bracelet assembled.

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

  • Les moyens de verrouillage comprennent des moyens de blocage des axes, les moyens de blocage étant agencés pour coopérer avec les gorges des axes lorsque ces derniers sont logés dans les logement ;
  • chaque moyen de verrouillage est maintenu en position dans chaque évidement au moyen d'une vis ;
  • les moyens de blocages sont solidaires des moyens de verrouillage ;
  • les logements sont accessibles par ledit évidement ;
  • lesdits moyens de verrouillage comprennent un capot et deux ailes s'étendant verticalement depuis la face intérieure dudit capot, lesdites ailes étant agencées pour coopérer avec les gorges des axes ;
  • ledit capot de l'organe de verrouillage est agencé pour reposer sur un rebord formé dans l'évidement ;
  • les axes et les logements correspondants ont une forme cylindrique prévenant tout mouvement angulaire relatif entre les maillons latéraux et les maillons centraux.
  • un joint torique est disposé entre le maillon central et les moyens de verrouillage.
In accordance with other advantageous variants of the invention:
  • The locking means comprise means for locking the pins, the locking means being arranged to cooperate with the grooves of the pins when the latter are housed in the housings;
  • each locking means is held in position in each recess by means of a screw;
  • the locking means are integral with the locking means;
  • the housings are accessible through said recess;
  • said locking means comprise a cover and two wings extending vertically from the inner face of said cover, said wings being arranged to cooperate with the grooves of the pins;
  • said cover of the locking member is arranged to rest on a rim formed in the recess;
  • the pins and the corresponding housings have a cylindrical shape preventing any relative angular movement between the lateral links and the central links.
  • an O-ring is disposed between the central link and the locking means.

L'invention concerne également une montre équipée d'un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention.The invention also relates to a watch equipped with a link bracelet according to the invention.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, donné à titre de simple exemple illustratif et non limitatif, et des figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue partiellement éclatée d'un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de dessous d'un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon le plan médian horizontal d'un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly on reading the following description of an embodiment. particular of the invention, given by way of simple illustrative and non-limiting example, and the appended figures, among which:
  • the figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a link bracelet according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a partially exploded view of a link bracelet according to the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view from below of a link bracelet according to the invention;
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view along the horizontal median plane of a link bracelet according to the invention.

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation préférésDetailed description of the preferred embodiments

Un bracelet à maillons conforme à l'invention va maintenant être décrit dans ce qui suit faisant référence conjointement aux figures 1, 2, 3 et 4.A link bracelet according to the invention will now be described in the following, with reference in conjunction to figures 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 .

Un tel bracelet est généralement fabriqué en acier, en métal précieux, ou en un alliage métallique, et peut aussi bien être réalisé en un matériau composite, en céramique, ou encore en matière plastiqueSuch a bracelet is generally made of steel, of precious metal, or of a metal alloy, and can equally well be made of a composite material, of ceramic, or even of plastic.

Tel qu'illustré aux figures 1 à 4, le bracelet est formé par un ensemble de maillons 1,2 disposés sur plusieurs rangs, dans le cas de figure illustrés le bracelet comprend trois rangs. Un homme du métier n'aurait pas de difficultés particulière à adapter l'invention à un bracelet à cinq rangs par exemple. Le bracelet 100 est complété par un ou plusieurs maillons 10 de liaison classiquement assemblés sur le bracelet 100 au moyen de goupilles 12 au travers de trous traversant 11 pour pouvoir y monter une boucle à ardillon ou un fermoir par exemple.As illustrated in figures 1 to 4 , the bracelet is formed by a set of links 1, 2 arranged in several rows, in the illustrated case the bracelet comprises three rows. A person skilled in the art would not have any particular difficulty in adapting the invention to a bracelet with five rows, for example. The bracelet 100 is completed by one or more connecting links 10 conventionally assembled on the bracelet 100 by means of pins 12 through through holes 11 in order to be able to mount a pin buckle or a clasp for example.

Le bracelet 100 selon l'invention comprend des maillons latéraux 1 formant les bords du bracelet et des maillons centraux 2 placés entre les deux rangées de maillons latéraux 1.The bracelet 100 according to the invention comprises lateral links 1 forming the edges of the bracelet and central links 2 placed between the two rows of lateral links 1.

Comme on peut l'observer à la figure 1, les maillons latéraux 1 comportent chacun deux trous 3 débouchant sur leurs faces latérales internes 4. Les trous 3 peuvent être prévus borgnes ou traversant.As can be seen from figure 1 , the side links 1 each have two holes 3 opening onto their internal side faces 4. The holes 3 can be provided blind or through.

Les maillons centraux 2 sont traversés au moins partiellement par deux logements 6 qui débouchent dans un évidement 5 formé dans le corps de chaque maillon central 2, l'évidement 5 débouchant sur la face inférieure du maillon central. Par face inférieure, on entend la face destinée à entrer en contact avec le poignet du porteur du bracelet, de cette manière l'assemblage du bracelet n'est pas visible une fois porté au poignet. Les logements 6 peuvent être traversant et s'étendre de part en part du maillon central.The central links 2 are at least partially crossed by two housings 6 which open into a recess 5 formed in the body of each central link 2, the recess 5 opening onto the underside of the central link. By lower face is meant the face intended to come into contact with the wrist of the wearer of the bracelet, in this way the assembly of the bracelet is not visible when worn on the wrist. The housings 6 can pass through and extend right through the central link.

Les maillons latéraux 1 et centraux 2 sont articulés entre eux au moyen de axes 7 disposés dans le sens transversal du bracelet, les axes étant montés dans les trous 3 par leur extrémité 73. Ces axes 7 présentent une tête 70 et une gorge 71 à chacune de leur extrémité, la gorge étant délimitée par la tête 70 et le corps 73 tous deux de diamètre supérieur à celui de la gorge. Les gorges 71 sont accessibles depuis les évidements 5 des maillons latéraux 1 lorsqu'elles sont insérées dans les logements 6. Les axes 7 peuvent être vissés ou chassé dans les trous 3.The lateral 1 and central 2 links are articulated to each other by means of pins 7 arranged in the transverse direction of the bracelet, the pins being mounted in the holes 3 through their end 73. These pins 7 have a head 70 and a groove 71 each. from their end, the groove being delimited by the head 70 and the body 73 both of greater diameter than that of the groove. The grooves 71 are accessible from the recesses 5 of the side links 1 when they are inserted into the housings 6. The pins 7 can be screwed or driven into the holes 3.

Le bracelet comprend également des moyens de verrouillage 8 formés par un capot 80 présentant la forme et les dimensions de l'évidement 5 et deux organes de blocage, ou ailes de blocage 81, solidaires du capot 80 et s'étendant verticalement depuis la face interne de ce dernier. Les organes de blocage 81 viennent se loger dans les gorges 71 des axes et prennent appui contre ceux-ci, entre le corps 72 et la tête de l'axe70. Avantageusement, l'évidement 5 présente une ouverture munie d'un rebord 50 agencé pour recevoir le capot 80 de manière que ce dernier soit affleurant avec la surface du maillon central 2.The bracelet also comprises locking means 8 formed by a cover 80 having the shape and dimensions of the recess 5 and two locking members, or locking wings 81, integral with the cover 80 and extending vertically from the internal face. of the last. The blocking members 81 come to be housed in the grooves 71 of the pins and bear against them, between the body 72 and the head of the pin 70. Advantageously, the recess 5 has an opening provided with a rim 50 arranged to receive the cover 80 so that the latter is flush with the surface of the central link 2.

Les moyens de verrouillage assurent le maintien des maillons entre eux et obturent les évidements 5 une fois les maillons assemblés les uns aux autres, le porteur n'a plus qu'à mettre en place une vis 9, traversant le capot et se vissant dans le maillon central 2, pour maintenir en place les moyens de verrouillage dans les évidements 5 des maillons latéraux. Comme on peut le voir à la figure 2, le capot 80 présente un logement prévu pour recevoir la tête 91 de la vis 9, le corps 90 de la vis traversant le capot 80 via un orifice et se vissant dans le fond 20 du maillon central 2.The locking means ensure that the links are held together and close the recesses 5 once the links are assembled to each other, the wearer only has to put in place a screw 9, passing through the cover and screwing into the central link 2, to hold the locking means in place in the recesses 5 of the lateral links. As can be seen at the figure 2 , the cover 80 has a housing designed to receive the head 91 of the screw 9, the body 90 of the screw passing through the cover 80 via an orifice and screwing into the bottom 20 of the central link 2.

Cet assemblage permet de bloquer axialement les axes 7 et de maintenir les maillons latéraux 1 et centraux 2 via les moyens de verrouillage 8 au moyen d'une seule pièce dont la mise en place et le retrait peut être effectué aisément par le porteur.This assembly makes it possible to axially block the pins 7 and to maintain the lateral 1 and central 2 links via the locking means 8 by means of a single piece, the installation and removal of which can be carried out easily by the wearer.

Le positionnement des maillons est obtenu par l'ajustement des axes 7 dans les trous/logements correspondants 3,6 des maillons 1,2 et limite le jeu possible entre les maillons du fait d'usinages relativement simples. On peut ainsi réaliser des bracelets dont les maillons s'articulent les uns aux autres avec peu de jeu.The positioning of the links is obtained by adjusting the pins 7 in the corresponding holes / housings 3,6 of the links 1,2 and limits the possible play between the links due to relatively simple machining operations. It is thus possible to make bracelets whose links are articulated to each other with little play.

L'assemblage du maillon est réalisé comme suit. Dans un premier temps, les axes7 sont insérés dans les trous 3 des maillons latéraux 1. Ensuite, les maillons latéraux 1 sont placés sur les maillons centraux 2 en introduisant les têtes des axes70 dans les logements 6 des maillons latéraux 1 jusqu'à ce que les maillons centraux 2 et latéraux 1 soient positionnés les un contres les autres. Bien évidemment, pour faciliter l'assemblage, le bracelet est assemblé avec la face interne de ce dernier positionnée face au porteur.The assembly of the link is carried out as follows. Initially, the pins 7 are inserted into the holes 3 of the side links 1. Then, the side links 1 are placed on the central links 2 by inserting the heads of the pins 70 in the housings 6 of the side links 1 until the central 2 and lateral 1 links are positioned against each other. Obviously, to facilitate assembly, the bracelet is assembled with the inner face of the latter positioned facing the wearer.

Une fois les maillons 1,2 placés côte à côte de manière à former un bracelet d'au moins trois rangs de maillons, les têtes des axes 70 et les gorges 71 sont visibles et accessibles dans les évidements 5 des maillons latéraux 1. On place alors les moyens de verrouillage 8 dans les évidements 5 en plaçant le capot 80 en face de l'ouverture de l'évidement 5 de manière que les ailes de blocage viennent s'insérer dans les gorges 71 des axes 7.Once the links 1, 2 placed side by side so as to form a bracelet of at least three rows of links, the heads of the pins 70 and the grooves 71 are visible and accessible in the recesses 5 of the side links 1. We place then the locking means 8 in the recesses 5 by placing the cover 80 opposite the opening of the recess 5 so that the locking wings are inserted into the grooves 71 of the pins 7.

Une fois les moyens de verrouillage 8 positionnés, il suffit de pousser sur ces derniers pour placer le capot 80 sur le rebord 50 de l'évidement 5, les ailes de blocage 81 maintenant alors fermement les maillons assemblés comme illustré sur la vue en coupe de la figure 4.Once the locking means 8 have been positioned, it suffices to push on the latter to place the cover 80 on the rim 50 of the recess 5, the locking wings 81 then firmly holding the links assembled as shown in the sectional view of the figure 4 .

Enfin le porteur n'a plus qu'à insérer les vis 9 dans chaque maillon central 2 et les visser dans le fond 20 pour fixer les moyens de verrouillage 8 et finaliser l'assemblage du bracelet.Finally, the wearer only has to insert the screws 9 into each central link 2 and screw them into the base 20 to fix the locking means 8 and finalize the assembly of the bracelet.

Avantageusement, un joint torique 82 est placé dans l'évidement 5 du maillon central 2, au niveau du fond 20, de manière à éliminer tout jeu entre le moyen de verrouillage 8 et le maillon central. Lors du vissage de la vis 9 le joint est compresser entre le fond 20 et le capot 80, ce qui élimine les jeux possibles.Advantageously, an O-ring 82 is placed in the recess 5 of the central link 2, at the level of the bottom 20, so as to eliminate any play between the locking means 8 and the central link. When screwing the screw 9, the seal is compressed between the bottom 20 and the cover 80, which eliminates possible play.

Cet assemblage est ainsi facilement démontable par le porteur s'il souhaite ajuster la longueur de ce dernier ou remplacer un des maillons. Pour le démontage, il suffit de dévisser une ou plusieurs vis 9, de déloger un ou plusieurs moyens de verrouillage 8 et enlever le ou les maillons souhaités.This assembly is thus easily removable by the wearer if he wishes to adjust the length of the latter or replace one of the links. For disassembly, it suffices to unscrew one or more screws 9, to dislodge one or more locking means 8 and to remove the desired link or links.

Un tel bracelet permet notamment de réduire le nombre de pièces composant le bracelet et surtout élimine en grande partie les goupilles chassées des bracelets traditionnelles.Such a bracelet makes it possible in particular to reduce the number of parts making up the bracelet and above all largely eliminates the pins driven out of traditional bracelets.

L'assemblage du bracelet est facile dû à l'absence de vis et de goupilles chassées. Il est commun à un grand nombre de modèles et peut être facilement automatisé. L'assemblage est réversible à tout moment, le bracelet est donc démontable aisément soit pour une mise de longueur, soit pour le remplacement d'un maillon abîmé.Assembly of the bracelet is easy due to the absence of screws and driven pins. It is common to a large number of models and can be easily automated. The assembly is reversible at any time, the bracelet can therefore be easily dismantled either for a lengthening or for the replacement of a damaged link.

Les maillons peuvent être remplacés individuellement sans démonter la totalité du bracelet, et le réglage de la longueur est effectué facilement par le porteur.The links can be replaced individually without disassembling the entire bracelet, and the length adjustment is easily done by the wearer.

Grâce à ces différents aspects de l'invention, on dispose d'un bracelet à maillons de conception simple permettant un réglage de la longueur et un assemblage simples à effectuer.Thanks to these different aspects of the invention, there is a bracelet with links of simple design allowing an adjustment of the length and a simple assembly to carry out.

Bien entendu, la présente invention ne se limite pas à l'exemple illustré et est susceptible de diverses variantes et modifications qui apparaîtront à l'homme de l'art.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the example illustrated and is susceptible of various variants and modifications which will appear to those skilled in the art.

NOMENCLATURENOMENCLATURE

1.1.
Maillon latéral,Side link,
2.2.
Maillon central,Central link,
20.20.
Fond du maillon centralBottom of the central link
3.3.
Trou,Hole,
4.4.
Faces latérales internes,Internal side faces,
5.5.
Evidement,Obviously,
50.50.
Rebord,Flange,
6.6.
Logement,Housing,
7.7.
Axe,Axis,
70.70.
Tête de l'axe,Axle head,
71.71.
Gorge,Throat,
72.72.
Corps de l'axe,Axis body,
73.73.
Extrémité de l'axe,End of the axis,
8.8.
Moyens de verrouillage,Locking means,
80.80.
Capot,Hood,
81.81.
Aile de blocage,Locking wing,
82.82.
Joint torique,O-ring,
9.9.
Vis,Screw,
90.90.
Tête de vis.Screw head.
91.91.
Corps de la vis,Screw body,
10.10.
Maillons de liaison,Liaison links,
11.11.
trou traversant,through hole,
12.12.
Goupille,Pin,
100.100.
Bracelet.Bracelet.

Claims (9)

Bracelet à maillons (100), comprenant deux rangées de maillons latéraux (1) formant les bords du bracelet et au moins une rangée de maillons centraux (2) disposée entre les maillons latéraux, les maillons latéraux (1) comprenant chacun deux trous (3) débouchant au moins sur leur face latérale interne (4) dirigée vers les maillons centraux (2) et les maillons centraux (2) étant traversés au moins partiellement par au moins deux logements (6), caractérisé en ce que le bracelet comprend des axes (7) insérés dans chacun desdits trous (3) des maillons latéraux, les axes (7) se logeant dans les trous (6) des maillons latéraux et présentant chacun une gorge (71) à proximité de leur extrémité (70), et en ce que les maillons centraux (2) comprennent un évidement (5) donnant accès aux gorges (71) qui sont agencées pour coopérer avec des moyens de verrouillage (8) destinés à être insérés dans les évidements (5) des maillons centraux (2) et maintenir le bracelet assembléBracelet with links (100), comprising two rows of side links (1) forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links (2) disposed between the side links, the side links (1) each comprising two holes (3 ) opening out at least on their internal lateral face (4) directed towards the central links (2) and the central links (2) being crossed at least partially by at least two housings (6), characterized in that the bracelet comprises axes (7) inserted into each of said holes (3) of the side links, the pins (7) being housed in the holes (6) of the side links and each having a groove (71) near their end (70), and in that the central links (2) comprise a recess (5) giving access to the grooves (71) which are arranged to cooperate with locking means (8) intended to be inserted into the recesses (5) of the central links (2) and keep the bracelet assembled Bracelet à maillons (100) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de verrouillage (8) comprennent des moyens de blocage (81) des axes, lesdits moyens de blocage (81) étant agencés pour coopérer avec les gorges (71) des axes lorsque ces derniers sont logés dans les logements (6).Bracelet with links (100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that said locking means (8) comprise locking means (81) of the axes, said locking means (81) being arranged to cooperate with the grooves (71) axes when they are housed in the housings (6). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de verrouillage (8) est maintenu en position dans chaque ouverture au moyen d'une vis (9).Link bracelet (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each locking means (8) is held in position in each opening by means of a screw (9). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de blocages (81) sont solidaires des moyens de verrouillage (8).Bracelet with links (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the locking means (81) are integral with the locking means (8). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les logements (6) sont accessibles par l'évidement (5).Link bracelet (100) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housings (6) are accessible through the recess (5). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de verrouillage (8) comprennent un capot (80) et deux ailes de blocage (81) s'étendant verticalement depuis la face intérieure dudit capot (80), lesdites ailes (81) étant agencées pour coopérer avec les gorges (71) des axes (7).Link bracelet (100) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said locking means (8) comprise a cover (80) and two locking wings (81) extending vertically from the inner face of said cover (80), said wings (81) being arranged to cooperate with the grooves (71) of the pins (7). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit capot (80) des moyens de verrouillage (8) est agencé pour reposer sur un rebord (50) formé dans ledit évidement (5).Link bracelet (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that said cover (80) of the locking means (8) is arranged to rest on a ledge (50) formed in said recess (5). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les axes (7) et les logements (6) correspondants ont une forme cylindrique prévenant tout mouvement angulaire relatif entre les maillons latéraux (1) et les maillons centraux (2).Link bracelet (100) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pins (7) and the corresponding housings (6) have a cylindrical shape preventing any relative angular movement between the side links (1) and the central links (2). Bracelet à maillons (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'un joint torique (82) est disposé entre le maillon central (2) et les moyens de verrouillage (8).Link bracelet (100) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that an O-ring (82) is arranged between the central link (2) and the locking means (8).
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