EP3911199B1 - Device for opening and closing an article, in particular a leather article, article having such a device, and method for closing such an article - Google Patents

Device for opening and closing an article, in particular a leather article, article having such a device, and method for closing such an article Download PDF

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EP3911199B1
EP3911199B1 EP20705418.0A EP20705418A EP3911199B1 EP 3911199 B1 EP3911199 B1 EP 3911199B1 EP 20705418 A EP20705418 A EP 20705418A EP 3911199 B1 EP3911199 B1 EP 3911199B1
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Eric Rouby
Truong vu DOAN
Camille ROUZAUD
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
    • A45C13/1076—Arrangement of fasteners with a snap action
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/25—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
    • A44B11/2592—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/25—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
    • A44B11/258—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by superposing one part on top of the other
    • A44B11/2588—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by superposing one part on top of the other combined with one buckle element rotating or pivoting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44D—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
    • A44D2203/00—Fastening by use of magnets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C1/00—Purses; Money-bags; Wallets

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  • the invention relates to a device for opening and closing an article, particularly leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like.
  • the invention also relates to such an article, in particular leather goods and for example a satchel, backpack or the like, provided with such an opening and closing device, as well as a method of closing such an article.
  • Devices for opening and closing an article, in particular leather goods and in particular of the satchel, backpack or similar type, comprising a loop-shaped fastener fixed on a part of the article, as well as a push-button clasp attached projecting from another part of the item, often on a flap, and configured to be inserted through the buckle.
  • the push button retracts into a housing in the clasp and when it passes the buckle, it redeploys and thus closes the item, preventing the clasp from escaping from the buckle.
  • the push button is urged to be retracted into the clasp housing, which clasp can be removed from the buckle.
  • US2002000024 discloses an opening and closing device comprising magnetic inserts.
  • the invention aims to provide a device for opening and closing an article, particularly leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, which is particularly simple and convenient both in manufacturing and in use.
  • a device for opening and closing an article in particular of leather goods for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising a tab configured to project from a first part of said article and a clamp configured to be fixed on a second part of said article, said tab and said clamp being configured to cooperate in order to close said article when said first part is folded over said second part of said article, said device opening and closing then being in a locked state; characterized in that said tab is provided with at least one pinching zone and at least one first magnetic insert, said clamp is movable in rotation between an open position and a closed position and is provided with at least one member of pinch and at least one second magnetic insert, said tab and said clamp being configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its closed position to its open position when said tab is introduced into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, and said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still introduced
  • the opening and closing device according to the invention is particularly convenient in that it allows the article to be closed by simply inserting the tab into the clamp, without handling the clamp itself.
  • the clamp is stressed and automatically pivots from its closed position to its open position due to magnetic action between the first magnetic insert and the second magnetic insert.
  • first magnetic insert and the second magnetic insert are configured so that they repel each other when they are located in close proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other. other.
  • the clamp automatically pivots to return to its closed position, particularly by gravity.
  • the tab when the tab is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.
  • Said pinching member of said pliers can be provided with a tooth and said pinching zone of said tab can be provided with a notch in which said tooth is received when said opening and closing device is in its locked configuration.
  • Said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab can be housed in a first cavity formed in said tab, and said at least one pinching zone can be interposed between said first cavity and a free end of said tab.
  • Said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab can be housed in a first cavity formed in said tab, between said at least one pinching zone and a free end of said tab.
  • Said tab can be provided with at least a third magnetic and/or metallic insert and said tab and said clamp can be configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still inserted into said clamp. , with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which deviates from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp and with said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert and the second magnetic insert are configured so that they attract each other, or at least that said second magnetic insert is attracted by said third magnetic insert, when they are located in close proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other.
  • Said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert of said tab can be housed in a third cavity formed in said tab, with said at least one first magnetic insert and said at least one pinching zone which can be interposed between said at least a third magnetic and/or metallic insert and a free end of said tab.
  • Said first and third cavities can form only a single cavity into which an insert support can be introduced in which said at least one first magnetic insert and said at least one third magnetic insert and/or are mounted in a substantially juxtaposed manner. metallic.
  • Said at least one pinching zone can be interposed between said first cavity in which said at least one first magnetic insert is housed and said third cavity in which said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert is housed.
  • Said clamp may have a base and a flap pivoting relative to said base.
  • Said at least one second magnetic insert can be housed in a second cavity formed in said valve of said clamp.
  • Said base can be provided with an opening for introducing said tab into said clamp.
  • Said at least one pinching member of said clamp can be formed on said valve and said at least one second magnetic insert can be located between said introduction opening and said at least one pinching member.
  • the subject of the invention is also, in a second aspect, an article in particular of leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising an opening and closing device as described above, a first part of which projects a tab of said opening and closing device and a second part on which is fixed a clip of said opening and closing device, said tab and said clip cooperating in order to close said article when said first part is folded down on said second part of said article, said opening and closing device then being in a locked state.
  • an opening and closing device as described above, a first part of which projects a tab of said opening and closing device and a second part on which is fixed a clip of said opening and closing device, said tab and said clip cooperating in order to close said article when said first part is folded down on said second part of said article, said opening and closing device then being in a locked state.
  • Said tab can be formed in one piece with said first part of said article, which first part forms a flap, while said clip can be attached to said second part of said article.
  • the invention also relates, in a third aspect, to a method of closing an article, in particular an article of leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising the steps of folding a first part over a second part of said article, to introduce a tab of an opening and closing device of said article which projects from said first part into a clamp of said opening and closing device which is fixed on said second part, until said clamp pivots from a closed position to an open position, said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab then being in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, and to further introduce said tab into said clamp until said clamp pivots from its open position to its closed position, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab moving away from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, said opening device and closure thus being in a locked configuration in which said at least one gripping member of said pliers cooperates with said at least one pinching zone of said tab and maintains said tab in position relative to said pliers.
  • FIG. 1 partially illustrates an article 1, in particular leather goods and in particular a backpack, satchel or similar, provided with a first part 2 and a second part 3.
  • the first part 2 is at least partially folded over the second part 3.
  • Article 1 comprises an opening and closing device 4 provided with a tab 5 projecting from the first part 2 and a clamp 6 mechanically secured to the second part 3.
  • the tab 5 can be formed in one piece with the first part 2 of article 1.
  • the first part 2 and the tab 5 are located at a distance from the second part 3 and the clamp 6.
  • the first part 2 and the tab 5 are partially introduced into the clamp 6 and are located along the second part 3.
  • the clamp 6 is in a closed position in which it holds the tab 5.
  • the opening and closing device 4 is thus in a so-called locked configuration.
  • THE figures 3 to 9A show the transition from the open state to the closed state of article 1, and thus the passage from a so-called unlocked configuration of the opening and closing device 4 to its locked configuration in which the clamp holds the tab in position.
  • the tab 5 is here located projecting from one end 10 of the first part 2 and extends longitudinally to a free end 11 of the tab 5.
  • the tab 5 is for example formed of several thicknesses of material.
  • the tab 5 has two straight longitudinal edges 12 and two inclined longitudinal edges 13, which connect to the two straight longitudinal edges 12 and which join the free end 11.
  • the tab 5 is provided with a pinching zone formed for example by a notch 14 provided near the free end 11.
  • the notch 14 extends here for example transversely between the and two inclined longitudinal edges 13.
  • the notch 14 extends for example substantially parallel to the free end 11.
  • the tab 5 is further provided with a first magnetic insert 16 which is housed in a first cavity 17 formed in the tab 5.
  • the notch 14 can for example be interposed between the first cavity 17 accommodating the first magnetic insert 16 and the free end 11.
  • the tab 5 can be provided with a third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 which is housed in a third cavity 19 formed in the tab 5.
  • the first and third cavities 17 and 19, form only a single cavity into which an insert support 20 can also be introduced in which the first magnetic insert 16 and the third magnetic insert are mounted, here in a substantially juxtaposed manner. and/or metallic 18.
  • the first magnetic insert 16 and the notch 14 are for example interposed between the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 and the free end 11 of the tab 5.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 is here successively arranged, the first magnetic insert 16 then notch 14.
  • the clamp 6 may have a base 21 fixed on the second part 3 of article 1.
  • the clamp 6 may also have a flap 22 mounted to pivot relative to the base 21, via a mechanism 23 of the pivot and/or hinge type.
  • the base 21 is for example provided with an insertion opening 24 to allow the introduction of the tab 5 into the clamp 6.
  • the clamp 6 is movable in rotation between an open position ( figures 6 to 7A ) and the closed position ( figures 1 to 4A , 9 and 9A ).
  • the clamp 6 is provided with a gripping member formed here by a tooth 25 projecting from an internal face 26 of the valve 22 and formed near an end portion 29 of the valve 22, also called gripping portion.
  • the clamp 6 is further provided with a second magnetic insert 27 which is housed in a second cavity 28 formed in the valve 22.
  • the second cavity 28 and the second magnetic insert 27 can for example be located between the introduction opening 24 and the tooth 25, which can for example be interposed between the second magnetic insert 27 and the end portion 29 of the valve 22.
  • the tab 5 and the clamp 6 of the opening and closing device 4 are configured so that the clamp 6 can be pivoted from its closed position to its open position when the tab 5 is introduced, through its free end 11, through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6; and also so that the clamp 6 can be pivoted from its open position to its closed position when the tab 5 is still introduced into the clamp 6, between the valve 22 and an upper face of the second part 3 of article 1, until the free end 11 is beyond the tooth 25 of the clamp 6, approximately at the level or well beyond the end portion 29 of the valve 22.
  • the tab 5 is at a distance from the clamp 6 which is in the closed position.
  • the tooth 25 of the clamp 6 is located opposite the upper face of the second part 3.
  • the tab 5 is introduced into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which passes through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6.
  • the free end 11 of the tab 5 is located between the base 21 and the valve 22, upstream of the tooth 25 and the notch 14 of the tab 5 is located substantially opposite the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6.
  • the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 is located at the level of the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is still set back from clamp 6.
  • the flap 22 of clamp 6 is not pivoted and remains in the closed position.
  • the tab 5 is again introduced into the clamp 6, with the notch 14 of the tab 5 which moves away from the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 while the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 approaches and is located in the immediate vicinity of this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 approaches the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6. Due to their proximity , the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and repel each other so that the clamp 6 pivots from its closed position to its open position.
  • the clamp 6 is shown here in an intermediate position between its closed and open positions.
  • the valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 it contains thus move away from the upper face of the second part 2 of article 1.
  • the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 which is located opposite the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is located at the level of the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6.
  • the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and repel each other again so that the valve 22 of clamp 6 continues to pivot until it is in its open position.
  • valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 which it comprises are at a sufficient distance from the upper face of the second part 2 of the article 1 for the passage of the free end 11 of the tab 5 beyond tooth 25 of clamp 6 ( Figures 7 and 7A ).
  • the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 moves away but remains in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 so as to maintain the valve 22 of the clamp 6 in the open position.
  • the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which is located beyond the tooth 25 of the clamp 6.
  • the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 moves away enough of the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 so that they no longer interact.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 approaches and is in the immediate vicinity of this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. Due to their proximity, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and attract each other so that the clamp 6 pivots from its open position to its closed position.
  • the clamp 6 is shown here in the intermediate position between its closed and open positions.
  • the valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 which it comprises approach the tab 5 towards the upper face of the second part 2 of the article 1, and can rest on a portion of this tab 5 located between its free end 11 and the notch 14.
  • the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which is here facing the end portion 29 of the valve 22.
  • the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 s further separates from the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is located substantially opposite this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6.
  • the valve 22 of the clamp 6 is thus returned to its closed position in which the tooth 25 of the clamp 6 is received in the notch 14 of the tab 5, thus maintaining the latter in position.
  • the opening and closing device 4 is then in its locked configuration and the article is closed.
  • a user To open article 1, a user must actuate the valve 22 of the clamp 6 via the end portion 29 to bring the clamp 6 into its open position and thus extract the tooth 25 of the clamp 6 from the notch 14 of the tab 5, to then remove the tab 5 of the clamp 6 through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6, the opening and closing device 4 is then in its unlocked configuration and the Article 1 open.
  • the opening and closing device 4 according to the invention is particularly convenient in that it allows the article 1 to be closed by simply inserting the tab 5 into the clamp 6, without handling the clamp 6 itself.
  • the clamp 6 is biased and pivots automatically from its closed position to its open position due to the magnetic action between the first magnetic insert 16 and the second magnetic insert 27.
  • the clamp 6 automatically pivots to return to its closed position, in particular by gravity.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 and the second magnetic insert 27 are configured so that they attract each other, or at least that the second insert magnetic 27 is attracted by the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18, when they are located in immediate proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other.
  • the tab 5 When the tab 5 is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp 6, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.
  • THE figures 10 and 11 partially illustrate an article 101, in particular leather goods and in particular a backpack, satchel or the like, provided with a first part 102 and a second part 103, and with an opening and closing device 104 conforming to an alternative embodiment of the opening and closing device 4 described above.
  • the opening and closing device 104 provided with a tab 105 projecting from the first part 102, and a clamp 106 mechanically secured to the second part 103.
  • the tab 105 can be formed in one piece with the first part 102 of article 1.
  • the first part 102 and the tab 105 are located at a distance from the second part 103 and the clamp 106.
  • the first part 102 and the tab 105 are partially introduced into the clamp 106 and are located along the second part 103.
  • the clamp 106 is in a closed position in which it holds the tab 105.
  • the opening and closing device 104 is thus in a so-called locked configuration.
  • THE figures 12 to 18 show the passage from the open state to the closed state of the article 101, and thus the passage from a so-called unlocked configuration of the opening and closing device 104 to its locked configuration in which the clamp 106 holds the tab 105 in position.
  • the tab 105 is here located projecting from one end 110 of the first part 102 and extends longitudinally to a free end 111 of the tab 105.
  • the tab 105 is for example formed of several thicknesses of material.
  • the tab 105 has two straight longitudinal edges 112 and two inclined longitudinal edges 113, which connect to the two straight longitudinal edges 112 and which join the free end 111.
  • the tab 105 is provided with a pinching zone formed for example by a notch 114 provided near the free end 111.
  • the notch 114 extends here for example transversely between the and two straight longitudinal edges 112.
  • the notch 114 extends can extend for example substantially parallel to the free end 111.
  • the tab 105 is further provided with a first magnetic insert 116 which is housed in a first cavity 117 formed in the tab 105.
  • the first magnetic insert 116 can for example be interposed between the notch 114 and the free end 111.
  • the tab 105 may be provided with a third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 which is housed in a third cavity 119 formed in the tab 105.
  • the first and third cavities 17 and 19 are distinct here.
  • the notch 114 can for example be interposed between the first cavity 117 and the third cavity 119 and therefore between the first magnetic insert 116 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 is here successively arranged, the notch 114 then the first magnetic insert 116.
  • the clamp 106 may have a base 121 fixed on the second part 103 of the article 101.
  • the clamp 106 may also have a valve 122 mounted to pivot relative to the base 121, via a mechanism 123 of the pivot and/or hinge type.
  • the base 121 is for example provided with an insertion opening 124 to allow the introduction of the tab 105 into the clamp 106.
  • the clamp 106 is movable in rotation between an open position ( figures 15 and 16 ) and the closed position ( figures 10 to 13 And 18 ).
  • the clamp 106 is provided with a gripping member formed here by a tooth 125 projecting from an internal face 126 of the valve 122 and formed near an end portion 129 of the valve 122, also called gripping portion.
  • the clamp 106 is further provided with a second magnetic insert 127 which is housed in a second cavity 128 formed in the valve 122.
  • the second cavity 128 and the second magnetic insert 127 can for example be located between the introduction opening 124 and the tooth 125, which can for example be interposed between the second magnetic insert 127 and the end portion 129 of the valve 122.
  • the tab 105 and the clamp 106 of the opening and closing device 104 are configured so that the clamp 106 can be pivoted from its closed position to its open position when the tab 105 is introduced, through its free end 111, through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106; and also so that the clamp 106 can be pivoted from its open position to its closed position when the tab 105 is still introduced into the clamp 106, between the valve 122 and a face upper part 103 of article 101, until the free end 111 is beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106, approximately at the level or well beyond the portion d end 129 of valve 122.
  • the tab 105 is at a distance from the clamp 106 which is in the closed position.
  • the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 is located opposite the upper face of the second part 103.
  • the tab 105 is introduced into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 of the tab 105 which passes through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106.
  • the free end 111 of the tab 105 is located between the base 121 and the valve 122, upstream of the tooth 125.
  • the first magnetic insert 116, the notch 114 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 are still set back from the clamp 106.
  • the valve 122 of the clamp 106 is not pivoted and remains in the closed position.
  • the tab 105 is further introduced into the clamp 106, with the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 105 which approaches and is in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106. Due to their proximity, the first insert magnetic 116 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact magnetically and repel each other so that the clamp 106 pivots from its closed position to its open position.
  • the clamp 106 is shown here in an intermediate position between its closed and open positions.
  • the valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises thus move away from the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101.
  • the notch 114 of the tab 105 the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 are still set back from the clamp 106.
  • the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 which is located opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106.
  • the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact magnetically and repel each other again so that the valve 122 of the clamp 106 continues to pivot until it is in its open position.
  • the notch 114 is located substantially at the level of the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 is still set back from the clamp 106.
  • the valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises are at a sufficient distance from the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101 for the passage of the free end 111 of the tab 105 beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 ( Figure 16 ).
  • the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 moves away but remains in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 so as to maintain the valve 122 of the clamp 106 in the open position.
  • the notch 114 of the tab 105 is located substantially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 approaches the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106.
  • the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 and the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 and which are located beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106.
  • the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 deviates sufficiently from the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 so that they no longer interact.
  • the notch 114 of the tab 105 is located opposite the tooth 125 of the clamp 106.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 approaches and is at least partially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact so that the second magnetic insert 127 is attracted by the third magnetic insert and /or metallic 118. Consequently, the clamp 106 pivots from its open position to its closed position.
  • the clamp 106 is shown here in the intermediate position between its closed and open positions.
  • the valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises approach the tab 105 towards the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101.
  • the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 and the first magnetic insert 11 of the tab 105 which are here facing the end portion 129 of the valve 122.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 is always partially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106.
  • the valve 122 of the clamp 106 is returned to its closed position in which the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 is received in the notch 114 of the tab 105, thus maintaining the latter in position.
  • the opening and closing device 104 is then in its locked configuration and the article is closed.
  • a user To open the article 101, a user must actuate the valve 122 of the clamp 106 via the end portion 129 to bring the clamp 106 into its open position and thus extract the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 from the notch 114 of the tab 105, to then remove the tab 105 of the clamp 106 through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106, the opening and closing device 104 is then in its unlocked configuration and the Article 1 open.
  • the opening and closing device 104 is particularly convenient in that it allows the article 101 to be closed by simply inserting the tab 105 into the clamp 106, without handling the clamp 106 itself.
  • the clamp 106 is biased and automatically pivots from its closed position to its open position due to the magnetic action between the first magnetic insert 116 and the second magnetic insert 127.
  • the clamp 106 automatically pivots to return to its closed position, in particular by gravity.
  • the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 and the second magnetic insert 127 are configured so that they attract each other, or all at least that the second magnetic insert 127 is attracted by the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118, when they are located in immediate proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other .
  • the tab 105 When the tab 105 is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp 106, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.
  • the clamp may be provided with a return member, such as a spiral spring, secured to the base and the valve and configured to return the clamp to its stable closed position.
  • a return member such as a spiral spring
  • the pinching member of the pliers can be provided between the insertion opening of the base and the second magnetic insert, and the first magnetic insert of the tab is interposed between its pinching zone and its free end.
  • the clamp may be provided with several gripping members, such as teeth, and the tab may be provided with several gripping areas, such as notches, provided to accommodate the respective gripping members when the opening and closing device is in its locked configuration.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture d'un article notamment de maroquinerie, par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire.The invention relates to a device for opening and closing an article, particularly leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like.

L'invention concerne également un tel article, notamment de maroquinerie et par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, pourvu d'un tel dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture, ainsi qu'un procédé de fermeture d'un tel article.The invention also relates to such an article, in particular leather goods and for example a satchel, backpack or the like, provided with such an opening and closing device, as well as a method of closing such an article.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

On connaît des dispositifs d'ouverture et de fermeture d'un article, notamment de maroquinerie et en particulier du type cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, comportant une attache en forme de boucle fixée sur une partie de l'article, ainsi qu'un fermoir à bouton poussoir fixé en saillie d'une autre partie de l'article, souvent sur un rabat, et configuré pour être inséré au travers de la boucle. Au passage du fermoir dans la boucle, le bouton poussoir se rétracte dans un logement du fermoir et lorsqu'il dépasse la boucle, il se redéploie et vient ainsi fermer l'article en empêchant le fermoir de s'échapper de la boucle. Pour ouvrir l'article, le bouton poussoir est sollicité pour être rétracté dans le logement du fermoir, lequel fermoir peut être retiré de la boucle.Devices are known for opening and closing an article, in particular leather goods and in particular of the satchel, backpack or similar type, comprising a loop-shaped fastener fixed on a part of the article, as well as a push-button clasp attached projecting from another part of the item, often on a flap, and configured to be inserted through the buckle. As the clasp passes through the buckle, the push button retracts into a housing in the clasp and when it passes the buckle, it redeploys and thus closes the item, preventing the clasp from escaping from the buckle. To open the item, the push button is urged to be retracted into the clasp housing, which clasp can be removed from the buckle.

On connaît également, pour l'ouverture et la fermeture d'article du type cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, des dispositifs pourvus d'une lanière, ou sangle, ayant des orifices de verrouillage et d'une boucle comportant un ardillon pivotant et prévu pour s'insérer dans un des orifices de verrouillage pour fermer l'article.We also know, for opening and closing articles of the satchel, backpack or similar type, devices provided with a lanyard, or strap, having locking orifices and a buckle comprising a pivoting barb and designed to fit into one of the locking holes to close the item.

US2002000024 divulgue un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture comprenant des inserts magnétiques. US2002000024 discloses an opening and closing device comprising magnetic inserts.

Exposé de l'inventionPresentation of the invention

L'invention vise à fournir un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture d'un article notamment de maroquinerie, par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, qui soit particulièrement simple et commode tant à la fabrication qu'à l'utilisation.The invention aims to provide a device for opening and closing an article, particularly leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, which is particularly simple and convenient both in manufacturing and in use.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet, sous un premier aspect, un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture d'un article notamment de maroquinerie, par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, comportant une patte configurée pour être en saillie d'une première partie dudit article et une pince configurée pour être fixée sur une deuxième partie dudit article, ladite patte et ladite pince étant configurées pour coopérer afin de fermer ledit article lorsque ladite première partie est rabattue sur ladite deuxième partie dudit article, ledit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étant alors dans un état verrouillé ; caractérisé en ce que ladite patte est pourvue d'au moins une zone de pincement et d'au moins un premier insert magnétique, ladite pince est mobile en rotation entre une position ouverte et une position fermée et est pourvue d'au moins un organe de pincement et d'au moins un deuxième insert magnétique, ladite patte et ladite pince étant configurées de sorte que ladite pince est pivotée depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte lorsque ladite patte est introduite dans ladite pince, avec ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte qui est à proximité immédiate dudit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince, et ladite pince est pivotée depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée lorsque ladite patte est introduite encore dans ladite pince, avec ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte qui s'écarte dudit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince, ledit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étant ainsi dans une configuration verrouillée dans laquelle ledit au moins un organe de pincement de ladite pince coopère avec ladite au moins une zone de pincement de ladite patte et maintient ladite patte en position par rapport à ladite pince.The subject of the invention is thus, in a first aspect, a device for opening and closing an article in particular of leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising a tab configured to project from a first part of said article and a clamp configured to be fixed on a second part of said article, said tab and said clamp being configured to cooperate in order to close said article when said first part is folded over said second part of said article, said device opening and closing then being in a locked state; characterized in that said tab is provided with at least one pinching zone and at least one first magnetic insert, said clamp is movable in rotation between an open position and a closed position and is provided with at least one member of pinch and at least one second magnetic insert, said tab and said clamp being configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its closed position to its open position when said tab is introduced into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, and said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still introduced into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which moves away from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, said opening and closing device thus being in a locked configuration in which said at least one gripping member of said clamp cooperates with said at least one pinching zone of said tab and maintains said tab in position relative to said clamp.

Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture selon l'invention est particulièrement commode en ce qu'il permet de fermer l'article par simple insertion de la patte dans la pince, sans manipulation de la pince elle-même.The opening and closing device according to the invention is particularly convenient in that it allows the article to be closed by simply inserting the tab into the clamp, without handling the clamp itself.

En effet, lorsque la patte est introduite dans la pince et que le premier insert magnétique de la patte se trouve sensiblement en regard, c'est-à-dire à proximité immédiate, du deuxième insert magnétique de la pince, la pince est sollicitée et pivote automatiquement depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte du fait de l'action magnétique entre le premier insert magnétique et le deuxième insert magnétique.Indeed, when the tab is introduced into the clamp and the first magnetic insert of the tab is located substantially opposite, that is to say in immediate proximity, the second magnetic insert of the clamp, the clamp is stressed and automatically pivots from its closed position to its open position due to magnetic action between the first magnetic insert and the second magnetic insert.

Pour cela, le premier insert magnétique et le deuxième insert magnétique sont configurés de sorte qu'il se repoussent lorsqu'ils sont situés en à proximité immédiate l'un de l'autre, et en particulier sensiblement en regard l'un de l'autre.For this, the first magnetic insert and the second magnetic insert are configured so that they repel each other when they are located in close proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other. other.

Au surplus, lorsque la patte est introduite plus loin dans la pince et que le premier insert magnétique de la patte ne se trouve plus en regard, c'est-à-dire s'écarte, du deuxième insert magnétique de la pince, la pince pivote automatiquement pour retrouver sa position fermée, notamment par gravité.Furthermore, when the tab is introduced further into the clamp and the first magnetic insert of the tab is no longer facing, that is to say moves away, from the second magnetic insert of the clamp, the clamp automatically pivots to return to its closed position, particularly by gravity.

On notera que lorsque la patte n'est pas introduite dans et se trouve à distance de la pince, cette dernière peut se trouver par défaut dans sa position fermée, dite position stable.Note that when the tab is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.

Des caractéristiques préférées particulièrement simples, commodes et économiques du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture selon l'invention sont présentées ci-dessous.Particularly simple, convenient and economical preferred characteristics of the opening and closing device according to the invention are presented below.

Ledit organe de pincement de ladite pince peut être pourvu d'une dent et ladite zone de pincement de ladite patte peut être pourvue d'une encoche dans laquelle ladite dent est reçue lorsque ledit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture est dans sa configuration verrouillée.Said pinching member of said pliers can be provided with a tooth and said pinching zone of said tab can be provided with a notch in which said tooth is received when said opening and closing device is in its locked configuration.

Ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte peut être logé dans une première cavité ménagée dans ladite patte, et ladite au moins une zone de pincement peut être interposée entre ladite première cavité et une extrémité libre de ladite patte.Said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab can be housed in a first cavity formed in said tab, and said at least one pinching zone can be interposed between said first cavity and a free end of said tab.

Ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte peut être logé dans une première cavité ménagée dans ladite patte, entre ladite au moins une zone de pincement et une extrémité libre de ladite patte.Said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab can be housed in a first cavity formed in said tab, between said at least one pinching zone and a free end of said tab.

Ladite patte peut être pourvue d'au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique et ladite patte et ladite pince peuvent être configurées de sorte que ladite pince est pivotée depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée lorsque ladite patte est introduite encore dans ladite pince, avec ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte qui s'écarte dudit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince et avec ledit au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique de ladite patte qui est à proximité immédiate dudit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince.Said tab can be provided with at least a third magnetic and/or metallic insert and said tab and said clamp can be configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still inserted into said clamp. , with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which deviates from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp and with said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp.

Le cas échéant, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique et le deuxième insert magnétique sont configurés de sorte qu'ils s'attirent mutuellement, ou tout au moins que ledit deuxième insert magnétique est attiré par ledit troisième insert magnétique, lorsqu'ils sont situés à proximité immédiate l'un de l'autre, et en particulier sensiblement en regard l'un de l'autre.Where appropriate, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert and the second magnetic insert are configured so that they attract each other, or at least that said second magnetic insert is attracted by said third magnetic insert, when they are located in close proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other.

Ledit au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique de ladite patte peut être logé dans une troisième cavité ménagée dans ladite patte, avec ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique et ladite au moins une zone de pincement qui peuvent être interposés entre ledit au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique et une extrémité libre de ladite patte.Said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert of said tab can be housed in a third cavity formed in said tab, with said at least one first magnetic insert and said at least one pinching zone which can be interposed between said at least a third magnetic and/or metallic insert and a free end of said tab.

Lesdites première et troisième cavités peuvent ne former qu'une seule cavité dans laquelle peut être introduit en outre un support d'inserts où sont montés de manière sensiblement juxtaposée ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique et ledit au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique.Said first and third cavities can form only a single cavity into which an insert support can be introduced in which said at least one first magnetic insert and said at least one third magnetic insert and/or are mounted in a substantially juxtaposed manner. metallic.

Ladite au moins une zone de pincement peut être interposée entre ladite première cavité dans laquelle est logée ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique et ladite troisième cavité dans laquelle est logée ledit au moins un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique.Said at least one pinching zone can be interposed between said first cavity in which said at least one first magnetic insert is housed and said third cavity in which said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert is housed.

Ladite pince peut présenter une base et un clapet pivotant par rapport à ladite base.Said clamp may have a base and a flap pivoting relative to said base.

Ledit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique peut être logé dans une deuxième cavité ménagée dans ledit clapet de ladite pince.Said at least one second magnetic insert can be housed in a second cavity formed in said valve of said clamp.

Ladite base peut être pourvue d'une ouverture d'introduction de ladite patte dans ladite pince.Said base can be provided with an opening for introducing said tab into said clamp.

Ledit au moins un organe de pincement de ladite pince peut être formé sur ledit clapet et ledit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique peut être situé entre ladite ouverture introduction et ledit au moins un organe de pincement.Said at least one pinching member of said clamp can be formed on said valve and said at least one second magnetic insert can be located between said introduction opening and said at least one pinching member.

L'invention a aussi pour objet, sous un deuxième aspect, un article notamment de maroquinerie, par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, comportant un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture tel que décrit ci-dessus, une première partie de laquelle saille une patte dudit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture et une deuxième partie sur laquelle est fixée une pince dudit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture, ladite patte et ladite pince coopérant afin de fermer ledit article lorsque ladite première partie est rabattue sur ladite deuxième partie dudit article, ledit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étant alors dans un état verrouillé.The subject of the invention is also, in a second aspect, an article in particular of leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising an opening and closing device as described above, a first part of which projects a tab of said opening and closing device and a second part on which is fixed a clip of said opening and closing device, said tab and said clip cooperating in order to close said article when said first part is folded down on said second part of said article, said opening and closing device then being in a locked state.

Ladite patte peut être formée en une seule pièce avec ladite première partie dudit article, laquelle première partie forme un rabat, tandis que ladite pince peut être rapportée sur ladite deuxième partie dudit article.Said tab can be formed in one piece with said first part of said article, which first part forms a flap, while said clip can be attached to said second part of said article.

L'invention a encore pour objet, sous un troisième aspect, un procédé de fermeture d'un article notamment un article de maroquinerie, par exemple un cartable, sac à dos ou similaire, comportant les étapes de rabattre une première partie sur une deuxième partie dudit article, d'introduire une patte d'un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture dudit article qui saille de ladite première partie dans une pince dudit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture qui est fixée sur ladite deuxième partie, jusqu'à ce que ladite pince pivote depuis une position fermée vers une position ouverte, un dit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte étant alors à proximité immédiate d'un dit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince, et d'introduire encore ladite patte dans ladite pince jusqu'à ce que ladite pince pivote depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée, avec ledit au moins un premier insert magnétique de ladite patte qui s'écarte dudit au moins un deuxième insert magnétique de ladite pince, ledit dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étant ainsi dans une configuration verrouillée dans laquelle ledit au moins un organe de pincement de ladite pince coopère avec ladite au moins une zone de pincement de ladite patte et maintient ladite patte en position par rapport à ladite pince.The invention also relates, in a third aspect, to a method of closing an article, in particular an article of leather goods, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, comprising the steps of folding a first part over a second part of said article, to introduce a tab of an opening and closing device of said article which projects from said first part into a clamp of said opening and closing device which is fixed on said second part, until said clamp pivots from a closed position to an open position, said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab then being in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, and to further introduce said tab into said clamp until said clamp pivots from its open position to its closed position, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab moving away from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, said opening device and closure thus being in a locked configuration in which said at least one gripping member of said pliers cooperates with said at least one pinching zone of said tab and maintains said tab in position relative to said pliers.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

On va maintenant poursuivre l'exposé de l'invention par la description d'exemples de réalisation, donnée ci-après à titre illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 représente schématiquement et partiellement, en vue de dessus, un article pourvu d'un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture conforme à l'invention, ayant une patte assujettie mécaniquement sur une première partie d'un article et une pince assujettie mécaniquement sur une deuxième partie d'un article, le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture étant dans une configuration déverrouillée dans laquelle la patte est à distance de la pince.
  • La figure 2 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1, montrant le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture dans une configuration verrouillée où la patte est introduite dans la pince.
  • La figure 3 est une vue partielle en perspective du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture, prise selon une coupe médiane longitudinale, la pince étant dans une position fermée et la patte à distance de la pince.
  • La figure 3A est vue de face de la figure 3.
  • La figure 4 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 3, la patte étant introduite partiellement dans la pince.
  • La figure 4A est vue de face de la figure 4.
  • La figure 5 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 4, la patte étant introduite encore dans la pince, laquelle est pivotée dans une première position d'ouverture.
  • La figure 5A est vue de face de la figure 5.
  • La figure 6 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 5, la patte étant introduite encore plus dans la pince, laquelle est pivotée dans une deuxième position d'ouverture.
  • La figure 6A est vue de face de la figure 6.
  • La figure 7 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 6, la patte étant introduite encore un peu plus dans la pince.
  • La figure 7A est vue de face de la figure 7.
  • La figure 8 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 7, la patte s'étendant ici jusqu'à une extrémité libre de la pince, laquelle est pivotée vers sa position fermée.
  • La figure 8A est vue de face de la figure 8.
  • La figure 9 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 8, la pince retrouvant sa position fermée dans laquelle elle maintient la patte.
  • La figure 9A est vue de face de la figure 9.
  • La figure 10 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1, montrant une variante de réalisation du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture, dans sa configuration déverrouillée.
  • La figure 11 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 10, montrant la variante de réalisation du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture dans sa configuration verrouillée où la patte est introduite dans la pince.
  • La figure 12 est une vue partielle en perspective de la variante de réalisation du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture, prise selon une coupe médiane longitudinale, la pince étant dans une position fermée et la patte à distance de la pince.
  • La figure 13 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 12, la patte étant introduite dans la pince.
  • La figure 14 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 13, la patte étant introduite encore plus dans la pince, laquelle est pivotée dans une première position d'ouverture.
  • La figure 15 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 14, la patte étant introduite encore plus dans la pince, laquelle est pivotée dans une deuxième position d'ouverture.
  • La figure 16 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 15, la patte étant introduite encore un peu plus dans la pince.
  • La figure 17 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 16, la patte s'étendant ici jusqu'à une extrémité libre de la pince, laquelle est pivotée vers sa position fermée.
  • La figure 18 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 17, la pince retrouvant sa position fermée dans laquelle elle maintient la patte.
We will now continue the presentation of the invention with the description of exemplary embodiments, given below by way of illustration and not limitation, with reference to the appended drawings.
  • There figure 1 represents schematically and partially, in top view, an article provided with an opening and closing device according to the invention, having a tab mechanically secured on a first part of an article and a clamp mechanically secured on a second part of an article, the opening and closing device being in an unlocked configuration in which the tab is spaced from the clamp.
  • There figure 2 is a view similar to that of the figure 1 , showing the opening and closing device in a locked configuration where the tab is inserted into the clamp.
  • There Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of the opening and closing device, taken in a longitudinal median section, the pliers being in a closed position and the tab at a distance from the pliers.
  • There Figure 3A is seen from the front of the Figure 3 .
  • There Figure 4 is a view similar to that of the Figure 3 , the tab being partially inserted into the clamp.
  • There figure 4A is seen from the front of the Figure 4 .
  • There Figure 5 is a view similar to that of the Figure 4 , the tab being further introduced into the clamp, which is pivoted into a first open position.
  • There figure 5A is seen from the front of the Figure 5 .
  • There Figure 6 is a view similar to that of the Figure 5 , the tab being introduced further into the clamp, which is pivoted into a second open position.
  • There Figure 6A is seen from the front of the Figure 6 .
  • There Figure 7 is a view similar to that of the Figure 6 , the tab being inserted a little further into the pliers.
  • There Figure 7A is seen from the front of the Figure 7 .
  • There figure 8 is a view similar to that of the Figure 7 , the tab extending here to a free end of the clamp, which is pivoted towards its closed position.
  • There Figure 8A is seen from the front of the figure 8 .
  • There Figure 9 is a view similar to that of the figure 8 , the clamp returning to its closed position in which it holds the tab.
  • There Figure 9A is seen from the front of the Figure 9 .
  • There Figure 10 is a view similar to that of the figure 1 , showing a variant embodiment of the opening and closing device, in its unlocked configuration.
  • There Figure 11 is a view similar to that of the Figure 10 , showing the alternative embodiment of the opening and closing device in its locked configuration where the tab is inserted into the clamp.
  • There Figure 12 is a partial perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the opening and closing device, taken in a longitudinal median section, the clamp being in a closed position and the tab at a distance from the clamp.
  • There figure 13 is a view similar to that of the Figure 12 , the tab being inserted into the clamp.
  • There Figure 14 is a view similar to that of the Figure 13 , the tab being introduced further into the clamp, which is pivoted into a first open position.
  • There Figure 15 is a view similar to that of the Figure 14 , the tab being introduced further into the clamp, which is pivoted into a second open position.
  • There Figure 16 is a view similar to that of the Figure 15 , the tab being inserted a little further into the pliers.
  • There Figure 17 is a view similar to that of the Figure 16 , the tab extending here to a free end of the clamp, which is pivoted towards its closed position.
  • There Figure 18 is a view similar to that of the Figure 17 , the clamp returning to its closed position in which it holds the tab.

Description détailléedetailed description

La figure 1 illustre partiellement un article 1, notamment de maroquinerie et en particulier un sac à dos, cartable ou similaire, pourvu d'une première partie 2 et d'une deuxième partie 3.There figure 1 partially illustrates an article 1, in particular leather goods and in particular a backpack, satchel or similar, provided with a first part 2 and a second part 3.

Lorsque l'article 1 est ouvert, la première partie 2 est à distance de la deuxième partie 3.When article 1 is open, the first part 2 is at a distance from the second part 3.

Lorsque l'article 1 est fermé, la première partie 2 est au moins partiellement rabattue sur la deuxième partie 3.When article 1 is closed, the first part 2 is at least partially folded over the second part 3.

L'article 1 comporte un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 pourvu d'une patte 5 saillant de la première partie 2 et d'une pince 6 assujettie mécaniquement sur la deuxième partie 3.Article 1 comprises an opening and closing device 4 provided with a tab 5 projecting from the first part 2 and a clamp 6 mechanically secured to the second part 3.

La patte 5 peut être formée en une seule pièce avec la première partie 2 de l'article 1.The tab 5 can be formed in one piece with the first part 2 of article 1.

Sur la figure 1, la première partie 2 et la patte 5 se trouvent à distance de la deuxième partie 3 et de la pince 6.On the figure 1 , the first part 2 and the tab 5 are located at a distance from the second part 3 and the clamp 6.

Sur la figure 2, la première partie 2 et la patte 5 sont partiellement introduites dans la pince 6 et se trouvent le long de la deuxième partie 3.On the figure 2 , the first part 2 and the tab 5 are partially introduced into the clamp 6 and are located along the second part 3.

La pince 6 est dans une position fermée dans laquelle elle maintient la patte 5. Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 est ainsi dans une configuration dite verrouillée.The clamp 6 is in a closed position in which it holds the tab 5. The opening and closing device 4 is thus in a so-called locked configuration.

Les figures 3 à 9A montrent le passage de l'état ouvert à l'état fermé de l'article 1, et ainsi le passage d'une configuration dite déverrouillée du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 à sa configuration verrouillée dans laquelle la pince maintient la patte en position.THE figures 3 to 9A show the transition from the open state to the closed state of article 1, and thus the passage from a so-called unlocked configuration of the opening and closing device 4 to its locked configuration in which the clamp holds the tab in position.

La patte 5 est ici située en saillie d'une extrémité 10 de la première partie 2 et s'étend longitudinalement jusqu'à une extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5.The tab 5 is here located projecting from one end 10 of the first part 2 and extends longitudinally to a free end 11 of the tab 5.

La patte 5 est par exemple formée de plusieurs épaisseurs de matière.The tab 5 is for example formed of several thicknesses of material.

La patte 5 présente deux bords longitudinaux droits 12 et deux bords longitudinaux inclinés 13, qui se raccordent aux deux bords longitudinaux droits 12 et qui rejoignent l'extrémité libre 11.The tab 5 has two straight longitudinal edges 12 and two inclined longitudinal edges 13, which connect to the two straight longitudinal edges 12 and which join the free end 11.

La patte 5 est pourvue d'une zone de pincement formée par exemple par une encoche 14 ménagée à proximité de l'extrémité libre 11.The tab 5 is provided with a pinching zone formed for example by a notch 14 provided near the free end 11.

L'encoche 14 s'étend ici par exemple transversalement entre les et deux bords longitudinaux inclinés 13.The notch 14 extends here for example transversely between the and two inclined longitudinal edges 13.

L'encoche 14 s'étend peut s'étendre par exemple sensiblement parallèlement à l'extrémité libre 11.The notch 14 extends for example substantially parallel to the free end 11.

La patte 5 est en outre pourvue d'un premier insert magnétique 16 qui est logé dans une première cavité 17 ménagée dans la patte 5.The tab 5 is further provided with a first magnetic insert 16 which is housed in a first cavity 17 formed in the tab 5.

L'encoche 14 peut par exemple être interposée entre la première cavité 17 accueillant le premier insert magnétique 16 et l'extrémité libre 11.The notch 14 can for example be interposed between the first cavity 17 accommodating the first magnetic insert 16 and the free end 11.

La patte 5 peut être pourvue d'un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 qui est logé dans une troisième cavité 19 ménagée dans la patte 5.The tab 5 can be provided with a third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 which is housed in a third cavity 19 formed in the tab 5.

Les première et troisième cavités 17 et 19 ne forment par exemple qu'une seule cavité dans laquelle peut être introduit en outre un support d'inserts 20 où sont montés, ici de manière sensiblement juxtaposée, le premier insert magnétique 16 et le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18.The first and third cavities 17 and 19, for example, form only a single cavity into which an insert support 20 can also be introduced in which the first magnetic insert 16 and the third magnetic insert are mounted, here in a substantially juxtaposed manner. and/or metallic 18.

Le premier insert magnétique 16 et l'encoche 14 sont par exemple interposés entre le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 et l'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5.The first magnetic insert 16 and the notch 14 are for example interposed between the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 and the free end 11 of the tab 5.

En d'autre termes, dans la direction s'étendant depuis l'extrémité 10 de la première partie 2 et l'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5, se trouvent ici successivement disposée le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18, le premier insert magnétique 16 puis l'encoche 14.In other words, in the direction extending from the end 10 of the first part 2 and the free end 11 of the tab 5, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 is here successively arranged, the first magnetic insert 16 then notch 14.

La pince 6 peut présenter une base 21 fixée sur la deuxième partie 3 de l'article 1.The clamp 6 may have a base 21 fixed on the second part 3 of article 1.

La pince 6 peut en outre présenter un clapet 22 monté pivotant par rapport à la base 21, par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme 23 du type pivot et/ou charnière.The clamp 6 may also have a flap 22 mounted to pivot relative to the base 21, via a mechanism 23 of the pivot and/or hinge type.

La base 21 est par exemple pourvue d'une ouverture d'introduction 24 pour permettre l'introduction de la patte 5 dans la pince 6.The base 21 is for example provided with an insertion opening 24 to allow the introduction of the tab 5 into the clamp 6.

La pince 6 est mobile en rotation entre une position ouverte (figures 6 à 7A) et la position fermée (figures 1 à 4A, 9 et 9A).The clamp 6 is movable in rotation between an open position ( figures 6 to 7A ) and the closed position ( figures 1 to 4A , 9 and 9A ).

La pince 6 est pourvue d'un organe de pincement formé ici par une dent 25 saillant d'une face interne 26 du clapet 22 et formée à proximité d'une portion d'extrémité 29 du clapet 22, dite aussi portion de préhension.The clamp 6 is provided with a gripping member formed here by a tooth 25 projecting from an internal face 26 of the valve 22 and formed near an end portion 29 of the valve 22, also called gripping portion.

La pince 6 est en outre pourvue d'un deuxième insert magnétique 27 qui est logé dans une deuxième cavité 28 ménagée dans le clapet 22.The clamp 6 is further provided with a second magnetic insert 27 which is housed in a second cavity 28 formed in the valve 22.

La deuxième cavité 28 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27 peuvent par exemple être situés entre l'ouverture introduction 24 et la dent 25, laquelle peut par exemple être interposée entre le deuxième insert magnétique 27 et la portion d'extrémité 29 du clapet 22.The second cavity 28 and the second magnetic insert 27 can for example be located between the introduction opening 24 and the tooth 25, which can for example be interposed between the second magnetic insert 27 and the end portion 29 of the valve 22.

Ainsi qu'expliqué plus en détail ci-après, la patte 5 et la pince 6 du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 sont configurées de sorte que la pince 6 peut être pivotée depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte lorsque la patte 5 est introduite, par son extrémité libre 11, au travers de l'ouverture d'introduction 24 de la pince 6 ; et aussi de sorte que la pince 6 peut être pivotée depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée lorsque la patte 5 est introduite encore dans la pince 6, entre le clapet 22 et une face supérieure de la deuxième partie 3 de l'article 1, jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité libre 11 se trouve au-delà de la dent 25 de la pince 6, à peu près au niveau ou bien au-delà de la portion d'extrémité 29 du clape 22.As explained in more detail below, the tab 5 and the clamp 6 of the opening and closing device 4 are configured so that the clamp 6 can be pivoted from its closed position to its open position when the tab 5 is introduced, through its free end 11, through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6; and also so that the clamp 6 can be pivoted from its open position to its closed position when the tab 5 is still introduced into the clamp 6, between the valve 22 and an upper face of the second part 3 of article 1, until the free end 11 is beyond the tooth 25 of the clamp 6, approximately at the level or well beyond the end portion 29 of the valve 22.

Sur les figure 3 et 3A, la patte 5 est à distance de la pince 6 qui est en position fermée. La dent 25 de la pince 6 se trouve en regard de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 3.On the Figure 3 and 3A , the tab 5 is at a distance from the clamp 6 which is in the closed position. The tooth 25 of the clamp 6 is located opposite the upper face of the second part 3.

Sur les figures 4 et 4A, la patte 5 est introduite dans la pince 6, avec l'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5 qui traverse l'ouverture d'introductions 24 de la pince 6. L'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5 se trouve entre la base 21 et le clapet 22, en amont de la dent 25 et l'encoche 14 de la patte 5 se trouve sensiblement en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6. Le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 se trouve au niveau de l'ouverture d'introduction 24 de la pince 6 tandis que le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 se trouve encore en retrait de la pince 6. Le clapet 22 de la pince 6 n'est pas pivotée et reste en position fermée.On the Figures 4 and 4A , the tab 5 is introduced into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which passes through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6. The free end 11 of the tab 5 is located between the base 21 and the valve 22, upstream of the tooth 25 and the notch 14 of the tab 5 is located substantially opposite the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. The first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 is located at the level of the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is still set back from clamp 6. The flap 22 of clamp 6 is not pivoted and remains in the closed position.

Sur les figures 5 et 5A, la patte 5 est introduite encore dans la pince 6, avec l'encoche 14 de la patte 5 qui s'écarte du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 tandis que le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 se rapproche et se trouve à proximité immédiate de ce deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6. Le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 se rapproche quant à lui de l'ouverture d'introduction 24 de la pince 6. Du fait de leur proximité, le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 interagissent magnétiquement et se repoussent de sorte que la pince 6 pivote depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte. La pince 6 est ici montrée dans une position intermédiaire entre ses positions fermée et ouverte. Le clapet 22 de la pince 6 et la dent 25 qu'il comporte s'écartent ainsi de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 2 de l'article 1.On the Figures 5 and 5A , the tab 5 is again introduced into the clamp 6, with the notch 14 of the tab 5 which moves away from the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 while the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 approaches and is located in the immediate vicinity of this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. The third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 approaches the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6. Due to their proximity , the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and repel each other so that the clamp 6 pivots from its closed position to its open position. The clamp 6 is shown here in an intermediate position between its closed and open positions. The valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 it contains thus move away from the upper face of the second part 2 of article 1.

Sur les figures 6 et 6A, la patte 5 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 6, avec le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 qui se trouve en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6. Le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 se trouve quant à lui au niveau de l'ouverture d'introduction 24 de la pince 6. Le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 interagissent magnétiquement et se repoussent encore de sorte que le clapet 22 de la pince 6 continue de pivoter jusqu'à se trouver dans sa position ouverte.On the Figures 6 and 6A , the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 which is located opposite the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. The third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is located at the level of the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6. The first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and repel each other again so that the valve 22 of clamp 6 continues to pivot until it is in its open position.

Le clapet 22 de la pince 6 et la dent 25 qu'il comporte se trouvent à une distance suffisante de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 2 de l'article 1 pour le passage de l'extrémité libre 11 la patte 5 au-delà la dent 25 de la pince 6 (figures 7 et 7A). Le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 s'écarte mais reste à proximité immédiate du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 de sorte à maintenir le clapet 22 de la pince 6 en position ouverte.The valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 which it comprises are at a sufficient distance from the upper face of the second part 2 of the article 1 for the passage of the free end 11 of the tab 5 beyond tooth 25 of clamp 6 ( Figures 7 and 7A ). The first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 moves away but remains in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 so as to maintain the valve 22 of the clamp 6 in the open position.

Sur les figures 8 et 8A, la patte 5 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 6, avec l'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5 qui se trouve au-delà de la dent 25 de la pince 6. Le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 s'écarte suffisamment du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 de sorte qu'ils n'interagissent plus. Au contraire, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 se rapproche et se trouve à proximité immédiate de ce deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6. Du fait de leur proximité, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 interagissent magnétiquement et s'attirent de sorte que la pince 6 pivote depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée. La pince 6 est ici montrée dans la position intermédiaire entre ses positions fermée et ouverte. Le clapet 22 de la pince 6 et la dent 25 qu'il comporte se rapprochent de la patte 5 en direction de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 2 de l'article 1, et peut reposer sur une portion de cette patte 5 située entre son extrémité libre 11 et l'encoche 14.On the Figures 8 and 8A , the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which is located beyond the tooth 25 of the clamp 6. The first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 moves away enough of the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 so that they no longer interact. On the contrary, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 approaches and is in the immediate vicinity of this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. Due to their proximity, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 and the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 interact magnetically and attract each other so that the clamp 6 pivots from its open position to its closed position. The clamp 6 is shown here in the intermediate position between its closed and open positions. The valve 22 of the clamp 6 and the tooth 25 which it comprises approach the tab 5 towards the upper face of the second part 2 of the article 1, and can rest on a portion of this tab 5 located between its free end 11 and the notch 14.

Sur les figures 9 et 9A, la patte 5 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 6, avec l'extrémité libre 11 de la patte 5 qui se trouve ici en regard de la portion d'extrémité 29 du clapet 22. Le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 s'écarte encore du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6 tandis que le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 de la patte 5 se trouve sensiblement en regard de ce deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6. Le clapet 22 de la pince 6 est ainsi rappelé dans sa position fermée dans laquelle la dent 25 de la pince 6 est reçue dans l'encoche 14 de la patte 5, maintenant ainsi cette dernière en position. Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 est alors dans sa configuration verrouillée et l'article est fermé.On the figures 9 and 9A , the tab 5 is introduced even further into the clamp 6, with the free end 11 of the tab 5 which is here facing the end portion 29 of the valve 22. The first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 s further separates from the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 of the tab 5 is located substantially opposite this second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6. The valve 22 of the clamp 6 is thus returned to its closed position in which the tooth 25 of the clamp 6 is received in the notch 14 of the tab 5, thus maintaining the latter in position. The opening and closing device 4 is then in its locked configuration and the article is closed.

Pour ouvrir l'article 1, un utilisateur doit actionner le clapet 22 de la pince 6 par l'intermédiaire de la portion d'extrémité 29 pour amener la pince 6 dans sa position ouverte et ainsi extraite la dent 25 de la pince 6 de l'encoche 14 de la patte 5, pour ensuite retirer la patte 5 de la pince 6 au travers de l'ouverture d'introduction 24 de la pince 6, le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 est alors dans sa configuration déverrouillée et l'article 1 ouvert.To open article 1, a user must actuate the valve 22 of the clamp 6 via the end portion 29 to bring the clamp 6 into its open position and thus extract the tooth 25 of the clamp 6 from the notch 14 of the tab 5, to then remove the tab 5 of the clamp 6 through the insertion opening 24 of the clamp 6, the opening and closing device 4 is then in its unlocked configuration and the Article 1 open.

Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 selon l'invention est particulièrement commode en ce qu'il permet de fermer l'article 1 par simple insertion de la patte 5 dans la pince 6, sans manipulation de la pince 6 elle-même.The opening and closing device 4 according to the invention is particularly convenient in that it allows the article 1 to be closed by simply inserting the tab 5 into the clamp 6, without handling the clamp 6 itself.

En effet, lorsque la patte 5 est introduite dans la pince 6 et que le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 se trouve sensiblement en regard, c'est-à-dire à proximité immédiate, du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6, la pince 6 est sollicitée et pivote automatiquement depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte du fait de l'action magnétique entre le premier insert magnétique 16 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27.Indeed, when the tab 5 is inserted into the clamp 6 and the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 is located substantially opposite, that is to say in immediate proximity, the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6 , the clamp 6 is biased and pivots automatically from its closed position to its open position due to the magnetic action between the first magnetic insert 16 and the second magnetic insert 27.

Au surplus, lorsque la patte 5 est introduite plus loin dans la pince 6 et que le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 5 ne se trouve plus en regard, c'est-à-dire s'écarte, du deuxième insert magnétique 27 de la pince 6, la pince 6 pivote automatiquement pour retrouver sa position fermée, notamment par gravité.Furthermore, when the tab 5 is introduced further into the clamp 6 and the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 5 is no longer facing, that is to say moves away, from the second magnetic insert 27 of the clamp 6, the clamp 6 automatically pivots to return to its closed position, in particular by gravity.

Pour faciliter et assurer le maintien de la patte 5 par la pince 6, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18 et le deuxième insert magnétique 27 sont configurés de sorte qu'ils s'attirent mutuellement, ou tout au moins que le deuxième insert magnétique 27 est attiré par le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 18, lorsqu'ils sont situés à proximité immédiate l'un de l'autre, et en particulier sensiblement en regard l'un de l'autre.To facilitate and ensure the holding of the tab 5 by the clamp 6, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18 and the second magnetic insert 27 are configured so that they attract each other, or at least that the second insert magnetic 27 is attracted by the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 18, when they are located in immediate proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other.

Lorsque la patte 5 n'est pas introduite dans et se trouve à distance de la pince 6, cette dernière peut se trouver par défaut dans sa position fermée, dite position stable.When the tab 5 is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp 6, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.

Les figures 10 et 11 illustres partiellement un article 101, notamment de maroquinerie et en particulier un sac à dos, cartable ou similaire, pourvu d'une première partie 102 et d'une deuxième partie 103, et d'un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 conforme à une variante de réalisation du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 4 décrit plus haut.THE figures 10 and 11 partially illustrate an article 101, in particular leather goods and in particular a backpack, satchel or the like, provided with a first part 102 and a second part 103, and with an opening and closing device 104 conforming to an alternative embodiment of the opening and closing device 4 described above.

Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 pourvu d'une patte 105 saillant de la première partie 102, et d'une pince 106 assujettie mécaniquement sur la deuxième partie 103.The opening and closing device 104 provided with a tab 105 projecting from the first part 102, and a clamp 106 mechanically secured to the second part 103.

La patte 105 peut être formée en une seule pièce avec la première partie 102 de l'article 1.The tab 105 can be formed in one piece with the first part 102 of article 1.

Sur la figure 10, la première partie 102 et la patte 105 se trouvent à distance de la deuxième partie 103 et de la pince 106.On the Figure 10 , the first part 102 and the tab 105 are located at a distance from the second part 103 and the clamp 106.

Sur la figure 11, la première partie 102 et la patte 105 sont partiellement introduites dans la pince 106 et se trouvent le long de la deuxième partie 103.On the Figure 11 , the first part 102 and the tab 105 are partially introduced into the clamp 106 and are located along the second part 103.

La pince 106 est dans une position fermée dans laquelle elle maintient la patte 105. Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 est ainsi dans une configuration dite verrouillée.The clamp 106 is in a closed position in which it holds the tab 105. The opening and closing device 104 is thus in a so-called locked configuration.

Les figures 12 à 18 montrent le passage de l'état ouvert à l'état fermé de l'article 101, et ainsi le passage d'une configuration dite déverrouillée du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 à sa configuration verrouillée dans laquelle la pince 106 maintient la patte 105 en position.THE figures 12 to 18 show the passage from the open state to the closed state of the article 101, and thus the passage from a so-called unlocked configuration of the opening and closing device 104 to its locked configuration in which the clamp 106 holds the tab 105 in position.

La patte 105 est ici située en saillie d'une extrémité 110 de la première partie 102 et s'étend longitudinalement jusqu'à une extrémité libre 111 de la patte 105.The tab 105 is here located projecting from one end 110 of the first part 102 and extends longitudinally to a free end 111 of the tab 105.

La patte 105 est par exemple formée de plusieurs épaisseurs de matière.The tab 105 is for example formed of several thicknesses of material.

La patte 105 présente deux bords longitudinaux droits 112 et deux bords longitudinaux inclinés 113, qui se raccordent aux deux bords longitudinaux droits 112 et qui rejoignent l'extrémité libre 111.The tab 105 has two straight longitudinal edges 112 and two inclined longitudinal edges 113, which connect to the two straight longitudinal edges 112 and which join the free end 111.

La patte 105 est pourvue d'une zone de pincement formée par exemple par une encoche 114 ménagée à proximité de l'extrémité libre 111.The tab 105 is provided with a pinching zone formed for example by a notch 114 provided near the free end 111.

L'encoche 114 s'étend ici par exemple transversalement entre les et deux bords longitudinaux droits 112.The notch 114 extends here for example transversely between the and two straight longitudinal edges 112.

L'encoche 114 s'étend peut s'étendre par exemple sensiblement parallèlement à l'extrémité libre 111.The notch 114 extends can extend for example substantially parallel to the free end 111.

La patte 105 est en outre pourvue d'un premier insert magnétique 116 qui est logé dans une première cavité 117 ménagée dans la patte 105.The tab 105 is further provided with a first magnetic insert 116 which is housed in a first cavity 117 formed in the tab 105.

Le premier insert magnétique 116 peut par exemple être interposé entre l'encoche 114 et l'extrémité libre 111.The first magnetic insert 116 can for example be interposed between the notch 114 and the free end 111.

La patte 105 peut être pourvue d'un troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 qui est logé dans une troisième cavité 119 ménagée dans la patte 105.The tab 105 may be provided with a third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 which is housed in a third cavity 119 formed in the tab 105.

Les première et troisième cavités 17 et 19 sont ici distinctes.The first and third cavities 17 and 19 are distinct here.

L'encoche 114 peut par exemple être interposée entre la première cavité 117 et la troisième cavité 119 et donc entre le premier insert magnétique 116 et le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118.The notch 114 can for example be interposed between the first cavity 117 and the third cavity 119 and therefore between the first magnetic insert 116 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118.

En d'autre termes, dans la direction s'étendant depuis l'extrémité 110 de la première partie 102 et l'extrémité libre 111 de la patte 105, se trouvent ici successivement disposée le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118, l'encoche 114 puis le premier insert magnétique 116.In other words, in the direction extending from the end 110 of the first part 102 and the free end 111 of the tab 105, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 is here successively arranged, the notch 114 then the first magnetic insert 116.

La pince 106 peut présenter une base 121 fixée sur la deuxième partie 103 de l'article 101.The clamp 106 may have a base 121 fixed on the second part 103 of the article 101.

La pince 106 peut en outre présenter un clapet 122 monté pivotant par rapport à la base 121, par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme 123 du type pivot et/ou charnière.The clamp 106 may also have a valve 122 mounted to pivot relative to the base 121, via a mechanism 123 of the pivot and/or hinge type.

La base 121 est par exemple pourvue d'une ouverture d'introduction 124 pour permettre l'introduction de la patte 105 dans la pince 106.The base 121 is for example provided with an insertion opening 124 to allow the introduction of the tab 105 into the clamp 106.

La pince 106 est mobile en rotation entre une position ouverte (figures 15 et 16) et la position fermée (figures 10 à 13 et 18).The clamp 106 is movable in rotation between an open position ( figures 15 and 16 ) and the closed position ( figures 10 to 13 And 18 ).

La pince 106 est pourvue d'un organe de pincement formé ici par une dent 125 saillant d'une face interne 126 du clapet 122 et formée à proximité d'une portion d'extrémité 129 du clapet 122, dite aussi portion de préhension.The clamp 106 is provided with a gripping member formed here by a tooth 125 projecting from an internal face 126 of the valve 122 and formed near an end portion 129 of the valve 122, also called gripping portion.

La pince 106 est en outre pourvue d'un deuxième insert magnétique 127 qui est logé dans une deuxième cavité 128 ménagée dans le clapet 122.The clamp 106 is further provided with a second magnetic insert 127 which is housed in a second cavity 128 formed in the valve 122.

La deuxième cavité 128 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127 peuvent par exemple être situés entre l'ouverture introduction 124 et la dent 125, laquelle peut par exemple être interposée entre le deuxième insert magnétique 127 et la portion d'extrémité 129 du clapet 122.The second cavity 128 and the second magnetic insert 127 can for example be located between the introduction opening 124 and the tooth 125, which can for example be interposed between the second magnetic insert 127 and the end portion 129 of the valve 122.

Ainsi qu'expliqué plus en détail ci-après, la patte 105 et la pince 106 du dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 sont configurées de sorte que la pince 106 peut être pivotée depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte lorsque la patte 105 est introduite, par son extrémité libre 111, au travers de l'ouverture d'introduction 124 de la pince 106 ; et aussi de sorte que la pince 106 peut être pivotée depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée lorsque la patte 105 est introduite encore dans la pince 106, entre le clapet 122 et une face supérieure de la deuxième partie 103 de l'article 101, jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité libre 111 se trouve au-delà de la dent 125 de la pince 106, à peu près au niveau ou bien au-delà de la portion d'extrémité 129 du clape 122.As explained in more detail below, the tab 105 and the clamp 106 of the opening and closing device 104 are configured so that the clamp 106 can be pivoted from its closed position to its open position when the tab 105 is introduced, through its free end 111, through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106; and also so that the clamp 106 can be pivoted from its open position to its closed position when the tab 105 is still introduced into the clamp 106, between the valve 122 and a face upper part 103 of article 101, until the free end 111 is beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106, approximately at the level or well beyond the portion d end 129 of valve 122.

Sur la figure 12, la patte 105 est à distance de la pince 106 qui est en position fermée. La dent 125 de la pince 106 se trouve en regard de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 103.On the Figure 12 , the tab 105 is at a distance from the clamp 106 which is in the closed position. The tooth 125 of the clamp 106 is located opposite the upper face of the second part 103.

Sur la figure 13, la patte 105 est introduite dans la pince 106, avec l'extrémité libre 111 de la patte 105 qui traverse l'ouverture d'introductions 124 de la pince 106. L'extrémité libre 111 de la patte 105 se trouve entre la base 121 et le clapet 122, en amont de la dent 125. Le premier insert magnétique 116, l'encoche 114 et le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 se trouvent encore en retrait de la pince 106. Le clapet 122 de la pince 106 n'est pas pivotée et reste en position fermée.On the figure 13 , the tab 105 is introduced into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 of the tab 105 which passes through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106. The free end 111 of the tab 105 is located between the base 121 and the valve 122, upstream of the tooth 125. The first magnetic insert 116, the notch 114 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 are still set back from the clamp 106. The valve 122 of the clamp 106 is not pivoted and remains in the closed position.

Sur la figure 14, la patte 105 est introduite encore dans la pince 106, avec le premier insert magnétique 16 de la patte 105 qui se rapproche et se trouve à proximité immédiate du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106. Du fait de leur proximité, le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 interagissent magnétiquement et se repoussent de sorte que la pince 106 pivote depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte. La pince 106 est ici montrée dans une position intermédiaire entre ses positions fermée et ouverte. Le clapet 122 de la pince 106 et la dent 125 qu'il comporte s'écartent ainsi de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 102 de l'article 101. L'encoche 114 de la patte 105 le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 se trouvent encore en retrait de la pince 106.On the Figure 14 , the tab 105 is further introduced into the clamp 106, with the first magnetic insert 16 of the tab 105 which approaches and is in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106. Due to their proximity, the first insert magnetic 116 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact magnetically and repel each other so that the clamp 106 pivots from its closed position to its open position. The clamp 106 is shown here in an intermediate position between its closed and open positions. The valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises thus move away from the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101. The notch 114 of the tab 105 the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 are still set back from the clamp 106.

Sur la figure 15, la patte 105 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 106, avec le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 qui se trouve en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106. Le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 interagissent magnétiquement et se repoussent encore de sorte que le clapet 122 de la pince 106 continue de pivoter jusqu'à se trouver dans sa position ouverte. L'encoche 114 se trouve sensiblement au niveau de l'ouverture d'introduction 124 de la pince 106 tandis que le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 se trouve encore en retrait de la pince 106.On the Figure 15 , the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 which is located opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106. The first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact magnetically and repel each other again so that the valve 122 of the clamp 106 continues to pivot until it is in its open position. The notch 114 is located substantially at the level of the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106 while the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 is still set back from the clamp 106.

Le clapet 122 de la pince 106 et la dent 125 qu'il comporte se trouvent à une distance suffisante de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 102 de l'article 101 pour le passage de l'extrémité libre 111 la patte 105 au-delà la dent 125 de la pince 106 (figure 16). Le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 s'écarte mais reste à proximité immédiate du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 de sorte à maintenir le clapet 122 de la pince 106 en position ouverte. L'encoche 114 de la patte 105 se trouve sensiblement en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 et le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 approche quant à lui de l'ouverture d'introduction 124 de la pince 106.The valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises are at a sufficient distance from the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101 for the passage of the free end 111 of the tab 105 beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 ( Figure 16 ). The first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 moves away but remains in the immediate vicinity of the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 so as to maintain the valve 122 of the clamp 106 in the open position. The notch 114 of the tab 105 is located substantially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 and the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 approaches the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106.

Sur la figure 17, la patte 105 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 106, avec l'extrémité libre 111 et le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 et qui se trouvent au-delà de la dent 125 de la pince 106. Le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 s'écarte suffisamment du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 de sorte qu'ils n'interagissent plus. L'encoche 114 de la patte 105 se trouve en regard de la dent 125 de la pince 106. Le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 se rapproche et se trouve au moins partiellement en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106. Du fait de leur proximité, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106 interagissent de sorte que le deuxième insert magnétique 127 est attiré par le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118. Par conséquent, la pince 106 pivote depuis sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée. La pince 106 est ici montrée dans la position intermédiaire entre ses positions fermée et ouverte. Le clapet 122 de la pince 106 et la dent 125 qu'il comporte se rapprochent de la patte 105 en direction de la face supérieure de la deuxième partie 102 de l'article 101.On the Figure 17 , the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 and the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 and which are located beyond the tooth 125 of the clamp 106. The first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 deviates sufficiently from the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 so that they no longer interact. The notch 114 of the tab 105 is located opposite the tooth 125 of the clamp 106. The third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 approaches and is at least partially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106. Due to their proximity, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 and the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 interact so that the second magnetic insert 127 is attracted by the third magnetic insert and /or metallic 118. Consequently, the clamp 106 pivots from its open position to its closed position. The clamp 106 is shown here in the intermediate position between its closed and open positions. The valve 122 of the clamp 106 and the tooth 125 which it comprises approach the tab 105 towards the upper face of the second part 102 of the article 101.

Sur la figure 18, la patte 105 est introduite encore plus dans la pince 106, avec l'extrémité libre 111 et le premier insert magnétique 11 de la patte 105 qui se trouvent ici en regard de la portion d'extrémité 129 du clapet 122. Le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 de la patte 105 se trouve toujours partiellement en regard du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106. Le clapet 122 de la pince 106 est rappelé dans sa position fermée dans laquelle la dent 125 de la pince 106 est reçue dans l'encoche 114 de la patte 105, maintenant ainsi cette dernière en position. Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 est alors dans sa configuration verrouillée et l'article est fermé.On the Figure 18 , the tab 105 is introduced even further into the clamp 106, with the free end 111 and the first magnetic insert 11 of the tab 105 which are here facing the end portion 129 of the valve 122. The third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 of the tab 105 is always partially opposite the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106. The valve 122 of the clamp 106 is returned to its closed position in which the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 is received in the notch 114 of the tab 105, thus maintaining the latter in position. The opening and closing device 104 is then in its locked configuration and the article is closed.

Pour ouvrir l'article 101, un utilisateur doit actionner le clapet 122 de la pince 106 par l'intermédiaire de la portion d'extrémité 129 pour amener la pince 106 dans sa position ouverte et ainsi extraite la dent 125 de la pince 106 de l'encoche 114 de la patte 105, pour ensuite retirer la patte 105 de la pince 106 au travers de l'ouverture d'introduction 124 de la pince 106, le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 est alors dans sa configuration déverrouillée et l'article 1 ouvert.To open the article 101, a user must actuate the valve 122 of the clamp 106 via the end portion 129 to bring the clamp 106 into its open position and thus extract the tooth 125 of the clamp 106 from the notch 114 of the tab 105, to then remove the tab 105 of the clamp 106 through the insertion opening 124 of the clamp 106, the opening and closing device 104 is then in its unlocked configuration and the Article 1 open.

Le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture 104 selon l'invention est particulièrement commode en ce qu'il permet de fermer l'article 101 par simple insertion de la patte 105 dans la pince 106, sans manipulation de la pince 106 elle-même.The opening and closing device 104 according to the invention is particularly convenient in that it allows the article 101 to be closed by simply inserting the tab 105 into the clamp 106, without handling the clamp 106 itself.

En effet, lorsque la patte 105 est introduite dans la pince 106 et que le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 se trouve sensiblement en regard, c'est-à-dire à proximité immédiate, du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106, la pince 106 est sollicitée et pivote automatiquement depuis sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte du fait de l'action magnétique entre le premier insert magnétique 116 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127.Indeed, when the tab 105 is introduced into the clamp 106 and the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 is located substantially opposite, that is to say in immediate proximity, the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106 , the clamp 106 is biased and automatically pivots from its closed position to its open position due to the magnetic action between the first magnetic insert 116 and the second magnetic insert 127.

Au surplus, lorsque la patte 105 est introduite plus loin dans la pince 106 et que le premier insert magnétique 116 de la patte 105 ne se trouve plus en regard, c'est-à-dire s'écarte, du deuxième insert magnétique 127 de la pince 106, la pince 106 pivote automatiquement pour retrouver sa position fermée, notamment par gravité.Furthermore, when the tab 105 is introduced further into the clamp 106 and the first magnetic insert 116 of the tab 105 is no longer facing, that is to say moves away, from the second magnetic insert 127 of the clamp 106, the clamp 106 automatically pivots to return to its closed position, in particular by gravity.

Pour faciliter et assurer le maintien de la patte 105 par la pince 106, le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118 et le deuxième insert magnétique 127 sont configurés de sorte qu'ils s'attirent mutuellement, ou tout au moins que le deuxième insert magnétique 127 est attiré par le troisième insert magnétique et/ou métallique 118, lorsqu'ils sont situés à proximité immédiate l'un de l'autre, et en particulier sensiblement en regard l'un de l'autre.To facilitate and ensure the holding of the tab 105 by the clamp 106, the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118 and the second magnetic insert 127 are configured so that they attract each other, or all at least that the second magnetic insert 127 is attracted by the third magnetic and/or metallic insert 118, when they are located in immediate proximity to each other, and in particular substantially facing each other .

Lorsque la patte 105 n'est pas introduite dans et se trouve à distance de la pince 106, cette dernière peut se trouver par défaut dans sa position fermée, dite position stable.When the tab 105 is not inserted into and is at a distance from the clamp 106, the latter can be found by default in its closed position, called the stable position.

Des variantes non illustrées sont présentées ci-après.Variants not illustrated are presented below.

La pince peut être pourvue d'un organe de rappel, tel qu'un ressort spiral, assujetti à la base et au clapet et configuré pour rappeler la pince dans sa position stable fermée.The clamp may be provided with a return member, such as a spiral spring, secured to the base and the valve and configured to return the clamp to its stable closed position.

L'organe de pincement de la pince peut être ménagée entre l'ouverture d'introduction de la base et le deuxième insert magnétique, et le premier insert magnétique de la patte est interposé entre sa zone de pincement et son extrémité libre.The pinching member of the pliers can be provided between the insertion opening of the base and the second magnetic insert, and the first magnetic insert of the tab is interposed between its pinching zone and its free end.

La pince peut être pourvue de plusieurs organes de pincement, tels que des dents, et la patte peut être pourvue de plusieurs zones de pincement, telles que des encoches, prévues pour accueillir les organes de pincement respectifs lorsque le dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture est dans sa configuration verrouillée.The clamp may be provided with several gripping members, such as teeth, and the tab may be provided with several gripping areas, such as notches, provided to accommodate the respective gripping members when the opening and closing device is in its locked configuration.

On rappelle plus généralement que l'invention ne se limite pas aux exemples décrits et représentés et est limitée par l'objet des revendications annexées.It is recalled more generally that the invention is not limited to the examples described and represented and is limited by the subject matter of the appended claims.

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  1. A device for opening and closing an article (1, 101) in particular a leather good article, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, including a tab (5, 105) configured to project from a first part (2, 102) of said article and a clamp (6, 106) configured to be fixed on a second part (3, 103) of said article, said tab and said clamp being configured to cooperate in order to close said article when said first part is folded over said second part of said article, said opening and closing device (4, 104) then being in a locked state; characterised in that said tab (5, 105) is provided with at least one gripping zone (14, 105) and at least one first magnetic insert (16, 116), said clamp (6, 106) is movable in rotation between an open position and a closed position and is provided with at least one gripping member (25, 125) and at least one second magnetic insert (27, 127), said tab and said clamp being configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its closed position to its open position when said tab is introduced into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert (16, 116) of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert (27, 127) of said clamp, and said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still inserted into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which deviates from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, said opening and closing device (4,104) thus being in a locked configuration wherein said at least one gripping member (25, 125) of said clamp (6, 106) cooperates with said at least one gripping zone (14, 114) of said tab (5, 105) and holds said tab in position relative to said clamp.
  2. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that said gripping member (25, 125) of said clamp (6, 106) is provided with a tooth and said gripping zone (14, 114) of said tab (5, 105) is provided with a notch wherein said tooth is received when said opening and closing device (4, 104) is in its locked configuration.
  3. The device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that said at least one first magnetic insert (16) of said tab (5) is housed in a first cavity (17) formed in said tab, and said at least one gripping zone (14) is interposed between said first cavity (17) and a free end (11) of said tab (5).
  4. The device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that said at least one first magnetic insert (116) of said tab (105) is housed in a first cavity (117) formed in said tab (105), between said at least one gripping zone (114) and a free end (111) of said tab (105).
  5. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that said tab (5, 105) is provided with at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert (18, 118) and said tab and said clamp (6, 106) are configured so that said clamp is pivoted from its open position to its closed position when said tab is still inserted into said clamp, with said at least one first magnetic insert (16, 116) of said tab which deviates from said at least one second magnetic insert (27, 127) of said clamp and with said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert of said tab which is in immediate proximity to said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp.
  6. The device according to claim 5, characterised in that said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert (18, 118) of said tab (5, 105) is housed in a third cavity (19, 119) formed in said tab, with said at least one first magnetic insert (16, 116) and said at least one gripping zone (14, 114) which are interposed between said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert (18, 118) and a free end (11,111) of said tab.
  7. The device according to claims 3 and 6, characterised in that said first and third cavities (17, 19) form only a single cavity into which is further introduced an insert support (20) where said at least one first magnetic insert (16) and said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert (18) are mounted in a substantially juxtaposed manner.
  8. The device according to claims 4 and 6, characterised in that said at least one gripping zone (114) is interposed between said first cavity (117) wherein said at least one first magnetic insert (116) is housed and said third cavity (119) wherein said at least one third magnetic and/or metallic insert (118) is housed.
  9. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that said clamp (6, 106) has a base (21, 121) and a valve (22, 122) pivoting relative to said base.
  10. The device according to claim 9, characterised in that said at least one second magnetic insert (27, 127) is housed in a second cavity (28, 128) formed in said valve (22, 122) of said clamp (6, 106).
  11. The device according to one of claims 9 and 10, characterised in that said base (21, 121) is provided with an opening for introducing (24, 124) said tab (5, 105) into said clamp (6, 106).
  12. The device according to claim 11, characterised in that said at least one gripping member (25, 125) of said clamp (6, 106) is formed on said valve (22, 122) and said at least one second magnetic insert (27, 127) is located between said introduction opening (24, 124) and said at least one gripping member (25, 125).
  13. An article in particular a leather good article, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, including an opening and closing device (4, 104) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, a first part (2, 102) from which projects a tab (5, 105) of said opening and closing device and a second part (3, 103) on which is fixed a clamp (6, 106) of said opening and closing device, said tab and said clamp cooperating to close said article when said first part is folded over said second part of said article, said opening and closing device then being in a locked state.
  14. The article according to claim 13, characterised in that said tab (5, 105) is formed integrally with said first part (2, 102) of said article (1, 101), which first part forms a flap, while said clamp (6, 106) is attached to said second part (3, 103) of said article.
  15. A method for closing an article (1, 101) according to one of claims 13 and 14, in particular a leather good article, for example a satchel, backpack or the like, including the steps of folding a first part (2, 102) onto a second part (3, 103) of said article, of introducing a tab (5, 105) of an opening and closing device (4, 104) of said article which projects from said first part into a clamp (6, 106) of said opening and closing device which is fixed on said second part, until said clamp pivots from a closed position to an open position, a said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab being then in immediate proximity to a said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, and further introducing said tab into said clamp until said clamp pivots from its open position to its closed position, with said at least one first magnetic insert of said tab which deviates from said at least one second magnetic insert of said clamp, said opening and closing device thus being in a locked configuration wherein said at least one gripping member of said clamp cooperates with said at least one gripping zone of said tab and maintains said tab in position relative to said clamp.
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