EP3949790A1 - Belt buckle that can be adapted to at least two widths of belt tape and belt comprising such a buckle - Google Patents

Belt buckle that can be adapted to at least two widths of belt tape and belt comprising such a buckle Download PDF

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EP3949790A1
EP3949790A1 EP21187727.9A EP21187727A EP3949790A1 EP 3949790 A1 EP3949790 A1 EP 3949790A1 EP 21187727 A EP21187727 A EP 21187727A EP 3949790 A1 EP3949790 A1 EP 3949790A1
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    • 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
    • A44B11/006—Attachment of buckle to strap
    • A44B11/008—Attachment of buckle to strap extensible
    • 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
    • A44B11/20—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts engaging holes or the like in strap
    • A44B11/22—Buckle with fixed prong
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A41F9/002—Free belts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A41F9/02—Expansible or adjustable belts or girdles ; Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member
    • A41F9/025—Adjustable belts or girdles
    • 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
    • A44B11/006—Attachment of buckle to strap

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  • the present invention relates to a belt buckle.
  • It relates more particularly to a belt buckle adaptable to at least two widths of belt tape.
  • a belt buckle that can be adapted for different belt widths is for example described in the document US 3,986,233 .
  • the belt buckle comprises a body on either side of which extend two curved plates.
  • the curved plates can slide relative to the body to move away or closer to each other to define different belt widths between them.
  • Each of the two plates has a finger and the two fingers point towards each other in a same plane to fit into a waistband hem to secure the buckle to one end of the waistband.
  • the two plates are held in position relative to the body by friction by means of a leaf spring which compresses each plate against the body.
  • the invention aims to provide a belt buckle adaptable to at least two widths of belt tape which is particularly simple and convenient to use.
  • the invention thus relates, in a first aspect, to a belt buckle, adaptable to at least two different widths of belt tape, comprising a box and at least one bridge formed of two parts which extend on either side of the belt.
  • the belt buckle further comprising a mechanism housed at least in part in a cavity of the case and movable between at least a first stable position and a second stable position, said mechanism being configured to be moved by actuation of at least one of the parts of the bridge relative to the other between a first configuration, corresponding to a first width of belt ribbon, and a second configuration, corresponding to a second width of belt ribbon.
  • the desired width is easily selected by simple actuation of at least one of the parts of the trigger guard.
  • Actuation of the trigger guard allows it to pass from one to the other of its first and second configurations, thus driving the mechanism from one to the other of its first and second stable positions.
  • the mechanism may comprise at least one main moving part slidably housed in the cavity of the housing, with at least one of the parts of the bridge which may be mechanically secured to said at least one main moving part.
  • the housing cavity may have at least two positioning notches separated by a predetermined distance from each other, and the mechanism may include at least one positioning pin partially housed in said at least one main moving part and provided for cooperating with said at least two notches to stabilize the mechanism respectively in its first and second stable positions.
  • Said at least one positioning pin is mounted snugly in said at least one main moving part and is provided with a free end projecting from said at least one main moving part which has a shape at least substantially curved so as to facilitate passage from one to the other of said at least two notches, under the effect of an external stress.
  • the cavity of the casing may generally have the shape of a longitudinal groove having a bottom and edges, with said at least two notches which are provided on at least one of said edges.
  • One of the parts of the trigger guard may comprise an at least partially hollow rod forming a sheath and the other of the parts of the bridge may include a rod having an extension inserted slidingly into the sleeve.
  • the extension in the first configuration of the trigger guard, can be introduced at least largely into the sheath and the two parts of the trigger guard are close together; while in the second configuration, the extension can be at least partially out of the sheath and the two parts of the trigger guard are apart.
  • the extension of the rod of the other of the parts of the trigger guard can be provided with an enlarged free end which is inserted into the sleeve in each of the first and second configurations of the trigger guard.
  • Each part of the bridge can have substantially an L shape.
  • the loop may include a counter-plate covering the cavity and secured to the casing.
  • a bridge here forms for example a rigid loop, configured to be crossed by the belt tape.
  • the parts of the trigger guard and the mechanism are moved by a translation along a direction of movement.
  • the direction of movement corresponds to a width of a belt tape.
  • the invention also relates, in a second aspect, to a belt comprising a belt buckle comprising at least some of the features described above, and a belt ribbon passing through the bridge of the belt buckle.
  • the belt tape can have a first predetermined width and pass through the belt buckle bridge in its first configuration, or the belt tape can have a second predetermined width greater than the first predetermined width and pass through the belt buckle bridge in its second configuration.
  • the figure 1 has a belt 1 provided with a belt buckle 2 and a belt ribbon 3 intended to be fastened to the belt buckle 2.
  • the belt ribbon 3 is for example made of leather or textile.
  • the belt ribbon 3 has a length L corresponding to a wearer's waist circumference, and a width e1 or e2, visually corresponding to a height of the ribbon.
  • the belt buckle 2 is adaptable at least to the two widths e1 and e2 of the belt ribbon 2.
  • the belt buckle 2 can for example take at least a first configuration in which it is adapted to a ribbon of width e1 and a second configuration in which it is adapted to a ribbon of width e2.
  • the first configuration is here called “narrow”, while the second configuration is called “wide”.
  • the first width of tape e1 corresponds for example to a width of 24 mm and the second width of tape e2 corresponds for example to a width of 32 mm.
  • the figures 2 and 3 show the belt buckle 2 respectively in its first so-called narrow configuration and in its second so-called wide configuration.
  • the belt buckle 2 comprises a casing 4 provided with an underside 6 from which protrudes a bridge 5 and a tibi 7.
  • the bridge 5 comprises two parts 8 and 9 which extend from the lower face 6 of the casing 4 and on either side of the latter.
  • the two parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5 face each other and thus form a rigid loop allowing the belt tape to pass through.
  • the tibi 7 here forms a fixed rod provided with a relatively enlarged head configured to be inserted into at least one hole (not shown) of the belt ribbon in order to secure the belt ribbon to the belt buckle.
  • the tibi 7 can possibly be inserted in two superimposed holes which would be formed at two ends of the belt ribbon for example.
  • the bridge 5 is in its first so-called narrow configuration in which the two parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are close together.
  • the bridge 5 is in its second so-called wide configuration in which the two parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are separated.
  • the trigger guard 5 is passed from one to the other of its first and second configurations by simply moving the parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5, thanks to an actuation mechanism mounted in the housing 4.
  • Part 8 of bridge 5 has an overall L-shape and has a first branch 10 called vertical, and a second branch 11 called horizontal.
  • the first branch 10 is here provided with a threaded free end 12.
  • the second branch 11 has the shape of an at least partially hollow rod forming a sheath 13.
  • Part 9 of bridge 5 has an overall L-shape and has a first branch 14 called vertical, and a second branch 15 called horizontal.
  • the first branch 14 is here provided with a threaded free end 16.
  • the second branch 11 has the shape of a rod having an extension 17 configured to be introduced by sliding into the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the bridge 5.
  • the extension 17 is here provided with an enlarged free end 18 to guide the sliding of the extension 17 in the sheath 13.
  • the extension 17 is introduced at least largely into the sheath 13; while in the second configuration of the trigger guard 5, when the two parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5 are separated, the extension 17 is at least partially out of the sheath 13.
  • the widened free end 18 of the extension 17 remains introduced into the sheath 13 in each of the first and second configurations of the bridge 5.
  • the actuation mechanism here comprises two main moving parts 20 and two positioning pins 21 each partially housed in a main moving part 20.
  • the actuating mechanism further comprises two cover pieces 22 configured to be secured to the respective main moving parts 20.
  • the box 4 is provided with a cavity 23 opening into its lower face 6.
  • the actuating mechanism is configured to be housed in the cavity 23 and the belt buckle 2 comprises a counter-plate 24 covering the cavity 23 and secured to the casing 4 by fixing members 25 of the type, for example fixing screws.
  • the cavity 23 here generally has the shape of a longitudinal groove having a bottom 26 and opposite edges 27 and 28 and extending from the bottom 26 towards the lower face 6 of the housing 4.
  • Positioning notches 29 are made in the cavity 23, on its edges 27 and 28.
  • two positioning notches 29 are formed on the edge 27 and on a first side 30 of the cavity 23 while two positioning notches 29 are formed on the edge 28 and on a second side 31 of the cavity 23 opposite the first side 30.
  • the positioning notches 29 of each pair of two positioning notches 29 are separated by a predetermined distance, which corresponds to the spacing distance of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 in its second configuration.
  • the casing 4 is further provided with a plurality of orifices 32, 33 formed in its lower face 6.
  • a hole 32 is provided at a distance from the cavity 23 to receive a mounting base 34 of the tibi 7, which mounting base 34 is opposite its enlarged head.
  • the two main moving parts 20 are configured to be slidably housed in the cavity 23 of the casing 4, one rather on the first side 30 and the other rather on the second side 31.
  • Each main moving part 20 has substantially the shape of a block in which is made laterally a receiving hole 35 intended to partially accommodate a respective positioning pin 21 therein.
  • the positioning pins 21 are mounted snugly in the respective receiving holes 35 so that they are fixed there.
  • the positioning pins 21 are each provided with a free end projecting from the respective main moving part 20.
  • the positioning pins 21 are found opposite a respective edge 27, 28 of the cavity 23 and are provided to cooperate with the positioning notches 29 to stabilize the mechanism respectively in its first and second stable positions.
  • the free ends of the positioning pins 21 have for example a shape that is at least substantially curved, so as to facilitate passage from one to the other of the two respective positioning notches 29, under the effect of an external stress.
  • Each main moving part 20 is here provided with a recessed portion 36 directed towards the side opposite the bottom 26 of the cavity 26 and on which are mechanically fastened a respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5, and a cover part 22.
  • a threaded through hole 37 is made in the setback portion 36 of each main moving part 20 for the passage of a fixing member, for example of the fixing screw type (not shown), as far as the end threaded free 12, 16 of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5 for its subjection.
  • a fitting well 38 is here provided in the recessed portion 36 of each main moving part 20 for the insertion of a fixing stud 39 formed on each of the cover parts 22.
  • Each cover piece 22 is also provided with a notch 40 to allow the passage of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5.
  • the counter-plate 24 comprises through holes 41 for the passage of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5.
  • These through-holes 41 are oblong to additionally allow the translation of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5 inside these through-holes 41.
  • the mechanism is in its first position in which the main moving parts 20 are against each other in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore at a distance from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the respective first branches 10 and 14 of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 together with the cover pieces 22 are carried by the main moving parts 20 are therefore also at a distance from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the free ends of the positioning pins (not visible on the figures 9 and 10 ) cooperate with the respective positioning notches 29 furthest in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore furthest from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the extension 17 of the second branch 15 of the part 9 of the trigger guard 5, and its widened free end 18, are completely introduced into the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the trigger guard 5.
  • the mechanism is in its second position in which the main moving parts 20 are at a distance from each other and at the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the respective first branches 10 and 14 of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 together with the cover pieces 22 are carried by the main moving parts 20 are therefore also at a distance from each other and at the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the free ends of the positioning pins (visible on the figures 13 and 14 ) cooperate with the positioning notches 29 respectively formed on the edges 27 and 28 and the least in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore closest to the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.
  • the extension 17 of the second branch 15 of the part 9 of the trigger guard 5 is partially deployed from the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the trigger guard 5, while its widened free end 18 remains introduced into the sheath 13.
  • the loop may include several bridges like the one described above.
  • the parts of the trigger guard can fit one inside the other as described above or else simply face one another, with a space between them when they are moved apart.
  • the belt buckle may comprise a single main moving part with one or more positioning pins.
  • the belt buckle may be devoid of a covering piece, or even of a counter plate.
  • the cavity can be provided with more than two positioning notches, for example three, four or more arranged successively. If necessary, the mechanism can be put in as many positions as there are successive notches and the trigger guard can comprise as many possible configurations.

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L'invention concerne une boucle de ceinture (2), adaptable à au moins deux largeurs (e1, e2) différentes de ruban de ceinture (3), comportant un boitier (4) et au moins un pontet (5) formé de deux parties (8, 9) qui s'étendent de part et d'autre du boitier, la boucle de ceinture comportant en outre un mécanisme logé au moins en partie dans une cavité (23) du boitier et mobile entre au moins une première position stable et une deuxième position stable, ledit mécanisme étant configuré pour être déplacé par l'actionnement d'au moins une des parties du pontet par rapport à l'autre entre une première configuration, correspondant à une première largeur (e1) de ruban de ceinture, et une deuxième configuration, correspondant à une deuxième largeur (e2) de ruban de ceinture.

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The invention relates to a belt buckle (2), adaptable to at least two different widths (e1, e2) of belt tape (3), comprising a box (4) and at least one bridge (5) formed of two parts (8, 9) which extend on either side of the case, the belt buckle further comprising a mechanism housed at least in part in a cavity (23) of the case and movable between at least a first stable position and a second stable position, said mechanism being configured to be moved by the actuation of at least one of the parts of the trigger guard relative to the other between a first configuration, corresponding to a first width (e1) of belt tape, and a second configuration, corresponding to a second width (e2) of waist band.
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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention concerne une boucle de ceinture.The present invention relates to a belt buckle.

Elle concerne plus particulièrement une boucle de ceinture adaptable à au moins deux largeurs de ruban de ceinture.It relates more particularly to a belt buckle adaptable to at least two widths of belt tape.

Elle concerne aussi une ceinture comportant une telle boucle.It also relates to a belt comprising such a buckle.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Une boucle de ceinture adaptable pour différentes largeurs de ceintures est par exemple décrite dans le document US 3,986,233 .A belt buckle that can be adapted for different belt widths is for example described in the document US 3,986,233 .

Dans ce document, la boucle de ceinture comporte un corps de part et d'autre duquel s'étendent deux plaques recourbées. Les plaques recourbées peuvent glisser par rapport au corps pour s'éloigner ou se rapprocher l'une de l'autre afin de définir entre elles différentes largeurs de ceinture. Chacune des deux plaques comporte un doigt et les deux doigts pointent l'un vers l'autre dans un même plan pour s'insérer dans un ourlet de ruban de ceinture afin de fixer la boucle à une extrémité du ruban de ceinture. Les deux plaques sont maintenues en position par rapport au corps par friction au moyen d'une lame-ressort qui comprime chaque plaque contre le corps.In this document, the belt buckle comprises a body on either side of which extend two curved plates. The curved plates can slide relative to the body to move away or closer to each other to define different belt widths between them. Each of the two plates has a finger and the two fingers point towards each other in a same plane to fit into a waistband hem to secure the buckle to one end of the waistband. The two plates are held in position relative to the body by friction by means of a leaf spring which compresses each plate against the body.

Exposé de l'inventionDisclosure of Invention

L'invention vise à fournir une boucle de ceinture adaptable à au moins deux largeurs de ruban de ceinture qui soit particulièrement simple et commode d'utilisation.The invention aims to provide a belt buckle adaptable to at least two widths of belt tape which is particularly simple and convenient to use.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet, sous un premier aspect, une boucle de ceinture, adaptable à au moins deux largeurs différentes de ruban de ceinture, comportant un boitier et au moins un pontet formé de deux parties qui s'étendent de part et d'autre du boitier, la boucle de ceinture comportant en outre un mécanisme logé au moins en partie dans une cavité du boitier et mobile entre au moins une première position stable et une deuxième position stable, ledit mécanisme étant configuré pour être déplacé par l'actionnement d'au moins une des parties du pontet par rapport à l'autre entre une première configuration, correspondant à une première largeur de ruban de ceinture, et une deuxième configuration, correspondant à une deuxième largeur de ruban de ceinture.The invention thus relates, in a first aspect, to a belt buckle, adaptable to at least two different widths of belt tape, comprising a box and at least one bridge formed of two parts which extend on either side of the belt. other of the case, the belt buckle further comprising a mechanism housed at least in part in a cavity of the case and movable between at least a first stable position and a second stable position, said mechanism being configured to be moved by actuation of at least one of the parts of the bridge relative to the other between a first configuration, corresponding to a first width of belt ribbon, and a second configuration, corresponding to a second width of belt ribbon.

Dans une telle boucle de ceinture, la largeur voulue est facilement sélectionnée par simple actionnement d'au moins une des parties du pontet.In such a belt buckle, the desired width is easily selected by simple actuation of at least one of the parts of the trigger guard.

L'actionnement du pontet permet de le faire passer de l'une à l'autre de ses première et deuxième configurations, entrainant ainsi le mécanisme depuis l'une vers l'autre de ses première et deuxième positions stables.Actuation of the trigger guard allows it to pass from one to the other of its first and second configurations, thus driving the mechanism from one to the other of its first and second stable positions.

Dans la boucle selon l'invention, il n'est pas utile d'avoir un actionneur indépendant du pontet lui-même.In the buckle according to the invention, it is not useful to have an actuator independent of the bridge itself.

Le mécanisme peut comporter au moins une pièce mobile principale logée à coulissement dans la cavité du boîtier, avec au moins une des parties du pontet qui peut être assujettie mécaniquement à ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale.The mechanism may comprise at least one main moving part slidably housed in the cavity of the housing, with at least one of the parts of the bridge which may be mechanically secured to said at least one main moving part.

La cavité du boîtier peut présenter au moins deux encoches de positionnement séparée d'une distance prédéterminée l'une de l'autre, et le mécanisme peut comporter au moins un pion de positionnement logé partiellement dans ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale et prévu pour coopérer avec lesdites au moins deux encoches pour stabiliser le mécanisme respectivement dans ses première et deuxième positions stables.The housing cavity may have at least two positioning notches separated by a predetermined distance from each other, and the mechanism may include at least one positioning pin partially housed in said at least one main moving part and provided for cooperating with said at least two notches to stabilize the mechanism respectively in its first and second stable positions.

Ledit au moins un pion de positionnement est monté ajusté dans ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale et est pourvu d'une extrémité libre en saillie de ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale qui présente une forme au moins sensiblement incurvée de sorte à faciliter le passage de l'une à l'autre desdites au moins deux encoches, sous l'effet d'une sollicitation extérieure.Said at least one positioning pin is mounted snugly in said at least one main moving part and is provided with a free end projecting from said at least one main moving part which has a shape at least substantially curved so as to facilitate passage from one to the other of said at least two notches, under the effect of an external stress.

La cavité du boîtier peut présenter globalement une forme de rainure longitudinale présentant un fond et des bords, avec lesdites au moins deux encoches qui sont ménagées sur au moins un desdits bords.The cavity of the casing may generally have the shape of a longitudinal groove having a bottom and edges, with said at least two notches which are provided on at least one of said edges.

Une des parties du pontet peut comporter une tige au moins partiellement creuse formant un fourreau et l'autre des parties du pontet peut comporter une tige ayant une extension introduite à coulissement dans le fourreau.One of the parts of the trigger guard may comprise an at least partially hollow rod forming a sheath and the other of the parts of the bridge may include a rod having an extension inserted slidingly into the sleeve.

Dans la première configuration du pontet, l'extension peut être introduite au moins en grande partie dans le fourreau et les deux parties du pontet sont rapprochées ; tandis que dans la deuxième configuration, l'extension peut être au moins partiellement sortie du fourreau et les deux parties du pontet sont écartées.In the first configuration of the trigger guard, the extension can be introduced at least largely into the sheath and the two parts of the trigger guard are close together; while in the second configuration, the extension can be at least partially out of the sheath and the two parts of the trigger guard are apart.

L'extension de la tige de l'autre des parties du pontet peut être pourvue d'une extrémité libre élargie qui est introduite dans le fourreau dans chacune des première et deuxième configurations du pontet.The extension of the rod of the other of the parts of the trigger guard can be provided with an enlarged free end which is inserted into the sleeve in each of the first and second configurations of the trigger guard.

Chaque partie du pontet peut avoir sensiblement une forme de L.Each part of the bridge can have substantially an L shape.

La boucle peut comporter une contre-plaque recouvrant la cavité et assujettie au boîtier.The loop may include a counter-plate covering the cavity and secured to the casing.

Un pontet forme ici par exemple un passant rigide, configuré pour être traversé par le ruban de ceinture.A bridge here forms for example a rigid loop, configured to be crossed by the belt tape.

Par exemple, les parties du pontet et le mécanisme sont déplacés par une translation selon une direction de déplacement.For example, the parts of the trigger guard and the mechanism are moved by a translation along a direction of movement.

Par exemple, la direction de déplacement correspond à une largeur d'un ruban de ceinture.For example, the direction of movement corresponds to a width of a belt tape.

L'invention a aussi pour objet, sous un deuxième aspect, une ceinture comportant une boucle de ceinture comportant au moins une partie des caractéristiques décrites précédemment, et un ruban de ceinture traversant le pontet de la boucle de ceinture.The invention also relates, in a second aspect, to a belt comprising a belt buckle comprising at least some of the features described above, and a belt ribbon passing through the bridge of the belt buckle.

Le ruban de ceinture peut présenter une première largeur prédéterminée et traverser le pontet de la boucle de ceinture dans sa première configuration, ou le ruban de ceinture peut présenter une deuxième largeur prédéterminée supérieure à la première largeur prédéterminée et traverser le pontet de la boucle de ceinture dans sa deuxième configuration.The belt tape can have a first predetermined width and pass through the belt buckle bridge in its first configuration, or the belt tape can have a second predetermined width greater than the first predetermined width and pass through the belt buckle bridge in its second configuration.

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L'invention, selon un exemple de réalisation, sera bien comprise et ses avantages apparaitront mieux à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit, donnée à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente une ceinture munie d'un ruban de ceinture et d'une boucle de ceinture conforme à l'invention ;
  • La figure 2 représente la boucle de ceinture de la figure 1 dans une première configuration ;
  • La figure 3 représente la boucle de ceinture de la figure 1 dans une deuxième configuration ;
  • La figure 4 montre partiellement, en éclaté et en vue de face la boucle de ceinture illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3 ;
  • La figure 5 montre partiellement, en éclaté et en perspective, selon un premier angle de vue, la boucle de ceinture illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3 ;
  • La figure 6 montre partiellement, en éclaté et en perspective, selon un deuxième angle de vue, la boucle de ceinture illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3 ;
  • La figure 7 montre partiellement, en éclaté et en perspective, selon un troisième angle de vue, la boucle de ceinture illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3 ;
  • La figure 8 représente de manière isolée une contre-plaque de la boucle de ceinture illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3 ;
  • La figure 9 montre partiellement en perspective la boucle de ceinture dans sa première configuration comme sur la figure 2 ;
  • La figure 10 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 9 mais prise en coupe médiane passant par un pontet de la boucle de ceinture et tournée de 180° ;
  • La figure 11 montre partiellement en perspective la boucle de ceinture dans sa deuxième configuration comme sur la figure 3 ;
  • La figure 12 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 11 mais prise en coupe médiane passant par un pontet de la boucle de ceinture et tournée de 180° ;
  • La figure 13 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 11, mais montrant en transparence la boucle de ceinture ;
  • La figure 14 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 12, mais tournée de 180°.
The invention, according to an exemplary embodiment, will be well understood and its advantages will appear better on reading the following detailed description, given by way of indication and in no way limiting, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 shows a belt provided with a belt ribbon and a belt buckle according to the invention;
  • The figure 2 represents the belt buckle of the figure 1 in a first configuration;
  • The picture 3 represents the belt buckle of the figure 1 in a second configuration;
  • The figure 4 partially shows, in exploded view and in front view, the belt buckle illustrated on the figures 1 to 3 ;
  • The figure 5 partially shows, exploded and in perspective, from a first angle of view, the belt buckle illustrated on the figures 1 to 3 ;
  • The figure 6 partially shows, exploded and in perspective, from a second angle of view, the belt buckle illustrated on the figures 1 to 3 ;
  • The figure 7 shows partially, exploded and in perspective, from a third angle of view, the belt buckle illustrated on the figures 1 to 3 ;
  • The figure 8 represents in isolation a counter-plate of the belt buckle illustrated on the figures 1 to 3 ;
  • The figure 9 partially shows in perspective the belt buckle in its first configuration as on the figure 2 ;
  • The figure 10 is a view similar to that of the figure 9 but taken in the middle section passing through a bridge of the belt buckle and turned 180°;
  • The figure 11 partially shows in perspective the belt buckle in its second configuration as on the picture 3 ;
  • The figure 12 is a view similar to that of the figure 11 but taken in the middle section passing through a bridge of the belt buckle and turned 180°;
  • The figure 13 is a view similar to that of the figure 11 , but showing the belt buckle in transparency;
  • The figure 14 is a view identical to that of the figure 12 , but rotated 180°.

Description détailléedetailed description

La figure 1 présente une ceinture 1 pourvue d'une boucle de ceinture 2 et d'un ruban de ceinture 3 prévu pour être assujetti à la boucle de ceinture 2.The figure 1 has a belt 1 provided with a belt buckle 2 and a belt ribbon 3 intended to be fastened to the belt buckle 2.

Le ruban de ceinture 3 est par exemple en cuir ou en textile.The belt ribbon 3 is for example made of leather or textile.

Le ruban de ceinture 3 présente une longueur L correspondant à un tour de taille d'un porteur, et une largeur e1 ou e2, correspondant visuellement à une hauteur du ruban.The belt ribbon 3 has a length L corresponding to a wearer's waist circumference, and a width e1 or e2, visually corresponding to a height of the ribbon.

La boucle de ceinture 2 est adaptable au moins aux deux largeurs e1 et e2 du ruban de ceinture 2.The belt buckle 2 is adaptable at least to the two widths e1 and e2 of the belt ribbon 2.

La boucle de ceinture 2 peut par exemple prendre au moins une première configuration dans laquelle elle est adaptée à un ruban de largeur e1 et une deuxième configuration dans laquelle elle est adaptée à un ruban de largeur e2.The belt buckle 2 can for example take at least a first configuration in which it is adapted to a ribbon of width e1 and a second configuration in which it is adapted to a ribbon of width e2.

Par exemple, la première configuration est ici dite « étroite », tandis que la deuxième configuration est dite « large ».For example, the first configuration is here called “narrow”, while the second configuration is called “wide”.

A titre illustratif, la première largeur de ruban e1 correspond par exemple à une largeur de 24 mm et la deuxième largeur de ruban e2 correspond par exemple à une largeur de 32 mm.By way of illustration, the first width of tape e1 corresponds for example to a width of 24 mm and the second width of tape e2 corresponds for example to a width of 32 mm.

Les figures 2 et 3 montrent la boucle de ceinture 2 respectivement dans sa première configuration dite étroite et dans sa deuxième configuration dite large.The figures 2 and 3 show the belt buckle 2 respectively in its first so-called narrow configuration and in its second so-called wide configuration.

La boucle de ceinture 2 comporte un boîtier 4 pourvu d'une face inférieure 6 de laquelle saille un pontet 5 et un tibi 7.The belt buckle 2 comprises a casing 4 provided with an underside 6 from which protrudes a bridge 5 and a tibi 7.

Le pontet 5 comporte deux parties 8 et 9 qui s'étendent depuis la face inférieure 6 du boîtier 4 et de part et d'autre de celui-ci.The bridge 5 comprises two parts 8 and 9 which extend from the lower face 6 of the casing 4 and on either side of the latter.

Les deux parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 se font face et forment ainsi un passant, rigide, permettant d'être traversé par le ruban de ceinture.The two parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5 face each other and thus form a rigid loop allowing the belt tape to pass through.

Le tibi 7 forme ici une tige fixe munie d'une tête relativement élargie configurée pour être insérée dans au moins un trou (non représentée) du ruban de ceinture afin d'assujettir le ruban de ceinture à la boucle de ceinture.The tibi 7 here forms a fixed rod provided with a relatively enlarged head configured to be inserted into at least one hole (not shown) of the belt ribbon in order to secure the belt ribbon to the belt buckle.

Le tibi 7 peut possiblement être inséré dans deux trous superposés qui seraient formés à deux bouts du ruban de ceinture par exemple.The tibi 7 can possibly be inserted in two superimposed holes which would be formed at two ends of the belt ribbon for example.

Sur la figure 2, le pontet 5 est dans sa première configuration dite étroite dans laquelle les deux parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont rapprochées.On the figure 2 , the bridge 5 is in its first so-called narrow configuration in which the two parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are close together.

Sur la figure 3, le pontet 5 est dans sa deuxième configuration dite large dans laquelle les deux parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont écartées.On the picture 3 , the bridge 5 is in its second so-called wide configuration in which the two parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are separated.

Le pontet 5 est passé de l'une à l'autre de ses première et deuxième configurations par simple déplacement des parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5, grâce à un mécanisme d'actionnement monté dans le boîtier 4.The trigger guard 5 is passed from one to the other of its first and second configurations by simply moving the parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5, thanks to an actuation mechanism mounted in the housing 4.

On va maintenant décrire plus en détail les parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 et le mécanisme d'actionnement en référence aux figures 4 à 8.We will now describe in more detail the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 and the actuating mechanism with reference to the figures 4 to 8 .

La partie 8 du pontet 5 a une forme globalement de L et présente une première branche 10 dite verticale, et une seconde branche 11 dite horizontale.Part 8 of bridge 5 has an overall L-shape and has a first branch 10 called vertical, and a second branch 11 called horizontal.

La première branche 10 est ici pourvue d'une extrémité libre taraudée 12.The first branch 10 is here provided with a threaded free end 12.

La seconde branche 11 a la forme d'une tige au moins partiellement creuse formant un fourreau 13.The second branch 11 has the shape of an at least partially hollow rod forming a sheath 13.

La partie 9 du pontet 5 a une forme globalement de L et présente une première branche 14 dite verticale, et une seconde branche 15 dite horizontale.Part 9 of bridge 5 has an overall L-shape and has a first branch 14 called vertical, and a second branch 15 called horizontal.

La première branche 14 est ici pourvue d'une extrémité libre taraudée 16.The first branch 14 is here provided with a threaded free end 16.

La seconde branche 11 a la forme d'une tige ayant une extension 17 configurée pour être introduite à coulissement dans le fourreau 13 de la seconde branche 11 de la partie 8 du pontet 5.The second branch 11 has the shape of a rod having an extension 17 configured to be introduced by sliding into the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the bridge 5.

L'extension 17 est ici pourvue d'une extrémité libre élargie 18 pour guider au coulissement de l'extension 17 dans le fourreau 13.The extension 17 is here provided with an enlarged free end 18 to guide the sliding of the extension 17 in the sheath 13.

On verra plus loin que dans la première configuration du pontet 5, lorsque les deux parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont rapprochées, l'extension 17 est introduite au moins en grande partie dans le fourreau 13; tandis que dans la deuxième configuration du pontet 5, lorsque les deux parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont écartées, l'extension 17 est au moins partiellement sortie du fourreau 13.It will be seen later that in the first configuration of the trigger guard 5, when the two parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5 are brought together, the extension 17 is introduced at least largely into the sheath 13; while in the second configuration of the trigger guard 5, when the two parts 8 and 9 of the trigger guard 5 are separated, the extension 17 is at least partially out of the sheath 13.

L'extrémité libre élargie 18 de l'extension 17 reste quant à elle introduite dans le fourreau 13 dans chacune des première et deuxième configurations du pontet 5.The widened free end 18 of the extension 17 remains introduced into the sheath 13 in each of the first and second configurations of the bridge 5.

Le mécanisme d'actionnement comporte ici deux pièces mobiles principales 20 et deux pions de positionnement 21 logés chacun partiellement dans une pièce mobile principale 20.The actuation mechanism here comprises two main moving parts 20 and two positioning pins 21 each partially housed in a main moving part 20.

Le mécanisme d'actionnement comporte en outre deux pièces de recouvrement 22 configurées pour être assujetties sur les pièces mobiles principales 20 respectives.The actuating mechanism further comprises two cover pieces 22 configured to be secured to the respective main moving parts 20.

Le boîtier 4 est pourvu d'une cavité 23 débouchant dans sa face inférieure 6.The box 4 is provided with a cavity 23 opening into its lower face 6.

Le mécanisme d'actionnement est configuré pour être logé dans la cavité 23 et la boucle de ceinture 2 comporte une contre-plaque 24 recouvrant la cavité 23 et assujettie au boîtier 4 par des organes de fixation 25 du type par exemple vis de fixation.The actuating mechanism is configured to be housed in the cavity 23 and the belt buckle 2 comprises a counter-plate 24 covering the cavity 23 and secured to the casing 4 by fixing members 25 of the type, for example fixing screws.

La cavité 23 présente ici globalement une forme de rainure longitudinale ayant un fond 26 et des bords 27 et 28 opposés et s'étendant depuis le fond 26 vers la face inférieure 6 du boîtier 4.The cavity 23 here generally has the shape of a longitudinal groove having a bottom 26 and opposite edges 27 and 28 and extending from the bottom 26 towards the lower face 6 of the housing 4.

Des encoches de positionnement 29 sont ménagées dans la cavité 23, sur ses bords 27 et 28.Positioning notches 29 are made in the cavity 23, on its edges 27 and 28.

Dans l'exemple illustré, deux encoches de positionnement 29 sont formées sur le bord 27 et d'un premier côté 30 de la cavité 23 tandis que deux encoches de positionnement 29 sont formées sur le bord 28 et d'un second côté 31 de la cavité 23 opposé au premier côté 30.In the example illustrated, two positioning notches 29 are formed on the edge 27 and on a first side 30 of the cavity 23 while two positioning notches 29 are formed on the edge 28 and on a second side 31 of the cavity 23 opposite the first side 30.

Les encoches de positionnement 29 de chaque paire de deux encoches de positionnement 29 sont séparées d'une distance prédéterminée, qui correspond à la distance d'écartement des parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 dans sa deuxième configuration.The positioning notches 29 of each pair of two positioning notches 29 are separated by a predetermined distance, which corresponds to the spacing distance of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 in its second configuration.

Le boîtier 4 est en outre pourvu d'une pluralité d'orifices 32, 33 ménagés dans sa face inférieure 6.The casing 4 is further provided with a plurality of orifices 32, 33 formed in its lower face 6.

Un orifice 32 est prévu à distance de la cavité 23 pour recevoir une base de montage 34 du tibi 7, base de montage 34 qui est opposée à sa tête élargie.A hole 32 is provided at a distance from the cavity 23 to receive a mounting base 34 of the tibi 7, which mounting base 34 is opposite its enlarged head.

D'autres orifices 33 sont situés à proximité immédiate de la cavité 23 pour recevoir les organes de fixation 25 pour l'assujettissement de la contre-plaque 24.Other orifices 33 are located in the immediate vicinity of the cavity 23 to receive the fixing members 25 for securing the counter plate 24.

Les deux pièces mobiles principales 20 sont configurées pour être logées à coulissement dans la cavité 23 du boîtier 4, l'une plutôt du premier côté 30 et l'autre plutôt du second côté 31.The two main moving parts 20 are configured to be slidably housed in the cavity 23 of the casing 4, one rather on the first side 30 and the other rather on the second side 31.

Chaque pièce mobile principale 20 a sensiblement la forme d'un bloc dans lequel est ménagé latéralement un trou de réception 35 prévu pour y accueillir partiellement un pion de positionnement 21 respectif.Each main moving part 20 has substantially the shape of a block in which is made laterally a receiving hole 35 intended to partially accommodate a respective positioning pin 21 therein.

Les pions de positionnement 21 sont montés ajustés dans les trous de réception 35 respectifs de sorte qu'ils y sont fixes.The positioning pins 21 are mounted snugly in the respective receiving holes 35 so that they are fixed there.

Les pions de positionnement 21 sont pourvus chacun d'une extrémité libre en saillie de la pièce mobile principale 20 respective.The positioning pins 21 are each provided with a free end projecting from the respective main moving part 20.

Les pions de positionnement 21 se retrouvent en regard d'un bord respectif 27, 28 de la cavité 23 et sont prévus pour coopérer avec les encoches de positionnement 29 pour stabiliser le mécanisme respectivement dans ses première et deuxième positions stables.The positioning pins 21 are found opposite a respective edge 27, 28 of the cavity 23 and are provided to cooperate with the positioning notches 29 to stabilize the mechanism respectively in its first and second stable positions.

Les extrémités libres des pions de positionnement 21 présentent par exemple une forme au moins sensiblement incurvée, de sorte à faciliter le passage de l'une à l'autre des deux encoches de positionnement 29 respectives, sous l'effet d'une sollicitation extérieure.The free ends of the positioning pins 21 have for example a shape that is at least substantially curved, so as to facilitate passage from one to the other of the two respective positioning notches 29, under the effect of an external stress.

Chaque pièce mobile principale 20 est ici pourvue d'une portion en retrait 36 dirigée du côté opposé au fond 26 de la cavité 26 et sur laquelle sont assujetties mécaniquement une partie 8, 9 respective du pontet 5, et une pièce de recouvrement 22.Each main moving part 20 is here provided with a recessed portion 36 directed towards the side opposite the bottom 26 of the cavity 26 and on which are mechanically fastened a respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5, and a cover part 22.

En particulier, un trou débouchant taraudé 37 est ménagé dans la portion de retrait 36 de chaque pièce mobile principale 20 pour le passage d'un organe de fixation, par exemple du type vis de fixation (non représentée), jusqu'à l'extrémité libre taraudée 12, 16 de la première branche 10, 14 de la partie 8, 9 respective du pontet 5 pour son assujettissement.In particular, a threaded through hole 37 is made in the setback portion 36 of each main moving part 20 for the passage of a fixing member, for example of the fixing screw type (not shown), as far as the end threaded free 12, 16 of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5 for its subjection.

Un puits d'emboîtement 38 est ici ménagé dans la portion de retrait 36 de chaque pièce mobile principale 20 pour l'insertion d'un plot de fixation 39 formé sur chacune des pièces de recouvrement 22.A fitting well 38 is here provided in the recessed portion 36 of each main moving part 20 for the insertion of a fixing stud 39 formed on each of the cover parts 22.

Chaque pièce de recouvrement 22 est aussi pourvue d'une échancrure 40 pour permettre le passage de la première branche 10, 14 de la partie 8, 9 respective du pontet 5.Each cover piece 22 is also provided with a notch 40 to allow the passage of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5.

En outre, dans l'exemple illustré, la contre-plaque 24 comporte des trous traversant 41 pour le passage de la première branche 10, 14 de la partie 8, 9 respective du pontet 5.In addition, in the example illustrated, the counter-plate 24 comprises through holes 41 for the passage of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5.

Ces trous traversant 41 sont oblongs pour permettre au surplus la translation de la première branche 10, 14 de la partie 8, 9 respective du pontet 5 à l'intérieur de ces trous traversant 41.These through-holes 41 are oblong to additionally allow the translation of the first branch 10, 14 of the respective part 8, 9 of the bridge 5 inside these through-holes 41.

On va maintenant décrire le passage de l'une à l'autre des configurations du pontet 5 et donc des positions du mécanisme en référence aux figures 9 à 14.We will now describe the passage from one to the other of the configurations of the bridge 5 and therefore of the positions of the mechanism with reference to the figures 9 to 14 .

Sur les figures 9 et 10, les parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont rapprochées de sorte que ce dernier se trouve dans sa première configuration dite étroite.On the figures 9 and 10 , the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are brought together so that the latter is in its first so-called narrow configuration.

Dans cette première configuration, le mécanisme est dans sa première position dans laquelle les pièces mobiles principales 20 se trouve l'une contre l'autre au centre de la cavité 23, et donc à distance des extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.In this first configuration, the mechanism is in its first position in which the main moving parts 20 are against each other in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore at a distance from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Les premières branches 10 et 14 respectives des parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 ensemble avec les pièces de recouvrement 22 sont portées par les pièces mobiles principales 20 sont donc elles aussi à distance des extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.The respective first branches 10 and 14 of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 together with the cover pieces 22 are carried by the main moving parts 20 are therefore also at a distance from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Dans cette première position du mécanisme, les extrémités libres des pions de positionnement (non visibles sur les figures 9 et 10) coopèrent avec les encoches de positionnement 29 respectives les plus au centre de la cavité 23, et donc les plus éloignées des extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.In this first position of the mechanism, the free ends of the positioning pins (not visible on the figures 9 and 10 ) cooperate with the respective positioning notches 29 furthest in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore furthest from the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Dans la première configuration du pontet 5, l'extension 17 de la deuxième branche 15 de la partie 9 du pontet 5, et son extrémité libre élargie 18, sont totalement introduites dans le fourreau 13 de la deuxième branche 11 de la partie 8 du pontet 5.In the first configuration of the trigger guard 5, the extension 17 of the second branch 15 of the part 9 of the trigger guard 5, and its widened free end 18, are completely introduced into the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the trigger guard 5.

Sur les figures 11 à 14, les parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 sont écartées de sorte que ce dernier se trouve dans sa deuxième configuration dite large.On the figures 11 to 14 , the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 are separated so that the latter is in its second so-called wide configuration.

Dans cette deuxième configuration, le mécanisme est dans sa deuxième position dans laquelle les pièces mobiles principales 20 se trouve à distance l'une de l'autre et aux extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.In this second configuration, the mechanism is in its second position in which the main moving parts 20 are at a distance from each other and at the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Les premières branches 10 et 14 respectives des parties 8 et 9 du pontet 5 ensemble avec les pièces de recouvrement 22 sont portées par les pièces mobiles principales 20 sont donc elles aussi à distance l'une de l'autre et aux extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.The respective first branches 10 and 14 of the parts 8 and 9 of the bridge 5 together with the cover pieces 22 are carried by the main moving parts 20 are therefore also at a distance from each other and at the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Dans cette deuxième position du mécanisme, les extrémités libres des pions de positionnement (visibles sur les figures 13 et 14) coopèrent avec les encoches de positionnement 29 respectivement ménagées sur les bords 27 et 28 et les moins au centre de la cavité 23, et donc les plus près des extrémités de la cavité 23 au niveau des premier et second côtés 30 et 31.In this second position of the mechanism, the free ends of the positioning pins (visible on the figures 13 and 14 ) cooperate with the positioning notches 29 respectively formed on the edges 27 and 28 and the least in the center of the cavity 23, and therefore closest to the ends of the cavity 23 at the level of the first and second sides 30 and 31.

Dans la deuxième configuration du pontet 5, l'extension 17 de la deuxième branche 15 de la partie 9 du pontet 5 est partiellement déployée du fourreau 13 de la deuxième branche 11 de la partie 8 du pontet 5, tandis que son extrémité libre élargie 18 reste introduite dans le fourreau 13.In the second configuration of the trigger guard 5, the extension 17 of the second branch 15 of the part 9 of the trigger guard 5 is partially deployed from the sheath 13 of the second branch 11 of the part 8 of the trigger guard 5, while its widened free end 18 remains introduced into the sheath 13.

Des variantes non illustrées sont présentées ci-dessous.Variants not shown are shown below.

La boucle peut comporter plusieurs pontets comme celui décrit plus haut.The loop may include several bridges like the one described above.

Les parties du pontet peuvent s'emboîter l'une dans l'autre comme décrit plus haut ou bien être simplement en regard l'une de l'autre, avec un espace entre elle lorsqu'elles sont écartées.The parts of the trigger guard can fit one inside the other as described above or else simply face one another, with a space between them when they are moved apart.

La boucle de ceinture peut comporter une seule pièce mobile principale avec un ou plusieurs pions de positionnement.The belt buckle may comprise a single main moving part with one or more positioning pins.

La boucle de ceinture peut être dépourvue de pièce de recouvrement, voire même de contre-plaque.The belt buckle may be devoid of a covering piece, or even of a counter plate.

La cavité peut être pourvue de plus de deux encoches de positionnement, par exemple trois, quatre ou plus agencées successivement. Le cas échéant, le mécanisme peut être mis dans autant de positions qu'il y a d'encoches successives et le pontet peut comporter autant de configurations possibles.The cavity can be provided with more than two positioning notches, for example three, four or more arranged successively. If necessary, the mechanism can be put in as many positions as there are successive notches and the trigger guard can comprise as many possible configurations.

On rappelle plus généralement que l'invention ne se limite pas aux exemples décrits et représentés.It is recalled more generally that the invention is not limited to the examples described and represented.

Claims (15)

Boucle de ceinture, adaptable à au moins deux largeurs (e1, e2) différentes de ruban de ceinture (3), comportant un boitier (4) et au moins un pontet (5) formé de deux parties (8, 9) qui s'étendent de part et d'autre du boitier (4), la boucle de ceinture (2) comportant en outre un mécanisme logé au moins en partie dans une cavité (23) du boitier (4) et mobile entre au moins une première position stable et une deuxième position stable, ledit mécanisme étant configuré pour être déplacé par l'actionnement d'au moins une des parties (8, 9) du pontet (5) par rapport à l'autre entre une première configuration, correspondant à une première largeur (e1) de ruban de ceinture (3), et une deuxième configuration, correspondant à une deuxième largeur (e2) de ruban de ceinture (3).Belt buckle, adaptable to at least two different widths (e1, e2) of belt tape (3), comprising a box (4) and at least one bridge (5) formed of two parts (8, 9) which extend on either side of the case (4), the belt buckle (2) further comprising a mechanism housed at least in part in a cavity (23) of the case (4) and movable between at least a first stable position and a second stable position, said mechanism being configured to be moved by the actuation of at least one of the parts (8, 9) of the bridge (5) relative to the other between a first configuration, corresponding to a first width (e1) of belt ribbon (3), and a second configuration, corresponding to a second width (e2) of belt ribbon (3). Boucle de ceinture selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ledit mécanisme comporte au moins une pièce mobile principale (20) logée à coulissement dans la cavité (23) du boîtier (4), avec au moins une des parties (8, 9) du pontet (5) qui est assujettie mécaniquement à ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale (20).Belt buckle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the said mechanism comprises at least one main moving part (20) housed to slide in the cavity (23) of the casing (4), with at least one of the parts (8, 9) of the bridge (5) which is mechanically secured to said at least one main moving part (20). Boucle de ceinture selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que ladite cavité (23) du boîtier (4) présente au moins deux encoches de positionnement (29) séparée d'une distance prédéterminée l'une de l'autre, et le mécanisme comporte au moins un pion de positionnement (21) logé partiellement dans ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale (20) et prévu pour coopérer avec lesdites au moins deux encoches de positionnement (29) pour stabiliser le mécanisme respectivement dans ses première et deuxième positions stables.Belt buckle according to Claim 2, characterized in that the said cavity (23) of the casing (4) has at least two positioning notches (29) separated by a predetermined distance from each other, and the mechanism comprises at least one positioning pin (21) partially housed in said at least one main moving part (20) and provided to cooperate with said at least two positioning notches (29) to stabilize the mechanism respectively in its first and second stable positions. Boucle de ceinture selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que ledit au moins un pion de positionnement (21) est monté ajusté dans ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale (20) et est pourvu d'une extrémité libre en saillie de ladite au moins une pièce mobile principale qui présente une forme au moins sensiblement incurvée de sorte à faciliter le passage de l'une à l'autre desdites au moins deux encoches de positionnement (29), sous l'effet d'une sollicitation extérieure.Belt buckle according to Claim 3, characterized in that the said at least one positioning pin (21) is mounted adjusted in the said at least one main movable part (20) and is provided with a free end projecting from the said at least a main moving part which has a shape at least substantially curved so as to facilitate passage from one to the other of said at least two positioning notches (29), under the effect of an external stress. Boucle de ceinture selon l'une des revendication 3 et 4, caractérisée en ce que ladite cavité (23) du boîtier (4) présente globalement une forme de rainure longitudinale présentant un fond (26) et des bords (27, 28), et lesdites au moins deux encoches de positionnement (29) sont ménagées sur au moins un desdits bords (27, 28).Belt buckle according to one of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the said cavity (23) of the casing (4) generally has the shape of a longitudinal groove having a bottom (26) and edges (27, 28), and said at least two positioning notches (29) are provided on at least one of said edges (27, 28). Boucle de ceinture selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce qu'une desdites parties (8) du pontet (5) comporte une tige (11) au moins partiellement creuse formant un fourreau (13) et l'autre desdites parties (9) du pontet (5) comporte une tige (15) ayant une extension (17) introduite à coulissement dans le fourreau (13).Belt buckle according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that one of the said parts (8) of the bridge (5) comprises a rod (11) at the least partially hollow forming a sheath (13) and the other of said parts (9) of the bridge (5) comprises a rod (15) having an extension (17) slidably introduced into the sheath (13). Boucle de ceinture selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que dans la première configuration du pontet (5), ladite extension (17) est introduite au moins en grande partie dans le fourreau (13) et les deux parties (8, 9) du pontet (5) sont rapprochées ; tandis que dans la deuxième configuration, ladite extension (17) est au moins partiellement sortie du fourreau (13) et les deux parties (8, 9) du pontet (5) sont écartées.Belt buckle according to Claim 6, characterized in that in the first configuration of the bridge (5), the said extension (17) is introduced at least largely into the sheath (13) and the two parts (8, 9) of the trigger guard (5) are close together; while in the second configuration, said extension (17) is at least partially out of the sheath (13) and the two parts (8, 9) of the trigger guard (5) are separated. Boucle de ceinture selon l'une des revendication 6 et 7, caractérisée en ce que ladite extension (17) de la tige (15) de l'autre desdites parties (9) du pontet (5) est pourvue d'une extrémité libre élargie qui est introduite dans le fourreau (13) dans chacune des première et deuxième configurations du pontet (5).Belt buckle according to one of Claims 6 and 7, characterized in that the said extension (17) of the rod (15) of the other of the said parts (9) of the bridge (5) is provided with a widened free end which is introduced into the sheath (13) in each of the first and second configurations of the trigger guard (5). Boucle de ceinture selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce chaque partie (8, 9) du pontet (5) a sensiblement une forme de L.Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each part (8, 9) of the bridge (5) has substantially an L shape. Boucle de ceinture selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte une contre-plaque (24) recouvrant la cavité (23) et assujettie au boîtier (4).Belt buckle according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it includes a counter-plate (24) covering the cavity (23) and secured to the case (4). Boucle de ceinture selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 à 10, caractérisée en ce que ledit pontet (5) forme un passant rigide configuré pour être traversé par le ruban de ceinture (3).Belt buckle according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the said bridge (5) forms a rigid loop configured to be crossed by the belt ribbon (3). Boucle de ceinture selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 à 11, caractérisée en ce que lesdites parties (8, 9) du pontet (5) et ledit mécanisme sont déplacés par une translation selon une direction de déplacement.Belt buckle according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the said parts (8, 9) of the bridge (5) and the said mechanism are moved by a translation in a direction of movement. Boucle de ceinture selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que ladite direction de déplacement correspond à une largeur du ruban de ceinture (3).Belt buckle according to claim 12, characterized in that said direction of movement corresponds to a width of the belt tape (3). Ceinture comportant une boucle de ceinture (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13 et un ruban de ceinture (3) traversant le pontet de la boucle de ceinture (2).Belt comprising a belt buckle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 13 and a belt ribbon (3) passing through the bridge of the belt buckle (2). Ceinture selon la revendication 14, dont le ruban de ceinture (3) présente une première largeur prédéterminée (e1) et traverse le pontet (5) de la boucle de ceinture (2) dans sa première configuration, ou dont le ruban de ceinture (3) présente une deuxième largeur prédéterminée (e2) supérieure à la première largeur prédéterminée (e1) et traverse le pontet (5) de la boucle de ceinture (2) dans sa deuxième configuration.Belt according to Claim 14, in which the belt strip (3) has a first predetermined width (e1) and passes through the bridge (5) of the belt buckle (2) in its first configuration, or in which the belt strip (3 ) has a second predetermined width (e2) greater than the first predetermined width (e1) and crosses the bridge (5) of the belt buckle (2) in its second configuration.
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