FR2532163A1 - BRACELET WATCH WITH REMOVABLE HOUSING - Google Patents

Abstract

THE INVENTION RELATES TO A WRIST WATCH OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A BRACELET (OR IN CERTAIN CASES A RIBBON) WHICH CAN BE SEPARATED FROM THE CASE CONTAINING THE MOVEMENT, THE DIAL, ETC. BRACELET 1 CONSISTS OF LINK LINKS 4 CONNECTED IN A CLASSIC WAY AND A BODY IN THE SHAPE OF A SHALLOW BUCKET 5 IN WHICH CASE 2 OF THE WATCH IS HOUSED, THIS CASE BEING PRACTICALLY CIRCULAR AND PROVIDED WITH 'A CYLINDRICAL LOWER PART THAT FITS INTO THE BUCKET 5. TO THIS END, THE CYLINDRICAL LOWER PART IS PROVIDED WITH TWO SECTORS OR TWO LEGS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE IN A SLOT 6 PRACTICED IN THE PERIOD OF THE SEAT 5. THE SEAT 5 HAS TWO UPPER CUT-OUTS 7 ALLOWING TO INSERT PART 9 IN SEAT 5.

Description

The present invention relates to a watch

  wristband of the type comprising a bracelet (or in

  some cases a ribbon) that can be separated from the box containing the movement, the dial, etc. Wrist watches have different

  means of fixing them on the wrist of the use

  for example, ribbons, bracelets made

  metal links, stiff bracelets, etc. A peculiarity common to all wrist watches is that the connection between the boot maker ie; the watch itself, and the ribbon or bracelet

  is usually permanent or semi-permanent.

  terms, it is possible to change or replace

  the ribbon or bracelet, for example when it has been damaged or worn out, but in any case it is a relatively laborious operation, even for the simplest watches.

  that as a general rule, with regard to all the

  wrist above mounted on bracelets, the assembly formed by the bracelet and the box can not

not be easily modified.

  However, it sometimes happens that we want to be able to quickly separate the case from the means provided for wearing the watch, without affecting the solidity

assembly.

  It should be considered that a wristwatch does not always have features and features comparable to those of a chronograph and, therefore, from time to time, certain activities

  sports or certain races, it may be necessary to

  to wear an additional chronograph Or, most often, the latter is not intended to be fixed

  on the wrist and, on the other hand, a chronograph is not

  It is not used as a wrist watch for many

  for a number of reasons, including its size,

  cost and its characteristics which are practically dou-

  ble for normal use.

  Often the bracelet of a wrist watch is in a precious material and is made to the measures of the user In this case, the difficulties encountered in using the bracelet with another watch forces its owner to always use it

with the same watch case -

  On the other hand, one may wish to modify or change the bracelet according to the activity, the dress, the time of day, while constantly wearing a watch having

the same high quality.

  In the circumstances above and in

  very, the object of the present invention is particularly

  useful in that it provides a watch case

  designed to be separate from the bracelet or, if necessary, its ribbon to allow to quickly replace this bracelet (or watch case) and to produce occasionally a particular combination of

bracelet and watch case.

  According to a feature of the invention, the bracelet comprises a seat suitable for housing and fixing

  the fastener of the watch This fixation is, preferably

  ence, provided by a bayonet coupling which is

  the safest, while being very easy to use.

  According to another feature of the invention, the seat is mounted on the bracelet in an eccentric position to make it easier to assemble and

  dismantling, as well as the use of the watch, in particular

especially, to take time.

  A wrist watch, or better a watch case made according to the invention, can be combined with a whole series of bracelets of different shapes, colors and structures.

  repair is necessary, just leave it to the hor-

  to accommodate the movement, without the bracelet, in particular,

  when the latter is in a precious matter.

  Other features and advantages of the

  come out of the description which follows,

  with reference to the appended drawing, in which:

  FIG. 1 is a plan view of a bracelet comprising

  both a seat for the case of a watch;

  FIG. 2 shows a watch case in position

  to be introduced and fixed in the bracelet of Figure l; and

  FIG. 3 shows the housing mounted on the brace

  let to form a complete wrist watch.

  Referring to the drawing, we see a bracelet i which consists of link links 4 connected in a conventional manner and a body having the shape of a

  bucket 5 shallow in which the box 2 of the

  it is housed, this housing being substantially circular and provided with a cylindrical lower part 9 which fits into the cup 5. To this end, the cylindrical lower part 9 is provided with two sectors.

  or two lugs 10 adapted to engage in a groove

  re 6 practiced dang around the seat 5 The seat 5

  has two upper cut-outs 7 for introducing

  Part 9 in seat 5 e After housing 2 has been introduced into the bucket, it is turned about 900 so as to permanently attach it to the seat of the strap. a "bayonet coupling" is an extremely safe connection against the efforts of

  traction, thrusts, and all kinds of other

  while permitting, where appropriate, a separation

easy and fast ration.

  The tabs 10 have been represented in the form of circular sectors extending on an angle

  approximately 900, but it is obvious that they

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  would be less than 90, that there could be more than two, that they could have a shape and a profile different from those shown, provided that they are compatible with the cutouts 7 and the grooves 6 formed in the seat of the bracelet. The bracelet shown in the drawing has the particularity that the center of the seat 5 is not located on the axis of the bracelet. As a result, the removal and replacement of the watch case are simpler, as is the case. use of the watch when this one

  is a chronograph with pushbuttons

  be represented is of mixed type comprising a dial provided with both needles and a digital display, but this should not be considered as a limitation of the type of watch case that can be

  It is the same with regard to the bracelet

  do the bracelet, whose links have not been represented

  than schematically and that may as well be a brace-

  rigid that a ribbon carrying the bucket 5.

  Consequently, it goes without saying that many modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments shown and described, without going out for

  As a result, the scope of the invention

  The invention extends to all modes of

  equivalent to achieving the same goal of having a watch case separable from the wristband in an extremely easy and

no tools.

Claims (4)

  A wrist watch, characterized in that it comprises a removable housing (2) and a bracelet (1) having a seat adapted to receive and fix the watch case.   Wrist watch according to claim 1,   characterized in that the seat is in the form of   of a relatively low circular cup (5) fixed to a metal bracelet.   Wrist watch according to claim 2,   characterized in that the seat and the housing of the   they are equipped with cooperating means to ensure their assembly. Wrist watch according to claim 3,   characterized in that said assembly means constituting   a ball joint formed of at least two   peripheral devices protruding from the housing and a groove extending over at least a portion of the interior wall of the bucket, the upper edge thereof being interrupted along at least two portions   to allow to introduce the housing.   Handle watch according to any one   claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the   center of the seat is not located on the axis of the bracelet.