JPS61501682A - link bands, especially watch bands - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] link bands, especially watch bands Technical field The band of the present invention, especially used as a watch band, and disassembly of the band part It has a fastener that serves for possible binding, and by which the band width, This relates to a band whose effective length can be adjusted.

technical level Many embodiments are known for watch bands of the aforementioned type. The band is special It consists of two constituent parts, which are connected to each other and whose length does not change. Is the fastener used in the normal way and movable on one component? It has a case-like adjustable slider that can be fixed, and the slider has a The nine hooks are fixed and engageable, and the hooks are secured by a safety element to prevent accidental hook engagement. Being prevented from coming off.

This type of watch band has a large amount of fasteners and is generally a nuisance that spoils the aesthetics. This element increases the watch band thickness many times, thereby increasing the thickness of the watch band. The overall appearance of the watch band is unfavorable. This is especially true for band thickness. This is a particular problem with small watch bands.

Accordingly, the present invention firstly provides a watch band of the type mentioned at the beginning. It has a fastening element that helps open and close the parts, and the fastening element has a band thickness. It is required to be constructed so that the whole is formed so that it does not increase at all or hardly increases. as the basis of the topic. At this time, even if the band widths are different at the same time, the band width is especially small. In some cases, external parts must be held against the band by special holding elements. It must be ensured that there are no protruding components.

Description of the invention In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides a watch band of the type mentioned at the beginning, which has a structure. Useful for resolvable bonding of components, allowing the effective length of the band to be varied and adjusted The required fasteners can be engaged with each other and the safety slider is used at the engaged point. As a first measure, a slider with a part that can be restrained is provided, and this slider is The one end is placed around the side edge of the associated band part, and is placed in the groove or R part of this component part. We recommend that you be guided by the

In addition to such measures or at such points safety slides guided on the components. The holder is provided with a protrusion, and with this protrusion it is positioned outward from the insertion point from the top surface. The front end of the other band section can be grasped. of areas subject to such measures. The front edge of the outwardly located component is equal to its thickness, e.g. the material thickness of a safety slide. It is particularly suitable if the

The band on the safety slider itself prevents accidental movement so that it cannot open unexpectedly It should be done.

Particularly in simple form, as a clamping part adjusted to the end position of a safety slider In some cases, it is formed from a recess that moves on a roller-like projection, for example under the action of a spring. A tightening part that can be reinforced or replaced by a locking part that can be can be provided. However, the elastic tongue-like piece that also acts as a blocking claw on the slider , plates or the like, elastic tongues etc. can be used to lock the slider. It engages behind the opening or protrusion of the band at a certain point. How much does it cost? The solution is that the locking point has a spring-loaded mechanism that can be operated back against the spring pressure. A movable blocking element is attached to the blocking element at the locking point of the slider, e.g. The push key and the blocking element are engaged in a blocking position that can be engaged and released by pressing the return position. It's about being able to do something.

In order to achieve an embodiment of the watch band with a special small material thickness, the beginning In the nine types of watch bands mentioned above, the fastener elements can be overlapped. For the end members of the card component parts, place one band part on top of the other band part. in the region of its front end and at least on its side edges. one protrusion, and the protrusion is distributed at intervals along at least the side edges of the component. It is possible to enter the arranged recess and in the engaged position it is secured by the safety element. It is advantageous to design it in such a way that it can be locked. At this time, one band part The concave part provided on the side edge of the part is formed into a notch, wave shape, etc. , which is attached to the front end of the mounted component and can be inserted into a recess in the form of a specially adapted projection. I can do Noh.

In all cases, the length of the band requires larger dimensions, while the end of the band and, on the other hand, a band extension member that can connect the other band ends to the safety slider. We are prepared.

Brief description of the drawing A partial explanation of the essential parts necessary for understanding various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below. will be explained with reference to the drawings shown diagrammatically and on an enlarged scale, i.e. in FIG. A view of the wristwatch with a link band, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 in Figure 1, and Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 in Figure 1. Other embodiments of drawings corresponding to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, and FIG. 5 of other embodiments. Plan view, FIG. 6 shows a special simple attachment possibility for the safety slider, 7 and 8 show other implementation possibilities with reversible pawls for the safety slide. Detailed drawings of Figures 9 and 10 show other possible configurations of pawls for safety sliders. Figure 11 shows a watch band with an extension member connected to the band end. FIG.

Embodiments of the invention In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, two parts 12 of the watch band are attached to the watch case 11. and 13 are placed on it, and their ends are joined together. At this time, connect both band parts. The elements provided for the projecting into the band, more or less long, and held against the band by special retaining elements This is possible without creating any necessary band edges.

In the illustrated embodiment, the watchband further includes links from two plate-like parts. The plate-like part is secured by a connecting element that secures the joint connection. and are connected to each other.

For joining the picture parts 12 and 13, at the end of the band part 15, i.e. the other band A hook-like projection is provided on the front link 131 of this band portion located outwardly from the end of the portion 12. A hook-like protrusion is provided on the link 121 of the band portion 12. Kera n7? , can be inserted into the opening 122. This method locks both bands. The required band length can be adjusted by engaging the front end 132 of the band portion 13. can be adjusted by means of the outwardly located band ends. The band portion that protrudes toward the side is avoided. Unnecessary links in the band portion 12 are removed from the lock. located below the band portion 13 after the It is held in contact with the arm.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 causes the free end of the band portion 12 to project laterally below the band portion 13 In order to avoid I can do it. These guide pawls 123 of the band portion 12 are located in the guide groove 133 or at the front end. in both grooves, preventing complete separation of both band parts and e.g. only by special means. A stopper is provided that allows complete separation of the parts to prevent the watch from getting lost. used to ensure safety against loss.

A sleeve-shaped safety slider 14 is provided to protect the hook connection from accidental hook engagement and disengagement. is provided, the safety slider is movable on the band portion 12 and connected The hooks are engaged on the nine band ends 131 and 132 to prevent the band from unraveling. can be moved. At this time, the front end of the band portion 13 has a protrusion on its upper surface. The projection is adapted to the material thickness of the sleeve-shaped slider and the sleeve 14 is attached to the band. This prevents the portion 13 from protruding from the upper surface.

If no holes are provided in the links of band portion 12, the components are shaped in the manner shown in FIG. can be accomplished. Here, the link 41 of one band part is connected to the other band part. Similar to the partial links, wedge-shaped grooves 411 are formed on the separation surfaces of the links. There is. When joining, the front part of the link 42 of the band part located outward is bent downward. A band portion having an extension 421 and located below the extension without appreciable play. It is passed through one of the grooves 411 between the minute links 410. Desired when closing the band part In order to obtain a band length of , only the ends 421 of the outwardly located band portions 1, and for locking in this position, link 41 or A safety slider 43 is movably disposed on the band portion consisting of the front end 42 of the band. 1, and the front end of the band is prevented from returning from the trapezoid 411. Ru.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, a notch 511 or 521 is provided on the side edge of the band. Oshi and nottsuchi are the link 51 of one band part and the band located outward. It is arranged on the separation plane between the link 52 of the part. Located outwardly, link 52 The front link 522 of the next band portion is formed from the front link 522 of the inwardly located band portion. the lower surface facing the band portion 51 while sliding on the link 51 and grabbing it laterally; It has a wedge-shaped protrusion or protrusion 523 that protrudes downward beyond this lower surface, and the protrusion is When closing the band portion to the notch 511, it engages the link 51 of the lower band portion. Ru. To ensure engagement, it can be moved onto the band portion formed from the link 51. A disposed slider 53 is used which lifts this link and thus the notch. In order to prevent the wedge 523 from engaging and disengaging from the link 522, the recess 52 is formed on the upper surface of the link 522. Moved up to 4.

For example, a safety slider i, which can also be used in the previously described embodiments, is shown in FIG. Rotate the lower band 61 around the side using the side tabs so that The guide groove 61 extends to the groove 611 on the lower surface of the guide groove 611 so that the lower band can be grasped. of elastic form on the rollers 612, which can be distributed at intervals throughout the The roller 612 is moved to the locking position, and in the locking position, the claw 62 is attached to the roller 612. It engages in the recess 621. In this way, the slider can well protected from motion.

The safe blocking of the safety slider can be carried out in succession by the solution according to FIGS. 7 and 8. I can do it. The net band portion formed from links 71 and 72 is implemented according to FIG. They can be combined with each other in a manner that corresponds to the form.

The band portion has a notch 722 on the side edge, and a protrusion 722 with a triangular cross section on the notch. can be inserted, and the protrusion is provided on the front link 721 of the band portion located outwardly. The outer band portion extends beyond the inner band portion. protrude in one direction.

Lateral supports 723 support the triangular prisms 722 used for reinforcement. Rin The safety slider 73 is movable on the band portion formed from the lock 71. The slider has a lateral pawl 731 on one side and a lateral pawl 731 on the other side of the link 71. It engages in the recess 733 or 734 on the lower surface. Slider 75 is the watch band ring. On the side facing the block 721, a partial breakaway is shown in the figure to be able to show the underlying components. It has a protruding apron 735 shown as . Slider protruding apron 7 35 into the recess 724 of the cover sheet of link 721 and thereby By covering the lower part, the triangular prism 722 is prevented from being disengaged from the notch 711. Stop it. to lock or prevent safety slider 73 in the safe position; A lock plate 74 is arranged under the cover plate. The bottle is guided so as to be able to move laterally over the two bins 741 or 742 by a long hole. . The lock plate 74 passes through the side wall of the safety slider as a cover grate 743. The blocking claw 744t protrudes and has a blocking claw 744t at its front end, and the blocking claw has a recess 7 of the link 721. Grasp the protrusion 725 at 27 from behind. Spring 745 holds the link together. hold By depressing the key 743 the blocking pawl 744 can be returned and its result The safety slider 73 is returned and the band can be opened. lock plate 7 The safety slide is secured by an angle plate 746 attached to the side facing the pressing gear of 4. When Ida 73 is returned to its original position, it is tightened to its own band part in some position. That is achieved. The front edge of the link 721 in the area of the recess 724 in the cover layer The inclined surface facilitates the entry of the protruding apron 735 of the slider 75.

Other possibilities for the configuration of the safety slider are shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. It is. Front link 921 of band portion 92 located outwardly in the illustrated embodiment inserts the shaped hook 922 into the opening 911 of the link 912 and at the same time inwards. The green link of the band portion 91 is held from behind.

A safety slider 93 is guided to the side R portion of the lower surface of the band portion 91. The rider has the side claws 931 engaged up to the R portion of the lower surface of the band portion 91. Cheap Provided on the top surface of the link 921 to round the lock of the slider 93 in all positions. A lip 923 is used on the roller or rib, and a slider 93 slides on the roller or rib. Ru. Moreover, the slider 93 protrudes onto the hook 922 and is enclosed on the band portion 91. The tongue (2) has a tongue-shaped portion 932 that is inserted into the opening 911 in the slider's safe position. Enter and lock the slider in the safe position. It is shown in Figure 10 for release. The sea urchin band only needs to be easily lifted below the hook engagement position and its tying The tongue 932 is removed from engagement with the aperture 911 and returned to the safety slider. be able to. After that, the front link hook engagement/disengagement hand can be released.

FIG. 11 shows, in some cases, a wristwatch with the aid of a fastener and a safety element according to the invention. A ninth extension member 10 of the gauge band may be formed, the extension member having one end extending outwardly. As the part located at The outer band portion 104 is connected to the other end 102 as the inner portion. possible. If necessary, multiple such extension members to obtain the desired band length. can be used as specified.

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Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. For link bands, especially watch bands, the band parts can be disassembled. are used to engage each other and can be restrained by a safety slider in the engaged position. a fastening element for varying and adjusting the effective length of the band, with a flexible section. in which this safety slider has its side ends connected to the band portion to be joined. A link band characterized in that the link band is guided by a groove or an R portion on one side edge of the link band. 2. For link bands, especially watch bands, the band parts can be disassembled. by means of a safety slider in the mutually engageable and engaged position. The effective length of the band is made to vary and be adjusted, with engageable portions. A safety slide guided on a band part according to claim 1 having a fastening element. The guide grips the front end of the other band part from the top surface using the protruding part at the insertion point. Link band. 3. The thickness of the front end of the band portion located outwardly at the insertion point is reduced. Link band according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The outwardly located band end at the entry point is reduced by the amount of the material thickness of the safety slider The link set forth in any one of claims 1 to 3 band. 5. The safety slider is in the safe position by means of a clamping element which acts effectively in this position. Claims described in any one of claims 1 to 4, which are binding. link band. 6. When the safety slider is in the safe position, the latch becomes active in this active position. Therefore, any one of claims 1 to 5 that can be bound Link band listed. 7. The latch is formed by a recess movable on a roller-like projection under spring action. 7. The link band according to claim 6. 8. The slider is provided with a tongue-like part, plate, etc. that acts as a blocking claw, and the tongue-like part etc. is engaged behind the opening or the protrusion of the band at the lock position of the slider, A link band according to claim 6 or 7. 9. With a safety slider, movable under spring force and capable of being returned under spring force. the blocking element is in the blocking position in the locking position of the slider. The link set forth in any one of claims 6 to 8, Kubando. 10. The slider pawl can be disassembled by pressing the push key and engaging/disengaging the blocking element. The link band according to claim 9. 11. For link bands, especially watch bands, the band parts can be disassembled. used for purposes and having fastening elements for varying and adjusting the effective length of the band. Link band according to any one of claims 1 to 10. In the case where the end members of the band portions overlap, one band portion of the other band portion overlaps. At least the front end of the end member that can rest on the band portion and a small At least one protrusion is provided on at least one side edge, the protrusion being connected to the other bar. the recesses spaced apart from each other on at least one side edge of the hand portion; link band, which can be attached and restrained by a safety element in the engaged position. . 12. The recess provided on the side edge of one band portion may be formed as a notch, waveform, etc. attached to the front end of the band part, which can be placed on a notch etc. 12. Link band according to claim 11, in which a projection of a particularly adapted shape can be engaged. Do. 13. connectable with one band end on the one hand and the other band end on the other hand, Claims 1 to 3, wherein a band extension with a safety slider is provided. Link band described in any one of items up to 12.