WO1994022063A1 - Device for connecting a bracelet to a case particularly of a watch - Google Patents

Device for connecting a bracelet to a case particularly of a watch Download PDF

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WO1994022063A1
WO1994022063A1 PCT/FR1994/000315 FR9400315W WO9422063A1 WO 1994022063 A1 WO1994022063 A1 WO 1994022063A1 FR 9400315 W FR9400315 W FR 9400315W WO 9422063 A1 WO9422063 A1 WO 9422063A1
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    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
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  • the invention relates to a device for attaching a bracelet to the case, in particular a watch, this case comprising at least one pair of handles capable of receiving a pin on which the end of said bracelet is engaged.
  • the present invention will find its application in the field of wrist watches.
  • the most commonly encountered attachment device is in the form of a pin on which the end of a bracelet is engaged, this pin comprising, at each of its ends, a retractable piston. More specifically, during assembly, it is necessary to ensure the removal of these pistons inside the spindle so that the latter can be interposed between two handles fitted to the watch case. Note that these handles have, at their opposite sides and in the same axial extension, orifices in which are intended to engage, under the action of elastic return means, the pistons of the spindle, this , specifically, when the ends of the latter are in line with these orifices.
  • the present invention aims to remedy all of the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing a fastening device using a spindle devoid of pistons, but which, however, leads to good mechanical strength.
  • changing the bracelet is intended to be a particularly simple operation, within the reach of all, both as regards assembly and disassembly.
  • these assembly and disassembly operations are without risk of loss of parts and, in particular, of the spindle, risks which are considerable in the other cases and, in particular, in the context of the pins to pistons. It will be recalled in this connection, that, for this type of spindle, it is necessary to compress at least one of the pistons during assembly and disassembly, piston which, at any time, can release and project forward the spindle.
  • the invention relates to a device for attaching a bracelet to the case, in particular of a watch, comprising at least one pair of handles capable of receiving a pin on which the end of said bracelet is engaged, characterized in that the said pin is made integral with one of the handles, at one of its ends while the other end is engaged under the action of an elastic stress applied perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of this spindle, in a housing arranged at the level of the other handle and which is designed so as to allow the withdrawal of this end of the spindle from said housing only, by means of an elastic stressing of this spindle similar to that which allowed engagement.
  • said pin is, no more and no less, than a rod made of an elastic, for example metallic material, the design of which is, therefore, particularly simplified in comparison with what is encountered. in other known fastening devices, such as those employing, a piston pin.
  • FIG. 1 is a partial schematic plan view of a watch case provided with a fastening device, according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the handle comprising the housing in which is engaged, under elastic stress, one of the ends of the spindle;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic, partial and perspective view of a watch case provided with coverage and comprising a fastening device according to the invention.
  • a wristwatch usually comprises a housing 2 capable of accommodating the mechanism of the watch.
  • This housing 2 the shape of which may be any, is equipped with two pairs of handles or with a cover 20 (see FIG. 3). Substantially, this is defined by two handles connected by a cross member secured to the housing and forming an element for covering the space delimited by said handles.
  • the attachment device 1, according to the invention is distinguished in that the pin 6 is made integral, at one of its ends 7, with one of the handles 3, while its opposite end 8 is only able to cooperate with a housing 9 arranged at the level of the handle 4 only under the action of an elastic stress applied to this pin 6 in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
  • the housing 9 arranged at the handle 4 also constitutes retaining and blocking means so that this end 8 of the pin 6 can only be extracted therefrom under the action of a constraint elastic similar to that which allowed the engagement.
  • the spindle 6 is constituted by a rod designed from a material chosen because of its resistance and its elasticity.
  • this pin 6 will preferably be metallic, but it can, of course, also be made of a synthetic material.
  • its end 7 is made integral with a handle 3.
  • this handle 3 may have, at its side 10 oriented towards the other handle 4, an orifice 11 in which is engaged said end 7 of the spindle 6.
  • the end 7 of the pin 6 can also be glued into the orifice 11.
  • Another solution for immobilizing the end 7 of the pin 6 in the orifice 11 consists in using fixing means such as a clamping screw engaged in a tapped hole machined in the handle 3 and communicating with the orifice 11.
  • fixing means such as a clamping screw engaged in a tapped hole machined in the handle 3 and communicating with the orifice 11.
  • said pin 6 preferably defines , an angle 12 relative to the axial extension 13 in which are the handles 3, 4.
  • This angle 12 can be obtained by orienting, accordingly, the orifice 11, as shown in this figure 1.
  • this housing 9, defined by the groove 14 has for aim of maintaining and blocking the end 8 of the spindle 6 at the level of this handle 4 and of finally allowing the release only by means of an action similar to that which has enabled engagement, said groove 14 has an opening 16 allowing, specifically, the passage of the end 8 of said spindle 6 and a bottom 17 against which this end 8 abuts when one comes to release the action exerted on the spindle 6 having allowed its engagement through the opening 16.
  • this groove 14 can take the form of a comma, the opening 16 being located at the height of the upper or lower edge of the handle 4. As shown in FIG. 2, this groove 14 can further decompose into a first section 18 emerging at the level of the upper or lower edge of the handle 4 and disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction of the action to be exerted on the spindle 6 to obtain its engagement in the groove 14 through the opening 16, this first section 18 being extended by a second section 19 terminated by the bottom 17 and oriented in a direction substantially parallel to this action.
  • the pin 6 is particularly uncomplicated in its design.
  • this pin 6 cannot escape during the assembly and disassembly operations of a bracelet. .
  • this assembly or this disassembly can take place following a simple pressure exerted on this pin 6, perpendicularly, to its longitudinal axis in order to engage or disengage its end 8 from the housing 9 arranged in the other handle 4. Consequently, these operations can be made by the user of the wristwatch without using any specific tools.

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The invention relates to a device for connecting a bracelet to a case particularly of a watch, said case comprising at least a pair of bows intended to receive a pin on which is engaged the extremity of said bracelet. The connection device is characterized in that said pin (6) is made integral with one of the bows (3) at one of its extremities (7), while the other extremity (8) is engaged due to the action of an elastic strain applied perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of said pin (6) in a housing (9) provided in the other bow (4) and which is designed so as to permit the removal of said extremity (8) of the pin (6) from the housing (9) only by exerting an elastic strain on said pin (6) similar to the elastic strain which allowed the engagement. The present invention will find application in the field of bracelet watches.

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Dispositif d'attache d'un bracelet au boîtier notamment d'une montre Device for attaching a bracelet to the case, in particular a watch
L'invention a trait à un dispositif d'attache d'un bracelet au boîtier, notamment d'une montre, ce boîtier comportant au moins une paire d'anses aptes à recevoir une broche sur laquelle est engagée l'extrémité dudit bracelet.The invention relates to a device for attaching a bracelet to the case, in particular a watch, this case comprising at least one pair of handles capable of receiving a pin on which the end of said bracelet is engaged.
La présente invention trouvera son application dans le domaine des montres à bracelet.The present invention will find its application in the field of wrist watches.
Il existe, à l'heure actuelle, de multiples dispositifs d'attache d'un bracelet au boîtier d'une montre qui, en raison de leur configuration plus ou moins complexe, rendent particulièrement difficile le remplacement du bracelet.At the present time, there are multiple devices for attaching a bracelet to the case of a watch which, because of their more or less complex configuration, make it particularly difficult to replace the bracelet.
Ainsi, le dispositif d'attache le plus communément rencontré se présente sous forme d'une broche sur laquelle est engagée l'extrémité d'un bracelet, cette broche comportant, à chacune de ses extrémités, un piston rétractable. Plus précisément, lors du montage, il est nécessaire d'assurer le retrait de ces pistons à l'intérieur de la broche de sorte que celle-ci puisse s'interposer entre deux anses équipant le boîtier de la montre. A noter que ces anses présentent, au niveau de leurs côtés se faisant face et dans un même prolongement axial, des orifices dans lesquels sont destinés à s'engager, sous l'action de moyens de rappel élastiques, les pistons de la broche, ceci, précisément, lorsque les extrémités de cette dernière se présentent au droit de ces orifices.Thus, the most commonly encountered attachment device is in the form of a pin on which the end of a bracelet is engaged, this pin comprising, at each of its ends, a retractable piston. More specifically, during assembly, it is necessary to ensure the removal of these pistons inside the spindle so that the latter can be interposed between two handles fitted to the watch case. Note that these handles have, at their opposite sides and in the same axial extension, orifices in which are intended to engage, under the action of elastic return means, the pistons of the spindle, this , specifically, when the ends of the latter are in line with these orifices.
En raison de la taille d'une broche à pistons, sa section étant, généralement, de l'ordre du millimètre, sa fabrication reste une opération qui doit être considérée comme coûteuse. Toutefois, l'inconvénient majeur que présentent ces broches à piston réside dans le fait que leur mise en place et, tout particulièrement, leur démontage au niveau d'une paire d'anses d'un boîtier de montre, ne peuvent être réalisées que moyennant une certaine dextérité. Ainsi, il est habituel de confier cette tâche de remplacement du bracelet d'une montre à une personne du métier. En quelque sorte, la vente de bracelets de remplacement ne peut être effectuée qu'en assurant un certain service après-vente. Cela conduit, là encore, à augmenter le coût de revient de ces bracelets.Due to the size of a piston pin, its cross section being, generally, of the order of a millimeter, its manufacture remains an operation which must be considered as expensive. However, the major drawback that these piston pins present lies in the fact that their installation and, in particular, their disassembly at the level of a pair of handles of a watch case, can only be carried out by means of a certain dexterity. Thus, it is usual to entrust this task of replacing the strap of a watch to a person skilled in the art. In a way, the sale of replacement bracelets can only be carried out by ensuring a certain after-sales service. This again leads to increasing the cost price of these bracelets.
Dans un autre cas de figure, au lieu d'immobiliser la broche moyennant des pistons à rappel élastique aptes à s'insérer dans des orifices se faisant face au niveau de paires d'anses équipant le boîtier d'une montre, cette broche est retenue au travers d'un ajustage serré de ces orifices usinés dans les anses dudit boîtier. Ces orifices sont, par ailleurs, traversants dans ce cas de figure, en vue d'autoriser le dégagement de la broche par l'intermédiaire d'un outil du type chasse- goupille. Là encore, l'on s'aperçoit qu'il est nécessaire d'employer un outil qui, en raison de la section réduite de la broche, doit être spécifique à cet usage. Par ailleurs, ce type de dispositif d'attache présente des problèmes de tenue mécanique dans le temps, dans la mesure où la broche, à la longue, ou suite à un changement de bracelet risque de se retirer, d'elle-même, des orifices des anses dans lesquels elle est engagée.In another case, instead of immobilizing the spindle by means of elastic return pistons capable of being inserted in orifices facing each other at the level of pairs of handles equipping the case of a watch, this spindle is retained through a tight fit of these orifices machined in the handles of said housing. These orifices are, for elsewhere, through in this case, in order to allow the spindle to be released by means of a tool of the pin punch type. Again, we realize that it is necessary to use a tool which, because of the reduced section of the spindle, must be specific for this use. Furthermore, this type of fastening device presents mechanical resistance problems over time, insofar as the spindle, in the long run, or following a change of bracelet, risks withdrawing, by itself, from the orifices of the handles in which it is engaged.
En définitive, la présente invention a pour but de remédier à l'ensemble des inconvénients précités en proposant un dispositif d'attache utilisant une broche dépourvue de pistons, mais qui, pour autant, conduit à une bonne tenue mécanique. De plus, dans le cadre de ce dispositif d'attache selon l'invention, le changement du bracelet se veut être une opération particulièrement simple, à la portée de tous, tant en ce qui concerne le montage que le démontage. Par ailleurs, grâce à cette invention, ces opérations de montage et démontage sont sans risque de perte de pièces et, notamment, de la broche, risques qui sont considérables dans les autres cas de figure et, tout particulièrement, dans le cadre des broches à pistons. On se rappellera à ce propos, que, pour ce type de broche, il est nécessaire de procéder à la compression d'au moins un des pistons en cours de montage et de démontage, piston qui, à tout moment, peut se libérer et projeter en avant la broche.Ultimately, the present invention aims to remedy all of the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing a fastening device using a spindle devoid of pistons, but which, however, leads to good mechanical strength. In addition, in the context of this attachment device according to the invention, changing the bracelet is intended to be a particularly simple operation, within the reach of all, both as regards assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, thanks to this invention, these assembly and disassembly operations are without risk of loss of parts and, in particular, of the spindle, risks which are considerable in the other cases and, in particular, in the context of the pins to pistons. It will be recalled in this connection, that, for this type of spindle, it is necessary to compress at least one of the pistons during assembly and disassembly, piston which, at any time, can release and project forward the spindle.
A cet effet, l'invention concerne un dispositif d'attache d'un bracelet au boîtier, notamment, d'une montre, comportant au moins une paire d'anses aptes à recevoir une broche sur laquelle est engagée l'extrémité dudit bracelet, caractérisé par le fait que ladite broche est rendue solidaire d'une des anses, au niveau de l'une de ses extrémités tandis que l'autre extrémité est engagée sous l'action d'une contrainte élastique appliquée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de cette broche, dans un logement aménagé au niveau de l'autre anse et qui est conçu de manière à n'autoriser le retrait de cette extrémité de la broche dudit logement que, moyennant une mise sous contrainte élastique de cette broche analogue à celle ayant permis l'engagement.To this end, the invention relates to a device for attaching a bracelet to the case, in particular of a watch, comprising at least one pair of handles capable of receiving a pin on which the end of said bracelet is engaged, characterized in that the said pin is made integral with one of the handles, at one of its ends while the other end is engaged under the action of an elastic stress applied perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of this spindle, in a housing arranged at the level of the other handle and which is designed so as to allow the withdrawal of this end of the spindle from said housing only, by means of an elastic stressing of this spindle similar to that which allowed engagement.
Les avantages obtenus grâce à cette invention consistent en ce que tant pour le montage que pour le démontage d'une broche en vue de procéder à la mise en place ou au remplacement du bracelet, cette broche doit être mise sous contrainte élastique suivant une direction qui est perpendiculaire à son axe longitudinal. En fait, une telle contrainte se traduit sous forme d'une flexion de la broche que chacun peut effectuer sans l'usage d'un outil quelconque.The advantages obtained thanks to this invention consist in that both for mounting and for dismounting a pin in order to proceed with the installation or replacement of the bracelet, this pin must be placed under elastic stress in a direction which East perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. In fact, such a constraint is expressed in the form of a bending of the spindle that everyone can perform without the use of any tool.
Ainsi, ces opérations de montage et de démontage de la broche sont à la portée de l'usager de la montre bracelet.Thus, these assembly and disassembly operations of the spindle are within the reach of the user of the wristwatch.
A noter, en outre, que ladite broche n'est, ni plus ni moins, qu'une tige en un matériau élastique, par exemple, métallique dont la conception est, par conséquent, particulièrement simplifiée en comparaison à ce que l'on rencontre dans d'autres dispositifs d'attache connus, tels que ceux employant, une broche à pistons.Note, moreover, that said pin is, no more and no less, than a rod made of an elastic, for example metallic material, the design of which is, therefore, particularly simplified in comparison with what is encountered. in other known fastening devices, such as those employing, a piston pin.
D'autres buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre se rapportant à un mode de réalisation qui n'est donné qu'à titre d'exemple indicatif et non limitatif.Other objects and advantages of the present invention will emerge during the description which follows, relating to an embodiment which is given only by way of indicative and nonlimiting example.
La compréhension de cette description sera facilitée en se référant au dessin joint en annexe et dans lequel :The understanding of this description will be facilitated by referring to the attached drawing in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue schématisée partielle et en plan d'un boîtier de montre muni d'un dispositif d'attache, conforme à l'invention ;- Figure 1 is a partial schematic plan view of a watch case provided with a fastening device, according to the invention;
- la figure 2 est une vue de côté de l'anse comportant le logement dans lequel est engagée, sous contrainte élastique, l'une des extrémités de la broche ;- Figure 2 is a side view of the handle comprising the housing in which is engaged, under elastic stress, one of the ends of the spindle;
- la figure 3 est une vue schématisée, partielle et en perspective d'un boîtier de montre muni d'une couvrance et comportant un dispositif d'attache selon l'invention.- Figure 3 is a schematic, partial and perspective view of a watch case provided with coverage and comprising a fastening device according to the invention.
La présente invention, telle qu'illustrée dans les figures 1 et 2 est relative à un dispositif d'attache 1 pour bracelet de montre. Plus précisément, une montre à bracelet comporte, habituellement, un boîtier 2 apte à accueillir le mécanisme de la montre. Ce boîtier 2, dont la forme peut être quelconque, est équipé de deux paires d'anses ou d'une couvrance 20 (voir figure 3). Substantiellement, celle-ci est définie par deux anses reliées par une traverse solidaire du boîtier et formant un élément de recouvrement de l'espace délimité par lesdites anses.The present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, relates to a fastening device 1 for a watch strap. More specifically, a wristwatch usually comprises a housing 2 capable of accommodating the mechanism of the watch. This housing 2, the shape of which may be any, is equipped with two pairs of handles or with a cover 20 (see FIG. 3). Substantially, this is defined by two handles connected by a cross member secured to the housing and forming an element for covering the space delimited by said handles.
S'agissant, dans le cadre de la figure 1, d'une vue partielle, seule une paire d'anses 3, 4, a été illustrée. Naturellement, l'on retrouve une configuration sensiblement similaire de part et d'autre du plan médian transversal 5 de ce boîtier 2. De plus, elle n'est guère modifiée dans le cas d'une couvrance, hormis l'aspect esthétique. En fait, les anses 3, 4 respectent, entre elles, un écart défini, habituellement, par la largeur du bracelet destiné à équiper le boîtier 2. Ces anses 3, 4, sont destinées à recevoir une broche 6 sur laquelle est peut être engagée, précisément, l'une des extrémités du bracelet. Là encore, il convient d'observer que ce dernier n'a pas été représenté sur les dessins joints, dans la mesure où l'invention ne porte pas sur ce bracelet, celui-ci étant susceptible d'adopter une configuration que l'on pourrait qualifier d'habituelle.As regards, in the context of FIG. 1, a partial view, only a pair of handles 3, 4, has been illustrated. Naturally, there is a substantially similar configuration on either side of the transverse median plane 5 of this housing 2. In addition, it is hardly modified in the case of coverage, except for the aesthetic appearance. In fact, the handles 3, 4 respect, between them, a gap defined, usually, by the width of the strap intended to equip the case 2. These handles 3, 4, are intended to receive a pin 6 on which is can be engaged , specifically, one of the ends of the bracelet. Again, it should be noted that the latter has not been shown in the accompanying drawings, since the invention does not relate to this bracelet, the latter being capable of adopting a configuration which is could qualify as usual.
Ainsi, le dispositif d'attache 1 , conforme à l'invention se distingue en ce que la broche 6 est rendue solidaire, au niveau de l'une de ses extrémités 7, d'une des anses 3, tandis que son extrémité opposée 8 n'est apte à coopérer avec un logement 9 aménagé au niveau de l'anse 4 que sous l'action d'une contrainte élastique appliquée sur cette broche 6 suivant une direction perpendiculaire à son axe longitudinal. A noter que le logement 9 aménagé au niveau de l'anse 4 constitue, en outre, des moyens de retenue et de blocage de sorte que cette extrémité 8 de la broche 6 ne peut en être extraite que sous l'action d'une contrainte élastique analogue à celle ayant permis l'engagement.Thus, the attachment device 1, according to the invention is distinguished in that the pin 6 is made integral, at one of its ends 7, with one of the handles 3, while its opposite end 8 is only able to cooperate with a housing 9 arranged at the level of the handle 4 only under the action of an elastic stress applied to this pin 6 in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. Note that the housing 9 arranged at the handle 4 also constitutes retaining and blocking means so that this end 8 of the pin 6 can only be extracted therefrom under the action of a constraint elastic similar to that which allowed the engagement.
Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel, la broche 6 est constituée par une tige conçue en un matériau choisi en raison de sa résistance et de son élasticité. En fait, cette broche 6 sera, préférentiellement, métallique, mais elle peut, naturellement être réalisée, également, en un matériau synthétique. Tel que précisé plus haut, son extrémité 7 est rendue solidaire d'une anse 3. A ce propos, cette anse 3 peut présenter, au niveau de son côté 10 orienté en direction de l'autre anse 4, un orifice 11 dans lequel est engagée ladite extrémité 7 de la broche 6. Au travers d'un ajustement serré de l'orifice 11 par rapport à la section de la broche 6, cet engagement peut, avantageusement, s'effectuer en force de sorte que la broche 6 ne puisse se dégager du boîtier 2 même en cours de remplacement du bracelet. L'extrémité 7 de la broche 6 peut encore être collée dans l'orifice 11. Une autre solution pour immobiliser l'extrémité 7 de la broche 6 dans l'orifice 11 consiste à utiliser des moyens de fixation tels qu'une vis de serrage engagée dans un trou taraudé usiné dans l'anse 3 et communiquant avec l'orifice 11. Tel que représenté dans la figure 1, une fois l'extrémité 7 de la broche 6 engagée dans l'orifice 11, ladite broche 6 définit, préférentiellement, un angle 12 par rapport au prolongement axial 13 dans lequel se situent les anses 3, 4. Cet angle 12 peut être obtenu en orientant, en conséquence, l'orifice 11, tel que représenté dans cette figure 1.According to a preferred embodiment, the spindle 6 is constituted by a rod designed from a material chosen because of its resistance and its elasticity. In fact, this pin 6 will preferably be metallic, but it can, of course, also be made of a synthetic material. As specified above, its end 7 is made integral with a handle 3. In this regard, this handle 3 may have, at its side 10 oriented towards the other handle 4, an orifice 11 in which is engaged said end 7 of the spindle 6. Through a tight fit of the orifice 11 relative to the section of the spindle 6, this engagement can advantageously be effected by force so that the spindle 6 cannot disengage from case 2 even when replacing the bracelet. The end 7 of the pin 6 can also be glued into the orifice 11. Another solution for immobilizing the end 7 of the pin 6 in the orifice 11 consists in using fixing means such as a clamping screw engaged in a tapped hole machined in the handle 3 and communicating with the orifice 11. As shown in FIG. 1, once the end 7 of the pin 6 engaged in the orifice 11, said pin 6 preferably defines , an angle 12 relative to the axial extension 13 in which are the handles 3, 4. This angle 12 can be obtained by orienting, accordingly, the orifice 11, as shown in this figure 1.
Une telle disposition permet, non seulement, de rendre l'engagement du bracelet sur cette broche 6 plus aisé mais, en outre, la mise sous contrainte élastique de ladite broche 6 au moment de son engagement dans le logement 9.Such an arrangement makes it possible not only to make the engagement of the bracelet on this pin 6 easier but, moreover, the elastic stressing of said pin 6 at the time of its engagement in the housing 9.
Il convient de rappeler, à ce propos, que cet engagement de l'extrémité 8 de la broche 6 dans le logement 9 est obtenu sous l'action d'une contrainte exercée sur cette broche 6 suivant une direction perpendiculaire à son axe longitudinal. Quant audit logement 9 il se présente sous forme d'une rainure 14 pratiquée dans le côté 15 de l'anse 4, orienté en direction de l'autre anse 3. Etant donné que ce logement 9, défini par la rainure 14, a pour but de maintenir et bloquer l'extrémité 8 de la broche 6 au niveau de cette anse 4 et de ne permettre, finalement, le déblocage que moyennant une action analogue à celle ayant permis l'engagement, ladite rainure 14 comporte une ouverture 16 autorisant, précisément, le passage de l'extrémité 8 de ladite broche 6 et un fond 17 contre lequel vient buter cette extrémité 8 lorsque l'on vient relâcher l'action exercée sur la broche 6 ayant permis son engagement au travers de l'ouverture 16.It should be recalled, in this regard, that this engagement of the end 8 of the spindle 6 in the housing 9 is obtained under the action of a stress exerted on this spindle 6 in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. As for said housing 9 it is in the form of a groove 14 formed in the side 15 of the loop 4, oriented towards the other loop 3. Since this housing 9, defined by the groove 14, has for aim of maintaining and blocking the end 8 of the spindle 6 at the level of this handle 4 and of finally allowing the release only by means of an action similar to that which has enabled engagement, said groove 14 has an opening 16 allowing, specifically, the passage of the end 8 of said spindle 6 and a bottom 17 against which this end 8 abuts when one comes to release the action exerted on the spindle 6 having allowed its engagement through the opening 16.
Ainsi, cette rainure 14 peut emprunter la forme d'une virgule, l'ouverture 16 se situant à hauteur du chant supérieur ou inférieur de l'anse 4. Telle que représentée dans la figure 2, cette rainure 14 peut encore se décomposer en un premier tronçon 18 débouchant au niveau du chant supérieur ou inférieur de l'anse 4 et disposé sensiblement perpendiculaire au sens de l'action à exercer sur la broche 6 pour obtenir son engagement dans la rainure 14 au travers de l'ouverture 16, ce premier tronçon 18 étant prolongé d'un second tronçon 19 terminé par le fond 17 et orienté suivant une direction sensiblement parallèle à cette action.Thus, this groove 14 can take the form of a comma, the opening 16 being located at the height of the upper or lower edge of the handle 4. As shown in FIG. 2, this groove 14 can further decompose into a first section 18 emerging at the level of the upper or lower edge of the handle 4 and disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction of the action to be exerted on the spindle 6 to obtain its engagement in the groove 14 through the opening 16, this first section 18 being extended by a second section 19 terminated by the bottom 17 and oriented in a direction substantially parallel to this action.
Ainsi, l'on s'aperçoit que les principaux avantages obtenus grâce à cette invention consistent en ce que la broche 6 est particulièrement peu complexe dans sa conception. De plus, étant rendue solidaire à hauteur de l'une de ses extrémités 7 d'une anse 3 correspondant au boîtier 2 de la montre, cette broche 6 ne peut s'échapper au cours des opérations de montage et de démontage d'un bracelet. A noter que ce montage ou ce démontage peut s'opérer suite à une simple pression exercée sur cette broche 6, perpendiculairement, à son axe longitudinal en vue d'engager ou de dégager son extrémité 8 du logement 9 aménagé dans l'autre anse 4. Par conséquent, ces opérations peuvent être effectuées par l'usager de la montre bracelet sans pour autant faire appel à un outillage spécifique.Thus, it can be seen that the main advantages obtained thanks to this invention consist in that the pin 6 is particularly uncomplicated in its design. In addition, being made integral at the level of one of its ends 7 with a handle 3 corresponding to the case 2 of the watch, this pin 6 cannot escape during the assembly and disassembly operations of a bracelet. . Note that this assembly or this disassembly can take place following a simple pressure exerted on this pin 6, perpendicularly, to its longitudinal axis in order to engage or disengage its end 8 from the housing 9 arranged in the other handle 4. Consequently, these operations can be made by the user of the wristwatch without using any specific tools.
Bien que l'invention ait été décrite à propos d'une forme de réalisation particulière, il est bien entendu qu'elle n'y est nullement limitée et qu'on peut y apporter diverses modifications de formes, de matériaux et de combinaisons de ces divers éléments, sans pour cela s'éloigner du cadre et de l'esprit de l'invention. Although the invention has been described with reference to a particular embodiment, it is understood that it is in no way limited thereto and that it is possible to make various modifications to the forms, materials and combinations of these. various elements, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

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1. Dispositif d'attache d'un bracelet au boîtier (2), notamment, d'une montre, comportant au moins une paire d'anses (3, 4) aptes à recevoir une broche (6) sur laquelle est engagée l'extrémité dudit bracelet, caractérisé par le fait que ladite broche (6) est rendue solidaire d'une des anses (3) au niveau de l'une de ses extrémités (7), tandis que l'autre extrémité (8) est engagée, sous l'action d'une contrainte élastique appliquée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de cette broche (6), dans un logement (9) en forme de rainure (14) aménagé au niveau de l'autre anse (4) et comportant une ouverture (16) autorisant le passage de ladite extrémité (8) de la broche (6), cette rainure (14) comportant, en outre, un fond (17) contre lequel vient buter cette extrémité (8) de ladite broche (6) lorsque cesse l'action exercée sur cette dernière ayant permis son engagement dans ladite rainure (14) au travers de l'ouverture (16).1. Device for attaching a bracelet to the case (2), in particular a watch, comprising at least one pair of handles (3, 4) capable of receiving a pin (6) on which the end of said bracelet, characterized in that said pin (6) is made integral with one of the handles (3) at one of its ends (7), while the other end (8) is engaged, under the action of an elastic stress applied perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of this pin (6), in a housing (9) in the form of a groove (14) arranged at the level of the other loop (4) and comprising a opening (16) authorizing the passage of said end (8) of the spindle (6), this groove (14) further comprising a bottom (17) against which this end (8) of said spindle (6) abuts when the action exerted on the latter ceases to allow its engagement in said groove (14) through the opening (16).
2. Dispositif d'attache selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la broche (6) est constituée par une tige conçue en un matériau résistant et élastique tel qu'en métal.2. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin (6) consists of a rod designed in a resistant and elastic material such as metal.
3. Dispositif d'attache selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'anse (3) présente, au niveau de son côté (10), orienté en direction de l'autre anse (4), un orifice (11 ) dans lequel est maintenue l'extrémité (7) de la broche (6), soit par un ajustement serré de cet orifice (11) par rapport à la section de ladite broche (6), soit par collage ou encore par l'intermédiaire de moyens de fixation appropriés. 4. Dispositif d'attache selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que, une fois l'extrémité (7) de la broche (6) rendue solidaire de l'anse (3), ladite broche (6) définit un angle (12) par rapport au prolongement axial (13) dans lequel se situent les anses (3, 3. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (3) has, at its side (10), oriented in the direction of the other handle (4), an orifice (11) in which the end (7) of the spindle (6) is maintained, either by a tight fit of this orifice (11) relative to the section of said spindle (6), either by gluing or even by means of suitable fixing means. 4. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that, once the end (7) of the pin (6) made integral with the handle (3), said pin (6) defines an angle ( 12) relative to the axial extension (13) in which the handles are located (3,
4).4).
5. Dispositif d'attache selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 et 4, caractérisé par le fait que l'orifice (11), aménagé au niveau du côté5. Fastening device according to any one of claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the orifice (11), arranged at the side
(10) de l'anse (3) est orienté de manière à conférer à la broche (6) un angle (12) par rapport au prolongement axial (13) dans lequel se situent les anses (3, 4).(10) of the handle (3) is oriented so as to give the spindle (6) an angle (12) relative to the axial extension (13) in which the handles (3, 4) are located.
6. Dispositif d'attache selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la rainure (14) emprunte la forme d'une virgule, l'ouverture (16) se situant à hauteur du chant supérieur ou inférieur de l'anse (4). 6. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the groove (14) takes the form of a comma, the opening (16) being located at the height of the upper or lower edge of the handle (4 ).
7. Dispositif d'attache selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la rainure (14) se décompose en un premier tronçon (18) débouchant au niveau du chant supérieur ou inférieur de l'anse (4) et disposée sensiblement perpendiculairement au sens de l'action à exercer sur la broche (6) pour obtenir son engagement dans la rainure (14) au travers de l'ouverture (16), ce premier tronçon (18) étant prolongé d'un second tronçon (19) terminé par le fond (17) et orienté suivant une direction sensiblement parallèle à cette action exercée sur la broche (6). 7. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the groove (14) breaks down into a first section (18) opening at the level of the upper or lower edge of the handle (4) and arranged substantially perpendicular to the direction of action to be exerted on the spindle (6) to obtain its engagement in the groove (14) through the opening (16), this first section (18) being extended by a second section (19) completed by the bottom (17) and oriented in a direction substantially parallel to this action exerted on the spindle (6).
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