Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
  • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
  • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
  • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
• • 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
  • A44B11/02—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps
  • A44B11/18—Strap held by threading through linked rings
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G04—HOROLOGY
  • 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
  • G04B37/00—Cases
  • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
  • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet

Definitions

• the invention relates to a watch provided with a bracelet comprising, between a first end and a second opposite end, a fastening and adjusting device of the bracelet.
• the invention relates to the field of devices attached to the human body, in particular time measuring devices such as watches and the field of jewelry bracelets or fashion items.
• Bracelets and especially watchbands, are generally of dimensions adjusted to the morphology of the user. Setting ranges are limited. Few wristbands offer quick donning or withdrawal possibilities, while ensuring a good fit and support during wear.
• Bracelets made entirely of elastic material do not always guarantee good performance, especially when the user, for example a sportsman, submits his watch or his bracelet to strong accelerations.
• the invention aims to develop a watch equipped with a bracelet without clasp in the usual sense of the term, comprising a large range of adjustment, easy to put on and take off by the user, and suitable for professional or sports use.
• a watch comprising at least one box which comprises horns, at a first side and a second side opposite the first side, and a bracelet formed by a flexible strand with a first end attached to the box and an opposite second end arranged to cooperate with a fastening device and adjusting the length of the bracelet.
• the adjusting device comprises at least two superimposed rings, each ring comprising a passage, so as to define at least two transverse openings for the introduction of the strand, said at least two rings being hinged to the box by means of connecting means, and the free end of the strand successively passing through the transverse openings formed by said at least two rings so as to adjust and tighten and loosen the bracelet.
• the object of the present invention by its various functional and structural aspects described above, makes it possible to obtain a watch that is easy to put on and adjust to the wearer's morphology.
• the rings comprise a knurling on all or part of their surface
• the rings are of the same size
• the rings have a rectangular shape
• connection means comprise a flexible or rigid band for articulating the two rings to the box;
• the rings are made of metal material, plastic, ceramic or composite material;
• the strap strand is leather, rubber, fabric or synthetic material.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a watch according to the invention according to a first embodiment
• FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a watch according to the invention according to a second embodiment
• the watch according to the invention comprises at least one box 1 which has horns, at a first side and a second side opposite the first side, and a bracelet formed by a flexible strand 2 with a fixed first end 20 to the box 1 and an opposite second end 21 arranged to cooperate with a fastening device and adjusting the length of the bracelet.
• the fastening device and adjustment according to the invention comprises two rings 10 and 1 1 superimposed in two parallel planes, each ring comprising a passage for the strand of the bracelet.
• a watch according to the invention comprising at least two rings of substantially rectangular shape, and this as a simple illustrative and non-limiting example.
• the rings may also be circular, oblong, square or any other shape likely to form a ring.
• the two rings 10 and 1 1 have a substantially rectangular shape and may have the same size as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, or of different dimensions as shown in FIG. 4.
• the first ring 10 comprises a first passage 14 of rectangular shape also, the first passage 14 being disposed above a second adjacent passage 15 formed in the second ring January 1.
• Each ring 10, 1 1 comprises two parallel crosspieces, said upper cross and lower crossbar, and two parallel side posts, and each of the passages 14 and 15 extends in the transverse direction of the strand 2.
• the width of the strand 2 is slightly less than the width of the passages 14, 15 of the rings to limit the friction of the strand 2 against the edges of the passages.
• the two rings 1 0 and 1 1 are articulated to the box 1 by means of connecting means 1 2 such as a flexible strip of fabric, or a metal strip, or any other element that can hold the two rings 10, 1 1 superimposed while being connected to the box 1.
• connecting means 1 2 such as a flexible strip of fabric, or a metal strip, or any other element that can hold the two rings 10, 1 1 superimposed while being connected to the box 1.
• the connecting means 12 are articulated to the box 1 by means of a bar 13 so as to maintain the connecting means 12 between the horns 101 and 102 of the box 1.
• the first end 20 of the strand 2 is secured to the box 1 at a first side, between horns, for example by means of a bar.
• the second end 21 of the strand 2 passes under the lower face of the second ring 11, then passes through the two openings 14 and 15 forming a transverse opening 16, and folds over the upper face of the first ring 10.
• the second end 21 of the strand 2 is then inserted into the transverse opening 17 situated between the upper cross member of the first ring 10, and the lower cross member of the second ring 11, and finally comes into a loop to hold the second end 21 against the strand 2.
• a traction force exerted on the second end 21 of the strand 2 causes a longitudinal approximation of the two rings 1 0 and 1 1 and the maintenance of the strand in the opening 32. This results in a self-tightening effect of the strand 2, which remains in the absence of voluntary unlocking action on the rings 10 and 1 1.
• the rings 10 and 11 may have a knurling on their surface, the knurling being preferably on the upper and lower crosspieces of the rings 10, 1 1 in the case of a ring of shape rectangular. In the case of a cylindrical ring, it can provide a knurling over the entire surface of the ring.
• the strand 2 forming the bracelet can be made of leather, rubber, fabric or synthetic material.
• the second end 21 of the strand 2 comprises an extra thickness so that the strand 2 can not leave the passer inadvertently.
• the invention is thus easy to handle with gloves, which may be necessary in the case of use in scuba diving for example.

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