EP0549979A1 - Articulated bracelet, particularly for watches - Google Patents

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EP0549979A1
EP0549979A1 EP92121595A EP92121595A EP0549979A1 EP 0549979 A1 EP0549979 A1 EP 0549979A1 EP 92121595 A EP92121595 A EP 92121595A EP 92121595 A EP92121595 A EP 92121595A EP 0549979 A1 EP0549979 A1 EP 0549979A1
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Rui Carrola
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
    • 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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/025—Link constructions with links threaded on a band
    • A44C5/027—Link constructions with links threaded on a band the band also made of links

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  • the invention relates to a link bracelet, in particular for a watch, and more particularly a bracelet comprising an internal chain of links on which decorative ceramic elements are threaded.
  • Document FR 2 633 164 already discloses a bracelet comprising an inner chain composed of articulated links on which decorative elements are threaded.
  • the chain links each have a central part from which two lateral arms protrude and are interconnected by a hinged device which includes the nesting of the central part of a link between the arms of the following link.
  • the central part and the arms of each link are provided with holes intended to receive connection pins which pivotally connect the links one after the other.
  • the bracelet comprises a plurality of decorative elements arranged side by side threaded on the inner chain and partially surrounding the latter.
  • the connection pins protrude from the two lateral sides of the inner chain and cooperate with through bores made in the lateral parts of the decorative elements to retain or block the decorative elements on the inner chain. The blocking of the decorative elements on the internal chain prevents any movement of the elements relative to the chain so that any articulation problem is avoided.
  • connection pins Although the construction of the means for retaining or blocking the decorative elements on the internal chain using the connection pins is in itself effective, it nevertheless has certain drawbacks.
  • the invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art by providing a link bracelet construction comprising decorative elements, which allows in particular the use of hard materials for the production of decorative elements without considerably increasing the price. cost of the bracelet, on the one hand, and without affecting its aesthetic appearance, on the other.
  • the subject of the invention is a bracelet comprising an inner chain composed of articulated links extending in a longitudinal direction, the links each comprising a central part from which protrude two lateral arms and being interconnected by a hinged device which comprises the nesting of the central part of a link between the arms of the following link, said central part and said arms being provided with holes for receiving pins pivotally connecting said links one after the other , said bracelet further comprising a plurality of decorative elements arranged side by side, threaded on the inner chain and at least partially surrounding the latter and means for blocking each decorative element relative to said inner chain.
  • said blocking means each comprise a blocking element positioned on said inner chain, said blocking element comprising two lateral projecting parts extending beyond said lateral arms in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, each decorative element comprising a passage provided with a shoulder, said shoulder coming to bear against said projecting parts of the locking element when the latter is placed on the inner chain and when the decorative element is threaded on the inner chain.
  • a bracelet comprising a chain of links on which are threaded a plurality of decorative elements and in which these elements are held in place on the inner chain by means which are not visible from the outside of the bracelet and which therefore in no way detract from its aesthetic appearance.
  • the decorative elements are only provided with a passage to be threaded onto the internal chain so that they can be produced directly by injection or by subsequent pressing and sintering.
  • the use of any hard material, such as ceramic or the like, can be envisaged without requiring expensive machining operations.
  • FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention designated by the general reference 1.
  • This bracelet 1 has an inner chain 2 composed of articulated links 4 all identical and on which are threaded a plurality of decorative elements 6 of which only two have been shown in FIG. 1.
  • Each link 4 has a central part 8 comprising a front edge 10 and a rear edge 12 relative to the position of the link in Figures 1 and 4.
  • Two lateral arms 14 protrude from the front edge 10 of the central part. These arms 14 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, represented by the axis 16 in the drawing, and are offset laterally with respect to the width L of the central part 8.
  • the latter has, on its rear edge 12 and substantially in its center, a recess 18 forming on either side of the latter projections 20.
  • the lateral arms 14 as well as the projections 20 are crossed respectively by pin holes 22, 24 extending along axes of articulation 26 of a link with respect to its neighboring link.
  • each link has a face 28 which is lowered relative to the plane M passing through the articulation axes 26 and represented by a dashed line in FIG. 5.
  • This lowering of the face 28 forms a housing, the usefulness of which will be explained below.
  • the central part 8 is not limited to the rectangular shape shown in the drawing and can have other configurations.
  • the central part 8 may, according to a variant, not include the recess 18.
  • the pin holes 24 are replaced by two blind holes.
  • the links 4 are connected together by means of a hinged assembly device comprising, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 1, the nesting of the central part 8 between the lateral arms 14 of the following associated link when the pins 30 are placed in the holes 22, 24. These pins 30 are either driven out in the holes 22 and free in the holes 24 is free in the holes 22 and driven into the holes 24.
  • the distance between the axes 26 of the holes 22 and 24 of a link is such that when the central part 8 of this link is nested and articulated between the lateral arms 14 of its neighboring link, the ends 32, 34 of the arms 14 which are opposite define a free space 36.
  • This free space 36 in connection with the housing formed by the lowering of the face 28 provides nesting means for a blocking or retaining element 38 of the decorative elements relative to the internal chain 2 which is shown in Figure 1 a first time in position on the chain 2 and a second time in a position in which it is ready to be placed above the chain 2.
  • the locking element 38 has the general configuration of a C which has a central branch 40 and two lateral branches 42 forming lateral projections.
  • the central branch 40 comprises a recess 44 in the middle part of its face extending parallel to the direction of the lateral branches 42.
  • the lateral branches 42 each have a cross section in the shape of a half moon, their rectilinear parts facing each other (figure 7).
  • the dimension perpendicular to the longitudinal direction 16 of the recess is substantially equal to the width L of the central part 8 of the links.
  • the longitudinal dimension of the central branch 40 of the locking elements 28 is substantially less than the longitudinal dimension of the lowered face 28 of the links 4.
  • the thickness of the central branch 40 in the area where the recess 44 is provided it is such that, when the blocking element is positioned on the chain 2, the thickness of the assembly does not exceed the greatest thickness E of the link 4.
  • the lateral branches 42 of the locking element 38 parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, extend, in a direction perpendicular to the latter, beyond the lateral arms 14. All of these characteristics are clearly visible in Figures 1 to 3.
  • a decorative element 6 which has the general configuration of a rectangular parallelepiped having two large opposite sides 46, 48 having a generally planar face, two small opposite sides 50, 52 having a convex rounded face and two other opposite small sides respectively having a concave rounded face 54, called the front face, and a convex rounded face 56, called the rear face.
  • the long sides 46, 48 and the short sides 50, 52 extend in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet while the other two short sides 54, 56 extend in a direction perpendicular to the latter.
  • This decorative element 6 further comprises an oblong passage 58 provided with a shoulder 60.
  • the passage 58 thus comprises a first part 62 of a first width L1 opening on the side of the front face 54 and a second part 64 of a second width L2, less than the first, opening on the side of the rear face 56, the height H of the passage 58 being identical in the first and second parts of the latter and substantially greater than the thickness E of the links of the chain 2.
  • the lateral ends of the passage 58 are rounded to conform to the lateral ends of the branches 42 of the locking element and the length of the first part 62 of the passage is, according to a characteristic of the invention, equal to or substantially equal to the length of the branches 42 of the locking element.
  • the radii R of the front and rear faces 54, 56 of the decorative elements are identical and the length of the second part of the passage is such that the distance D separating the articulation axes 26 and the apex of the rounded rear face 56 is substantially equal to the radius R when the decorative elements are installed on the inner chain 2.
  • the distance D is easily adjustable by modifying the shape of the locking element 38, for example by modifying the length of its branches 42. This principle is therefore in no way limiting in the choice of the radii of the rounded faces of the decorative element.
  • the decorative element 6 can be manufactured using a wide variety of materials. In the example shown, preference has been given to a ceramic element, rich in appearance and which can be sintered to sufficiently precise dimensions that it is no longer necessary to take them back, except for a polishing operation.
  • the traction exerted on the bracelet is transferred only to the internal chain and that the decorative elements are not affected by it.
  • This is of course particularly advantageous in the case where a fragile material such as ceramic is used for these decorative elements.
  • other materials could be used, such as hard metal or simply steel, or alternating elements with different colors.
  • these elements may, according to an alternative embodiment, only partially cover the chain and, for example, include only an upper part which completely covers the internal chain and two side parts which respectively cover the side edges of the chain.
  • the procedure is as follows.
  • the inner chain 2 is formed to the desired length by nesting the links 4 and connecting them to each other by means of pins 30 in a conventional manner, after which there is a first locking element 38 on the chain 2, the face of the branch 40 comprising the recess 44 being directed opposite the face 28 of the link 4.
  • a first decorative element 6 can then be threaded through the part 62 of the passage 58.
  • the shoulder 60 then comes to bear against the end free of the branches 42 of the locking element 38, itself being blocked on the inner chain 2 by pressing its central branch 40 against the end 32 of the branches 14 of the previous link 4.
  • the decorative element 6 is then retained in a correct position and the following blocking element can be arranged and the associated decorative element threaded.
  • each side 50, 52 of the last decorative element is provided with a hole in which penetrates one of the ends of a pin which extends laterally beyond the branches 14 of the last link 8.
  • the blocking element 70 has the configuration of a bar provided on one of its large faces 72 with a protruding member 74, and each link 4 forming the inner chain 2 has an opening 76 intended to cooperate with said protruding member 74.
  • the protruding member 74 is disposed substantially in the middle part of the bar 70 and the opening 76 is formed in the lowered face 28 of each link 4.
  • the thickness of the bar 70 is such that, when it is placed on its associated link, the total thickness of the assembly does not exceed the greatest thickness of the link.
  • the central branch 40 of each blocking element 38 has in its middle part a projection 80 which extends between the branches 42 of the blocking element 38 and substantially set back from the ends thereof .
  • the projection 80 is intended to be placed in an oblong recess 82 provided for this purpose in the central part 8 of the link 2. It will be noted that the thickness of the projection 80 is substantially equal to that of the blocking element.
  • the locking element 38 can easily be manufactured, for example by molding, from a synthetic material. This structure thus makes it possible to advantageously reduce the weight of the bracelet while retaining good rigidity of the inner chain.
  • the projecting part 80 of each blocking element comprises in its central part and over part of its thickness a groove 84 which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
  • the groove 84 is intended to cooperate with a rib 86 formed for this purpose on a wall 88 of the passage 58 of the decorative element 6 with which it is associated and this over its entire length.
  • This groove 84, rib 86 assembly form means for centering the decorative elements 6 on the inner chain 2 and thus prevents an unaesthetic lateral shift of the decorative elements with respect to each other.

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The bracelet (1) according to the invention includes an inner chain (2) composed of articulated links (4), including a central part (8) from which project two lateral arms (14). The bracelet (1) also includes a plurality of decorative elements (6), slipped onto the inner chain (2), and means for blocking each decorative element (6) on the chain (2). According to the invention, the blocking means each comprise a blocking element (38) positioned on the chain (2), which comprises two projecting parts (42) extending laterally beyond the arms (14) and each decorative element (6) comprises a passage (58) equipped with a shoulder (60) which bears against the projecting parts (42) when this element (38) is arranged on the chain (2) and when the decorative element (6) is slipped on the said chain. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un bracelet à maillons notamment pour montre et plus particulièrement un bracelet comportant une chaîne de maillons intérieure sur laquelle sont enfilés des éléments décoratifs en céramique.The invention relates to a link bracelet, in particular for a watch, and more particularly a bracelet comprising an internal chain of links on which decorative ceramic elements are threaded.

On connaît déjà du document FR 2 633 164 un bracelet comportant une chaîne intérieure composée de maillons articulés sur lesquels sont enfilés des éléments décoratifs.Document FR 2 633 164 already discloses a bracelet comprising an inner chain composed of articulated links on which decorative elements are threaded.

Les maillons de la chaîne comportent chacun une partie centrale à partir de laquelle deux bras latéraux font saillie et sont reliés entre eux par un dispositif à charnière qui comporte l'imbrication de la partie centrale d'un maillon entre les bras du maillon suivant. La partie centrale et les bras de chaque maillon sont munis de trous destinés à recevoir des axes de connexion qui relient à pivotement les maillons les uns à la suite des autres. Par ailleurs, le bracelet comporte une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs disposés côte à côte enfilés sur la chaîne intérieure et entourant partiellement cette dernière. Les axes de connexion font saillie des deux côtés latéraux de la chaîne intérieure et coopèrent avec des perçages traversants ménagés dans des parties latérales des éléments décoratifs pour retenir ou bloquer les éléments décoratifs sur la chaîne intérieure. Le blocage des éléments décoratifs sur la chaîne intérieure empêche tout déplacement des éléments par rapport à la chaîne si bien que l'on évite tout problème d'articulation.The chain links each have a central part from which two lateral arms protrude and are interconnected by a hinged device which includes the nesting of the central part of a link between the arms of the following link. The central part and the arms of each link are provided with holes intended to receive connection pins which pivotally connect the links one after the other. Furthermore, the bracelet comprises a plurality of decorative elements arranged side by side threaded on the inner chain and partially surrounding the latter. The connection pins protrude from the two lateral sides of the inner chain and cooperate with through bores made in the lateral parts of the decorative elements to retain or block the decorative elements on the inner chain. The blocking of the decorative elements on the internal chain prevents any movement of the elements relative to the chain so that any articulation problem is avoided.

Bien que la construction des moyens de retenue ou de blocage des éléments décoratifs sur la chaîne intérieure à l'aide des axes de connexion soit en elle même efficace, elle présente toutefois certains inconvénients.Although the construction of the means for retaining or blocking the decorative elements on the internal chain using the connection pins is in itself effective, it nevertheless has certain drawbacks.

En effet, l'exécution des perçages traversants dans les éléments décoratifs exclut quasiment la possibilité de choisir des matériaux durs tels que la céramique, actuellement très en vogue, si l'on désire ne pas augmenter le prix du bracelet de façon prohibitive en réalisant des opérations coûteuses d'usinage ou de moulage des éléments décoratifs.Indeed, the execution of the through holes in the decorative elements almost excludes the possibility of choose hard materials such as ceramic, currently very popular, if one wishes not to increase the price of the bracelet prohibitively by carrying out expensive operations of machining or molding of the decorative elements.

De plus, ces perçages demeurent apparent extérieurement après le montage du bracelet et nuisent à l'esthétique générale du bracelet ce qui va à l'encontre du but recherché généralement dans la fabrication des bracelets, c'est-à-dire rendre le bracelet le plus attractif possible pour le consommateur.In addition, these holes remain apparent externally after mounting the bracelet and adversely affect the overall aesthetics of the bracelet which goes against the purpose generally sought in the manufacture of bracelets, that is to say making the bracelet the as attractive as possible for the consumer.

L'invention a donc pour but de pallier les inconvénients de l'art antérieur susmentionné en fournissant une construction de bracelet à maillons comportant des éléments décoratifs, qui permet notamment l'utilisation de matériaux durs pour la réalisation des éléments décoratifs sans augmenter considérablement le prix de revient du bracelet, d'une part, et sans nuire à son aspect esthétique, d'autre part.The invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art by providing a link bracelet construction comprising decorative elements, which allows in particular the use of hard materials for the production of decorative elements without considerably increasing the price. cost of the bracelet, on the one hand, and without affecting its aesthetic appearance, on the other.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un bracelet comportant une chaîne intérieure composée de maillons articulés s'étendant dans une direction longitudinale, les maillons comportant chacun une partie centrale à partir de laquelle font saillie deux bras latéraux et étant reliés entre eux par un dispositif à charnière qui comporte l'imbrication de la partie centrale d'un maillon entre les bras du maillon suivant, ladite partie centrale et lesdits bras étant munis de trous pour recevoir des axes reliant à pivotement lesdits maillons les uns à la suite des autres, ledit bracelet comportant en outre une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs disposés côte à côte, enfilés sur la chaîne intérieure et entourant au moins partiellement cette dernière et des moyens de blocage de chaque élément décoratif par rapport à ladite chaîne intérieure.To this end, the subject of the invention is a bracelet comprising an inner chain composed of articulated links extending in a longitudinal direction, the links each comprising a central part from which protrude two lateral arms and being interconnected by a hinged device which comprises the nesting of the central part of a link between the arms of the following link, said central part and said arms being provided with holes for receiving pins pivotally connecting said links one after the other , said bracelet further comprising a plurality of decorative elements arranged side by side, threaded on the inner chain and at least partially surrounding the latter and means for blocking each decorative element relative to said inner chain.

Conformément à l'invention, lesdits moyens de blocage comprennent chacun un élément de blocage positionné sur ladite chaîne intérieure, ledit élément de blocage comprenant deux parties latérales en saillie s'étendant au-delà desdits bras latéraux dans une direction perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale du bracelet, chaque élément décoratif comprenant un passage muni d'un épaulement, ledit épaulement venant s'appuyer contre lesdites parties en saillie de l'élément de blocage lorsque ce dernier est disposé sur la chaîne intérieure et lorsque l'élément décoratif est enfilé sur la chaîne intérieure.According to the invention, said blocking means each comprise a blocking element positioned on said inner chain, said blocking element comprising two lateral projecting parts extending beyond said lateral arms in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, each decorative element comprising a passage provided with a shoulder, said shoulder coming to bear against said projecting parts of the locking element when the latter is placed on the inner chain and when the decorative element is threaded on the inner chain.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, on réalise un bracelet comprenant une chaîne de maillons sur laquelle sont enfilés une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs et dans lequel ces éléments sont maintenus en place sur la chaîne intérieure à l'aide de moyens qui ne sont pas visibles depuis l'extérieur du bracelet et qui par conséquent ne nuisent aucunement à son aspect esthétique.Thanks to these characteristics, there is provided a bracelet comprising a chain of links on which are threaded a plurality of decorative elements and in which these elements are held in place on the inner chain by means which are not visible from the outside of the bracelet and which therefore in no way detract from its aesthetic appearance.

On notera également que, de façon avantageuse, les éléments décoratifs ne sont munis que d'un passage pour être enfilés sur la chaîne intérieure de sorte qu'ils peuvent être réalisés directement par injection ou par pressage et frittage ultérieur. L'utilisation de tout matériau dur, tel que la céramique ou autre, peut être envisagée sans nécessiter d'opérations d'usinage onéreuses.It will also be noted that, advantageously, the decorative elements are only provided with a passage to be threaded onto the internal chain so that they can be produced directly by injection or by subsequent pressing and sintering. The use of any hard material, such as ceramic or the like, can be envisaged without requiring expensive machining operations.

Un autre point important à souligner est que la structure du bracelet à maillons selon l'invention ne complique ni son montage ni son raccourcissement, respectivement son rallongement.Another important point to emphasize is that the structure of the link bracelet according to the invention does not complicate its mounting or shortening, respectively its lengthening.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit de modes de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre illustratif et non limitatif, en liaison avec les dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un premier mode de réalisation selon l'invention;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus, partiellement coupée, du mode de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention représenté à la figure 1, ledit bracelet étant assemblé;
  • la figure 3 est une coupe selon la ligne III-III de la figure 2 d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de dessus d'un maillon intérieur composant le premier mode de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention;
  • la figure 5 est une vue selon la flèche V de la figure 4;
  • la figure 6 est une vue de dessus des moyens de blocage des éléments décoratifs sur la chaîne intérieure selon le premier mode de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention;
  • la figure 7 est une vue selon la flèche VII de la figure 6;
  • la figure 8 est une coupe selon la ligne VIII-VIII de la figure 6;
  • la figure 9 est une vue de face d'un élément décoratif composant le bracelet de la figure 2;
  • la figure 10 est une vue selon la flèche X de la figure 9;
  • la figure 11 est une coupe selon la ligne XII-XII de la figure 9;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un deuxième mode de réalisation selon l'invention;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un troisième mode de réalisation selon l'invention;
  • la figure 14 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'une variante du troisième mode de réalisation selon l'invention; et
  • la figure 15 est une vue de face d'un élément décoratif composant le bracelet de la figure 14.
Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear clearly on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention, given by way of illustration and not limitation, in conjunction with the appended drawings among which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a top view, partially cut, of the embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention shown in Figure 1, said bracelet being assembled;
  • Figure 3 is a section along line III-III of Figure 2 of a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 4 is a top view of an inner link making up the first embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention;
  • Figure 5 is a view along arrow V of Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a top view of the locking means of the decorative elements on the inner chain according to the first embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention;
  • Figure 7 is a view along arrow VII of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is a section along line VIII-VIII of Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is a front view of a decorative element making up the bracelet of Figure 2;
  • Figure 10 is a view along arrow X of Figure 9;
  • Figure 11 is a section along line XII-XII of Figure 9;
  • Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment according to the invention;
  • Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment according to the invention;
  • Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of a variant of the third embodiment according to the invention; and
  • FIG. 15 is a front view of a decorative element making up the bracelet of FIG. 14.

En se référant tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 11 on voit un premier mode de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention désigné par la référence générale 1. Ce bracelet 1 comporte une chaîne intérieure 2 composée de maillons articulés 4 tous identiques et sur laquelle sont enfilés une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs 6 dont seulement deux ont été représentés à la figure 1.Referring first to Figures 1 to 11 we see a first embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention designated by the general reference 1. This bracelet 1 has an inner chain 2 composed of articulated links 4 all identical and on which are threaded a plurality of decorative elements 6 of which only two have been shown in FIG. 1.

Chaque maillon 4 comporte une partie centrale 8 comprenant un bord avant 10 et un bord arrière 12 par rapport à la position du maillon aux figures 1 et 4. Deux bras latéraux 14 font saillie à partir du bord avant 10 de la partie centrale. Ces bras 14 s'étendent parallèlement à la direction longitudinale du bracelet, représentée par l'axe 16 au dessin, et sont décalés latéralement par rapport à la largeur L de la partie centrale 8. Cette dernière présente, sur son bord arrière 12 et sensiblement en son centre, un évidemment 18 formant de part et d'autre de ce dernier des saillies 20. Les bras latéraux 14 ainsi que les saillies 20 sont traversés respectivement par des trous de goupilles 22, 24 s'étendant selon des axes d'articulation 26 d'un maillon par rapport à son maillon voisin.Each link 4 has a central part 8 comprising a front edge 10 and a rear edge 12 relative to the position of the link in Figures 1 and 4. Two lateral arms 14 protrude from the front edge 10 of the central part. These arms 14 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, represented by the axis 16 in the drawing, and are offset laterally with respect to the width L of the central part 8. The latter has, on its rear edge 12 and substantially in its center, a recess 18 forming on either side of the latter projections 20. The lateral arms 14 as well as the projections 20 are crossed respectively by pin holes 22, 24 extending along axes of articulation 26 of a link with respect to its neighboring link.

Comme cela est particulièrement visible dans les figures 1 et 5, la partie centrale 8 de chaque maillon présente une face 28 qui est abaissée par rapport au plan M passant par les axes d'articulation 26 et représenté par un trait mixte à la figure 5. Cette abaissement de la face 28 forme un logement dont l'utilité sera expliquée ci-après.As is particularly visible in FIGS. 1 and 5, the central part 8 of each link has a face 28 which is lowered relative to the plane M passing through the articulation axes 26 and represented by a dashed line in FIG. 5. This lowering of the face 28 forms a housing, the usefulness of which will be explained below.

Il est bien entendu que la partie centrale 8 n'est pas limitée à la forme rectangulaire représentée au dessin et peut avoir d'autres configurations. A cet égard, la partie centrale 8 peut, selon une variante, ne pas comprendre l'évidement 18. Dans ce cas, les trous de goupilles 24 sont remplacés par deux trous borgnes.It is understood that the central part 8 is not limited to the rectangular shape shown in the drawing and can have other configurations. In this regard, the central part 8 may, according to a variant, not include the recess 18. In this case, the pin holes 24 are replaced by two blind holes.

Les maillons 4 sont reliés entre eux au moyen d'un dispositif d'assemblage à charnière comportant, dans le cas de l'exemple montré à la figure 1, l'imbrication de la partie centrale 8 entre les bras latéraux 14 du maillon suivant associée à la mise en place des goupilles 30 dans les trous 22, 24. Ces goupilles 30 sont soit chassées dans les trous 22 et libres dans les trous 24 soit libres dans les trous 22 et chassées dans les trous 24.The links 4 are connected together by means of a hinged assembly device comprising, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 1, the nesting of the central part 8 between the lateral arms 14 of the following associated link when the pins 30 are placed in the holes 22, 24. These pins 30 are either driven out in the holes 22 and free in the holes 24 is free in the holes 22 and driven into the holes 24.

En se référant à la figure 3, on voit que, selon une caractéristique importante de ce mode de réalisation du bracelet, la distance entre les axes 26 des trous 22 et 24 d'un maillon est telle que lorsque la partie centrale 8 de ce maillon est imbriquée et articulée entre les bras latéraux 14 de son maillon voisin, les extrémités 32, 34 des bras 14 qui sont en regard délimitent un espace libre 36.Referring to FIG. 3, it can be seen that, according to an important characteristic of this embodiment of the bracelet, the distance between the axes 26 of the holes 22 and 24 of a link is such that when the central part 8 of this link is nested and articulated between the lateral arms 14 of its neighboring link, the ends 32, 34 of the arms 14 which are opposite define a free space 36.

Cet espace libre 36 en liaison avec le logement formé par l'abaissement de la face 28 réalisent des moyens d'emboîtement pour un élément de blocage ou de retenue 38 des éléments décoratifs par rapport à la chaîne intérieure 2 qui est représenté à la figure 1 une première fois en position sur la chaîne 2 et une seconde fois dans une position dans laquelle il est prêt à être mis en place au-dessus de la chaîne 2.This free space 36 in connection with the housing formed by the lowering of the face 28 provides nesting means for a blocking or retaining element 38 of the decorative elements relative to the internal chain 2 which is shown in Figure 1 a first time in position on the chain 2 and a second time in a position in which it is ready to be placed above the chain 2.

En se référant particulièrement aux figures 6 à 8, on voit que l'élément de blocage 38 a la configuration générale d'un C qui présente une branche centrale 40 et deux branches latérales 42 formant des saillies latérales. La branche centrale 40 comprend un évidement 44 dans la partie médiane de sa face s'étendant parallèlement à la direction des branches latérales 42. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les branches latérales 42 présentent chacune une section droite en forme de demi lune, leurs parties rectilignes se trouvant en regard (figure 7).With particular reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, it can be seen that the locking element 38 has the general configuration of a C which has a central branch 40 and two lateral branches 42 forming lateral projections. The central branch 40 comprises a recess 44 in the middle part of its face extending parallel to the direction of the lateral branches 42. In the embodiment shown, the lateral branches 42 each have a cross section in the shape of a half moon, their rectilinear parts facing each other (figure 7).

La dimension perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale 16 de l'évidement est sensiblement égale à la largeur L de la partie centrale 8 des maillons. En outre, la dimension longitudinale de la branche centrale 40 des éléments de blocage 28 est sensiblement inférieure à la dimension longitudinale de la face abaissée 28 des maillons 4. En ce qui concerne l'épaisseur de la branche centrale 40 dans la zone où l'évidement 44 est ménagé, elle est telle que, quand l'élément de blocage est positionné sur la chaîne 2, l'épaisseur de l'ensemble n'excède pas l'épaisseur E la plus grande du maillon 4.The dimension perpendicular to the longitudinal direction 16 of the recess is substantially equal to the width L of the central part 8 of the links. In addition, the longitudinal dimension of the central branch 40 of the locking elements 28 is substantially less than the longitudinal dimension of the lowered face 28 of the links 4. As regards the thickness of the central branch 40 in the area where the recess 44 is provided, it is such that, when the blocking element is positioned on the chain 2, the thickness of the assembly does not exceed the greatest thickness E of the link 4.

Enfin, selon une autre caractéristique importante de l'invention, les branches latérales 42 de l'élément de blocage 38, parallèles à la direction longitudinale du bracelet, s'étendent, dans une direction perpendiculaire à cette dernière, au-delà des bras latéraux 14. L'ensemble de ces caractéristiques est clairement visible aux figures 1 à 3.Finally, according to another important characteristic of the invention, the lateral branches 42 of the locking element 38, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, extend, in a direction perpendicular to the latter, beyond the lateral arms 14. All of these characteristics are clearly visible in Figures 1 to 3.

En se référant désormais également aux figures 9 à 11, on voit un élément décoratif 6 qui a la configuration générale d'un parallélépipède rectangle comportant deux grands côtés opposés 46, 48 présentant une face généralement plane, deux petits côtés opposés 50, 52 présentant une face arrondie convexe et deux autres petits côtés opposés présentant respectivement une face arrondie concave 54, dite face avant, et une face arrondie convexe 56, dite face arrière.Referring now also to Figures 9 to 11, we see a decorative element 6 which has the general configuration of a rectangular parallelepiped having two large opposite sides 46, 48 having a generally planar face, two small opposite sides 50, 52 having a convex rounded face and two other opposite small sides respectively having a concave rounded face 54, called the front face, and a convex rounded face 56, called the rear face.

Les grands côtés 46, 48 et les petits côtés 50, 52 s'étendent dans une direction parallèle à la direction longitudinale du bracelet tandis que les deux autres petits côtés 54, 56 s'étendent dans une direction perpendiculaire à cette dernière.The long sides 46, 48 and the short sides 50, 52 extend in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet while the other two short sides 54, 56 extend in a direction perpendicular to the latter.

Cet élément décoratif 6 comporte, en outre, un passage 58 de forme oblongue muni d'un épaulement 60. Le passage 58 comprend ainsi une première partie 62 d'une première largeur L1 débouchant du côté de la face avant 54 et une seconde partie 64 d'une seconde largeur L2, inférieure à la première, débouchant du côté de la face arrière 56, la hauteur H du passage 58 étant identique dans les première et seconde parties de ce dernier et sensiblement supérieure à l'épaisseur E des maillons de la chaîne 2. En outre, les extrémités latérales du passage 58 sont arrondies pour se conformer aux extrémités latérales des branches 42 de l'élément de blocage et la longueur de la première partie 62 du passage est, selon une caractéristique de l'invention, égale ou sensiblement égale à la longueur des branches 42 de l'élément de blocage.This decorative element 6 further comprises an oblong passage 58 provided with a shoulder 60. The passage 58 thus comprises a first part 62 of a first width L1 opening on the side of the front face 54 and a second part 64 of a second width L2, less than the first, opening on the side of the rear face 56, the height H of the passage 58 being identical in the first and second parts of the latter and substantially greater than the thickness E of the links of the chain 2. In addition, the lateral ends of the passage 58 are rounded to conform to the lateral ends of the branches 42 of the locking element and the length of the first part 62 of the passage is, according to a characteristic of the invention, equal to or substantially equal to the length of the branches 42 of the locking element.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les rayons R des faces avant et arrière 54, 56 des éléments décoratifs sont identiques et la longueur de la seconde partie du passage est telle que la distance D séparant les axes d'articulation 26 et le sommet de la face arrière arrondie 56 est sensiblement égale au rayon R lorsque les éléments décoratifs sont installés sur la chaîne intérieure 2.According to another characteristic of the invention, the radii R of the front and rear faces 54, 56 of the decorative elements are identical and the length of the second part of the passage is such that the distance D separating the articulation axes 26 and the apex of the rounded rear face 56 is substantially equal to the radius R when the decorative elements are installed on the inner chain 2.

On notera à cet égard que la structure définie ci-dessus permet d'obtenir une jonction sans jeu entre les éléments décoratifs lors du pivotement des maillons 4 autour des goupilles 30.It will be noted in this regard that the structure defined above makes it possible to obtain a junction without play between the decorative elements during the pivoting of the links 4 around the pins 30.

De plus, la distance D est aisément ajustable en modifiant la forme de l'élément de blocage 38, par exemple en modifiant la longueur de ses branches 42. Ce principe n'est donc aucunement limitatif dans le choix des rayons des faces arrondies de l'élément décoratif.In addition, the distance D is easily adjustable by modifying the shape of the locking element 38, for example by modifying the length of its branches 42. This principle is therefore in no way limiting in the choice of the radii of the rounded faces of the decorative element.

L'élément décoratif 6 peut être fabriqué au moyen de matériaux les plus divers. On a donné dans l'exemple représenté la préférence à un élément en céramique, riche d'aspect et qui peut être fritté à des dimensions suffisamment précises pour qu'il ne soit plus nécessaire de les reprendre, excepté pour une opération de polissage.The decorative element 6 can be manufactured using a wide variety of materials. In the example shown, preference has been given to a ceramic element, rich in appearance and which can be sintered to sufficiently precise dimensions that it is no longer necessary to take them back, except for a polishing operation.

On notera que selon la structure du bracelet de l'invention, la traction exercée sur le bracelet est reportée uniquement sur la chaîne intérieure et que les éléments décoratifs n'en subissent aucune. Ceci est bien entendu particulièrement avantageux dans le cas où un matériau fragile tel que la céramique est utilisé pour ces éléments décoratifs. Il n'en reste pas moins que d'autres matériaux pourraient être utilisés, comme du métal dur ou simplement de l'acier, ou encore une alternance d'éléments présentant des couleurs différentes.It will be noted that, according to the structure of the bracelet of the invention, the traction exerted on the bracelet is transferred only to the internal chain and that the decorative elements are not affected by it. This is of course particularly advantageous in the case where a fragile material such as ceramic is used for these decorative elements. The fact remains that other materials could be used, such as hard metal or simply steel, or alternating elements with different colors.

Bien que, dans l'exemple représenté, les éléments décoratifs entourent complètement la chaîne intérieure, ces éléments peuvent selon une variante de réalisation ne recouvrir que partiellement la chaîne et, par exemple, ne comprendre qu'une partie supérieure qui recouvre entièrement la chaîne intérieure et deux parties latérales qui recouvrent respectivement les bords latéraux de la chaîne.Although, in the example shown, the decorative elements completely surround the internal chain, these elements may, according to an alternative embodiment, only partially cover the chain and, for example, include only an upper part which completely covers the internal chain and two side parts which respectively cover the side edges of the chain.

Pour monter le bracelet qui vient d'être décrit en détail, on procède de la façon suivante. On forme la chaîne intérieure 2 à la longueur désirée en imbriquant les maillons 4 et en les reliant entre eux au moyen, de façon classique, de goupilles 30, après quoi on dispose un premier élément de blocage 38 sur la chaîne 2, la face de la branche 40 comportant l'évidement 44 étant dirigée en en regard de la face 28 du maillon 4. Un premier élément décoratif 6 peut être alors enfilé par la partie 62 du passage 58. L'épaulement 60 vient alors en appui contre l'extrémité libre des branches 42 de l'élément de blocage 38, lui même étant bloqué sur la chaîne intérieure 2 par un appui de sa branche centrale 40 contre l'extrémité 32 des branches 14 du maillon 4 précédent. L'élément décoratif 6 est alors retenu dans une position correcte et l'élément de blocage suivant peut être disposé et l'élément décoratif associé enfilé. On procède de la même manière pour le montage des éléments décoratifs suivants jusqu'au dernier élément décoratif. Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque côté 50, 52 du dernier élément décoratif est muni d'un perçage dans lequel pénètre une des extrémités d'une goupille qui s'étend latéralement au-delà des branches 14 du dernier maillon 8.To mount the bracelet which has just been described in detail, the procedure is as follows. The inner chain 2 is formed to the desired length by nesting the links 4 and connecting them to each other by means of pins 30 in a conventional manner, after which there is a first locking element 38 on the chain 2, the face of the branch 40 comprising the recess 44 being directed opposite the face 28 of the link 4. A first decorative element 6 can then be threaded through the part 62 of the passage 58. The shoulder 60 then comes to bear against the end free of the branches 42 of the locking element 38, itself being blocked on the inner chain 2 by pressing its central branch 40 against the end 32 of the branches 14 of the previous link 4. The decorative element 6 is then retained in a correct position and the following blocking element can be arranged and the associated decorative element threaded. We proceed in the same way for the mounting of the following decorative elements until the last decorative element. According to one embodiment, each side 50, 52 of the last decorative element is provided with a hole in which penetrates one of the ends of a pin which extends laterally beyond the branches 14 of the last link 8.

En se référant maintenant à la figure 12 on voit un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un bracelet à maillons selon l'invention dans lequel les éléments identiques à ceux décrit précédemment sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques.Referring now to Figure 12 we see a second embodiment of a link bracelet according to the invention in which the elements identical to those described above are designated by the same reference numerals.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, alors que l'élément décoratif 6 est identique à celui décrit en liaison avec les figures 1 à 11, l'élément de blocage 70 a la configuration d'une barrette munie sur une de ses grandes faces 72 d'un organe en saillie 74, et chaque maillon 4 formant la chaîne intérieure 2 présente une ouverture 76 destinée à coopérer avec ledit organe en saillie 74. L'organe en saillie 74 est disposé sensiblement dans la partie médiane de la barrette 70 et l'ouverture 76 est ménagée dans la face abaissée 28 de chaque maillon 4. Il va de soi que, selon une variante, une disposition inverse de l'organe en saillie et de l'ouverture peut être envisagée.In this embodiment, while the decorative element 6 is identical to that described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 11, the blocking element 70 has the configuration of a bar provided on one of its large faces 72 with a protruding member 74, and each link 4 forming the inner chain 2 has an opening 76 intended to cooperate with said protruding member 74. The protruding member 74 is disposed substantially in the middle part of the bar 70 and the opening 76 is formed in the lowered face 28 of each link 4. It goes without saying that, according to a variant, a reverse arrangement of the projecting member and of the opening can be envisaged.

Bien entendu, l'épaisseur de la barrette 70 est telle que, lorsqu'elle est disposée sur son maillon associé, l'épaisseur totale de l'ensemble n'excède pas l'épaisseur la plus grande du maillon.Of course, the thickness of the bar 70 is such that, when it is placed on its associated link, the total thickness of the assembly does not exceed the greatest thickness of the link.

En se référant à la figure 13 on voit un troisième mode de réalisation d'un bracelet à maillons selon l'invention dans lequel les éléments identiques à ceux décrit précédemment sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques.Referring to Figure 13 we see a third embodiment of a link bracelet according to the invention in which the elements identical to those described above are designated by the same reference numerals.

Dans ce troisième mode de réalisation, la branche centrale 40 de chaque élément de blocage 38 présente dans sa partie médiane une saillie 80 qui s'étend entre les branches 42 de l'élément de blocage 38 et sensiblement en retrait des extrémités de celles-ci. Comme cela ressort de la figure, la saillie 80 est destinée à être placée dans un évidement oblong 82 prévu à cet effet dans la partie centrale 8 du maillon 2. On notera que l'épaisseur de la saillie 80 est sensiblement égale à celle de l'élément de blocage.In this third embodiment, the central branch 40 of each blocking element 38 has in its middle part a projection 80 which extends between the branches 42 of the blocking element 38 and substantially set back from the ends thereof . As can be seen from the figure, the projection 80 is intended to be placed in an oblong recess 82 provided for this purpose in the central part 8 of the link 2. It will be noted that the thickness of the projection 80 is substantially equal to that of the blocking element.

Dans ce cas, l'élément de blocage 38 peut facilement être fabriqué, par exemple par moulage, en un matériau synthétique. Cette structure permet ainsi de diminuer avantageusement le poids du bracelet tout en conservant une bonne rigidité de la chaîne intérieure.In this case, the locking element 38 can easily be manufactured, for example by molding, from a synthetic material. This structure thus makes it possible to advantageously reduce the weight of the bracelet while retaining good rigidity of the inner chain.

Selon la variante de ce troisième mode de réalisation représentée aux figures 14 et 15, la partie en saillie 80 de chaque élémemt de blocage comprend dans sa partie centrale et sur une partie de son épaisseur une rainure 84 qui s'étend parallèlement à la direction longitudinale du bracelet. La rainure 84 est destinée à coopérer avec une nervure 86 ménagée à cet effet sur une paroi 88 du passage 58 de l'élément décoratif 6 auquel il est associé et cela sur tout sa longueur. Cet ensemble rainure 84, nervure 86 forment des moyens de centrage des éléments décoratifs 6 sur la chaîne intérieure 2 et empèche ainsi un décalage latéral inésthétique des élément décoratifs les uns par rapport aux autres.According to the variant of this third embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the projecting part 80 of each blocking element comprises in its central part and over part of its thickness a groove 84 which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet. The groove 84 is intended to cooperate with a rib 86 formed for this purpose on a wall 88 of the passage 58 of the decorative element 6 with which it is associated and this over its entire length. This groove 84, rib 86 assembly form means for centering the decorative elements 6 on the inner chain 2 and thus prevents an unaesthetic lateral shift of the decorative elements with respect to each other.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en liaison avec deux modes de réalisation préférés, d'autres variantes et modifications telles que des changements de forme ou de dimensions pourront apparaître à l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Although the invention has been described in conjunction with two preferred embodiments, other variants and modifications such as changes in shape or dimensions may appear to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

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Bracelet (1) comportant une chaîne intérieure (2) composée de maillons articulés (4) s'étendant dans une direction longitudinale (16), chaque maillon comportant une partie centrale (8) à partir de laquelle font saillie deux bras latéraux (14) et lesdits maillons étant reliés entre eux par un dispositif à charnière qui comporte l'imbrication de la partie centrale (8) d'un maillon (4) entre les bras latéraux (14) du maillon suivant, ladite partie centrale (8) et lesdits bras latéraux (14) étant munis de trous (22, 24) pour recevoir des axes (30) reliant à pivotement lesdits maillons (4) les uns à la suite des autres, ledit bracelet (1) comportant en outre une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs (6) disposés côte à côte, enfilés sur la chaîne intérieure (2) et entourant au moins partiellement cette dernière, et des moyens de blocage de chaque élément décoratif (6) par rapport à ladite chaîne intérieure, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de blocage comprennent chacun un élément de blocage (38) positionné sur ladite chaîne intérieure (2), ledit élément de blocage (38) comprenant deux parties en saillie (42) s'étendant latéralement au-delà desdits bras latéraux (14) dans une direction perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale du bracelet (1), chaque élément décoratif (6) comprenant un passage (58) muni d'un épaulement (60), ledit épaulement venant s'appuyer contre lesdites parties en saillie (42) de l'élément de blocage (38) lorsque ce dernier est disposé sur la chaîne intérieure (2) et que l'élément décoratif (6) est enfilé sur la chaîne intérieure (2).Bracelet (1) comprising an inner chain (2) composed of articulated links (4) extending in a longitudinal direction (16), each link comprising a central part (8) from which two lateral arms (14) project and said links being interconnected by a hinged device which comprises the nesting of the central part (8) of a link (4) between the lateral arms (14) of the next link, said central part (8) and said lateral arms (14) being provided with holes (22, 24) for receiving pins (30) pivotally connecting said links (4) one after the other, said bracelet (1) further comprising a plurality of elements decorative (6) arranged side by side, threaded on the inner chain (2) and surrounding at least partially the latter, and means for blocking each decorative element (6) relative to said inner chain, characterized in that said means locking block Each has a locking element (38) positioned on said inner chain (2), said locking element (38) comprising two projecting parts (42) extending laterally beyond said lateral arms (14) in a perpendicular direction. in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet (1), each decorative element (6) comprising a passage (58) provided with a shoulder (60), said shoulder coming to bear against said projecting parts (42) of the element locking (38) when the latter is disposed on the inner chain (2) and the decorative element (6) is threaded on the inner chain (2). Bracelet selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de blocage (38) sont positionnés sur la chaîne intérieure (2) par des moyens d'emboîtement (44, 28).Bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking elements (38) are positioned on the inner chain (2) by means of interlocking (44, 28). Bracelet selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités en regard (32, 34) des bras latéraux (14) de deux maillons (4) successifs de la chaîne intérieure délimitent un espace libre (36).Bracelet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the facing ends (32, 34) lateral arms (14) of two successive links (4) of the internal chain delimit a free space (36). Bracelet selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments de blocage (38) ont chacun la configuration d'un C qui présente une branche centrale (40) et deux branches latérales (42) formant respectivement lesdites saillies, et en ce que ladite branche centrale (40) s'étend sur la partie centrale (8) du maillon (4), lesdites saillies s'emboîtant dans lesdits espaces libres (36).Bracelet according to claim 3, characterized in that said locking elements (38) each have the configuration of a C which has a central branch (40) and two lateral branches (42) respectively forming said projections, and in that said central branch (40) extends over the central part (8) of the link (4), said projections fitting into said free spaces (36). Bracelet selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la branche centrale (40) de l'élément de blocage (38) ainsi qu'une portion de la partie centrale (8) du maillon sur laquelle il s'emboîte comprennent chacune un évidement (44, 28).Bracelet according to claim 4, characterized in that the central branch (40) of the locking element (38) as well as a portion of the central part (8) of the link on which it fits each comprise a recess ( 44, 28). Bracelet selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les maillons (4) formant la chaîne intérieure (2) présentent une ouverture (76) coopérant avec un organe en saillie (74) ménagé sur ledit organe de blocage (70).Bracelet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the links (4) forming the inner chain (2) have an opening (76) cooperating with a projecting member (74) formed on said blocking member (70). Bracelet selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de blocage a la forme d'une barrette (70) qui s'emboîte dans un évidement (28) ménagé dans la partie centrale (8) du maillon.Bracelet according to claim 6, characterized in that the blocking element has the form of a bar (70) which fits into a recess (28) formed in the central part (8) of the link. Bracelet selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de blocage présente dans sa partie médiane une saillie (80) qui s'étend entre les branches latérales (42) et qui est destinée à dans coopérer avec un évidement oblong (82) prévu dans la partie centrale (8) du maillon 2Bracelet according to claim 6, characterized in that the blocking element has in its middle part a projection (80) which extends between the lateral branches (42) and which is intended to cooperate with an oblong recess (82) provided in the central part (8) of link 2 Bracelet selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de blocage comprend dans sa partie centrale et sur une partie de son épaisseur une rainure (84) qui s'étend parallèlement à la direction longitudinale du bracelet et qui est destinée à coopérer avec une nervure (86) ménagée sur une paroi 88 du passage (58) de l'élément décoratif (6) auquel il est associé pour former des moyens de centrage des éléments décoratifs (6) sur la chaîne intérieure (2)Bracelet according to claim 8, characterized in that the blocking element comprises in its central part and over part of its thickness a groove (84) which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet and which is intended to cooperate with a rib (86) formed on a wall 88 of the passage (58) of the decorative element (6) with which it is associated forming means for centering the decorative elements (6) on the inner chain (2) Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdites parties en saillie (42) présentent chacune une section droite ayant la configuration d'une demi lune, leurs parties rectilignes étant en regard.Bracelet according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said projecting parts (42) each have a cross section having the configuration of a half moon, their rectilinear parts facing each other. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit passage (58) présente une section droite oblongue.Bracelet according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said passage (58) has an oblong cross section. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments décoratifs (6) entourent complètement ladite chaîne intérieure (2).Bracelet according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decorative elements (6) completely surround said inner chain (2). Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments décoratifs (6) sont en céramique.Bracelet according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decorative elements (6) are made of ceramic.
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