EP1136013B1 - Armbandverschluss - Google Patents

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EP1136013B1
EP1136013B1 EP00106275A EP00106275A EP1136013B1 EP 1136013 B1 EP1136013 B1 EP 1136013B1 EP 00106275 A EP00106275 A EP 00106275A EP 00106275 A EP00106275 A EP 00106275A EP 1136013 B1 EP1136013 B1 EP 1136013B1
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Jean-Francois Thalheim
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Richemont International SA
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Priority to CNB011098066A priority patent/CN1144546C/zh
Priority to US09/812,838 priority patent/US6449809B2/en
Priority to JP2001085102A priority patent/JP2001286310A/ja
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    • 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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A44C5/24—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2143—Strap-attached folding lever
    • Y10T24/2155—Jewelry-watch straps

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  • the present invention relates to a clasp for connecting the two strands of a bracelet, in particular a watch bracelet or a curb chain, metallic or other material.
  • clasps of this type generally referred to the name of folding clasps (cf. for example DE-A-19729903).
  • These clasps have drawbacks which are the elasticity of their blades whose variation directly influences the force and therefore on the security of the closure.
  • these clasps deployants with blades are relatively fragile, the blades being susceptible to deforming or twisting thus altering the functioning of the clasp.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of clasps existing deployants, to reinforce the rigidity of the clasp, to ensure that the locking of the clasp blades is independent of shape and elasticity blades while allowing easy manufacture and simple handling of the clasp.
  • the embodiment of the folding clasp according to the invention comprises a central part 1 and two lateral arms 2,3.
  • Each of these side arms is pivoted by one of its ends on one of the ends of the central part 1 using welded or riveted axes 4, that is to say mounted rigidly and durably.
  • this central part 1 and these arms are curved to match the rounded shape of the user's wrist.
  • the arms 2,3 folded parallel to the central part, these three parts are parallel and located in the same surface or plane, the arms 2,3 being located one in the extension of the other and side by side with the central part 1.
  • the free ends of the arms 2,3 are articulated in a conventional manner on the last links 5 of a bracelet 6 using pins or screws 7. It is necessary note that these arms 2,3 are located in the plane of symmetry of the bracelet while the central part of the clasp is offset laterally with respect to this plane of symmetry of the bracelet, this central part 1 being of course hidden, in closed position of the clasp, under the edge of the bracelet. This clasp therefore occupies a asymmetrical position in relation to the bracelet.
  • the central part 1 of the clasp and its arms 2, 3 are rigid, solid and resistant which gives great strength to the clasp.
  • the central or middle portion of the central part 1 of the clasp comprises an arm locking device 2,3 in the closed position.
  • This device locking device illustrated on a larger scale in FIGS. 4 and 5, comprises a pusher 8 of trapezoidal shape housed in a recess 9 which comprises the central part 1.
  • the pusher 8 is held in place with screws 14 passing through the part central 1 of the clasp and whose heads are housed in recesses 15 practiced in the edge of the central part 1 located on the side of the branches 2 and 3. This pusher can move a distance X between its position locking illustrated in FIG. 4 and its unlocking position of the arms 2,3 illustrated in figure 5.
  • the locking device also includes locks housed in blind holes 20 made in the ends connected to the arm bracelet 2 and 3 and leading to the edge of these directed towards the central part 1 of the clasp.
  • These locks include a socket 21 driven into the holes 20 containing a spring 22 acting on the head of a locking member 23 comprising a finger which can emerge from the socket 21 and therefore from the arm 2 or 3 under the action of spring 22.
  • the central or middle part of the central part 1 of the clasp comprises another device for guiding and holding the arms 2,3 in the closed position.
  • This guiding and holding device is constituted by a rod 10 integral with the central part 1 and extending perpendicular thereto outside from its face opposite to the pusher 8.
  • This rod 10 ends in a formation of support 11 comprising two inclined faces 12.
  • the lateral face of the central part 1 on which the recesses 15 also have recesses 24 whose inclined bottom causes when the clasp is closed, ie from the flap of the arms 2.3 towards the central part 1 of the clasp, the retraction of the locking members 23 in the sockets 21 until the clasp is completely closed where these locking members penetrate in the recesses 15 by pushing the screws 14 and therefore the pusher 8, and lock the clasp in the closed position.
  • the clasp could have only one arm of a length corresponding to that of the central part.
  • the bracelet would be attached to the free end of the central part and the free end of the single arm.
  • the locking devices would both be mounted in the central part of the arm single, where there would be only one locking member.
  • the form external of the clasp can be any, the length of the arms can also vary. Similarly, the shape of the pusher can be different as well as that of the retainers.
  • the arms can be assembled at the central part of the bracelet anyway desired.
  • the number of locking members per arm can also vary.
  • the pusher retainer is not necessarily dovetail-shaped but can present the shape of a T or another shape.
  • the clasp can be flat or curved or present another form.
  • This clasp has many advantages over clasps the main ones of which are listed below.
  • the clasp is simple both for its manufacture and for its handling by the user.
  • the section of the central part and of the arm (s) of the clasp can be increased compared to an existing folding clasp while remaining in the same space. This increases the robustness and the durability of the clasp.
  • the closing action of the clasp is dissociated from the locking action. In does this locking occurs only when the arms reach their position closure parallel to the central part of the clasp.
  • Locking is effected by locking members independent of the shape, length and elasticity of the clasp arms and its part Central.
  • the closing force is very large, it is independent of the force of the lock springs.
  • the locked position is independent of the closing.
  • the clasp is opened using a single simple button, do not with no springs, push button which retracts the locks.
  • the return of push in the locking position is done automatically using the springs locks when closing the clasp. Locking is assured automatically.
  • the arms are precisely guided and held in their positions by a holding member secured to the central part of the clasp.
  • the arms are preferably assembled only by a smooth axis which has a head at one end and the other end of which is welded to the arm or the central part for example by laser welding.
  • a smooth axis which has a head at one end and the other end of which is welded to the arm or the central part for example by laser welding.
  • Arm length no longer matters in the locking function but depends only on the desired deployment for the wrist circumference. Through the use of locks excludes the use of the elasticity of the arms and can therefore make it more robust.
  • the force required to close the clasp depends solely on the strength of the lock springs and the slope of the inclined recesses causing the retraction of the locks. This force may be weak.
  • the opening force is given only by the force of the lock springs. This closing force and opening is independent of the locking force which is much more large and determined only by the shear between the latches and the part central clasp.
  • the locking force does not require any adjustment, it can also be as large as you want and does not interfere with the handling of the clasp. So there is no need to adjust this locking force.
  • the pusher is located in a dovetail-shaped housing avoiding that it can be torn off and defining its course.
  • This clasp is therefore easy to use, simple to manufacture and assemble, avoids any untimely opening and is particularly robust.

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  1. Faltverschluss für ein Armband, insbesondere ein Uhrarmband oder eine Uhrkette mit einem mittleren Abschnitt (1), der mit zumindest einem seiner Enden gelenkig an zumindest einem Arm (2, 3) befestigt ist, wobei der Arm oder die Arme (2, 3) so neben dem mittleren Abschnitt (1) angeordnet sind, dass sie sich, wenn der Verschluss geschlossen ist, parallel zu diesem mittleren Abschnitt (1) befinden und mit einer ihrer Seiten an diesen angrenzen; dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Arm oder die Arme (2, 3) jeder zumindest einen Riegel (21, 22, 23) besitzen, dessen Verriegelungsorgan (23) in der Ruhelage unter der Wirkung seiner Feder (22) aus dieser Seite des Armes (2, 3) hervorsteht; und dadurch, dass der mittlere Abschnitt (1) eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung mit einem Drücker (8) umfasst, der quer zu diesem mittleren Abschnitt verschoben werden kann, wobei zumindest eine in die Seite des mittleren Abschnitts (1) eingelassene Aussparung (15) dazu bestimmt ist, ein Verriegelungsorgan (23) aufzunehmen, und diese Seite des mittleren Abschnitts (1) eine Aushöhlung (24) in Gestalt einer geneigten Ebene umfasst, die beim Schliessen des Verschlusses mit einem Verriegelungsorgan (23) zusammenwirkt und den Rückzug dieses Verriegelungsorgans (23) verursacht, das sich, wenn der Verschluss in seine ganz geschlossene Lage kommt, unter der Wirkung seiner Feder (22) ins Innere der Aussparung (15) des mittleren Abschnitts (1) ausstreckt; und dadurch, dass der Drücker fest mit zumindest einem Betätigungsorgan (14) verbunden ist, das unter der Einwirkung der Feder (22) und des Verriegelungsorgans (23) oder unter der Einwirkung des Drückers (8) in das Lager (15) verschoben werden kann.
  2. Verschluss nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drücker (8) eine trapezförmige Gestalt aufweist und derart in einem schwalbenschwanzförmigen Lager (9) des mittleren Abschnitts (1) sitzt, dass dieser Drücker nicht seitlich aus diesem Lager (9) austreten kann.
  3. Verschluss nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mit dem Drücker fest verbundenen Betätigungsorgane (14) den mittleren Abschnitt (1) queren, um in dessen Lager (15) zu münden.
  4. Verschluss nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Vorrichtung für die Führung und für die Rückhaltung der Arme (2, 3) in der geschlossenen Lage umfasst.
  5. Verschluss nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mittlere Abschnitt (1) des Verschlusses einen Stift (10) umfasst, der sich quer aus diesem mittleren Abschnitt (1) heraus erstreckt und an seinem Ende mit Ausbildungen (12) ausgerüstet ist, die die Arme (2, 3) in ihren verschlossenen Positionen festhalten und in der verschlossenen Stellung des Verschlusses mit entsprechenden Ausbildungen (16) zusammenwirken, die am Ende dieser Arme (2, 3) vorgesehen sind.
  6. Verschluss nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er zwei Arme (2, 3) umfasst, die an jedem Ende des mittleren Abschnitts (1) gelenkig befestigt sind.
  7. Verschluss nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Arme (2, 3) in der Symmetrieachse des mit dem Verschluss ausgerüsteten Armbandes liegen.
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AT00106275T ATE250358T1 (de) 2000-03-23 2000-03-23 Armbandverschluss
DE60005479T DE60005479T2 (de) 2000-03-23 2000-03-23 Armbandverschluss
EP00106275A EP1136013B1 (de) 2000-03-23 2000-03-23 Armbandverschluss
CNB011098066A CN1144546C (zh) 2000-03-23 2001-03-16 手链锁扣装置
US09/812,838 US6449809B2 (en) 2000-03-23 2001-03-21 Bracelet closure
JP2001085102A JP2001286310A (ja) 2000-03-23 2001-03-23 ブレスレット用クロージャ

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