EP1836917A1 - Length adjustable wristband - Google Patents

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EP1836917A1
EP1836917A1 EP06111714A EP06111714A EP1836917A1 EP 1836917 A1 EP1836917 A1 EP 1836917A1 EP 06111714 A EP06111714 A EP 06111714A EP 06111714 A EP06111714 A EP 06111714A EP 1836917 A1 EP1836917 A1 EP 1836917A1
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Philippe Loetscher
Clément Meyrat
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Swatch Group Management Services AG
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Priority to KR1020070025779A priority patent/KR20070096817A/en
Priority to JP2007071925A priority patent/JP5159130B2/en
Priority to US11/690,301 priority patent/US7788947B2/en
Priority to CN2007100894790A priority patent/CN101040740B/en
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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
    • A44C5/14—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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • 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.
    • Y10T24/39—Cord and rope holders
    • Y10T24/3987—Loop, adjustable

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  • the invention relates to the field of watchmaking or jewelery. It relates more precisely a bracelet whose length is continuously adjustable.
  • the length of a bracelet is generally adjustable discontinuously.
  • a leather watch strap for example, only a few predetermined fixing positions are possible.
  • a metal bracelet with articulated links or not whether it is a watch or ornament bracelet, the length varies in steps corresponding to the width of a link. Fine adjustment of the length of a bracelet is, therefore, rarely possible.
  • the bracelet can be integrally or partially, only, formed of the link.
  • the adjustment system may, for example, consist of a stopper of the type used in sports articles such as sleeping bags, wallets or weatherproof clothing. Such a stopper is described, inter alia, in the patent JP10042917 .
  • a solution of this type can be extremely practical and resolutely modern.
  • the stopper excludes a portion of the loop-shaped link located between its two ends.
  • the effective length of the link is equal to the sum of the lengths of the portions taken, respectively, between the ends and the stopper.
  • the stoppers exclude two link portions located between the ends and the nearest stopper.
  • the useful length of the link is equal to the length of the portion taken between the two stoppers.
  • the present invention makes it possible to overcome this disadvantage by proposing a continuously adjustable watch or jewelery bracelet, comprising a link and a stopper defining a useful length of the variable link, without excluding any portion of the link.
  • the useful length of the link can vary continuously, substantially by a factor of one to a half.
  • the invention also relates to a stopper comprising a body provided with a hole BB axis able to let a link, and releasable locking means of the link inside the hole, characterized in that it comprises, in in addition, fastening means for the end of a link.
  • the wristwatch shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b conventionally comprises a box 10 and a bracelet 12 intended to wear the watch on the wrist.
  • the bracelet 12 is formed of a strand 14 of fixed length, a length 16 adjustable in length and a clasp 18.
  • Each strand 14, 16 is fixed at one end to the box 10 and the other end 18 Clasp 18.
  • the clasp 18 is deploying type, but, in another variant, it could be conventionally formed of two separate parts.
  • the strand 14 is formed of a link 20, for example a wire rope, a rope, or a leather strap, folded in two so as to form substantially a U, whose ends are fixed to the clasp 18 and the curved portion, to the box 10.
  • a connecting piece 22, comprising a curved tubular portion 24, is articulated on the box 10 by means of a hinge 26, and the link 20 is threaded to its portion approximately median in the tubular portion 24.
  • the clasp 18 comprises two substantially cylindrical housings 28 and 30 in which are mounted tight the ends of the link 20.
  • An element 32 having two through holes is mounted on the link 20 about halfway through. length, in order to maintain the two branches of the U formed by the link 20, close and substantially parallel.
  • the useful length of the link 20 is equal to its half length.
  • the strand 16 includes a stopper 34 for its adjustment in length and two links 36 and 38 integral with each other so that a relative sliding movement is possible.
  • the stopper 34 conventionally comprises a through hole 40 for the passage of a link and disengageable locking means 42 of this link. It further comprises fastening means 44 for a link end.
  • the stopper 34 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • the link 36 is folded in two so as to form a U and its ends are fixed to the clasp 18 in the manner of the link 20.
  • the useful length of the link 36 is fixed and equal to its half-length.
  • the link 38 is also folded in two so as to form a U, one branch is longer than the other.
  • the longest leg is engaged in the hole 40 of the stopper 34 to a locking point 46 defined as the location on the link 38 where the locking means 42 act. Its end is fixed to the box 10 and forms a fixed first attachment point 48 of the link 38.
  • the box 10 comprises a fixing element 50 provided with a cylindrical housing 52 in which this end is mounted tight.
  • the end of the shortest leg is attached to the stopper 34 by the fastening means 44, and forms a second fixed fixing point 54 of the link 38.
  • the link 36 and the link portion 38 between the blocking point 46 and the second fixed attachment point 54 are interwoven so as to form a very loose flat node constituting a variable attachment point 56 of the link 38.
  • the links 36 and 38 are thus integral while remaining free to slide relative to each other.
  • the useful length of the link 38 is equal to the length of the longest branch of the U, that is to say the length taken between the first point of fixed fastening 48 of the link 38 and the fixing point 56 variable. This length is variable thanks to the presence of the stopper 34. In practice, it can vary substantially from the length of the link 38 to its half-length, without any portion of link is excluded.
  • the watch formed of the bracelet 12 and the box 10 is classically threaded to the wrist through the opening and closing of the clasp 18. Its length adjustment is done through the stopper 34 associated with the link 38.
  • the stopper 34 associated with the link 38.
  • the length of the bracelet 12 is fixed and determined by the useful length of the link 38.
  • the locking means 42 of the stopper 34 are disengaged, the link 38 can slide inside the hole 40 of The link 38 slides relative to the link 36 at the variable attachment point 56, and the useful length of the link 38 varies continuously.
  • the length of the bracelet according to the invention can thus be finely adjusted in an extremely simple manner.
  • the link 36 is absent, and the link 38 forms, with the stopper 34, the strand 16.
  • the link 38 is fixed by one of its ends. forming a fixed first attachment point 48, to the box 10.
  • the clasp 18 is fixed, by its variable attachment point 56, to the clasp 18.
  • the clasp 18 comprises a tubular portion 58 in which is threaded the link 38, so as to slide freely.
  • a second variant of the wristwatch shown in FIG. 4 differs from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2a, 2b, in that the link 20 and the clasp 18 are absent from the bracelet 12.
  • the link 36 is folded in two so as to form a U and fixed at its ends to the box 10.
  • the box 10 is provided with two cylindrical housings 60 and 62 within which the ends of the link 36 are mounted tight.
  • the link 36 and the link portion 38 between the blocking point 46 and the second determined fixing point 54 are intertwined so as to form a very loose flat knot constituting the variable attachment point 56 of the link 38.
  • the links 36 and 38 are thus integral while remaining free to slide relative to each other.
  • the maximum length of the bracelet 12 must allow the passage of the hand to put the watch. Conversely, the bracelet 12 must be able to grip the wrist of the user.
  • the link 36 and the link 38, adjustable in length, must therefore be dimensioned accordingly.
  • the bracelet 12 consists solely of the adjustable link 38.
  • the link 38 is fixed by one of its ends forming a first attachment point 48, to the box 10.
  • it is fixed, by its variable attachment point 56, to the box 10 via the connecting piece 22.
  • the link 38 must be dimensioned so as to allow the passage of the hand of the user, and the tightening of the bracelet 12 wrist.
  • FIG 6 there is shown an ornamental bracelet formed only link 38 closing on itself.
  • the first fixed attachment point 48 of the link 38 is provided with a ring 64 in which is threaded the portion between the blocking point 46 and the second fixing point 54 fixed.
  • the ring 64 may consist of a clasp for opening and closing the bracelet.
  • the link 38 associated with the stopper 34, comprises three attachment points. Two of these attachment points 48 and 54 are fixed and correspond to both ends of the link 38.
  • the third point 56 does not occupy a position defined on the link 38 but is variable depending on the useful length thereof. It is substantially midway between the locking point 46 and the end attached to the stopper 34.
  • the stopper employed must comprise fixing means for a link end. Two examples of stoppers are described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • the stopper shown in FIG. 7a, b, c and d conventionally comprises a body 66, formed of two shells 68a and 68b assembled together by means of two screws 70a and 70b, and a piston 72 provided with a shoulder 74.
  • hulls 68a and 68b have two recesses, respectively 76a and 76b, which together define a housing 78 of longitudinal axis AA.
  • the piston 72 is mounted to move in translation in the housing 78, the shoulder 74 being housed in the groove 80. Its stroke is limited, on the one hand , by the bottom of the housing 78, and secondly by the stop 82 against which the shoulder 74 bears.
  • a first hole 84 of axis of symmetry BB perpendicular to AA passes through the body 66 at the height of the housing 78.
  • a second hole 86 of axis of symmetry CC parallel to BB passes through the piston 72, so that the holes 84 and 86 are coaxial at a point of the stroke of the piston 72.
  • the piston 72 forms with the housing 78 and the spring 90a and 90b, the releasable locking means 42 mentioned before.
  • the springs 90a and 90b exert a force on the piston 72 tending to expel the housing 78.
  • the piston is in abutment against the stop 82, and the holes 84 and 86 are then off-center.
  • Pressure exerted on the piston 72 serves to compress the springs 90a and 90b and to align the holes 84 and 86. It is then possible to freely engage, in the holes 84 and 86, a link of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the holes. holes 84 and 86.
  • the pressure is released, the force exerted by the springs 90a and 90b is no longer compensated, and the piston is pushed again out of the housing 78.
  • the holes 84 and 86 tend to be off-center. , so that the piston 72 and the body 66 exert a shearing force on the link. Under the effect of this shearing force, the link is blocked inside the hole 84.
  • the shells 68a and 68b further comprise two recesses 92a and 92b in the form of half-cylinders, together defining a cylindrical hole 94 of axis DD parallel to the axes BB and CC.
  • the bottom of the hole 94 is formed of a circular groove 96.
  • a tip 98 intended to equip the end of a link is housed in the hole 94.
  • the tip 98 is formed of a cylindrical piece provided with a shoulder 99 positioned axially and radially in the groove 96.
  • the tip 98 forms with the hole 94, the fixing means 44 described previously.
  • FIG. 8a, b, c and d An alternative stopper according to the invention is shown in FIG. 8a, b, c and d.
  • This stopper is distinguished from the preceding by its locking means 42 formed of a housing 100, a piston 102 movable inside the housing 100 and a spring 104.
  • the housing 100 comprises a first portion 106 substantially cylindrical of axis EE perpendicular to the axis BB of the hole 84 located in the shell 68a.
  • a second portion 110 extends in the shell 68b, perpendicular to the axis EE and the axis BB, between the portion 106 and the hole 84.
  • the piston is formed of a substantially cylindrical element 112 housed in the portion of housing 106, and a substantially parallelepipedic element 114 housed in the housing portion 110.
  • the elements 112 and 114 are secured and fixed with a screw 116.
  • the element 114 comprises a recess 118 forming a portion of cylinder axis FF off center relative to the axis BB when the element 114 bears against the shell 68a.
  • the element 114 thus slightly closes the hole 84 at the housing 100 when it bears on the shell 68a.
  • the spring 104 is mounted substantially compressed on the cylindrical element 112.
  • the housing portion 106 and the cylindrical element 112 comprise each a shoulder respectively 120 and 122 forming two abutments located opposite one another, between which the spring 104 is mounted in compression.
  • the spring 104 When no pressure is exerted on the piston 102, the spring 104, substantially compressed, exerts a thrust on the piston 102 tending to expel its housing 100.
  • the parallelepipedic element 114 is then pressed against the shell 68a and the hole 84 is slightly closed. Pressure on the piston 102 further compresses the spring 104, and allows to separate the element 114 from the shell 68a.
  • the hole 84 is clear and a link of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the hole 84 can be engaged.
  • the spring again plates the element 114 against the shell 68a.
  • the element 114 then exerts a compressive force on the link, thus blocking it in the hole 84.
  • this variant of the stopper comprises fastening means 44 for a link end.
  • These fixing means 44 may, for example, be of the type already described, but any other fixing means may be envisaged by the skilled person.

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The bracelet has a length adjustable link (38) e.g. metallic cable, with ends defining fixed fixation points (48, 54), and a stopper (34) with a through hole in which the link pass. A fastener (50) is associated to the point (48), and the link is fixed to the stopper via the point (54) using a fixation unit (44). The link is engaged in the hole to block the link in a variable cut-off point (46) by a disengagable blocking unit (42) or slide the link when the unit (42) is disengaged. The link has a variable fixation point (56) located at a mid point between the point (54) and the point (46). An independent claim is also included for a stopper comprising a body.

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L'invention se rapporte au domaine de l'horlogerie ou de la bijouterie. Elle concerne plus précisément un bracelet dont la longueur est réglable de façon continue.The invention relates to the field of watchmaking or jewelery. It relates more precisely a bracelet whose length is continuously adjustable.

Dans l'horlogerie et la bijouterie, la longueur d'un bracelet est généralement réglable de façon discontinue. Pour un bracelet de montre en cuir, par exemple, seules quelques positions de fixation prédéterminées sont possibles. Pour un bracelet en métal à maillons articulés ou non, qu'il s'agisse d'un bracelet de montre ou d'ornement, la longueur varie par pas correspondant à la largeur d'un maillon. Un réglage fin de la longueur d'un bracelet est, par conséquent, rarement possible.In watchmaking and jewelery, the length of a bracelet is generally adjustable discontinuously. For a leather watch strap, for example, only a few predetermined fixing positions are possible. For a metal bracelet with articulated links or not, whether it is a watch or ornament bracelet, the length varies in steps corresponding to the width of a link. Fine adjustment of the length of a bracelet is, therefore, rarely possible.

Une solution à cette difficulté est d'introduire, dans le bracelet, un lien associé à un système de réglage de la longueur utile du lien. Le bracelet peut être intégralement ou partiellement, seulement, formé du lien. Le système de réglage peut, par exemple, être constitué d'un stoppeur du type employé dans les articles de sport tels que des sacs de couchage, des besaces, ou des vêtements de protection contre les intempéries. Un tel stoppeur est décrit, entre autre, dans le brevet JP10042917 . Une solution de ce type peut s'avérer extrêmement pratique et résolument moderne.One solution to this difficulty is to introduce into the bracelet, a link associated with a system for adjusting the useful length of the link. The bracelet can be integrally or partially, only, formed of the link. The adjustment system may, for example, consist of a stopper of the type used in sports articles such as sleeping bags, wallets or weatherproof clothing. Such a stopper is described, inter alia, in the patent JP10042917 . A solution of this type can be extremely practical and resolutely modern.

Toutefois, deux configurations sont généralement adoptées pour le réglage de la longueur utile d'un lien à l'aide d'un stoppeur. Dans une première configuration illustrée par la figure 1a, le stoppeur exclut une portion du lien en forme de boucle située entre ses deux extrémités. La longueur utile du lien est égale à la somme des longueurs des portions prises, respectivement, entre les extrémités et le stoppeur. Dans une deuxième configuration illustrée par la figure 1 b, les stoppeurs excluent deux portions de lien situées entre les extrémités et le stoppeur le plus proche. La longueur utile du lien est égale à la longueur de la portion prise entre les deux stoppeurs.However, two configurations are generally adopted for adjusting the useful length of a link using a stopper. In a first configuration illustrated in FIG. 1a, the stopper excludes a portion of the loop-shaped link located between its two ends. The effective length of the link is equal to the sum of the lengths of the portions taken, respectively, between the ends and the stopper. In a second configuration illustrated in FIG. 1 b, the stoppers exclude two link portions located between the ends and the nearest stopper. The useful length of the link is equal to the length of the portion taken between the two stoppers.

Quelle que soit la configuration adoptée pour le réglage de la longueur utile d'un lien, une portion de lien au moins est exclue et reste pendante de façon inesthétique et au risque de se prendre à une aspérité.Whatever the configuration adopted for the adjustment of the useful length of a link, at least a portion of the link is excluded and remains unattractively pendulous and at the risk of becoming rough.

La présente invention permet de pallier cet inconvénient en proposant un bracelet de montre ou de bijouterie réglable en continu, comportant un lien et un stoppeur définissant une longueur utile du lien variable, sans exclusion d'une quelconque portion de lien.The present invention makes it possible to overcome this disadvantage by proposing a continuously adjustable watch or jewelery bracelet, comprising a link and a stopper defining a useful length of the variable link, without excluding any portion of the link.

Plus précisément l'invention concerne un bracelet réglable en longueur, comportant :

  • un premier lien comprenant deux extrémités définissant un premier et un deuxième point de fixation fixe,
  • un stoppeur comprenant un trou traversant apte à laisser passer le lien, des moyens de blocage débrayables du lien dans le trou, et des moyens de fixation d'une des extrémités du lien, et
  • un élément de fixation associé au premier point de fixation,
le lien étant d'une part fixé au stoppeur par le deuxième point de fixation fixe à l'aide desdits moyens de fixation, et d'autre part engagé dans le trou de manière à pouvoir être bloqué en un point de blocage variable, par les moyens de blocage, ou à y glisser lorsque les moyens de blocage sont débrayés, et le lien comportant en outre, un point de fixation variable situé sensiblement à mi-chemin entre le deuxième point de fixation fixe et le point de blocage variable.More specifically, the invention relates to a bracelet adjustable in length, comprising:
  • a first link comprising two ends defining a first and a second fixed fixing point,
  • a stopper comprising a through hole able to let the link, disengageable blocking means of the link in the hole, and means for fixing one end of the link, and
  • an attachment member associated with the first attachment point,
the link being on the one hand fixed to the stopper by the second fixed fixing point by means of said fixing means, and secondly engaged in the hole so as to be blocked at a variable locking point, by the locking means, or sliding thereon when the locking means are disengaged, and the link further comprising a variable fixing point located substantially midway between the second fixed fixing point and the variable locking point.

Grâce à la présence des moyens de fixation sur le stoppeur, et à l'agencement du lien par rapport au stoppeur, la longueur utile du lien peut varier continûment, sensiblement d'un facteur un à un demi.Thanks to the presence of the fixing means on the stopper, and the arrangement of the link relative to the stopper, the useful length of the link can vary continuously, substantially by a factor of one to a half.

L'invention concerne également un stoppeur comportant un corps muni d'un trou d'axe BB apte à laisser passer un lien, et des moyens de blocage débrayables du lien à l'intérieur du trou, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, des moyens de fixation pour l'extrémité d'un lien.The invention also relates to a stopper comprising a body provided with a hole BB axis able to let a link, and releasable locking means of the link inside the hole, characterized in that it comprises, in in addition, fastening means for the end of a link.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront plus clairement de la description détaillée qui suit d'un exemple de réalisation du bracelet selon l'invention, cet exemple étant donné à titre purement illustratif et non limitatif seulement, en liaison avec les dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • les figures 2a, 2b sont des vues en perspective de dessus et de dessous d'une montre comportant un bracelet selon l'invention,
  • les figures 3, 4 et 5 sont des vues en perspective de trois variantes du bracelet de montre selon l'invention,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'un bracelet d'ornement selon l'invention, et
  • les figures 7 et 8, respectivement a, b, c et d sont des vues respectivement de dessus, et en coupe de deux variantes de stoppeurs selon l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the following detailed description of an example of embodiment of the bracelet according to the invention, this example being given purely by way of illustration and not limiting only, in connection with the drawings. annexed in which:
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b are perspective views from above and from below of a watch comprising a bracelet according to the invention;
  • FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 are perspective views of three variants of the watch strap according to the invention,
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an ornamental bracelet according to the invention, and
  • Figures 7 and 8, respectively a, b, c and d are views respectively from above, and in section of two alternative stoppers according to the invention.

La montre-bracelet représentée en figure 2a et 2b comporte classiquement une boîte 10 et un bracelet 12 destiné au port de la montre au poignet. Le bracelet 12 est formé d'un brin 14 de longueur fixe, d'un brin 16 réglable en longueur et d'un fermoir 18. Chaque brin 14, 16 est fixé par une extrémité à la boîte 10 et par l'autre extrémité au fermoir 18. Le fermoir 18 est de type déployant, mais, dans une autre variante, il pourrait être formé classiquement de deux pièces distinctes.The wristwatch shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b conventionally comprises a box 10 and a bracelet 12 intended to wear the watch on the wrist. The bracelet 12 is formed of a strand 14 of fixed length, a length 16 adjustable in length and a clasp 18. Each strand 14, 16 is fixed at one end to the box 10 and the other end 18 Clasp 18. The clasp 18 is deploying type, but, in another variant, it could be conventionally formed of two separate parts.

Le brin 14 est formé d'un lien 20, par exemple un câble métallique, un cordage, ou une lanière en cuir, plié en deux de façon à former sensiblement un U, dont les extrémités sont fixées au fermoir 18 et la portion courbée, à la boîte 10. A cet effet, une pièce de liaison 22, comportant une portion tubulaire courbée 24, est montée articulée sur la boîte 10 à l'aide d'une charnière 26, et le lien 20 est enfilé jusqu'à sa portion médiane environ dans la portion tubulaire 24. De plus, le fermoir 18 comporte deux logements sensiblement cylindriques 28 et 30 dans lesquels sont montées serrées les extrémités du lien 20. Un élément 32 comportant deux trous traversants est monté sur le lien 20 environ à mi-longueur, afin de maintenir les deux branches du U formé par le lien 20, proches et sensiblement parallèles. La longueur utile du lien 20 est égale à sa demi-longueur.The strand 14 is formed of a link 20, for example a wire rope, a rope, or a leather strap, folded in two so as to form substantially a U, whose ends are fixed to the clasp 18 and the curved portion, to the box 10. For this purpose, a connecting piece 22, comprising a curved tubular portion 24, is articulated on the box 10 by means of a hinge 26, and the link 20 is threaded to its portion approximately median in the tubular portion 24. In addition, the clasp 18 comprises two substantially cylindrical housings 28 and 30 in which are mounted tight the ends of the link 20. An element 32 having two through holes is mounted on the link 20 about halfway through. length, in order to maintain the two branches of the U formed by the link 20, close and substantially parallel. The useful length of the link 20 is equal to its half length.

Le brin 16 comporte un stoppeur 34 destiné à son réglage en longueur et deux liens 36 et 38 solidaires l'un de l'autre de manière à ce qu'un mouvement relatif de glissement soit possible. Le stoppeur 34 comprend classiquement un trou traversant 40 destiné au passage d'un lien et des moyens de blocage débrayables 42 de ce lien. Il comporte, en outre, des moyens de fixation 44 pour une extrémité de lien. Le stoppeur 34 sera décrit plus en détail en regard des figures 7 et 8.The strand 16 includes a stopper 34 for its adjustment in length and two links 36 and 38 integral with each other so that a relative sliding movement is possible. The stopper 34 conventionally comprises a through hole 40 for the passage of a link and disengageable locking means 42 of this link. It further comprises fastening means 44 for a link end. The stopper 34 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

Le lien 36 est plié en deux de façon à former un U et ses extrémités sont fixées au fermoir 18 à la manière du lien 20. La longueur utile du lien 36 est fixe et égale à sa demi-longueur.The link 36 is folded in two so as to form a U and its ends are fixed to the clasp 18 in the manner of the link 20. The useful length of the link 36 is fixed and equal to its half-length.

Le lien 38 est également plié en deux de façon à former un U, dont une branche est plus longue que l'autre. La branche la plus longue est engagée dans le trou 40 du stoppeur 34 jusqu'à un point de blocage 46 défini comme l'emplacement sur le lien 38 où les moyens de blocage 42 agissent. Son extrémité est fixée à la boîte 10 et forme un premier point de fixation 48 fixe du lien 38. A cet effet, la boîte 10 comporte un élément de fixation 50 muni d'un logement cylindrique 52 dans lequel cette extrémité est montée serrée. L'extrémité de la branche la plus courte est fixée au stoppeur 34 grâce aux moyens de fixation 44, et forme un deuxième point de fixation 54 fixe du lien 38.The link 38 is also folded in two so as to form a U, one branch is longer than the other. The longest leg is engaged in the hole 40 of the stopper 34 to a locking point 46 defined as the location on the link 38 where the locking means 42 act. Its end is fixed to the box 10 and forms a fixed first attachment point 48 of the link 38. For this purpose, the box 10 comprises a fixing element 50 provided with a cylindrical housing 52 in which this end is mounted tight. The end of the shortest leg is attached to the stopper 34 by the fastening means 44, and forms a second fixed fixing point 54 of the link 38.

Le lien 36 et la portion de lien 38 comprise entre le point de blocage 46 et le deuxième point de fixation 54 fixe, sont entrelacés, de façon à former un noeud plat très lâche constituant un point de fixation 56 variable du lien 38. Les liens 36 et 38 sont ainsi solidaires tout en restant libres de glisser l'un par rapport à l'autre.The link 36 and the link portion 38 between the blocking point 46 and the second fixed attachment point 54 are interwoven so as to form a very loose flat node constituting a variable attachment point 56 of the link 38. The links 36 and 38 are thus integral while remaining free to slide relative to each other.

On notera que la longueur utile du lien 38 est égale à la longueur de la branche la plus longue du U, c'est-à-dire la longueur prise entre le premier point de fixation 48 fixe du lien 38 et le point de fixation 56 variable. Cette longueur est variable grâce à la présence du stoppeur 34. En pratique, elle peut varier sensiblement de la longueur du lien 38 à sa demi-longueur, sans qu'aucune portion de lien ne soit exclue.Note that the useful length of the link 38 is equal to the length of the longest branch of the U, that is to say the length taken between the first point of fixed fastening 48 of the link 38 and the fixing point 56 variable. This length is variable thanks to the presence of the stopper 34. In practice, it can vary substantially from the length of the link 38 to its half-length, without any portion of link is excluded.

La montre formée du bracelet 12 et de la boîte 10 s'enfile classiquement au poignet grâce à l'ouverture et à la fermeture du fermoir 18. Son réglage en longueur s'effectue grâce au stoppeur 34 associé au lien 38. Lorsque les moyens de blocage 42 du stoppeur 34 sont actifs, la longueur du bracelet 12 est fixée et déterminée par la longueur utile du lien 38. Lorsque les moyens de blocage 42 du stoppeur 34 sont débrayés, le lien 38 peut glisser à l'intérieur du trou 40 de façon à faire varier le point de blocage 46 et la longueur utile du lien 38. Le lien 38 glisse par rapport au lien 36 au niveau du point de fixation 56 variable, et la longueur utile du lien 38 varie de façon continue. La longueur du bracelet selon l'invention peut ainsi être réglée finement, de manière extrêmement simple.The watch formed of the bracelet 12 and the box 10 is classically threaded to the wrist through the opening and closing of the clasp 18. Its length adjustment is done through the stopper 34 associated with the link 38. When the means of blocking 42 of the stopper 34 are active, the length of the bracelet 12 is fixed and determined by the useful length of the link 38. When the locking means 42 of the stopper 34 are disengaged, the link 38 can slide inside the hole 40 of The link 38 slides relative to the link 36 at the variable attachment point 56, and the useful length of the link 38 varies continuously. The length of the bracelet according to the invention can thus be finely adjusted in an extremely simple manner.

Dans une première variante de la montre-bracelet représentée en figure 3, le lien 36 est absent, et le lien 38 forme, avec le stoppeur 34, le brin 16. Comme auparavant, le lien 38 est fixé par l'une de ses extrémités formant un premier point de fixation 48 fixe, à la boîte 10. Par ailleurs, il est fixé, par son point de fixation 56 variable, au fermoir 18. A cet effet, le fermoir 18 comporte une portion tubulaire 58 dans laquelle est enfilé le lien 38, de façon à pouvoir y glisser librement. Ainsi, lors du réglage en longueur du lien 38, celui-ci glisse à l'intérieur de la portion tubulaire 58, et sa longueur utile varie de façon continue.In a first variant of the wristwatch shown in FIG. 3, the link 36 is absent, and the link 38 forms, with the stopper 34, the strand 16. As before, the link 38 is fixed by one of its ends. forming a fixed first attachment point 48, to the box 10. Moreover, it is fixed, by its variable attachment point 56, to the clasp 18. For this purpose, the clasp 18 comprises a tubular portion 58 in which is threaded the link 38, so as to slide freely. Thus, when adjusting the length of the link 38, it slides inside the tubular portion 58, and its useful length varies continuously.

Une deuxième variante de la montre-bracelet représentée en figure 4, se distingue du mode de réalisation illustré en figure 2a, 2b, en ce que le lien 20 et le fermoir 18 sont absents du bracelet 12. Dans cette version, le lien 36 est plié en deux de façon à former un U et fixé par ses extrémités à la boîte 10. A cet effet, la boîte 10 est munie de deux logements cylindriques 60 et 62 à l'intérieur desquels les extrémités du lien 36 sont montées serrées. Le lien 36 et la portion de lien 38 comprise entre le point de blocage 46 et le deuxième point de fixation déterminé 54, sont entrelacés, de façon à former un noeud plat très lâche constituant le point de fixation variable 56 du lien 38. Les liens 36 et 38 sont ainsi solidaires tout en restant libres de glisser l'un par rapport à l'autre. On notera que dans cette variante de montre-bracelet, en l'absence de fermoir 18, la longueur maximale du bracelet 12 doit permettre le passage de la main afin d'enfiler la montre. Inversement, le bracelet 12 doit pouvoir enserrer le poignet de l'utilisateur. Le lien 36 et le lien 38, réglable en longueur, doivent donc être dimensionnés en conséquence.A second variant of the wristwatch shown in FIG. 4 differs from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2a, 2b, in that the link 20 and the clasp 18 are absent from the bracelet 12. In this version, the link 36 is folded in two so as to form a U and fixed at its ends to the box 10. For this purpose, the box 10 is provided with two cylindrical housings 60 and 62 within which the ends of the link 36 are mounted tight. The link 36 and the link portion 38 between the blocking point 46 and the second determined fixing point 54 are intertwined so as to form a very loose flat knot constituting the variable attachment point 56 of the link 38. The links 36 and 38 are thus integral while remaining free to slide relative to each other. Note that in this variant of the wristwatch, in the absence of clasp 18, the maximum length of the bracelet 12 must allow the passage of the hand to put the watch. Conversely, the bracelet 12 must be able to grip the wrist of the user. The link 36 and the link 38, adjustable in length, must therefore be dimensioned accordingly.

Enfin, dans une troisième variante de la montre bracelet représentée en figure 5, le bracelet 12 est constitué uniquement du lien réglable 38. Comme dans les versions précédentes, le lien 38 est fixé par l'une de ses extrémités formant un premier point de fixation 48 fixe, à la boîte 10. De plus, il est fixé, par son point de fixation variable 56, à la boîte 10 par l'intermédiaire de la pièce de liaison 22. Comme pour la deuxième variante, le lien 38 doit être dimensionné de manière à permettre le passage de la main de l'utilisateur, et le serrage du bracelet 12 au poignet.Finally, in a third variant of the wristwatch shown in FIG. 5, the bracelet 12 consists solely of the adjustable link 38. As in the previous versions, the link 38 is fixed by one of its ends forming a first attachment point 48, to the box 10. In addition, it is fixed, by its variable attachment point 56, to the box 10 via the connecting piece 22. As for the second variant, the link 38 must be dimensioned so as to allow the passage of the hand of the user, and the tightening of the bracelet 12 wrist.

En figure 6, on a représenté un bracelet d'ornement formé uniquement du lien 38 se refermant sur lui-même. A cet effet, le premier point de fixation 48 fixe du lien 38 est muni d'un anneau 64 dans lequel est enfilée la portion comprise entre le point de blocage 46 et le deuxième point de fixation 54 fixe. L'anneau 64 peut être constitué d'un fermoir permettant l'ouverture et la fermeture du bracelet.In Figure 6, there is shown an ornamental bracelet formed only link 38 closing on itself. For this purpose, the first fixed attachment point 48 of the link 38 is provided with a ring 64 in which is threaded the portion between the blocking point 46 and the second fixing point 54 fixed. The ring 64 may consist of a clasp for opening and closing the bracelet.

Quelle que soit la variante de bracelet 12 utilisée pour une montre-bracelet ou un bijou, on notera que le lien 38, associé au stoppeur 34, comporte trois points de fixation. Deux de ces points de fixation 48 et 54 sont fixes et correspondent aux deux extrémités du lien 38. Le troisième point 56 n'occupe pas une position définie sur le lien 38 mais est variable en fonction de la longueur utile de celui-ci. Il se situe sensiblement à mi-chemin entre le point de blocage 46 et l'extrémité fixée au stoppeur 34.Regardless of the bracelet variant 12 used for a wristwatch or a jewel, it will be noted that the link 38, associated with the stopper 34, comprises three attachment points. Two of these attachment points 48 and 54 are fixed and correspond to both ends of the link 38. The third point 56 does not occupy a position defined on the link 38 but is variable depending on the useful length thereof. It is substantially midway between the locking point 46 and the end attached to the stopper 34.

Par ailleurs, quelle que soit la variante de bracelet 12, le stoppeur employé doit comporter des moyens de fixation pour une extrémité de lien. Deux exemples de stoppeurs sont décrits en regard des figures 7 et 8.Moreover, whatever the bracelet variant 12, the stopper employed must comprise fixing means for a link end. Two examples of stoppers are described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

Le stoppeur représenté en figure 7a, b, c et d comporte classiquement un corps 66, formé de deux coques 68a et 68b assemblées ensemble à l'aide de deux vis 70a et 70b, et un piston 72 muni d'un épaulement 74. Les coques 68a et 68b comportent deux évidements, respectivement 76a et 76b, qui définissent ensemble un logement 78 d'axe longitudinal AA. Une gorge 80 s'étendant au fond du logement 78, forme une butée 82. Le piston 72 est monté mobile en translation dans le logement 78, l'épaulement 74 étant logé dans la gorge 80. Sa course est limitée, d'une part, par le fond du logement 78, et d'autre part par la butée 82 contre laquelle l'épaulement 74 vient en appui. Un premier trou 84 d'axe de symétrie BB perpendiculaire à AA traverse le corps 66 à hauteur du logement 78. Un deuxième trou 86 d'axe de symétrie CC parallèle à BB traverse le piston 72, de sorte que les trous 84 et 86 sont coaxiaux en un point de la course du piston 72. Deux cavités 88a et 88b, pratiquées au fond du logement 78, servent de logement à deux ressorts respectivement 90a et 90b, qui viennent en appui sur le fond du piston 72. Le piston 72 forme avec le logement 78 et les ressort 90a et 90b, les moyens de blocage débrayables 42 mentionnés auparavant.The stopper shown in FIG. 7a, b, c and d conventionally comprises a body 66, formed of two shells 68a and 68b assembled together by means of two screws 70a and 70b, and a piston 72 provided with a shoulder 74. hulls 68a and 68b have two recesses, respectively 76a and 76b, which together define a housing 78 of longitudinal axis AA. A groove 80 extending at the bottom of the housing 78, forms a stop 82. The piston 72 is mounted to move in translation in the housing 78, the shoulder 74 being housed in the groove 80. Its stroke is limited, on the one hand , by the bottom of the housing 78, and secondly by the stop 82 against which the shoulder 74 bears. A first hole 84 of axis of symmetry BB perpendicular to AA passes through the body 66 at the height of the housing 78. A second hole 86 of axis of symmetry CC parallel to BB passes through the piston 72, so that the holes 84 and 86 are coaxial at a point of the stroke of the piston 72. Two cavities 88a and 88b, formed at the bottom of the housing 78, serve as housing two springs respectively 90a and 90b, which abut on the bottom of the piston 72. The piston 72 forms with the housing 78 and the spring 90a and 90b, the releasable locking means 42 mentioned before.

Lorsque le stoppeur est au repos, les ressorts 90a et 90b exercent une force sur le piston 72 tendant à l'expulser du logement 78. Le piston est en appui contre la butée 82, et les trous 84 et 86 sont alors décentrés. Une pression exercée sur le piston 72 permet de comprimer les ressorts 90a et 90b et d'aligner les trous 84 et 86. Il est alors possible d'engager librement, dans les trous 84 et 86, un lien de diamètre sensiblement égal au diamètre des trous 84 et 86. Lorsque la pression est relâchée, la force exercée par les ressorts 90a et 90b n'est plus compensée, et le piston est à nouveau poussé vers l'extérieur du logement 78. Les trous 84 et 86 tendent à se décentrer, de sorte que le piston 72 et le corps 66 exercent une force de cisaillement sur le lien. Sous l'effet de cette force de cisaillement, le lien est bloqué à l'intérieur du trou 84.When the stopper is at rest, the springs 90a and 90b exert a force on the piston 72 tending to expel the housing 78. The piston is in abutment against the stop 82, and the holes 84 and 86 are then off-center. Pressure exerted on the piston 72 serves to compress the springs 90a and 90b and to align the holes 84 and 86. It is then possible to freely engage, in the holes 84 and 86, a link of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the holes. holes 84 and 86. When the pressure is released, the force exerted by the springs 90a and 90b is no longer compensated, and the piston is pushed again out of the housing 78. The holes 84 and 86 tend to be off-center. , so that the piston 72 and the body 66 exert a shearing force on the link. Under the effect of this shearing force, the link is blocked inside the hole 84.

Les coques 68a et 68b comportent, en outre, deux évidements 92a et 92b en forme de demi-cylindre, définissant ensemble un trou cylindrique 94 d'axe DD parallèle aux axes BB et CC. Le fond du trou 94 est formé d'une gorge circulaire 96. Un embout 98 destiné à équiper l'extrémité d'un lien vient se loger dans le trou 94. A cet effet, l'embout 98 est formé d'une pièce cylindrique dotée d'un épaulement 99 positionné axialement et radialement dans la gorge 96. L'embout 98 forme avec le trou 94, les moyens de fixation 44 décrits auparavant.The shells 68a and 68b further comprise two recesses 92a and 92b in the form of half-cylinders, together defining a cylindrical hole 94 of axis DD parallel to the axes BB and CC. The bottom of the hole 94 is formed of a circular groove 96. A tip 98 intended to equip the end of a link is housed in the hole 94. For this purpose, the tip 98 is formed of a cylindrical piece provided with a shoulder 99 positioned axially and radially in the groove 96. The tip 98 forms with the hole 94, the fixing means 44 described previously.

Une variante de stoppeur selon l'invention est représentée en figure 8a, b, c et d. Ce stoppeur se distingue du précédent par ses moyens de blocage 42, formés d'un logement 100, d'un piston 102 mobile à l'intérieur du logement 100 et d'un ressort 104. Le logement 100 comporte une première portion 106 sensiblement cylindrique d'axe EE perpendiculaire à l'axe BB du trou 84 située dans la coque 68a. Une deuxième portion 110 s'étend dans la coque 68b, perpendiculairement à l'axe EE et à l'axe BB, entre la portion 106 et le trou 84. Le piston est formé d'un élément sensiblement cylindrique 112 logé dans la portion de logement 106, et d'un élément sensiblement parallélépipédique 114 logé dans la portion de logement 110. Les éléments 112 et 114 sont solidaires et fixés à l'aide d'une vis 116. L'élément 114 comporte une creusure 118 formant une portion de cylindre d'axe FF décentré par rapport à l'axe BB lorsque l'élément 114 est en appui contre la coque 68a. L'élément 114 obture ainsi légèrement le trou 84 au niveau du logement 100 lorsqu'il est en appui sur la coque 68a.An alternative stopper according to the invention is shown in FIG. 8a, b, c and d. This stopper is distinguished from the preceding by its locking means 42 formed of a housing 100, a piston 102 movable inside the housing 100 and a spring 104. The housing 100 comprises a first portion 106 substantially cylindrical of axis EE perpendicular to the axis BB of the hole 84 located in the shell 68a. A second portion 110 extends in the shell 68b, perpendicular to the axis EE and the axis BB, between the portion 106 and the hole 84. The piston is formed of a substantially cylindrical element 112 housed in the portion of housing 106, and a substantially parallelepipedic element 114 housed in the housing portion 110. The elements 112 and 114 are secured and fixed with a screw 116. The element 114 comprises a recess 118 forming a portion of cylinder axis FF off center relative to the axis BB when the element 114 bears against the shell 68a. The element 114 thus slightly closes the hole 84 at the housing 100 when it bears on the shell 68a.

Le ressort 104 est monté sensiblement comprimé sur l'élément cylindrique 112. A cet effet, la portion de logement 106 et l'élément cylindrique 112 comportent chacun un épaulement respectivement 120 et 122 formant deux butées situées en regard l'une de l'autre, entre lesquelles le ressort 104 est monté en compression.The spring 104 is mounted substantially compressed on the cylindrical element 112. For this purpose, the housing portion 106 and the cylindrical element 112 comprise each a shoulder respectively 120 and 122 forming two abutments located opposite one another, between which the spring 104 is mounted in compression.

Lorsque aucune pression ne s'exerce sur le piston 102, le ressort 104, sensiblement comprimé, exerce une poussée sur le piston 102 tendant à l'expulser de son logement 100. L'élément parallélépipédique 114 est alors plaqué contre la coque 68a et le trou 84 est légèrement obturé. Une pression sur le piston 102 comprime davantage le ressort 104, et permet d'écarter l'élément 114 de la coque 68a. Le trou 84 est dégagé et un lien de diamètre sensiblement égal au diamètre du trou 84 peut y être engagé. Lorsque la pression sur le piston 102 est relâchée, le ressort plaque à nouveau l'élément 114 contre la coque 68a. L'élément 114 exerce alors une force de compression sur le lien, le bloquant ainsi dans le trou 84.When no pressure is exerted on the piston 102, the spring 104, substantially compressed, exerts a thrust on the piston 102 tending to expel its housing 100. The parallelepipedic element 114 is then pressed against the shell 68a and the hole 84 is slightly closed. Pressure on the piston 102 further compresses the spring 104, and allows to separate the element 114 from the shell 68a. The hole 84 is clear and a link of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the hole 84 can be engaged. When the pressure on the piston 102 is released, the spring again plates the element 114 against the shell 68a. The element 114 then exerts a compressive force on the link, thus blocking it in the hole 84.

Comme le stoppeur décrit précédemment, cette variante de stoppeur comporte des moyens de fixation 44 pour une extrémité de lien. Ces moyens de fixation 44 peuvent, par exemple, être du type déjà décrit, mais tout autre moyen de fixation peut être envisagé par l'homme de métier.Like the stopper described above, this variant of the stopper comprises fastening means 44 for a link end. These fixing means 44 may, for example, be of the type already described, but any other fixing means may be envisaged by the skilled person.

Il va de soi que la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits et que diverses modifications et variantes simples peuvent être envisagées par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées.It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described and that various modifications and simple variants can be envisaged by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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Bracelet réglable en longueur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte : - un premier lien (38) comprenant deux extrémités définissant un premier (48) et un deuxième points (54) de fixation fixes, - un stoppeur (34) comprenant un trou traversant (84) apte à laisser passer ledit lien (38), des moyens de blocage débrayables (42) du lien (38) dans ledit trou (84), et des moyens de fixation (44) d'une des extrémités dudit lien (38), et - un élément de fixation (50, 64) associé audit premier point de fixation (48), ledit lien (38) étant d'une part fixé au stoppeur (34) par ledit deuxième point de fixation (54) fixe à l'aide desdits moyens de fixation (44), et d'autre part engagé dans ledit trou (84) de manière à pouvoir être bloqué en un point de blocage (46) variable, par lesdits moyens de blocage (42), ou à y glisser lorsque lesdits moyens de blocage (42) sont débrayés, et ledit lien comportant en outre, un point de fixation (56) variable situé sensiblement à mi-chemin entre le deuxième point de fixation (54) fixe et le point de blocage (42) variable. Bracelet adjustable in length, characterized in that it comprises: a first link (38) comprising two ends defining a first (48) and a second fixed fixing points (54), a stopper (34) comprising a through-hole (84) capable of passing said link (38), disengageable locking means (42) for the link (38) in said hole (84), and fastening means (44); ) one of the ends of said link (38), and a fastening element (50, 64) associated with said first fixing point (48), said link (38) being firstly fixed to the stopper (34) by said second fixing point (54) fixed by means of said fixing means (44), and secondly engaged in said hole (84) so as to be locked at a variable locking point (46), by said locking means (42), or to slide therein when said locking means (42) are disengaged, and said link further comprising a variable attachment point (56) substantially midway between the second fixed attachment point (54) and the variable locking point (42). . Bracelet selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de blocage (42) comportent un trou (94) et un embout (98) destiné à équiper l'extrémité d'un lien (38), ledit trou (94) et ledit embout (98) étant dotés de moyens de positionnement (96, 99) radial et axial de l'embout (98) à l'intérieur du trou (94).Bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking means (42) comprise a hole (94) and a tip (98) intended to equip the end of a link (38), said hole (94) and said end piece (98) being provided with radial and axial positioning means (96, 99) for the end piece (98) inside the hole (94). Bracelet selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de positionnement sont formés d'une gorge circulaire(96) s'étendant au fond dudit trou (94) et d'un épaulement (99) situé à l'extrémité dudit embout (98).Bracelet according to claim 2, characterized in that said positioning means are formed by a circular groove (96) extending at the bottom of said hole (94) and a shoulder (99) located at the end of said end piece ( 98). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de fixation (64) comporte des moyens de fixation audit premier point de fixation (48) et audit point de fixation variable (56).Bracelet according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said fastening element (64) comprises fixing means to said first fixing point (48) and said variable fastening point (56). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, un deuxième lien (36) fixé au premier lien (38) par ledit point de fixation (56) variable, de manière à ce qu'un glissement relatif soit possible.Bracelet according to one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that it further comprises a second link (36) fixed to the first link (38) by said variable fixing point (56), so that a relative slip is possible. Bracelet selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit deuxième lien (36) forme, avec ledit premier lien (38), un noeud plat au niveau dudit point de fixation (56) variable.Bracelet according to claim 5, characterized in that said second link (36) forms, with said first link (38), a flat node at said variable attachment point (56). Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 5 et 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit deuxième lien (36) comporte deux points de fixation fixes situés en ses deux extrémités.Bracelet according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that said second link (36) comprises two fixed attachment points located at both ends. Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 5 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, un fermoir (18), les extrémités dudit deuxième lien (36) étant fixées audit fermoir (18).Bracelet according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that it further comprises a clasp (18), the ends of said second link (36) being fixed to said clasp (18). Bracelet selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, un troisième lien (20) comprenant un point de fixation audit fermoir (18).Bracelet according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises a third link (20) comprising a point of attachment to said clasp (18). Bracelet selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier lien (38) est fixé à une boîte (10) par ledit premier point de fixation (48) fixe à l'aide d'un élément de fixation (50), et en ce que ledit troisième lien (20) est également fixé à ladite boîte (10) à l'aide d'une pièce de liaison (22) de manière à former une montre-bracelet.Bracelet according to claim 9, characterized in that said first link (38) is fixed to a box (10) by said first attachment point (48) fixed with a fixing member (50), and that said third link (20) is also fixed to said box (10) with a connecting piece (22) so as to form a wristwatch. Stoppeur comportant un corps (66) muni d'un premier trou traversant (84) d'axe BB apte à laisser passer un lien (38), et des moyens de blocage débrayables (42) du lien à l'intérieur du trou (84), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, des moyens de fixation (44) pour l'extrémité d'un lien.Stopper comprising a body (66) provided with a first through hole (84) of axis BB capable of passing a link (38), and releasable locking means (42) of the link inside the hole (84). ), characterized in that it further comprises fastening means (44) for the end of a link. Stoppeur selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de fixation (44) sont formés d'un trou borgne (94) et d'un embout (98) destiné à équiper l'extrémité d'un lien (38), ledit trou (94) et ledit embout (98) étant munis de moyens de positionnement (96, 99) axial et radial de l'embout (98) à l'intérieur du trou (94).Stopper according to claim 11, characterized in that said fixing means (44) are formed by a blind hole (94) and a tip (98) intended to equip the end of a link (38), said hole (94) and said tip (98) being provided with axial and radial positioning means (96, 99) of the end piece (98) inside the hole (94). Stoppeur selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de positionnement sont formés d'une gorge circulaire (96) s'étendant au fond du trou borgne (94) et d'un épaulement (99) situé à l'extrémité dudit embout (98).Stopper according to claim 12, characterized in that said positioning means are formed of a circular groove (96) extending at the bottom of the blind hole (94) and a shoulder (99) located at the end of said endpiece (98). Stoppeur selon l'une des revendications 11 à 13, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de blocage (42) comportent un logement (78), un piston (72) et un ressort (90a, 90b), ledit piston (72) étant mobile à l'intérieur du logement (78) sur une course limitée, et percé d'un deuxième trou (86) d'axe parallèle à l'axe BB, ledit ressort (90a, 90b) étant en appui sur ledit piston (72) de façon à exercer une force tendant à l'expulser dudit logement (78) et ledit deuxième trou (86) étant coaxial audit premier trou (84) en un point de la course dudit piston (72).Stopper according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that said locking means (42) comprise a housing (78), a piston (72) and a spring (90a, 90b), said piston (72) being movable inside the housing (78) on a limited stroke, and pierced with a second hole (86) with an axis parallel to the axis BB, said spring (90a, 90b) bearing on said piston (72) so as to exert a force tending to expel it from said housing (78) and said second hole (86) being coaxial with said first hole (84) at a point of stroke of said piston (72). Stoppeur selon l'une des revendications 12 à 14, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de blocage comportent un logement (100), un piston (102) et un ressort (104), ledit piston (102) étant mobile à l'intérieur du logement (104) sur une course limitée, et comportant un évidement (118) d'axe parallèle à l'axe BB, ledit ressort (104) étant en appui sur ledit piston (102) de façon à exercer une force tendant à l'expulser dudit logement (100), ledit évidement obturant partiellement ledit premier trou (84) sur une portion de la course dudit piston (72) et étant coaxiale à l'axe BB en un point de la course dudit piston (72).Stopper according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that said locking means comprise a housing (100), a piston (102) and a spring (104), said piston (102) being movable inside the housing (104) on a limited stroke, and having a recess (118) of axis parallel to the axis BB, said spring (104) bearing on said piston (102) so as to exert a force tending to the expelling from said housing (100), said recess partially occluding said first hole (84) on a portion of the stroke of said piston (72) and being coaxial with the axis BB at a point of the stroke of said piston (72).
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