EP3417734B1 - Armbandverschluss, der eine reguliervorrichtung der länge des armbands umfasst - Google Patents

Armbandverschluss, der eine reguliervorrichtung der länge des armbands umfasst Download PDF

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EP3417734B1
EP3417734B1 EP17177218.9A EP17177218A EP3417734B1 EP 3417734 B1 EP3417734 B1 EP 3417734B1 EP 17177218 A EP17177218 A EP 17177218A EP 3417734 B1 EP3417734 B1 EP 3417734B1
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Elio Granito
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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
    • A44C5/246—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices having size adjusting means

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  • the present invention relates to the field of bracelets, in particular for watches. It relates to a clasp for a bracelet making it possible to adjust the length of the bracelet.
  • the invention also relates to a length adjustment device and a wristwatch comprising the clasp and / or the length adjustment device.
  • a wristwatch clasp generally comprises two fasteners for attaching the free ends of the bracelet, and a locking or closing mechanism for locking the two fasteners, and thus the free ends of the bracelet, in a stable closed position. or locking. This position also constitutes the service position, since it allows the wristwatch to be worn on the wrist.
  • clasps for example the pin buckle or even the folding clasps, the aesthetics of which are well appreciated.
  • Clasps and bracelets for wristwatches generally include means for adjusting the length of the bracelet.
  • the free end of one of the two strands of the bracelet has a series of holes distributed in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
  • the free end of the other strand of the bracelet is provided with a connection device, for example a pin buckle, making it possible to join the two strands by inserting the pin in the hole corresponding to the desired length.
  • a connection device for example a pin buckle
  • Wrist size varies greatly from wearer to wearer.
  • a wearer's wrist size may vary with changes in temperature. The same wearer may therefore wish to regularly finely adjust the length of the bracelet in order to be perfectly comfortable.
  • the state of the art knows clasps for wristwatches which allow fine adjustment of the length of the bracelet. This is a mechanism designed to allow modification of the circumference defined by the watch case, the bracelet, and the clasp, when the clasp is closed, in order to adapt this circumference to the size of the wrist of an individual wearer. This modification takes place on a smaller scale than that defined by the spacing of the holes in a strand of a leather strap or by the links of a metal bracelet, for example. Fine adjustment is desirable to precisely match the aforementioned circumference to the wrist of each wearer.
  • the fine adjustment device of a bracelet clasp comprises a movable part arranged on a part of the clasp and carrying one of the two fasteners, the other fastener being attached to another part of the clasp.
  • the fine adjustment can be carried out by moving the movable part relative to the whole of the clasp, and by locking it in the position corresponding to the desired strap length.
  • the fine adjustment device has a detent or toothing, which defines the discrete length positions of the fine adjustment.
  • the notching can also be part of the device making it possible to block the moving part in a position of desired length.
  • the document CH 704 335 discloses a folding clasp, in which a fastener is attached to a carriage arranged to slide in a housing arranged on a blade of the clasp.
  • the clasp comprises a pull tab arranged to cooperate with the carriage and capable of occupying two axial positions so that the carriage is blocked and released when the pull tab is respectively in one and the other of the two axial positions.
  • a drawback of this mechanism is the fact that at least one of the two opposite pushers of the pull tab is protruding from the side walls of the blade of the clasp.
  • the protruding pusher is capable of catching on an external object, for example on a garment.
  • the strap length can be adjusted regardless of the state - closed or open - of the clasp.
  • an objective of the present invention is to reduce the thickness, that is to say the extension of the clasp in a radial direction with respect to the axis of the wrist of a wearer.
  • Another object of the invention is to reduce the weight of the clasp, for example to reduce the amount of metal used in the manufacture and to make the clasp easier to wear.
  • the fine adjustment device is arranged in a yoke or a top cover, which contributes to the increase in thickness and to the general size of the clasp.
  • the movable part is arranged at one end of a blade of the clasp so as to extend beyond the end of the blade when the bracelet is extended. In this case, the movable part becomes visible as an extension of the clasp.
  • An objective of the invention is to provide a clasp making it possible to adjust the length without this changing the appearance of the clasp from the outside.
  • a clasp whose adjustment mechanism remains discreet and fits into the general shape of the clasp may be desirable.
  • one objective is to avoid the presence of notches visible from the outside or else of longitudinal openings arranged along a side wall of a yoke of a folding clasp.
  • An objective of the present invention is to present a clasp making it possible to activate the length adjustment when the clasp is closed, and this preferably without a dedicated and distinct actuating member, such as a pusher, a pull tab or still a slide is visible from the outside when the clasp is closed.
  • the present invention relates to a clasp for bracelets of the type comprising first and second free ends, the clasp comprising first and second bracelet fasteners intended to be made respectively integral with said first and second free ends of the bracelet.
  • the subject of the present invention is a clasp with a folding clasp for a bracelet allowing adjustment of the length of the bracelet, said clasp comprising the technical characteristics of claim 1.
  • the present disclosure relates to a clasp allowing adjustment of the length of the bracelet, said clasp comprising: a first blade and at least one second blade, articulated with respect to one another, the second blade comprising two side rails; a first fixing member connected to the first blade and intended to be made integral with a first free end of the bracelet; a second fixing member intended to be made integral with a second free end of the bracelet; a locking mechanism arranged to immobilize said first and second blades in the closed position of the clasp when said first and second blades are brought together and folded towards each other; a device for adjusting the length of the bracelet comprising: a movable part to which said first fixing member is attached, said movable part being arranged so as to be able to move longitudinally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet to effect a length adjustment ; and a blocking device arranged to block the movement of the movable part in at least one direction of longitudinal movement.
  • the present disclosure relates to a clasp allowing adjustment of the length of the bracelet, said clasp comprising: a first blade and at least one second blade articulated with respect to one another, the second blade comprising two side spars; a first fixing member connected to the first blade and intended to be made integral with a first free end of the bracelet; a second fixing member intended to be made integral with a second free end of the bracelet; a locking mechanism arranged to maintain said first and second blades in the closed position of the clasp when said first and second blades are brought together and folded towards each other, a central support structure integral with said first blade or formed in one piece with said first blade; a device for adjusting the length of the bracelet, integrated and / or mounted in said central structure, the adjusting device comprising: a movable part to which said first fixing member is attached, said movable part being arranged on said support structure so as to be able to move longitudinally with respect to the bracelet to effect a length adjustment; a blocking device arranged to block the movement of the movable part
  • the present disclosure relates to a clasp with a folding clasp for a bracelet allowing adjustment of the length of the bracelet, said clasp comprising at least two blades articulated with respect to each other, at least one of said blades comprising a part comprising a non-metallic material or the entire blade comprising a non-metallic material.
  • the present invention relates to a clasp, in particular a clasp for a bracelet.
  • the invention relates to a clasp for a bracelet of a timepiece, preferably for a wristwatch.
  • the bracelet may be of any type, such as for example of flexible plastic material, of leather, or comprising an assembly of links, for example metallic.
  • the bracelet consists of two longitudinal portions of the bracelet, respectively in the form of first and second strands (not shown), and each of the strands is such that one of its ends is connected to the watch case while that the other is intended to be attached to a fastening member of the clasp.
  • the end of one of the two strands has a series of holes, and the length is adjusted roughly by choosing the hole in which the pin is inserted.
  • the expressions "direction of the length of the bracelet” or “longitudinal direction of the bracelet” are used to designate an axis which is that of the two bracelet strands, assuming that the bracelet is placed flat. and detached from a watch.
  • the "bracelet length direction” refers to the line that follows the circumference of the bracelet.
  • the bracelet length adjusted by fine adjustment with the aid of the clasp adjusting device according to the invention lies in the direction of the length of the bracelet.
  • an axis connecting the numbers 6 and 12 of the dial generally follows the direction of the strap length in accordance with this definition.
  • the clasp shown in the figures is substantially symmetrical and therefore comprises a plane which would constitute if the clasp is perfectly symmetrical.
  • this plane which extends in the direction of the length of the bracelet and of the clasp is considered as "plane of symmetry", even if the symmetry of the clasp is not perfect, for example due to the positioning of the device. length adjustment and its locking mechanism.
  • orthogonal refers to an axis which is perpendicular to the "direction of the length of the bracelet" and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the clasp.
  • an axis connecting the numbers 3 and 9 of the dial has an "orthogonal" direction in accordance with this definition.
  • a “radial” axis is an axis which is radial with respect to the axis of the wrist or the forearm of a wristwatch wearer.
  • the radial axis extends in the plane of symmetry or in a plane parallel to the plane of symmetry.
  • the "radial" axis is a substantially “vertical” axis, and the two terms are used interchangeably in this specification.
  • bottom and top generally refer respectively to the bottom and the top of the clasp as shown on figure 3B .
  • the expressions “below” and “above” are to be understood in a similar manner, the structural elements close to the wrist being below the elements further away.
  • the clasp of the invention is a clasp of the folding type, a folding clasp or a folding clasp.
  • This type of clasp is known, for example, from patent documents EP 0913106 , CH700230 , EP2452583 , EP2361523 and CH704335 .
  • the clasp has at least two longitudinal clasp segments. In the present description, these longitudinal segments are also called “the blades" of the clasp. Usually, a clasp has two or three longitudinal segments.
  • the clasps shown in the figures are clasps with two blades 1, 2. Of course, it would be quite possible to make the clasp of the invention with a folding clasp with three. blades or with a pin buckle type clasp only.
  • the present invention also contemplates clasps which combine the features of a folding clasp with a bracelet strand attachment known from the pin buckle.
  • a clasp of the pin buckle type in the absence of a folding buckle corresponds to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the device for fine adjustment of the length of the bracelet according to the invention can be adapted to any type of clasp and is not limited to a particular type of clasp.
  • the clasp shown in the figures comprises a first blade 1 and a second blade 2, articulated with respect to one another at a first end.
  • the blades 1, 2 are brought together and folded over one another as shown in figures 1, 2, 3B , 11A, 11B .
  • the blades 1, 2 are of elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet and slightly curved to better match the shape of the wrist of a wearer.
  • the first blade 1 comprises a lower surface 44 ( figure 2 ), intended to be in front of the wrist of the wearer, and an upper surface 21 ( figure 4 ).
  • the clasp of the invention comprises a locking mechanism 3 making it possible to lock the clasp in the closed position, and to unlock the clasp in order to go into the open position ( figures 3A , 4 , 5 , 6A, 6B ) to remove the watch from your wrist.
  • Locking means for folding clasps are known per se.
  • the locking mechanism is based on the presence of a latching mechanism, for example formed by extra thicknesses and possibly by recesses, respectively, on the first and second blade.
  • a latching mechanism for example formed by extra thicknesses and possibly by recesses, respectively, on the first and second blade.
  • a user acts directly on a blade in order to exert the force necessary to separate the blades or to lock them by interlocking them, for example.
  • the downside of this mechanism is that wear can make the snap-fit less effective. On the other hand, there is always the risk of accidental opening with this type of closure.
  • the clasp of the invention comprises a locking mechanism.
  • locking comprising a handling member arranged so that activation of this member is necessary to open the clasp.
  • the advantage of this type of mechanism is that accidental opening is excluded.
  • the mechanical principle of the locking mechanism 3 of the clasp shown in the figures is similar to that disclosed in the European patent EP0913106B .
  • the locking mechanism 3 preferably comprises two lateral manipulation members, a first manipulation member 7 and a second manipulation member 7 '.
  • a wearer simultaneously activates the two members 7, 7 '.
  • These handling members 7, 7 ' project from each side of the frame 20, in which they are guided and / or housed.
  • This frame is preferably arranged at the second end of the first blade 1.
  • a yoke a loop as shown in figure 14 , or a cover, as shown in the patent EP0913106B to engage the pushers.
  • the second fixing member is preferably attached to the frame 20. It may be a spring bar held, for example, between two side walls of the frame or of the yoke.
  • a hole 45 is visible on the inside face of a side wall of the frame 20, making it possible to house the spring bar together with a corresponding hole arranged on the opposite wall (not visible).
  • the frame 20 of the clasp shown in the figures comprises a recess 46, designed to insert the manufacturer's logo, for example.
  • Each of the handling members 7, 7 ' is connected to one of the two side rails, 14, 14' of the second blade 2.
  • the connection (not visible) between the side members and their respective handling members is located at the second end of the second blade, in the frame 20.
  • each of the two handling members 7, 7 ' can be integral with one of the two side rails.
  • the side members 14, 14 ' are not rigidly connected to one another, but are engaged in the frame 20 so as to be able to move slightly in the general plane of the clasp, in an orthogonal direction. This freedom of movement can come from the flexibility of the side members, or at least from the second end thereof.
  • the two side members 14, 14 ' are two separate pieces, secured with the articulation of the second blade, towards the first end.
  • the two side members 14, 14 ' are rigidly connected to a common base, generally close to the first end, but they have free ends, which can move with respect to each other due to the flexibility of the side members .
  • the frame 20 further comprises return means, for example a spring, which urge the handling members 7, 7 'as well as the side members 14, 14' towards the locking position, generally the outer lateral positions of the side members.
  • the return means are not visible in the drawings, because they are integrated into the frame 20. The return means are thus arranged so as to hold the members 7, 7 'in a position remote from each other. .
  • the handling members 7, 7 ' are made in the form of pushers 7, 7'.
  • a wearer brings the pushers and the side members 14, 14' closer together.
  • the locking mechanism 3 comprises at least two hooking members or complementary hooking members 22, 23, a first form of stop 22 disposed on the first blade 1 and a second form of stop 23 disposed on the second blade 2, said stop forms 22, 23 being arranged so as to lock the clasp in the closed position when the stop forms 22, 23 are engaged.
  • the first stop form 23 is arranged on the side member 14. , and the latter is arranged to act on the actuating member 9 when the clasp is closed and when the handling member 7 is activated by a user, as will be described below.
  • Each spar 14, 14 ' has, on its outer side, a projecting member in the form of a hook 23 ( figures 4 , 6A ).
  • a recess or a corresponding stop surface 22 ( figures 4, 5 ) is provided in the inner side of each side member 15, 15 'of the first blade 1, to receive the hook 23 when the second blade 2 is completely folded over the first blade 1.
  • the hooks 23 have rounded shapes below and flattened retention surfaces extending in a plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the clasp.
  • the surfaces of the recesses 22 in contact with the retaining surfaces of the hooks 23 are also flattened and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the clasp.
  • the hooks 23 ensure an automatic locking with positive engagement, when the second blade 2 is pressed towards the first blade 1, even if the pushers 7, 7 'are not depressed.
  • Accidental opening of the clasp is prevented by virtue of the complementary flattened surfaces, as long as the side members 14, 14 'have not been brought closer to the second blade 2 by activating the pushers 7, 7'.
  • the side members 14, 14 'of the second blade 2 are not inserted between the sides of the side members 15, 15' of the first leaf 1.
  • the side members 14, 14 ' are placed at least partially above the side members 15, 15' of the first blade when the clasp is closed.
  • Each of the hooks 23 is disposed laterally on a bulge 24 located on the underside of the spar 14, so that the hook is at a lower level with respect to the general plane of the spar 14 ( figure 6A ).
  • the first blade 1 comprises, at its second end, an extension forming a frame 18 provided to receive and / or guide the end of a bracelet strand.
  • This frame has two lateral extensions 28 connected towards their ends by a transverse plate 29 ( figures 4 and 8 ).
  • the lateral extensions 28 comprise a structure 31 in elevation with respect to the upper surface of the first blade.
  • the surfaces of the recess 22 are arranged on the interior face of the structure 31 in elevation, so as to be disposed above the general plane of the first blade.
  • the bearing surfaces of the hooks 23 are located in the same plane as the lower surfaces of the side members 14, 14 '.
  • the bearing surfaces in the recesses 23 are located in the same plane as the upper surfaces 21 of the first blade 1. It will emerge from the remainder of the description that these characteristics contribute to the implementation of a particularly light and low clasp. bulky.
  • the present invention also covers a variant of the locking mechanism 4, according to which the side members 14, 14 'are arranged so as to move away or to move away during the activation of the manipulation member 7, 7'. , in order to unlock the locking mechanism.
  • one or both handling members 7, 7 ' are arranged so as to be pulled, instead of being pushed in, in order to allow movement of the side members 14, 14' and thus the unlocking of the locking mechanism.
  • the handling member (s) is / are then preferably made in the form of a pull tab rather than a pair of pushers. In this case, it can also be a movement of spacing or a bringing together of the side members 14, 14 'causing the unlocking.
  • the presence of return means such as a spring, is preferred, in order to urge the clasp in the locked position in the absence of activation of the handling member 7, 7 '.
  • the side member 14 is preferably connected to the handling member 7 ', and the side member 14' to the member 7.
  • the handling member and the corresponding side member are preferably made of also a room.
  • the handling members 7, 7 ' can be made in the form of pushers, and the activation of these handling members can cause the longitudinal members 14, 14' to move apart.
  • the clasp of the invention comprises a device for adjusting the length 4 of the bracelet. It is preferably a device allowing fine adjustment of the length.
  • length adjustment or “fine length adjustment” is meant a device making it possible to adjust the circumference defined by the case of a watch, the two bracelet strands and the clasp. The aim is to allow a wearer to adjust this circumference so that the wearer is most comfortable when wearing the wristwatch having the clasp on his wrist.
  • the fine adjustment of the length results in a tightening or loosening of the strap at the wrist, depending on whether the length is shortened or lengthened. This latter adjustment can be made on a smaller and more precise scale than the adjustment by adding or removing a link from a metal bracelet or by inserting the barb or tenon into another. hole in the case of a pin buckle, for example.
  • the expression "adjustment of the useful length of the bracelet” is also used.
  • the adjustment device 4 is integrated into a central support structure 6 of the clasp.
  • the central support structure 6 is integral with the first blade 1, but could also be formed integrally with the first blade 1.
  • the support structure 6 constitutes the first blade 1.
  • the adjustment device 4 comprises a part or movable part 5 to which the first fixing member 11 is attached.
  • This member is intended to be made integral with a first free end of the bracelet.
  • the first fixing member comprises two tenons 11, intended to be inserted into the holes provided in the free end of a bracelet strand.
  • connecting members including bars, and the present invention is not limited to a particular connecting member.
  • the movable part 5 is made in the form of a slide, housed in a channel 32 made in the central structure 6.
  • each of the side walls of the channel 32 comprises a groove, arranged to receive side edges present on the slide 5, so as to allow the sliding in the longitudinal direction of the movable part 5.
  • the movable part 5 is housed in a free end 8 of the central structure 6 to emerge from the end 8.
  • the movable part 5 is arranged on the support structure 6 so as to be able to move longitudinally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet to adjust the length.
  • the displacement in the longitudinal direction causes the movable part 5 to emerge more from the end 8 of the central support structure 6, and when shortened, the movable part 5 moves in the opposite direction in longitudinal direction, so as to fit more into the support 6.
  • the clasp comprises a blocking device designed to block the movement of the movable part 5 in at least one direction of longitudinal movement.
  • This locking device is illustrated in figures 9A, 9B and 9C .
  • the locking device comprises a notch or a toothing 33, preferably a ratchet toothing, arranged on the movable part 5, a jaw or an opposing tooth 34 connected to an actuating member 9, and a means of return 37, arranged to urge the locking device in the locked position, so as to prevent the movement of the movable part 5 in at least one direction along the longitudinal direction of the bracelet.
  • the actuator 9 is a pusher, connected to the jaw 34.
  • the movable part 5 comprises a notch 33, and the jaw 34 is arranged to cooperate with this notch 33 and to block the movement of the movable part 5 in the absence of an actuation of the actuating member 9.
  • the locking device further comprises a rod or bar 12 ( figures 9C and 12 ) connecting the jaw or tooth 34 to said actuating member 9.
  • This rod is preferably housed in a housing 36 made in the central support 6, and this housing 36 is arranged so as to position the rod above or below of the movable part 5 in the central support structure 6.
  • the actuator 9 is preferably connected by the rod or bar 12 to the jaw 34 so as to form a pawl.
  • the notch 33 is arranged on a side face of the slide 5, so as to cooperate with the jaw 34.
  • the actuator 9, the bar and the jaw 34 are preferably formed in one piece 19, housed in housing 36 ( figures 7A and 7B ) provided in the central structure 6.
  • the return means, in particular springs 37 act on the pusher in order to urge the jaw 34 in the direction of the notch, thereby blocking the movement of the slide 5 in the absence of a activation by a user.
  • the shapes of the notching and of the jaw are such that the displacement in one of the two longitudinal directions is completely blocked by the locking device in the rest position, while the displacement in the other direction may be performed when a force acts on the slide in this other direction.
  • anti-kickback asymmetric (“anti-kickback") shape of the teeth of the serration and the jaw.
  • this configuration allows a user to shorten the bracelet by exerting a force on the strand attached to the movable part 5, by pushing the strand in the direction of the clasp. This force is transmitted to the jaw which, in this case, is forced to disengage from the space between two teeth in which it is located.
  • the actuating member 9 comprises or is connected to a pull tab, that is to say a member intended to be pulled to activate the locking device. From what has been described above, it follows that the unlocking of the locking mechanism of the clasp shown in the figures is effected by a movement in the orthogonal direction of the part 19 comprising the pusher 9, the bar 12 and the jaw 34. This same movement can, in principle, be carried out by pulling on the part 19, as described later below with respect to a second embodiment shown in FIGS. figures 13 and 14 .
  • the return means 37 are made in the form of two springs 37, housed on the one hand in a pair of recesses present in the pusher 9 and on the other hand in a pair of recesses made in the housing 36 of the part 9, 34, 12. These latter hollows are made on either side of a channel in which the bar 12 is guided.
  • an actuator comprising a pull tab 141 ( figure 13 )
  • the locking device including its actuator 9, in a relatively centered position, along the central axis of the direction of the length of the bracelet.
  • the locking device is centered in the radial / vertical direction, between the first and second blades 1, 2.
  • the upper surface of the central structure 6 is located above the upper surface 21 of the bars. side members 15, 15 '.
  • the clasp is closed ( figures 1, 2, 3B )
  • the upper part of the central structure 6 is located between the side members 14, 14 '.
  • the central support structure 6 is centered with respect to the direction of the strap length so that, when the clasp is closed, the side members 14 '14' of the second blade 2 are located on either side of the structure. central support 6.
  • said side members 14, 14 'of the second blade 2 are disposed laterally relative to the central support structure 6 when the clasp is closed, preferably so as to at least partially surround the central support structure 6 when the clasp is closed.
  • This external lateral arrangement of the side members 14, 14 ' represents a major difference compared to clasps of the type.
  • EP0913106 in which the flexible side members of the locking mechanism are centered and integrated between uprights of a first blade, the latter forming the frame.
  • the side members 14, 14 'of the locking mechanism 3 comprising the flexible ends linked to a handling member 7, 7' are preferably arranged externally with respect to a structure or blade.
  • central 6, carrying the locking device for the fine length adjustment.
  • the actuating member 9 is at least partially arranged in a space 16 formed between the two side rails 14, 14 'of the second blade when the clasp is closed.
  • the adjustment device 4 is arranged so that, when the clasp is closed, at least part of the adjustment device 4 extends, in the vertical direction, in a space 16 arranged by the second blade 2. ( figure 6A ).
  • this space 16 is provided between the two side members 14, 14 'of the second blade 2.
  • the length adjustment device 4 is integrated and / or mounted in the central structure 6 so that the actuator 9 emerges vertically at least partially in the space 16 provided in the second blade. 2.
  • the clasp comprises a frame or a yoke 20 arranged at a second end of the second blade 2.
  • the frame or the yoke 20 supports the second fixing member, and comprises, on its lower side, a space and / or a recess 17 to allow the movable part 5 to move in the space 17.
  • the second blade 2 extends beyond the free end 8 of the central support structure 6 so that the frame or the yoke 20 is located in front of the free end 8. In this way, the frame 20 does not obstruct the central support structure 6, but comes to be positioned in front the free end of the central structure 6.
  • the space 17 is provided, for example created by a recess, allowing the movable part 5 to emerge from the end of the central structure 6.
  • the frame and / or the yoke 20 supports preferably at least one handling member 7, 7 '.
  • the first blade 1 comprises upper lateral surfaces 21 arranged so that, when the clasp is closed, said lateral surfaces 21 and said longitudinal members 14, 14 'are at least partially superimposed.
  • the integration of the length adjustment device 4 and in particular of the locking device in the central structure 6 makes it possible to reduce the size of the clasp in the radial direction, that is to say, the thickness of the clasp.
  • the length adjustment device 4 comprises an actuating member 9 arranged to allow unlocking of the locking mechanism, the actuating member 9 being separate, distinct and / or different from the member. activation 7, 7 '.
  • the first fixing member 11 is arranged on a lower face of the movable part 5, so as to face the wrist of a user wearing a wristwatch comprising the clasp. It will be noted that the tenons 11 of the fastener for the bracelet strand are oriented downwards, that is to say they point from the slide 5 towards the wrist of the user. This also saves space and makes the clasp more compact.
  • the two fasteners 11, 12 are located one above the other in the radial / vertical direction ( figure 3B ).
  • the first fastener 11 is arranged such that the free end of the bracelet (not shown) is attached below a lower general surface 44 of the first blade ( figure 2 ).
  • the movable part 5 is disposed at least partially below the second blade 2.
  • the frame or the yoke 20 is disposed above the first fixing member 11 when the clasp is closed.
  • the second fixing member, which is supported by the frame or the yoke 20 is disposed above the first fixing member 11 when the clasp is closed.
  • the activation of at least one handling member 7 of the locking mechanism 3 causes the movement of a part 19 of the locking device and causes the unlocking of the adjustment device 4 and / or of the locking device. blocking.
  • the activation of one handling member 7 causes the movement of a side member 14 which, during this movement, acts on a part 19 of the fine adjustment mechanism and causes the release of the latter, thus making it possible to adjust the length.
  • the locking mechanism 3 and the length adjustment device 4 are arranged so that the activation of the manipulation member 7, 7 'by a user induces the unlocking of the locking device 25 only. when the clasp is closed.
  • the actuating member 9 is directly accessible or can be activated by a user only when the clasp is open and / or when said first and second blades 1, 2 are unfolded.
  • the actuator 9 is not accessible directly from the outside of the clasp when the clasp is closed.
  • the user opens the clasp, in order to be able to press the pusher. This is the result of integrating the adjustment device centrally.
  • the clasp is designed so that the length adjustment (in both directions along the longitudinal direction) can also be performed when the clasp is closed.
  • the adjustment device 4 and in particular the actuator 9 can be activated indirectly, preferably when the clasp is closed.
  • the locking mechanism 3 comprises at least one handling member 7 arranged to be activated by a user to unlock the locking mechanism 3 in order to allow the opening of the clasp 10.
  • the locking mechanism 3 is arranged so that the activation of at least one of the two handling members 7, 7 'generates the unlocking of the locking device 19, 33, 34, 37.
  • the pusher 9 protrudes relative to a side surface of the central support structure 6.
  • the pusher 9 thus faces the spar 14, more precisely to an inner side surface of the spar 14, when the clasp is closed.
  • this spar 14 moves in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the length of the bracelet when the locking mechanism 3 is activated.
  • the figures 11A, 11B , and 11C show that, when a user presses the pushers 7, 7 'of the locking mechanism 3, the movement of the spar 14 causes pressure on the handling member 9, causing the adjustment device to be released.
  • the spar 14 ' which does not cooperate with the length adjustment device when the clasp is closed, has been omitted.
  • the arrow shown in black in the figures 11A and 11C indicates the contact between the side member 14 and the pusher 9 when the device 7 is activated.
  • said side members 14, 14 ' are arranged relative to said handling member 7, 7' so as to move when the handling member 7, 7 'is activated by a user.
  • the movement of at least one of the side members 14 causes unlocking of the locking mechanism 3.
  • the spar 14 is caused to move in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet when the handling member 7 is activated. During this movement of the spar 14 in the orthogonal direction, the spar 14 acts on the actuator 9 of the length adjustment device 4, in order to unlock the locking mechanism 2.
  • the activation of the handling member 7, 7 'by a user makes it possible both to unlock the locking mechanism 3 and to unlock the locking device.
  • the pressure exerted on the pushers 7, 7 ' causes the unlocking of the locking mechanism 3, but not necessarily the opening of the clasp.
  • the clasp remains closed and a length adjustment can be made.
  • the user can release the pressure on the push-button (s) 7, 7 'and the locking mechanism 3 again goes into the locked position (rest position), without the clasp having been open.
  • the handling member 7 is arranged to be able to act either directly or by a mechanism or an intermediate structure 14 on the actuating member 9 when the clasp is closed.
  • this mechanism or this intermediate structure corresponds to the spar 14 of the second blade 2.
  • each spar is secured to one of the two handling members, for example formed by a part with one of the two manipulators.
  • one of the side members 14 is not formed in one piece with the handling member 7, 7 ', but both are made in two or more pieces, which may or may not be integral with the one from the other.
  • the two parts can be in direct contact or can cooperate by means of a mechanism and / or by one or more separate parts. In all these cases, it is preferred that the activation of the handling members 7, 7 'results in movement of the side members, preferably in an orthogonal direction.
  • the clasp of the invention allows length adjustment when the clasp is open and also when the clasp is closed.
  • the locking device can be activated whether the clasp is open or closed.
  • the user can press directly on the actuating member 9.
  • the activation of the length adjustment device is effected by means of the first handling member 7.
  • the first blade 1 is shown separately at figure 10 .
  • the blade 1 comprises two parts, for example two semi-blades or two partial blades, a frame blade 30, shown in figure 8 , and the central blade 35, shown in figures 7A and 7B .
  • the first blade 1 comprises two distinct parts 30, 35, made integral with one another, a first part 35 comprising the central support structure 6 and a second part 30 comprising two side rails 15, 15 ', between which the central support structure 6 is framed and / or attached.
  • this assembly becomes non-removable.
  • the two partial blades are thus rigidly connected so as to behave as a single part.
  • the blade frame 30 ( figure 8 ) comprises the two lateral spars 15, 15 ', essentially parallel, a transverse upright 43 rigidly connecting the spars, and, at the second end, a frame 18 comprising two lateral extensions 28 of the spars 15, 15' and a transverse plate 29.
  • the frame 18 forms an opening in the first blade 1, making it possible to thread and frame the end of the bracelet strand which will be attached to the first fixing member 11.
  • the clasp is connected to the bracelet strands, the strand of bracelet connected to the first fixing member 11 will pass over the transverse plate 29 and will be located below the blades of the clasp, in contact with the user's wrist.
  • recesses or housings 38 are made in the inner faces of the side members 15, 15 ', intended to accommodate protuberances 39 arranged on the central blade 35, in order to form a retaining or attachment structure to allow the two blades to be connected. partial 30 and 35.
  • any other connection or interaction structure can be provided to allow hooking between the two partial blades.
  • the central blade 35 ( figures 7A and 7B ) comprises the central support structure 6, carrying the length adjustment device 4.
  • the recesses forming the channel 32 and the housing 36 are created in the central blade 35.
  • the latter further comprises two side fins 41, intended to be in contact with the side members 15, 15 'when the two partial blades 30, 35 are assembled, and forming a common upper surface 21.
  • a transverse recess 42 is made in the underside of the central blade 35 ( figure 7B ), to release a space in which the transverse upright 43 of the frame blade 30 comes to rest when the two partial blades are assembled ( figure 6A ).
  • the central blade 35 Towards its first end, the central blade 35 also has a transverse hole to allow articulation with respect to the second blade and to help assembly between the partial blades 30, 35.
  • the parts of the clasp of the invention can be made, independently, from any suitable material.
  • the clasps and / or their parts are made of metal.
  • the blades and the functional parts are typically made of metal, for example steel, stainless steel, titanium, gold, silver, or any other metal or metal alloy.
  • the first blade 1, the first part or the partial blade 35, and / or the part carrying the length adjustment device 4 may comprise a non-metallic material.
  • the first blade or the first part 1 of the first blade is made of a material including a non-metallic material.
  • the material comprising a non-metallic material is chosen from among the following: a material other than metal, a composite material, a plastic (polymer) and / or carbon fiber.
  • a material other than metal e.g., aluminum, copper, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, calcium, magnesium, calcium, magnesium, calcium, magnesium, calcium, magnesium, calcium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium, magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium magnesium
  • the first blade 1, the first part 35, the first partial blade 35, and / or the blade carrying the length adjustment device is manufactured by injection and / or by injection molding. This applies to a part made of a material including a non-metallic material.
  • the fact of making a blade or part of it by molding provides several advantages.
  • the part comprises a material other than metallic materials
  • the weight of the part, compared to a metal part, is reduced.
  • the manufacturing costs are significantly lower.
  • the assembly of the first blade 1 is made of the same material other than metal, for example one of the aforementioned materials, preferably a plastic material comprising carbon fiber.
  • the clasp of the invention comprises a length adjustment device 4 housed in the part 35 or the blade 1 comprising the non-metallic material.
  • the part 35 or the blade 1 comprising the (or manufactured in) non-metallic material has one or more recesses 32, 36 intended to accommodate one or more parts 5, 9, 34 which form part of the length adjustment device 4.
  • Said parts 5, 9, 34 which form part of the length adjustment device. length 4 are chosen from the movable part 5, a part 9, 12, 34 comprising a jaw or a tooth 34, intended to cooperate with the mobile 5, and an actuator 9 arranged to allow the unlocking of the mobile part 5
  • one or more of the parts 5, 9, 12, 34 of the length adjuster 4 are made of metal.
  • the clasp has parts made of a material including a non-metallic material and other parts made of metal.
  • the first blade may comprise a first partial blade 35 made of a material comprising a non-metallic material, and a second partial blade or frame blade 30 made of metal.
  • a complete blade 1 is made of a material having non-metallic components, and another blade 2 is made of metal.
  • a blade or partial blade made of a material comprising a non-metallic material can accommodate and / or cooperate with metal parts.
  • the invention also covers the possibility that two, more or all of the blades of the clasp are made of a material comprising a non-metallic material, and the parts housed in these blades may be metallic or comprise non-metallic materials. , for example.
  • a material comprising the non-metallic material may be made entirely of a non-metallic material, for example plastic and / or carbon fiber, or may comprise a mixture of one or more metals and one or more non-metallic materials. .
  • the figure 13 shows a clasp 100 according to a second embodiment.
  • the clasp 100 comprises a first blade 101 comprising a central structure 106, the first blade being articulated to a second blade 102 comprising two lateral longitudinal members 114, 114 'at a first end of the blades.
  • the movable part, which emerges at the free end of the structure 106, is not visible, but the handling member 109 is disposed projecting in a lateral side of the structure 106 (shown on the left side of the structure 106 to the figure 13 ).
  • a peculiarity of the clasp of the figure 13 is that the side members 114, 114 'are connected to pushers 107, 107', respectively, arranged at the lateral sides opposite with respect to the lateral side of the respective side member.
  • the spar 114 is preferably connected to the handling member 107, and the spar 114 'to the member 107'.
  • the two parts or entities comprising the side members 114, 114 'and the members 107, 107' cross, preferably at the second end of the side members.
  • a spar and the member to which it is connected can form an element reminiscent of the letter L. This element can be formed in a single piece or in several pieces made integral with one another.
  • the part 119 comprising the pusher 109, the transverse bar 112, the jaw or the opposing tooth 134 also comprises an extension 140, extending the bar 112 in an orthogonal direction.
  • the extension 140 emerges from the lateral flank opposite that of the pusher 109 on the central structure 106 (not visible).
  • a pin 141, arranged on the extension 140 functions as a pull tab or member hooking, making it possible to perform a tensile force on the part 119.
  • a hole 144 is made in the spar 114 ', arranged to receive the pin 141 when the second blade 102 is folded over the first blade 101
  • the spar 114 is connected to the pull tab 141 so that the actuation of the member 107 ′ pulls on the pull tab, allowing the unlocking device to be released when the release device is activated. the actuator.
  • the return means are arranged to keep the locking device in the locked position. These return means can be arranged between the pusher 109 and the structure 106, as shown in figures 9A and 9B .
  • a second actuator 141 may be present instead of pusher 109 or may exist in addition to pusher 109.
  • the presence of an actuator in the form of a pull tab 141 is particularly preferred when the locking mechanism described above is based on a spacing instead of bringing together the side members of the second blade 102.
  • connection means for example a pair of hooks or a hook. connection by a pin and a hole, arranged so that during the separation of at least one of the two side members 114, 114 ', a traction is effected on the part 119, allowing the unlocking of the unlocking device during the activation of the actuator.
  • the element 119 can be made in several separate parts, preferably made integral.
  • the locking device comprises both a pusher 109 and a pull tab 141.
  • the activation of each of the two allows unlocking of the locking device.
  • the pusher can preferably be actuated by a wearer who has opened the clasp, for example by pressing with a finger on the pusher, while the pull tab is preferably activated indirectly, by the movement of at least one spar during activation. of the locking mechanism.
  • the figures 15 and 16 show a clasp 200 according to a third embodiment.
  • a first blade 201 is hinged to a second blade 202 at a first end of the blades.
  • the first blade 201 comprises a central support structure 206.
  • a movable part 205 is housed, arranged so as to the end of the structure 106.
  • the structure 206 contains recesses or hollows similar to those described above, making it possible to house the movable part 205 and the part 219 comprising the actuating member 209.
  • a first fixing member 211 produced in the form of a transverse bar, is connected to the movable part 205.
  • the second blade 202 comprises two side rails 214, 214 ', articulated to the first end and stabilized towards the second end by a transverse tube not shown.
  • a difference of the clasp 200 from the previous clasps is that the actuator 209 emerges on the right side of the central structure 206, as shown in FIGS. figures 15 and 16 . In previous clasps, the locking device had an opposite orientation.
  • the side members 214, 214 ' are arranged laterally with respect to the structure 206 when the clasp is closed.
  • Each spar is connected to a respective handling member, 207, 207 'by an orthogonally oriented rod 247 having a diameter which is reduced with respect to the diameter of the members 207, 207.
  • the clasp 200 comprises a U-shaped loop 220, of which the two free ends have holes in which the rods 247 are threaded.
  • the loop 220 can pivot around the axis defined by the rods 247, while stabilizing the ends of the side members 214, 214 '.
  • a second fastener is connected to loop 220.
  • the activation of the handling members 207, 207 ', by pressure causes the side members 214, 214' to come together.
  • One of the two side members, the side member 214 ′ is arranged to act on the actuating member 209 and unlock the locking mechanism, during its movement, according to the same principle described above.
  • the first blade 214 comprises, on its underside, side plates or fins 215, on which the side members 214, 214 'come to rest when the clasp is closed.
  • Each of the plates 215 has an edge or an elevation structure 231 for containing the respective spar.
  • a hooking member On the inner face of the edge 231 is a hooking member, arranged to cooperate with a complementary member arranged on the outer blank of the respective spar. Together, the pair of hooking members lock the clasp in the closed position, when the two blades are folded towards each other, as described with respect to the embodiment shown in FIGS. figures 1-12 .
  • the simultaneous activation of the two pushers 207, 207 'by pressure causes the side members to come together and the separation of the complementary fastening members, making it possible to unfold the blades 201, 202 to open the clasp.
  • an embodiment resides in the arrangement of the length adjustment device on a support structure of a first blade and in the possibility of activating the adjustment device by a locking mechanism based on side members of a second blade, the ends of which can move in s' spreading or approaching preferably along an orthogonal axis or in an orthogonal plane.
  • the side members come closer during unlocking, at least one of them preferably acts on a pusher.
  • the side members move apart during unlocking, at least one of them preferably acts on a pull tab.

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  1. Faltschließe (10) für ein Armband, umfassend:
    - ein erstes Blatt (1) und mindestens ein zweites Blatt (2), die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind, wobei das zweite Blatt (2) zwei seitliche Träger (14, 14') umfasst;
    - ein erstes Befestigungselement (11), das mit dem ersten Blatt (1) verbunden ist und dazu bestimmt ist, mit einem ersten freien Ende des Armbandes verbunden zu werden;
    - ein zweites Befestigungselement, das dazu bestimmt ist, mit einem zweiten freien Ende des Armbandes verbunden zu werden;
    - einen Verriegelungsmechanismus (3), der angeordnet ist, um die genannten ersten und zweiten Blätter (1, 2) in der Schließstellung der Faltschliesse zu halten, wenn das erste und das zweite Blatt (1, 2) zusammengebracht und übereinander gefaltet sind,
    - eine zentrale Tragstruktur (6), die mit dem genannten ersten Blatt (1) verbunden ist oder mit dem genannten ersten Blatt (1) ein Stück bildet;
    - eine Vorrichtung zum Einstellen der Länge (4) des Armbandes, die in der genannten zentralen Struktur (6) integriert und/oder montiert ist, wobei die Einstellvorrichtung (4) Folgendes umfasst:
    - ein mobiles Teil (5), an dem die genannte erste Befestigungsvorrichtung (11) angebracht ist, wobei das genannte mobile Teil (5) auf der genannten Tragstruktur (6) so angeordnet ist, dass es sich in Bezug auf das Armband in Längsrichtung bewegen kann, um eine Längeneinstellung durchzuführen;
    - eine Arretiervorrichtung (33, 34, 37), die angeordnet ist, um die Bewegung des mobilen Teils (5) in mindestens einer Längsbewegungsrichtung zu blockieren;
    - ein Betätigungselement (9), das angeordnet ist, um die Freigabe der Arretiervorrichtung und die Bewegung des mobilen Teils (5) zu erlauben und somit die Längeneinstellung;
    - wobei das genannte mobile Teil (5) in einem freien Ende (8) der genannten zentralen Struktur (6) so untergebracht ist, dass es aus dem genannten Ende (8) austreten kann oder sich in das genannte Ende (8) während genannter Längsbewegung hineinschiebt;
    wobei die Faltschliesse dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die genannten seitlichen Träger (14, 14') des genannten zweiten Blattes (2) seitlich in Bezug auf die genannte zentrale Tragstruktur (6) angeordnet sind, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist.
  2. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die genannten seitlichen Träger die genannte zentrale Tragstruktur (6) zumindest teilweise umrahmen, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist.
  3. Faltschliesse nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einstellvorrichtung (4) so angeordnet ist, dass, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist, sich mindestens ein Teil der genannten Einstellvorrichtung (4) in senkrechter Richtung in einen Raum (16) erstreckt, der durch das zweite Blatt (2) gebildet wird.
  4. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der genannte Raum (16) zwischen den beiden seitlichen Trägern (14, 14') des zweiten Blattes (2) gebildet ist.
  5. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, die einen Rahmen oder eine Kappe (20) umfasst, der/die an einem zweiten Ende des zweiten Blattes (2) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der genannte Rahmen (20) auf seiner Unterseite einen Raum und/oder eine Aussparung (17) umfasst, damit sich das genannte mobile Teil (5) in dem Raum (17) bewegen kann.
  6. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, die einen Rahmen oder eine Kappe (20) umfasst, der/die an einem zweiten Ende des zweiten Blattes (2) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist, sich das besagte zweite Blatt (2) über das besagte freie Ende (8) der zentralen Tragstruktur (6) hinaus erstreckt, sodass sich der genannte Rahmen oder die genannte Kappe (20) vor dem genannten freien Ende (8) befinden.
  7. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Verriegelungsmechanismus (3) mindestens ein Handhabungselement (7, 7') umfasst, das so angeordnet ist, dass es von einem Benutzer aktiviert werden kann, um den Verriegelungsmechanismus (3) zu entriegeln, um zu ermöglichen, dass die Faltschliesse (10) geöffnet wird, und dadurch, dass der genannte Verriegelungsmechanismus (3) so angebracht ist, dass die Aktivierung von mindestens einem der besagten Handhabungselemente (7) die Freigabe der Arretiervorrichtung (33, 34, 35) verursacht.
  8. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aktivierung von mindestens einem Handhabungselement (7) die Bewegung eines seitlichen Trägers (14) verursacht, und dass diese Bewegung auf einen Teil (19) der Arretiervorrichtung (9, 33, 34, 37) wirkt und die Freigabe der Einstellvorrichtung (4) und/oder der Arretiervorrichtung verursacht.
  9. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Befestigungselement (11) an einer Unterseite des mobilen Teils (5) angeordnet ist, sodass es dem Handgelenk eines Benutzers zugewandt ist, der ein Armband mit der Faltschliesse (10) trägt.
  10. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Blatt (1) zwei getrennte Teile umfasst, die miteinander verbunden (30, 25) sind, nämlich einen ersten Teil (35) mit genannter zentraler Tragstruktur (6) und einen zweiten Teil (30), der die zwei seitlichen Träger umfasst (15, 15), zwischen denen die genannte zentrale Tragstruktur (6) eingerahmt und/oder angebracht ist.
  11. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, die ein Blatt (1) oder einen Teil (35) eines Blattes (1) umfasst, das aus einem Material hergestellt ist, das ein nicht-metallisches Material umfasst, das durch Spritzgießen hergestellt wird.
  12. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 1, wobei die zentrale Tragstruktur (6) in Bezug auf die Richtung der Armbandlänge so zentriert ist, dass, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist, sich die Träger (14, 14') des zweiten Blattes (2) sich jeweils seitlich der zentralen Tragstruktur (6) befinden.
  13. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich die genannten Träger (14, 14') des zweiten Blattes zumindest teilweise über den Trägern (15, 15') des ersten Blattes (1) befinden, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist.
  14. Faltschliesse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Blatt (1) an der Oberseite seitliche Oberflächen (21) umfasst, die derart angeordnet sind, dass, wenn die Faltschliesse geschlossen ist, die genannten seitlichen Oberflächen (21) und die genannten Träger (14, 14') des zweiten Blattes (2) zumindest teilweise übereinanderliegen.
  15. Faltschliesse (10) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Oberfläche der zentralen Struktur (6) gegenüber der Oberfläche (21) der Träger (15, 15') des ersten Blattes (1) angehoben ist.
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