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Flexible bracelet with articulated links

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EP0778740A1
EP0778740A1 EP95929146A EP95929146A EP0778740A1 EP 0778740 A1 EP0778740 A1 EP 0778740A1 EP 95929146 A EP95929146 A EP 95929146A EP 95929146 A EP95929146 A EP 95929146A EP 0778740 A1 EP0778740 A1 EP 0778740A1
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Dominique Fritz
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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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/10—Link constructions not extensible
    • A44C5/107—Link constructions not extensible with links made of more than two elements including connecting elements

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  • the present invention relates to a flexible bracelet with articulated links.
  • the invention is very broad in application, since it can be used both in watchmaking as a watch bracelet and in jewelry as a simple bracelet, as well as as a belt, curtain, etc.
  • the currently known metal watch bands consist of links generally articulated to each other by transverse pins. If it allows to obtain satisfactory results concerning the mechanical resistance for example, this mode of articulation has however the disadvantage of requiring a minimum thickness for the links, greater than the diameter of the pins.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a flexible bracelet whose articulation between links would be designed so as to be able to produce a bracelet of much smaller thickness, without however adversely affecting the solidity of the assembly and with all the resulting aesthetic benefits.
  • each link is articulated to an adjacent link by at least one first ball immobilized between two retaining means provided respectively on a first flange of said link and on a second flange of said adjacent link, and by at least one second ball immobilized between two retaining means provided respectively on a second flange of said link and on a first flange of said adjacent link, the first and second flanges of the same link being maintained in a parallel configuration by assembly means.
  • said retaining means are circular cutouts against which said balls come to bear.
  • said circular cuts have a chamfer outside the links.
  • one of said links comprises flanges between which a watch case is inserted, at least one of said flanges being pierced with an opening.
  • said assembly means consist of at least one spacer placed between the flanges of the links, and by a fixing screw passing through said spacer.
  • said beads are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel, fine stone, hard stone, synthetic stone, transparent or opaque and the links are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel , brass.
  • the first and second flanges of the same link are maintained in an inverted or head-to-tail configuration by defining respectively a front face and a back face.
  • first and second flanges of the same link define lateral faces between which is disposed a central flange provided with retaining means in which said balls are supported.
  • the thickness of the flexible bracelet with articulated links according to the invention is essentially determined by the diameter of the balls ensuring the articulation between the links. This thickness can therefore be made as small as desired, only considerations of mechanical strength limiting its reduction.
  • one of said links to include flanges between which a watch case is inserted, at least one of said flanges being pierced with an opening.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of a first alternative embodiment of the bracelet of Figures la and lb;
  • FIG. 4 is a top view in partial section of a second alternative embodiment of the bracelet of the invention.
  • Figures la, lb and show, in top view, side and perspective, a flexible bracelet with articulated links in which a link 10 is constituted by a first flange 100 and a second flange 200, said flanges being held in a antiparallel configuration, or head to tail, by assembly means.
  • said assembly means are formed by two spacers 301 placed between the flanges 100, 200 of the link 10 and by two fixing screws 302 passing respectively through the spacers 301.
  • the flanges 100, 200 are flat and all identical. They are nested one inside the other in two series respectively defining a front face and a parallel back face.
  • Each flange 100, 200 consists of two lateral tabs 100b, 100c delimiting between them a U-shaped housing.
  • the lateral tabs 100b, 100c extend along the longitudinal axis of the flange 100 by a central tab 100a intended to engage in the U-shaped housing of the adjacent flange 101 of the same series.
  • 301, 302 assembly can be made of a precious metal: gold, silver, platinum or even steel or brass.
  • the link 10 is articulated to the adjacent link 12 by two first balls 122 immobilized respectively between two circular cutouts 120 formed in the first flange 100 of the link 10 and two equivalent circular cutouts made on second flange 202 of the adjacent link 12, and by a second ball 212 immobilized between a circular cut 220 formed on the second flange 200 of the link 10 and an equivalent circular cut formed on the first flange 102 of the adjacent link 12.
  • transverse connecting lines are thus defined between the contiguous links and between the two faces of the bracelet.
  • These connecting lines constitute as many axes of articulation which confer on the bracelet, longitudinal flexibility allowing it to take a sufficient curvature to adapt to various and varied morphologies.
  • connecting lines comprising more than three balls by modifying the shape of the flanges.
  • the invention has been described with three articulation balls between two adjacent links. It could just as easily be implemented with any number of balls greater than or equal to 2.
  • most of the thickness of the bracelet of the invention is determined by the diameter of the articulation balls. Consequently, very flat and flexible bracelets can be obtained by using small diameter beads.
  • Said articulation balls can be made of precious metal: gold, silver, platinum, or steel, as well as fine stone, hard stone, synthetic stone, transparent or opaque.
  • FIG. 3 represents a possible variant of the flexible bracelet of FIGS. 1a and 1b.
  • This variant more specifically intended for jewelry, is obtained by substantially reducing on each flange the metal connecting parts between the circular cutouts receiving the articulation balls.
  • the bracelet thus produced has the advantage of highlighting the beads, especially when they are made of stone.
  • the circular cutouts 110, 210 and 120, 220 have chamfers 113, 213 and
  • the bracelet includes a particular link 10 ′, the two flanges 100 ′, 200 ′ of which are the dimensions of a watch case, so that said case can be inserted between the two flanges.
  • One of said flanges 100 ′ is pierced with an opening 400 for viewing the dial of the housing.
  • each link 10 consists of two flanges 100, 200 facing each other, defining lateral faces which are held parallel by assembly means 301, 302.
  • Each link 10 is articulated to an adjacent link 11 by at least two sets of two balls 121, 211 and 122, 212.
  • Each ball such as for example ball 121, is immobilized between two retaining means such as cavities or circular cutouts formed respectively on one of the lateral flanges 100 of the link 10 and on a central flange 500 disposed offset between two adjacent links 10, 11.
  • the central flange 500 is therefore held in place only by the support of the balls in their respective accommodation.
  • the alignment of the two balls 121, 211 of the same set in a link 10 creates an articulation of diametrical axis which gives longitudinal flexibility to the bracelet.

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Abstract

Flexible bracelet with articulated links characterized in that each link (10) is articulated to an adjacent link (11, 12) by at least one first ball (121, 122) immobilized between two retaining means (110, 120) formed on a first side element (100) of the link (10) and on a second side element (201, 202) of the adjacent link (11, 12), and by at least a second ball (211, 212) immobilized between two retaining means (210, 220) formed on a second side element (200) of the link (10) and on a first side element (101, 102) of the adjacent link (11, 12), the first and second side elements of the same link being held parallel by fastening means (301, 302).

Description

BRACELET SOUPLE A MAILLONS ARTICULESFLEXIBLE BRACELET WITH ARTICULATED LINKS
La présente invention concerne un bracelet souple à maillons articulés.The present invention relates to a flexible bracelet with articulated links.
L'invention est d'application très large, puisqu'elle peut être mise en oeuvre aussi bien en horlogerie comme bracelet-montre qu'en bijouterie comme simple bracelet, de même que comme élément de ceinture, de rideau, etc.The invention is very broad in application, since it can be used both in watchmaking as a watch bracelet and in jewelry as a simple bracelet, as well as as a belt, curtain, etc.
Les bracelets-montres métalliques actuellement connus sont constitués de maillons généralement articulés les uns aux autres par des goupilles transversales. S'il permet d'obtenir des résultats satisfaisants concernant la résistance mécanique par exemple, ce mode d'articulation présente toutefois l'inconvénient d'exiger une épaisseur minimum pour les maillons, supérieure au diamètre des goupilles.The currently known metal watch bands consist of links generally articulated to each other by transverse pins. If it allows to obtain satisfactory results concerning the mechanical resistance for example, this mode of articulation has however the disadvantage of requiring a minimum thickness for the links, greater than the diameter of the pins.
Aussi, le but de l'invention est de proposer un bracelet souple dont l'articulation entre maillons serait conçue de manière à pouvoir réaliser un bracelet d'épaisseur beaucoup plus faible, sans pour autant nuire à la solidité de l'ensemble et avec tous les avantages qui en résultent sur le plan de l'esthétique.Also, the object of the invention is to propose a flexible bracelet whose articulation between links would be designed so as to be able to produce a bracelet of much smaller thickness, without however adversely affecting the solidity of the assembly and with all the resulting aesthetic benefits.
Ce but est atteint, conformément à l'invention, par un bracelet souple à maillons articulés, remarquable en ce que chaque maillon est articulé à un maillon adjacent par au moins une première bille immobilisée entre deux moyens de retenue ménagés respectivement sur un premier flasque dudit maillon et sur un deuxième flasque dudit maillon adjacent, et par au moins une deuxième bille immobilisée entre deux moyens de retenue ménagés respectivement sur un deuxième flasque dudit maillon et sur un premier flasque dudit maillon adjacent, les premier et deuxième flasques d'un même maillon étant maintenus dans une configuration parallèle par des moyens d'assemblage.This object is achieved, in accordance with the invention, by a flexible bracelet with articulated links, remarkable in that each link is articulated to an adjacent link by at least one first ball immobilized between two retaining means provided respectively on a first flange of said link and on a second flange of said adjacent link, and by at least one second ball immobilized between two retaining means provided respectively on a second flange of said link and on a first flange of said adjacent link, the first and second flanges of the same link being maintained in a parallel configuration by assembly means.
Selon une variante avantageuse, lesdits moyens de retenue sont des découpes circulaires contre lesquelles lesdites billes viennent en appui.According to an advantageous variant, said retaining means are circular cutouts against which said balls come to bear.
De préférence, lesdites descoupes circulaires présentent un chanfrein extérieur aux maillons.Preferably, said circular cuts have a chamfer outside the links.
Selon un mode d'application de l'invention, l'un desdits maillons comporte des flasques entre lesquels est inséré un boîtier de montre, au moins un desdits flasques étant percé d'une ouverture. Selon une autre variante, lesdits moyens d'assemblage sont sont constitués d'au moins une entretoise placée entre les flasques des maillons, et par une vis de fixation traversant ladite entretoise.According to an embodiment of the invention, one of said links comprises flanges between which a watch case is inserted, at least one of said flanges being pierced with an opening. According to another variant, said assembly means consist of at least one spacer placed between the flanges of the links, and by a fixing screw passing through said spacer.
Avantageusement, lesdites billes sont réalisées dans un des matériaux suivants : or, argent, platine, acier, pierre fine, pierre dure, pierre synthétique, transparente ou opaque et les maillons sont réalisés dans un des matériaux suivants : or, argent, platine, acier, laiton.Advantageously, said beads are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel, fine stone, hard stone, synthetic stone, transparent or opaque and the links are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel , brass.
Selon un premeir mode de réalisation de l'invention, les premier et deuxième flasques d'un même maillon sont maintenus dans une configuration inversée ou tête-bêche en définissant respectivement une face frontale et une face dorsale.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the first and second flanges of the same link are maintained in an inverted or head-to-tail configuration by defining respectively a front face and a back face.
Selon un autre mode de réalisation, les premier et deuxième flasques d'un même maillon définissent des faces latérales entre lesquelles est disposé un flasque central pourvu de moyens de retenue dans lesquels lesdites billes sont en appui.According to another embodiment, the first and second flanges of the same link define lateral faces between which is disposed a central flange provided with retaining means in which said balls are supported.
Ainsi, l'épaisseur du bracelet souple à maillons articulés conforme à l'invention est essentiellement déterminée par le diamètre des billes assurant l'articulation entre les maillons. Cette épaisseur peut donc être rendue aussi faible que l'on veut, seule des considérations de solidité mécanique venant en limiter la réduction.Thus, the thickness of the flexible bracelet with articulated links according to the invention is essentially determined by the diameter of the balls ensuring the articulation between the links. This thickness can therefore be made as small as desired, only considerations of mechanical strength limiting its reduction.
Il en résulte un bracelet très fin et très élégant dont il est possible d'augmenter encore l'esthétique par l'utilisation de matériaux précieux : métaux nobles et pierres fines pour les billes, métaux nobles pour les maillons. Dans une application particulière à l'horlogerie du bracelet de l'invention, il est prévu qu'un desdits maillons comporte des flasques entre lesquels est inséré un boîtier de montre, au moins un desdits flasques étant percé d'une ouverture.The result is a very thin and elegant bracelet, the aesthetics of which can be further increased by the use of precious materials: noble metals and fine stones for the beads, noble metals for the links. In a particular application to the watchmaking of the bracelet of the invention, provision is made for one of said links to include flanges between which a watch case is inserted, at least one of said flanges being pierced with an opening.
La description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, fera bien comprendre en quoi consiste l'invention et comment elle peut être réalisée :The description which follows with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, will make it clear what the invention consists of and how it can be implemented:
- les figures la, lb et le sont respectivement des vues de dessus, de côté et en perspective éclatée d'un bracelet souple à maillons articulés, conforme à l'invention ; - les figures 2a et 2b sont respectivement des vues de dessus et de côté d'un maillon du bracelet des figures la et lb, destiné à recevoir un boîtier de montre ;- Figures la, lb and are respectively views from above, side and exploded perspective of a flexible bracelet with articulated links, according to the invention; - Figures 2a and 2b are respectively top and side views of a link of the bracelet of Figures la and lb, intended to receive a watch case;
- la figure 3 est une vue de dessus d'une première variante de réalisation du bracelet des figures la et lb ; et- Figure 3 is a top view of a first alternative embodiment of the bracelet of Figures la and lb; and
- la figure 4 est une vue de dessus en coupe partielle d'une seconde variante de réalisation du bracelet de l'invention.- Figure 4 is a top view in partial section of a second alternative embodiment of the bracelet of the invention.
Les figures la, lb et le montrent, en vues de dessus, de côté et en perspective, un bracelet souple à maillons articulés dans lequel un maillon 10 est constitué par un premier flasque 100 et un deuxième flasque 200, lesdits flasques étant maintenus dans une configuration antiparallèle, ou tête-bêche, par des moyens d'assemblage.Figures la, lb and show, in top view, side and perspective, a flexible bracelet with articulated links in which a link 10 is constituted by a first flange 100 and a second flange 200, said flanges being held in a antiparallel configuration, or head to tail, by assembly means.
Dans le mode de réalisation des figures la, lb et le, lesdits moyens d'assemblage sont formés par deux entretoises 301 placées entre les flasques 100, 200 du maillon 10 et par deux vis 302 de fixation traversant respectivement les entretoises 301.In the embodiment of FIGS. 1a, 1b and 1c, said assembly means are formed by two spacers 301 placed between the flanges 100, 200 of the link 10 and by two fixing screws 302 passing respectively through the spacers 301.
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les flasques 100, 200 sont plats et tous identiques. Ils sont imbriqués les uns dans les autres selon deux séries définissant respectivement une face frontale et une face dorsale parallèles. Chaque flasque 100, 200 est constitué de deux pattes latérales 100b, 100c délimitant entre elles un logement en U. Les pattes latérales 100b, 100c se prolongent selon l'axe longitudinal du flasque 100 par une patte centrale 100a destinée à s'engager dans le logement en U du flasque 101 adjacent de la même série. Le maillon 10, c'est-à-dire les flasques 100, 200 et les moyensIn the embodiment shown, the flanges 100, 200 are flat and all identical. They are nested one inside the other in two series respectively defining a front face and a parallel back face. Each flange 100, 200 consists of two lateral tabs 100b, 100c delimiting between them a U-shaped housing. The lateral tabs 100b, 100c extend along the longitudinal axis of the flange 100 by a central tab 100a intended to engage in the U-shaped housing of the adjacent flange 101 of the same series. The link 10, that is to say the flanges 100, 200 and the means
301, 302 d'assemblage, peut être réalisé en un métal précieux : or, argent, platine ou encore en acier ou en laiton.301, 302 assembly, can be made of a precious metal: gold, silver, platinum or even steel or brass.
On peut voir sur les figures la, lb et le que le maillon 10 est articulé au maillon adjacent 11 par une première bille 121 immobilisée entre un moyen 110 de retenue, ici une découpe circulaire contre laquelle la première bille 121 vient en appui, ménagée sur la patte centrale 100a du premier flasque 100 du maillon 10 et une découpe équivalente ménagée sur le deuxième flasque 201 du maillon adjacent 11, et par deux deuxièmes billes 211 immobilisées respectivement entre deux découpes circulaires 210 ménagées sur les pattes latérales 200b, 200c du deuxième flasque 200 du maillon 10 et deux découpes équivalentes ménagées sur les pattes latérales du premier flasque 101 du maillon adjacent 11.We can see in Figures la, lb and the that the link 10 is articulated to the adjacent link 11 by a first ball 121 immobilized between a retaining means 110, here a circular cutout against which the first ball 121 comes to bear, arranged on the central tab 100a of the first flange 100 of the link 10 and an equivalent cutout formed on the second flange 201 of the adjacent link 11, and by two second balls 211 immobilized respectively between two circular cutouts 210 formed on the side tabs 200b, 200c of the second flange 200 of link 10 and two cutouts equivalents provided on the lateral tabs of the first flange 101 of the adjacent link 11.
De même, comme représenté sur les figures la et lb, le maillon 10 est articulé au maillon adjacent 12 par deux premières billes 122 immobilisées respectivement entre deux découpes circulaires 120 ménagées dans le premier flasque 100 du maillon 10 et deux découpes circulaires équivalentes ménagées sur le deuxième flasque 202 du maillon adjacent 12, et par une deuxième bille 212 immobilisée entre une découpe circulaire 220 ménagée sur le deuxième flasque 200 du maillon 10 et une découpe circulaire équivalente ménagée sur le premier flasque 102 du maillon adjacent 12.Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 1 a and 1 b, the link 10 is articulated to the adjacent link 12 by two first balls 122 immobilized respectively between two circular cutouts 120 formed in the first flange 100 of the link 10 and two equivalent circular cutouts made on second flange 202 of the adjacent link 12, and by a second ball 212 immobilized between a circular cut 220 formed on the second flange 200 of the link 10 and an equivalent circular cut formed on the first flange 102 of the adjacent link 12.
Selon l'invention, on définit ainsi des lignes de liaison transversale entre les maillons contigus et entre les deux faces du bracelet. Ces lignes de liaison constituent autant d'axes d'articulation qui confèrent au bracelet, une flexibilité longitudinale lui permettant de prendre une courbure suffisante pour s'adapter à des morphologies diverses et variées.According to the invention, transverse connecting lines are thus defined between the contiguous links and between the two faces of the bracelet. These connecting lines constitute as many axes of articulation which confer on the bracelet, longitudinal flexibility allowing it to take a sufficient curvature to adapt to various and varied morphologies.
Bien entendu, il est possible de prévoir, dans des modes de réalisation non représentés, des lignes de liaison comportant plus de trois billes en modifiant la forme des flasques. En effet, l'invention a été décrite avec trois billes d'articulation entre deux maillons adjacents. Elle pourrait tout aussi bien être mise en oeuvre avec un nombre quelconque de billes supérieur ou égal à 2.Of course, it is possible to provide, in embodiments not shown, connecting lines comprising more than three balls by modifying the shape of the flanges. Indeed, the invention has been described with three articulation balls between two adjacent links. It could just as easily be implemented with any number of balls greater than or equal to 2.
Comme le montre plus particulièrement la figure lb, l'essentiel de l'épaisseur du bracelet de l'invention est déterminé par le diamètre des billes d'articulation. Par conséquent, on pourra obtenir des bracelets très plats et souples en utilisant des billes de faible diamètre.As shown more particularly in FIG. 1b, most of the thickness of the bracelet of the invention is determined by the diameter of the articulation balls. Consequently, very flat and flexible bracelets can be obtained by using small diameter beads.
Lesdites billes d'articulation peuvent être réalisées en métal précieux : or, argent, platine, ou en acier, de même qu'en pierre fine, pierre dure, pierre synthétique, transparente ou opaque.Said articulation balls can be made of precious metal: gold, silver, platinum, or steel, as well as fine stone, hard stone, synthetic stone, transparent or opaque.
La figure 3 représente une variante possible du bracelet souple des figures la et lb. Cette variante, plus spécialement destinée à la bijouterie, est obtenue en réduisant sensiblement sur chaque flasque les parties métalliques de liaison entre les découpes circulaires recevant les billes d'articulation. Le bracelet ainsi réalisé offre l'avantage de bien mettre en valeur les billes surtout lorsque celles-ci sont en pierre. Ainsi qu'on peut le voir sur cette même figure 3, les découpes circulaires 110, 210 et 120, 220 présentent des chanfreins 113, 213 etFIG. 3 represents a possible variant of the flexible bracelet of FIGS. 1a and 1b. This variant, more specifically intended for jewelry, is obtained by substantially reducing on each flange the metal connecting parts between the circular cutouts receiving the articulation balls. The bracelet thus produced has the advantage of highlighting the beads, especially when they are made of stone. As can be seen in this same figure 3, the circular cutouts 110, 210 and 120, 220 have chamfers 113, 213 and
123, 223, ou gorges, extérieurs au maillon 10, ceci de manière à donner visuellement une plus grande dimension aux billes et d'ajouter à leur mise en valeur.123, 223, or grooves, external to the link 10, this so as to visually give a larger dimension to the balls and to add to their development.
Sur les figures 2a et 2b est représenté un bracelet souple conforme à l'invention dans une application à l'horlogerie. Selon ce mode de réalisation, le bracelet comprend un maillon 10' particulier dont les deux flasques 100', 200' sont aux dimensions d'un boîtier de montre, de sorte à pouvoir insérer ledit boîtier entre les deux flasques. Un desdits flasques 100' est percé d'une ouverture 400 pour la visualisation du cadran du boîtier.In Figures 2a and 2b is shown a flexible bracelet according to the invention in an application to watchmaking. According to this embodiment, the bracelet includes a particular link 10 ′, the two flanges 100 ′, 200 ′ of which are the dimensions of a watch case, so that said case can be inserted between the two flanges. One of said flanges 100 ′ is pierced with an opening 400 for viewing the dial of the housing.
Dans le mode de réalisation du bracelet de l'invention représenté sur la figure 4, chaque maillon 10 est constitué de deux flasques 100, 200 en regard, définissant des faces latérales qui sont maintenues parallèles par des moyens d'assemblage 301, 302. Chaque maillon 10 est articulé à un maillon adjacent 11 par au moins deux jeux de deux billes 121, 211 et 122, 212. Chaque bille, comme par exemple la bille 121, est immobilisée entre deux moyens de retenue tels que des cavités ou des découpes circulaires ménagées respectivement sur l'un des flasques latéraux 100 du maillon 10 et sur un flasque central 500 disposé de façon décalée entre deux maillons adjacents 10, 11. Le flasque central 500 n'est donc maintenu en place que par l'appui des billes dans leur logement respectif. L'alignement des deux billes 121, 211 d'un même jeu dans un maillon 10 crée une articulation d'axe diamétral qui confère une flexibilité longitudinale au bracelet. In the embodiment of the bracelet of the invention shown in FIG. 4, each link 10 consists of two flanges 100, 200 facing each other, defining lateral faces which are held parallel by assembly means 301, 302. Each link 10 is articulated to an adjacent link 11 by at least two sets of two balls 121, 211 and 122, 212. Each ball, such as for example ball 121, is immobilized between two retaining means such as cavities or circular cutouts formed respectively on one of the lateral flanges 100 of the link 10 and on a central flange 500 disposed offset between two adjacent links 10, 11. The central flange 500 is therefore held in place only by the support of the balls in their respective accommodation. The alignment of the two balls 121, 211 of the same set in a link 10 creates an articulation of diametrical axis which gives longitudinal flexibility to the bracelet.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Bracelet souple à maillons articulés, caractérisé en ce que chaque maillon (10) est articulé à un maillon adjacent (11, 12) par au moins une première bille (121, 122) immobilisée entre deux moyens de retenue (110, 120) ménagés respectivement sur un premier flasque (100) dudit maillon (10) et sur un deuxième flasque (201, 202) dudit maillon adjacent (11, 12), et par au moins une deuxième bille (211, 212) immobilisée entre deux moyens de retenue (210, 220) ménagés respectivement sur un deuxième flasque (200) dudit maillon (10) et sur un premier flasque (101, 102) dudit maillon adjacent (11, 12), les premier et deuxième flasques d'un même maillon étant maintenus dans une configuration parallèle par des moyens d'assemblage (301, 302).1. Flexible bracelet with articulated links, characterized in that each link (10) is articulated to an adjacent link (11, 12) by at least one first ball (121, 122) immobilized between two retaining means (110, 120) formed respectively on a first flange (100) of said link (10) and on a second flange (201, 202) of said adjacent link (11, 12), and by at least one second ball (211, 212) immobilized between two means of retainer (210, 220) formed respectively on a second flange (200) of said link (10) and on a first flange (101, 102) of said adjacent link (11, 12), the first and second flanges of the same link being maintained in a parallel configuration by assembly means (301, 302).
2. Bracelet selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de retenue sont des découpes circulaires (110, 210 ; 120, 220) contre lesquelles lesdites billes viennent en appui.2. Bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that said retaining means are circular cutouts (110, 210; 120, 220) against which said balls come to bear.
3. Bracelet selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdites découpes circulaires (110, 210 ; 120, 220) présentent un chanfrein (113, 213 ; 123, 223) extérieur aux maillons. 3. Bracelet according to claim 2, characterized in that said circular cutouts (110, 210; 120, 220) have a chamfer (113, 213; 123, 223) outside the links.
4. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'un (10') desdits maillons comporte des flasques (100', 200') entre lesquels est inséré un boîtier de montre, au moins un (100') desdits flasques étant percé d'une ouverture (400).4. Bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that one (10 ') of said links comprises flanges (100', 200 ') between which is inserted a watch case, at least one (100 ') of said flanges being pierced with an opening (400).
5. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'assemblage sont constitués d'au moins une entretoise (301) placée entre les flasques (100, 200) des maillons, et par une vis (302) de fixation traversant ladite entretoise (301).5. Bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said assembly means consist of at least one spacer (301) placed between the flanges (100, 200) of the links, and by a screw (302) for fixing through said spacer (301).
6. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdites billes sont réalisées dans un des matériaux suivants : or, argent, platine, acier, pierre fine, pierre dure, pierre synthétique, transparente ou opaque.6. Bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said beads are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel, fine stone, hard stone, synthetic stone, transparent or opaque.
7. Bracelet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les maillons sont réalisés dans un des matériaux suivants : or, argent, platine, acier, laiton. 7. Bracelet according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the links are made of one of the following materials: gold, silver, platinum, steel, brass.
8. Bracelet selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les premier et deuxième flasques (100, 200) d'un même maillon (10) sont maintenus dans une configuration inversée ou tête-bêche en définissant respectivement une face frontale et une face dorsale.8. Bracelet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second flanges (100, 200) of the same link (10) are maintained in an inverted or head-to-tail configuration by defining respectively a front face and a dorsal side.
9. Bracelet selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les premier et deuxième flasques (100, 200) d'un même maillon (10) définissent des faces latérales entre lesquelles est disposé un flasque central (500) pourvu de moyens de retenue dans lesquels lesdites billes sont en appui. 9. Bracelet according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first and second flanges (100, 200) of the same link (10) define lateral faces between which is disposed a central flange (500) provided retaining means in which said balls are supported.
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