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EP1416822B1
EP1416822B1 EP02755505A EP02755505A EP1416822B1 EP 1416822 B1 EP1416822 B1 EP 1416822B1 EP 02755505 A EP02755505 A EP 02755505A EP 02755505 A EP02755505 A EP 02755505A EP 1416822 B1 EP1416822 B1 EP 1416822B1
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Jean-Jacques Besson
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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

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  • the present invention relates to a clasp type folding clasp bracelet, including a watch strap, comprising two curved branches articulated by one of their ends to an intermediate link, so that when one of the branches is folded on the other it can occupy two different longitudinal positions, one in which the link is in the extension of one of the branches and another position in which the link is in the extension of the other branch, locking means allowing to ensure the two relative longitudinal positions of the two branches, the other end of each branch being provided with means for receiving the end of a bracelet element.
  • CH-A-663 552 a clasp of this type.
  • the purpose of such a clasp is to be able to change the length of the bracelet easily and without the use of special tools or a modification of the length of one or the other of the branch, as for example described in the CH-A-571 327.
  • the intermediate link allows, for example, to increase the length of the bracelet when the user is momentarily embarrassed by his bracelet because his wrist has increased, following an effort, the heat, etc.
  • the present invention aims to provide a palliative to the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the clasp according to the invention is characterized in that said link comprises a flat surface, which is a function of the relative longitudinal position of the two branches in contact with the inner face of the bracelet, or with the skin of the user and a concave opposed surface allowing the link, in the two aforementioned positions to come into close contact with the surface of the branch with which the link is not in its extension, while the flat surface is at least approximately in the extension from the tangent to the end of the other branch.
  • the link has a flat surface that is either in contact with the user's skin or with the bracelet and that the opposite surface is concave, allows in both positions of the loop to obtain a surface continuous which has virtually the same radius in both positions without creating an end that projects inwards and causes discomfort to the user.
  • the link consists of three integral parts, each of these parts has the approximate shape of a wedge, two of these parts being arranged parallel to each other, their ends having the greatest height forming one of the ends of the link articulated to one of the branches, the third wedge-shaped portion being arranged between them and in the opposite direction its end of greater height forming the end of the link articulated to the other branch, that said end of this last branch having the shape of a horseshoe.
  • the shape of the link provides a continuous surface in both positions of the loop without parts that projects outside the curve formed by the two branches of the loop, the flat surface of link being always at least approximately in the direction of the tangent at the end of the curve formed by one or the other branch.
  • the locking means are constituted by two female or male elements located on one of the branches and a male or female element respectively conjugate located on the other branch, the two female or male elements corresponding exactly to the two relative longitudinal positions of two branches during locking.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the partially open folding clasp.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the intermediate link between the two branches of the loop.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the previous figure.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the loop in a locking position.
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of the previous figure.
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the folding clasp in the second locking position.
  • Figure 7 is a plan view of the previous figure.
  • the clasp folding clasp of Figure 1 is composed of two curved branches 1, 2 articulated to an intermediate link 3 and provided at their respective free ends 11 and 21 means for receiving the free ends of a leather or metal strap , especially a watch strap.
  • the branch 1 is provided with two female elements in the form of two holes 14 and the branch 2 of a nipple which, in this case, is screwed onto the face of the branch 2.
  • a link 3 has been chosen having a flat surface to which is either in contact with the skin of the user or with the bracelet as a function of the relative position of the two branches 1 and 2 and a concave surface B.
  • the concave surface B is important because it makes it possible to obtain when closing the loop a continuous surface without an angle or overstressing thickness.
  • the link is formed of three wedge-shaped elements 31, 32 and 33, these three elements being able to be manufactured independently of one another and subsequently assembled, for example, by welding or be formed in one piece machined.
  • the two elements 31 and 32 are arranged parallel and separated by the third element 33 which is directed in the opposite direction.
  • the parts of the elements 31 and 32 having the greatest height define one of the ends of the link provided with the passages 34 and 35 for the articulation of the link to the branch 2, while the element 33 also has on its part presenting the greater height a passage 36 for its articulation at the end of the branch 1.
  • the end 12 of the branch 1 is in the form of a horseshoe with a longitudinal passage 13 for articulation to the element 33 through, for example, an axis which passes through the passage 13 of the horseshoe 12 and the passage 36 of Element 33.
  • FIG. 3 shows the configuration of this particular element which is only a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of the previous figure, we see the relative position of the elements.

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  1. Armbandschliesse des Typs Bügel-Faltschliesse, insbesondere für Uhrenarmbänder, mit zwei gebogenen Schenkeln (1, 2), die an jeweils einem Ende über ein Zwischenglied (3) gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind, derart, dass beim Auflegen eines Schenkels (1, 2) auf den anderen dieser eine Schenkel zwei in Längsrichtung unterschiedliche Stellungen einnehmen kann, wobei in der einen Stellung das Zwischenglied (3) eine Verlängerung des einen Schenkels (1, 2) bildet und das Zwischenglied (3) in der anderen Stellung eine Verlängerung des anderen Schenkels bildet, wobei Verriegelungsmittel eine Sicherung der beiden von den zwei Schenkeln (1, 2) in Längsrichtung eingenommenen Stellungen ermöglichen, und wobei das andere Ende (11, 21) der beiden Schenkel (1, 2) jeweils mit Mitteln zur Aufnahme des Endes eines Armbandgliedes versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das genannte Zwischenglied (3) eine ebene Fläche (A) aufweist, die je nach der gegenseitigen, längsgerichteten Stellung der beiden Schenkel (1, 2) entweder in Berührung mit der Innenfläche des Armbandes oder mit der Haut des Benutzers ist, wobei eine gegenüberliegende konkave Fläche (B) es dem Zwischenglied (3) gestattet, in den beiden genannten Stellungen in innige Berührung mit derjenigen Oberfläche des Schenkels (1, 2) zu kommen, die nicht in der Verlängerung des Zwischengliedes (3) liegt, während die ebene Fläche (A) mindestens angenähert in der Verlängerung der Tangente am Ende des anderen Schenkels (1, 2) liegt.
  2. Schliesse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Zwischenglied (3) aus drei fest miteinander verbundenen Teilen (31, 32, 33) besteht, welche jeweils die ungefähre Form eines Keils besitzen, wobei zwei dieser Teile (31, 32) zueinander parallel liegen und ihre Enden mit der grössten Höhe einen Endbereich des Zwischengliedes (3) bilden, der an einem der Schenkel (1, 2) angelenkt ist und das dritte keilförmige Teil (33) dazwischen liegt, aber in Gegenrichtung angeordnet ist und seine grösste Höhe denjenigen Endbereich des Zwischengliedes (3) bildet, der am anderen Schenkel angelenkt ist, und dass das genannte Ende des letztgenannten Schenkels hufeisenförmig ausgebildet ist.
  3. Schliesse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verriegelungsmittel von zwei einspringenden oder vorspringenden Elementen gebildet werden, welche sich auf einem der Schenkel (1, 2) befinden, und einem zugeordneten vorspringenden bzw. einspringenden Element auf jeweils dem anderen Schenkel (1, 2), wobei die beiden einspringenden bzw. vorspringenden Elemente bei der Verriegelung exakt den gegenseitigen, längsgerichteten Stellungen der beiden Schenkel (1, 2) entsprechen.
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FR0110899A FR2828637B1 (fr) 2001-08-17 2001-08-17 Fermoir du type a boucle deployante
FR0110899 2001-08-17
PCT/IB2002/003286 WO2003015562A1 (fr) 2001-08-17 2002-08-15 Fermoir du type a boucle deployante

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EP1416822B1 true EP1416822B1 (de) 2006-06-07

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GB259878A (en) * 1926-04-08 1926-10-21 S & B Lederer Company Improvements in wrist watch straps
GB423826A (en) * 1934-01-22 1935-02-08 Harry Carl Pass An improved clasp or fastener, particularly for the straps of wrist-watches
GB457515A (en) * 1935-07-19 1936-11-30 Frederick Jarvis Improvements in or connected with wrist bands for watches
FR2184440B1 (de) * 1972-05-17 1976-01-16 Cartier Fr
CH653226A5 (en) * 1983-08-11 1985-12-31 Jorg M Hysek Bracelet clasp
CH663522A5 (en) * 1985-09-13 1987-12-31 Joerg Hysek Bracelet clasp

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ATE328505T1 (de) 2006-06-15
DE60212145D1 (de) 2006-07-20

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