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EP0453635A1
EP0453635A1 EP90122125A EP90122125A EP0453635A1 EP 0453635 A1 EP0453635 A1 EP 0453635A1 EP 90122125 A EP90122125 A EP 90122125A EP 90122125 A EP90122125 A EP 90122125A EP 0453635 A1 EP0453635 A1 EP 0453635A1
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strap
fastening means
clasp
flap
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Wolfram Kocznar
Gerhard Kiska
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Skidata GmbH
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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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0084—Pictures or inscriptions on the case or parts thereof, attaching complete pictures
    • G04B45/0092—Changeable parts

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  • the invention relates to a clasp in the form of a two-end flap and a middle flap having a Z-fastener, in particular for a bracelet, with fastening means on the two end flaps, on which at least one strap end can be fixed in at least two different positions, and a strap with such a clasp , which has several fastening elements per band end.
  • Each of the two ends of the band is provided with a plurality of fastening elements in the form of rib-like projections.
  • a bow-like receiving part is articulated to each of the two end straps of the clasp with a pin which can be locked in recesses or holes on both sides.
  • the tape ends can each be cut so that the pin comes to rest between two rib-like projections after assembly of the tape end, and the tape end is fixed within the bow-like receiving part.
  • the three tabs of the Z-lock have essentially the same length, so that when the clasp is closed, the receiving part of the invisible end tab appears to connect to the visible end tab.
  • EP-A-21063 shows a clasp for watch straps, the two end straps of which are each provided with side cheeks facing the middle flap.
  • One end of the band is articulated to an eyelet provided at the end of an end tab.
  • the second end tab forms a continuous insertion channel for the second Belt end that can be fixed in different positions by means of a fastening part inserted into the side cheeks.
  • the end flap has a recess in the area of its hinge axis to the central flap, through which the end of the band that is not to be cut can exit, so that both shortening and lengthening of the band is possible.
  • the middle flap is shortened compared to the two end flaps, the hinge axes being arranged in the side cheeks in such a way that, when the closure is closed, they lie within the fastenings of the band ends.
  • DE-U-85 26 887 shows a further clasp, in which a strap end can be fixed without cutting in selectable positions.
  • the strap end is fixed by a pressure plate in the second end strap and projects inside the other in an eyelet of the first end strap Band ends vary in advance.
  • the open length of the bracelet is kept large enough despite the short strap length that the clasp comprises five zigzag straps. This requires a larger thickness of the clasp in the closed state.
  • the invention has now set itself the task of creating a clasp, as well as a band with a clasp, each of the type mentioned, which with the least possible thickness in the closed state, favorable short length and sufficient extension when opening the fixation of at least one Belt ends in several positions without cutting possible.
  • the strap fastening means is provided for the selectable fixing of the strap end on the outside of at least one end strap facing away from the middle strap.
  • the thickness of the closed clasp is thus determined by the wall thickness of the three tabs, which lie against each other over the entire surface, and the outside fastening of the strap end allows it to protrude beyond the clasp, so that a cut is not necessary and an extension of a shortened setting is therefore also possible. Since no space is required on the inside for the fastening of the band end, the length of the middle flap can be selected to be at least equal to the length of the end flap, possibly even larger, so that a larger opening length can also be achieved compared to the prior art.
  • the outside fastening means can have a plurality of fastening elements distributed over the length of the end flap.
  • the formation of several fasteners, as well as the full surface contact of the tabs to each other enable the production of the tabs for the first time from a plastic, in particular a skin-compatible plastic, whereby the strength of the tabs and thus the clasp can be increased by the fact that the end tab provided on the outside with the strap fastening means and the center flap has longitudinally stiffening ribs and grooves on their mutually contacting inner sides, which engage alternately with one another.
  • At least one inwardly facing catch is provided at the free end of the first end plate provided on the outside with the band fastening means, which is releasably latched on the hinge axis between the middle plate and the second end plate, for this purpose as well the training of plastic is particularly favorable due to its elasticity.
  • an outwardly projecting insertion loop for the band end is formed on the free end of the end flap provided with the band fastening means, in order to avoid automatic release of the band end from the side of the free end of the end flap.
  • each end flap can be provided with the outside fastening means, so that both ends of the band can be fixed without cutting in several positions.
  • the attachment on the outside to the outer end strap is not absolutely desirable.
  • a preferred embodiment of the clasp provides that the strap fastening means is only provided on the outside of an end flap which is surmounted by the second end flap on the side of the hinge axis and that the second end flap is provided with an inner band fastening means in the projecting area.
  • lengthening or shortening only one end of the band can usually be used to find enough length.
  • the outer end flap can be provided in the form of a trough with inward-facing side cheeks, between which the two other flaps lie in the closed state of the clasp, so that the thickness of the clasp remains the same.
  • the inside band fastening means of the second end flap are preferably formed by a pin locked in the side cheeks of the end flap, the production from plastic also being possible in this case in particular if the parts of the side cheeks receiving the pin bearing are thickened in the projecting area.
  • a viewing window is formed in the second end flap, onto which an image can be stuck on the inside.
  • the image can be a photo of the holder if the clasp is provided on the wristband of a data carrier which represents a prepaid card or the like, such as is described in WO-A-88/03296. With the help of the picture it is easier to determine an unauthorized use, but the clasp, which is mostly on the inside of the arm, is not in the obvious field of view.
  • a further embodiment provides that the second end strap is designed as a bottom part of a watch case. According to this embodiment, the clasp is thus arranged in the bottom of the wristwatch.
  • the two ends of the band form the ends of a one-piece bracelet, one of which can be extended and shortened on the inside end strap provided with the outside fastening means.
  • a preferred embodiment provides that the fastening means of the end flap are formed by a plurality of pins protruding from the end flap and the fastening elements of the band end are formed by holes, which are each arranged in a row are.
  • the formation of pins as outside fastening elements of the end plate can of course be realized particularly easily in the manufacture of the plates made of plastic.
  • At least one pin can be formed by a mushroom-shaped nub, each hole in the band end having an outside widening.
  • the closest pin to the insertion loop is cylindrical and the remaining pins are formed by mushroom-shaped knobs. This makes it easier to button the strap end in and out, and the hold is not reduced due to the insertion loop.
  • the clasp 15 shown in the figures in the form of a Z-closure is provided in particular for bracelets of all kinds, especially for wristbands of watches or data carriers in the form of a wristwatch, according to FIGS. 1 to 3 the ends of a two-part bracelet and according to 4 connects the ends of a one-piece bracelet.
  • the clasp 15 has a first end strap 28 inside the bracelet, a second end strap 16 outside the bracelet and a middle strap 24 connecting them. All three tabs 16, 24, 28 are made in particular of a skin-friendly plastic.
  • a side cheek 19 is provided on both sides of the outer, second end plate 16, so that it forms a channel-like base body of the clasp 15.
  • the second end tab 16 each has a bearing eye 20 into which a pin 36 can be inserted.
  • the band end 41 of the second part 5 has areas for length adjustment, each of which is provided with a bore 42. As shown by the dashed lines, two areas, each with a length of about 5 to 6 mm, can be cut off, so that a shortening by 10 to 12 mm is possible.
  • the pin 36 is inserted through the lower eyelet 20 in FIG. 2, which penetrates the side cheeks 19 and the bore 42 of the band end 41.
  • the accessible outside of the bearing eye 20 is closed by a snap-on or glue-on cover cap 21.
  • the second bearing eye 20 is designed as a blind hole and is therefore inaccessible from the outside. If necessary, the pin 36 can also have latching end sections.
  • an axis 23 is arranged in the side cheeks 19, which supports the middle bracket 24 of the Z-lock. This carries hinge elements 25 arranged in a prong-like manner, through which the axis 23 passes.
  • a second axis 27 is fixed in hinge elements 26, which are also arranged in a prong-like manner, on which the first end plate 28 of the Z-lock is mounted.
  • the first end plate 28 also has tine-like hinge elements 29 which engage between the hinge elements 26, the central plate 24 and the first end plate 28 having longitudinal ribs 50 and longitudinal grooves which engage in one another in the closed state, as can be seen from FIG.
  • longitudinal ribs 50 and longitudinal grooves 51 can also be provided on the contacting inner sides of the second end plate 16 and the middle plate 24; about in training according to Figure 4, in which the second end plate 16 is formed as the bottom part of a housing 1 of a watch, a data carrier or the like.
  • hinge element-like catches 32 are provided, which have a slot 33 which is open downwards, towards the second end plate 16, can engage between the hinge elements 25 and can be snapped onto the axis 23 , so that the Z-lock is releasably fixed in the position shown.
  • the first end tab 28 On the side of the catches 32, the first end tab 28 carries upstanding side webs 30, which are connected via a bracket, whereby a loop 31 is formed for introducing the band end 43 of the first part 6 of the bracelet shown in broken lines in FIG.
  • Pins 34, 35 protrude from the outside of the first end plate 28, of which the pin 34 closest to the bracket 31 is cylindrical and the others are designed as mushroom-shaped knobs.
  • Holes 44 are provided in the band end 43 of the first bracelet part 6, into which the pins 34, 35 can be buttoned. Since the number of holes 44 is greater than the number of pins 34, 35, the length of the first part 6 of the bracelet can be varied and can be lengthened or shortened at any time later.
  • the clasp 15 in the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3 can be provided with an image 18 if a recess provided with an internal step 22 is provided in the second end flap.
  • a viewing window 17 is inserted into the recess and bears an inner recess into which the image 18 is glued.
  • the second end strap 16 is designed as the bottom part of a housing 1, so that the clasp 15 is integrated into the housing 1 and the bracelet is made in one piece.
  • the clasp 15 according to the invention or the strap with the clasp can be used in a variety of ways beyond the two described exemplary embodiments. If aesthetic aspects are of secondary importance, the second end flap 16 can also have pins 34, 35 on the outside, into which the band end 5, which also has a plurality of holes 44, can then be buttoned in different positions, so that the adjustment range is increased.
  • the clasp 15 can of course also have flat tabs 16, 24, 28 for other applications, since the tabs 16, 24, 28 shown are adapted for use as a bracelet.

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WO1999005930A1 (fr) * 1997-07-28 1999-02-11 Tag-Heuer S.A. Boucle deployante pour bracelet

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US2429950A (en) * 1946-03-01 1947-10-28 Weber Emmerich Foldable clasp for wrist watch bands
FR965823A (fr) * 1950-09-22
US3521331A (en) * 1967-11-10 1970-07-21 Gay Freres Sa Clasp for a metallic bracelet
EP0021063A1 (fr) * 1979-06-23 1981-01-07 RODI & WIENENBERGER Aktiengesellschaft Fermoir réglable à dispositif pliant pour bracelets de montres
CH651729A5 (en) * 1983-06-13 1985-10-15 Bouchet Lassale Sa Clasp for watch bracelet
DE8506454U1 (de) * 1985-03-06 1986-07-03 Klose, Odo, Prof., 5600 Wuppertal Armbanduhr
WO1986005077A1 (fr) * 1985-03-05 1986-09-12 Class S.P.A. Boitier de montre ameliore servant de fermoir, le boitier-fermoir etant verrouille par un bouton-poussoir

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FR965823A (fr) * 1950-09-22
US2429950A (en) * 1946-03-01 1947-10-28 Weber Emmerich Foldable clasp for wrist watch bands
US3521331A (en) * 1967-11-10 1970-07-21 Gay Freres Sa Clasp for a metallic bracelet
EP0021063A1 (fr) * 1979-06-23 1981-01-07 RODI & WIENENBERGER Aktiengesellschaft Fermoir réglable à dispositif pliant pour bracelets de montres
CH651729A5 (en) * 1983-06-13 1985-10-15 Bouchet Lassale Sa Clasp for watch bracelet
WO1986005077A1 (fr) * 1985-03-05 1986-09-12 Class S.P.A. Boitier de montre ameliore servant de fermoir, le boitier-fermoir etant verrouille par un bouton-poussoir
DE8506454U1 (de) * 1985-03-06 1986-07-03 Klose, Odo, Prof., 5600 Wuppertal Armbanduhr

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1999005930A1 (fr) * 1997-07-28 1999-02-11 Tag-Heuer S.A. Boucle deployante pour bracelet
US6289562B1 (en) 1997-07-28 2001-09-18 Tag Heuer Sa Unfolding clasp for a bracelet
RU2199253C2 (ru) * 1997-07-28 2003-02-27 Таг-Хойер С.А. Складная застежка для браслета и браслет

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