EP0738480A1 - Gelenkvorrichtung zum Verbinden von Armbandgliedern - Google Patents

Gelenkvorrichtung zum Verbinden von Armbandgliedern Download PDF

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Publication number: EP0738480A1
Authority: EP; European Patent Office
Prior art keywords: links; insert; pins; cap; sleeves
Prior art date: 1995-04-21
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.): Granted

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EP96105860A

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French (fr)

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EP0738480B1 (de

Inventor

Yves Burdet

Roger Ecoffet

Philippe Subilia

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Hysek Styling SA

Werthanor SA

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Hysek Styling SA

Werthanor SA

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1995-04-21

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1996-04-15

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1996-10-23

1996-04-15 Application filed by Hysek Styling SA, Werthanor SA filed Critical Hysek Styling SA

1996-10-23 Publication of EP0738480A1 publication Critical patent/EP0738480A1/de

2000-07-26 Application granted granted Critical

2000-07-26 Publication of EP0738480B1 publication Critical patent/EP0738480B1/de

2016-04-15 Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

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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 hinge device between two links making up a non-extendable bracelet, said device comprising first and second pins attached, the first to a first link, the second to a second link facing the first, and connecting members connecting said first and second pins.
the articulation device is characterized in that it is entirely covered by a cap surrounding the links, the cap also covering at least the edges of said links whatever the angle of rotation thereof, this cap being held in place by an insert passing therethrough and coming to lock between the first and second pins.
FIG. 1 also shows that the articulation device is entirely covered by a cap 1, cut in this figure so that only the lateral parts of said cap are visible.
the cap 1 completely surrounds the links 2 and 2 'and at least the edges 10 and 10' thereof, which appears better on the sections of Figures 1 and 5.
FIGS. 1, 5 and 9 show that the cap 1 is held in place by an insert 5 which passes through the cap through an opening 19 and is notched between the first and second pins 4 and 4 '.
FIG. 13 is a top view of a portion of this bracelet, that which is apparent to the eye.
caps 1 and links 2 and 2 ' the caps surmounting the links and giving the bracelet a new aesthetic appearance.
Caps and links can be made from a wide variety of materials, for example stainless steel or gold. We could alternate these materials, for example using steel for the links 2 and gold for the caps 1 and thus obtain a two-tone bracelet with the most beautiful effect. Synthetic materials could also be used, composites containing carbon fibers for example.
Figure 14 is a bottom view of the assembled bracelet, that which is against the wrist of the wearer. We see in this figure, in addition to the links 2 and the caps 1 already mentioned, the inserts 5 or 6 serving to block the caps 1, these inserts being naturally hidden from view.
the first link 2 is provided with first and second ears 11 and 11 'arranged substantially at the ends of said link 2. These ears 11 and 11' are pierced respectively with holes 12 and 12 'passed through by the first pin 4.
the second link 2 ' is provided with first and second ears 13 and 13' arranged substantially at the ends of said link 2 '.
the ears 13 and 13 ' are respectively pierced with holes 14 and 14' crossed by the second pin 4 '.
Connecting members connect the pins together. These members consist of first and second sleeves 3 and 3 'each pierced with a first hole 15 and 15' which are crossed by the first pin 4 and a second hole 16 and 16 'which are crossed by the second pin 4 '.
this insert It is planned to offer this insert according to two embodiments, a first mode known as non-removable and a second mode known as removable.
the insert has an oblong shape and passes through a hole 19 made under the cover 1.
This hole 19 has the same oblong shape as the insert, the latter being fitted with a stop collar 20 resting under the cover 1 (see for example FIGS. 11 and 12).
the non-removable insert is illustrated in Figures 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 14. It bears the reference 5 and is made in one piece.
the insert 5 has an oblong shape whose elongated direction X (see FIGS. 9 and 11) occupies the space left free between the first and second sleeves 3 and 3 '.
the upper part 21 of the insert 5 is elastic, this elasticity being given to it by a groove 30 formed in said upper part 21.
this part upper 21 is provided with first and second elongated cells 22 and 23 which turn their backs. As can be seen in FIG.
these cells 22 and 23 are arranged and dimensioned to snap into the first and second pins 4 and 4 'respectively when the insert 5 is fully inserted under the cap 1.
This system is non-removable in the sense that it is very difficult to extract the insert 5 without damaging it, even if this insert is made of plastic.
This embodiment will therefore be reserved for the part of the bracelet which does not need to be shortened or lengthened.
the removable insert is illustrated in Figures 4, 8, 12 and 14 and can replace the non-removable insert illustrated in Figures 1, 5 and 9.
this insert is made in two parts: a cover 6 of oblong shape fitting in the hole 19 of the cover 1 with its support flange 20 and two screws 7 and 7 'passing through this cover 6 in the direction of the arrows B.
the screws 7 and 7 ' have a cylindrical head 31 and 31' capable of adjusting in the bore 32 of the cover 6, the head being provided with a stop collar 33 and a slot 34 capable of receiving a screwdriver.
each screw 7 and 7 has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped which is provided with first and second cells 25 and 26 as is well shown in Figures 8 and 12. These cells 25 and 26 turn their backs ( Figure 8).
the dimensions of the parallelepiped are arranged in such a way that, when the screws are in a determined position, they pass freely between the first and second pins 4 and 4 'while they lock in place by their first and second cells 25 and 26 respectively in the first and second pins 4 and 4 ', when the screws are turned a quarter of a turn, for example in the direction of the arrows E.
the sleeve 3 ′ (as well as the sleeve 3 not shown in these figures ) is provided with first and second walls 17 and 18 which face the wall 40 of the link 2, as well as with first and second walls 17 'and 18' which face the wall 40 'of the link 2'.
these walls 17, 17 'and 18, 18' have a configuration - here two planes forming an obtuse angle - limiting the angle of rotation of the links 2 and 2 '.
the link 2 on the left has, with respect to the cap, roughly equal days on the top and on the bottom of the link.
the pin 4 is then in contact with the top of the oblong hole 12 '.
the link 2 ′ on the right its lower part touches the cap, while its upper part has one day relative to the cap which is approximately twice what is shown on the left of the figure.
the pin 4 ' is then in contact with the bottom of the oblong hole 14'.
this arrangement allows a maximum angle of rotation of the links for a minimum day between links and cap.
the cap 1 is slid onto the assembly thus produced until the opening 19 of this cap is centered on the pins 4 and 4 ′.
the pins are then trapped in the cover 1.
the sleeves are pushed, one to the right, the other to the left, so that they come to bear respectively on the ears of the links (see Figures 1 and 9). .
the assembly is then finished.
the insert 5 (or the cover 6) also has the function of preventing the sleeves 3 and 3 ′ from moving laterally, these sleeves themselves fixing the cover 1. In this way, a constant day can be guaranteed between the cover 1 and the links 2 and 2 '.

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EP19960105860 1995-04-21 1996-04-15 Gelenkvorrichtung zum Verbinden von Armbandgliedern Expired - Lifetime EP0738480B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
FR9504812		1995-04-21
FR9504812A FR2733126B1 (fr)	1995-04-21	1995-04-21	Dispositif d'articulation pour relier entre eux les maillons d'un bracelet

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EP0738480A1 true EP0738480A1 (de)	1996-10-23
EP0738480B1 EP0738480B1 (de)	2000-07-26

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EP19960105860 Expired - Lifetime EP0738480B1 (de)	1995-04-21	1996-04-15	Gelenkvorrichtung zum Verbinden von Armbandgliedern

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DE (1)	DE69609444T2 (de)
FR (1)	FR2733126B1 (de)

Cited By (3)

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EP1186252A1 (de) *	2000-09-09	2002-03-13	Conseils et Manufactures VLG SA	Gliederarmband
SG127834A1 (en) *	2005-06-06	2006-12-29	Swatch Group Man Serv Ag	Non-extending hinged bracelet
EP1977658A1 (de) *	2007-04-05	2008-10-08	Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH	Armband aus Kettengliedern

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CH661184A5 (en) *	1984-12-19	1987-07-15	Finger H Fa	Bracelet, particularly a watch bracelet, and method for manufacturing this bracelet
US4969241A (en) *	1990-02-28	1990-11-13	Griffin Joetta R	Button cover assembly
EP0549979A1 (de) *	1991-12-31	1993-07-07	Montres Rado S.A.	Gliederarmband, insbesondere für Uhren
WO1993013686A1 (fr) *	1992-01-21	1993-07-22	Complications S.A.	Bracelet, notamment bracelet de montre

1995
- 1995-04-21 FR FR9504812A patent/FR2733126B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
1996
- 1996-04-15 EP EP19960105860 patent/EP0738480B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-04-15 DE DE1996609444 patent/DE69609444T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related

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US2537449A (en) *	1948-07-06	1951-01-09	Emil E Evenson	Ring
CH661184A5 (en) *	1984-12-19	1987-07-15	Finger H Fa	Bracelet, particularly a watch bracelet, and method for manufacturing this bracelet
US4969241A (en) *	1990-02-28	1990-11-13	Griffin Joetta R	Button cover assembly
EP0549979A1 (de) *	1991-12-31	1993-07-07	Montres Rado S.A.	Gliederarmband, insbesondere für Uhren
WO1993013686A1 (fr) *	1992-01-21	1993-07-22	Complications S.A.	Bracelet, notamment bracelet de montre

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number	Priority date	Publication date	Assignee	Title
EP1186252A1 (de) *	2000-09-09	2002-03-13	Conseils et Manufactures VLG SA	Gliederarmband
US6494030B2 (en)	2000-09-09	2002-12-17	Conseils Et Manufactures Vlg Sa	Bracelet made from links
SG127834A1 (en) *	2005-06-06	2006-12-29	Swatch Group Man Serv Ag	Non-extending hinged bracelet
US7856805B2 (en)	2005-06-06	2010-12-28	The Swatch Group Management Services Ag	Non-extending hinged bracelet
EP1977658A1 (de) *	2007-04-05	2008-10-08	Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH	Armband aus Kettengliedern
US9271549B2 (en)	2007-04-05	2016-03-01	Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH	Bracelet formed of hinged links

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DE69609444D1 (de)	2000-08-31
FR2733126B1 (fr)	1997-06-20
DE69609444T2 (de)	2001-03-08
FR2733126A1 (fr)	1996-10-25
EP0738480B1 (de)	2000-07-26

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