Strap attachment device

Abstract

A securement device for a bracelet includes a first attachment ( 2 ) and a second attachment ( 3 ) adapted to receive a bracelet pin ( 8 ). At least one of the attachments ( 2, 3 ) includes an axle ( 22, 32 ) substantially parallel to the pin ( 8 ), this axle ( 22, 32 ) being adapted to be disposed slidably in a transverse bore ( 10 ) of a body ( 1 ) that receives bracelets. Moreover, the device includes a locking element ( 4 ) disposed in a hole ( 12 ) in the body ( 1 ) intersecting the transverse bore ( 10 ) so as to coact with at least one axle ( 22, 32 ) of the attachments ( 2, 3 ) in a way to permit the locking and unlocking of at least one of these attachments ( 2, 3 ) in their recess.

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       17 . Device for securing a bracelet comprising a first attachment ( 2 ) and a second attachment ( 3 ) adapted to receive a pin ( 8 ) of a bracelet, characterized by the fact that at least one of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) comprises an axle ( 22 ,  32 ) substantially parallel to the pin ( 8 ); by the fact that this axle ( 22 ,  32 ) is disposed slidably in a transverse bore ( 10 ) of a body ( 1 ); and by the fact that the device comprises a locking element ( 4 ) disposed in a hole ( 12 ) of the body ( 1 ) intersecting said transverse bore ( 10 ) so as to coact with at least one axle ( 22 ,  32 ) of at least one of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) in a manner to permit locking or unlocking of at least one of these attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) in the transverse bores ( 10 ).  
   
   
       18 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that the attachments are made in the form of lugs, said attachments comprising a portion ( 21 ,  31 ) provided with a smooth hole ( 26 ,  36 ) so as to receive one end of the pins ( 8 ) of a bracelet.  
   
   
       19 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that said axle ( 22 ) of a sliding attachment ( 2 ) comprises a groove ( 25 ) whilst said marking element ( 4 ) comprises a projection ( 42 ), this groove and this projection ( 25 ,  42 ) coacting to lock and unlock axially the attachment ( 2 ) in its transverse bore ( 10 ).  
   
   
       20 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that said locking element ( 4 ) comprises an oblong opening ( 41 ) into which extend the axes ( 22 ,  32 ) of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ).  
   
   
       21 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that said locking element ( 4 ) comprises a chamfer ( 43 ) adapted to coact with a corresponding chamber ( 27 ) on the axle ( 22 ) of a sliding attachment ( 2 ) so as to permit snapping together the two pieces by pressure on said attachment ( 2 ) in the direction of the axis of said transverse bore ( 10 ).  
   
   
       22 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that said locking element ( 4 ) is in the form of a pushbutton, a return spring ( 7 ) ensuring the force necessary for holding this pushbutton ( 4 ) in its locked position.  
   
   
       23 . Device according to  claim 17 , characterized by the fact that the body ( 1 ) is constituted by the case of a watch housing.  
   
   
       24 . Device for securing a bracelet comprising a first attachment ( 2 ) and a second attachment ( 3 ) adapted to receive a pin ( 8 ) of a bracelet, characterized by the fact that at least one of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) comprises an axle ( 22 ,  32 ) substantially parallel to the pin ( 8 ); by the fact that this axle ( 22 ,  32 ) is disposed pivotally in a transverse bore ( 10 ) of a body ( 1 ); and by the fact that the device comprises at least one holding element ( 5 ) disposed in at least one blind bore ( 11 ) of the body ( 1 ) intersecting said transverse bore ( 10 ) and coacting with at least one axle ( 22 ,  32 ) of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) so as to permit the holding and at the same time the pivoting of these attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) in the transverse bores ( 10 ).  
   
   
       25 . Device according to  claim 24 , characterized by the fact that the two attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) of the device each comprise an axle ( 22 ,  32 ) adapted to be disposed pivotably in said transverse bore ( 10 ) of the body ( 1 ) and each coacting with one of said holding elements ( 5 ).  
   
   
       26 . Device according to  claim 25 , characterized by the fact that the axles ( 22 ,  32 ) of the two attachments ( 2 ,  3 ) couple in said transverse bore ( 10 ) by terminating in a flap ( 24 ,  34 ) so as to synchronize the pivoting of the two attachments ( 2 ,  3 ).  
   
   
       27 . Device according to one  claim 24 , characterized by the fact said axles ( 22 ,  32 ) each comprise a notch ( 23 ,  32 ) having a profile of more than 180°, this profile determining the maximum angle of pivoting of the attachments ( 2 ,  3 ).  
   
   
       28 . Device according to  claim 24 , characterized by the fact said holding elements ( 5 ) are constituted by cylindrical pins held in said blind bores ( 11 ) by a back ( 6 ) adapted to be fixed to the body ( 1 ).  
   
   
       29 . Device according to  claim 28 , characterized by the fact that the notch ( 23 ) of a first sliding attachment ( 2 ) is wider than that ( 33 ) of a second non-sliding attachment ( 3 ) so as to permit the longitudinal movement of this first attachment ( 2 ).  
   
   
       30 . Device according  claim 28 , characterized by the fact that said blind bores ( 11 ) and said hole ( 12 ) intersect said transverse bore ( 10 ) orthogonally.  
   
   
       31 . Wristwatch, characterized by the fact that it comprises a bracelet securement device according to  claim 24.