Bracelet clasp comprising a sliding catch

Abstract

A bracelet clasp having two closing elements ( 18,20 ) arranged on the two ends of a bracelet to be joined thereby and provided with means ( 28, 40, 42 ) for the coupling thereof. A band ( 24, 60 ) is used to connect the elements and is mounted in such a way that it can be displaced in relation to both elements. Devices are provided for defining the course of band displacement in relation to the open position of the closing elements, and for associating one end of the band with one of the closing elements. The clasp also has a device for defining the course of band displacement in relation to the closed position of the closing elements, this device being arranged on a central portion of the band in relation to its length between the closing elements in their open position.

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       11 . A bracelet clasp comprising:
 two closing elements respectively designed to be placed at two respective bracelet ends that are to be joined, and furnished with means for the elements to be coupled;   a band connecting the elements and arranged for movement in relation to each of them;   a first member associating one end of the band with one of the closing elements and a second member associating another end of the band with the other closing element for limiting travel of the band in an open position of the closing elements; and,   a third member for limiting travel of the band in a closed position of the closing elements, said third member being on a central portion the band in relation to a length thereof between the closing elements in their open position.   
   
   
       12 . The clasp of  claim 11 , wherein said band is mounted so as to slide in each of the two elements, said elements being arranged to receive the band for sliding movement. 
   
   
       13 . The clasp of  claim 12 , wherein said band is made in two portions formed so as to nest telescopically in one another, each portion being fixedly attached to one of the closing elements but capable of sliding in the other. 
   
   
       14 . The clasp of  claim 11 , wherein said band is furnished with a first guide and said elements each comprise a skid interacting with said first guide to allow the relative movement of said elements and of said band. 
   
   
       15 . The clasp of  claim 11 , wherein said band is furnished with a first guide, wherein said clasp comprises first and second slide-blocks movable in said first guide on either side of said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position, said first and second slide-blocks each forming a second guide, and wherein said elements each comprise a skid interacting respectively with the second guide of the first and second slide-blocks to allow the relative movement of said elements and of said band. 
   
   
       16 . The clasp of  claim 15 , wherein the travel of said first and second slide-blocks is limited, in the closed position, by said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position. 
   
   
       17 . The clasp of  claim 15 , wherein said first and second slide-blocks are in the form of a frame and their travel is limited, in the open position, by a travel limitation member placed on said band inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks. 
   
   
       18 . The clasp of  claim 16 , wherein said first and second slide-blocks are in the form of a frame and their travel is limited, in the open position, by a travel limitation member placed on said band inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks. 
   
   
       19 . The clasp of  claim 14 , wherein said closing elements are furnished with a housing placed and dimensioned so that said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position may abut and partially lodge in said housing. 
   
   
       20 . The clasp of  claim 15 , wherein said closing elements are furnished with a housing placed and dimensioned so that said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position may abut and partially lodge in said housing. 
   
   
       21 . The clasp of  claim 16 , wherein said closing elements are furnished with a housing placed and dimensioned so that said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position may abut and partially lodge in said housing. 
   
   
       22 . The clasp of  claim 17 , wherein said closing elements are furnished with a housing placed and dimensioned so that said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position may abut and partially lodge in said housing. 
   
   
       23 . The clasp of  claim 18 , wherein said closing elements are furnished with a housing placed and dimensioned so that said third member for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position may abut and partially lodge in said housing. 
   
   
       24 . The clasp of  claim 17 , wherein said closing elements are furnished, at their skid, with a member placed inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position. 
   
   
       25 . The clasp of  claim 18 , wherein said closing elements are furnished, at their skid, with a member placed inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position. 
   
   
       26 . The clasp of  claim 19 , wherein said closing elements are furnished, at their skid, with a member placed inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position. 
   
   
       27 . The clasp of  claim 20 , wherein said closing elements are furnished, at their skid, with a member placed inside said frame and within the travel of said slide-blocks for limiting the travel of the band in the closed position. 
   
   
       28 . A bracelet that is flexible or has articulated links furnished with a clasp as claimed in  claim 13 . 
   
   
       29 . A bracelet that is flexible or has articulated links furnished with a clasp as claimed in  claim 14 . 
   
   
       30 . A bracelet that is flexible or has articulated links furnished with a clasp as claimed in  claim 15 .