Locking Buckle for a Belt or a Strap such as a Watch Strap

Abstract

The buckle for a belt or a strap comprises an ardillion ( 800 ) mounted on a movable lever ( 801 ) for being placed in at least two positions, a upper one where the ardillion is not engaged in a hole of said belt or strap, and a lower one where the ardillon is engaged in a hole ( 7 ) of said belt or strap. Said lever is mounted in an adjustment lever ( 90 ) of the buckle that allows the belt to take at least a loose position and a tight position.

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         11 . A buckle for a belt or a strap, the belt or strap having a plurality of holes, comprising:
 a movable lever;   an adjustment lever; and   an ardillon mounted on the movable lever, the ardillon configured to be placed in an upper position and a lower position,   wherein in the upper position the ardillon is not engaged in any hole of the belt or strap,   wherein in the lower position the ardillon is engaged in a hole of the belt or strap, and   wherein the lever is mounted to the adjustment lever that is configured to tighten and loosen the belt or strap.   
     
     
         12 . The buckle of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a locking mechanism,   wherein in the lower position, the ardillon is held in a locked state by the locking mechanism.   
     
     
         13 . The buckle of  claim 11 , wherein the ardillon has an incurved shape for facilitating an insertion of the ardillon in the hole of the belt or strap. 
     
     
         14 . The buckle of  claim 12 , wherein the locking mechanism includes a pin and a ball mounted in a cage. 
     
     
         15 . The buckle of  claim 11 , wherein the lever is mounted on a frame via a first axis. 
     
     
         16 . The buckle of  claim 15 , wherein the frame is mounted to the adjustment lever via a second axis. 
     
     
         17 . The buckle of  claim 11 , wherein elements forming the buckle are made of metal, or alloys or a combination therefrom or other precious materials or synthetic materials, or a combination therefrom. 
     
     
         18 . An object in combination with a buckle as defined in  claim 11 . 
     
     
         19 . The object of  claim 18 , wherein the object is a belt or a strap or a watch strap. 
     
     
         20 . A belt or a watch in combination with a buckle as defined in claim  1 .