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WO1991017679A1
WO1991017679A1 PCT/CH1991/000118 CH9100118W WO9117679A1 WO 1991017679 A1 WO1991017679 A1 WO 1991017679A1 CH 9100118 W CH9100118 W CH 9100118W WO 9117679 A1 WO9117679 A1 WO 9117679A1
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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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  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view from above of part of the first embodiment in flat form.
  • Fig. 2 shows a link of the bracelet according to fig. 1, seen in perspective from below.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view from above of two links according to FIG. 2, assembled.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view from above of the link according to FIG. 2.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view from above of a retaining part visible in view from below in FIG. 2.
  • Fig. 6 is a view on a larger scale, in section along 6-6 of FIG. 3.
  • Fig. 7 is a view on the same larger scale, but in section along 7-7 of FIG. 3.
  • Fig. 8 is an overall perspective view of the second embodiment, the clasp not being shown.
  • Fig. 9 is a detail view, in perspective and from below, showing three contiguous links according to FIG. 8 being assembled.
  • Fig. 10 and 11 are similar views of the links of two types visible in FIG. 9.
  • Fig. 12 is a similar view of a plate for assembling the links together.
  • Fig. 13 is an enlarged view, in section along 14-14 of FIG. 9.
  • Fig. 14 is a view on a larger scale, in section along 15-15 of FIG. 9.
  • Fig. 15 shows in perspective one of the retaining members ensuring the assembled maintenance, in the cooperation position, of the various elements of the bracelet according to FIG. 8.
  • the bracelet part of its length is shown in perspective in FIG. 1 is formed of links 1 of generally rectangular apparent shape and all of the same type. In this example they are simply of different lengths.
  • the link shown seen from below, in perspective, in FIG. 2 comprises a main part 2, of generally rectangular shape extending perpendicular to the length of the bracelet, as seen in FIG. 1.
  • a pin 3 In the middle of this part 2 of the link, it is fixed in a blind hole in this part, a pin 3, preferably by welding.
  • this part 2 On either side of this pin, this part 2 has, on its inner face relative to the wrist, two symmetrical cavities 4a, 4b of substantially semi-cylindrical shape.
  • Each link 1 has, on one of the lateral sides, two identical lateral extensions 5a, 5b, Istantes from one another and also from the ends of the main part 2, as seen in FIG. 2.
  • Each of these extensions 5a, 5b has, on the inner side with respect to the wrist, two substantially semi-cylindrical cavities 6a, 6b, coaxial with the semi-cylindrical outer shape of these extensions 5a, 5b.
  • the semi-cylindrical extensions 5a, 5b are designed to fit exactly in the respective semi-cylindrical recesses 4a, 4b of a neighboring link 1, as seen in the drawing (fig. 2, 3, 6).
  • Each link 1 is associated (fig. 2) with a retaining piece 7 constituted by a plate having a flat face 8 and an opposite face having two substantially semi-cylindrical projections 9a, 9b, designed to fit into the cavities 6a, 6b respectively.
  • the flat face 8 of the plate 7 is flush with the internal face of the bracelet (fig. 3, 6, 7).
  • the retaining part 7 has a hole 10 in which the free end of the pin 3 is engaged, then welded to ensure the joining of this pin 3 and the retaining part 7. This end of the pin is then leveled off to be flush with the inner surface of the bracelet.
  • the pin 3 is located between the two extensions 5a, 5b and ensures the permanent connection between each link 1 and one of the neighboring links, while allowing limited rotation, in the direction of the arrow 11, of these links relative to each other, to pass from the flat position (fig. 1) to the position wrapped around the wrist.
  • This rotation is ensured, on the one hand, because of the play existing between the successive parts 2, and, on the other hand, because the semi-cylindrical parts 5a, 5b can rotate between, respectively, 9a, 6a and 9b , 6b, given the coaxiality of these different semi-cylindrical parts.
  • the second embodiment of the bracelet shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is formed of articulated links, rectangular, parallel, arranged transversely to the length of the bracelet and which are of two kinds.
  • the visible side of the mail- ons of the first kind, 11, is wider than the visible face of the links of the second kind, 12.
  • the links 11 and 12 alternate.
  • the links are of different lengths.
  • Figs. 9 to 12 show the links seen from below (wrist side). Each link 11 has, on its inner side applying to the wrist two pairs of cavities
  • the links 12 are also symmetrical with respect to their median longitudinal plane. They have on each side, a pair of lateral extensions 17, 17a and 18, 18a forming, as will be seen below, hooks.
  • the extensions 17, 17a have an outer surface of convex semi-cylindrical shape 19, 19a.
  • the two parts 19 are coaxial.
  • the two parts 19a are coaxial.
  • a plate 22, perforated in its center 23, has on one of its faces, two pairs of symmetrical projections 24, 24a and 25, 25a, of the same radius as the cavities 20, 20a and 21, 21a. These projections 24, 24a are respectively housed in the cavities 21, 21a of a contiguous link 11, while the projections 25, 25a, are housed in the respective cavities 20, 20a of the other link 11 conti ⁇ gu.
  • the links 11, 12 being thus assembled, their hand held in the operating position is ensured by a retaining means constituted by an elastic metal part 26 in the form of a u, the two arms of which are forced into a circular groove 27 formed in the pin 16, in the immediate vicinity of its free end, like a circlip (figs. 14 and 15).
  • the assembly being thus made (in a removable manner by removing the part or parts 26 for example to lengthen or shorten the bracelet), it can be seen that, due to a certain clearance provided at 28 between the links 11 and 12, the hooks semicircular 17, 17a and 18, 18a can rotate by a certain amount between the surface of the concentric housings 13, 13a and 14, 14a, on the one hand, and the semicircular projections 24, 24a and 25, 25a, thus ensuring the possibility of a limited oscillation of the links between them, which allows the bracelet to be adapted to the wrist.

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Each link (1) has a main portion (2) of which the inner side has two semi-cylindrical recesses (4a, 4b) and of which one of the large sides has two semi-cylindrical extensions (5a, 5b) designed to fit into and rotate coaxially in the recesses (4a, 4b) of an adjacent link (1). A retaining element (7) has semi-cylindrical projections (9a, 9b) which fit into recesses (6a, 6b) in the side extensions (5a, 5b). All these semi-cylindrical parts (4a, 4b; 5a, 5b; 6a, 6b; 9a, 9b) are coaxial so that a certain amount of rotation is possible between adjacent links. A pin (3) provides the connection between these links by fastening each link (1) onto the retaining element (7) which co-operates with the extension (5a, 5b) of an adjacent link. This design avoids the need for the pivots which have heretofore been used.

Description

Bracelet à maillons articulés Hinged link bracelet

On connaît déjà de nombreux types de bracelets métalliques, pour montres et autres, formés d'une rangée de maillons articulés grâce à des pivots. Ces derniers sont les points délicats de ce genre de bracelets et la présente invention a pour but de les supprimer; elle a pour objet un bracelet selon la revendication 1.Numerous types of metal bracelets are already known, for watches and the like, formed of a row of links articulated by means of pivots. These are the delicate points of this kind of bracelets and the present invention aims to remove them; it relates to a bracelet according to claim 1.

Le dessin annexé représente, à titre d'exemple, deux formes d'exécution du bracelet selon l'invention.The accompanying drawing shows, by way of example, two embodiments of the bracelet according to the invention.

Fig. 1 est une vue en perspective par dessus d'une partie de la première forme d'exécution à plat.Fig. 1 is a perspective view from above of part of the first embodiment in flat form.

Fig. 2 représente un maillon du bracelet selon fig. 1, vu en perspective par dessous.Fig. 2 shows a link of the bracelet according to fig. 1, seen in perspective from below.

Fig. 3 est une vue en perspective par dessus, de deux maillons selon fig. 2, assemblés.Fig. 3 is a perspective view from above of two links according to FIG. 2, assembled.

Fig. 4 est une vue en perspective par dessus du maillon selon fig. 2.Fig. 4 is a perspective view from above of the link according to FIG. 2.

Fig. 5 est une vue en perspective par dessus d'une pièce de retenue visible en vue par dessous sur la fig. 2.Fig. 5 is a perspective view from above of a retaining part visible in view from below in FIG. 2.

Fig. 6 est une vue à plus grande échelle, en coupe selon 6-6 de fig. 3.Fig. 6 is a view on a larger scale, in section along 6-6 of FIG. 3.

Fig. 7 est une vue à la même plus grande échelle, mais en coupe selon 7-7 de fig. 3.Fig. 7 is a view on the same larger scale, but in section along 7-7 of FIG. 3.

Fig. 8 est une vue d'ensemble, en perspective, de la seconde forme d'exécution, le fermoir n'étant pas représenté.Fig. 8 is an overall perspective view of the second embodiment, the clasp not being shown.

Fig. 9 est une vue de détail, en perspective et par dessous, montrant trois maillons contigus selon fig. 8 en cours d'assemblage.Fig. 9 is a detail view, in perspective and from below, showing three contiguous links according to FIG. 8 being assembled.

Fig. 10 et 11 sont des vues semblables des maillons de deux types visibles sur la fig. 9.Fig. 10 and 11 are similar views of the links of two types visible in FIG. 9.

Fig. 12 est une vue analogue d'une plaquette d'assemblage des maillons entre eux.Fig. 12 is a similar view of a plate for assembling the links together.

Fig. 13 est une vue à plus grande échelle, en coupe selon 14-14 de fig. 9. Fig. 14 est une vue à plus grande échelle, en coupe selon 15-15 de fig. 9.Fig. 13 is an enlarged view, in section along 14-14 of FIG. 9. Fig. 14 is a view on a larger scale, in section along 15-15 of FIG. 9.

Fig. 15 montre en perspective un des organes de retenue assurant le maintien assemblés, en position de coopération, des différents éléments du bracelet selon fig. 8.Fig. 15 shows in perspective one of the retaining members ensuring the assembled maintenance, in the cooperation position, of the various elements of the bracelet according to FIG. 8.

Le bracelet dont une partie de sa longueur est représentée en perspective sur la fig. 1 est formé de maillons 1 de forme apparente générale rectangulaire et tous du même type. Dans cet exemple ils sont simplement de longueurs différentes.The bracelet, part of its length is shown in perspective in FIG. 1 is formed of links 1 of generally rectangular apparent shape and all of the same type. In this example they are simply of different lengths.

Le maillon représenté vu par dessous, en perspective, sur la fig. 2 comporte une partie principale 2, de forme générale rectangulaire s'étendant perpendiculairement à la longueur du bracelet, comme on le voit sur la fig. 1. Au milieu de cette partie 2 du maillon il est fixé dans un trou borgne de cette partie, une goupille 3, de préférence par soudure. De part et d'autre de cette goupille, cette partie 2 présente, sur sa face intérieure par rapport au poignet, deux cavités symétriques 4a, 4b de forme sensiblement semi- cylindriques.The link shown seen from below, in perspective, in FIG. 2 comprises a main part 2, of generally rectangular shape extending perpendicular to the length of the bracelet, as seen in FIG. 1. In the middle of this part 2 of the link, it is fixed in a blind hole in this part, a pin 3, preferably by welding. On either side of this pin, this part 2 has, on its inner face relative to the wrist, two symmetrical cavities 4a, 4b of substantially semi-cylindrical shape.

Chaque maillon 1 présente, sur un des côtés latéraux, deux extensions latérales identiques 5a, 5b, Istantes l'une de l'autre et aussi des extrémités de la partie principale 2, comme on le voit sur la fig. 2. Chacune de ces extensions 5a, 5b, présente, sur le côté intérieur par rapport au poignet, deux cavités sensiblement semi-cylindriques 6a, 6b, coaxiales avec la forme extérieure semi-cylindrique de ces extensions 5a, 5b.Each link 1 has, on one of the lateral sides, two identical lateral extensions 5a, 5b, Istantes from one another and also from the ends of the main part 2, as seen in FIG. 2. Each of these extensions 5a, 5b has, on the inner side with respect to the wrist, two substantially semi-cylindrical cavities 6a, 6b, coaxial with the semi-cylindrical outer shape of these extensions 5a, 5b.

Les extensions semi-cylindriques 5a, 5b, sont prévues pour se loger exactement dans les évidements semi-cylindriques respectifs 4a, 4b d'un maillon 1 voisin, comme on le voit sur le dessin (fig. 2, 3, 6).The semi-cylindrical extensions 5a, 5b are designed to fit exactly in the respective semi-cylindrical recesses 4a, 4b of a neighboring link 1, as seen in the drawing (fig. 2, 3, 6).

A chaque maillon 1 est associé (fig. 2) une pièce de retenue 7 constituée par une plaquette présentant une face plane 8 et une face opposée présentant deux saillies 9a, 9b sensiblement semi-cylindriques, prévues pour venir s'emboîter respectivement dans les cavités 6a, 6b. La face plane 8 de la plaquette 7 est à fleur avec la face interne du bracelet (fig. 3, 6, 7). Dans sa partie médiane, la pièce de retenue 7 présente un trou 10 dans lequel l'extrémité libre de la goupille 3 est engagée, puis soudée pour assurer la solidarisation de cette goupille 3 et de la pièce de retenue 7. Cette extrémité de la goupille est ensuite arasée pour être à fleur avec la surface intérieure du bracelet.Each link 1 is associated (fig. 2) with a retaining piece 7 constituted by a plate having a flat face 8 and an opposite face having two substantially semi-cylindrical projections 9a, 9b, designed to fit into the cavities 6a, 6b respectively. The flat face 8 of the plate 7 is flush with the internal face of the bracelet (fig. 3, 6, 7). In its middle part, the retaining part 7 has a hole 10 in which the free end of the pin 3 is engaged, then welded to ensure the joining of this pin 3 and the retaining part 7. This end of the pin is then leveled off to be flush with the inner surface of the bracelet.

En examinant les fig. 3, 6 et 7, on comprend que la goupille 3 se trouve entre les deux extensions 5a, 5b et assure la liaison permanente entre chaque maillon 1 et l'un des maillons voisins, tout en permettant une rotation limitée, dans le sens de la flèche 11, de ces maillons l'un par rapport à l'autre, pour passer de la position à plat (fig. 1) à la position enroulée autour du poignet. Cette rotation est assurée, d'une part, du fait du jeu existant entre les parties 2 successives, et, d'autre part, du fait que les parties semi- cylindriques 5a, 5b peuvent tourner entre, respectivement, 9a, 6a et 9b, 6b, vu la coaxialité de ces différentes parties semi-cylindriques.By examining fig. 3, 6 and 7, it is understood that the pin 3 is located between the two extensions 5a, 5b and ensures the permanent connection between each link 1 and one of the neighboring links, while allowing limited rotation, in the direction of the arrow 11, of these links relative to each other, to pass from the flat position (fig. 1) to the position wrapped around the wrist. This rotation is ensured, on the one hand, because of the play existing between the successive parts 2, and, on the other hand, because the semi-cylindrical parts 5a, 5b can rotate between, respectively, 9a, 6a and 9b , 6b, given the coaxiality of these different semi-cylindrical parts.

On voit qu'ainsi la liaison articulée des maillons est assurée sans employer aucun pivot et sans aucune pièce de liaison apparente sur le bracelet porté au poignet.We see that thus the articulated connection of the links is ensured without using any pivot and without any visible connecting piece on the bracelet worn on the wrist.

La seconde forme d'exécution du bracelet représentée sur les fig. 8 à 15 est formée de maillons articulés , de forme rectangulaire, parallèles, disposés transversalement par rapport à la longueur du bracelet et qui sont de deux espèces. La face visible des mail- ons de première espèce, 11, est plus large que la face visible des maillons de seconde espèce, 12. Les maillons 11 et 12 alternent. Dans l'exemple les maillons sont de lon¬ gueurs différentes.The second embodiment of the bracelet shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is formed of articulated links, rectangular, parallel, arranged transversely to the length of the bracelet and which are of two kinds. The visible side of the mail- ons of the first kind, 11, is wider than the visible face of the links of the second kind, 12. The links 11 and 12 alternate. In the example, the links are of different lengths.

Les fig. 9 à 12 montrent les maillons vus par dessous (côté poignet). Chaque maillon 11 présente, de son côté intérieur s'appliquant sur le poignet deux paires de cavitésFigs. 9 to 12 show the links seen from below (wrist side). Each link 11 has, on its inner side applying to the wrist two pairs of cavities

13, 13a et 14, 14a, disposées symétriquement par rapport à son plan longitudinal médian. Les deux évidements de chaque paire sont coaxiaux mais espacés l'un de l'autre par une région médiane 15. Une goupille 16 est chassée dans chaque maillon 11 et fait saillie au centre de sa face interne.13, 13a and 14, 14a, arranged symmetrically with respect to its median longitudinal plane. The two recesses of each pair are coaxial but spaced from each other by a middle region 15. A pin 16 is driven into each link 11 and projects into the center of its internal face.

Les maillons 12 sont aussi symétriques par rapport à leur plan longitudinal médian. Ils présentent de chaque côté, une paire d'extensions latérales 17, 17a et 18, 18a formant comme on le verra plus loin des crochets. Les exten¬ sions 17, 17a présentent une surface extérieure de forme semi-cylindrique convexe 19, 19a. Les deux parties 19 sont coaxiales. De même les deux parties 19a sont coaxiales. Dans la face des extensions 17, 17a, 18, 18a qui est du côté poignet, il est pratiqué deux paires de cavités semi-cylin¬ driques 20, 20a, et 21, 21a, de rayon plus petit que celui de 19, 19a mais coaxiales avec elles et chacune en regard de l'une des surfaces 19, 19a.The links 12 are also symmetrical with respect to their median longitudinal plane. They have on each side, a pair of lateral extensions 17, 17a and 18, 18a forming, as will be seen below, hooks. The extensions 17, 17a have an outer surface of convex semi-cylindrical shape 19, 19a. The two parts 19 are coaxial. Similarly, the two parts 19a are coaxial. In the face of the extensions 17, 17a, 18, 18a which is on the wrist side, there are made two pairs of semi-cylindrical cavities 20, 20a, and 21, 21a, of radius smaller than that of 19, 19a but coaxial with them and each opposite one of the surfaces 19, 19a.

Sur la fig. 9 on voit la disposition de 3 maillons (deux maillons 12 et un maillon 11) en cours d'assemblage.In fig. 9 we see the arrangement of 3 links (two links 12 and one link 11) during assembly.

Les surfaces semi-cylindriques convexes 19 de chaque maillon 12 sont logées dans les cavités semi-cylindriquesThe convex semi-cylindrical surfaces 19 of each link 12 are housed in the semi-cylindrical cavities

14, 14a, de même rayon du maillon 11 contigu, tandis que les surfaces symétriques 19a du même maillon 12 sont logées dans les cavités symétriques 13, 13a de l'autre maillon 11 conti¬ gu.14, 14a, with the same radius of the contiguous link 11, while the symmetrical surfaces 19a of the same link 12 are housed in the symmetrical cavities 13, 13a of the other link 11 conti¬ gu.

Les extensions latérales 17, 18 des maillons 12 sont distantes l'une de l'autre. Une plaquette 22, perforée en son centre 23, présente sur l'une de ses faces, deux paires de εaillies symétriques 24, 24a et 25, 25a, de même rayon que les cavités 20, 20a et 21, 21a. Ces saillies 24, 24a se logent respectivement dans les cavités 21, 21a d'un maillon 11 contigu, tandis que les saillies 25, 25a, se logent dans les cavités respectives 20, 20a de l'autre maillon 11 conti¬ gu.The lateral extensions 17, 18 of the links 12 are spaced from each other. A plate 22, perforated in its center 23, has on one of its faces, two pairs of symmetrical projections 24, 24a and 25, 25a, of the same radius as the cavities 20, 20a and 21, 21a. These projections 24, 24a are respectively housed in the cavities 21, 21a of a contiguous link 11, while the projections 25, 25a, are housed in the respective cavities 20, 20a of the other link 11 conti¬ gu.

Les maillons 11, 12 étant ainsi assemblés, leur main tien en position opérante est assuré par un moyen de retenue constitué par une pièce métallique élastique 26 en forme de u dont on force les deux bras dans une gorge circulaire 27 pratiquée dans la goupille 16, au voisinage immédiat de son extrémité libre, à la façon d'un circlip (fig. 14 et 15).The links 11, 12 being thus assembled, their hand held in the operating position is ensured by a retaining means constituted by an elastic metal part 26 in the form of a u, the two arms of which are forced into a circular groove 27 formed in the pin 16, in the immediate vicinity of its free end, like a circlip (figs. 14 and 15).

L'assemblage étant ainsi fait (de façon démontable en enlevant la ou les pièces 26 par exemple pour allonger ou raccourcir le bracelet), on voit que, en raison d'un certain jeu prévu en 28 entre les maillons 11 et 12, les crochets semi-circulaires 17, 17a et 18, 18a peuvent tourner d'une certaine quantité entre la surface des logements concentri¬ ques 13, 13a et 14, 14a, d'une part, et les saillies semi- circulaires 24, 24a et 25, 25a, assurant ainsi la possibili¬ té d'une oscillation limitée des maillons entre eux, qui permet l'adaptation du bracelet au poignet. The assembly being thus made (in a removable manner by removing the part or parts 26 for example to lengthen or shorten the bracelet), it can be seen that, due to a certain clearance provided at 28 between the links 11 and 12, the hooks semicircular 17, 17a and 18, 18a can rotate by a certain amount between the surface of the concentric housings 13, 13a and 14, 14a, on the one hand, and the semicircular projections 24, 24a and 25, 25a, thus ensuring the possibility of a limited oscillation of the links between them, which allows the bracelet to be adapted to the wrist.

Claims

Revendications claims 1. Bracelet métallique formé d'une rangée de maillons articulés s'étendant perpendiculairement à la longueur du bracelet, caractérisé en ce que les maillons successifs sont reliés et articulés entre eux par des parties de chacun d'eux formant des crochets (17) de forme au moins approximativement semi-cylindrique, engagés dans des logements (14a) semi-cylindriques correspondants d'un maillon contigu, en ce que chaque partie formant crochet (17) présente une cavité semi- cylindrique (20a) coaxiale avec sa surface extérieure semi-cylindrique, et en ce qu'il comporte des pièces (22) de maintien assemblés des maillons, qui présentent des parties saillantes semi-cylindriques (24, 25) engagées dans lesdites cavités semi-cylindriques (20a) , une goupille (16) étant fixée sur certains maillons au moins et traversant un trou central de chaque pièce (22) de maintien en place, tandis qu'un moyen de blocage (26) retient chaque pièce de maintien (22) en position de travail sur la goupille correspondante (16).1. Metal bracelet formed of a row of articulated links extending perpendicular to the length of the bracelet, characterized in that the successive links are connected and articulated together by parts of each of them forming hooks (17) of at least approximately semi-cylindrical shape, engaged in corresponding semi-cylindrical housings (14a) of an adjoining link, in that each hook part (17) has a semi-cylindrical cavity (20a) coaxial with its semi-external surface -cylindrical, and in that it comprises parts (22) for holding assembled links, which have semi-cylindrical projecting parts (24, 25) engaged in said semi-cylindrical cavities (20a), a pin (16) being fixed on at least certain links and passing through a central hole of each piece (22) holding it in place, while a locking means (26) retains each holding piece (22) in the working position on the corresponding pin (16). 2. Bracelet selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque maillon (1) présente une partie principale (2) s'étendant perpendiculairement à la longueur du bracelet, au milieu de laquelle une goupille (3) est fixée sur elle, tandis que, de part et d'autre de cette goupille, cette partie principale (2) présente, sur sa face intérieure par rapport au poignet, deux cavités symétriques (4a, 4b) au moins approximativement semi-cylindriques, en ce que chaque maillon présente d'un côté deux extensions latérales (5a, 5b) de forme sensiblement semi-cylindrique, prévues pour s'emboîter dans lesdites cavités (4a, 4b) d'un maillon voisin, pour réunir ces deux maillons de façon articulée, et en ce qu'il est prévu, pour chaque maillon, une pièce de retenue (7) fixée à l'extrémité libre de ladite goupille (3) , pour retenir lesdites parties semi-cylindriques (4a, 5a et 4b, 5b) en position d'engagement, une certaine rotation relative entre le maillon considéré et ledit maillon voisin étant assurée par un jeu entre maillons et par le fait que lesdites extensions latérales semi-cylindriques (5a, 5b) présentent, sur la face intérieure du bracelet, des cavités (6a, 6b) sensiblement semi-cylindriques coaxiales entre elles et avec ces extensions latérales (5a, 5b) , tandis que la pièce de retenue (7) présente deux parties semi- cylindriques (9a, 9b) en relief emboîtées dans ces cavités (6a, 6b) .2. Bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that each link (1) has a main part (2) extending perpendicular to the length of the bracelet, in the middle of which a pin (3) is fixed on it, while , on either side of this pin, this main part (2) has, on its inner face relative to the wrist, two symmetrical cavities (4a, 4b) at least approximately semi-cylindrical, in that each link has d 'one side two lateral extensions (5a, 5b) of substantially semi-cylindrical shape, designed to fit into said cavities (4a, 4b) of a neighboring link, to join these two links in an articulated manner, and in that '' there is provided, for each link, a retaining part (7) fixed to the free end of said pin (3), for retaining said semi-cylindrical parts (4a, 5a and 4b, 5b) in the engagement position, a certain relative rotation between the link in question and said neighboring link being ensured by a play between links and by the fact that said semi-cylindrical lateral extensions (5a, 5b) have, on the inside face of the bracelet, cavities (6a, 6b) substantially semi-cylindrical coaxial with each other and with these lateral extensions (5a, 5b), while the retaining piece (7) has two semi-cylindrical parts ( 9a, 9b) in relief fitted into these cavities (6a, 6b). 3. Bracelet selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite goupille (3) est fixée par une de ses extrémités dans un trou borgne de la partie principale (2) du maillon (1) , tandis que son extrémité opposée est à ras de la surface intérieure du bracelet et est engagée et soudée dans un trou (10) de ladite pièce de retenue (7) .3. Bracelet according to claim 2, characterized in that said pin (3) is fixed by one of its ends in a blind hole in the main part (2) of the link (1), while its opposite end is flush with the inner surface of the bracelet and is engaged and welded into a hole (10) in said retaining piece (7). 4. Bracelet selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que lesdites extensions latérales (5a, 5b) sont symétriques, distantes l'une de l'autre et des extrémités du maillon (1) respectif.4. Bracelet according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that said lateral extensions (5a, 5b) are symmetrical, distant from each other and from the ends of the respective link (1). 5. Bracelet, selon la revendication 1, caractéri¬ sé en ce qu'il comporte des maillons d'une première espèce (11) alternant avec des maillons d'une seconde espèce (12), en ce que les maillons de première espèce (11) présentent, sur leur face interne par rapport au poignet, deux paires de cavités (13, 13a ; 14, 14a) symétriques par rapport au plan longitudinal médian de ces maillons, les deux cavités (13, 13a ; 14, 14a ) de chaque paire étant de forme semi-cylindrique, coaxiales et distantes axialement l'une de l'autre, en ce que chaque maillon de seconde espèce (12) est aussi de forme symétrique par rapport à son plan longitudinal médian et présente deux paires d'extensions (17, 17a ; 18, 18a) latérales saillantes, en forme de crochets au moins approximativement semi-cylindriques, ces crochets préβen- tant chacun deux surfaces semi-cylindriques coaxiales de rayons différents, l'une convexe et l'autre concave, la surface semi-cylindrique de plus grand rayon et convexe (19, 19a) de chaque crochet étant logée dans une deβ- diteε cavités (13, 13a ; 14, 14a) semi-cylindriques d'un maillon contigu de première espèce (11), tandis que la surface semi-cylindrique de plus petit rayon de chaque crochet (20, 20a ; 21, 21a) forme une cavité semi-cylin¬ drique, en ce qu'il comporte des goupilles d'assemblage (16) solidaires chacune d'un maillon de première espèce (11) et faisant saillie sur la face interne de celui-ci, en ce qu'il comporte des plaquettes d'assemblage (22) engagées chacune par un trou central (23) qu'elle pré¬ sente, sur une de ces goupilles d'assemblage (16), cha¬ cune de ces plaquettes d'assemblage (22) présentant deux paires symétriques de εaillies (24, 24a ; 25, 25a) semi- cylindriques logées chacune dans une des cavités semi-cy¬ lindriques susdites (20, 20a ; 21, 21a) d'un crochet (17, 18), et en ce qu'il comporte un moyen de retenue (26) coopérant avec chaque goupille d'assemblage (16), pour retenir en position de coopération toutes leε par¬ ties semi-cylindriques mentionnées, les crochets (17, 18) susdits étant libres d'osciller chacun d'une cer¬ taine quantité, grâce à un jeu entre les maillons (11, 12), en glissant entre la paroi des cavités semi-cylin¬ driques respectives (13, 13a ; 14, 14a) des maillons de première espèce (11) et la surface des εaillies semi-cir¬ culaires correspondantes (24, 24a ; 25, 25a) des plaquet¬ tes (22) d'assemblage, pour assurer ainsi une oscilla¬ tion limitée relative des maillons entre eux et permet¬ tant l'adaptation du bracelet autour du poignet.5. Bracelet according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises links of a first species (11) alternating with links of a second species (12), in that the links of first species ( 11) have, on their internal face relative to the wrist, two pairs of cavities (13, 13a; 14, 14a) symmetrical with respect to the median longitudinal plane of these links, the two cavities (13, 13a; 14, 14a) of each pair being of semi-cylindrical shape, coaxial and axially spaced from each other, in that each second type link (12) is also symmetrical in shape with respect to its median longitudinal plane and has two pairs of lateral projecting extensions (17, 17a; 18, 18a), in the form of hooks at least approximately semi-cylindrical, these hooks preβen- as each two coaxial semi-cylindrical surfaces of different radii, one convex and the other concave, the semi-cylindrical surface of larger radius and convex (19, 19a) of each hook being housed in a deβ- said cavities ( 13, 13a; 14, 14a) semi-cylindrical of a contiguous link of the first kind (11), while the semi-cylindrical surface of smaller radius of each hook (20, 20a; 21, 21a) forms a semi-cavity -cylin¬ drique, in that it comprises assembly pins (16) each secured to a first-type link (11) and projecting from the internal face of the latter, in that it comprises assembly plates (22) each engaged by a central hole (23) which it presents on one of these assembly pins (16), each of these assembly plates (22) having two pairs symmetrical semi-cylindrical projections (24, 24a; 25, 25a) each housed in one of the above-mentioned semi-cylindrical cavities (20, 20a; 21, 21a) of a hook (17, 18), and in that it comprises a retaining means (26) cooperating with each connecting pin (16), to retain in the cooperative position all of them by ¬ semi-cylindrical ties mentioned, the aforementioned hooks (17, 18) being free to oscillate each by a certain quantity, thanks to a play between the links (11, 12), sliding between the wall of the semi cavities - respective cylinders (13, 13a; 14, 14a) of the first kind links (11) and the surface of the corresponding semi-circular projections (24, 24a; 25, 25a) of the assembly plates (22), thus ensuring oscillation relative limitation of the links between them and allows the adaptation of the bracelet around the wrist. 6. Bracelet selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que leε moyens de retenue sont deε pièceε métalliques en forme de u (26) engagées chacune, de façon détacha- ble, danε une gorge (27) pratiquée danε la partie termi¬ nale de chaque goupille d'aεεemblage (16). 6. Bracelet according to claim 5, characterized in that the retaining means are u-shaped metal pieces (26) each engaged, in a detached manner. ble, in a groove (27) made in the end part of each assembly pin (16).
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