Turnover belt

Abstract

The present invention relates to a reversible belt comprising a strip having a slit, a translatable belt loop, a retaining ring fixed in a mechanical manner in rotation, and a pin buckle rotatable relative to the retaining ring and movable through the slit; the strap is characterized in that a first end of the strap is free and unfolded, the strap has at least one first portion having a first width, and at least one second fine portion having a second width smaller than the first width, the second fine portion extending from the first end and connected to the first portion, the strap loop being translatable over the second fine portion, the retaining ring is arranged between the retaining ring and the first part of the strip and can be contacted from the first surface and the second surface of the strip.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a belt.

[0002] More specifically, it relates to a reversible belt. Background Art

[0003] The belt generally includes a strip having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the strip having a specific length extending between a folded first end and an unfolded second end opposite the folded first end.

[0004] The belt also includes a belt closing mechanism consisting of a buckle mechanically rotationally fixed to the folded first end of the strap, and a pin buckle rotatably mounted on the buckle at the folded first end of the strap.

[0005] The belt also includes a plurality of spaced-apart holes located opposite the buckle and the pin buckle near the second end for receiving the pin buckle when the second end of the strap is inserted into the buckle to close the strap.

[0006] Such belts also typically include one or more belt loops mounted on the strap, for example, movable within the space defined by the folded first end.

[0007] Some belts are called reversible belts. This means they can be worn with the first side facing out or the second side facing out.

[0008] In particular, U.S. Patent No. 2,676,379 discloses a belt as described above, further comprising a slot opening from the first end and corresponding to the pivot area where the pin buckle is rotatable relative to the buckle ring.

[0009] Therefore, the pin buckle can be rotated through the slit and located on the first side or the second side of the belt, so that the belt can be used reversibly. Summary of the invention

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a reversible belt of the type described above which is particularly simple and convenient to manufacture and use.

[0011] To this end, the object of the present invention is to provide a reversible belt, comprising a belt having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the belt having a specific length and extending between a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the belt comprising a slit extending from the first end and opening on the first surface and the second surface, the reversible belt also comprising a belt loop that can be translated on the belt, a buckle that is mechanically fixed to the first end of the belt for rotation, and a pin buckle that is mechanically fixed to the first end of the belt for rotation and is movable relative to the buckle and can pass through the slit; the reversible belt is characterized in that the first end of the belt is free and unfolded, the belt has at least one first portion having a first width and at least one second thin portion having a second width smaller than the first width, the second thin portion extends from the free and unfolded first end and is connected to the first portion, the belt loop can be translated on the second thin portion so as to be located between the buckle and the first portion of the belt and can be contacted from the first surface and the second surface of the belt.

[0012] The belt according to the invention combines the features of a needle buckle movable through a slit in the strap and a belt loop movable in translation along a second thin portion of the strap. In addition, in the belt of the invention, both the slit and the second thin portion extend from a free and unfolded first end of the strap, at which end the buckle loop and the needle buckle are rotatably articulated.

[0013] This combination allows the belt to be reversible and simplifies its manufacture and use.

[0014] Some preferred, simple, convenient and economical features of the belt of the present invention are described below.

[0015] The strip may have a specific thickness over a specific length thereof and may consist of a first material strip and a second material strip which are attached to each other and mechanically fixed, with a buckle portion sandwiched between the first material strip and the second material strip at a free and unfolded first end.

[0016] The first material strip and the second material strip may be folded from a single piece of material, with the buckle clipped at the fold.

[0017] The first and second strips of material may be separate from one another and connected at a free and unfolded first end of the strips by additional material at least partially covering the buckle.

[0018] The first and second material strips may be stitched together at the edges of the strip, and the seam may be at least partially surrounded by additional stitching.

[0019] The first portion and the second thin portion may be connected at a first connecting portion, and a width of the connecting portion gradually decreases from the first portion toward the second thin portion.

[0020] The first connecting portion may be in the form of a beveled edge or an arc-shaped edge.

[0021] A first side of the strip may present a first pattern and / or a first hue, and a second side of the strip may present a second pattern different from the first pattern and / or a second hue different from the first hue.

[0022] The strap may include a plurality of through holes extending from the first side and the second side and arranged at specific intervals starting from the second end, each through hole being designed to receive a pin buckle when the second end of the strap is inserted into the buckle ring to achieve a belt closure.

[0023] The strip may be provided with at least one third thin portion, having a width less than the first width, extending from the second end and / or interposed between the two sections of the first portion.

[0024] The belt loop may be comprised of a closed material structure defining at least one generally rectangular through-hole having a first dimension of depth greater than twice the specified thickness of the strip and a second dimension of width greater than a second width of the second thin portion but less than a first width of the first portion of the strip.

[0025] The belt loop may include a first H-shaped member located on a first side of the strap and oriented along the length and / or width of the strap, a second H-shaped member located on a second side of the strap and oriented along the length and / or width of the strap, and a plurality of bridge members connecting the first H-shaped member and the second H-shaped member.

[0026] The buckle may be comprised of a frame including a horseshoe-shaped arc portion having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a straight portion connecting the first end and the second end of the horseshoe-shaped arc portion and mechanically rotationally fixed to the first end of the strap.

[0027] The horseshoe-shaped arcuate portion and the straight portion may define an introduction opening for inserting the second end of the strap into the buckle frame.

[0028] The pin buckle can be mechanically fixed in rotation around the rectilinear portion of the frame forming the buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 The present invention is an overall schematic perspective view of a reversible belt according to the present invention, showing a first side of the belt strip in an open state.

[0030] Figure 2 is similar to Figure 1 , showing the reversible belt in the closed position.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial front view of a detail of a first end of a reversible belt is shown.

[0032] Figure 4 is similar to Figure 3 , but showing the second side of the strip.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic top view of a portion of the detail shown.

[0034] Figure 6 is similar to Figure 5 , where the pin buckle is rotated almost 180° and located in the slot of the reversible belt.

[0035] Figure 7 is similar to Figure 5 and Figure 6 A view of the pin buckle relative to Figure 6 The pin buckle in the watch has been rotated more than 180°.

[0036] Figure 8 is similar to Figure 2 , but showing the second side of the strip instead of the first. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The open and closed states of a reversible belt 1 are shown respectively, which includes a strip 2, a belt loop 3 that can slide on the strip 2, a buckle 4 that is mechanically rotationally fixed relative to the strip 2, and a pin buckle 5 that is mechanically rotationally fixed relative to the strip 2 and the buckle 4.

[0038] The strip 2 has a first face 6 and a second face 7 opposite the first face 6 .

[0039] The first side 6 of the strip 2 presents a first pattern and a first hue, while the second side of the strip presents a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second hue different from the first hue.

[0040] The strip 2 has a certain length, extending between a first end 8 and a second end 9 opposite the first end 8 .

[0041] The first end 8 of the strip 2 is free, in particular unfolded.

[0042] In other words, the first end 8 has no material folding on the first side 6 and the second side 7 of the strip 2, so the belt loop 3 is not constrained by the space formed by such material folding.

[0043] In the example shown, the second end 9 of the strip 2 is free and arrow-pointed with a curved edge.

[0044] The strip 2 comprises a slot 10 extending from the first end 8 and opening on the first face 6 and the second face 7 .

[0045] The slot 10 is designed so that the pin buckle 5 can be contacted on both the first side 6 and the second side 7 of the strip 2 (see below for details).

[0046] The strip 2 has a first portion 11 having a first width and a second thin portion 12 having a second width smaller than the first width.

[0047] The second thin portion 12 extends from the free first end 8 and is connected to the first portion 11 of the strip 2 .

[0048] The second thin portion 12 extends over a specific second length, for example between 1 / 10 and 1 / 5 of the specific length of the strip 2 .

[0049] In particular, the slit 10 of the strip 2 here extends only as far as the second narrow section 12 .

[0050] In the example shown, the first portion 11 and the second thin portion 12 are connected at a first connecting portion 13 , and the width of the connecting portion gradually decreases from the first portion 11 to the second thin portion 12 .

[0051] The first connecting section 13 is beveled here.

[0052] In the example shown, the strip 2 is provided with a third thin portion 14 , whose width is smaller than the first width of the first portion 11 , extending from the second end 9 .

[0053] The third thin section 14 and the second thin section 12 are separated here by the first section 11 .

[0054] The third width of the third thin portion 14 is substantially the same as the second width of the second thin portion 12 .

[0055] In the example shown, the third thin portion 14 and the first portion 11 are connected at the second connecting portion 15 .

[0056] The second connecting portion 15 here has a variable width which decreases gradually from the first portion 11 to the third thin portion 14 and has a beveled edge.

[0057] In the example shown, the strip 2 comprises a plurality of through holes 16 which pass through the first face 6 and the second face 7 and are arranged at specific intervals starting from the second end 9 .

[0058] The strip 2 here has five through-holes 16 , which are located in the third narrow section 14 .

[0059] Each through hole 16 is designed to receive a needle buckle 5 ( Figure 2 ).

[0060] The belt loop 3 is translatable on the second thin portion 12 of the strip 2 and is accessible from both the first face 6 and the second face 7 of the strip 2 .

[0061] In other words, the loop 3 is located between the buckle 4 and the first portion 11 of the strip 2 , so that the loop 3 can only translate on the second narrow portion 12 of the strip 2 , in particular between the buckle 4 and the first connecting portion 13 of the strip 2 .

[0062] Therefore, the range of movement of the belt loop 3 on the belt 2 is limited.

[0063] The belt loop 3 is designed to fix the second end 9 of the strap 2 to the second narrow portion 12 .

[0064] The buckle 4 is mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end 8 of the strip 2 .

[0065] The needle buckle 5 is mechanically rotationally fixed to the first end 8 of the strap 2 and can be moved relative to the buckle 4 and passed through the slit 10 of the strap 2 .

[0066] In other words, the needle buckle 5 can move through the gap 10 from the first side 6 to the second side 7 of the strip 2, or vice versa, so that the needle buckle 5 can contact the buckle 4 on the first side 6 or the second side 7 of the strip 2.

[0067] Therefore, the buckle ring 4 and the needle buckle 5 form a reversible opening and closing mechanism of the belt 1 .

[0068] In the open state, Figure 1 As shown, the second end 9 of the strip 2 is at a distance from the first end 8 and is not inserted into the buckle 4 .

[0069] In the closed state, Figure 2 As shown, the second end 9 of the strap 2 is inserted into the buckle 4 and the belt loop 3 , and the needle buckle 5 is inserted into a selected one of the plurality of through holes 16 and contacts the buckle 4 .

[0070] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , we will describe the strip 2, belt loop 3, buckle 4 and pin buckle 5 of the reversible belt 1 in more detail.

[0071] The strip 2 has a specific thickness over a specific length thereof and is composed of a strip of a first material and a strip of a second material.

[0072] In particular, the first material strip forms a first face 6 of the strip 2 and the second material strip forms a second face 7 of the strip 2 .

[0073] The first material strip and the second material strip are attached to each other and mechanically fixed, and the buckle 4 is partially sandwiched between the first material strip and the second material strip, and is located at the first end 8 of the strip 2.

[0074] In particular, the first material strip and the second material strip are folded from a single piece of material, and the buckle 4 is clamped at the fold 17 .

[0075] In other words, the first material web and the second material web are symmetrical here.

[0076] The fold 17 formed by the first and second material strips defines the first end 8 of the strip 2 .

[0077] The slot 10 thus passes through both the first material web and the second material web.

[0078] In the example shown, the first and second strips of material are sewn together by means of first stitches 18 near the edge of the strip 2 and along a certain length of the strip 2 .

[0079] In the example shown, the gap 10 is partially surrounded by a second stitch 19, referred to as an additional seam.

[0080] The second stitch 19 is designed to locally mechanically fix the first and second material strips of the strip 2 around the slit 10 .

[0081] In the example shown, the belt loop 3 consists of a closed material structure defining a substantially rectangular through-hole 20 having a depth dimension greater than twice the specific thickness of the strip 2 and a width dimension greater than the second width of the second thin portion 12 but less than the first width of the first portion 11 of the strip 2 .

[0082] The through hole 20 is designed to accommodate the second thin portion 12 so as to form a first space for receiving the second end 9 of the strip 2 with the first side 6 of the strip 2 and a second space for receiving the second end 9 of the strip 2 with the second side 7 of the strip 2.

[0083] The first and second spaces for receiving the second end 9 of the strap 2 are designed to accommodate and secure the second end 9 of the strap 2 in the closed state of the reversible belt 1 .

[0084] In the example shown, the belt loop 3 comprises a first H-shaped member 21 located on the first face 6 of the strip 2 and a second H-shaped member 22 located on the second face 7 of the strip 2 .

[0085] The first H-shaped member 21 is oriented along the length direction of the strip 2 , while the second H-shaped member 22 is oriented along the width direction of the strip 2 .

[0086] The first H-shaped member 21 and the second H-shaped member 22 each include a first branch 25, a second branch 26 parallel to the first branch 25, and a third branch 27 connecting the first branch 25 and the second branch 26, particularly at a middle position.

[0087] The first branch 25 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the second H-shaped member 22 each has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end.

[0088] The second branch 26 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the second H-shaped member 22 each has a third end and a fourth end opposite to the third end.

[0089] In particular, the first and second ends of the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped member 21 are aligned along the length direction of the strip 2 , while the first and second ends of the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped member 22 are aligned along the width direction of the strip 2 .

[0090] Similarly, the third and fourth ends of the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped member 21 are aligned along the length direction of the strip 2 , while the third and fourth ends of the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped member 22 are aligned along the width direction of the strip 2 .

[0091] In the example shown, the belt loop 3 also comprises a plurality of bridges, each bridge connecting a first H-shaped member 21 located on the first face 6 of the strip 2 and a second H-shaped member 22 located on the second face 7 .

[0092] In particular, the plurality of bridge members here include a first bridge member 32, connecting the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped member 22; a second bridge member 33 adjacent to the first bridge member 32, connecting the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped member 22; a third bridge member 34 opposite to the first bridge member 32, connecting the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped member 22; and a fourth bridge member 35 opposite to the second bridge member 33 and adjacent to the third bridge member 34, connecting the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped member 21 and the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped member 22.

[0093] In particular, the first bridge member 32 connects the first end of the first H-shaped member 21 and the first end of the second H-shaped member 22, the second bridge member 33 connects the second end of the first H-shaped member 21 and the third end of the second H-shaped member 22, the third bridge member 34 connects the third end of the first H-shaped member 21 and the second end of the second H-shaped member 22, and the fourth bridge member 35 connects the fourth end of the first H-shaped member 21 and the fourth end of the second H-shaped member 22.

[0094] In the example shown, the buckle 4 is composed of a frame 36, including a horseshoe-shaped arcuate portion 37 having a first end 38 and a second end 39 opposite to the first end 38, and a straight portion (at Figures 1 to 8), connecting the first end 38 and the second end 39 of the horseshoe-shaped arc portion 37, and being mechanically fixed to the first end 8 of the strip 2 for rotation.

[0095] In other words, the straight portion of the frame 36 of the buckle 4 is clamped at the fold 17 .

[0096] The horseshoe-shaped arcuate portion 37 and the straight portion define an introduction opening 40 for inserting the second end 6 of the strap 2 into the frame 36 of the buckle 4 .

[0097] In the example shown, the needle buckle 5 comprises a rod 41 having a first free end 42 and a second end 43 opposite to the first end 42 , and a mounting portion 44 extending from the second end 43 .

[0098] The first free end 42 of the needle buckle 5 is designed to contact the buckle ring 4 , in particular, on the first surface 6 side or the second surface 7 side.

[0099] The mounting portion 44 is designed to be mechanically fixed to a straight portion of the frame 36 of the buckle 4.

[0100] The mounting portion 44 is provided with a through mounting hole (at Figures 1 to 8 (not shown), the hole is designed to accommodate the straight portion of the buckle 4 frame 36 so that the needle buckle 5 can be mechanically rotationally fixed to the buckle 4.

[0101] Reference now Figures 5 to 7 The movement of the needle buckle 5 is described in order to achieve a surface change of the reversible belt 1, in particular to make the second side 7 of the strip 2 the visible side, replacing the first side 6.

[0102] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment, the needle buckle 5 is in the first position, contacting the buckle 4 on the first side 6 of the strip 2, in particular, contacting the horseshoe-shaped arc portion 37 of the buckle 4 frame 36.

[0103] exist Figure 6 In the figure, the pin buckle 5 is relative to Figure 5 The first position is rotated by nearly 180° and is in the second position, located in the gap 10 of the strip 2.

[0104] exist Figure 7 In the figure, the pin buckle 5 is relative to Figure 6 The second position in the figure is rotated nearly 180°, still maintaining the same rotation direction, thereby completely passing through the gap 10 of the strip 2 and reaching the third position, contacting the buckle 4 on the side of the second surface 7 of the strip 2, especially contacting the horseshoe-shaped arc portion 37 of the buckle 4 frame 36.

[0105] refer to Figure 8 It can be seen that the reversible belt 1 is in a closed state. Figure 2As shown, the visible surface is the second surface 7 of the strip 2 instead of the first surface 6, and this surface replacement is mainly achieved by moving the needle buckle 5 mentioned above.

[0106] The reversible belt 1 described above combines the features of the buckle 5 being movable through the slot 10 in the belt strip 2 and the belt loop 3 being translatable along the second thin portion 12 of the belt strip 2 .

[0107] This combination allows the belt 1 to be reversible and simplifies its manufacture and use.

[0108] Some modifications not shown in the figures are described below.

[0109] A first side of the strip may present a first pattern and a first hue, and a second side of the strip may present a second pattern that is the same as the first pattern and a second hue that is different from the first hue.

[0110] A first side of the strip may present a first pattern and a first hue, and a second side of the strip may present a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second hue the same as the first hue.

[0111] The first and second strips of material may be separate from one another and connected at a free and unfolded first end of the strips by additional material at least partially covering the buckle.

[0112] The first connecting portion may be in the form of an arc-shaped edge or any other suitable shape.

[0113] The gap may extend to the second thin portion and the first portion of the strip.

[0114] The strip may be provided with at least one third thin portion, the width of which is smaller than the first width of the first portion, interposed between the two sections of the first portion.

[0115] The second connecting portion can be in the form of an arc edge or any other shape.

[0116] The belt may further include at least one second belt loop translatable over the at least one third thin portion.

[0117] The clasp can consist of a rectangular or any shaped frame.

[0118] The needle buckle may include a mounting portion folded around a straight portion of the buckle frame.

[0119] More generally, the invention is not limited to the examples described and illustrated.

Claims

1. A reversible belt (1), comprising a strip (2), the strip having a first surface (6) and a second surface (7) opposite to the first surface (6), the strip (2) having a specific length, extending between a first end (8) and a second end (9) opposite to the first end (8), the strip (2) comprising a slit (10) extending from the first end (8) and opening on the first surface (6) and the second surface (7), the reversible belt (1) further comprising a belt loop (3) which can be translated on the strip (2), a buckle (4) which is mechanically fixed to the first end (8) of the strip (2) for rotation, and a buckle (4) which is mechanically fixed to the first end (8) of the strip (2) for rotation and can be moved relative to the buckle (4). and a needle buckle (5) that can pass through the gap (10); the reversible belt (1) is characterized in that the first end (8) of the strip (2) is free and unfolded, the strip (2) has at least one first portion (11) with a first width and at least one second thin portion (12) with a second width smaller than the first width, the second thin portion (12) extends from the free and unfolded first end (8) and is connected to the first portion (11), the belt loop (3) can be translated on the second thin portion (12) so as to be located between the buckle (4) and the first portion (11) of the strip (2), and can be contacted from the first side (6) and the second side (7) of the strip (2).

2. The belt according to claim 1, characterized in that The strip (2) has a specific thickness over a specific length thereof and is composed of a first material strip and a second material strip, which are attached to each other and mechanically fixed, and the buckle (4) is partially sandwiched between the first material strip and the second material strip, located at the free and unfolded first end (11).

3. The belt according to claim 2, characterized in that The first material strip and the second material strip are formed by folding a whole piece of material, and the buckle (4) is clamped at the folded portion (17).

4. The belt according to claim 2, characterized in that The first and second material strips are distinct from one another and are connected at a free and unfolded first end (8) of the strip (2) by an additional material at least partially covering the buckle (4).

5. The belt according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The first and second material strips are sewn together at the edges of the strip (2), the gap (10) being at least partially surrounded by an additional seam (19).

6. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The first portion (11) and the second thin portion (12) are connected at a first connecting portion (13), and the width of the first connecting portion gradually decreases from the first portion (11) to the second thin portion (12).

7. The belt according to claim 6, characterized in that The first connecting portion (13) is in the form of a beveled edge or an arc-shaped edge.

8. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The first side (6) of the strip (2) presents a first pattern and / or a first color tone, and the second side (7) of the strip (2) presents a second pattern different from the first pattern and / or a second color tone different from the first color tone.

9. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The strip (2) comprises a plurality of through holes (16) extending from the first side (6) and the second side (7) and arranged at specific intervals starting from the second end (9), each through hole (16) being designed to receive the needle buckle (5) when the second end (9) of the strip (2) is inserted into the buckle (4) to close the belt (1).

10. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The strip (2) is provided with at least one third thin portion (14) having a width smaller than the first width, extending from the second end (9) and / or inserted between two sections of the first portion (11).

11. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that The belt loop (3) is composed of a closed material structure, defining at least one generally rectangular through-hole (20), the first dimension of which is greater than twice the specific thickness of the strip (2) and the second dimension of which is greater than the second width of the second thin portion (12) of the strip but less than the first width of the first portion (11) of the strip (2).

12. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that The belt loop (3) comprises a first H-shaped member (21) located on a first surface (6) of the strip (2) and oriented along the length and / or width direction of the strip (2), a second H-shaped member (22) located on a second surface (7) of the strip (2) and oriented along the length and / or width direction of the strip (2), and a plurality of bridge members (32, 33, 34, 35) connecting the first H-shaped member (21) and the second H-shaped member (22).

13. The belt according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that The buckle (4) is composed of a frame (36) including a horseshoe-shaped arc portion (37), the frame having a first end (38), a second end (39) opposite to the first end (38), and a straight portion, which connects the first end (38) and the second end (39) of the horseshoe-shaped arc portion (37) and is mechanically fixed to the first end (8) of the strip (2) for rotation.

14. The belt according to claim 13, characterized in that The horseshoe-shaped arcuate portion (37) and the straight portion define an introduction opening (40) for inserting the second end (9) of the strip (2) into the frame (36) of the buckle (4).

15. The belt according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that The pin buckle (5) is mechanically fixed rotatably around the rectilinear portion of the frame (36) constituting the buckle ring (4).

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