REVERSABLE LEATHER BELT

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a leather goods belt.

[0002] It relates more specifically to a reversible leather belt. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] A belt generally consists of a ribbon having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the ribbon having a determined length and extending between a first folded end and a second unfolded end which is opposite the first folded end.

[0004] Such a belt also includes a belt closure mechanism formed by a buckle mechanically secured in rotation to the first folded end of the ribbon, and by a pin mounted movable in rotation on the buckle at the level of the first folded end of the ribbon.

[0005] Such a belt also includes a plurality of holes spaced apart at a determined distance, opposite the buckle and the prong, on the side of the second end, and designed to receive the prong when the second end of the ribbon is inserted into the buckle so as to close the belt ribbon.

[0006] Such a belt usually also includes one or more loops which are mounted on the ribbon, for example movable in a space delimited by the first folded end.

[0007] Some belts are described as reversible. This means they can be worn with either side facing out.

[0008] In particular, US patent US 2,676,379 shows a belt such as the one described above and further comprising a slot made opening into the ribbon from the first end and opposite a pivot area where the prong is mobile in rotation relative to the buckle.

[0009] Document FR1467174A discloses a reversible belt according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0010] Thus, the prong can be articulated in rotation through the slot to be either on the side of the first face of the ribbon, or on the side of the second face of the ribbon, so that the belt can be used reversibly. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The invention aims to provide a reversible leather belt, of the type described above, which is particularly simple and convenient to manufacture and to use.

[0012] To this end, the invention relates to a reversible leather belt comprising a ribbon having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the ribbon having a determined length and extending between a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the ribbon having a slit extending from the first end and opening onto the first face and the second face, the reversible leather belt further comprising a loop mounted movable in translation on the ribbon, a buckle mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end of the ribbon, and a prong mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end of the ribbon and movable relative to the buckle and through the slit;the reversible leather belt being characterized in that the first end of the ribbon is free and not folded, and the ribbon is provided with at least a first portion having a first width and at least a second thinned portion having a second width less than the first width, extending from the first free and unfolded end and joining the first portion, with the loop which is mounted movable in translation on the second thinned portion so as to be interposed between the buckle and the first portion of the ribbon and which is accessible from both the first face of the ribbon and from the second face of the ribbon.;

[0013] The belt according to the invention combines the fact that the prong is movable through the slot formed in the ribbon and that the second, thinned portion of the ribbon, along which the loop is also movable in translation, is also present. Furthermore, in the belt according to the invention, each of the slot and the second thinned portion extends from the first free and unfolded end of the ribbon, to which the buckle and prong are rotationally articulated.

[0014] Such a combination allows the belt to be used reversibly, while simplifying its manufacture and use.

[0015] Preferred, simple, convenient and economical features of the belt according to the invention are presented below.

[0016] The ribbon can have a determined thickness over its determined length, formed of a first strip of material and a second strip of material placed against each other and mechanically fastened to each other, with the loop which is partially sandwiched between the first strip of material and the second strip of material, at the level of the first free and unfolded end.

[0017] The first strip of material and the second strip of material can be made in one piece folded over itself and the loop can be sandwiched at the fold.

[0018] The first strip of material and the second strip of material can be distinct from each other and are joined at the first free and unfolded end of the ribbon by an addition of material covering at least partially the loop.

[0019] The first strip of material and the second strip of material can be sewn together on the edges of the ribbon and the slit can be at least partially surrounded by an additional stitching line.

[0020] The first portion and the second thinned portion can join at a first junction portion having a variable width decreasing from the first portion towards the second thinned portion.

[0021] The first portion of the joint may have a beveled edge or a curved edge.

[0022] The first side of the ribbon may have a first pattern and / or a first color and the second side of the ribbon may have a second pattern different from the first pattern and / or a second color different from the first color.

[0023] The ribbon may have a plurality of through holes, which are provided opening onto the first face and the second face and spaced apart from each other according to a determined gap from the second end, each through hole being configured to receive the prong when the second end of the ribbon is inserted into the loop, so as to achieve the closure of the belt.

[0024] The ribbon may be provided with at least one third thinned portion having a third width less than the first width and extending from the second end and / or being interposed between two sections of the first portion.

[0025] The guide can be provided with a closed structure of material defining at least one through orifice which has a substantially rectangular shape having a first dimension in depth greater than twice the determined thickness of the ribbon and a second dimension in width greater than the second width of the second thinned portion and less than the first width of the first portion of the ribbon.

[0026] The loop may include a first H-shaped element located on the first face of the ribbon and oriented along the length and / or width of the ribbon, a second H-shaped element located on the second face of the ribbon and oriented along the length and / or width of the ribbon, and a plurality of bridges each joining the first H-shaped element and the second H-shaped element.

[0027] The loop can be formed of a frame having a first portion in the shape of a horseshoe arc and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a second straight portion joining the first end and the second end of the first portion in the shape of a horseshoe arc and being mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end of the ribbon.

[0028] The first horseshoe-shaped portion and the second straight portion can define an opening for inserting the second end of the ribbon into the loop.

[0029] The barb can be mechanically secured in rotation around the second right portion of the frame forming the loop. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0030] There figure 1schematically and in perspective, this represents an overall view of a reversible leather belt according to the invention in an open position with the first visible face of a belt band. figure 2 is a view similar to the figure 1 , with the reversible leather belt in a closed position. The figure 3 schematically and partially represents, in front view, a detail at the level of one end of the reversible leather belt visible on the figure 1 . There figure 4 is a view similar to the figure 3 but with the second side of the ribbon visible. The figure 5 schematically and partially represents, in top view, the detail visible on the figure 4 . There figure 6 is a view similar to the figure 5 in which the prong is rotated almost 180° and is located in the slot of the reversible leather belt. The figure 7 is a view similar to Figures 5 And 6 , in which the barb is rotated more than 180° relative to the barb on the figure 6 . There figure 8 is a view similar to the figure 2 but with the second side of the ribbon visible instead of the first side of the ribbon. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] THE figures 1 and 2 illustrate a reversible leather goods belt 1, respectively in an open configuration and in a closed configuration, comprising a ribbon 2, a loop 3 mounted sliding on the ribbon 2, a buckle 4 mechanically fixed in rotation relative to the ribbon 2 and a prong 5 mechanically fixed in rotation relative to the ribbon 2 and relative to the buckle 4.

[0032] Ribbon 2 has a first face 6 and a second face 7 opposite to the first face 6.

[0033] The first side 6 of ribbon 2 has a first pattern and a first color, while the second side of the ribbon has a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second color different from the first color.

[0034] The ribbon 2 has a determined length and extends between a first end 8 and a second end 9 opposite the first end 8.

[0035] The first end 8 of ribbon 2 is free, and in particular not folded.

[0036] In other words, the first end 8 does not have a fold of material on one of the first face 6 and second face 7 of the ribbon 2, so that the loop 3 is not blocked in a space provided by such a fold of material.

[0037] In the illustrated example, the second end 9 of ribbon 2 is free and arrowhead-shaped, and has curved edges.

[0038] The ribbon 2 has a slit 10 extending from the first end 8 and opening onto the first face 6 and the second face 7.

[0039] Slot 10 is configured to allow the barb 5 to be accessible at both the first face 6 and the second face 7 of the ribbon 2 (see below for more details).

[0040] The ribbon 2 is provided with a first portion 11 having a first width and a second thinned portion 12 having a second width less than the first width.

[0041] The second thinned portion 12 extends from the first free end 8 and joins the first portion 11 of the ribbon 2.

[0042] The second thinned portion 12 extends over a second determined length, for example between 1 / 10 and 1 / 5 of the determined length of the ribbon 2.

[0043] In particular, the slit 10 of the ribbon 2 extends here only over the second thinned portion 12.

[0044] In the illustrated example, the first portion 11 and the second thinned portion 12 meet at a first junction portion 13 having a variable width decreasing from the first portion 11 towards the second thinned portion 12.

[0045] The first section of junction 13 here has a beveled edge.

[0046] In the illustrated example, the ribbon 2 has a third thinned portion 14 having a third width less than the first width of the first portion 11 and extending from the second end 9.

[0047] The third thinned portion 14 and the second thinned portion 12 are separated here by the first portion 11.

[0048] The third width of the third thinned portion 14 is substantially identical to the second width of the second thinned portion 12.

[0049] In the illustrated example, the third thinned portion 14 and the first portion 11 meet at a second junction portion 15.

[0050] The second junction portion 15 here has a variable width which decreases from the first portion 11 to the third thinned portion 14, and a beveled edge.

[0051] In the illustrated example, the ribbon 2 has a plurality of through holes 16, which are provided opening onto the first face 6 and the second face 7 and at a distance from each other according to a gap determined from the second end 9.

[0052] The ribbon 2 here has five through holes 16, which are made in the third thinned portion 14.

[0053] Each through hole 16 is configured to receive the prong 5 when the second end 9 of the ribbon 2 is inserted into the loop 4, so as to achieve the closure of the leather belt 1 ( figure 2 ).

[0054] The loop 3 is mounted to move in translation on the second thinned portion 12 of the ribbon 2 and is accessible from both the first face 6 and the second face 7 of the ribbon 2.

[0055] In other words, the loop 3 is interposed between the loop 4 and the first portion 11 of the ribbon 2 such that the loop 3 is mobile in translation only on the second thinned portion 12 of the ribbon 2, and here in particular between the loop 4 and the first junction portion 13 of the ribbon 2.

[0056] The travel of passerby 3 on ribbon 2 is therefore limited.

[0057] The loop 3 is configured to hold the ribbon 2 at its second end 9 against the second thinned portion 12.

[0058] Loop 4 is mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end 8 of ribbon 2.

[0059] The barb 5 is mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end 8 of the ribbon 2 and is movable relative to the loop 4 and through the slot 10 of the ribbon 2.

[0060] In other words, the barb 5 can pass through the slot 10 from one to the other of the first face 6 and second face 7 of the ribbon 2, so that the barb 5 can come to rest against the loop 4 on the side of the first face 6 or the second face 7 of the ribbon 2.

[0061] Thus, the buckle 4 and the pin 5 form an opening and closing mechanism for the reversible leather belt 1.

[0062] In the open configuration, as illustrated on the figure 1, the second end 9 of ribbon 2 is at a distance from the first end 8 and is not inserted into loop 4.

[0063] In the closed configuration, as illustrated on the figure 2 , the second end 9 of the ribbon 2 is inserted into the loop 4 and the loop 3, and the barb 5 is inserted into a through orifice 16 chosen from the plurality of through orifices 16 and is in contact against the loop 4.

[0064] With reference to figures 3 and 4 , we will describe in more detail each of the ribbon 2, the loop 3, the buckle 4 and the pin 5 of the reversible leather belt 1.

[0065] The ribbon 2 has a determined thickness over its determined length, which is formed of a first strip of material and a second strip of material.

[0066] In particular, the first strip of material has the first face 6 of ribbon 2 and the second strip of material has the second face 7 of ribbon 2.

[0067] The first strip of material and the second strip of material are placed against each other and mechanically fastened to each other, with the loop 4 which is partially sandwiched between the first strip of material and the second strip of material, at the level of the first end 8 of the ribbon 2.

[0068] In particular, the first strip of material and the second strip of material are made in one piece folded over itself with the loop 4 which is here sandwiched at a fold 17.

[0069] In other words, the first band of matter and the second band of matter are symmetrical with respect to each other.

[0070] The fold 17 formed by the first strip of material and the second strip of material defines the first end 8 of the ribbon 2.

[0071] Thus, the slot 10 passes through both the first and second strips of material.

[0072] In the illustrated example, the first strip of material and the second strip of material are sewn together by a first stitch 18 near the edges of the ribbon 2 and along the determined length of the ribbon 2.

[0073] In the illustrated example, the slit 10 is partially surrounded by a second stitching line 19, called an additional stitching line.

[0074] The second stitching line 19 is configured to mechanically fasten the first and second strips of material of the ribbon 2 locally around the slot 10.

[0075] In the illustrated example, the pass-through 3 is provided with a closed material structure defining a through orifice 20 having a substantially rectangular shape having a first dimension in depth greater than twice the determined thickness of the ribbon 2, and a second dimension in width greater than the second width of the second thinned portion 12 and less than the first width of the first portion 11 of the ribbon 2.

[0076] The through orifice 20 is configured to accommodate the second thinned portion 12, so as to form with the first face 6 of the ribbon 2 a first receiving space for the second end 9 of the ribbon 2, and to form with the second face 7 of the ribbon 2 a second receiving space for the second end 9 of the ribbon 2.

[0077] The first and second receiving spaces of the second end 9 of the ribbon 2 are configured to accommodate and hold the second end 9 of the ribbon 2 in the closed configuration of the reversible leather belt 1.

[0078] In the illustrated example, the loop 3 has a first H-shaped element 21 located on the first face 6 of the ribbon 2 and a second H-shaped element 22 located on the second face 7 of the ribbon 2.

[0079] The first H-shaped organ 21 is oriented along the length of ribbon 2, while the second H-shaped organ 22 is oriented along the width of ribbon 2.

[0080] The first organ in the shape of H 21 and the second organ in the shape of H 22 each have a first branch 25, a second branch 26 parallel to the first branch 25 and a third branch 27 joining, notably here in a median way, the first branch 25 and the second branch 26.

[0081] The first branch 25 of each of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the second H-shaped organ 22 has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end.

[0082] The second branch 26 of each of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the second H-shaped organ 22 has a third end and a fourth end opposite to the third end.

[0083] In particular, the first end and the second end of the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped organ 21 are aligned with each other along the length of the ribbon 2, while the first end and the second end of the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped organ 22 are aligned with each other along the width of the ribbon 2.

[0084] Similarly, the third end and the fourth end of the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped organ 21 are here aligned with each other along the length of the ribbon 2, while the third end and the fourth end of the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped organ 22 are here aligned with each other along the width of the ribbon 2.

[0085] In the illustrated example, the loop 3 also includes a plurality of bridges, each joining the first H-shaped organ 21 located on the first face 6 and the second H-shaped organ 22 located on the second face 7 of the ribbon 2.

[0086] In particular, the plurality of bridges here comprises a first bridge 32 joining the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped organ 21 to the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped organ 22, a second bridge 33 adjacent to the first bridge 32 and joining the first branch 25 of the first H-shaped organ 21 to the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped organ 22, a third bridge 34 opposite the first bridge 32 and joining the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped organ 21 to the first branch 25 of the second H-shaped organ 22, and a fourth bridge 35 opposite the second bridge 33, adjacent to the third bridge 34 and joining the second branch 26 of the first H-shaped organ 21 to the second branch 26 of the second H-shaped organ 22.

[0087] In particular, the first bridge 32 joins the first end of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the first end of the second H-shaped organ 22, the second bridge 33 joins the second end of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the third end of the second H-shaped organ 22, the third bridge 34 joins the third end of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the second end of the second H-shaped organ 22, and the fourth bridge 35 joins the fourth end of the first H-shaped organ 21 and the fourth end of the second H-shaped organ 22.

[0088] In the illustrated example, the loop 4 is formed from a frame 36 comprising a first portion 37 in the shape of a horseshoe arc and having a first end 38 and a second end 39 opposite the first end 38, and a second straight portion (not visible on the figures 1 to 8) joining the first end 38 and the second end 39 of the first portion 37 in the shape of a horseshoe arc and being mechanically fixed in rotation to the first end 38 of the ribbon 2.

[0089] In other words, the second right portion of frame 36 of loop 4 is sandwiched at fold 17.

[0090] The first portion 37 in the shape of a horseshoe arc and the second straight portion delimit an opening for the introduction 40 of the second end 6 of the ribbon 2 into the frame 36 of the loop 4.

[0091] In the illustrated example, the barb 5 comprises a shank 41 having a first free end 42 and a second end 43 opposite the first end 42, and a mounting portion 44 extending from the second end 43.

[0092] The first free end 42 of the barb 5 is configured to come against the loop 4, and in particular on the side of the first face 6 or on the side of the second face 7.

[0093] The mounting portion 44 is configured to be mechanically secured to the second right portion of the frame 36 of the loop 4.

[0094] Mounting portion 44 is provided with a through mounting hole (not visible on the figures 1 to 8 ), which is configured to accommodate the second right portion of the frame 36 of the loop 4, so as to mechanically fix the barb 5 in rotation to the loop 4.

[0095] We will now write with references to figures 5 to 7 a displacement of the barb 5 necessary to effect a change of the apparent face of the reversible leather belt 1, in particular here to make the second face 7 apparent in place of the first face 6 of the ribbon 2.

[0096] On the figure 5, the barb 5 is in a first position against the loop 4 on the side of the first face 6 of the ribbon 2, and in particular against the first horseshoe-shaped portion 37 of the frame 36 of the loop 4.

[0097] On the figure 6 , the barb 5 is rotated almost 180° relative to its first position in the figure 5 , and is located in a second position in slot 10 of ribbon 2.

[0098] On the figure 7 , the barb 5 is rotated again by almost 180° relative to its second position in the figure 6 , always in the same direction of rotation, so as to completely cross the slot 10 of the ribbon 2 and come into a third position against the loop 4 on the side of the second face 7 of the ribbon 2, and in particular against the first portion 37 in the shape of a horseshoe arc of the frame 36 of the loop 4.

[0099] It should be noted with reference to the figure 8, that the reversible leather belt 1 is in a closed configuration as illustrated on the figure 2 but with the second face 7 as the apparent face instead of the first face 6 of the ribbon 2, and that this change of apparent face is made possible in particular by the movement of the barb 5 as described above.

[0100] The reversible leather belt 1 described above therefore combines the fact of having the pin 5 mobile through the slot 10 made in the ribbon 2 as well as the second thinned portion 12 of the ribbon 2 along which the loop 3 is mobile in translation.

[0101] Such a combination allows the leather goods belt 1 to be used reversibly, while simplifying its manufacture and use.

[0102] Variants not shown are described below.

[0103] The first side of the ribbon may have a first pattern and a first color, and the second side of the ribbon may have a second pattern identical to the first pattern and a second color different from the first color.

[0104] The first side of the ribbon may have a first pattern and a first color, and the second side of the ribbon may have a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second color identical to the first color.

[0105] The first strip of material and the second strip of material can be distinct from each other and be joined at the first free and unfolded end of the ribbon by an addition of material covering at least partially the loop.

[0106] The first portion of the joint may have a curved edge or any suitable shape.

[0107] The slit can extend over the second thinned portion and the first portion of the ribbon.

[0108] The ribbon may be provided with at least one third thinned portion having a third width less than the first width of the first portion and being interposed between two sections of the first portion.

[0109] The second portion of the junction may have a curved edge or any other shape.

[0110] The leather goods belt may also include at least one second loop mounted movable in translation on at least one third thinned portion.

[0111] The loop here can be formed from a frame having a rectangular shape or any other shape.

[0112] The barb may include a mounting portion folded around the second right portion of the loop frame.

[0113] More generally, the invention is not limited to the examples described and represented, but is solely defined by the claims.

Claims

1. Reversible leather belt (1) comprising a band (2) having a first face (6) and a second face (7) opposite the first face (6), the band (2) having a determined length and extending between a first end (8) and a second end (9) opposite the first end (8), the band (2) comprising a slot (10) extending from the first end (8) and opening on the first face (6) and on the second face (7), the reversible leather belt (1) further comprising a keeper (3) mounted movable in translation on the band (2), a buckle (4) rotatably mechanically connected at the first end (8) of the band (2), and a pin (5) rotatably mechanically connected at the first end (8) of the band (2) and movable with respect to the buckle (4) and through the slot (10); the reversible leather belt (1) being characterised in that the first end (8) of the band (2) is free and non-folded, and the band (2) is provided with at least one first portion (11) having a first width and at least one second thinned portion (12) having a second width less than the first width, extending from the first free and non-folded end (8) and joining the first portion (11), with the keeper (3) which is mounted movable in translation on the second thinned portion (12) so as to be interposed between the buckle (4) and the first portion (11) of the band (2) and which is accessible both from the first face (6) of the band (2) and from the second face (7) of the band.

2. Leather belt according to claim 1, characterised in that the band (2) has a determined thickness over its determined length, formed of a first strip of material and a second strip of material arranged against one another and mechanically connected to one another, with the buckle (4) being partially sandwiched between the first strip of material and the second strip of material, at the first free and non-folded end (11).

3. Leather belt according to claim 2, characterised in that the first strip of material and the second strip of material are made in a single piece folded on itself and the buckle (4) is sandwiched at the fold (17).

4. Leather belt according to claim 2, characterised in that the first strip of material and the second strip of material are distinct from each other and join at the first free and non-folded end (8) of the band (2) by an addition of material at least partially covering the buckle (4).

5. Leather belt according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the first strip of material and the second strip of material are sewn together on edges of the band (2) and the slot (10) is at least partially surrounded by an additional seam line (19).

6. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the first portion (11) and the thinned second portion (12) join at a first junction portion (13) having a variable width decreasing from the first portion (11) to the thinned second portion (12).

7. Leather belt according to claim 6, characterised in that the first joining portion (13) has a bevelled edge or a curved edge.

8. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the first face (6) of the band (2) has a first pattern and / or a first colour and the second face (7) of the band (2) has a second pattern different from the first pattern and / or a second colour different from the first colour.

9. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the band (2) comprises a plurality of through holes (16), which are provided opening onto the first face (6) and onto the second face (7) and at a distance from each other according to a determined separation from the second end (9), each through hole (16) being configured to receive the pin (5) when the second end (9) of the band (2) is introduced into the buckle (4), so that the belt (1) is fastened.

10. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the band (2) is provided with at least one thinned third portion (14) having a third width less than the first width and extending from the second end (9) or being interposed between two sections of the first portion (11) .

11. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the keeper (3) is provided with a closed structure of material defining at least one through hole (20) which has a substantially rectangular shape having a first dimension in depth greater than twice the determined thickness of the band (2) and a second dimension in width greater than the second width of the thinned second portion (12) and less than the first width of the first portion (11) of the band (2).

12. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the keeper (3) includes a first H-shaped member (21) located on the first face (6) of the band (2) and oriented along the length and / or width of the band (2), a second H-shaped member (22) located on the second face (7) of the band (2) and oriented along the length and / or width of the band (2), and a plurality of bridges (32, 33, 34, 35) each joining the first H-shaped member (21) and the second H-shaped member (22).

13. Leather belt according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the buckle (4) is formed of a frame (36) comprising a first horseshoe-shaped portion (37) and having a first end (38) and a second end (39) opposite the first end (38), and a second straight portion joining the first end (38) and the second end (39) of the first horseshoe-shaped portion (37) and rotatably mechanically connected to the first end (8) of the band (2).

14. Leather belt according to claim 13, characterised in that the first horseshoe-shaped portion (37) and the second straight portion delimit an opening (40) for introducing the second end (9) of the band (2) into the frame (36) of the buckle (4).

15. Leather belt according to one of claims 13 and 14, characterised in that the pin (5) is mechanically connected for rotation about the second straight portion of the frame (36) forming the buckle (4).