Belt buckle, particularly for leather goods, and belt, particularly for leather goods, comprising such a buckle

Abstract

The invention relates to a belt buckle (3), particularly for leather goods, comprising a body (10) having a first face (13) and a second face (14) opposite the first face (13), a shank (11) mechanically attached to the body (10), and a loop (12) mechanically attached to the body (10), characterized in that the shank (11) and the loop (12) are mounted to move relative to the body (10), and the buckle (3) is configured to admit a first configuration in which the shank (11) and the loop (12) protrude from the second face (14) and a second configuration in which the shank (11) and the loop (12) are displaced relative to the body (10) and protrude from the first face (13). Figures for the abstract: Figures 2 and 4

Description

Title of the invention: Belt buckle, particularly for leather goods, and belt, particularly for leather goods, comprising such a buckle TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to a belt buckle, in particular for leather goods.

[0002] It also relates to a belt, in particular a leather goods belt, having such a buckle. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] A leather goods belt generally comprises a ribbon and a buckle configured to be attached to the ribbon and to form a belt closure mechanism.

[0004] The ribbon extends between a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and is provided with a first orifice formed on the side of the first end and a plurality of second orifices formed at a distance from each other according to a determined gap on the side of the second end.

[0005] The loop comprises a body having a mechanically fixed tibi on one side and a mechanically fixed loop to the body on the same side as the tibi.

[0006] To close the belt, the buckle is mechanically secured to the first end of the ribbon, with the tibi cooperating with the first orifice provided at the level of the first end of the ribbon, the second end of the ribbon is passed through the loop and the buckle is mechanically secured to the second end of the ribbon, with the tibi also cooperating with one of the second orifices to adjust the belt to the size of the wearer.

[0007] French patent FR 3052960 describes such a belt buckle, with the body forming a frame and comprising an ornamental plate mechanically fixed in a pivotal manner within the frame.

[0008] The ornamental plate has a first motif on a first face and a second motif on a second face opposite to the first face.

[0009] Thus, the face of the ornament plate, which is visible when the belt is worn, can be changed by pivoting the ornament plate relative to the buckle frame. Description of the invention

[0010] The invention aims to provide a leather goods belt buckle, of a type similar to those described above, which is particularly simple and convenient, especially in use.

[0011] To this end, the invention relates to a belt buckle, in particular for leather goods, comprising a body having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, a tibi mechanically attached to the body and a loop mechanically attached to the body, characterized in that the tibi and the loop are mounted movable relative to the body, and the buckle is configured to admit a first configuration in which the tibi and the loop protrude from the second face and a second configuration in which the tibi and the loop are displaced relative to the body and protrude from the first face.

[0012] In the belt buckle according to the invention, the tibi and the girdle are both movable relative to the body of the buckle.

[0013] Indeed, since the tibi is mobile relative to the body so as to pass from one of the first face and the second face to the other of the second face and the first face, and the passer is mobile relative to the body so as to pass from one of the first face and the second face to the other of the second face and the first face, the loop is thus configured to pass from one to the other of its first configuration where the tibi and the passer protrude from the second face and of its second configuration where the tibi and the passer protrude from the first face.

[0014] Thus, the tibi and the loop can be positioned protruding from both the first face and the second face, that is to say on one side or the other of the body of the loop.

[0015] In other words, it is very easy to pass the belt buckle according to the invention from its first configuration where the first face is apparent and the tibi and the loop protrude from the second face, to its second configuration where the second face is apparent and the tibi and the loop protrude from the first face.

[0016] It is therefore very easy to change the appearance of the belt buckle according to the invention when the first face of the body has a first pattern and the second face of the body has a second pattern different from the first pattern.

[0017] Preferred, simple, convenient and economical characteristics of the belt buckle according to the invention are presented below.

[0018] The tibi can be mounted mobile in rotation relative to the body, and the loop can be configured to move from one of the first configuration and the second configuration to the other of the second configuration and the first configuration by pivoting the tibi.

[0019] The loop can be mounted to move in translation relative to the body, and the loop can be configured to move from one of the first and second configurations to the other of the second and first configurations by sliding the loop.

[0020] The loop may include an actuation mechanism configured to lock the tibi in a first stable position where the tibi protrudes from the second face and in a second stable position where the tibi protrudes from the first face when the actuation mechanism is disengaged, and to release the tibi to move it from its first stable position to its second stable position, or vice versa, when the actuation mechanism is engaged.

[0021] The actuation mechanism may include a movable push button between a disengaged position and an engaged position and provided with a guide stud around which the tibi is movablely mounted, and a retractable stop which is movablely mounted under the action of the push button between a stable tibi locking position when the push button is in the disengaged position and a tibi unlocking position when the push button is in the engaged position.

[0022] The tibi may include a base having a through orifice in which the guide stud slides, and a notch where the guide stud opens and where the erasable stop is partially housed.

[0023] The actuation mechanism may include a return element configured to press the retractable stop into its stable locking position and return the push button to its disengaged position.

[0024] The body may be provided with a first cavity opening on either side of the first face and the second face, and the tibi may include a base which is mounted articulated in the first cavity.

[0025] The body may be provided with at least one second cavity opening into the first cavity and in which the actuation mechanism is housed at least partially.

[0026] The body may be provided with at least one third cavity opening on either side of the first face and the second face, and the passer may be mounted movable through at least one third cavity.

[0027] The at least third cavity may be formed of a first recess made in the first face, a second recess made in the second face, a wall separating the first recess and the second recess, at least one opening made in the wall, and the passage may have a frame shape forming a first bridge located on the side of the first recess, a second bridge located on the side of the second recess, and connecting arms joining the first bridge and the second bridge and mounted movable through the at least one opening made in the wall.

[0028] The loop may include at least one friction ring mounted around at least one connecting arm in at least one opening provided in the wall.

[0029] In the first configuration of the loop, the first bridge of the loop can be housed in the first recess against the wall while the second bridge is projecting from the second face of the body, and in the second configuration of the loop, the second bridge of the loop can be housed in the second recess against the wall while the first bridge is projecting from the first face of the body.

[0030] The loop body may have an H shape and have a first branch, a second branch substantially parallel to the first branch, and a third branch joining the first and second branches, with the tibi partially housed in the first branch and / or the passer partially housed in the second branch.

[0031] The invention also relates, according to a second aspect, to a belt, in particular a leather belt, comprising a buckle as described above, and a ribbon extending between a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and provided with a first opening formed on the side of the first end and a plurality of second openings formed at a distance from each other according to a determined gap on the side of the second end, the buckle being configured, in one or the other of its first and second configurations, to be mechanically fastened to the first end of the ribbon, with the tibia cooperating with the first opening formed at the level of the first end of the ribbon, and to the second end of the ribbon, with the second end of the ribbon passing through the loop and the tibia cooperating with a second opening chosen from among the plurality of second openings formed at the level of the second end of the ribbon,so as to fasten the belt ribbon.

[0032] The tibi may comprise a base and a pin having a first section extending from the base and a second section extending from the first section, with the first section configured to cooperate with the first orifice of the ribbon so as to mechanically subdue the first end of the ribbon to the loop, and the second section configured to cooperate with the second orifice chosen from the plurality of second orifices so as to mechanically subdue the second end of the ribbon to the loop. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0033] The invention, according to an example of embodiment, will be well understood and its advantages will become more apparent upon reading the detailed description that follows, given by way of example and in no way limiting, with reference to the attached drawings.

[0034] Fig. 1 represents, in perspective, an overall view of a leather goods belt, comprising a ribbon and a belt buckle according to the invention which is mechanically attached to the ribbon.

[0035] Fig.2 represents in isolated perspective the belt buckle visible on Fig.1, in a first configuration where a first face of the belt buckle is apparent and a loop and a stifle of the buckle are projecting from a second face of the belt buckle which is opposite the first face.

[0036] Fig. 3 is an isolated and exploded perspective view of the belt buckle visible in Figures 1 and 2, from a viewing angle taken from the side of the second face.

[0037] Fig. 4 is a similar view to Fig. 2, with the belt buckle in a second configuration in which the loop and the tibi have been moved and protrude from the first face.

[0038] Fig. 5 is a plan view of Fig. 4, with the belt buckle in its second configuration.

[0039] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view marked AA on Fig. 2.

[0040] Fig. 7 is a detail view of Fig. 6.

[0041] Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 are views similar to those in Figures 5, 6 and 7, where a tibi actuation mechanism is engaged to move the belt buckle from its second configuration to its first configuration, with the cut on Fig. 8 being marked BB rather than AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0042] Fig. 1 illustrates a leather goods belt 1 comprising a ribbon 2 and a belt buckle 3 configured to be attached to the ribbon 2 and to form a closure mechanism for the leather goods belt 1.

[0043] The ribbon 2 extends longitudinally between a first end 4 and a second end 5 opposite the first end 4.

[0044] The ribbon 2 is provided with a first orifice (not visible on [Fig.1]) formed on the side of the first end 4 and a plurality of second orifices 6 formed at a distance from each other according to a determined gap on the side of the second end 5.

[0045] The ribbon 2 here has eight second holes 6.

[0046] Alternatively, the ribbon may have more than eight or fewer than eight seconds holes and the ribbon may also have several first holes.

[0047] The ribbon 2 here has a predetermined width.

[0048] The loop 3 comprises a body 10, a tibi 11 mechanically attached to the body 10 and a pass 12 mechanically attached to the body 10.

[0049] In [Fig.1], the leather goods belt 1 is shown in a closed configuration where the buckle 3 secures the closure of the leather goods belt 1 by being fastened to both the first end 4 and the second end 5 of the ribbon 2.

[0050] In particular, the loop 3 is mechanically secured, on the one hand, to the first end 4 of the ribbon 2, with the tibi 11 which cooperates with the first orifice provided at the level of the first end 4 of the ribbon 2 and, on the other hand, to the second end 5 of the ribbon 2, with the second end 5 of the ribbon 2 which passes through the loop 12 and the tibi 11 which cooperates with a second orifice 6 chosen from among the plurality of second orifices 6 provided at the level of the second end 5 of the ribbon 2.

[0051] The leather goods belt 1 can be put into an open configuration (not shown) where the buckle 3 no longer secures the closure of the leather goods belt 1, by disengaging the tibi 11 from the second orifice 6 and removing the second end 5 of the ribbon from the loop 12 so as to mechanically disengage the buckle 3 from the second end 5 of the ribbon 2.

[0052] Thus, the buckle 3 forms an opening and closing mechanism for the leather goods belt 1.

[0053] Figures 2 to 4 show loop 3 in more detail.

[0054] Loop 3 is metallic here. It may or may not be a precious metal.

[0055] Alternatively, the loop may not be metallic, but rather be made at least partially of plastic, or even of another material suitable for its use.

[0056] We will describe the body 10 of the loop 3.

[0057] The body 10 of the loop 3 has a first face 13 and a second face 14 opposite to the first face 13.

[0058] The first face 13 here presents a first pattern and a first shade, while the second face 14 here presents a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second shade different from the first shade.

[0059] As explained below, the loop 3 is configured to be mounted on the belt with either its first face 13 apparent, i.e. visible even when the belt is worn, or with its second face 14 apparent.

[0060] In particular, the tibi 11 and the passer 12 are mounted movable relative to the body 10, and the loop 3 is configured to admit a first configuration in which the tibi 11 and the passer 12 protrude from the second face 14 ([Fig.2]) and a second configuration in which the tibi 11 and the passer 12 are displaced relative to the body 10 and protrude from the first face 13 ([Fig.4]).

[0061] The body 10 of the loop 3 has a contour 15 joining the first face 13 and the second face 14.

[0062] The contour 15 has an upper portion 16, a lower portion 17 opposite the upper portion 16, a first lateral portion 18 joining the portion upper portion 16 and lower portion 17, and a second lateral portion 19, opposite the first lateral portion 18, and also joining the upper portion 16 and the lower portion 17.

[0063] The contour 15 also has, at the junctions with the first face 13 and the second face 15, first edges which are beveled here.

[0064] In the illustrated example, the body 10 of the loop 3 has an H shape.

[0065] Alternatively, the loop body may have a different shape, for example rectangular, square, oval, circular etc.

[0066] The body 10 of the loop 3 here has a first branch 20, a second branch 21 substantially parallel to the first branch 20, and a third branch 22 joining the first branch 20 and the second branch 21.

[0067] The first branch 20 and the second branch 21 each have a height which is slightly greater than the width of the ribbon, and the third branch 22 joins the first branch 20 and the second branch 21 roughly at mid-height.

[0068] The body 10 of the loop 3 is here provided with a first cavity 25 formed in the first branch 20 and opening on either side of the first face 13 and the second face 14, and here also on the first lateral portion 18 of the contour 15 ( [Fig.3]).

[0069] In the illustrated example, the first cavity 25 is provided generally at mid-height of the first branch 20.

[0070] The body 10 of the loop 3 is here also provided with a second cavity 26 formed in the first branch 20 ([Fig.3]).

[0071] In the illustrated example, the second cavity 26 is provided over a major part of the height of the first branch 20.

[0072] In particular, the second cavity 26 opens into the upper portion 16 of the contour 15 and into the first cavity 25, and extends beyond the first cavity 25 towards the lower portion 17 of the contour 15.

[0073] In other words, the second cavity 26 has a first space 27 formed on an upper half-height of the first branch 20 and opening into the upper portion 16 of the contour 15 and into the first cavity 25, as well as a second space 28 formed on a section of a lower half-height of the first branch 20, opening into the first cavity 25, and blind towards the lower portion 17 of the contour 15.

[0074] The body 10 of the loop 3 is here also provided with a third cavity 29 formed in the second branch 21.

[0075] The third cavity 29 opens on either side of the first face 13 and the second face 14.

[0076] The third cavity 29 is here formed of a first recess 30 made in the first face 13, a second recess 31 made in the second face 14, a wall 32 formed by a portion of the body 10 and separating the first recess 30 and the second recess 31.

[0077] The third cavity 29 also has a first opening 33 and a second opening 34 which are made in the wall 32.

[0078] The first recess 30, the second recess 31 and the wall 32 extend overall over most of the height of the second branch 21.

[0079] The first recess 30 and the second recess 31 do not open onto the upper portion 16 and the lower portion 17 of the contour 15.

[0080] The first opening 33 is here made in the wall 32 near the upper portion 16, while the second opening 34 is here made in the wall 32 near the lower portion 17.

[0081] The first opening 33 and the second opening 34 are through and open on both sides of the first face 13 and the second face 14.

[0082] We will now describe the tibi 11 of the loop 3 and its cooperation with the body 10.

[0083] The tibi 11 here comprises a base 35 and a pawn 36 extending outward from the base 35.

[0084] The base 35 is configured to be housed in the first cavity 25 of the body 10.

[0085] Base 35 therefore has a form that is overall complementary to the first cavity 25.

[0086] The base 35, which here has an overall parallelepiped shape, is provided with second edges which are also partially beveled to correspond to the first beveled edges of the contour 15 of the body 10.

[0087] In the illustrated example, the base 35 also has a through hole 37 and a notch 38 (better seen in figures 6, 7, 9 and 10).

[0088] The pin 36 is formed in one piece with the base 35, or else attached and mechanically fastened to the base 35, for example by screwing or by fitting and / or gluing.

[0089] In the illustrated example, the pawn 36 is provided with a first section 40 extending from the base 35, a second section 41 extending from the first section 40, and a head 42 extending from the second section 41 to a free end of the pawn 36.

[0090] For example, the first section 40 is configured to cooperate with the first orifice of the ribbon 2 so as to mechanically attach the first end 4 of the ribbon 2 to the loop 3, while the second section 41 is configured to cooperate with the second orifice 6 chosen from the plurality of second orifices 6 so as to mechanically attach the second end 5 of the ribbon 2 to the loop 3.

[0091] The head 42 has a radial section greater than that of at least the second section 41.

[0092] As the head 42 is configured to be introduced first into the first orifice and into the second orifice 6 chosen from the plurality of second orifices 6 of the ribbon 2, the head 42 makes it possible to maintain the mechanical subjugation of the tibi 11 with the ribbon 2.

[0093] In figures 2 and 4, the base 35 of the tibi 11 is housed in the first cavity 25 provided in the first branch 20 of the body 10, and is mounted mobile and articulated in rotation relative to the body 10.

[0094] In particular, the base 35 of the tibi 11 can pivot in the first cavity 25 of the body 10, between a first stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the second face 14 ( [Fig.2]) and a second stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the first face 13 ( [Fig.4]).

[0095] Thus, the tibi 11 can pass from one of the first face 13 and the second face 14 to the other of the second face 14 and the first face 13 of the body 10.

[0096] In other words, the tibi 11 can be positioned projecting from either the first face 13 or the second face 14, that is to say on either side of the body 10 of the loop 3.

[0097] To do this, the loop 3 is provided with an actuation mechanism 65 which is configured to lock the tibi 11 in the first stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the second face 14 ([Fig.2]), and in the second stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the first face 13 ([Fig.3]) when the actuation mechanism 65 is disengaged, and to release the tibi 11 to move it from its first stable position to its second stable position, or vice versa, when the actuation mechanism 65 is engaged.

[0098] In particular, the actuation mechanism 65 is configured to be housed at least partially in the second cavity 26 of the body 10.

[0099] The actuation mechanism 65 includes a push button 66 movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position.

[0100] The push button 66 is provided at one end with a guide stud 67.

[0101] The push button 66 is housed at least partially in the first space 27 of the second cavity 26 of the body 10, with the guide stud 67 protruding into the first cavity 25 of the body 10.

[0102] The guide stud 67 is configured to be mounted sliding in the through hole 37 of the base 35 of the tibi 11 to open at the notch 38 of the base 35 of the tibi 11.

[0103] The actuation mechanism 65 further comprises a retractable stop 68 and a return member 70, formed here by a spring, configured to urge the retractable stop 68.

[0104] The erasable stop 68 and the return member 70 are housed at least partially in the second space 28 of the second cavity 26 of the body 10, with the base 35 of the tibi 11 which is interposed between the push button 66 and the erasable stop 68, and with the return member 70 which is located at the bottom of the second space 28 and which brings the erasable stop 68 against the base 35 of the tibi 11, at the level of its notch 38.

[0105] In addition, the erasable stop 68 is configured to cooperate with the guide pad 67 of the push button 66.

[0106] In other words, the erasable stop 68 is mounted movable under the action of the push button 66 and therefore of the guide pin 67, between a stable locking position of the tibi 11 when the push button 66 is in the disengaged position and a unlocking position of the tibi 11 when the push button 66 is in the engaged position.

[0107] We will now describe the passer 12 of the loop 3 and its cooperation with the body 10.

[0108] The passer 12 here has a frame shape forming a first bridge 47, a second bridge 50 and connecting arms 53 joining the first bridge 47 and the second bridge 50.

[0109] In particular, in the illustrated example, the passer 12 has a male part 45 and a female part 46 distinct from the male part 45.

[0110] The male part 45 is provided with the first bridge 47 and two first connecting half-arms 48 which extend in projection from the first bridge 47.

[0111] The female part 46 is provided with the second bridge 50 and two second connecting half-arms 51 which extend in projection from the second bridge 50.

[0112] The first two connecting half-arms 48 are here provided with male attachment organs 49, while the second two connecting half-arms 51 are here provided with female attachment organs 52 complementary to the male attachment organs 49 and configured to cooperate with the latter so as to form the connecting arms 53 of the passer 12.

[0113] In the illustrated example, the guide 12 is mechanically fixed to the second branch 21 of the body 10 and the guide 12 is mobile by sliding through the third cavity 29.

[0114] In particular, the first bridge 47 is located on the side of the first recess 30, while the second bridge 50 is located on the side of the second recess 31, and the connecting arms 53 are mounted movable through the first opening 33 and the second opening 34 made in the wall 32.

[0115] The first bridge 47 here has a shape complementary to the first recess 30, while the second bridge 50 here has a shape complementary to the second recess 31.

[0116] In the illustrated example, the first bridge 47 and the second bridge 50 also have third edges which are also at least partially beveled to correspond to the first beveled edges of the contour 15 of the body 10.

[0117] Loop 3 further comprises two friction rings 60.

[0118] The two friction rings 60 are each mounted around one of the connecting arms 53 of the bearing 12 and respectively in the first opening 33 and in the second opening 34 made in the wall 32.

[0119] The friction rings 60 are configured to cooperate by friction with the link arms 53 of the guide 12 when the latter is slid, so as to keep the guide 12 in position.

[0120] The pass 12 is thus configured to be passed from one of the first face 13 and the second face 14 of the body 10 to the other of the second face 14 and the first face 13 of the body 10.

[0121] In other words, the loop 12 can be positioned projecting from either the first face 13 or the second face 14, that is to say on either side of the body 10 of the loop 3.

[0122] The loop 3 described with reference to Figures 2 to 4 is thus configured to move from its first configuration ([Fig.2]) in which the tibi 11 and the loop 12 protrude from the second face 14, to its second configuration ([Fig.4]) in which the tibi 11 and the loop 12 are moved relative to the body 10 and protrude from the first face 13, on the one hand by sliding the loop 12 relative to the body 10, and on the other hand by engaging the push button 66 of the actuation mechanism 65 and pivoting the tibi 11.

[0123] We will now describe, with reference to figures 5 to 10, how loop 3 goes from its second configuration to its first configuration, knowing that the transition from the first configuration to the second configuration is done in a similar way.

[0124] In the second configuration of the loop 3, the tibi 11 and the passer 12 protrude from the first face 13 of the body 10 ([Fig.5]).

[0125] The second bridge 50 of the passer 12 is housed in the second recess 31, abutting the wall 32, while the first bridge 47 is projecting from the first face 13 of the body 10.

[0126] The actuation mechanism 65 is disengaged and the tibi 11 is locked in its first stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the second face 14.

[0127] In particular, with reference to Figures 6 and 7, the push button 66 is in its disengaged position in which the push button 66 is positioned overall flush with the upper portion 16 of the contour 15 of the body 10, and the guide stud 67 is at least partially in the first space 27 of the second cavity 26 and in the through orifice 37 of the base 35 of the tibi 11 in the first cavity 25 of the body 10.

[0128] The erasable stop 68 is stressed by the return member 70 and is in its locking position where the erasable stop 68 is partially housed in the notch 38 of the base 35 of the tibi.

[0129] The guide block 27 cooperates with the erasable stop 68 without stressing it against the return member 70.

[0130] It can be seen in figures 6 and 7 that the guide stud 27 has a length greater than the height of the base 35 of the tibi so that it can slide through the through orifice 37.

[0131] [Fig.8] shows that in order to move the loop 3 from its second configuration to its first configuration, the loop 12 must be translated relative to the body 10 in a direction indicated by an arrow opposite the loop, in order to house the first bridge 47 of the loop 12 in the first recess 30 against the wall 32, and to make the second bridge 50 of the loop 12 protrude from the second face 14 of the body 10 (as in [Fig.2]).

[0132] In addition, the tibi 11 must be rotated around the body 10 in a direction of rotation indicated by another arrow on the right of [Fig.8].

[0133] To do this, the actuation mechanism 65 is engaged so as to release the tibi 11 to move it from its first stable position to its second stable position where the tibi 11 protrudes from the first face 13.

[0134] In particular, with reference to Figures 9 and 10, the push button 66 is in its engaged position in which the push button 66 is pressed into the second cavity 26 of the body 10, and the guide stud 67 protrudes into the second space 28 of the second cavity 26 of the body 10 where it urges the erasable stop 68 against the return member 70, to disengage the erasable stop 68 from the notch 38 to its unlocking position and thus release the base 35 of the tibi 11, which can pivot around the guide stud 27.

[0135] When the push button 66 is released, it returns to its disengaged position by the action of the return member 70 on the erasable stop 68 which transmits the movement to the guide block 27 and therefore to the push button 66.

[0136] More generally, in the belt buckle 3 according to the invention, the tibi 11 and the loop 12 are both movable relative to the body 10 of the buckle 3.

[0137] Indeed, since the tibi 11 is mobile relative to the body 3 so as to pass from one of the first face 13 and the second face 14 to the other of the second face 14 and the first face 13, and since the passer 12 is mobile relative to the body 10 of so as to pass from one of the first face 13 and the second face 14 to the other of the second face 14 and the first face 13, the loop 3 is thus configured to pass from one to the other of its first configuration where the tibi 11 and the passer 12 protrude from the second face 14 and of its second configuration where the tibi 11 and the passer 12 protrude from the first face 13.

[0138] Thus, the tibi 11 and the loop 12 of the loop 3 can be positioned projecting from both the first face 13 and the second face 14, that is to say on one side or the other of the body 10 of the loop 3.

[0139] In other words, it is very easy to pass the belt buckle 3 according to the invention from its first configuration where the first face 13 is apparent and the tibi 11 and the loop 12 protrude from the second face 14, to its second configuration where the second face 14 is apparent and the tibi 11 and the loop 12 protrude from the first face 13.

[0140] It is therefore very easy to change the appearance of the belt buckle 3 according to the invention when the first face 13 of the body 3 has a first pattern and the second face 14 of the body 3 has a second pattern different from the first pattern.

[0141] Variants not illustrated are described below.

[0142] The second cavity of the loop body can be provided in the third branch of the body and join the first cavity provided in the first branch of the body, with the actuation mechanism which is partially housed in the third branch.

[0143] The first cavity of the loop body can be provided in the third branch of the body, with the base of the tibi thus housed in the third branch of the body.

[0144] The loop's pass-through can be mounted to rotate freely around the second arm of the body.

[0145] The first face of the loop body may have a first pattern and a first color and the second face of the loop body may have a second pattern identical to the first pattern and a second color different from the first color.

[0146] The first face of the loop body may have a first pattern and a first color and the second face of the loop body may have a second pattern different from the first pattern and a second color identical to the first color.

[0147] More generally, the invention is not limited to the examples described and represented.

Claims

Demands

1. Belt buckle, particularly leather goods, comprising a body (10) having a first face (13) and a second face (14) opposite the first face (13), a tibia (11) mechanically attached to the body (10) and a loop (12) mechanically attached to the body (10), characterized in that the tibia (11) and the loop (12) are mounted movable relative to the body (10), and the buckle (3) is configured to admit a first configuration in which the tibia (11) and the loop (12) protrude from the second face (14) and a second configuration in which the tibia (11) and the loop (12) are displaced relative to the body (10) and protrude from the first face (13).

2. Belt buckle according to claim 1, characterized in that the tibi (11) is mounted movable in rotation relative to the body (10), and the buckle (3) is configured to move from one of the first configuration and the second configuration to the other of the second configuration and the first configuration by pivoting the tibi (11).

3. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the loop (12) is mounted movable in translation relative to the body (10), and the buckle (3) is configured to move from one of the first and second configurations to the other of the second and first configurations by sliding the loop (12).

4. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising an actuation mechanism (65) configured to lock the tibi (11) in a first stable position where the tibi (11) protrudes from the second face (14) and in a second stable position where the tibi (11) protrudes from the first face (13) when the actuation mechanism (65) is disengaged, and to release the tibi (11) to move it from its first stable position to its second stable position, or vice versa, when the actuation mechanism (65) is engaged.

5. Belt buckle according to claim 4, characterized in that the actuation mechanism (65) comprises a push button (66) movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position and provided with a guide pin (67) around which the tibia (11) is mounted movable, and a removable stop (68) which is mounted movable under the action of the push button (66) between a stable locking position of the tibi (11) when the push button (66) is in the disengaged position and a unlocking position of the tibi (11) when the push button (66) is in the engaged position.

6. Belt buckle according to claim 5, characterized in that the tibi (11) has a base (35) having a through orifice (37) in which the guide stud (67) slides, and a notch (38) into which the guide stud (67) opens and into which the erasable stop (68) is partially housed.

7. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the actuation mechanism (65) comprises a return member (70) configured to press the retractable stop (68) into its stable locking position and return the push button (66) to its disengaged position.

8. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the body (10) is provided with a first cavity (25) opening out on either side of the first face (13) and the second face (14), and the tibi (11) has a base (35) which is articulated mounted in the first cavity (25).

9. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 4 to 7 and according to claim 8, characterized in that the body (10) is provided with at least one second cavity (26) opening into the first cavity (25) and in which the actuation mechanism (65) is housed at least partially.

10. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the body (10) is provided with at least one third cavity (29) opening out on either side of the first face (13) and the second face (14), and the loop (12) is mounted movable through at least one third cavity (29).

11. A belt buckle according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one third cavity (29) is formed by a first recess (30) in the first face (13), a second recess (31) in the second face (14), a small wall (32) separating the first recess (30) and the second recess (31), at least one opening (33, 34) in the small wall (32), and the loop (12) has a frame shape forming a first loop (47) located on the side of the first recess (30), a second bridge (50) located on the side of the second recess (31), and connecting arms (53) joining the first bridge (47) and the second bridge (50) and mounted movably through at least one opening (33, 34) made in the wall (32).

12. Belt buckle according to claim 11, characterized in that in the first configuration of the buckle (3), the first loop (47) of the loop (12) is housed in the first recess (30) against the wall (32) while the second loop (50) is projecting from the second face (14) of the body (10), and in the second configuration of the buckle (3), the second loop (50) of the loop (12) is housed in the second recess (31) against the wall (32) while the first loop (47) is projecting from the first face (13) of the body (10).

13. Belt buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the body (10) of the buckle (3) has an H shape and has a first arm (20), a second arm (21) substantially parallel to the first arm (20), and a third arm (22) joining the first arm (20) and the second arm (21), with the tibi (11) which is partially housed in the first arm (20) and / or the loop (12) which is partially housed in the second arm (21).

14. A belt (1), in particular a leather belt, comprising a buckle (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and a strap (2) extending between a first end (4) and a second end (5) opposite the first end (4), and having a first opening formed on the side of the first end (4) and a plurality of second openings (6) formed at a distance from each other at a determined distance on the side of the second end (5), the buckle (3) being configured, in either of its first and second configurations, to be mechanically fastened to the first end (4) of the strap (2), with the tibia (11) cooperating with the first opening formed at the first end (4) of the strap (2), and with the second end (5) of the strap (2),with the second end (5) of the ribbon (2) which passes through the loop (12) and the tibi (11) which cooperates with a second orifice (6) chosen from the plurality of second orifices (6) provided at the level, from the second end (5) of the ribbon (2), so as to close the ribbon (2) of the belt (1).

15. Belt according to claim 14, characterized in that the tibi (11) comprises a base (35) and a pin (36) having a first section (40) extending from the base (35) and a second section (41) extending from the first section (40), with the first section (40) which is configured to cooperate with the first orifice of the ribbon (2) so as to mechanically fasten the first end (4) of the ribbon (2) to the loop (3), and the second section (41) which is configured to cooperate with the second orifice (6) selected from the plurality of second orifices (6) so as to mechanically fasten the second end (5) of the ribbon (2) to the loop (3).