Quick release band/lug mechanism for smartwatch
US12171312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C5/147
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A watch system may include a watchband including a flexible member configured to be mounted onto a wrist of a user, and a puck including watch functionality. The watchband may have an end that has a concave curved shape. The puck may have a connection interface that has a convex curved shape. The connection interface may be to be removably coupled to the end of the watchband. The watchband and the puck may have corresponding locking features that are configured to rotationally and translationally fix the puck to the watchband. The corresponding locking features may be configured to be engaged when the watchband is translated relative to the puck and rotated relative to the puck by a predetermined rotation angle.
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