Patent ID: 7509712

Claim:
A device for the connection of a band ( 15 ) to a further part ( 11 ), characterized by a combination of the following features: a casing ( 3 ) fixed to the band ( 15 ), forming a unit with the band ( 15 ) and receiving a locking element ( 1 ), wherein the locking element ( 1 ) in the casing ( 3 ) is mounted about an axis ( 12 ) so as to be pivotable from a retaining position into a release position and back, the axis ( 12 ) is oriented transversely to the longitudinal extension ( 13 ) of the band ( 15 ) and in parallel to a plane ( 14 ) of the band, the casing ( 3 ) is provided, at the front side, with an opening ( 9 ) for inserting a retaining clip ( 10 ) arranged at the further part ( 11 ), such that the retaining clip ( 10 ) can be brought into a form-fitting connection with the locking element ( 1 ) which is in the retaining position, and wherein the locking element ( 1 ) ends in the region of the front side of the casing ( 3 ) without projecting from the casing ( 3 ) both in the retaining position and in the release position.