CA2172784A1 - Ornamental chain - Google Patents
Ornamental chainInfo
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- CA2172784A1 CA2172784A1 CA002172784A CA2172784A CA2172784A1 CA 2172784 A1 CA2172784 A1 CA 2172784A1 CA 002172784 A CA002172784 A CA 002172784A CA 2172784 A CA2172784 A CA 2172784A CA 2172784 A1 CA2172784 A1 CA 2172784A1
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- chain
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
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Abstract
An ornamental chain comprises links constituted by rings which are linked among themselves with the type of work called of the "curb chain" type, double, triple, quadruple, quintuple, dovetail type and other commonly known type work. The rings are shaped so as to present a profile which makes it much easier from reciprocally becoming one adjacent to the other and the rings are subjected to operations of compression and beating in a gradual manner,
Description
i ~ 21 72784 FIELD OF THE INv~LloN
The present invention relates to an ornamental chaln according to cla~ m L .
BACKGROUND OF TEE lNV~:NLlON
It is known that one of the production steps in the man~facture of the ch~;ns which are used in the jewelry field consists of providin~ small rin~s, particularly shaped rings, which are then linked together ~orming a chain and the chain has a particular conformation according to the manner how the s~all rings are Linked together. The chain which is obtained ls then subjected to two operations of ~ell known type, that is, a compresslon and beating.
With the operations mentioned hereinabove, there are obtained some band~ s~bstantially flat in which the original links which have been formed by link~n~ ~he ~mall ring~ together are transformed in band~ one next to the other which are broach~d and sLightly of~set one with respect ~o ~he other thus achieving a particular ae~thetic e~fect With the operation~ of compression and beating which are carried out by means of the apparatuses and the processe~ known ~t present, there is obtained as a flnal res~lt a semi-~inished prod~ct in the shape of a chain in which the broached bands in .
addition to being offset one with re~pect to the o~her, are placed one next to the other but in a wanner according ~o which they do not perfectly mate one with respect to the other.
Therefore, there are present bet~een each ~lement and ~he next one which constitute each single band, some spaces which even of a smaller size are visible and decrease the final aesthetic effect.
SUMMARY OF THE l~v~ oN
~n object of the present invention is to provide a semi-finished product ~hich con3titutes an orn~en~al chain, in whlch the chai~
after having gone through the operations of compression and beating, has the surface either flat or slightly convex, depending upon the production requirements and on the surface of the chain it is not possible to see with a normal observation any discontinuity or any space between one element and the next element of the same chain so that a uniformity is achieved whlch gives in this manner ~o the product an aesthetic resul~ which is novel with respect to the results which have been obtained with sim~lar chains.
The cruY~ of the present invention resides in the fact ~hat the small rings which consti~ute the link~ are shaped in such a manner that they present a profile which makes the reciprocal approach easier and permit the opera~ions of co~pression and beating to be of the gradual type, that is by continuously modifying the work parameters of the operating machine to ensure the reciprocal approach of the elements which constltute the lin~s in a perfect and tota~ manner.
The operations of compression and beating which are carried out in z gradual ~nner permit i~ addition to the use of links of different diæmeter of ~he thread and different ~im~nsions of the rlngs, to obtain a semi-finished product for the production of ch~in~ of the "degrade"' type that i~ chain which presents variatlons of the dimensions only in the direction of the length, and also in the thickness direction.
A further and important aesthetic effect is achie~ed in ~iew of the uniformity characterlstic of the surface with the process according to th~ present invention,that rings F~-y be used with alloys of different colors, these rings belng positioned either in ~ spread manner or in such a manner to con~titute sections or portions of the chain.
By using a particular conformatlon of the flat or convex band ob~ained with the operations of compression and beating of the gradual type, and e~hibiting sections of diff~rent width, one obta~ns an ornamental product constltuted by necklaces and bracelets, products being consti~uted by a central portion of the chain having a width which is greater with respect to the two lateral sections which close the chain~ and one also provides that the po~ions of the chain which join the ~ame s~ctions ,~
having a different wid~h have a profile which cradually ~oins the later sections.
Another po~ible conformation of the chain of the presen~
invention con~is~ o' the fact that the chain presents in the interior of a section havi~g constant length two or more portions symmetrically opposite one to the other and reciprocally joined, both having a profile which increase6 or decreases, these sections having different length, different wid~h and different inclination of the profile with respect to the axis.
~rther, it should be stressed that the invention covers all the types of chain capable of undergoing the operations of compression and beating such as the curb chain type, the double, the triple, the quadruple, quintuple, t~e type having fo~ tail, etc. and the surface of ~he chain may be glazed, siwilar to a diam~nd, brushed or embelli~hed with different designs which may be minted or pressed in different processes.
Finally, for the purpose of ~anu~acturing the chain of the present invention, any type of metal may be used, 2 precio~s metal as well as non-precious metal and the ring~ may be empty or solid.
Ihe above as well as other characLeristics of the invention will become more e~ident by reference to the accompanying drawings of ~hich~
Fig. 1 illustrates a first type of l;nking of the chain prior to the compression operation.
~ig. 2 illustrates a transversal cross-section according to line II-II' of Fig. 1 of the chain ~ade with rings of ~he flat type.
Fig. 3 illustrates a transversal cros~-~ection according to line II-II' of Fig. 1 of the chain made with rings of ~he convex type.
Fig. 4 illustrates a second type of l;nking of the chain prior to the compression operation.
Fig. 5 is a side view of the chain of Fig. ~.
Fig. 6 is a transversal cross-section according to line VI-VI of Fig. 4 of the chain m~de with rings of the flat type.
Fig. 7 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the invention after a beating operation.
Fig. 8 illustrates a side view of the chain of the inven~ion alter the beating operation.
~ig. 9 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the type "degrade"' after the beating operation.
~ig. 10 is--a side view of the chain of Fig. 9.
Fig. 11 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the type having a flat &ectlon or a convex section after the bea~ing operation.
Fig. 12 illuitrates a side view of the chain of Fig. 11.
As it is shown in Figs. 1-6, the c~ n~ 1 and Z are made by using rings differently shaped and differently linked together, in particular wi~h fla~ rings 3 and con~e~ rings 4, in order to form the chain of figures 1,2,3 which is commonly called Ihe 'lempty curb chain" type and ring6 5 to form the chain of Fios.
4-6 which is commonly called the "solid curb chain" type.
Due to the particular conformation of the rings.and ~ubj ecting the chain obtained with the above mentloned rings to the opera~ions of c~mpress;on and beating of the gradual type which constitutes the main characteristic of the process of this invention, one obtains at the end of the process semi-finished works 6, 7 and 8 of the type shown in Figs. 7, 9 and 11 in the upper view and Figs. 8, 10, and 12 in the side view.
As shown in the above figures, the chain after the opera~ions of compres~ion and beating is transformed in a band which is flat or slightly conve~ in ~hich the rings are transformed in elements 6, 7 and 8, which in addition to forming bands which are broached and pu~ one a~jacent to the other, offer the characteristlc of ~eing per~ectly mating, a fact which constitutes the characteris~ic of the product.
The present invention relates to an ornamental chaln according to cla~ m L .
BACKGROUND OF TEE lNV~:NLlON
It is known that one of the production steps in the man~facture of the ch~;ns which are used in the jewelry field consists of providin~ small rin~s, particularly shaped rings, which are then linked together ~orming a chain and the chain has a particular conformation according to the manner how the s~all rings are Linked together. The chain which is obtained ls then subjected to two operations of ~ell known type, that is, a compresslon and beating.
With the operations mentioned hereinabove, there are obtained some band~ s~bstantially flat in which the original links which have been formed by link~n~ ~he ~mall ring~ together are transformed in band~ one next to the other which are broach~d and sLightly of~set one with respect ~o ~he other thus achieving a particular ae~thetic e~fect With the operation~ of compression and beating which are carried out by means of the apparatuses and the processe~ known ~t present, there is obtained as a flnal res~lt a semi-~inished prod~ct in the shape of a chain in which the broached bands in .
addition to being offset one with re~pect to the o~her, are placed one next to the other but in a wanner according ~o which they do not perfectly mate one with respect to the other.
Therefore, there are present bet~een each ~lement and ~he next one which constitute each single band, some spaces which even of a smaller size are visible and decrease the final aesthetic effect.
SUMMARY OF THE l~v~ oN
~n object of the present invention is to provide a semi-finished product ~hich con3titutes an orn~en~al chain, in whlch the chai~
after having gone through the operations of compression and beating, has the surface either flat or slightly convex, depending upon the production requirements and on the surface of the chain it is not possible to see with a normal observation any discontinuity or any space between one element and the next element of the same chain so that a uniformity is achieved whlch gives in this manner ~o the product an aesthetic resul~ which is novel with respect to the results which have been obtained with sim~lar chains.
The cruY~ of the present invention resides in the fact ~hat the small rings which consti~ute the link~ are shaped in such a manner that they present a profile which makes the reciprocal approach easier and permit the opera~ions of co~pression and beating to be of the gradual type, that is by continuously modifying the work parameters of the operating machine to ensure the reciprocal approach of the elements which constltute the lin~s in a perfect and tota~ manner.
The operations of compression and beating which are carried out in z gradual ~nner permit i~ addition to the use of links of different diæmeter of ~he thread and different ~im~nsions of the rlngs, to obtain a semi-finished product for the production of ch~in~ of the "degrade"' type that i~ chain which presents variatlons of the dimensions only in the direction of the length, and also in the thickness direction.
A further and important aesthetic effect is achie~ed in ~iew of the uniformity characterlstic of the surface with the process according to th~ present invention,that rings F~-y be used with alloys of different colors, these rings belng positioned either in ~ spread manner or in such a manner to con~titute sections or portions of the chain.
By using a particular conformatlon of the flat or convex band ob~ained with the operations of compression and beating of the gradual type, and e~hibiting sections of diff~rent width, one obta~ns an ornamental product constltuted by necklaces and bracelets, products being consti~uted by a central portion of the chain having a width which is greater with respect to the two lateral sections which close the chain~ and one also provides that the po~ions of the chain which join the ~ame s~ctions ,~
having a different wid~h have a profile which cradually ~oins the later sections.
Another po~ible conformation of the chain of the presen~
invention con~is~ o' the fact that the chain presents in the interior of a section havi~g constant length two or more portions symmetrically opposite one to the other and reciprocally joined, both having a profile which increase6 or decreases, these sections having different length, different wid~h and different inclination of the profile with respect to the axis.
~rther, it should be stressed that the invention covers all the types of chain capable of undergoing the operations of compression and beating such as the curb chain type, the double, the triple, the quadruple, quintuple, t~e type having fo~ tail, etc. and the surface of ~he chain may be glazed, siwilar to a diam~nd, brushed or embelli~hed with different designs which may be minted or pressed in different processes.
Finally, for the purpose of ~anu~acturing the chain of the present invention, any type of metal may be used, 2 precio~s metal as well as non-precious metal and the ring~ may be empty or solid.
Ihe above as well as other characLeristics of the invention will become more e~ident by reference to the accompanying drawings of ~hich~
Fig. 1 illustrates a first type of l;nking of the chain prior to the compression operation.
~ig. 2 illustrates a transversal cross-section according to line II-II' of Fig. 1 of the chain ~ade with rings of ~he flat type.
Fig. 3 illustrates a transversal cros~-~ection according to line II-II' of Fig. 1 of the chain made with rings of ~he convex type.
Fig. 4 illustrates a second type of l;nking of the chain prior to the compression operation.
Fig. 5 is a side view of the chain of Fig. ~.
Fig. 6 is a transversal cross-section according to line VI-VI of Fig. 4 of the chain m~de with rings of the flat type.
Fig. 7 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the invention after a beating operation.
Fig. 8 illustrates a side view of the chain of the inven~ion alter the beating operation.
~ig. 9 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the type "degrade"' after the beating operation.
~ig. 10 is--a side view of the chain of Fig. 9.
Fig. 11 illustrates a view of the surface of the chain of the type having a flat &ectlon or a convex section after the bea~ing operation.
Fig. 12 illuitrates a side view of the chain of Fig. 11.
As it is shown in Figs. 1-6, the c~ n~ 1 and Z are made by using rings differently shaped and differently linked together, in particular wi~h fla~ rings 3 and con~e~ rings 4, in order to form the chain of figures 1,2,3 which is commonly called Ihe 'lempty curb chain" type and ring6 5 to form the chain of Fios.
4-6 which is commonly called the "solid curb chain" type.
Due to the particular conformation of the rings.and ~ubj ecting the chain obtained with the above mentloned rings to the opera~ions of c~mpress;on and beating of the gradual type which constitutes the main characteristic of the process of this invention, one obtains at the end of the process semi-finished works 6, 7 and 8 of the type shown in Figs. 7, 9 and 11 in the upper view and Figs. 8, 10, and 12 in the side view.
As shown in the above figures, the chain after the opera~ions of compres~ion and beating is transformed in a band which is flat or slightly conve~ in ~hich the rings are transformed in elements 6, 7 and 8, which in addition to forming bands which are broached and pu~ one a~jacent to the other, offer the characteristlc of ~eing per~ectly mating, a fact which constitutes the characteris~ic of the product.
Claims (10)
1) An ornamental chain which comprises links formed by rings, said rings being linked amongst themselves with a type of work called of the "curb chain type", double, triple, quadruple, quintuple, having a dove tail and other commonly known types, characterized by the fact that rings (3),(4) and (5) are shaped in such a manner to present a profile which makes the reciprocal approach easier and characterized by the fact that the said rings have been subjected to the operation of compression and beating of the gradual type.
2) The chain according to claim 1 characterized by the fact that said chain has several elements and a surface and on said surface broached bands are formed, said bands are one next to the other, and offset with respect one to the other, and said surface is free of discontinuity or spaces between one element and the next element of said chain.
3) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the rings which constitute the chain are made of a thread, said rings are empty or solid, flat or convex, made of precious metal or non-precious metal and they are obtained with alloys of different colors, different diameter of said thread and different shape.
4) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that said chain has a profile, the profile is of the degrade type and has variation of the dimensions in at least one direction of the length and in the direction of the thickness, the chain has a different profile in different portions and the profile joins said portions gradually.
5) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that said chain has a surface and said surface is glazed, similar to a diamond, is brushed or is embellished with coined designs or designs pressed thereon.
6) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that it offers a transversal cross-section of the flat type.
7) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that it has a transversal cross-section of the convex type.
8) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that it has in the interior thereof a section having constant width and two portions symmetrically opposite to one another, said two portions being reciprocally joined, both said portions having an increasing or decreasing profile.
9) The chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that it has two portions symmetrically opposite one to the other with an increasing or decreasing profile and a portion of a constant width is interposed between said two portions.
10) A chain according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized by the fact that it has a plurality of portions having increasing or decreasing profile.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITVI95A000050 | 1995-03-29 | ||
| IT95VI000050A IT1280297B1 (en) | 1995-03-29 | 1995-03-29 | ORNAMENTAL PURPOSE CHAIN |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2172784A1 true CA2172784A1 (en) | 1996-09-30 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002172784A Abandoned CA2172784A1 (en) | 1995-03-29 | 1996-03-27 | Ornamental chain |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JP3029544U (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2172784A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE29605712U1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2299259B (en) |
| IL (1) | IL117676A (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1280297B1 (en) |
| MY (1) | MY113590A (en) |
| TR (1) | TR199600267A1 (en) |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT8585508A0 (en) * | 1985-01-31 | 1985-01-31 | Oromeccanica Spa | ORNAMENTAL RIBBON OBTAINED FROM A HOOKED WUINTUPLA CHAIN. |
| IT1247326B (en) * | 1991-03-28 | 1994-12-12 | Uno A Erre Italia Srl | EQUIPMENT FOR DIAMONDING THE EDGES OF ORNAMENTAL CHAINS |
| IT1267748B1 (en) * | 1994-05-31 | 1997-02-07 | Silmar Spa | ORNAMENTAL PURPOSE CHAIN. |
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1995
- 1995-03-29 IT IT95VI000050A patent/IT1280297B1/en active IP Right Grant
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1996
- 1996-03-27 CA CA002172784A patent/CA2172784A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1996-03-27 IL IL11767696A patent/IL117676A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-03-28 DE DE29605712U patent/DE29605712U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-03-28 JP JP1996002273U patent/JP3029544U/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-03-29 GB GB9606756A patent/GB2299259B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-03-29 MY MYPI96001185A patent/MY113590A/en unknown
- 1996-03-29 TR TR96/00267A patent/TR199600267A1/en unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JP3029544U (en) | 1996-10-01 |
| IL117676A0 (en) | 1996-07-23 |
| ITVI950050A0 (en) | 1995-03-29 |
| ITVI950050A1 (en) | 1996-09-29 |
| MY113590A (en) | 2002-04-30 |
| GB2299259A (en) | 1996-10-02 |
| GB9606756D0 (en) | 1996-06-05 |
| GB2299259B (en) | 1999-01-13 |
| IT1280297B1 (en) | 1998-01-08 |
| TR199600267A1 (en) | 1997-03-21 |
| DE29605712U1 (en) | 1996-07-11 |
| IL117676A (en) | 1998-12-27 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |