EP1031294B1 - Objet ornemental avec motifs décoratifs interchangeables - Google Patents

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EP1031294B1
EP1031294B1 EP00102473A EP00102473A EP1031294B1 EP 1031294 B1 EP1031294 B1 EP 1031294B1 EP 00102473 A EP00102473 A EP 00102473A EP 00102473 A EP00102473 A EP 00102473A EP 1031294 B1 EP1031294 B1 EP 1031294B1
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Josef Wübker
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0208—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations removable
    • A44C17/0216—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations removable with automatic locking action, e.g. by using a spring

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  • the invention relates to a piece of jewelry that can be worn on the body, in particular in the form of a cufflink, a tie pin, one Pendant, a finger ring, a bangle or the like.
  • such jewelry a different one in different surface areas Have a surface appearance, for example a different one Surface color and / or a different surface structure or surface texture.
  • a piece of jewelry that is mainly made of stainless steel or titanium, at certain points with decorative elements in the form of inlays made of silver, gold or platinum.
  • inlays or decorative elements are soldered to the piece of jewelry.
  • Pieces of jewelry with a simple basic shape, for example cylindrical basic shape, the decorative elements as well simple basic shape, for example ring shape.
  • FR 2 594 656 describes an earring with a holding body, a locking ring, a main body and a decorative element.
  • the main body and the decorative element are stored on the holding element and are held by the holding element and the locking ring, which is Holding element and the circlip not in the overall geometric shape integrate the piece of jewelry.
  • DE 196 34 856 A1 describes a combination ring with an annular element, a part of the radial peripheral surface formed with an approach for receiving the decorative element is, which is held by a screw, the decorative element and the screw does not fit into the geometric shape of the decoration ring integrate.
  • the main axis of the decorative element is orthogonal to the main axis of the annular element.
  • the invention has for its object the manufacturing and storage costs drastically cut and still the different To be able to fulfill buyer wishes.
  • Such a piece of jewelry offers the possibility of being on the main body Decorative elements made of practically any material and with any To fix surface texture.
  • the compilation from Main body, at least one holding body and at least one decorative element can at the jewelry manufacturer depending on individual Order or only at the jewelry seller depending on the individual Request of the respective buyer. It is also possible that the buyer can find such a piece of jewelry with a pallet of decorative elements of different looks and that Jewel for different occasions with different decorative elements provides. In this way he can add to the piece of jewelry more festive occasions a nobler look and less festive Give occasions a poppy look, for example.
  • the at least one holding body can on the main body of the Piece of jewelry by means of a positive connection, for example screw connection, or by means of a frictional connection, for example a frictional connection, be attached.
  • the or each holding body can be one Have surface texture that corresponds to the surface texture of the Main body is the same or different from it. In this way further aesthetic accents can be set.
  • the or each holding body has the same upper material as the main body exhibit.
  • the decorative element only creates visual accents or set the decorative elements. But there is also the possibility of giving the or each holding body a different look than to lend to the main body. When using multiple, for example two, holding body there is the possibility of each of these holding bodies to give a different look.
  • the measure according to the invention is suitable, for example, for Pieces of jewelry with an elongated shape, attached to at least one longitudinal end are provided with a holding body.
  • Both the main body as well as the at least one holding body of any cross-sectional shape have, for example a polygonal or round cross-sectional shape.
  • the main body and the or each holding body Have cylindrical shape.
  • the or every decorative element can in this case have disc or ring shape, the Outer contour of the or each decorative element with the outer contour of the main body and / or the holding body match can.
  • the main body, the or each holding body and the or each decorative element has the same outer contour exhibit.
  • annular decorative element In the case of an annular decorative element, this can be applied to one a reduced outer contour, for example a reduced one Outside diameter, end region of the main body and / or of the holding body, which is the other Body is adjacent. In the vicinity of the main body and Holding bodies can have several in the axial direction of the piece of jewelry Decorative elements are arranged, preferably with different Appearance.
  • the measure according to the invention is also well suited for jewelry with ring shape.
  • the main body can have at least one have axial end area, the outer peripheral surface as a fastening surface is designed for the at least one holding body.
  • the at least one holding body can be adjacent to the main body Have end area, the inner peripheral surface as a fastening counter surface is formed with the associated mounting surface of the Main body for holding the holding body to the main body interacts.
  • the at least one holding body has at least one in an axial area that the other body has a reduced outer diameter that substantially equal to the inside diameter of the at least one Decoration ring is and the at least one decoration ring wearing.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for a cufflink, whose main body in addition to the at least one Holding body and to the at least one decorative element Has buttonhole anchor, by means of which the cufflink in can be anchored in a cufflink.
  • the invention is also quite suitable for a tie pin whose Main body at one longitudinal end with a holding body and at least a decorative element and at the other longitudinal end with one in Clamping spring extending towards the holding body is provided, by means of which the tie pin is clamped to a tie can be.
  • the invention is also quite suitable for one on a collar portable pendant whose main body has a collar thread opening is provided, or for a ring, for example in the form a finger ring or a bangle.
  • Fig. 1 shows a piece of jewelry according to the invention in the form of a cufflink 11, which has a cylindrical main body 13 the two longitudinal ends of which each have a cylindrical holding body 15 each longitudinal end of the main body 13 a decorative ring 17 and in the longitudinal center of the main body 13 has a buttonhole anchor 19.
  • the main body 13 has an internal thread 21 at each longitudinal end provided, and each holding body 15 has a cylindrical projection 23 with an external thread that can be screwed into the internal thread 21 25 on.
  • the axial depth of the internal thread 21 and the axial The length of the projections 23 can be such that each holding body 15 to the gap-free contact with the adjacent axial End of the adjacent decoration ring 17 in the main body 13 can be screwed in.
  • each holding body 15 until it abuts the adjacent axial end of the holding body 13 can be screwed into the main body 13 and then the or each of these holding bodies 15 neighboring decorative rings 17 still has so much axial play that it remains displaceable or slidable relative to the main body 13.
  • Each longitudinal end of the main body 13 is reduced with an area Outside diameter, on which the respective decorative ring 17 is postponed.
  • the main body 13, the holding body 15 and the decorative rings 17 have the same outer diameter on. Can achieve certain aesthetic effects these components of the cufflink are also different Have outside diameter.
  • the main body 13 In its longitudinal center is the main body 13 with a receiving opening 27 for the interference fit of a fastening end 29 of the buttonhole anchor 19 provided.
  • the buttonhole anchor points at its free end 19 a conical anchor part 31.
  • the main body 13, the holding body 15 and possibly also the buttonhole anchor 19 can be made of the same material or at least the same Outer material exist so that they have the same appearance.
  • the Decoration rings 17 can have the same appearance or a different one Appearance, depending on the aesthetic needs of the user of the cufflink.
  • Fig. 2 shows a cufflink, which largely with the in Fig. 1 shown cufflink matches, but at each longitudinal end of the main body 13 is provided with two decorative rings 17. Depending on the taste, all four decorative rings can be 17 have the same, partially the same or completely different appearance.
  • the areas can be reduced Diameter for receiving the decorative rings 17 also on the to the main body 13 facing longitudinal ends of the holding body 15 is provided his.
  • the longitudinal ends of the Main body 13 and the longitudinal ends facing the main body 13 the holding body 15 with areas of reduced diameter Mistake. This applies in particular to the cuff link shown in FIG. 2, so that of the two decorative rings 17 on each Longitudinal end of the main body 13 one of the main body 13 and the others are carried by the respective holding body 15.
  • FIG. 3 and 4 show a side view, partly in a sectional view, or in plan view an embodiment of a cufflink, at which a cylindrical holding body 15 only at one longitudinal end a cylindrical main body 13 and arranged in the area of the other longitudinal end of the main body 13, a fastening opening 33 for another decorative element, for example for a holding pin for a diamond.
  • a fastening opening 33 for another decorative element for example for a holding pin for a diamond.
  • the corresponding longitudinal end of the main body 13 or the Holding body 17 with an area of reduced diameter such Length provided that a larger number of decorative rings 17, in which shown in Fig. 3 two decoration rings, are pushed can.
  • a tie pin designed according to the invention 101 with a main body 103 elongated cylindrical shape, a cylindrical one Holding body 105 at a longitudinal end of the main body 103 and one attached to the other longitudinal end of the main body 103 extending along the main body 103 towards the holding body 105 Clamp spring 107 shown.
  • the holding body 105 shown in a sectional view.
  • the holding body 105 is provided with an internal thread 109 and has the main body 103 at the corresponding longitudinal end a cylindrical projection 111 with an external thread 113.
  • the holding body 105 is on his the main body 103 adjacent longitudinal end with an area 115 reduced outer diameter provided such an axial length that three decorative rings 17 can be pushed onto this area.
  • These decorative rings can look or width be the same, partially different or completely different.
  • a trailer 201 designed according to the invention with a main body 203 elongated cylindrical shape, a cylindrical one Holding body 205 at a longitudinal end of the main body 203 and a threading opening 207, for threading a collar or a necklace, in the area of the other longitudinal end of the main body 203 shown. 8, the holding body 205 is in Sectional view shown.
  • the holding body 205 provided with an internal thread 209 and has the Main body 203 at the corresponding longitudinal end a cylindrical one Projection 211 with an external thread 213.
  • This too Decoration rings 17 can have the same appearance or width, partially different or completely different.
  • a fastening opening 213 for a further decorative element for example, for a holding pin for a diamond.
  • FIGS. 9 to 11 are three embodiments of the invention designed rings 301, which are, for example Finger rings or bangles. 10 shows one Side view, partly in section, while FIGS. 9 and 11 each show a diagonal sectional view.
  • Each of these three rings 301 has an annular main body 303 on.
  • Fig. 11 is only an annular holding body 305 at an axial end of the main body 303 provided, by means of which a decorative ring on the main body 303 307 is held.
  • the main body 303 has for each holding body 305 an axial end region with an external thread 309 for screwing on the associated holding body 305.
  • each holding body 305 in a main body 303 adjacent end region with an internal thread 311.
  • the main body 303 in this axial area has an outer diameter which is about the radial Thickness of the at least one decoration ring 307 is less than that Outside diameter of the holding body 305.
  • the outer diameter of the Main body 303 may be larger or smaller than in this axial area the inner diameter of the internal thread 311 of the holding body 305 or both diameters can be the same.
  • the main body 303 only has on one axial side a reduced diameter with an external thread 309 for screwing on only one holding body 305.
  • Adjacent to the axial center is the main body 303 with a diameter step provided, in which the main body 303 a between the maximum outside diameter and the outside thread diameter lying intermediate diameter 313 has a decorative ring there 307 to be able to record, whose outer diameter with the maximum outer diameter of the main body 303 matches.
  • the rings shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the at least one decorative ring 307 have an outer diameter that the maximum outer diameter of the main body 303 in the case of FIG. 11 or of maximum outer diameter of the two holding bodies 305 in the case of 9 and 10 is different.
  • the main body can be used for all pieces of jewelry according to the invention and preferably also the at least one holding body, for example made of steel or titanium, that would be at least one decorative element consist of or be coated with silver, gold or platinum can.
  • the at least one holding body for example made of steel or titanium, that would be at least one decorative element consist of or be coated with silver, gold or platinum can.
  • these can be made of different materials or surface materials and can have different widths.
  • the or every decorative element can after attaching the associated holding body to the Main body either stuck or have so much axial play that it remains axially displaceable or slidable.

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  1. Bijou (11; 101; 201; 303) pouvant être porté sur le corps, comprenant un corps creux (13; 103; 203; 303), au moins un corps de retenue (13; 103; 203; 303), relié de façon amovible au corps principal (15; 105; 205; 305), et au moins un élément de décoration (17; 307) fixé de façon détachable,
    caractérisé en ce que,
    au moins le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et/ou le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) présentent au moins une zone d'extrémité axiale avec un contour extérieur réduit, qui est voisine de l'autre corps et sur laquelle est disposé le au moins un élément de décoration (17, 307), et en ce que le pourtour du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303), le pourtour du au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) et le pourtour du au moins un élément de décoration (17, 307) sont conçus de telle sorte que le corps principal (13 ; 103 ; 203 ; 303), le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) et le au moins un élément de décoration (17, 307) se complètent pour former un corps de base géométrique de forme cylindrique ou en forme de tore.
  2. Bijou selon la revendication 1, sur lequel on a une liaison par conjugaison de forme entre le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305).
  3. Bijou selon la revendication 2, avec une liaison par conjugaison de forme, sous la forme d'un assemblage vissé.
  4. Bijou selon la revendication 1, sur lequel on a une liaison par adhérence, de préférence une liaison par friction, entre le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305).
  5. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, sur lequel le corps principal (13; 103; 203) présente une forme allongée et le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205) est relié à une extrémité longitudinale du corps principal (13; 103; 203).
  6. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, sur lequel le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sont conçus en forme de cylindre et le au moins un élément de décoration est formé par un disque de décoration maintenu par le corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sur le bijou (11; 101; 201; 301).
  7. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, sur lequel le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sont conçus chacun en forme de cylindre et le au moins un élément de décoration (17 ; 307) sont formés par une bague de décoration (17; 307) maintenue par l'élément de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sur le bijou (11; 101; 201; 301).
  8. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7, sur lequel le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303), le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) et le au moins un élément de décoration (17; 307) présentent un contour extérieur identique.
  9. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 8, sur lequel un corps de retenue (13; 103; 203; 303) est fixé sur chaque extrémité axiale du corps principal (15; 105; 205; 305) et au moins un élément de décoration (17; 307) est maintenu par chaque corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sur le bijou (11; 101; 201; 301).
  10. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 9, sur lequel, du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et du au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305), au moins un présente dans une des zones d'extrémité axiales, qui est voisine de l'autre corps, un diamètre extérieur réduit qui est sensiblement égal à un diamètre intérieur de la bague de décoration (17; 307), et sur lequel la au moins une bague de décoration (17; 307) est enfilée sur la zone d'extrémité longitudinale de diamètre extérieur réduit.
  11. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 10, sur lequel le corps principal (303) et le au moins un corps de retenue (305) présentent une forme annulaire.
  12. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, sur lequel le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) présente une zone d'extrémité axiale dont la surface périphérique extérieure est conçue comme surface de fixation pour le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305), le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) présente une zone d'extrémité voisine du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303), dont la surface périphérique intérieure est conçue comme contre-surface de fixation qui coopère avec la surface de fixation correspondante du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) pour retenir le corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305) sur le corps principal; (13; 103; 203; 303), et du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et du au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305), au moins un présente dans une zone axiale, qui est contiguë à l'autre corps, un diamètre extérieur réduit qui est sensiblement identique au diamètre intérieur de la au moins une bague de décoration (17; 307) et porte la au moins une bague de décoration (17 ; 307).
  13. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, sur lequel la surface de l'élément de décoration (17; 307) a une qualité de surface et/ une couleur de surface qui sont différentes de la qualité de surface et/ou de la couleur de surface du corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et/ou du corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305).
  14. Bijou selon la revendication 13, sur lequel l'élément de décoration (17; 307) est dans un autre matériau que le corps principal (13; 103; 203; 303) et/ou le au moins un corps de retenue (15; 105; 205; 305).
  15. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 14, sous la forme d'un bouton de manchette (11), dont le corps principal (13) est pourvu d'une fixation de boutonnière (19).
  16. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 14, sous la forme d'une épingle à cravate (101), dont le corps principal (103) est pourvu sur une extrémité longitudinale d'un corps de retenue (105) et d'au moins un élément de décoration (17) et sur l'autre extrémité d'un ressort de blocage (107) s'étendant en direction du corps de retenue (105).
  17. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, sous la forme d'un pendentif (201) pouvant être porté sur un collier, dont le corps principal (203) est pourvu d'une ouverture de passage de collier (207).
  18. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 à 14, sous la forme d'une bague (301).
  19. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 à 14, sous la forme d'un bracelet. (301).
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