EP1410728A2 - Anneau rotatif - Google Patents

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EP1410728A2
EP1410728A2 EP03023306A EP03023306A EP1410728A2 EP 1410728 A2 EP1410728 A2 EP 1410728A2 EP 03023306 A EP03023306 A EP 03023306A EP 03023306 A EP03023306 A EP 03023306A EP 1410728 A2 EP1410728 A2 EP 1410728A2
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Dieter Flehmer
Daniel Läubli
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Meister and Co AG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C9/00—Finger-rings
    • A44C9/0007—Finger-rings made of several rings
    • A44C9/0015—Finger-rings made of several rings connected or interlinked to each other
    • A44C9/003—Finger-rings made of several rings connected or interlinked to each other in a rotatable way

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  • the invention relates to a rotatable jewelry ring with at least one as Inner ring designed ring part and at least one designed as an outer ring concentric ring part, and at least one in between Rolling bearings to support the rotatability of the outer ring around the inner ring.
  • Jewelry rings apply here especially finger rings but also bracelets and the like ring-shaped jewelry.
  • Rotatable jewelry rings of the type mentioned are known, in particular rings, in which an outer ring is rotatably mounted on an inner ring and in which a rolling bearing, especially a ball bearing that supports rotation.
  • a rolling bearing especially a ball bearing that supports rotation.
  • US 2,060,345 a ring with ball bearing the outer ring part with precious stones can be filled.
  • FR 824.527 shows a bangle that follows the same Principle is built with ball bearings, the outer ring part with numbered areas different color is so that it is suitable for gambling.
  • the utility model G 94 02 319.0 shows a decor system with embodiments as a ring or bangle, which consists of an inner ring part and an outer Ring part, separated by one or two bearings from rolling elements.
  • CH 692016 shows a rotating jewelry ring on which a roller bearing is arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, which as Rolling elements has cylindrical or conical rollers.
  • the main object of the invention is a rotatable jewelry ring, which is used as a roller bearing between an inner ring and at least one easily rotatable concentric Outer ring has at least two ball bearings and improved impact resistance Has.
  • the outer ring is formed in one piece and with inside concave round edges, the pair of ball bearings on the inner ring in two parallel bearing recesses of the inner ring arranged and the outer ring as
  • the means for protecting the pair of ball bearings against impact is dimensioned in such a way that the inside concave rounded edges each only about a quarter of the circumference the balls of the ball bearings include.
  • an inner edge shape is meant of the one-piece outer ring, which are at least approximately corresponds to the shape of an arc of about 90 °.
  • the one-piece inner ring is thus supported on its inner end edges on the roller bearing and can by normal impact effects are practically not tilted.
  • Practically a quarter the circumference of the balls of the rolling bearing is according to the invention in this embodiment Rotating ring visible from the outside, which is an aesthetic (visibility) and has a technical effect (self-cleaning).
  • the inner ring is integrally formed, while the outer ring is formed by two ring parts and between each ring part of the outer ring and a ball bearing between the inner ring and between the two ring parts of the outer ring a third ball bearing is arranged.
  • peripheral formed by the pair of ball bearings i.e. between cylinder surfaces of Rolling bearings arranged on the inner ring and outer rings due to the mutual support the ring parts of the outer ring via the third ball bearing against impact effects protected.
  • the inner ring has a circumferential recess on its outside, which at least partially includes the outer ring, each with a ball bearing preferably between the approximately radial side surfaces of the recess of the Inner ring and the side surfaces of the outer ring is arranged.
  • This embodiment of the invention described in more detail below offers the additional advantage that the ring is different from the rotatable State-of-the-art jewelry rings afterwards at the jeweler's by widening can be adjusted without losing its rotatability.
  • the used to guide and hold the balls as rolling elements can generally of part-circular Recesses of the inner ring and the outer ring or the outer rings are formed to allow easy rotation despite a tight fit.
  • a pure one The balls used as rolling elements slide on the adjacent ones Recesses of the adjacent ring parts is usually disadvantageous.
  • the rotary ring 10 shown in a semi-schematic section in FIG. 1 has a first ring part 11 designed as an inner ring with one designed as an outer ring second ring part 12 and a roller bearing 14, the one and a first ball bearing 141 and a second ball bearing 142 are formed for easy rotation becomes.
  • the edge support serves as a means of protection against impact of the outer ring 12 on its two inner edges, each on a ball bearing 141, 142 by the inside concave round edges 120a, 120b each only comprise about a quarter of the circumference of the balls of the ball bearings 141, 142.
  • the parallel concave round edges 120a, 120b form with the likewise parallel ones circular recesses 110a, 110b of the inner ring 11, the guides for the balls of the ball bearings 141, 142. Seen from the outside, these balls are each partially visible. In other words, the balls of the ball bearings 141, 142 only about three quarters each in the rotating ring 10. This reduces the Friction of the bearing elements when turning by about a quarter, which makes them rotatable is increased. At the same time, the fully external edge support protects the outer ring 12, the ball bearings 141, 142 against lateral impact.
  • the outside of the outer ring 12 can be made in a manner known per se with decorative elements, Ornaments and / or gems are provided or set, the in an appealing contrast to the ball bearings 141, 142, which are clearly visible on both sides can be trained.
  • the outer ring 22 consists of two Ring parts 221, 222. These are via separate ball bearings 241, 242 of the roller bearing 24 connected to the inner ring 21. As a means of protecting these ball bearings against Another ball bearing 243 is present here, via which the two outer part rings 221, 222 are supported on one another.
  • To each other facing inner sides of the partial rings 221, 222 are circular arc-shaped grooves Guides are provided, each groove typically being about 110 ° -150 ° the circumference of the Balls of the ball bearings 241, 242 comprises.
  • the two are outside Part rings 221, 222 by about a third of the diameter of the balls of the ball bearings 241, 242 spaced apart and the balls in this area from the outside visible.
  • the visibility of the spheres can thus be within wide limits be adapted to the respective wishes for the external appearance.
  • the outer ring parts 221, 222 protrude the two Ball bearings 241, 242.
  • this is not a critical condition and the outer ring parts 221, 222 can in a similar manner, as shown in Fig. 1, by corresponding Execution of the guide grooves 210a, 210b as concave on the outer edge in each case Round edges supported on the ball bearings 241, 242 and therefore also be partially visible.
  • FIG. 3 Another preferred embodiment of a rotating ring according to the invention 30 is shown in Fig. 3, again in a semi-schematic sectional view like in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the inner ring 31 will be more detailed later explained reasons of the production of two ring parts 311, 312 formed together the circumferential recess 300 shown in Fig. 3a, which the Outer ring 32 at least partially surrounds.
  • the outer ring typically protrudes 32 only about 10 - 30% of its thickness from the recess 300 of the inner ring 31 out, but can also protrude considerably further if the outer ring 32 a has corresponding thickness and the ball bearing guides 321a, 321b at the lower end of the outer ring. That is preferably between the approximately radial ones annular surfaces 301a, 301b and 322a, 322b from two ball bearings 341, 342 Rolling bearing 34 is particularly effectively protected against impact.
  • the recess 300 is approximately that shown in FIG. 3a rectangular trough-shaped cross-section, but this is a preferred and not Critical feature, as there are also round or trapezoidal cross-sectional shapes of the recess 300 are possible.
  • the recess 300 extends around the whole inner ring 31. It is expediently formed by two accordingly mating parts 311, 312 assembled to form the inner ring 31 be, preferably after a temporary connection the rolling elements of the two ball bearings 341, 342 with the outer ring 32, i.e. on its circumferential guide grooves 321a, 321b, e.g. means of an adhesive.
  • Adhesives can be adhesives based on polymers, such as polyvinyl acetate or acetyl cellulose or the like can be used in a volatile or aqueous Solvents are dissolved and after solidification again soluble in the solvent are, so do not network. It can also be used as starch glue, fat or wax Adhesives are used, provided that they can be removed easily.
  • polymers such as polyvinyl acetate or acetyl cellulose or the like can be used in a volatile or aqueous Solvents are dissolved and after solidification again soluble in the solvent are, so do not network. It can also be used as starch glue, fat or wax Adhesives are used, provided that they can be removed easily.
  • the recess 300 of the Inner ring 31 has a bottom surface 310, which preferably extends from the inner surface 320 of the Outer ring is at least as far apart that the only contact between the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32 via the two ball bearings 341, 342, the corresponding guide grooves 302, 321 of the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32, preferably also here with an arcuate cross section.
  • connection of the two parts 311, 312 of the inner ring 31 to form the recess 300 is not critical and can be done using various known methods including Press fit, clamp fit, gluing, soldering or welding be accomplished, whereby the temporary connection of the outer ring with the Balls of bearings 341, 342 should be modified accordingly.
  • connection is that shown in Fig. 3b Processing shown.
  • the peg-shaped projections 314 of the partial ring 311 are to press fit into the corresponding recesses 315 of the inner ring part 312 sized.
  • the connection can be done by simply pressing the Ring parts 311, 312 are accomplished, of course after prior introduction of the outer ring 32 releasably connected to the balls.
  • the ball bearing 341, 342 by appropriate dimensioning of the distances between the inner ring 31 and outer ring 32 can be modified and also here the above mentioned decorative elements on the outer surface of the outer ring 32 and / or accordingly wider design of the edges 318, 319 of the recess 300 also on the Be attached outside of the inner ring.
  • the guide grooves for the ball bearings in the inner ring 11, 21st to be the same depth or a little deeper than that in the outer ring.
  • the grooves 321a, 321b Execute the same depth or depth in the outer ring than the guides 302a, 302b of the Inner ring, because this will increase the stability of these "hanging rolling bearings" can and / or facilitate assembly.
  • the inner and outer rings mostly consist of the precious metals or precious metal alloys customary for rings, but can also consist of other materials, for example stainless steel, titanium, silicon, light metal, hard metal or ceramic materials, for example those based on silicates or of silicon or aluminum oxide.
  • the rolling elements can consist of the materials listed for the rings, but the materials used for the rings and the rolling elements preferably differ visibly at least on their outside. In the usual way, however, this can also be achieved by coating, for example by galvanic means or by vapor deposition in a vacuum.
  • the outer rings and / or the inner rings can be provided with gemstones or jewelery inlays or jewelery supports, as is known for rotatable jewelery rings.
  • the various means of increasing the impact resistance can be combined with one another, for example by forming the outer ring, which is described in one piece and which is arranged in a recess in the inner ring, from several parts, which in turn are supported against one another by means of ball bearings arranged in between.
  • the protection of the hanging bearings can also be achieved with recess shapes which encompass the outer ring even more extensively than the rectangular-trough-shaped recess explained above, for example if the recess and / or the outer ring are round or the recess tapers outward in a trapezoidal shape, if the retention capacity of the ball bearings allows this.
  • the outer surface of the outer ring can also be aligned with the outer surface of the inner ring or have a common curvature.
  • the outer ring can also be virtually completely enclosed by the inner ring and, for example, protrude only with protrusions distributed periodically or aperiodically around the circumference of the outer ring in order to trigger the desired rotation of the outer ring by appropriate actuation.

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EP1797786A1 (fr) 2005-12-16 2007-06-20 Dress Your Body S.A. Article de bijouterie à effets esthétiques spéciaux
EP2369954A1 (fr) * 2008-11-17 2011-10-05 Claude Bisserier Bagues concentriques rotatives comportant une structure de support pour ornement
ITUB20152419A1 (it) * 2015-07-23 2017-01-23 Andrea Pettinati Monili con elementi ruotabili
CN112869313A (zh) * 2021-01-13 2021-06-01 Oppo广东移动通信有限公司 智能指环和充电器
EP4230080A1 (fr) 2022-02-22 2023-08-23 Meister & Co AG Bague

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DE19734457A1 (de) * 1997-08-10 1999-02-18 Standard Edelmetalltechnik Car Fingerring mit drehbar gelagertem Mittelteil
US5873265A (en) * 1996-04-17 1999-02-23 Simonnet; Francis Rotating mount structure for the presentation of decorative elements
EP0976341A1 (fr) * 1998-07-28 2000-02-02 Bucherer AG Luzern Bague rotative
EP1013189A1 (fr) * 1996-11-07 2000-06-28 Saiko Co., Ltd. Anneau a double structure

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US5873265A (en) * 1996-04-17 1999-02-23 Simonnet; Francis Rotating mount structure for the presentation of decorative elements
EP1013189A1 (fr) * 1996-11-07 2000-06-28 Saiko Co., Ltd. Anneau a double structure
DE19734457A1 (de) * 1997-08-10 1999-02-18 Standard Edelmetalltechnik Car Fingerring mit drehbar gelagertem Mittelteil
EP0976341A1 (fr) * 1998-07-28 2000-02-02 Bucherer AG Luzern Bague rotative

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EP1797786A1 (fr) 2005-12-16 2007-06-20 Dress Your Body S.A. Article de bijouterie à effets esthétiques spéciaux
EP1797786B1 (fr) * 2005-12-16 2009-06-24 Dress Your Body S.A. Article de bijouterie à effets esthétiques spéciaux
EP2369954A1 (fr) * 2008-11-17 2011-10-05 Claude Bisserier Bagues concentriques rotatives comportant une structure de support pour ornement
EP2369954A4 (fr) * 2008-11-17 2014-12-31 Claude Bisserier Bagues concentriques rotatives comportant une structure de support pour ornement
ITUB20152419A1 (it) * 2015-07-23 2017-01-23 Andrea Pettinati Monili con elementi ruotabili
CN112869313A (zh) * 2021-01-13 2021-06-01 Oppo广东移动通信有限公司 智能指环和充电器
EP4230080A1 (fr) 2022-02-22 2023-08-23 Meister & Co AG Bague
WO2023161014A1 (fr) 2022-02-22 2023-08-31 Meister & Co Ag Bague de doigt

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DE50306788D1 (de) 2007-04-26
EP1723869B1 (fr) 2007-06-13
CH697530B1 (de) 2008-11-28
EP1410728B1 (fr) 2007-03-14
DE50307498D1 (de) 2007-07-26

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