EP1749914A1 - Composite tubular textile product - Google Patents

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EP1749914A1
EP1749914A1 EP06117590A EP06117590A EP1749914A1 EP 1749914 A1 EP1749914 A1 EP 1749914A1 EP 06117590 A EP06117590 A EP 06117590A EP 06117590 A EP06117590 A EP 06117590A EP 1749914 A1 EP1749914 A1 EP 1749914A1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B21/00—Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B21/20—Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
    • D04B21/202—Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration warp knitted yarns
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04D—TRIMMINGS; RIBBONS, TAPES OR BANDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D04D1/00—Ropes or like decorative or ornamental elongated trimmings made from filamentary material

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  • the present finding relates to a composite tubular textile product.
  • the object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product comprising yarns of various types and a metal chain, wherein the metal chain does not damage the yarns.
  • Another object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product on a knitting machine.
  • Another object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product especially simple and functional, at low cost.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a composite tubular textile product, according to the present finding, wherein the yarn loops are depicted enlarged for greater clarity of representation.
  • a composite tubular textile product globally indicated with reference numeral 10 comprising a yarn 20 and a chain 30, for example of metal.
  • Chain 30, schematically shown in the figure, can be of various types, of any thickness, diameters and mechanical construction, for example a sequence of loop links.
  • chain 30 can be made of a precious metal material, that is, selected from the group of the precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum and copper.
  • Yarn 20 is arranged about chain 30, that is, yarn 20 links chain 30 at discrete points 40 equally spaced from each other. The chain thus linked therefore remains exposed.
  • Yarn 20 can without distinction comprise a textile thread, multiple thin threads, a bundle of metal threads, as well as an India rubber thread.
  • the linking yarn (20) may consist of a yarn tubular consisting of one or more threads.
  • yarn 20 may be precious, that is, comprising a bundle of precious metal threads, that is, selected from the group comprising gold, silver, platinum, copper, optionally mixed with silk or cashmere.
  • the precious yarns may be grouped into various diameters and multiplied according to the desired fineness.
  • the production of the composite tubular textile product object of the present finding is obtained for example with a circular knitting machine, for example using a single needle on the roller.
  • the metal chain is fed to the centre of the roller and a thread guide feeds the yarn.
  • the single needle at each stitch turn, threads the yarn linking the metal chain at one point.
  • the yarn and the chain forming the composite tubular textile product object of the present finding are advantageously capable of bending.
  • the metal chain does not cut the yarn during the production or during the subsequent use of the product.
  • the composite tubular textile product object of the present finding exhibits the advantage of obtaining a strong end product.
  • Another advantage of a composite tubular textile product according to the present finding is to produce pleasant chromatic effects as well as special brightness effects.
  • the product exhibits an elastic behaviour due to yarn 20, for example made of an elastic material, and to chain 30, when the length thereof is suitably in excess relative to the length of yarn 20 at rest.
  • such characteristic of the product can be used for making a bracelet, for example with a single fastener for multiple sizes, that is, entirely consisting of the annular shaped product.
  • the product can be used for making a bracelet having a traditional portion, for example stiff, and a portion consisting of product 10.
  • product 10 can be used for making an elastic band for watches, suitably selecting the diameter of chain 30.
  • product 10 can be used for making a necklace.
  • product 10 can be used for making belts, half belts, elastic embellishing rims for clothing, leather goods and footwear.

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Abstract

A composite tubular textile product comprising a yarn (20) and a chain (30) linked to said yarn (20) at discrete points (40). The product, when elastic, can be used for making bracelets, bands for watches, necklaces, belts, half belts and the like.

Description

  • The present finding relates to a composite tubular textile product.
  • In the textile industry and in particular, textile industry applied to the sector of accessories for leather goods, costume jewellery, jewellery and others, an increasing trend to use various materials differing from the traditional textile yarns has become widespread, optionally matched with the same traditional yarns.
  • The object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product comprising yarns of various types and a metal chain, wherein the metal chain does not damage the yarns.
  • Another object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product on a knitting machine.
  • Another object of the present finding is to obtain a composite tubular textile product especially simple and functional, at low cost.
  • These objects according to the present finding are achieved by producing a composite tubular textile product according to claim 1.
  • Further features of a composite tubular textile product are defined in the dependent claims.
  • The features and advantages of a composite tubular textile product according to the present finding will appear more clearly from the following description, made by way of an non-limiting example with reference to the annexed schematic drawings, wherein:
  • - figure 1 shows a schematic view of a composite tubular textile product, according to the present finding, wherein the yarn loops are depicted enlarged for greater clarity of representation.
  • With reference to the figure, there is shown a composite tubular textile product, globally indicated with reference numeral 10 comprising a yarn 20 and a chain 30, for example of metal.
  • Chain 30, schematically shown in the figure, can be of various types, of any thickness, diameters and mechanical construction, for example a sequence of loop links.
  • Moreover, chain 30 can be made of a precious metal material, that is, selected from the group of the precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum and copper.
  • Yarn 20 is arranged about chain 30, that is, yarn 20 links chain 30 at discrete points 40 equally spaced from each other. The chain thus linked therefore remains exposed.
  • Yarn 20 can without distinction comprise a textile thread, multiple thin threads, a bundle of metal threads, as well as an India rubber thread.
  • Moreover, the linking yarn (20) may consist of a yarn tubular consisting of one or more threads.
  • Moreover, yarn 20 may be precious, that is, comprising a bundle of precious metal threads, that is, selected from the group comprising gold, silver, platinum, copper, optionally mixed with silk or cashmere.
  • The precious yarns may be grouped into various diameters and multiplied according to the desired fineness.
  • The production of the composite tubular textile product object of the present finding is obtained for example with a circular knitting machine, for example using a single needle on the roller.
  • The metal chain is fed to the centre of the roller and a thread guide feeds the yarn.
  • The single needle, at each stitch turn, threads the yarn linking the metal chain at one point.
  • The yarn and the chain forming the composite tubular textile product object of the present finding are advantageously capable of bending.
  • Moreover, the metal chain does not cut the yarn during the production or during the subsequent use of the product.
  • The composite tubular textile product object of the present finding exhibits the advantage of obtaining a strong end product.
  • Another advantage of a composite tubular textile product according to the present finding is to produce pleasant chromatic effects as well as special brightness effects.
  • It should be noted that the product exhibits an elastic behaviour due to yarn 20, for example made of an elastic material, and to chain 30, when the length thereof is suitably in excess relative to the length of yarn 20 at rest.
  • In other words, when yarn 20 is of an elastic material and chain 30 has a length greater than yarn 20 at rest, the product can be elastically extended.
  • Advantageously, such characteristic of the product can be used for making a bracelet, for example with a single fastener for multiple sizes, that is, entirely consisting of the annular shaped product.
  • According to a further embodiment variation, the product can be used for making a bracelet having a traditional portion, for example stiff, and a portion consisting of product 10.
  • According to a further variation, product 10 can be used for making an elastic band for watches, suitably selecting the diameter of chain 30.
  • According to a further variation, product 10 can be used for making a necklace.
  • According to further variations, product 10 can be used for making belts, half belts, elastic embellishing rims for clothing, leather goods and footwear.

Claims (22)

  1. A composite tubular textile product characterised in that it comprises a yarn (20) and a chain (30), wherein said yarn (20) is arranged around said chain (30), said chain being linked to said yarn (20) at discrete points (40).
  2. A product according to claim 2, characterised in that said linking points (40) are equally spaced from each other.
  3. A product according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that said yarn (20) comprises a textile thread.
  4. A product according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that said yarn (20) comprises a bundle of threads.
  5. A product according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that said threads are metal.
  6. A product according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterised in that said yarn (20) is made of an elastic material.
  7. A product according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said yarn (2) comprises an India rubber thread.
  8. A product according to claim 1, characterised in that said yarn (20) comprises a yarn tubular consisting of at least one thread.
  9. A product according to claim 1, characterised in that said yarn (20) is made of a material selected from the group of precious metals, that is, gold, silver, platinum, copper.
  10. A product according to claim 9, characterised in that said precious yarn comprises a bundle of precious metal threads.
  11. A product according to claim 10, characterised in that said precious metal threads are mixed with silk or cashmere.
  12. A product according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said chain (30) comprises loop links.
  13. A product according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said chain (30) is made of a metal material.
  14. A product according to claim 13, characterised in that said metal material is selected from the group of precious metals, that is, gold, silver, platinum, copper.
  15. A product according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the chain (30), extended, exhibits a greater length than the yarn (20) at rest.
  16. A bracelet comprising at least one portion consisting of a product according to claim 15.
  17. A bracelet according to claim 16, comprising a further stiff portion.
  18. A watch comprising a band, wherein said band comprises at least one portion consisting of a product (10) according to claim 15.
  19. A necklace comprising at least one portion consisting of a product according to claim 15.
  20. A belt comprising at least one portion consisting of a product according to claim 15.
  21. A half belt comprising at least one portion consisting of a product according to claim 15.
  22. An item of clothing having at least one elastic rim consisting of a product (10) according to claim 15.
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FR2916121A1 (en) * 2007-05-18 2008-11-21 Marie-Christine Vuillemin Jewellery e.g. necklace, type flexible tie, has wire conformed in chain points forming successive loops, where loops are bored around longitudinal axis of chain and around rod of hook
IT201700055999A1 (en) * 2017-05-24 2018-11-24 Roberto Cini ARTICLE OF JEWELERY, JEWELERY, SILVERWARE AND JEWELERY

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GB993531A (en) * 1961-03-14 1965-05-26 Hermann Haemmerle Net for wrapping up sausages and meat products
US3930387A (en) * 1972-10-17 1976-01-06 Tokyo Sun Co., Ltd. Knitted fabric with a laid in metal chain
FR2426102A1 (en) * 1978-05-17 1979-12-14 Fannyfil Spa Fancy yarn mfr. - uses a chain stitch core to bond effect yarn ranging out in side loops held by the chain stitches
WO1995029278A1 (en) * 1994-04-21 1995-11-02 Firster Co., Ltd. Composite yarn comprised of chain stitch yarn and inlay yarn

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US413894A (en) * 1889-10-29 leander k
US1915792A (en) * 1933-06-27 Stocking toe vabbic
GB993531A (en) * 1961-03-14 1965-05-26 Hermann Haemmerle Net for wrapping up sausages and meat products
US3930387A (en) * 1972-10-17 1976-01-06 Tokyo Sun Co., Ltd. Knitted fabric with a laid in metal chain
FR2426102A1 (en) * 1978-05-17 1979-12-14 Fannyfil Spa Fancy yarn mfr. - uses a chain stitch core to bond effect yarn ranging out in side loops held by the chain stitches
WO1995029278A1 (en) * 1994-04-21 1995-11-02 Firster Co., Ltd. Composite yarn comprised of chain stitch yarn and inlay yarn

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2916121A1 (en) * 2007-05-18 2008-11-21 Marie-Christine Vuillemin Jewellery e.g. necklace, type flexible tie, has wire conformed in chain points forming successive loops, where loops are bored around longitudinal axis of chain and around rod of hook
IT201700055999A1 (en) * 2017-05-24 2018-11-24 Roberto Cini ARTICLE OF JEWELERY, JEWELERY, SILVERWARE AND JEWELERY

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