EP1767113A1 - Modular jewelry - Google Patents

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EP1767113A1
EP1767113A1 EP06300983A EP06300983A EP1767113A1 EP 1767113 A1 EP1767113 A1 EP 1767113A1 EP 06300983 A EP06300983 A EP 06300983A EP 06300983 A EP06300983 A EP 06300983A EP 1767113 A1 EP1767113 A1 EP 1767113A1
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Joël Schurz
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C13/00—Connectible jewellery
    • 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
    • A44C9/0023—Finger-rings made of several rings connected or interlinked to each other in a separable way
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44D—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
    • A44D2203/00—Fastening by use of magnets

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  • the present invention relates to a modular jewel comprising interchangeable elements.
  • the present invention is in the field of jewelery and jewelery, and relates in particular to modular jewelry, comprising magnetic elements.
  • Some parts of the jewelry items may be magnetized, and preferably the adjacent edges of these different parts should be magnetized in a given location, so that the jewelery items can remain in a fixed relative position.
  • a jewel is commonly an object, whose form and aesthetics are fixed. The high cost of these objects does not allow the possession of jewelry in large quantities, for the majority of users. The user does not find commonly in the trade, a jewel corresponding exactly to his desires, or according to his holding, in terms of shape, volume, materials and colors.
  • the user is attentive to security when wearing a jewel, and avoids jewels consisting of elements simply juxtaposed, not offering sufficient guarantee against the risk of damage, loss, or attempted theft.
  • the invention proposes to overcome this deficiency by offering the user a modular jewel.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a modular jewel comprising interchangeable elements comprising means of assembly reversible between them, characterized in that each element is designed capable of being used alone as a jewel in the same use as said assembled modular jewelery and that said assembly means consist of one or more permanent magnets embedded in at least a first contact zone that each element comprises, designed in a shape adapted to cooperate with at least one second contact zone of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.
  • each element comprises a first contact zone, designed to complement a second contact zone of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.
  • At least one element also comprises at least one second contact zone designed capable of cooperating with the first or the second contact zone of another element.
  • said first contact zone and second contact zone are formed on two opposite faces of said jewel element.
  • said assembly means comprise several permanent magnets having the same polarity in said first contact zone.
  • said permanent magnets are distributed according to a figure having a symmetry of revolution, on each of said first and second contact zones.
  • said first and second contact zones of the same element are substantially parallel.
  • the invention also relates to a modular jewel element having all or part of the preceding features, comprising at least one assembly means itself having at least one permanent magnet.
  • said jewel element is thus designed capable of being assembled without tools with other elements having the same assembly means, and to be dismounted without tools of such an assembly.
  • the user is free to perform to his taste the composition of the jewel, and to perform only disassembly or reassembly, without requiring special tools.
  • the jewel consists of the juxtaposition of annular elements.
  • the jewel may take the form of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches, and the like.
  • the present invention relates to the field of jewelery.
  • the invention relates to a modular jewel 10.
  • This jewel consists of interchangeable elements 1.
  • This jewel element 1 comprises reversible assembly means 2 with other jewel elements, so as to form with them another jewel.
  • this jewel may consist of a ring, a bracelet, an earring, a necklace, a pendant, a brooch, a tie clip, a signet ring, an ear chip or the like, a badge, or any other type of usual jewel.
  • This jewel element 1 generally develops around a guiding surface, which passes close to its center of gravity, and around which the mass of the jewel element is concentrated.
  • this surface is flat or substantially flat, such as the left steering surface of a twisted ring.
  • this directional surface is generally substantially perpendicular to this bore.
  • the jewel element 1 according to the invention is also designed to be used in combination with other elements 1B, 1C, 1D, ... 1N ... having reversible assembly means 2 compatible with his own, to compose a jewel 10, as visible in the figures.
  • the reversible assembly means 2 of the jewel element 1 comprise at least one permanent magnet 8.
  • the jewel element 1 according to the invention comprises at least one ferromagnetic part, recessed or not.
  • This ferromagnetic part may in particular be constituted by said permanent magnet 8.
  • These ferromagnetic parts may be constituted by the body of the jewel element 1, or by ferromagnetic or magnetized inserts, embedded where appropriate in the body of the jewel element 1, or even invisibly embedded under the outer surface of the jewel element 1. this jewel item 1.
  • the assembly means 2 comprise in particular the cooperation of the permanent magnet 8 with a ferromagnetic antagonistic element.
  • Each jewel element 1 thus comprises a first contact zone 3.
  • This first contact zone 3 is designed to allow its cooperation with a second contact zone 4 of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.
  • the first contact zone 3 is designed to complement a second contact zone of another element, in the same way to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.
  • At least one jewel element 1 constituting the modular jewel 10 comprises a second contact zone 4 which is designed capable of cooperating with a contact zone of another jewel element 1, for example the first 3 or the second 4 contact zone of such an element.
  • a first contact zone 3 of a first jewel element 1A is thus brought into contact with a second contact zone 4 of an antagonist element 1B, which comprises a ferromagnetic antagonistic element, which is attracted by the magnetization force. of the permanent magnet 8 of the first jewel element 1A.
  • the ferromagnetic antagonistic part of the antagonist element 1B can be passive, that is to say without permanent magnetization. It may also consist of an antagonistic permanent magnet, which must then have, at the level of the second contact zone 4, a polarity opposite to that presented by said permanent magnet 8 of the first jewel element 1A at the level of the first contact zone. 3.
  • the same jewel element 1 comprises a single permanent magnet 8, in the vicinity of the opposite poles of which are respectively defined a first 3 and a second 4 contact zones.
  • the jewel element 1 has opposite faces or surfaces to one another, defining a first 3 and a second 4 contact zones.
  • a particular embodiment consists in integrating in the vicinity of each of these surfaces one or more permanent magnets 8, having the same polarity opposite the same surface; preferably, the polarity opposite the second contact zone is the opposite of that opposite the first contact zone of the same element.
  • the assembly means 2 then comprise several permanent magnets 8 having the same polarity in the first 3 contact zone.
  • the assembly means 2 consist only of magnetic elements, that is to say permanent magnets 8 or elements made of ferromagnetic material, the assembly means 2 can again, according to the configuration of the jewel, incorporate other elements, including mechanical, for example for purposes of centering or proper alignment.
  • the jewel elements are juxtaposed along substantially planar faces.
  • the safety problem to be overcome by the invention requires to obtain, during the assembly of jewelry elements 1, a modular jewel 10 maximum cohesion.
  • the jewel elements 1 according to the invention are preferably designed so that the first 3 or second 4 contact zone develop substantially parallel to the guiding surface of the jewel element 1.
  • these surfaces 3 or 4 are constituted by the outer surfaces of the jewel element 1 whose distance to the center of gravity of the latter is the lowest.
  • external surface is meant any surface other than the surface intended for wearing the jewel, the latter being constituted for example by the bore in the case of a ring, or the drilling for suspending a pendant by a chain or cord, or the like.
  • the distance between the centers of gravity of two neighboring jewel elements 1 united by their respective contact zones is the shortest possible.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to prevent any undesirable disassembly by shearing effect, for example by a tangential force of friction with a garment or limb. Indeed, to combat the resistive torque resulting from the magnetic assembly, the tangential force, that is to say, developing substantially parallel to the guiding surface of the jewel element 11, will need to be all more important than the lever arm will be weak.
  • the assembly means 2 comprise several permanent magnets 8, in the vicinity of said first contact zone 3, and having the same polarity.
  • the geometrical configuration of the jewel may be such that the areas of contact between elements have a reduced surface, and do not make it possible to accommodate the desired number of magnets 8 in combination with an inert ferromagnetic part in the vicinity of a second contact surface 4 .
  • the assembly means 2 comprise at least one permanent magnet 8, having, in the vicinity of the second contact zone 4, the opposite polarity with respect to that of said first contact surface 3, so as to increase the ability of mutual attraction of the jewel elements between them.
  • permanent magnets 8 have, in the vicinity of the first contact surface 3, the same polarity, North in the example of the figure; permanent magnets 8, which may be the same as the previous ones, or even different magnets, have the opposite polarity, South in the case of the figure, in the vicinity of the second contact surface. It is the same on the example of Figure 3.
  • these permanent magnets 8, of opposite polarity between the first 3 and the second contact surface 4 have, at least partly of them, a symmetrical geometric distribution, on said first 3 and second 4 zones of contact.
  • a distribution according to an equilateral triangle in the vicinity of a contact zone may correspond to a distribution according to a regular hexagon superimposable to the preceding triangle, in the vicinity of an antagonistic contact zone.
  • Another example may be a distribution in regular duodecagon, in correspondence with an equilateral triangle, or with a square, or with a regular hexagon, to which it is superimposable.
  • the user can thus compose his jewel 10, according to the elements it has, and functional requirements, generally threading at an orifice 7.
  • the permanent magnets 8 are distributed according to a figure having a symmetry of revolution, on each of said first 3 and second 4 contact zones.
  • the permanent magnets 8 follow one another, at the same contact zone, in an alternation of polarities.
  • the magnets are thus distributed in a step that makes it possible to dispose at will of the decorated areas, as can be seen in FIG. 1: two adjacent elements 1B and 1C, identical and bearing the same elements of ornamentation 5, 6 , compose, after juxtaposition, a decoration which is quite different from the decoration of each element taken separately.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 it is still possible to make a jewel of an entirely new type by the incorporation of a jewel element between other jewel elements of different types.
  • a jewel element In the illustrated example it is a so-called rotating ring, wherein a central ring is mounted, preferably free between two other rings constituting flanges limiting its movement.
  • This type of jewel is very appreciated, according to the usual technologies, delicate realization: either by insertion of the central ring on a first flask before imprisonment by a second flange welded to the previous, or by mounting deformation of a rolling cage for receiving the central ring.
  • Such elaborations are possible only in the factory, and do not allow any subsequent modification.
  • the other auxiliary jewel element 1C is completely free to rotate between the side jewel elements 1A and 1B.
  • the user can index this central ring 1C in position relative to at least one of these side jewel elements 1A, 1B, thanks to magnetic elements 8 that includes this central ring 1C .
  • each jewel element 1 may comprise a large variety of ornamental elements, of which only two, 5, 6 have been shown in the figures for the sake of simplification.
  • the ornamentation of the different visible surfaces of such a jewel element 1 may advantageously be different according to their position relative to the said permanent magnet or magnets 8. In particular according to their angular position relative to that of the magnets, in the case of jewelery possessing a symmetry of revolution.
  • the ornamental elements are preferably located on their edge.
  • the jewels have a decoration on a surface substantially parallel to their directing surface.
  • the combination of the decorative elements can thus make it possible to use the jewelery elements 1 according to the invention for security applications, for example by affixing on each of them a partial decorative element, for example in engraving, which is intended to to be combined with one or more other partial decorative elements on one or more other jewel elements 1, to reconstruct, in a certain angular relative position of each jewel element 1 with respect to the adjacent element, a code or a combination of access, or other secure data.
  • jewelery elements 1 in different materials (for example gold, silver, platinum) with different patterns or ornaments, and differently arranged, makes it possible to obtain a number of variants all the higher as the the number of juxtaposed elements is large, and the possibilities offered by angular repositioning are wide.
  • This angular offset is conditioned by the number of permanent magnets 8 distributed in the vicinity of each of the contact zones, in particular in the figure of revolution (here a circle, in the example of Figure 1).
  • the number of permanent magnets 8, or ferromagnetic antagonistic surfaces may be different depending on the item of jewelry considered.
  • the permanent magnets 8 used in the jewel elements 1 according to the invention can be embedded in this jewel element 1, as shown in the example of FIG. 5, or be salient, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, according to the desired aesthetic effect.
  • first 3 and second 4 contact areas are substantially parallel (even if they are left, as in the case of Figure 5), so as to allow the construction of a jewel 10 according to a diagram substantially linear.
  • the first 3 and second 4 contact zones are achievable in plane form.
  • a jewel 10 composed of elements 1 according to the invention, having the same assembly means 2, can be assembled without tools, and likewise be disassembled without tools.
  • the invention also relates to an element for modular jewel 10, having one or more of the preceding characteristics, and comprising at least one assembly means 2 itself comprising a permanent magnet 8.

Abstract

The ornament consists of a number of interchangeable decorative modules (1A, 1B, 1C) that can be worn or used on their own or grouped together. Each module has two contact surfaces (3, 4), one of which is studded with equally-spaced permanent magnets (8), while the other is of a ferromagnetic material for the magnets to adhere to. The modules can be decorated, for example with gems, precious metals or enamel.

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La présente invention concerne un bijou modulaire comprenant des éléments interchangeables.The present invention relates to a modular jewel comprising interchangeable elements.

La présente invention entre dans le domaine de la bijouterie et de la joaillerie, et concerne en particulier les bijoux modulaires, comportant des éléments magnétiques.The present invention is in the field of jewelery and jewelery, and relates in particular to modular jewelry, comprising magnetic elements.

L'utilisation de composants magnétiques en bijouterie et joaillerie est connue, essentiellement pour enchâsser un support de pierre, de perle ou analogue, dans une monture de forme complexe.The use of magnetic components in jewelry and jewelery is known, essentially for embedding a support stone, pearl or the like, in a frame of complex shape.

D'autres applications utilisent les propriétés magnétiques d'une partie d'un bijou, qui sont mises à profit dans un but de santé ou de bien-être de la personne, en utilisant les particularités d'un aimant de rémanence suffisante.Other applications use the magnetic properties of a part of a jewel, which are put to good use for the purpose of health or well-being of the person, by using the particularities of a sufficient remanence magnet.

Les applications connues de composants magnétiques en bijouterie peuvent être décrites en plusieurs catégories :

  • la juxtaposition d'éléments essentiellement plats pour constituer la structure du bijou, et permettre l'insertion de pierres fines ou perles :
    • Le document US2004/0074259 décrit des articles de bijouterie comportant des éléments magnétiques et des inserts interchangeables.
    • L'insertion d'un support de pierre fine ou de perle dans un chambrage, constitué à la jonction de deux pièces magnétiques dont au moins une comporte un aimant permanent, est sécurisée par le magnétisme de ce couple de pièces qui constituent la structure du bijou, et qui sont montées de façon antagoniste dans une position unique définissant ce chambrage dans lequel le support de pierre est emprisonné.
    • D'autres éléments magnétiques peuvent être rapportés en extrémité, en excroissance à effet décoratif, ne participant pas à la structure porteuse du bijou.
    • Les documents US2004/0079111 , US2004/0055332 , US 2003/0074919 , et US2005/0044891 développent des variantes du même concept de juxtaposition d'éléments de structure enserrant des inserts dans une position unique.
  • la juxtaposition de deux éléments annulaires concentriques extérieur l'un à l'autre pour constituer la structure du bijou :
Known applications of magnetic components in jewelery can be described in several categories:
  • the juxtaposition of essentially flat elements to constitute the structure of the jewel, and to allow the insertion of fine stones or pearls:
    • The document US2004 / 0074259 describes jewelery articles having magnetic elements and interchangeable inserts.
    • The insertion of a support of fine stone or pearl in a recess, constituted at the junction of two magnetic pieces of which at least one comprises a permanent magnet, is secured by the magnetism of this pair of pieces which constitute the structure of the jewel , and which are mounted antagonistically in a unique position defining this chamber in which the stone support is trapped.
    • Other magnetic elements can be reported end, outgrowth decorative effect, not participating in the carrying structure of the jewel.
    • The documents US2004 / 0079111 , US2004 / 0055332 , US 2003/0074919 , and US2005 / 0044891 develop variants of the same concept of juxtaposition of structural elements enclosing inserts in a single position.
  • the juxtaposition of two concentric annular elements external to each other to constitute the structure of the jewel:

Les documents WO2004/10553 et WO2004/10553 décrivent des anneaux concentriques, l'un comportant sur son diamètre extérieur des aimants présentant la même polarité, et l'autre comportant sur son diamètre intérieur des aimants présentant la même polarité contraire à la précédente, montés l'un dans l'autre.The documents WO2004 / 10553 and WO2004 / 10553 describe concentric rings, one having on its outer diameter magnets having the same polarity, and the other having on its inner diameter magnets having the same polarity opposite to the previous, mounted one in the other.

Le document JP8308941 décrit encore l'insertion d'une pierre prisonnière entre deux tels anneaux concentriques aimantés, dans un montage selon une position unique.

  • la juxtaposition d'éléments cylindriques ou sphériques pour constituer des bracelets ou rosaires :
    Les documents FR2848862 et JP11-103915 fournissent des exemples de chaînes, bracelets, ou rosaires, constitués d'une succession fermée d'éléments magnétiques cylindriques ou sphériques, permettant de s'affranchir de leur perçage et de l'utilisation d'un fil.
  • l'utilisation de zones magnétiques comme décor en tant que telles, ou pour servir d'appui à des éléments de décor rapportés en excroissance du bijou.
    Les documents US5193360 , US4174620 , US4052864 , JP2000-334049 illustrent ainsi des fixations de tablettes, décors, supports de pierreries, décors mobiles ou oscillants, mettant en oeuvre des aimants permanents montés en position fixe sur la structure d'un bijou.
  • les systèmes de fermoirs, en combinaison ou non avec des fermoirs mécaniques classiques :
    Les documents WO94/10871 ou JP9-84606 présentent des fermoirs incorporant un jeu d'aimants permanents, souvent en combinaison avec un système mécanique classique et dans le but d'en renforcer la sécurité. D'autres documents montrent aussi la fermeture de bagues ou bracelets conçus en anneaux ouverts, par la magnétisation de la zone d'ouverture ou l'insertion d'aimants dans cette zone.
  • l'habillage de boîtiers de montres :
    Des documents tels que FR2740664 ou encore US2003/026493 décrivent des montres dont la face supérieure est maintenue par un anneau comportant des aimants.
The document JP8308941 still describes the insertion of a prisoner stone between two such concentric magnetic rings, in a mounting according to a single position.
  • the juxtaposition of cylindrical or spherical elements to constitute bracelets or rosaries:
    The documents FR2848862 and JP11-103915 provide examples of chains, bracelets, or rosaries, consisting of a closed succession of magnetic elements cylindrical or spherical, to overcome their drilling and the use of a wire.
  • the use of magnetic zones as decor as such, or to support decorative elements brought back into the outgrowth of the jewel.
    The documents US5193360 , US4174620 , US4052864 , JP2000-334049 thus illustrate fixations of tablets, decorations, jewel stands, moving or oscillating decorations, using permanent magnets mounted in a fixed position on the structure of a jewel.
  • clasp systems, in combination or not with conventional mechanical clasps:
    The documents WO94 / 10871 or JP9-84606 have clasps incorporating a set of permanent magnets, often in combination with a conventional mechanical system and for the purpose of enhancing safety. Other documents also show the closure of rings or bracelets designed in open rings, by the magnetization of the opening area or the insertion of magnets in this area.
  • the cladding of watch cases:
    Documents such as FR2740664 or US2003 / 026493 describe watches whose upper face is held by a ring with magnets.

On connaît encore un brevet US 5 921 110 , qui décrit un élément de joaillerie interchangeable, permettant au propriétaire d'un élément de grande valeur d'en varier l'utilisation en l'utilisant dans différents types de bijoux différents, comme un module apte à être combiné avec d'autres éléments. Ce système permet la modularité sans l'utilisation d'éléments magnétiques, et prévoit néanmoins que les éléments de joaillerie puissent être attachés l'un à l'autre et sur des moyens de support, par des aimants venant en complément des autres moyens d'assemblage.There is still a patent US 5,921,110 , which describes an interchangeable jewelery item, allowing the owner of a high value item to vary its use by using it in different types of jewelery, such as a module that can be combined with other items. This system allows the modularity without the use of magnetic elements, and nevertheless provides that the jewelry elements can be attached to each other and on support means, by magnets to complement the other means of assembly.

Certaines parties des éléments de joaillerie peuvent être aimantées, et, de préférence, les bords adjacents de ces différentes parties devraient être aimantés dans une implantation donnée, afin que les éléments de joaillerie puissent rester dans une position relative fixe.Some parts of the jewelry items may be magnetized, and preferably the adjacent edges of these different parts should be magnetized in a given location, so that the jewelery items can remain in a fixed relative position.

D'autres applications utilisent les propriétés magnétiques d'une partie d'un bijou, qui sont mises à profit dans un but de santé ou de bien-être de la personne, en utilisant les particularités d'un aimant de rémanence suffisante.Other applications use the magnetic properties of a part of a jewel, which are put to good use for the purpose of health or well-being of the person, by using the particularities of a sufficient remanence magnet.

On comprend donc que, dans la plupart des cas de l'état de la technique, l'utilisation du magnétisme se substitue à un assemblage mécanique, ou vient en renfort d'un tel assemblage, dans une configuration unique du bijou concerné.It is therefore clear that, in most cases of the state of the art, the use of magnetism is substituted for a mechanical assembly, or reinforcing such an assembly, in a unique configuration of the jewel concerned.

Un bijou est communément un objet, dont la forme et l'esthétique sont figées. Le coût élevé de ces objets ne permet pas la possession de bijoux en quantité importante, pour la majorité des utilisateurs. L'utilisateur ne trouve pas couramment, dans le commerce, un bijou correspondant exactement à ses désirs, ou s'accordant avec sa tenue, du point de vue de la forme, du volume, des matériaux et des coloris.A jewel is commonly an object, whose form and aesthetics are fixed. The high cost of these objects does not allow the possession of jewelry in large quantities, for the majority of users. The user does not find commonly in the trade, a jewel corresponding exactly to his desires, or according to his holding, in terms of shape, volume, materials and colors.

On a vu que l'état de la technique ne propose, en tant que bijoux modulaires, que l'interchangeabilité d'accessoires que l'on peut qualifier d'externes, venant en excroissance sur le corps du bijou.It has been seen that the state of the art proposes, as modular jewels, only the interchangeability of accessories that can be described as external, protruding on the body of the jewel.

L'utilisateur est attentif à la sécurité lors du port d'un bijou, et évite les bijoux composés d'éléments simplement juxtaposés, n'offrant pas une garantie suffisante face aux risques de détérioration, de perte, ou de tentative de vol.The user is attentive to security when wearing a jewel, and avoids jewels consisting of elements simply juxtaposed, not offering sufficient guarantee against the risk of damage, loss, or attempted theft.

L'invention se propose de pallier cette carence en proposant à l'utilisateur un bijou modulaire.The invention proposes to overcome this deficiency by offering the user a modular jewel.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un bijou modulaire comprenant des éléments interchangeables comportant des moyens d'assemblage réversible entre eux, caractérisé par le fait que chaque élément est conçu apte à être utilisé seul en tant que bijou dans le même usage que ledit bijou modulaire assemblé et que lesdits moyens d'assemblage sont constitués d'un ou plusieurs aimants permanents encastrés dans au moins une première zone de contact que comporte chaque élément, conçue de forme apte à coopérer avec au moins une deuxième zone de contact d'un autre élément, pour assurer leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.The invention relates more particularly to a modular jewel comprising interchangeable elements comprising means of assembly reversible between them, characterized in that each element is designed capable of being used alone as a jewel in the same use as said assembled modular jewelery and that said assembly means consist of one or more permanent magnets embedded in at least a first contact zone that each element comprises, designed in a shape adapted to cooperate with at least one second contact zone of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.

Selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, chaque élément comporte une première zone de contact, conçue de forme complémentaire à une deuxième zone de contact d'un autre élément, pour assurer leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, each element comprises a first contact zone, designed to complement a second contact zone of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.

Selon un autre caractéristique de l'invention, au moins un élément comporte encore au moins une deuxième zone de contact conçue apte à coopérer avec la première ou la deuxième zone de contact d'un autre élément.According to another characteristic of the invention, at least one element also comprises at least one second contact zone designed capable of cooperating with the first or the second contact zone of another element.

Selon un autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdites première zone de contact et deuxième zone de contact sont ménagées sur deux faces opposées dudit élément de bijou.According to another characteristic of the invention, said first contact zone and second contact zone are formed on two opposite faces of said jewel element.

Selon un autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdits moyens d'assemblage comportent plusieurs aimants permanents présentant la même polarité dans ladite première zone de contact.According to another characteristic of the invention, said assembly means comprise several permanent magnets having the same polarity in said first contact zone.

Selon un autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdits aimants permanents sont répartis selon une figure présentant une symétrie de révolution, sur chacune desdites première et deuxième zones de contact.According to another characteristic of the invention, said permanent magnets are distributed according to a figure having a symmetry of revolution, on each of said first and second contact zones.

Selon un autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdites première et deuxième zones de contact d'un même élément sont sensiblement parallèles.According to another characteristic of the invention, said first and second contact zones of the same element are substantially parallel.

L'invention concerne encore un élément pour bijou modulaire présentant tout ou partie des caractéristiques précédentes, comportant au moins un moyen d'assemblage comportant lui-même au moins un aimant permanent.The invention also relates to a modular jewel element having all or part of the preceding features, comprising at least one assembly means itself having at least one permanent magnet.

On comprend bien que ledit élément de bijou est ainsi conçu apte à être assemblé sans outil avec d'autres éléments disposant des mêmes moyens d'assemblage, et à être démonté sans outil d'un tel assemblage.It is well understood that said jewel element is thus designed capable of being assembled without tools with other elements having the same assembly means, and to be dismounted without tools of such an assembly.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur est libre d'effectuer à son goût la composition du bijou, et d'en effectuer seul le démontage ou le remontage, sans nécessiter d'outillage particulier.Thus, the user is free to perform to his taste the composition of the jewel, and to perform only disassembly or reassembly, without requiring special tools.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, le bijou est constitué par la juxtaposition d'éléments annulaires.In a preferred embodiment, the jewel consists of the juxtaposition of annular elements.

Selon d'autres modes de réalisation, le bijou peut prendre la forme de bagues, bracelets, boucles d'oreilles, pendentifs, broches, et similaires.According to other embodiments, the jewel may take the form of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches, and the like.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description détaillée qui va suivre se rapportant à un exemple de réalisation nullement limitatif.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following detailed description relating to a nonlimiting exemplary embodiment.

La compréhension de cette description sera facilitée en se référant aux dessins ci-joints, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente, de façon schématisée et en perspective l'assemblage, en cours de réalisation, de trois éléments de bijou selon l'invention
  • la figure 2 représente, de façon schématisée et en perspective un bijou réalisé par l'assemblage de trois éléments, dans une autre variante d'exécution de l'invention
  • la figure 3 représente, de façon schématisée et de face, un bijou réalisé par l'assemblage de quatre éléments, selon une autre variante d'exécution de l'invention.
  • la figure 4 représente, de façon schématisée et en coupe, un bijou réalisé par l'assemblage de six éléments, selon une autre variante de l'invention.
  • la figure 5 représente, de façon schématisée et en coupe, un bijou réalisé par l'assemblage de trois éléments, selon une autre variante de l'invention.
  • la figure 6 représente, de façon schématisée et de face un bijou réalisé par l'assemblage d'éléments identiques
  • la figure 7 représente, de façon schématisée et en coupe, un bijou réalisé par l'interposition d'un élément de bijou entre d'autres éléments de bijou
  • la figure 7 représente, de façon schématisée et en coupe, un autre type de bijou réalisé par l'interposition d'un élément de bijou entre d'autres éléments de bijou.
The understanding of this description will be facilitated by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation in perspective of the assembly, in the course of production, of three jewelery elements according to the invention;
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a jewel made by assembling three elements in another embodiment of the invention.
  • 3 shows, schematically and front view, a jewel made by the assembly of four elements, according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 shows, schematically and in section, a jewel made by the assembly of six elements, according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • 5 shows, schematically and in section, a jewel made by the assembly of three elements, according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic front view of a jewel made by assembling identical elements.
  • FIG. 7 represents, schematically and in section, a jewel made by the interposition of a jewel element between other jewel elements.
  • Figure 7 shows, schematically and in section, another type of jewel made by the interposition of a jewel element between other jewel elements.

Telle que représentée dans les figures, la présente invention a trait au domaine de la bijouterie.As shown in the figures, the present invention relates to the field of jewelery.

Tout particulièrement, l'invention concerne un bijou modulaire 10. Ce bijou est constitué d'éléments interchangeables 1.In particular, the invention relates to a modular jewel 10. This jewel consists of interchangeable elements 1.

Cet élément de bijou 1 comporte des moyens d'assemblage réversible 2 avec d'autres éléments de bijou, de façon à former avec eux un autre bijou.This jewel element 1 comprises reversible assembly means 2 with other jewel elements, so as to form with them another jewel.

Notamment ce bijou peut consister en une bague, un bracelet, une boucle d'oreille, un collier, un pendentif, une broche, une pince de cravate, une chevalière, une puce d'oreille ou autre, un insigne, ou tout autre type de bijou usuel.In particular, this jewel may consist of a ring, a bracelet, an earring, a necklace, a pendant, a brooch, a tie clip, a signet ring, an ear chip or the like, a badge, or any other type of usual jewel.

L'élément de bijou 1 selon l'invention peut être utilisé seul en tant que bijou, notamment dans le même usage que le bijou modulaire 10 composé: il en possède les caractéristiques fonctionnelles, par exemple:

  • enfilage sur un élément du corps de l'utilisateur, généralement par un orifice 7, ou enfilage, agrafage, suspension, ou autre, sur une chaîne, un lacet, une épingle, ou similaire, accroché au corps ou à un habit de l'utilisateur
  • support d'éléments de joaillerie, perles, émaux ou similaires, ainsi que les caractéristiques ornementales : un ou plusieurs décors rapportés ou ciselés 5, 6, ou autres.
The jewel element 1 according to the invention can be used alone as a jewel, in particular in the same use as the compound modular jewel 10: it has the functional characteristics, for example:
  • threading on an element of the user's body, generally by an orifice 7, or threading, stapling, suspension, or other, on a chain, a lace, a pin, or the like, attached to the body or to a garment of the user
  • support of jewelery items, pearls, enamels or the like, as well as ornamental features: one or more decorated or chiselled decorations 5, 6, or others.

Cet élément de bijou 1 se développe en général autour d'une surface directrice, qui passe à proximité de son centre de gravité, et autour de laquelle se concentre la masse de l'élément de bijou. Dans le cas d'un anneau, cette surface est plane ou sensiblement plane, telle la surface directrice gauche d'un anneau vrillé. Dans le cas d'un bijou comportant un alésage pour permettre son port, comme un anneau, un bracelet ou une bague, cette surface directrice est en général sensiblement perpendiculaire à cet alésage.This jewel element 1 generally develops around a guiding surface, which passes close to its center of gravity, and around which the mass of the jewel element is concentrated. In the case of a ring, this surface is flat or substantially flat, such as the left steering surface of a twisted ring. In the case of a jewel having a bore to allow its wearing, such as a ring, a bracelet or a ring, this directional surface is generally substantially perpendicular to this bore.

L'élément de bijou 1 selon l'invention est aussi conçu apte à être utilisé en combinaison avec d'autres éléments 1B, 1C, 1D, ...1N... disposant de moyens d'assemblage réversible 2 compatibles avec les siens, pour composer un bijou 10, tel que visible sur les figures.The jewel element 1 according to the invention is also designed to be used in combination with other elements 1B, 1C, 1D, ... 1N ... having reversible assembly means 2 compatible with his own, to compose a jewel 10, as visible in the figures.

Les moyens d'assemblage réversible 2 de l'élément de bijou 1 comportent au moins un aimant permanent 8.The reversible assembly means 2 of the jewel element 1 comprise at least one permanent magnet 8.

L'élément de bijou 1 selon l'invention comporte au moins une partie ferromagnétique, encastrée ou non. Cette partie ferromagnétique peut notamment être constituée par ledit aimant permanent 8.The jewel element 1 according to the invention comprises at least one ferromagnetic part, recessed or not. This ferromagnetic part may in particular be constituted by said permanent magnet 8.

Ces parties ferromagnétiques peuvent être constituées par le corps de l'élément de bijou 1, ou par des inserts ferromagnétiques ou aimantés, encastrés le cas échéant dans le corps de l'élément 1 de bijou, voire noyés de façon invisible sous la surface extérieure de cet élément de bijou 1.These ferromagnetic parts may be constituted by the body of the jewel element 1, or by ferromagnetic or magnetized inserts, embedded where appropriate in the body of the jewel element 1, or even invisibly embedded under the outer surface of the jewel element 1. this jewel item 1.

Les moyens d'assemblage 2 comprennent en particulier la coopération de l'aimant permanent 8 avec un élément ferromagnétique antagoniste.The assembly means 2 comprise in particular the cooperation of the permanent magnet 8 with a ferromagnetic antagonistic element.

Chaque élément de bijou 1 comporte ainsi une première zone de contact 3.Each jewel element 1 thus comprises a first contact zone 3.

La forme de cette première zone de contact 3 est conçue de façon à permettre sa coopération avec une deuxième zone de contact 4 d'un autre élément, pour assurer leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.The shape of this first contact zone 3 is designed to allow its cooperation with a second contact zone 4 of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.

Dans une réalisation préférée, la première zone de contact 3 est conçue de forme complémentaire à une deuxième zone de contact d'un autre élément, pour assurer de la même façon leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.In a preferred embodiment, the first contact zone 3 is designed to complement a second contact zone of another element, in the same way to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact zones.

Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, au moins un élément de bijou 1 composant le bijou modulaire 10 comporte une deuxième zone de contact 4 qui est conçue apte à coopérer avec une zone de contact d'un autre élément de bijou 1, par exemple la première 3 ou la deuxième 4 zone de contact d'un tel élément.In a preferred embodiment, at least one jewel element 1 constituting the modular jewel 10 comprises a second contact zone 4 which is designed capable of cooperating with a contact zone of another jewel element 1, for example the first 3 or the second 4 contact zone of such an element.

Une première zone de contact 3 d'un premier élément de bijou 1A est ainsi mise au contact d'une deuxième zone de contact 4 d'un élément antagoniste 1B, qui comporte un élément ferromagnétique antagoniste, qui est attiré par la force d'aimantation de l'aimant permanent 8 du premier élément de bijou 1A.A first contact zone 3 of a first jewel element 1A is thus brought into contact with a second contact zone 4 of an antagonist element 1B, which comprises a ferromagnetic antagonistic element, which is attracted by the magnetization force. of the permanent magnet 8 of the first jewel element 1A.

Différentes configurations sont envisageables : la partie ferromagnétique antagoniste de l'élément antagoniste 1B peut être passive, c'est-à-dire sans aimantation permanente. Elle peut aussi consister en un aimant permanent antagoniste, qui doit alors présenter, au niveau de la deuxième zone de contact 4, une polarité opposée à celle que présente ledit aimant permanent 8 du premier élément de bijou 1A au niveau de la première zone de contact 3.Different configurations are conceivable: the ferromagnetic antagonistic part of the antagonist element 1B can be passive, that is to say without permanent magnetization. It may also consist of an antagonistic permanent magnet, which must then have, at the level of the second contact zone 4, a polarity opposite to that presented by said permanent magnet 8 of the first jewel element 1A at the level of the first contact zone. 3.

Bien évidemment plusieurs aimants permanents analogues peuvent être installés, sur l'un ou/et l'autre des éléments 1A, 1B, de façon à assurer une force d'attraction suffisante pour un bon maintien de l'élément de bijou antagoniste 1B au contact du premier élément 1A.Of course several analogous permanent magnets can be installed on one or both of the elements 1A, 1B, so as to ensure a sufficient attractive force for a good maintenance of the jewel element 1B antagonist contact of the first element 1A.

On peut en particulier concevoir qu'un même élément de bijou 1 comporte un seul aimant permanent 8, au voisinage des pôles opposés duquel sont définies respectivement une première 3 et une deuxième 4 zones de contact.In particular it can be conceived that the same jewel element 1 comprises a single permanent magnet 8, in the vicinity of the opposite poles of which are respectively defined a first 3 and a second 4 contact zones.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, l'élément de bijou 1 comporte des faces ou surfaces opposées l'une à l'autre, définissant une première 3 et une deuxième 4 zones de contact. Une réalisation particulière consiste à intégrer au voisinage de chacune de ces surfaces un ou plusieurs aimants permanents 8, présentant la même polarité en regard de la même surface ; de préférence la polarité en regard de la deuxième 4 zone de contact est l'inverse de celle en regard de la première 3 zone de contact du même élément.According to a preferred embodiment, the jewel element 1 has opposite faces or surfaces to one another, defining a first 3 and a second 4 contact zones. A particular embodiment consists in integrating in the vicinity of each of these surfaces one or more permanent magnets 8, having the same polarity opposite the same surface; preferably, the polarity opposite the second contact zone is the opposite of that opposite the first contact zone of the same element.

Les moyens d'assemblage 2 comportent alors plusieurs aimants permanents 8 présentant la même polarité dans la première 3 zone de contact.The assembly means 2 then comprise several permanent magnets 8 having the same polarity in the first 3 contact zone.

Si, dans un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens d'assemblage 2 ne sont constitués que par des éléments magnétiques, c'est-à-dire aimants permanents 8 ou éléments en matériau ferromagnétique, les moyens d'assemblage 2 peuvent encore, selon la configuration du bijou, incorporer d'autres éléments, notamment mécaniques, par exemple à des fins de centrage ou de bon alignement.If, in a preferred embodiment, the assembly means 2 consist only of magnetic elements, that is to say permanent magnets 8 or elements made of ferromagnetic material, the assembly means 2 can again, according to the configuration of the jewel, incorporate other elements, including mechanical, for example for purposes of centering or proper alignment.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, correspondant au cas correspondant aux exemples illustrés sur les figures 1, 2, 3 et 4, les éléments de bijou sont juxtaposés selon des faces sensiblement planes.In a preferred embodiment, corresponding to the case corresponding to the examples illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, the jewel elements are juxtaposed along substantially planar faces.

Le problème de sécurité auquel se propose de remédier l'invention impose d'obtenir, lors de l'assemblage d'éléments de bijou 1, un bijou modulaire 10 de cohésion maximale.The safety problem to be overcome by the invention requires to obtain, during the assembly of jewelry elements 1, a modular jewel 10 maximum cohesion.

A cet effet, les éléments de bijou 1 selon l'invention sont préférentiellement conçus de façon à ce que les première 3 ou deuxième 4 zone de contact se développent de façon sensiblement parallèle à la surface directrice de l'élément de bijou 1. De préférence ces surfaces 3 ou 4 sont constituées par les surfaces externes de l'élément de bijou 1 dont la distance au centre de gravité de ce dernier est la plus faible. Par surface externe on entend toute surface autre que la surface destinée au port du bijou, cette dernière étant est constituée par exemple l'alésage dans le cas d'un anneau, ou le perçage pour la suspension d'un pendentif par une chaîne ou un cordon, ou similaire.For this purpose, the jewel elements 1 according to the invention are preferably designed so that the first 3 or second 4 contact zone develop substantially parallel to the guiding surface of the jewel element 1. Preferably these surfaces 3 or 4 are constituted by the outer surfaces of the jewel element 1 whose distance to the center of gravity of the latter is the lowest. By external surface is meant any surface other than the surface intended for wearing the jewel, the latter being constituted for example by the bore in the case of a ring, or the drilling for suspending a pendant by a chain or cord, or the like.

Ainsi la distance entre les centres de gravité de deux éléments de bijou 1 voisins réunis par leurs zones de contact respectives est-elle la plus courte possible. Cette disposition permet de prévenir tout démontage inopportun par effet de cisaillement, par exemple par un effort tangentiel de frottement avec un habit ou un membre. En effet, pour combattre le couple résistant résultant de l'assemblage magnétique, la force tangentielle, c'est-à-dire se développant sensiblement parallèlement à la surface directrice de l'élément de bijou 11, aura besoin d'être d'autant plus importante que le bras de levier sera faible.Thus the distance between the centers of gravity of two neighboring jewel elements 1 united by their respective contact zones is the shortest possible. This arrangement makes it possible to prevent any undesirable disassembly by shearing effect, for example by a tangential force of friction with a garment or limb. Indeed, to combat the resistive torque resulting from the magnetic assembly, the tangential force, that is to say, developing substantially parallel to the guiding surface of the jewel element 11, will need to be all more important than the lever arm will be weak.

Dans une réalisation préférée, destinée à assurer une force d'attraction optimale, comme exposé ci-dessus, les moyens d'assemblage 2 comportent plusieurs aimants permanents 8, au voisinage de ladite première zone de contact 3, et présentant la même polarité.In a preferred embodiment, intended to provide an optimum force of attraction, as explained above, the assembly means 2 comprise several permanent magnets 8, in the vicinity of said first contact zone 3, and having the same polarity.

La configuration géométrique du bijou peut être telle que les zones de contact entre éléments présentent une surface réduite, et ne permettent pas de loger le nombre souhaité d'aimants 8 en combinaison avec une partie ferromagnétique inerte au voisinage d'une deuxième surface de contact 4.The geometrical configuration of the jewel may be such that the areas of contact between elements have a reduced surface, and do not make it possible to accommodate the desired number of magnets 8 in combination with an inert ferromagnetic part in the vicinity of a second contact surface 4 .

Aussi est-il prévu que les moyens d'assemblage 2 comportent au moins un aimant permanent 8, présentant, au voisinage de la deuxième zone de contact 4, la polarité inverse par rapport à celle de ladite première surface de contact 3, de façon à augmenter la capacité d'attraction mutuelle des éléments de bijou entre eux.It is therefore expected that the assembly means 2 comprise at least one permanent magnet 8, having, in the vicinity of the second contact zone 4, the opposite polarity with respect to that of said first contact surface 3, so as to increase the ability of mutual attraction of the jewel elements between them.

Ainsi qu'on peut le voir sur un exemple de réalisation présenté à la figure 5, des aimants permanents 8 présentent, au voisinage de la première surface de contact 3, la même polarité, Nord dans l'exemple de la figure ; des aimants permanents 8, qui peuvent être les mêmes que les précédents, ou encore des aimants différents, présentent la polarité opposée, Sud dans le cas de la figure, au voisinage de la deuxième surface de contact. Il en est de même sur l'exemple de la figure 3.As can be seen in an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, permanent magnets 8 have, in the vicinity of the first contact surface 3, the same polarity, North in the example of the figure; permanent magnets 8, which may be the same as the previous ones, or even different magnets, have the opposite polarity, South in the case of the figure, in the vicinity of the second contact surface. It is the same on the example of Figure 3.

Pour une efficacité maximale, ces aimants permanents 8, de polarités opposées entre la première 3 et la deuxième surface de contact 4, présentent, au moins pour partie d'entre eux, une répartition géométrique symétrique, sur lesdites première 3 et deuxième 4 zones de contact.For maximum efficiency, these permanent magnets 8, of opposite polarity between the first 3 and the second contact surface 4, have, at least partly of them, a symmetrical geometric distribution, on said first 3 and second 4 zones of contact.

Par exemple, à une répartition selon un triangle équilatéral au voisinage d'une zone de contact, peut correspondre une répartition selon un hexagone régulier superposable au triangle précédent, au voisinage d'une zone de contact antagoniste.For example, a distribution according to an equilateral triangle in the vicinity of a contact zone, may correspond to a distribution according to a regular hexagon superimposable to the preceding triangle, in the vicinity of an antagonistic contact zone.

Un autre exemple peut consister en une répartition en duodécagone régulier, en correspondance avec un triangle équilatéral, ou avec un carré, ou avec un hexagone régulier, auquel il est superposable.Another example may be a distribution in regular duodecagon, in correspondence with an equilateral triangle, or with a square, or with a regular hexagon, to which it is superimposable.

L'utilisateur peut ainsi composer son bijou 10, en fonction des éléments dont il dispose, et des impératifs fonctionnels, généralement d'enfilage au niveau d'un orifice 7.The user can thus compose his jewel 10, according to the elements it has, and functional requirements, generally threading at an orifice 7.

Pour les pièces décoratives, il est possible de prévoir plusieurs alésages 7A, 7B, etc..., qui vont permettre l'enfilage des éléments à des hauteurs différentes, selon l'exemple de la figure 4. Il est alors nécessaire de prévoir l'équidistance des aimants permanents 8 deux à deux, sur chacune desdites première 3 et deuxième 4 zones de contact.For decorative parts, it is possible to provide several bores 7A, 7B, etc ..., which will allow threading elements at different heights, according to the example of Figure 4. It is then necessary to provide the equidistance of the permanent magnets 8 two by two, on each of said first 3 and second 4 contact zones.

De la même façon, il est intéressant de pouvoir agencer les éléments de révolution, tels que bagues, bracelets ou similaires, de façon à modifier la répartition dans l'espace des surfaces supportant l'ornementation 5, 6.In the same way, it is interesting to be able to arrange the elements of revolution, such as rings, bracelets or similar, so as to modify the spatial distribution of surfaces supporting ornamentation 5, 6.

A cet effet, dans une application préférée de l'invention, les aimants permanents 8 sont répartis selon une figure présentant une symétrie de révolution, sur chacune desdites première 3 et deuxième 4 zones de contact.For this purpose, in a preferred application of the invention, the permanent magnets 8 are distributed according to a figure having a symmetry of revolution, on each of said first 3 and second 4 contact zones.

Dans une réalisation particulière, les aimants permanents 8 se succèdent, au niveau d'une même zone de contact, dans une alternance de polarités.In a particular embodiment, the permanent magnets 8 follow one another, at the same contact zone, in an alternation of polarities.

On comprend que les aimants sont ainsi répartis selon un pas qui permet de disposer à volonté des zones décorées, comme on peut le voir à la figure 1: deux éléments adjacents 1B et 1C, identiques et portant les mêmes éléments d'ornementation 5, 6, composent, après juxtaposition, un décor qui est tout à fait différent du décor de chaque élément pris séparément.It will be understood that the magnets are thus distributed in a step that makes it possible to dispose at will of the decorated areas, as can be seen in FIG. 1: two adjacent elements 1B and 1C, identical and bearing the same elements of ornamentation 5, 6 , compose, after juxtaposition, a decoration which is quite different from the decoration of each element taken separately.

On notera, encore, que la combinaison d'éléments de bijou 1 permet, si ces éléments sont de même type, d'obtenir un nouveau bijou de même type. Mais il est aussi possible d'obtenir un bijou de forme tout à fait différente, tel que visible sur la figure 6 qui est un exemple de bijou réalisé par l'assemblage d'éléments identiques, ici réalisé par superposition de deux anneaux pour constituer un pendentif en forme de huit.It will be noted, again, that the combination of elements of jewel 1 allows, if these elements are of the same type, to obtain a new jewel of the same type. But it is also possible to obtain a jewel of quite different shape, as shown in Figure 6 which is an example of jewel made by the assembly of identical elements, here made by superimposition of two rings to form a pendant in the shape of eight.

Tel que visible sur les figures 7 et 8 on peut encore réaliser un bijou de type entièrement nouveau par l'incorporation d'un élément de bijou entre d'autres éléments de bijou de type différent. Dans l'exemple illustré il s'agit d'une bague dite tournante, dans laquelle un anneau central est monté, préférentiellement, libre entre deux autres anneaux constituant des flasques limitant son débattement. Ce type de bijou très apprécié est, selon les technologies usuelles, de réalisation délicate: soit par insertion de l'anneau central sur un premier flasque avant son emprisonnement par un second flasque soudé sur le précédent, soit par montage par déformation d'une cage de roulement destinée à accueillir l'anneau central. De telles élaborations ne sont possibles qu'en usine, et ne permettent aucune modification ultérieure. Au vu des figures 7 et 8, on comprend qu'il est aisé de maintenir un autre élément de bijou auxiliaire 1C, tel un anneau central, entre des éléments de bijou 1 selon l'invention, 1A, 1B, en particulier en forme d'anneaux, constituant des flasques limitant son débattement axial, cet autre élément de bijou auxiliaire 1C pouvant rester libre en rotation autour de son axe de symétrie.As can be seen in FIGS. 7 and 8, it is still possible to make a jewel of an entirely new type by the incorporation of a jewel element between other jewel elements of different types. In the illustrated example it is a so-called rotating ring, wherein a central ring is mounted, preferably free between two other rings constituting flanges limiting its movement. This type of jewel is very appreciated, according to the usual technologies, delicate realization: either by insertion of the central ring on a first flask before imprisonment by a second flange welded to the previous, or by mounting deformation of a rolling cage for receiving the central ring. Such elaborations are possible only in the factory, and do not allow any subsequent modification. In view of Figures 7 and 8, it is understood that it is easy to maintain another auxiliary jewel element 1C, such as a central ring, between jewelry elements 1 according to the invention, 1A, 1B, in particular in the form of rings, constituting flanges limiting its axial movement, this other element of auxiliary jewel 1C can remain free in rotation about its axis of symmetry.

Dans un mode représenté à la figure 8, l'autre élément de bijou auxiliaire 1C est complètement libre en rotation entre les éléments de bijou latéraux 1A et 1B. Dans une variante tel que représenté sur la figure 7, l'utilisateur peut indexer cet anneau central 1C en position par rapport à au moins un de ces éléments de bijou latéraux 1A, 1B, grâce à des éléments magnétiques 8 que comporte cet anneau central 1C.In a mode shown in FIG. 8, the other auxiliary jewel element 1C is completely free to rotate between the side jewel elements 1A and 1B. In a variant as shown in Figure 7, the user can index this central ring 1C in position relative to at least one of these side jewel elements 1A, 1B, thanks to magnetic elements 8 that includes this central ring 1C .

On comprend que chaque élément de bijou 1 peut comporter une grande variété d'éléments d'ornementation, dont seul deux, 5, 6, ont été représentés sur les figures dans un souci de simplification. L'ornementation des différentes surfaces visibles d'un tel élément de bijou 1 peut avantageusement être différente selon leur position par rapport audit ou auxdits aimants permanents 8. En particulier selon leur position angulaire par rapport à celle des aimants, dans le cas de bijoux possédant une symétrie de révolution.It will be understood that each jewel element 1 may comprise a large variety of ornamental elements, of which only two, 5, 6 have been shown in the figures for the sake of simplification. The ornamentation of the different visible surfaces of such a jewel element 1 may advantageously be different according to their position relative to the said permanent magnet or magnets 8. In particular according to their angular position relative to that of the magnets, in the case of jewelery possessing a symmetry of revolution.

Dans le cas où les éléments de bijoux 1 sont constitués d'anneaux, les éléments d'ornementation sont préférentiellement situés sur leur tranche. Dans la plupart des cas, les bijoux comportent un décor sur une surface sensiblement parallèle à leur surface directrice.In the case where the jewelry elements 1 consist of rings, the ornamental elements are preferably located on their edge. In most cases, the jewels have a decoration on a surface substantially parallel to their directing surface.

La combinaison des éléments de décor peut ainsi permettre d'utiliser les éléments de bijou 1 selon l'invention pour des applications de sécurité, par exemple en apposant sur chacun d'eux un élément partiel de décor, par exemple en gravure, qui est destiné à être combiné avec un ou plusieurs autres éléments partiels de décor figurant sur un ou plusieurs autres éléments de bijou 1, pour reconstituer, dans une certaine position relative angulaire de chaque élément de bijou 1 par rapport à l'élément adjacent, un code ou une combinaison d'accès, ou d'autres données sécurisées.The combination of the decorative elements can thus make it possible to use the jewelery elements 1 according to the invention for security applications, for example by affixing on each of them a partial decorative element, for example in engraving, which is intended to to be combined with one or more other partial decorative elements on one or more other jewel elements 1, to reconstruct, in a certain angular relative position of each jewel element 1 with respect to the adjacent element, a code or a combination of access, or other secure data.

Il convient de remarquer que différentes personnes peuvent porter chacune un ou plusieurs éléments de bijou 1, qui constituent des éléments d'un bijou plus important comportant lesdites données sécurisées, et participer à la révélation du décor complet, qui n'est possible que par leur mise en commun.It should be noted that different persons may each carry one or more pieces of jewelery 1, which constitute elements of a larger jewel comprising said secured data, and participate in the revelation of the complete decoration, which is only possible through their use. pooling.

De la même façon, des décors particuliers peuvent être conçus de façon à être révélés par la juxtaposition indexée d'éléments de bijou 1 de porteurs différents, par exemple des alliances de mariage.In the same way, particular decorations can be designed to be revealed by the indexed juxtaposition of jewelery items 1 of different wearers, for example wedding rings.

La combinaison par l'utilisateur d'éléments de bijou 1 en matériaux différents (par exemple or, argent, platine) avec des motifs ou ornements différents, et différemment disposés, permet d'obtenir un nombre de variantes d'autant plus élevé que le nombre d'éléments juxtaposés est grand, et que les possibilités offertes par un repositionnement angulaire sont larges. Ce décalage angulaire est conditionné par le nombre d'aimants permanents 8 répartis au voisinage de chacune des zones de contact, en particulier sur la figure de révolution (ici un cercle, dans l'exemple de la figure 1).The combination by the user of jewelery elements 1 in different materials (for example gold, silver, platinum) with different patterns or ornaments, and differently arranged, makes it possible to obtain a number of variants all the higher as the the number of juxtaposed elements is large, and the possibilities offered by angular repositioning are wide. This angular offset is conditioned by the number of permanent magnets 8 distributed in the vicinity of each of the contact zones, in particular in the figure of revolution (here a circle, in the example of Figure 1).

La multiplication du nombre d'éléments de bijou 1 juxtaposés, par le nombre des positions angulaires relatives possibles de l'un par rapport à l'autre, et par le nombre d'éléments de décor de chaque élément 1, conduit rapidement à un très grand nombre de combinaisons d'ornementations, voire de formes, des bijoux modulaires 10 ainsi composés.The multiplication of the number of jewel elements 1 juxtaposed by the number of relative angular positions possible relative to one another, and by the number of decorative elements of each element 1, quickly leads to a very large number of combinations of ornaments, or even shapes, modular jewelry 10 thus composed.

Comme cela a été exposé plus haut dans le cadre de la superposition au moins partielle de figures géométriques, le nombre d'aimants permanents 8, ou de surfaces ferromagnétiques antagonistes, peut être différent selon l'élément de bijou considéré.As has been explained above in the context of the at least partial superimposition of geometric figures, the number of permanent magnets 8, or ferromagnetic antagonistic surfaces, may be different depending on the item of jewelry considered.

Les aimants permanents 8 utilisés dans les éléments 1 de bijou selon l'invention peuvent être encastrés dans cet élément 1 de bijou, comme représenté dans l'exemple de la figure 5, ou être saillants, comme représenté sur les figures 3 et 4, selon l'effet esthétique recherché.The permanent magnets 8 used in the jewel elements 1 according to the invention can be embedded in this jewel element 1, as shown in the example of FIG. 5, or be salient, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, according to the desired aesthetic effect.

Dans les utilisations les plus courantes, les première 3 et deuxième 4 zones de contact sont sensiblement parallèles (même si elles sont gauches, comme dans le cas de la figure 5), de façon à permettre la construction d'un bijou 10 selon un schéma sensiblement linéaire.In the most common uses, the first 3 and second 4 contact areas are substantially parallel (even if they are left, as in the case of Figure 5), so as to allow the construction of a jewel 10 according to a diagram substantially linear.

Dans une approche économique, les première 3 et deuxième 4 zones de contact sont réalisables sous forme plane.In an economical approach, the first 3 and second 4 contact zones are achievable in plane form.

On peut néanmoins, selon l'exemple de la figure 3, imaginer d'autres configurations ; les limitations sont essentiellement fixées par les contraintes relatives au port ou à l'accrochage du bijou.However, according to the example of Figure 3, imagine other configurations; the limitations are essentially fixed by the constraints relating to the wearing or hanging of the jewel.

Du fait de l'assemblage avec des aimants permanents 8, un bijou 10 composé d'éléments 1 selon l'invention, disposant des mêmes moyens d'assemblage 2, peut être assemblé sans outil, et de la même façon être démonté sans outil.Due to the assembly with permanent magnets 8, a jewel 10 composed of elements 1 according to the invention, having the same assembly means 2, can be assembled without tools, and likewise be disassembled without tools.

L'invention concerne encore un élément pour bijou modulaire 10, comportant une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques précédentes, et comportant au moins un moyen d'assemblage 2 comprenant lui-même un aimant permanent 8.The invention also relates to an element for modular jewel 10, having one or more of the preceding characteristics, and comprising at least one assembly means 2 itself comprising a permanent magnet 8.

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Bijou modulaire (10) comprenant des éléments (1) interchangeables comportant des moyens d'assemblage réversible (2) entre eux, caractérisé par le fait que chaque élément (1) est conçu apte à être utilisé seul en tant que bijou dans le même usage que ledit bijou modulaire (10) assemblé et que lesdits moyens d'assemblage (2) sont constitués d'un ou plusieurs aimants permanents (8) encastrés dans au moins une première zone de contact (3) que comporte chaque élément (1), conçue de forme apte à coopérer avec au moins une deuxième zone de contact (4) d'un autre élément, pour assurer leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.Modular jewel (10) comprising interchangeable elements (1) comprising reversible assembly means (2) between them, characterized in that each element (1) is designed to be used alone as a jewel in the same use that said modular jewel (10) assembled and that said assembly means (2) consist of one or more permanent magnets (8) embedded in at least a first contact zone (3) that each element (1) comprises, designed to cooperate with at least a second contact zone (4) of another element, to ensure their reversible assembly by magnetization through said contact areas. Bijou selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que chaque élément (1) comporte une première zone de contact (3), conçue de forme complémentaire à une deuxième zone de contact (4) d'un autre élément, pour assurer leur assemblage réversible par aimantation au travers desdites zones de contact.Jewel according to claim 1, characterized in that each element (1) has a first contact zone (3) designed to complement a second contact zone (4) of another element to ensure their reversible assembly. by magnetization through said contact areas. Bijou selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins un élément (1) comporte encore au moins une deuxième zone de contact (4) conçue apte à coopérer avec la première (3) ou la deuxième (4) zone de contact d'un autre élément (1).Jewel according to one of Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one element (1) also comprises at least one second contact zone (4) designed capable of cooperating with the first (3) or the second ( 4) contact area of another element (1). Bijou selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que lesdites première (3) et deuxième (4) zones de contact sont respectivement ménagées sur deux faces opposées dudit élément (1) de bijou.Jewel according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said first (3) and second (4) contact areas are respectively formed on two opposite faces of said element (1) jewelry. Bijou selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que lesdites zones de contact (3), (4) d'un élément de bijou (1) sont constituées par les surfaces externes les plus proches du centre de gravité dudit élément de bijou (1).Jewel according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the said contact zones (3), (4) of a jewel element (1) consist of the outermost surfaces closest to the center of gravity of said jewelry item (1). Bijou selon l'une des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que les première (3) ou deuxième (4) zones de contact d'un élément de bijou (1) se développent de façon sensiblement parallèle à sa surface directrice.Jewel according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the first (3) or second (4) contact areas of a jewel element (1) develop substantially parallel to its directing surface. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens d'assemblage (2) comportent plusieurs aimants permanents (8) encastrés dans au moins une zone de contact et présentant la même polarité.Jewel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said connecting means (2) comprise a plurality of permanent magnets (8) embedded in at least one contact zone and having the same polarity. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le ou les aimants permanents (8) de la deuxième zone de contact (4) sont de polarité inverse à l'aimant ou les aimants permanents (8) de ladite première zone de contact (3).Jewel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the permanent magnet or magnets (8) of the second contact zone (4) are of inverse polarity to the magnet or the permanent magnets (8) of said first contact area (3). Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits aimants permanents (8) sont répartis de façon équivalente, dans une première zone de contact (3), par rapport à ceux d'une deuxième zone de contact (4), de manière apte à coopérer les uns avec les autres.Jewel according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said permanent magnets (8) are equivalently distributed, in a first contact zone (3), with respect to those of a second contact zone (4), so as to cooperate with each other. Bijou selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits aimants permanents (8) sont équidistants deux à deux, sur chacune desdites première (3) et deuxième (4) zones de contact.Jewel according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said permanent magnets (8) are equidistant in pairs, on each of said first (3) and second (4) contact zones. Bijou selon l'une des revendications 9 ou 10, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits aimants permanents (8) sont répartis selon une figure présentant une symétrie de révolution, sur chacune desdites première (3) et deuxième (4) zones de contact.Jewel according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that said permanent magnets (8) are distributed in a symmetrical pattern of revolution on each of said first (3) and second (4) contact areas. Bijou selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits aimants permanents (8) se succèdent, au niveau d'une même zone de contact, dans une alternance de polarités.Jewel according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that said permanent magnets (8) succeed one another, at the same contact zone, in an alternation of polarities. Bijou selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 11, caractérisé par le fait que lesdites première (3) et deuxième (4) zones de contact d'un même élément (1) sont sensiblement parallèles.Jewel according to any one of claims 3 to 11, characterized in that said first (3) and second (4) contact areas of the same element (1) are substantially parallel. Bijou selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé par le fait que les éléments de bijou (1) qui le constituent comportent des éléments d'ornementation (5), (6), dont la combinaison constitue un décor modulaire dudit bijou assemblé (10).Jewel according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the jewel elements (1) which constitute it comprise ornamental elements (5), (6), the combination of which constitutes a modular decoration of said assembled jewelery (10). Bijou selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux éléments de bijou (1A), (1B), constituant grâce aux moyens d'assemblage réversibles (2) des flasques de maintien d'un autre élément de bijou auxiliaire (1C), tel qu'un anneau.Jewel according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises at least two jewel elements (1A), (1B) constituting, thanks to the reversible assembly means (2), holding flanges of a another auxiliary jewel element (1C), such as a ring. Bijou selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments de bijou (1A), (1B) constituent des moyens de maintien en rotation dudit autre élément de bijou auxiliaire (1C).Jewel according to claim 15, characterized in that said jewel elements (1A), (1B) constitute means for maintaining in rotation said other auxiliary jewel element (1C). Bijou selon la revendication 15 ou 16, caractérisé en ce que au moins un desdits éléments de bijou (1A), (1B), comporte, en collaboration avec ledit autre élément de bijou auxiliaire (1C), des moyens d'indexation constitués d'aimants permanents (8).Jewel according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that at least one of said jewel elements (1A), (1B), comprises, in collaboration with said other auxiliary jewel element (1C), indexing means consisting of permanent magnets (8). Elément (1) pour bijou modulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant au moins un aimant permanent (8) en tant que moyen d'assemblage réversible (2) avec un autre élément.Element (1) for modular jewelery according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one permanent magnet (8) as a reversible assembly means (2) with another element.
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