EP2326197A1 - Openable ring - Google Patents

Openable ring

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EP2326197A1
EP2326197A1 EP09787110A EP09787110A EP2326197A1 EP 2326197 A1 EP2326197 A1 EP 2326197A1 EP 09787110 A EP09787110 A EP 09787110A EP 09787110 A EP09787110 A EP 09787110A EP 2326197 A1 EP2326197 A1 EP 2326197A1
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ring
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inner ring
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Christophe Verdun
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Delaneau SA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C9/00—Finger-rings
    • A44C9/0007—Finger-rings made of several rings
    • A44C9/0015—Finger-rings made of several rings connected or interlinked to each other
    • A44C9/003—Finger-rings made of several rings connected or interlinked to each other in a rotatable way

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  • the present invention relates to a circular-shaped jewelery item, in particular a ring or an earring, intended to be put on a finger or used as a pendant.
  • This kind of object exists in many different forms. In general, the shape or aesthetics given to this type of object depends on the type of jewel, as well as the intended clientele. Despite the fact that these objects are designed to attract the eye of the viewer, they generally do not allow to vary their appearance. Moreover, many wearers including rings, remove their ring finger, even if only to play with it, this even if the geometric shapes used for this kind of jewelry are often quite simple.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages and, in particular, to allow the realization of a jewel more interesting for the eye of the viewer, respectively for the owner, this allowing to vary its shape and appearance.
  • the present invention provides a jewelery object, in particular a ring or an earring, which is distinguished by the characteristics listed in claim 1.
  • a jewelery object in particular a ring or an earring, which is distinguished by the characteristics listed in claim 1.
  • it is formed by an outer ring and an inner ring composed of each by at least two rings pivotally attached to one another, said inner ring being housed in said outer ring so as to be free to rotate in all directions.
  • an object is obtained, whether it is a ring, an earring or other pendant of generally circular shape, which can be, once removed, unfolded and the inner parts can then be turned freely relative to the external parts.
  • the jewel becomes interesting to handle in the hands and, above all, in the many facets it can take, is greatly improved aesthetically.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ring according to the present invention in its folded position.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the ring according to Figure 1, its inner and outer rings being unfolded and being in an arbitrary relative position.
  • Figure 3 is a view corresponding to Figure 2, the two inner and outer rings being in another relative position.
  • the object illustrated in the accompanying figures and used in the following detailed description consists of a ring. Nevertheless, it is clear that the present invention relates to any jewelery object of circular shape such as a ring, an earring or any other jewel generally having a circular shape and can be used, for example, as a pendant.
  • the object of the invention could also be used as part of a collar, its outer parts being bonded together to form a collar, for example by means of chain elements or another type of collar. connecting elements.
  • the object of the present invention is of circular shape and comprises, in its embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, an outer ring 1 and an inner ring 2 which are each composed of two rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 and which are pivotally attached to one another.
  • said rings consist for this purpose in two substantially semicircular parts of the same diameter and fixed to one another by means of two plates having a width corresponding to the total width of the ring, but having only about half of its thickness. Said semi-circular parts are fixed to these two plates in an offset manner, as visible in the accompanying figures.
  • said plates of a ring are, for example, aligned with the outer surface of the ring and the plates of the other ring are aligned with the inner surface of this ring.
  • These rings can then be pivotally assembled to form, in the folded position, that is to say closed, a ring having a common width over its entire circumference, and a homogeneous thickness. In an unfolded position, the rings of each ring 1, 2 give the appearance of forming a sphere which can, moreover, be turned relative to each other, which makes the jewelery object very interesting aesthetically. .
  • each ring 1, 2 is composed of two superimposed rings having the entire width of the final ring and pivotably attached to one another.
  • each ring 1, 2 are housed integrally within the thickness of the two rings 1.1, 1.2, respectively 2.1, 2.2 the component.
  • the axes 1.3 visible in particular in FIGS. 1 and 2 pass through only said plates mentioned above of the rings 1.1 and 1.2 forming the outer ring 1, this obviously to the two opposite parts of the ring which are traversed by the corresponding axis of rotation, as can be seen in particular in FIG.
  • said inner ring 2 is housed in said outer ring 1 so as to be free in rotation, in all directions.
  • the pivot axes of each outer ring 1 and inner 2 being entirely in the thickness 2 of these rings, no obstacle occurs to the free rotation of the inner ring 2.
  • said outer rings 1 and inner 2 could in principle, in non-illustrated embodiments, each consist of three or more rings pivotably attached to one another according to the concept mentioned above.
  • a decorative object according to the present invention with a plurality of inner rings 2, each being housed one in the other in cascade so as to be free in rotation as well as being composed by at least two pivotable parts relative to each other.
  • the decorative object as a whole becomes even more attractive to the viewer's eye.
  • the invention is achieved by giving the outer surface 2.4 of said inner ring 2 a convex shape and to the inner surface 1.4 of said outer ring a concave shape.
  • the outer diameter of the inner ring 2 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the outer ring 1, so that the first is housed in the latter without being able to exit while being able to perform a free rotational movement.
  • the width of the jewelery object according to the present invention must be dimensioned according to its diameter, in order to guarantee that the inner ring does not come out during its rotation from the ring. exterior.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the jewel according to the present invention once the inner ring 1 and outer 2.
  • the inner ring 2 is in a relative position with respect to the outer ring 1 which has been chosen completely arbitrarily. Consequently, the axes of rotation 2.3 of the inner ring 2 are in this figure in an arbitrary position relative to the axes of rotation 1.3 of the outer ring 1.
  • Figure 3 shows another relative position of these rings 1, 2 also arbitrarily chosen.
  • one of the outer rings 1 or inner 2 comprises ball bearings to facilitate the free rotation of the inner ring 2 in the ring.
  • these ball bearings can be placed either on the inner surface 1.4 of the outer ring 1 or on the outer surface 2.4 of the inner ring 2. It is clear in this context that these bearings are integrated into the outer ring. mass of the ring concerned, so that only a minor portion of the balls protrude from the surface, to allow relative movement between the two rings 1, 2.
  • the rings 1, 2 may be equipped with at least one decorative object.
  • These decorative items may include precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, or sapphires. It is particularly preferable to integrate these decorative objects in the volume of the inner ring 2 without they exceed the outer surface 2.4 of said inner ring 2, so as not to hinder its free rotation. Thus, these objects are not visible when the outer ring 1 and inner 2 are superimposed when the jewel according to the present invention is closed. On the other hand, when the jewel is unfolded, these objects become visible and thus create a surprise effect and improve in a particularly advantageous manner the aesthetics of the jewel.
  • an engraving on a surface of one of the rings is considered to form a decorative object as indicated above.
  • an object or decorative objects may be arranged within the circumference of the inner ring 2 or on the outer surface 2.4 of the outer ring 2.
  • the last possibility mentioned above corresponds to the traditional configuration of a ring comprising for example a diamond fixed on its surface.
  • the first mentioned possibility is particularly advantageous in the case of a pendant such as an earring, inside which can be arranged an additional object to attract the eyes of the viewer.
  • each ring 1, 2 can be pivoted relative to each other by an angle chosen in a range from ° to 150 °.
  • the range is preferably from 80 ° to 100 °.
  • the two rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 outer rings 1 and inner 2 of the ring illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 preferably open at an angle of 90 °, so that the jewel, once unfolded, gives the appearance of a harmonious sphere.
  • the position chosen between the rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 of each ring 1, 2, once unfolded, can be blocked, this by equipping one of the two rings corresponding with a blocking means adequate.
  • the explanations above apply analogically in the case where the object according to the present invention comprises several inner rings 2 and in the case where each ring 1, 2 is composed of more than two rings.
  • the present invention provides a particularly interesting jewel for its owner, in particular by offering various possibilities to be handled and put in its different positions, which improves the object also at the aesthetic level.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a circular item of jewellery, in particular a ring, an earring or a pendant element. This item is formed by an outer ring (1) and at least one inner ring (2), each of which is formed by at least two ring parts (1.1, 1.2; 2.1, 2.2) which are fixed together in a pivotable manner. Said inner ring (2) is housed in said outer ring (1) so as to rotate freely.

Description

Bague dépliable Folding ring
La présente invention concerne un objet de bijouterie de forme circulaire, notamment une bague ou une boucle d'oreilles, destiné à être mis sur un doigt ou utilisé en tant que pendentif.The present invention relates to a circular-shaped jewelery item, in particular a ring or an earring, intended to be put on a finger or used as a pendant.
Ce genre d'objet existe dans un grand nombre de formes différentes. En général la forme, respectivement l'esthétique donnée à ce genre d'objet dépend du type de bijou, ainsi que de la clientèle visée. Malgré le fait que ces objets sont conçus pour attirer l'œil du spectateur, ils ne permettent, en règle générale, pas de varier leur aspect. Par ailleurs, nombre de porteurs notamment de bagues, enlèvent leur bague du doigt, ne serait-ce que pour en jouer avec, ceci même si les formes géométriques utilisées pour ce genre de bijou sont souvent assez simples.This kind of object exists in many different forms. In general, the shape or aesthetics given to this type of object depends on the type of jewel, as well as the intended clientele. Despite the fact that these objects are designed to attract the eye of the viewer, they generally do not allow to vary their appearance. Moreover, many wearers including rings, remove their ring finger, even if only to play with it, this even if the geometric shapes used for this kind of jewelry are often quite simple.
Le but de la présente invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients et, notamment, de permettre la réalisation d'un bijou plus intéressant pour l'œil du spectateur, respectivement pour le propriétaire, ceci en permettant de varier sa forme ainsi que son aspect.The object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages and, in particular, to allow the realization of a jewel more interesting for the eye of the viewer, respectively for the owner, this allowing to vary its shape and appearance.
A cet effet, la présente invention propose un objet de bijouterie, notamment une bague ou une boucle d'oreilles, qui se distingue par les caractéristiques énumérées à la revendication 1. En particulier, il est formé par une bague extérieure et une bague intérieure composées chacune par au moins deux anneaux fixés l'un à l'autre de manière pivotable, ladite bague intérieure étant logée dans ladite bague extérieure de manière à être libre en rotation dans toutes les directions.For this purpose, the present invention provides a jewelery object, in particular a ring or an earring, which is distinguished by the characteristics listed in claim 1. In particular, it is formed by an outer ring and an inner ring composed of each by at least two rings pivotally attached to one another, said inner ring being housed in said outer ring so as to be free to rotate in all directions.
Par ces mesures, on obtient un objet, que ce soit une bague, une boucle d'oreilles ou un autre pendentif de forme généralement circulaire, qui peut être, une fois enlevé, déplié et les parties intérieures peuvent ensuite être tournées librement par rapport aux parties extérieures. Le bijou devient ainsi intéressant à manier dans les mains et, surtout, de par les multiples facettes qu'il peut prendre, est grandement amélioré esthétiquement.By these measurements, an object is obtained, whether it is a ring, an earring or other pendant of generally circular shape, which can be, once removed, unfolded and the inner parts can then be turned freely relative to the external parts. The jewel becomes interesting to handle in the hands and, above all, in the many facets it can take, is greatly improved aesthetically.
D'autres caractéristiques, ainsi que les avantages correspondants, ressortiront des revendications dépendantes, ainsi que de la description exposant ci-après l'invention plus en détail.Other features, as well as the corresponding advantages, will emerge from the dependent claims, as well as from the description which sets forth the invention in more detail.
Les dessins annexés représentent, à titre d'exemple, une forme d'exécution de l'invention.The accompanying drawings represent, by way of example, an embodiment of the invention.
La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une bague selon la présente invention dans sa position pliée.Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ring according to the present invention in its folded position.
La figure 2 est une vue en perspective de la bague selon la figure 1 , ses bagues intérieure et extérieure étant dépliées et se trouvant dans une position relative arbitraire.Figure 2 is a perspective view of the ring according to Figure 1, its inner and outer rings being unfolded and being in an arbitrary relative position.
La figure 3 est une vue correspondant à la figure 2, les deux bagues intérieure et extérieure se trouvant dans une autre position relative.Figure 3 is a view corresponding to Figure 2, the two inner and outer rings being in another relative position.
L'invention va maintenant être décrite en détail en référence aux dessins annexés illustrant à titre d'exemple une forme d'exécution de l'invention.The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating by way of example an embodiment of the invention.
L'objet illustré aux figures annexées et utilisé lors de la description détaillée suivante consiste en une bague. Néanmoins, il est clair que la présente invention concerne tout objet de bijouterie de forme circulaire comme par exemple une bague, une boucle d'oreilles ou tout autre bijou présentant généralement une forme circulaire et pouvant être utilisé, par exemple, en tant que pendentif. L'objet de l'invention pourrait également être utilisé en tant qu'élément d'un collier, ses parties extérieures étant liées ensemble de manière à former un collier, par exemple à l'aide des éléments de chaîne ou un autre type d'éléments de liaison. L'objet de la présente invention est de forme circulaire et comporte, dans sa forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 1 , une bague extérieure 1 et une bague intérieure 2 qui sont chacune composée par deux anneaux 1.1 , 1.2 respectivement 2.1 , 2.2 et qui sont fixés l'un à l'autre de manière pivotable. Dans la forme d'exécution représentée à titre d'exemple aux figures annexées, lesdits anneaux consistent à cet effet en deux parties sensiblement semi-circulaires de même diamètre et fixées l'une à l'autre par l'intermédiaire de deux plateaux ayant une largeur correspondant à la largeur totale de la bague, mais ne possédant qu'environ la moitié de son épaisseur. Lesdites parties semi-circulaires sont fixées à ces deux plateaux de manière décalée, tel que visible sur les figures annexées. De plus, lesdits plateaux d'un anneau sont, par exemple, alignés à la surface extérieure de l'anneau et les plateaux de l'autre anneau sont alignés à la surface intérieure de cet anneau. Ces anneaux peuvent ensuite être assemblés de manière pivotante afin de former, dans la position pliée, c'est-à-dire fermée, une bague ayant une largeur commune sur toute sa circonférence, ainsi qu'une épaisseur homogène. Dans une position dépliée, les anneaux de chaque bague 1 , 2 donnent l'aspect de former une sphère qui peut, de plus, être tournée l'une par rapport à l'autre, ce qui rend l'objet de bijouterie très intéressant esthétiquement.The object illustrated in the accompanying figures and used in the following detailed description consists of a ring. Nevertheless, it is clear that the present invention relates to any jewelery object of circular shape such as a ring, an earring or any other jewel generally having a circular shape and can be used, for example, as a pendant. The object of the invention could also be used as part of a collar, its outer parts being bonded together to form a collar, for example by means of chain elements or another type of collar. connecting elements. The object of the present invention is of circular shape and comprises, in its embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, an outer ring 1 and an inner ring 2 which are each composed of two rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 and which are pivotally attached to one another. In the embodiment shown by way of example in the appended figures, said rings consist for this purpose in two substantially semicircular parts of the same diameter and fixed to one another by means of two plates having a width corresponding to the total width of the ring, but having only about half of its thickness. Said semi-circular parts are fixed to these two plates in an offset manner, as visible in the accompanying figures. In addition, said plates of a ring are, for example, aligned with the outer surface of the ring and the plates of the other ring are aligned with the inner surface of this ring. These rings can then be pivotally assembled to form, in the folded position, that is to say closed, a ring having a common width over its entire circumference, and a homogeneous thickness. In an unfolded position, the rings of each ring 1, 2 give the appearance of forming a sphere which can, moreover, be turned relative to each other, which makes the jewelery object very interesting aesthetically. .
II est à mentionner ici que d'autres formes des anneaux composant lesdites bagues extérieure 1 et intérieure 2 sont possibles. Par exemple, il est possible que chaque bague 1 , 2 soit composée par deux anneaux superposés ayant toute la largeur de la bague finale et fixés de manière pivotable l'un à l'autre.It should be mentioned here that other forms of the rings making up said outer and inner rings 1 and 2 are possible. For example, it is possible that each ring 1, 2 is composed of two superimposed rings having the entire width of the final ring and pivotably attached to one another.
Les axes de pivotement mentionnés ci-dessus de chaque bague 1 , 2 sont logés intégralement à l'intérieur de l'épaisseur des deux anneaux 1.1 , 1.2, respectivement 2.1 , 2.2 le composant. Par exemple, les axes 1.3 visibles notamment aux figures 1 et 2 ne traversent que lesdits plateaux mentionnés ci- dessus des anneaux 1.1 et 1.2 formant la bague extérieure 1 , ceci à l'évidence aux deux parties opposées de la bague qui sont traversées par l'axe de rotation correspondant, comme on le voit notamment à la figure 2. De cette manière, il est possible de réaliser un objet de forme circulaire selon la présente invention dans lequel ladite bague intérieure 2 est logée dans ladite bague extérieure 1 de manière à être libre en rotation, ceci dans toutes les directions. En effet, les axes de pivotement de chaque bague extérieure 1 et intérieure 2 se trouvant intégralement dans l'épaisseur 2 de ces bagues, aucun obstacle ne se présente à la rotation libre de la bague intérieure 2.The aforementioned pivot axes of each ring 1, 2 are housed integrally within the thickness of the two rings 1.1, 1.2, respectively 2.1, 2.2 the component. For example, the axes 1.3 visible in particular in FIGS. 1 and 2 pass through only said plates mentioned above of the rings 1.1 and 1.2 forming the outer ring 1, this obviously to the two opposite parts of the ring which are traversed by the corresponding axis of rotation, as can be seen in particular in FIG. In this way, it is possible to make a circular shaped object according to the present invention wherein said inner ring 2 is housed in said outer ring 1 so as to be free in rotation, in all directions. Indeed, the pivot axes of each outer ring 1 and inner 2 being entirely in the thickness 2 of these rings, no obstacle occurs to the free rotation of the inner ring 2.
Dans ce contexte, il est à ajouter que lesdites bagues extérieure 1 et intérieure 2 pourraient en principe, dans des formes d'exécution non-illustrées, consister chacune en trois voire plus d'anneaux fixés l'un à l'autre de manière pivotable selon le concept évoqué ci-dessus. De même, il est possible d'équiper un objet de décoration selon la présente invention de plusieurs bagues intérieures 2, chacune étant logée l'une dans l'autre en cascade de manière à être libre en rotation ainsi qu'étant composée par au moins deux parties pivotables l'une par rapport à l'autre. Ainsi, l'objet de décoration dans son ensemble devient encore plus attrayant pour l'œil du spectateur.In this context, it should be added that said outer rings 1 and inner 2 could in principle, in non-illustrated embodiments, each consist of three or more rings pivotably attached to one another according to the concept mentioned above. Similarly, it is possible to equip a decorative object according to the present invention with a plurality of inner rings 2, each being housed one in the other in cascade so as to be free in rotation as well as being composed by at least two pivotable parts relative to each other. Thus, the decorative object as a whole becomes even more attractive to the viewer's eye.
Ladite rotation libre de la bague intérieure 2 dans la bague extérieure 1 , respectivement d'une seconde bague intérieure dans un premier bague intérieure en ce qui concerne les formes d'exécution non-illustrées mentionnées ci-dessus, d'un bijou selon la présente invention est réalisée en donnant à la surface extérieure 2.4 de ladite bague intérieure 2 une forme convexe et à la surface intérieure 1.4 de ladite bague extérieure une forme concave. De plus, le diamètre extérieur de la bague intérieure 2 est sensiblement égal au diamètre intérieur de la bague extérieure 1 , de façon à ce que la première soit hébergée dans la dernière sans pouvoir y sortir tout en pouvant y effectuer un mouvement de rotation libre. Dans ce contexte, il est également à mentionner que la largeur de l'objet de bijouterie selon la présente invention doit être dimensionnée en fonction de son diamètre, afin de garantir que la bague intérieure ne sorte pas, lors de sa rotation, de la bague extérieure.Said free rotation of the inner ring 2 in the outer ring 1, respectively of a second inner ring in a first inner ring with respect to the non-illustrated embodiments mentioned above, of a jewel according to the present The invention is achieved by giving the outer surface 2.4 of said inner ring 2 a convex shape and to the inner surface 1.4 of said outer ring a concave shape. In addition, the outer diameter of the inner ring 2 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the outer ring 1, so that the first is housed in the latter without being able to exit while being able to perform a free rotational movement. In this context, it should also be mentioned that the width of the jewelery object according to the present invention must be dimensioned according to its diameter, in order to guarantee that the inner ring does not come out during its rotation from the ring. exterior.
La figure 2 illustre le bijou selon la présente invention une fois les bagues intérieure 1 et extérieure 2. De plus, la bague intérieure 2 se trouve dans une position relative par rapport à la bague extérieure 1 qui a été choisie de façon complètement arbitraire. Par conséquent, les axes de rotation 2.3 de la bague intérieure 2 se trouvent sur cette figure dans une position arbitraire par rapport aux axes de rotation 1.3 de la bague extérieure 1. Afin d'illustrer encore mieux la possibilité de rotation libre de la bague intérieure 2 par rapport à la bague extérieure 1 , la figure 3 montre une autre position relative de ces bagues 1 , 2 choisie également de façon arbitraire.Figure 2 illustrates the jewel according to the present invention once the inner ring 1 and outer 2. In addition, the inner ring 2 is in a relative position with respect to the outer ring 1 which has been chosen completely arbitrarily. Consequently, the axes of rotation 2.3 of the inner ring 2 are in this figure in an arbitrary position relative to the axes of rotation 1.3 of the outer ring 1. In order to further illustrate the possibility of free rotation of the inner ring 2 with respect to the outer ring 1, Figure 3 shows another relative position of these rings 1, 2 also arbitrarily chosen.
Dans une forme d'exécution non illustrée d'un bijou selon la présente invention, il est possible que l'une des bagues extérieure 1 ou intérieure 2 comporte des roulements à billes afin de faciliter la rotation libre de la bague intérieure 2 dans la bague extérieure 1. En particulier, ces roulements à billes peuvent être placés soit à la surface intérieure 1.4 de la bague extérieure 1 , soit à la surface extérieure 2.4 de la bague intérieure 2. Il est clair dans ce contexte que ces roulements sont intégrés dans la masse de l'anneau concerné, de sorte que seulement une partie mineure des billes saillit de la surface, afin de permettre le mouvement relatif entre les deux bagues 1 , 2.In a non-illustrated embodiment of a jewel according to the present invention, it is possible that one of the outer rings 1 or inner 2 comprises ball bearings to facilitate the free rotation of the inner ring 2 in the ring. In particular, these ball bearings can be placed either on the inner surface 1.4 of the outer ring 1 or on the outer surface 2.4 of the inner ring 2. It is clear in this context that these bearings are integrated into the outer ring. mass of the ring concerned, so that only a minor portion of the balls protrude from the surface, to allow relative movement between the two rings 1, 2.
Dans une autre forme d'exécution, les bagues 1 , 2 peuvent être équipées d'au moins un objet de décoration. Ces objets de décoration peuvent notamment consister en des pierres précieuses, comme des diamants, des rubis, ou des saphirs. Il est particulièrement préférable d'intégrer ces objets de décoration dans le volume de la bague intérieure 2 sans qu'ils dépassent la surface extérieure 2.4 de ladite bague intérieure 2, afin de ne pas gêner sa rotation libre. Ainsi, ces objets ne sont pas visibles lorsque les anneaux extérieur 1 et intérieur 2 sont superposés quand le bijou selon la présente invention est fermé. Par contre, lorsque le bijou est déplié, ces objets deviennent visibles et créent ainsi un effet de surprise et améliorent de façon particulièrement avantageuse l'esthétique du bijou.In another embodiment, the rings 1, 2 may be equipped with at least one decorative object. These decorative items may include precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, or sapphires. It is particularly preferable to integrate these decorative objects in the volume of the inner ring 2 without they exceed the outer surface 2.4 of said inner ring 2, so as not to hinder its free rotation. Thus, these objects are not visible when the outer ring 1 and inner 2 are superimposed when the jewel according to the present invention is closed. On the other hand, when the jewel is unfolded, these objects become visible and thus create a surprise effect and improve in a particularly advantageous manner the aesthetics of the jewel.
Dans ce contexte, une gravure sur une surface d'un des anneaux est considéré à former un objet de décoration tel qu'indiqué ci-dessus.In this context, an engraving on a surface of one of the rings is considered to form a decorative object as indicated above.
Alternativement ou de façon supplémentaire, il est également possible qu'un objet ou des objets de décoration soient arrangés à l'intérieur de la circonférence de la bague intérieure 2 ou sur la surface extérieure 2.4 de la bague extérieure 2. La dernière possibilité mentionnée ci-dessus correspond à la configuration traditionnelle d'une bague comportant par exemple un diamant fixé à sa surface. La première possibilité mentionnée est particulièrement avantageuse dans le cas d'un pendentif tel qu'une boucle d'oreilles, à l'intérieur duquel peut être arrangé un objet supplémentaire permettant d'attirer les yeux du spectateur.Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible for an object or decorative objects to be arranged within the circumference of the inner ring 2 or on the outer surface 2.4 of the outer ring 2. The last possibility mentioned above corresponds to the traditional configuration of a ring comprising for example a diamond fixed on its surface. The first mentioned possibility is particularly advantageous in the case of a pendant such as an earring, inside which can be arranged an additional object to attract the eyes of the viewer.
Par rapport aux figures 2 et 3, il reste à mentionner que les anneaux 1.1 , 1.2 respectivement 2.1 , 2.2 de chaque bague 1 , 2 peuvent être pivotes l'un par rapport à l'autre par un angle choisi dans une plage allant de 30° à 150°. Dans le cas d'un objet de décoration formé par des bagues 1 , 2 ayant chacune deux anneaux, la plage va de préférence de 80° à 100°. Ainsi, de par la construction des anneaux, notamment de leurs plateaux mentionnés ci-dessus comportant dans ce cas par exemple des butées correspondantes, l'ouverture respectivement le dépliage des bagues extérieure 1 et intérieure 2 peut être facilité. Par exemple, les deux anneaux 1.1 , 1.2 respectivement 2.1 , 2.2 des bagues extérieure 1 et intérieure 2 de la bague illustrée aux figures 2 et 3 s'ouvrent de préférence d'un angle de 90°, de manière à ce que le bijou, une fois déplié, donne l'aspect d'une sphère harmonieuse. Par ailleurs, il est possible de prévoir que la position choisie entre les anneaux 1.1 , 1.2 respectivement 2.1 , 2.2 de chaque bague 1 ,2, une fois dépliée, peut être bloquée, ceci en équipant un des deux anneaux correspondant avec un moyen de blocage adéquat. De même, il serait possible de prévoir des moyens de blocage également entre la bague intérieure 2 et la bague extérieure 1 , de manière à pouvoir bloquer la position relative entre ces deux bagues 1 , 2 une fois dépliées et se trouvant dans leur position préférée ou fermées et devant rester dans cette position. Les explications ci-dessus s'appliquent de façon analogique au cas où l'objet selon la présente invention comporte plusieurs bagues intérieures 2 ainsi qu'au cas où chaque bague 1 , 2 est composée de plus que deux anneaux.With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, it remains to be mentioned that the rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 of each ring 1, 2 can be pivoted relative to each other by an angle chosen in a range from ° to 150 °. In the case of a decorative object formed by rings 1, 2 each having two rings, the range is preferably from 80 ° to 100 °. Thus, by the construction of the rings, in particular their trays mentioned above including in this case for example corresponding stops, the opening respectively the unfolding of the outer ring 1 and inner 2 can be facilitated. For example, the two rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 outer rings 1 and inner 2 of the ring illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 preferably open at an angle of 90 °, so that the jewel, once unfolded, gives the appearance of a harmonious sphere. Furthermore, it is possible to provide that the position chosen between the rings 1.1, 1.2 respectively 2.1, 2.2 of each ring 1, 2, once unfolded, can be blocked, this by equipping one of the two rings corresponding with a blocking means adequate. Similarly, it would be possible to provide locking means also between the inner ring 2 and the outer ring 1, so as to block the relative position between these two rings 1, 2 when unfolded and being in their preferred position or closed and to remain in this position. The explanations above apply analogically in the case where the object according to the present invention comprises several inner rings 2 and in the case where each ring 1, 2 is composed of more than two rings.
Au vu de la description détaillée figurant ci-dessus, il est clair que la présente invention propose un bijou particulièrement intéressant pour son propriétaire, notamment en offrant diverses possibilités d'être manié et mis dans ses différentes positions, ce qui améliore l'objet également au niveau esthétique. In view of the detailed description above, it is clear that the present invention provides a particularly interesting jewel for its owner, in particular by offering various possibilities to be handled and put in its different positions, which improves the object also at the aesthetic level.

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1. Objet de bijouterie de forme circulaire, notamment bague, boucle d'oreilles ou élément de pendentif, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est formée par une bague extérieure (1 ) et au moins une bague intérieure (2) composée chacune par au moins deux anneaux (1.1 , 1.2; 2.1 , 2.2) fixés l'un à l'autre de manière pivotable, ladite bague intérieure (2) étant logée dans ladite bague extérieure (1 ) de manière à être libre en rotation.1. A jewelery object of circular shape, in particular a ring, an earring or a pendant element, characterized in that it is formed by an outer ring (1) and at least one inner ring (2) each composed of at least two rings (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2) pivotally attached to one another, said inner ring (2) being housed in said outer ring (1) so as to be free to rotate.
2. Objet de bijouterie selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que les axes de pivotement de chaque bague (1 , 2) sont logés intégralement à l'intérieur de l'épaisseur des anneaux (1.1 , 1.2; 2.1 , 2.2) le composant.2. Jewelery item according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pivot axes of each ring (1, 2) are housed integrally inside the thickness of the rings (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2). component.
3. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la surface extérieure (2.4) de ladite bague intérieure (2) est convexe et par le fait que la surface intérieure (1.4) de ladite bague extérieure (1 ) est concave, le diamètre extérieure de ladite bague intérieure (2) étant sensiblement égale au diamètre intérieure de ladite bague extérieure (1 ), de façon à ce que la première est hébergée dans la dernière sans pouvoir y sortir tout en pouvant y effectuer un mouvement de rotation libre.3. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer surface (2.4) of said inner ring (2) is convex and in that the inner surface (1.4) of said outer ring (1) ) is concave, the outer diameter of said inner ring (2) being substantially equal to the inner diameter of said outer ring (1), so that the first is housed in the latter without being able to exit while being able to perform a free rotation movement.
4. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'un des bagues extérieure (1 ) ou intérieure (2) comporte des roulements à billes, soit la bague extérieure (1 ) à sa surface intérieure (1.4) ou la bague intérieure (2) à sa surface extérieure (2.4). 4. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the outer (1) or inner (2) rings has ball bearings, or the outer ring (1) on its inner surface (1.4). ) or the inner ring (2) on its outer surface (2.4).
5. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins une des bagues (1 , 2) comporte un ou des objets de décoration.5. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the rings (1, 2) comprises one or more decorative objects.
6. Objet de bijouterie selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que les objets de décoration sont intégrés dans le volume de la bague intérieure (2) sans dépasser, mais de manière à être visible à la surface extérieure (2.4) de la bague intérieure (2).6. Jewelery object according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the decorative objects are integrated in the volume of the inner ring (2) without exceeding, but so as to be visible on the outer surface (2.4) of the ring inside (2).
7. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'un ou des objets de décoration sont arrangés à l'intérieur de la circonférence de la bague intérieure (2) et/ou sur la surface extérieure (2.4) de la bague extérieure (2).Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more decorative objects are arranged inside the circumference of the inner ring (2) and / or on the outer surface (2.4). ) of the outer ring (2).
8. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes 5 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits objets de décoration sont des pierres précieuses.8. Jewelery object according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 7, characterized in that said decorative objects are precious stones.
9. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les anneaux (1.1 , 1.2; 2.1 , 2.2) de chaque bague (1 , 2) peuvent être pivotes l'un par rapport à l'autre par un angle choisi dans une plage allant de 30 ° à 150 °, de préférence de 80 ° à 100 °.9. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rings (1.1, 1.2; 2.1, 2.2) of each ring (1, 2) can be pivoted relative to each other by an angle chosen in a range from 30 ° to 150 °, preferably from 80 ° to 100 °.
10. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la position choisie entre les anneaux (1.1 , 1.2; 2.1 , 2.2) de chaque bague (1 , 2), une fois dépliée, et/ou la position de la bague intérieure (2) par rapport à la bague extérieure (1 ) peut être bloquée. 10. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the position chosen between the rings (1.1, 1.2; 2.1, 2.2) of each ring (1, 2), once unfolded, and / or the position of the inner ring (2) with respect to the outer ring (1) can be blocked.
11. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend au moins deux bagues intérieures (2), logées l'une dans l'autre de manière à être libre en rotation.11. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least two inner rings (2), housed one inside the other so as to be free in rotation.
12. Objet de bijouterie selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins une des bagues extérieures (1 ) ou intérieures (2) est composée par au moins trois anneaux (1.1 , 1.2; 2.1 , 2.2) fixés l'un à l'autre de manière pivotable. 12. Jewelery item according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the outer rings (1) or inner (2) is composed of at least three rings (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2) fixed one to the other pivotably.
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