EP3387942B1 - Jewellery item - Google Patents

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EP3387942B1
EP3387942B1 EP18166634.8A EP18166634A EP3387942B1 EP 3387942 B1 EP3387942 B1 EP 3387942B1 EP 18166634 A EP18166634 A EP 18166634A EP 3387942 B1 EP3387942 B1 EP 3387942B1
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Jacques Saussey
Denis PAUMIER
Marie BOIS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/10—Link constructions not extensible
    • A44C5/107—Link constructions not extensible with links made of more than two elements including connecting elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
    • A44C15/0025—Reversible or double face jewellery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0258—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations rotatably or pivotably arranged
    • A44C17/0266—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations rotatably or pivotably arranged with means for maintaining a pivoted position

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  • the present invention relates to a jewelery article.
  • FR 1 059 535 a wrapping device for jewelry chains.
  • a chain is composed of links which are arranged relative to each other in "fish scales".
  • Each link is formed from a blank by cutting the latter, then by folding a portion, said upper, above a so-called lower part, forming a bend.
  • the lower part of the rectangular configuration link ends with a hook-shaped fold facing the elbow, while the upper part is held slightly inclined with respect to the lower part so as to allow the links to overlap.
  • the upper part is shaped like a fish shell. Pins are each arranged in a fold of a link and in an elbow of an adjacent link in order to join together the links along the entire width of the chain.
  • the subject of the invention is a jewelery article, comprising a plurality of decorative elements which are each configured to be mounted articulated on a support so as to be able to occupy, under the action of an external force, the at least two different positions of which at least one position is stable, the decorative elements being arranged adjacent to each other so that a force exerted on one of them to change its position communicates an effort to at least another adjacent decorative element to make it also change position, characterized in that the decorative elements of the plurality of decorative elements each having several outer faces of different aspects and / or orientations different geometries which are configured such that the change of position of said decorative elements is accompanied by a geometric orientation change of said outer faces.
  • the configuration of this article is such that the position of a decorative element (or pattern) depends on the position of one or more adjacent or adjacent decorative elements in the structure.
  • This arrangement allows the user to simply change the visual appearance of the plurality of decorative elements of the article by changing the position of at least one decorative element (or even a single element in certain configurations). Indeed, the change of position of an element automatically causes the change of position of at least one of the other adjacent elements.
  • the appearance of such an article is not fixed and the change of this appearance is particularly simple to implement since it is not necessary to make the change of position element by element.
  • the user can directly intervene on the decorative element (s) to change their position or indirectly, for example by actuating a mechanism present on the article.
  • the external force applied by the user results in a force or mechanical action that can deform or move, move, change the position of one or more decorative elements.
  • two opposite faces of the same decorative element correspond to different geometrical orientations, one turned on one side (ex the top) and the other turned on the opposite side (ex: the bottom).
  • the support is generally distinct from the decorative element which is articulated (for example detachably) on the support and is generally specific to each decorative element.
  • the change in the geometric orientation of the faces may give rise to a modification of the orientation of the decorative element or elements in the same plane (the faces may have different aspects or not) or to a total or partial reversal of the or decorative elements.
  • a stable position of a decorative element can be understood as a position in which the decorative element is maintained in the absence of voluntary manual intervention. Thus, if a user of the article does not wish not exert an effort on a decorative element to move it from a stable position to another position, the decorative element can not change position inadvertently.
  • the jewelery article according to the invention is for example a bracelet, a brooch, a watch bracelet, a necklace, ...
  • the decorative element support may be specific to each decorative element or common to the plurality of decorative elements.
  • the jewelery article comprises a plurality of supports for a plurality of decorative elements and these supports are assembled together, in a manner that can be dismounted or not, to form a structure or framework of the article.
  • a support When a support is common to a plurality of decorative elements, it forms a structure or framework of the article which is generally in one piece.
  • a decorative element support 16 is shown below the decorative element 10 distinct from the support.
  • the first part 12 is configured to articulate relative to the support 16.
  • the support 16 has a generally annular shape and here the support is a batten (alternatively, other forms of supports may be used).
  • a pack is a band or wire of metal that adorns the field of a jewel.
  • the support 16 of the decorative element comprises a body 18 of annular or substantially toric shape. This body is for example delimited externally by adjacent external faces which are separated one by one others by straight edges: an annular underside not shown, an opposite upper annular face 18a and two inner peripheral faces 18b and outer 18c which delimit internally and externally the body.
  • Two lug-shaped lug-shaped shaft supports 20, 22 are mounted diametrically opposite on the upper face 18a of the body 18.
  • the first portion 12 of the decorative element here has a narrower shape than the second portion along its width, indicated here by the direction of the Y axis.
  • the width of the first portion 12 is smaller than the inside diameter of the shank 16 , especially at the distance between the two axis supports 20, 22, in order to be inserted between them.
  • the first part 12 is pierced in its width with through holes 12a, 12b each adapted to receive an axis or pin 24.
  • a recess, in particular semi-cylindrical 12c, is arranged in the bottom of the first part, between the two through holes 12a, 12b.
  • the first portion 12 is introduced into the opening of the casing 16 to geometrically match the through holes 12a, 12b and the holes of the supports 20, 22 and 12. 24 is then introduced into the interior of these holes and the recess 12c.
  • the first part 12 extends in a generally circular arc shape (according to a front view taken along a longitudinal axis X perpendicular to the Y axis), as does the second part 14.
  • the circular arcs are oriented from opposite way to each other and the arc of the first part 12 is in a circle of smaller diameter than that of the second part 14.
  • the second part 14 has a general shape of fan. More particularly, the second portion 14 comprises a bottom 14a which also extends downwards in the first portion 12. This bottom 14a is bordered in the space above the first portion by a strip 14b shaped arc of circle (the bottom is recessed with respect to this strip, for example of a thickness of 1 mm). The bottom 14a and the strip 14b have two opposite faces of which only one of the faces is represented on the figure 1 .
  • This first external face F1 has a clean ornamental aspect (here it is a smooth face for the bottom 14a) and the opposite second external face F2 visible on the Figures 3 and 4 has a different ornamental aspect (here a plurality of circular recesses or pre-drillings of different sizes which are a preparation for crimping diamonds or fine stones).
  • the bottom 14a can for example receive enamel, lacquers decorative ornaments, crimps, engravings ...
  • the ornamental zone of the bottom 14a may not extend into the bottom of the portion 12 according to the configurations of articles envisaged.
  • the first functional part 12 is thus shaped to fit inside the ring, while the second ornamental part 14 is arranged above the ring regardless of the position of the decorative element, as evidenced by the different positions of the decorative element 10 on the Figures 3 to 5 .
  • the first portion 12 is also shaped so as to have a through internal recess 12d in its lower portion.
  • the internal recess 12d here is perpendicular to the recess 12c.
  • Other alternative arrangements can be envisaged.
  • the decorative element may take other forms not shown here and, in particular, its two parts may also have different configurations in compliance with the functions described above.
  • the figure 2 illustrates in section, along a plane of symmetry XZ of the decorative element, the recess 12d in which is inserted a functional block 30 (the figure 1 shows the block 30 before insertion) which forms a locking system of the decorative element.
  • This system comprises an assembly formed of an abutment element 32, here a ball, mounted on an elastic member 34, here a compression spring.
  • the two members 32 and 34 are mounted axially in a housing 36 internal to the block 30 so that the ball 32 protrudes beyond the edge of the housing.
  • the block 30 has a peripheral edge 38, or at least several lug members, which has a diameter greater than that of the recess 12d in order to prevent the block from being pushed indoors under the action of an axial force. (following the ball-spring axis).
  • the ball is crimped in its housing at the inner zone of the peripheral edge 38 by folding material.
  • the decorative element In the position of the figure 2 , the decorative element is in a position inclined relative to the vertical (position of the figure 1 ) and close to the horizontal.
  • This position is a stable position that is allowed thanks to the locking system 30: the ball 32 partially leaves the housing and abuts against one of the peripheral edges of the frame 16, more particularly against an edge or inner edge 18a1 of the upper face 18.
  • the ball 32 prevents pivoting about the axis 24 in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated by the cross.
  • FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate two stable positions which are here extreme and for example symmetrical, those of Figures 3 and 5 , and an intermediate, non-stable position illustrated in figure 4 .
  • the decorative element 10 is locked / held in a stable position, relative to the casing 16, via the ball 32 projecting and above the upper face 18a of the casing 16 (as on the figure 2 ).
  • the decorative element 10 can not rise from this lying position without an external action on the latter.
  • the face F1 is turned towards the frame 16, and therefore is not visible from above, while the face F2 is oriented upwards and therefore visible from above.
  • the change of position of the decorative element 10 is effected under the action of a lifting effort exerted from below and symbolized by the arrow E.
  • a lifting effort exerted from below and symbolized by the arrow E This is for example a force applied voluntarily to the element decorative from below for lifting, either directly by the user or through a mechanism of the article and which transmits force to one or more decorative elements.
  • the effort exerted is reduced because it must not be a hindrance or an obstacle for the user.
  • the system locking device is dimensioned accordingly (including the spring) to adapt the effort to overcome for the purpose of unlocking.
  • This effort causes the retraction of the ball in its housing (compressed spring) by forced contact with the inner edge of the frame and the pivoting of the decorative element 10 about the axis 24 to adopt the intermediate position of the figure 4 .
  • This position is not stable and the decorative element 10 does not stay there. However, this is one of the intermediate positions occupied by the decorative element 10 during its pivoting towards the second stable position of the figure
  • the ball 32 comes into contact with the diametrically opposite part of the inner edge of the pack and disappears in its housing to cross the edge. Once the edge is crossed, the ball is no longer solicited by contact with the edge and spring housing to be projecting above said edge, thus blocking the decorative element 10 in the second stable position lying down of the figure 5 .
  • the first part or functional area 12 thus has a function of pivoting and holding in position.
  • locking systems may alternatively be used: resilient members, friction system, ratchets, magnets ... to lock the above decorative elements in at least one stable position (or other decorative elements of another type) ) with respect to their support.
  • the locking systems may be partly configured in the support, partly in the decorative element or in one of the two parts only.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 illustrate very schematically and partially an architecture of a jewelry item such as a bracelet and various parts constituting it.
  • Part 40 incorporates in its structure a shank 16.
  • the other packs occupy the position they have in the bracelet.
  • the packs are arranged in staggered relation to each other.
  • each frame comprises for example several rings 44 on its outer peripheral face, here arranged vertically, and independent rings 46, here arranged horizontally, are arranged between the packs and are each interlaced with one, two or three rings 44 to bind together the corresponding cats.
  • rings 44 on its outer peripheral face
  • independent rings 46 here arranged horizontally, are arranged between the packs and are each interlaced with one, two or three rings 44 to bind together the corresponding cats.
  • Other assembly mechanisms are conceivable.
  • decorative elements 10 have been mounted on socks 16 according to the mounting mode described above.
  • the decorative elements 10 are represented with different geometric orientations: some are in a stable lying position and the others are in the intermediate raised position.
  • the figure 9 represents a flake configuration of the plurality of decorative elements 10 of the aforementioned bracelet.
  • the assembly members of the packs between them have not been represented, nor the two parts of the clasp.
  • the decorative elements 10 are arranged in partial overlapping with each other in the manner of scales, when they occupy a stable position such that one of those Figures 3 and 5 .
  • the decorative elements 10A are arranged in scales, that is to say that the same element, said lower, is partially covered by several other elements, said upper, usually two, and so on for the upper elements with d ', other elements that partially overlap them.
  • the first part 12 of the decorative elements 10A is generally covered at least in part by the second part or parts 14 of the adjacent decorative element or elements.
  • the decorative elements are arranged according to the position of the packs, here in staggered rows. Other alternative positions are conceivable to adopt different configurations in which the same decorative element can be covered by more than two other elements decorative.
  • the dimensions of the decorative elements may also vary and affect the covering.
  • the decorative elements 10A are in a stable lying position with the ornamental face F2 visible as on the figure 3 .
  • the decorative elements 10B are, for their part, in the process of changing position, as explained with reference to the Figures 3 to 5 and occupy an unstable intermediate position.
  • This change of position is produced from the reversal of several decorative elements 10A located below the others and which thus cause the reversal of all the decorative elements that partially overlap.
  • the decorative elements 10C occupy the other stable position of the figure 5 with the ornamental face F1 visible.
  • An article can thus have different areas each comprising a plurality of decorative elements and the user can modify at will the position of the elements of one or more zones in order to modify their appearance. These zones are independent of each other in the sense that the change of position of the elements of one zone has no influence on the position of the elements of the other zones.
  • a bracelet may comprise two contiguous parallel bands or not and each band has a single zone of decorative elements or several zones.
  • Some areas may even have decorative elements whose geometric orientation can not be changed.

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La présente invention concerne un article de joaillerie.The present invention relates to a jewelery article.

On connaît du document FR 1 059 535 un dispositif d'emmaillement pour chaînes de bijouterie. Selon ce document une chaîne est composée de maillons qui sont disposés les uns par rapport aux autres en « écailles de poisson ». Chaque maillon est formé à partir d'un flan par découpe de ce dernier, puis par repliement d'une partie, dite supérieure, au-dessus d'une partie dite inférieure, en formant un coude. La partie inférieure du maillon de configuration rectangulaire se termine par un repli en forme de crochet situé en vis-à-vis du coude, tandis que la partie supérieure est maintenue légèrement inclinée par rapport à la partie inférieure de façon à permettre le chevauchement des maillons. La partie supérieure est conformée à la manière d'une écaille de poisson. Des goupilles sont disposées chacune dans un repli d'un maillon et dans un coude d'un maillon adjacent afin d'assembler entre eux les maillons sur toute la largeur de la chaîne.Document is known FR 1 059 535 a wrapping device for jewelry chains. According to this document a chain is composed of links which are arranged relative to each other in "fish scales". Each link is formed from a blank by cutting the latter, then by folding a portion, said upper, above a so-called lower part, forming a bend. The lower part of the rectangular configuration link ends with a hook-shaped fold facing the elbow, while the upper part is held slightly inclined with respect to the lower part so as to allow the links to overlap. . The upper part is shaped like a fish shell. Pins are each arranged in a fold of a link and in an elbow of an adjacent link in order to join together the links along the entire width of the chain.

Bien qu'un tel article procure à son utilisateur l'effet visuel recherché lors de l'acquisition de l'article (aspect visuel uniforme), son apparence esthétique est néanmoins figée. Si l'utilisateur souhaite modifier l'apparence esthétique de l'article, il est obligé d'acquérir un autre article. Le document CH 559 017 divulgue un article de joaillerie selon le préambule de la revendication 1.Although such an article provides the user with the visual effect sought during the acquisition of the article (uniform visual appearance), its aesthetic appearance is nevertheless fixed. If the user wishes to change the aesthetic appearance of the article, he is obliged to acquire another article. The document CH 559 017 discloses a jewelery article according to the preamble of claim 1.

Il serait par conséquent utile de concevoir un nouvel article de joaillerie permettant à l'utilisateur de modifier simplement l'apparence esthétique de l'article.It would therefore be useful to design a new jewelery item allowing the user to simply modify the aesthetic appearance of the article.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un article de joaillerie, comprenant une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs qui sont configurés chacun pour être montés articulés sur un support de manière à pouvoir occuper, sous l'action d'un effort extérieur, au moins deux positions différentes dont au moins une position est stable, les éléments décoratifs étant disposés de manière adjacente les uns par rapport aux autres afin qu'un effort exercé sur l'un d'entre eux pour changer sa position communique un effort à au moins un autre élément décoratif adjacent pour le faire également changer de position, caractérisé en ce que les éléments décoratifs de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs ayant chacun plusieurs faces extérieures d'aspects différents et/ou d'orientations géométriques différentes qui sont configurées de telle manière que le changement de position desdits éléments décoratifs s'accompagne d'un changement d'orientation géométrique desdites faces extérieures.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a jewelery article, comprising a plurality of decorative elements which are each configured to be mounted articulated on a support so as to be able to occupy, under the action of an external force, the at least two different positions of which at least one position is stable, the decorative elements being arranged adjacent to each other so that a force exerted on one of them to change its position communicates an effort to at least another adjacent decorative element to make it also change position, characterized in that the decorative elements of the plurality of decorative elements each having several outer faces of different aspects and / or orientations different geometries which are configured such that the change of position of said decorative elements is accompanied by a geometric orientation change of said outer faces.

La configuration de cet article est telle que la position d'un élément décoratif (ou motif) dépend de la position d'un ou de plusieurs éléments décoratifs adjacents ou voisins dans la structure. Cet agencement permet à l'utilisateur de changer simplement l'apparence visuelle de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs de l'article en changeant la position d'au moins un élément décoratif (voire d'un seul élément dans certaines configurations). En effet, le changement de position d'un élément entraine automatiquement le changement de position d'au moins un autre des éléments adjacents. L'apparence d'un tel article n'est pas figée et le changement de cette apparence est particulièrement simple à mettre en oeuvre puisqu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'effectuer le changement de position élément par élément. L'utilisateur peut intervenir directement sur le ou les éléments décoratifs pour le ou les faire changer de position ou indirectement, par exemple en actionnant un mécanisme présent sur l'article. L'effort extérieur appliqué par l'utilisateur se traduit par une force ou action mécanique qui permet de déformer ou de mettre en mouvement, déplacer, changer la position d'un ou de plusieurs éléments décoratifs.The configuration of this article is such that the position of a decorative element (or pattern) depends on the position of one or more adjacent or adjacent decorative elements in the structure. This arrangement allows the user to simply change the visual appearance of the plurality of decorative elements of the article by changing the position of at least one decorative element (or even a single element in certain configurations). Indeed, the change of position of an element automatically causes the change of position of at least one of the other adjacent elements. The appearance of such an article is not fixed and the change of this appearance is particularly simple to implement since it is not necessary to make the change of position element by element. The user can directly intervene on the decorative element (s) to change their position or indirectly, for example by actuating a mechanism present on the article. The external force applied by the user results in a force or mechanical action that can deform or move, move, change the position of one or more decorative elements.

A titre d'exemple deux faces opposées d'un même élément décoratif correspondent à des orientations géométriques différentes, l'une tournée d'un côté (ex le haut) et l'autre tournée du côté opposé (ex : le bas).By way of example, two opposite faces of the same decorative element correspond to different geometrical orientations, one turned on one side (ex the top) and the other turned on the opposite side (ex: the bottom).

Le support est généralement distinct de l'élément décoratif qui est monté articulé (par exemple de manière amovible) sur le support et est généralement propre à chaque élément décoratif.The support is generally distinct from the decorative element which is articulated (for example detachably) on the support and is generally specific to each decorative element.

On notera que le changement d'orientation géométrique des faces peut donner lieu à une modification de l'orientation du ou des éléments décoratifs dans un même plan (les faces peuvent avoir des aspects différents ou non) ou à un retournement total ou partiel du ou des éléments décoratifs.It will be noted that the change in the geometric orientation of the faces may give rise to a modification of the orientation of the decorative element or elements in the same plane (the faces may have different aspects or not) or to a total or partial reversal of the or decorative elements.

Une position stable d'un élément décoratif peut s'entendre d'une position dans laquelle l'élément décoratif est maintenu en l'absence d'une intervention manuelle volontaire. Ainsi, si un utilisateur de l'article ne souhaite pas exercer un effort sur un élément décoratif pour le faire passer d'une position stable à une autre position, l'élément décoratif ne peut changer de position par inadvertance.A stable position of a decorative element can be understood as a position in which the decorative element is maintained in the absence of voluntary manual intervention. Thus, if a user of the article does not wish not exert an effort on a decorative element to move it from a stable position to another position, the decorative element can not change position inadvertently.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques possibles :

  • les éléments décoratifs de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs ayant chacun au moins une face extérieure, le changement de position desdits éléments décoratifs s'accompagne d'un changement d'orientation géométrique de ladite au moins une face extérieure desdits éléments décoratifs ; ainsi le changement d'orientation géométrique peut avoir lieu dans un même plan (ex : rotation du ou des éléments décoratifs), et ladite au moins une face extérieure du ou des éléments décoratifs tourne dans ce plan, ce qui modifie l'aspect global de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs ;
  • les éléments décoratifs de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs occupant ladite au moins une position stable sont disposés en recouvrement partiel les uns par rapport aux autres à la manière d'écailles ; un tel agencement permet de changer aisément la position de tous les éléments de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs en changeant la position d'un élément ou d'au moins certains de ceux qui sont partiellement recouverts;
  • chaque élément décoratif ou chaque support d'élément décoratif comprend un système de blocage de la position de l'élément décoratif dans une position stable relativement audit support de l'élément décoratif ; chaque élément décoratif est ainsi bloqué dans ladite au moins une position stable de telle manière qu'aucun mouvement de l'élément n'est possible pour quitter cette position stable sans intervention humaine volontaire qui aura pour effet de débloquer l'élément décoratif et ainsi de le faire changer de position; chaque élément décoratif peut ainsi posséder son propre système de blocage ; le déblocage d'un élément peut permettre le déblocage d'au moins un autre élément adjacent ; alternativement, l'action de déblocage peut être initiée en intervenant sur une pièce de l'article (ex : pièce distincte des éléments décoratifs et de leur support) qui transfère ensuite un effort à l'un des éléments décoratifs pour communication à au moins un autre élément adjacent ; le déblocage d'un élément décoratif par rapport à une position stable peut amener ce dernier dans une position intermédiaire non stable avant d'atteindre une autre position stable lorsque l'utilisateur poursuit son effort ;
  • le système de blocage est configuré pour, d'une part, coopérer mécaniquement avec le support d'élément décoratif ou l'élément décoratif afin d'empêcher le changement de position à partir d'une position stable sans effort externe volontaire de la part d'un utilisateur et, d'autre part, de s'escamoter lorsqu'un effort externe volontaire est exercé sur l'élément décoratif pour le faire changer de position ; un tel système est particulièrement efficace et simple de conception et de mise en oeuvre ;
  • le système de blocage est un ensemble formé d'un élément de butée monté sur un organe élastique, l'élément de butée étant configuré pour coopérer mécaniquement avec le support d'élément décoratif ou l'élément décoratif ; un tel ensemble est de conception particulièrement simple ;
  • chaque élément décoratif comprend au moins deux parties ou zones, dont une première partie ou zone (fonctionnelle) qui est configurée pour s'articuler relativement au support et une deuxième partie ou zone (par exemple ornementale) surmontant la première partie et qui est disposée au-dessus du support d'élément décoratif quelle que soit la position de l'élément décoratif ; le fait que la deuxième partie ou zone se situe tout le temps au-dessus de la première partie permet de masquer cette dernière et ainsi de voir majoritairement les premières parties ou zones ; ces deux parties forment généralement une seule et même pièce et l'élément décoratif est alors dit monobloc ; alternativement, les deux parties peuvent être distinctes et assemblées l'une avec l'autre de manière démontable ou non ; la première partie de l'élément peut être configurée conjointement avec le support pour assurer un blocage de l'élément dans une position stable ; un système de blocage est ainsi par exemple monté sur la première partie ou sur le support ou bien sur les deux pièces afin que, par coopération de la première partie avec le support, l'élément soit maintenu en position stable bloquée ; par exemple, deux positions de blocage stables symétriques peuvent être envisagées pour chaque couple élément décoratif-support ;
  • le support d'élément décoratif comprend deux supports d'axe formant palier qui sont agencés de façon diamétralement opposée l'un par rapport à l'autre, la première partie étant traversée par un axe qui est monté libre en rotation dans les deux supports d'axe ; ce montage pour le pivotement de l'élément décoratif est particulièrement simple de conception et efficace ;
  • la deuxième partie de l'élément décoratif possède deux faces extérieures opposées qui peuvent avoir ou non respectivement deux aspects différents ; l'élément décoratif présente ainsi vis-à-vis de l'extérieur une face extérieure ou l'autre pour chaque position parmi deux positions stables ;
  • la deuxième partie de l'élément décoratif a une forme générale d'éventail ou d'écaille, ou de demi-éventail ou de demi-écaille ; généralement, les éléments décoratifs positionnés sur le ou les bords de l'article ont une forme tronquée par rapport à la forme générale des éléments décoratifs non situés sur le ou les bords ; la deuxième partie de l'élément décoratif peut alternativement prendre d'autres formes ;
  • le support d'élément décoratif sur lequel chaque élément décoratif de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs est monté pivotant a une forme générale annulaire ; le support a par exemple une forme de bâte ou, plus généralement, de bague ; les bâtes ou, plus généralement, bagues sont par exemple reliées aux bâtes/bagues adjacentes dans la structure de l'article ;
  • le système de blocage est monté dans la première partie de l'élément décoratif de manière à ce que, lors du pivotement de ladite première partie, à partir d'une position stable, sous l'action d'un effort externe, le système de blocage entre en contact avec l'un des bords périphériques du support d'élément décoratif (bâte/bague) et s'escamote pour changer de position (dans une position stable le système de blocage se verrouille sur un bord ou arête, interdisant tout mouvement supplémentaire de l'élément décoratif).
According to other possible characteristics:
  • the decorative elements of the plurality of decorative elements each having at least one outer face, the change of position of said decorative elements is accompanied by a geometric orientation change of said at least one outer face of said decorative elements; and the change of geometric orientation can take place in the same plane (eg rotation of the decorative element or elements), and said at least one outer face of the decorative element or elements rotates in this plane, which modifies the overall appearance of the plurality of decorative elements;
  • the decorative elements of the plurality of decorative elements occupying said at least one stable position are arranged partially overlapping with each other in the manner of scales; such an arrangement makes it easy to change the position of all elements of the plurality of decorative elements by changing the position of an element or at least some of those which are partially covered;
  • each decorative element or each decorative element support comprises a system for locking the position of the decorative element in a stable position relative to said support of the decorative element; each decorative element is thus locked in said at least one stable position in such a way that no movement of the element is possible to leave this stable position without voluntary human intervention which will have the effect of unblocking the decorative element and thus of change his position; each decorative element can thus have its own locking system; unblocking an element may allow the unlocking of at least one other adjacent element; alternatively, the unlocking action can be initiated by intervening on a piece of the article (eg separate piece of the decorative elements and their support) which then transfers a force to one of the decorative elements for communication to at least one other adjacent element; the unlocking of a decorative element with respect to a stable position can bring the latter into an intermediate position that is not stable before reaching another stable position when the user continues his effort;
  • the locking system is configured to, on the one hand, mechanically cooperate with the decorative element support or the decorative element in order to prevent the change of position from a stable position without voluntary external effort on the part of a user and, on the other hand, to retract when a voluntary external force is exerted on the decorative element to make it change position; such a system is particularly effective and simple in design and implementation;
  • the locking system is an assembly formed of a stop member mounted on a resilient member, the stop member being configured to mechanically cooperate with the decorative member support or the decorative member; such a set is particularly simple design;
  • each decorative element comprises at least two parts or areas, including a first portion or (functional) area that is configured to articulate relative to the support and a second portion or area (eg, ornamental) surmounting the first portion and which is disposed at above the decorative element support regardless of the position of the decorative element; the fact that the second part or zone is all the time above the first part makes it possible to mask the latter and thus to see mainly the first parts or zones; these two parts generally form a single piece and the decorative element is then said monobloc; alternatively, the two parts can be separate and assembled together with one another in a removable manner or not; the first part of the element can be configured together with the support to secure the element in a stable position; a locking system is thus for example mounted on the first part or on the support or on the two parts so that, by cooperation of the first part with the support, the element is held in locked stable position; for example, two symmetrical stable locking positions can be envisaged for each pair of decorative element-support;
  • the decorative element support comprises two bearing axis supports which are arranged diametrically opposite one to the other. the other, the first portion being traversed by an axis which is rotatably mounted in the two axis supports; this mounting for the pivoting of the decorative element is particularly simple and effective design;
  • the second part of the decorative element has two opposite outer faces which may or may not respectively have two different aspects; the decorative element thus has vis-à-vis the outside one outer face or the other for each position among two stable positions;
  • the second part of the decorative element has a general shape of fan or shell, or half-fan or half-shell; generally, the decorative elements positioned on the edge or edges of the article have a shape truncated with respect to the general shape of the decorative elements not located on the edge or edges; the second part of the decorative element can alternatively take other forms;
  • the decorative element support on which each decorative element of the plurality of decorative elements is pivotally mounted has a generally annular shape; the support has for example a form of sock or, more generally, ring; the packs or, more generally, rings are for example connected to the adjacent packs / rings in the structure of the article;
  • the locking system is mounted in the first part of the decorative element so that, during the pivoting of said first part, from a stable position, under the action of an external force, the system of blockage comes into contact with one of the peripheral edges of the decorative element support (pack / ring) and retracts to change position (in a stable position the locking system locks on an edge or edge, prohibiting any movement additional decorative element).

L'article de joaillerie selon l'invention est par exemple un bracelet, une broche, un bracelet de montre, un collier,.....The jewelery article according to the invention is for example a bracelet, a brooch, a watch bracelet, a necklace, .....

De manière générale, le support d'élément décoratif peut être propre à chaque élément décoratif ou commun à la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs.In general, the decorative element support may be specific to each decorative element or common to the plurality of decorative elements.

Lorsque le support est dédié à un élément décoratif, l'article de joaillerie comporte une pluralité de supports pour une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs et ces supports sont assemblés entre eux, de manière démontable ou non, pour former une structure ou ossature de l'article.When the support is dedicated to a decorative element, the jewelery article comprises a plurality of supports for a plurality of decorative elements and these supports are assembled together, in a manner that can be dismounted or not, to form a structure or framework of the article.

Lorsqu'un support est commun à une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs, il forme une structure ou ossature de l'article qui est généralement en une seule pièce.When a support is common to a plurality of decorative elements, it forms a structure or framework of the article which is generally in one piece.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages apparaitront au cours de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue d'ensemble d'un élément décoratif selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe d'un élément décoratif sur son support suivant un plan XZ de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 3 à 5 sont des vues générales montrant plusieurs positions de l'élément décoratif de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 6 à 8 illustrent de manière schématique différentes pièces constituant un article de joaillerie selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 9 illustre différentes positions possibles pour les éléments décoratifs de l'article des figures 6 à 8.
Other features and advantages will become apparent from the following description, given solely by way of nonlimiting example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is an overall view of a decorative element according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a sectional view of a decorative element on its support along an XZ plane of the figure 1 ;
  • the Figures 3 to 5 are general views showing several positions of the decorative element of the figure 1 ;
  • the Figures 6 to 8 schematically illustrate different pieces constituting a jewelery article according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 9 illustrates different possible positions for the decorative elements of the article of the Figures 6 to 8 .

Comme représenté à la figure 1 et désigné par la référence générale notée 10, un élément décoratif ou motif selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention comprend deux parties :

  • une première partie ou zone inférieure 12 (fonctionnelle),
  • et une deuxième partie ou zone 14 (ici esthétique) surmontant la première partie.
As represented in figure 1 and designated by the general reference denoted 10, a decorative element or pattern according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention comprises two parts:
  • a first part or lower zone 12 (functional),
  • and a second part or zone 14 (here aesthetic) overcoming the first part.

Un support 16 d'élément décoratif est représenté en dessous de l'élément décoratif 10 distinct du support.A decorative element support 16 is shown below the decorative element 10 distinct from the support.

La première partie 12 est configurée pour s'articuler relativement au support 16.The first part 12 is configured to articulate relative to the support 16.

Dans le présent exemple, le support 16 a une forme générale annulaire et, ici, le support est une bâte (alternativement, d'autres formes de supports peuvent être utilisées). Une bâte est une bande ou fil de métal qui orne le champ d'un bijou. Le support 16 de l'élément décoratif comprend un corps 18 de forme annulaire ou sensiblement torique. Ce corps est par exemple délimité extérieurement par des faces externes adjacentes qui sont séparées les unes des autres par des arêtes rectilignes : une face inférieure annulaire non représentée, une face opposée annulaire supérieure 18a et deux faces périphériques intérieure 18b et extérieure 18c qui délimitent intérieurement et extérieurement le corps.In the present example, the support 16 has a generally annular shape and here the support is a batten (alternatively, other forms of supports may be used). A pack is a band or wire of metal that adorns the field of a jewel. The support 16 of the decorative element comprises a body 18 of annular or substantially toric shape. This body is for example delimited externally by adjacent external faces which are separated one by one others by straight edges: an annular underside not shown, an opposite upper annular face 18a and two inner peripheral faces 18b and outer 18c which delimit internally and externally the body.

Deux supports d'axe en forme d'oreilles 20, 22, percés de manière traversante, sont montés de façon diamétralement opposée sur la face supérieure 18a du corps 18.Two lug-shaped lug-shaped shaft supports 20, 22 are mounted diametrically opposite on the upper face 18a of the body 18.

La première partie 12 de l'élément décoratif a ici une forme plus étroite que la deuxième partie suivant sa largeur, indiquée ici par la direction de l'axe Y. La largeur de la première partie 12 est inférieure au diamètre intérieur de la bâte 16, notamment à la distance entre les deux supports d'axe 20, 22, afin de pouvoir s'insérer entre eux.The first portion 12 of the decorative element here has a narrower shape than the second portion along its width, indicated here by the direction of the Y axis. The width of the first portion 12 is smaller than the inside diameter of the shank 16 , especially at the distance between the two axis supports 20, 22, in order to be inserted between them.

La première partie 12 est percée dans sa largeur de trous traversants 12a, 12b adaptés chacun pour recevoir un axe ou une goupille 24. Un évidement, notamment semi-cylindrique 12c, est aménagé dans le fond de la première partie, entre les deux trous traversants 12a, 12b.The first part 12 is pierced in its width with through holes 12a, 12b each adapted to receive an axis or pin 24. A recess, in particular semi-cylindrical 12c, is arranged in the bottom of the first part, between the two through holes 12a, 12b.

Pour le montage de l'élément décoratif sur son support 16, la première partie 12 est introduite dans l'ouverture de la bâte 16 jusqu'à amener en correspondance géométrique les trous traversants 12a, 12b et les trous des supports 20, 22 et l'axe 24 est ensuite introduit à l'intérieur de ces trous et de l'évidement 12c.For the mounting of the decorative element on its support 16, the first portion 12 is introduced into the opening of the casing 16 to geometrically match the through holes 12a, 12b and the holes of the supports 20, 22 and 12. 24 is then introduced into the interior of these holes and the recess 12c.

La première partie 12 s'étend suivant une forme générale en arc de cercle (selon une vue de face prise suivant un axe longitudinal X perpendiculaire à l'axe Y), de même que la deuxième partie 14. Les arcs de cercle sont orientés de manière opposée l'un à l'autre et l'arc de cercle de la première partie 12 s'inscrit dans un cercle de diamètre plus petit que celui de la deuxième partie 14.The first part 12 extends in a generally circular arc shape (according to a front view taken along a longitudinal axis X perpendicular to the Y axis), as does the second part 14. The circular arcs are oriented from opposite way to each other and the arc of the first part 12 is in a circle of smaller diameter than that of the second part 14.

La deuxième partie 14 a une forme générale d'éventail. Plus particulièrement, la deuxième partie 14 comprend un fond 14a qui s'étend également vers le bas dans la première partie 12. Ce fond 14a est bordé dans l'espace situé au-dessus de la première partie par un bandeau 14b en forme d'arc de cercle (le fond est en retrait par rapport à ce bandeau, par exemple d'une épaisseur de 1 mm). Le fond 14a et le bandeau 14b possèdent deux faces opposées dont seule une des faces est représentée sur la figure 1. Cette première face externe F1 présente un aspect ornemental propre (ici il s'agit d'une face lisse pour le fond 14a) et la deuxième face externe opposée F2 visible sur les figures 3 et 4 présente un aspect ornemental différent (ici une pluralité d'évidements circulaires ou pré-perçages de tailles différentes qui sont une préparation au sertissage de diamants ou pierres fines).On notera que le fond 14a peut par exemple recevoir de l'émail, des laques décoratives, des sertissages, gravures... La zone ornementale du fond 14a peut ne pas se prolonger dans le fond de la partie 12 selon les configurations d'articles envisagées.The second part 14 has a general shape of fan. More particularly, the second portion 14 comprises a bottom 14a which also extends downwards in the first portion 12. This bottom 14a is bordered in the space above the first portion by a strip 14b shaped arc of circle (the bottom is recessed with respect to this strip, for example of a thickness of 1 mm). The bottom 14a and the strip 14b have two opposite faces of which only one of the faces is represented on the figure 1 . This first external face F1 has a clean ornamental aspect (here it is a smooth face for the bottom 14a) and the opposite second external face F2 visible on the Figures 3 and 4 has a different ornamental aspect (here a plurality of circular recesses or pre-drillings of different sizes which are a preparation for crimping diamonds or fine stones). It will be noted that the bottom 14a can for example receive enamel, lacquers decorative ornaments, crimps, engravings ... The ornamental zone of the bottom 14a may not extend into the bottom of the portion 12 according to the configurations of articles envisaged.

La première partie fonctionnelle 12 est ainsi conformée pour s'insérer à l'intérieur de la bague, tandis que la deuxième partie ornementale 14 est disposée au-dessus de la bague quelle que soit la position de l'élément décoratif, comme en témoignent les différentes positions de l'élément décoratif 10 sur les figures 3 à 5.The first functional part 12 is thus shaped to fit inside the ring, while the second ornamental part 14 is arranged above the ring regardless of the position of the decorative element, as evidenced by the different positions of the decorative element 10 on the Figures 3 to 5 .

La première partie 12 est également conformée de manière à présenter un évidement interne traversant 12d dans sa portion inférieure. L'évidement interne 12d est ici perpendiculaire à l'évidement 12c. D'autres agencements alternatifs peuvent être envisagés.The first portion 12 is also shaped so as to have a through internal recess 12d in its lower portion. The internal recess 12d here is perpendicular to the recess 12c. Other alternative arrangements can be envisaged.

On notera que l'élément décoratif peut revêtir d'autres formes non représentées ici et, notamment, ses deux parties peuvent également présenter des configurations différentes dans le respect des fonctions décrites ci-dessus.Note that the decorative element may take other forms not shown here and, in particular, its two parts may also have different configurations in compliance with the functions described above.

La figure 2 illustre en coupe, suivant un plan de symétrie XZ de l'élément décoratif, l'évidement 12d dans lequel est inséré un bloc fonctionnel 30 (la figure 1 montre le bloc 30 avant son insertion) qui forme un système de blocage de l'élément décoratif.The figure 2 illustrates in section, along a plane of symmetry XZ of the decorative element, the recess 12d in which is inserted a functional block 30 (the figure 1 shows the block 30 before insertion) which forms a locking system of the decorative element.

Ce système comprend un ensemble formé d'un élément de butée 32, ici une bille, monté sur un organe élastique 34, ici un ressort de compression.This system comprises an assembly formed of an abutment element 32, here a ball, mounted on an elastic member 34, here a compression spring.

Les deux organes 32 et 34 sont montés axialement dans un logement 36 interne au bloc 30 de manière à ce que la bille 32 fasse saillie au-delà du bord du logement.The two members 32 and 34 are mounted axially in a housing 36 internal to the block 30 so that the ball 32 protrudes beyond the edge of the housing.

Le bloc 30 comporte un bord périphérique 38, ou au moins plusieurs éléments formant ergot, qui a un diamètre supérieur à celui de l'évidement 12d afin d'empêcher un enfoncement du bloc à l'intérieur sous l'action d'un effort axial (suivant l'axe bille-ressort). La bille est sertie dans son logement au niveau de la zone interne du bord périphérique 38 par rabattement de matière.The block 30 has a peripheral edge 38, or at least several lug members, which has a diameter greater than that of the recess 12d in order to prevent the block from being pushed indoors under the action of an axial force. (following the ball-spring axis). The ball is crimped in its housing at the inner zone of the peripheral edge 38 by folding material.

Dans la position de la figure 2, l'élément décoratif est dans une position inclinée par rapport à la verticale (position de la figure 1) et proche de l'horizontale. Cette position est une position stable qui est permise grâce au système de blocage 30 : la bille 32 ressort partiellement du logement et vient en butée contre l'un des bords périphériques de la bâte 16, plus particulièrement contre une arête ou bord interne 18a1 de la face supérieure 18. Ainsi positionnée, la bille 32 empêche le pivotement autour de l'axe 24 dans le sens de la flèche, comme illustré par la croix.In the position of the figure 2 , the decorative element is in a position inclined relative to the vertical (position of the figure 1 ) and close to the horizontal. This position is a stable position that is allowed thanks to the locking system 30: the ball 32 partially leaves the housing and abuts against one of the peripheral edges of the frame 16, more particularly against an edge or inner edge 18a1 of the upper face 18. Thus positioned, the ball 32 prevents pivoting about the axis 24 in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated by the cross.

Les figures 3 à 5 illustrent deux positions stables qui sont ici extrêmes et par exemple symétriques, celles des figures 3 et 5, et une position intermédiaire, non stable illustrée à la figure 4.The Figures 3 to 5 illustrate two stable positions which are here extreme and for example symmetrical, those of Figures 3 and 5 , and an intermediate, non-stable position illustrated in figure 4 .

Comme représenté sur la figure 3, l'élément décoratif 10 est bloqué/maintenu dans une position stable, relativement à la bâte 16, par l'intermédiaire de la bille 32 placée en saillie et au-dessus de la face supérieure 18a de la bâte 16 (comme sur la figure 2). L'élément décoratif 10 ne peut se relever de cette position couchée sans une action externe sur ce dernier.As shown on the figure 3 , the decorative element 10 is locked / held in a stable position, relative to the casing 16, via the ball 32 projecting and above the upper face 18a of the casing 16 (as on the figure 2 ). The decorative element 10 can not rise from this lying position without an external action on the latter.

Dans cette position, la face F1 est tournée vers la bâte 16, et donc est non visible du dessus, tandis que la face F2 est orientée vers le haut et donc visible du dessus.In this position, the face F1 is turned towards the frame 16, and therefore is not visible from above, while the face F2 is oriented upwards and therefore visible from above.

Le changement de position de l'élément décoratif 10 s'effectue sous l'action d'un effort de relevage exercé par en dessous et symbolisé par la flèche E. Il s'agit par exemple d'une force appliquée volontairement à l'élément décoratif par le dessous pour le soulever, soit directement par l'utilisateur soit par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme de l'article et qui transmet la force à un ou plusieurs éléments décoratifs. L'effort exercé est réduit car il ne doit pas constituer une gêne ou un obstacle pour l'utilisateur. Le système de blocage est dimensionné en conséquence (notamment le ressort) pour adapter l'effort à vaincre en vue du déblocage. Cet effort provoque l'escamotage de la bille dans son logement (ressort compressé) par contact forcé avec le bord intérieur de la bâte et le pivotement de l'élément décoratif 10 autour de l'axe 24 pour adopter la position intermédiaire de la figure 4. Cette position n'est pas stable et l'élément décoratif 10 n'y reste pas. Il s'agit toutefois d'une des positions intermédiaires occupées par l'élément décoratif 10 lors de son pivotement vers la deuxième position stable de la figure 5.The change of position of the decorative element 10 is effected under the action of a lifting effort exerted from below and symbolized by the arrow E. This is for example a force applied voluntarily to the element decorative from below for lifting, either directly by the user or through a mechanism of the article and which transmits force to one or more decorative elements. The effort exerted is reduced because it must not be a hindrance or an obstacle for the user. The system locking device is dimensioned accordingly (including the spring) to adapt the effort to overcome for the purpose of unlocking. This effort causes the retraction of the ball in its housing (compressed spring) by forced contact with the inner edge of the frame and the pivoting of the decorative element 10 about the axis 24 to adopt the intermediate position of the figure 4 . This position is not stable and the decorative element 10 does not stay there. However, this is one of the intermediate positions occupied by the decorative element 10 during its pivoting towards the second stable position of the figure 5 .

Pour parvenir dans cette position la bille 32 entre en contact avec la partie diamétralement opposée du bord intérieur de la bâte et s'efface dans son logement pour franchir le bord. Une fois le bord franchi, la bille n'est plus sollicitée par un contact avec le bord et ressort du logement pour se retrouver en saillie au-dessus dudit bord, bloquant ainsi l'élément décoratif 10 dans cette deuxième position stable couchée de la figure 5.To arrive in this position the ball 32 comes into contact with the diametrically opposite part of the inner edge of the pack and disappears in its housing to cross the edge. Once the edge is crossed, the ball is no longer solicited by contact with the edge and spring housing to be projecting above said edge, thus blocking the decorative element 10 in the second stable position lying down of the figure 5 .

Dans cette position, la face F1 est visible et l'autre face opposée F2 est cachée.In this position, the face F1 is visible and the other opposite face F2 is hidden.

La première partie ou zone fonctionnelle 12 a ainsi une fonction de pivotement et de maintien en position.The first part or functional area 12 thus has a function of pivoting and holding in position.

On notera que les deux supports 20, 22 dont disposés perpendiculairement aux deux parties diamétralement opposées des bords intérieurs de la bague entrant en contact avec la bille.Note that the two supports 20, 22 which are arranged perpendicularly to the two diametrically opposite portions of the inner edges of the ring coming into contact with the ball.

D'autres systèmes de blocage peuvent alternativement être utilisés : organes élastiques, système à friction, cliquets, aimants...pour bloquer dans au moins une position stable les éléments décoratifs ci-dessus (voire d'autres éléments décoratifs d'un autre type) par rapport à leur support. Les systèmes de blocage peuvent être configurés pour partie dans le support, pour partie dans l'élément décoratif ou dans l'une des deux pièces seulement.Other locking systems may alternatively be used: resilient members, friction system, ratchets, magnets ... to lock the above decorative elements in at least one stable position (or other decorative elements of another type) ) with respect to their support. The locking systems may be partly configured in the support, partly in the decorative element or in one of the two parts only.

Les figures 6 à 8 illustrent de manière très schématique et partielle une architecture d'un article de joaillerie tel qu'un bracelet et différentes pièces le constituant.The Figures 6 to 8 illustrate very schematically and partially an architecture of a jewelry item such as a bracelet and various parts constituting it.

Sur la figure 6 sont représentées positionnées, sur des lignes pointillées parallèles, différentes bâtes 16 et les deux parties 40, 42 d'un fermoir conventionnel.On the figure 6 are represented positioned, on parallel dotted lines, different batts 16 and the two parts 40, 42 of a conventional clasp.

La partie 40 intègre dans sa structure une bâte 16. Les autres bâtes occupent la position qu'elles ont dans le bracelet. Ici les bâtes sont disposées en quinconce les unes par rapport aux autres.Part 40 incorporates in its structure a shank 16. The other packs occupy the position they have in the bracelet. Here the packs are arranged in staggered relation to each other.

La figure 7 représente un exemple possible d'assemblage des bâtes 16 entre elles. Ainsi, chaque bâte comporte par exemple plusieurs anneaux 44 sur sa face périphérique externe, ici agencés verticalement, et des anneaux indépendants 46, ici agencés horizontalement, sont disposés entre les bâtes et sont entrelacés chacun avec un, deux ou trois anneaux 44 afin de lier ensemble les bâtes correspondantes. D'autres mécanismes d'assemblage sont envisageables.The figure 7 represents a possible example of assembly of the packs 16 together. Thus, each frame comprises for example several rings 44 on its outer peripheral face, here arranged vertically, and independent rings 46, here arranged horizontally, are arranged between the packs and are each interlaced with one, two or three rings 44 to bind together the corresponding cats. Other assembly mechanisms are conceivable.

Sur la figure 8 des éléments décoratifs 10 ont été montés sur des bâtes 16 suivant le mode de montage décrit plus haut. Les éléments décoratifs 10 sont représentés avec différentes orientations géométriques : les uns sont dans une position couchée stable et les autres sont en position relevée intermédiaire.On the figure 8 decorative elements 10 have been mounted on socks 16 according to the mounting mode described above. The decorative elements 10 are represented with different geometric orientations: some are in a stable lying position and the others are in the intermediate raised position.

La figure 9 représente une configuration en écailles de la pluralité d'éléments décoratifs 10 du bracelet précité. Par souci de simplification les organes d'assemblage des bâtes entre elles n'ont pas été représentés, ni les deux parties du fermoir. Dans cette configuration les éléments décoratifs 10 sont disposés en recouvrement partiel les uns par rapport aux autres à la manière d'écailles, lorsqu'ils occupent une position stable telle que l'une de celles des figures 3 et 5.The figure 9 represents a flake configuration of the plurality of decorative elements 10 of the aforementioned bracelet. For the sake of simplicity, the assembly members of the packs between them have not been represented, nor the two parts of the clasp. In this configuration the decorative elements 10 are arranged in partial overlapping with each other in the manner of scales, when they occupy a stable position such that one of those Figures 3 and 5 .

Sur la figure 9 les éléments décoratifs 10A sont disposés en écailles, c'est-à-dire qu'un même élément, dit inférieur, est partiellement recouvert par plusieurs autres éléments, dits supérieurs, généralement deux, et ainsi de suite pour les éléments supérieurs avec d'autres éléments qui les recouvrent partiellement. Ici la première partie 12 des éléments décoratifs 10A est généralement recouverte au moins en partie par la ou les deuxième parties 14 du ou des éléments décoratifs adjacents.On the figure 9 the decorative elements 10A are arranged in scales, that is to say that the same element, said lower, is partially covered by several other elements, said upper, usually two, and so on for the upper elements with d ', other elements that partially overlap them. Here the first part 12 of the decorative elements 10A is generally covered at least in part by the second part or parts 14 of the adjacent decorative element or elements.

Les éléments décoratifs sont disposés en fonction de la position des bâtes, ici en quinconce. D'autres positionnements alternatifs sont envisageables pour adopter des configurations différentes dans lesquelles un même élément décoratif peut être recouvert par plus de deux autres éléments décoratifs. Les dimensions des éléments décoratifs peuvent également varier et influer sur le recouvrement.The decorative elements are arranged according to the position of the packs, here in staggered rows. Other alternative positions are conceivable to adopt different configurations in which the same decorative element can be covered by more than two other elements decorative. The dimensions of the decorative elements may also vary and affect the covering.

Les éléments décoratifs 10A sont dans une position stable couchée avec la face ornementale F2 visible comme sur la figure 3.The decorative elements 10A are in a stable lying position with the ornamental face F2 visible as on the figure 3 .

Les éléments décoratifs 10B sont, quant à eux, en cours de changement de position, comme expliqué en référence aux figures 3 à 5 et occupent une position intermédiaire non stable.The decorative elements 10B are, for their part, in the process of changing position, as explained with reference to the Figures 3 to 5 and occupy an unstable intermediate position.

Ce changement de position est produit à partir du retournement de plusieurs des éléments décoratifs 10A situés en dessous des autres et qui provoquent ainsi le retournement de tous les éléments décoratifs qui les recouvrent partiellement.This change of position is produced from the reversal of several decorative elements 10A located below the others and which thus cause the reversal of all the decorative elements that partially overlap.

Les éléments décoratifs 10C occupent l'autre position stable de la figure 5 avec la face ornementale F1 visible.The decorative elements 10C occupy the other stable position of the figure 5 with the ornamental face F1 visible.

Dans le cadre de la présente invention d'autres configurations d'éléments décoratifs sont possibles dans un article de joaillerie (bracelet, broche...) avec des systèmes de blocage relativement à leur support qui peuvent être identiques ou différents de ceux proposés ci-dessus.In the context of the present invention other configurations of decorative elements are possible in a jewelery article (bracelet, brooch ...) with locking systems relative to their support which may be identical to or different from those proposed herein. above.

Un article peut ainsi présenter différentes zones qui comportent chacune une pluralité d'éléments décoratifs et l'utilisateur peut modifier à loisir la position des éléments d'une ou de plusieurs zones afin d'en modifier l'aspect. Ces zones sont indépendantes les unes des autres au sens que le changement de position des éléments d'une zone n'a pas d'influence sur la position des éléments des autres zones.An article can thus have different areas each comprising a plurality of decorative elements and the user can modify at will the position of the elements of one or more zones in order to modify their appearance. These zones are independent of each other in the sense that the change of position of the elements of one zone has no influence on the position of the elements of the other zones.

A titre d'exemple, un bracelet peut comporter deux bandes parallèles jointives ou non et chaque bande comporte une seule zone d'éléments décoratifs ou plusieurs zones.For example, a bracelet may comprise two contiguous parallel bands or not and each band has a single zone of decorative elements or several zones.

Certaines zones peuvent même comporter des éléments décoratifs dont il n'est pas possible de modifier l'orientation géométrique.Some areas may even have decorative elements whose geometric orientation can not be changed.

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  1. A jewelry item, comprising a plurality of decorative elements (10) that are each configured to be mounted articulated on a support (16) so as to be able to occupy, under the action of an outside force, at least two different positions, at least one of which is a stable position, the decorative elements (10) being arranged adjacent to one another so that a force exerted on one of them to change its position communicates a force to at least one other adjacent decorative element so as also to cause it to change positions, characterized in that the decorative elements (10) of the plurality of decorative elements each have several outer faces (F1, F2) with different appearances and/or different geometric orientations that are configured such that the change of position of said decorative elements is accompanied by a change in geometric orientation of said outer faces.
  2. The jewelry item according to claim 1, characterized in that, the decorative elements (10) of the plurality of decorative elements each having at least one outer face, the change of position of said decorative elements is accompanied by a change of geometric orientation of said at least one outer face of said decorative elements.
  3. The jewelry item according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the decorative elements (10) of the plurality of decorative elements occupying said at least one stable position are arranged partially overlapping one another like scales.
  4. The jewelry item according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each decorative element or each decorative element support (16) comprises a blocking system (30) for blocking the position of the decorative element in a stable position relative to said support of the decorative element.
  5. The jewelry item according to claim 4, characterized in that the blocking system (30) is configured, on the one hand, to cooperate mechanically with the support (16) or the decorative element in order to prevent the change of position from a stable position without outside force, and on the other hand, to retract when an outside force is exerted on the decorative element to cause it to change positions.
  6. The jewelry item according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the blocking system is an assembly formed by a stop element (32) mounted on a resilient member (34), the stop element being configured to cooperate mechanically with the support or the decorative element.
  7. The jewelry item according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that each decorative element comprises at least two parts, including a first part (12) that is configured to be articulated relative to the decorative element support and a second part (14) topping the first part and which is arranged above the support (16) irrespective of the position of the decorative element.
  8. The jewelry item according to claim 7, characterized in that the decorative element support (16) comprises two axis supports (20, 22) forming a bearing that are arranged diametrically opposite one another, the first part being passed through by an axis (24) that is mounted freely rotating in the two axis supports.
  9. The jewelry item according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the second part (14) of the decorative element has two opposite outer faces (F1, F2).
  10. The jewelry item according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the second part (14) of the decorative element is generally fan-shaped.
  11. The jewelry item according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the decorative element support (16) on which each decorative element of the plurality of decorative elements is mounted pivoting has a generally annular shape.
  12. The jewelry item according to one of claims 4 to 6 and according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the blocking system (30) is mounted in the first part (12) of the decorative element such that, during the pivoting of said first part, from a stable position, under the action of an outside force, the blocking system comes into contact with one of the peripheral edges of the decorative element support (16) and retracts to change positions.
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