EP4021241A1 - Article de joaillerie - Google Patents
Article de joaillerieInfo
- Publication number
- EP4021241A1 EP4021241A1 EP20760561.9A EP20760561A EP4021241A1 EP 4021241 A1 EP4021241 A1 EP 4021241A1 EP 20760561 A EP20760561 A EP 20760561A EP 4021241 A1 EP4021241 A1 EP 4021241A1
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- Prior art keywords
- curved
- jewelry
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- interface
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Classifications
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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
- A44C5/12—C-spring-type bracelets or wrist-watch holders
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C7/00—Ear-rings; Devices for piercing the ear-lobes
- A44C7/004—Ear-clips
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an article of jewelry, in particular an earring, a bracelet or a necklace, comprising a closing or fixing mechanism devoid of pivot.
- US139888 discloses a bracelet formed by a first and a second part symmetrical in an arc of a circle and each comprising a channel. One end of each part are contiguous and connected to each other by means of a leaf spring, a first and a second portion of which are respectively arranged in the channel of the first and second symmetrical parts. There is a clearance between the adjoining ends of the first and second symmetrical parts so as to form a connection interface allowing the bracelet to be opened.
- the spring is arranged to cooperate with the two symmetrical parts of the bracelet so as to exert a constraint on them tending to bring the free ends together at the level of the bracelet fixing interface when no external force is exerted on the bracelet.
- US3805548 discloses another example of a bracelet comprising a closing mechanism without a pivot.
- the bracelet is also formed of two symmetrical parts connected by a leaf spring, the ends of which are mounted in a first and a second housing arranged respectively in two adjoining ends of the two symmetrical parts.
- the leaf spring is shaped to exert a stress on each symmetrical part tending to bring the opposite ends of each part together in order to close the bracelet.
- An object of the present invention is therefore to provide an article of jewelry comprising a compact closing or fixing mechanism.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an article of jewelry having an aesthetic appearance up to the standards of fine jewelry.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a jewelry article comprising a closing / opening mechanism adaptable to different types of jewelry article, in particular an earring, a bracelet or a necklace.
- an article of jewelry comprising a first and a second curved branch each comprising an outer curved surface, an inner curved surface and two side edges.
- the first curved branch has an end juxtaposed with one end of the second curved branch to form an interface.
- the article of jewelry further comprises a flexible blade arranged in a housing to hold the article of jewelry in a closed configuration in which a free end of the first and second curved branches are arranged opposite each other while being separated by a predetermined distance.
- the free ends can be spaced apart from each other to be separated by a distance greater than the predetermined distance when stress is exerted on each branch in an opposite direction.
- the first and second curved branches each comprise on their inner curved surface respectively a first and a second portion of the housing inside which the flexible blade is fixed.
- the flexible blade extends continuously in the first and the second portion of the housing thus covering the interface.
- the free end of the first and second curved branches are separated by a predetermined distance when the jewelry item is in a closed configuration.
- the free ends can be spaced apart from each other to be separated by a distance greater than the predetermined distance when stress is exerted on each branch in an opposite direction.
- the free end of the first and second curved branches are in contact when the jewelry item is in a closed configuration.
- an upper surface of the flexible blade is visible at the level of the inner curved surface of the first and second curved branches.
- the ends of the first and second curved branches meet at said interface so as to create a clearance when the item of jewelry is in a closed configuration in order to allow the flexible blade to flex. when a stress on said first and second branches is exerted to separate the free ends from one another.
- the clearance (J) at the interface is formed on either side of the lateral edges of the flexible blade.
- a first and a second inclined surface of the first and second juxtaposed ends are arranged on either side of the flexible blade and extend from a respective distal end of the side edges of the respective portion of the housing up to the respective lateral edge of the corresponding branch.
- each of said surfaces are inclined in a first and a second orientation.
- the first orientation corresponds to an angle formed between an upper edge of each surface and an axis perpendicular to a curve of symmetry of the article of jewelry.
- the second orientation corresponds to an angle b formed between said upper edge and an axis perpendicular thereto.
- the maximum distance between said free ends is obtained when the inclined surfaces respectively first and second curved branches come into contact with each other.
- the first and second curved branches comprise at the level of the interface two complementary shapes which fit into one another.
- the depth of the housing corresponds to the thickness of the flexible blade.
- the shape of the interface is identical to a repetition of patterns made on the outer curved surface and the side edges of the first and second curved branch so that the interface merges into the repetition of patterns.
- the flexible blade is fixed in the housing by welding.
- the item of jewelry is in the form of an earring, a bracelet or a necklace.
- Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an earring when the fastening mechanism is in a closed configuration
- Figure 2 illustrates a view similar to Figure 1 when the fixing mechanism is in an open configuration
- Figure 3a illustrates an enlarged view at the interface between the first and second juxtaposed branches of the earring according to Figure 1;
- Figure 3b illustrates an enlarged view at the interface between the first and second juxtaposed branches of the earring according to Figure 2;
- Figure 4 illustrates another perspective view of the earring when the fastening mechanism is in a closed configuration
- Figure 5 illustrates a view similar to Figure 4 when the fixing mechanism is in an open configuration
- Figure 6a illustrates an enlarged view at the interface between the first and second juxtaposed branches of the earring according to Figure 4;
- Figure 6b illustrates an enlarged view at the interface between the first and second juxtaposed branches of the earring according to Figure 5;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of one of the first and second branches of the earring;
- Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of the other of the first and second branches of the earring, and
- Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of one of the first and second branches of the earring in which part of the flexible blade is mounted.
- the jewelry article is in a "closed configuration" when the free ends 14a, 14b of the two curved branches 12a, 12b forming the body of the jewelry article are arranged opposite one on the other and separated by a minimum distance d1 ( Figure 1) to ensure the attachment of the jewelry item.
- This minimum distance may vary depending on the type of jewelry item.
- the two curved branches 12a, 12b of the earring can be separated from each other in order to be able to position the free ends 14a, 14b inside the ear beyond the cartilage.
- the spacing between the free ends 14a, 14b of the two curved branches 12a, 12b of the earring 10 allows free positioning while ensuring the attachment of the earring without pinching effect.
- the minimum distance d1 may however be equal to zero, that is to say that the free ends 14a, 14b of the two curved branches 12a, 12b forming the body of the bracelet are in contact.
- the jewelry item 10 is in the form of an earring comprising a body formed of a first and a second curved branch 12a, 12b in an arc of a circle and a flexible blade
- the first curved branch 12a has an end 13a juxtaposed with one end 13b of the second curved branch 12b to form an interface 15.
- An inner surface of the earring 10 comprises housing
- the flexible blade 16 can for example be secured to the body of the earring by welding or gluing.
- the thickness of the flexible blade 16 matches the depth of the housing 17 so that the top surface of the blade 16 is level with the inner surface of the earring 10.
- the first and second curved branch 12a, 12b comprise on their inner curved surface respectively a first and a second portion 17a, 17b of the housing 17 inside which is fixed the flexible blade 16
- the ends 13a, 13b of the two curved branches 12a, 12b at the level of the interface are of complementary shapes which fit into one another.
- the end 13a of the first curved branch 12a has a V-shaped cutout in which fits a triangular-shaped part located at the end 13b of the second curved branch 12b.
- Other shapes complementary interlocking at the level of the interface 15 can be envisaged.
- the shape of the interface 15 is identical to a repetition of patterns made on an outer surface 20a, 20b and the side edges 21a, 21b of the first and second curved branch 12a, 12b so that the interface 15 merges into the patterns as can be seen for example in Figures 4, 5, 6a and 6b so that the fixing mechanism is as discreet as possible.
- a first and a second surface 19 are arranged on either side of the flexible blade 16 and extend from a respective distal end of the side edges 18 from the respective portion 17a, 17b to the respective lateral edge 21a, 21b of the corresponding branch 12a, 12b.
- These surfaces 19 are for example flat surfaces inclined in a first orientation. This first orientation corresponds to an angle a formed between an upper ridge 19a of the surface 19 and an axis perpendicular to a curve of symmetry of the corresponding branch 12a, 12b of the earring.
- the surfaces 19 of at least one of the first and second curved branches 12a, 12b are also inclined in a second orientation.
- this second orientation corresponds to an angle b formed between the upper edge 19a of the surface and an axis perpendicular to the upper edge 19a in order to create a clearance J (FIG. 6b) when the earring 10 is in a closed configuration so as to allow flexion of the flexible blade 16 by exerting a stress on the branches 12a, 12b of the earring 10 to separate the free ends 14a, 14b from each other.
- the maximum separation distance is obtained when the inclined surfaces respective 19 of the two branches 12a, 12b abut against each other.
- the interface 15 at the junction of the first and second curved branches can take on different visual aspects obtained by the juxtaposition of different complementary shapes of the ends 13a, 13b of the curved branches 12a, 12b.
- care will be taken to ensure that the outer surface of the article of jewelry comprises a succession of patterns of identical or similar shape to the shape of the interface so that the latter merges into the patterns.
- the item of jewelry may equally well be a bracelet or a necklace in the context of the present invention.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CH01076/19A CH716541A1 (fr) | 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-27 | Article de joaillerie. |
PCT/IB2020/057823 WO2021038395A1 (fr) | 2019-08-27 | 2020-08-20 | Article de joaillerie |
Publications (2)
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EP4021241A1 true EP4021241A1 (fr) | 2022-07-06 |
EP4021241B1 EP4021241B1 (fr) | 2024-07-03 |
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EP20760561.9A Active EP4021241B1 (fr) | 2019-08-27 | 2020-08-20 | Article de joaillerie |
Country Status (3)
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EP (1) | EP4021241B1 (fr) |
CH (1) | CH716541A1 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2021038395A1 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP4298950A1 (fr) | 2022-06-29 | 2024-01-03 | G. et F. Châtelain, succursale de Chanel SARL | Article de joaillerie comportant un fermoir à verrou pivotable |
Family Cites Families (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US139888A (en) * | 1873-06-17 | Improvement in bracelets | ||
US2306317A (en) * | 1938-07-22 | 1942-12-22 | Frank Morrow Co Inc | Bracelet |
US3805548A (en) * | 1972-11-07 | 1974-04-23 | J Matwijcow | Bracelet having two spring-pressed halves |
IT245459Y1 (it) * | 1998-07-20 | 2002-03-20 | Pesavento S R L | Monile, in particolare bracciale, con dispositivo di chiusura a mollamigliorato. |
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- 2019-08-27 CH CH01076/19A patent/CH716541A1/fr unknown
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- 2020-08-20 WO PCT/IB2020/057823 patent/WO2021038395A1/fr unknown
- 2020-08-20 EP EP20760561.9A patent/EP4021241B1/fr active Active
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EP4021241B1 (fr) | 2024-07-03 |
CH716541A1 (fr) | 2021-03-15 |
WO2021038395A1 (fr) | 2021-03-04 |
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