JP2007275398A - Clasp for strap-like accessory - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a clamp for a strap-like accessory, which is used for both cases of linearly connecting a pearl row and of connecting the pearl row in parallel by a single clasp for the strap-like accessory and has an aesthetic appearance and high usability. <P>SOLUTION: This clasp for the strap-like accessory is formed of a first clamp and a second clamp for clamping a spherical jewel, and a connecting member connecting the clamps. Each of the clamps is formed of a first semispherical grip member and a second semispherical member, and a hinge part openably/closably pivoting them. Each of the clamps is formed of a first hole, a second hole and a third hole when the grip members are closed. The first hole of the clamp is used for forming a strap-like accessory formed by linearly connecting the link pearl row and the second hole and the third hole are used for forming a strap-like accessory formed by connecting the pearl row in parallel. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a string-like jewelry fastener, in particular, a string-like jewelry fastener with a length adjustment and shape change function suitable for a pearl necklace, for example.

  In recent years, how to wear decorative items has become unique, and for example, the same string-like accessory has been devised so that a user can enjoy free variations according to the mood and clothes of the day. For example, in the case of a pearl string accessory, a pearl that has been bound in a straight line can be used as a string accessory of various shapes by using a clasp that fastens the pearl string accessory.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 each show two prior art forms of fasteners for string-like jewelry used mainly for pearl necklaces that are bound in a straight line. The string-like accessory fastener 7 shown in FIG. 9 is a fastener that connects the linearly connected pearl rows 60, and is composed of a fastener body 200 and an annulus 220 that is connected to one end of the pearl row 60. Has been. One end to which the ring 220 is connected is a ring 221 in which a thread connecting the pearl row 60 is formed in a ring shape.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the fastener 200 has two hemispherical bodies connected to each other by a hinge 230 so as to be freely opened and closed, and a circular hole 210 is formed at a position of 90 degrees in the clockwise direction of the hinge 230. . The circular hole 210 functions as a window for the pearl 50 that is continuously bound to the pearl 50 gripped by the fastener 200 (even if two circular holes are formed in the fastener 200, the circular hole 210 functions as a window. Since there is only one, it is omitted in FIG. 9 for convenience of explanation.) The fastener 200 is also integrally formed with one of the hemispherical bodies at an opening / closing protrusion 240 that is picked at a position 180 degrees from the hinge 230 when opening / closing.

  FIG. 9B shows a state when the pearl row 60 in which the pearls 50 are continuously bound is connected by the string-like accessory fastener 7. As shown in the figure, the string-like accessory fastener 7 is formed in a string shape by making the pearl row 60 into a ring shape by holding the pearl 50 on which the ring 221 of the pearl row 60 is not formed with the fastener 200. It can be used as jewelry.

  On the other hand, the string-like accessory fastener 9 shown in FIG. 10 is a fastener that connects the pearls 50 bound in a straight line in parallel, and includes two fasteners 250A and 250B, and a connecting portion 220 that connects them. It is configured. In the following description, the same component (for example, 250A and 250B) is distinguished by adding a different alphabet at the end, but the description common to the two is described by the reference numerals without the alphabet at the end. To do.

  Since the string-like accessory fastener 9 connects the pearl rows 60 in parallel, the fastener 250 is provided with two circular holes functioning as windows for the pearls 50 that are bound together, and these circular holes 260 and 262 are provided. Are formed at positions of 90 degrees from the hinge 230 and the opening / closing protrusion 240, respectively.

  FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B show examples of use when the string-like jewelry fastener 9 is used. As shown in these figures, when the string-like jewelry fastener 9 is used, the pearl rows 60 can be connected in parallel, so that even if the same pearl row 60 is used, the shape is different from when the string-like jewelry fastener 7 is used. It can be used as a string-like accessory.

  However, the fasteners for the string-like jewelry described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 have a problem that different fasteners are required when the pearl rows 60 are connected in a straight line and when they are connected in parallel. Furthermore, since an opening / closing projection 240 is formed at a position 180 degrees from the hinge 230 when opening / closing, when used as shown in FIG. In addition, it looks and feels bad, and when used as shown in FIG. 10, there is no problem when used in parallel. There was a problem. That is, in the prior art, various variations cannot be completely enjoyed using the pearl array 60 even if the string-like jewelry fasteners are used, and a plurality of string-like jewelry fasteners are required.

  The present invention solves such a problem of the prior art, and can be used for both a case where the pearl rows are connected in a straight line and a case where they are connected in parallel with one string-like accessory fastener, and it has a beautiful appearance and a good feeling of use. It aims at providing the fastener for string-like jewelry.

  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is characterized in that the invention described in claim 1 is a string-shaped jewelry fastener in a string-shaped jewelry in which a plurality of substantially spherical jewelry are continuously bound. A first fastener and a second fastener, each having a first fastener and a second fastener for holding a jewelry, and a connecting member for connecting the first fastener and the second fastener. Each of the tools is formed by a hemispherical first gripping member, a second gripping member, and a hinge portion that pivotally mounts the gripping members so as to be openable and closable. The first and second fasteners are respectively A first hole, a second hole, and a third hole are formed when the first holding member and the second holding member are closed.

  When the first fastener, the connecting member, and the second fastener are arranged in a straight line in the strap-like jewelry fastener according to claim 1, the invention described in claim 2 The first hole of the fastener and the first hole of the second fastener are located in a straight line. According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the first fastener, the connecting member, and the second fastener are arranged in a straight line in the fastener for the string-like accessory according to the first aspect, the first The line connecting the second hole and the third hole of the fastener and the line connecting the second hole and the third hole of the second fastener are perpendicular to the straight line. Features.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the fastener for string-like jewelry according to the first aspect, the first hole and the second hole are provided in at least one of the first gripping member and the second gripping member. An opening / closing projection used for opening / closing the first holding member and the second holding member is formed between the first and second holding members. The invention described in claim 5 is the fastener for the string-like accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the string-like accessory is any one of a necklace, a bracelet, and an anklet. To do.

  According to the present invention, the pearl rows can be connected in series or in parallel with one string-like jewelry fastener, so two string-like jewelry fasteners that were conventionally required are combined into one. be able to. Therefore, if necessary, it is possible to enjoy the form of the string-like jewelry made up of various variations by using the same string-like jewelry fastener. Further, even when the pearl rows are connected in series, there is no step difference as in the prior art, and a complete ring shape can be obtained, so that the appearance is beautiful and the usability is comfortable.

  Next, an embodiment of a fastener for string-like jewelry according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 3 show a string-like jewelry fastener 1 which is a first embodiment of the string-like jewelry fastener according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fastener 1 for string-like jewelry. The string-like accessory fastener 1 is composed of two fasteners 10A and 10B having the same shape that hold an approximately spherical accessory such as a pearl necklace, and a connecting member 36 that connects them. The material of the fastener 10 and the connecting member 36 is a precious metal such as platinum, gold, or silver, or other metal subjected to gold plating or silver plating.

  As for the fastener 10, hemispherical holding members 12 and 14 are pivotally attached by hinges 22 so as to be freely opened and closed. The gripping member 12 is formed with three semicircular cutouts 120, 122, and 124. Similarly, the gripping member 14 is formed with semicircular cutouts 140, 142, and 144 at positions opposed to the cutouts. Yes.

  When the gripping members 12 and 14 are combined, a circular hole 40 is formed by the notches 120 and 140, a circular hole 42 is formed by the notches 122 and 142, and a circular hole 44 is formed by the notches 124 and 144, respectively. The These holes 40, 42, 44 function as openings of a continuous pearl row 60 described later.

  An opening / closing protrusion 24 is integrally formed on the grip member 12, and a locking plate 26 is similarly integrally formed on the lower side thereof. Similarly, an opening / closing protrusion 28 is formed at a position opposite to the opening / closing protrusion 24 of the gripping member 14, and a locking hole 30 into which the locking plate 26 is inserted is formed below the opening / closing protrusion 28.

  The locking plate 26 is an elastic plate that moves slightly back and forth, and a notch 27 is formed. When the locking plate 26 is pushed into the locking hole 30, the notch 27 is locked to the lower end surface of the opening / closing protrusion 28 and the gripping member 12 and the gripping member 14 are fixed in a closed state. In order to release this fixing, the holding member 12 and the holding member 14 can be opened by pushing the lower side of the opening / closing protrusion 24 to release the latch 27 and raising it.

  The grip member 12 is also formed with a hollow convex portion 18 at the position of the connecting member 36, and a hollow concave portion 16 is also formed in the grip member 14 so as to sandwich the convex portion 18. By fitting the convex portion of the gripping member 12 into the concave portion of the gripping member 14 and inserting the cylindrical rod 16 from the side, the gripping members 12 and 14 are pivotally attached to form the hinge 22.

  FIG. 2 is a top view (a), a side view (b), and a side view (c) when the fastener 10B is opened of the string-like accessory fastener 1. FIG. Moreover, in these figures, the state where the pearl 50 is gripped inside is shown. 2A, the hole 40 formed by the gripping members 12 and 14 is formed at a position of 180 degrees with respect to the hinge 22, and the opening / closing protrusion 24 (28) is positioned at a position of 45 degrees clockwise from the position. You can see that it is formed. Further, a hole 42 and a hole 44 are formed at positions of 90 degrees with respect to the hinge 22.

  The holes 40A and 40B are holes for linearly connecting the pearl rows 60 described later, and the holes 42A and 44A and the holes 42B and 44B are holes for connecting the pearl rows 60 in parallel. The connecting member 36 is formed by the rings 32A and 32B formed integrally with the convex portions 18A and 18B formed on the holding members 12A and 12B, and the ring 34 connecting the rings 32A and 32B.

  FIG. 3 shows a specific example of use of the string-like jewelry fastener 1. FIG. 3 (a) is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 3 (b), FIG. 3 (c), FIG. d) shows examples of their use. In FIG. 3A, the A side in which the pearl 50 is indicated by a two-dot chain line shows a state in which the pearl rows 60 are connected in parallel, and FIG. 3B shows the usage state. Moreover, in Fig.3 (a), the B side which showed the pearl 50 by the continuous line has shown the state which connected the pearl row 60 linearly, and FIG.3 (c) has shown the use condition. Furthermore, in the figure (a), the pearl row 60 is connected with the pearl 50 at one end as the A side indicated by the two-dot chain line and the pearl 50 at the other end as the B side indicated by the solid line, that is, Y-shaped connection FIG. 3D shows the state of use.

  4 and 5 show a string-like accessory fastener 3 which is a second embodiment of the string-like accessory fastener. 4 is a perspective view of the fastener 3 for string-like jewelry, and FIG. 5 is a top view (a), a side view (b), and a side view (c) when the fastener 70B is opened. is there. Hereinafter, although the string-like jewelry fastener 3 will be described with reference to the drawings, the same components as those of the string-like jewelry fastener 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

  The difference between the string-like jewelry fastener 3 and the string-like jewelry fastener 1 is that the shape of the gripping member including the notch functioning as the opening of the pearl row 60 is different, the position of the hinge and the position of the connecting member. This is a separate matter. Thus, when the position of the hinge and the position of the connecting member are separated, when the pearl row 60 is connected in parallel, the fastener 70A and the fastener 70B are viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 5 (b). Some overlap. In addition, as shown in FIG.5 (b), in the string-like jewelry fastener 3, the slit 55 is formed in the side surface, and the pearl 50 can be seen from there.

  The string-like accessory fastener 3 is composed of two fasteners 70A and 70B having the same shape that hold a substantially spherical accessory such as a pearl necklace, and a connecting member 86 that connects them. The material of the fastener 70 and the connecting member 86 is the same as that of the fastener 10 and the connecting member 36. In the fastener 70, hemispherical gripping members 72 and 74 are pivotally attached by a hinge 22 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The gripping member 72 is formed with four triangular cutouts. Similarly, the gripping member 74 is formed with a triangular cutout at a position facing the cutout. When the gripping member 72 and the gripping member 74 are closed by these notches, holes 45 to 48 shown in FIG. 5A are formed. Among these holes, holes 46, 47, 48 excluding the holes 45 function as openings of the pearl row 60.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, holes 46 and 48 are formed at positions of 90 degrees from the connecting member 86, respectively, and these holes become holes when the pearl rows 60 are connected in parallel. Further, a hole 47 is formed at a position 180 degrees from the connecting member 86, and this hole becomes a hole when the pearl rows 60 are connected in series. Further, the hinge 22 is formed at a position 45 degrees counterclockwise from the connecting member 86.

  FIG. 6 shows, as a third embodiment of the strap-like accessory fastener, a strap-like accessory fastener 4 that is a more decorative design of the strap-like accessory fastener 3 shown in FIG. It is a figure when it sees. As shown in the figure, in the string-like accessory fastener 4, the gripping members 75A and 75B have a petal shape.

  FIG. 7 shows a string-like jewelry fastener 5 which is a fourth embodiment of the string-like jewelry fastener. In the string-like jewelry fastener 5, the fasteners 10A and 10B are the same as the string-like jewelry fastener 1. A disc-shaped connecting member 90 is attached to the fastener 10A via rings 32A and 34. The connecting member 90 uses the most common shape conventionally used as a so-called pearl necklace fastener. That is, the connecting member 90 is a female member that connects the fastener 10 </ b> A and the fastener 10 </ b> B, and a rectangular cut is formed on the opposite side of the ring 34.

  A connecting leaf spring 96 attached to the slit 92 of the connecting member 90 via the ring 32B of the fastener 10B is detachably mounted. The connecting plate spring 96 is a male member formed by bending a rectangular plate spring, and is provided with a locking projection 97. When the connecting plate spring 96 is pushed into the notch 92 of the connecting member 90 in the direction of the arrow, the projection 97 is fitted into a hole (not shown) of the connecting member 90 and the mounting is completed.

  Moreover, in FIG. 8, the usage example of the string-like jewelry fastener 5 is shown, and the case where the pearl row 60 is linearly connected is shown here. FIG. 8A shows an overview when the pearl row 60 is connected by the string-like accessory fastener 5, and FIG. 8B shows a wearing example at that time. In other words, this configuration is because the pearl string 60 is attached to the string-like accessory fastener 5 in advance and the connecting member 90 is attached, so that the string-like accessory fastener 5 is attached behind the neck. Even when it is used, the operation is easy, and even an elderly user can easily wear a pearl necklace or the like. Although FIG. 8 shows only the case of linear connection, it is of course possible to connect the pearl rows 60 in parallel.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to linearly connect the pearl rows 60 with one string-like accessory fastener, connect them in parallel, or connect them in a Y-shape. Yes, you can enjoy a variety of variations with a single strap accessory. In the present embodiment, the pearl necklace has been described as an example to which the present invention is advantageously applied. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to the pearl necklace, and is formed by connecting spheres of jewels. Anything can be applied as long as the length is not limited to a necklace, and it can also be used for a bracelet, an anklet, and the like. In addition, as long as a spherical jewel can be grasped, the shape of the fastener itself is not particularly limited in the present invention, and it is naturally included in the scope of the present invention as long as the design is different.

The perspective view of the fastener 1 for string-like jewelry which shows 1st Embodiment of the fastener for string-like jewelry by this invention. The top view (a), side view (b), and side view (c) when the fastener 10B is opened in the fastener 1 for string-like jewelry shown in FIG. Example of use (b) when connected in parallel with partial enlarged view (a) showing an example of use of the strap-like accessory 1 shown in FIG. 1, use example (c) when connected linearly, and Y-shaped connection Usage example (d). The perspective view of the fastener 3 for string-like jewelry which shows 2nd Embodiment of the fastener for string-like jewelry by this invention. The upper side figure (a), side view (b), and side view (c) when the fastener 10B is opened in the fastener 3 for string-like jewelry shown in FIG. The top view of the fastener 4 for string-like jewelry which shows 3rd Embodiment of the fastener for string-like jewelry by this invention. The top view (a) of the fastener 5 for string-like jewelry which shows 4th Embodiment of the fastener for string-like jewelry by this invention. The usage example (a) and its wearing example (b) of the fastener 5 for string-like jewelry shown in FIG. The usage example of the string-like jewelry fastener 7 for linear connection in a prior art. The usage example of the string-like jewelry fastener 9 for parallel connection in a prior art.

Explanation of symbols

1, 3, 4, 5 String-like jewelry fasteners 10A, 10B, 70A, 70B Fasteners 12A, 12B, 14A, 14B, 72A, 72B, 74A, 74B Grip members 22A, 22B Hinges 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B Open / close protrusion 36 86 connecting members 40A, 40B, 42A, 42B. 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B, 47A, 47B, 48A, 48B Hole 50 Pearl 60 Pearl array

Claims (5)

In the fastener for string-like jewelry in a string-like jewelry in which a plurality of substantially spherical jewelry are continuously bound,
A first fastener and a second fastener for gripping the spherical jewelry,
A connecting member for connecting the first fastener and the second fastener;
Each of the first fastener and the second fastener is formed by a hemispherical first gripping member, a second gripping member, and a hinge portion that pivotally mounts the gripping member so as to be openable and closable.
The first fastener and the second fastener have a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole, respectively, when the first gripping member and the second gripping member are closed. A fastener for string-like jewelry characterized by that. The fastener for a string-like accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first fastener, the connecting member, and the second fastener are arranged in a straight line, and the first fastener of the first fastener. The string-like accessory fastener, wherein the first hole of the second fastener and the first hole of the second fastener are located in the straight line. The fastener for string-like jewelry according to claim 1, wherein the first fastener, the connecting member, and the second fastener are arranged in a straight line, and the second fastener of the first fastener. A line connecting the second hole and the third hole and a line connecting the second hole and the third hole of the second fastener are perpendicular to the straight line. Fastener for jewelry. The fastener for a string-like accessory according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first gripping member and the second gripping member includes the first hole and the second hole between the first hole and the second hole. An opening and closing projection used for opening and closing the first gripping member and the second gripping member is formed. The fastener for string-like accessories according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the string-like accessory is one of a necklace, a bracelet, and an anklet.