JP2009225893A - Annular accessary connector and annular accessary - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an annular accessary connector increasing a frictional force with the body and enabling an elastic member to be easily provided on the connector made of a metal and an annular accessary provided with it. <P>SOLUTION: The annular accessary connector provided on a part of a series of annular members includes a main body part 31 made of the metal, a recess 32 so projecting from the part 31 to be recessed-formed on it that an elastic body 11 with which the surface of the part 31 is packed is held and rings 33 provided on the part 31 and to be used at connection of the annular members. When the recess 32 is packed with the elastic body 11, the elastic body 11 is put on as much as it is held in the recess 32 by surface tension. When the elastic body 11 put on hardens, its surface generates the frictional force at coming in contact with the body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an annular accessory for preventing misalignment of an annular accessory, and an annular accessory provided with the annular accessory.

  Annular jewelry is mainly used to decorate the neck and chest. Moreover, pendants, necklaces and the like are known as general annular accessories. These annular accessories are attached by connecting both ends of an annular member such as a chain or a string behind the neck with a connector.

  A combination of a pull ring and a retaining ring is widely known as this connector. Furthermore, various connecting tools are known in which the connecting method of the pulling ring and the retaining ring is devised. In any case, the connector is required to be located at the least conspicuous part behind the neck.

  However, the connector has a problem that it rotates in front of the neck during wearing due to the movement of the body or the weight of the connector body. As an example, necklace connectors may be larger and heavier than each ring forming an annular chain. For this reason, the connecting tool has been wound around the neck due to the centrifugal force acting on the annular chain due to the movement of the wearer.

  As a result, the wearer often has to move the connector to the back of the neck. And in such a case, surrounding eyes are worried.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 1, an elastic member (silicone or the like) is coated on the surface of the coupling tool, and a frictional force acts on the contact surface between the wearer's body and the coupling tool, so that it does not move forward. A connecting tool has been proposed.

In Patent Document 2, a part of the necklace is covered with rubber (in this application, an elastic body), and the frictional force acts on the contact surface between the covered part and the body, thereby preventing the connector from being displaced. A method for preventing misalignment has been proposed.
Utility Model Registration No. 3124581 JP 2003-102523 A

  By the way, although the connection tool of the above-mentioned patent document 1 has a structure that does not go forward by bringing the connection tool into contact with the body of the wearer, the area where the body and the connection tool come into contact is small. There is a possibility that the friction of the contact portion does not occur much.

  Further, the displacement prevention method of Patent Document 2 is also configured such that the connecting tool does not turn forward as in Patent Document 1, but the rubber provided in a part of the necklace is conspicuous, and on the appearance, Not very good. In addition, when the necklace is made of metal, the metal and rubber have low adhesive strength, so it is possible that the rubber will come off.

  Therefore, it is intended to provide an annular accessory that can further increase the frictional force with the body, and that can easily provide an elastic member to the connector formed of metal, and an annular accessory that includes this connector. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a coupling device for an annular accessory provided in a middle portion of an annular member, and a body portion formed of metal and an elasticity filling the surface of the body portion. A recess formed so as to protrude from the main body so as to stay in the body, and a ring-shaped portion provided on the main body used when the annular member is connected, and the elastic body is filled in the recess. In this case, the elastic body is filled by an amount that remains in the recess due to surface tension, and a frictional force is generated on the surface of the elastic body when the filled elastic body is cured.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the connecting device for an annular accessory according to the first aspect, the elastic body is silicone, and when the silicone is cured, a part of the surface of the silicone is more than the upper end side of the concave portion. It protrudes and the surface of the silicone is substantially mirror-like.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the connecting tool for an annular accessory according to claim 2, at least one of the recesses filled with the silicone is received by the main body.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the connecting tool for an annular accessory according to the third aspect, the surface of the silicone is similar to various kinds of jewelry.

  An annular accessory according to the present invention includes the above-described connecting tool for an annular accessory.

  When the elastic body is filled in the recess, the ring accessory is filled in such an amount that the elastic body stays in the recess due to surface tension, and frictional force is generated on the surface of the elastic body when the filled elastic body is cured. By doing so, the surface of the elastic body is formed flat. Thereby, the contact area with a body becomes large and the frictional force of a contact part increases more. Further, by providing the liquid elastic body in the recess, the elastic body itself serves as an adhesive, and the elastic body can be easily provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a connecting tool 10 for an annular accessory according to a first embodiment. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ in FIG.

  The coupling tool 10 for annular accessories of this Embodiment is used as fasteners, such as a pendant and a necklace, for example. The first connecting member 30 is formed at one end of the annular member, and the second connecting member 40 is formed at the other end of the annular member that is detachably connected to the first connecting member 30. Is done. FIG. 1 is a view showing a state where the first connecting member 30 and the second connecting member 40 are connected.

  The first connecting member 30 includes a main body portion 31 formed of metal, a concave portion 32 that protrudes from the main body portion 31 so that the elastic body 11 filling the surface of the main body portion 31 remains, and an annular shape. It is comprised with the ring-shaped part 33 provided in the main-body part 31 used when connecting with a member.

  In this embodiment, when the elastic body 11 is filled in the recess 32, only the amount that the elastic body 11 stays in the recess 32 due to surface tension is filled, and when the filled elastic body 11 is cured, the elastic body 11 A friction force is generated on the surface.

  That is, the elastic body 11 is provided in the concave portion 32 by utilizing the surface tension that is a property of the liquid. Then, by drying, the elastic body 11 is cured and formed to protrude into the recess 32. Thus, the surface of the elastic body 11 is formed flat by projecting and forming the elastic body 11 in the recess 32 by utilizing the surface tension. Thus, the contact area is increased by forming the surface of the elastic body 11 to be flat. Therefore, the generated frictional force is further increased.

  Moreover, since the elastic body 11 itself functions as an adhesive when the elastic body 11 is formed in a liquid state, it can be formed without using an adhesive. Thereby, the elastic body 11 can be provided easily. And since the work process at the time of preparation can be reduced, cost can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the recess 32 and the elastic body 11 are formed on one side of the main body 31, but may be formed on both sides of the main body 31. Thereby, even when the single side | surface of the main-body part 31 is turned over, the elastic body 11 contact | abuts a wearer's body.

  The elastic body 11 is made of silicone. And when silicone hardens | cures, a part of silicone surface protrudes from the upper side edge of the recessed part 32, and the surface of silicone becomes a substantially mirror surface shape. Thus, the contact area is increased by forming the surface of the elastic body 11 in a substantially mirror shape. Therefore, the generated frictional force is further increased.

  Moreover, it can form without using an adhesive agent by forming in the recessed part 32 when silicone is liquid. More specifically, when the silicone is formed in a liquid state, the silicone itself is formed as an adhesive in the recess. The silicone becomes solid by natural drying and can be formed in the recess 32 without using an adhesive. Thereby, since it becomes possible to form without using an adhesive material, the work process at the time of preparation can be reduced and cost can be reduced.

  In addition, the surface of silicone is provided to resemble various jewelry. More specifically, silicone has various colors such as white, black, or transparent. For example, when white silicone is used, it looks like a pearl in appearance. Thereby, silicone itself plays the role of a decorative body, and the appearance is better.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the first connecting member 30. As described above, the first connecting member 30 is formed by the main body 31, the recess 32 formed in the main body 31, and the ring-shaped portion 33 formed on the outer periphery of the main body. Further, the main body 31 is formed with an engaging portion 34 into which the second connecting member 40 is inserted.

  As a method for forming the first connecting member 30, the main body 31, the recess 32, and the ring-shaped portion 33 may be separately formed and fixed by heat welding or the like, but it is preferable to form them integrally with a mold or the like. In addition, although it is preferable that the shape of the recessed part 32 is formed in the same shape as the main-body part 31, it is not limited to this shape, For example, you may form in an ellipse or a polygon. The shape of the annular portion 33 is preferably formed in a circular shape, but is not limited to this shape, and may be formed in an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, or the like.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the second connecting member 40. The second connecting member 40 is formed by a main body portion 41, a ring-shaped portion 42 that is connected to an annular member, and a knob portion 43 that is used when detaching from the first connecting member 30. The second connecting member 40 is also made of metal like the first connecting member 30.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an annular accessory 50 having the annular accessory connector 10 of the present embodiment. The annular accessory 50 includes a decorative body 51, an annular member 52 that suspends the decorative body 51, and an annular accessory connector 10 that connects the annular member 52. In addition, although the state which suspended the decoration body 51 on the annular member 52 was shown here, it is not limited to this structure, It is comprised by the annular member 52 and the coupling tool 10 for annular accessories which connects the annular member 52. You may do it.

  The decorative body 51 is called a head, and generically refers to a gemstone such as a diamond or a pearl, or a plate formed in a plate shape, for example. In addition, in this Embodiment, although the said decoration body 51 is provided, it is not limited to this cyclic | annular jewelry, For example, the cyclic | annular jewelry which does not include decorative bodies, such as a necklace, may be used.

  The annular member 52 is formed of an annular chain or an annular string. The annular chain includes a chain formed by connecting rings. In addition, some annular strings are formed of leather, fiber, vinyl, or the like.

  The annular accessory 10 is provided by connecting the ring-shaped portion 33 of the first connecting member 30 and the ring-shaped portion 43 of the second connecting member 40 to the end of the annular member 52. In other words, the annular accessory 10 is used as a fastener for the annular accessory 50.

FIG. 6 is a usage pattern diagram showing a usage state of the annular accessory 50. In FIG. 6, the annular accessory 10 is in contact with the body behind the neck of the wearer. Thereby, friction arises in the site | part which contact | connects the coupling tool 10 for annular accessories, and a body, and the annular member 52 does not move. Thereby, the connecting tool 10 for annular accessories does not move forward.
(Second Embodiment)

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the connector for a ring accessory. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG. The ring accessory connector 70 is provided in the middle of an annular member such as a necklace, for example.

  The ring accessory connector 70 includes a main body portion 71 formed of metal, a concave portion 72 that protrudes from the main body portion 71 so that the elastic body 11 that fills the surface of the main body portion 71 remains, and an annular shape. It is formed with a ring-shaped portion 73 provided in the main body portion 71 used when connecting to the member.

  In this embodiment, when the elastic body 11 is filled in the recess 72, the elastic body 11 is filled in an amount that remains in the recess 72 due to surface tension, and the surface of the elastic body 11 is cured when the filled elastic body 11 is cured. Frictional force is generated.

  As in the first embodiment, the elastic body 11 is formed in the recess 72 by utilizing the surface tension that is a property of the liquid. Then, by drying, the elastic body 11 becomes a solid and is formed to protrude in the recess 72. Thus, the surface of the elastic body 11 is formed flat by making the elastic body 11 project in the recess 72 by utilizing the surface tension. Thereby, the frictional force generated by the friction between the elastic body 11 and the wearer's body is further increased.

  Moreover, since the elastic body 11 itself functions as an adhesive when the elastic body 11 is formed in a liquid state, it can be formed without using an adhesive. Thereby, the elastic body 11 can be provided easily. And since the work process at the time of preparation can be reduced, cost can be reduced.

  The elastic body 11 is made of silicone. And when silicone hardens | cures, a part of silicone surface protrudes from the upper side edge of the recessed part 72, and the surface of silicone becomes a substantially mirror surface shape. Thus, the contact area is increased by forming the surface of the elastic body 11 in a substantially mirror shape. Therefore, the generated frictional force is further increased.

  In addition, the surface of silicone is provided to resemble various jewelry. More specifically, silicone has various colors such as white, black, or transparent. For example, when white silicone is used, it looks like a pearl in appearance. Accordingly, the silicone itself serves as a decorative body, and the appearance is good.

  The elastic body 11 can be given a design (for example, a brand name). Thereby, since the connecting tool 70 for annular accessories itself serves as a decoration, it is beautiful in appearance.

  As a design method, for example, a method in which the elastic body 11 is formed in the recess 72 and then engraved with a laser or the like can be used. The color of the elastic body 11 is not particularly limited, and may be formed by reflecting the user's preference such as black, white or transparent.

  The main body 71 is formed in an oval shape. Further, on both surfaces of the main body 71, concave portions 72 having bottom surfaces having the same shape as the main body 71 are formed. The shape of the recess 72 is not limited to the same shape as that of the main body 71, and may be formed in a heart shape, a rhombus, or the like, for example.

  Although the shape of the main body 71 is an oval shape in the ring accessory connector 70 of the present embodiment, the shape is not limited to this shape, and for example, it is formed in a heart shape, a rhombus, a rectangle, a circle or an ellipse. Also good. Further, the main body 71 and the recess 72 may be formed in different shapes.

  The ring-shaped portion 73 is formed to face the outer periphery of the main body portion 71. The ring-shaped part 73 is connected to a ring of a necklace chain, for example. In addition, the ring-shaped portion 73 may be formed by integrally forming the main body portion 11 and the ring-shaped portion 73 with a mold, but may be formed as a single ring-shaped portion 73 and bonded to the main body portion 71 by heat welding or the like. .

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an annular accessory 90 including the annular accessory connector 70 according to the present embodiment. The annular accessory 90 includes a decorative body 91, an annular member 92 that suspends the decorative body 91, an annular accessory connector 70 provided in the middle of the annular member, and a fastener 93 that connects the annular member. Composed.

  The decorative body 91 and the annular member 92 are the same as the decorative body 51 and the annular member 52 shown in FIG.

  The annular accessory connector 70 is provided in the middle of the annular member 92 by connecting the ring forming the annular member 92 and the ring-shaped portion 73 provided in the annular accessory connector 70. As an example, the annular accessory 70 is brought into contact with the left and right positions of the wearer's neck. In the present embodiment, the number of the annular accessories 70 is two, but may be one or three or more, for example.

  FIG. 10 is a usage pattern diagram showing a usage state of the annular accessory 90. In the annular accessory 90, an annular accessory connector 70 is formed in the middle of the annular member 92. During wearing of the annular accessory 90, the annular accessory 70 is in contact with the wearer's body. In the present embodiment, the annular accessory 70 is brought into contact with the left and right positions of the wearer's neck. Thereby, friction arises with the coupling tool 70 for annular accessories, and a body, and the annular member 92 does not move. Therefore, the fastener 93 provided on the annular member 92 does not go forward.

  When the elastic body is filled in the recess, the coupling device for an annular accessory according to the present embodiment fills the elastic body in an amount that remains in the recess due to surface tension, and friction is applied to the surface of the elastic body when the filled elastic body is cured. By causing the force to be generated, the surface of the elastic body is formed flat. Thereby, the contact area with a body becomes large and the frictional force of a contact part increases more. Further, by providing the liquid elastic body in the recess, the elastic body itself serves as an adhesive, and the elastic body can be easily provided.

  Further, the elastic body is silicone, and the contact surface with the body is increased by forming the surface of the silicone into a substantially mirror surface. Therefore, the generated frictional force is further increased.

  Further, by providing the surface of the silicone similar to various jewelry, the silicone itself serves as a decorative body, and the appearance is better.

  The annular accessory of the present embodiment includes an annular accessory connector. Thereby, friction arises in the site | part which the coupling tool for annular accessories and a body contact | connect, and an annular member does not move. Therefore, the ring accessory connector does not go forward. In addition, even when the annular accessory connector is provided in the middle of the annular member, the annular member does not move. Therefore, the fastener does not go forward.

The perspective view which showed 1st Embodiment of the coupling tool for annular accessories Sectional drawing which showed line AA 'in FIG. The perspective view which showed the 1st connection member of the coupling tool for annular accessories The perspective view which showed the 2nd connection member of the coupling tool for annular accessories The perspective view which showed the cyclic | annular jewelry provided with the coupling tool for cyclic | annular jewelry Usage pattern showing the state of wearing a ring accessory The perspective view which showed 2nd Embodiment of the coupling tool for annular accessories Sectional drawing which showed line BB 'in FIG. The perspective view which showed the cyclic | annular jewelry provided with the coupling tool for cyclic | annular jewelry Usage pattern showing the state of wearing a ring accessory

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Connection tool for annular accessories 11 Elastic body 30 1st connection member 31 Main body part 32 Recessed part 33 Ring-shaped part 34 Engagement part 40 2nd connection member 41 Main body part 42 Ring-shaped part 43 Knob part 50 Ring-shaped accessory 51 Decorative body 52 Ring MEMBER 70 CONNECTION EQUIPMENT FOR ANNULAR JOINT EQUIPMENT 71 MAIN BODY 72 RECESSED 73 RINGED UNIT 90 ANNUAL JOINT

Claims (5)

An annular accessory connector provided in the middle of the annular member,
A main body formed of metal,
A recess formed into a concave shape protruding from the main body so that an elastic body filling the surface of the main body remains.
A ring-shaped portion provided on the main body portion used when connecting to the annular member,
When the elastic body is filled in the recess, the elastic body is filled by an amount that remains in the recess due to surface tension, and a frictional force is generated on the surface of the elastic body when the filled elastic body is cured. A connecting tool for annular accessories. The elastic body is silicone;
2. The connector for an annular accessory according to claim 1, wherein when the silicone is cured, a part of the surface of the silicone protrudes from an upper end side of the recess, and the surface of the silicone becomes substantially mirror-like.   The ring accessory connecting device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the concave portions filled with the silicone is provided in the main body portion. The surface of the silicone is
The ring accessory connector according to claim 3, which is similar to various kinds of jewelry.   An annular accessory comprising the connector for an annular accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 4.