JP2023022357A - Accessory - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an accessory capable of reducing pain and discomfort during attachment, and having a high decorative effect.SOLUTION: An accessory comprises: a main body part which has a first end and a second part which are formed into an annular shape on a reference plane, and are at different positions in an axial direction being orthogonal to the reference plane, and has elastic force; and a first energizing part and a second energizing part which are respectively provided on the first and second ends of the main body part, contact each other in the axial direction at a reference position where the energizing parts overlap in a reference plane direction, and energize mutually by the elastic force.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an accessory that can be used mainly as an earring attached to an earlobe.

An annular (hoop-shaped) earring that does not require a piercing hole has a C-shape obtained by dividing an annular main body in the radial direction. A clip-type earring that clamps an earlobe in the circumferential direction is known (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6563074

The clip-type earring described in Patent Document 1 pinches the earlobe point-to-point from the front and back, which may cause pain and discomfort to the wearer.

In view of the circumstances as described above, an object of the present invention is to provide an accessory that reduces pain and discomfort during wearing and has a high decorative effect.

An accessory according to one aspect of the present invention is
a resilient body having an annular shape on a reference plane and having first and second ends at different positions in an axial direction perpendicular to the reference plane;
The first end portion and the second end portion of the main body portion are provided respectively, and are in contact with each other in the axial direction at a reference position that overlaps on the reference plane, and are biased against each other by the elastic force. a biasing portion and a second biasing portion;
Equipped with

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an accessory that reduces pain and discomfort during wearing and has a high decorative effect.

It is a perspective view showing accessories concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows accessories. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the accessory as viewed in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 2; Fig. 3 is a right side view showing the accessory as viewed in the direction of arrow B in Fig. 2; Fig. 3 is a left side view showing the accessory as viewed in the direction of arrow C in Fig. 2; FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the accessory when an external force is applied; Fig. 3 shows a jewelry attached to an earlobe; 4 shows another mode of use of the accessory. 4 shows another mode of use of the accessory. Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the jewelry. Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the jewelry.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an accessory according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view showing the accessory. 3 is a front view of the accessory as seen from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a right side view of the accessory as viewed in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a left side view of the accessory as viewed in the direction of arrow C in FIG. 2. FIG.

The accessory 1 can be used mainly as an earring to be worn on the earlobe. The accessory 1 has a body portion 100 having elasticity, a first biasing portion 110 and a second biasing portion 120 .

The body part 100 has an annular shape on the XY plane, which is the reference plane. In the present embodiment, the body portion 100 has a circular shape when viewed on the XY plane (see FIG. 2 in particular), but it does not have to be circular as long as it is annular. For example, the body portion 100 may be irregularly shaped including elliptical, polygonal, curved and/or straight when viewed on the XY plane. The body portion 100 has a first end 101 and a second end 102 . A first end 101 and a second end 102 are terminal points on opposite sides of the body portion 100 . The first end 101 and the second end 102 are at different positions (heights) in the Z direction, which is the axial direction orthogonal to the XY plane that is the reference plane (see FIG. 3 in particular). That is, the main body part 100 is not a flat circular shape in which the first end part 101 and the second end part 102 are aligned at the same position (at the same height) in the Z direction, but has a spiral shape. The first end portion 101 and the second end portion 102 each face the main body portion 100 in the Z direction. In other words, there is no space in the XY plane direction between the first end 101 and the second end 102 .

Terms used in this specification are explained. The XY plane or reference plane means the plane of rotation of the spiral of the main body 100 . The Z-direction or axial direction is a linear direction orthogonal to the XY plane and means the rotation axis direction of the spiral. Expressions such as the center and circumferential direction of a circle mean the center and circumferential direction of the main body 100 which is circular when viewed on the XY plane. Further, the position of each part of the accessory 1 when no external force is applied to the accessory 1 is referred to as a reference position.

The body portion 100 has a central core portion 104 (see FIG. 3 in particular) and a plurality of decorative portions 103 attached to the central core portion 104 . The core portion 104 forms the annular shape of the body portion 100 and has an elastic force. For example, the core portion 104 is made by cutting a cylindrical coil spring to an appropriate length. The material of the central core 104 (that is, the material of the coil spring) is preferably a shape memory alloy.

A shape memory alloy is, for example, a Ni—Ti alloy. Ni--Ti alloys are highly resistant to corrosion and sweat and seawater, and are also used in medical equipment. Little elution. Therefore, the Ni--Ti alloy can be safely used for the accessory 1 attached to the earlobe. Alternatively, the shape memory alloy is Ni--Ti--Co alloy, betaloy alloy (Cu--Zn--Al), Ag--Cd alloy, Au--Cd alloy, Cu--Al--Ni alloy, Cu--Au--Zn alloy, Cu-- Sn alloy, Cu-Zn alloy, Cu-Zn-X (X=Si, Sn, Ga) alloy, In-Tl alloy, Ni-Al alloy, Fe-Pt alloy, Fe-Pd alloy, Mu-Cu alloy, Fe -Ni-Co-Ti alloy or the like may be used.

The decorative portion 103 is substantially spherical and has a linear through hole 105 (see FIG. 3 in particular). The diameter of the through hole 105 is slightly larger than the diameter of the core portion 104 . A straight through hole 105 typically passes through the diameter of a substantially spherical body. The decorative portion 103 is attached to the core portion 104 by passing the through hole 105 of the decorative portion 103 through the core portion 104 . The decoration part 103 is a so-called cut bead or a so-called bead. The surface of the decorative portion 103 may be multifaceted (cut beads) or may be a smooth curved surface (beads). The material of the decorative portion 103 may be, for example, metal, resin, acrylic, glass, natural stone, or the like. The materials, shapes, sizes, etc. of the plurality of decorative portions 103 may all be the same, all may be different, or some may be the same and some may be different. The shape of the decorative portion 103 (substantially spherical, through-hole 105 passing through the diameter) is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the decorative portion 103 may have a three-dimensional drop shape, and the through hole 105 may be provided at the top end of the drop shape. The decorative portion 103 may have a motif shape such as a flower shape. In the illustrated example, the decorative portion 103 is attached over the entire core portion 104 (so that the core portion 104 is not exposed), but it may not be attached over the entire core portion 104 ( A part of core part 104 may be exposed). In addition, the decorative portion 103 may not be attached to the central core portion 104, particularly when the central core portion 104 itself has high decorativeness and design.

The first biasing portion 110 is provided at the first end portion 101 of the body portion 100 . In other words, the first biasing portion 110 constitutes the first end portion 101 of the body portion 100 . The first biasing portion 110 includes at least a first terminal member 111 . First biasing portion 110 may further include one or more escutcheons 103 adjacent first termination member 111 . A first termination member 111 is secured to the first end 101 of the body portion 100 . For example, the first end member 111 has an elongated shape in which both ends (both circular bottom surfaces) of a cylinder bulge in a hemispherical shape. One hemispherical end is provided with an opening. The diameter of the aperture is slightly larger than the diameter of core 104 . One end of the core portion 104 is inserted into the opening of the first terminal member 111 . The core portion 104 is fixedly joined to the first end member 111 by adhesive or welding. Note that the first end member 111 may not have an elongated shape, and may have the same shape as the decorative portion 103, for example. In other words, if it can be stably fixed to the first end portion 101 , the decorative portion 103 at the tip may be used as the first terminal member 111 .

A second biasing portion 120 is provided at the second end portion 102 of the body portion 100 . In other words, the second biasing portion 120 constitutes the second end portion 102 of the body portion 100 . The second biasing portion 120 includes at least a second end member 121 . Second biasing portion 120 may further include one or more escutcheons 103 adjacent second termination member 121 . A second termination member 121 is secured to the second end 102 of the body portion 100 . For example, the second end member 121 has an elongated shape in which both ends (both circular bottom surfaces) of a cylinder bulge in a hemispherical shape. One hemispherical end is provided with an opening. The diameter of the aperture is slightly larger than the diameter of core 104 . One end of the core portion 104 is inserted into the opening of the second end member 121 . The core part 104 is fixedly joined to the second terminal member 121 by adhesive or welding. Note that the second end member 121 may not have a long and thin shape, and may have the same shape as the decorative portion 103, for example. In other words, the decorative portion 103 at the tip may be used as the second terminal member 121 as long as it can be stably fixed to the second end portion 102 .

The first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 overlap in the circumferential direction on the reference plane (XY plane) at the reference position (the position when no external force is applied to the accessory 1). In other words, in the reference position, when the accessory 1 is viewed from directly above the XY plane (that is, from the Z direction), the second biasing portion 120 overlaps the first end portion 101 in the circumferential direction, Hide the biasing portion 110 (see FIG. 2 in particular). Conversely, the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 overlap in the circumferential direction when the accessory 1 is viewed on the XY plane. In this manner, the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 are elongated and elongated in the circumferential direction on the XY plane. In this embodiment, only the first end member 111 and the second end member 121 overlap in the circumferential direction when the accessory 1 is viewed on the XY plane. In other words, the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 coincide with the first termination member 111 and the second termination member 121 . On the other hand, when the accessory 1 is viewed on the XY plane, the first end member 111 and one or more decorative portions 103 adjacent to the first end member 111, the second end member 121 and the second The one or more garnitures 103 adjacent to the terminal member 121 may overlap circumferentially (not shown). In this case, each of the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 further includes one or more decorative portions 103 . The first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 are in contact with each other in the axial direction (Z direction) at the reference position, and bias each other by the elastic force of the body portion 100 .

The first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120, which are circumferentially overlapped in the reference plane (XY plane) direction at the reference position, form an annular (circular) shape of the body portion 100 on the reference plane (XY plane). The angle θ with respect to the center P is in the range of 30 degrees or more and 180 degrees or less (see FIG. 2 in particular). Preferably, θ is in the range of 40 degrees or more and 120 degrees or less. In the example of FIG. 2, θ=about 45 degrees.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the accessory when an external force is applied. FIG. 7 shows the accessory attached to the earlobe.

When wearing the accessory 1 on the earlobe, the wearer holds the first biasing portion 110 and/or the body portion 100 with one hand, and holds the second biasing portion 120 and/or the body portion 100 with one hand. As indicated by arrow D, the wearer applies an external force to widen the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 in the Z direction. Add to 120. As a result, the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 are displaced away from each other in the Z direction. The wearer inserts the earlobe into the space between the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 spread in the Z direction. The first urging portion 110 and the second urging portion 120, which have been displaced in the Z direction by an external force, return to the reference position (Z direction). As a result, the first urging part 110 and the second urging part 120 are pressed against each other in the Z direction, and the earlobe between the first urging part 110 and the second urging part 120 is pushed. Sandwich (see Figure 7).

According to this embodiment, the elongated first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 extending in the circumferential direction on the XY plane sandwich the earlobe in the Z direction. For this reason, the area where the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 contact the earlobe is wider than in Patent Document 1 (the earlobe is sandwiched between points from the front and back in the circumferential direction). Reduces patient pain and discomfort. Moreover, the only mechanism for pinching the earlobe is the biasing force in the direction in which the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 return to the reference position. At the reference position, the first biasing portion 110 and the second biasing portion 120 are in contact with each other in the axial direction (Z direction) and are biased against each other by the elastic force of the main body portion 100. Therefore, when the earlobe is pinched, In addition, they are always pressed against each other in the Z direction and continue to be energized. Therefore, the earlobe can be securely pinched. In addition, since the urging force is used, a mechanical mechanism such as a hinge is not required, and can be manufactured easily and inexpensively. In addition, since no mechanical mechanism is required, there are no design restrictions, and the entire accessory 1 can be seamlessly decorated with the decorative portion 103 or the like, resulting in a high decorative effect.

8 and 9 show another mode of use of the accessory.

The accessory 1 can also be used as accessories other than earrings, such as a lapel clip (FIG. 8) and a ring (FIG. 9).

Figures 10 and 11 show another embodiment of the jewelry.

As shown in FIG. 10, one or more charms 106 may be attached as separate decorations between a plurality of cut beads or bead-shaped decorations 103 . 10, the first biasing portion 110 further includes one or more adjoining decorative portions 103 in addition to the first end member 111, and the second biasing portion 120 includes the second biasing portion 120, as indicated by the arrows. In addition to the two end members 121, one or more adjoining decorations 103 are also shown. As shown in FIG. 11, a chain 140 may be attached to the accessory 1 as another decoration. For example, one end 141 of the chain 140 may be attached near the first biasing portion 110 and the other end 142 may be attached near the second biasing portion 120 .

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present technology have been described above, the present technology is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present technology. Of course.

Reference Signs List 1 Accessory 100 Main body 101 First end 102 Second end 103 Decorative part 104 Core part 105 Through hole 106 Charm 110 First biasing part 111 First termination member 120 Second biasing part 121 second termination member

Claims (7)

a resilient body having an annular shape on a reference plane and having first and second ends at different positions in an axial direction perpendicular to the reference plane;
The first end portion and the second end portion of the main body portion are provided respectively, and are in contact with each other in the axial direction at a reference position that overlaps on the reference plane, and are biased against each other by the elastic force. a biasing portion and a second biasing portion;
accessories that include The accessory according to claim 1,
When the first biasing portion and the second biasing portion are displaced in a direction away from each other in the axial direction by an external force, the elastic force biases the first biasing portion and the second biasing portion in a direction of returning to the reference position. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2,
The first biasing portion and the second biasing portion, which overlap on the reference plane at the reference position, are 30 degrees or more and 180 degrees from the center of the annular shape of the main body on the reference plane. Trinkets that range from: The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The said main-body part forms the said annular shape, and has the core part which has the said elastic force. The accessory according to claim 4,
The accessory, wherein the core part is made of a coil spring. The accessory according to claim 4 or 5,
The accessory, wherein the core part is made of a shape memory alloy. The accessory according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The body part further has a decorative part attached to the core part.

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