JPH10313915A - Ring - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fashionable and novel ring and pendant by applying the constitution that ring constituents laid so as to be capable of opening and closing in an opposite direction via a hinge are detachably engaged with each other via an engagement means. SOLUTION: Two ring constituents 1A and 1B as a pair to form a ring 2 are laid so as to be capable of opening and closing in an opposite direction (a) via a hinge 3 laid at a desired position. The constituents 1A and 1B, when used as the ring 2, are closed, thereby concealing indicated parts 5, 7, 8 and 9 within the ring 2 for preventing the exposure thereof. As a result, the indicated parts 5, 7, 8 and 9 become free from abrasion due to friction, regardless of the use of the constituents 1A and 1B as the ring 2 for a long time, and are maintained in a fresh state. Also no dust is deposited in the markings of the indicated parts 5, 7, 8 and 9, and a washing work can be eliminated. Furthermore, the two ring constituents 1A and 1B are opened like an 8-shape via the hinge 3 and then, a chain is passed through both of the ring constituents 1A and 1B so opened for suspension from the neck. The ring constituents 1A and 1B are thereby used as a pendant in a suspended state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ring, and is most suitably used for, for example, a wedding ring or an engagement ring, and can be used as a fashion ring or a pendant. Desired characters, symbols, numbers, marks, etc. indicating the anniversary, marriage date, anniversary date, etc., name, message, grace certificate, etc. of the adherent on the opposing inner surfaces with openable and closable connection Is hidden inside and displayed, and is rich in fashion and novelty.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are wedding rings shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 or FIGS. 25 and 26, for example. That is, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, a noble metal such as gold, silver, platinum or the like or an alloy thereof is formed in a substantially semicircular cross section, or in a plate shape having a rectangular cross section as shown in FIGS. In many cases, a ring body R having a simple external shape such as a substantially annular front face is formed. On the inner peripheral surface of the ring body R, the marriage date m ₁ of the adherend, the name m ₂ of the presenter or receiver of the ring, the message, the quality certificate m ₃ indicating the material for forming the ring, the quality indication m _4, etc. The display was performed by engraving letters, symbols, numbers, marks, and the like. In this way, the wedding ring has a strong meaning as a memorial, and is formed in a ring shape R with a simple external shape so that the design is simple so as not to get tired forever,
Many lack fashion.

[0003]

FIG. 23 and FIG.
Alternatively, the above-described conventional wedding ring shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is made of a precious metal such as gold, silver, platinum or the like or an alloy thereof, and has a substantially semicircular or rectangular cross-sectional plate shape, and has a simple external shape with a substantially annular front surface. Since it is formed in the ring body R of
It lacked fashionability, was not novel, and had little change. In addition, characters, symbols, numbers, marks, etc., such as the marriage date m ₁ of the adherend, the name m ₂ of the presenter or recipient of the ring, the message, the quality certificate m ₃ indicating the material forming the ring, and the quality indicator m ₄ are shown. Is marked on the inner peripheral surface of the ring body R by manual work or marking using a stamping machine. Therefore, a cutting tool must be moved to a narrow space to form the mark, and marking must be performed. Due to the restriction that it must be done, it requires skilled skills and it is difficult to work, and it takes a lot of time and effort. In addition, when the ring is used for a long time, these engraved portions are worn, and the display becomes unclear and the display contents may not be read. In addition, since debris is clogged at the engraved portion, cleaning is occasionally required, which is troublesome and troublesome. Moreover, the wedding rings shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 and FIGS. 25 and 26 are intended to be used as rings.
It was not used as a pendant.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and is rich in fashion and novelty, can be optimally used as a wedding ring, an engagement ring, and other commemorative rings, and can be used as a pendant in addition to a ring. Date, name of the presenter or recipient of the ring, message, quality proof showing the ring forming material, engraving of letters, symbols, numbers, marks such as quality indication, etc. are easy and reliable without being limited by space In addition, when used with a ring, it is normally hidden from the outside so that the display can be kept clear for a long time and can be seen when needed, and furthermore, the garbage does not get stuck in the engraved area, eliminating the need for cleaning, It is another object of the present invention to provide a ring which is robust in structure and can be manufactured and assembled easily and inexpensively.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and according to the present invention, a plurality of ring members are pivotally mounted on a hinge provided at a desired position so as to be openable and closable in opposite directions. Means is employed in which the ring members are releasably locked by locking means.

According to claim 2 of the present invention,
On the opposing inner wall surface of the ring structure, the anniversary date indicating the marriage date of the adherend, the date of adult, etc., the name and message of the presenter and recipient of the ring, the message, the quality certificate indicating the material forming the ring, the quality indication, etc. Means for displaying characters, symbols, numbers, marks and the like.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, a means is provided in which the ring body is pivotally mounted to be openable and closable with a hinge at an opening and closing angle of about 180 degrees in the opposite direction. Adopted.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first, second, and third aspects, a means is adopted in which two ring components are formed in a pair.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first, second, and third aspects, a means is adopted in which three ring components are formed in a pair.

[0010] Claim 6 of the present invention relates to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the present invention.
Each of the ring members is formed to have a substantially quarter-circular cross section, and the overall shape when the ring members are closed is formed to have a substantially semi-cylindrical cross section.

A seventh aspect of the present invention relates to any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.
Each ring member is formed to have a substantially quarter-circular cross section, and the overall shape when the ring members are closed is formed to be substantially elliptical in front.

According to claim 8 of the present invention, in any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4,
The ring structures are each formed in a substantially right-angled triangular cross section,
Means is adopted in which the entire shape when the ring members are closed is formed in a substantially triangular cross section.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is the method according to any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.
Each of the ring members is formed to have a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal cross section, and the overall shape when the ring members are closed is formed to have a polygonal cross section.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects,
One of the two ring components is formed in a substantially semicircular cross section, and the other ring component is formed in a twin mountain shape in which the substantially semicircular cross section is continuous, so that the ring components are closed to each other. Means is adopted in which the overall shape at the time is formed into three consecutive mountain shapes.

[0015] Claim 11 of the present invention relates to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 5
The three ring components are formed to have a substantially rectangular cross section, and the overall shape when the ring components are closed to each other is formed to have a polygonal cross section.

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first, second, third and fifth aspects,
The three ring components are formed to have a substantially semicircular cross section, and a means is adopted in which the entire shape when the ring components are closed is formed into three continuous mountain shapes.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the ring members mutually oppose inner wall surfaces having a non-uniform thickness which changes in a substantially waveform or substantially arc shape in the thickness direction in the circumferential direction. A means of forming over the entire surface is employed.

Also, claim 14 of the present invention is claim 1 or claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, claim 5, claim 6, claim 7, claim 8, claim 9, claim 9 In any of claims 10, 11, 12, and 13, a means is adopted in which the ring members are formed of the same metal or alloy.

Also, claim 15 of the present invention is claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, claim 5, claim 6, claim 7, claim 8, claim 9, claim 9, and claim 9. In any one of claims 10, 11, 12, and 13, a means is adopted in which the ring members are formed of different metals or different alloys.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the hinge has a male convex portion protruding at a desired position of any one of the ring members and the male convex portion is loosely fitted. And a female recess provided at a corresponding position of another ring component so as to intersect in a direction in which the ring components face each other and penetrate into the male convex portion, and both ends thereof are the female recesses. And a pin body rotatably loosely fitted to the opposing inner wall surface.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the hinge is configured such that the hinge is loosely fitted into a female recess provided at a corresponding position of the opposed ring, and the ring A plurality of pin bodies which cross each other in opposite directions and penetrate through the female coupling body, and both ends of which are loosely fitted to the opposite inner wall surfaces of the female recess and are rotatable. Means were adopted.

According to claim 18 of the present invention, in any one of claims 1 and 3, claim 16, and claim 17, the hinge is a base on which a jewel, a jewel, or a decorative body is attached. Is adopted.

In a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a means is adopted in which the ring structure is appropriately and removably locked by a locking means.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the nineteenth aspect, the locking means includes a male locking piece provided on one of the opposed inner wall surfaces of the ring structure, and locking of the locking piece. A means is employed in which the head is formed from an engagement hole in which a substantially endless annular engagement ring portion in which the head is removably engaged is mounted on the inner edge.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the nineteenth aspect, a means is employed in which the locking means is performed by an attractive force of a magnet.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the nineteenth aspect, the locking means includes a base provided on one of the ring members so as to be able to mount a jewel, a jewel, a decorative body, and the like. And a male locking piece provided releasably at a position substantially corresponding to the other ring structure.

[0027] Claim 23 of the present invention is Claim 1, Claim 2, Claim 3, Claim 4, Claim 5, Claim 6, Claim 7, Claim 8, Claim 10, Claim 10, etc. In any one of claim 11, claim 12, claim 13, claim 14, claim 16, claim 17, claim 18, claim 19, claim 20, claim 21, and claim 22, Means is employed in which the hook groove is formed on the entire circumference or a part of the outer peripheral side of the inner surface of the ring structure facing each other.

[0028]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A case where the first embodiment of the present invention is applied to a wedding ring will be described below with reference to FIGS. Reference numerals 1A and 1B denote two pairs of ring members forming a ring 2, and these ring members 1A and 1B are pivotally connected to each other by hinges 3 provided at desired positions so as to be openable and closable in opposite directions. . Reference numeral 4 denotes locking means.
Is for locking the ring members 1A and 1B to each other in a detachable manner.

In the present embodiment, the two ring members 1A and 1B are made of a noble metal such as gold, silver, or platinum or an alloy thereof, or stainless steel, nickel, aluminum,
FIG. 5 shows a base metal such as brass, copper, and titanium or an alloy thereof.
As shown in FIG. 5, each of the ring members 1A and 1B is formed to have a substantially semicircular cross section, and the entire shape when the ring members 1A and 1B are closed to each other is formed to have a substantially semicircular cross section. The two ring members 1A and 1B may be formed of the same metal or the same alloy with the above-mentioned metal, or may be formed of a different metal or a different alloy of the above-described metal to provide fashionability. It can also have a design.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a display consisting of numerals indicating the marriage date of the adherend by engraving the inner walls 6a and 6b of the ring members 1A and 1B facing each other using an engraving machine or the like.
7 is the inner wall surface 6 of the ring structure 1A, 1B facing the same.
This is a display consisting of characters indicating the name of the presenter or recipient of the ring 2 engraved on a and 6b. Reference numeral 8 denotes a display consisting of numbers, symbols, characters, and marks indicating the quality certification of the material forming the ring 2. Reference numeral 9 is a display of numbers, characters, and the like indicating the quality certification of the ring 2. Display 5, display 7, display 8, on the inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b of the ring structures 1A, 1B by a stamping machine.
To engrave the display 9 and the like, if the ring members 1A and 1B are opened at the hinge 3 as shown in FIG. 1, a tool (not shown) is moved from above with respect to the ring members 1A and 1B. By doing so, marking can be easily and reliably performed without being limited by the space as in the conventional case.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hinge 3 is provided with one of the ring members 1A and 1B.
A, a male convex portion 10 protruding at a desired position, a female concave portion 11 provided at a corresponding position of another ring structure 1B such that the male convex portion 10 is loosely fitted, and the ring Structure 1
A and 1B cross each other in the direction in which they face each other, and
0, and both ends 12a, 12a are pin bodies 12 rotatably loosely fitted to opposed inner wall surfaces 11a, 11a of the female recess 11. The ring members 1A and 1B pivotally connected by the hinge 3 are pivotally connected so as to be openable and closable at an opening and closing angle θ of approximately 180 degrees in the opposite direction a.

The locking means 4 for locking the ring members 1A, 1B to each other is a male-shaped member provided on one of the opposed inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b of the ring members 1A, 1B. A locking piece 13 and an engagement hole 13c having an annular engagement ring portion 13b on the inner edge of the front edge, into which a substantially spherical locking head 13a of the locking piece 13 is removably engaged. Molded from

Numeral 14 is a claw groove formed on the entire outer periphery of the inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b opposed to each other by the ring members 1A and 1B, and the ring members 1A and 1 around the hinge 3.
B is for easily opening each other.

Reference numeral 15 denotes that the ring 2 is opened by the hinge 3 at an opening / closing angle θ of about 180 degrees by the hinge 3 to form a substantially figure-eight shape by the pair of ring members 1A and 1B, as shown in FIGS. When using the ring 2 as the pendant P,
It is a chain for hanging from the neck.

The first embodiment of the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, and uses a noble metal such as gold, silver and platinum or an alloy thereof, or a base metal such as stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, brass, copper or titanium or an alloy thereof. The two ring members 1A and 1B, each having a substantially quarter-circular cross section, are pivotally connected by hinges 3 provided at desired positions and locked by locking means 4, as shown in FIG. When closed, the entire shape is formed into a substantially semi-cylindrical cross section, so that it is used as the ring 2. At this time, the ring members 1A, 1B
May be formed of the same metal or the same kind of alloy such as a noble metal or an alloy thereof. For example, the ring structure 1A and the ring structure 1B such as gold or its alloy and platinum or its alloy are made of different metals or different alloys. When formed, a so-called combination ring 2 is formed. The ring 2 thus formed is rich in fashion and design,
It is formed into a novel and attractive finish.

An indication 5 consisting of a number indicating the marriage date of the adherend is engraved on the opposed inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b of the two ring members 1A and 1B, that is, on the inner wall surface 6a of one ring member 1A. Number, symbol,
A display 8 consisting of characters and a display 9 showing quality certification consisting of numbers, symbols, characters, marks, etc. are shown. On the inner wall surface 6b of the other ring structure 1B, the name of the presenter or recipient of the ring 2 is displayed. A display 7 consisting of the characters shown is shown. These indications 5, 7, 8, 9 can be developed on the table by opening the ring members 1A, 1B in the opposite direction at an installation position of the hinge 3 at an opening / closing angle θ of about 180 degrees. By moving the tool vertically and horizontally with respect to the ring members 1A and 1B, the tool of the stamping machine can be moved and stamped while the space is limited as in the related art, and the display is made. When used as the ring 2, these indications 5, 7, 8, and 9 are hidden in the ring 2 and do not appear outside by closing the two ring members 1A and 1B. Therefore, even when the ring 2 is used for a long time, the indications 5, 7, 8, 9 are kept clear without wear due to friction with the finger, and the indications 5, 7, 8, 9 are displayed.
There is no garbage in the stamped area of No. 9 and the washing operation can be omitted.

A display 5 such as a number indicating the marriage date of the wearer shown on the inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b of the two ring members 1A and 1B facing each other, the name of the presenter and recipient of the ring 2, When it is necessary to view the display 8 indicating the quality certificate of the molding material of the ring 2 and the display 9 indicating the quality, the ring structure 1
A ring is formed by hooking a claw in a claw groove 14 provided on the entire outer peripheral surface of the opposed inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b of the ring members 1A, 1B.
B is opened with hinge 3 in the opposite direction a. At this time, the hinge 3 is connected to one of the ring members 1A and 1B.
In the present embodiment, the male convex portion 10 protruding at a desired position of the ring component 1A is loosely fitted into the female concave portion 11 provided at the corresponding position of the other ring component 1B. 1B
The two end portions 12a of the pin body 12 penetrating into the male convex portion 10 while intersecting the
The two ring components 1A and 1B are configured such that the male locking pieces 13 of the locking means 4 are formed on the inner edges of the engagement holes 13c. Is disengaged from the engagement ring portion 13b attached to the pin, the pin body 12 is reliably and smoothly opened in the opposite direction A with the pin body 12 as a pivot. In this way, the display 5, indicating the marriage date, displayed on the opposed inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b of the ring structures 1A, 1B,
The display 7 indicating the name of the presenter or the recipient, the display 8 indicating the quality certificate of the ring 2, and the display 9 indicating the quality display can be seen at any time.

The display 5 indicating the date of marriage, the display 7 indicating the presenter or recipient of the ring 2 and the display 8 indicating the certificate of the quality of the ring 2 are provided on the opposing inner walls 6a and 6b of the two ring members 1A and 1B. After seeing etc., open ring structure 1
When the A and 1B are pressed and closed in the opposite direction A using the pin body 12 of the hinge 3 as the pivot shaft, the ring members 1A and 1B are closed.
B is superimposed on a predetermined position without causing displacement or twisting. Then, the substantially spherical locking head 13a of the locking means 4 is pressed into the substantially annular engagement ring portion 13b mounted on the inner edge of the engagement hole 13c on the ring structure 1A, 1B from any direction. By being easily and reliably engaged and accommodated in the engagement hole 13c, the ring members 1A and 1B are surely integrated without the inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b being intimately opened. Thus, it can be used as the ring 2.

Further, the ring 2 is not limited to being used so as to be fitted on a finger. As shown in FIG.
A and 1B are opened in an eight-shape at the hinge 3, and then the chain 15 is hung as a pendant P by inserting the chain 15 into both the ring structures 1A and 1B opened in the eight-shape and hanging the neck on the neck. can do. As shown in FIG. 8, two ring members 1A and 1B opened in an eight-shape around the hinge 3 insert the chain 15 into one of the ring members 1A and 1B and hang it on the neck. Thus, the pendant P can be used by hanging it.

FIG. 9 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a hinge 3 'for pivotally connecting a pair of ring members 1A and 1B so as to be openable and closable in opposite directions A is provided. A male connector 10 'which is loosely fitted in the female recesses 11, 11 provided at corresponding positions of the opposed ring members 1A, 1B, and intersects in a direction a in which the ring members 1A, 1B face each other. And penetrates through the male-shaped connecting body 10 ′, and both ends 12 a,
12a; 12a, 12a, and a desired plurality of pin bodies 12, 12, which are loosely fitted to the opposed inner wall surfaces 11a, 11a of the female recesses 11, 11; Unlike the first embodiment, the other configuration has the same configuration, operation, and effects as those of the previous embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, one of the two ring members 1A and 1B is formed to have a substantially semicircular cross-section, and the other ring member is formed. The body 1A is formed in a twin mountain shape having two substantially semicircular cross-sections in a cross-section, so that when the ring members 1A and 1B are closed to each other, the entire shape is apparently formed in three continuous mountain shapes. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in that the three ring components are superposed in design to exhibit novelty.
It works. Further, in the present embodiment, the ring components 1A and 1B may be formed using the same metal, or the outer ridges of the ring component 1A and the ring component 1B may be formed of the same metal and two consecutive ones may be formed. If one inner mountain of the twin mountain shape is formed of a different metal, the ring 2 of the combination is formed, and the appearance is gorgeous.

FIG. 11 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, three ring members 1A, 1B, and 1C form a pair, and these ring members 1A, 1B, and 1C are located at the center. Ring members 1 arranged on both sides with male convex portions 10 and 10 provided on both left and right sides of ring member 1B
A and 1C are inserted into the female recesses 11 and 11 provided at the corresponding positions, and the pin bodies 12 and 12 are inserted into the ring components 1A, 1B and 1C.
The ring components 1A and 1C are pivotally connected to the ring component 1B by hinges 3 and 3, respectively, in the directions A and C facing each other by intersecting and inserting with the direction A. Moreover, the ring members 1A, 1B, and 1C are releasably locked by locking means 4, 4 provided on opposing inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b; 6a, 6b to form one ring 2. I did it. In this embodiment, the three ring members 1A, 1B, and 1C are formed to have a substantially semicircular cross section, and when the ring members 1A, 1B, and 1C are closed to each other, the entire shape is formed into three continuous mountain shapes. However, what is shown is an example, and for example, three ring structures 1A, 1B, 1
C is formed in a polygonal cross section, and the ring structures 1A, 1
When B and 1C are closed, they may be formed in a polygonal cross section. In this embodiment, the hinges 3, 3 are provided with male convex portions 10, 10 protruding from both left and right sides of the ring structure 1B disposed at the center, and the male convex portions 10, 10 are loosely fitted. The female recesses 11, 11 provided at the corresponding positions of the other ring members 1A, 1C as described above, and the ring members 1A, 1B, 1C intersect each other in the directions A, B in which the male members are formed. It penetrates through the protruding portions 10, and both end portions 12 a,
12a; 12a, 12a are formed from pin bodies 12, 12 rotatably loosely fitted to opposed inner wall surfaces 11a, 11a of the female recesses 11, 11, 11a, 11a. The configuration and operation are different from the example.

FIG. 12 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention, which also has three ring members 1A, 1A.
B, 1C to form a pair, and these ring structures 1A,
1B and 1C are provided, for example, with male convex portions 10 provided on the inner side surface of a ring structure 1A arranged on one side on the left and right sides at positions corresponding to the ring structures 1B and 1C provided on the center and the other side on the left and right sides. Insert into the female recesses 11, 11, and
2 is a direction in which the ring members 1A, 1B and 1C face each other;
The ring members 1B and 1C are opposed to the ring member 1A by inserting them in a crossing direction.
6 are pivotally mounted on hinges 3 and 3 so as to be openable and closable, and ring structures 1A, 1B and 1C are opposed to each other on inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b;
The fourth embodiment differs from the fourth embodiment in that the second embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the second embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the first and second embodiments are configured so as to be engaged and disengaged by engagement means 4 and 4 provided on the a and 6b. There is.

FIG. 13 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, two pairs of ring members 1 are provided.
A and 1B are each formed in a substantially quadrangular cross-section, and are pivotally connected to each other so as to be openable and closable by a hinge 3, so that when the ring members 1A and 1B are closed, the overall shape is substantially elliptical in front. The structure and operation of the first embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, except that the ring members 1A and 1B are given a more gorgeous feel than the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a pair of two ring members 1A, 1A,
1B is formed to have a substantially right-angled triangular cross section, and the overall shape of the ring 2 when the ring members 1A and 1B are closed is formed to have a substantially triangular cross-section, so that the external shape of the ring 2 is sharp in appearance. Except for giving a feeling and increasing the reflectivity to the incident light beam to increase the glitter, the configuration and operation are the same as those of the above embodiments.

FIG. 15 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, two pairs of ring members 1A,
1B are each formed in a rectangular cross section, and the ring structure 1A,
The configuration and operation are the same as those of the above-described embodiments, except that the ring 2 having a so-called flat hit shape is formed by a configuration in which the entire shape of the ring 2 when the 1Bs are closed is formed to have a quadrangular cross section.

FIG. 16 shows a ninth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, two pairs of ring members 1 are provided.
A and 1B are formed in a substantially trapezoidal cross section, respectively, and the entire configuration of the ring 2 when the ring members 1A and 1B are closed is formed to have a pentagonal cross section. , Action.

FIG. 17 shows a tenth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, two pairs of ring members 1 are provided.
A and 1B are formed in the circumferential direction W with the inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b having a non-uniform thickness that changes substantially in a waveform in the thickness direction t. The body 1A, 1B is pivotably connected to the ring 2 to bring about a change in the design of the ring 2, and when the ring members 1A, 1B are closed to each other, the ring 1 has an uneven thickness that changes in the thickness direction t. By intimately contacting the substantially corrugated inner wall surfaces 6a, 6b formed over the ring members, careless shifting and twisting of the ring components 1A, 1B in the circumferential direction W are prevented.

FIG. 18 shows an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, two ring members 1A and 1B are provided.
Mutually, the opposite inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b of non-uniform thickness which change in a substantially arc shape in the thickness direction t are similarly formed in the circumferential direction W, so that the ring structure is formed in the opposite direction a at the hinge 3. When the ring members 1A and 1B are opened and closed and the ring members 1A and 1B are closed with each other, inadvertent displacement and twisting in the circumferential direction W are prevented, and the design of the ring members 1A and 1B is changed.

FIG. 19 shows a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a ring 2 optimal for an engagement ring, another commemorative ring, a fashion ring, or the like is provided rather than a wedding ring. is there. In this embodiment, the hinge 3 for pivotally opening and closing the pair of ring members 1A and 1B by two pieces is attached to the base 21 on which the jewel 20, jewel or other decorative object is attached. Due to the formed configuration, the jewel 20 or the like is attached to the ring 2 so that the ring 2
To enhance the decorativeness and show the fashion. Further, in this embodiment, unlike a wedding ring having a simple design and shape, the jewel 20 is attached to the ring 2 to make the ring gorgeous, so that the jewel 20 is displayed on the opposed inner wall surfaces 6a and 6b of the ring members 1A and 1B. The display 5 displays a number indicating an anniversary date such as an adult date or an engagement date, or a message of love or a memorial, instead of the marriage date of the adherend, with a stamping machine.

FIG. 20 shows a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the ring 2 is most suitable for a fashion ring or the like. In this embodiment, the locking means 4 for mutually locking the pair of ring members 1A and 1B is provided with one ring member 1A so that a jewel 20, a jewel, a decoration, or the like can be mounted. Pedestal 21 ′, and pedestal 2
1 'and a male locking piece 13' provided at a position corresponding to the other ring structure 1B so as to be able to be disengaged from 1 '. In this embodiment, the locking means 13 'is formed by using the base 21' for mounting the jewel 20 or the like, thereby reducing the number of parts of the locking means 13 '.

The outer shape of the ring 2 is not limited to a substantially circular shape or a substantially elliptical shape in front, and may be, for example, a hexagonal shape as shown in FIG. May be formed in a front octagon as shown in FIG. In addition, the finger insertion hole of the ring 2 is formed as a perfect circular hole in the drawing, but is not limited to this, and may be an elliptical hole or a polygonal hole. It is formed freely, not limited to things.

In each of the illustrated embodiments, the locking piece 13 of the locking means 4 is formed in the ring structure 1A, and the engagement hole 13c with which the locking piece 13 can be engaged is formed in the ring structure 1B. However, conversely, by forming the engagement hole 13c in the ring component 1A and forming the locking piece 13 in the ring component 1A, the ring components 1A and 1B can be engaged with each other. Good. Further, as in the above-described respective embodiments, the locking means is provided with a locking piece 13 provided on one of the opposed inner wall surfaces of the ring structure on the other opposite inner wall surface of the ring structure. In addition to the engagement with the mating hole 13c, the ring components may be detachably engaged with each other by the attractive force of the magnet.

[0054]

As described above, according to the present invention, since a plurality of ring members are pivotally connected to each other so as to be openable and closable in opposite directions by hinges provided at desired positions, the present invention is rich in fashion and novelty, It is possible to form an optimal ring as a ring, an engagement ring, and other commemorative rings, and it can be used as a pendant as well as a ring. In addition, on the date of marriage, the name of the presenter and recipient of the ring, the message, the quality certificate indicating the material used to form the ring, the display of letters, symbols, numbers, marks such as the quality display, etc. Since the ring structure is displayed at the hinge point, the marking of the display is not limited by the space and requires no skilled skills. Can be done. Moreover, since these displays are normally hidden inside the ring and cannot be seen from the outside when used as a ring, when the long-time ring is used with a finger, it is maintained sharply, and when necessary, the ring structure is used. Can be opened and viewed. Therefore,
Since the garbage does not need to be washed and does not require a washing operation, the labor required for washing can be reduced. Further, since a plurality of ring members forming a ring are pivotally connected to each other in a direction opposite to each other so as to be openable and closable by a hinge, the hinge can be accurately and smoothly formed without exerting an excessive force on opening and closing of the ring members. The ring components can be opened and closed with each other, the structure is made robust, and the production and assembling become easy, mass production is possible, and production costs can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view showing a first embodiment in a state where two ring members of the present invention are opened via hinges.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state where two ring components are similarly disassembled.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state where two ring members are closed to each other.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state in which the ring members are closed.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view showing a state in which the ring members are closed.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view showing the locking means constituting the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example in which the ring members of the ring are opened and used as a pendant.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another example in which the ring members of the ring are opened to be used as a pendant.

FIG. 9 is an exploded enlarged bottom view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded enlarged bottom view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an exploded bottom view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an exploded bottom view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which two ring members are closed to each other.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged sectional view showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which two ring members are closed to each other.

FIG. 16 is an enlarged sectional view showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention, in which two ring members are closed to each other.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view showing a tenth embodiment of the present invention, in which two ring structures are closed to each other.

FIG. 18 is an enlarged perspective view showing the eleventh embodiment of the present invention, in which two ring structures are closed to each other.

FIG. 19 is a front view showing a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view showing a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a front view showing a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a front view showing a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view showing an example of a conventional wedding ring.

FIG. 24 is an enlarged sectional view of the same.

FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view showing another example of a conventional wedding ring.

FIG. 26 is an enlarged sectional view of the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1A ring structure 1B ring structure 2 ring 3 hinge 4 locking means 5 display 6a inner wall surface 6b inner wall surface 7 display 8 display 9 display 10 male convex portion 11 female concave portion 12 pin body 13 locking piece 13c engaging hole

Claims (23)

[Claims] 1. A ring, wherein a plurality of ring members are pivotally attached to hinges provided at desired positions so as to be openable and closable in opposing directions. 2. On the opposing inner wall surfaces of the ring structure, anniversaries indicating the date of marriage of the adherend, the date of the adult, etc., the names, messages, and material of the ring presenter and recipient of the ring are shown. The ring according to claim 1, wherein characters, symbols, numerals, marks, and the like such as certification and quality indication are displayed. 3. The ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring structure is pivotally attached to the hinge so as to be openable and closable with a hinge at an opening and closing angle of about 180 degrees in the facing direction. 4. The ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring member is formed as a pair of two ring members. 5. The ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring member is formed of a pair of three ring members. 6. The two ring members are each formed to have a substantially quarter-circular cross section, and when the ring members are closed to each other, the entire shape is formed to have a substantially semi-cylindrical cross section. The ring according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4. 7. The two ring components are each formed in a substantially quarter-circular cross section, and the overall shape when the ring components are closed to each other is formed in a substantially elliptical frontal shape. The ring according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein each of the two ring members is formed in a substantially right-angled triangular cross section, and the whole shape when the ring members are closed is formed in a substantially triangular cross section. A ring according to any one of claims 2, 3, and 4. 9. The two ring components are each formed in a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal cross section, and the overall shape when the ring components are closed is formed in a polygonal cross section. The ring according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4. 10. One of the two ring members is formed in a substantially semicircular cross section, and the other ring member is formed in a twin mountain shape having a substantially semicircular cross section. The ring according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4, wherein the entire shape of the ring when the members are closed is formed in three consecutive mountain shapes. 11. The three ring members are formed to have a substantially rectangular cross section, and when the ring members are closed to each other, the whole shape is formed to have a polygonal cross section.
Or the ring according to any one of claims 2, 3 and 5. 12. The three ring components are formed to have a substantially semicircular cross section, and the overall shape when the ring components are closed is formed in three continuous chevron shapes. A ring according to any one of claims 2, 3, and 5. 13. The ring structure according to claim 1, wherein opposing inner wall surfaces having a non-uniform thickness varying in a substantially waveform or substantially arc shape in the thickness direction are formed in the circumferential direction. The described ring. 14. The ring structure according to claim 1, wherein the ring members are made of the same metal or the same alloy.
Or any of claims 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13. The ring described in the crab. 15. The ring structure according to claim 1, wherein the ring members are formed of different metals or different alloys.
Or any of claims 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13. The ring described in the crab. 16. The hinge according to claim 1, further comprising: a male protrusion protruding at a desired position on one of the ring members; and a corresponding position of another ring member such that the male protrusion is loosely fitted. The female concave portion provided in the male convex portion intersects in a direction in which the ring members face each other and penetrates into the male convex portion, and both ends are rotatably loosely fitted to the opposite inner wall surfaces of the female concave portion. The ring according to claim 1, comprising a pin body to be formed. 17. The male connector according to claim 17, wherein said hinge intersects in a direction in which said ring members face each other, and said male member is loosely fitted in a female recess provided at a corresponding position of said opposing ring member. The ring according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of desired pin bodies which are penetrated by the shape-like connecting body, and both end portions of which are loosely fitted to opposing inner wall surfaces of the female recess so as to be rotatable. 18. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein an outer surface is formed on a base on which a jewel, a jewel, or a decorative body is attached. The ring according to any one of the above. 19. The ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring members are detachably engaged with each other by an appropriate engagement means. 20. The locking means, wherein a male locking piece provided on one of the opposed inner wall surfaces of the ring structure and a locking head of the locking piece are removably engaged. 20. The ring according to claim 19, wherein the ring is formed from an engagement hole in which an annular engagement ring having a substantially front end is mounted on an inner edge. 21. The ring according to claim 19, wherein the locking means is performed by an attractive force of a magnet. 22. The locking means comprises a base provided on one of the ring members so that jewels, jewels, ornaments, and the like can be mounted thereon, and the other ring member detachably attached to the base. 20. The ring according to claim 19, wherein the ring is formed from a male locking piece provided at a corresponding position. 23. The method according to claim 1, wherein the claw catching groove is formed on the entire circumference or a part of the outer peripheral side of the inner wall faces of the ring members opposed to each other. Claim 4, Claim 5, Claim 6, Claim 7, Claim 8, Claim 9, Claim 10, Claim 11, Claim 12, Claim 1,
4, Claim 16, Claim 17, Claim 18, Claim 1
The ring according to any one of claims 9, 20, 21, and 22.