KR102143717B1 - Timepiece or jewellery case - Google Patents

Abstract

Travel sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10) arranged to be operated with one hand, at least one timepiece or jewellery (10) between at least one tray (4) and cover (5) ) Comprising at least one holder (3) for receiving, said box (2) comprising a base (6), said cover (5) being said case ( 1) cooperating with the base to close, and at least one of the trays 4 and at least one of the holders 3 are arranged to be held up and down by magnetic attraction.

Description

Timepiece or Jewelry Case {TIMEPIECE OR JEWELLERY CASE}

The present application relates to a travel sized timepiece or jewelry case arranged to be operated with one hand, comprising a closure box and accommodating at least one timepiece or piece of jewelery between at least one tray and a cover It is arranged to include at least one holder for making it, the box comprising a base, and the cover cooperating with the base to close the case.

The present application relates to the field of devices for protecting and carrying timepieces or jewelry.

The protection and transport of timepieces or jewelry requires adequate packaging to protect these often very expensive items. Such packages are susceptible to high dynamic stresses with spatial position changes and high velocity and acceleration gradients, especially during transport or shipping.

Cases, padded to the exact dimensions of the object, can provide adequate protection when new. However, the padding, especially plastic foam, does not age well and deteriorates over time and no longer provides optimal stabilization. Moreover, these cases are not universal as they are for objects of specific shape and dimensions, which is not practical during travel and when carrying multiple watches or jewellery, and users can save all luggage space in various individual cases, often with large external dimensions. I don't want to fill it with

ES Patent No. 1041455U under the name of YGC Comunicacion discloses a case for a wrist watch that functionally combines a base body and a cover, and one of the base body and cover includes hollow compartments for accommodating the watch, and accommodates watches. Make it visible.

FR Patent Application No. 2293757A in the name of YEMA discloses a device for displaying objects such as jewelry or watches, which device includes a holder stand capable of receiving the displayed object, the holder stand Is formed by at least one block of molding material containing a hollow imprint of the object, so that the object can be placed on the stand and fixed in position by simply connecting by friction, and thus The visible side can be seen and displayed on the stand. Such a stand has a rear surface or a resting surface positioned opposite to the imprint for receiving the displayed object, which resting surface is provided with means for fixing it to the supporting surface. More specifically, the displayed object holder stands are associated with a support surface, to which the support surface may also be associated with a removable attachment means arranged on the rear surface of the stands and remove the stand from the support surface. Means are provided to allow possible attachment and movement relative thereto.

In the present invention, it is proposed to improve the appropriate volume of highly versatile cases and to provide optimal protection for watches and/or jewelry carried in them.

To this end, the present application relates to a case according to claim 1.

Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a schematic plan view of a case according to the invention in a closed position.
Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the case of Fig. 1 in an open position, showing a holder holding a watch held firmly on a flat surface of the tray by magnetic attraction.
Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the holder of Fig. 2 supporting the watch, the bracelet of which passes both below and above the holder, which is held by fastening means comprising a buckle therein.
4 shows a schematic perspective view of the tray of FIG. 2 comprising lateral gripping means.
FIG. 5 shows the same case in a manner similar to FIG. 2, with the tray carrying the watch holder removed to provide access to the container insert.
6 shows a schematic perspective view of the container insert of FIG. 5.
Fig. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a case according to the invention in an open position, showing a holder holding a watch held firmly on a flat surface of the tray by magnetic attraction; This tray further includes a compartment for accommodating a larger holder.
8 shows a schematic perspective view of another case according to the present invention in an open position, the case having a flat base, which supports a holder provided with container inserts, trays and watches up and down, and the lateral side of the case Is placed on the cover to protect the assembly.
9 shows a schematic plan view of a case according to the present application with the tray removed, in the configuration of FIG. 5, showing two container inserts juxtaposed at the bottom of the base.
FIG. 10 shows a schematic plan view of a case according to the present invention in the configuration of FIG. 3 and shows two juxtaposed trays at the top.
FIG. 11 shows an exploded perspective view of the case of FIG. 7 including an outer box whose contents are emptied, and is formed by a container insert configured to occupy the lower portion of the box on which the tray shown in FIG. 1 or the tray of FIG. 4 is placed. , On one of these trays, at a distance from which the magnetic attraction field between them is weakened, the holder shown separated from the holder tray is placed on top.
FIG. 12 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the case of FIG. 11 along a plane perpendicular to a hinge or similar type, articulation, not shown in detail and passing through the means for closing and locking the case.

The present application relates to a case (1) of travel size for a watch or jewelry (10). "Travel sized case" means that this case 1 is arranged to be operated with one hand so that it can be easily carried on a person or baggage during travel. This case 1 is configured to contain one or more timepieces or jewellery 10 such as a watch, bracelet or other jewellery or the like.

This case 1 comprises a closeable box 2 and a timepiece(s) or jewelry(s) 10 configured to contain several constituent parts of case 1.

This box 2 comprises at least one holder 3 for receiving at least one timepiece or jewelry 10 between the cover 5 of the box 2 and at least one tray 4 Arranged to be.

The box 2 has a base 6 which cooperates with the cover 5 to close the case 1.

According to the invention, at least one tray 4 and at least one holder 3 are arranged to be held up and down by magnetic attraction. More specifically, each tray 4 and each holder 3 are arranged to be held up and down by magnetic attraction.

The inside of the cover 5 is padded so that each holder 3 provided with a timepiece or jewelry 10 remains firmly on the tray 4 on the lower side and rests on the padding on the upper side: Padding is more particularly advantageous when the timepiece or jewelry 10 comprises movable parts, such as a case such as a necklace, bracelet or the like.

However, such padding will be held firmly on this holder 3, in which the timepiece or jewelry 10 advantageously comprises a fastening means 30 for holding the timepiece or jewelry 10 such as a clamp or similar. It is not necessary when possible: in practice, the magnetic attraction is advantageously chosen to be high, so that the attraction holding the holder 3 on the tray 4 is at any spatial position and in the usual conditions of the speed and acceleration of the average traveler In, it is sufficient to hold the timepiece or jewelry 10 pressed onto the tray 4.

The holder 3 shown in FIG. 3 comprises a groove in its lower part, which is more specifically configured to receive a watch and advantageously arranged to receive the lower strand of the bracelet, the upper strand comprising a fastening means 30, wherein It is held by a buckle at, and this upper strand is inserted into this fastening means.

Next-generation watches, which are not sensitive to very high magnetic fields, use a high magnetic field to keep the watches efficient in these cases.

Various configurations are possible: in addition to this configuration, both the tray 4 and the holder 3 contain a ferromagnetic part, each of which is under the tray 4 and thereby the base of the box under the holder 3. (6) It is subjected to a magnetic attraction field housed inside, and the simplest configuration is that at least the tray 4 and/or holder 3 includes a magnetization part.

Each tray 4 has a first magnetization portion or comprises at least one magnetized portion made of ferromagnetic material, and each holder 3 then comprises at least one portion, the at least one portion Silver is each made of a ferromagnetic material, or when each tray 4 includes a magnetized portion having a first magnetized portion, it is magnetized to a second magnetized portion opposite to the first magnetized portion, or the tray 4 is made of a ferromagnetic material. It is magnetized when it contains a part.

Therefore, in more detail, the present application allows the user to place each timepiece or jewelry 10 in the case whenever desired, without taking into account the existing subdivisions and optimizing the use of the available interior space. While being constructed, it should be understood that the case 1 is configured to ensure a safe distance between the various timepieces or jewelry 10 when it contains more than one. The flat top surface of the tray 4 allows the greatest freedom of placement. Of course, this advantage of the present application is not compatible with the conventional position of the timepiece or jewelery 10 in the hollow housing of the case: thus, any tray 4 is a specific arrangement of one holder 3 or another, It may in particular comprise at least one compartment 40 arranged for a geometrical position relative to the case 1.

2, 4, 8, 10 and 11 show a special case of trays 4 with a flat top surface allowing the user to use the space as desired, each timepiece Or to ensure that the jewelry 10 is perfectly maintained and protected.

More specifically, the tray 4 comprises gripping means 41 to facilitate handling of lugs, loops or other forms.

In a particular embodiment, the upper surface of the tray 4 is in the same plane as the edge surface of the base 6.

More specifically, the base 6 of the box 2 is hollow and is intended to contain all the trays 4 of the same case in the upper housing 7. Here, a plurality of juxtaposed in a substantially flat manner like a mosaic inside a single upper housing 7 as shown in FIG. 2, 4 or 8 or to accommodate a single tray 4 as shown in FIG. A single upper housing 7 is shown arranged to receive the trays 4 of the. In another not shown variant, the base 6 can be subdivided internally and can comprise a plurality of upper housings 7. Still more specifically, the base 6 comprises an upper housing 7 for each tray 4. It should also be noted that it is possible to provide the case 1 with trays 4 of different heights so as to have holders 3 of different heights suitable for the height of the timepieces or jewellery 10 to be protected.

The position and possible fixation of each tray 4 with respect to the base 6 of the box 2 can be achieved in different variants.

In the specific case of the figures, at least one tray 4 is removable relative to the base 6. More specifically, at least one such removable tray 4 is ``Velcro'' or by hook-velvet, magnetic attraction means, or mechanical attachment means, in particular aviation 1/4 turn fastener type Of, it can be held on the base 6 by means of a tool-free attachment.

In another variant, at least one tray 4 is fixed to the base 6 in a non-removable manner by permanent fastening means, gluing, crimping or other methods.

In another variant, the base 6 itself forms a respective tray 4 or, if appropriate, a single tray.

In the particular case of the figures, the case 1 comprises at least one container insert 8 arranged to be received between this removable tray 4 and the base 6. More specifically, at least one such removable tray 4 is attached to the container insert 8 by ``Velcro'' or hook-velvet, magnetic attraction means, mechanical attachment means, or by any similar means as described above. maintain.

Likewise, in more detail, at least one container insert 8 is removable and held to the base 6 by a "Velcro" or hook-velvet, or magnetic attraction means, or mechanical attachment means or the like.

In another variant, at least one container insert 8 is fixed to the base 6 in a non-removable manner by permanent attachment means.

More specifically, at least one such container insert 8 accommodates extra parts of the timepiece or jewelry 10, and/or documents, directives, warranty cards, proof of purchase or duty payment, and/or tools. At least one lower housing 9 arranged so as to be formed.

The case 1 can be placed directly on the base 6 of the at least one tray 4 adapted to hold the timepieces or jewellery 10 occupying the usable full inner height of the box 2. It is also possible to include one or another container insert 8 on only a portion of the surface of the base 6.

In a particularly but non-limiting way, the base 6 and/or each cover 5 as in FIG. 8 is at least with four lateral walls 20 in a conventional manner, as in the embodiment of the figures. And one lateral wall 20. The cover 5 or each base 6 is connected on at least one lateral wall 20 by articulating means 56 such as hinges or the like. The box 2 comprises means for holding the cover 5 or each base 6 and the at least one lateral wall 20 in a closed position and/or locking means 50, the first on the cover Component 505, which first component cooperates with a second component 506 having a complementary function mounted on the base. The base 6, the cover 5 and the means for holding the closed position and/or the locking means 50 are such that the case 1 withstands the fall from the height of the body to the ground and the case 1 is closed when dropped. It is arranged to ensure that it remains in position. Thus, the box 2 may comprise a solid structure made of stamped or welded metal, fiber glass, carbon fiber, plastic material, wood, leather or others. Such solid structures may include holes to reduce mass without compromising rigidity. This solid structure can be covered with any interior and/or exterior coating suitable for jewelry or timepieces intended to be included therein.

The means for holding the locking means 50 and/or in a closed position may be of magnetic type, may include a mechanical lock or latch, may include a key or combination lock or the like to prevent inadvertent opening.

In a specific variant, the box 2 of the case 1 is integrated, and more particularly, it is made of a leather or plastic material or the like non-exclusively.

The present application is more specifically intended for a travel-sized case, for personal use by the user, but for storage cases for watches and jewelry stores, it is easy to store and store multiple collections without requiring individual cases prior to sale. For handling, and for cases intended for display or for storage in bank vaults, there are derived applications.

Claims (12)

A travel-sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10) arranged to be operated with one hand,
The case,
Between at least one tray (4) and a cover (5) a closeable box (2) arranged to include at least one holder (3) for receiving at least one timepiece or jewelery (10),
The box (2) comprises a base (6), the cover (5) cooperating with the base to close the case (1), at least one of the trays (4) and at least one of the holders (3) ) Is arranged to be held up and down by magnetic attraction, the base 6 comprising an upper housing 7 for each of the trays 4,
At least one said tray (4) is removable relative to said base (6),
Each of the trays 4 and each of the holders 3 are arranged to be held up and down by magnetic attraction,
Both the tray 4 and the holder 3 comprise ferromagnetic parts, each of which is below the tray 4 and thereby the base 6 of the box 2 below the holder 3 Receive the magnetic force field accommodated inside,
The box (2) is a travel-sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10), characterized in that it comprises a solid structure made of stamped or welded metal, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. . delete delete The method of claim 1,
Timepieces or jewellery, characterized in that at least one removable tray (4) is held on the base (6) by ``Velcro'' or hook-velvet, or by magnetic attraction means, or by mechanical attachment means ( 10) Travel sized case for (1). The method of claim 1,
The case comprises at least one container insert (8) arranged to be received between one removable tray (4) and the base (6), characterized in that timepieces or jewellery (10) For travel sized case (1). The method of claim 5,
Timepieces or jewellery, characterized in that at least one removable tray (4) is held on the container insert (8) by ``Velcro'' or hook-velvet, or by magnetic attraction means, or by mechanical attachment means Travel sized case for (10) (1). The method of claim 5,
Timepieces, characterized in that at least one of the container inserts (8) is removable and held to the base (6) by ``Velcro'' or hook-velvet, or by magnetic attraction means, or mechanical attachment means Travel size case (1) for jewelry (10). The method of claim 5,
Travel sized case for timepieces or jewellery 10, characterized in that at least one container insert (8) is fixed to the base (6) in a non-removable manner by permanent attachment means (One). The method of claim 5,
Wherein at least one said container insert (8) comprises at least one lower housing (9) arranged to accommodate spare parts of said timepiece or jewelry 10, and/or documents, and/or tools. Travel sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10), characterized. The method of claim 1,
At least one said tray (4) has at least one compartment (40) to receive at least one said holder (3) in a complementary manner at a specific geometrical position of said holder (3) with respect to said case (1). Travel sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10), characterized in that it comprises. The method of claim 1,
At least one said holder (3) comprises a fixing means (30) for holding the timepiece or jewelry (10), characterized in that the travel-size case (1) for timepieces or jewelry (10) ). The method of claim 1,
The base (6) or the cover (5) comprises at least one lateral wall (20), and the cover (5) or each of the bases (6) is attached to at least one lateral wall (20). And the box (2) has a means for maintaining a closed position and/or locking means (50) between the cover (5) or each of the bases (6) and at least one of the lateral walls (20). Travel sized case (1) for timepieces or jewellery (10), characterized in that it comprises.

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