KR20180068607A - Module Type Jewelry - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a module type jewelry. The module type jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of jewelry units comprising combining holes on both sides; a function unit connected to the jewelry units for users to wear the jewelry units; and a plurality of connection units combined to the combining holes of the mutually adjacent jewelry units by being formed into a ring shape, for connecting the jewelry units to each other or connecting the combining holes and the function unit. Therefore, the users can assemble a jewelry having various shapes and various functions by themselves.

Description

Modular Jewelry {Module Type Jewelry}

The present invention relates to a modular jewelry, and more particularly, to a modular jewelry in which a user can make a variety of jewelry by mutual coupling between jewelry units or a combination of a jewelry unit and a functional unit according to his or her preference.

Generally, jewelry such as brooches, necklaces, bracelets or necklaces are made in one piece after finishing work.

It is not easy to change the shape of a finished jewelry with a brooch, a necklace or a bracelet, and it needs to be reprocessed at an additional cost in order to change the shape or shape.

In recent years, consumer preferences for jewelry have diversified. Fixed design and color jewelry have tended to make users easily feel tired and old fashioned jewelry is not worn well.

Furthermore, recently, jewelry is treated as one of the fashion accessories, so users have a desire to wear other jewelry depending on the fashion of the day. The user has an economic burden of purchasing each jewelery separately for each design in order to wear the jewelery with various jewelry in accordance with his or her preference or atmosphere. If the user is tired of the design of the jewelry over time, It is unified and can not be remodeled, and expensive products are left without being used.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0125773 Korean Patent No. 10-0538559 Korean Registration Practice No. 20-0356952

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to overcome the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is as follows.

First, the present invention intends to provide a modular jewelry in which a design can be changed according to a user's preference.

Second, the present invention provides a modular jewelry in which the function of the jewelry can be changed according to the user's preference.

Third, the present invention intends to provide a modular jewelry capable of designing or changing functions by hand without any separate mechanism so that anyone can easily assemble the jewelry.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a modular jewelry includes a jewelery unit, a functional unit, and a connection unit.

On both sides of the jewelry unit, a coupling hole is formed, and a plurality of the jewelry units are provided.

The functional unit is connected to the jewelry unit so that the jewelry unit can be worn on the body.

The connection unit is formed in an annular shape and is coupled to the engagement hole of the adjoining jewelery unit to connect the plurality of jewelery units to each other or to connect the engagement hole and the functional unit. A plurality of connection units are provided.

This allows the user to assemble a variety of jewelry pieces having various shapes or functions.

The functional unit may include at least one of an earring and a necklace string connected to the jewelry unit by the connection unit.

When the jewelry unit and the earring needle are connected by the connection unit, earrings may be formed.

When the jewelry unit and the necklace string are connected by the connection unit, a necklace can be formed.

In addition, the connecting unit can connect the jewelry units as many times as the user desires to form various styles of earrings or necklaces.

In addition, a plurality of the jewelry units may be connected in a ring-like manner by the connection unit to form a bracelet.

Meanwhile, the jewel unit may be formed with a clip portion which is bent to one side from the jewelry unit and can connect or disconnect the connection unit by elasticity.

In addition, the jewelery unit may be hinged to be rotatable about a central portion thereof.

The effects of the present invention will be described below.

First, according to the modular jewelry according to the embodiment of the present invention, since a plurality of jewelery units can be coupled in a chain form by the connection unit, the jewelry unit can be connected to a desired number of users, We can produce various designs of jewelry.

Second, according to the modular jewelry according to the embodiment of the present invention, a jewelry unit having various functions can be manufactured by connecting a functional unit desired by a user to the jewelry unit.

Third, according to the modular jewelry of the embodiment of the present invention, the clip unit is integrally formed with the jewelry unit, and the connecting unit can be inserted into or separated from the clip unit by hand. Therefore, anyone can easily make a desired design or a jewelry of a desired function.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

The foregoing summary, as well as the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application set forth below, may be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown preferred embodiments in the figures. It should be understood, however, that this application is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
1 is a cross-sectional view of a jewelry unit of a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an earring manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is an assembled perspective view of an earring manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is an exploded perspective view of a necklace made using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a necklace made using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a bracelet manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. And
7 is an assembled perspective view of a bracelet fabricated using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the appended drawings illustrate the present invention in order to more easily explain the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. You will know.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is to be noted that elements having the same function are denoted by the same names and numerals, but are substantially not identical to elements of the prior art.

Also, the terms used in the present application are used only to describe certain embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there is a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a combination thereof described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a cross-sectional view of a jewelry unit 110 of a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, a modular jewelry device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a jewelry unit 110, a functional unit 150, and a connection unit 130. As shown in FIG.

The jewelry unit 110 may be a pendant part in jewelry, as a component of a jewelry design element. The jewelry unit 110 is provided with a plurality of jewels so that various jewelry can be produced.

Each jewelery unit 110 may include a pair of jewelry members 112. The jewelery member 112 may be formed in various designs besides the rectangle shown in the drawing. The pair of jewelry members 112 may be coupled to the hinge 114 so as to be rotatable with respect to each other. Thus, when a plurality of the jewelry units 110 are connected, a natural curve can be formed. In addition, when the user wears the body, the jewelry unit 110 may be rotated and moved according to the movement of the user to improve the esthetics.

A coupling hole 116 is formed at a side opposite to the hinge-coupled portion of the pair of jewelery members 112 on both sides of the jewelry unit 110, to which a connection unit 130 to be described later is coupled.

The jewelery unit 110 is bent to one side on the side where the coupling hole 116 of the jewelry member 112 is formed so that the coupling unit 130 can be inserted into the coupling groove, The clip portion 118 can be integrally formed. The engagement groove may be located at the end of the space between the clip unit 118 and the jewelry unit 110. [

That is, the clip portion 118 is formed to have a slight elasticity so that the clip portion 118 is slightly opened and the connection unit 130 is connected to the coupling hole 116 through the space between the clip portion 118 and the jewelry unit 110 And the jewelery unit 110 and the connection unit 130 can be coupled to each other. Then, the clip portion 118 is returned to its original state by elasticity, and the detachment of the connection unit 130 can be prevented.

Since the clip portion 118 is formed to have elasticity, the connection unit 130 can be coupled to the jewelery unit 110 or can be separated from the jewelry unit 110 without using a separate tool, Or change the design of the jewelry.

Meanwhile, the connection unit 130 may be formed in an annular shape and may be coupled to the coupling groove of the adjacent jewelery unit 110. That is, a plurality of jewelery units 110 may be disposed between adjacent jewelery units 110, or may be disposed between the jewelery unit 110 and a functional unit 150 to be described later, 150 can be connected.

In this embodiment, the jewelry unit 110 is formed of a material having a weak magnetic force or a material containing iron metal, and a material having a weak magnetic force may be applied to the connection unit 130. Thereby, the connection unit 130 having a small size is attached to the jewelry unit 110 by the magnetic force, and the possibility that the connection unit 130 is lost even if the user misses it is low. In addition, since they stick to each other due to the magnetic force even when they are stored, there is an advantage that they are easily collected and stored.

The functional unit 150 may be connected to the jewelry unit 110 by the connection unit 130 to provide a function to wear the jewelry unit 110 on the body. For example, the functional unit 150 may be an earring needle 152, a necklace string 154, or the like.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an earring manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an assembled perspective view of an earring manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the user can connect the earring needle 152 to the jewelry unit 110 using the connection unit 130 to manufacture the earring.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a necklace made using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an assembled perspective view of a necklace made using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the user may use the connecting unit 130 to connect the necklace string 154 to the jewelry unit 110 to produce the necklace.

Also, the user may connect the jewelery unit 110 as many times as desired by using the connection unit 130 to produce various styles of earrings or necklaces.

For example, if it is desired to have a pair of earrings, which are not shown in the drawing but are to be lined up under the ear, a plurality of jewelery units 110 may be connected and an earring needle 152 may be connected thereto to form a long chain- Alternatively, if a simple style of earring is desired, only one jewelry unit 110 can be connected to the earlobe 152 to produce a desired style.

Similarly, although not shown in the drawing, when the pendant portion is long or the neck is thick and the length of the necklace is to be increased, a plurality of jewelry units 110 are connected and a necklace string 154 is connected thereto, Can be produced.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a bracelet manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an assembled perspective view of a bracelet manufactured using a modular jewelry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7, a plurality of jewelery units 110 and a connection unit 130 may be used to manufacture a bracelet. When the plurality of jewelery units 110 are formed in a ring shape by the connection unit 130, they may be bracelets. The number of jewelry units 110 may vary according to the circumference of the user's wrist. That is, when the user's wrist is thin, a small number of jewelry units 110 are connected in a ring-like fashion, and in the case of a user with a large wrist, a large number of jewelry units 110 are connected in a ring-like fashion to manufacture a bracelet .

Although not shown in the drawings, the functional unit 150 may include a bracelet locking ring (not shown) to more easily detach the bracelet from the body. Alternatively, a material such as rubber or silicone having elasticity is applied to the connection unit 130 so that the user can easily attach and detach the bracelet.

As described above, the configuration of the modular jewelry according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described.

According to the modular jewelry of this embodiment configured as described above, a plurality of jewelery units 110, various functional units 150, and a plurality of connection units 130 are provided so that a user can design jewelry of desired or desired function Can be manufactured directly.

In addition, since the clip unit 118 is formed in the jewelry unit 110, various jewelry can be manufactured or separated by a user without a separate tool, so that anyone can easily make a desired jewelry.

Also, since only one jewelry unit 110 can be used, or a plurality of jewelry pieces can be connected to each other, various designs of earrings and various designs of necklaces can be worn according to the mood of the day.

Therefore, since the various types of jewelry can be directly made by the modular jewelry of this embodiment, the economic burden of purchasing a plurality of jewelry can be reduced.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be considered as illustrative rather than restrictive, and the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

110: Jewelry unit 112: Jewelry member
114: Hinge 116: Coupling hole
118 clip unit 130 connection unit
150: Function unit 152: Earring
154: Neck strap

Claims (8)

A plurality of jewelery units having engagement holes formed on both sides thereof;
A functional unit connected to the jewelry unit to enable the jewelry unit to be worn on the body; And
A plurality of connecting units formed in a ring shape and coupled to the engagement holes of the adjoining jewelery units to connect the plurality of jewelery units to each other or to connect the engagement holes to the functional unit; Lt; / RTI >
A modular jewelry that allows users to assemble various kinds of jewelry with various shapes or functions. The method according to claim 1,
The functional unit includes:
And at least one of an earring and a necklace string connected to the jewelry unit by the connecting unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the jewelery unit and the earring needles are connected by the connecting unit to form an earring. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the jewelery unit and the necklace string are connected by the connection unit to form a necklace. The method according to claim 3 or 4,
Wherein the connecting unit connects the jewelry units as many as the user desires to form various styles of earrings or necklaces. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a plurality of said jewelry units are annularly connected by said connection unit to form a bracelet. The method according to claim 1,
In the jewelry unit,
And a clip portion bent from the jewelery unit to one side to connect or detach the connection unit by elasticity is formed. The method according to claim 1,
The jewelery unit comprises:
A modular jewelry in which the central portion is rotatably hinged.

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