WO2005077221A1

WO2005077221A1 - Flexible personal ornament

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Publication number: WO2005077221A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/001777
Authority: WO
Inventors: Masakazu Takazono
Original assignee: Sinka Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2004-02-16
Filing date: 2005-02-07
Publication date: 2005-08-25
Also published as: JP2005224493A

Abstract

A flexible personal ornament enabling an increase in degree of freedom of the movement of decorative unit bodies connected to each other, the diversification of the design change of a decorative part, the easy passing of a chain-like fixture therethrough, and the reduction of labor and time for processing. The ornament comprises the decorative part (2) formed of a plurality of decorative unit bodies (1) and the fixture (3) for the decorative part (2). The decorative unit bodies (1) are rotatably connected to the adjacent unit bodies (1). The fixture (3) is formed in a chain shape and passed through any decorative unit body (1) of the decorative part (2) and fixed. The ornament also comprises connection members (4) for connecting the adjacent decorative unit bodies (1) to each other. One end of the connection member (4) is pivotally fitted to one decorative unit body (1) and the other end is pivotally fitted to the other decorative unit body (1) through shafts (5) extending in the longitudinal direction of the decorative unit body (1).

Description

Deformable accessories

Technical field

The present invention relates to a decorative accessory such as a pendant, an earring, a bracelet, a broach, and the like, and more particularly, to a decorative unit composed of a plurality of decorative units, and connecting the decorative units in a deformable manner. The present invention relates to an ornament that can be deformed.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, as this kind of accessory, a plurality of decorative units are connected by hinges,

(See Patent Document 1) or a proposal of the present applicant in which decorative units are connected by pins (see Patent Document 2).

The conventional product according to Patent Document 1 described above is formed by integrally connecting a decorative portion on the front side and a lower surface member on the rear side with legs, providing a hinge on the leg portion, and forming the decorative portion and the lower surface member. The decorative components are connected by hinges.

Further, in the conventional product described in Patent Document 2, a groove extending in the circumferential direction is formed in an opening shape on the peripheral side surface of the decorative unit, and one head of the pin is arranged in one decorative unit, and The other head is placed inside the other decorative unit, and adjacent decorative units are connected by pins.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-35209

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-27861

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0003] Thus, in the conventional product described in Patent Document 1, as described above, the decorative units are connected by the hinge, so that the decorative units rotate about the hinge axis. . Therefore, according to this, since the decorative unit moves around the hinge axis and cannot take a force, there is a limit to the design change and pattern change of the decorative part formed by the decorative unit. There was a point. In addition, since this conventional product was hinged, the decorative unit could not be displaced in a zigzag manner, and thus it was difficult to pass through a fastener such as a chain. . Further, in this conventional product, since the hinge is provided on the leg portion, it is desirable that the decorative unit is formed in a polygonal column shape such as a triangular shape, a square shape, and a pentagonal shape. . Therefore, according to this conventional product, there is a problem that the decorative unit is not suitable for a round outer shape such as a round shape, a disk shape, a spherical shape, and an oval shape.

[0004] Further, as described above, the conventional product described in Patent Document 2 is one in which the decorative unit bodies are connected by pins formed on the enlarged heads at both ends. Therefore, in the case of this conventional product, if the contact surface between the head of the pin, the peripheral surface of the shaft of the pin, and the decorative unit is not reduced by the sliding force, it cannot be smoothly deformed. Because of this, there was a problem that the contact surface had to be machined with high precision, and the machining took time and effort.

[0005] The present invention has been proposed in view of such problems of the conventional technology.

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to increase the freedom of movement of the decorative unit to be connected, to make various changes in the design of the decorative part, and to make it easy to pass through a chain-shaped stopper. An object of the present invention is to provide a deformable accessory which is formed so as to reduce processing time.

Means for solving the problem

The present invention employs the following technical means in order to solve the above problems.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the present invention is formed by a decorative part 2 formed by a plurality of decorative units 1 and a stopper 3 of the decorative unit 2, The adjacent unit bodies 1 are rotatably connected to each other, and the above-mentioned stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape. And a connecting member 4 for connecting adjacent decorative units 1 to each other, one end of which is connected to one decorative unit 1 and the other end of which is the other decorative unit 1. In addition, the decorative unit 1 is pivotally connected to each other by a shaft 5 extending in the front-rear direction (claim D o

In the case of the present invention, the decorative unit 1 is formed in a frame shape by, for example, a molding method, and jewelry lc (see FIG. 1) such as diamond is fixed to the front side. Here, the term "chain-shaped stopper 3" means that the stopper 3 is formed so as to be flexible so that it can be inserted through the decorative unit 1 having various forms. Has chains, ropes, It is realized by a string. Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape of the connecting member 4 is, for example, a wrench wrench (see FIG. 1C), an oval (see FIGS. 2A and B), and an “8” shape (see FIGS. 2C and D). ) Or an oval ring shape (see Fig. 2E). In the case of the present invention, the connecting member 4 is usually formed of a noble metal material, but is not limited thereto. The shaft 5 is, for example, enlarged at both ends so that it does not fall off, or the end surface of the shaft 5 is brazed to the front and back surfaces of the decorative unit 1 and is sanded and flushed. You.

Further, according to the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the arm pieces 6 protrude laterally from the peripheral surface of the decorative unit 1 at positions opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit 1. Then, the connecting member 4 may be pivotally attached to the arm piece 6 (claim 2).

In this case, the space between the decorative unit bodies 1 is increased by the arm pieces 6, and the movement is increased. Therefore, the form of change is more diversified, and it is easier to pass the stopper 3 through the decorative unit 1.

FIG. 6 shows another configuration for achieving the object of the present invention.

The present invention is formed by a decorative part 2 formed by a plurality of decorative units 1 and a fastener 3 of the decorative part 2. The above-mentioned stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape and is freely connected to each other, and is a deformable accessory which is fixed by being passed through an arbitrary decorative unit 1 of the decorative part 2 and fixed. The extension pieces 7 protrude laterally at the positions opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit 1 at the circumferential side of the decorative unit 1, and a long hole 7a is formed in the extended piece 7 extending in the longitudinal direction thereof. Then, the extension pieces 7 of the adjacent decorative unit 1 are superimposed on each other, and a shaft rod 8 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1 is passed through each elongated hole 7a of the superposed extension piece 7. The decorative unit 1 is pivotally mounted via the shaft rod 8 (claim 3).

[0011] In this case, the configuration and the like of the decorative unit 1 are the same as in the case of the present invention according to claim 1. Here, the opposite position in the radial direction refers to the opposite position corresponding to the direction of me when the decorative unit 1 is also viewed from the front, and specifically, the decorative unit 1 is circular or circular when viewed from the front. When it is square, it means a position of 180 degrees.

Further, as another configuration for achieving the object of the present invention, there is one shown in FIGS. 7 to 9.

The present invention provides a decorative part 2 formed by a plurality of decorative units 1 and a stop for the decorative part 2. The decorative unit 1 is formed with the fastener 3, and the adjacent unit 1 is connected to each other so as to rotate independently, and the stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape to form the decorative unit 2. A deformable accessory that is passed through and fixed to an arbitrary decorative unit 1 and includes a connecting body 9 for connecting adjacent decorative units 1 to each other, and the connecting body 9 is composed of a plurality of small pieces. 9a is pivotally connected with a pin 10 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1, and is formed to be freely bendable via the pin 10.One end of the connecting body 9 is connected to one decorative unit 1 and the other The other decorative unit 1 is pivotally connected to each other by a shaft member 11 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1 (claim 4).

In this case, the configuration and the like of the decorative unit 1 are the same as in the case of the present invention according to claim 1. The structure of the connecting body 9 can be variously combined depending on the connecting number and the connecting shape of the small pieces 9a.

The invention's effect

[0014] In the ornament of the present invention, the decorative unit bodies are pivotally connected to each other with two shafts via a connecting member, or a shaft is passed through a long hole, and the decoration unit is pivotally connected to the decoration unit. In addition, the decorative units are connected with a connector, and the connector is formed of a plurality of small pieces, and is pivotally connected with three or more shafts.

Therefore, according to the accessory of the present invention, the degree of freedom of movement of the connected decorative units can be increased, and when the number of decorative units is, for example, seven in the present embodiment, the design change is 30 or more. As a result, the design change becomes remarkable, and the design change of the decorative part can be performed in various ways. Among jewelry items, in particular, jewelry pendants are expensive, so traditionally simple designs that are safe and timeless are most preferred. According to the present invention, consumers desire to enjoy other designs. , Can satisfy the demand. That is, in the case of the present invention, for example, by increasing the number of decorative units, it is possible to change the decorative part to several dozen or more in a well-balanced manner, from simple power to a gorgeous design, and to flexibly diversify consumer preferences. Can respond softly. In addition, if the number of decorative units is increased and the length of the neck chain is increased, it is possible to provide a simple necklace around the neck and around the neck through the chain as a stopper without using only the pendant. Also, in this case, the number of decorative units will be several tens or more, so bend the entire decorative part, hang it down (fold, fold, etc.) Since the design change can be further increased depending on the position (location), it can be used more in accordance with the TPO and the usability is improved. Further, according to the product of the present invention, it is easy for a user to create a design change by devising a way of passing a chain as a stopper.

In the case of the present invention, the shape of the decorative unit is not particularly limited. That is, since the present invention can easily cope with a decorative unit, for example, a circle, an oval, a square, a heart, a flower, etc., according to this, the decorative effect is much larger than that of a conventional product. You. Further, according to the present invention, since the connecting member can be used as a place to be decorated, it is possible to provide a beauty and decorative article with a further enhanced decorative effect.

Further, according to the present invention, since the decorative unit can be displaced in a zigzag manner, the chain-shaped stopper can be easily passed through the decorative unit, and the processing is also easy.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.

In FIG. 1 and the like, the product of the present invention includes a decorative part 2 formed by connecting a plurality of decorative unit bodies 1 in a series, for example, and a stopper 3 of the decorative part 2. In the decorative unit 1, the adjacent unit 1 is rotatably connected to each other. The decorative unit 1 has an opening la on the peripheral side surface through which the stopper 3 passes, and is formed in a frame shape from a noble metal such as platinum. Jewelry lc such as diamond is attached to the front surface lb (surface) of the decorative unit 1. Note that Id (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is a connecting portion between the openings la and la. The stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape. In this embodiment, the stopper 3 is passed through the decorative unit 1 at one end of the decorative portion 2 and pulled through the connecting portion Id. And is fastened to the decorative part 2.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a connecting member for connecting the adjacent decorative unit bodies 1 to each other. The connecting member 4 has through holes 4a formed at both ends thereof in the thickness direction. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1C, the connecting member 4 is formed in a spectacle wrench shape when viewed from the front. The connecting member 4 is pivotally connected at one end thereof to one decorative unit 1 and at the other end thereof to the other decorative unit 1 with a shaft 5 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1. In this embodiment, the shaft 5 is provided with a device corresponding to both ends so that the decorative unit 1 and the connecting member 4 do not come off. The position of the decorative unit 1 is brazed and filed so that the surface is flush.

In the product of the present invention, by passing the chain-shaped stopper 3 through the decorative unit 1, the decorative portion 2 can take various forms as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, for example. . Among them, each embodiment shown in FIG. 10 shows an example in which decorative units 1 are connected in series, and a stopper 3 is passed through any of the decorative units 1. 11 shows an example in which the fastener 3 is passed through two arbitrary decorative unit bodies 1, and FIG. 12 shows an example in which the fastener 3 is passed through one arbitrary decorative unit body 1. FIG. 13 shows an example in which the decorative unit 1 is connected in a ring shape to form a decorative portion 2, and a stopper 3 is passed through an arbitrary decorative unit 1 in the decorative portion 2. As described above, the present invention is not limited to the case where the decorative units 1 are connected in series, but may be connected in a ring shape to form the decorative portion 2.

In the above description, according to the present invention, the shape of the connecting member 4 and the formation interval of the through holes 4a are arbitrary as shown in FIG. FIGS. A and B show that the connecting member 4 is formed in an oval shape, the distance between the through holes 4a is shorter in A, B is longer than A, and The connecting member 4 is formed in an eyeglass shape so that the distance between the through holes 4a is increased. In FIG. E, the connecting member 4 is formed in an oval ring shape. In this case, the shaft 5 is passed through the inner opening as the through hole 4a. In the present invention, when the interval of forming the through holes 4a is selected to be large, the interval between the adjacent decorative units 1 is widened, and the decorative units 1 can be largely shifted zigzag. Therefore, according to this, the stopper 3 can be easily pulled out along the peripheral side surface of the decorative unit 1 through the connecting portion Id, so that the attaching operation of the stopper 3 can be facilitated.

Further, according to the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the arm pieces 6 protrude laterally on the peripheral side of the decorative unit 1 at positions opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit 1. The connecting member 4 may be pivotally connected to the arm piece 6. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the arm piece 6 may protrude only one in the middle of the peripheral side surface of the decorative unit 1 or, as shown in FIGS. It may be formed in a pair of parallel shapes before and after the application unit 1 (up and down in the drawing). In the case of the present invention, the shape and length of the arm piece 6 are arbitrary. In the case of FIG. 3, the connecting member 4 is overlapped in a sandwich shape with the arm piece 6 interposed therebetween, and is pivotally connected with the shaft 5. Things. In the case of FIG. 4, the connecting member 4 is superimposed on the inner side (back side) of the arm piece 6 and is pivotally connected to the inner surface (rear side) of the arm piece 6 by a shaft 5 formed in a convex shape. The connecting member 4 is overlapped on the outer side (front side) of the arm piece 6 and is pivotally connected to the outer surface (surface) of the arm piece 6 by a shaft 5 formed in a convex shape. In this case, the shape and length of the arm piece 6 are arbitrary. In the case where the present invention is formed in this way, the processing for facilitating the processing of the force for pivotally connecting the connecting member 4 to the arm piece 6 protruding from the decorative unit 1 is also facilitated.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts and members as those in the above example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted. As in the above example, the present invention includes a decorative portion 2 formed by a plurality of decorative unit bodies 1 and a stopper 3 of the decorative portion 2. In the decorative unit 1 described above, adjacent units 1 are rotatably connected to each other, and the stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape to form an arbitrary decorative unit 1 of the decorative portion 2. It is passed through and stopped. The configuration of the decorative unit 1 and the like is the same as in the above example.

Thus, in the present invention, the extension pieces 7 protrude to the side of the peripheral side surface of the decorative unit 1 at positions opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit 1. In this embodiment, one extension piece 7 protrudes in the center of the peripheral side surface in a lateral direction. The elongated piece 7 has an elongated hole 7a extending in the longitudinal direction. The extension pieces 7 of the adjacent decorative unit 1 are overlapped, and a shaft rod 8 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1 is passed through each elongated hole 7a of the overlapped extended piece 7. I have. The decorative unit 1 is pivotally connected via the shaft 8. In this embodiment, both ends 8a of the shaft 8 are enlarged so that the shaft 8 does not fall out of the long hole 7a.

In the case of the present invention, the decorative unit 1 is configured to be movable toward and away from each other by the elongated holes 7a. Therefore, the decorative unit 1 bends and turns around the shaft rod 8, and similarly to the above example, the decorative part 2 takes various forms as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, for example. Can be taken.

In the case of the present invention, the extension pieces 7 may be formed in a pair of parallel shapes before and after the decorative unit 1 as shown in FIG. In this case, the shape and length of the extension piece 7 are arbitrary. In the above example, both ends 8a are enlarged so that the shaft rod 8 does not fall out of the long hole 7a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be formed so as to be able to be retained by other means.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention according to claim 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts and members as those in the above example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

In the present invention, a decorative part 2 formed by a plurality of decorative units 1 and a fastener 3 of the decorative part 2 are formed. In the decorative unit 1, the adjacent unit 1 is rotatably connected to each other, the stopper 3 is formed in a chain shape, and the optional decorative unit 1 of the decorative portion 2 is formed. It is passed through and stopped. The configuration and the like of the decorative unit 1 are the same as in the case of the present invention described in claim 1.

[0025] Thus, the present invention is provided with a connecting body 9 for connecting adjacent decorative unit bodies 1 to each other. In this embodiment, a parallel pair of small pieces 9a are arranged on the right and left in this embodiment, and their overlapping ends are pivotally connected by pins 10 extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit 1, and Is formed so as to be bent freely. One end (the left end in the drawing) of the connecting body 9 is on one decorative unit 1 and the other end (the right end in the drawing) is the arm 6 of the other decorative unit 1. The decorative unit 1 is pivotally connected to a shaft member 11 extending in the front-rear direction. Therefore, in the case of the present invention, the decorative unit 1 and the small pieces 9a and the small pieces 9a connected by the pins 10 are twisted about the shaft member 11 at the left and right positions and the pins 10 for pivotally connecting the small pieces 9a. And turns.

In the case of the present invention, the structure of the connector 9 may be formed, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of this embodiment, the connecting body 9 is a pair of front and rear (in the drawing, a pair of upper and lower) left pieces 9a, one end (the left end in the drawing) is sandwiched between the small pieces 9a, and It is formed of a right-hand piece 9a pivotally attached. The pair of small pieces 9a on the left and front sides is pivotally connected to the arm piece 6 of the decorative unit 1 by one shaft member 11, and the end of the small piece 9a on the right side is the arm piece of the adjacent decorative unit 1. 6 is pivotally connected to the other shaft member 11.

In the case of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9, a pair of front and rear (in the drawing, a pair of upper and lower) small pieces 9a are arranged on the left and right, and small pieces 9a at the left and right positions are formed. A pair of front and rear (upper and lower in the drawing) small pieces 9a may be arranged in the center, and the overlapped ends of the small pieces 9a may be connected by pins 10. And of the connecting body 9 The left and right ends are each pivotally connected to the adjacent decorative unit 1 by a shaft member 11. Therefore, in this embodiment, the adjacent decorative unit 1 is connected by four axes by the shaft member 11 and the pin 10, and is formed to bend and rotate at four places. Thus, in the present invention according to claim 4, the number of the small pieces 9a forming the connected body 9 and the manner of connecting the small pieces 9a are arbitrary. As the number of connected small pieces 9a increases, the decoration unit 1 bends more and more, so that the degree of deformation of the decoration unit 2 increases and the decoration unit 1 can be largely displaced. 3 is easy to thread.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of an accessory according to the present invention, wherein A is a front view of a main part, B is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of A, and C is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line CC of B. It is.

2A to 2E are cross-sectional views of main parts showing another embodiment of a connecting member and a shaft.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an essential part showing another embodiment of the personal ornament.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the personal ornament, in which A is a perspective view of a main part, B is a plan view of the main part, and C is a cross-sectional view of B taken along the line CC.

5 shows another embodiment of the accessory of the above, wherein A is a perspective view of a main part, B is a plan view of the main part, and C is a cross-sectional view of B taken along the line CC.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the accessory of the above, wherein A is a perspective view of a main part and B is a cross-sectional view of the main part viewed from directly above.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a principal part of another embodiment of the personal ornament, viewed from the side.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a principal part of another embodiment of the personal ornament, viewed from the side.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of another embodiment of the personal ornament, viewed from the side.

10A to 10C are main part front views each showing a use form of the accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 11A to FIG. 11D are front views of essential parts showing the use form of the accessory of the present invention.

FIGS. 12A and 12B are front views of relevant parts showing the usage of the accessory of the present invention.

13A to 13C are front views of a main part showing a use form of the accessory of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

[0029] 1 Decorative unit

2 Decoration section Stopper Connecting member Shaft

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] The decorative unit formed of a plurality of decorative units and a stopper for the decorative unit, wherein the decorative unit is configured such that adjacent units are rotatably connected to each other, The stopper is formed in a chain shape, is a deformable accessory that is passed through and fixed to an arbitrary decorative unit of the decorative part, and includes a connecting member for connecting adjacent decorative units. The connecting member is pivotally connected at one end to one decorative unit and at the other end to the other decorative unit with axes extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit. Deformable accessories.

[2] The deformable accessory according to claim 1, wherein the arm pieces are respectively protruded laterally to the decorative unit at a position opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit. A deformable accessory, characterized in that the connecting member is pivoted!

[3] The decorative unit formed of a plurality of decorative units and a stopper of the decorative unit, wherein the decorative unit is configured such that adjacent units are rotatably connected to each other, (C) a deformable accessory that is formed in a chain shape and is passed through and fixed to an arbitrary decorative unit of the decorative part, and the decorative unit is provided at a position opposite to the radial direction of the decorative unit. The extension pieces protrude laterally from the body, and the extension pieces extend in the longitudinal direction to form long holes, and when the extension pieces of the adjacent decorative unit are overlapped with each other, A modification characterized in that a shaft rod extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit is passed through each elongated hole of the polymerized extension piece, and the decorative unit is pivotally connected via the shaft. Free jewelry.

[4] The decorative unit formed of a plurality of decorative units and a stopper for the decorative unit, wherein the decorative unit is configured such that adjacent units are rotatably connected to each other, The stopper is a deformable accessory that is formed in a chain shape and is passed through and fixed to an arbitrary decorative unit of the decorative part, and is a connecting body for connecting adjacent decorative units. The connecting body is formed by pivotally connecting a plurality of small pieces with pins extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit, and is formed to be freely bendable via the pin. One end of the connecting body is connected to one decorative unit, A deformable accessory, wherein an end side is pivotally connected to the other decorative unit by a shaft member extending in the front-rear direction of the decorative unit, respectively.