WO2020109636A1

WO2020109636A1 - Adjustable ring

Info

Publication number: WO2020109636A1
Application number: PCT/ES2019/000073
Authority: WO
Inventors: Josep Mª TOMÁS I REYNÉ
Original assignee: TOMAS I REYNE JOSEP Mª
Priority date: 2018-11-29
Filing date: 2019-11-27
Publication date: 2020-06-04
Also published as: ES1224214Y; WO2020109636A4; ES1224214U

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustable ring consisting of a closed-loop ring in which any type of base can be optionally solidly connected to the stone thereof, adjusting continuously to different finger sizes. The ring is characterised in that it is formed from a first piece A (4) of the beginning and end of the ring, to which piece is joined, by means of a hinge P (5.1), a second piece B (5) on which pivots, by means of a hinge Q (6.1), a third piece C (6) with a solid part extended with an elastic plate (6.3) bent 180° on itself by gripping a circular-section piece of rubber (9) and forming an elbow (6.4). The ring is completed with a fourth piece D (7) that has a hinge R (7.1) for pivoting on peace A (4), forming a thick section and a hollow section into which the plates (6.3) is inserted and locked by means of a pin (7.3). The elastic plate and the piece of rubber ensure immobility on the fingers.

Description

DESCRIPTION ADJUSTABLE RING

TECHNICAL OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a ring, of the usual type in jewelery, which is equipped with a ring that has the property of continuously adjusting to various sizes of fingers, within the corresponding size, from the most frequent hairpin. covers measures 12-13-14 to any other superior or inferior.

The Invention falls within the Section of Current Needs of Life, Section of Personal or Domestic Objects regarding jewelry items. From the industrial point of view it affects the high jewelery sector.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the jewelery sector there are several solutions that refer to adjustable rings for various finger sizes. Here are some of the acquaintances that appear in the databases of the Patent and Trademark Office.

Registration ES-0137209 U "Universal Alliance" describes an open ring, which has at one of its ends a box provided with a retention member, so that the opposite end of said ring penetrates into said box, which comprises a succession of retention organs antagonistic to the first, with which the diameter of the alliance can be modified at will to adapt it to different finger thicknesses.

Registration ES-0072341 U "Automatically adjustable finger ring" describes a ring that, in the opening of its ring, has a tangentially fixed arched elastic piece. When introducing the finger, said elastic piece opens to adjust to the necessary measure in each case.

The record ES-0159227 U "Ring" describes a solution based on the previous record but of a very marked complexity.

Registration ES-0201677 U "Adjustable ring" describes an incomplete annular body, of opposite ends defined by its conjugated edges, deriving from one of these ends an appendix in the shape of a tongue, which corresponds to an inlet of the same form practiced in the other extreme, with partial and, where appropriate, total introduction of the aforementioned appendix in said housing, determining useful diameters for the same ring.

The register ES-0243193 U ajustable Adjustable ring "comprises an open annular body, the ends of which form separate appended and juxtaposed appendages, provided with separate rows of through holes to introduce fixing screws.

Finally, the invention ES-0257355 U'S Variable diameter ring ^* describes an open ring that offers, at one of its facing ends, a series of teeth that can fit into notches on the other end, allowing you to choose the most convenient size for that fit over the finger.

In summary, registers ES-0137209 U, ES-0243193 U and ES-0257355 U refer to discretely adjustable open rings, that is, predetermined by the notches or holes they have and registers ES-0072341 U, ES- 0159227 U and ES-0201677 U refer to elastic type rings that, in some cases, require adjustment of the ring by prior permanent deformations.

None of them allow a precision adjustment that guarantees a firm hold of the ring to the finger, preventing accidental turns on it in the case of bases and heavy stones or when there are gaps that favor such turns.

In view of such antecedents, the inventor presents a novel solution that enables a precise fit of the ring on the finger chosen by the user, achieving a firm immobilization that prevents the twists that usually occur in the case of heavy rings or rings. that fit loose.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a ring whose main property is to fit precisely on the user's finger, being properly immobilized.

We do not go into details of the base or cradle where the corresponding stone is set, since the adjustable ring of the invention admits any design that the professional jeweler wants to make.

The adjustable ring consists of the following parts ^*

a first piece of solidarity or not, with the base or cradle

a second piece pivoting on the first

a third piece pivoting on the previous one with a flange and finished in an elastic plate folded on itself

a fourth piece, also pivoting on the first, but at the opposite end to that of the second, also provided with another flange and with a thick and hollow section for where the elastic plate of the third piece is inserted, which remains captive in the hollow section because there is a pin that acts as a stop and prevents disengagement.

In other words, the adjustable ring has four main pieces with three joints, all manufactured following the most refined techniques of high jewelry, so it is shown with a perfect finish.

The drawings that follow, forming an inseparable part of this document, allow us to understand the structure of the ring that is manufactured in various sizes, each of which covers a fork with three perimeter measures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Four figures with the following meaning are included:

Figure 1

It represents a view of the adjustable ring in its extraction position, that is, the one with the maximum opening, the following having been pointed out:

Figure 2

Represents a view of the adjustable ring in an intermediate position. The same elements are pointed out.

Figure 3 Represents a view of the adjustable ring in its most closed position. Items that are visible are flagged.

Figure 4

It represents the same position of the ring, according to figure 2, with morphologically improved parts, from the manufacturing point of view including cylindrical rubber, of circular cross section, which increases the pressure that the elastic plate exerts on part D.

9 - Rubber

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Adjustable ring (1) (Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4) consisting of a ring, typical of jewelry, shown as a closed ring that has the property of continuously adjusting to various finger sizes . In a preferred embodiment by its inventor it is a ring (1) to which any type of base or cradle (2) can be incorporated with its corresponding jewelery stone (3). However, the adjustable ring (1) of the invention has a self-supporting structure so it can be worn, without a cradle or added ornamental element.

It consists of a first piece, which we have called piece A (4), which, forming itself part of the ring, constitutes the beginning and end element of it.

To it is joined, by means of the joint P (5.1), a second piece that we have called piece B (5), in the form of an arch, the length of which is the least valuable among those that make up the ring.

The third piece, piece C (6), pivots on the previous one by means of the joint Q (6.1), also being arched, to give continuity to the ring, with a solid part that is prolonged by a folded elastic plate (6.3) 180 degrees on itself, forming the elbow (6.4), as can be seen in (Fig. 1). Approximately in the middle of part C (6), that is, where the solid part ends and the elastic plate (6.3) begins, there is an M flange (6.2), which has a fluted surface (8) to facilitate manipulation of the articulated ring (1) in the opening and closing movements.

Finally, the articulated ring (1) is closed by means of a fourth part, designated as part D (7) which, on the one hand, has the articulation R (7.1) to pivot on part A (4) and at its opposite end is It is configured as a thick and hollow section through which the elastic plate (6.3) is introduced at a certain pressure as a consequence of its own elasticity and the friction between the plate and the internal surface of the hole that receives it. Once the elastic plate (6.3) has been inserted, the pin (7.3) is inserted, which, starting from that At the moment, it behaves like a stop that turns the articulated ring (1) into a totally closed ring.

In the vicinity of the end where the pin (7.3) is located, there is a flange N (7.2) which, like flange M (6.2), presents a grooved surface (8) that favors handling.

The configuration of the articulated ring (1) that has just been described and the observation of (Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4), allow an easy understanding of its operation. As indicated above, (Fig. 1) shows the articulated ring (1) in its maximum opening position, which is suitable for insertion or removal. If opposite forces are applied to the flanges M (6.2) and N (7 2), a ring closing movement is generated in which the joints P (5.1), Q (6.1) and R (7.1) participate, at the same time that the elastic plate (6.3) is gradually inserted into the gap of part D (7).

If there is nothing to prevent it, the ring will reach the position indicated in (Fig. 3), of maximum closure, because the flange (6.2) of part C (6) establishes contact with part D (7). If, on the contrary, the articulated ring (1) has been inserted into a finger of a size between the maximum and the minimum, as represented in (Fig. 2), the closing process will progress until the ring is close on the finger pressing it the more the greater force is applied to the tabs M (6.2) and N (7.2) Once this position has been reached, the shape of the ring remains stable due to the elasticity of the plate (6.3), which has been forced to close its two branches to be able to penetrate the hole of part D (7), and to the friction of the plate itself (6.3) on the hole in which it has been inserted. The ring remains firm on the finger without those accidental turns that are especially unpleasant especially in rings with cradles (2) and stones (3), large and heavy or in rings that enter the finger with some slack.

If, under any circumstance, pressure or sudden movements relax the pressure on the finger, it is sufficient for the user to act on the closing tabs again to restore immobilization.

An embodiment is shown in (Fig 4), which increases the pressure exerted by the elastic plate (6.3) on the hollow part D (7), thanks to the introduction of a rubber (9), of cross section circulate. which favors the maintenance of the tightening on the finger and the stability of the ring.

It is evident that to carry out the removal of the ring, the tabs must be acted in the opposite direction, which, both in the hoist and in the opening, is favored by the existence of the grooved surfaces (8) existing in the two M tabs (6.2 ) and N (7.2).

Given the morphological and size variety of people's fingers, the inventor proposes the manufacture of adjustable rings (1) according to forks that cover three measurements of the common in jewelry. A model can be, for example, the 12-13-14 hairpin, which is very common in jewelry. In the same way it can be manufactured in other sizes, larger or smaller. In principle, the inventor has conceived the articulated ring (1) as a piece of jewelry, so it is preferably made of gold or platinum but it can be made in any other material that is common in jewelry or costume jewelery since the configuration of the ring allows it .

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive in order for a person skilled in the art to understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as to develop and put into practice the object of the same. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, so that it may be subject to modifications without this affecting or entailing any alteration of the basis of said invention. That is, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been set forth, should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting manner.

Claims

1.- Adjustable ring (1) consisting of a ring, one of the usual ones in jewelry, which is shown as a closed ring in which it can be joined, or not. any type of base or cradle (2), with its corresponding stone (3), which has the property of continuously adjusting to various sizes of fingers, characterized in that it consists of a first piece A (4), which, forming part of the hoop, it constitutes the beginning and end element of the hoop on whose part a second part B (5) is joined by means of the joint P (5.1), on which, in turn, it pivots, by means of of the joint Q (6.1), a third piece C (6), with a solid part that extends into an elastic plate (6.3) bent 180 degrees on itself, hugging a rubber (9) of circular section and forming an elbow ( 6.4), completing the ring with a fourth part D (7) that, at one end has a joint R (7.1), to pivot on part A (4) and at its opposite end is configured as a thick and hollow section by where the elastic plate (6.3) is inserted, which is blocked by a pin (7.3)

2.- Adjustable ring, according to the first claim, characterized in that the part C (6) and the part D (7) incorporate, respectively, the flanges M (6.2) and N (7.2) both provided with fluted surfaces (8).

3.- Adjustable ring, according to the first claim, characterized in that, once adjusted on the finger, it remains immobile on it by acting both the deformation energy of the elastic plate (6.3) and the rubber (9), as well as friction of the elastic and rubber plate assembly with the interior walls of the hole in part D (7).

4.- Adjustable ring, according to previous claims, characterized in that it is manufactured, preferably, in gold or in any other material of the usual jewelry, in various sizes.