Locking mechanism for precious jewelry such as earrings

Abstract

Locking mechanism for valuable jewelry such as earrings The invention is a locking mechanism (A) for earrings (10) comprising an earring frame (11), a locking housing (20) provided on the earring frame (11), and a locking tongue (21) for achieving locking inside the locking housing (20), characterized in that the locking housing (20) has a pivot hole (29.1) formed on the back (20.1), a pivot hole (29.1) formed on the side (22) of the locking housing (20) is fitted with the pivot hole (29.1) by means of a pin (29.2) 2), a movable tongue (22) has a pivot hole (25) formed on its side (22), the movable tongue (22) is provided in a positioning slot (28) so that its rotational movement is towards and away from the inner wall (29.3), a tab (24) is towards the inner wall (29.3) and the locking in the tab slot (21.1) is achieved or released by pressing the inner wall (29.3) with the fingers, and at least one spring (30) provided in a spring housing (26) applies a continuous forced pressing movement to the movable tongue (22).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a locking mechanism that allows the wearer to quickly and easily put on small earrings. Background Technology

[0002] Most earrings worn on the ears are small pieces of jewelry. Due to their reduced size, they are very difficult to put on, which often causes inconvenience to the wearer.

[0003] One of the main problems with existing earring locking mechanisms is the long time required to trigger them. The opening and closing of the locking mechanism can easily cause user fatigue and significantly reduce the product's appeal.

[0004] Because earrings are worn on the ear, the ear area cannot be directly observed by the user. Therefore, tactile feedback and component installation are often difficult to achieve, resulting in a longer earring wearing process.

[0005] In the prior art patent search, the patent with application number TR2023 / 007535 involves an improvement on an earring locking mechanism. The mechanism includes a fixed part and a movable part on the earring, a fixing protrusion on the fixed part, a fixing hole on the movable part, and a spring, a spring shell and a spring hinge in the movable part.

[0006] In a prior art patent search, Can KOÇH, a veteran in the jewelry industry... Mr. SARLI's patent application number 2022 / TR2023012046. A locking component for jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. The bracelet includes a movable part disposed in the main body of the jewelry, and a locking housing, a spring, and a latch that support the movement of the movable part through a pivot point; characterized in that: a moving cavity is formed inside the locking housing, the outer surface of the movable part disposed in the moving cavity is consistent with the outer diameter surface of the jewelry and has a smooth surface, and a groove is formed inside the locking housing to allow the user to press from the top to move the movable part. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a locking mechanism with novel technical features, which is different from the earring locking components used in the prior art, bringing a new technological breakthrough to this field.

[0008] The most important objective of this invention is that the rotational movement of the latch occurs around an axis 90° out of phase. Compared to existing technologies, by changing the center of rotation, the user can effortlessly complete the locking operation.

[0009] The main objective of this invention is to achieve a convenient and fast locking operation.

[0010] Another important objective of this invention is to enhance tactile perception by providing a raised structure on the lock body, since the ear area is outside the user's field of vision. This allows for quick intervention through these protruding parts when the locking function needs to be activated or deactivated.

[0011] Another important objective of this invention is that the rotating area of ​​the lock seat (i.e., the area where the bolt is inserted) can rotate partially on different axes. By changing the axis of rotation, a more robust and user-friendly locking mechanism is created. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 : An overall perspective view of the earring using the locking mechanism of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 : Another perspective view of the earring using the locking mechanism of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 : An exploded perspective view of the latch and the tongue assembly.

[0015] Figure 4 : An exploded perspective view of the locking housing and the tongue-shaped striking pin section.

[0016] Figure 5 View of the locking housing and latch on the earring.

[0017] Figure 6 The two-dimensional view shows the rotated area presented from the opposite direction.

[0018] Part number: 10-Earring; 11-Earring holder; 12-Pivot point; 20-Locking housing; 20.1-Back side; 20.2-Side side; 21-Latch; 21.1-Latch pin groove; 22-Moving lock; 22.1-Back side; 22.2-Side side; 23-Tactile protrusion; 24-Latch pin; 25-Pivot hole; 26-Spring housing; 27-Support block; 28-Positioning groove; 29-Contact groove; 29.1-Pivot hole; 29.2-Pin; 29.3-Inner wall; 30-Spring; A-Locking mechanism; R-Pivot point. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Figure 1 The overall appearance of the earring (10) is shown. The figure shows a locking mechanism (A) for the earring (10), which includes an earring holder (11), a locking housing (20) disposed on the earring holder (11), and a latch (21) for locking within the locking housing (20).

[0020] Figure 2In this design, a pivot point (R) with a pivot hole (29.1) is formed on the back side (20.1) of the locking housing (20). It is crucial to place the pivot point (R) on the back side (20.1). In the prior art, the rotational movement is achieved by the side of the locking housing (20); however, with the new rotational movement method, the movement can be completed at another angle and within a 90° angle, thereby achieving fast and easy locking.

[0021] The movable lock (22) has a pivot hole (25) formed on its side (22.2), which is aligned with the pivot hole (29.1) by a pin (29.2); the tongue (24) is set toward the inner wall (29.3) and can be locked or released in the tongue groove (21.1) by pressing the finger toward the inner wall.

[0022] In this new technology, the rotational movement of the movable lock (22) is confined within the positioning groove (28), allowing it to open and close towards the inner wall (29.3). The system integrates at least one spring (30) mounted on a spring housing (26), which applies a continuous elastic force to the movable lock (22). A pivot point (R) is formed on the back side (20.1), enabling quick and convenient locking without requiring this structure on the side (20.2) of the aforementioned locking housing (20). See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 .

[0023] The back surface (20.1) includes a movable lock (22) that can rotate in a limited manner along the P-P1 direction on the back surface (20.1) via a pivot point (R), and can also rotate along the F-F1 direction (see...). Figure 6 The pawl (24) moves toward or away from the side of the locking housing (20). In this system, the pawl (24) is positioned toward the side (20.2) of the locking housing (20) and can move toward that side (20.2) and insert into the pawl groove (21.1). A tactile protrusion (23) is formed on the back (22.1) of the movable lock (22) to provide tactile feedback and facilitate locking.

[0024] In addition, at least one support block (27) is provided in the positioning groove (28), and the end of the latch (21) abuts against the support block; a contact groove (29) is formed on the side (20.2) of the locking housing (20), and the contact groove and the tactile protrusion (23) form an interference fit to ensure the continuity of the pressing action of the movable lock (22).

[0025] Figure 6The working position and configuration of the locking mechanism (A) are shown. The most significant distinguishing feature of this invention is that the pivot point (R) is located on the back of the earring (10). The rotational movement is as follows: when a finger touches the tactile protrusion (23), the movable lock (22) performs a partial pivoting movement along the P-P1 direction through the pivot point (R), causing the latch pin (24) to engage with the latch pin groove (21.1) (see See...). Figure 5 By moving the pivot point (R) to another axis, the rear structure of the three-dimensional structure remains rigid, and the surface will not have protrusions or shape differences. In the prior art, the pressing surface is located on the back of the earring. In other words, the locking open and closed positions are achieved by pressing the locking housing on the back of the earring. This results in an increase in the back area of ​​the earring, which damages the appearance design and makes locking difficult. In this new technology, the movable lock (22) is embedded in the positioning groove (28) formed on the side of the locking housing (20) and rotates within this area (see Figure 4 The movable lock (22) is centered in the slot via the pivot hole (25), and the pawl (24) can move toward the pawl slot (21.1) at different angles and positions. This is because by moving the movable lock (22) in another area at an angle of about 90°, it can provide the user with quick tactile feedback and convenient locking.

Claims

1. The present invention is characterized in that it is a locking mechanism (A) for an earring (10), comprising: Earring holder (11), locking housing (20) disposed on the earring holder (11), and latch (21) for locking within the locking housing (20). A pivot hole (29.1) is formed on the back side (20.1) of the locking housing (20). The movable lock (22) has a pivot hole (25) formed on its side (22.2), the pivot hole (25) being aligned with the pivot hole (29.1) by a pin (29.2); The movable lock (22) is placed in the positioning groove (28) so that it can rotate toward and away from the inner wall (29.3); The pawl (24) is positioned toward the inner wall (29.3), and the pawl can be locked or released in the pawl groove (21.1) by pressing the inner wall with a finger; At least one spring (30) is disposed in the spring housing (26), the spring (30) applying a continuous elastic force to the movable lock (22); as well as The locking housing (20) includes a pivot point (R) formed on the back side (20.1), thereby enabling quick and easy intervention locking without having to form the structure on the side side (20.2).

2. The locking component (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a movable lock (22) which achieves restricted rotational movement on the back side (20.1) in the P-P1 direction via a pivot point (R) and opens and closes toward the side of the locking housing (20) in the F-F1 direction.

3. The locking component (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking housing (20) includes a tongue (24) which is disposed toward the side (20.2) of the locking housing (20). The tongue (24) moves toward the side (20.2) and is accommodated in a tongue groove (21.1).

4. The locking component (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable lock (22) includes a tactile protrusion (23) formed on the back (22.1) of the movable lock (22) to provide tactile feedback and facilitate locking.

5. The locking component (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes at least one support block (27) disposed in the positioning groove (28), and the end of the latch (21) abuts against the support block (27).

6. The locking component (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking housing (20) includes a contact groove (29) formed on the side (20.2) of the locking housing (20). The contact groove (29) and the tactile protrusion (23) form a cooperative interference to ensure the continuity of the pressing action of the movable lock (22).

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