Earrings and earring components

Abstract

The present application relates to an ear jewelry comprising a decorative piece and an ear bone clamp for carrying the decorative piece, the ear bone clamp being configured for holding the ear jewelry to a user's ear such that the decorative piece is located in the area of the user's ear lobe and the decorative piece is pivotable relative to the ear bone clamp about at least one pivot axis. Furthermore, the present application relates to an ear jewelry assembly comprising an ear jewelry according to the present application and a plurality of decorative pieces, the decorative piece of the ear jewelry being detachable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to an earring and an earring component. Background Technology

[0002] Earrings on the market are mainly divided into those requiring pierced ears and those for non-pierced ears, based on how they are worn. Earrings requiring pierced ears include, but are not limited to, studs, hoops, hooks, and wire earrings. While there are many earrings requiring pierced ears on the market, many customers do not have pierced ears. Based on our research, we have found that there are many users who do not have pierced ears due to objective or subjective reasons. To provide earrings for these users, a variety of non-pierced earrings are available on the market, such as spring clip-on earrings, spiral clip-on earrings, spring clip-on spiral clip-on earrings, wire-based pinch clip-on earrings, damping shaft-based pinch clip-on earrings, spring hoop clip-on earrings, resin soft clip-on earrings, magnetic earrings, adhesive earrings, ear hooks, spring-based ear cartilage clip-on earrings, damping shaft-based ear cartilage clip-on earrings, adjustable or non-adjustable integrated ear cartilage clip-on earrings, etc.

[0003] There is currently a demand for earrings that mimic the look of pierced ears, even without pierced ears. However, ear clips that stay on the earlobe can put significant pressure on the earlobe to ensure stability, resulting in poor comfort. Ear hooks and ear cuffs, on the other hand, are mostly worn on the auricle and cannot effectively simulate the effect of pierced ears.

[0004] In addition, users and the market are also seeking newer and more unique earring wearing effects and experiences.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an earring product that can at least partially address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The objective of this application is to provide an earring and an earring component that overcome at least one defect in the prior art.

[0007] The task is accomplished by an earring according to this application and an earring component according to this application.

[0008] A first aspect of this application relates to an earring, wherein the earring includes: a decorative element; and an ear bone clip for carrying the decorative element, the ear bone clip being configured to hold the earring in a user's ear such that the decorative element is located in the region of the earlobe of the user's ear, and the decorative element is pivotable relative to the ear bone clip about at least one pivot axis.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the earring is configured such that the decorative element can rotate relative to the ear bone clip within a range of at least 90° about a first pivot axis.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the decorative element is rotatable relative to the ear bone clip within a range of greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 30° about a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis being perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the decorative element is rotatable relative to the ear bone clip within a range of greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 30° about a third pivot axis, the third pivot axis being perpendicular to the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the earring includes a connecting assembly configured to connect the decorative element to the ear cartilage clip, the connecting assembly including a connector, wherein: a spherical joint engagement structure is formed between the connector and the ear cartilage clip, and / or a spherical joint engagement structure is formed between the connector and the decorative element.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the connector is configured as a connecting post with a ball head at one end, and the ear bone clip includes a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the connecting post includes a through hole extending through the connecting post in an axial direction, the ball head of the connecting post is composed of a plurality of lobes surrounding the through hole, and the connecting assembly further includes a fastening pin disposed in the through hole and pressing the plurality of lobes apart from each other to retain the ball head in the joint socket.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the ear bone clip includes a ball head, and the connector is configured as a sleeve, one end of which forms a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the peripheral wall of the sleeve includes an axially extending opening, and the connecting assembly includes a collar that fits over the sleeve and compresses the opening to retain the ball head in the joint socket.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the ear bone clip includes a ball head, the connector has a V-shaped shape and has two legs extending toward one end, the end regions of the two legs together forming a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the connecting assembly includes a collar that is fitted over two legs of the connector and presses the two legs toward each other to hold the ball head in the joint socket.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the other end of the connector is provided with a fixing part for connecting with the decorative element.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this application, the fixing part is configured as at least one claw, and the decorative element includes a locking recess for engaging with the claw.

[0021] According to one embodiment of this application, the fixing part is configured as a first magnetic attraction part, and the decorative member includes a second magnetic attraction part for detachably connecting to the first magnetic attraction part.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this application, the ear bone clip has a first section, the decorative element is located on the first section, and a hook is constructed at a first end of the first section, the hook being configured for placement at the intertragic notch of the user's ear.

[0023] According to one embodiment of this application, the ear bone clip has a second segment connected to the second end of a first segment, the second segment being curved relative to the first segment and extending toward the first end of the first segment, the end of the second segment being configured with an abutment portion for abutting against the user's ear from behind.

[0024] According to one embodiment of this application, the section of the second segment having the abutment portion is configured as a movable portion, which is movable relative to other sections of the ear bone clip between an open position and a closed position, wherein the distance between the abutment portion and the hook portion in the open position is greater than the distance between the abutment portion and the hook portion in the closed position.

[0025] According to one embodiment of this application, the distance between the abutment portion and the hook portion is adjustable.

[0026] According to one embodiment of this application, the connection between the decorative element and the ear bone clip is located at the upper third of the first section.

[0027] According to one embodiment of this application, the connector includes two, three, or four claws.

[0028] According to one embodiment of this application, the connector includes two, three, or four segments.

[0029] According to one embodiment of this application, the fixing part is configured for bonding and / or welding with the decorative element.

[0030] A second aspect of this application relates to an earring assembly comprising an earring and a plurality of decorative elements, wherein the decorative elements of the earring are detachable.

[0031] It should be noted that aspects of this application described with respect to one embodiment can be included in other different embodiments, although these other different embodiments are not specifically described. In other words, features of all embodiments and / or any embodiments can be combined in any manner and / or combination, as long as they do not contradict each other. Attached Figure Description

[0032] A better understanding of various aspects of this application will be achieved by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 A side view of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown;

[0034] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This illustration schematically shows an earring worn on a user's ear according to one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The illustration schematically shows the state in which the decorative element of an earring according to one embodiment of the present application rotates about a first axis of rotation relative to the ear cartilage clip;

[0036] Figure 6 and Figure 7 The illustration schematically shows the state in which the decorative element of an earring according to one embodiment of the present application rotates about a second axis of rotation relative to the ear cartilage clip;

[0037] Figure 8 and Figure 9 The pendulum effect of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0038] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is shown schematically;

[0039] Figure 11 schematically shown Figure 10 Ear clips and connecting components for earrings;

[0040] Figure 12 schematically shown Figure 11 A magnified view of part B;

[0041] Figure 13 and Figure 14 schematically shown separately Figure 10 Connectors of the connecting components;

[0042] Figure 15 schematically shown Figure 10 Exploded view of the ear bone clip and connecting components;

[0043] Figure 16 schematically shown Figure 10 The assembly status of the ear bone clip and connecting components;

[0044] Figure 17 schematically shown Figure 10 Ear bone clips, connecting components, and decorative parts;

[0045] Figure 18 and Figure 19 The connector of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is shown schematically alone;

[0046] Figure 20 A partially enlarged view schematically illustrates the ear bone clip and connecting assembly of an earring according to one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figures 21 to 23 The assembly process of the ear bone clip and connecting components of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is illustrated schematically.

[0048] Figure 24 schematically shown Figures 21 to 23 A close-up view of the ear bone clip and connecting components;

[0049] Figure 25 schematically shown Figures 21 to 23 Ear bone clips, connecting components, and decorative parts;

[0050] Figure 26 schematically shown Figure 25 A cross-sectional view of the ear bone clip, connecting components, and decorative parts in the assembled state;

[0051] Figure 27 and Figure 28 The ear bone clip and connecting assembly of an earring according to one embodiment of this application are schematically shown;

[0052] Figure 29 schematically shown Figure 27 and Figure 28 A close-up view of the ear bone clip and connecting components;

[0053] Figure 30 schematically shown Figure 29 A cross-sectional view of the ear bone clip, connecting components, and decorative parts in the assembled state;

[0054] Figure 31 A perspective view of an earring according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown;

[0055] Figure 32 schematically shown Figure 31 The state in which earrings are worn on the user's ears;

[0056] Figure 33 The illustration schematically shows an earring worn on a user's ear according to one embodiment of this application, wherein decorative elements are not shown;

[0057] Figure 34 The illustration schematically shows the transition of the movable part of an earring according to one embodiment of this application from a closed position to an open position;

[0058] Figure 35 schematically shown Figure 34 An exploded view of the ear cartilage clip for the earring;

[0059] Figure 36 and Figure 37 An adjustment to an earring according to one embodiment of this application is illustrated schematically. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The present application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present application. However, it should be understood that the present application can be presented in many different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure of the present application more complete and to fully illustrate the scope of protection of the present application to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide more additional embodiments.

[0061] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application. All terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, well-known functions or structures may not be described in detail.

[0062] Unless otherwise specified, the singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “containing” used in this specification indicate the presence of the claimed feature but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features. The term “and / or” used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0063] When a component is described in the specification as being "on", "attached" to, "connected" to, "joined" to, or "in contact" with another component, the component may be directly located on, attached to, connected to, joined to, or in contact with the other component, or there may be an intermediate component present.

[0064] In this specification, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for ease of explanation only and are not intended to be limiting. Any technical feature represented by "first," "second," "third," etc., is interchangeable.

[0065] In the specification, spatial relation terms such as "above," "below," "front," "back," "top," and "bottom" describe the relationship between one feature and another in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that spatial relation terms include not only the orientation shown in the drawings but also the different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, when the device in the drawings is inverted, a feature previously described as "below" other features can now be described as "above" other features. The device can also be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), in which case the relative spatial relationships will be explained accordingly.

[0066] Figure 1 An earring 1 according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown. The earring 1 may include a decorative element 2 and an ear bone clip 3 for supporting the decorative element 2. Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As can be most clearly seen, the ear clip 3 can be configured to hold the earring 1 in the user's ear 100, such that the ornament 2 is located in the area of ​​the earlobe 101 of the user's ear 100. Furthermore, as... Figures 4 to 7 As can be seen most clearly, the decorative piece 2 can pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3 about at least one pivot axis.

[0067] When the earring 1 according to this application is worn on a user's ear 100, the decorative element 2 can be located in the area of ​​the earlobe 101 of the user's ear 100, thereby providing an appearance effect similar to that of a pierced earring, such as a stud, worn on the earlobe 101. "The decorative element is located in the area of ​​the earlobe of the user's ear" can be understood as meaning that, viewed from the outside (the side where the decorative element 2 is located), the decorative element 2 at least partially overlaps with the user's earlobe 101. Advantageously, the upper part of the decorative element 2 can at least partially overlap with the user's earlobe 101, thereby effectively simulating the wearing effect of a pierced earring. Because it uses an ear bone clip 3 for wearing, the earring 1 according to this application has wide applicability, allowing both pierced and non-pierced users to use and wear it.

[0068] According to this application, the decorative element 2 of the earring 1 can pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3 about at least one pivot axis, thereby providing a flexible wearing effect. For example, as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, when worn on the user's ear 100, the decorative part 2 can swing naturally with the movement of the head or with gravity (see arrow in the figure), thus presenting a dynamic and novel wearing effect. Earrings with decorative parts mainly located on the earlobe (such as traditional stud earrings) are generally fixed statically on the user's earlobe 101, while the earring 1 according to this application, in addition to providing a decorative effect similar to traditional stud earrings, also provides a novel and dynamic wearing effect and user experience due to the mobility of its decorative part 2.

[0069] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the decorative element 2 is free to rotate relative to the ear bone clip 3 about a first pivot axis A1 within a range of at least 90°, preferably at least 180°, particularly 360°. The first pivot axis A1 may extend substantially perpendicular to the main surface of the decorative element 2. Figure 4 and Figure 5 From the perspective of, the first pivot axis A1 can be perpendicular to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The planar extension of the diagram. For example, referring to a conventional earring with a straight post, when the decorative element 2 (fictitiously) is set on a conventional earring with a straight post and serves as a decorative part of the earring, the first pivot axis A1 can substantially correspond to the extension direction of the post. Again, for example, when the earring 1 according to this application is worn on the user's ear 100 in the manner designed, the first pivot axis A1 can extend substantially through the user's earlobe 101. (Refer to...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The range of rotation of the decorative element 2 around the first pivot axis A1 can be understood as the angle between the limit rotation position of the decorative element 2 in the clockwise direction and the limit rotation position in the counterclockwise direction about the first pivot axis A1.

[0070] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the decorative element 2 can rotate relative to the ear bone clip 3 about a second pivot axis A2 within a certain range, for example, between 5° and 30°. The second pivot axis A2 may extend substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1. In the illustrated embodiment, the second pivot axis A2 may be perpendicular to... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The planar extension allows the decorative piece 2 to be raised or tilted downwards to a certain extent relative to the ear bone clip 3. (Refer to...) Figure 6 and Figure 7The range of rotation of the decorative element 2 about the second pivot axis A2 can be understood as the angle between the limit of rotation of the decorative element 2 in the clockwise direction and the limit of rotation in the counterclockwise direction about the second pivot axis A2. Alternatively or additionally, the decorative element 2 can rotate relative to the ear bone clip 3 about the third pivot axis A3 within a certain range, for example, within a range greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 30°. The third pivot axis A3 can extend substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1. For example, the third pivot axis A3 can be Figures 4 to 7 Extending vertically from a certain perspective, the decorative element 2 can rotate to the left or right relative to the ear bone clip 3 to a certain extent. Similarly, the range of rotation of the decorative element 2 about the third pivot axis A3 can be understood as the angle between the limit rotational position of the decorative element 2 in the clockwise direction and the limit rotational position in the counterclockwise direction about the third pivot axis A3. In some embodiments, the third pivot axis A3 can extend substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1 and the second pivot axis A3, thereby allowing the decorative element 2 to have three rotational degrees of freedom in space relative to the ear bone clip 3. By enabling the decorative element 2 to pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3 about at least two pivot axes, a very flexible wearing effect can be provided.

[0071] In some embodiments, to allow the decorative piece 2 and the ear bone clip 3 to be rotatably connected relative to each other, the earring 1 may include a connecting assembly 4. The connecting assembly 4 may include a connector 41, which may form a ball joint fit structure with the ear bone clip 3, and / or with the decorative piece 2. This ball joint fit structure facilitates relatively free and flexible rotation of the decorative piece 2 relative to the ear bone clip 3.

[0072] Figures 10 to 16 An exemplary embodiment of the connecting component 4 of the earring 1 according to this application is shown. Figure 10 As shown, a ball joint fit structure 40 can be formed between the connector 41 and the ear bone clip 3, and the connector 41 and the decorative piece 2 can be fixed, for example, substantially relative to each other. Figure 11 and Figure 12 The sectional view shows the mating relationship between the ear bone clip 3 and the connecting component 4. Figure 12 The ball joint structure 40 formed between the connector 41 and the ear bone clip 3 can be seen most clearly. For example... Figures 12 to 14 As shown, connector 41 can be configured as a connecting post 42 with a ball head 411 at one end. A "connecting post" can be understood here as a structural member with a certain axial extension dimension, having two ends opposite each other in the axial direction, and the ball head 411 can be constructed on one axial end of the connecting post 42. Figure 12As shown, the ear bone clip 3 may include a socket 311 that mates with a ball head 411. In the assembled state, the ball head 411 can be at least partially accommodated in the socket 311, thereby forming a spherical joint fit structure 40 between the ear bone clip 3 and the connecting post 42, allowing the connecting post 42 (and the decorative piece 2 which is substantially fixed to the connecting post 42) to pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3. The ear bone clip 3 may include a receiving portion 31 for forming the socket 311. The receiving portion 31 may have an entrance 32 for communicating the socket 311 with an external space. The radial dimension of the entrance 32 may be smaller than the maximum radial dimension of the socket 311 and smaller than the maximum radial dimension of the ball head 411 of the connecting post 42, so that the ball head 411 can be retained in the socket 311.

[0073] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the connecting post 42 may include a through hole 421 extending axially through the connecting post 42, and the ball head 411 of the connecting post 42 may be composed of a plurality of flaps 422 surrounding the through hole 421. Here, the ball head 411 may be composed of two flaps 422, which are opposite each other and have substantially the same shape. Due to the presence of the through hole 421, the two flaps 422 may be biased inward toward each other, thereby allowing the flaps 422 to pass through the radially smaller inlet 32 ​​into the glenoid fossa 311 of the auricular clip 3. In order to assemble the connecting post 42 and the auricular clip 3 together and to hold the ball head 411 composed of flaps 422 in the glenoid fossa 311, as Figure 12 and Figure 15 As can be most clearly seen, the connecting assembly 4 may also include a fastening pin 43. After the ball head 411 is inserted into the joint socket 311, the fastening pin 43 can be positioned in the through hole 421. The fastening pin 43 can press the individual segments 422 apart from each other and prevent the individual segments 422 from biasing inward toward each other, thereby holding the ball head 411 in the joint socket 311 and preventing the ball head 411 from leaving again through the inlet 32. The fastening pin 43 may have external threads, so that the fastening pin 43 can be screwed into the through hole 421 and threadedly connected to the through hole 421. If necessary, the through hole 421 may also be pre-machined with corresponding internal threads, or the internal threads on the through hole 421 may be formed naturally when the fastening pin 43 is screwed in.

[0074] Figure 16 The ear bone clip 3 and connecting assembly 4 are shown in their assembled state. To assemble the connecting assembly 4 with the decorative piece 2, as follows... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As can be most clearly seen, the axial end of the connector 41, or connecting post 42, opposite the ball head 411, can be configured with a fixing portion 412 for connection with the decorative piece 2. Here, the fixing portion 412 can be configured as at least one latch 413. Figure 13 and Figure 14 In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing part 412 may include four claws 413, which may be evenly arranged around the through hole 421 and have substantially the same shape. Figure 17 As shown, the decorative piece 2 may include a locking recess 21 for engaging with a claw 413, the claw 413 being fitted into the locking recess 21. The locking recess 21 may have a necked portion 212, with the claw 413 interacting with the necked portion 212 to maintain the decorative piece 2 connected to the connecting assembly 4, thereby holding the decorative piece 2 on the ear bone clip 3.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, the outer surface of the neck 44 of the connecting post 42 between the ball head 411 and the fixing part 412 can have a polygonal cross-section, and the inner surface of the necked portion 212 of the decorative part 2 can correspondingly have a polygonal cross-section. Thus, by the cooperation of the neck 44 of the connecting post 42 and the necked portion 212 of the decorative part 2, it is possible to prevent the connecting post 42 and the decorative part 2 from rotating relative to each other.

[0076] In addition, such as Figure 17 As shown, the receiving portion 31 of the ear bone clip 3 can have a substantially spherical structure, and the side of the decorative piece 2 facing the ear bone clip 3 can additionally have a bowl-shaped recess 22 that matches a portion of the spherical receiving portion 31. In such a way... Figure 10 In the assembled state shown, the receiving portion 31 can be partially located in the bowl-shaped recess 22 to conceal the connecting component 4. Advantageously, in each relative position of the ornament 2 and the ear bone clip 3, the connecting component 4 itself and the connection point between the connecting component 4 and the ornament 2 are always invisible to the user, achieving a particularly simple and harmonious appearance for the earring 1.

[0077] Figure 18 and Figure 19 This schematically illustrates another embodiment of the connecting post 42 of the earring 1 according to this application. Unlike the connecting post 42 described above, this connecting post 42 may include three claws 413 for forming the fixing portion 412 and three flaps 422 for forming the ball head 411. The structural details, assembly method, and mode of operation of this connecting post 42 can be combined with the above. Figures 10 to 17 The connecting post 42 described is similar, so it will not be described again.

[0078] It is understood that, not limited to the embodiments described above, the connector 41 or the connecting post 42 may include any suitable number of claws 413 and any suitable number of lobes 422. For example, the connector 41 may include two, three, or four claws 413, and / or the connector 41 may include two, three, or four lobes 422, and so on.

[0079] Figure 20 An enlarged partial view of the ear bone clip 3 and connecting component 4 in an assembled state is shown exemplarily in an earring 1 according to another embodiment of this application. This portion is similar to... Figure 11 The area circled in the diagram is region B. The bottom of the glenoid fossa 311 of the auricular clip 3, opposite the inlet 32, may be constructed with a protrusion 312, and the ball head 411 of the connecting post 42 may include a recess 413, which may be formed by a through hole 421 widening towards the end of the ball head 411. In the assembled state, the recess 413 may cooperate with the protrusion 312 to limit the extreme pivoting position of the connecting post 42 relative to the auricular clip 3 in some cases, such as the extreme pivoting position of the connecting post 42 around the second pivot axis A2 or the third pivot axis A3.

[0080] Figures 21 to 26 Another embodiment of the connecting component 4 of the earring 1 according to this application is illustrated by way of example. Unlike the embodiments previously described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, hereby, as... Figure 21 As shown, the ball head 411 can be constructed on the ear bone clip 3, for example, within the internal space of the receiving portion 31 of the ear bone clip 3. The connector 41 can have a V-shaped shape and have two legs 45 extending toward one end, such as... Figure 24 As can be most clearly seen, the distal regions of the two legs 45 can together form a joint socket 311 that mates with the ball head 411 constructed on the ear bone clip 3. In the assembled state, the ball head 411 can be at least partially accommodated in the joint socket 311 formed by the two legs 45 of the connector 41, thereby forming a ball joint fit structure 40 between the ear bone clip 3 and the connector 41 to allow the connector 41 (and the decorative piece 2 which is substantially fixed to the connector 41) to pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3.

[0081] like Figures 21 to 24 As shown, in order to assemble the V-shaped connector 41 with the ear bone clip 3 and to hold the ball head 411 in the joint socket 311 formed by the two legs 45 of the connector 41, the connecting assembly 4 may also include a collar 46. Figure 22 As shown, during assembly, the open end of the V-shaped connector 41 can first be placed into the receiving portion 31 of the ear bone clip 3, so that the ball head 411 is located between the two legs 45 of the connector 41. Then, as... Figure 23 As shown, the collar 46 can be fitted over the two legs 45 of the connector 41 and pressed together to hold the ball head 411 in the joint socket 311 formed by the two legs 45, as shown. Figure 24 As shown.

[0082] To assemble the connecting component 4 with the decorative part 2, the area where the two legs 45 of the V-shaped connector 41 connect to each other can be constructed with claws 413, wherein each leg 45 can have one claw 413. Figure 25 As shown, the decorative element 2 may also include a locking recess 21 for engaging with the claw 413. To accommodate the geometry of the V-shaped connector 41, the entry opening or necking 212 of the locking recess 21 may be configured to be flat. For example... Figure 26 As shown, the claw 413 can engage with the locking recess 21 to maintain the connection between the decorative piece 2 and the connecting assembly 4, thereby holding the decorative piece 2 on the ear bone clip 3. Here, the V-shaped connector 41 can interact with the flattened neck constriction 212 to prevent the decorative piece 2 from rotating relative to the V-shaped connector 41. Furthermore, from... Figure 26 It can also be seen that, in the assembled state, one end of the collar 46 can abut against the decorative part 2, while the other end of the collar 46 can abut against the outside of the V-shaped connector 41 leg 45, thereby preventing the collar 46 from... Figure 26 The movement is horizontal, ensuring that the collar 46 always presses the outriggers 45 against each other.

[0083] Figures 27 to 30 Another embodiment of the connecting component 4 of the earring 1 according to this application is illustrated by way of example. Here, the connector 41 can be configured as a sleeve 47, one end of which can form a glenoid fossa 311 that mates with a ball head 411 constructed in the receiving portion 31 of the ear bone clip 3 (see Figure 29 In the assembled state, the ball head 411 can be at least partially accommodated in the articular socket 311 formed by the sleeve 47, thereby forming a ball joint fit structure 40 between the ear bone clip 3 and the sleeve 47 to allow the sleeve 47 (and the decorative piece 2 which is substantially fixed to the sleeve 47) to pivot relative to the ear bone clip 3.

[0084] like Figure 27 As shown, the peripheral wall of the sleeve 47 may include an axially extending opening 48, which preferably extends axially through the sleeve 47. However, in some embodiments, the opening 48 may also extend only a portion of the axial length of the sleeve 47 from one end of the sleeve 47 forming the joint socket 311 (right end in the figure). The connecting assembly 4 may also include a collar 46. Figure 28 As shown, during assembly, the end of the sleeve 47 forming the articular socket 311 can first be placed into the receiving portion 31 of the ear bone clip 3, so that the peripheral wall of the sleeve 47 surrounds the ball head 411. Subsequently, the collar 46 can be fitted over the sleeve 47 and compress the opening 48 of the sleeve 47, in comparison... Figure 27 and Figure 28 It can be seen that the opening 48 is compressed by the collar 46, thus in Figure 28Only a narrow gap is visible in the middle, thus the ball head 411 can be held in the joint socket 311 formed by the sleeve 47, as... Figure 29 As shown. To assemble the connecting component 4 with the decorative element 2, the sleeve 47 can also be constructed with claws 413. Here, two claws 413 are provided that are radially symmetrical to each other; in some embodiments, a greater number of claws may also be provided. Similar to the embodiments previously described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, as... Figure 30 As shown, the claw 413 can be engaged in the locking recess 21 of the decorative piece 2 so that the decorative piece 2 remains connected to the connecting component 4, thereby holding the decorative piece 2 on the ear bone clip 3.

[0085] Not limited to the embodiments described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in some embodiments not shown, the fixing portion of the connector 41 for connecting to the decorative piece 2 can be configured as a first magnetic attraction portion, and the decorative piece 2 can include a second magnetic attraction portion for detachably connecting to the first magnetic attraction portion. Thus, the decorative piece 2 of the earring 1 can be replaceable, and the same ear bone clip 3 can be used in combination with different decorative pieces 2, providing greater flexibility and versatility in the use of the earring 1. Based on this, embodiments of this application can also relate to an earring assembly that can include the previously described ear bone clip 3 with a first magnetic attraction portion and the connecting assembly 4, as well as multiple decorative pieces 2 with second magnetic attraction portions. These decorative pieces 2 can, for example, have different appearances, such as different shapes, sizes, materials, etc. Depending on the desired aesthetic effect, the decorative pieces 2 can be manufactured in various ways, such as electroforming, CNC machining, casting, etc. The decorative pieces 2 can be made of materials such as acrylic, metal, wood, fabric, etc. Furthermore, the decorative pieces 2 can also, for example, have a hollow design.

[0086] In some embodiments not shown, the connector 41 may also be connected to the decorative element 2 by other suitable means, such as welding, bonding, etc. For example, the connector 41 may be bonded to the decorative element 2 via a fixing portion 412. The surface of the fixing portion 412 for mating with the decorative element 2 may, for example, have a rough surface structure to improve the stability of the adhesive connection. In some embodiments, the fixing portion 412 may have a substantially columnar shape, which can be inserted into a corresponding mating recess of the decorative element 2 and fixedly connected to the decorative element 2, for example, by means of an adhesive. The fixing portion 412 may also have a hollow portion recessed from the end face facing the decorative element 2, which may, for example, mate with a corresponding protrusion of the decorative element 2 to increase the mating area between the fixing portion 412 and the decorative element 2. The outer peripheral wall of the fixing portion 412 and / or the end face facing the decorative element 2 and / or the inner surface of the hollow portion may have a rough surface structure. It is understood that the connector 41 is not required to be fixedly connected to the decorative element 2, and in some cases, relative rotation between the decorative element 2 and the connector 41 may be permitted.

[0087] Not limited to the embodiments described above, in some embodiments not shown, the ball joint mating structure may also be provided, for example, between the connector 41 and the decorative element 2.

[0088] like Figure 1 and Figure 31 As shown, in some embodiments, in order to hold the earring 1 on the user's ear 100, the ear cartilage clip 3 may have a first section 33, on which the receiving portion 31 for mounting the connecting assembly 4 of the decorative piece 2, or the ear cartilage clip 3, may be located. The first section 33 (in...) Figure 1 and Figure 31 The first end 331 (located in the middle) can be configured with a hook 34, which can be configured to hang on the intertragic notch 102 of the user's ear 100, such as... Figure 32 and Figure 33 As shown. The intertragus notch 102 can be understood as a recess located between the tragus 103 and the antitragus 104 of the user's ear 100. By hanging the earring 1 at the intertragus notch 102, the earring 1 can be reliably held on the user's ear 100 in a way that is comfortable for the user, without having to clamp the earring to the user's earlobe 101 by, for example, spring force, which could cause pain to the user. In addition, for users with thin earlobes 101, the earring may not be able to clamp the earlobe 101 well and may fall off; while users with damaged earlobes 101 for some reason cannot wear earrings that are clamped to the earlobe 101. In contrast, the earring 1 according to this application, by means of the hook 34, is suspended and snapped onto the intertragus notch 102, which can effectively solve this problem and at the same time effectively simulate the wearing effect of earrings that require piercing. Figure 31 As shown, the hook 34 can extend in a trumpet shape from the thinner part of the first section 33 and has a certain lateral width so that the hook 34 is held at the intersegment notch 102.

[0089] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 31 In some embodiments, the ear bone clip 3 may have a (in) connection to the first segment 33 Figure 1 and Figure 31The second segment 35 of the second end 332 (located in the middle) can bend back relative to the first segment 33 and extend toward the first end 331 of the first segment 33. The second segment 35 can extend upward toward the first end 331 of the first segment 33 from the second end 332 of the first segment 33. Here, "the second segment bends relative to the first segment" can be understood as the radius of curvature in the transition region between the first segment 33 and the second segment 35 being smaller, so that the second segment 35 bends or deflects more sharply toward the first end 331 of the first segment 33 than the natural extension of the first segment 33 from the first end 331 to the second end 332. In general, the first segment 33 and the second segment 35 of the auricular clip 3 can form contours such as ellipse, teardrop, oval, rounded rectangle, polygon, etc. The end of the second segment 35 can be constructed with an abutment 36, such as Figure 33 As most clearly seen in the cross-sectional view along line AA on the right, the abutment portion 36 is configured to abut against the earlobe 101 of the user's ear 100 from behind, or at the junction of the earlobe 101 and the head. Thus, the earring 1 is securely held in place on the user's ear 100 by means of the opposing hook portions 34 and abutment portion 36, which abut against the cartilage and skin of the user's ear 100 from both sides. Here, the hook portions 34 and abutment portion 36 are not primarily used to clamp the user's ear 100, but rather essentially only abut against the corresponding areas of the ear 100. The earring 1 can be held in place on the user's ear 100 primarily by the hook portion 34 engaging and suspending at the intertragic notch 102, while the abutment portion 36 primarily helps to restrict the position and posture of the earring 1, preventing the hook portion 34 from disengaging from the intertragic notch 102 due to upward movement of the earring 1 relative to the user's ear 100. This improves the comfort of wearing earring 1 and avoids problems such as redness, itching, allergies, and bleeding of the ear skin after wearing it for a long time.

[0090] like Figure 34 As shown, the section of the second segment 35 with the abutment portion 36 can be configured as a movable portion 37. The movable portion 37 can be in an open position relative to the other sections of the ear bone clip 3. Figure 34 (right half of the figure) and closed position ( Figure 34 The movement is between the left half of the figure (in the diagram). In the open position, the distance between the abutment 36 and the hook 34 can be greater than the distance between the abutment 36 and the hook 34 in the closed position. This makes it easier to wear the earring 1 without having to slide it across the outer ear 105 from the base of the ear 100 as with traditional ear clips. For example, when wearing the earring 1, simply open the movable part 37, hook the hook 34 onto the intertragic notch 102, and then close the movable part 37. This wearing method allows the user to easily and simply wear the earring without repeated practice. Figure 35As shown, in some embodiments, the movable part 37 can be mounted on the body 30 of the ear bone clip 3 by means of a pivot 38 and a spring plate 39.

[0091] like Figure 36 and Figure 37 As shown, the first section 33 (and the second section 35 if necessary) of the ear bone clip 3 can have a certain degree of deformability, that is, the user can bend it as needed ( Figure 36 ) or press ( Figure 37 The first section 33 of the ear bone clip 3 is used to adjust the distance between the abutment portion 36 and the hook portion 34 (see arrow in the figure) so as to, for example, change the tightness of the earring 1 and adapt to different ear shapes. This deformability can be provided by the material of the ear bone clip 3 itself, for example, the ear bone clip 3 can be made of a suitable metal, such as steel.

[0092] Advantageously, such as Figure 1 As shown, the connection between the decorative piece 2 and the ear cartilage clip 3 (or the receiving portion 31 of the ear cartilage clip 3) can be located approximately at the upper third of the first section 33. Therefore, when worn on the user's ear 100, the decorative piece 2 can be at least partially located in the area of ​​the earlobe 101 of the user's ear 100, thereby particularly well simulating the wearing effect of earrings requiring pierced ears (see, for example, [reference needed]). Figure 2 and Figure 3 Furthermore, this also allows the first pivot axis A1 of the decorative piece 2 to be located in the area of ​​the earlobe 101 of the user's ear 100, thereby achieving a very natural swaying effect of the decorative piece 2 (see, for example). Figure 8 and Figure 9 ).

[0093] Exemplary embodiments according to this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. All changes and modifications are included within the scope of protection of this application as defined by the claims. This application is defined by the appended claims, and equivalents of those claims are also included.

Claims

1. An earring, characterized in that, The earrings include: Decorative items; An ear bone clip for supporting the earring, the ear bone clip being configured to hold the earring in the user's ear such that the earring is located in the area of ​​the earlobe of the user's ear, and the earring is pivotable relative to the ear bone clip about at least one pivot axis; and A connecting assembly configured to connect the decorative element to the ear bone clip, the connecting assembly including a connector, wherein: a spherical joint engagement structure is formed between the connector and the ear bone clip, and / or a spherical joint engagement structure is formed between the connector and the decorative element.

2. The earring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The earring is configured such that the decorative element can rotate relative to the ear bone clip within a range of at least 90° about a first pivot axis.

3. The earring according to claim 2, characterized in that, The decorative element is rotatable relative to the ear bone clip within a range of greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 30° around a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis being perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

4. The earring according to claim 3, characterized in that, The decorative element is rotatable relative to the ear bone clip within a range of greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 30° around a third pivot axis, the third pivot axis being perpendicular to the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis.

5. The earring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is configured as a connecting post with a ball head at one end, and the ear bone clip includes a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

6. The earring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting post includes a through hole extending through the connecting post in the axial direction, and the ball head of the connecting post is composed of a plurality of lobes surrounding the through hole. The connecting assembly also includes a fastening pin disposed in the through hole and pressing the plurality of lobes apart from each other to retain the ball head in the joint socket.

7. The earring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear bone clip includes a ball head, and the connector is configured as a sleeve, one end of which forms a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

8. The earring according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sleeve's peripheral wall includes an axially extending opening, and the connecting assembly includes a collar that fits over the sleeve and compresses the opening to retain the ball head in the joint socket.

9. The earring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear bone clip includes a ball head, the connector has a V-shaped shape and two legs extending toward one end, the end regions of the two legs together forming a joint socket that mates with the ball head, the ball head being at least partially accommodated in the joint socket.

10. The earring according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a collar that fits over the two legs of the connector and presses the two legs together to hold the ball head in the joint socket.

11. The earring according to any one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that, The other end of the connector is provided with a fixing part for connecting with the decorative part.

12. The earrings according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fixing part is configured as at least one claw, and the decorative part includes a locking recess for engaging with the claw.

13. The earrings according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fixing part is configured as a first magnetic part, and the decorative part includes a second magnetic part for detachably connecting to the first magnetic part.

14. The earring according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The ear bone clip has a first section, the decorative element is located on the first section, and a hook is constructed at the first end of the first section, the hook being configured for placement at the intertragic notch of the user's ear.

15. The earrings according to claim 14, characterized in that, The ear bone clip has a second section connected to the second end of the first section, the second section being curved relative to the first section and extending toward the first end of the first section, the end of the second section being configured with an abutment portion for abutting against the user's ear from behind.

16. The earrings according to claim 15, characterized in that, The section of the second segment having the abutment is configured as a movable part, which can move relative to other sections of the ear bone clip between an open position and a closed position, wherein the distance between the abutment and the hook in the open position is greater than the distance between the abutment and the hook in the closed position.

17. The earrings according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The distance between the abutment and the hook is adjustable.

18. The earrings according to claim 14, characterized in that, The connection between the decorative element and the ear bone clip is located at the upper third of the first section.

19. The earrings according to claim 12, characterized in that, The connector includes two, three, or four claws.

20. The earrings according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector includes two, three, or four lobes.

21. The earrings according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fixing part is configured for bonding and / or welding with the decorative element.

22. An earring component, characterized in that, The earring assembly includes the earring as claimed in claim 13 and a plurality of decorative elements.

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