ENAMEL FOR JEWELRY ITEMS AND / OR FINE JEWELRY ITEMS

Abstract

A link for a jewellery article comprising at least two parts, said link (E1) being intended to connect the two parts, the link comprising a first part integral with one of the parts, the second part being integral with the other part, and a pin (8) connecting the first and second parts and providing articulation between the two parts, the link (E1) also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material (10) interposed between the first part and the second part near the pin (8), said elastomeric element (10) being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other. [Fig. 1B]

Description

Title of the invention: ENAMEL FOR JEWELRY AND / OR FINE JEWELRY ITEMS TECHNICAL FIELD AND PREVIOUS ART

[0001] The present invention relates to an enameling for jewelry and / or precious metal articles.

[0002] Jewellery consists of making decorative objects in precious or semi-precious metals, and jewelry consists of making decorative objects that showcase precious or semi-precious stones on precious or semi-precious metals.

[0003] Thus, a jewellery article is an ornamental object made of precious or semi-precious metals and a jewelry article is an ornamental object made of precious or semi-precious metal, on which precious or semi-precious stones are highlighted.

[0004] A jewellery and jewelry article is an article comprising a first ornamental piece which is a jewellery object and a second ornamental piece which is a jewellery object.

[0005] Jewellery and / or jewelry articles include links to assemble several pieces and to allow certain movements between them.

[0006] There are loose meshes, which are made by links inserted into each other.

[0007] There are also interlocking mechanisms that ensure a secure connection between the assembled parts while allowing some movement between them. These mechanisms use one or more spring-loaded blades inserted between the parts. This type of interlocking mechanism can be used to reproduce a flower by attaching parts representing petals to a part representing a stem.

[0008] Depending on the articles to be manufactured, the implementation of such spring blades can be complex. Furthermore, they can cause a rattling noise. In addition, the impression of flexibility that may be felt by a person grasping the article is not natural. Description of the invention

[0009] It is therefore one of the aims of the present application to provide a joint for jewellery and / or jewellery articles which does not have the disadvantages stated above.

[0010] The stated purpose above is achieved by a joint for a jewelry article comprising a first part and a second part, each part being intended to be attached to a component of the article, at least one pin connecting the first part and the second part, and at least one element made of elastomeric material. positioned on or near the pin and configured to be crushed during relative movement of the first and second parts. Thus, by being crushed, the elastomer material element applies a progressive reaction, which simulates a gradually varying flexibility when one of the parts is manipulated relative to the other.

[0011] The silicone element(s) used to fill the gap between the parts, on the one hand, ensure that the parts are held together relative to each other and, on the other hand, provide a progressively flexible joint between the parts, which generates a relatively natural impression of joint.

[0012] Unlike the use of spring blades, the meshing according to the present application avoids metal-to-metal contact, it is not a source of noise.

[0013] The implementation of elastomer elements facilitates the creation of the meshes.

[0014] The enameling according to the invention is particularly suitable for the production of jewelry and / or precious metal articles reproducing plants or animals

[0015] Particularly advantageously, the material element is in the form of a ring or wire.

[0016] Preferably, the elastomer material is silicone, which is very advantageously transparent.

[0017] The present invention then relates to an inlay for a jewellery and / or jewelry article comprising at least two parts, said inlay being intended to connect the two parts, the inlay comprising a first part attached to one of the parts, the second part being attached to the other part and a pin connecting the first and second parts and ensuring an articulation between the two parts, the inlay also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material interposed between the first part and the second part near the pin, and being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other.

[0018] In one embodiment, the elastomer element is in permanent contact with the first part and with the second part

[0019] Advantageously, the elastomer is silicone.

[0020] Preferably, at least one of the first and second parts includes a housing that partially receives the elastomer element ensuring its retention while allowing it to be crushed.

[0021] Advantageously, the elastomer element is mounted around the pin.

[0022] In one embodiment, the pin forms an axis of rotation and the mesh has an axis perpendicular to the pin around which the elastomer element is mounted.

[0023] The elastomer element may be ring-shaped or may comprise at least one thread.

[0024] In another embodiment, the mesh comprises several pins, the first part having holes and the second part having rings, each pin being mounted in a ring and at least one hole. The elastomeric elements are interposed between the ring and the first part.

[0025] The first part may have an elongated shape and the perforations may be arranged lengthwise along the first part. The first part may comprise a first portion and a second portion between which the second part is arranged, the elastomer elements being arranged between the second part and the first portion, and between the second part and the second portion.

[0026] The present invention also relates to a jewelry article comprising at least a first piece and a second piece and at least one linking according to the invention connecting the first piece and the second piece. Brief description of the drawings

[0027] This application will be better understood with the aid of the following description and the attached drawings, in which: [Fig.1A] is a top view of a mesh according to a first example of its realization, [Fig.1B] is a cross-sectional view of the mesh in figure IA, [Fig.2] represents a jewelry and / or precious metalwork item featuring an inlay according to a second example of its realization shown in transparency, [Fig.3] represents a jewelry and / or precious metalwork item featuring an inlay according to a third example of its realization, [Fig.4] represents a jewelry and / or precious metalwork item featuring an inlay according to a fourth example of its realization, [Fig.5] is a detailed view of the mesh of [Fig.4], [Fig.6] is a cross-sectional view of [Fig.5] along axis AA, [Fig.7] is a view of part of the article in [Fig.4], [Fig.8] is a view of another part of the article in [Fig.4]. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION METHODS

[0028] The mesh according to the invention incorporates one or more elements made of elastomeric material. The inventor has surprisingly conceived of using such a material instead of spring blades to create a significantly improved mesh for jewelry and / or precious metal articles. Such a material is unusual in the field of jewelry and / or precious metals.

[0029] Figures IA and IB show a first example of an interlocking E1 according to the invention implemented between two stems or branches B1, B2. The two The branches are made, for example, of precious materials, such as gold or platinum. In another example, they are made of titanium.

[0030] Branch B1 has a recess 2 in its lateral wall, and branch B2 has a longitudinal end 4 shaped to fit into the recess 2. The projecting shape has a through bore 6.

[0031] A pin 8 is driven through holes made in the wall of the recess and passes through the bore 6. A pivot joint with axis Y is then made between the two arms.

[0032] According to the invention, the mesh El also includes a ring 10 made of elastomeric material interposed between the wall of the recess 2 and the outer surface of the longitudinal end 4. Advantageously, a groove 12 or channel is formed in the surface of the longitudinal end 4 to partially house the ring 10, which then protrudes from the groove 12. The implementation of a groove 12 improves the retention of the ring 10 in position.

[0033] The ring 10 fills the gap between the recess 2 and the longitudinal end. It thus ensures a firm hold between the two arms. When one of the arms B1, B2 is manipulated, the ring 10 is compressed and its flexibility decreases as the ring is compressed.

[0034] Alternatively, the groove is formed in the wall of the recess 2.

[0035] It will be understood that the groove can be annular, ellipsoidal or any other closed shape, the elastomer element adapting to this shape.

[0036] Advantageously, the ring is made of transparent elastomer, which reduces the risk of it being visible to the person wearing or handling the article.

[0037] In a preferred example, the ring is made of silicone.

[0038] Visually the two branches appear to be of one piece and this effect is achieved thanks to the support provided by the elastomer element 10. When the object is handled, the user feels a relatively natural flexibility and has the impression that the branches themselves have a certain flexibility.

[0039] The user's perception can be modified in particular depending on the Young's modulus of the elastomer used.

[0040] In [Fig.2], we can see a second example of the realization of an E2 mesh implemented in an article reproducing a flower.

[0041] The mesh E2 is formed between the base of a part representing a flower F and a longitudinal end 15 of a part representing a stem B3. The mesh E2 includes a hinge 16 with axis Y. The hinge includes a stem 18, one end of which is welded to the base of the flower and the other end of which includes a ring.

[0042] The longitudinal end 15 of the rod B3 has a recess 20 housing the rod 18 and its ring. A pin is driven into holes made in the base and passes through the ring carried by the rod 18.

[0043] A ring 22 made of elastomer material is mounted tightly around the rod 18. Preferably, the ring 22 is in permanent contact with the inside of the clearance 20 ensuring reproducibility of the sensation produced.

[0044] The contact between the elastomer ring 22 and the release ensures that the flower is held on the end of the stem B3. When the article is grasped, movement occurs between the flower and the stem. This movement remains controlled.

[0045] Alternatively, the elastomeric material is a sleeve mounted in the recess. Alternatively, the cavity can be filled with a liquid elastomeric material which is then polymerized after the rod is inserted into the recess.

[0046] Figure 3 shows another example of the implementation of an E3 mesh in an article representing a flower. The mesh provides the link between the base 26 of the flower and a petal 28.

[0047] The mesh E3 comprises an axle or pin 30 welded to the base 26 and the petal 28 has a hole 32 through which the shaft 30 passes. A stop ring 34 is mounted on the free end of the shaft and prevents the petal 28 from escaping. According to the invention, the mesh E3 includes an elastomer ring 36 mounted on the shaft 30 and interposed between the base 26 and the petal 28. Thus, the position of the petal 28 is maintained, and a degree of flexibility in the movement of the petal is felt when it is moved in the direction of the arrows 38. This embodiment is particularly suitable for a design in which the upper part of the petal may be visible, since the elastomer element is not visible. This article includes shafts distributed around the central part of the flower to allow the assembly of petals all around the central part and thus reproduce a flower. The flower can be articulated on the stem by the mesh E2, and several stems can be assembled by meshes EL

[0048] In another example in which the upper part of the petal would not be visible, an elastomer ring could also be interposed between the stop ring ensuring flexibility in the direction of the arrows 38.

[0049] On [Fig.4], we can see an example of a jewelry and / or precious metal article representing a feather with E4 mesh according to another example of embodiment.

[0050] The article comprises a stem 42 intended to represent the rachis of the feather and lateral portions 44 intended to represent the barbs of the feather. The lateral portions are arranged on either side of the stem 42.

[0051] In [Fig.5], we can see in detail the mesh E4 and in [Fig.6], we can see a cross-sectional view of [Fig.5] along plane AA.

[0052] In [Fig.7], a lateral part can be seen shown alone and in [Fig.8], one can see the stem represented alone.

[0053] The rod comprises a first portion 42.1 forming a support and a second portion 42.2 immobilizing the lateral portions 44 on the first portion 42.1.

[0054] In the example shown, the rod extends along an X axis.

[0055] The first portion 42.1 has holes 46 distributed along its X axis, the second portion 42.2 also has holes 47 distributed along the X axis and aligned with the holes 46.

[0056] The lateral part 44 has an edge 50 along which rings 52 are fixed. In addition, the edge 50 has recesses 54 intended to receive the rings of a lateral part arranged opposite on the other side of the rod 42.

[0057] The rings 52 and the recesses 54 are arranged so as to be aligned with the holes 46 and 47.

[0058] An elastomer element 56 is interposed between the first portion 42.1 and a ring 52, and another elastomer element 58 is interposed between the second portion 42.2 and the ring 52.

[0059] Two elastomeric elements are arranged on either side of each ring 52 and the first and second portions of the stem.

[0060] In this example, the elastomer elements are ring-shaped.

[0061] A pin 59 is then driven into each of the rings through the holes 46 and 47. The pins are then welded.

[0062] Preferably, the first portion 42.1 comprises recesses 60 bordering each bore, each recess 60 partially receiving an elastomer element. The second portion 42.2 comprises recesses 62 bordering the bores 47, each recess 62 partially receiving an elastomer element. The depth of the recesses is less than or equal to half the thickness of the elastomer elements.

[0063] Each lateral portion is then held firmly in place and can be moved around the X axis with some flexibility.

[0064] Alternatively, in the various embodiments the elastomer rings are replaced by elastomer wires.

[0065] It will be understood that the invention applies to any type of meshing in a jewelry article comprising several pieces which requires both a certain holding of the pieces to each other and a certain mobility.

[0066] The present invention is particularly interesting for the production of jewelry and / or jewellery articles reproducing elements of nature by offering a flexibility that is close to the natural flexibility of elements of nature.

Claims

Demands

1. A link for a jewellery and / or jewellery article comprising at least two parts, said link (El) being intended to connect the two parts, the link comprising a first part attached to one of the parts, the second part being attached to the other part and a pin (8) connecting the first and second parts and ensuring an articulation between the two parts, the link (El) also comprising at least one element of elastomeric material (10) interposed between the first part and the second part near the pin (8), and being configured to be crushed when the first part and the second part are moved relative to each other, in which the element of elastomeric material is in the form of a ring, a sleeve, comprises at least one thread or is made from a liquid elastomeric material disposed between the first part and the second part and then polymerised.

2. Enameling for jewelry and / or precious metal article according to claim 1, wherein the elastomer element (10) is in permanent contact with the first part and with the second part.

3. Enameling for jewellery and / or jewelry article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the elastomer is silicone.

4. Packaging for jewelry and / or precious metal articles according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein at least one of the first and second parts comprises a housing (12) partially receiving the elastomer element (10) ensuring its retention while allowing it to be crushed.

5. Enameling for jewellery and / or jewelry article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the elastomer element is mounted around the pin.

6. A mesh for a jewellery and / or jewelry article according to claim 4, wherein the pin forms an axis of rotation and the mesh has an axis perpendicular to the pin around which the elastomer element is mounted.

7. A chain for a jewellery article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the chain comprises several pins, the first part comprising holes (46, 47) and the second part comprising rings (52), each pin being mounted in a ring (52) and at least one hole (46, 47), and in in which the elastomeric elements (56, 58) are interposed between the ring and the first part.

8. Jewelry and / or precious metal article packaging according to claim 7, wherein the first part has an elongated shape and the holes (46, 47) are arranged lengthwise in the first part, and wherein the first part comprises a first portion (42.1) and a second portion (42.2) between which the second part is arranged, the elastomer elements (56, 58) being arranged between the second part and the first portion (42.1), and between the second part and the second portion.

9. 9. Jewellery and / or jewellery article comprising at least a first piece and a second piece and at least one linking according to any one of claims 1 to 8 connecting the first piece and the second piece.

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