Accessory

Abstract

To enhance decorativeness of a ring.SOLUTION: An accessory includes: a held part to be held between a ring and a finger; and a pair of decoration parts. The held part is arranged between the pair of decoration parts. The decoration parts are erected upward from the held part. A groove for insertion of a part of the ring is constituted by an upper surface of the held part and opposing surfaces of the pair of decoration parts. The upper surface of the held part is bent in a projected state so as to fit with an inner surface of the ring. A contact surface bent in a recessed state is constituted by a lower surface of the held part and lower surfaces of the pair of decoration parts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to jewelry. [Background technology]

[0002] A so-called smart ring is known as a wearable device in the form of a ring. For example, Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe a smart ring equipped with an electronic money payment function and a measurement function. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] "EVERING", [online], [retrieved March 13, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / evering.jp / > [Non-patent document 2] "Oura Ring", [online], [Retrieved March 13, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / ouraring.com / ja> Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Practical rings, such as smart rings, often have low decorative qualities. Also, there are times when you want to enhance the decorativeness of any ring, not just smart rings.

[0005] The present invention aims to enhance the decorativeness of a ring. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The main invention to achieve the above object is: a clamping portion that is clamped between the ring and the finger; A pair of decorative parts; Equipped with The clamping portion is disposed between the pair of decorative portions, The decorative portion is configured to rise upward from the clamping portion, a groove for inserting a part of the ring into the ring is formed by the upper surface of the clamping portion and the opposing surfaces of the pair of decorative portions; The upper surface of the clamping portion is convexly curved to fit the inner surface of the ring, The lower surface of the clamping portion and the lower surfaces of the pair of decorative portions form a concavely curved contact surface. This is an ornament characterized by the above.

[0007] Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and drawings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the decorativeness of the ring can be enhanced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are perspective views of the jewelry 10. FIG. [Figure 2] 2A to 2F are projection views of the accessory 10 as seen from various directions. [Figure 3] 3A and 3B are perspective views of the jewelry 10 attached to the ring 20. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the jewelry 10 worn on a finger together with a ring 20. [Figure 5] 5A to 5C are explanatory diagrams of the attachment procedure. [Figure 6] Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the accessory 10 of the first modified example seen from diagonally below, and Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the accessory 10 of the first modified example. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the accessory 10 of the second modified example. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the accessory 10 of the third modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] <Embodiment> The ornament of this embodiment comprises a clamping portion that is sandwiched between a ring and a finger, and a pair of decorative portions, the clamping portion being disposed between the pair of decorative portions, the decorative portions being configured to rise upward from the clamping portion, the upper surface of the clamping portion and the opposing surfaces of the pair of decorative portions forming a groove for inserting a portion of the ring, the upper surface of the clamping portion being convexly curved to fit the inner surface of the ring, and the lower surface of the clamping portion and the lower surfaces of the pair of decorative portions forming a concavely curved contact surface. With such an ornament, the clamping portion can be sandwiched between the ring and the finger to wear the ornament together with the ring, and the decorative portions can enhance the decorativeness.

[0011] It is also preferable that a jewel be fixed to the decorative part, thereby enhancing the decorativeness of the decorative part.

[0012] The radius of curvature of the upper surface of the decorative portion is preferably larger than the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the clamping portion, thereby making the upper surface of the decorative portion more easily visible.

[0013] The groove is preferably configured to be deeper at the circumferential ends, which makes it easier to stabilize the ring when inserted into the groove.

[0014] It is desirable that a hollow portion be provided on the underside of the decorative portion, which allows the weight of the accessory to be reduced without impairing its decorativeness.

[0015] <Examples of accessories> 1A and 1B are perspective views of the jewelry 10. FIGS. 2A to 2F are projection views of the jewelry 10 as viewed from various directions. FIGS. 3A and 3B are perspective views of the jewelry 10 attached to a ring 20. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the jewelry 10 and the ring 20 being worn on a finger. FIGS. 5A to 5C are explanatory diagrams of the wearing procedure.

[0016] In the following, the directions shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B may be used for explanation. The first direction is the direction corresponding to the width direction of the ring 20. In other words, the first direction is the direction parallel to the central axis of the annular ring 20 and is the direction from the base of the finger to the tip. The second direction is the direction corresponding to the width direction of the finger and is perpendicular to the first direction. The second direction is the direction along the groove 16. The up-down direction is the direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The up-down direction is the direction parallel to the normal to the center of the groove 16 of the jewelry 10. The side facing the finger when worn on the finger may be referred to as "bottom" and the opposite side as "top." The circumferential direction is the direction along the annular ring 20. The circumferential direction is the direction around the central axis of the ring 20, the direction along the circumferential direction of the finger, and the direction around the first direction.

[0017] The ornament 10 is worn on a finger together with a ring 20. The ornament 10 has a clamping portion 12 and a pair of decorative portions 14. The clamping portion 12 and the pair of decorative portions 14 that make up the ornament 10 are integrally formed. For example, the clamping portion 12 and the pair of decorative portions 14 are integrally molded by casting a precious metal (e.g., silver). However, the ornament 10 does not have to be made of silver or a precious metal, and may be made of a non-metal such as resin or ceramics.

[0018] The sandwiching portion 12 is a portion that is sandwiched between the ring 20 and the finger. The sandwiching portion 12 is curved upward to fit into the gap between the ring 20 and the finger. The sandwiching portion 12 is a band-shaped (plate-shaped) portion in the center of the jewelry 10. By configuring the sandwiching portion 12 in a band shape, it is possible to reduce the strain on the finger compared to when a linear or rod-shaped member is sandwiched between the ring 20 and the finger. Furthermore, the sandwiching portion 12 is a band-shaped (plate-shaped) portion that curves upward. In other words, the sandwiching portion 12 is a cylindrical portion. The sandwiching portion 12 is disposed between a pair of decorative portions 14.

[0019] The decorative portion 14 is a portion that decorates the finger. The pair of decorative portions 14 are arranged side by side in the first direction. The decorative portion 14 is a block-shaped portion at the end of the accessory 10 in the first direction. The decorative portion 14 is a portion that is thicker than the band-shaped (plate-shaped) clamping portion 12. The decorative portion 14 is arranged on the outside of both ends of the clamping portion 12 in the first direction. The decorative portion 14 is configured to rise upward from the end (end in the first direction) of the clamping portion 12. In other words, the decorative portion 14 protrudes upward beyond the clamping portion 12 on the outside of the clamping portion 12. As a result, a groove 16 is formed between the pair of decorative portions 14, and the clamping portion 12 forms the bottom surface of the groove 16.

[0020] The groove 16 is a portion into which a portion of the ring 20 is inserted. The groove 16 is formed by the upper surface of the clamping portion 12 and the opposing surfaces (inner side surfaces) of the pair of decorative portions 14. The width of the groove 16 (the dimension of the groove 16 in the first direction; the dimension of the clamping portion 12 in the first direction; the spacing between the pair of decorative portions 14) is set to a degree that allows the ring 20 to be inserted. The groove 16 is formed along the second direction (or circumferential direction). The side surfaces on both sides of the groove 16 (the opposing surfaces of the pair of decorative portions 14) face each other in the first direction. The side surfaces on both sides of the groove 16 (the opposing surfaces of the pair of decorative portions 14) function to restrict movement of the ring 20 in the first direction relative to the jewelry 10. The side surfaces on both sides of the groove 16 are formed to be approximately parallel. However, the side surfaces on both sides of the groove 16 may be formed so that the spacing between them increases toward the upper side.

[0021] The upper surface of the clamping portion 12 is curved so as to be convex upward. The upper surface of the clamping portion 12 is configured to have a cylindrical surface. The upper surface of the clamping portion 12 is configured to fit the inner surface of the ring 20.

[0022] The dimension of the jewelry 10 in the second direction (the direction along the groove 16) is smaller than the inner diameter of the ring 20 (the diameter of the inside of the ring 20). Note that, because the upper surface of the clipping portion 12 is configured to fit the inner surface of the ring 20, the dimension of the jewelry 10 in the second direction is smaller than twice the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the clipping portion 12. This allows the jewelry 10 to be attached to the ring 20 while passing through the inside of the ring 20 (the state of FIG. 5A can be changed to the state of FIG. 5B). This also allows the jewelry 10 to be removed from the ring 20 (the state of FIG. 5B can be changed to the state of FIG. 5A).

[0023] The lower surface of the clamping portion 12 and the lower surfaces of the pair of decorative portions 14 form a contact surface 18. The contact surface 18 is the surface that comes into contact with the finger. On the lower surface of the accessory 10, there is no step formed between the clamping portion 12 and the decorative portions 14, and it is formed as a smooth surface. This makes it easy to wear the accessory 10 on the finger.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 2D and 2F , the contact surface 18 is curved to be concave when viewed from the first direction. This allows the contact surface 18 to fit the surface of the finger, making it easier to wear the jewelry 10 on the finger. The contact surface 18 is configured as a cylindrical surface. As shown in FIG. 2E , the edge between the cross section (a cross section parallel to the first direction and the vertical direction) and the contact surface 18 is configured to be approximately parallel to the first direction. In this way, the contact surface 18 is configured as a cylindrical surface with a generatrix parallel to the first direction. However, the edge between the cross section parallel to the first direction and the vertical direction and the contact surface 18 may be curved. In this case, it is preferable that the edge between the cross section parallel to the first direction and the vertical direction and the contact surface 18 is curved concavely. This allows the contact surface 18 to fit the surface of a bent finger, making it easier to wear the jewelry 10 on the finger.

[0025] The contact surface 18 has a width (dimension in the first direction) wider than the ring 20. This makes the contact surface 18 a surface on which engraving is easy to perform. For example, characters (such as a name or a message), numbers (such as a number or date), or a mark (such as a company logo) may be engraved on the contact surface 18. Of course, the contact surface 18 does not necessarily have to have any engraving.

[0026] The periphery of the contact surface 18 (the corner between the contact surface 18 and the side of the decorative portion 14 (and the clamping portion 12)) is chamfered. This allows the jewelry 10 to be worn comfortably on the finger. However, the periphery of the contact surface 18 does not have to be chamfered.

[0027] 5C, when the jewelry 10 is worn on a finger, the clamping portion 12 is hidden by the ring 20, whereas the decorative portion 14 is exposed and protrudes in a first direction relative to the ring 20. Therefore, the decorative portion 14 becomes a part that decorates the finger.

[0028] 1A, the decorative part 14 can be a base for fixing a piece of jewelry 14A. The jewelry can be a precious stone such as a diamond, a synthetic stone, an artificial stone, an imitation stone, or the like, and can be made of not only minerals but also non-mineral materials.

[0029] In FIG. 1A, a gem 14A is set in a decorative part 14 (base metal) with a pilot hole drilled. This type of stone setting method is preferable. However, the method for fixing the gem 14A (stone setting method) is not limited to this. For example, the gem 14A may be fixed to the decorative part 14 with nails or with adhesive. Also, the gem 14A does not have to be fixed to the decorative part 14 (see FIG. 8, described below).

[0030] The upper surface of the decorative part 14 is easily visible and therefore functions as a decorative surface. In FIG. 1A, a jewel 14A is fixed to the upper surface of the decorative part 14. Because the upper surface of the decorative part 14 is easily visible, it is desirable to place the jewel 14A on the upper surface of the decorative part 14. However, the outer side surface of the decorative part 14 may be used as the decorative surface, and the jewel may be fixed to the outer side surface of the decorative part 14. Furthermore, decorations other than jewels (for example, decorations such as carvings or printed matter) may be provided on the surface (particularly the upper surface) of the decorative part 14.

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 2D and 2F , it is desirable that the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 when viewed from the first direction be larger than the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the clamping portion 12 and the radius of curvature of the contact surface 18 (the lower surface of the clamping portion 12). This causes the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 to be more gently curved than the upper surface of the clamping portion 12 and the contact surface 18. The gently curved upper surface of the decorative portion 14 makes the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 more easily visible and functions as a decorative surface. It is also desirable that the center of curvature of the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 when viewed from the first direction be located lower than the centers of curvature of the upper surface of the clamping portion 12 and the contact surface 18. This makes the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 even more easily visible and functions as a decorative surface. The upper surface of the decorative portion does not have to be curved and may be flat (see FIG. 7 , described below). The radius of curvature of the upper surface of the decorative portion 14 may be larger than the radius of curvature of the outer peripheral surface of the ring 20.

[0032] Since the upper surface of sandwiching portion 12 and contact surface 18 (the lower surface of sandwiching portion 12) are both curved upward, the thickness of sandwiching portion 12 is approximately constant. However, as shown in Fig. 2F, sandwiching portion 12 may be configured so that its thickness is greater toward the center.

[0033] 2F, the groove 16 is configured to be deeper toward the outside in the circumferential direction (outside in the second direction). This makes it easier to stabilize the ring 20 when it is inserted into the groove 16. However, the depth of the groove 16 may be constant.

[0034] The top of the groove 16 is open. Therefore, when the jewelry 10 is worn on the finger together with the ring 20, the ring 20 is exposed from between the pair of decorative portions 14 (see FIG. 4). This prevents the jewelry 10 from impairing the decorativeness of the ring 20. Furthermore, if the ring 20 is a smart ring with a touch function (e.g., an electronic money payment function), the ring 20 is exposed from between the pair of decorative portions 14, so that the touch function of the ring 20 is not impaired. Furthermore, the inner surface of the ring 20 comes into contact with the finger in areas other than the clamping portion 12. Therefore, in the case of a smart ring with a sensor provided on the inner surface of the ring 20, if the ring 20 is inserted into the groove 16 so that the sensor is not hidden by the clamping portion 12, it is possible to measure the finger using the sensor. This also has the advantage of making it easier to fit the inner surface of the ring in close contact with the finger. Note that smart rings often have low decorativeness, so it is particularly suitable to use the jewelry 10 with smart rings.

[0035] Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the accessory 10 of the first modified example seen from diagonally below, and Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the accessory 10 of the first modified example.

[0036] In the first modified example, a hollow portion 14B is provided on the underside of the decorative portion 14. By providing the hollow portion 14B, the weight of the ornament 10 can be reduced. Furthermore, when the ornament 10 is made of a precious metal such as silver, providing the hollow portion 14B can reduce the cost of the ornament 10. The decorative portion 14 is a portion configured to rise from the clipping portion 12, making it suitable for providing the hollow portion 14B. Furthermore, because the hollow portion 14B is provided on the underside of the decorative portion 14, when the ornament 10 is worn on the finger together with the ring 20, the hollow portion 14B is hidden by the finger and not exposed. This prevents the hollow portion 14B from impairing the decorativeness of the ornament 10.

[0037] Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the accessory 10 of the second modified example. Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the accessory 10 of the third modified example.

[0038] As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the ornament 10 (particularly the decorative part 14) is not limited to that shown in Figure 1A. Also, as shown in Figure 7, the upper surface (decorative surface) of the decorative part 14 does not have to be curved, but may be configured as a flat surface. Also, as shown in Figure 8, jewelry 14A does not have to be fixed to the decorative part 14. Also, the side surface of the decorative part 14 does not have to be a curved surface as shown in Figure 1A, but may be flat as shown in Figure 7, or may be configured as an inclined surface or have corners as shown in Figure 8. It should be noted that the ornament is not limited to the shapes shown in Figures 1A, 7 and 8, but may have other shapes.

[0039] ===Other=== The above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 10 Jewelry, 12 clamping portion, 14 decorative section, 14A Jewelry, 14B Hollow part, 16 grooves, 18 contact surface, 20 Ring

Claims

1. a clamping portion that is clamped between the ring and the finger; A pair of decorative parts; Equipped with The clamping portion is disposed between the pair of decorative portions, The decorative portion is configured to rise upward from the clamping portion, a groove for inserting a part of the ring into the ring is formed by the upper surface of the clamping portion and the opposing surfaces of the pair of decorative portions; The upper surface of the clamping portion is convexly curved to fit the inner surface of the ring, The lower surface of the clamping portion and the lower surfaces of the pair of decorative portions form a concavely curved contact surface. An ornament characterized by the above.

2. The accessory according to claim 1, The ornament is characterized in that a jewel is fixed to the decorative part.

3. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, An ornament characterized in that the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the decorative portion is larger than the radius of curvature of the upper surface of the clamping portion.

4. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, The accessory is characterized in that the groove is configured to become deeper toward the circumferential ends.

5. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, The ornament is characterized in that a hollow portion is provided on the underside of the decorative portion.

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