Personal ornament and method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

To provide an accessory which can be easily assembled even when a number of decorative bodies are included, and to provide a method of manufacturing the same.SOLUTION: An accessory 1 includes a decorative member row 3 in which a plurality of decorative members 30 are linearly connected, and a linear member 2 bent so as to be attached to a body. The decorative member row 3 extends along the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, and the decorative members 30 at both ends of the decorative member row 3 are fixed to both ends of the linear member 2, respectively. The decorative member 30 has two recessed parts 35 which are separated from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row and recessed toward each other. The linear member 2 includes two projections 21 that are separated from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2 and project toward each other. In at least some of the decorative members 30, the two projections 21 are fitted into the two recesses 35, respectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a personal ornament and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] A bangle is a type of bracelet without a clasp, and is generally made of a bent linear member so that it can be worn around the wrist. Bangles come in two shapes: a linear member with both ends connected in a circular fashion, and one with separate ends. Bangles are made of relatively rigid members, but the separate-end type uses an elastically deformable member so that the ends can be separated and worn around the wrist. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] When attaching ornaments such as jewels to components that make up a bangle, the ornaments are typically fitted into recesses formed on the surface of the component. In this case, an adhesive is often applied to the inner surface of the recess to prevent the ornament from coming off, and the ornament is then glued and fixed to the inner surface of the recess. However, the process of applying adhesive to the inner surface of the recess and fitting the ornament is usually done manually. Therefore, when a design uses multiple ornaments, fitting the ornaments is a very time-consuming process, resulting in high manufacturing costs.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide an ornament that can be easily assembled even when it includes a large number of decorative elements, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first aspect of the present invention is an ornament comprising a decorative member row in which a plurality of decorative members are connected in a line, and a linear member that is bent so as to be attachable to the body, the decorative member row extending along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, a decorative member at one end of the decorative member row being fixed to one end of the linear member and a decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row being fixed to the other end of the linear member, the decorative members having two recesses that are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row and recessed toward each other, the linear member having two protrusions that are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member and protruding toward each other, and at least some of the plurality of decorative members in the decorative member row have one protrusion fitted into one of the recesses and the other protrusion fitted into the other recess. According to the accessory of the first aspect, the decorative members of the decorative member row extend along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, and in at least some of the decorative members, two protrusions of the linear member are fitted into two recesses of the decorative member. Both ends of the decorative member row are fixed to both ends of the linear member, respectively. This makes it possible to fix the entire decorative member row to the linear member without fixing each individual decorative member to the linear member with adhesive or the like, making it easy to assemble an accessory using a large number of decorative bodies.

[0006] Preferably, the linear member has a groove extending along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, and the two protrusions are provided on two edges of the groove that face each other across an opening of the groove. With this configuration, convex portions are provided on the edges of the grooves that extend along the longitudinal direction of the linear member. Because the spacing between the grooves is unlikely to change, the spacing between the two convex portions is also unlikely to change. This makes it difficult for the two convex portions to come off the two concave portions of the decorative member, and therefore makes it difficult for the decorative member row to come off the linear member.

[0007] Preferably, the protrusion extends along the longitudinal direction of the linear member. With this configuration, when the protrusions are fitted into the recesses of the decorative member, movement of the decorative member away from the linear member is restricted, while movement of the decorative member in the longitudinal direction of the linear member is more easily permitted. Therefore, after fitting the protrusions into the recesses of the decorative member, it is possible to adjust the position of the decorative member row in the longitudinal direction of the linear member, facilitating the assembly of the decorative member row to the linear member.

[0008] Preferably, the protrusion extends from one end to the other end of the linear member. This configuration simplifies the structure of the linear member, making it easier to manufacture. Furthermore, despite the simple structure, the spacing between the protrusions is less likely to change due to changes in the spacing between the grooves, making it possible to more stably fix the decorative member row to the linear member.

[0009] Preferably, the linear member has a bottom portion that forms the bottom surface of the groove, and two side portions that form the side surfaces of the groove extending from the bottom surface of the groove toward the opening of the groove and that face each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member, and the convex portion is the portion where the end of the side portion at the opening of the groove is folded back toward the bottom surface of the groove. With this configuration, the protrusions are formed by folding back a portion of the side of the linear member, which improves durability and strength compared to when the linear member and the protrusions are separate members. In addition, the protrusions can be easily formed by bending, which simplifies the manufacturing process.

[0010] Preferably, the linear member is bent in a circular shape so that one end and the other end approach each other, and the opening of the groove opens toward the outside of the area circularly surrounded by the linear member. This configuration makes it easier for the decorative members positioned at the opening of the groove to be seen from the outside. Also, even if an external force acts on some of the decorative members in a direction that pulls them out of the groove, this external force is easily converted into a force that pulls the other decorative members in the longitudinal direction, making it less likely that the external force in the direction of pulling them out of the groove will be concentrated on some of the decorative members.

[0011] Preferably, the ornament has two cap members fixed to both ends of the linear member, the cap members covering the openings of the grooves at the ends of the linear member, the decorative member at one end of the decorative member row being fixed to the cap member at one end of the linear member, and the decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row being fixed to the cap member at the other end of the linear member. This configuration makes it possible to fix the decorative members at both ends of the decorative member row to both ends of the linear members while preventing the decorative members from falling out of the openings of the grooves at the ends of the linear members.

[0012] Preferably, the decorative member, linear member and cap member are each formed at least in part from metal, the metal portion of the linear member and the metal portion of the cap member are joined by welding, and the metal portion of the decorative member and the metal portion of the cap member are joined by welding. With this configuration, the work of fixing the linear member to the cap portion and the work of fixing the decorative member to the cap portion can be performed by metal welding, respectively, which simplifies the manufacturing process.

[0013] Preferably, the decorative member includes a decorative body and a support member that supports the decorative body, the support member including a tubular portion that surrounds an internal space that communicates with two opposing openings, and a fixing portion that fixes the decorative body at one of the openings of the tubular portion, and the recess is a hole opened in the curved side of the tubular portion. With this configuration, the hole drilled in the side of the cylindrical part to which the ornament is fixed is used as the recess, which makes it possible to attach the ornament to the linear member with a simple structure that uses the hole drilled in the side of the cylindrical part as the recess.

[0014] A second aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing an ornament according to the first aspect, comprising a first step of pushing each decorative member in the decorative member row into a groove in the linear member, thereby fitting one convex portion into one concave portion of each decorative member and fitting the other convex portion into the other concave portion of each decorative member, and a second step of fixing a decorative member at one end of the decorative member row to one end of the linear member and fixing a decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row to the other end of the linear member. According to the manufacturing method for ornaments relating to the second aspect described above, it is possible to fix the entire row of decorative members to the linear member without fixing each individual decorative member to the linear member with adhesive or the like, and ornaments using a large number of decorative bodies can be easily assembled.

[0015] Preferably, the second step includes fixing a cap member to close the opening of the groove at the end of the linear member, and includes fixing a decorative member at one end of the decorative member row and one end of the linear member to the cap member, and fixing a decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row and the other end of the linear member to the cap member. With this configuration, by simply fixing the decorative element row and the ends of the linear element to the cap element, the opening of the groove at the end of the linear element can be blocked while fixing the decorative elements at both ends of the decorative element row to both ends of the linear element.

[0016] Preferably, the first step includes forcing each decorative element of the decorative element row into a groove of the linear element in a linearly extended state, and the manufacturing method includes a step of bending the linear element into a circle so that one end of the linear element approaches the other end, and a third step of bending the linear element so that the opening of the groove opens toward the outside of the circularly enclosed area of ​​the linear element. With this configuration, in the first step, the linear member is in a linearly extended state, which makes it easy to push each decorative member in the row into the groove of the linear member. Also, when the linear member is bent into a circle in the third step, excess material in the convex portion tends to increase the thickness in the protruding direction, which allows the convex portion to fit deeply into the concave portion of the decorative member, making it difficult for the decorative member to come off the linear member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an accessory that can be easily assembled even when it includes a large number of ornaments, and a method for manufacturing the accessory. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an ornament (bangle) according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of one end of the accessory shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of one end of the accessory shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of one end of the accessory shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of one end of the accessory shown in FIG. [Figure 6] 6A to 6C are diagrams showing an example of a decorative member. [Figure 7] Fig. 7A is an enlarged view of one end of a row of decorative members, and Fig. 7B is an enlarged view of one end of a linear member. [Figure 8] Fig. 8A is an enlarged view showing a state in which a decorative member row is attached to a linear member, Fig. 8B is an enlarged view showing a state in which cap members are fixed to the ends of the linear member and the decorative member row, and Fig. 8C is a diagram showing an example of the cap member. [Figure 9] 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views taken along line AA in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of components that have already been described may be omitted as appropriate.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an accessory according to this embodiment. The accessory 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a bangle, and includes a linear member 2 bent so that it can be attached to the body (such as the wrist), and a decorative member string 3 extending along the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2. The decorative member string 3 is made up of a plurality of decorative members 30 connected in a linear fashion, and each decorative member 30 has an ornament (such as a jewel) attached to it. The decorative member string 3 may be, for example, a part of an accessory known as a tennis chain, which is made up of a plurality of cups that hold jewels connected in a linear fashion.

[0021] In the accessory 1 shown in Fig. 1, the linear member 2 is bent into a circle, with both ends separated. In the example of Fig. 1, the length of the linear member 2 is longer than the circumference of the circle. Therefore, the ends of the linear member 2 overlap. If the size of the circle of the linear member 2 is larger than the size of a fist, the overlapping ends of the linear member 2 can be separated, and the wrist can be passed through the gap between them into the loop of the linear member 2.

[0022] In another example of this embodiment, both ends of the linear member 2 may not overlap as shown in Fig. 1 but may be spaced apart. That is, the length of the linear member 2 may be shorter than the circumference of a circle. In another example of this embodiment, both ends of the linear member 2 may not be separated as shown in Fig. 1 but may be connected.

[0023] The decorative member 30 at one end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to one end of the linear member 2, and the decorative member 30 at the other end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the other end of the linear member 2. In other words, both ends of the decorative member row 3 are fixed to both ends of the linear member 2.

[0024] In the example of Figure 1, two cap members 4 are fixed to both ends of the linear member 2. The cap members 4 close the openings of grooves 20 (described below) at the ends of the linear member 2. The decorative member 30 at one end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the cap member 4 at one end of the linear member 2, and the decorative member 30 at the other end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the cap member 4 at the other end of the linear member 2.

[0025] Figures 2 to 5 are enlarged views of one end of the accessory 1 shown in Figure 1. Here, the radial direction of the circle formed by the linear member 2 is called the vertical direction, the vertical direction toward the center of the circle is called the downward direction, the direction away from the center of the circle is called the upward direction, and the directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (direction along the circumference) of the linear member 2 and the vertical direction are called the horizontal direction. Figure 2 is a view from the horizontal direction, Figure 3 is a view from above, Figure 4 is a view from below, and Figure 5 is a view from diagonally above.

[0026] 3 and 5, the linear member 2 has two protrusions 21 used to attach the decorative member 30. The two protrusions 21 are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) of the linear member 2. The two protrusions 21 also protrude toward each other.

[0027] 3, the linear member 2 has a groove 20 extending along the longitudinal direction. The groove 20 has two edges that face each other across an opening, and two protrusions 21 are provided on the two edges.

[0028] The two protrusions 21 provided on the edge of the groove 20 of the linear member 2 extend along the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, and in the example of Figure 1, extend continuously from one end of the linear member 2 to the other end.

[0029] Each decorative member 30 in the decorative member row 3 has two recesses 35. The two recesses 35 of a decorative member 30 are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3 (the horizontal direction). In addition, the two recesses 35 of a decorative member 30 are recessed toward each other.

[0030] Each decorative member 30 in the decorative member row 3 has one protrusion 21 fitted into one recess 35, and the other protrusion 21 fitted into the other recess 35. This allows each decorative member 30 to be fixed to the linear member 2 by the engagement of the recess 35 and the protrusion 21.

[0031] Figures 6A to 6C are diagrams showing an example of a decorative member 30. Figure 6A shows the decorative member 30 as seen from a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3 (horizontal direction), and Figures 6B and 6C show the decorative member 30 as seen from two directions parallel to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3. Figure 7A is an enlarged view of one end of the decorative member row 3. Figure 9A shows a cross section of the decorative member 30 taken along line AA in Figure 3.

[0032] As shown in Figures 6A to 6C, decorative member 30 has a decorative object 31 such as a gemstone, and a support member 32 that supports decorative object 31. As shown in Figure 9A, support member 32 includes a tubular portion 33 that surrounds an internal space 333 that communicates with two opposing openings 331 and 332, and a fixing portion 34 that fixes decorative object 31 in opening 331 of tubular portion 33. In this example, fixing portion 34 is a plurality of claws that extend from the edge of tubular portion 33 and presses down on the upper surface of decorative object 31 placed in opening 331 of tubular portion 33.

[0033] The two recesses 35 of the decorative member 30 are provided on the side surface of the tubular portion 33. In the example of FIG. 9A, the recesses 35 are holes provided on the curved side surface of the tubular portion 33. The tubular portion 33 shown in FIG. 9A has a cylindrical shape with a central axis AX extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3 (longitudinal direction). The two recesses 35 of the tubular portion 33 are located on a line L2 that intersects this central axis AX at a right angle and is also perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3. Therefore, when viewed from a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3, the two recesses 35 of the tubular portion 33 are recessed toward the central axis AX as shown in FIG. 9A.

[0034] The support member 32 includes a first connecting portion 361 and a second connecting portion 362 for connecting one decorative member 30 to another decorative member 30. The first connecting portion 361 of one decorative member 30 is connected to the second connecting portion 362 of the other decorative member 30. In the example of FIGS. 6A to 6C, the first connecting portion 361 is a ring-shaped arm provided on the side surface of the tubular portion 33, and the second connecting portion 362 is two holes opened in the side surface of the tubular portion 33. The first connecting portion 361 (ring-shaped arm) of one tubular portion 33 is inserted into the second connecting portion 362 (two holes) of the other tubular portion 33, thereby connecting the two tubular portions 33.

[0035] The longitudinal direction of the decorative member row 3 defined for one decorative member 30 is specifically a direction parallel to an imaginary line L1 that passes through the centers of the first connecting portion 361 and the second connecting portion 362 of the decorative member 30. The line L1 of one decorative member 30 is roughly parallel to the tangent to the imaginary curve formed by the decorative member row 3 (the tangent at the location where that one decorative member 30 is located). The two recesses 35 of the decorative member 30 are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to this line L1.

[0036] Fig. 7B is an enlarged view of one end of the linear member 2. As shown in Fig. 7B, the linear member 2 has a groove 20 extending in the longitudinal direction from one end to the other end of the linear member 2. Two protrusions 21 of the linear member 2 are provided on two edges of the groove 20 that face each other across an opening 201 of the groove 20.

[0037] 7B, the linear member 2 has a bottom portion 22 that forms the bottom surface 202 of the groove 20, and two side portions 23 that respectively form side surfaces 203 of the groove 20. The two side surfaces 203 face each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2 (lateral direction).

[0038] 7B, the convex portion 21 of the linear member 2 is a portion where the end of the side portion 23 on the opening 201 side of the groove 20 is folded back toward the bottom surface 202 of the groove 20. The two convex portions 21 formed by folding back the ends of the two side portions 23 are spaced apart from each other in a direction (lateral direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, and protrude toward each other.

[0039] Fig. 8A is an enlarged view showing the state in which the decorative member row 3 has been attached to the linear member. Fig. 8B is an enlarged view showing the state in which cap members 4 have been fixed to the ends of the linear member 2 and the decorative member row 3. Fig. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the ornament 1 (linear member 2 and decorative member 30) taken along line AA in Fig. 3.

[0040] When each decorative member 30 in the decorative member row 3 is pushed into the groove 20 of the linear member 2, as shown in Figure 9B, the two convex portions 21 of the linear member 2 fit into the two concave portions 35 of each decorative member 30. This causes the two convex portions 21 of the linear member 2 to become caught in the two concave portions 35 of the decorative member 30, and each decorative member 30 becomes stuck in the groove 20 of the linear member 2 and cannot be removed.

[0041] As shown in Fig. 8C, the cap member 4 has a shape similar to that of a rectangular parallelepiped box with two adjacent faces removed. When the decorative member row 3 is attached to the groove 20 of the linear member 2 as shown in Fig. 8A, the cap member 4 is placed over the end of the linear member 2, and the opening of the groove 20 at the end of the linear member 2 is blocked by the cap member 4 as shown in Fig. 8B.

[0042] In this embodiment, at least a portion of each of the linear members 2, the decorative member row 3, and the cap member 4 is made of a weldable metal (e.g., a noble metal such as gold, silver, or platinum). The metal portion of the cap member 4 is welded to the metal portion of the linear members 2 and the metal portion of the decorative member row 3 (decorative member 30) by any method such as laser welding or brazing.

[0043] (Summary of the accessory 1 of this embodiment) In the above-described accessory 1, the multiple decorative members 30 of the decorative member row 3 extend along the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, and the two concave portions 35 of each decorative member 30 fit into the two convex portions 21 of the linear member 2. Both ends of the decorative member row 3 are fixed to both ends of the linear member 2, respectively. This makes it possible to fix the entire decorative member row 3 to the linear member 2 without having to fix each individual decorative member 30 to the linear member 2 with adhesive or the like. Therefore, the accessory 1 using a large number of decorative bodies 31 can be easily assembled.

[0044] In the above-described accessory 1, convex portions 21 are provided on the edges of grooves 20 extending along the longitudinal direction of linear member 2. Because the spacing between grooves 20 formed in linear member 2 is unlikely to change, the spacing between the two convex portions 21 is also unlikely to change. This makes it difficult for the two convex portions 21 to come off the two concave portions 35 of decorative member 30, making it possible to make decorative member row 3 less likely to come off linear member 2.

[0045] In the above-described ornament 1, the convex portions 21 extend along the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, so that when the convex portions 21 are fitted into the concave portions 35 of the decorative member 30, movement of the decorative member 30 in a direction away from the linear member 2 is restricted, while movement of the decorative member 30 in the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2 is more easily permitted. Therefore, after fitting the convex portions 21 into the concave portions 35 of the decorative member 30, it is possible to adjust the position of the decorative member row 3 in the longitudinal direction of the linear member 2, facilitating the work of assembling the decorative member row 3 to the linear member 2.

[0046] In the above-described accessory 1, the convex portions 21 extend from one end to the other end of the linear member 2, simplifying the structure of the linear member 2 and facilitating manufacturing. Furthermore, despite this simple structure, changes in the spacing of the convex portions 21 due to changes in the spacing of the grooves 20 are unlikely to occur, so the decorative member row 3 can be more stably fixed to the linear member 2.

[0047] In the above-described accessory 1, the convex portion 21 is formed by folding back a portion of the side portion 23 of the linear member 2, which provides greater durability and strength than when the linear member 2 and the convex portion 21 are formed from separate members. Furthermore, the manufacturing process is simplified because the convex portion 21 can be easily formed by bending.

[0048] In the above-described accessory 1, the linear member 2 is bent into a circle so that one end of the linear member 2 approaches the other, and the opening 201 of the groove 20 of the linear member 2 opens toward the outside of the area circularly surrounded by the linear member 2. This makes it easy to see the decorative members 30 positioned at the opening 201 of the groove 20 from the outside. Furthermore, because the decorative member row 3 is bent into a circle along the outside of the linear member 2, even if an external force acts on some of the decorative members 30 in a direction that tries to peel them off from the groove 20, this external force is easily converted into a force that pulls the other decorative members 30 in the longitudinal direction. This makes it difficult for the external force in the direction of peeling them off from the groove 20 to concentrate on some of the decorative members 30, making it easier to avoid damage to the accessory 1.

[0049] In the above-described accessory 1, the cap members 4 fixed to both ends of the linear member 2 close the openings of the grooves 20 at the ends of the linear member 2, thereby preventing the decorative members 30 from falling off from the ends of the linear member 2. Furthermore, the decorative member 30 at one end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the cap member 4 at one end of the linear member 2, and the decorative member 30 at the other end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the cap member 4 at the other end of the linear member 2, so the decorative members 30 at both ends of the decorative member row 3 can be fixed to both ends of the linear member 2.

[0050] In the above-described accessory 1, at least a portion of each of the decorative member 30, linear member 2, and cap member 4 is made of metal, and the metal portion of the linear member 2 is joined to the metal portion of the cap member 4 by welding, and the metal portion of the decorative member 30 is joined to the metal portion of the cap member 4 by welding. This simplifies the manufacturing process, as the work of fixing the linear member 2 to the cap member 4 and the work of fixing the decorative member 30 to the cap member 4 can each be performed by metal welding.

[0051] In the above-described accessory 1, the hole opened in the side surface of the tubular portion 33 to which the decorative body 31 is fixed is used as the recess 35. This makes it possible to attach the decorative member 30 to the linear member 2 with a simple structure that uses the hole opened in the side surface of the tubular portion 33.

[0052] Next, a method for manufacturing the accessory 1 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0053] <Insertion process> First, in the fitting step, each decorative member 30 in the decorative member row 3 is pressed into the groove of the linear member 2. As a result, one protrusion 21 is fitted into one recess 35 of each decorative member 30, and the other protrusion 21 is fitted into the other recess 35 of each decorative member 30.

[0054] Specifically, in the fitting step, each decorative member 30 of the decorative member row 3 is pressed into the groove 20 of the linear member 2 that is in a linearly extending state.

[0055] <Fixed process> After the fitting step, the decorative member 30 at one end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to one end of the linear member 2 , and the decorative member 30 at the other end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the other end of the linear member 2 .

[0056] Specifically, in the fixing process, the decorative member row 3 and the linear members 2 are fixed using two cap members 4 that can close the openings of the grooves 20 at both ends of the decorative member row 3. That is, the decorative member 30 at one end of the decorative member row 3 and one end of the linear member 2 are fixed to one cap member 4, and the decorative member 30 at the other end of the decorative member row 3 and the other end of the linear member 2 are fixed to another cap member 4. The linear members 2 and the cap members 4 and the decorative members 30 and the cap members 4 are fixed together by welding, for example.

[0057] <Bending process> After the fixing step, the linear member 2 is bent into a circular shape so that one end of the linear member 2 approaches the other end of the linear member 2. In this bending step, the linear member 2 is bent so that the opening of the groove 20 opens toward the outside of the circularly surrounded area of ​​the linear member 2.

[0058] (Summary of the manufacturing method of this embodiment) In the manufacturing method of the ornament 1 described above, by pressing each decorative member 30 of the decorative member row 3 into the groove of the linear member 2, the two protrusions 21 of the linear member 2 are fitted into the two recesses 35 of each decorative member 30. Therefore, by simply fixing both ends of the decorative member row 3 to both ends of the linear member 2 in the fixing process, it is possible to firmly fix the entire decorative member row 3 to the linear member 2 without fixing each individual decorative member 30 to the linear member 2 with an adhesive or the like. Therefore, ornament 1 using a large number of decorative bodies 31 can be easily assembled.

[0059] In the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned accessory 1, by simply fixing the ends of the decorative member row 3 and the linear member 2 to the cap member 4, the opening of the groove 20 at the end of the linear member 2 can be blocked while fixing the decorative members 30 at both ends of the decorative member row 3 to both ends of the linear member 2.

[0060] In the manufacturing method of the ornament 1 described above, in the fitting step, the linear member 2 is in a state of extending linearly, so that each decorative member 30 of the decorative member row 3 can be easily pushed into the groove 20 of the linear member 2. Furthermore, when the linear member 2 is bent into a circle in the bending step, excess material forms the protrusion 21 of the linear member 2, which tends to increase the thickness of the protrusion 21 in the protruding direction. This allows the protrusion 21 to be fitted deeper into the recess 35 of the decorative member 30, making it difficult for the decorative member 30 to come off the linear member 2.

[0061] It should be noted that this embodiment is not limited to the above-described example, and further includes various modified examples.

[0062] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the convex portion 21 of the linear member 2 is fitted into the concave portion 35 of each decorative member 30 in the decorative member row 3, but depending on design variations, etc., some of the decorative members 30 in the decorative member row 3 may not be provided with a concave portion 35 for fitting the convex portion 21.

[0063] In the above-described embodiment, the decorative member 30 at the end of the decorative member row 3 is fixed to the cap member 4, but this decorative member 30 at the end may also be fixed directly to the linear member 2 by welding or the like.

[0064] In the above-described embodiment, the protrusions 21 are provided from one end to the other end of the linear member 2, but the range in which the protrusions 21 are provided may be limited to a part of the linear member 2. This allows the amount of material (such as a noble metal) used to form the protrusions 21 to be reduced. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1...accessory, 2...linear member, 20...groove, 201...opening, 202...bottom surface, 203...side surface, 21...protrusion, 22...bottom portion, 23...side portion, 3...row of decorative members, 30...decorative member, 31...decorative body, 32...support member, 33...tubular portion, 331...opening, 332...opening, 333...internal space, 34...fixing portion, 35...recess, 361...first connecting portion, 362...second connecting portion, 4...cap member

Claims

1. a decorative member row in which a plurality of decorative members are linearly connected; a linear member that is bent so as to be attachable to the body; The decorative member row extends along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, the decorative member at one end of the decorative member row is fixed to one end of the linear member, and the decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row is fixed to the other end of the linear member; The decorative member has two recesses that are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decorative member row and are recessed toward each other, the linear member has two protrusions that are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member and protrude toward each other; At least some of the decorative members in the decorative member row have one of the protrusions fitted into one of the recesses and another of the protrusions fitted into the other of the recesses. Accessories.

2. the linear member has a groove extending along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, The two protrusions are provided on two edges of the groove that face each other across the opening of the groove. The accessory according to claim 1.

3. The protrusion extends along the longitudinal direction of the linear member. The accessory according to claim 2.

4. The protrusion extends from one end to the other end of the linear member. The accessory according to claim 3.

5. The linear member is a bottom portion forming a bottom surface of the groove; two side portions that form side surfaces of the groove extending from the bottom surface of the groove toward the opening of the groove and that face each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the linear member; The convex portion is a portion where an end of the side portion at the opening of the groove is folded back toward the bottom surface of the groove. The accessory according to claim 2.

6. the linear member is bent into a circular shape so that one end and the other end approach each other; The opening of the groove opens toward the outside of the area circularly surrounded by the linear member. The accessory according to claim 2.

7. two cap members fixed to both ends of the linear member; the cap member closes an opening of the groove at an end of the linear member; The decorative member at one end of the decorative member row is fixed to the cap member at one end of the linear member, and the decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row is fixed to the cap member at the other end of the linear member. The accessory according to claim 2.

8. the decorative member, the linear member, and the cap member are each at least partially made of metal; a metal portion of the linear member and a metal portion of the cap member are joined by welding; The metal portion of the decorative member and the metal portion of the cap member are joined by welding. The accessory according to claim 7.

9. The decorative member is Decorative bodies and a support member for supporting the decorative body; The support member is a cylindrical portion surrounding an internal space communicating with two opposing openings; a fixing portion for fixing the ornament at one opening of the cylindrical portion; The recess is a hole formed in the curved side surface of the cylindrical portion. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A method for manufacturing the accessory according to claim 4, a first step of pushing each of the decorative members of the decorative member row into the groove of the linear member, thereby fitting one of the protrusions into one of the recesses of each of the decorative members and fitting the other of the protrusions into the other of the recesses of each of the decorative members; a second step of fixing the decorative member at one end of the decorative member row to one end of the linear member and fixing the decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row to the other end of the linear member; A manufacturing method comprising the steps of:

11. the second step includes fixing a cap member to close an opening of the groove at an end of the linear member, and includes fixing the decorative member at one end of the decorative member row and one end of the linear member to the cap member, and fixing the decorative member at the other end of the decorative member row and the other end of the linear member to the cap member. The method of claim 10.

12. the first step includes pushing each of the decorative members of the decorative member row into a groove of the linear member that is in a linearly extended state; a third step of bending the linear member into a circular shape so that one end and the other end of the linear member approach each other, wherein the linear member is bent so that an opening of the groove opens toward the outside of a circularly surrounded area of ​​the linear member; The method according to claim 10 or 11.

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