Ring-shaped ornament

Abstract

To provide a ring-shaped ornament which has decorativeness similar to the superposition of a ring, prevents an ornamental component such as a natural stone and a jewel from being damaged and the ring from being deformed, is excellent in a wearing feeling and has high designability.SOLUTION: A ring-shaped accessory (1) includes an annular ring (2), an arc-shaped ring (3), and connecting members (4) provided at a plurality of positions between the annular ring (2) and the arc-shaped ring (3) such that the annular ring (2) and the arc-shaped ring (3) are arranged to face each other at an interval, and one end of each of the connecting members (4) is provided near an end portion of the arc-shaped ring (3).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a ring-shaped accessory to be worn on a finger, and more particularly to a ring-shaped accessory that, when worn, provides decoration similar to that of stacked rings. [Background technology]

[0002] Rings are a typical ring-shaped accessory worn on the fingers. It is common to wear one ring per finger, but sometimes multiple rings are stacked on one finger to enjoy the different designs. Stacking rings allows you to coordinate multiple rings together, giving a different impression than wearing just one ring, and is therefore a fun way to wear rings.

[0003] However, stacking rings poses problems that do not exist when wearing a single ring, and care must be taken when wearing them. For example, if two rings with large decorative parts such as natural stones or jewels are stacked on top of each other, the decorative parts may collide with each other or with the arms of other rings, causing the rings to bend or the decorative parts to become damaged. In addition, because the ring has multiple arms on the annular member through which the finger is passed, it puts a strong pressure on the finger, making it uncomfortable, and when bending the finger, the finger may get pinched between the arms, making it uncomfortable to wear.

[0004] To address these issues, a set of rings consisting of multiple rings has been disclosed as a way to enjoy stacking rings. For example, the set of rings disclosed in Patent Document 1 is made up of multiple rings that have decorative parts and can be used individually, with gemstones and the like arranged on the rings to express one design, and when the rings are stacked together, the gemstones and the like can be rearranged and combined to express other designs. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3073584 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Such a set of rings is designed from the beginning on the assumption that it will be worn stacked, and therefore the natural stones or jewels in the decorative parts are less likely to collide, and there is little risk of the rings being deformed or damaged.It is highly design-oriented, allowing different designs to be created by stacking multiple rings, and fully satisfies the desire to enjoy stacking rings.

[0007] However, such a set of rings is configured to have multiple rings worn, and when worn, the annular arms of the multiple rings press against the finger, making it uncomfortable, and it is not possible to eliminate the uncomfortable feeling of the sole of the finger being pinched between the arms when bending the finger.

[0008] Furthermore, when a set of rings consisting of multiple rings of the same size needs to be resized, it is necessary to resize all of the rings that make up the set, which increases costs.

[0009] To solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a ring-shaped accessory with a high design quality, which has decorativeness similar to that of stacked rings, but does not damage decorative components such as natural stones or jewels, or deform the ring, does not give a feeling of pressure on the finger when worn, does not cause the sole of the finger to be pinched between the arms when the finger is bent, and is excellent in wearing comfort. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The ring-shaped ornament according to the present invention that achieves the above object is as follows. (1) The ring-shaped decorative device according to the present invention is characterized by comprising an annular ring, an arc-shaped ring, and connecting members provided at multiple locations between the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring so that the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring are arranged opposite each other with a gap between them.

[0011] (2) One end of the connecting member is provided near the end of the arc-shaped ring.

[0012] (3) The ring-shaped decorative tool according to the present invention is characterized in that a base for attaching a decorative member is provided on the outer circumferential surface of either or both of the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring. (4) The ring-shaped decorative tool according to the present invention is characterized in that a recess for fitting a decorative member is provided on the outer circumferential surface of either or both of the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring.

[0013] (5) Furthermore, the ring-shaped decorative tool according to the present invention is characterized in that the arc-shaped ring has a decorative member attached to substantially the entire circumference of the arc. (6) Furthermore, the ring-shaped decorative tool according to the present invention is characterized in that the annular ring, the arc-shaped ring, and the connecting member are integrally formed. (7) The connecting member may be provided detachably.

[0014] (8) The ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention is characterized in that the arc-shaped ring is configured as an arc with a central angle of 180 degrees or more and less than 360 degrees. (9) The ring-shaped decorative tool according to the present invention is characterized in that the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring are connected by a connecting member with a gap of 2 mm to 10 mm therebetween.

[0015] It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described configurations and the configurations of the examples described in the embodiments below, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The ring-shaped accessory of the present invention comprises an annular ring, an arc-shaped ring, and connecting members provided at multiple locations between the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring so that the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring are arranged facing each other with a gap between them. Simply wearing the annular ring on a finger creates the same decorative effect as wearing two stacked rings, and the connecting members create a gap between the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring, preventing the decorative components, such as natural stones or gemstones, from colliding with each other and damaging or deforming the rings. Furthermore, because only the arms of the annular ring are worn on the finger, the finger is not compressed when worn, and the sole of the finger is not pinched between the two arms when the finger is bent, resulting in a ring-shaped accessory with a highly designed feel and excellent fit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the ring-shaped decorative accessory according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a front view of the circular arc-shaped ring; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the ring-shaped decorative device according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1; [Figure 4] An explanatory drawing showing an embodiment of the circular arc ring of the ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of a connecting member for a ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention. [Figure 6] An explanatory drawing showing an example of how the ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention is worn. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an embodiment of a ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings of the embodiment. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an embodiment of a ring-shaped decorative device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is (a) a front view of the ring-shaped decorative device according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1 and (b) a front view of only the arc-shaped ring, and FIG. 3 is (a) a plan view and (b) a side view of the ring-shaped decorative device according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1. In the figure, 1 is a ring-shaped decorative device, 2 is an annular ring, 2a is an arm (of the annular ring), 21 is a decorative member, 22 is a base, 3 is an arc-shaped ring, 3a is an arm (of the arc-shaped ring), 32 is a decorative member, and 4 is a connecting member.

[0019] As shown in Figure 1, the ring-shaped decorative device 1 of the present invention is composed of an annular ring 2, an arc-shaped ring 3, and connecting members 4 provided at multiple locations between the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 so that the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 are arranged facing each other with a gap between them.

[0020] The annular ring 2 constituting the ring-shaped accessory 1 according to the present invention has an annular arm for being worn on a finger. In this embodiment, the annular ring 2 is provided with a base 22 on its outer periphery for attaching a decorative member 21 such as a gemstone such as a natural stone or pearl, or a processed product made of a precious metal or resin, but if the decorative member 21 is not attached for design reasons, the base 22 need not be provided. Furthermore, if multiple decorative members 21 are to be attached, multiple corresponding bases 22 should be provided.

[0021] The material of the annular ring 2 may be metals commonly used in rings, such as gold, silver, platinum, titanium, etc., or resins, such as acrylic or plastic, and is not particularly limited as long as the material can maintain its shape when worn on a finger. The shape of the base 22 and the decorative member 21 are also not particularly limited, and materials commonly used in rings can be used. In other words, the annular ring 2 has the same shape as a regular ring.

[0022] The arc-shaped ring 3 has a shape in which a portion of an annular body is missing, and when worn on a finger, the arc-shaped ring 3 abuts against the front side of the finger (back of the hand) so that it looks as if a circular ring is being worn. As shown in Figure 4, the arc portion is configured in an arc shape with a central angle of at least 180 degrees (θa) and less than 360 degrees (θb), but an arc shape of 200 to 300 degrees is preferable, as it is easy to wear and difficult to come off.

[0023] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped ring 3 is configured with recesses 31 on its outer circumferential surface for fitting jewels or ornaments, and is configured so that jewels or ornaments can be fitted into the recesses 31. The depth of the recesses 31 is formed to match the size and shape of the decorative member 32 to be fitted. Furthermore, the arc-shaped ring 3 does not have to be configured to attach a decorative member 32 such as a jewel, in which case there is no need to form a recess 31. Also, if a separate base or the like is provided to attach the decorative member 32, there is no need to form a recess 31. Therefore, it is sufficient to provide the recess 31 or base as appropriate depending on the design.

[0024] Furthermore, the arc-shaped ring 3 of the ring-shaped accessory 1 according to the present invention is suitable for decoration of eternity rings. The decoration of an eternity ring is a type of decoration in which jewels are attached without gaps around the entire outer circumference of the ring arms, but a similar decoration can be created by attaching decorative members without gaps around almost the entire outer circumference of the arc portion of the arc-shaped ring 3 of the present invention. Conventional eternity rings have decorative elements attached to the entire outer circumference of the arms, making it difficult to resize the ring. However, the arc-shaped ring 3 has arms 3a that are not annular but are free-size, so there is no need to resize it even if you wear it for a long time, and it is suitable for making it into a ring decorated with the same decorations as an eternity ring.

[0025] The material of the arc-shaped ring 3 is also a metal or resin commonly used for rings, such as gold, silver, platinum, titanium, acrylic, plastic, etc. The material of the arc-shaped ring 3 may be the same as that of the annular ring 2 or a different material, and the material itself does not hinder the selection of various designs, so the material can be freely selected.

[0026] In the ring-shaped decorative device 1 according to the present invention, connecting members 4 are provided at multiple locations between the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 so that the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 are arranged opposite each other with a distance X therebetween. 1, two connecting members 4 are provided, one end of each connecting member 4 being provided near the end of the arc of the arc-shaped ring 3, and the other ends of the connecting members 4 provided at both ends of the arc-shaped ring 3 being fixed to the annular ring 2 provided at the corresponding positions, connecting the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3. By providing the connecting members near the ends, the connecting members are difficult to see from the back of the hand on which the ring is worn, making it look as if two rings are being worn. The purpose of providing the connecting members 4 is to connect the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3, and therefore the locations at which the connecting members 4 are provided are not particularly limited as long as they can stably connect the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3. In the embodiment, the connecting members 4 are provided at two locations, at both ends of the arc of the arc-shaped ring 3, but they are not limited to the ends, and the locations and number of the connecting members can be changed taking into consideration the overall design and connection strength.

[0027] The connecting member 4 may be molded integrally with the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring, or may be detachably provided. The cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 5(a) shows a state in which the annular ring 2, the arc-shaped ring 3, and the connecting member 4 are integrally formed. The cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 5(b) shows a state in which the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 are formed independently, and a connecting member 4a with protrusions on both ends is inserted into the perforations of the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 to connect the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3. Furthermore, in the embodiments shown in Figures 5(a) and 1, the connecting member 4 is formed as a rectangular body that matches the width of the arc-shaped ring 3, but it may also be a connecting member 4b with a design-oriented shape, as in the embodiment shown in Figure 5(c).In other words, the connecting member 4 of the ring-shaped decorative device 1 of the present invention may have any shape and structure that can connect the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 with enough strength to prevent them from coming off when worn.

[0028] The connecting member 4 may be made of the same material as the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3, or a different material; there is no particular limitation, but if the connecting member 4 is made of a metal commonly used for rings, such as gold, silver, platinum, or titanium, and the same material as the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3, the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring 3 can be connected more firmly while maintaining the distance X.

[0029] The distance X between the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 is such that the decorative members 21, 32 attached to the annular ring 2 or the arc-shaped ring 3, or to the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3, do not come into contact with the arms of the rings or with each other, and the distance X is adjusted appropriately according to the size and shape of the decorative members. Except when attaching particularly large gemstones, for example, connecting the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 with the connecting member 4 with a distance of 2 mm to 10 mm will not damage the decorative members 21, 32 and will have an excellent design when worn.

[0030] The base portion 22 for attaching decorative members 21 such as jewels or ornaments, and the recessed portion 31 for fitting decorative members 32 such as jewels or ornaments, may be provided on either the annular ring 2 or the arc-shaped ring 3, or on both, or may not be provided at all, and the ring-shaped ornament 1 of the present invention can be appropriately shaped to suit the design.

[0031] FIG. 6 is an explanatory drawing showing an example of a state in which a ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention is worn. To wear the ring-shaped accessory 1, one only needs to insert the finger into the annular arm 2a of the annular ring 2, and the arc-shaped ring 3 connected by the connecting member 4 is placed on the front side of the finger, and is worn on the finger as if two rings were being worn one on top of the other. In the embodiment shown in Figure 6, the ring-shaped decorative device 1 has an annular ring 2 that is spaced apart by the arc-shaped ring 3 and connecting member 4, so that the decorative member 21 does not collide with the arc-shaped ring 3, and even delicate materials such as pearls can be worn safely. Although there are no particular limitations on the method of wearing the ring-shaped accessory according to the present invention, it is preferable to wear the arc-shaped ring 3 closer to the fingertip than the annular ring 2, as shown in Figure 6. Wearing the arc-shaped ring 3 closer to the fingertip has the advantage of making it easier to bend the finger, just like a conventional, general annular ring.

[0032] Furthermore, since the back of the finger is only covered by the annular ring 2 and the arc-shaped ring 3 does not have an arm that reaches the back of the finger, the finger does not get pinched between the arms as occurs when two rings are worn together, and the width of the arm on the back of the finger is about the same as that of a single regular ring, and is not particularly wide, so there is no feeling of pressure, and the finger can be bent and stretched to an appropriate degree, making it easy to move and wear without discomfort.

[0033] The arc-shaped ring 3 is configured as an arc of at least 180 degrees so that it can be stably placed along the surface of the finger even if there is no arm on the back of the finger.

[0034] Furthermore, the only annular member of the ring-shaped accessory 1 is the annular ring 2, so even if resizing becomes necessary, only the annular ring 2 needs to be resized, making it an accessory that can be used for a long time without incurring unnecessary costs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 Ring-shaped ornament 2 Annular Ring 2a (Annular ring) arm 21 Decorative materials 22 Base 3 Arc-shaped ring 3a (arc-shaped ring) arm 31 Recess 32 Decorative materials 4, 4a, 4b Connecting members

Claims

1. an annular ring; An arc-shaped ring; connecting members provided at a plurality of locations between the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring so that the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring are arranged opposite each other with a gap therebetween; A ring-shaped ornament including:

2. 2. The ring-shaped accessory according to claim 1, wherein one end of the connecting member is provided near an end of the arc-shaped ring.

3. 2. The ring-shaped ornament according to claim 1, wherein a base for attaching a decorative member is provided on the outer circumferential surface of either or both of said annular ring and said arc-shaped ring.

4. 2. The ring-shaped decorative tool according to claim 1, wherein a recess for fitting a decorative member is provided on the outer circumferential surface of either or both of said annular ring and said arc-shaped ring.

5. 2. The ring-shaped accessory according to claim 1, wherein the arc-shaped ring has a decorative member attached to substantially the entire outer periphery of the arc.

6. 2. The ring-shaped decorative tool according to claim 1, wherein the annular ring, the arc-shaped ring, and the connecting member are integrally formed.

7. 2. The ring-shaped ornament according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is provided detachably.

8. 2. The ring-shaped accessory according to claim 1, wherein the arc-shaped ring is formed of an arc having a central angle of 180 degrees or more but less than 360 degrees.

9. 2. The ring-shaped decorative tool according to claim 1, wherein the annular ring and the arc-shaped ring are connected by a connecting member with a gap of 2 mm to 10 mm therebetween.

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