Hoop earrings that can be styled in two ways

Abstract

In the present invention, a base ring (100), a rotating ring (200), and a through pin (140) are combined to form a ring-shaped ring, and a hidden ring (300) is provided to selectively attach a decoration (400). The base ring (100) has a hinge tube (110) formed at one end and one end of the through pin (140) is combined at the other end. The rotating ring (200) has a groove (210) at one end and a hinge plate (220) forming the outer wall of the groove (210), and is rotated to the hinge tube (110). The hidden ring (300) has one end connected to the hinge tube (110) and the other end formed with a free end (320), so that it can be selectively accommodated in the recess (210) as the rotating ring (200) rotates, and when the free end (320) is exposed, the ornament (400) can be hung on the hidden ring (300), thus providing two different styling options for the hoop earring.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to hoop earrings that can be worn as ordinary hoop earrings in everyday life, but that can be easily and conveniently decorated with selected types of decorations to double the decorativeness when you want to change the atmosphere or create a different design, and in particular to hoop earrings that can be styled in two ways, allowing you to add and change various designs with just one earring. [Background technology]

[0002] Earrings are designed and manufactured in various shapes and patterns. Generally, most are ring-shaped, but earrings with dangling decorations have also been proposed to improve the monotonous appearance.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0025465 (hereinafter referred to as the "prior patent") proposes earrings with decorations that can be attached or removed as needed. By selecting and attaching various decorations, the earrings can be presented in a variety of ways, rather than being limited to one style. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to propose earrings that can be used in two different styles by further improving the conventional patent and increasing usability, so that they can be used in the form of ordinary hoop earrings, but also by adding selected types of decorations when you want to change the atmosphere or create a different design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides hoop earrings that can be styled in two ways, in which a ring-shaped ring is formed by combining a base ring, a rotating ring, and a through pin, and a hidden ring is provided to selectively attach an ornament to the hidden ring, the base ring being a part of the ring-shaped ring, with a hinge tube formed at one end and one end of the through pin connected to the other end, the rotating ring being a part of the ring-shaped ring, with a groove and a hinge plate at one end so that the hinge plate is rotatably connected to the hinge tube, and a tongue-shaped lock at the other end to which the other end of the through pin is connected, and the hidden ring has a fixed end at one end that is connected to the hinge tube and a free end at the other end, so that the hidden ring, together with the fixed end, is selectively received in the groove in accordance with the rotation of the rotating ring. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, earrings can be changed into two types, one with decoration and one without, and various effects can be created by changing the decoration, thereby increasing the versatility of the earrings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an illustrative diagram showing the basic structure of a hoop earring according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded view showing the basic structure of a hoop earring according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are exemplary views showing a process of separating decorations from the basic structure of the hoop earring according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an enlarged view showing the combination of ornaments in the basic structure of the hoop earring according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is an exemplary view showing a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]10 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a hidden ring is engaged with a hollow groove in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is an exemplary view showing a structure in which the rotation of the rotation ring and the through pin is restricted in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is an exemplary view showing a structure in which the rotating ring is divided into two parts in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

[0009] First, the basic configuration of the present invention will be described.

[0010] Figure 1 is an illustrative diagram showing the basic structure of hoop earrings according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded view showing the basic structure of hoop earrings according to the present invention, Figure 3 is an illustrative diagram showing the process of separating decorations from the basic structure of hoop earrings according to the present invention, and Figure 4 is an illustrative diagram showing an enlarged view of the combination relationship of decorations in the basic structure of hoop earrings according to the present invention.

[0011] As shown in the figures, the hoop earring according to the present invention is formed by combining a base ring 100, a rotating ring 200, and a through pin 140 to form a ring-shaped ring. Also, the hoop earring is provided with a hidden ring 300 to which an ornament 400 is fastened, so that the ornament 400 can be selectively attached.

[0012] The base ring 100 corresponds to a part of the ring-shaped ring, and has a hinge cylinder 110 formed at one end and a hinge groove 130 having a hinge shaft 120 formed at the other end. A through pin 140 is coupled to the hinge groove 130 formed in the base ring 100.

[0013] The through pin 140 corresponds to a part of the ring-shaped ring and is inserted into a hole in the earlobe. The through pin 140 has a hinge 141 formed at one end thereof, and the hinge 141 is inserted into the hinge groove 130 to be rotatably coupled. Therefore, the through pin 140 is formed to be rotatable based on the hinge shaft 120, but when the rotating ring 200 rotates toward the base ring 100, i.e., rotates inside the circular ring-shaped ring, it is raised outside the ring-shaped ring so as not to interfere with the through pin 140.

[0014] The rotating ring 200 is a part corresponding to a part of the ring-shaped ring, and has a groove 210 at one end and a hinge plate 220 that forms the outer wall of the groove 210, and a tongue-shaped lock 230 at the other end.

[0015] The hinge plate 220 formed on the rotating ring 200 is rotatably coupled to the hinge cylinder 110 formed on the base ring 100, and the other end of the through pin 140 is detachably clamped by the tongue-shaped lock 230.

[0016] The tongue-shaped lock 230 includes an opening groove 231 formed with a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, a pressure groove 232 whose inner diameter curves and narrows as it goes downward, and a storage groove 233 whose diameter is smaller than that of the pressure groove 232 is formed below the pressure groove 232. Therefore, when the through pin 140 rotates toward the tongue-shaped lock 230 and is sandwiched between the tongue-shaped lock 230, the lock is applied, and conversely, when the through pin 140 is lifted outward from the circular ring and removed from the tongue-shaped lock 230, the lock is released.

[0017] The hidden ring 300 has a fixed end 310 formed at one end thereof, and is joined to or integrally formed with one side of the hinge tube 110 of the base ring 100. The other end of the hidden ring 300 has a free end 320 formed thereon, which is configured to be received in the groove 210 of the rotating ring 200 together with the fixed end 310.

[0018] The hidden ring 300 may be formed in a shape that allows the decoration 400 to be hung, for example, with a side shape that forms an arc-like curve. The hidden ring 300 is preferably formed so that it is entirely contained within the groove 210 and is not exposed to the outside. This configuration can be adopted to prevent the problem of the hidden ring 300 being exposed to the outside during the process of using the hoop earring in the basic form according to the present invention, which would spoil the aesthetics.

[0019] The free end 320 of the hidden ring 300 is formed to be exposed to the outside of the groove 210 when the rotating ring 200 rotates based on the base ring 100. That is, when the hoop earring of the present invention maintains its ring shape, the hidden ring 300 can be formed to be housed in the groove 210 and not exposed, but in this state, when the rotating ring 200 rotates in a direction approaching the base ring 100, i.e., inward of the ring-shaped ring, the free end 320 of the hidden ring 300 comes out of the groove 210 and is exposed to the outside.

[0020] With the above-described configuration, the hoop earring according to the present invention can be used by selectively attaching the ornament 400. The ornament 400 is formed with a fastener 410, and the ornament 400 can be fastened and used by fastening the fastener 410 to the hidden ring 300. In this case, the fastener 410 is formed to a size that can be accommodated inside the central groove 210, so that the fastener 410 is fastened to the hidden ring 300 inside the central groove 210.

[0021] Meanwhile, a detachment prevention ball 330 can be formed at the end of the free end 320 of the hidden ring 300. The detachment prevention ball 330 is formed to a size corresponding to the inner diameter of the central excavated groove 210, so that the fastener 410 hanging on the hidden ring 300 will not come off from the hidden ring 300.

[0022] Other embodiments of the present invention, that is, configurations that can be added additionally, will be described below.

[0023] Figure 5 is an illustrative view showing a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is an exploded view showing a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is an illustrative view showing a state in which a hidden ring is engaged with a central groove in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 8 is an illustrative view showing a structure in which the rotation of a rotating ring and a through pin is restricted in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the hoop earring according to the present invention, an annular jaw 214 may be formed within the recess 210 to engage the free end 320 of the hidden ring 300. The hidden ring 300 is made of a relatively elastic material, so when the annular jaw 214 is formed and the free end 320 is engaged, the rotating ring 200 can be prevented from rotating inside the circular ring-shaped loop without the application of external force. Of course, in this configuration, the free end 320 must be configured to be engaged with the annular jaw 214. For example, a groove for engaging the annular jaw 214 may be formed in the free end 320, or the anti-detachment ball 330 described above may be engaged with the annular jaw 214.

[0025] In the present invention as described above, the rotation ring 200 and the through pin 140 can be formed so that their rotation angles are limited. That is, the rotation ring 200 is formed so that it can only rotate inside the ring-shaped ring, so that it cannot bend outward, and the through pin 140 is formed so that it can only rotate outside the ring-shaped ring up to a predetermined angle.

[0026] The above configuration is intended to eliminate the inconvenience that occurs when wearing the hoop earrings according to the present invention due to their small size. That is, in the case of the rotating ring 200 and the through pin 140, which are formed to a size that can be barely grasped with the fingers, if the rotating ring 200 rotates excessively outward from the ring-shaped ring, it becomes difficult to connect the through pin 140. Similarly, if the through pin 140 bends excessively outward, it becomes difficult to grasp and rotate it with the fingers to connect it to the rotating ring 200, and this eliminates such inconvenience.

[0027] Meanwhile, in a configuration in which the through pin 140 can rotate only up to a predetermined angle outside the ring-shaped ring, it is preferable to set the rotation angle of the through pin 140 to within 45°. This allows the through pin 140 to maintain a nearly horizontal position even when the connection between the through pin 140 and the rotation ring 200 is released. Therefore, the hoop earring according to the present invention can be maintained in a state of being attached without falling off the ear, which helps prevent loss.

[0028] The structure for limiting the rotation angle of the rotating ring 200 can be configured by a locking protrusion 222 located on the outer periphery of the ring-shaped ring at the end of the hinge plate 220 and protruding toward the basic ring 100, and a locking step 122 formed in the basic ring 100 at a position corresponding to the locking protrusion 222. This limits the angle so that the rotating ring 200 will no longer rotate outward when the locking protrusion 222 is locked with the locking step 122.

[0029] The rotation angle of the through pin 140 can be limited by a limiting protrusion 144 protruding from the outer periphery of the hinge device 141. The limiting protrusion 144 is formed to protrude toward the inside of the hinge groove 130 formed at the end of the basic ring 100, and the rotation is limited by contacting the inner bottom of the hinge groove 130, or by being locked by a limiting jaw 134 formed in the hinge groove 130 toward the inside of the ring-shaped ring, thereby limiting the rotation angle.

[0030] FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing a structure in which the rotating ring is divided into two parts in a hoop earring according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the present invention, the rotating ring 200 may be composed of a lower body 260, which is separated from the middle portion and connected to the base ring 100, and an upper body 280, which has a tongue-shaped lock 230 formed thereon and is connected to the lower body 260. In this configuration, the upper body 280 may be formed so that it can rotate only outward from the ring-shaped ring. As mentioned above, the configuration in which the upper body 280 can rotate only outward from the ring-shaped ring can be achieved by a protrusion and jaw structure. That is, a protrusion and jaw structure is formed on the inner periphery of the ring-shaped ring at the point where the lower body 260 and the upper body 280 are connected.

[0032] As described above, in the configuration in which the rotating ring 200 is formed by the lower body 260 and the upper body 280, the through pin 140 can be coupled with one end fixed to the base ring 100. Accordingly, the through pin 140 is formed in a non-rotating state. Therefore, by rotating the upper body 280 outward from the ring-shaped ring, the tongue-shaped lock 230 is coupled to or separated from the other end of the through pin 140. In this process, since the through pin 140 is fixed so as not to rotate, the coupling and disassembly of the tongue-shaped lock 230 and the through pin 140 is smooth. Furthermore, even when the tongue-shaped lock 230 is separated from the through pin 140, the through pin 140 remains relatively horizontal, which helps prevent the hoop earring of the present invention from falling off the ear and maintain its state of being attached.

[0033] The hoop earrings according to the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration can be worn by selectively attaching the ornament 400 to the hidden ring 300. Therefore, two styles are possible: one with the ornament 400 not attached and one with the ornament 400 attached, making the earrings highly versatile. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 100 basic rings 110 Hinge barrel 120 Hinge axis 122 Locking stage 130 Hinge groove 134 Restricted jaw 140 through pin 141 Hinge 144 Restriction protrusion 200 Rotating Ring 210 Middle trench 214 Circumferential jaw 220 Hinge plate 222 Locking protrusion 230 Tongue Lock 231 Opening groove 232 Pressure groove 233 Storage groove 260 Lower Body 280 Upper Body 300 Hidden Ring 310 fixed end 320 free end 330 Anti-detachment ball 400 Decoration 410 Hook

Claims

1. The basic ring (100), the rotating ring (200) and the through pin (140) are combined to form a ring-shaped ring, and a hidden ring (300) is provided to selectively attach an ornament (400) to the hidden ring (300). The base ring (100) corresponds to a part of the ring-shaped ring, and has a hinge cylinder (110) formed at one end thereof, and one end of the through pin (140) is connected to the other end thereof. The rotating ring (200) is a part of the ring-shaped ring, and has a groove (210) at one end thereof and a hinge plate (220) forming the outer wall of the groove (210), and the hinge plate (220) is rotatably connected to the hinge cylinder (110), while a tongue-shaped lock (230) is formed at the other end thereof, and the other end of the through pin (140) is connected to the tongue-shaped lock (230). The hidden ring (300) has a fixed end (310) connected to the hinge tube (110) at one end thereof, and a free end (320) at the other end thereof, so that the hidden ring (300) is selectively accommodated in the hollow groove (210) together with the fixed end (310) in response to the rotation of the rotating ring (200); When the rotating ring (200) rotates inside the ring-shaped ring, the free end (320) of the hidden ring (300) is exposed outside the groove (210), allowing the decoration (400) to be hung on the hidden ring (300), making these hoop earrings styleable in two ways.

2. The other end of the base ring (100) is formed with a hinge groove (130), and the through pin (140) is formed with a hinge member (141) at one end thereof, The two-way styleable hoop earring of claim 1, wherein the hinge (141) is pivotally coupled to the hinge groove (130).

3. The hoop earrings according to claim 2, wherein the through pin (140) is formed so that it can rotate only to a predetermined angle outside the ring-shaped loop.

4. The hoop earrings according to claim 1, wherein the hidden ring (300) is formed so as not to be exposed to the outside when housed in the hollow groove (210).

5. The decoration (400) is formed with a fastener (410), The hoop earrings according to claim 1, wherein the fastener (410) is hooked onto the hidden ring (300) in a state where the hidden ring (300) is exposed.

6. The free end (320) of the hidden ring (300) is provided with a ball (330) for preventing separation. The hoop earrings according to claim 1, wherein the anti-detachment ball (330) corresponds to the inner diameter of the groove (210) to prevent the fastener (410) of the ornament (400) from slipping off.

7. The hoop earrings that can be styled in two ways as described in claim 1, wherein the hidden ring (300) is formed so that the free end (320) is elastically engaged with the groove (210), thereby preventing the rotating ring (200) from rotating unless an external force of a certain degree or more is applied.

8. The two-way styleable hoop earring according to claim 1, wherein the rotating ring (200) is formed so that it can rotate only inside the ring-shaped ring.

9. The rotating ring (200) comprises a lower body (260) whose middle portion is divided and connected to the basic ring (100), and an upper body (280) having a tongue-shaped lock (230) formed thereon and connected to the lower body (260), The hoop earring according to claim 1, wherein the upper body (280) is formed so as to be able to rotate only to the outside of the ring-shaped loop.

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