A lock assembly for precious jewellery such as handcuffs, necklaces and earrings

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock assembly (1) for necklace, earring, handcuff and bracelet type jewellery (10) comprising a moving part (13.2) configured in the main body (11) of the jewellery (10) and a lock body (13), a spring (15) and a lock tongue (12) bearing the movement of said moving part (13.2) by means of a joint point (14), wherein said lock body (13) comprises a movement cavity (13.4), a moving part (13.2) having an outer form surface (13.5) of the same form and smoothness as the outer diameter surface (11.1) of the jewellery (10) positioned in said movement cavity (13.4), and a hollow (16) formed in the lock body (13) to enable said moving part (13.2) to be moved by pressing movement from above.

Description

[0001] A LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR PRECIOUS JEWELLERY SUCH AS HANDCUFFS, NECKLACES AND EARRINGS

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a lock assembly which enables necklaces, earrings, handcuffs, bracelets and similar valuable jewellery to be easily and quickly fixed on the person (neck, ear and wrist).

[0004] The said invention relates to a lock assembly in which the lock assembly provides design integrity on the necklace, earring, handcuff and bracelet, and with its rigid structure feature, the lock is prevented from opening against external factors in possible situations.

[0005] Prior Art

[0006] Today, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other precious jewellery are worn on the neck, wrist and ear. The wearing of these precious metals often involves a long time and hard work. Since they are delicate and valuable items, elaborate mechanisms or devices are used for the lock parts.

[0007] The locking mechanism is of great importance for necklaces, earrings, cuffs, bracelets and other precious jewellery. Likewise, the lock elements that make up the locking mechanism are expected to provide easy and fast locking, as well as to ensure the design integrity of the jewellery and to provide a stylish ambience with the product.

[0008] The biggest problem in the locking mechanisms of the jewellery used in the present technique is that the lock element that triggers the locking mechanism creates an elevation on the jewellery. Due to this elevation, the lock element is often subjected to pressure due to external influences and causes the lock to open. This situation also highly affects the design integrity and the attractiveness of the product.

[0009] The patent search made in the present art is the application TR2013 / 07402; The subject matter of the invention relates to a locking system that enables the wicker bracelets known as Trabzon wicker bracelets to be easily put on and off and to be carried safely, and also, different buckles can be attached according to the environment. The subject of the invention is a sliding lock system with changeable buckles for wicker bracelets; It has been developed to ensure that the wicker bracelets can be easily put on and taken off, to ensure that they can be carried safely, and to ensure that the desired buckle can be attached under the wicker bracelet according to taste. In accordance with the aforementioned purposes, the bolt lock with changeable buckle for wicker bracelets of the invention consists of body, wicker bracelet, single slot wing, double slot wing, lock pin, pin slot, buckle, buckle slot, buckle fixing shaft.

[0010] In the application TR2007 / 03213; the invention is the lock system used in the functional women's necklace, wherein; the lock system is mentioned as an improved version of the functional women's necklace we have previously applied for.

[0011] In the patent research made in the current technique; It is the application 2022 / 008088 belonging to Mr. Can KOQHISARLI, one of the doyen of the jewellery sector. The patent applied for both in Turkey and the USA with the PCT transition; It is a jewellery module in which each core module is formed by connecting each other in jewellery produced by processing precious metals, and its feature; a rotation bearing having a rotation axis (B) formed so as to centre the joint axis (C) of each said core module, a rotation angle (D) with a reduced distance away from the rotational movement of each core module with the presence of said rotation axis (B), and a connection console centred on the rotation axis (B) that enables one core module to be connected with the other core module by grasping said rotation bearing.

[0012] Description of Invention

[0013] The purpose of the invention is to provide a jewellery module with different technical features that brings a new opening in this field, different from the jewellery modules used in the present art. The purpose of the invention includes updating and system improvement works on the previous work belonging to Mr Can KOQHISARLI, numbered 2020 / 003618.

[0014] Another purpose of the invention is that the locking element does not create an elevation on the jewellery. For example, if the jewellery has a circular form, a rigid structure is obtained on the circular structure.

[0015] Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate the risks of opening the lock in the face of external pressure and effects on the locking element with this rigid structure obtained.

[0016] Another purpose of the invention is to provide design integrity with this rigid structure obtained. The purpose of the invention is to provide a stylish jewellery with high appeal by ensuring design integrity.

[0017] Description of Figures

[0018] Figure-1 ; Perspective view of the inventive locking device applied to the earring.

[0019] Figure-1.1 ; Disassembly view of the locking element separated from the main structure.

[0020] Figure-1.2; Another disassembly view of the locking element separated from the main structure.

[0021] Figure-1.3; Sectional view of the locking element together with the main structure.

[0022] Figure-2; A perspective view of the inventive locking device applied to the clamp.

[0023] Figure-2.1 ; Sectional view of the locking element together with the main structure.

[0024] Figure-2.2; Disassembly view of the locking element separated from the main structure. Part Numbers

[0025] I- Lock assembly

[0026] 10- Jewellery (necklace, earring, handcuff)

[0027] I I-Main body

[0028] 11.1 Outer diameter surface

[0029] 12-Lock tongue

[0030] 12.1 Lock groove

[0031] 13-Lock body

[0032] 13.1 Nail

[0033] 13.2 Moving part

[0034] 13.3 Through hole

[0035] 13.4 Movement cavity

[0036] 13.5 Outer form surface

[0037] 13.6 Joint bearing

[0038] 14- Joint point

[0039] 15-Spring

[0040] 16- Hollow

[0041] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0042] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate views of the inventive lock assembly (1 ) as applied to an earring and a clamp.

[0043] The invention provides a lock assembly (1 ) for necklaces, earrings, handcuffs and bracelets (10) comprising a moving part (13.2) configured in the main body (11 ) of the jewellery (10) and a lock body (13), a spring (15) and a lock tongue (12) which bear the movement of said moving part (13.2) by means of a joint point (14).

[0044] In terms of novelty, the said invention comprises a movement cavity (13.4) formed in said lock body (13), a moving part (13.2) positioned in said movement cavity (13.4) and having an outer form surface (13.5) of the same form and smoothness as the outer diameter surface (11.1 ) of the jewellery (10), and a hollow (16) formed in the lock body (13) in order to provide movement of said moving part (13.2) by pressing movement from the top.

[0045] When each jewellery (10) element in Figures 1 and 2 is considered, the same type of moving part (13.2) is used. The moving part (13.2) has the same form and circular surface as the outer diameter surface (11 .1 ) of the jewellery (10), and the outer form surface (13.5) contains a structure without elevation. Due to this feature, it has great advantages for the user and visually rigid and attractive structure. Due to the fact that it does not contain a rise, the user is prevented from applying pressure on this rise and opening the lock in possible undesired situations. Since the moving part (13.2) has the same form and circular surface with the outer diameter surface (11 .1 ) of the jewellery (10), integrity is ensured in the design and the risk of opening the lock is eliminated.

[0046] However, the joint bearing (13.6), which is formed to form a cylindrical protrusion on the concave surface and centred on the joint point (14), is formed.

[0047] The operation of the lock assembly (1 ) is as follows; the lock tongue (12) is inserted into the through hole (13.3). When the tongue (12) enters the hole (13.3), the tip of the tongue (12) contacts the nail (13.1 ) and moves the moving part (13.2) at the joint point (14), where the power of the spring (15) applying continuous forced movement is taken and the nail (13.1 ) is seated and locked in the lock groove (12.1 ). When the nail (13.1 ) is seated in the lock groove (12.1 ), the spring (15) continues to apply a forced force. In case the lock is deactivated, pressure is applied to the moving part (13.2) from the top with a finger movement, the spring (15) is powered and the nail (13.1 ) of the moving part (13.2) is released from the lock groove (12.1 ) by means of the joint point (14). Thus, the lock becomes deactivated.

Claims

CLAIMS1 - The invention relates to a lock assembly (1 ) for necklace, earring, handcuff and bracelet type jewellery (10) comprising a moving part (13.2) configured in the main body (11 ) of the jewellery (10) and a lock body (13), a spring (15) and a lock tongue (12) which bear the movement of said moving part (13.2) by means of a pivot point (14), wherein includes the following;- a movement cavity (13.4) formed in said lock body (13),- moving part (13.2) having an outer form surface (13.5) of the same form and smoothness as the outer diameter surface (11.1 ) of the jewellery (10), positioned in said movement cavity (13.4),- said moving part (13.2) comprises a hollow (16) formed in the lock body (13) to enable it to be moved by pressing movement from the top.2- The lock assembly (1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises a moving part (13.2) having the same form and circular surface as the outer diameter surface (11.1 ) of said jewellery (10), the outer form surface (13.5) being free of elevation.3- The lock assembly (1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises a joint bearing (13.6) formed in such a way as to form a cylindrical protrusion on the concave surface and centred with the joint point (14).

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